The godly mans portion and sanctuary opened, in two sermons, preached August 17. 1662 / by R.A.

R. A. (Richard Alleine), 1611-1681
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Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1662
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A76059 ESTC ID: R214832 STC ID: A989A
Subject Headings: Dissenters, Religious -- England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PHIL. 4. 9. Those things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do, PHILIP. 4. 9. Those things which you have both learned, and received, and herd, and seen in me, do, np1. crd crd d n2 r-crq pn22 vhb av-d vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno11, vdb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 and the God of Peace shall be with You. and the God of Peace shall be with You. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 (3) discourse (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 WHat the particular Reason of my choice of this Scripture this day is, if you compare my present station, with the intent of the Apostle, in these words, you will easily understand. WHat the particular Reason of my choice of this Scripture this day is, if you compare my present station, with the intent of the Apostle, in these words, you will Easily understand. q-crq dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 pp-f d n1 d n1 vbz, cs pn22 vvb po11 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2, pn22 vmb av-j vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 These words of the Apostle, being part of the close of his Epistle to the Philippians, are his Valediction, or Parewel to them: These words of the Apostle, being part of the close of his Epistle to the Philippians, Are his Valediction, or Parewel to them: d n2 pp-f dt n1, vbg n1 pp-f dt j pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt njp2, vbr po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 It is not unknown to you, that I must now be parted from you; It is not unknown to you, that I must now be parted from you; pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pn22, cst pns11 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and I have pitched on this Scripture, to be the Close of my Twenty Years Ministry among you. and I have pitched on this Scripture, to be the Close of my Twenty years Ministry among you. cc pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi dt j pp-f po11 crd n2 n1 p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 God hath sent me among you to be a Builder; and I have chosen this Text, to be an Hammer to fasten, God hath sent me among you to be a Builder; and I have chosen this Text, to be an Hammer to fasten, np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vbi dt n1; cc pns11 vhb vvn d n1, pc-acp vbi dt vvi pc-acp vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 and drive home those Nails of Instruction •nd Consolation, which I have been so long endeavouring to enter into you. and drive home those Nails of Instruction •nd Consolation, which I have been so long endeavouring to enter into you. cc vvi av-an d n2 pp-f n1 vvb n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vbn av av-j vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 3 Page 1
8 God hath sent me among you, as a Fisher-man; and I have chosen these words to be as the closing of the Net. Behold! God hath sent me among you, as a Fisherman; and I have chosen these words to be as the closing of the Net. Behold! np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp pn22, c-acp dt n1; cc pns11 vhb vvn d n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. vvb! (3) discourse (DIV1) 4 Page 1
9 once more the Net is spread, and I am now making my last Draught; once more the Net is spread, and I am now making my last Draught; a-acp av-dc dt n1 vbz vvn, cc pns11 vbm av vvg po11 ord n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 4 Page 1
10 and oh that it might have the same good speed, as Peter 's last had, Luke 5. 6. It would then pay the Charges, though the Net break. and o that it might have the same good speed, as Peter is last had, Lycia 5. 6. It would then pay the Charges, though the Net break. cc uh cst pn31 vmd vhi dt d j n1, c-acp np1 vbz ord vhd, av crd crd pn31 vmd av vvi dt n2, cs dt n1 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 God hath sent me among you as an Husband-man, to plough, and to sow; and I am now come to cover what hath been sown. God hath sent me among you as an Husbandman, to plough, and to sow; and I am now come to cover what hath been sown. np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi; cc pns11 vbm av vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq vhz vbn vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 What is my aim in Preaching, let be yours in Hearing: Oh that both Preacher and Hearers might heartily joyn in this Desire! What is my aim in Preaching, let be yours in Hearing: O that both Preacher and Hearers might heartily join in this Desire! q-crq vbz po11 n1 p-acp vvg, vvb vbb png22 p-acp vvg: uh cst d n1 cc n2 vmd av-j vvi p-acp d n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 6 Page 2
13 This once more, God speed the Plough. In this desire and hope I drive on. This once more, God speed the Plough. In this desire and hope I drive on. d a-acp av-dc, np1 n1 dt vvb. p-acp d n1 cc vvb pns11 vvb a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 6 Page 2
14 In the Text observe, A Precept, A Promise, An Entail of the Promise on the Precept. In the Text observe, A Precept, A Promise, an Entail of the Promise on the Precept. p-acp dt n1 vvb, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 8 Page 2
15 In the Precept we have, 1. An Act; In the Precept we have, 1. an Act; p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb, crd dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 9 Page 2
16 [ Do. ] 2. An Object; [ The things that you have learned, received ▪ heard, and seen. ] [ Do. ] 2. an Object; [ The things that you have learned, received ▪ herd, and seen. ] [ zz ] crd dt n1; [ dt n2 cst pn22 vhb vvn, vvn ▪ vvd, cc vvn. ] (3) discourse (DIV1) 9 Page 2
17 The Promise is in these words, [ The God of Peace shall be with you. ] The Promise is in these words, [ The God of Peace shall be with you. ] dt vvb vbz p-acp d n2, [ dt np1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. ] (3) discourse (DIV1) 10 Page 2
18 The Entail of the Promise on the Precept, you have in the Connective Particle [ And ] which knits them up together. The Entail of the Promise on the Precept, you have in the Connective Particle [ And ] which knits them up together. dt vvb pp-f dt vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 vhb p-acp dt j n1 [ cc ] r-crq vvz pno32 a-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 11 Page 2
19 Do the Work, and have the Reward; Obey the Precept, and enjoy the Promise; Do the Work, and have the Reward; Obey the Precept, and enjoy the Promise; vdb dt n1, cc vhb dt n1; vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 11 Page 2
20 Do what you have received and heard, and the God of Peace shall be with you. Do what you have received and herd, and the God of Peace shall be with you. vdb r-crq pn22 vhb vvn cc vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 11 Page 2
21 Be careful of the former, and be not careful about the latter; if the Precept be performed, the Promise shall be made good. Be careful of the former, and be not careful about the latter; if the Precept be performed, the Promise shall be made good. vbb j pp-f dt j, cc vbb xx j p-acp dt d; cs dt n1 vbb vvn, dt vvb vmb vbi vvn j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 11 Page 2
22 Doct. 1. Christians must be Learners, before they can be Doers. [ What you have learned, that do. ] Doct. 1. Christians must be Learners, before they can be Doers. [ What you have learned, that do. ] np1 crd np1 vmb vbi n2, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi n2. [ q-crq pn22 vhb vvn, cst vdb. ] (3) discourse (DIV1) 12 Page 2
23 Doct. 2. He hath learned well, that hath lerrned to do well. Doct. 3. Christians Eyes, as well as their Ears, may help them on in Religion; Doct. 2. He hath learned well, that hath lerrned to do well. Doct. 3. Christians Eyes, as well as their Ears, may help them on in Religion; np1 crd pns31 vhz vvn av, cst vhz vvn pc-acp vdi av. np1 crd np1 n2, c-acp av c-acp po32 n2, vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 13 Page 2
24 Or, The Holy Examples of Ministers, should be living Sermons to People. Or, The Holy Examples of Ministers, should be living Sermons to People. cc, dt j n2 pp-f n2, vmd vbi vvg n2 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
25 [ What you have seen in me ] Therefore the Apostle exhorts, Phil. 3. 17. Mark them which so walk, [ What you have seen in me ] Therefore the Apostle exhorts, Philip 3. 17. Mark them which so walk, [ q-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pno11 ] av dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd n1 pno32 r-crq av vvb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
26 as you have us for an Example; and 1 Cor. 11. 1. Be ye Followers of me, as I am of Christ; as you have us for an Exampl; and 1 Cor. 11. 1. Be you Followers of me, as I am of christ; c-acp pn22 vhb pno12 p-acp dt n1; cc crd np1 crd crd vbb pn22 n2 pp-f pno11, c-acp pns11 vbm pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
27 that is, either, I have been a Follower of Christ, be ye therefore Followers of me; that is, either, I have been a Follower of christ, be you Therefore Followers of me; cst vbz, av-d, pns11 vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb pn22 av n2 pp-f pno11; (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
28 or else, Be ye Followers of me, as far forth as I have been a Follower of Christ. or Else, Be you Followers of me, as Far forth as I have been a Follower of christ. cc av, vbb pn22 n2 pp-f pno11, c-acp av-j av c-acp pns11 vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
29 Those Ministers may go off the Stage with Honour and Comfort, who have left behind them the good Seed of sound Doctrine, Those Ministers may go off the Stage with Honour and Comfort, who have left behind them the good Seed of found Doctrine, d n2 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
30 and the good savour of an Holy Example. and the good savour of an Holy Exampl. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 14 Page 3
31 For mine own part, what my Doctrine and manner of life hath been among you, you are Witnesses, and God also. For mine own part, what my Doctrine and manner of life hath been among you, you Are Witnesses, and God also. p-acp po11 d n1, r-crq po11 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vhz vbn p-acp pn22, pn22 vbr n2, cc np1 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
32 And however, I have great reason to judge and condemn my self before the Lord, And however, I have great reason to judge and condemn my self before the Lord, cc a-acp, pns11 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
33 and to bewail it, that my Conversation hath been less exemplary and useful, than, oh that it had been! and to bewail it, that my Conversation hath been less exemplary and useful, than, o that it had been! cc pc-acp vvi pn31, cst po11 n1 vhz vbn av-dc j cc j, cs, uh cst pn31 vhd vbn! (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
34 yet I go off from you, with this Testimony upon my heart, that I have not been of those who bind heavy Burthens, yet I go off from you, with this Testimony upon my heart, that I have not been of those who bind heavy Burdens, av pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1 p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vhb xx vbn pp-f d r-crq vvb j n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
35 and lay them on other mens shoulders, but will not touch them with one of their fingers; and lay them on other men's shoulders, but will not touch them with one of their fingers; cc vvd pno32 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, cc-acp vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp crd pp-f po32 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
36 but my endeavour hath been, to press on mine own Soul, and to hold out in my own practice, that Word of Life which I have preached to you; but my endeavour hath been, to press on mine own Soul, and to hold out in my own practice, that Word of Life which I have preached to you; cc-acp po11 n1 vhz vbn, pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp po11 d n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
37 and therefore am bold, in this sence, to exhort you, in the words of the Apostle, Be ye Followers of me, and Therefore am bold, in this sense, to exhort you, in the words of the Apostle, Be you Followers of me, cc av vbm j, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pn22, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbb pn22 n2 pp-f pno11, (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
38 as far forth as you have seen me a Follower of Christ. as Far forth as you have seen me a Follower of christ. c-acp av-j av c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 15 Page 3
39 Doct. 4. Godly Ministers, when they are parting from their People, would fain leave God behind them. Doct. 4. Godly Ministers, when they Are parting from their People, would fain leave God behind them. np1 crd j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr vvg p-acp po32 n1, vmd av-j vvi np1 p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 16 Page 3
40 Though it be not unusual, when the Lord sends them away, he goes with them; God and his Messengers, do not seldom take their farewel of People together; Though it be not unusual, when the Lord sends them away, he Goes with them; God and his Messengers, do not seldom take their farewell of People together; cs pn31 vbb xx j, c-crq dt n1 vvz pno32 av, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32; np1 cc po31 n2, vdb xx av vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 16 Page 3
41 yet their earnest desire is, that though they must away, yet the Lord would stay. Doct. 5. Faithful Ministers would be Messengers of Peace, going, as well as coming. yet their earnest desire is, that though they must away, yet the Lord would stay. Doct. 5. Faithful Ministers would be Messengers of Peace, going, as well as coming. av po32 j n1 vbz, cst cs pns32 vmb av, av dt n1 vmd vvi. np1 crd j n2 vmd vbi n2 pp-f n1, vvg, c-acp av c-acp vvg. (3) discourse (DIV1) 16 Page 4
42 As the Apostles first words were to be, Peace be unto you, Matth. 10. so some of this Apostles last words were, The God of Peace shall be with you. As the Apostles First words were to be, Peace be unto you, Matthew 10. so Some of this Apostles last words were, The God of Peace shall be with you. p-acp dt n2 ord n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi, n1 vbb p-acp pn22, np1 crd av d pp-f d n2 ord n2 vbdr, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 18 Page 4
43 Doct. 6. When ever Ministers part with their People, if they can but leave Godlyness in them, they shall certainly leave God with them. Or, Doct. 6. When ever Ministers part with their People, if they can but leave Godliness in them, they shall Certainly leave God with them. Or, np1 crd c-crq av vvz n1 p-acp po32 n1, cs pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb av-j vvi np1 p-acp pno32. cc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 19 Page 4
44 Those that obey the Gospel, whatsoever, or whomsoever they want, shall ever be in a peaceful, and blessed condition. Those that obey the Gospel, whatsoever, or whomsoever they want, shall ever be in a peaceful, and blessed condition. d cst vvb dt n1, r-crq, cc ro-crq pns32 vvb, vmb av vbi p-acp dt j, cc j-vvn n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 20 Page 4
45 These things do, that is, live in the practice and power of that Doctrine of Godliness, which you have received, and heard; These things do, that is, live in the practice and power of that Doctrine of Godliness, which you have received, and herd; d n2 vdb, cst vbz, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, cc vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 21 Page 4
46 and then fear not, the God of Peace shall be with you. This Doctrine, I shall fully prove to you, after I have premised, and then Fear not, the God of Peace shall be with you. This Doctrine, I shall Fully prove to you, After I have premised, cc av vvb xx, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pn22, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 21 Page 4
47 That the Doctrine which I have preached to you, is the Doctrine of Godliness; the summe whereof take in these four particulars: That the Doctrine which I have preached to you, is the Doctrine of Godliness; the sum whereof take in these four particulars: cst dt n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n1 c-crq vvb p-acp d crd n2-j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 23 Page 4
48 1. That Jesus Christ, who came into the World to save sinners, came also to sanctifie and purge them from their sins. 1. That jesus christ, who Come into the World to save Sinners, Come also to sanctify and purge them from their Sins. crd cst np1 np1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2, vvd av pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 24 Page 4
49 2. That those that believe in Jesus, must be careful to maintain good Works, or to live a Godly Life. 2. That those that believe in jesus, must be careful to maintain good Works, or to live a Godly Life. crd cst d cst vvb p-acp np1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi j vvz, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 25 Page 4
50 3. That this Godliness is not such a slight and easie, and empty thing, as the mistaken World imagine; 3. That this Godliness is not such a slight and easy, and empty thing, as the mistaken World imagine; crd cst d n1 vbz xx d dt j cc j, cc j n1, c-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 26 Page 4
51 but stands in an exact Conformity of the whole Man, Heart, and Life, to the whole Will of God. but Stands in an exact Conformity of the Whole Man, Heart, and Life, to the Whole Will of God. cc-acp vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 26 Page 4
52 4. That as whosoever believes not in Jesus, so whosoever is short of this true, sincere Godliness, cannot be saved. 4. That as whosoever believes not in jesus, so whosoever is short of this true, sincere Godliness, cannot be saved. crd cst p-acp r-crq vvz xx p-acp np1, av r-crq vbz j pp-f d j, j n1, vmbx vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 27 Page 5
53 This is the summe of that Doctrine, which I have preached unto you; This is the sum of that Doctrine, which I have preached unto you; d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 28 Page 5
54 which being the Eternal Truth of God, I herein imbarque my own Soul and Life, desiring to be found in that same Jesus, which being the Eternal Truth of God, I herein embark my own Soul and Life, desiring to be found in that same jesus, r-crq vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns11 av vvi po11 d n1 cc n1, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d d np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 28 Page 5
55 and to be found walking in that same way of Righteousness, which I have declared unto you. and to be found walking in that same Way of Righteousness, which I have declared unto you. cc pc-acp vbi vvn vvg p-acp d d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 28 Page 5
56 2. That my Design and Aim, in preaching this Doctrine to you, hath been, to beget in you, 2. That my Design and Aim, in preaching this Doctrine to you, hath been, to beget in you, crd cst po11 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pn22, vhz vbn, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
57 and through the influence and assistance of the Eternal Spirit, to bring you to, this true Godliness. and through the influence and assistance of the Eternal Spirit, to bring you to, this true Godliness. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp, d j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
58 I have travailed in Birth with you, that Christ might be formed in you; that I might leave you possessors and partakers of that Grace, which accompanies Salvation; I have travailed in Birth with you, that christ might be formed in you; that I might leave you Possessors' and partakers of that Grace, which Accompanies Salvation; pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22; d pns11 vmd vvi pn22 n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
59 that your Faith might stand not in the Wisdom of Men but in the power of God; that your Faith might stand not in the Wisdom of Men but in the power of God; cst po22 n1 vmd vvi xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
60 That your Repentance might be Repentance unto Life, not to be repented of; That your Repentance might be Repentance unto Life, not to be repented of; cst po22 n1 vmd vbi n1 p-acp n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f; (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
61 that you might obey from the heart, that Form of Doctrine that hath been deliver'd unto you; that you might obey from the heart, that From of Doctrine that hath been Delivered unto you; cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
62 that you might stand compleat in all the Will of God; that you might stand complete in all the Will of God; d pn22 vmd vvi j p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
63 that you might be holy, and harmless, the Children of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked Generation, amongst whom you must shine as Lights in the World, holding forth the Word of Life; that you might be holy, and harmless, the Children of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked Generation, among whom you must shine as Lights in the World, holding forth the Word of Life; cst pn22 vmd vbi j, cc j, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg av dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
64 that being rooted, and grounded in love, you might comprehend with all Saints, what is the height, that being rooted, and grounded in love, you might comprehend with all Saints, what is the height, cst vbg vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1, pn22 vmd vvi p-acp d n2, r-crq vbz dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
65 and depth, and length, and breadth, and might know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledg, and depth, and length, and breadth, and might know the love of christ, which passes knowledge, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
66 and be filled with all the fulness of God: and be filled with all the fullness of God: cc vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
67 To this end, have I taught every one, and warned every one, that I might present you perfect in Christ Jesus. To this end, have I taught every one, and warned every one, that I might present you perfect in christ jesus. p-acp d n1, vhb pns11 vvn d crd, cc vvd d crd, cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 j p-acp np1 np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 29 Page 5
68 3. That as far forth, as the success hath answered my Design, and aim, upon any of your Souls, 3. That as Far forth, as the success hath answered my Design, and aim, upon any of your Souls, crd cst c-acp av-j av, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn po11 n1, cc n1, p-acp d pp-f po22 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
69 so far forth stand you intitled, to this glorious promise in the Text, the God of Peace shall be with you. so Far forth stand you entitled, to this glorious promise in the Text, the God of Peace shall be with you. av av-j av vvb pn22 vvd, p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
70 Look how many Souls there are amongst you, that live in the power and obedience of those truths you have received; Look how many Souls there Are among you, that live in the power and Obedience of those truths you have received; vvb c-crq d n2 pc-acp vbr p-acp pn22, cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 pn22 vhb vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
71 to so many can I with confidence, give this farewell of the Apostle, without Ifs, or Ands; to so many can I with confidence, give this farewell of the Apostle, without Ifs, or Ands; p-acp av d vmb pns11 p-acp n1, vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2-cs, cc cc|po31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
72 the God of Peace shall be with you. the God of Peace shall be with you. dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
73 To whomsoever the Lord hath been a God of Grace, to them will he be a God of Peace. Whoever amongst you, have this God of Grace, dwelling and ruling in you, shall certainly find this God of Peace, dwelling and abiding with you: To whomsoever the Lord hath been a God of Grace, to them will he be a God of Peace. Whoever among you, have this God of Grace, Dwelling and ruling in you, shall Certainly find this God of Peace, Dwelling and abiding with you: p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno32 vmb pns31 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1. r-crq p-acp pn22, vhb d n1 pp-f n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp pn22, vmb av-j vvi d n1 pp-f n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
74 As for all others, though I can heartily make this, my parting Prayer, the Lord be with you, the God of Peace be with you; As for all Others, though I can heartily make this, my parting Prayer, the Lord be with you, the God of Peace be with you; c-acp p-acp d n2-jn, cs pns11 vmb av-j vvi d, po11 j-vvg n1, dt n1 vbb p-acp pn22, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
75 yet I cannot turn this Prayer into a Promise, nor give you any assurance, that the God of Peace will be with you. yet I cannot turn this Prayer into a Promise, nor give you any assurance, that the God of Peace will be with you. av pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, ccx vvb pn22 d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 30 Page 6
76 These things premised, I shall now give you the full proof of the Doctrine, in the following Reasons. These things premised, I shall now give you the full proof of the Doctrine, in the following Reasons. d n2 vvn, pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt vvg n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 31 Page 6
77 The Doctrine you remember is, those that obey the Gospel, whatsoever, or whomsoever they want, shall ever be in a peacefull, and blessed Condition. The Doctrine you Remember is, those that obey the Gospel, whatsoever, or whomsoever they want, shall ever be in a peaceful, and blessed Condition. dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz, d cst vvb dt n1, r-crq, cc ro-crq pns32 vvb, vmb av vbi p-acp dt j, cc j-vvn n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 31 Page 6
78 The Reasons are, 1. The God of Peace shall be with them. 2. If God be with them, all things whatsoever bef•ll them, shall make for their good. The Reasons Are, 1. The God of Peace shall be with them. 2. If God be with them, all things whatsoever bef•ll them, shall make for their good. dt n2 vbr, crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32. crd cs np1 vbb p-acp pno32, d n2 r-crq vvd pno32, vmb vvi p-acp po32 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 32 Page 6
79 Reas. 1. The God of Peace shall be with them; these things do, live in the obedience of the holy Doctrine which you have received, Reas. 1. The God of Peace shall be with them; these things do, live in the Obedience of the holy Doctrine which you have received, np1 crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32; d n2 vdb, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 33 Page 6
80 and the God of Peace shall be with you. This glorious Promise is pregnant with all the blessings, that Heaven and Earth can afford. and the God of Peace shall be with you. This glorious Promise is pregnant with all the blessings, that Heaven and Earth can afford. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. d j n1 vbz j p-acp d dt n2, cst n1 cc n1 vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 33 Page 6
81 If you ask, why, what is there in it? I demanded of you, What is there in God? God is in the Promise, all that is in God, is here assured to the Godly. If you ask, why, what is there in it? I demanded of you, What is there in God? God is in the Promise, all that is in God, is Here assured to the Godly. cs pn22 vvb, q-crq, q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp pn31? pns11 vvd pp-f pn22, q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp np1? np1 vbz p-acp dt n1, d cst vbz p-acp np1, vbz av vvn p-acp dt j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 34 Page 7
82 The Philosophers, of old, attained to some glimmerings of the excellencies that are in God, by these 3. wayes. The Philosophers, of old, attained to Some glimmerings of the excellencies that Are in God, by these 3. ways. dt n2, pp-f j, vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n2 cst vbr p-acp np1, p-acp d crd n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 34 Page 7
83 1. Per viam Negationis, conceiving of him as a Being, removed from all things, signifying imperfection: 1. Per viam Negationis, conceiving of him as a Being, removed from all things, signifying imperfection: crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvg pp-f pno31 c-acp pns31 vbg, vvn p-acp d n2, vvg n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 35 Page 7
84 as ignorance, impotence, iniquity, corruptibility, composition, alteration, or any limits or bounds of this Essence, Power and Glory. as ignorance, impotence, iniquity, corruptibility, composition, alteration, or any Limits or bounds of this Essence, Power and Glory. c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 35 Page 7
85 2. Per viam ca•salitatis, conceiving of him, as the Fountain of all other Beings; 2. Per viam ca•salitatis, conceiving of him, as the Fountain of all other Beings; crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvg pp-f pno31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 36 Page 7
86 and thence concluding, that whatsoever Excellencies, or perfections, are scattered up and down, in the whole Creation, are all united in him, from whom they had their Original. and thence concluding, that whatsoever Excellencies, or perfections, Are scattered up and down, in the Whole Creation, Are all united in him, from whom they had their Original. cc av vvg, cst r-crq n2, cc n2, vbr vvn a-acp cc a-acp, p-acp dt j-jn n1, vbr d vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhd po32 j-jn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 36 Page 7
87 3. Per viam eminentiae, by way of Excellency; 3. Per viam eminentiae, by Way of Excellency; crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 37 Page 7
88 so that whatever perfections, whatever goodness is to be found in any Creature, though it be not to be found in God, formaliter, yet there is that in him (he being the first cause of all) that doth infinitely, superabundantly answer them all. so that whatever perfections, whatever Goodness is to be found in any Creature, though it be not to be found in God, formaliter, yet there is that in him (he being the First cause of all) that does infinitely, superabundantly answer them all. av cst r-crq n2, r-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cs pn31 vbb xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, fw-la, av pc-acp vbz d p-acp pno31 (pns31 vbg dt ord n1 pp-f d) cst vdz av-j, av-j vvi pno32 d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 37 Page 7
89 Though there be not the same Specifick Excellencies in him, nor those very pleasures and delights issuing from him, which the creatures yield; Though there be not the same Specific Excellencies in him, nor those very pleasures and delights issuing from him, which the creatures yield; cs pc-acp vbb xx dt d n1 n2 p-acp pno31, ccx d j n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp pno31, r-crq dt n2 vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 37 Page 7
90 yet there are such Excellencies, such perfections, as transcend and surpasse them all. The Scriptures tell us more positively, and plainly; yet there Are such Excellencies, such perfections, as transcend and surpass them all. The Scriptures tell us more positively, and plainly; av a-acp vbr d n2, d n2, c-acp vvb cc vvi pno32 d. dt n2 vvb pno12 dc av-j, cc av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 37 Page 7
91 that God is Almighty, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Infinite, Eternal, Unchangeable, All-sufficient, Holy, Righteous, Gracious; that God is Almighty, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Infinite, Eternal, Unchangeable, All-sufficient, Holy, Righteous, Gracious; cst np1 vbz j-jn, j, vvi, j, j, j-u, j, j, j, j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 38 Page 7
92 the Portion, the Protection, the Rewarder, yea the exceeding great Reward of them that diligently seek him. the Portion, the Protection, the Rewarder, yea the exceeding great Reward of them that diligently seek him. dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, uh dt j-vvg j n1 pp-f pno32 cst av-j vvi pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 38 Page 7
93 And this is he, that is in the promise. God is in the promise. I must not inlarge in this spatious Field; And this is he, that is in the promise. God is in the promise. I must not enlarge in this spacious Field; cc d vbz pns31, cst vbz p-acp dt n1. np1 vbz p-acp dt n1. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 38 Page 7
94 I shall keep nearer the Text, and shall confine my self to these four particulars. I shall keep nearer the Text, and shall confine my self to these four particulars. pns11 vmb vvi av-jc dt n1, cc vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d crd n2-j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 38 Page 8
95 1. God is in the Promise, as the God of Peace, as the Authour and bestower of Peace. 1. God is in the Promise, as the God of Peace, as the Author and bestower of Peace. crd np1 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 39 Page 8
96 The greatest of Blessings, is the Blessing of Peace, Peace hath all blessings included in it. The greatest of Blessings, is the Blessing of Peace, Peace hath all blessings included in it. dt js pp-f n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 vhz d n2 vvd p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 39 Page 8
97 It hath possession, fruition, and security; it hath plenty, pleasure and s•fety: It hath possession, fruition, and security; it hath plenty, pleasure and s•fety: pn31 vhz n1, n1, cc n1; pn31 vhz n1, n1 cc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 39 Page 8
98 where there's no peace, there's no security for the holding, nor opportunity of enjoying what we have. where there's no peace, there's no security for the holding, nor opportunity of enjoying what we have. c-crq pc-acp|vbz dx n1, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp dt vvg, ccx n1 pp-f vvg r-crq pns12 vhb. (3) discourse (DIV1) 39 Page 8
99 Whatewe have, we have it as if we had it not. Peace is the greatest of Blessings. Whatewe have, we have it as if we had it not. Peace is the greatest of Blessings. j vhb, pns12 vhb pn31 c-acp cs pns12 vhd pn31 xx. n1 vbz dt js pp-f n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 39 Page 8
100 Peace with God is the most glorious of Peace. Peace with God is the most glorious of Peace. n1 p-acp np1 vbz dt av-ds j pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
101 What is there that's excellent, what is there that's desirable, that is not comprehended in this Peace with God? Where there's Peace, there's Pardon; guilt cannot consist with this Peace; What is there that's excellent, what is there that's desirable, that is not comprehended in this Peace with God? Where there's Peace, there's Pardon; guilt cannot consist with this Peace; q-crq vbz a-acp d j, r-crq vbz a-acp d j, cst vbz xx vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp np1? c-crq pc-acp|vbz n1, pc-acp|vbz vvi; n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
102 being justified by Faith, we have peace with God. Where there's Peace, there's Grace, and holiness; being justified by Faith, we have peace with God. Where there's Peace, there's Grace, and holiness; vbg vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1. c-crq pc-acp|vbz n1, pc-acp|vbz vvi, cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
103 there's no Peace saith my God, to the wicked. Where there's Peace, there's Love, and good will. there's no Peace Says my God, to the wicked. Where there's Peace, there's Love, and good will. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 vvz po11 np1, p-acp dt j. c-crq pc-acp|vbz n1, pc-acp|vbz vvi, cc j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
104 As love, so peace is the union of hearts. The God of Peace is with you, signifies no less then this; As love, so peace is the Union of hearts. The God of Peace is with you, signifies no less then this; p-acp n1, av n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pn22, vvz av-dx dc cs d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
105 the Almighty God beares you good will. These two, peace and good will, are Twins: On Earth peace, good will towards men. the Almighty God bears you good will. These two, peace and good will, Are Twins: On Earth peace, good will towards men. dt j-jn np1 vvz pn22 j n1. np1 crd, n1 cc j n1, vbr n2: p-acp n1 n1, j n1 p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
106 Where there's peace, there's life everlasting life; Internall, is the seed of eternall, peace. Where there's peace, there's life everlasting life; Internal, is the seed of Eternal, peace. c-crq pc-acp|vbz n1, pc-acp|vbz n1 j n1; j, vbz dt n1 pp-f j, n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 40 Page 8
107 This peace is a Portion; peace with God is our possession of the God of Peace: This peace is a Portion; peace with God is our possession of the God of Peace: d n1 vbz dt n1; n1 p-acp np1 vbz po12 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 41 Page 8
108 This peace is a Sanctuary; if the God of Peace be with us, the Peace of God will keep our hearts. This peace is a Sanctuary; if the God of Peace be with us, the Peace of God will keep our hearts. d n1 vbz dt n1; cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi po12 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 41 Page 8
109 Christians, in the Wo•ld you must have trouble; suppose you have, yet in him you shall have peace, who hath overcome the World. Christians, in the Wo•ld you must have trouble; suppose you have, yet in him you shall have peace, who hath overcome the World. np1, p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vhi n1; vvb pn22 vhb, av p-acp pno31 pn22 vmb vhi n1, r-crq vhz vvn dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 8
110 Isa. 26. 3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, (in peace, peace 'tis in the Originall) whose mind is stayed on thee, Psal. 85. 8. I will hear what the Lord God will speak, he will speak peace to the People, and to his Saints. Isaiah 26. 3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, (in peace, peace it's in the Original) whose mind is stayed on thee, Psalm 85. 8. I will hear what the Lord God will speak, he will speak peace to the People, and to his Saints. np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi pno31 p-acp j n1, (p-acp n1, n1 pn31|vbz p-acp dt j-jn) rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno21, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 np1 vmb vvi, pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
111 What a clattering is there in the World? what tumults, and commotions, are raised about the followers of Christ; What a clattering is there in the World? what tumults, and commotions, Are raised about the followers of christ; q-crq dt j-vvg vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1? q-crq n2, cc n2, vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
112 as if the World were falling about their ears? The Devill speaks wrath; evill men speak death, and bonds to them; as if the World were falling about their ears? The devil speaks wrath; evil men speak death, and bonds to them; c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr vvg p-acp po32 n2? dt n1 vvz n1; j-jn n2 vvb n1, cc n2 p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
113 breathing out threatnings, reproaches, persecutions against them. breathing out threatenings, Reproaches, persecutions against them. vvg av n2-vvg, n2, n2 p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
114 In the midst of all this fearful noyse, Ile hearken, saith the Psalmist, what the Lord God will speak, Whatsoever men or Devils speak, Ile hearken, In the midst of all this fearful noise, I'll harken, Says the Psalmist, what the Lord God will speak, Whatsoever men or Devils speak, I'll harken, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d j n1, pns11|vmb vvi, vvz dt n1, r-crq dt n1 np1 vmb vvi, r-crq n2 cc n2 vvb, pns11|vmb vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
115 if the Lord God speak at the same rate. Oh no, he will speak peace to his Saints: if the Lord God speak At the same rate. O no, he will speak peace to his Saints: cs dt n1 np1 vvi p-acp dt d n1. uh uh-dx, pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
116 Let the Sons of contention do what they can, the Sons of God shall be Sons of Peace; Let the Sons of contention do what they can, the Sons of God shall be Sons of Peace; vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vdb r-crq pns32 vmb, dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi n2 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
117 they shall live in peace, they shall dye in peace, they shall dwell in peace for ever. they shall live in peace, they shall die in peace, they shall dwell in peace for ever. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
118 Isa. 32. 17. 18. The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the effect of Righteousness shall be quietness, and assurance for ever. Isaiah 32. 17. 18. The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the Effect of Righteousness shall be quietness, and assurance for ever. np1 crd crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi n1, cc n1 c-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
119 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable Habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; And my people shall dwell in a peaceable Habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; cc po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j-jn j-vvg n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
120 Oh how great is the peace that they have, who love thy Law. Christians fear not to follow God; O how great is the peace that they have, who love thy Law. Christians Fear not to follow God; uh q-crq j vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vhb, r-crq vvb po21 n1. np1 vvb xx pc-acp vvi np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
121 let not that sad word, nor the fulfilling of it, scare you out of your duty. let not that sad word, nor the fulfilling of it, scare you out of your duty. vvb xx d j n1, ccx dt j-vvg pp-f pn31, vvb pn22 av pp-f po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
122 All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution. All that will live godly in christ jesus, shall suffer persecution. d cst vmb vvi j p-acp np1 np1, vmb vvi n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
123 What if they do? wh•lest you are able to say, I am persecuted, but I have peace; What if they do? wh•lest you Are able to say, I am persecuted, but I have peace; q-crq cs pns32 vdb? vvb pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm vvn, cc-acp pns11 vhb n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
124 I am poor, but I have peace; in a Prison, but I have peace; in a Wilderness, but I have peace; I am poor, but I have peace; in a Prison, but I have peace; in a Wilderness, but I have peace; pns11 vbm j, cc-acp pns11 vhb n1; p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns11 vhb n1; p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns11 vhb n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
125 though all the World be against me, God is at peace, my Soul is in peace; though all the World be against me, God is At peace, my Soul is in peace; cs d dt n1 vbb p-acp pno11, np1 vbz p-acp n1, po11 n1 vbz p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
126 what discouragement should all that be to you! what discouragement should all that be to you! r-crq n1 vmd d d vbb p-acp pn22! (3) discourse (DIV1) 42 Page 9
127 2. He that is the God of peace, is the God of power. He promises peace, 2. He that is the God of peace, is the God of power. He promises peace, crd pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt np1 pp-f n1. pns31 vvz n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 43 Page 9
128 and he promises no more then he can perform. He can create peace, he can make their enemies to be at peace with them. and he promises no more then he can perform. He can create peace, he can make their enemies to be At peace with them. cc pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs pns31 vmb vvi. pns31 vmb vvi n1, pns31 vmb vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 43 Page 9
129 He can make a league for them, with the Beasts of the field; with the Lions, with the Wolves, with the most brutish among the people. He can make a league for them, with the Beasts of the field; with the Lions, with the Wolves, with the most brutish among the people. pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt av-ds j p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 43 Page 10
130 He can say to the proud Winds and Waves, peace, be still, and they obey him. He can say to the proud Winds and Waves, peace, be still, and they obey him. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 cc n2, n1, vbb av, cc pns32 vvb pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 43 Page 10
131 He can give them rest [ from ] the dayes of adversity; he can give them rest [ in ] the dayes of adversity; He can give them rest [ from ] the days of adversity; he can give them rest [ in ] the days of adversity; pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi [ p-acp ] dt n2 pp-f n1; pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi [ j ] dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 43 Page 10
132 he can give his Beloved sleep, upon the points of Swords and Spears. he can give his beloved sleep, upon the points of Swords and Spears. pns31 vmb vvi po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 43 Page 10
133 3. He that is the God of peace, is the God of patience. This is my great fear, that though God g•ves, 3. He that is the God of peace, is the God of patience. This is my great Fear, that though God g•ves, crd pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt np1 pp-f n1. d vbz po11 j n1, cst cs np1 vvz, (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
134 yet I shall break my peace; The God of peace with me? oh! this is he whom I dishonour, and disoblige daily; yet I shall break my peace; The God of peace with me? o! this is he whom I dishonour, and disoblige daily; av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1; dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11? uh! d vbz pns31 ro-crq pns11 vvb, cc vvi av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
135 by my distrusts, discontents, impatiencies, murmerings; and what peace to such an heart? what peace, so long as such unbelief; by my distrusts, discontents, impatiences, murmurings; and what peace to such an heart? what peace, so long as such unbelief; p-acp po11 n2, n2-jn, n2, n2; cc r-crq n1 p-acp d dt n1? q-crq n1, av av-j c-acp d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
136 so much iniquity, as I find daily within me, remains upon me? Will he, with whom no iniquity can dwell, dwell in that heart, where there is so much iniquity, by which he is provoked every day! so much iniquity, as I find daily within me, remains upon me? Will he, with whom no iniquity can dwell, dwell in that heart, where there is so much iniquity, by which he is provoked every day! av d n1, c-acp pns11 vvb av-j p-acp pno11, vvz p-acp pno11? n1 pns31, p-acp ro-crq dx n1 vmb vvi, vvb p-acp d n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz av d n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn d n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
137 but he that is the God of peace, is also the God of patience; but he that is the God of peace, is also the God of patience; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
138 who though he will not bear the iniquities of his adversaries, yet he will bear much with the infirmities of his People. who though he will not bear the iniquities of his Adversaries, yet he will bear much with the infirmities of his People. r-crq cs pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, av pns31 vmb vvi av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
139 Psal 89. 30. &c. If his Children forsake my Law, and walk not in my Judgments; Psalm 89. 30. etc. If his Children forsake my Law, and walk not in my Judgments; np1 crd crd av cs po31 n2 vvi po11 n1, cc vvb xx p-acp po11 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
140 if they break my Statutes, and keep not my Commandements; then will I visit their transgressions with a Rod, and their iniquities with stripes. if they break my Statutes, and keep not my commandments; then will I visit their transgressions with a Rod, and their iniquities with stripes. cs pns32 vvb po11 n2, cc vvb xx po11 n2; av vmb pns11 vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n2 p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
141 Nevertheless, my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. Nevertheless, my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. av, po11 j-vvg n1 vmb pns11 xx av-j vvi p-acp pno31, ccx vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 44 Page 10
142 4. He that is the God of peace, is the God of hope. I have no peace in possession, whatever there be in the promise. 4. He that is the God of peace, is the God of hope. I have no peace in possession, whatever there be in the promise. crd pns31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt np1 pp-f n1. pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp n1, r-crq pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 10
143 I live in the fire, am born a man of contention. I live in the fire, am born a man of contention. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, vbm vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 10
144 What likelyhood is there, that I should ever live to see a good day? my comforts are broken, my Estate is lost, my liberty is gone; What likelihood is there, that I should ever live to see a good day? my comforts Are broken, my Estate is lost, my liberty is gone; q-crq n1 vbz a-acp, cst pns11 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1? po11 n2 vbr vvn, po11 n1 vbz vvn, po11 n1 vbz vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 10
145 friends I have none, enemies I have many, and mighty, I dwell in Mesech, I have my habitation in the Tents of Kedar; I am for peace, they are for War: Friends I have none, enemies I have many, and mighty, I dwell in Mesech, I have my habitation in the Tents of Kedar; I am for peace, they Are for War: n2 pns11 vhb pix, n2 pns11 vhb d, cc j, pns11 vvb p-acp vvb, pns11 vhb po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; pns11 vbm p-acp n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
146 whither ever I look, round about me, before me, behind me, on the right hand, or on the left, all speaks trouble and errour to me. I have no peace; whither ever I look, round about me, before me, behind me, on the right hand, or on the left, all speaks trouble and error to me. I have no peace; c-crq av pns11 vvb, av-j p-acp pno11, p-acp pno11, p-acp pno11, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j, d vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11. pns11 vhb dx n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
147 What, nor no hope of peace neither? where is thy God man? hast thou a God in thee, What, nor no hope of peace neither? where is thy God man? hast thou a God in thee, q-crq, ccx dx n1 pp-f n1 av-dx? q-crq vbz po21 n1 n1? vh2 pns21 dt n1 p-acp pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
148 and yet no hope in thee? the God of peace, and yet no peace! the God of hope, and yet no hope! and yet no hope in thee? the God of peace, and yet no peace! the God of hope, and yet no hope! cc av dx n1 p-acp pno21? dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dx n1! dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dx n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
149 the God of hope will yet fill thee with joy and peace in believing. the God of hope will yet fill thee with joy and peace in believing. dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vvi pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
150 Rom. 15. 13. Why art th•u cast down oh my Soul, and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God, Rom. 15. 13. Why art th•u cast down o my Soul, and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God, np1 crd crd q-crq vb2r av vvn a-acp uh po11 n1, cc q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp pno11? vvb p-acp np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
151 for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance and my God. for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance and my God. c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi pno31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc po11 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
152 Psal. 43. 11. The God of hope will open a Window of hope in the darkest times, a door of hope in the most desperate cases. Psalm 43. 11. The God of hope will open a Window of hope in the Darkest times, a door of hope in the most desperate cases. np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
153 The God of hope will bear up the spirits of his Saints, in hope against hope; The God of hope will bear up the spirits of his Saints, in hope against hope; dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
154 and this hope will never disappoint them. and this hope will never disappoint them. cc d n1 vmb av-x vvi pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
155 It shall never be said, there is no peace, there is no hope, till it can be said, there is no God in Israel. It shall never be said, there is no peace, there is no hope, till it can be said, there is no God in Israel. pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 45 Page 11
156 But how, or in what sence, is it to be understood, that this God of peace will be with us. I answer in 3. particulars. But how, or in what sense, is it to be understood, that this God of peace will be with us. I answer in 3. particulars. cc-acp q-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1, vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12. pns11 vvb p-acp crd n2-j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 46 Page 11
157 1. The heart of God will be with you. 1. The heart of God will be with you. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 11
158 Josephs blessing, the good will of him that dwelt in the Bush, will be thy portion. Josephs blessing, the good will of him that dwelled in the Bush, will be thy portion. np1 n1, dt j n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 11
159 Deut. 33. what was that Bush? the Church, or Israel of God. What case was the Bush in? 'twas all on a light fire; 'twas all in a flame. Deuteronomy 33. what was that Bush? the Church, or Israel of God. What case was the Bush in? 'twas all on a Light fire; 'twas all in a flame. np1 crd r-crq vbds d n1? dt n1, cc np1 pp-f np1. q-crq n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp? pn31|vbds av-d p-acp dt j n1; pn31|vbds d p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 11
160 Who was it that dwelt in the Bush? God was in the Bush; And that kept it from consuming, though not from burning. Who was it that dwelled in the Bush? God was in the Bush; And that kept it from consuming, though not from burning. r-crq vbds pn31 cst vvd p-acp dt n1? np1 vbds p-acp dt n1; cc cst vvd pn31 p-acp vvg, cs xx p-acp vvg. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 11
161 The good will of this God shall be with thee: his love, his favour, his care. The good will of this God shall be with thee: his love, his favour, his care. dt j n1 pp-f d np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno21: png31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 11
162 I love them that love me, Prov. 8. 17. The Lord loveth the Righteous, Psal. 146. 8. The love of God, is the womb of all good. I love them that love me, Curae 8. 17. The Lord loves the Righteous, Psalm 146. 8. The love of God, is the womb of all good. pns11 vvb pno32 cst vvb pno11, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz dt j, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
163 Hence sprang the morning Star, from the love of God came the Son of God; hence came that womb of the morning, the blessed Gospel; Hence sprang the morning Star, from the love of God Come the Son of God; hence Come that womb of the morning, the blessed Gospel; av vvd dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1; av vvd d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
164 which is so big with glorious grace; with light, life, pardon, peace, glory, immortality; from the love of God came the glorious Gospel of God. which is so big with glorious grace; with Light, life, pardon, peace, glory, immortality; from the love of God Come the glorious Gospel of God. r-crq vbz av j p-acp j n1; p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
165 The upper Springs, all spiritual and heavenly blessings; The upper Springs, all spiritual and heavenly blessings; dt jc n2, d j cc j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
166 the nether Springs, all earthly and outward blessings do all rise, and bubble up out of this Fountain, the love of God. The pretious things of Heaven, the pretious Fruits brought forth by the Sun; the neither Springs, all earthly and outward blessings do all rise, and bubble up out of this Fountain, the love of God. The precious things of Heaven, the precious Fruits brought forth by the Sun; dt j n2, d j cc j n2 vdb d vvi, cc vvb a-acp av pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. dt j n2 pp-f n1, dt j n2 vvd av p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
167 the pretious Fruits put forth by the Moon; the chief things of the antient Mountains, the pretious things of the lasting Hills; the precious Fruits put forth by the Moon; the chief things of the ancient Mountains, the precious things of the lasting Hills; dt j n2 vvd av p-acp dt n1; dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n2, dt j n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
168 the pretious things of the Earth, and the fulness thereof; All these flow in with the good will of him that dwelt in the Bush. Love is all; the precious things of the Earth, and the fullness thereof; All these flow in with the good will of him that dwelled in the Bush. Love is all; dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 av; d d n1 p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd p-acp dt np1 n1 vbz d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 48 Page 12
169 the Apostle tells us, Rom. 13. our love to God, is the fulfilling of the Law; the Apostle tells us, Rom. 13. our love to God, is the fulfilling of the Law; dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd po12 n1 p-acp np1, vbz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
170 that is, it will bring forth all that to God, all that duty, and obedience, which the Law requires. that is, it will bring forth all that to God, all that duty, and Obedience, which the Law requires. cst vbz, pn31 vmb vvi av d cst p-acp np1, d cst n1, cc n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
171 I may tell you, that Gods love to us, is the fulfilling of the Gospel, that is, it will powre down all that upon us, it will do all that for us, which the Gospel promises. Look over the whole Gospel; I may tell you, that God's love to us, is the fulfilling of the Gospel, that is, it will pour down all that upon us, it will do all that for us, which the Gospel promises. Look over the Whole Gospel; pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cst ng1 n1 p-acp pno12, vbz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, pn31 vmb vvi a-acp d cst p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb vdi d cst p-acp pno12, r-crq dt n1 vvz. n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
172 read, and study every pretious leaf, and line of that blessed Book; read, and study every precious leaf, and line of that blessed Book; vvb, cc vvi d j n1, cc n1 pp-f cst j-vvn n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
173 and if there be enough in all that, to make thee blessed, and to encourage thee on in thy holy course, all this is thine. and if there be enough in all that, to make thee blessed, and to encourage thee on in thy holy course, all this is thine. cc cs pc-acp vbi av-d p-acp d d, pc-acp vvi pno21 vvn, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp po21 j n1, d d vbz png21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
174 Thou hast that love of God with thee, which will fulfill the Gospel; there shall not one jot or tittle fail thee, of all that the Gospel promises. Thou hast that love of God with thee, which will fulfil the Gospel; there shall not one jot or tittle fail thee, of all that the Gospel promises. pns21 vh2 d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1; pc-acp vmb xx pi n1 cc n1 vvb pno21, pp-f d cst dt n1 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
175 The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this. Isa. 9. 7. 2. The help of God will be with you, the Lord will be your helper in the day of your distress. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9. 7. 2. The help of God will be with you, the Lord will be your helper in the day of your distress. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi d. np1 crd crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22, dt n1 vmb vbi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 49 Page 12
176 Heb. 13. 5, 6. He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. Hebrew 13. 5, 6. He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. np1 crd crd, crd pns31 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb av-x vvi pno21 ccx vvi pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 50 Page 13
177 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man can do unto me. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not Fear what man can do unto me. av cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi, dt n1 vbz po11 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi r-crq n1 vmb vdi p-acp pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 50 Page 13
178 He hath said, I will not leave thee; He hath said, I will not leave thee; pns31 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 50 Page 13
179 and therefore we may say, I will not fear: He hath said, I will be, and therefo•e we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper: and Therefore we may say, I will not Fear: He hath said, I will be, and therefo•e we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper: cc av pns12 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb xx vvi: pns31 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb vbi, cc n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi, dt n1 vbz po11 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 50 Page 13
180 He hath said, He will not forsake, he will helpe; He hath said, He will not forsake, he will help; pns31 vhz vvn, pns31 vmb xx vvi, pns31 vmb vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 50 Page 13
181 and who is he that shall say, There is no help for thee in thy God. and who is he that shall say, There is no help for thee in thy God. cc r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 50 Page 13
182 There's no man, whose Case may not be so desperate, as to be above all humane help. There's no man, whose Case may not be so desperate, as to be above all humane help. pc-acp|vbz dx n1, rg-crq n1 vmb xx vbi av j, c-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp d j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 51 Page 13
183 If he should cry out, as the Woman to the King of Israel; Help O King; If he should cry out, as the Woman to the King of Israel; Help Oh King; cs pns31 vmd vvi av, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; vvb uh n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 51 Page 13
184 the King must answer, If the Lord do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? If he should cry out, Help O Man of God; the King must answer, If the Lord do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? If he should cry out, Help Oh Man of God; dt n1 vmb vvi, cs dt n1 vdb xx vvi pno21, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21? cs pns31 vmd vvi av, vvb uh n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 51 Page 13
185 the Man of God must answer, If the Lord do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? If he cry out, Help O my friends, my Wit, my Policy, my Purse; the Man of God must answer, If the Lord do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? If he cry out, Help Oh my Friends, my Wit, my Policy, my Purse; dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, cs dt n1 vdb xx vvi pno21, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21? cs pns31 vvb av, vvb uh po11 n2, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 51 Page 13
186 all these must answer, If the Lord do not help thee, whence shall we help thee? But what case is there, wherein an [ Help Lord ] will not do. all these must answer, If the Lord do not help thee, whence shall we help thee? But what case is there, wherein an [ Help Lord ] will not do. d d vmb vvi, cs dt n1 vdb xx vvi pno21, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pno21? p-acp r-crq n1 vbz a-acp, c-crq dt [ vvb n1 ] vmb xx vdi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 51 Page 13
187 Foolish men count their case desperate, when they come to their [ God help, ] that's an usuall expression, to set forth the extremity and helplesness of any mans case. Foolish men count their case desperate, when they come to their [ God help, ] that's an usual expression, to Set forth the extremity and Helplessness of any men case. j n2 vvb po32 n1 j, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 [ uh-np vvi, ] cst|vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d ng1 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 52 Page 13
188 When we see men even lost in any misery, and their case even utterly hopeless; When we see men even lost in any misery, and their case even utterly hopeless; c-crq pns12 vvb n2 av vvn p-acp d n1, cc po32 n1 av av-j j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 52 Page 13
189 then to signifie our sense of such mens lost condition, we cry out, God help that man, God help that woman, they are lost Creatures. then to signify our sense of such men's lost condition, we cry out, God help that man, God help that woman, they Are lost Creatures. av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f d ng2 j-vvn n1, pns12 vvb av, np1 vvb d n1, np1 vvb d n1, pns32 vbr vvn n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 52 Page 13
190 I, but if men did understand and consider what the help of the Lord is; I, but if men did understand and Consider what the help of the Lord is; pns11, cc-acp cs n2 vdd vvi cc vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz; (3) discourse (DIV1) 52 Page 13
191 they would see there could be no case so desperate, but an Help Lord, might recover all: 1 Sam. 30. 6. when David was greatly distressed, they would see there could be no case so desperate, but an Help Lord, might recover all: 1 Sam. 30. 6. when David was greatly distressed, pns32 vmd vvi a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 av j, cc-acp dt n1 n1, vmd vvi d: crd np1 crd crd r-crq np1 vbds av-j vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 52 Page 13
192 and all was gone, he encouraged himself in the Lord his God. Consider here two things. and all was gone, he encouraged himself in the Lord his God. Consider Here two things. cc d vbds vvn, pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1. vvb av crd n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 52 Page 13
193 1. What his Case then was; he was in great distress; he had lost all that ever he had; 1. What his Case then was; he was in great distress; he had lost all that ever he had; crd q-crq po31 n1 av vbds; pns31 vbds p-acp j n1; pns31 vhd vvn d cst av pns31 vhd; (3) discourse (DIV1) 53 Page 14
194 his spoils that he had taken were all gone, his Corn, and his Cattell, his Wives, his spoils that he had taken were all gone, his Corn, and his Cattle, his Wives, po31 n2 cst pns31 vhd vvn vbdr d vvn, po31 n1, cc po31 n2, po31 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 53 Page 14
195 and his City were all lost; he had not an habitation in all the World; and his city were all lost; he had not an habitation in all the World; cc po31 n1 vbdr d vvn; pns31 vhd xx dt n1 p-acp d dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 53 Page 14
196 he had nothing left him but a poor Army, and these were worse than lost, they were even ready to fall upon him. he had nothing left him but a poor Army, and these were Worse than lost, they were even ready to fallen upon him. pns31 vhd pix vvn pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cc d vbdr jc cs vvn, pns32 vbdr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 53 Page 14
197 The people spake of stoning him, but he encouraged himself in the Lord his God. 2. What the event hereupon was; The people spoke of stoning him, but he encouraged himself in the Lord his God. 2. What the event hereupon was; dt n1 vvd pp-f j-vvg pno31, p-acp pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1. crd q-crq dt n1 av vbds; (3) discourse (DIV1) 53 Page 14
198 why God help'd him to all he had again: vers. 19. There was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons, nor daughters; why God helped him to all he had again: vers. 19. There was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither Sons, nor daughters; q-crq np1 vvd pno31 p-acp d pns31 vhd av: fw-la. crd pc-acp vbds pix vvg p-acp pno32, dx j ccx j, dx n2, ccx n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 54 Page 14
199 neither spoil, nor any thing they had taken, David recovered all. Hence note, neither spoil, nor any thing they had taken, David recovered all. Hence note, dx n1, ccx d n1 pns32 vhd vvn, np1 vvd d. av vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 54 Page 14
200 1. That a Christian when he hath lost all, hath yet a God to go to at last. 1. That a Christian when he hath lost all, hath yet a God to go to At last. crd cst dt np1 c-crq pns31 vhz vvn d, vhz av dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp ord. (3) discourse (DIV1) 56 Page 14
201 2. Whilest a Christian hath a God to go to, his case is never desperate; let him but encourage himself in his God, and all will be recovered. 2. Whilst a Christian hath a God to go to, his case is never desperate; let him but encourage himself in his God, and all will be recovered. crd cs dt njp vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, po31 n1 vbz av-x j; vvb pno31 p-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, cc d vmb vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 57 Page 14
202 Sinners, triumph not over the poor people of God; Sinners, triumph not over the poor people of God; n2, vvb xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 58 Page 14
203 when they are at their worst, when they are brought as low as your Pride and Malice can lay them; when they Are At their worst, when they Are brought as low as your Pride and Malice can lay them; c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp po32 js, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j c-acp po22 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 58 Page 14
204 though they should be stript naked, and left destitute of all their comforts, though all the World should ride on their backs, though they should be stripped naked, and left destitute of all their comforts, though all the World should ride on their backs, cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn j, cc vvd j pp-f d po32 n2, cs d dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 58 Page 14
205 and tread on their necks, yet rejoyce not against them: though they fall, they shall arise; and tread on their necks, yet rejoice not against them: though they fallen, they shall arise; cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, av vvb xx p-acp pno32: cs pns32 vvb, pns32 vmb vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 58 Page 14
206 when they are at their worst, there's still help for them in their God. 3. The presence of the Lord shall be with them. when they Are At their worst, there's still help for them in their God. 3. The presence of the Lord shall be with them. c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp po32 js, pc-acp|vbz av n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 58 Page 14
207 Whither soever they may be scattered, they shall not be scattered from their Go•. Whither soever they may be scattered, they shall not be scattered from their Go•. q-crq av pns32 vmb vbi vvn, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po32 np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 59 Page 14
208 That Promise made to Moses, Exod. 33. 14. My presence shall go with thee, belongs to all the Israel of God. That Promise made to Moses, Exod 33. 14. My presence shall go with thee, belongs to all the Israel of God. cst n1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd crd po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, vvz p-acp d dt np1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 59 Page 15
209 [ My presence ] in the Original, 'tis my face; in the Septuagint, my self shall go with thee. [ My presence ] in the Original, it's my face; in the septuagint, my self shall go with thee. [ po11 n1 ] p-acp dt j-jn, pn31|vbz po11 n1; p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 59 Page 15
210 The presence of God is either, Generall, or Speciall. By his generall presence, he is every where; The presence of God is either, General, or Special. By his general presence, he is every where; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-d, n1, cc j. p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vbz d c-crq; (3) discourse (DIV1) 60 Page 15
211 1. Per essentiam, he fills all things. 2. Per Cognitionem, he beholds all things. 3. Per Sustentationem, he upholds all things. 4. Per Dominium, he governs all things. 1. Per essentiam, he fills all things. 2. Per Cognitionem, he beholds all things. 3. Per Sustentationem, he upholds all things. 4. Per Dominium, he governs all things. crd fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz d n2. crd fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz d n2. crd fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz d n2. crd fw-la np1, pns31 vvz d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 61 Page 15
212 But to let this passe, as not so proper to our purpose. 2. There is his Speciall, or gracious Presence; But to let this pass, as not so proper to our purpose. 2. There is his Special, or gracious Presence; p-acp pc-acp vvi d vvi, c-acp xx av j p-acp po12 n1. crd pc-acp vbz po31 j, cc j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 62 Page 15
213 whereby he manifests himself to be with his people, 1. In some visible, and standing tokens of his presence; whereby he manifests himself to be with his people, 1. In Some visible, and standing tokens of his presence; c-crq pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1, crd p-acp d j, cc vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 63 Page 15
214 as in those extraordinary, the Pillars of the Cloud, and of the Fire; as in those extraordinary, the Pillars of the Cloud, and of the Fire; c-acp p-acp d j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 64 Page 15
215 and in those ordinary, the Ark and the Temple, of old, and the Ordinances of the Gospel now. and in those ordinary, the Ark and the Temple, of old, and the Ordinances of the Gospel now. cc p-acp d j, dt n1 cc dt n1, pp-f j, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 64 Page 15
216 2. In some inward influences, and irradiations, upon the hearts of his people. 3. In some visible and signall effects of his presence; whereof there are very many. 2. In Some inward influences, and irradiations, upon the hearts of his people. 3. In Some visible and signal effects of his presence; whereof there Are very many. crd p-acp d j n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. crd p-acp d j cc n1 n2 pp-f po31 n1; c-crq pc-acp vbr av d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 65 Page 15
217 There are, amongst others, these two notable effects, of Gods gracious presence; which his people, by vertue of this Promise, may with confidence expect, Conduction, Covering; There Are, among Others, these two notable effects, of God's gracious presence; which his people, by virtue of this Promise, may with confidence expect, Conduction, Covering; pc-acp vbr, p-acp n2-jn, d crd j n2, pp-f npg1 j n1; r-crq po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d vvb, vmb p-acp n1 vvi, n1, vvg; (3) discourse (DIV1) 66 Page 15
218 they shall be Led in their way; and they shall be Hid in their way. 1. Conduction; they shall be Led in their Way; and they shall be Hid in their Way. 1. Conduction; pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1; cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1. crd n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 66 Page 15
219 the Lord will be with them, to lead them and guide them in the way that they should go. the Lord will be with them, to led them and guide them in the Way that they should go. dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmd vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 67 Page 15
220 Psal. 25. 9, 12. The Meek will he guide in Judgment, the meek will he teach in his way. Psalm 25. 9, 12. The Meek will he guide in Judgement, the meek will he teach in his Way. np1 crd crd, crd dt j vmb pns31 vvi p-acp n1, dt j vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 67 Page 16
221 Psal. 107. 7. He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a City of habitation. Psalm 107. 7. He led them forth by the right Way, that they might go to a city of habitation. np1 crd crd pns31 vvd pno32 av p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 67 Page 16
222 Psal. 5. 8. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, because of mine Enemies, make thy way strait before my face. Psalm 5. 8. Led me, Oh Lord, in thy righteousness, Because of mine Enemies, make thy Way strait before my face. np1 crd crd n1 pno11, uh n1, p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pp-f po11 n2, vvb po21 n1 av-j p-acp po11 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 67 Page 16
223 The Lord leads his people in their way, chiefly by his Word, which is a light to their feet, The Lord leads his people in their Way, chiefly by his Word, which is a Light to their feet, dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1, av-jn p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 68 Page 16
224 and a lanthorn to their paths: and a lantern to their paths: cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 68 Page 16
225 And sometimes also by his Providences, hedging up all by-wayes, and leaving but one way open to them, that hath the least appearance of the way of God. And sometime also by his Providences, hedging up all byways, and leaving but one Way open to them, that hath the least appearance of the Way of God. cc av av p-acp po31 n2, vvg a-acp d n2, cc vvg p-acp crd n1 j p-acp pno32, cst vhz dt av-ds n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 68 Page 16
226 So ordering the matter, that any other way that is before them, look; So ordering the matter, that any other Way that is before them, look; np1 vvg dt n1, cst d j-jn n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 68 Page 16
227 with too foul a face, to leave any doubt upon them, whether that be the way of God or not. with too foul a face, to leave any doubt upon them, whither that be the Way of God or not. p-acp av j dt n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc xx. (3) discourse (DIV1) 68 Page 16
228 It's never uncomfortable to the people of God, while they see their way before them: Doubts about their way, are more perplexing, than dangers in their way. It's never uncomfortable to the people of God, while they see their Way before them: Doubts about their Way, Are more perplexing, than dangers in their Way. pn31|vbz av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp pno32: vvz p-acp po32 n1, vbr av-dc vvg, cs n2 p-acp po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 69 Page 16
229 When they know what God would have them do, they can chearfully trust him for any thing they are like to suffer. When they know what God would have them doe, they can cheerfully trust him for any thing they Are like to suffer. c-crq pns32 vvb r-crq np1 vmd vhi pno32 n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 69 Page 16
230 Dost thou meet with Wolves or Lions in thy way? thou mayst bless God 'tis there thou meetest them, 'twould be ill meeting them elsewhere. Dost thou meet with Wolves or Lions in thy Way? thou Mayest bless God it's there thou meetest them, 'twould be ill meeting them elsewhere. vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po21 n1? pns21 vm2 vvi np1 pn31|vbz pc-acp pns21 vv2 pno32, pn31|vmd vbi j-jn n1 pno32 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 69 Page 16
231 2. Covering or Protection in their way: 2. Covering or Protection in their Way: crd vvg cc n1 p-acp po32 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 16
232 Psal. 31. 20. Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence, from the pride of man; Psalm 31. 20. Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence, from the pride of man; np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 16
233 thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavision, from the strife of tongues. [ Thou shalt hide them in thy presence ] or face; thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavision, from the strife of tongues. [ Thou shalt hide them in thy presence ] or face; pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 av-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. [ pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 p-acp po21 n1 ] cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 16
234 thy light shall be their dark place to cover them: thy Light shall be their dark place to cover them: po21 n1 vmb vbi po32 j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 16
235 Thou art my hiding place, Ps•l. 32. 7. [ In the secret of thy presence ] the Saints hiding place is a secret: Thou art my hiding place, Ps•l. 32. 7. [ In the secret of thy presence ] the Saints hiding place is a secret: pns21 vb2r po11 vvg n1, av. crd crd [ p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po21 n1 ] dt n2 vvg n1 vbz dt j-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 16
236 Such, where neither the pride of men can find them, nor can they understand wha• it is. Such, where neither the pride of men can find them, nor can they understand wha• it is. d, c-crq av-dx dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi pno32, ccx vmb pns32 vvi n1 pn31 vbz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 16
237 Reproaches shall not find them, persecutions shall not find them, whose Souls are hid in God: Reproaches shall not find them, persecutions shall not find them, whose Souls Are hid in God: ng1 vmb xx vvi pno32, n2 vmb xx vvi pno32, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
238 they are not found, when they are found; they Are not found, when they Are found; pns32 vbr xx vvn, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
239 they are hid when they seem to lye most open, and most exposed to mens will, and lust. they Are hid when they seem to lie most open, and most exposed to men's will, and lust. pns32 vbr vvn c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi ds j, cc av-ds vvn p-acp ng2 n1, cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
240 Sinners do not understand what refuge the Saints have in God. It is a great secret, a mystery to them: Sinners do not understand what refuge the Saints have in God. It is a great secret, a mystery to them: n2 vdb xx vvi r-crq n1 dt n2 vhb p-acp np1. pn31 vbz dt j n-jn, dt n1 p-acp pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
241 as the joy of the Saints, the comforts of the Saints, are a secret; A stranger shall not meddle with his joy: as the joy of the Saints, the comforts of the Saints, Are a secret; A stranger shall not meddle with his joy: c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n2, vbr dt j-jn; dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
242 So is their safety or security; they do not understand what kind, nor how great security; So is their safety or security; they do not understand what kind, nor how great security; av vbz po32 n1 cc n1; pns32 vdb xx vvi r-crq n1, ccx c-crq j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
243 what sure, nor what sweet repose, the Saints find in God. what sure, nor what sweet repose, the Saints find in God. r-crq j, ccx r-crq j n1, dt n2 vvb p-acp np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
244 The secret of God's presence is a sure, and a sweet resting place, for all his Saints; The secret of God's presence is a sure, and a sweet resting place, for all his Saints; dt n-jn pp-f npg1 n1 vbz dt j, cc dt j j-vvg n1, p-acp d po31 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
245 but how sure, and how sweet, no man knows, but they that enjoy it. The secret intimations, of the care of God for them; but how sure, and how sweet, no man knows, but they that enjoy it. The secret intimations, of the care of God for them; cc-acp c-crq j, cc c-crq j, dx n1 vvz, cc-acp pns32 cst vvb pn31. dt j-jn n2, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
246 of his everlasting kindness to them; of his governing hand, in all that befalls them, working it to their greater good; of his everlasting kindness to them; of his governing hand, in all that befalls them, working it to their greater good; a-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno32; a-acp po31 n-vvg n1, p-acp d cst vvz pno32, vvg pn31 p-acp po32 jc j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
247 the secret supports and refreshings darted in, as the beams of his Countenance; the secret supports and refreshings darted in, as the beams of his Countenance; dt j-jn vvz cc n2 vvn p-acp, c-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
248 their secret sence, that their head, their main, is in safety, though they have bruises in their heel, will yield such rest in the day of greatest adversity, their secret sense, that their head, their main, is in safety, though they have bruises in their heel, will yield such rest in the day of greatest adversity, po32 j-jn n1, cst po32 n1, po32 n1, vbz p-acp n1, cs pns32 vhb n2 p-acp po32 n1, vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f js n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
249 as men can neither see, nor take from them. as men can neither see, nor take from them. c-acp n2 vmb av-dx vvi, ccx vvi p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
250 The Pillar of the Cloud interposed, did both hinder the Egyptians pursuit, and hide from their eyes, the comfort of that light which shined upon the Camp of Israel. Moses knew what the comfort of God's presence meant, The Pillar of the Cloud interposed, did both hinder the egyptians pursuit, and hide from their eyes, the Comfort of that Light which shined upon the Camp of Israel. Moses knew what the Comfort of God's presence meant, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, vdd av-d vvi dt np1 n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 vvd r-crq dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvd, (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
251 when he said, Exod. 33. 15. If thy presence go not with us, carry us not hence. when he said, Exod 33. 15. If thy presence go not with us, carry us not hence. c-crq pns31 vvd, np1 crd crd cs po21 n1 vvb xx p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 xx av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
252 'Tis (if considered) a great word: Israel was then in a Wilderness; among wild beasts, among briars, and thorns, in a weary pilgrimage; It's (if considered) a great word: Israel was then in a Wilderness; among wild beasts, among briers, and thorns, in a weary pilgrimage; pn31|vbz (cs vvn) dt j n1: np1 vbds av p-acp dt n1; p-acp j n2, p-acp n2, cc n2, p-acp dt j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
253 but they had God among them: but they had God among them: cc-acp pns32 vhd n1 p-acp pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
254 The Lord was carrying them to Canaan, the Land of their rest, a Land flowing wi•h milk & honey: The Lord was carrying them to Canaan, the Land of their rest, a Land flowing wi•h milk & honey: dt n1 vbds vvg pno32 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 vvg j n1 cc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 17
255 but Moses prayes, If thy presence go not with us, carry us not hence. but Moses prays, If thy presence go not with us, carry us not hence. cc-acp np1 vvz, cs po21 n1 vvb xx p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 xx av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 18
256 We had rather be where we are, in a Wilderness with God, than go to Canaan, and leave our God behind us. We had rather be where we Are, in a Wilderness with God, than go to Canaan, and leave our God behind us. pns12 vhd av-c vbi c-crq pns12 vbr, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cs vvb p-acp np1, cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 18
257 If thy presence go with us, we are willing to go; when thou wilt, whither thou wilt, which way thou wilt; If thy presence go with us, we Are willing to go; when thou wilt, whither thou wilt, which Way thou wilt; cs po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi; c-crq pns21 vm2, c-crq pns21 vm2, r-crq n1 pns21 vm2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 18
258 though by the Tents of Edomites, Ishmaelites, Moabites, Hagarens; though by the Tents of Edomites, Ishmaelites, Moabites, Hagarens; cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, np2, np2, np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 18
259 though through the Armies of Anakims, Zamzummims: wee'l go any whither, so God go with us. though through the Armies of Anakims, Zamzummims: we'll go any whither, so God go with us. cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvz, np1: pns12|vmb vvi d q-crq, av np1 vvb p-acp pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 18
260 The absence of God makes a Canaan worse than a Wilderness; the presence of God makes a Wilderness better than a Canaan: And this presence of God, shall be the Lott of all his Saints. The absence of God makes a Canaan Worse than a Wilderness; the presence of God makes a Wilderness better than a Canaan: And this presence of God, shall be the Lot of all his Saints. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt np1 av-jc cs dt n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 av-jc cs dt np1: cc d n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 70 Page 18
261 Reas. 2. If God be with you, all shall make for you: All Providential Occurrences, and Events whatsoever; Reas. 2. If God be with you, all shall make for you: All Providential Occurrences, and Events whatsoever; np1 crd cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, d vmb vvi p-acp pn22: d np1 n2, cc n2 r-crq; (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
262 all Difficulties, Straits, Disasters, Disappointments, whatsoever, that may come upon you, shall make for your good. all Difficulties, Straits, Disasters, Disappointments, whatsoever, that may come upon you, shall make for your good. d n2, n2, n2, n2, r-crq, cst vmb vvi p-acp pn22, vmb vvi p-acp po22 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
263 Rom. 8. 31. If God be with us, who can be against us? Who can be against us! Rom. 8. 31. If God be with us, who can be against us? Who can be against us! np1 crd crd cs np1 vbb p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? q-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12! (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
264 that is, None can be against us: Or if any be, yet those that are against you shall be for you. that is, None can be against us: Or if any be, yet those that Are against you shall be for you. d vbz, pix vmb vbi p-acp pno12: cc cs d vbi, av d cst vbr p-acp pn22 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
265 Gen. 42. 36. Joseph is not, and Simeon is not (said old Jacob) and must Benjamin away too! Gen. 42. 36. Joseph is not, and Simeon is not (said old Jacob) and must Benjamin away too! np1 crd crd np1 vbz xx, cc np1 vbz xx (vvd j np1) cc vmb np1 av av! (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
266 all these things are aginst me: but yet as old as he was, he lived to see all making for him. all these things Are against me: but yet as old as he was, he lived to see all making for him. d d n2 vbr p-acp pno11: p-acp av c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbds, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d vvg p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
267 Rom. 8. 26. We know all things shall work together for good to those that love God. Rom. 8. 26. We know all things shall work together for good to those that love God. np1 crd crd pns12 vvb d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j p-acp d cst n1 np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
268 This is such a Promise, as, if it were throughly believed, would set our feet on the necks of all our fears and dangers; This is such a Promise, as, if it were thoroughly believed, would Set our feet on the necks of all our fears and dangers; d vbz d dt n1, c-acp, cs pn31 vbdr av-j vvn, vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d po12 n2 cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
269 and will prove the truth of Sampson 's riddle, Out of the eater came meat, and out of the strong, sweetness. and will prove the truth of Sampson is riddle, Out of the eater Come meat, and out of the strong, sweetness. cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, av pp-f dt n1 vvd n1, cc av pp-f dt j, n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 71 Page 18
270 Now because there is so great encouragement to godliness in it, I shall spend the more time in inlarging upon it; Now Because there is so great encouragement to godliness in it, I shall spend the more time in enlarging upon it; av c-acp pc-acp vbz av j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi dt av-dc n1 p-acp n-vvg p-acp pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 72 Page 18
271 and shall shew, 1. What those things are which are especially intended, in that comprehensive term (all things.) 2. What that good is, which these things shall work to. 3. To whom these things shall work for good. 4. How these things shall work for good. 5. That they shall undoubtedly work for good, to them that love God. and shall show, 1. What those things Are which Are especially intended, in that comprehensive term (all things.) 2. What that good is, which these things shall work to. 3. To whom these things shall work for good. 4. How these things shall work for good. 5. That they shall undoubtedly work for good, to them that love God. cc vmb vvi, crd q-crq d n2 vbr r-crq vbr av-j vvn, p-acp d j n1 (d n2.) crd q-crq d j vbz, r-crq d n2 vmb vvi p-acp. crd p-acp ro-crq d n2 vmb vvi p-acp j. crd c-crq d n2 vmb vvi p-acp j. crd cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp j, p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 72 Page 19
272 1. What those things are, which are especially intended, in that comprehensive term [ All things. ] Some there are, 1. What those things Are, which Are especially intended, in that comprehensive term [ All things. ] some there Are, crd q-crq d n2 vbr, r-crq vbr av-j vvn, p-acp cst j n1 [ d n2. ] d a-acp vbr, (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
273 as Augustine with others, who understand it universally, of all things whatsoever, whether good or evill, extending it even to the Sins of the Saints. It's true, God doth often bring good our of these evils; as Augustine with Others, who understand it universally, of all things whatsoever, whither good or evil, extending it even to the Sins of the Saints. It's true, God does often bring good our of these evils; c-acp np1 p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vvb pn31 av-j, pp-f d n2 r-crq, cs j cc j-jn, vvg pn31 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2. pn31|vbz j, np1 vdz av vvi j po12 pp-f d n2-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
274 making use of former sins, to be forces against future: making use of former Sins, to be forces against future: vvg n1 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp j-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
275 as the thorn, that did hurt in the Garden, will be of use in the hedg; as the thorn, that did hurt in the Garden, will be of use in the hedge; c-acp dt n1, cst vdd vvi p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
276 sin often becomes its own death, which was intended to be the death of the Soul: since often becomes its own death, which was intended to be the death of the Soul: n1 av vvz po31 d n1, r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
277 There's nothing that doth make the Sinner more weary, and wary of sin, than Sin it self; There's nothing that does make the Sinner more weary, and wary of since, than since it self; pc-acp|vbz pix cst vdz vvi dt n1 av-dc j, cc j pp-f n1, cs n1 pn31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
278 the review of what we have done, doth oftenest fright us from doing so any more. the review of what we have done, does oftenest fright us from doing so any more. dt vvi pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vdn, vdz av-s vvi pno12 p-acp vdg av d dc. (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
279 When you look back on sin, and see its face, (for sin carries its face in its back) you'l fear it the more, When you look back on since, and see its face, (for since carries its face in its back) You'll Fear it the more, c-crq pn22 vvb av p-acp n1, cc vvi po31 n1, (p-acp n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1) pn22|vmb vvi pn31 dt av-dc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
280 when ever you meet it again. when ever you meet it again. c-crq av pn22 vvb pn31 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
281 There's no argument doth more effectually humble, and break the heart, and make it more fearful, There's no argument does more effectually humble, and break the heart, and make it more fearful, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 vdz n1 av-j j, cc vvi dt n1, cc vvi pn31 av-dc j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
282 and watchful against sin, than the shame, and the smart of those sins we have fallen by: and watchful against since, than the shame, and the smart of those Sins we have fallen by: cc j p-acp n1, cs dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
283 he that hath felt the wound, will take heed how he playes with edge-tools. he that hath felt the wound, will take heed how he plays with edge-tools. pns31 cst vhz vvn dt n1, vmb vvi n1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
284 This is true, God doth often make this use of sin, to be its own cure: This is true, God does often make this use of since, to be its own cure: d vbz j, np1 vdz av vvi d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi po31 d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
285 and therefore 'tis not seldom seen, that the chief of Sinners have come to be the chief of Saints. Yet, besides, that this is not the subject matter that the Apostle is here treating of; and Therefore it's not seldom seen, that the chief of Sinners have come to be the chief of Saints. Yet, beside, that this is not the Subject matter that the Apostle is Here treating of; cc av pn31|vbz xx av vvn, cst dt j-jn pp-f n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi dt j-jn pp-f n2. av, a-acp, cst d vbz xx dt j-jn n1 cst dt n1 vbz av vvg a-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 19
286 let those that bring sin within the compass of this promise, and make this to run into the sence of it; let those that bring since within the compass of this promise, and make this to run into the sense of it; vvb d cst vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc vvi d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 20
287 that even all the sins of the Saints shall work for their good, let such tell us, that even all the Sins of the Saints shall work for their good, let such tell us, cst av d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j, vvb d vvb pno12, (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 20
288 how, or in what way it's imaginable, that the sinful decayes of such who backslide from God, how, or in what Way it's imaginable, that the sinful decays of such who backslide from God, c-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pn31|vbz j, cst dt j n2 pp-f d r-crq vvd p-acp np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 20
289 and never recover to their former life, and vigour, but live and die in a languishing state of Soul; and never recover to their former life, and vigour, but live and die in a languishing state of Soul; cc av-x vvi p-acp po32 j n1, cc n1, cc-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 20
290 let them tell us, how such sins can be imagined to work for their good: till then, we must enter our dissent from this Interpretation. let them tell us, how such Sins can be imagined to work for their good: till then, we must enter our dissent from this Interpretation. vvb pno32 vvi pno12, c-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j: c-acp av, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 73 Page 20
291 This then is not the sence of the promise, that all sins shall work together for good. This then is not the sense of the promise, that all Sins shall work together for good. np1 av vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 74 Page 20
292 And yet if it were, it would be but a poor argument, to take the more liberty to sin, And yet if it were, it would be but a poor argument, to take the more liberty to since, cc av cs pn31 vbdr, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt av-dc n1 p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 75 Page 20
293 because God will turn it to good; Because God will turn it to good; c-acp np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 75 Page 20
294 this would be even as rational, as for a man to tear his flesh, break his bones, pluck out his eyes, burn his house, &c. because God will turn all his suffering to good: this would be even as rational, as for a man to tear his Flesh, break his bones, pluck out his eyes, burn his house, etc. Because God will turn all his suffering to good: d vmd vbi av c-acp j, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvb po31 n2, vvb av po31 n2, vvb po31 n1, av c-acp np1 vmb vvi d po31 n1 p-acp j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 75 Page 20
295 he is little better than mad, that would not conclude such a man out of his Wits. he is little better than mad, that would not conclude such a man out of his Wits. pns31 vbz av-j av-jc cs j, cst vmd xx vvi d dt n1 av pp-f po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 75 Page 20
296 Others restrain it to the evill things that befall the Saints; not the turpia, but the tristia, their sufferings and afflications; Others restrain it to the evil things that befall the Saints; not the Turpia, but the Tristia, their sufferings and afflications; ng2-jn vvi pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n2 cst vvb dt n2; xx dt fw-la, p-acp dt fw-la, po32 n2 cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 76 Page 20
297 to that vanity, and those vexations, they are in bondage under, and under which, with the whole Creation, they groan and travail in pain, waiting for their redemption; to that vanity, and those vexations, they Are in bondage under, and under which, with the Whole Creation, they groan and travail in pain, waiting for their redemption; p-acp d n1, cc d n2, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp, cc p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po32 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 76 Page 20
298 of which, the Apostle had been treating in the former part of the Chapter. And yet while they pitch the sence, especially on such things as these; of which, the Apostle had been treating in the former part of the Chapter. And yet while they pitch the sense, especially on such things as these; pp-f r-crq, dt n1 vhd vbn vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. cc av cs pns32 vvb dt n1, av-j p-acp d n2 c-acp d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 76 Page 20
299 they grant it may be extended to all other things, sin only excepted; ad omnes res, creaturas, eventus, tum secundos, tum adversos: they grant it may be extended to all other things, sin only excepted; ad omnes Rest, Creaturas, eventus, tum secundos, tum adversos: pns32 vvb pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n2, vvb av-j vvn; fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: (3) discourse (DIV1) 76 Page 20
300 To all things and events, whether prosperous or afflicting. So Paraeus, with others. And these I take to have hit the right. To all things and events, whither prosperous or afflicting. So Pareus, with Others. And these I take to have hit the right. p-acp d n2 cc n2, cs j cc vvg. np1 np1, p-acp n2-jn. cc d pns11 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn dt n-jn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 76 Page 20
301 All heavy things, all the sufferings and afflictions of the Saints; All heavy things, all the sufferings and afflictions of the Saints; av-d j n2, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 77 Page 21
302 and not only these, but all things else whatsoever, that in the whole course of Providence be their lot or portion: and not only these, but all things Else whatsoever, that in the Whole course of Providence be their lot or portion: cc xx av-j d, cc-acp d n2 av r-crq, cst p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbb po32 n1 cc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 77 Page 21
303 all the dealings of God with them, all the dispensations of Providence towards them, shall all work for their good. all the dealings of God with them, all the dispensations of Providence towards them, shall all work for their good. d dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, d dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, vmb d vvi p-acp po32 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 77 Page 21
304 2. What is that good, which these things work to the Saints; or in what sence all things may be said to work good to them. 2. What is that good, which these things work to the Saints; or in what sense all things may be said to work good to them. crd q-crq vbz d j, r-crq d n2 vvb p-acp dt n2; cc p-acp r-crq n1 d n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
305 The sence in generall is this; They shall all work to their welfare; they shall all happen to them for the better: The sense in general is this; They shall all work to their welfare; they shall all happen to them for the better: dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz d; pns32 vmb d vvi p-acp po32 n1; pns32 vmb d vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt jc: (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
306 there shall nothing befall them, but one time or other, they shall have reason to say; there shall nothing befall them, but one time or other, they shall have reason to say; pc-acp vmb pix vvi pno32, cc-acp crd n1 cc n-jn, pns32 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
307 'Twas well for me, that it was thus with me. 'Twas well for me, that it was thus with me. pn31|vbds av p-acp pno11, cst pn31 vbds av p-acp pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
308 The wisdom and goodness of God, did cut out suce portions continually for me, did lead me thorow such a series and succession of cases and events, which though I could not understand, The Wisdom and Goodness of God, did Cut out suce portions continually for me, did led me thorough such a series and succession of cases and events, which though I could not understand, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vdd vvi av j n2 av-j p-acp pno11, vdd vvi pno11 p-acp d dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, r-crq cs pns11 vmd xx vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
309 yet now I see that every condition, every contingency and occurrence of my life, through which Providence led me, was useful, yet now I see that every condition, every contingency and occurrence of my life, through which Providence led me, was useful, av av pns11 vvb cst d n1, d n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vvd pno11, vbds j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
310 and could not well have been wanted, but it would have been the worse for me. Thus in the generall. and could not well have been wanted, but it would have been the Worse for me. Thus in the general. cc vmd xx av vhi vbn vvn, cc-acp pn31 vmd vhi vbn dt jc p-acp pno11. av p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 78 Page 21
311 Particularly, for the fuller understanding what good it is that all things to, consider, That there is a Twofold good of the Saints; Particularly, for the fuller understanding what good it is that all things to, Consider, That there is a Twofold good of the Saints; av-jn, c-acp dt jc n1 q-crq j pn31 vbz cst d n2 p-acp, vvb, cst pc-acp vbz dt j j pp-f dt n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 79 Page 21
312 Such as they obtain and enjoy, whilest they are in via, in their way or Course; Such as they obtain and enjoy, whilst they Are in via, in their Way or Course; d c-acp pns32 vvb cc vvi, cs pns32 vbr p-acp fw-la, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 79 Page 21
313 or such as they shall obtain, when they are in termino: when they are gotten to the end of their way, or such as they shall obtain, when they Are in termino: when they Are got to the end of their Way, cc d c-acp pns32 vmb vvi, c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp fw-la: c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 79 Page 21
314 when they are come to their place. Or thus; There is a Three-fold good of the Saints, Temporall. Spirituall. Eternall. when they Are come to their place. Or thus; There is a Threefold good of the Saints, Temporal. Spiritual. Eternal. c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1. cc av; pc-acp vbz dt n1 j pp-f dt n2, j. j. j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 79 Page 21
315 1. Temporall good, or our bona corporis, the outward good things of this life, which may serve, 1. Temporal good, or our Bona corporis, the outward good things of this life, which may serve, crd j j, cc po12 fw-la fw-la, dt j j n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmb vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 80 Page 22
316 and please, and delight us in these dayes of our pilgrimage; and please, and delight us in these days of our pilgrimage; cc vvi, cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 80 Page 22
317 which may abide with us, and attend us to our graves, but there will take their leave of us. which may abide with us, and attend us to our graves, but there will take their leave of us. r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp a-acp vmb vvi po32 n1 pp-f pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 80 Page 22
318 2. Spirituall good, or our bona animae, and those are either, 1. External, as the Ordinances of God; 2. Spiritual good, or our Bona Spirits, and those Are either, 1. External, as the Ordinances of God; crd j j, cc po12 fw-la fw-la, cc d vbr d, crd np1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 81 Page 22
319 the Light, Liberties, and priviledges of the Gospel; the Light, Liberties, and privileges of the Gospel; dt n1, n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 81 Page 22
320 the Society, and Communion of Saints, and our peaceful and plentiful enjoying of them. 2. Internal, the Society, and Communion of Saints, and our peaceful and plentiful enjoying of them. 2. Internal, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, cc po12 j cc j n-vvg pp-f pno32. crd j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 81 Page 22
321 as spiritual Grace, Faith, Love, Hope, Patience, &c. as spiritual Grace, Faith, Love, Hope, Patience, etc. c-acp j n1, n1, n1, vvb, n1, av (3) discourse (DIV1) 81 Page 22
322 3. Eternal good, or that glory and joy, that everlasting rest and peace, the possession of that Inheritance incorruptible, 3. Eternal good, or that glory and joy, that everlasting rest and peace, the possession of that Inheritance incorruptible, crd j j, cc d n1 cc n1, cst j n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 82 Page 22
323 and undefiled, that is reserved in Heaven for us. Now here note these things. and undefiled, that is reserved in Heaven for us. Now Here note these things. cc j, cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. av av vvi d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 82 Page 22
324 1. That our bona corporis, our outward good things, are only good for us, as they are conducible ad bonum spirituale, to the good of our Souls. 1. That our Bona corporis, our outward good things, Are only good for us, as they Are conducible ad bonum spiritual, to the good of our Souls. crd cst po12 fw-la fw-la, po12 j j n2, vbr av-j j p-acp pno12, c-acp pns32 vbr j fw-la fw-la j, p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
325 The bona viae, are only good in the event, when they tend to the bonum Patriae. This World is but a Nursery for Eternity; The Bona Viae, Are only good in the event, when they tend to the bonum Patriae. This World is but a Nursery for Eternity; dt fw-la fw-la, vbr av-j j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt fw-la fw-la. d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
326 we are planted in this, in order to our transplanting into the other World; we Are planted in this, in order to our transplanting into the other World; pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
327 and whatever we have here, is either good, or evill, according to the respect that it bears to hereafter: and whatever we have Here, is either good, or evil, according to the respect that it bears to hereafter: cc r-crq pns12 vhb av, vbz d j, cc j-jn, vvg p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vvz p-acp av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
328 As far forth as our immortal part is improved by these perishing things, so far forth onely are they good for us. As Far forth as our immortal part is improved by these perishing things, so Far forth only Are they good for us. c-acp av-j av c-acp po12 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2, av av-j av av-j vbr pns32 j p-acp pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
329 He that hath this Worlds goods, and is not hereby made more rich towards God; he who prospers in this World, and yet his Soul doth not prosper; He that hath this World's goods, and is not hereby made more rich towards God; he who prospers in this World, and yet his Soul does not prosper; pns31 cst vhz d ng1 n2-j, cc vbz xx av vvn av-dc j p-acp np1; pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp d n1, cc av po31 n1 vdz xx vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
330 much more, he whose worldly fulness becomes the emptiness, and leanness of his Soul: much more, he whose worldly fullness becomes the emptiness, and leanness of his Soul: av-d av-dc, pns31 rg-crq j n1 vvz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 22
331 Are these good things good for him? Is he in prosperity upon a true account, whose Soul prospers not? It is not ever good to prosper in the World; are these good things good for him? Is he in Prosperity upon a true account, whose Soul prospers not? It is not ever good to prosper in the World; vbr d j n2 j p-acp pno31? vbz pns31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vvz xx? pn31 vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 23
332 it cannot be universally said, It's good to be rich, it's good to be in health, it's good to be in honour, it's good to be at liberty; it cannot be universally said, It's good to be rich, it's good to be in health, it's good to be in honour, it's good to be At liberty; pn31 vmbx vbi av-j vvn, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi j, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 23
333 the contrary may sometimes be true; the contrary may sometime be true; dt n-jn vmb av vbi j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 23
334 it's good to be poor, to be sick, to be in disgrace, to be in bonds; it's good to be poor, to be sick, to be in disgrace, to be in bonds; pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 23
335 the necessity of our Souls doth not seldom require it: the necessity of our Souls does not seldom require it: dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vdz xx av vvi pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 23
336 Then alone is it good to be full, and to abound, when our outward abundance farthers our spiritual welfare. Then alone is it good to be full, and to abound, when our outward abundance farthers our spiritual welfare. av j vbz pn31 j pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi, c-crq po12 j n1 vvz po12 j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 84 Page 23
337 Christians, could we receive this truth, That our outward good things are only good for us, Christians, could we receive this truth, That our outward good things Are only good for us, np1, vmd pns12 vvi d n1, cst po12 j j n2 vbr av-j j p-acp pno12, (3) discourse (DIV1) 85 Page 23
338 as far forth as they conduce to our spiritual good; could we receive this truth, and live under the power of it; as Far forth as they conduce to our spiritual good; could we receive this truth, and live under the power of it; c-acp av-j av c-acp pns32 vvi p-acp po12 j j; vmd pns12 vvi d n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 85 Page 23
339 what a different judgment should we then have of all these worldly matters, from what we have? and how strangely would the course of this world be then changed? Would there then be such violent and eager pursuing these carnal things? Would there then be such whining, what a different judgement should we then have of all these worldly matters, from what we have? and how strangely would the course of this world be then changed? Would there then be such violent and eager pursuing these carnal things? Would there then be such whining, q-crq dt j n1 vmd pns12 av vhi pp-f d d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb? cc c-crq av-j vmd dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbb av vvn? vmd a-acp av vbi d j cc j vvg d j n2? vmd a-acp av vbi d j-vvg, (3) discourse (DIV1) 85 Page 23
340 and complaining, and murmuring at every cross providence? We would then say, This may be good for me; and complaining, and murmuring At every cross providence? We would then say, This may be good for me; cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp d j n1? pns12 vmd av vvi, d vmb vbi j p-acp pno11; (3) discourse (DIV1) 85 Page 23
341 good for my Soul, how sad soever it looks. good for my Soul, how sad soever it looks. j p-acp po11 n1, c-crq j av pn31 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 85 Page 23
342 2. That external spiritual good things, the Ministry, and Ordinances of the Gospel, &c. are so far good to us, 2. That external spiritual good things, the Ministry, and Ordinances of the Gospel, etc. Are so Far good to us, crd cst j j j n2, dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, av vbr av av-j j p-acp pno12, (3) discourse (DIV1) 86 Page 23
343 as they conduce to our internal spiritual good: as they conduce to our internal spiritual good: c-acp pns32 vvi p-acp po12 j j j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 86 Page 23
344 and they being ordinarily so, it must be concluded, That ordinarily it is good for us, that we enjoy them, and they being ordinarily so, it must be concluded, That ordinarily it is good for us, that we enjoy them, cc pns32 vbg av-j av, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst av-j pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vvb pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 86 Page 23
345 and be not deprived of them. and be not deprived of them. cc vbb xx vvn pp-f pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 86 Page 23
346 God may see the cutting Christians short of those priviledges, and Liberties, to be sometimes needful for them; God may see the cutting Christians short of those privileges, and Liberties, to be sometime needful for them; np1 vmb vvi dt j-vvg np1 j pp-f d n2, cc n2, pc-acp vbi av j p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 86 Page 23
347 and then even this also makes for their good: Whereof more anon. and then even this also makes for their good: Whereof more anon. cc av av d av vvz p-acp po32 j: c-crq n1 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 86 Page 23
348 3. That our inward spiritual good, is good for us, so far forth as it tends to our eternal good: 3. That our inward spiritual good, is good for us, so Far forth as it tends to our Eternal good: crd cst po12 j j j, vbz j p-acp pno12, av av-j av c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po12 j j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 87 Page 24
349 and therefore grace is ever good for us. It's ever true; and Therefore grace is ever good for us. It's ever true; cc av n1 vbz av j p-acp pno12. pn31|vbz av j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 87 Page 24
350 It's good to be holy, good to be humble, to be in the fear of God, It's good to be holy, good to be humble, to be in the Fear of God, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi j, j pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 87 Page 24
351 and to flourish in his grace. and to flourish in his grace. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 87 Page 24
352 We may have too much Money, too much Credit, but we can never have too much grace. We may have too much Money, too much Credit, but we can never have too much grace. pns12 vmb vhi av d n1, av d n1, cc-acp pns12 vmb av-x vhi av d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 87 Page 24
353 Our greatest flourishing and fruitfulness in grace, will certainly abound to our more full reward. Our greatest flourishing and fruitfulness in grace, will Certainly abound to our more full reward. po12 js vvg cc n1 p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp po12 av-dc j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 87 Page 24
354 4. Note, That this is the plain sence, and meaning of the promise, All things shall work [ for good, ] that is, Whatsoever befalls, shall certainly promote our internal, and eternal welfare; 4. Note, That this is the plain sense, and meaning of the promise, All things shall work [ for good, ] that is, Whatsoever befalls, shall Certainly promote our internal, and Eternal welfare; crd n1, cst d vbz dt j n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, d n2 vmb vvi [ c-acp j, ] cst vbz, r-crq vvz, vmb av-j vvi po12 j, cc j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 88 Page 24
355 And as far forth as the outward Priviledges of the Gospel, yea, and the good things of this life, conduce towards this, all shall work for these also. And as Far forth as the outward Privileges of the Gospel, yea, and the good things of this life, conduce towards this, all shall work for these also. cc c-acp av-j av c-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, uh, cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vvi p-acp d, d vmb vvi p-acp d av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 88 Page 24
356 If it be good for us to rich, if it be good for us to be in honour, good for us to be at liberty; If it be good for us to rich, if it be good for us to be in honour, good for us to be At liberty; cs pn31 vbb j p-acp pno12 p-acp j, cs pn31 vbb j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 88 Page 24
357 good for our Souls, good in reference to our eternal state; if it be good for us that we enjoy the Ministry of the Gospel; good for our Souls, good in Referente to our Eternal state; if it be good for us that we enjoy the Ministry of the Gospel; j p-acp po12 n2, j p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j n1; cs pn31 vbb j p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 88 Page 24
358 there shall nothing befall us, that shall hinder; there shall be nothing wanting to us, that might further this our good. there shall nothing befall us, that shall hinder; there shall be nothing wanting to us, that might further this our good. pc-acp vmb pix vvi pno12, cst vmb vvi; pc-acp vmb vbi pix vvg p-acp pno12, cst vmd av-j d po12 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 88 Page 24
359 The Summe is, That all providential dispensations shall be so ordered, that we shall want nothing but what it's better want than have: The Sum is, That all providential dispensations shall be so ordered, that we shall want nothing but what it's better want than have: dt n1 vbz, cst d j n2 vmb vbi av vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp r-crq pn31|vbz j n1 cs vhb: (3) discourse (DIV1) 89 Page 24
360 We shall uffer nothing but what we cannot well be without, but what the good of our Souls requires; We shall uffer nothing but what we cannot well be without, but what the good of our Souls requires; pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vmbx av vbi p-acp, cc-acp r-crq dt j pp-f po12 n2 vvz; (3) discourse (DIV1) 89 Page 24
361 and that which we do possess, and that which we do suffer, shall not fail of bringing about its end, the advancing our eternal good. and that which we do possess, and that which we do suffer, shall not fail of bringing about its end, the advancing our Eternal good. cc cst r-crq pns12 vdb vvi, cc cst r-crq pns12 vdb vvi, vmb xx vvi pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n1, dt vvg po12 j j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 89 Page 24
362 And if this be the meaning, what a glorious Promise is this? What can any rational man desire more? nothing shall befall him but shall be for his good: And if this be the meaning, what a glorious Promise is this? What can any rational man desire more? nothing shall befall him but shall be for his good: cc cs d vbb dt n1, r-crq dt j n1 vbz d? q-crq vmb d j n1 vvi dc? pix vmb vvi pno31 p-acp vmb vbi p-acp po31 j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
363 He shall be deprived or kept short of nothing, but what he had better be without than have. He shall be deprived or kept short of nothing, but what he had better be without than have. pns31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvd j pp-f pix, cc-acp q-crq pns31 vhd av-jc vbi p-acp av vhi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
364 He that is unsatisfied with this Promise, it is either from Lust or Unbelief; Either he doth not believe, that God is true, and will perform this Word: He that is unsatisfied with this Promise, it is either from Lust or Unbelief; Either he does not believe, that God is true, and will perform this Word: pns31 cst vbz j-vvn p-acp d vvb, pn31 vbz av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; av-d pns31 vdz xx vvi, cst np1 vbz j, cc vmb vvi d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
365 or else 'tis because his Lust must be satisfied, though with the denyal of his Reason and Interest; or Else it's Because his Lust must be satisfied, though with the denial of his Reason and Interest; cc av pn31|vbz p-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
366 he that desires an Estate in the World, Ease, Pleasure, Liberty, or any thing else upon any other terms, he that Desires an Estate in the World, Ease, Pleasure, Liberty, or any thing Else upon any other terms, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, n1, np1-n, n1, cc d n1 av p-acp d j-jn n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
367 but as they may be for his reall good, hath as much lost his Wits as his Faith: but as they may be for his real good, hath as much lost his Wits as his Faith: cc-acp c-acp pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po31 j j, vhz p-acp d vvd po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
368 and he that will take upon him to know what's good for him, better than God, may as well take upon him to govern the World. and he that will take upon him to know what's good for him, better than God, may as well take upon him to govern the World. cc pns31 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi q-crq|vbz j p-acp pno31, av-jc cs np1, vmb a-acp av vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
369 You may with as good reason, desire a Feaver, or a Dropsie, that you may have the pleasure of your drink; You may with as good reason, desire a Fever, or a Dropsy, that you may have the pleasure of your drink; pn22 vmb p-acp a-acp j n1, vvb dt n1, cc dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
370 as for the pleasures that carnal things would bring you in, to desire them, when they would be a snare to your Souls. as for the pleasures that carnal things would bring you in, to desire them, when they would be a snare to your Souls. c-acp p-acp dt n2 cst j n2 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp, pc-acp vvi pno32, c-crq pns32 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 90 Page 25
371 3. To whom these things shall work for good; To them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose: To the people of God; 3. To whom these things shall work for good; To them that love God, to them that Are called according to his purpose: To the people of God; crd p-acp ro-crq d n2 vmb vvi p-acp j; p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 91 Page 25
372 who, you see, are here described by their Election and Vocation, [ the called according to his purpose ] and their Sanctification, [ they that love God, ] Love is, as I told you before, the fulfilling of the Law. who, you see, Are Here described by their Election and Vocation, [ the called according to his purpose ] and their Sanctification, [ they that love God, ] Love is, as I told you before, the fulfilling of the Law. r-crq, pn22 vvb, vbr av vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, [ dt vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1 ] cc po32 n1, [ pns32 cst vvb np1, ] n1 vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 91 Page 25
373 Love God, and you will live in the obedience of his whole Will: These are the people, to whom this Promise is made; Love God, and you will live in the Obedience of his Whole Will: These Are the people, to whom this Promise is made; vvb np1, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: d vbr dt n1, p-acp ro-crq d vvb vbz vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 91 Page 25
374 prove your Calling and Election, prove your Sanctification, and you may write your names in this glorious Promise; prove your Calling and Election, prove your Sanctification, and you may write your names in this glorious Promise; vvb po22 vvg cc n1, vvb po22 n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp d j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 91 Page 25
375 All things shall work for your good. All things shall work for your good. d n2 vmb vvi p-acp po22 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 91 Page 25
376 To those that are Rebels, and Reprobates from God, all things shall work together for evil. To those that Are Rebels, and Reprobates from God, all things shall work together for evil. p-acp d cst vbr n2, cc n2-jn p-acp np1, d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp n-jn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 25
377 Whil'st things hurtful work together for good to the Saints; all good things work together for the hurt of Sinners: Whilst things hurtful work together for good to the Saints; all good things work together for the hurt of Sinners: cs n2 j n1 av p-acp j p-acp dt n2; d j n2 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 25
378 their Peace hurts them, their plenty hurts them, their pleasure hurts them; yea, both their prosperity, and adversity; their plenty, and their poverty; their pleasure, and their trouble; their Peace hurts them, their plenty hurts them, their pleasure hurts them; yea, both their Prosperity, and adversity; their plenty, and their poverty; their pleasure, and their trouble; po32 n1 vvz pno32, po32 n1 vvz pno32, po32 n1 vvz pno32; uh, d po32 n1, cc n1; po32 n1, cc po32 n1; po32 n1, cc po32 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
379 their honour and disgrace, every thing that befalls them, turns to their prejudice. Their prosperity destroy• them; their Table is their snare; their pleasures are their plagues; their honour and disgrace, every thing that befalls them, turns to their prejudice. Their Prosperity destroy• them; their Table is their snare; their pleasures Are their plagues; po32 n1 cc n1, d n1 cst vvz pno32, vvz p-acp po32 n1. po32 n1 n1 pno32; po32 n1 vbz po32 n1; po32 n2 vbr po32 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
380 and their very punishments are turned into sin: and their very punishments Are turned into since: cc po32 j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
381 every thing that befalls them, heightens and hardens them in their wickedness, and ripens them for vengeance. every thing that befalls them, heightens and hardens them in their wickedness, and ripens them for vengeance. d n1 cst vvz pno32, vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
382 God is not with them, and therefore nothing prospers with them. God is not with them, and Therefore nothing prospers with them. np1 vbz xx p-acp pno32, cc av pix vvz p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
383 God is with his Saints, and therefore nothing comes amiss to them, but all for their greater advantage: God is with his Saints, and Therefore nothing comes amiss to them, but all for their greater advantage: np1 vbz p-acp po31 n2, cc av pix vvz av p-acp pno32, cc-acp d c-acp po32 jc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
384 Christians, this is your portion, and your peculiar, wherein the men of this World shall neither partake with you, Christians, this is your portion, and your peculiar, wherein the men of this World shall neither partake with you, np1, d vbz po22 n1, cc po22 j, c-crq dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmb av-dx vvi p-acp pn22, (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
385 nor be ever able to deprive you of it. 4. How all things shall work for their good; nor be ever able to deprive you of it. 4. How all things shall work for their good; ccx vbi av j pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f pn31. crd c-crq d n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 92 Page 26
386 in special, how shall the evill things, the Sufferings of this life be for their good: in special, how shall the evil things, the Sufferings of this life be for their good: p-acp j, q-crq vmb dt j-jn n2, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbi p-acp po32 j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 26
387 How can this be? Must we disbelieve our Senses, lay down our Reasons, ere we can believe the Scriptures? Must we call evil, good; How can this be? Must we disbelieve our Senses, lay down our Reasons, ere we can believe the Scriptures? Must we call evil, good; c-crq vmb d vbi? vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2, vvb a-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n2? vmb pns12 vvi j-jn, j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 26
388 and good, evil? Must we count darkness light, and light darkness? Is pleasure pain, and good, evil? Must we count darkness Light, and Light darkness? Is pleasure pain, cc j, j-jn? vmb pns12 vvi n1 n1, cc j n1? vbz n1 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 26
389 and pain pleasure? Is loss gain, and gain loss? Is ease torment, and torment ease? Doth Religion make things cease to be what they are, and pain pleasure? Is loss gain, and gain loss? Is ease torment, and torment ease? Does Religion make things cease to be what they Are, cc n1 n1? vbz n1 n1, cc vvi n1? vbz n1 n1, cc vvi n1? vdz n1 vvi n2 vvb pc-acp vbi r-crq pns32 vbr, (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 26
390 and to be what they are not? or at least, Must we believe, that darkness is the Mother of light, that good is the daughter of evil? Can we gather grapes of thorns, and to be what they Are not? or At least, Must we believe, that darkness is the Mother of Light, that good is the daughter of evil? Can we gather grapes of thorns, cc pc-acp vbi r-crq pns32 vbr xx? cc p-acp ds, vmb pns12 vvi, cst n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst j vbz dt n1 pp-f n-jn? vmb pns12 vvi n2 pp-f n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 26
391 or figs of thistles? Can darkness give light, or death it self bring forth life? Must we say, that contraries no longer destroy, or figs of thistles? Can darkness give Light, or death it self bring forth life? Must we say, that contraries no longer destroy, cc n2 pp-f n2? vmb n1 vvi n1, cc n1 pn31 n1 vvi av n1? vmb pns12 vvi, cst n2-jn uh-x av-jc vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 26
392 but produce each other, and that the womb brings forth its own destruction? How can these things be? but produce each other, and that the womb brings forth its own destruction? How can these things be? cc-acp vvb d n-jn, cc cst dt n1 vvz av po31 d n1? q-crq vmb d n2 vbi? (3) discourse (DIV1) 93 Page 27
393 But must God give a Reason of his actions, or else they are not! though evil cannot bring forth good, darkness cannot bring forth light; But must God give a Reason of his actions, or Else they Are not! though evil cannot bring forth good, darkness cannot bring forth Light; cc-acp vmb np1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc av pns32 vbr xx! cs j-jn vmbx vvi av j, n1 vmbx vvi av j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 94 Page 27
394 yet, Cannot God bring forth good out of evill, light out of darkness? Though darkness cannot bring forth light; yet, Cannot God bring forth good out of evil, Light out of darkness? Though darkness cannot bring forth Light; av, vmbx np1 vvi av j av pp-f n-jn, j av pp-f n1? cs n1 vmbx vvi av j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 94 Page 27
395 evil cannot bring forth good, by a natural causation; evil cannot bring forth good, by a natural causation; j-jn vmbx vvi av j, p-acp dt j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 94 Page 27
396 yet, Cannot God make evil an occasion of good? Though it do not work efficiently, yet can it not work objectively neither to it? Though the torment the Medicine puts men to, be not ease yet, May it not work towards ease? May not the storm, yet, Cannot God make evil an occasion of good? Though it do not work efficiently, yet can it not work objectively neither to it? Though the torment the Medicine puts men to, be not ease yet, May it not work towards ease? May not the storm, av, vmbx np1 vvi j-jn dt n1 pp-f j? cs pn31 vdb xx vvi av-j, av vmb pn31 xx vvi av-j av-d p-acp pn31? cs dt n1 dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp, vbb xx n1 av, vmb pn31 xx vvi p-acp n1? vmb xx dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 94 Page 27
397 though it help not, yet hasten the Labourer on his work, the Traveller on his way? May not the darkness of the night, make more diligent in the day? May not sickness teach men more temperance, and poverty more frugality? But to proceed more distinctly; though it help not, yet hasten the Labourer on his work, the Traveller on his Way? May not the darkness of the night, make more diligent in the day? May not sickness teach men more temperance, and poverty more frugality? But to proceed more distinctly; cs pn31 vvb xx, av vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? vmb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb av-dc j p-acp dt n1? vmb xx n1 vvi n2 av-dc n1, cc n1 av-dc n1? p-acp pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 94 Page 27
398 How can the Saints evil things work to their good? That they do so, cannot be denyed, How can the Saints evil things work to their good? That they do so, cannot be denied, q-crq vmb dt n2 j-jn n2 vvb p-acp po32 j? cst pns32 vdb av, vmbx vbi vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 95 Page 27
399 unless we will deny, not only Scripture, but common Sense, and Experience; but how comes it to pass? I answer, in 4. Particulars: unless we will deny, not only Scripture, but Common Sense, and Experience; but how comes it to pass? I answer, in 4. Particulars: cs pns12 vmb vvi, xx av-j n1, cc-acp j n1, cc n1; cc-acp q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi? pns11 vvb, p-acp crd n2-j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 95 Page 27
400 1. The Afflictions and Tribulations of the Saints are the way that leads them on to the possession of that good, which God hath intended to them; 1. The Afflictions and Tribulations of the Saints Are the Way that leads them on to the possession of that good, which God hath intended to them; crd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr dt n1 cst vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 97 Page 27
401 afflictions are the way of the Kingdom; the Cross is the way to the Crown. Acts 14. 22. Through many Tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God. afflictions Are the Way of the Kingdom; the Cross is the Way to the Crown. Acts 14. 22. Through many Tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God. n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1; dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1. vvz crd crd p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 97 Page 27
402 Psal. 66. 11, 12. Thou broughtest us into the net, thou hast laid affliction upon our loyns, thou hast caused men to ride over our heads: Psalm 66. 11, 12. Thou Broughtest us into the net, thou hast laid affliction upon our loins, thou hast caused men to ride over our Heads: np1 crd crd, crd pns21 vvd2 pno12 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns21 vh2 vvn n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 97 Page 27
403 we went through fire and water, thou broughtest us into a wealthy place. Observe it; Their Troubles are their way to their Triumph; we went through fire and water, thou Broughtest us into a wealthy place. Observe it; Their Troubles Are their Way to their Triumph; pns12 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, pns21 vvd2 pno12 p-acp dt j n1. vvb pn31; po32 vvz vbr po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 97 Page 27
404 their very falling into the net, their way to escape. Their Enemies boast; Escape! Arise! their very falling into the net, their Way to escape. Their Enemies boast; Escape! Arise! po32 j n-vvg p-acp dt n1, po32 n1 pc-acp vvi. po32 n2 vvi; n1! vvb! (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
405 yes, let them free themselves with such hopes while they will, we have them sure enough, we have them under foot, we have them in the net: yes, let them free themselves with such hope's while they will, we have them sure enough, we have them under foot, we have them in the net: uh, vvb pno32 vvi px32 p-acp d n2 cs pns32 vmb, pns12 vhb pno32 j av-d, pns12 vhb pno32 p-acp n1, pns12 vhb pno32 p-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
406 If this be their way, wee'l keep them in their way long enough; now we have them down, they shall not be able to rise. If this be their Way, we'll keep them in their Way long enough; now we have them down, they shall not be able to rise. cs d vbb po32 n1, pns12|vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1 av-j av-d; av pns12 vhb pno32 a-acp, pns32 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
407 I, but yet it appears, through all this the Lord led them forth into a wealthy place. I, but yet it appears, through all this the Lord led them forth into a wealthy place. pns11, cc-acp av pn31 vvz, p-acp d d dt n1 vvd pno32 av p-acp dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
408 The High-way of the proud is not their more ready way to the dust, than the dust of Saints is their sure way to honour. The Highway of the proud is not their more ready Way to the dust, than the dust of Saints is their sure Way to honour. dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz xx po32 n1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz po32 j n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
409 When Israel were to go to Canaan, they must take the Brick-Kilnes, the Red Sea, the Wilderness, Jordan, in their way: When Israel were to go to Canaan, they must take the Brick-kilnes, the Read Sea, the Wilderness, Jordan, in their Way: c-crq np1 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vmb vvi dt j, dt j-jn n1, dt n1, np1, p-acp po32 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
410 Could any one have imagined, that the bondage, the straits they were under, the doubling their Tasks, the cruelty of their Task-Masters, their enclosure at the Red Sea, did mean any good to them? yet, Could any one have imagined, that the bondage, the straits they were under, the doubling their Tasks, the cruelty of their Task-Masters, their enclosure At the Read Sea, did mean any good to them? yet, vmd d pi vhb vvn, cst dt n1, dt n2 pns32 vbdr p-acp, dt vvg po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, po32 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vdd vvi d j p-acp pno32? av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
411 How fell it out at last? their darkest dispensations had light in their latter end; How fell it out At last? their Darkest dispensations had Light in their latter end; q-crq vvd pn31 av p-acp ord? po32 js n2 vhd n1 p-acp po32 d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
412 Their greatest bondage leads on to their greatest liberty. Every cross Providence, is a step to the accomplishment of the Promise; Their greatest bondage leads on to their greatest liberty. Every cross Providence, is a step to the accomplishment of the Promise; po32 js n1 vvz a-acp p-acp po32 js n1. d j n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 98 Page 28
413 the Wheel is ever moving on to its end; it moves still forwards, even when it seems to go quite backwards: the Wheel is ever moving on to its end; it moves still forward, even when it seems to go quite backwards: dt n1 vbz av vvg a-acp p-acp po31 n1; pn31 vvz av av-j, av c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi av av-j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 99 Page 28
414 As the River, by its many turnings and windings, forwards and backwards, is still in motion to the Sea, As the River, by its many turnings and windings, forward and backwards, is still in motion to the Sea, c-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 d n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, av-j cc av-j, vbz av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 99 Page 28
415 when it seems to be running quite contrary. Christians, if ever the Salvation of God seems to be removed farther off from you; when it seems to be running quite contrary. Christians, if ever the Salvation of God seems to be removed farther off from you; c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvg av j-jn. np1, cs av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn av-jc a-acp p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 99 Page 28
416 if the work of God should at any time seem to go backwards; if the work of God should At any time seem to go backwards; cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 28
417 if cross Winds should turn the whole course, so that you appear rather to be marching back to Egypt, than on to Canaan; yet be not discouraged; if cross Winds should turn the Whole course, so that you appear rather to be marching back to Egypt, than on to Canaan; yet be not discouraged; cs j n2 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1, av cst pn22 vvb av-c pc-acp vbi vvg av p-acp np1, cs a-acp p-acp np1; av vbb xx vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
418 though your way be an unlikely, and unpromising way, though you be led about forwards, and backwards, yet still you are making on: though your Way be an unlikely, and unpromising Way, though you be led about forward, and backwards, yet still you Are making on: cs po22 n1 vbb dt j, cc j-vvg n1, cs pn22 vbb vvn a-acp av-j, cc av-j, av av pn22 vbr vvg p-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
419 though the lesser Wheels be never so cross and contrary in their motions, yet the great Wheel is still moving Right on to your blessed and hoped end. though the lesser Wheels be never so cross and contrary in their motions, yet the great Wheel is still moving Right on to your blessed and hoped end. cs dt jc n2 vbb av-x av j cc j-jn p-acp po32 n2, av dt j n1 vbz av j-vvg n-jn a-acp p-acp po22 j-vvn cc j-vvn n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
420 God intends your good, your spiritual good here, your eternal good hereafter: God intends your good, your spiritual good Here, your Eternal good hereafter: np1 vvz po22 j, po22 j j av, po22 j j av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
421 and believe it now, for he will let you see it hereafter, that those very things which most threaten your miscarriage, and believe it now, for he will let you see it hereafter, that those very things which most threaten your miscarriage, cc vvb pn31 av, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn22 vvb pn31 av, cst d j n2 r-crq av-ds vvb po22 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
422 and a total abortion of your hopes, are made all to concur to the bringing them about, and a total abortion of your hope's, Are made all to concur to the bringing them about, cc dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2, vbr vvn av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvg pno32 a-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
423 and to your more full and speedy possession of them. Note farther here two Things. 1. All things work; and to your more full and speedy possession of them. Note farther hear two Things. 1. All things work; cc p-acp po22 av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f pno32. vvb av-jc vvi crd n2. crd av-d n2 vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 100 Page 29
424 not they shall work, de futuro, but de presenti, they do work; not they shall work, de futuro, but de presenti, they do work; xx pns32 vmb vvi, fw-fr fw-la, p-acp fw-fr fw-la, pns32 vdb vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
425 as the Apostle says, The Mystery of Iniquity; so we may say, The Mystery of the Saints Redemption doth already work; as the Apostle Says, The Mystery of Iniquity; so we may say, The Mystery of the Saints Redemption does already work; c-acp dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f n1; av pns12 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vdz av vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
426 the work is already on the wheel, and every wheel is in its motion for you: the work is already on the wheel, and every wheel is in its motion for you: dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
427 not onely your Brethren; the Saints and Angels, who all are praying for your peace, not only your Brothers; the Saints and Angels, who all Are praying for your peace, xx av-j po22 n2; dt n2 cc n2, r-crq d vbr vvg p-acp po22 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
428 and seeking your good, but your Enemies also, the Dragon, with all his Armies, are at work for you; and seeking your good, but your Enemies also, the Dragon, with all his Armies, Are At work for you; cc vvg po22 j, cc-acp po22 n2 av, dt n1, p-acp d po31 n2, vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
429 all the Councils of this World, are already sitting upon the very matter: God hath call'd them together for this purpose, the Pope, with all his Conclave; the Jesuits, Priests, Monks, and Friars, with all their Covents; yea, the Devil, with all his Conclave of Hell, are all at work for the good of Saints. It's true, they mean not, all the Councils of this World, Are already sitting upon the very matter: God hath called them together for this purpose, the Pope, with all his Conclave; the Jesuits, Priests, Monks, and Friars, with all their Covents; yea, the devil, with all his Conclave of Hell, Are all At work for the good of Saints. It's true, they mean not, d dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbr av vvg p-acp dt j n1: np1 vhz vvn pno32 av p-acp d n1, dt n1, p-acp d po31 n1; dt np2, n2, n2, cc n2, p-acp d po32 n2; uh, dt n1, p-acp d po31 n1 pp-f n1, vbr d p-acp n1 p-acp dt j pp-f n2. pn31|vbz j, pns32 vvb xx, (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
430 nor intend any such thing, their Designs are against you; they count, they are working for themselves; nor intend any such thing, their Designs Are against you; they count, they Are working for themselves; ccx vvb d d n1, po32 n2 vbr p-acp pn22; pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr vvg p-acp px32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 29
431 as 'tis said concerning the Assyrian, Isa. 10. 6, 7. God sent him forth upon a Design of his own, to execute his Counsel, in the punishing o• Hypocrities; to purge out the Chaff from the Wheat• nevertheless, he meaneth not so, as it's said Concerning the assyrian, Isaiah 10. 6, 7. God sent him forth upon a Design of his own, to execute his Counsel, in the punishing o• Hypocrites; to purge out the Chaff from the Wheat• nevertheless, he means not so, c-acp pn31|vbz vvd vvg dt jp, np1 crd crd, crd np1 vvd pno31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt n-vvg n1 n2; pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp dt np1 av, pns31 vvz xx av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 30
432 nor doth his heart thi•• so: nor does his heart thi•• so: ccx vdz po31 n1 n1 av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 30
433 the Assyrian minds not what God's Design is 〈 ◊ 〉 but follows his own Design; the assyrian minds not what God's Design is 〈 ◊ 〉 but follows his own Design; dt jp vvz xx r-crq npg1 n1 vbz 〈 sy 〉 cc-acp vvz po31 d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 30
434 fights for himself, an• spoils for himself; but God's Design is still carrye• on by him, though he think not of it. fights for himself, an• spoils for himself; but God's Design is still carrye• on by him, though he think not of it. vvz p-acp px31, n1 vvz p-acp px31; cc-acp npg1 n1 vbz av n1 a-acp p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvb xx pp-f pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 102 Page 30
435 All the Events in the World are driving the sam• way; All the Events in the World Are driving the sam• Way; d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvg dt n1 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 103 Page 30
436 every Disease or Infirmity that comes upo• you, every Loss that you sustain, every Scoff or Re•proach that you suffer; every Disease or Infirmity that comes upo• you, every Loss that you sustain, every Scoff or Re•proach that you suffer; d n1 cc n1 cst vvz n1 pn22, d n1 cst pn22 vvb, d n1 cc n1 cst pn22 vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 103 Page 30
437 the shame in your Faces the Sorrow of your Hearts, the Torment in you Bowels, the Aches in your Bones, are all workin• your good. the shame in your Faces the Sorrow of your Hearts, the Torment in you Bowels, the Aches in your Bones, Are all workin• your good. dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, dt n1 p-acp pn22 n2, dt n2 p-acp po22 n2, vbr d n1 po22 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 103 Page 30
438 All the changes of your Conditions, you fair Weather and your foul, your Sun-shine and you Clouds, your Plenty and your Wants, your Eases an• your Pains, your Liberties and your Prisions, are 〈 ◊ 〉 making for you; All the changes of your Conditions, you fair Weather and your foul, your Sunshine and you Clouds, your Plenty and your Wants, your Eases an• your Pains, your Liberties and your Prisions, Are 〈 ◊ 〉 making for you; av-d dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, pn22 j n1 cc po22 j, po22 n1 cc pn22 n2, po22 n1 cc po22 vvz, po22 vvz n1 po22 n2, po22 n2 cc po22 n2, vbr 〈 sy 〉 vvg p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 103 Page 30
439 your good is already working 〈 ◊ 〉 all these Things. your good is already working 〈 ◊ 〉 all these Things. po22 j vbz av vvg 〈 sy 〉 d d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 103 Page 30
440 See Christians, what an Harvest of Blessedness 〈 ◊ 〉 growing up to you, out of this Promise; the Seed 〈 ◊ 〉 already sowing, your good is already working; See Christians, what an Harvest of Blessedness 〈 ◊ 〉 growing up to you, out of this Promise; the Seed 〈 ◊ 〉 already sowing, your good is already working; vvb np1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 〈 sy 〉 j-vvg a-acp p-acp pn22, av pp-f d vvb; dt n1 〈 sy 〉 av vvg, po22 j vbz av vvg; (3) discourse (DIV1) 104 Page 30
441 Go• is at work, the whole Creation is at work, Men an• Angels, good men and evil men, Friends and Enemies, Heaven and Earth, Go• is At work, the Whole Creation is At work, Men an• Angels, good men and evil men, Friends and Enemies, Heaven and Earth, np1 vbz p-acp n1, dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp n1, n2 n1 n2, j n2 cc j-jn n2, n2 cc n2, n1 cc n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 104 Page 30
442 and Hell, are already ing•ged to work your good. 2. They work together, that is, as some understand it, they work together with God: and Hell, Are already ing•ged to work your good. 2. They work together, that is, as Some understand it, they work together with God: cc n1, vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi po22 j. crd pns32 vvb av, cst vbz, c-acp d vvb pn31, pns32 vvb av p-acp np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 104 Page 30
443 all these second causes work together with the first cause; all these second Causes work together with the First cause; d d ord n2 vvi av p-acp dt ord n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 105 Page 30
444 or 〈 ◊ 〉 others, They work together amongst themselves There is such a concatenation and concentring of 〈 ◊ 〉 these second causes, in the same Design, that however they seem to thwart, or 〈 ◊ 〉 Others, They work together among themselves There is such a concatenation and concentring of 〈 ◊ 〉 these second Causes, in the same Design, that however they seem to thwart, cc 〈 sy 〉 ng2-jn, pns32 vvb av p-acp px32 pc-acp vbz d dt n1 cc vvg pp-f 〈 sy 〉 d ord n2, p-acp dt d n1, cst c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 105 Page 30
445 and cross, and destroy som• of them, what the others build and advance, yet the• are all united in their End; and cross, and destroy som• of them, what the Others built and advance, yet the• Are all united in their End; cc vvi, cc vvi n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq dt n2-jn vvi cc vvi, av n1 vbr av-d vvn p-acp po32 vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 105 Page 31
446 they jointly contribute to the Weal of the Saints. Though, if I mistake not, this latter be the more sence of the two: they jointly contribute to the Weal of the Saints. Though, if I mistake not, this latter be the more sense of the two: pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. a-acp, cs pns11 vvb xx, d d vbb dt av-dc n1 pp-f dt crd: (3) discourse (DIV1) 105 Page 31
447 Yet I know no reason, why both may not be understood. Yet I know no reason, why both may not be understood. av pns11 vvb dx n1, c-crq d vmb xx vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 105 Page 31
448 In the hand, and under the conduction of Providence, all these lower Things concur and co-operate in the good of the Church. In the hand, and under the conduction of Providence, all these lower Things concur and cooperate in the good of the Church. p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d d jc n2 vvi cc j p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 105 Page 31
449 By the way, observe, what an Harmony there is, in all the Works of Providence: The most cross and thwarting Occurrences, do all conspire, By the Way, observe, what an Harmony there is, in all the Works of Providence: The most cross and thwarting Occurrences, do all conspire, p-acp dt n1, vvb, q-crq dt n1 a-acp vbz, p-acp d dt vvz pp-f n1: dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n2, vdb d vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 106 Page 31
450 and go hand in hand, to bring about the same End. As the differing Vertues of various Drugs, do all concur to make up the Medicine: and go hand in hand, to bring about the same End. As the differing Virtues of various Drugs, do all concur to make up the Medicine: cc vvb n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j n2, vdb d vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 106 Page 31
451 As the differing sounds of several strings or Instruments, do altogether make up the Melody: As the differing sounds of several strings or Instruments, do altogether make up the Melody: c-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, vdb av vvi a-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 106 Page 31
452 As the differing Colours in a Picture, the dark as well as the brighter, do jointly contribute to the Beauty of the Piece; As the differing Colours in a Picture, the dark as well as the Brighter, do jointly contribute to the Beauty of the Piece; c-acp dt j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, dt j c-acp av c-acp dt jc, vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 106 Page 31
453 no less do the most contrary, and contradictory Actions and Events, both make up the Beauty of Providence, and jointly subserve that one End, to which, by an unseen Hand, no less doe the most contrary, and contradictory Actions and Events, both make up the Beauty of Providence, and jointly subserve that one End, to which, by an unseen Hand, dx dc n1 dt av-ds j-jn, cc n1 n2 cc n2, d vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j vvi cst crd vvb, p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 106 Page 31
454 and an all-seeing Eye, they are directed, and intended. and an All-seeing Eye, they Are directed, and intended. cc dt j n1, pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 106 Page 31
455 2. The evill things that befall the Saints, come upon them to keep out worse things. 2. The evil things that befall the Saints, come upon them to keep out Worse things. crd dt j-jn n2 cst vvb dt n2, vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi av jc n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 107 Page 31
456 Where ever the cross comes, if it had not come, something worse might? The Cross may be a means to secure from the Curse: The Curse was slain on the Cross of Christ; and our Cross also hath its use, to the delivering us from it. Where ever the cross comes, if it had not come, something Worse might? The Cross may be a means to secure from the Curse: The Curse was slave on the Cross of christ; and our Cross also hath its use, to the delivering us from it. c-crq av dt n1 vvz, cs pn31 vhd xx vvn, pi jc n1? dt j vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvb: dt vvb vbds vvn p-acp dt j pp-f np1; cc po12 n1 av vhz po31 n1, p-acp dt vvg pno12 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 107 Page 31
457 1 Cor. 11. 32. We are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the World; Periissem nisi periissem: 1 Cor. 11. 32. We Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the World; Periissem nisi periissem: vvn np1 crd crd pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) discourse (DIV1) 108 Page 31
458 I had died, if I had not suffer'd: 'Tis more mens cases, besides his that spake it; I had died, if I had not suffered: It's more men's cases, beside his that spoke it; pns11 vhd vvn, cs pns11 vhd xx vvn: pn31|vbz av-dc ng2 n2, p-acp po31 cst vvd pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 108 Page 31
459 'tis no bad Exchange, to have a Cross in stead of a Curse. 3. The evill things of the Saints, prepare them for better things; it's no bad Exchange, to have a Cross in stead of a Curse. 3. The evil things of the Saints, prepare them for better things; pn31|vbz dx j n1, pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. crd dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2, vvb pno32 p-acp jc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 108 Page 31
460 That they may work good for them, they are working them to good; That they may work good for them, they Are working them to good; cst pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvg pno32 p-acp j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
461 working out their sinne and iniquity, wearying them of sin, Hosea 2. 6. I will hedge up her way with Thorns, working out their sin and iniquity, wearying them of since, Hosea 2. 6. I will hedge up her Way with Thorns, vvg av po32 n1 cc n1, vvg pno32 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
462 then shall she say, I will return: Sin brought in Afflictions into the World, and Afflictions help to carry sin out; then shall she say, I will return: since brought in Afflictions into the World, and Afflictions help to carry since out; av vmb pns31 vvi, pns11 vmb vvi: n1 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
463 the Cross, to which Sin was once nail'd, is now nail'd to Sin: the Cross, to which since was once nailed, is now nailed to since: dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbds a-acp vvn, vbz av vvn p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
464 The Saints can seldom be medling with Sin, but they find it too heavy for them; The Saints can seldom be meddling with since, but they find it too heavy for them; dt n2 vmb av vbi vvg p-acp n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb pn31 av j p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
465 The Cross, that is nail'd at the farther end of it, makes it a Burthen which they cannot bear. The Cross, that is nailed At the farther end of it, makes it a Burden which they cannot bear. dt n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pn31, vvz pn31 dt n1 r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
466 In some sence, not onely the Bloud of the Lamb, but the Bloud of the Sheep may purge away Sin; In Some sense, not only the Blood of the Lamb, but the Blood of the Sheep may purge away since; p-acp d n1, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi av n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
467 though onely the NONLATINALPHABET can expiate and take away the guilt; yet the NONLATINALPHABET may have their place, in purging away the filth of sin: though only the can expiate and take away the guilt; yet the may have their place, in purging away the filth of since: cs av-j dt vmb vvi cc vvi av dt n1; av dt vmb vhi po32 n1, p-acp vvg av dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
468 By this shall the Iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his sinne. By this shall the Iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his sin. p-acp d vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi vvn, cc d vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
469 Our Lord beats the Devil with his own Weapons, by those very means, purging his Saints, by which he endeavours to pollute them; Our Lord beats the devil with his own Weapons, by those very means, purging his Saints, by which he endeavours to pollute them; po12 n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp d j n2, vvg po31 n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
470 making those very Persecutions, by which he labours to force them from Holiness, to fix them in it: making those very Persecutions, by which he labours to force them from Holiness, to fix them in it: vvg d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
471 A fawning World does them more mi•chief, than a fuming Devil, By that the Devil hath cast up his Cards, he will find himself a Loser by all his Rage. Christians, comfort your hearts; A fawning World does them more mi•chief, than a fuming devil, By that the devil hath cast up his Cards, he will find himself a Loser by all his Rage. Christians, Comfort your hearts; dt vvg n1 vdz pno32 dc n1, cs dt vvg n1, p-acp d dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi px31 dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1. np1, vvb po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 109 Page 32
472 those Flouds that are cast forth against you, shall but wash you the whiter, and make you more meet to be partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light: those Floods that Are cast forth against you, shall but wash you the Whiter, and make you more meet to be partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light: d n2 cst vbr vvn av p-acp pn22, vmb p-acp vvi pn22 dt jc-jn, cc vvb pn22 av-dc j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 110 Page 32
473 your Purgatory prepares you for your Paradice. No unclean thing must enter in thither; your Purgatory prepares you for your Paradise. No unclean thing must enter in thither; po22 n1 vvz pn22 p-acp po22 n1. dx j n1 vmb vvi p-acp av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 110 Page 32
474 and you are not like to be made so clean, as by falling into the •ands of the unclean. and you Are not like to be made so clean, as by falling into the •ands of the unclean. cc pn22 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn av j, c-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 110 Page 32
475 The Saints never look so well; The Saints never look so well; dt n2 av-x vvb av av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 110 Page 32
476 like Sheep come from the washing, as when they come up from the pots, their very black makes them comely. Oh Christians! like Sheep come from the washing, as when they come up from the pots, their very black makes them comely. O Christians! av-j n1 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2, po32 j j-jn vvz pno32 j. uh np1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 110 Page 33
477 what a comfort would it be, if your Experiences might come in, and seal to this Truth: what a Comfort would it be, if your Experiences might come in, and seal to this Truth: q-crq dt n1 vmd pn31 vbi, cs po22 n2 vmd vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 111 Page 33
478 If you could say, Thus it hath been with me; before I was afflicted, I went astray: If you could say, Thus it hath been with me; before I was afflicted, I went astray: cs pn22 vmd vvi, av pn31 vhz vbn p-acp pno11; a-acp pns11 vbds vvn, pns11 vvd av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 111 Page 33
479 I was proud, and vain, and wanton, and slothful, and carnal, but now have I kept thy Word. I was proud, and vain, and wanton, and slothful, and carnal, but now have I kept thy Word. pns11 vbds j, cc j, cc j-jn, cc j, cc j, cc-acp av vhb pns11 vvn po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 111 Page 33
480 Sinners, whatever your mind be in persecuting the Saints, never think to debauch them by it; Sinners, whatever your mind be in persecuting the Saints, never think to debauch them by it; n2, r-crq po22 n1 vbb p-acp vvg dt n2, av-x vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
481 if that be your aim, you mistake your course; if that be your aim, you mistake your course; cs d vbb po22 n1, pn22 vvb po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
482 the living Spark which God hath kindled in them, will not be blown out, but be blown up, by your puffing at it; the living Spark which God hath kindled in them, will not be blown out, but be blown up, by your puffing At it; dt j-vvg n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, vmb xx vbi vvn av, cc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, p-acp po22 j-vvg p-acp pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
483 the Dirt you cast upon them, doth but scour them the brighter: the Dirt you cast upon them, does but scour them the Brighter: dt n1 pn22 vvd p-acp pno32, vdz p-acp vvi pno32 dt jc: (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
484 You take the best course you can, to keep them closer to the Lord, and his way: You take the best course you can, to keep them closer to the Lord, and his Way: pn22 vvb dt js n1 pn22 vmb, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-jc p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
485 The warm Sun, will more hazard the loss of their Garments ▪ than the blustring Wind: The warm Sun, will more hazard the loss of their Garments ▪ than the blustering Wind: dt j n1, vmb av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 ▪ cs dt j-vvg n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
486 Let them alone, the Spirit of the Lord within them, will be too hard for Hell, with all its black Regiments; Let them alone, the Spirit of the Lord within them, will be too hard for Hell, with all its black Regiments; vvb pno32 av-j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32, vmb vbi av j c-acp n1, p-acp d po31 j-jn n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
487 and will not onely secure them, but advance them yet higher, by all their Assaults. These Stars shine the brightest, when the Night is darkest: and will not only secure them, but advance them yet higher, by all their Assaults. These Stars shine the Brightest, when the Night is Darkest: cc vmb xx av-j vvi pno32, cc-acp vvb pno32 av jc, p-acp d po32 n2. np1 n2 vvb dt js, c-crq dt n1 vbz js: (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
488 When you have done your worst, 'twill be the better with them; When you have done your worst, it'll be the better with them; c-crq pn22 vhb vdn po22 js, pn31|vmb vbi dt jc p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
489 though they will not thank you, yet they will thank God, for what they have suffer'd by you. though they will not thank you, yet they will thank God, for what they have suffered by you. cs pns32 vmb xx vvi pn22, av pns32 vmb vvi np1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
490 If this be your aim, to make them like your selves, you may set your hearts at rest, If this be your aim, to make them like your selves, you may Set your hearts At rest, cs d vbb po22 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi po22 n2, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
491 and give over such a vain attempt: and give over such a vain attempt: cc vvi p-acp d dt j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
492 Your fury is like to do as little to force them, as your vertues are to invite them to a compliance with you. Your fury is like to do as little to force them, as your Virtues Are to invite them to a compliance with you. po22 n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vdi c-acp j pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp po22 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
493 Your Faces are too foul to draw them into your love, and yet not fierce enough to drive them into your fear. Your Faces Are too foul to draw them into your love, and yet not fierce enough to drive them into your Fear. po22 n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po22 n1, cc av xx j av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
494 Sathan, try thy utmost strength and skill, and if thou losest not by thine own play at last, Sathan, try thy utmost strength and skill, and if thou losest not by thine own play At last, np1, vvb po21 j n1 cc n1, cc cs pns21 vv2 xx p-acp po21 d n1 p-acp ord, (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 33
495 if thou find'st not the poor people of God gotten nearer Heaven, by thy attempts of plucking them down to Hell, •hen let thy Lyes be believed, before the Everlasting Gospel. if thou Findest not the poor people of God got nearer Heaven, by thy attempts of plucking them down to Hell, •hen let thy Lies be believed, before the Everlasting Gospel. cs pns21 vv2 xx dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvn av-jc n1, p-acp po21 n2 pp-f vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, av vvb po21 n2 vbb vvn, p-acp dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 112 Page 34
496 Christians, make me not asham'd in this same confident boasting of you; yea, contradict not your God, by suffe•ing your selves to be corrupted by evil men. Christians, make me not ashamed in this same confident boasting of you; yea, contradict not your God, by suffe•ing your selves to be corrupted by evil men. np1, vvb pno11 xx j p-acp d d j n-vvg pp-f pn22; uh, vvb xx po22 n1, p-acp vvg po22 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
497 The Lord himself hath adventur'd deep upon your integrity and stedfastness: The Lord himself hath adventured deep upon your integrity and steadfastness: dt n1 px31 vhz vvn j-jn p-acp po22 n1 cc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
498 The Honour of his Truth and Faithfulness lies at stake, he hath said, They shall not be afraid of any evil tidings, their heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord, Psal. 112. 7. He hath said, By this shall their iniquity be purged, The Honour of his Truth and Faithfulness lies At stake, he hath said, They shall not be afraid of any evil tidings, their heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord, Psalm 112. 7. He hath said, By this shall their iniquity be purged, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vhz vvn, pns32 vmb xx vbi j pp-f d j-jn n2, po32 n1 vbz vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp d vmb po32 n1 vbb vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
499 and this shall be all the fruit, to take away their sin. God hath said, All things shall work together for good to them. and this shall be all the fruit, to take away their since. God hath said, All things shall work together for good to them. cc d vmb vbi d dt n1, pc-acp vvi av po32 n1. np1 vhz vvn, d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
500 They shall not be the worse, but the better, for all that befalls them: They shall not be the Worse, but the better, for all that befalls them: pns32 vmb xx vbi dt jc, cc-acp dt jc, c-acp d cst vvz pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
501 They shall love me and my holy ways the more, they shall cleave unto me the closer, they shall be made more pure, and more tender: They shall love me and my holy ways the more, they shall cleave unto me the closer, they shall be made more pure, and more tender: pns32 vmb vvi pno11 cc po11 j n2 dt av-dc, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno11 dt jc, pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-dc j, cc av-dc j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
502 by all they suffer for Righteousness sake, they shall love Conscience, and their Integrity, and Faithfulness to it, never the worse, by all they suffer for Righteousness sake, they shall love Conscience, and their Integrity, and Faithfulness to it, never the Worse, p-acp d pns32 vvb p-acp n1 n1, pns32 vmb vvi n1, cc po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31, av-x dt jc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
503 for that it hath cost them so dear; for that it hath cost them so dear; c-acp cst pn31 vhz vvn pno32 av j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
504 but shall prize it the more, and be the more wary and tender, how they pollute and turn aside from it. but shall prize it the more, and be the more wary and tender, how they pollute and turn aside from it. cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 dt av-dc, cc vbb dt av-dc j cc j, c-crq pns32 vvi cc vvi av p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
505 God hath adventur'd deep on you, make not him a Liar; God hath adventured deep on you, make not him a Liar; np1 vhz vvn j-jn p-acp pn22, vvb xx pno31 dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
506 the Devil and his Instruments will be ready to say, concerning you, as once he did to the Lord, concerning his Servant Job: Put them into our power, let us have the handling of them a while, the devil and his Instruments will be ready to say, Concerning you, as once he did to the Lord, Concerning his Servant Job: Put them into our power, let us have the handling of them a while, dt n1 cc po31 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, vvg pn22, c-acp a-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1, vvg po31 n1 n1: vvb pno32 p-acp po12 n1, vvb pno12 vhi dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
507 and thou shalt quickly s•• what truth there is in them ▪ or what trust there is to them; and thou shalt quickly s•• what truth there is in them ▪ or what trust there is to them; cc pns21 vm2 av-j n1 r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp pno32 ▪ cc q-crq vvb pc-acp vbz p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
508 they'l curse thee to thy face, they'l deny thee to thy face, they'l eat their own words, they'l be ashamed of their God, their Godliness, and Confidence. They'll curse thee to thy face, They'll deny thee to thy face, They'll eat their own words, They'll be ashamed of their God, their Godliness, and Confidence. pns32|vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, pns32|vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, pns32|vmb vvi po32 d n2, pns32|vmb vbi j pp-f po32 n1, po32 n1, cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
509 Let God be true, Christians, and the Devil a Liar; Let God be true, Christians, and the devil a Liar; vvb np1 vbi j, np1, cc dt n1 dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 34
510 be living commentaries on this Blessed Text: Let the World, and their black Prince see, that they cannot make you miserable, be living commentaries on this Blessed Text: Let the World, and their black Prince see, that they cannot make you miserable, vbb j-vvg n2 p-acp d vvn n1: vvb dt n1, cc po32 j-jn n1 vvi, cst pns32 vmbx vvi pn22 j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
511 because they cannot make you sinners like themselves: Because they cannot make you Sinners like themselves: c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi pn22 n2 vvb px32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
512 That you are still the more upright, for falling into the hands of a crooked Generation: That you Are still the more upright, for falling into the hands of a crooked Generation: cst pn22 vbr av dt av-dc av-j, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
513 Let them see, that though your God will not suffer you, yet you are contented, to serve him for nothing. Let them see, that though your God will not suffer you, yet you Are contented, to serve him for nothing. vvb pno32 vvi, cst cs po22 n1 vmb xx vvi pn22, av pn22 vbr vvn, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pix. (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
514 That though his He•ge be re••oved from you, yet your Heart is not removed from him: That though his He•ge be re••oved from you, yet your Heart is not removed from him: cst cs po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn22, av po22 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
515 Be able to say, Though all this be come upon us, Our heart is not turned back, Be able to say, Though all this be come upon us, Our heart is not turned back, vbb j pc-acp vvi, cs d d vbb vvn p-acp pno12, po12 n1 vbz xx vvn av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
516 neither have we deelined thy way. neither have we deelined thy Way. dx vhb pns12 vvn po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
517 Let your standing and increasing in the Grace of God, and abounding in the Works of Righteousness, be a standing Witness for God in the World, Let your standing and increasing in the Grace of God, and abounding in the Works of Righteousness, be a standing Witness for God in the World, vvb po22 n-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp dt vvz pp-f n1, vbb dt j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
518 and a Seal to his Scriptures, and in special to the Glorious Truth of this Text. and a Seal to his Scriptures, and in special to the Glorious Truth of this Text. cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d np1 (3) discourse (DIV1) 113 Page 35
519 4. The evil things of the Saints, prepare better things for them; their sufferings go into their Reward: 4. The evil things of the Saints, prepare better things for them; their sufferings go into their Reward: crd dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2, vvb jc n2 p-acp pno32; po32 n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
520 As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ: Every suffering comes with a comfort in its Belly; As the sufferings of christ abound in us, so our consolation also Aboundeth by christ: Every suffering comes with a Comfort in its Belly; p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp pno12, av po12 n1 av vvz p-acp np1: d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
521 and the sweet is so great, as swallows up the bitter; 'tis a hundred fold, that the Saints gain by all their Losses in this Life, and the sweet is so great, as Swallows up the bitter; it's a hundred fold, that the Saints gain by all their Losses in this Life, cc dt j vbz av j, c-acp n2 a-acp dt j; pn31|vbz dt crd n1, cst dt n2 vvb p-acp d po32 n2 p-acp d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
522 but how great shall their Reward be in Heaven, 2 Cor. 4. 17. Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding Eternal Weight of Glory. but how great shall their Reward be in Heaven, 2 Cor. 4. 17. Our Light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding Eternal Weight of Glory. cc-acp c-crq j vmb po32 n1 vbb p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd po12 j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp pno12 av av-j av-dc j-vvg j n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
523 They shall not onely have weight for weight, measure for measure; their Load of Glory, for their Load of Sufferings; They shall not only have weight for weight, measure for measure; their Load of Glory, for their Load of Sufferings; pns32 vmb xx av-j vhi n1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp n1; po32 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
524 but they shall have over-weight, over-measure; good measure, pressed down, heaped together, and running over, shall then be given unto them: but they shall have overweight, overmeasure; good measure, pressed down, heaped together, and running over, shall then be given unto them: cc-acp pns32 vmb vhi n1, n1; j n1, vvn a-acp, vvd av, cc vvg a-acp, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
525 According to their deep Poverty, shall be the height of their Riches; According to their deep Poverty, shall be the height of their Riches; vvg p-acp po32 j-jn n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 35
526 according as their blackness hath been in their Houses of Bondage, shall be their Brightness in the Land of Promise; according as their blackness hath been in their Houses of Bondage, shall be their Brightness in the Land of Promise; vvg p-acp po32 n1 vhz vbn p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, vmb vbi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 36
527 for all thy shame thou shalt have double: for all thy shame thou shalt have double: p-acp d po21 n1 pns21 vm2 vhi j-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 36
528 The double of thy Reproach in Renown, the double of thy Tears in Triumphs, all thy bottled Tears shall be returned in Flagons of Joy, The double of thy Reproach in Renown, the double of thy Tears in Triumphos, all thy bottled Tears shall be returned in Flagons of Joy, dt j-jn pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1, dt j-jn pp-f po21 n2 p-acp n2, d po21 j-vvn n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 36
529 yea in Rivers of Eternal Pleasure. By this time Christians, you see what Glory there is in this good Word: yea in rivers of Eternal Pleasure. By this time Christians, you see what Glory there is in this good Word: uh p-acp n2 pp-f j n1. p-acp d n1 np1, pn22 vvb r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp d j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 114 Page 36
530 All things shall work together for good to them that love God. And that none may have the Face to say all this is but conceit; All things shall work together for good to them that love God. And that none may have the Face to say all this is but conceit; d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. cc d pix vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d d vbz p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 115 Page 36
531 I shall, in the next place, bring in clear, and undeniable Evidence, that it is certainly, I shall, in the next place, bring in clear, and undeniable Evidence, that it is Certainly, pns11 vmb, p-acp dt ord n1, vvb p-acp j, cc j n1, cst pn31 vbz av-j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 115 Page 36
532 and unquestionably, so as hath been said: And therefore know, and unquestionably, so as hath been said: And Therefore know, cc av-j, av c-acp vhz vbn vvn: cc av vvb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 115 Page 36
533 5. That all things do, and shall certainly work, for good to them that love God. 5. That all things do, and shall Certainly work, for good to them that love God. crd cst d n2 vdb, cc vmb av-j vvi, p-acp j p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 116 Page 36
534 This (besides the Testimony of this Scripture) I shall make evident, from these three Propositions: This (beside the Testimony of this Scripture) I shall make evident, from these three Propositions: np1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1) pns11 vmb vvi j, p-acp d crd n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 116 Page 36
535 1. There is a Divine Providence that governs the World. 1. There is a Divine Providence that governs the World. crd pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 cst vvz dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 117 Page 36
536 2. The Design of Providence, is the accomplishment of the good purpose and promise of God. 2. The Design of Providence, is the accomplishment of the good purpose and promise of God. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 118 Page 36
537 3. The Providence of God shall never fail of accomplishing its End. 1. There is a Divine Providence which governs the World; 3. The Providence of God shall never fail of accomplishing its End. 1. There is a Divine Providence which governs the World; crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vvi pp-f vvg po31 n1 crd pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 r-crq vvz dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 119 Page 36
538 the Epicur•ans, who deny Providence, and leave all on Chance and Fortune, may as well deny that there is a God, which yet they are asham'd to stand to. the Epicur•ans, who deny Providence, and leave all on Chance and Fortune, may as well deny that there is a God, which yet they Are ashamed to stand to. dt n2, r-crq vvb n1, cc vvb d p-acp vvb cc n1, vmb a-acp av vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, r-crq av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 120 Page 36
539 Of Epicurus himself it was said, Quem nihil pudendum pudet, pudet tamen Deum negare. Of Epicurus himself it was said, Whom nihil pudendum It is shameful, It is shameful tamen God negare. pp-f npg1 px31 pn31 vbds vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) discourse (DIV1) 120 Page 36
540 It can be no way reconcileable to the infinite Wisdom of God, who made this Glorious Fabrick, with the various Creatures therein, either not to determine them to their Ends, It can be no Way reconcilable to the infinite Wisdom of God, who made this Glorious Fabric, with the various Creatures therein, either not to determine them to their Ends, pn31 vmb vbi dx n1 j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd d j n1, p-acp dt j n2 av, av-d xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 121 Page 36
541 or else to take no care for their accomplishing those Ends they are determined to. or Else to take no care for their accomplishing those Ends they Are determined to. cc av pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp po32 vvg d n2 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 121 Page 36
542 The whole Current of Scripture is so plain in these matters, that he that runs may read: The Whole Current of Scripture is so plain in these matters, that he that runs may read: dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j p-acp d n2, cst pns31 cst vvz vmb vvi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 121 Page 37
543 Let the following Scriptures, amongst others, be considered. Let the following Scriptures, among Others, be considered. vvb dt j-vvg n2, p-acp n2-jn, vbb vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 121 Page 37
544 Psal. 97. 1. The Lord reigneth, let the Earth rejoyce, let the Isles be glad, Psal. 67. 15, 16. The Eyes of all wait upon thee, Psalm 97. 1. The Lord Reigneth, let the Earth rejoice, let the Isles be glad, Psalm 67. 15, 16. The Eyes of all wait upon thee, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz, vvb dt n1 vvb, vvb dt n2 vbb j, np1 crd crd, crd dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
545 and thou givest them their Meat in due season: Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. and thou givest them their Meat in due season: Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. cc pns21 vv2 pno32 po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n1: pns21 vv2 po21 n1, cc vv2 dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
546 Psal. 36. 6. Thou preserved Man and Beast. Psalm 36. 6. Thou preserved Man and Beast. np1 crd crd pns21 j-vvn n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
547 Psal. 75. 6, 7. Promotion cometh, neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South; Psalm 75. 6, 7. Promotion comes, neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South; np1 crd crd, crd n1 vvz, av-dx p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
548 but God is the Judge, he putteth down one, and setteth up another. but God is the Judge, he putteth down one, and sets up Another. cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1, pns31 vvz a-acp crd, cc vvz a-acp j-jn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
549 Amos 3. 6. Shall there be Evil in a City ▪ and the Lord hath not done it? Psal. 17. 13, 14. Deliver my Soul from the wicked, which is thy Sword; Amos 3. 6. Shall there be Evil in a city ▪ and the Lord hath not done it? Psalm 17. 13, 14. Deliver my Soul from the wicked, which is thy Sword; np1 crd crd vmb a-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 ▪ cc dt n1 vhz xx vdn pn31? np1 crd crd, crd vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt j, r-crq vbz po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
550 from Men which are thy Hand. from Men which Are thy Hand. p-acp n2 r-crq vbr po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
551 The confessions of those Infidels, Nebuchadnezzar and Darius, speak the same, Dan. 4. 35. All the Inhabitants of the Earth are reputed as nothing, The confessions of those Infidels, Nebuchadnezzar and Darius, speak the same, Dan. 4. 35. All the Inhabitants of the Earth Are reputed as nothing, dt n2 pp-f d n2, np1 cc np1, vvb dt d, np1 crd crd av-d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp pix, (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
552 and he doth according to his Will, in the Army of Heaven, and among the Inhabitants of the Earth; and he does according to his Will, in the Army of Heaven, and among the Inhabitants of the Earth; cc pns31 vdz p-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
553 and none can stay his Hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? Dan. 6. 26. I make a Decree, that in every Domi•ion of my Kingdom, Men tremble, and none can stay his Hand, or say unto him, What dost thou? Dan. 6. 26. I make a decree, that in every Domi•ion of my Kingdom, Men tremble, cc pix vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvb p-acp pno31, q-crq vd2 pns21? np1 crd crd pns11 vvb dt n1, cst p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1, n2 vvb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
554 and fear, before the God of Daniel; for he is the Living God, and stedfast for ever; and Fear, before the God of daniel; for he is the Living God, and steadfast for ever; cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; c-acp pns31 vbz dt j-vvg np1, cc j c-acp av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
555 and his Kingdom that, which shall not be destroyed; and his Dominion shall be even unto the End: and his Kingdom that, which shall not be destroyed; and his Dominion shall be even unto the End: cc po31 n1 cst, r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn; cc po31 n1 vmb vbi av p-acp dt vvb: (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
556 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh Signs and Wonders in Heaven, and Earth; who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the Lions. He Delivereth and rescueth, and he works Signs and Wonders in Heaven, and Earth; who hath Delivered daniel from the power of the Lions. pns31 vvz cc vvz, cc pns31 vvz n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, cc n1; r-crq vhz vvn np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 122 Page 37
557 But more distinctly, the Lord governs all inanimate and sensitive Creatures, in their actions; he orders the Stars in their courses. But more distinctly, the Lord governs all inanimate and sensitive Creatures, in their actions; he order the Stars in their courses. p-acp av-dc av-j, dt n1 vvz d j cc j n2, p-acp po32 n2; pns31 n2 dt n2 p-acp po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 37
558 The Stars in their courses, he made to fight against Sisera. He governs the Winds, and the Flouds; The Stars in their courses, he made to fight against Sisera. He governs the Winds, and the Floods; dt n2 p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. pns31 vvz dt n2, cc dt n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 37
559 he bringeth forth the Winds out of his Treasures, he rides upon the wings of the Wind. He maketh the Clouds his Chariots, he sitteth on the Flouds; he brings forth the Winds out of his Treasures, he rides upon the wings of the Wind. He makes the Clouds his Chariots, he Sitteth on the Floods; pns31 vvz av dt n2 av pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz dt n2 po31 n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 38
560 the Thunder, and the Hail, and the Rain, and the Frosts, are all at his Command. the Thunder, and the Hail, and the Rain, and the Frosts, Are all At his Command. dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n2, vbr d p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 38
561 He giveth Snow like Wooll, and scattereth the hoar frost like ashes. He casteth forth the Ice like morsels; He gives Snow like Wool, and Scattereth the hoar frost like Ashes. He Cast forth the Ice like morsels; pns31 vvz n1 av-j n1, cc vvz dt j n1 av-j n2. pns31 vvz av dt n1 av-j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 38
562 he sets bounds to the Sea, which it shall not passe; the Birds of the Air, the Beasts of the Field, the Fishes of the Sea; he sets bounds to the Sea, which it shall not pass; the Birds of the Air, the Beasts of the Field, the Fish of the Sea; pns31 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pn31 vmb xx vvi; dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 38
563 yea the stones and dust of he Earth, are all at his beck. More especially, he rules an governs the men of this World. yea the stones and dust of he Earth, Are all At his beck. More especially, he rules an governs the men of this World. uh dt n2 cc n1 pp-f pns31 n1, vbr d p-acp po31 n1. av-dc av-j, pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n2 pp-f d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 123 Page 38
564 He sits in all the Counsels of men, though they see him nor; he orders all their Decrees; there's no Decree can passe, unless God gives his Vote. He sits in all the Counsels of men, though they see him nor; he order all their Decrees; there's no decree can pass, unless God gives his Vote. pns31 vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp pns32 vvb pno31 ccx; pns31 n2 d po32 n2; pc-acp|vbz dx n1 vmb vvi, cs np1 vvz po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
565 He rules in all the actions of men; even those things that are acted through our improvidence, come not to passe without the Providence of God. He rules in all the actions of men; even those things that Are acted through our improvidence, come not to pass without the Providence of God. pns31 vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2; av d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
566 He rules in all the changes that are in the World; he changes the times, and the seasons; he changes Kingdoms, and Governments; He rules in all the changes that Are in the World; he changes the times, and the seasons; he changes Kingdoms, and Governments; pns31 vvz p-acp d dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1; pns31 vvz dt n2, cc dt n2; pns31 vvz n2, cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
567 he removeth Kings, and setteth up Kings; he make War, and creates Peace; he bendeth the Bow, and he breaketh the Bow, and cutteth the Speare in sunder, he Removeth Kings, and sets up Kings; he make War, and creates Peace; he bendeth the Bow, and he breaks the Bow, and cutteth the Spear in sunder, pns31 vvz n2, cc vvz a-acp n2; pns31 vvi n1, cc vvz n1; pns31 vvz dt n1, cc pns31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
568 and burneth the Chariots in the fire: and burns the Chariots in the fire: cc vvz dt n2 p-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
569 Peace, and War, Health and Sickness, Plenty and Famine, Life and Death, are all the disposures of his hand. Peace, and War, Health and Sickness, Plenty and Famine, Life and Death, Are all the disposures of his hand. n1, cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, vbr d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
570 He orders all the events and causalities of the World; even from the greatest to the smallest. He order all the events and Casualties of the World; even from the greatest to the Smallest. pns31 n2 d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; av p-acp dt js p-acp dt js. (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
571 Without him, not a Sparrow shall fall, nor a hair of the head shall perish: though there be to men, yet to the Lord there are no causalities, or contingencies. Without him, not a Sparrow shall fallen, nor a hair of the head shall perish: though there be to men, yet to the Lord there Are no Casualties, or contingencies. p-acp pno31, xx dt n1 vmb vvi, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi: cs pc-acp vbi p-acp n2, av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbr dx n2, cc n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
572 But all things come to passe, according as his Hand and Counsel had before determined. But all things come to pass, according as his Hand and Counsel had before determined. p-acp d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vhd a-acp vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 124 Page 38
573 2. The design of Providence (as it respects the Elect) is the accomplishment of Gods good purpose and promise. 2. The Design of Providence (as it respects the Elect) is the accomplishment of God's good purpose and promise. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1) vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
574 Providence governs the World, and the purpose and promise governs Providence. All the works of Providence have rationem mediorum ad finem. God doth nothing in vain; Providence governs the World, and the purpose and promise governs Providence. All the works of Providence have rationem Medium ad finem. God does nothing in vain; n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 vvz n1. av-d dt n2 pp-f n1 vhb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 vdz pix p-acp j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
575 it is not consistent with the wisdom of God, to do any thing for nothing. God would have his People look farther than to the things that are before them, it is not consistent with the Wisdom of God, to do any thing for nothing. God would have his People look farther than to the things that Are before them, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp pix. np1 vmd vhi po31 n1 vvb av-jc cs p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
576 because all those things have a farther aspect themselve. All the works of Providence have a double aspect; Because all those things have a farther aspect themselves. All the works of Providence have a double aspect; c-acp d d n2 vhb dt jc n1 px32. av-d dt n2 pp-f n1 vhb dt j-jn n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
577 they look backward, to the purpose and promise; and they look forward, to the end for which they are; they look backward, to the purpose and promise; and they look forward, to the end for which they Are; pns32 vvb av-j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1; cc pns32 vvb av-j, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr; (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
578 as they look backward, so they have truth in them, exactly answering the purpose and promise from which they have their birth. as they look backward, so they have truth in them, exactly answering the purpose and promise from which they have their birth. c-acp pns32 vvb av-j, av pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pno32, av-j vvg dt n1 cc vvi p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
579 As they look forwa•d, to their end, so they have good in them; As they look forwa•d, to their end, so they have good in them; p-acp pns32 vvb j, p-acp po32 n1, av pns32 vhb j p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
580 and that good (their subservience to their end) is the reason of their being. Here note 2. things. and that good (their subservience to their end) is the reason of their being. Here note 2. things. cc cst j (po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1) vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 vbg. av vvb crd n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 125 Page 39
581 1. That the subserviency of things to their end, is the goodness of them; if the end be good, the means must (as such) be good also; 1. That the subserviency of things to their end, is the Goodness of them; if the end be good, the means must (as such) be good also; crd cst dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32; cs dt n1 vbb j, dt n2 vmb (c-acp d) vbi j av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
582 If what God hath purposed and promised be good, then all things that fall in between, having the respect of means to their accomplishment, must upon that account be good. If what God hath purposed and promised be good, then all things that fallen in between, having the respect of means to their accomplishment, must upon that account be good. cs r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn vbb j, cs d n2 cst vvb p-acp p-acp, vhg dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, vmb p-acp d n1 vbi j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
583 If our crosses and afflictions, do subserve the bringing about of Gods good will, and good word, we must say concerning them, Good are the Works of the Lord. If our Crosses and afflictions, do subserve the bringing about of God's good will, and good word, we must say Concerning them, Good Are the Works of the Lord. cs po12 n2 cc n2, vdb vvi dt vvg a-acp pp-f npg1 j n1, cc j n1, pns12 vmb vvi vvg pno32, j vbr dt vvz pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
584 It is not, how any thing looks, or feels at present, but what it meanes, and to what it tends. It is not, how any thing looks, or feels At present, but what it means, and to what it tends. pn31 vbz xx, c-crq d n1 vvz, cc vvz p-acp j, cc-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
585 If the potion be bitter, and yet it tends to health; If the potion be bitter, and yet it tends to health; cs dt n1 vbb j, cc av pn31 vvz p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
586 if the Messenger be ill-looked, and ill-favoured, and yet comes upon a good errand, you may bid them welcom. if the Messenger be ill-looked, and ill-favoured, and yet comes upon a good errand, you may bid them welcome. cs dt n1 vbb j, cc j, cc av vvz p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
587 And thus all the Providences of God are good. And thus all the Providences of God Are good. cc av d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 39
588 If you should ask of any Providence, wherefore art thou come? comest thou peaceably? comest thou for good? they must all answer, yes ▪ peaceably, for good and no hurr. If you should ask of any Providence, Wherefore art thou come? Comest thou peaceably? Comest thou for good? they must all answer, yes ▪ peaceably, for good and no hurr. cs pn22 vmd vvi pp-f d n1, q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn? vv2 pns21 av-j? vv2 pns21 p-acp j? pns32 vmb d vvi, uh ▪ av-j, p-acp j cc dx n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 40
589 'Tis but to help all that good into thy hand, which hath been in the heart, It's but to help all that good into thy hand, which hath been in the heart, pn31|vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi d cst j p-acp po21 n1, r-crq vhz vbn p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 40
590 and hath proceeded out of the mouth, of thy God that loves thee. and hath proceeded out of the Mouth, of thy God that loves thee. cc vhz vvn av pp-f dt n1, pp-f po21 n1 cst vvz pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 40
591 There is not a Messenger of Sathan, that comes to buffet thee, but is also a Messenger from-God, that comes to thee for good. There is not a Messenger of Sathan, that comes to buffet thee, but is also a Messenger from-God, that comes to thee for good. pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz pc-acp vvi pno21, cc-acp vbz av dt n1 np1, cst vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 40
592 They very thorns in thy flesh shall serve thee for Playsters, thine eye-sores shall be thine eye-salve, They very thorns in thy Flesh shall serve thee for Plasters, thine eyesores shall be thine eyesalve, pns32 av n2 p-acp po21 n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n2, po21 n2 vmb vbi po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 40
593 and thy very maladies thy Medicines. and thy very maladies thy Medicines. cc po21 j n2 po21 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 126 Page 40
594 2. That this relative goodness of all the works of Providence, is the reason of their being. 2. That this relative Goodness of all the works of Providence, is the reason of their being. crd cst d j n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 vbg. (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
595 Therefore God doth what he doth, that hereby he may do what he hath said and intended. Therefore God does what he does, that hereby he may do what he hath said and intended. av np1 vdz r-crq pns31 vdz, cst av pns31 vmb vdi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
596 I do not say that the reason of Gods taking this or that me•ns, is alwayes from any thing in it self, I do not say that the reason of God's taking this or that me•ns, is always from any thing in it self, pns11 vdb xx vvi cst dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg d cc d n2, vbz av p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
597 or for its natural tendency to such an end above any thing else; or for its natural tendency to such an end above any thing Else; cc p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d n1 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
598 God hath his choice of means, he can chuse here or there at pleasure, can make use of what he will to serve his design; God hath his choice of means, he can choose Here or there At pleasure, can make use of what he will to serve his Design; np1 vhz po31 n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vmb vvi av cc a-acp p-acp n1, vmb vvi n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
599 but the reason why things are, is this, God in his Wisdom, saw their ordinability to this good end, but the reason why things Are, is this, God in his Wisdom, saw their ordinability to this good end, cc-acp dt n1 c-crq n2 vbr, vbz d, np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvd po32 n1 p-acp d j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
600 and thereupon in his Providence, he orders and brings them to passe. and thereupon in his Providence, he order and brings them to pass. cc av p-acp po31 n1, pns31 n2 cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 127 Page 40
601 So that now, what ever befalls a Christian, he hath this to allay and take off the grievousness and sharpness of it; So that now, what ever befalls a Christian, he hath this to allay and take off the grievousness and sharpness of it; av cst av, r-crq av vvz dt njp, pns31 vhz d pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 128 Page 40
602 This had never been, but for the good will, and good word of the Lord to me. This had never been, but for the good will, and good word of the Lord to me. d vhd av-x vbn, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 128 Page 40
603 The Lord God hath said he will bless me, and do me good; he will heal me, and sanctifie, and save me, and now he is about it; The Lord God hath said he will bless me, and do me good; he will heal me, and sanctify, and save me, and now he is about it; dt n1 np1 vhz vvn pns31 vmb vvi pno11, cc vdb pno11 j; pns31 vmb vvi pno11, cc vvi, cc vvb pno11, cc av pns31 vbz p-acp pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 128 Page 40
604 by this, he is working that Salvation for me. by this, he is working that Salvation for me. p-acp d, pns31 vbz vvg d n1 p-acp pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 128 Page 40
605 Christians, you have no reason to say, If the Lord be with me, why am I thus? why so poor, Christians, you have no reason to say, If the Lord be with me, why am I thus? why so poor, np1, pn22 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno11, q-crq vbm pns11 av? uh-crq av j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 129 Page 41
606 why so pained, why so persecuted, so scorned and trampled upon? sure, if the Lord had meant my good, it would have been better then 'tis with me: why so pained, why so persecuted, so scorned and trampled upon? sure, if the Lord had meant my good, it would have been better then it's with me: uh-crq av vvd, uh-crq av vvn, av vvn cc vvn p-acp? j, cs dt n1 vhd vvn po11 j, pn31 vmd vhi vbn jc cs pn31|vbz p-acp pno11: (3) discourse (DIV1) 129 Page 41
607 No, no, 'tis because the Lord is with thee, and means thee well, that he deals in this manner with thee. No, no, it's Because the Lord is with thee, and means thee well, that he deals in this manner with thee. uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pno21, cc vvz pno21 av, cst pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 129 Page 41
608 The Design of his Providence towards thee, is the accomplishment of his Promise. 3. The Providence of God shall never fail of accomplishing its end. The Design of his Providence towards thee, is the accomplishment of his Promise. 3. The Providence of God shall never fail of accomplishing its end. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno21, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vvi pp-f vvg po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 129 Page 41
609 There is nothing wanting that might give us the fullest assurance hereof. For, 1. The Providence of God hath power with it. There is nothing wanting that might give us the Fullest assurance hereof. For, 1. The Providence of God hath power with it. pc-acp vbz pix vvg cst vmd vvi pno12 dt js n1 av. p-acp, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz n1 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 130 Page 41
610 He is the Almighty that hath promised; he that ruleth in the Earth, dwelleth in the Heaven, and doth whatsoever he will. He is the Almighty that hath promised; he that Ruleth in the Earth, dwells in the Heaven, and does whatsoever he will. pns31 vbz dt j-jn cst vhz vvn; pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vdz r-crq pns31 vmb. (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
611 Our God is in Heaven, and doth whatsoever he will. Our God is in Heaven, and does whatsoever he will. po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc vdz r-crq pns31 vmb. (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
612 I will work, and who shall let it? Is. 43. Who can stay his hand, I will work, and who shall let it? Is. 43. Who can stay his hand, pns11 vmb vvi, cc r-crq vmb vvi pn31? np1 crd q-crq vmb vvi po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
613 or say unto him, What doest thou? were it not for our unbelief, our case would be still the same, in greatest difficulties, or say unto him, What dost thou? were it not for our unbelief, our case would be still the same, in greatest difficulties, cc vvb p-acp pno31, q-crq vd2 pns21? vbdr pn31 xx p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1 vmd vbi av dt d, p-acp js n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
614 as when the Coasts are most clear. We might say of difficulties, as the Psalmist of darkness; as when the Coasts Are most clear. We might say of difficulties, as the Psalmist of darkness; c-acp c-crq dt n2 vbr av-ds j. pns12 vmd vvi pp-f n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
615 there is no darkness with thee, to the the day and night are both alike. Difficulties are no difficulties with thee, nor is there difference betwixt hard and easie. there is no darkness with thee, to the the day and night Are both alike. Difficulties Are no difficulties with thee, nor is there difference betwixt hard and easy. a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21, p-acp dt dt n1 cc n1 vbr av-d av. n2 vbr dx n2 p-acp pno21, ccx vbz pc-acp n1 p-acp j cc j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
616 He can save with many, or with few; and with none, is as well as with some. He can save with many, or with few; and with none, is as well as with Some. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d, cc p-acp d; cc p-acp pix, vbz a-acp av c-acp p-acp d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
617 We once read he had too many, but never that he had too few, to bring about his work. We once read he had too many, but never that he had too few, to bring about his work. pns12 a-acp vvd pns31 vhd av d, cc-acp av-x cst pns31 vhd av d, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
618 Oh how do we disparage the power of God, when our difficulties make us doubt? Is he God, O how do we disparage the power of God, when our difficulties make us doubt? Is he God, uh q-crq vdb pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq po12 n2 vvb pno12 vvi? vbz pns31 np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
619 and nor man? Is he spirit and not flesh? Wherefore then dost thou doubt? Whatever God hath said he can do: and nor man? Is he Spirit and not Flesh? Wherefore then dost thou doubt? Whatever God hath said he can do: cc ccx vvi? vbz pns31 n1 cc xx n1? c-crq av vd2 pns21 vvi? r-crq np1 vhz vvn pns31 vmb vdi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
620 Believe he is a God ▪ and thou wilt never say, How can these things be? Believe he is a God ▪ and thou wilt never say, How can these things be? vvb pns31 vbz dt n1 ▪ cc pns21 vm2 av-x vvi, q-crq vmb d n2 vbi? (3) discourse (DIV1) 131 Page 41
621 2. The Providence of God hath Wisdom with it; he is the onely wise, he is the all wise God; 2. The Providence of God hath Wisdom with it; he is the only wise, he is the all wise God; crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz n1 p-acp pn31; pns31 vbz dt j n1, pns31 vbz dt d j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
622 He knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations. 2 Pet. 2. 9. He knoweth what is good for his Saints, He Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations. 2 Pet. 2. 9. He Knoweth what is good for his Saints, pns31 vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j av pp-f n2. crd np1 crd crd pns31 vvz r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
623 and when 'twill be in season; he understandeth what is proper, and pertinent to every case. and when it'll be in season; he understands what is proper, and pertinent to every case. cc c-crq pn31|vmb vbi p-acp n1; pns31 vvz r-crq vbz j, cc j p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
624 What's proper to every purpose, to every people, to every person, and for every season; he knowes when 'tis a season to abate, and when to exalt; What's proper to every purpose, to every people, to every person, and for every season; he knows when it's a season to abate, and when to exalt; q-crq|vbz j p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1; pns31 vvz c-crq pn31|vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
625 when to afflict, and when to deliver; when to put on the yoak, and when to take off the yoak; when to afflict, and when to deliver; when to put on the yoke, and when to take off the yoke; c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi; c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
626 When to pull down, and when to build up; every thing is beautiful in its season. When to pull down, and when to built up; every thing is beautiful in its season. c-crq pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi a-acp; d n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
627 If mercies come out of season ▪ mercies would be no mercies; and if troubles come in their season, troubles should be no troubles; If Mercies come out of season ▪ Mercies would be no Mercies; and if Troubles come in their season, Troubles should be no Troubles; cs n2 vvb av pp-f n1 ▪ n2 vmd vbi dx n2; cc cs n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1, n2 vmd vbi dx n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
628 He knowes the best method, and means to his end; the finest means; he sees sometimes, the unfittest to be the fittest; He knows the best method, and means to his end; the Finest means; he sees sometime, the unfittest to be the Fittest; pns31 vvz dt js n1, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1; dt js n2; pns31 vvz av, dt js pc-acp vbi dt js; (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
629 the most unlikely unpromising means, do often best serve Gods end. the most unlikely unpromising means, do often best serve God's end. dt av-ds j j-vvg n2, vdb av av-j vvi npg1 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 132 Page 42
630 Christians, if you would receive every dispensation, as coming from the hands of the wise God; Christians, if you would receive every Dispensation, as coming from the hands of the wise God; np1, cs pn22 vmd vvi d n1, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 133 Page 42
631 you would never quarrel with your lot, nor say of any thing that befalls, I might be happy, you would never quarrel with your lot, nor say of any thing that befalls, I might be happy, pn22 vmd av-x vvi p-acp po22 n1, ccx vvb pp-f d n1 cst vvz, pns11 vmd vbi j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 133 Page 42
632 but this stands in my way. but this Stands in my Way. cc-acp d vvz p-acp po11 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 133 Page 42
633 If you would give God leave to be wiser than you, you would say where ever you are, its good for me to be here, this is my way to my rest. If you would give God leave to be Wiser than you, you would say where ever you Are, its good for me to be Here, this is my Way to my rest. cs pn22 vmd vvi np1 vvi pc-acp vbi jc cs pn22, pn22 vmd vvi c-crq av pn22 vbr, po31 j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vbi av, d vbz po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 133 Page 42
634 3. The Providence of God hath faithfulness with it. 3. The Providence of God hath faithfulness with it. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz n1 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 134 Page 42
635 Ps•l. 25. 10. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and [ truth ] to them that keep his Covenant, and his Testimonies. Ps•l. 25. 10. All the paths of the Lord Are mercy and [ truth ] to them that keep his Covenant, and his Testimonies. np1. crd crd d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr n1 cc [ n1 ] pc-acp pno32 cst vvb po31 n1, cc po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 134 Page 42
636 Psal. 111. 8. His Works are done in truth. Gods Works may be said to be done in truth, in a double sence, In Reality. In Fidelity. Psalm 111. 8. His Works Are done in truth. God's Works may be said to be done in truth, in a double sense, In Reality. In Fidis. np1 crd crd po31 vvz vbr vdn p-acp n1. n2 vvz vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp n1. p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 134 Page 43
637 1. In Reality, not in specie, or in shew onely, but indeed. Gods Comforts, are Comforts indeed, Gods Salvation, is Salvation indeed. 1. In Reality, not in specie, or in show only, but indeed. God's Comforts, Are Comforts indeed, God's Salvation, is Salvation indeed. crd p-acp n1, xx p-acp fw-la, cc p-acp vvi av-j, cc-acp av. npg1 n2, vbr n2 av, npg1 n1, vbz n1 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
638 The Devil will come with his gifts, with his comforts, and deliver•nces; but they are for the most part, but spectra, like himself, shews, and apparitions; The devil will come with his Gifts, with his comforts, and deliver•nces; but they Are for the most part, but spectra, like himself, shows, and apparitions; dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n2, cc n2; cc-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1, cc-acp fw-la, av-j px31, vvz, cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
639 quite another thing, than what they seem to be: quite Another thing, than what they seem to be: av j-jn n1, cs r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
640 sinners comforts, deliverances, enjoyments, wherewith the Devil feeds them, do leave them in as poor a case, Sinners comforts, Deliverances, enjoyments, wherewith the devil feeds them, do leave them in as poor a case, n2 n2, n2, n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz pno32, vdb vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp j dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
641 and worse than they found them: and Worse than they found them: cc av-jc cs pns32 vvd pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
642 you will never thank the Devil for his kindness, when you have prov'd them what they are. you will never thank the devil for his kindness, when you have proved them what they Are. pn22 vmb av-x vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pn22 vhb vvn pno32 r-crq pns32 vbr. (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
643 If you do not find your selves as fast bound, in the midst of all your liberties; If you do not find your selves as fast bound, in the midst of all your Liberties; cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 c-acp av-j vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
644 if you be not warp'd up in as many sorrows, after all the joys he hath procured to you; if you be not warped up in as many sorrows, After all the Joys he hath procured to you; cs pn22 vbb xx j-vvn a-acp p-acp c-acp d n2, p-acp d dt n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
645 if the glittering glories, the gloring pleasures he entices you by, and entertains you with, prove not trash and dirt, if the glittering Glories, the gloring pleasures he entices you by, and entertains you with, prove not trash and dirt, cs dt j-vvg n2, dt j-vvg n2 pns31 vvz pn22 p-acp, cc vvz pn22 p-acp, vvb xx n1 cc n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
646 and meer lies in the end, then say, the Devil hath forgotten his trade of lying: and mere lies in the end, then say, the devil hath forgotten his trade of lying: cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, av vvb, dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 pp-f vvg: (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
647 the Devils works will be even like himself, false and deceitful. But God is true, and all his works are done in truth. the Devils works will be even like himself, false and deceitful. But God is true, and all his works Are done in truth. dt ng1 n2 vmb vbi av av-j px31, j cc j. p-acp np1 vbz j, cc d po31 n2 vbr vdn p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 135 Page 43
648 2. In Fidelity, his Work are according to his Word. 1 King. 8. 24. Thou hast spoken with thy mouth ▪ and hast fulfilled with thin• hand in thy faithfulness thou hast afflicted me. 2. In Fidis, his Work Are according to his Word. 1 King. 8. 24. Thou hast spoken with thy Mouth ▪ and haste fulfilled with thin• hand in thy faithfulness thou hast afflicted me. crd p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbr vvg p-acp po31 n1. crd n1. crd crd pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n1 ▪ cc n1 vvn p-acp n1 n1 p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 43
649 Psal. 119. Not onely in thy faithfulness thou hast saved me, in thy faithfulness thou hast comforted me, in thy faithfulness thou hast succoured me; Psalm 119. Not only in thy faithfulness thou hast saved me, in thy faithfulness thou hast comforted me, in thy faithfulness thou hast succored me; np1 crd xx av-j p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11; (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 43
650 but in thy faithfulness thou hast afflicted me; in thy faithfulness thou hast humbled, and broken me, and cast me down. but in thy faithfulness thou hast afflicted me; in thy faithfulness thou hast humbled, and broken me, and cast me down. cc-acp p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11; p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn, cc vvn pno11, cc vvd pno11 a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 43
651 The promise of God is, that we shall want nothing; we shall neither want his Staffe, nor his Rod; neither comforts nor crosses; neither joys nor sorrows; The promise of God is, that we shall want nothing; we shall neither want his Staff, nor his Rod; neither comforts nor Crosses; neither Joys nor sorrows; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, cst pns12 vmb vvi pix; pns12 vmb av-dx vvi po31 n1, ccx po31 n1; dx n2 ccx n2; dx n2 ccx n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 43
652 we cannot well want either, and we shall want neither, because God is faithful. we cannot well want either, and we shall want neither, Because God is faithful. pns12 vmbx av vvi av-d, cc pns12 vmb vvi av-dx, c-acp np1 vbz j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
653 You may not onely write down with the Apostle, God is faithfull, and will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able to bear; You may not only write down with the Apostle, God is faithful, and will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you Are able to bear; pn22 vmb xx av-j vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, np1 vbz j, cc vmb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
654 but you may write also, God is faithful, and will not suffer you to want a temptation. but you may write also, God is faithful, and will not suffer you to want a temptation. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi av, np1 vbz j, cc vmb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
655 When 'tis seasonable, your hear•s shall be glad; and if need be, for a season you shall be in heaviness. When it's seasonable, your hear•s shall be glad; and if need be, for a season you shall be in heaviness. c-crq pn31|vbz j, po22 n2 vmb vbi j; cc cs n1 vbi, p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vbi p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
656 God is faithfull, he will ever be true to himself, and therefore to you. 2 Tim. 2. 9. He abideth faithfull, he cannot deny himself. God is faithful, he will ever be true to himself, and Therefore to you. 2 Tim. 2. 9. He Abideth faithful, he cannot deny himself. np1 vbz j, pns31 vmb av vbi j p-acp px31, cc av p-acp pn22. crd np1 crd crd pns31 vvz j, pns31 vmbx vvi px31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
657 Should he be false to his People he cannot be true to himself, to his purpose and promise; Should he be false to his People he cannot be true to himself, to his purpose and promise; vmd pns31 vbi j p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmbx vbi j p-acp px31, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
658 his Word is not yea and nay. his Word is not yea and nay. po31 n1 vbz xx uh cc uh-x. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
659 God is not as a man, that he should lye, or the Son of man, that he should repent; God is not as a man, that he should lie, or the Son of man, that he should Repent; np1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
660 that he should say, and unsay; that he should say, and not do; that he should say, and unsay; that he should say, and not do; cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc vvb; cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc xx vdi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
661 you may write Gods name upon every word he hath spoken, you may write his Name [ I Am ] upon all that he hath said: It shall be. you may write God's name upon every word he hath spoken, you may write his Name [ I Am ] upon all that he hath said: It shall be. pn22 vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz vvn, pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1 [ pns11 vbm ] p-acp d cst pns31 vhz vvn: pn31 vmb vbi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 136 Page 44
662 Now Christians, put these three Particulars together, and if you cannot spell out the conclusion out of them, the Providence of God will certainly accomplish his good Purpose and Promise concerning you: Now Christians, put these three Particulars together, and if you cannot spell out the conclusion out of them, the Providence of God will Certainly accomplish his good Purpose and Promise Concerning you: av np1, vvb d crd n2-j av, cc cs pn22 vmbx vvi av dt n1 av pp-f pno32, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi po31 j n1 cc vvb vvg pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 137 Page 44
663 You are of little Understanding as well as of little Faith. If God governs the World, and nothing comes to pass but by his Providence; You Are of little Understanding as well as of little Faith. If God governs the World, and nothing comes to pass but by his Providence; pn22 vbr pp-f j n1 c-acp av c-acp pp-f j n1. cs np1 vvz dt n1, cc pix vvz pc-acp vvi cc-acp p-acp po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 137 Page 44
664 if Providence governs according to Gods Purpose and Promise; if Providence cannot fail of accomplishing both; if Providence governs according to God's Purpose and Promise; if Providence cannot fail of accomplishing both; cs n1 vvz vvg p-acp ng1 n1 cc vvb; cs n1 vmbx vvi pp-f vvg d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 138 Page 44
665 If God be Almighty and can, if God be Wise and knowes how, if God be Faithfull and true, let the Devil if he can, with all his Sophistry, evade the Conclusion, That he will certainly do all that good for you, which he hath purposed and promised: If God be Almighty and can, if God be Wise and knows how, if God be Faithful and true, let the devil if he can, with all his Sophistry, evade the Conclusion, That he will Certainly do all that good for you, which he hath purposed and promised: cs np1 vbb j-jn cc vmb, cs np1 vbb j cc vvz c-crq, cs np1 vbb j cc j, vvb dt n1 cs pns31 vmb, p-acp d po31 n1, vvb dt n1, cst pns31 vmb av-j vdi d d j c-acp pn22, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 139 Page 45
666 If God be not able to perform, he is not good; If God be not able to perform, he is not good; cs np1 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbz xx j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 139 Page 45
667 if he mistake his way, if he use impertinent, improper means, he is not the All-wise God. if he mistake his Way, if he use impertinent, improper means, he is not the Alwise God. cs pns31 vvb po31 n1, cs pns31 vvb j, j n2, pns31 vbz xx dt j np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 139 Page 45
668 If he do not actually perform what he is able, and knows how to do, when he hath said it, he ceases to be the true God: If he do not actually perform what he is able, and knows how to do, when he hath said it, he ceases to be the true God: cs pns31 vdb xx av-j vvi r-crq pns31 vbz j, cc vvz c-crq pc-acp vdi, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn31, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt j np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 139 Page 45
669 So that the matter is brought plainly to this Issue; So that the matter is brought plainly to this Issue; av cst dt n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 139 Page 45
670 If God be God, if God be the All-wise God, if God be the true and faithful God, this Word which he hath spoken, [ All things shall work together for good to those that love God, ] shall not fail of its accomplishment in its season. If God be God, if God be the Alwise God, if God be the true and faithful God, this Word which he hath spoken, [ All things shall work together for good to those that love God, ] shall not fail of its accomplishment in its season. cs np1 vbb np1, cs np1 vbb dt j np1, cs np1 vbb dt j cc j np1, d n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, [ d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j p-acp d cst n1 np1, ] vmb xx vvi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 139 Page 45
671 Having thus proved the Doctrine, I shall, after I have added a few words by way of Caution, Having thus proved the Doctrine, I shall, After I have added a few words by Way of Caution, vhg av vvd dt n1, pns11 vmb, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 140 Page 45
672 and answered an Objection or two against the Sence, I have given, of this Promise, and subjoyned a few particular Inferences, descend to the general Application. 1. By way of Caution. and answered an Objection or two against the Sense, I have given, of this Promise, and subjoined a few particular Inferences, descend to the general Application. 1. By Way of Caution. cc vvd dt n1 cc crd p-acp dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn, pp-f d vvb, cc vvd dt d j n2, vvb p-acp dt j n1. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 140 Page 45
673 1. Limit not the Lord to your time and way; 1. Limit not the Lord to your time and Way; crd vvb xx dt n1 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
674 God will make good his Word, but you must give him leave to take his own season. God will make good his Word, but you must give him leave to take his own season. np1 vmb vvi j po31 n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi pno31 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
675 He that believeth shall not make haste; believe God, but do not prejudge nor precipitate, lest you fall into temptation. He that Believeth shall not make haste; believe God, but do not prejudge nor precipitate, lest you fallen into temptation. pns31 cst vvz vmb xx vvi n1; vvb np1, cc-acp vdb xx vvi ccx vvi, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
676 Put no more into the promise, neither for matter nor circumstance, than God hath put in it: Put no more into the promise, neither for matter nor circumstance, than God hath put in it: vvb av-dx dc p-acp dt n1, av-dx p-acp n1 ccx n1, cs np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
677 put not that into the Promise, which God hath not put in it, lest you miss and come short of that which God hath put in it. put not that into the Promise, which God hath not put in it, lest you miss and come short of that which God hath put in it. vvb xx d p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 vhz xx vvn p-acp pn31, cs pn22 vvb cc vvi j pp-f d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
678 Let others mistakes and miscarriages be warnings to you: Let Others mistakes and miscarriages be Warnings to you: vvb n2-jn vvz cc n2 vbb n2 p-acp pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
679 till God hath manifestly said, do not you say, This is the time; build not your confidence on conjectures, your Faith on the strongest Presumptions; till God hath manifestly said, do not you say, This is the time; built not your confidence on Conjectures, your Faith on the Strongest Presumptions; c-acp np1 vhz av-j vvn, vdb xx pn22 vvi, d vbz dt n1; vvb xx po22 n1 p-acp n2, po22 n1 p-acp dt js n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
680 left your Faith prove but a fancy, and your confidence your confusion: left your Faith prove but a fancy, and your confidence your confusion: vvd po22 n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc po22 n1 po22 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 45
681 make not the Promise of God of none effect, by looking for its effect out of season. make not the Promise of God of none Effect, by looking for its Effect out of season. vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f pi n1, p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 av pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 142 Page 46
682 Believe not your selves into Infidelity: Believe not your selves into Infidelity: vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 143 Page 46
683 Consider, Acts 1. 7. It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which God hath put in his own Power. Consider, Acts 1. 7. It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which God hath put in his own Power. vvb, n2 crd crd pn31 vbz xx p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc dt n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 143 Page 46
684 Study the Word, and it Commentary, the Works of God, but be sober in your Conclusions. Study the Word, and it Commentary, the Works of God, but be Sobrium in your Conclusions. vvb dt n1, cc pn31 n1, dt vvz pp-f np1, cc-acp vbi j p-acp po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 143 Page 46
685 This you may safely depend upon, and this will be enough, if you have no more: This you may safely depend upon, and this will be enough, if you have no more: d pn22 vmb av-j vvi p-acp, cc d vmb vbi av-d, cs pn22 vhb dx av-dc: (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
686 God will make good his good Word to you, sooner or later, in one time or other, in one way or other; God will make good his good Word to you, sooner or later, in one time or other, in one Way or other; np1 vmb vvi j po31 j n1 p-acp pn22, av-c cc jc, p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn, p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
687 in the best time, in the best way ▪ in the appointed time, the Vision shall speak and shall not lye; in the best time, in the best Way ▪ in the appointed time, the Vision shall speak and shall not lie; p-acp dt js n1, p-acp dt js n1 ▪ p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 vmb vvi cc vmb xx vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
688 Habak. 2. 3. Though it may tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, and will not tarry; Habak. 2. 3. Though it may tarry, wait for it; Because it will surely come, and will not tarry; vvb. crd crd cs pn31 vmb vvi, vvb p-acp pn31; c-acp pn31 vmb av-j vvi, cc vmb xx vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
689 At least, at the end of the days, when you shall stand in your lott; At least, At the end of the days, when you shall stand in your lot; p-acp ds, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
690 when you shall be gotten on the banks of Canaan, and shall thence look back on the Promises and Providences of God, you shall see and say, God is faithful, there hath no• failed one word of all that he hath promised: when you shall be got on the banks of Canaan, and shall thence look back on the Promises and Providences of God, you shall see and say, God is faithful, there hath no• failed one word of all that he hath promised: c-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb av vvi av p-acp dt vvz cc n2 pp-f np1, pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi, np1 vbz j, pc-acp vhz n1 vvn crd n1 pp-f d cst pns31 vhz vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
691 Now I understand, though once I could not, how every Wheel was turning, every Instrument was moving, every event was working towards my good and eve••• welfare. Now I understand, though once I could not, how every Wheel was turning, every Instrument was moving, every event was working towards my good and eve••• welfare. av pns11 vvb, cs a-acp pns11 vmd xx, c-crq d n1 vbds vvg, d n1 vbds vvg, d n1 vbds vvg p-acp po11 j cc n1 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 144 Page 46
692 2. Let not your expectation cause an abortion. Let not your looking for mercy, hinder the working of your affliction: 2. Let not your expectation cause an abortion. Let not your looking for mercy, hinder the working of your affliction: crd vvb xx po22 n1 n1 dt n1. vvb xx po22 n-vvg p-acp n1, vvb dt n-vvg pp-f po22 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 46
693 It is not seldom, and the Lord grant it be not too common a case, that our door of hope becomes a door of sin. It is not seldom, and the Lord grant it be not too Common a case, that our door of hope becomes a door of since. pn31 vbz xx av, cc dt n1 vvb pn31 vbb xx av j dt n1, cst po12 n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 46
694 W• do not set our selves with that seriousness, to humble, to pu•ge our selves from our iniqui•ies, W• do not Set our selves with that seriousness, to humble, to pu•ge our selves from our iniqui•ies, np1 vdb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 46
695 as we would do, did we apprehend ou• case more desperate; as we would do, did we apprehend ou• case more desperate; c-acp pns12 vmd vdi, vdd pns12 vvi n1 n1 av-dc j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 46
696 our fears and our •or ow• have not their kindly work upon us our hope hinders it. our fears and our •or ow• have not their kindly work upon us our hope hinders it. po12 n2 cc po12 j n1 vhb xx po32 j n1 p-acp pno12 po12 n1 vvz pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 46
697 We might have been more broken hearted, had it not been for our hopes of building up: We might have been more broken hearted, had it not been for our hope's of building up: pns12 vmd vhi vbn av-dc vvn vvn, vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp po12 n2 pp-f vvg a-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 47
698 as it is with a person who conceives himself to be dying; as it is with a person who conceives himself to be dying; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz px31 pc-acp vbi vvg; (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 47
699 he then falls •o praying and repenting, and setting his heart in order, because he must die; he then falls •o praying and repenting, and setting his heart in order, Because he must die; pns31 av vvz av vvg cc vvg, cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 47
700 but upon a little hope of recovery, he layes by his dying thoughts, and preparations. but upon a little hope of recovery, he lays by his dying thoughts, and preparations. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvg n2, cc n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 145 Page 47
701 Christians, When ever you are under afflictions, take heed that your expectation of deliverance to be near, put it not so much the farther off. Christians, When ever you Are under afflictions, take heed that your expectation of deliverance to be near, put it not so much the farther off. np1, c-crq av pn22 vbr p-acp n2, vvb n1 cst po22 n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j, vvd pn31 xx av av-d dt av-jc a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 146 Page 47
702 Watch narrowly over your selves, and look di•igently to it, that your hope of redemption do not harden your hearts, Watch narrowly over your selves, and look di•igently to it, that your hope of redemption do not harden your hearts, n1 av-j p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb av-j p-acp pn31, cst po22 n1 pp-f n1 vdb xx vvi po22 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 146 Page 47
703 nor hinder your humiliation and repentance. Hope in God, and wait for the Promise of his comming: nor hinder your humiliation and Repentance. Hope in God, and wait for the Promise of his coming: ccx vvi po22 n1 cc n1. n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg: (3) discourse (DIV1) 146 Page 47
704 But know, That till the Rod hath done its work, it is not like in mercy to be laid by; But know, That till the Rod hath done its work, it is not like in mercy to be laid by; cc-acp vvb, cst p-acp dt n1 vhz vdn po31 n1, pn31 vbz xx av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 146 Page 47
705 and it's better to be continued in the Furnace, than to be brought forth with your dross unpurged away. and it's better to be continued in the Furnace, than to be brought forth with your dross unpurged away. cc pn31|vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp po22 n1 j av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 146 Page 47
706 Against this blessed Truth, there are some Objections; as, Against this blessed Truth, there Are Some Objections; as, p-acp d j-vvn n1, pc-acp vbr d n2; c-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 147 Page 47
707 Object. 1. Can it ever be said, That the removall of the Gospel, and the Preaching of it, can be for good? Object. 1. Can it ever be said, That the removal of the Gospel, and the Preaching of it, can be for good? n1. crd vmb pn31 av vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvg pp-f pn31, vmb vbi p-acp j? (3) discourse (DIV1) 148 Page 47
708 Sol. This is an hard Truth; but yet a Truth; That even this shall work for good to those that love God. Sol. This is an hard Truth; but yet a Truth; That even this shall work for good to those that love God. np1 d vbz dt j n1; cc-acp av dt n1; cst av d vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp d cst n1 np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 149 Page 47
709 1. It's true, That the removal of the Gospel, and the Ministry of it, is a most grievous Judgment; 1. It's true, That the removal of the Gospel, and the Ministry of it, is a most grievous Judgement; crd pn31|vbz j, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz dt av-ds j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 47
710 and that which carries with it a greater evidence of wrath, and Divine displeasure, against a People, and that which carries with it a greater evidence of wrath, and Divine displeasure, against a People, cc cst r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 47
711 than any thing that ever befalls them in this World. than any thing that ever befalls them in this World. cs d n1 cst av vvz pno32 p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 47
712 How great a Judgment it is, we may guess, if we observe those Scripture-expressions by which it's set forth: How great a Judgement it is, we may guess, if we observe those Scriptural expressions by which it's Set forth: q-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz, pns12 vmb vvi, cs pns12 vvb d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31|vbz vvn av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 47
713 It's called the famine of the Word, Amos 8. 11. The glory departed, 1 Sam. 4. The Kingdom of Heaven taken away, Matth. 6. 41. The Salvation of God sent away, Acts 28. and can there be any thing worse befall a People? a Soul-famine, It's called the famine of the Word, Amos 8. 11. The glory departed, 1 Sam. 4. The Kingdom of Heaven taken away, Matthew 6. 41. The Salvation of God sent away, Acts 28. and can there be any thing Worse befall a People? a Soul-famine, pn31|vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvd, vvn np1 crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn av, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av, n2 crd cc vmb a-acp vbi d n1 av-jc vvi dt n1? dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
714 an Eclipse of their spiritual glory, the shutting up of the Kingdom of Heaven, the carrying away of the Salvation of God: an Eclipse of their spiritual glory, the shutting up of the Kingdom of Heaven, the carrying away of the Salvation of God: dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt vvg av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
715 What worse thing can come unto them? It's a great wonder there should be no deeper Sense of this most dreadful of evils, than is mostly found: What Worse thing can come unto them? It's a great wonder there should be no Deeper Sense of this most dreadful of evils, than is mostly found: q-crq jc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32? pn31|vbz dt j n1 a-acp vmd vbi dx avc-jn n1 pp-f d av-ds j pp-f n2-jn, cs vbz j vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
716 Men little understand what they do, who either in a way of merit, o• instrumentallity, procure, and bring on this plague; Men little understand what they do, who either in a Way of merit, o• instrumentallity, procure, and bring on this plague; n2 av-j vvi r-crq pns32 vdb, q-crq av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 n1, vvb, cc vvi p-acp d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
717 and few understand, or are sensible, what they herein suffer; to be an instrument in this hellish work, is an office for a Devill; and few understand, or Are sensible, what they herein suffer; to be an Instrument in this hellish work, is an office for a devil; cc d vvb, cc vbr j, r-crq pns32 av vvb; pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d j n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
718 and the suffering of such a plague, (to them that understand it) is an hell above ground. This darkness is the very same for kind, with the darkness of Hell; and the suffering of such a plague, (to them that understand it) is an hell above ground. This darkness is the very same for kind, with the darkness of Hell; cc dt vvg pp-f d dt n1, (p-acp pno32 cst vvb pn31) vbz dt n1 p-acp n1. d n1 vbz dt av d p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
719 as the light of the Gospel is the same in kind, with the everlasting ligh•: as glory under age; as the Light of the Gospel is the same in kind, with the everlasting ligh•: as glory under age; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt d p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1: c-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
720 so is this thick darkness, in specie, and in semine, the darkness of the pit. Oh, what an hell of wickedness doth this World then become! so is this thick darkness, in specie, and in Seed, the darkness of the pit. O, what an hell of wickedness does this World then become! av vbz d j n1, p-acp fw-la, cc p-acp j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. uh, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz d n1 av vvn! (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
721 the Devil is then in his Region; is let loose, rules the World at pleasure, deceives, devours, destroyes Souls, without contradiction; the devil is then in his Region; is let lose, rules the World At pleasure, deceives, devours, Destroys Souls, without contradiction; dt n1 vbz av p-acp po31 n1; vbz vvn j, vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, vvz, vvz, vvz n2, p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
722 takes them captive at his will, carries them down by whole shoals to destruction: Those that observe what a World there is, where the Gospel is not; Takes them captive At his will, carries them down by Whole shoals to destruction: Those that observe what a World there is, where the Gospel is not; vvz pno32 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n1: d cst vvb r-crq dt n1 a-acp vbz, c-crq dt n1 vbz xx; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
723 what oaths, curses, blasphemies, belluine lusts then abound; what Oaths, curses, Blasphemies, belluine Lustiest then abound; q-crq n2, n2, n2, j-jn n2 av vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
724 what Lions, Tygers, wild Bulls, wild Boars, Men then become one to another, need not be to seek for an Argument, to prove there is an Hell; they see an Hell aboveground. what Lions, Tigers, wild Bulls, wild Boars, Men then become one to Another, need not be to seek for an Argument, to prove there is an Hell; they see an Hell aboveground. r-crq n2, n2, j n2, j n2, n2 av vvb pi p-acp n-jn, vvb xx vbi p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp vbz dt n1; pns32 vvb dt n1 av-an. (3) discourse (DIV1) 150 Page 48
725 These dark and dismal seasons, are the Devill's Marts, where he may vent his Hellish Wares, his snares, These dark and dismal seasons, Are the Devil's Marts, where he may vent his Hellish Wares, his snares, d j cc j n2, vbr dt ng1 n2, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n2, po31 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 151 Page 49
726 and temptations, his deceits and delusion• and every abominable thing, by whole sale: there's nothing so false, and temptations, his Deceits and delusion• and every abominable thing, by Whole sale: there's nothing so false, cc n2, po31 n2 cc n1 cc d j n1, p-acp j-jn n1: pc-acp|vbz pix av j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 151 Page 49
727 so vile, and abominable, but he can put it off at pleasure; so vile, and abominable, but he can put it off At pleasure; av j, cc j, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 151 Page 49
728 Adultery, Drunkenness, Witchcraft, Sodomy, Buggery, Blasphemy Idolatry, Atheism, any thing that Sathan hath offer, hee'l find Customers enough to receive: Adultery, drunkenness, Witchcraft, Sodomy, Buggery, Blasphemy Idolatry, Atheism, any thing that Sathan hath offer, he'll find Customers enough to receive: n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 n1, n1, d n1 cst np1 vhz n1, pns31|vmb vvi n2 av-d pc-acp vvi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 151 Page 49
729 and the truth is, the Devil may spare his pains; and the truth is, the devil may spare his pains; cc dt n1 vbz, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 151 Page 49
730 men then need not a Devil to damn them, they'l do it fast enough of their own accords. men then need not a devil to damn them, They'll do it fast enough of their own accords. n2 av vvb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32|vmb vdb pn31 av-j av-d pp-f po32 d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 151 Page 49
731 Oh 'twere happy, if Saints were so busie in improving their Light, to hasten them Heaven-wards, O 'twere happy, if Saints were so busy in improving their Light, to hasten them Heavenwards, uh pn31|vbdr j, cs n2 vbdr av j p-acp vvg po32 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 152 Page 49
732 as Sinners do their Darkness, to hurry them to Hell. Oh the sad proofs, that the World affords of this Dreadful Truth: as Sinners do their Darkness, to hurry them to Hell. O the sad proofs, that the World affords of this Dreadful Truth: c-acp n2 vdb po32 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. uh dt j n2, cst dt n1 vvz pp-f d j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 152 Page 49
733 Look into all the dark Corners of the Earth, especially there where there hath been Light, Look into all the dark Corners of the Earth, especially there where there hath been Light, vvb p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j a-acp c-crq pc-acp vhz vbn j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 152 Page 49
734 and see, if you find not all this fully proved to your hand. and see, if you find not all this Fully proved to your hand. cc vvi, cs pn22 vvb xx d d av-j vvn p-acp po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 152 Page 49
735 Can he then be accounted a Christian, whose heart doth not tremble at the Thoughts and the Fears of such a sore Judgment? He is both dark and dead indeed. Can he then be accounted a Christian, whose heart does not tremble At the Thoughts and the Fears of such a soar Judgement? He is both dark and dead indeed. vmb pns31 av vbi vvn dt njp, rg-crq n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f d dt j n1? pns31 vbz av-d j cc j av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 152 Page 49
736 to whom such a Mist is not as the first-born of Death, or the King of Terrours. to whom such a Missed is not as the firstborn of Death, or the King of Terrors. p-acp ro-crq d dt n1 vbz xx p-acp dt j pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 152 Page 49
737 Christians, if ever this should be your case, make not light of it; Christians, if ever this should be your case, make not Light of it; np1, cs av d vmd vbi po22 n1, vvb xx j pp-f pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 153 Page 49
738 and take heed, how sad soever it may seem in its first appro•ch, that no Tract of Time do wear off the sence of it. and take heed, how sad soever it may seem in its First appro•ch, that no Tract of Time do wear off the sense of it. cc vvb n1, c-crq j av pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 ord n1, cst dx n1 pp-f n1 vdb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 153 Page 49
739 Those that are weary of the Gospel, that cry out of too much Preaching, that are sick of the Light that shines unto them, you may know by what hath been said, what Judgment to have of them. Those that Are weary of the Gospel, that cry out of too much Preaching, that Are sick of the Light that shines unto them, you may know by what hath been said, what Judgement to have of them. d cst vbr j pp-f dt n1, cst vvb av pp-f av av-d vvg, cst vbr j pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, r-crq n1 pc-acp vhi pp-f pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 154 Page 49
740 But is it not strange, that there should be any such? That those that have lived in the Light, But is it not strange, that there should be any such? That those that have lived in the Light, cc-acp vbz pn31 xx j, cst a-acp vmd vbi d d? cst d cst vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 155 Page 49
741 and seen somthing, what difference there is between Light and Darkness, should yet love Darkness, rather than Light? Is it not yet more strange, that any that pretend to be set up for Lights, should be for Da•kness? That the Prophets should be against Prophecying; That the Pulpits should ring against Preaching? Some there are, that are not ashamed to tell us, that hence come all our mischiefs and miseries; and seen something, what difference there is between Light and Darkness, should yet love Darkness, rather than Light? Is it not yet more strange, that any that pretend to be Set up for Lights, should be for Da•kness? That the prophets should be against Prophesying; That the Pulpits should ring against Preaching? some there Are, that Are not ashamed to tell us, that hence come all our mischiefs and misery's; cc vvn pi, r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd av vvi n1, av-c cs n1? vbz pn31 xx av av-dc j, cst d cst vvb pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2, vmd vbb p-acp n1? cst dt n2 vmd vbi p-acp vvg; cst dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp vvg? d a-acp vbr, cst vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pno12, cst av vvb d po12 n2 cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 155 Page 50
742 to tell us, and to stand to it, that there's now, in such a Land as this, little need of Preaching; that it had its use in the first publishing and planting of the Gospel; to tell us, and to stand to it, that there's now, in such a Land as this, little need of Preaching; that it had its use in the First publishing and planting of the Gospel; pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst pc-acp|vbz zz, p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, j n1 pp-f vvg; cst pn31 vhd po31 n1 p-acp dt ord vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 155 Page 50
743 but now that the Gospel is receiv'd, and embraced, and competen•ly understood, there's now little more need of Preaching, Praying, and Reading may now serve turn. but now that the Gospel is received, and embraced, and competen•ly understood, there's now little more need of Preaching, Praying, and Reading may now serve turn. cc-acp av cst dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvd, cc av-j vvd, pc-acp|vbz av j dc n1 pp-f vvg, vvg, cc vvg vmb av vvi n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 155 Page 50
744 I would put in a word or two to such. I would put in a word or two to such. pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc crd p-acp d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 155 Page 50
745 No need of Preaching? Why? Is the end of Preaching accomplish'd? Till the end be attained, there's still need, that the means he continued: No need of Preaching? Why? Is the end of Preaching accomplished? Till the end be attained, there's still need, that the means he continued: dx n1 pp-f vvg? q-crq? vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg vvd? p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn, pc-acp|vbz av n1, cst dt n2 pns31 vvd: (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
746 And what was the end of Preaching? Was it men's Instruction onely, to bring them to the knowledg of Christ, to turn them from Darkness to Light? Was it not for their Conversion also, to turn them from the power of Sathan unto God? Yea, And what was the end of Preaching? Was it men's Instruction only, to bring them to the knowledge of christ, to turn them from Darkness to Light? Was it not for their Conversion also, to turn them from the power of Sathan unto God? Yea, cc r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f vvg? vbds pn31 ng2 n1 av-j, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi? vbds pn31 xx p-acp po32 n1 av, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1? uh, (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
747 and their Edification and Building up in Holiness to Salvation? Let these following Scriptures be consulted, Act. 26. 18. Eph. 4. 11, 12, 13. the Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 1. 12, 13. told those Christians to whom he wrote, that he would, and their Edification and Building up in Holiness to Salvation? Let these following Scriptures be consulted, Act. 26. 18. Ephesians 4. 11, 12, 13. the Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 1. 12, 13. told those Christians to whom he wrote, that he would, cc po32 n1 cc j-vvg a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1? vvb d j-vvg n2 vbb vvn, n1 crd crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd vvd d np1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vmd, (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
748 and he thought it meet so to do, to put them in remembrance, as long as he lived, and he Thought it meet so to do, to put them in remembrance, as long as he lived, cc pns31 vvd pn31 vvi av pc-acp vdi, p-acp vvd pno32 p-acp n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vvd, (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
749 and to stir them up to their Duty; though, says he, You know and be established in the present Truth. and to stir them up to their Duty; though, Says he, You know and be established in the present Truth. cc p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp p-acp po32 n1; cs, vvz pns31, pn22 vvb cc vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
750 You say, you need no more Preaching the Preacher can tell you no more than you know already; You say, you need no more Preaching the Preacher can tell you no more than you know already; pn22 vvb, pn22 vvb av-dx dc vvg dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 av-dx av-dc cs pn22 vvb av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
751 and might not these have better said it, when the Apostle acknowledgeth of them, that they did know; and might not these have better said it, when the Apostle acknowledgeth of them, that they did know; cc vmd xx d vhb av-jc vvd pn31, c-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vdd vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 50
752 and more than that, were establish'd in those very Truths, he meant, to continue Preaching to them? And yet he tells them, it's meet they be still put in remembrance of them: and more than that, were established in those very Truths, he meant, to continue Preaching to them? And yet he tells them, it's meet they be still put in remembrance of them: cc av-dc cs d, vbdr vvd p-acp d j n2, pns31 vvd, pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp pno32? cc av pns31 vvz pno32, pn31|vbz j pns32 vbb av vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
753 Sure Peter 's Authority weighs not so much with these men, as his, that pretends to sit in Peter 's Chair: But hath the Gospel indeed done its Work, Sure Peter is authority weighs not so much with these men, as his, that pretends to fit in Peter is Chair: But hath the Gospel indeed done its Work, j np1 vbz n1 vvz xx av av-d p-acp d n2, c-acp png31, cst vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vbz n1: cc-acp vhz dt n1 av vdn po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
754 and reached its End? Witness the Objectors own cases. and reached its End? Witness the Objectors own cases. cc vvd po31 vvb? n1 dt n2 d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
755 Let not onely their Lewdness and Impenitency, but their Ignorance and Unbelief, come in and testifie, whether it hath or no. Let not only their lewdness and Impenitency, but their Ignorance and Unbelief, come in and testify, whither it hath or no. vvb xx av-j po32 n1 cc n1, cc-acp po32 n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp cc vvi, cs pn31 vhz cc uh-dx. (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
756 They that have most need themselves, are they that say, There's no more need of Preaching. They that have most need themselves, Are they that say, There's no more need of Preaching. pns32 cst vhb ds n1 px32, vbr pns32 cst vvb, pc-acp|vbz dx dc n1 pp-f vvg. (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
757 There needs no more Argument, to stop such Mouthes, but the shewing them themselves: There needs no more Argument, to stop such Mouths, but the showing them themselves: a-acp vvz dx dc n1, pc-acp vvi d n2, cc-acp dt vvg pno32 px32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
758 Or if it should have done its work upon you, yet hath it done its work upon all? Are there no Unbelievers left? Have all men Faith? Faith comes by Hearing; and how shall they hear without a Preacher? If you say, they have Bibles to instruct them, Or if it should have done its work upon you, yet hath it done its work upon all? are there no Unbelievers left? Have all men Faith? Faith comes by Hearing; and how shall they hear without a Preacher? If you say, they have Bibles to instruct them, cc cs pn31 vmd vhi vdn po31 n1 p-acp pn22, av vhz pn31 vdn po31 n1 p-acp d? vbr a-acp dx n2 vvn? vhb d n2 n1? n1 vvz p-acp vvg; cc q-crq vmb pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1? cs pn22 vvb, pns32 vhb np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
759 and their own Consciences to preach to them, I answer; First, for their Bibles, two Things: and their own Consciences to preach to them, I answer; First, for their Bibles, two Things: cc po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns11 vvb; ord, p-acp po32 np1, crd n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 156 Page 51
760 1. Those that are no Friends to the Pulpit, are none of the best Friends to the Bible: 1. Those that Are no Friends to the Pulpit, Are none of the best Friends to the bible: crd d cst vbr dx n2 p-acp dt n1, vbr pix pp-f dt js n2 p-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 158 Page 51
761 Those that would not that the people should hear, care not how little they read the Scriptures: Those that would not that the people should hear, care not how little they read the Scriptures: d cst vmd xx d dt n1 vmd vvi, vvb xx c-crq j pns32 vvb dt n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 158 Page 51
762 And be sure, when ever Preaching is let fall, the Bible will in a little while be laid aside. And be sure, when ever Preaching is let fallen, the bible will in a little while be laid aside. cc vbi j, c-crq av vvg vbz vvn n1, dt n1 vmb p-acp dt j n1 vbi vvn av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 158 Page 51
763 2. Understandest thou what thou readest? How canst thou without a Guide? He knows but little of the Scriptures, that doth not understand, that they are hard to be understood. 2. Understandest thou what thou Readest? How Canst thou without a Guide? He knows but little of the Scriptures, that does not understand, that they Are hard to be understood. crd vv2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vv2? q-crq vm2 pns21 p-acp dt n1? pns31 vvz p-acp j pp-f dt n2, cst vdz xx vvi, cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 159 Page 51
764 There are, the Apostle tells us, NONLATINALPHABET in the Scriptures, Things hard to be understood: There Are, the Apostle tells us, in the Scriptures, Things hard to be understood: pc-acp vbr, dt n1 vvz pno12, p-acp dt n2, n2 j pc-acp vbi vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 159 Page 51
765 As there are many NONLATINALPHABET to all that read, so to many that read, all are so. As there Are many to all that read, so to many that read, all Are so. c-acp a-acp vbr d p-acp d cst vvb, av p-acp d cst vvb, d vbr av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 159 Page 51
766 The Vulgar can as well read the Scriptures, without their own Eyes, as understand them without the Preacher'• Lips. Till we come to hold, that Ignorance is the Mother of Devotion, or that Images are Lay-mens Gospell ▪ till then, let it be granted as necessary, that the Preacher's Lips preserve Knowledg. The vulgar can as well read the Scriptures, without their own Eyes, as understand them without the Preacher'• Lips. Till we come to hold, that Ignorance is the Mother of Devotion, or that Images Are Laymen's Gospel ▪ till then, let it be granted as necessary, that the Preacher's Lips preserve Knowledge. dt j vmb p-acp av vvi dt n2, p-acp po32 d n2, c-acp vvb pno32 p-acp dt np1 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 vbr ng2 n1 ▪ p-acp av, vvb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp j, cst dt ng1 n2 vvb n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 159 Page 52
767 2. For Conscience, let the Word, at least, be p•eached so long, till it be made manifest in the Consciences of the Hearers: 2. For Conscience, let the Word, At least, be p•eached so long, till it be made manifest in the Consciences of the Hearers: crd p-acp n1, vvb dt n1, p-acp ds, vbi vvn av av-j, c-acp pn31 vbb vvn j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 160 Page 52
768 That Conscience that hath not been sufficiently preached to, will prove an insufficient Preacher: Let preaching be con•inued, till the Word be manifested in the Consciences of all the Hearers ▪ and if you will needs have it so, then let it be forborn. That Conscience that hath not been sufficiently preached to, will prove an insufficient Preacher: Let preaching be con•inued, till the Word be manifested in the Consciences of all the Hearers ▪ and if you will needs have it so, then let it be forborn. cst n1 cst vhz xx vbn av-j vvn p-acp, vmb vvi dt j n1: vvb vvg vbi vvd, c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 ▪ cc cs pn22 vmb av vhi pn31 av, av vvb pn31 vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 160 Page 52
769 Secondly, Hath the Devil yet given over Preaching, and are the Preachers yet silent? Hath the Devil yet given over his Preaching? his deceiving Souls, his perverting the good ways of the Lord, Secondly, Hath the devil yet given over Preaching, and Are the Preachers yet silent? Hath the devil yet given over his Preaching? his deceiving Souls, his perverting the good ways of the Lord, ord, vhz dt n1 av vvn p-acp vvg, cc vbr dt n2 av j? vhz dt n1 av vvn p-acp po31 vvg? po31 j-vvg n2, po31 vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 52
770 and discou•aging persons from walking in them? Sure there's need that Christ be preached, while there is a Devil that impeaches him. and discou•aging Persons from walking in them? Sure there's need that christ be preached, while there is a devil that impeaches him. cc j-vvg n2 p-acp vvg p-acp pno32? j pc-acp|vbz n1 cst np1 vbb vvn, cs pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst n2 pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 52
771 Hath the Devil them that preach him every day, and must not Christ have them that preach him, at least, every Sabbath-day? may once a moneth, or once a quarter, be enough for these, Hath the devil them that preach him every day, and must not christ have them that preach him, At least, every Sabbath-day? may once a Monn, or once a quarter, be enough for these, vhz dt n1 pno32 cst vvb pno31 d n1, cc vmb xx np1 vhi pno32 d vvi pno31, p-acp ds, d n1? vmb a-acp dt n1, cc a-acp dt n1, vbb av-d p-acp d, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 52
772 when every day, and all the day-long, doe• scarce suffice for those? When, or where are evill men silent? Are they not preaching daily? in the House, in the Streets, in the Taverns, on the Stage, i• the Stews? Preaching by their Oaths, their Curses ▪ by their L•es, by their Scoff•, by their Habits, b• thei• Cups, by their W•ores, when every day, and all the daylong, doe• scarce suffice for those? When, or where Are evil men silent? are they not preaching daily? in the House, in the Streets, in the Taverns, on the Stage, i• the Stews? Preaching by their Oaths, their Curses ▪ by their L•es, by their Scoff•, by their Habits, b• thei• Cups, by their W•ores, c-crq d n1, cc d dt j, n1 av-j vvi p-acp d? c-crq, cc q-crq vbr j-jn n2 j? vbr pns32 xx vvg av-j? p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1, n1 dt n2? vvg p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2 ▪ p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 np1, p-acp po32 n2, n1 n1 n2, p-acp po32 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 52
773 and almost by all their words and work•? And is there no need that Christ be any longer preached any where, and almost by all their words and work•? And is there no need that christ be any longer preached any where, cc av p-acp d po32 n2 cc n1? cc vbz pc-acp dx n1 cst np1 vbb d av-jc vvn d c-crq, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 52
774 when the Devil is preached every where? If in such a case the Preachers of Christ should altogether hold their peace ▪ might we not expect that the very stones would cry out? This is but a seasonable Demand. when the devil is preached every where? If in such a case the Preachers of christ should altogether hold their peace ▪ might we not expect that the very stones would cry out? This is but a seasonable Demand. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn d q-crq? cs p-acp d dt n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 vmd av vvi po32 n1 ▪ n1 pns12 xx vvi cst dt j n2 vmd vvi av? d vbz p-acp dt j vvb. (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
775 Let Faith and Holiness, first have none found that preach against them, before those that preach them, be concluded, such as may well be spared: Let Faith and Holiness, First have none found that preach against them, before those that preach them, be concluded, such as may well be spared: vvb n1 cc n1, ord vhb pix vvn cst vvb p-acp pno32, c-acp d cst vvb pno32, vbb vvn, d c-acp vmb av vbi vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
776 But what need we reason any longer, in a case so plain, wherein I can have no Adversaries, But what need we reason any longer, in a case so plain, wherein I can have no Adversaries, cc-acp q-crq vvb pns12 vvb d av-jc, p-acp dt n1 av j, c-crq pns11 vmb vhi dx n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
777 but such as the Apostle had, when he fought with Beasts at Ephesus. Whosoever is an Adversary to Prea•hing, is either an Infidel, or a Brute. but such as the Apostle had, when he fought with Beasts At Ephesus. Whosoever is an Adversary to Prea•hing, is either an Infidel, or a Brutus. cc-acp d c-acp dt n1 vhd, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp np1. r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, vbz d dt n1, cc dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
778 I shall onely leave one word for such to •hew upon, and so leave them and their cause to the Judgment of God, Act. 13. 46. It was necessary that the Word of God should have been first spoken to you; I shall only leave one word for such to •hew upon, and so leave them and their cause to the Judgement of God, Act. 13. 46. It was necessary that the Word of God should have been First spoken to you; pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc av vvb pno32 cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd pn31 vbds j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vhi vbn ord vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
779 but because you put it from you, and judge your selves unworthy of everlasting Life, but Because you put it from you, and judge your selves unworthy of everlasting Life, cc-acp c-acp pn22 vvb pn31 p-acp pn22, cc vvb po22 n2 j pp-f j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
780 Lo we turn unto the Gentiles? Let all back-friends to Preaching, pause s•dly upon that Word; Lo we turn unto the Gentiles? Let all Backfriends to Preaching, pause s•dly upon that Word; uh pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2-j? vvb d n2 p-acp vvg, vvb av-j p-acp d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
781 you have prevented the Judgment of God, by putting the Word from you, you have given your selves your own Sentence, you have judged your selves unworthy of Everlasting Life. you have prevented the Judgement of God, by putting the Word from you, you have given your selves your own Sentence, you have judged your selves unworthy of Everlasting Life. pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp pn22, pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 po22 d n1, pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 j pp-f j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
782 Well, by what hath been said, notwithstanding all that can be said against it, it appears, that the removal of the Gospel, Well, by what hath been said, notwithstanding all that can be said against it, it appears, that the removal of the Gospel, uh-av, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, c-acp d cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
783 and the preaching of it, is a grievous Judgment. and the preaching of it, is a grievous Judgement. cc dt vvg pp-f pn31, vbz dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 161 Page 53
784 2. This grievous Judgment shall yet work to the good of Saints: That which comes in Wrath on some, may be in Mercy to others: 2. This grievous Judgement shall yet work to the good of Saints: That which comes in Wrath on Some, may be in Mercy to Others: crd d j n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt j pp-f n2: cst r-crq vvz p-acp n1 p-acp d, vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 53
785 'Tis the ignorant, the unconverted, the unbelieving part of men, on whom the Vengeance of this Judgment falls: It's the ignorant, the unconverted, the unbelieving part of men, on whom the Vengeance of this Judgement falls: pn31|vbz dt j, dt vvn, dt vvg n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz: (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 53
786 'Tis those that are weary of the Word, that can worse it. Sinners, you that say to the Seers, see not; It's those that Are weary of the Word, that can Worse it. Sinners, you that say to the Seers, see not; pn31|vbz d cst vbr j pp-f dt n1, cst vmb av-jc pn31. n2, pn22 cst vvb p-acp dt n2, vvb xx; (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 53
787 to the Prophets, prophecie no more to us; let us alone, we have enough of this preaching; to the prophets, prophecy no more to us; let us alone, we have enough of this preaching; p-acp dt n2, n1 dx dc p-acp pno12; vvb pno12 av-j, pns12 vhb av-d pp-f d vvg; (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 53
788 if God once say, as you say, Let it be according to their word, 'tis your Souls are like to go for it: if God once say, as you say, Let it be according to their word, it's your Souls Are like to go for it: cs np1 a-acp vvi, c-acp pn22 vvb, vvb pn31 vbi vvg p-acp po32 n1, pn31|vbz po22 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 54
789 And 'tis not the least aggravation of the Sorrows of the Saints, the misery they see, hereby coming on you: And it's not the least aggravation of the Sorrows of the Saints, the misery they see, hereby coming on you: cc pn31|vbz xx dt ds n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 pns32 vvb, av vvg p-acp pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 54
790 As for themselves, (that I may answer more distinctly) 1. The Gospel shall never be totally removed from them; As for themselves, (that I may answer more distinctly) 1. The Gospel shall never be totally removed from them; c-acp p-acp px32, (d pns11 vmb vvi av-dc av-j) crd dt n1 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 162 Page 54
791 they shall never see days of Famine: If they never again hear the joyful Sound from without, they shall have it within. they shall never see days of Famine: If they never again hear the joyful Found from without, they shall have it within. pns32 vmb av-x vvi n2 pp-f n1: cs pns32 av-x av vvi dt j n1 p-acp p-acp, pns32 vmb vhi pn31 p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 163 Page 54
792 The Word which they have receiv'd, shall be in them a Well of Water, springing up unto Eternal Life: The Word which they have received, shall be in them a Well of Water, springing up unto Eternal Life: dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, vmb vbi p-acp pno32 dt av pp-f n1, vvg a-acp p-acp j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 163 Page 54
793 If the Showers and the Rain fail, yet the Spring which is within them, shall supply that want: If the Showers and the Rain fail, yet the Spring which is within them, shall supply that want: cs dt n2 cc dt n1 vvb, av dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno32, vmb vvi d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 163 Page 54
794 If they have no Bible in the House, no preaching in the Pulpit, yet they have 〈 ◊ 〉 Bible in their Hearts, a Preacher in their Breasts, th•• shall instruct and comfort them. If they have no bible in the House, no preaching in the Pulpit, yet they have 〈 ◊ 〉 bible in their Hearts, a Preacher in their Breasts, th•• shall instruct and Comfort them. cs pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1, av-dx vvg p-acp dt n1, av pns32 vhb 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, n1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 163 Page 54
795 Pharaoh 's Dream ▪ and the Interpretation of it, shall be to the Egyptians, and not to Israel. The lean Kine shall not devour the fat ones; Pharaoh is Dream ▪ and the Interpretation of it, shall be to the egyptians, and not to Israel. The lean Kine shall not devour the fat ones; np1 vbz n1 ▪ cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, vmb vbi p-acp dt njp2, cc xx p-acp np1. dt j n1 vmb xx vvi dt j pi2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 163 Page 54
796 there is a Store-house, from whence they shall be supply'd. there is a Storehouse, from whence they shall be supplied. pc-acp vbz dt n1, p-acp c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 163 Page 54
797 Whatever scarcity there be, this is certain not one of them shall want a Viaticum, to bring them to the• Journeys end. Whatever scarcity there be, this is certain not one of them shall want a Viaticum, to bring them to the• Journeys end. r-crq n1 pc-acp vbi, d vbz j xx crd pp-f pno32 vmb vvi dt np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 n2 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 164 Page 54
798 God will not suffer one of his Ele•• to starve or perish in the way: God will not suffer one of his Ele•• to starve or perish in the Way: np1 vmb xx vvi crd pp-f po31 np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 164 Page 54
799 There shall not fa• means of one kind or another, till the whole Bod• •e perfected and built up: There shall not fa• means of one kind or Another, till the Whole Bod• •e perfected and built up: pc-acp vmb xx n1 n2 pp-f crd n1 cc j-jn, c-acp dt j-jn np1 vbb vvn cc vvn a-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 164 Page 54
800 Till (we all) come unto p•rfect Man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. Till (we all) come unto p•rfect Man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ. c-acp (pns12 av-d) vvb p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 164 Page 54
801 2. That Scarcity, that does at any time befal the• shall happen to them for the better, and not for th• worse. 2. That Scarcity, that does At any time befall the• shall happen to them for the better, and not for th• Worse. crd cst n1, cst vdz p-acp d n1 vvi n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt jc, cc xx p-acp n1 av-jc. (3) discourse (DIV1) 165 Page 54
802 1. For who knows, when ever the Ministry is removed, but it may be in orde• to a greater Glory: 1. For who knows, when ever the Ministry is removed, but it may be in orde• to a greater Glory: crd p-acp r-crq vvz, c-crq av dt n1 vbz vvn, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt jc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 166 Page 54
803 it's Return? Perhaps, God's sending away Pasto• from a People, may be as Paul's absence from the Romans, that they may return, in the fulness of the blessing of the Gospel: it's Return? Perhaps, God's sending away Pasto• from a People, may be as Paul's absence from the Romans, that they may return, in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel: pn31|vbz n1? av, npg1 n-vvg av np1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi c-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt np1, cst pns32 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 166 Page 55
804 Or as Onesimus his departing from Philemon: Perhaps, they therefore depart for a season, that they may be received for ever: Or as Onesimus his departing from Philemon: Perhaps, they Therefore depart for a season, that they may be received for ever: cc c-acp np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp np1: av, pns32 av vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 166 Page 55
805 Or, if this should not be the case of any particular Church, if they should return no more; yet, Or, if this should not be the case of any particular Church, if they should return no more; yet, cc, cs d vmd xx vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n1, cs pns32 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc; av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 166 Page 55
806 2. Their want of means shall supply their want of means; their want of means shall be their means: 2. Their want of means shall supply their want of means; their want of means shall be their means: crd po32 n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi po32 n1 pp-f n2; po32 n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi po32 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
807 When they have no Preacher, their empty Pulpits shall preach to them; this most smarting of Rods will have its voice. When they have no Preacher, their empty Pulpits shall preach to them; this most smarting of Rods will have its voice. c-crq pns32 vhb dx n1, po32 j n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; d av-ds vvg pp-f n2 vmb vhi po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
808 If they have no longer the Light with them, their Darkness shall instruct them; If they have no longer the Light with them, their Darkness shall instruct them; cs pns32 vhb av-dx av-jc dt n1 p-acp pno32, po32 n1 vmb vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
809 if they want their [ burning ] Lights, the very Cold shall preserve and increase their inward vigour; if they want their [ burning ] Lights, the very Cold shall preserve and increase their inward vigour; cs pns32 vvb po32 [ j-vvg ] n2, dt j n-jn vmb vvi cc vvi po32 j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
810 the wickedness of others, shall make them more holy; the violence of evil men upon sin, shall enkindle their zeal for God; the wickedness of Others, shall make them more holy; the violence of evil men upon since, shall enkindle their zeal for God; dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vmb vvi pno32 av-dc j; dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp n1, vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
811 the darkness that's here below, shall make them to live more above, and all this shall make to their fuller Reward. the darkness that's Here below, shall make them to live more above, and all this shall make to their fuller Reward. dt n1 cst|vbz av a-acp, vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dc a-acp, cc d d vmb vvi p-acp po32 jc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
812 'Tis a greater Ver•ue to keep up the Heart, to keep on our way, where there is a want, It's a greater Ver•ue to keep up the Heart, to keep on our Way, where there is a want, pn31|vbz dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
813 than where there are abundance of means and helps; and an higher Vertue shall have a greater Reward. than where there Are abundance of means and helps; and an higher Virtue shall have a greater Reward. cs c-crq pc-acp vbr n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; cc dt jc n1 vmb vhi dt jc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 167 Page 55
814 3. The failing of the Word, will bring back to their Memories, and upon their own Hearts, that which they have receiv'd; 3. The failing of the Word, will bring back to their Memories, and upon their own Hearts, that which they have received; crd dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi av p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 d n2, cst r-crq pns32 vhb vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 168 Page 55
815 and as the emptiness of the Stomach, will cause a second and better Concoction, and turn it into better nourishment; and as the emptiness of the Stomach, will cause a second and better Concoction, and turn it into better nourishment; cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt ord cc vvi np1-n, cc vvb pn31 p-acp jc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 168 Page 55
816 when there are no more Loaves, they'l gather up the Fragments, that nothing be lost; the less there is, more to be h•d; when there Are no more Loaves, They'll gather up the Fragments, that nothing be lost; the less there is, more to be h•d; c-crq a-acp vbr dx dc n2, pns32|vmb vvi a-acp dt n2, cst pix vbb vvn; dt dc pc-acp vbz, av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 168 Page 55
817 the more reckoning, and the better use they will make of what they h•ve; their present want, will be a rebuke of their former wantonness: the more reckoning, and the better use they will make of what they h•ve; their present want, will be a rebuke of their former wantonness: dt av-dc vvg, cc dt jc n1 pns32 vmb vvi pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb; po32 j n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 168 Page 55
818 their want of Remembrancers, will help their Mercies, and whet their Appetites. Every old truth, that hath been too much laid by, will then be pretious. their want of Remembrancers, will help their mercies, and whet their Appetites. Every old truth, that hath been too much laid by, will then be precious. po32 n1 pp-f n2, vmb vvi po32 n2, cc vvb po32 n2. np1 j n1, cst vhz vbn av av-d vvn p-acp, vmb av vbi j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 168 Page 56
819 4. Whenever ordinary means fail ▪ God will either find extraordinary means fail, God will either find extraordinary, 4. Whenever ordinary means fail ▪ God will either find extraordinary means fail, God will either find extraordinary, crd np1 j n2 vvi ▪ np1 vmb av-d vvi j n2 vvi, np1 vmb av-d vvi j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
820 or else will feed them more imm•diately from himself. or Else will feed them more imm•diately from himself. cc av vmb vvi pno32 av-dc av-j p-acp px31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
821 Psal. 34. 9. God hath promised, that those that fear the Lord, shall want no good thing. Psalm 34. 9. God hath promised, that those that Fear the Lord, shall want no good thing. np1 crd crd np1 vhz vvn, cst d cst vvb dt n1, vmb vvi dx j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
822 If that be meant of temporal good things ▪ yet sure, it will yield us an Argument, that will reach the present case. If that be meant of temporal good things ▪ yet sure, it will yield us an Argument, that will reach the present case. cs d vbb vvn pp-f j j n2 ▪ av j, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 dt n1, cst vmb vvi dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
823 If God will provide for their Carkases, much more for their Souls. If God will provide for their Carcases, much more for their Souls. cs np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, av-d av-dc p-acp po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
824 If God will supply them with less necessaries, then doubtless he will not be wanting, in whats absolutely necessary. If God will supply them with less necessaries, then doubtless he will not be wanting, in whats absolutely necessary. cs np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dc n2-j, av av-j pns31 vmb xx vbi vvg, p-acp q-crq|vbz av-j j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
825 Psal. 23. 1, 2, 3. The Lord is my Sh•pheard, I shall not want; and so on, throughout the Psalm. Psalm 23. 1, 2, 3. The Lord is my Sh•pheard, I shall not want; and so on, throughout the Psalm. np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 vbz po11 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi; cc av a-acp, p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
826 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the dayes of my life; and I shall dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. Surely Goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. av-j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno11, d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1; cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 169 Page 56
827 Here we have the Psalmists conclusion, and it's foundation; or his confidence, and it's ground; Here we have the Psalmists conclusion, and it's Foundation; or his confidence, and it's ground; av pns12 vhb dt n2 n1, cc pn31|vbz n1; cc po31 n1, cc pn31|vbz n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 170 Page 56
828 his foundation, or ground is, the Lord is my Shepheard, his conclusion and confidence is, I shall not want; his Foundation, or ground is, the Lord is my Shepherd, his conclusion and confidence is, I shall not want; po31 n1, cc n1 vbz, dt n1 vbz po11 n1, po31 n1 cc n1 vbz, pns11 vmb xx vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 170 Page 56
829 that is, neither for Body, nor Soul; that is, neither for Body, nor Soul; d vbz, av-dx p-acp n1, ccx n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 170 Page 56
830 as appears by the following part of the Psalm. If Davids Logick, and his Faith too, does not fail him, the conclusion is firm; as appears by the following part of the Psalm. If Davids Logic, and his Faith too, does not fail him, the conclusion is firm; c-acp vvz p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1. cs npg1 n1, cc po31 n1 av, vdz xx vvi pno31, dt n1 vbz j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 170 Page 56
831 let the Lord be his Shepheard, and he shall not know Famine or want. Gods relation to his people, is their security, for a sufficient provision in all times. let the Lord be his Shepherd, and he shall not know Famine or want. God's Relation to his people, is their security, for a sufficient provision in all times. vvb dt n1 vbb po31 n1, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi n1 cc n1. npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz po32 n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 170 Page 56
832 If the Lord be their Shepheard, he must see them fed; he must either find them those that shall, or do it himself. If the Lord be their Shepherd, he must see them fed; he must either find them those that shall, or do it himself. cs dt n1 vbb po32 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvd; pns31 vmb av-d vvi pno32 d cst vmb, cc vdb pn31 px31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 171 Page 56
833 He must either find them Pastors, or be their Pastor; He must either provide them, or be their Pasture. He must either find them Pastors, or be their Pastor; He must either provide them, or be their Pasture. pns31 vmb av-d vvi pno32 ng1, cc vbb po32 n1; pns31 vmb av-d vvi pno32, cc vbb po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 171 Page 56
834 If ordinary means fail, he must find extraordinary, if both fail, he must be instead of means to them. Here two things. If ordinary means fail, he must find extraordinary, if both fail, he must be instead of means to them. Here two things. cs j n2 vvi, pns31 vmb vvi j, cs d vvb, pns31 vmb vbi av pp-f n2 p-acp pno32. av crd n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 171 Page 57
835 1. That God stands engaged, as the Shepheard of his people, where ordinary means fail, either to provide them extraordinary, 1. That God Stands engaged, as the Shepherd of his people, where ordinary means fail, either to provide them extraordinary, crd cst np1 vvz vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq j n2 vvi, av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 173 Page 57
836 or to feed them more immediately from himself. or to feed them more immediately from himself. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc av-j p-acp px31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 173 Page 57
837 2. That extraordinary means, or no means, when God brings his People to it, will be better than their ordinary means, 2. That extraordinary means, or no means, when God brings his People to it, will be better than their ordinary means, crd cst j n2, cc dx n2, c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pn31, vmb vbi jc cs po32 j n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 174 Page 57
838 1. That God stands engaged, as the Shepheard of his People, where ordinary means fail, either to provide them extraordinary, 1. That God Stands engaged, as the Shepherd of his People, where ordinary means fail, either to provide them extraordinary, crd cst np1 vvz vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq j n2 vvi, av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
839 or to feed them more immediately, from himself. Feed them he must, or he cannot be faithful; or to feed them more immediately, from himself. Feed them he must, or he cannot be faithful; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc av-j, p-acp px31. vvb pno32 pns31 vmb, cc pns31 vmbx vbi j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
840 and if means fail, he must supply that want one way or other. Now God is faithful, and will not see his Sheep to starve. and if means fail, he must supply that want one Way or other. Now God is faithful, and will not see his Sheep to starve. cc cs n2 vvb, pns31 vmb vvi d n1 crd n1 cc n-jn. av np1 vbz j, cc vmb xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
841 Isa. 41. 17, 18. When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, Isaiah 41. 17, 18. When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, np1 crd crd, crd c-crq dt j cc j vvb n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix, (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
842 and their Tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open Rivers in high places, and their Tongue Faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, cc po32 n1 vvz p-acp n1, pns11 dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, pns11 dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vvi pno32. pns11 vmb vvi n2 p-acp j n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
843 and Fountains in the midst of the Vallies, I will make the Wilderness a Poor of Water, and Fountains in the midst of the Valleys, I will make the Wilderness a Poor of Water, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 dt j pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
844 and the dry Land, Springs of Water. and the dry Land, Springs of Water. cc dt j n1, n2 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
845 Oh what a good World is here, for the poor Saints to live upon, in hard times. O what a good World is Here, for the poor Saints to live upon, in hard times. uh q-crq dt j n1 vbz av, p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
846 It is interpreted, to have an immediate reference to the outward, and yet a special respect also, to the spiritual wants and distresses. It is interpreted, to have an immediate Referente to the outward, and yet a special respect also, to the spiritual Wants and Distresses. pn31 vbz vvn, pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt j, cc av dt j n1 av, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
847 And it will appear, if we compare it, with the like expressions. Chap. 44. 3. I will poure water upon him that is thirsty, And it will appear, if we compare it, with the like expressions. Chap. 44. 3. I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, cc pn31 vmb vvi, cs pns12 vvb pn31, p-acp dt j n2. np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno31 cst vbz j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
848 and floods upon the dry ground, I will poure my Spirit on thy Seed, and my Blessing upon thine off-spring. From the former Scriptures note, and floods upon the dry ground, I will pour my Spirit on thy Seed, and my Blessing upon thine offspring. From the former Scriptures note, cc n2 p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1. p-acp dt j n2 vvb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 175 Page 57
849 1. That the poor People of God, may sometimes be (as to the visible Soul-provisions) but in a poor case. 1. That the poor People of God, may sometime be (as to the visible Soul-provisions) but in a poor case. crd cst dt j n1 pp-f np1, vmb av vbi (c-acp p-acp dt j n2) cc-acp p-acp dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 177 Page 58
850 Needy, and hungry, and thirsty, their hearts fainting, their tongues failing for thirst, and their waters dryed up. Needy, and hungry, and thirsty, their hearts fainting, their tongues failing for thirst, and their waters dried up. j, cc j, cc j, po32 n2 vvg, po32 n2 vvg p-acp n1, cc po32 n2 vvd a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 177 Page 58
851 [ If they seek water, and there be none. ] 2. All the wants and straits of the Saints, are before the Lord. [ If they seek water, and there be none. ] 2. All the Wants and straits of the Saints, Are before the Lord. [ cs pns32 vvb n1, cc pc-acp vbi pix. ] crd av-d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2, vbr p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 177 Page 58
852 [ I the Lord will hear. [ I the Lord will hear. [ pns11 dt n1 vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 178 Page 58
853 ] Christians, though those that should, will not, yet he that can, will hear the cryes of your Souls; ] Christians, though those that should, will not, yet he that can, will hear the cries of your Souls; ] np1, cs d cst vmd, vmb xx, av pns31 cst vmb, vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 178 Page 58
854 all your faintings, and pantings, and longings for the water of life, are before your e•es, all your faintings, and pantings, and longings for the water of life, Are before your e•es, d po22 n2-vvg, cc n2, cc n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr p-acp po22 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 178 Page 58
855 and come up into the eares of the Lo•d of Sabbath. and come up into the ears of the Lo•d of Sabbath. cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 178 Page 58
856 3. God hath more wayes than one, to relieve the wants, and refresh the bowels of his hungry ones. 3. God hath more ways than one, to relieve the Wants, and refresh the bowels of his hungry ones. crd np1 vhz dc n2 cs pi, pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j pi2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 179 Page 58
857 He hath extraordinary means for extraordina•y ca•es. He hath extraordinary means for extraordina•y ca•es. pns31 vhz j n2 p-acp j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 179 Page 58
858 If they can find no common Rivers, he will open, or make new Rivers 〈 ◊ 〉 high places, the dry places, the very Rock wil• yield a River, when God commands it. If they can find no Common rivers, he will open, or make new rivers 〈 ◊ 〉 high places, the dry places, the very Rock wil• yield a River, when God commands it. cs pns32 vmb vvi dx j n2, pns31 vmb vvi, cc vvi j n2 〈 sy 〉 j n2, dt j n2, dt j n1 n1 vvi dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 179 Page 58
859 4. Gods extraordinary Provisions shall not be scant•, and penurious, but rich and plentifull. 4. God's extraordinary Provisions shall not be scant•, and penurious, but rich and plentiful. crd npg1 j n2 vmb xx vbi n1, cc j, cc-acp j cc j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 180 Page 58
860 'Tis not some drops, or now and then a draught, a little to stay the longing, It's not Some drops, or now and then a draught, a little to stay the longing, pn31|vbz xx d n2, cc av cc av dt n1, dt j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 180 Page 58
861 or barely enough to keep them alive; or barely enough to keep them alive; cc av-j av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 180 Page 58
862 he prepares them Rivers, Fountains, Pools, Springs of water, [ I will open Rivers in the high places, Fountains in the Vallies, &c. ] Whereever they be cast, in the high places, in the Vallies, in the Wilderness, in the dry Lands, whereever they be cast, I will cause Provision enough to meet them; he prepares them rivers, Fountains, Pools, Springs of water, [ I will open rivers in the high places, Fountains in the Valleys, etc. ] Wherever they be cast, in the high places, in the Valleys, in the Wilderness, in the dry Lands, wherever they be cast, I will cause Provision enough to meet them; pns31 vvz pno32 n2, n2, n2, n2 pp-f n1, [ pns11 vmb vvi n2 p-acp dt j n2, n2 p-acp dt n2, av ] c-crq pns32 vbb vvn, p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n2, c-crq pns32 vbb vvn, pns11 vmb vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 180 Page 58
863 though they have neither Bag nor Bottle, nor any thing to carry with them, they shall not want; though they have neither Bag nor Bottle, nor any thing to carry with them, they shall not want; cs pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1, ccx d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb xx vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 180 Page 58
864 the River shall meet them, Springs shall arise and break forth to them. the River shall meet them, Springs shall arise and break forth to them. dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, n2 vmb vvi cc vvi av p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 180 Page 58
865 5. They are not the wanting, but the thirsting, the seeking Souls, whom God will supply. 5. They Are not the wanting, but the thirsting, the seeking Souls, whom God will supply. crd pns32 vbr xx dt vvg, cc-acp dt vvg, dt vvg n2, ro-crq np1 vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
866 When the poor and needy [ seek ] water, and there is none. Oh Christians! how many poor are there, that sit down by their poverty; When the poor and needy [ seek ] water, and there is none. O Christians! how many poor Are there, that fit down by their poverty; c-crq dt j cc j [ vvi ] n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix. uh np1! q-crq d j vbr a-acp, cst vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
867 who if they starve, yet will not beg, their emptiness hath taken away their Appetites. These are sad Souls; who if they starve, yet will not beg, their emptiness hath taken away their Appetites. These Are sad Souls; r-crq cs pns32 vvb, av vmb xx vvi, po32 n1 vhz vvn av po32 n2. d vbr j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
868 'tis a sad sight, to behold a company of hunger-bitten Souls, sit weeping, and sighing, seeking after the Bread, it's a sad sighed, to behold a company of hunger-bitten Souls, fit weeping, and sighing, seeking After the Bred, pn31|vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvb vvg, cc vvg, vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
869 and Water of life, and finding none; but to see empty, and yet not hungry; fainting, and yet not panting Souls; and Water of life, and finding none; but to see empty, and yet not hungry; fainting, and yet not panting Souls; cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg pix; cc-acp pc-acp vvi j, cc av xx j; vvg, cc av xx vvg n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
870 to see Souls even dying away for want, and yet not desiring or craving a supply, this is a much sore• spectacle. to see Souls even dying away for want, and yet not desiring or craving a supply, this is a much sore• spectacle. pc-acp vvi n2 av vvg av p-acp n1, cc av xx vvg cc vvg dt n1, d vbz dt d n1 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
871 A starveling thirstless Soul, is next to a Ghost. A starveling thirstless Soul, is next to a Ghost. dt n1 j n1, vbz ord p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 181 Page 59
872 Well, if ever such Souls find, who never seek water, 'tis more than God hath promised them. Well, if ever such Souls find, who never seek water, it's more than God hath promised them. av, cs av d n2 vvi, r-crq av-x vvb n1, pn31|vbz dc cs np1 vhz vvn pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 182 Page 59
873 'Tis they that seek water, to whom God will open a River. It's they that seek water, to whom God will open a River. pn31|vbz pns32 cst vvb n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vmb vvi dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 182 Page 59
874 6. What ever difficulty there be, to furnish the hungry Sain•s, with a sufficiency of Provision, 6. What ever difficulty there be, to furnish the hungry Sain•s, with a sufficiency of Provision, crd q-crq av n1 pc-acp vbi, pc-acp vvi dt j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 183 Page 59
875 yet one way or other, it shall be done. I [ the Lord ] will hear. yet one Way or other, it shall be done. I [ the Lord ] will hear. av crd n1 cc n-jn, pn31 vmb vbi vdn. sy [ dt n1 ] vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 183 Page 59
876 I [ the God ] of Israel, will not forsaken them. Upon me be all their wants. I [ the God ] of Israel, will not forsaken them. Upon me be all their Wants. sy [ dt uh-np ] pp-f np1, vmb xx vvn pno32. p-acp pno11 vbi av-d po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 183 Page 59
877 I am [ God ] and can, I am [ their God ] the God of Israel, and will, provide for them. I am [ God ] and can, I am [ their God ] the God of Israel, and will, provide for them. pns11 vbm [ uh-np ] cc vmb, pns11 vbm [ po32 uh-np ] dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb, vvb p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 183 Page 59
878 They must and shall be provided for; whatever course I be put to take, I must not see them starve. They must and shall be provided for; whatever course I be put to take, I must not see them starve. pns32 vmb cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp; r-crq n1 pns11 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno32 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 183 Page 59
879 The Lord will not be wanting to them, if his Word be not heard, his Works shall speak; The Lord will not be wanting to them, if his Word be not herd, his Works shall speak; dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvg p-acp pno32, cs po31 n1 vbb xx vvn, po31 vvz vmb vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 184 Page 59
880 if Preachers cannot, Providence shall preach to them; if their f•iends cannot, their enemies, their stripes, their wounds, their rods, shall instruct them. if Preachers cannot, Providence shall preach to them; if their f•iends cannot, their enemies, their stripes, their wounds, their rods, shall instruct them. cs n2 vmbx, n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; cs po32 n2 vmbx, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, vmb vvi pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 184 Page 59
881 Thy Rod and thy Staffe comfort me. Thy Rod and thy Staff Comfort me. po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vvb pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 184 Page 59
882 If they have no other, the Sun, Moon, and Stars, the Fouls of the Air, the Beasts of the Field, shall be their Prophets, and Apostles. If they have no other, the Sun, Moon, and Stars, the Fouls of the Air, the Beasts of the Field, shall be their prophets, and Apostles. cs pns32 vhb dx n-jn, dt n1, n1, cc n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi po32 n2, cc n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 184 Page 60
883 If all should fail, yet the Spirit of the Lord shall not fail, to be their Teacher and Comforter. If all should fail, yet the Spirit of the Lord shall not fail, to be their Teacher and Comforter. cs d vmd vvi, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb xx vvi, pc-acp vbi po32 n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 184 Page 60
884 2. Extraordinary means have more in them, than ordinary, and no means more than means. 2. Extraordinary means have more in them, than ordinary, and no means more than means. crd j n2 vhb dc p-acp pno32, cs j, cc dx n2 av-dc cs n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 185 Page 60
885 1. Extraordinary me•ns, when ordinary cannot be had, are sweeter, and better feeding for the Saints, then ordinary would be. 1. Extraordinary me•ns, when ordinary cannot be had, Are Sweeten, and better feeding for the Saints, then ordinary would be. crd j n2, c-crq n1 vmbx vbi vhn, vbr jc, cc jc n-vvg p-acp dt n2, av j vmd vbi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 186 Page 60
886 The l•ss of the Creature, the more of God; the less of common Providence, the more of special Grace. The l•ss of the Creature, the more of God; the less of Common Providence, the more of special Grace. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt av-dc pp-f np1; dt av-dc pp-f j n1, dt av-dc pp-f j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 186 Page 60
887 Water out of the Rock, was more pretious than out of the River; Water out of the Rock, was more precious than out of the River; n1 av pp-f dt n1, vbds av-dc j cs av pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 186 Page 60
888 the Manna of the Wilderness, was (to them that understood it) better than the Milk of Canaan. Elijah never made better meals, the Manna of the Wilderness, was (to them that understood it) better than the Milk of Canaan. Elijah never made better meals, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds (p-acp pno32 cst vvd pn31) av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 av-x vvd jc n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 186 Page 60
889 than what he got out of the Ravens mouth. than what he god out of the Ravens Mouth. cs r-crq pns31 vvd av pp-f dt ng1 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 186 Page 60
890 I have heard of Woman, in great distress of Soul, who received comfort, when the Word was brought her by the mouth of a child, which she had failed of receiving from the mouths of many excellent Ministers. I have herd of Woman, in great distress of Soul, who received Comfort, when the Word was brought her by the Mouth of a child, which she had failed of receiving from the mouths of many excellent Ministers. pns11 vhb vvn pp-f n1, p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd n1, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pp-f vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 186 Page 60
891 2. No means, often prove better than means; 2. No means, often prove better than means; crd uh-dx n2, av vvb av-jc cs n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 60
892 when I say, no means, I do not understand simply none, means they shall have, of one kind or other; when I say, no means, I do not understand simply none, means they shall have, of one kind or other; c-crq pns11 vvb, dx n2, pns11 vdb xx vvi av-j pi, n2 pns32 vmb vhi, pp-f crd n1 cc j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 60
893 their understandings, their memories, their secret duties, Prayer, Meditation, &c. but by no means, I understand nothing from without, no Ordinances, Friends, Societies, Books, &c. Gods feeding of a Soul, more immediately, is much sweeter, their understandings, their memories, their secret duties, Prayer, Meditation, etc. but by no means, I understand nothing from without, no Ordinances, Friends, Societies, Books, etc. God's feeding of a Soul, more immediately, is much Sweeten, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 j-jn n2, n1, n1, av p-acp p-acp dx n2, pns11 vvb pix p-acp p-acp, dx n2, n2, n2, n2, av npg1 vvg pp-f dt n1, av-dc av-j, vbz av-d jc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 60
894 then when he sends Provision by the hand of another; then when he sends Provision by the hand of Another; cs c-crq pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 60
895 the Samaritans hearing Christ• Words, from his own mouth, was much more to them, than the same words reported by the Woman. the Samaritans hearing Christ• Words, from his own Mouth, was much more to them, than the same words reported by the Woman. dt njp2 vvg np1 n2, p-acp po31 d n1, vbds av-d av-dc p-acp pno32, cs dt d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 60
896 Dulcius ex ipso fonte. Water is the purer, the nearer the Fountain; Dulcet ex ipso Fonte. Water is the Purer, the nearer the Fountain; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1 vbz dt jc, dt jc dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 60
897 the Bread that comes down from Heaven, is better Bread, than that which grows up out of the Earth, the Bred that comes down from Heaven, is better Bred, than that which grows up out of the Earth, dt n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp n1, vbz jc n1, cs d r-crq vvz a-acp av pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
898 though that be originally from Heaven also. though that be originally from Heaven also. cs d vbb av-j p-acp n1 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
899 By how much the more immediately our comforts come from He•ven, by so much the more they have of Heaven in them. By how much the more immediately our comforts come from He•ven, by so much the more they have of Heaven in them. p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc av-j po12 n2 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp av av-d dt av-dc pns32 vhb pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
900 If upon the failing of publick Communion, it be made up so much the more in secret, sure the Saints have no reason to complain. If upon the failing of public Communion, it be made up so much the more in secret, sure the Saints have no reason to complain. cs p-acp dt vvg pp-f j n1, pn31 vbi vvn a-acp av av-d dt av-dc p-acp j-jn, av-j dt n2 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
901 And whether this be not so, let the Prisons, into which the Saints have been sometimes cast ▪ the Wilderness into which they have been sometimes banished; And whither this be not so, let the Prisons, into which the Saints have been sometime cast ▪ the Wilderness into which they have been sometime banished; cc cs d vbb xx av, vvb dt n2, p-acp r-crq dt n2 vhb vbn av vvn ▪ dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vbn av vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
902 let Elihu's Songs in the night, Peters, Pauls, Silaghs Songs in the Prison, in the Stocks, stand forth and testifie. let Elihu's Songs in the night, Peter's, Paul's, Silaghs Songs in the Prison, in the Stocks, stand forth and testify. vvb npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1, npg1, npg1, vvz n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, vvb av cc vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
903 If Prison joyes, and exile comforts, have not been often both fuller and sweeter to them, If Prison Joys, and exile comforts, have not been often both fuller and Sweeten to them, cs n1 n2, cc n1 n2, vhb xx vbn av av-d jc cc jc p-acp pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
904 than when they have rolled in Manna, and lived in the fulness ▪ and freedom of all helps and means; than when they have rolled in Manna, and lived in the fullness ▪ and freedom of all helps and means; cs c-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 ▪ cc n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
905 then not a few Christians, have either mistaken, or mis-reported their experiences. then not a few Christians, have either mistaken, or misreported their experiences. cs xx dt d np1, vhb av-d vvn, cc j po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
906 To pretend to live above Ordinances, whilest God affords them, is a wickedness that some men have to repent of; To pretend to live above Ordinances, whilst God affords them, is a wickedness that Some men have to Repent of; p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cs np1 vvz pno32, vbz dt n1 cst d n2 vhb pc-acp vvi pp-f; (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
907 but where God denies them, he doth, he will provide a better subsistence without them. but where God Denies them, he does, he will provide a better subsistence without them. cc-acp c-crq np1 vvz pno32, pns31 vdz, pns31 vmb vvi dt jc n1 p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 187 Page 61
908 Now lay all this together, and then you will see, that even this also, this most grievous of Judgments, the famine of the Word, Now lay all this together, and then you will see, that even this also, this most grievous of Judgments, the famine of the Word, av vvd d d av, cc cs pn22 vmb vvi, cst av d av, d av-ds j pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 188 Page 61
909 when ever it befalls, shall work for good to those that love God. Christians, chear up your hearts; when ever it befalls, shall work for good to those that love God. Christians, cheer up your hearts; c-crq av pn31 vvz, vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp d cst n1 np1. np1, vvb a-acp po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 188 Page 61
910 whatever drought, or dearth, may fall upon the World, you are provided for, you shall have enough. whatever drought, or dearth, may fallen upon the World, you Are provided for, you shall have enough. r-crq n1, cc n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp, pn22 vmb vhi av-d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 61
911 If the shoures fail without, you have within you, that which shall spring up to eternall life. If the showers fail without, you have within you, that which shall spring up to Eternal life. cs dt n2 vvb p-acp, pn22 vhb p-acp pn22, cst r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 61
912 If your streams should be dryed up, if your Pastures should be trodden down, you have a God, that will be both your Pastor and Pasture. If your streams should be dried up, if your Pastures should be trodden down, you have a God, that will be both your Pastor and Pasture. cs po22 n2 vmd vbi vvn a-acp, cs po22 n2 vmd vbi vvn a-acp, pn22 vhb dt n1, cst vmb vbi d po22 n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 61
913 If the Rive• fail you, the Rock shall supply you; what you want in ordinary, you may look to be made up in extraordinary means. If the Rive• fail you, the Rock shall supply you; what you want in ordinary, you may look to be made up in extraordinary means. cs dt np1 vvb pn22, dt n1 vmb vvi pn22; r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp j, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
914 The drying up of the waters, shall but drive you up to the Spring-head. The drying up of the waters, shall but drive you up to the Springhead. dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n2, vmb p-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
915 If ever the Stars fail you, God shall but exchange Star-light for Sun-light; while there's light in the Sun, you shall not walk in darkness. If ever the Stars fail you, God shall but exchange Starlight for Sunlight; while there's Light in the Sun, you shall not walk in darkness. cs av dt n2 vvb pn22, np1 vmb p-acp n1 n1 p-acp n1; n1 pc-acp|vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
916 See but to this, make sure that this God is yours, and he must find out a comfortable feeding for you; See but to this, make sure that this God is yours, and he must find out a comfortable feeding for you; n1 cc-acp p-acp d, vvb av-j cst d np1 vbz png22, cc pns31 vmb vvi av dt j n-vvg p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
917 if you can but say Davids first words after him, the Lord is my Shepherd; you may then with confidence, say the whole Psalm after him. if you can but say Davids First words After him, the Lord is my Shepherd; you may then with confidence, say the Whole Psalm After him. cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvi npg1 ord n2 p-acp pno31, dt n1 vbz po11 n1; pn22 vmb av p-acp n1, vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
918 I shall not want, he will make me to lie down in green Pastures; he will lead me by the still Waters; I shall not want, he will make me to lie down in green Pastures; he will led me by the still Waters; pns11 vmb xx vvi, pns31 vmb vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2; pns31 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
919 though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evill, thy Rod and thy Staff shall comfort me. though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will Fear no evil, thy Rod and thy Staff shall Comfort me. cs pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi dx j-jn, po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vmb vvi pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
920 Thou shalt prepare me a Table in the presence of mine Enemies; Thou shalt prepare me a Table in the presence of mine Enemies; pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
921 Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. Surely goodness and Mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. av-j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno11, d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 189 Page 62
922 2. There is another Objection, that seems to have •ore difficulty in it. 2. There is Another Objection, that seems to have •ore difficulty in it. crd pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, cst vvz pc-acp vhi j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 190 Page 62
923 Suppose a Saint to fall into Distraction, and thereby to be deprived utterly of the use of his Reason, Suppose a Saint to fallen into Distraction, and thereby to be deprived utterly of the use of his Reason, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vbi vvn av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 190 Page 62
924 and so to live and die. and so to live and die. cc av pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 190 Page 62
925 How can it be imagined, that this can work for his good, either in this World, How can it be imagined, that this can work for his good, either in this World, q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn, cst d vmb vvi p-acp po31 j, av-d p-acp d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 191 Page 62
926 or the World to come? Can any good arise, out of an incapacity of any longer doing, or the World to come? Can any good arise, out of an incapacity of any longer doing, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi? vmb d j vvb, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d av-jc vdg, (3) discourse (DIV1) 191 Page 62
927 or receiving good, or patiently suffering Evil? Can either his Grace here, or his Glory hereafter, be increased or advanced, by a man's being converted into a mere Bruit? or receiving good, or patiently suffering Evil? Can either his Grace Here, or his Glory hereafter, be increased or advanced, by a Man's being converted into a mere Bruit? cc vvg j, cc av-j vvg j-jn? vmb d po31 n1 av, cc po31 n1 av, vbb vvn cc vvn, p-acp dt ng1 n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 191 Page 62
928 1. There's no doubt at all, but this may make for the Churches good: Is there nothing that others may learn out of such a sad Providence? If others may reap good by my evil, is it nothing to me? May it not be said to be good for any particular Saint, to bear the sorest Affliction, by which the Church may have benefit? He hath not much of a Saint, to whom, 1. There's no doubt At all, but this may make for the Churches good: Is there nothing that Others may Learn out of such a sad Providence? If Others may reap good by my evil, is it nothing to me? May it not be said to be good for any particular Saint, to bear the Sorest Affliction, by which the Church may have benefit? He hath not much of a Saint, to whom, crd pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp d, cc-acp d vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 j: vbz pc-acp pix cst n2-jn vmb vvi av pp-f d dt j n1? cs ng2-jn vmb vvi j p-acp po11 n-jn, vbz pn31 pix p-acp pno11? vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt js n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vhi n1? pns31 vhz xx d pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq, (3) discourse (DIV1) 192 Page 63
929 if it were afore-hand proposed, whether for the benefit of the Church, he would be content, if it were aforehand proposed, whither for the benefit of the Church, he would be content, cs pn31 vbdr av vvn, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd vbi j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 192 Page 63
930 if God see it good, to fall into such a calamity: He hath little of a Saint, that would deliberately refuse it. if God see it good, to fallen into such a calamity: He hath little of a Saint, that would deliberately refuse it. cs np1 vvb pn31 j, pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1: pns31 vhz j pp-f dt n1, cst vmd av-j vvi pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 192 Page 63
931 Doubtless, a sincere Christian, who would count his usefulness to the good of the whole Body, to be his good, would say even concerning such a Message, were it brought to him, Good is the Word of the Lord: Doubtless, a sincere Christian, who would count his usefulness to the good of the Whole Body, to be his good, would say even Concerning such a Message, were it brought to him, Good is the Word of the Lord: av-j, dt j njp, r-crq vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vbi po31 j, vmd vvi av vvg d dt n1, vbdr pn31 vvn p-acp pno31, j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 192 Page 63
932 And that which afore-hand, he would judge to be good for him to submit to, may it not be good for him to be under? And that which aforehand, he would judge to be good for him to submit to, may it not be good for him to be under? cc cst r-crq av, pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vmb pn31 xx vbi j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi a-acp? (3) discourse (DIV1) 192 Page 63
933 2. It may also be more directly for his particular personal good. For, 1. It may do him the same good, which Death will do for him: 2. It may also be more directly for his particular personal good. For, 1. It may do him the same good, which Death will do for him: crd pn31 vmb av vbi av-dc av-j p-acp po31 j j j. p-acp, crd pn31 vmb vdi pno31 dt d j, r-crq n1 vmb vdi p-acp pno31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 193 Page 63
934 Concerning which, the Apostle says it is yours, 1 Cor. 3. that is, it is for your advantage: Concerning which, the Apostle Says it is yours, 1 Cor. 3. that is, it is for your advantage: vvg r-crq, dt n1 vvz pn31 vbz png22, crd np1 crd cst vbz, pn31 vbz p-acp po22 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
935 It may take him from the evil to come; It may take him from the evil to come; pn31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
936 from those Sorrows, and that Trouble of Heart, which God might fore-see falling upon him, by any calamities, coming either on the Church in general, from those Sorrows, and that Trouble of Heart, which God might foresee falling upon him, by any calamities, coming either on the Church in general, p-acp d n2, cc d vvb pp-f n1, r-crq np1 vmd vvi vvg p-acp pno31, p-acp d n2, vvg d p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
937 or himself, or Family in particular: or himself, or Family in particular: cc px31, cc n1 p-acp j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
938 which being deprived of his Reason, and power to reflect on, he cannot feel, or in the least be afflicted by. which being deprived of his Reason, and power to reflect on, he cannot feel, or in the least be afflicted by. r-crq vbg vvn pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, pns31 vmbx vvi, cc p-acp dt ds vbi vvn p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
939 If you Reply, But the Remedy is worse than the Disease: To be useless and unserviceable is less eligible, than to be sorrowful and afflicted: If you Reply, But the Remedy is Worse than the Disease: To be useless and unserviceable is less eligible, than to be sorrowful and afflicted: cs pn22 vvb, p-acp dt n1 vbz jc cs dt n1: pc-acp vbi j cc j vbz av-dc j, cs pc-acp vbi j cc j-vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
940 Will any man chuse to fall into a Lethargie, or Apoplexie, because 'twill secure him from the Torment of a Feaver? If there be any weight in this Reply, I shall adde a farther Answer; which, Will any man choose to fallen into a Lethargy, or Apoplexy, Because it'll secure him from the Torment of a Fever? If there be any weight in this Reply, I shall add a farther Answer; which, vmb d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1, c-acp pn31|vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp d vvi, pns11 vmb vvi dt jc vvb; r-crq, (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
941 if I misjudge not, will cut off all R•plyes. if I misjudge not, will Cut off all R•plyes. cs pns11 vvb xx, vmb vvi a-acp d vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 194 Page 63
942 2. Who knows, what Sins and Temptations he might have fallen into, and fallen by, had not the Lord by this means prevented it; 2. Who knows, what Sins and Temptations he might have fallen into, and fallen by, had not the Lord by this means prevented it; crd q-crq vvz, r-crq n2 cc n2 pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp, vhd xx dt n1 p-acp d n2 vvd pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 195 Page 64
943 he might possibly have been a Back-slider, have fallen into gross sin, by which he might have been a Terrour to himself, he might possibly have been a Backslider, have fallen into gross since, by which he might have been a Terror to himself, pns31 vmd av-j vhi vbn dt j, vhb vvn p-acp j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vhi vbn dt n1 p-acp px31, (3) discourse (DIV1) 195 Page 64
944 and a Scandal to the Gospel; and a Scandal to the Gospel; cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 195 Page 64
945 and is it not good for him, that this is prevented? Is not that Affliction 〈 ◊ 〉 Mercy, which secures from such Iniquity? and is it not good for him, that this is prevented? Is not that Affliction 〈 ◊ 〉 Mercy, which secures from such Iniquity? cc vbz pn31 xx j p-acp pno31, cst d vbz vvn? vbz xx d n1 〈 sy 〉 np1-n, r-crq vvz p-acp d n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 195 Page 64
946 Who can say it is not thus? that the Lord foresaw he would have fallen into sin, Who can say it is not thus? that the Lord foresaw he would have fallen into since, q-crq vmb vvi pn31 vbz xx av? cst dt n1 vvd pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
947 and for prevention, brought him into this Affliction: and for prevention, brought him into this Affliction: cc p-acp n1, vvd pno31 p-acp d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
948 Who can say, it is not thus? If none can, then this is no Objection. Who can say, it is not thus? If none can, then this is no Objection. r-crq vmb vvi, pn31 vbz xx av? cs pix vmb, cs d vbz dx n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
949 If you Reply, you say [ it may be ] this is the case; and I may as well say, [ it may be not ]; If you Reply, you say [ it may be ] this is the case; and I may as well say, [ it may be not ]; cs pn22 vvb, pn22 vvb [ pn31 vmb vbi ] d vbz dt n1; cc pns11 vmb c-acp av vvi, [ pn31 vmb vbi xx ]; (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
950 there might be no such thing, that God fore-saw, as the Reason of this Providence. 'Tis but a Conjecture, and an Uncertainty, when you have made the most of it: Be it so; there might be no such thing, that God foresaw, as the Reason of this Providence. It's but a Conjecture, and an Uncertainty, when you have made the most of it: Be it so; a-acp vmd vbi dx d n1, cst np1 vvd, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, c-crq pn22 vhb vvn dt ds pp-f pn31: vbb pn31 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
951 yet it will fully answer my end: yet it will Fully answer my end: av pn31 vmb av-j vvi po11 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
952 I am not now proving, that all things work for good to the Saints, that's sufficiently done already: I am not now proving, that all things work for good to the Saints, that's sufficiently done already: pns11 vbm xx av vvg, cst d n2 vvb p-acp j p-acp dt n2, d|vbz av-j vdn av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
953 But you are objecting against it; But you Are objecting against it; cc-acp pn22 vbr vvg p-acp pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
954 and till you prove your Objection, which you can never do, unless you prove, that this is not the case; and till you prove your Objection, which you can never do, unless you prove, that this is not the case; cc c-acp pn22 vvb po22 n1, r-crq pn22 vmb av-x vdi, cs pn22 vvb, cst d vbz xx dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
955 you must give me leave again to tell you, your Objection comes to nothing. you must give me leave again to tell you, your Objection comes to nothing. pn22 vmb vvi pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi pn22, po22 n1 vvz p-acp pix. (3) discourse (DIV1) 196 Page 64
956 And so at leng•h you see this Blessed, Glorious, Comfor•able Truth, stands it's Ground, and Triumphs over whatever hath any Shadow of Contradiction to it. And so At leng•h you see this Blessed, Glorious, Comfor•able Truth, Stands it's Ground, and Triumphos over whatever hath any Shadow of Contradiction to it. cc av p-acp n1 pn22 vvi d j-vvn, j, j n1, vvz pn31|vbz n1, cc n2 p-acp r-crq vhz d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 197 Page 64
957 By the way, learn hence two Things: By the Way, Learn hence two Things: p-acp dt n1, vvb av crd n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 198 Page 64
958 1. Rejoyce in this Promise of God: Hath the Lord put in thy name here, let thine Heart say, It is enough. Be more joyful in this, that God hath thus undertaken the Care of thee, 1. Rejoice in this Promise of God: Hath the Lord put in thy name Here, let thine Heart say, It is enough. Be more joyful in this, that God hath thus undertaken the Care of thee, crd vvb p-acp d vvb pp-f np1: vhz dt n1 vvn p-acp po21 n1 av, vvb po21 n1 vvi, pn31 vbz av-d. vbb av-dc j p-acp d, cst np1 vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 64
959 than if God had wholly put thee to thine own hand; giving thee power to help, and liberty to chuse for thy self. than if God had wholly put thee to thine own hand; giving thee power to help, and liberty to choose for thy self. cs cs np1 vhd av-jn vvd pno21 p-acp po21 d n1; vvg pno21 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
960 In what wilt thou rejoyce, if not in this, that the whole Creation are ingaged to do thee a kindness, to help thee into the possession of thy God? Thou mayst now not onely submit to, In what wilt thou rejoice, if not in this, that the Whole Creation Are engaged to do thee a kindness, to help thee into the possession of thy God? Thou Mayest now not only submit to, p-acp q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi, cs xx p-acp d, cst dt j-jn n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi pno21 dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? pns21 vm2 av xx av-j vvi p-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
961 but thankfully embrace every Providence, knowing upon what Errand it comes to thee; for good, and not for hurt. but thankfully embrace every Providence, knowing upon what Errand it comes to thee; for good, and not for hurt. cc-acp av-j vvi d n1, vvg p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vvz p-acp pno21; p-acp j, cc xx p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
962 Thou mayst now triumph, not onely in the Consternations, but in the Triumphs of thine enemies. Thou Mayest now triumph, not only in the Consternations, but in the Triumphos of thine enemies. pns21 vm2 av vvi, xx av-j p-acp dt n2, p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
963 Whether they ride over thy back, or thou tread on their neck, 'tis all one, the issue will be the same. Whither they ride over thy back, or thou tread on their neck, it's all one, the issue will be the same. cs pns32 vvb a-acp po21 n1, cc pns21 vvb p-acp po32 n1, pn31|vbz d pi, dt n1 vmb vbi dt d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
964 Thy Troubles and thy Consolations differ only in their Countenance; with what ever grim face thy afflictions look, there are smiles under; Thy Troubles and thy Consolations differ only in their Countenance; with what ever grim face thy afflictions look, there Are smiles under; po21 vvz cc po21 n2 vvb av-j p-acp po32 n1; p-acp r-crq av j n1 po21 n2 vvb, pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
965 learn to see through them, and thou mayst see light on the further side. Believe this Word, thou mayst read it written upon every thing that befalls thee: Learn to see through them, and thou Mayest see Light on the further side. Believe this Word, thou Mayest read it written upon every thing that befalls thee: vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns21 vm2 vvi n1 p-acp dt jc n1. vvb d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 vvn p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno21: (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
966 there's no Messenger that comes, but brings this promise in his hand, Even this shall work for good. Read it, and rejoyce. there's no Messenger that comes, but brings this promise in his hand, Even this shall work for good. Read it, and rejoice. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cst vvz, cc-acp vvz d n1 p-acp po31 n1, av d vmb vvi p-acp j. vvd pn31, cc vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 199 Page 65
967 2. Lay thy self down quietly under it. No more perplexing or distracting cares, what shall become of thee; 2. Lay thy self down quietly under it. No more perplexing or distracting Cares, what shall become of thee; crd vvb po21 n1 a-acp av-jn p-acp pn31. av-dx av-dc vvg cc n-vvg vvz, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 65
968 no more unwarrantable shifting for thy self: Let God alone. Shift not for thy self, lest God leave thee to thine own shifts. no more unwarrantable shifting for thy self: Let God alone. Shift not for thy self, lest God leave thee to thine own shifts. av-dx av-dc j vvg p-acp po21 n1: vvb np1 av-j. n1 xx p-acp po21 n1, cs np1 vvb pno21 p-acp po21 d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 65
969 Let not the violence of evil men disturb thy Peace, or provoke thee to unpeaceableness. What ever provocations thou mayst have, avenge not thy self, Let not the violence of evil men disturb thy Peace, or provoke thee to Unpeaceableness. What ever provocations thou Mayest have, avenge not thy self, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 vvi po21 n1, cc vvb pno21 p-acp n1. q-crq av n2 pns21 vm2 vhi, vvb xx po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 65
970 neither give place unto wrath, murmuring, or fears. In thy patience possess thy Soul, thy God, and his good Word: neither give place unto wrath, murmuring, or fears. In thy patience possess thy Soul, thy God, and his good Word: av-dx vvb n1 p-acp n1, j-vvg, cc n2. p-acp po21 n1 vvb po21 n1, po21 n1, cc po31 j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 65
971 Thy strength is to sit still. Stand still and see the Salvation of God; thou hast nothing to do but to be H•ly let that be thine only care; Thy strength is to fit still. Stand still and see the Salvation of God; thou hast nothing to do but to be H•ly let that be thine only care; po21 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi av. n1 av cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; pns21 vh2 pix pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvb cst vbb po21 j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 65
972 thy God will see to it thou shalt be happy: he is faithful that hath promised. thy God will see to it thou shalt be happy: he is faithful that hath promised. po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 pns21 vm2 vbi j: pns31 vbz j cst vhz vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 66
973 Love God, and leave thy self and thy whole Interest in this blessed Word, All things shall work to thee for good. Love God, and leave thy self and thy Whole Interest in this blessed Word, All things shall work to thee for good. n1 np1, cc vvb po21 n1 cc po21 j-jn n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1, d n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 200 Page 66
974 By this time you see something of the Riches of this Promise: God is in the promise; By this time you see something of the Riches of this Promise: God is in the promise; p-acp d n1 pn22 vvb pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1: np1 vbz p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
975 the God of Peace, the God of Power, the God of Patience, the God of Hope; the God of Peace, the God of Power, the God of Patience, the God of Hope; dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
976 the heart of God, the help of God, the presence of God; by vertue whereof, all that ever befalls them shall work for their good. the heart of God, the help of God, the presence of God; by virtue whereof, all that ever befalls them shall work for their good. dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp n1 c-crq, d cst av vvz pno32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
977 Methinks the hearing of this Promise opened, should set your Souls, and all that is within you a crying out, Oh that this were my portion! Methinks the hearing of this Promise opened, should Set your Souls, and all that is within you a crying out, O that this were my portion! vvz dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 vvd, vmd vvi po22 n2, cc d cst vbz p-acp pn22 dt n-vvg av, uh cst d vbdr po11 n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
978 Where ever my Lott do fall, as to outward things, though in a prison, though in a desert, though on a dung-hill; Where ever my Lot do fallen, as to outward things, though in a prison, though in a desert, though on a dunghill; c-crq av po11 n1 vdb vvi, c-acp p-acp j n2, cs p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
979 let the lott of my Soul lye in this Promise, The God of Peace shall be with you. let the lot of my Soul lie in this Promise, The God of Peace shall be with you. vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vvi p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
980 W•y Brethren, will you take up with Godliness: you have learned, and received, and heard the Word of the Lord; W•y Brothers, will you take up with Godliness: you have learned, and received, and herd the Word of the Lord; vvb n2, vmb pn22 vvi a-acp p-acp n1: pn22 vhb vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
981 the Word of Faith, the Word of righteousness, and holiness, will you hearken to, will you obey these words? These things do, the Word of Faith, the Word of righteousness, and holiness, will you harken to, will you obey these words? These things do, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vmb pn22 vvi p-acp, vmb pn22 vvi d n2? np1 n2 vdb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
982 and the God of Peace sh•ll be with you. and the God of Peace sh•ll be with you. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 201 Page 66
983 Oh what foolish Creatures are we, that ever we should be afraid of Religion, afraid of Holiness, afraid to own, obey, O what foolish Creatures Are we, that ever we should be afraid of Religion, afraid of Holiness, afraid to own, obey, uh q-crq j n2 vbr pns12, cst av pns12 vmd vbi j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, j p-acp d, vvb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 202 Page 66
984 and follow God and his holy wayes. and follow God and his holy ways. cc vvi np1 cc po31 j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 202 Page 66
985 What unreasonable fears are these, to those that believe the Scriptures? If the Scriptures be true, this is the only way, this following God in holiness, to put your selves out of all danger, to put your selves into the heart, arms, presence, protection, of the Almighty God of Heaven and Earth. What unreasonable fears Are these, to those that believe the Scriptures? If the Scriptures be true, this is the only Way, this following God in holiness, to put your selves out of all danger, to put your selves into the heart, arms, presence, protection, of the Almighty God of Heaven and Earth. q-crq j n2 vbr d, p-acp d cst vvb dt n2? cs dt n2 vbb j, d vbz dt j n1, d vvg np1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, n2, n1, n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 202 Page 66
986 Oh that I could perswade you in thither, and there leave you; O that I could persuade you in thither, and there leave you; uh cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp av, cc pc-acp vvi pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 203 Page 66
987 if you are once in the Lords Arms, you are safe enough, into what ever hands you fall. if you Are once in the lords Arms, you Are safe enough, into what ever hands you fallen. cs pn22 vbr a-acp p-acp dt n2 n2, pn22 vbr j av-d, p-acp r-crq av n2 pn22 vvb. (3) discourse (DIV1) 203 Page 66
988 Use. By way of Application, let me once more speak a few words, 1. To the Ungodly. 2. To the Godly. 1. To the Ungodly; Use. By Way of Application, let me once more speak a few words, 1. To the Ungodly. 2. To the Godly. 1. To the Ungodly; vvb. p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno11 a-acp av-dc vvi dt d n2, crd p-acp dt j. crd p-acp dt j. crd p-acp dt j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 204 Page 67
989 my work with them shall be to perswade and direct them, how to get into this peacefull and blessed state: Amongst the ungodly, my work with them shall be to persuade and Direct them, how to get into this peaceful and blessed state: among the ungodly, po11 n1 p-acp pno32 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp d j cc j-vvn n1: p-acp dt j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 205 Page 67
990 1. There are some who are far from the Kingdome of Heaven; as, 1. There Are Some who Are Far from the Kingdom of Heaven; as, crd pc-acp vbr d r-crq vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; a-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 206 Page 67
991 1. Those upon whom the Ministry of the Gospel hath done nothing at all; that miserable forlorn multitude of the grosly ignorant; who as they were born blind, have had all their dayes such a mist of thick darkness abiding upon them, that they are uncapable, without a miracle, of being savingly wrought upon. 1. Those upon whom the Ministry of the Gospel hath done nothing At all; that miserable forlorn multitude of the grossly ignorant; who as they were born blind, have had all their days such a missed of thick darkness abiding upon them, that they Are uncapable, without a miracle, of being savingly wrought upon. crd d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vdn pix p-acp av-d; cst j j-vvn n1 pp-f dt av-j j; r-crq c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn j, vhb vhn d po32 n2 d dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvg p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr j, p-acp dt n1, pp-f vbg av-vvg vvn p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
992 Speak unto them of Faith in Christ, of Repentance unto life, of obeying the Gospel, in the plainest way possible, Speak unto them of Faith in christ, of Repentance unto life, of obeying the Gospel, in the Plainest Way possible, vvb p-acp pno32 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pp-f vvg dt n1, p-acp dt js n1 j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
993 and you will be as a Barbarian to them, as one of a strange Language, they know not what you say; and you will be as a Barbarian to them, as one of a strange Language, they know not what you say; cc pn22 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-jn p-acp pno32, c-acp pi pp-f dt j n1, pns32 vvb xx r-crq pn22 vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
994 if you should speak Greek or Latine to them, they would understand it as well, as the plainest truths of the Gospel: if you should speak Greek or Latin to them, they would understand it as well, as the Plainest truths of the Gospel: cs pn22 vmd vvi jp cc jp p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vvi pn31 a-acp av, c-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
995 A poor Minister of Christ may break his heart, and rend his bowells, in mourning over them; A poor Minister of christ may break his heart, and rend his bowels, in mourning over them; dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n2, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
996 may draw forth his Soul in the most melting expressions of his compassions to them, may break his brains, in studying how to convey a little light into them, may draw forth his Soul in the most melting expressions of his compassions to them, may break his brains, in studying how to convey a little Light into them, vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno32, vmb vvi po31 n2, p-acp vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
997 and yet cannot help them, cannot make them to understand so much, as that they understand nothing. and yet cannot help them, cannot make them to understand so much, as that they understand nothing. cc av vmbx vvi pno32, vmbx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av av-d, c-acp cst pns32 vvb pix. (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
998 Their Minds are so wholly blinded by the god of this World, that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, Their Minds Are so wholly blinded by the god of this World, that the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, po32 n2 vbr av av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
999 though it shine round about them, cannot find so much as a cranie into their hearts; though it shine round about them, cannot find so much as a cranny into their hearts; cs pn31 vvb av-j p-acp pno32, vmbx vvi av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 67
1000 but being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them, they give up themselves to lasciviousness to work all uncleanness with greediness; but being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them, they give up themselves to lasciviousness to work all uncleanness with greediness; cc-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb a-acp px32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 68
1001 walking in the lusts of their hearts, after the course of this World, in riot, luxury, excess of wine, revellings, banquettings, covetousness, lying, blasphemies, and abominable adulteries, and Ido•atries; walking in the Lustiest of their hearts, After the course of this World, in riot, luxury, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, covetousness, lying, Blasphemies, and abominable adulteries, and Ido•atries; vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1, n2, n2-vvg, n1, vvg, n2, cc j n2, cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 68
1002 and yet remain without any conscience of sin, or fear of their danger; being as natural b•uit Beasts, as if they were made for slaughter and destruction. and yet remain without any conscience of since, or Fear of their danger; being as natural b•uit Beasts, as if they were made for slaughter and destruction. cc av vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1; vbg a-acp j n1 n2, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 207 Page 68
1003 Are there none such in this place? Doth not the Earth every where groan, our Land mourn, our Congregations travail in pain? Is not this Congregation black'd and burthen'd with such miserable creatures; are there none such in this place? Does not the Earth every where groan, our Land mourn, our Congregations travail in pain? Is not this Congregation blacked and burdened with such miserable creatures; vbr a-acp pix d p-acp d n1? vdz xx dt n1 d c-crq n1, po12 n1 vvi, po12 n2 vvi p-acp n1? vbz xx d n1 vvd cc vvn p-acp d j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 208 Page 68
1004 who after all the instructions, counsells, wooings, warnings, threatnings, and Judgments of God, which have been in their ears, who After all the instructions, Counsels, wooings, Warnings, threatenings, and Judgments of God, which have been in their ears, r-crq p-acp d dt n2, n2, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb vbn p-acp po32 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 208 Page 68
1005 and before their eyes, remain to this day a stupid, blockish, brutish generation, without the least sense of their sin, and before their eyes, remain to this day a stupid, blockish, brutish generation, without the least sense of their since, cc p-acp po32 n2, vvb p-acp d n1 dt j, j, j n1, p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 208 Page 68
1006 or wish to be delivered from it? or wish to be Delivered from it? cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31? (3) discourse (DIV1) 208 Page 68
1007 Oh you blind and dark Souls, consider and understand, if it be possible, these two Scrip•ures, 2 Cor. 4. 3, 4. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to those that are lost. O you blind and dark Souls, Consider and understand, if it be possible, these two Scrip•ures, 2 Cor. 4. 3, 4. If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to those that Are lost. uh pn22 j cc j n2, vvb cc vvi, cs pn31 vbb j, d crd n2, crd np1 crd crd, crd cs po12 n1 vbi vvn, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d cst vbr vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 209 Page 68
1008 In whom the god of this World hath blinded the minds of those that believe not, In whom the god of this World hath blinded the minds of those that believe not, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb xx, (3) discourse (DIV1) 209 Page 68
1009 lest the light of the glorious Gospel should shine unto them. This darkness is from Hell; lest the Light of the glorious Gospel should shine unto them. This darkness is from Hell; cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32. d n1 vbz p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 209 Page 68
1010 the Prince of darkness hath held you under your blindness; and this darkness leads to hell to the blackness of darkness for ever: the Prince of darkness hath held you under your blindness; and this darkness leads to hell to the blackness of darkness for ever: dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp po22 n1; cc d n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 209 Page 68
1011 You are lost, you are lost Souls, lost for ev•r, if the Gospel leave you in this state of blindness in which you have so securely continued to this day. You Are lost, you Are lost Souls, lost for ev•r, if the Gospel leave you in this state of blindness in which you have so securely continued to this day. pn22 vbr vvn, pn22 vbr vvn n2, vvn p-acp n1, cs dt n1 vvb pn22 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb av av-j vvn p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 209 Page 68
1012 Isa. 27. 11. It is a people of no understanding, therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, he that formed them will shew them no favour. Isaiah 27. 11. It is a people of no understanding, Therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, he that formed them will show them no favour. np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dx n1, av pns31 cst vvd pno32 vmb xx vhi n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 cst vvd pno32 vmb vvi pno32 dx n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 209 Page 69
1013 2. Those upon whom the Gospel hath seemed to have done its work; but it is its strange work. 2. Those upon whom the Gospel hath seemed to have done its work; but it is its strange work. crd d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvd pc-acp vhi vdn po31 n1; cc-acp pn31 vbz po31 j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 210 Page 69
1014 There are two works which the Gospel doth: some it enlightens; others it smites with blindness: some it softens; There Are two works which the Gospel does: Some it enlightens; Others it smites with blindness: Some it softens; pc-acp vbr crd n2 r-crq dt n1 vdz: d pn31 vvz; ng2-jn pn31 vvz p-acp n1: d pn31 vvz; (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1015 others it seals up under hardness: some it gains over to Christ; others it gives up to the unbelief and impenitence of their hearts. Others it Seals up under hardness: Some it gains over to christ; Others it gives up to the unbelief and impenitence of their hearts. ng2-jn pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp n1: d pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp np1; n2-jn pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1016 Isa. 6. 10. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; Isaiah 6. 10. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; np1 crd crd n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 j, cc vvi po32 n2 j, cc vvd po32 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1017 lest they see with their eyes, &c. Go and preach to this people, but preach them into hardness and blindness: lest they see with their eyes, etc. Go and preach to this people, but preach them into hardness and blindness: cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, av vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1018 because they refused to see or hear, let the light put out their eyes; let the joyful sound strike them deaf, and stop their ears: Because they refused to see or hear, let the Light put out their eyes; let the joyful found strike them deaf, and stop their ears: c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi, vvb dt n1 vvd av po32 n2; vvb dt j n1 vvi pno32 j, cc vvi po32 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1019 never leave hammering them, till thou hast hammered them into rocks, or anvills. Some there are that have so trifled with Convictions, baffled Conscience, never leave hammering them, till thou hast hammered them into Rocks, or anvils. some there Are that have so trifled with Convictions, baffled Conscience, av-x vvb vvg pno32, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n2, cc n2. d a-acp vbr d vhb av vvn p-acp n2, vvn n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1020 and suffer'd their lusts so to resist and bear down their light; that have had so many heats, and colds; so many thawings and freezings; and suffered their Lustiest so to resist and bear down their Light; that have had so many heats, and colds; so many thawings and freezings; cc vvd po32 n2 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp po32 n1; cst vhb vhn av d n2, cc n2-jn; av d n2-vvg cc n2-vvg; (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1021 that have taken up so many purposes, and made so many promises, and yet all comes to nothing; that have taken up so many Purposes, and made so many promises, and yet all comes to nothing; cst vhb vvn a-acp av d n2, cc vvd av d n2, cc av d vvz p-acp pix; (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1022 that the Gospel hath received a Charge from the Lord, to make an end of its work: that the Gospel hath received a Charge from the Lord, to make an end of its work: d dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1023 Go, sayes God, and make an end with these men; I'le be mocked by them no more; Go, Says God, and make an end with these men; I'll be mocked by them no more; vvb, vvz np1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2; pns11|vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 dx av-dc; (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1024 I'le be trifled and dallied with by them no longer; wound them no more, fright them no more, perswade them no longer; I'll be trifled and dallied with by them no longer; wound them no more, fright them no more, persuade them no longer; pns11|vmb vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp p-acp pno32 av-dx av-jc; vvb pno32 dx av-dc, vvb pno32 dx av-dc, vvb pno32 av-dx av-jc; (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1025 make their hearts fat, their ears heavy, and shut their eyes, and give them up to their hearts lusts, that they may walk in their own counsells, make their hearts fat, their ears heavy, and shut their eyes, and give them up to their hearts Lustiest, that they may walk in their own Counsels, vvb po32 n2 j, po32 n2 j, cc vvd po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 n2 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 d n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1026 and fill up the measure of their iniquities. and fill up the measure of their iniquities. cc vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 211 Page 69
1027 you, that after all the warnings you have received from the Lord, and after some workings of them, sometimes upon your Consciences, are yet going after your Lusts, prostituting your selves to your belluine and sensual pleasures, filling up daily the measure of your iniquities. you, that After all the Warnings you have received from the Lord, and After Some workings of them, sometime upon your Consciences, Are yet going After your Lustiest, prostituting your selves to your belluine and sensual pleasures, filling up daily the measure of your iniquities. pn22, cst p-acp d dt n2 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f pno32, av p-acp po22 n2, vbr av vvg p-acp po22 n2, vvg po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1 cc j n2, vvg a-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 212 Page 70
1028 Oh tremble, and consider sadly, whether this be not likely to be your case; O tremble, and Consider sadly, whither this be not likely to be your case; uh vvb, cc vvb av-j, cs d vbb xx j pc-acp vbi po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 212 Page 70
1029 that the Gospel hath even done with you, and given you over unto an impenitent heart, and reprobate mind. that the Gospel hath even done with you, and given you over unto an impenitent heart, and Reprobate mind. cst dt n1 vhz av vdn p-acp pn22, cc vvn pn22 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc j-jn n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 212 Page 70
1030 In hope, that how near soever you are to this dreadful state, you may be yet one step at least short of it, I shall this once more adventure a few words upon you, together with them that I have already mentioned: In hope, that how near soever you Are to this dreadful state, you may be yet one step At least short of it, I shall this once more adventure a few words upon you, together with them that I have already mentioned: p-acp n1, cst c-crq av-j av pn22 vbr pc-acp d j n1, pn22 vmb vbi av crd n1 p-acp ds j pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb d a-acp av-dc vvi dt d n2 p-acp pn22, av p-acp pno32 cst pns11 vhb av vvn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 212 Page 70
1031 And first let me reason a little with you. And First let me reason a little with you. cc ord vvb pno11 vvi dt j p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 212 Page 70
1032 1. Art thou one of them that obey the Gospel, or not? Art thou one of them that love God, one of the called, according to his purpose, 1. Art thou one of them that obey the Gospel, or not? Art thou one of them that love God, one of the called, according to his purpose, crd vb2r pns21 crd pp-f pno32 cst vvb dt n1, cc xx? vb2r pns21 crd pp-f pno32 cst vvb np1, crd pp-f dt vvn, vvg p-acp po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1033 or not? Art thou not an Alien, an Adversary against God, and a Rebel against his Word? Let thy Conscience speak, let thy ways speak, let thine Oaths, or not? Art thou not an Alien, an Adversary against God, and a Rebel against his Word? Let thy Conscience speak, let thy ways speak, let thine Oaths, cc xx? vb2r pns21 xx dt n-jn, dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? vvb po21 n1 vvi, vvb po21 n2 vvi, vvb po21 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1034 and thy Drunkenness, and thine Adulteries, thy scoffing at God, and his holy ways, thy hating his Instructions, and thy drunkenness, and thine Adulteries, thy scoffing At God, and his holy ways, thy hating his Instructions, cc po21 n1, cc po21 n2, po21 j-vvg p-acp np1, cc po31 j n2, po21 vvg po31 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1035 and kicking at his Reproofs, thy hardnings against his Calls, thy treacherous dealings in his Covenant, and kicking At his Reproofs, thy hardnings against his Calls, thy treacherous dealings in his Covenant, cc vvg p-acp po31 n2, po21 n2 p-acp po31 n2, po21 j n2-vvg p-acp po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1036 and the Vows of God that are upon thee; let these speak what thou art: and the Vows of God that Are upon thee; let these speak what thou art: cc dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vbr p-acp pno21; vvb d vvi r-crq pns21 vb2r: (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1037 Is this that which God hath chosen and called thee to? Are these the Things thou hast learned, Is this that which God hath chosen and called thee to? are these the Things thou hast learned, vbz d d r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn pno21 pc-acp? vbr d dt n2 pns21 vh2 vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1038 and received, and heard of him? Did he ever say, These things do and the God of Peace shall be with you? Thou needest no other Conviction, and received, and herd of him? Did he ever say, These things do and the God of Peace shall be with you? Thou Needest no other Conviction, cc vvn, cc vvn pp-f pno31? vdd pns31 av vvi, d n2 vdb cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22? pns21 vv2 dx j-jn n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1039 than that of Israels, Jer. 2. 23. How canst thou say, I am not polluted? See t•y way in the Valley, than that of Israel's, Jer. 2. 23. How Canst thou say, I am not polluted? See t•y Way in the Valley, cs d pp-f npg1, np1 crd crd q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi, pns11 vbm xx vvn? n1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1040 and know what thou hast done. and know what thou hast done. cc vvb r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1041 How canst thou say, that thou art not a Wretch? With what Face canst thou deny, How Canst thou say, that thou art not a Wretch? With what Face Canst thou deny, c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi, cst pns21 vb2r xx dt n1? p-acp r-crq n1 vm2 pns21 vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 70
1042 but thou art an Enemy of God, and of all Righteousness? See thy way in the Valley, trace the Footsteps of tby Life; but thou art an Enemy of God, and of all Righteousness? See thy Way in the Valley, trace the Footsteps of Thy Life; cc-acp pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f d n1? vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f vvb n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 71
1043 behold thy practices and thy course: behold thy practices and thy course: vvb po21 n2 cc po21 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 71
1044 Sure thou art very blind, if thou behold thy self in this Glass, and doest not see thy Face, Sure thou art very blind, if thou behold thy self in this Glass, and dost not see thy Face, av-j pns21 vb2r av j, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1, cc vd2 xx vvi po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 71
1045 as the Face of a Devil. as the Face of a devil. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 213 Page 71
1046 There are some, whom it may be harder work to convince, who have the Face of a Christian, the Tongue of a Saint, There Are Some, whom it may be harder work to convince, who have the Face of a Christian, the Tongue of a Saint, pc-acp vbr d, ro-crq pn31 vmb vbi jc n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f dt njp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 214 Page 71
1047 but within, the Heart of a Beast. Hypocrites are as hard to be convinced, as Hypocrisie is hard to be detected. but within, the Heart of a Beast. Hypocrites Are as hard to be convinced, as Hypocrisy is hard to be detected. cc-acp a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. n2 vbr a-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 214 Page 71
1048 But thou who carryest thy wicked Heart in thy Forehead, upon thy Tongue, upon the Palms of thine Hands, But thou who carriest thy wicked Heart in thy Forehead, upon thy Tongue, upon the Palms of thine Hands, cc-acp pns21 r-crq vv2 po21 j n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 215 Page 71
1049 and in the very prints of thy Feet, whose Malice against God and his Holiness, may be read in every look, in every word, in every Line of thy Life; and in the very prints of thy Feet, whose Malice against God and his Holiness, may be read in every look, in every word, in every Line of thy Life; cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po21 n2, rg-crq n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 215 Page 71
1050 needest thou any further proof, that thou art not of God? Thou mayst as well put me to prove, that Hell is not Heaven, that the Devil is no Saint, as that thou att no Christian. Needest thou any further proof, that thou art not of God? Thou Mayest as well put me to prove, that Hell is not Heaven, that the devil is no Saint, as that thou At no Christian. vv2 pns21 d jc n1, cst pns21 vb2r xx pp-f np1? pns21 vm2 p-acp av vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vbz xx n1, cst dt n1 vbz dx n1, p-acp cst pns21 av dx njp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 215 Page 71
1051 Dost [ thou ] love God, art thou under the hope of the Promise? Ask thy Wayes man, and let these tell thee. Dost [ thou ] love God, art thou under the hope of the Promise? Ask thy Ways man, and let these tell thee. vd2 [ pns21 ] vvb np1, vb2r pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? vvb po21 n2 n1, cc vvb d vvi pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 215 Page 71
1052 2. Doest thou mean to keep at this distance from God to the Death? Doest thou in earnest? Is there nothing in those rich Promises, that have been laid before thee, which thou canst wish 'twere thine? Is there no such word in thine heart, Oh that my Lot were here! 2. Dost thou mean to keep At this distance from God to the Death? Dost thou in earnest? Is there nothing in those rich Promises, that have been laid before thee, which thou Canst wish 'twere thine? Is there no such word in thine heart, O that my Lot were Here! crd vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1? vd2 pns21 p-acp n1? vbz pc-acp pix p-acp d j vvz, cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno21, r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi pn31|vbdr po21? vbz pc-acp dx d n1 p-acp po21 n1, uh cst po11 n1 vbdr av! (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 71
1053 Art thou content thy name should be left out for ever? Is there so little in the peace of God, that thou canst sell it for the pleasures of sin? Art thou content that nothing should prosper with thee, Art thou content thy name should be left out for ever? Is there so little in the peace of God, that thou Canst fell it for the pleasures of since? Art thou content that nothing should prosper with thee, vb2r pns21 vvi po21 n1 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp av? vbz pc-acp av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? vb2r pns21 j cst pix vmd vvi p-acp pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 71
1054 but that every thing should be a Gin, and a Snare, and a Curse to thee? Art thou content, that the Pit should be thy place, Eternal Wrath thy portion, but that every thing should be a Gin, and a Snare, and a Curse to thee? Art thou content, that the Pit should be thy place, Eternal Wrath thy portion, cc-acp cst d n1 vmd vbi dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno21? vb2r pns21 j, cst dt n1 vmd vbi po21 n1, j n1 po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 71
1055 and that every Creature, every Comfort, every Cross that comes, should give thee a pluck down from Heaven, and a kick towards Hell? Canst thou think they mean thee any thing else, and that every Creature, every Comfort, every Cross that comes, should give thee a pluck down from Heaven, and a kick towards Hell? Canst thou think they mean thee any thing Else, cc cst d n1, d n1, d n1 cst vvz, vmd vvi pno21 dt vvb a-acp p-acp n1, cc dt vvb p-acp n1? vm2 pns21 vvi pns32 vvb pno21 d n1 av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1056 when all does but harden thee in thy sin, and make thee kick against thy God? Art thou so unwilling to leave thy sins, when all does but harden thee in thy since, and make thee kick against thy God? Art thou so unwilling to leave thy Sins, c-crq d vdz p-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb pno21 vvi p-acp po21 n1? vb2r pns21 av j pc-acp vvi po21 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1057 for the hope of the Promise of God, that thou art content to give up thy hopes, for the hope of the Promise of God, that thou art content to give up thy hope's, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1058 for the love of thy sins? Darest thou say, Let me have my part in the pleasures and contentments of this life, for the love of thy Sins? Darest thou say, Let me have my part in the pleasures and contentment's of this life, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2? vv2 pns21 vvi, vvb pno11 vhi po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1059 and I am cnntent to relinquish my part in Christ? Let God let me alone in my sins, and I am cnntent to relinquish my part in christ? Let God let me alone in my Sins, cc pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp np1? vvb np1 vvb pno11 av-j p-acp po11 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1060 and let him damn my Soul? Let me live at my ease, and my liberty, and let him damn my Soul? Let me live At my ease, and my liberty, cc vvb pno31 vvi po11 n1? vvb pno11 vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc po11 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1061 and let my name be blotted out of the Book of Life: and let my name be blotted out of the Book of Life: cc vvb po11 n1 vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1062 I am content to take my ylace, and my lot, among the damned in another World, I am content to take my ylace, and my lot, among the damned in Another World, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cc po11 n1, p-acp dt j-vvn p-acp j-jn n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1063 so I may have my pleasure with them in this World? And doest thou say less, so I may have my pleasure with them in this World? And dost thou say less, av pns11 vmb vhi po11 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi av-dc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1064 or other than this, whilest thou refusest, or resolvest against following thy God? He that refuses to accept of the Redemption of Christ, upon the holy Terms, upon which 'tis offer'd, says, in effect, I am lost, I am sold for a Captive to the Devil; or other than this, whilst thou refusest, or resolvest against following thy God? He that refuses to accept of the Redemption of christ, upon the holy Terms, upon which it's offered, Says, in Effect, I am lost, I am sold for a Captive to the devil; cc j-jn cs d, cs pns21 vv2, cc vv2 p-acp vvg po21 n1? pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n2, p-acp r-crq pn31|vbz vvn, vvz, p-acp n1, pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1065 my first Father sold me for an Apple, Christ would now buy me back again to my self; my First Father sold me for an Apple, christ would now buy me back again to my self; po11 ord n1 vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1, np1 vmd av vvi pno11 av av p-acp po11 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1066 but, for my part, I am content that the first Bargain stand: As to my interest, I confirm the Bargain: but, for my part, I am content that the First Bargain stand: As to my Interest, I confirm the Bargain: cc-acp, p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vbm j cst dt ord n1 vvb: c-acp p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvb dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1067 As for my Soul being sold to the Devil, to the Devil let it go. This is the voice of every wilful Refuser of the Terms of the Gospel. Oh Wretch! As for my Soul being sold to the devil, to the devil let it go. This is the voice of every wilful Refuser of the Terms of the Gospel. O Wretch! c-acp p-acp po11 n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvb pn31 vvi. d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. uh n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1068 does not thy heart tremble? does not thy hair stand on end? do not thy knees shake? and are not the Joints of thy Loins losed, to consider, what thou hast done, does not thy heart tremble? does not thy hair stand on end? do not thy knees shake? and Are not the Joints of thy Loins losed, to Consider, what thou hast done, vdz xx po21 n1 vvi? vdz xx po21 n1 vvb p-acp n1? vdb xx po21 n2 vvi? cc vbr xx dt n2 pp-f po21 n2 vvd, pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1069 and art still a doing? Sinners, I have but little more to speak to you; and art still a doing? Sinners, I have but little more to speak to you; cc vb2r av dt vdg? n2, pns11 vhb cc-acp j av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 216 Page 72
1070 but shall that little be nothing? Hitherto you have stood it out, and will not be perswaded, by ought that God hath spoken by me: But oh! but shall that little be nothing? Hitherto you have stood it out, and will not be persuaded, by ought that God hath spoken by me: But o! cc-acp vmb d j vbi pix? av pn22 vhb vvn pn31 av, cc vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp pi cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11: cc-acp uh! (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 72
1071 must I leave you thus? Why may not a word at parting, do more than all that hath been spoken? Oh that it might! must I leave you thus? Why may not a word At parting, do more than all that hath been spoken? O that it might! vmb pns11 vvi pn22 av? q-crq vmb xx dt n1 p-acp vvg, vdb av-dc cs d cst vhz vbn vvn? uh cst pn31 vmd! (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1072 Shall neither my first, nor last words prevail with you? What if [ my ] last, should be [ your ] last? If the l•st that I must preach, be the last that you must must hear? There is a day set, that will be your last day: Shall neither my First, nor last words prevail with you? What if [ my ] last, should be [ your ] last? If the l•st that I must preach, be the last that you must must hear? There is a day Set, that will be your last day: vmb d po11 ord, ccx vvi n2 vvi p-acp pn22? q-crq cs [ po11 ] ord, vmd vbi [ po22 ] ord? cs dt js cst pns11 vmb vvi, vbb dt ord cst pn22 vmb vmb vvi? pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd, cst vmb vbi po22 ord n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1073 There is a Sabbath, that will be your last Sabbath; There is a Sermon, that will be your last Sermon: There is a Sabbath, that will be your last Sabbath; There is a Sermon, that will be your last Sermon: pc-acp vbz dt n1, cst vmb vbi po22 ord n1; pc-acp vbz dt n1, cst vmb vbi po22 ord n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1074 There is a Warning, that will be your last warning: There is a Warning, that will be your last warning: pc-acp vbz dt vvg, cst vmb vbi po22 ord n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1075 Oh what if this should be it? If the Lord should take your this days deniall, for your final Answer, and never ask your consent again for ever? But whether it be your last, O what if this should be it? If the Lord should take your this days denial, for your final Answer, and never ask your consent again for ever? But whither it be your last, uh q-crq cs d vmd vbi zz? cs dt n1 vmd vvi po22 d n2 n1, p-acp po22 j n1, cc av-x vvb po22 n1 av p-acp av? p-acp cs pn31 vbb po22 ord, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1076 or no, I must be henceforth silent to you? And oh will you send me away with so sad an Heart, with the sorrow and shame of the disappointed? Will you break my Heart, by persisting to harden yours? Is this all that I shall have, to return to the Lord, that sent me unto you? I have declared thy Name un•o them, or no, I must be henceforth silent to you? And o will you send me away with so sad an Heart, with the sorrow and shame of the disappointed? Will you break my Heart, by persisting to harden yours? Is this all that I shall have, to return to the Lord, that sent me unto you? I have declared thy Name un•o them, cc uh-dx, pns11 vmb vbi av j p-acp pn22? cc uh vmb pn22 vvi pno11 av p-acp av j dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvn? n1 pn22 vvi po11 n1, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi png22? vbz d d cst pns11 vmb vhi, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vvd pno11 p-acp pn22? pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1 vdb pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1077 but they did not regard it: I have invited them to come to thee, but they would not follow me: but they did not regard it: I have invited them to come to thee, but they would not follow me: cc-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi pn31: pns11 vhb vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi pno11: (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1078 I have warned them to return from their sins, but they would not hearken? Are you willing that I shall give in this Answer, I have warned them to return from their Sins, but they would not harken? are you willing that I shall give in this Answer, pns11 vhb vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi? vbr pn22 j cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1079 and bear this Witness against you at the Great Day? Sinners hearken; and bear this Witness against you At the Great Day? Sinners harken; cc vvi d n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n1? n2 vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1080 Is there not one blind person among you, that is yet willing to have his Eyes open'd? Is there not one Captive to Lust and Vanity, that's willing to be set free from his Bondage? Is there not one more that will be perswaded to be wise, Is there not one blind person among you, that is yet willing to have his Eyes opened? Is there not one Captive to Lust and Vanity, that's willing to be Set free from his Bondage? Is there not one more that will be persuaded to be wise, vbz pc-acp xx pi j n1 p-acp pn22, cst vbz av j pc-acp vhi po31 n2 vvn? vbz pc-acp xx pi j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, d|vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp po31 n1? vbz pc-acp xx crd dc cst vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 73
1081 and to prefer an immortal Soul, God, Glory, Eternity, before his bruitish perishing pleasures? Is there not one Drunkard more, that will yet be perswaded to be sober? Not one vain person that will be perswaded to be serious? Am I making my last Draught among you, and to prefer an immortal Soul, God, Glory, Eternity, before his brutish perishing pleasures? Is there not one Drunkard more, that will yet be persuaded to be Sobrium? Not one vain person that will be persuaded to be serious? Am I making my last Draught among you, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1, np1, n1, n1, p-acp po31 j j-vvg n2? vbz pc-acp xx crd n1 av-dc, cst vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j? xx crd j n1 cst vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j? vbm pns11 vvg po11 ord n1 p-acp pn22, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 74
1082 and shall I take nothing? Not one Soul more? If you will not yet be prevailed with, and shall I take nothing? Not one Soul more? If you will not yet be prevailed with, cc vmb pns11 vvi pix? xx crd n1 av-dc? cs pn22 vmb xx av vbi vvn p-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 74
1083 then hear the Word of the Lord, Ezek. 3. 19. If thou warn the Wicked, then hear the Word of the Lord, Ezekiel 3. 19. If thou warn the Wicked, av vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cs pns21 vvb dt j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 74
1084 and he turn not from his wickedness, he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy Soul. and he turn not from his wickedness, he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast Delivered thy Soul. cc pns31 vvb xx p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 (3) discourse (DIV1) 217 Page 74
1085 But if there be any few relenting Hearts among you, who are brought but thus far, to cry out, Why what must I do? I would leave with such, these few words of counsel, But if there be any few relenting Hearts among you, who Are brought but thus Far, to cry out, Why what must I do? I would leave with such, these few words of counsel, cc-acp cs pc-acp vbb d d j-vvg n2 p-acp pn22, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp av av-j, pc-acp vvi av, q-crq q-crq vmb pns11 vdi? pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d, d d n2 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 218 Page 74
1086 and oh that my counsel might be accepted by them. 1. Get a deep sense of thy dreadful state: and o that my counsel might be accepted by them. 1. Get a deep sense of thy dreadful state: cc uh cst po11 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32. crd vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f po21 j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 218 Page 74
1087 What art thou sinner? What is thy state? at ease? in peace? out of fear? in pleasure? What, What art thou sinner? What is thy state? At ease? in peace? out of Fear? in pleasure? What, q-crq vb2r pns21 n1? q-crq vbz po21 n1? p-acp n1? p-acp n1? av pp-f n1? p-acp n1? q-crq, (3) discourse (DIV1) 219 Page 74
1088 and yet a sinner? in the Bond of Iniquity? Captive to the Devil? without Christ? without the Promise? under the Curse? Study these Scriptures, Joh. 8. 34. He that committeth sin, is the servant of sinne. and yet a sinner? in the Bound of Iniquity? Captive to the devil? without christ? without the Promise? under the Curse? Study these Scriptures, John 8. 34. He that Committeth since, is the servant of sin. cc av dt n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? j-jn p-acp dt n1? p-acp np1? p-acp dt n1? p-acp dt n1? n1 d n2, np1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 219 Page 74
1089 ver. 44. Ye are of your Father the Devil. 2 Tim. 2. 26. Held Captive by him at his will. ver. 44. You Are of your Father the devil. 2 Tim. 2. 26. Held Captive by him At his will. fw-la. crd pn22 vbr pp-f po22 n1 dt n1. crd np1 crd crd np1 j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 219 Page 74
1090 Act. 8. 23. in the gal• of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity. 1 Joh. 5. 19. The World lyeth in wickedness. Act. 8. 23. in the gal• of bitterness, and the bound of iniquity. 1 John 5. 19. The World lies in wickedness. n1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. vvn np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 219 Page 74
1091 Psal. 11. 6. Ʋpon the Wicked he shall rain Snares, Fire, and Brimstone, and an horrible Tempest, this shall be the portion of their Cry. Psalm 11. 6. Ʋpon the Wicked he shall rain Snares, Fire, and Brimstone, and an horrible Tempest, this shall be the portion of their Cry. np1 crd crd np1 dt j pns31 vmb vvi n2, n1, cc n1, cc dt j n1, d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 219 Page 74
1092 Psal. 49. 15. Like Sheep they are laid in the Grave, Death shall feed upon them. Psalm 49. 15. Like Sheep they Are laid in the Grave, Death shall feed upon them. np1 crd crd j n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j, n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 219 Page 74
1093 Rise Sampson, the Philistims are upon thee; awake sleeper, the Devil is upon thee; Rise Sampson, the philistines Are upon thee; awake sleeper, the devil is upon thee; vvb np1, dt njp2 vbr p-acp pno21; vvb n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 74
1094 Death is at thy back, the Grin is at thy heel, the Curse is over thy head, thy very next step may be Hell; Death is At thy back, the Grin is At thy heel, the Curse is over thy head, thy very next step may be Hell; n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, dt vvb vbz p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, po21 j ord n1 vmb vbi n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 74
1095 Thou lyest in wickedness to day, and mayst be in fire and brimstone before to morrow: Thou liest in wickedness to day, and Mayest be in fire and brimstone before to morrow: pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc vm2 vbi p-acp n1 cc n1 a-acp p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 74
1096 Sure thou art in a dead sleep, that canst take thine ease in such a Lodging. Sure thou art in a dead sleep, that Canst take thine ease in such a Lodging. av-j pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, cst vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 74
1097 Is this the state thou art so loath to change? Is this the state thou so boastest of, Is this the state thou art so loath to change? Is this the state thou so boastest of, vbz d dt n1 pns21 vb2r av j pc-acp vvi? vbz d dt n1 pns21 av vv2 a-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 74
1098 and blessest thy self in? When thine heart is merry with thy Wine, swell'd with thy pride, jolly amongst thy Companions; and blessest thy self in? When thine heart is merry with thy Wine, swelled with thy pride, jolly among thy Sodales; cc vv2 po21 n1 p-acp? c-crq po21 n1 vbz j p-acp po21 n1, vvn p-acp po21 n1, j p-acp po21 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 75
1099 put in such a serious Question: put in such a serious Question: vvb p-acp d dt j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 75
1100 But what am I all this while? Let this Thought, sawce thy sweet Morcel, spice thy pleasant Cups, But what am I all this while? Let this Thought, sauce thy sweet Morcel, spice thy pleasant Cups, cc-acp q-crq vbm pns11 d d n1? vvb d n1, n1 po21 j n1, n1 po21 j n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 75
1101 and be the Burthen of thy merry Songs: After this, Hell, Snares, Fire and Brimstone, the Vengeance of Eternal Fire. and be the Burden of thy merry Songs: After this, Hell, Snares, Fire and Brimstone, the Vengeance of Eternal Fire. cc vbb dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2: p-acp d, n1, n2, n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 75
1102 Oh an Heaven, a Paradice, oh my dear pleasures, oh my sweet Daughter, oh my merry days, what Mortal can part with you? I but what comes after? What is there at the bottom? Look a little before thee, O an Heaven, a Paradise, o my dear pleasures, o my sweet Daughter, o my merry days, what Mortal can part with you? I but what comes After? What is there At the bottom? Look a little before thee, uh dt n1, dt n1, uh po11 j-jn n2, uh po11 j n1, uh po11 j n2, r-crq j-jn vmb vvi p-acp pn22? pns11 cc-acp q-crq vvz a-acp? q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1? n1 dt j p-acp pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 75
1103 and if that sight turn not thy stomach, sure thou art sufficiently hardy. Study thy case, and tremble; and if that sighed turn not thy stomach, sure thou art sufficiently hardy. Study thy case, and tremble; cc cs d n1 vvb xx po21 n1, j pns21 vb2r av-j j. vvb po21 n1, cc vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 220 Page 75
1104 and when thou tremblest, there's hope thou wilt turn. and when thou tremblest, there's hope thou wilt turn. cc c-crq pns21 vv2, pc-acp|vbz n1 pns21 vm2 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1105 Think not of Repentance, or escaping from thy sinful state, till thou see and fear it. Think not of Repentance, or escaping from thy sinful state, till thou see and Fear it. vvb xx pp-f n1, cc vvg p-acp po21 j n1, c-acp pns21 vvb cc vvb pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1106 We read, Isa. 42. 7. that Christ was sent, to open the blind eyes, and to bring out the prisoners out of Prison. We read, Isaiah 42. 7. that christ was sent, to open the blind eyes, and to bring out the Prisoners out of Prison. pns12 vvb, np1 crd crd cst np1 vbds vvn, pc-acp vvi dt j n2, cc pc-acp vvi av dt n2 av pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1107 If the prisoners eyes be shut, 'tis to little purpose, that the Prison doors be open: If the Prisoners eyes be shut, it's to little purpose, that the Prison doors be open: cs dt n2 n2 vbb vvn, pn31|vbz p-acp j n1, cst dt n1 n2 vbb j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1108 Their Eyes must be first open'd, not onely that they may see their way [ out, ] but that they may see themselves [ in ] Prison. Their Eyes must be First opened, not only that they may see their Way [ out, ] but that they may see themselves [ in ] Prison. po32 n2 vmb vbi ord vvn, xx j cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 [ av, ] cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi px32 [ p-acp ] n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1109 Open thine Eyes sinner, if ever thou wilt escape; Open thine Eyes sinner, if ever thou wilt escape; j po21 n2 n1, cs av pns21 vm2 vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1110 open thine Eyes, and see where thou art? Thy Fools Paradice, wherein thou blessest thy self, is thy Souls Prison, where thou art like to be held under Eternal Bondage. open thine Eyes, and see where thou art? Thy Fools Paradise, wherein thou blessest thy self, is thy Souls Prison, where thou art like to be held under Eternal Bondage. vvb po21 n2, cc vvb c-crq pns21 vb2r? po21 ng1 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1, vbz po21 ng1 n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 221 Page 75
1111 2. Give a present Bill of Divorce to every sinne; hug not Death one minute longer in thy Bosom: 2. Give a present Bill of Divorce to every sin; hug not Death one minute longer in thy Bosom: crd np1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1; vvb xx n1 crd n1 av-jc p-acp po21 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 222 Page 75
1112 If thou lovest thy Life, say not of any one sinne, Nothing but Death shall part thee and me: If thou Lovest thy Life, say not of any one sin, Nothing but Death shall part thee and me: cs pns21 vv2 po21 n1, vvb xx pp-f d crd n1, pix cc-acp n1 vmb vvi pno21 cc pno11: (3) discourse (DIV1) 222 Page 75
1113 No, nor so much as this, Yet a little while, and I will let thee go. No, nor so much as this, Yet a little while, and I will let thee go. uh-dx, ccx av av-d c-acp d, av dt j n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 222 Page 75
1114 To day, to day, if you will hear his voice ▪ hearden not your hearts. To day, to day, if you will hear his voice ▪ hearden not your hearts. p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1 ▪ n1 xx po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 222 Page 75
1115 3. Dread it as Hell, that thy hope in Christ, should lessen thy fear of sin. 3. Dread it as Hell, that thy hope in christ, should lessen thy Fear of since. crd j pn31 p-acp n1, cst po21 n1 p-acp np1, vmd vvi po21 n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 223 Page 75
1116 Let not the hope of a Saviour be thy damnation. Make not Christ the Pandor of sin; continue not in sin because Grace hath abounded. Let not the hope of a Saviour be thy damnation. Make not christ the Pander of since; continue not in since Because Grace hath abounded. vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb po21 n1. n1 xx np1 dt n1 pp-f n1; vvb xx p-acp n1 c-acp n1 vhz vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 223 Page 76
1117 4. Break off from thy Companions in sin; 4. Break off from thy Sodales in since; crd vvb a-acp p-acp po21 n2 p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 224 Page 76
1118 wilt thou love them to the death? Christ and thy Soul can never be married, till thy Soul and Sinners be parted. wilt thou love them to the death? christ and thy Soul can never be married, till thy Soul and Sinners be parted. vm2 pns21 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1? np1 cc po21 n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn, c-acp po21 n1 cc n2 vbb vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 224 Page 76
1119 Escape for thy life, get thee up from the Tents of these men; linger not. Escape for thy life, get thee up from the Tents of these men; linger not. n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2; vvb xx. (3) discourse (DIV1) 224 Page 76
1120 Thou art held under the power of the Devil, by cords, and by knotts; by the cords of thy sins, and by the knots of thy Companions. There's no hope that the cords of sin will be broken, till the knots of evil Companions be loosed. Thou art held under the power of the devil, by cords, and by knots; by the cords of thy Sins, and by the knots of thy Sodales. There's no hope that the cords of since will be broken, till the knots of evil Sodales be loosed. pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2; p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2 vbb vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 224 Page 76
1121 Sinner, these binding Cords will, if thou look not to it, become whip-cords to torment thee. Sinner, these binding Cords will, if thou look not to it, become Whip cords to torment thee. n1, d vvg n2 vmb, cs pns21 vvb xx p-acp pn31, vvb n2 pc-acp vvi pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 224 Page 76
1122 Oh take heed thou never come to be lashed with such knotted cords! O take heed thou never come to be lashed with such knotted cords! uh vvb n1 pns21 av-x vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j-vvn n2! (3) discourse (DIV1) 224 Page 76
1123 Thy Companions in sin, as they now heighten thy pleasures, so will they hereafter sharpen thy plagues. Thy Sodales in since, as they now heighten thy pleasures, so will they hereafter sharpen thy plagues. po21 n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 av vvb po21 n2, av vmb pns32 av vvb po21 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1124 Sinners comfort their hearts with this thought, That if they be damned, they shall have store of company: Sinners Comfort their hearts with this Thought, That if they be damned, they shall have store of company: n2 vvb po32 n2 p-acp d n1, cst cs pns32 vbb vvn, pns32 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1125 but let them know, That the fire of Hell will burn just so much the cooler, but let them know, That the fire of Hell will burn just so much the cooler, cc-acp vvb pno32 vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi av av av-d dt jc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1126 for the multitudes that are there: as the fire of their Chimney does, for the store of fewell. for the Multitudes that Are there: as the fire of their Chimney does, for the store of fuel. p-acp dt n2 cst vbr a-acp: c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vdz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1127 When thou art charmed with the roaring of thy Companions in the Ale-house, think what musick their roaring with thee will make, When thou art charmed with the roaring of thy Sodales in the Alehouse, think what music their roaring with thee will make, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb r-crq n1 po32 n-vvg p-acp pno21 vmb vvi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1128 when you shall all meet in your eternal Prison. Away from evil company; when you shall all meet in your Eternal Prison. Away from evil company; c-crq pn22 vmb d vvi p-acp po22 j n1. av p-acp j-jn n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1129 you will remember hereafter, when 'tis too late, how much, and with how little success, I have laboured with you in this thing. you will Remember hereafter, when it's too late, how much, and with how little success, I have laboured with you in this thing. pn22 vmb vvi av, c-crq pn31|vbz av j, c-crq d, cc p-acp c-crq j n1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 225 Page 76
1130 5. Bafflle not Conscience once more. Awakened Sinner, charm not thy Conscience into silence, nor dash it out o• countenance. 5. Baffle not Conscience once more. Awakened Sinner, charm not thy Conscience into silence, nor dash it out o• countenance. crd vvb xx n1 a-acp av-dc. vvn n1, vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp n1, ccx vvi pn31 av n1 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 226 Page 76
1131 Thy Conscience is the only Friend that God or thy Soul hath left within thee. Thy will, and thy affections, and thine appetite, are all gone; Thy Conscience is the only Friend that God or thy Soul hath left within thee. Thy will, and thy affections, and thine appetite, Are all gone; po21 n1 vbz dt j n1 cst np1 cc po21 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21. po21 n1, cc po21 n2, cc po21 n1, vbr d vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 226 Page 77
1132 the Devil hath stoln them away, and hired them all against thee, thou hast nothing but poor Conscience left. the devil hath stolen them away, and hired them all against thee, thou hast nothing but poor Conscience left. dt n1 vhz vvn pno32 av, cc vvd pno32 d p-acp pno21, pns21 vh2 pix cc-acp j n1 vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 226 Page 77
1133 Thy Conscience hath been often upon thee; pleading with thee for God, and for pity to thy Soul: Thy Conscience hath been often upon thee; pleading with thee for God, and for pity to thy Soul: po21 n1 vhz vbn av p-acp pno21; vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1134 It hath warned thee, reproved thee, and often whisper'd thee in thine Ear; It hath warned thee, reproved thee, and often whispered thee in thine Ear; pn31 vhz vvn pno21, vvd pno21, cc av vvn pno21 p-acp po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1135 What dost thou mean? whither art thou going? when wilt thou return? Away with thy sins, have done with thy Companions, no more of this drunkenness, this riot, this covetousness; What dost thou mean? whither art thou going? when wilt thou return? Away with thy Sins, have done with thy Sodales, no more of this Drunkenness, this riot, this covetousness; q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi? q-crq vb2r pns21 vvg? q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi? av p-acp po21 n2, vhb vdn p-acp po21 n2, av-dx dc pp-f d n1, d n1, d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1136 Thou art a lost man, thy Soul is lost, if thou go on. Thus Conscience hath warned thee, and thou hast sometimes hearkned to it; and spoken it fair. Thou art a lost man, thy Soul is lost, if thou go on. Thus Conscience hath warned thee, and thou hast sometime hearkened to it; and spoken it fair. pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1, po21 n1 vbz vvn, cs pns21 vvb a-acp. av n1 vhz vvn pno21, cc pns21 vh2 av vvd p-acp pn31; cc vvn pn31 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1137 The throbs, and the pa•gs, and the wounds thou hast felt and received from it, have wrung from thee, now and then, a promise: The throbs, and the pa•gs, and the wounds thou hast felt and received from it, have wrung from thee, now and then, a promise: dt n2, cc dt n2, cc dt n2 pns21 vh2 vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, vhb vvn p-acp pno21, av cc av, dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1138 Well, through the Grace of God, I'le hearken to Conscience, I'le be a new man: Away from me ye Sinners, I will keep the Commandments of my God. Well, through the Grace of God, I'll harken to Conscience, I'll be a new man: Away from me you Sinners, I will keep the commandments of my God. av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11|vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns11|vmb vbi dt j n1: av p-acp pno11 pn22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po11 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1139 And yet shortly after, when thy Temptations return, thy Companion; come, all's forgot•en; And yet shortly After, when thy Temptations return, thy Companion; come, all's forgot•en; cc av av-j a-acp, c-crq po21 n2 vvi, po21 n1; vvb, d|vbz vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1140 and along thou goest, as a fool to the Stocks, or an Ox to the slaughter; and along thou goest, as a fool to the Stocks, or an Ox to the slaughter; cc a-acp pns21 vv2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1141 and this hath been thy way and thy manner, from time to time: Now and then Conscience draws a sigh, or a tear from thee; and this hath been thy Way and thy manner, from time to time: Now and then Conscience draws a sighs, or a tear from thee; cc d vhz vbn po21 n1 cc po21 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1: av cc av n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1142 and by and by receives a kick or a stab. Beware Sinner; Conscience will not alwayes be thus us'd. and by and by receives a kick or a stab. Beware Sinner; Conscience will not always be thus used. cc p-acp cc a-acp vvz dt vvb cc dt n1. vvb n1; n1 vmb xx av vbi av vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 227 Page 77
1143 If ever it speak again, say it not Nay. Its next word may be its last; If ever it speak again, say it not Nay. Its next word may be its last; cs av pn31 vvb av, vvb pn31 xx uh. po31 ord n1 vmb vbi po31 ord; (3) discourse (DIV1) 228 Page 77
1144 if ever thou weariest it into perpetual silence, then farewell all for ever. Conscience is the only Friend thou hast left. Convinced Soul! if ever thou weariest it into perpetual silence, then farewell all for ever. Conscience is the only Friend thou hast left. Convinced Soul! cs av pns21 js pn31 p-acp j n1, av uh-n av-d p-acp av. n1 vbz dt j n1 pns21 vh2 vvn. vvd n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 228 Page 77
1145 How wilt thou bear the revenges of an awakened abused Conscience? all thy bafflings of it here will be repeated over in eternity: How wilt thou bear the revenges of an awakened abused Conscience? all thy bafflings of it Here will be repeated over in eternity: q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt vvn j-vvn n1? d po21 n2 pp-f pn31 av vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 229 Page 78
1146 How will all this look when it shall meet thee before thy Judge? Save thy self from that hour: Baffle not Conscience once more. How will all this look when it shall meet thee before thy Judge? Save thy self from that hour: Baffle not Conscience once more. c-crq vmb d d n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1? p-acp po21 n1 p-acp d n1: vvb xx n1 a-acp av-dc. (3) discourse (DIV1) 229 Page 78
1147 6. Let not the greatness of thy sins, nor the difficulty of Christ's terms, hinder, or discourage thee, from making a present close with Christ. 6. Let not the greatness of thy Sins, nor the difficulty of Christ's terms, hinder, or discourage thee, from making a present close with christ. crd vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, ccx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vvb, cc vvi pno21, p-acp vvg dt j j p-acp np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1148 Say not, his Yoke is too heavy his Cross is too grievous for me to bear; Say not, his Yoke is too heavy his Cross is too grievous for me to bear; n1 xx, po31 n1 vbz av j po31 n1 vbz av j c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1149 or my sins are too great for him to bear. or my Sins Are too great for him to bear. cc po11 n2 vbr av j c-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1150 Set the Throne against the Yoak, the Crown against the Cross, infinite Merit and Mercy, against mighty sins; Set the Throne against the Yoke, the Crown against the Cross, infinite Merit and Mercy, against mighty Sins; j-vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, j n1 cc n1, p-acp j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1151 and go unto Jesus, cast thy self on his blood, and bowells, and put thy self under his Yoke and Scepter. and go unto jesus, cast thy self on his blood, and bowels, and put thy self under his Yoke and Sceptre. cc vvb p-acp np1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n2, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1152 If he will give Life to thee, be content that he give Laws to thee: and as ever thou expectest to live by him, be resolved to live to him, If he will give Life to thee, be content that he give Laws to thee: and as ever thou expectest to live by him, be resolved to live to him, cs pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21, vbb j cst pns31 vvb n2 p-acp pno21: cc c-acp av pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1153 and no longer to thy self. and no longer to thy self. cc dx av-jc p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1154 Go to Jesus, and when thou goest, take with these two Scriptures, ▪ Matth. 11. 28. Come unto me, all ye that are weary, Go to jesus, and when thou goest, take with these two Scriptures, ▪ Matthew 11. 28. Come unto me, all you that Are weary, vvb p-acp np1, cc c-crq pns21 vv2, vvb p-acp d crd n2, ▪ np1 crd crd np1 p-acp pno11, d pn22 cst vbr j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1155 and heavy laden, and I will give you rest; and heavy laden, and I will give you rest; cc j vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1156 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, and you shall find rest unto your Souls. Take my yoke upon you, and Learn of me, and you shall find rest unto your Souls. vvb po11 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvi pp-f pno11, cc pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1157 Joh. 6. 37. Him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out. 7. Fall close to Duties, and keep close to Ordinances. John 6. 37. Him that comes unto me, I will in no wise cast out. 7. Fallen close to Duties, and keep close to Ordinances. np1 crd crd pno31 cst vvz p-acp pno11, pns11 vmb p-acp dx j vvn av. crd n1 av-j p-acp n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 230 Page 78
1158 1. Let secret, and Family Prayer be thy daily exercise. Count not thy self a Christian, till thou give thy self to prayer. 1. Let secret, and Family Prayer be thy daily exercise. Count not thy self a Christian, till thou give thy self to prayer. crd vvb j-jn, cc n1 n1 vbb po21 j n1. vvb xx po21 n1 dt njp, c-acp pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 232 Page 78
1159 2. Let not reading the Word, Catechising, &c. be strangers in thy house. 3. Prize, improve, and sanctifie Sabbaths; 2. Let not reading the Word, Catechising, etc. be Strangers in thy house. 3. Prize, improve, and sanctify Sabbaths; crd vvb xx vvg dt n1, n-vvg, av vbb n2 p-acp po21 n1. crd n1, vvb, cc vvi n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 233 Page 78
1160 The Lord on those dayes comes down upon eis Mount, to meet thy Soul, to commune with thee, to bless thee, to feed thee, The Lord on those days comes down upon eis Mount, to meet thy Soul, to commune with thee, to bless thee, to feed thee, dt n1 p-acp d n2 vvz a-acp p-acp fw-la n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi pno21, pc-acp vvi pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 234 Page 79
1161 and fill thee with whatsoever thy Soul desireth or wanteth. Get thee up to meet thy God: and fill thee with whatsoever thy Soul Desires or Wants. Get thee up to meet thy God: cc vvb pno21 p-acp r-crq po21 n1 vvz cc vvz. vvb pno21 a-acp pc-acp vvi po21 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 234 Page 79
1162 But remember when thou goest, leave thy stuff behind thee. But Remember when thou goest, leave thy stuff behind thee. cc-acp vvb c-crq pns21 vv2, vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 234 Page 79
1163 4. View often, and take an account of thy self, of the in-come and success of all thy Duties: 4. View often, and take an account of thy self, of the income and success of all thy Duties: crd n1 av, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pp-f dt j cc n1 pp-f d po21 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 235 Page 79
1164 What is all my praying, reading, hearing, &c. come to? What is brought forth? Is the work done for which all these are? Are my Sins and my Soul parted? Are my Companions in sin abandoned? Is Christ and my Soul united? Beware you never make Praying, What is all my praying, reading, hearing, etc. come to? What is brought forth? Is the work done for which all these Are? are my Sins and my Soul parted? are my Sodales in since abandoned? Is christ and my Soul united? Beware you never make Praying, q-crq vbz d po11 n-vvg, vvg, vvg, av vvb p-acp? q-crq vbz vvn av? vbz dt n1 vdn p-acp r-crq d d vbr? vbr po11 n2 cc po11 n1 vvn? vbr po11 n2 p-acp n1 vvn? vbz np1 cc po11 n1 vvn? vvb pn22 av-x vvi vvg, (3) discourse (DIV1) 235 Page 79
1165 and Hearing, to serve you [ instead ] of Believing, and Repenting. But to help you on to it. and Hearing, to serve you [ instead ] of Believing, and Repenting. But to help you on to it. cc vvg, pc-acp vvi pn22 [ av ] pp-f vvg, cc vvg. p-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 235 Page 79
1166 Remember these Seven Words when I am gone: 1. Get a deep Sense of thy dreadful state. 2. Abandon presently every sin. 3. Let not thy hope in Christ lessen thy fear of sin. 4. Shake off every sinful Companion. 5. Baffle not Conscience once more. 6. Make a present Close with Christ. 7. Fall close to Duties, and keep close to Ordinances. remember these Seven Words when I am gone: 1. Get a deep Sense of thy dreadful state. 2. Abandon presently every since. 3. Let not thy hope in christ lessen thy Fear of since. 4. Shake off every sinful Companion. 5. Baffle not Conscience once more. 6. Make a present Close with christ. 7. Fallen close to Duties, and keep close to Ordinances. vvb d crd n2 c-crq pns11 vbm vvn: crd vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f po21 j n1. crd vvb av-j d n1. crd vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp np1 vvi po21 n1 pp-f n1. crd vvb a-acp d j n1. crd vvb xx n1 a-acp av-dc. crd n1 dt j j p-acp np1. crd n1 av-j p-acp n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 236 Page 79
1167 These things do, and the God of Peace shall be with you: But remember, There's no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. These things do, and the God of Peace shall be with you: But Remember, There's no peace, Says my God, to the wicked. d n2 vdb, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22: cc-acp vvb, pc-acp|vbz dx n1, vvz po11 np1, p-acp dt j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 237 Page 79
1168 2. There are others that are near the Kingdome of God. Thou art not far from the Kingdom of God. 2. There Are Others that Are near the Kingdom of God. Thou art not Far from the Kingdom of God. crd pc-acp vbr n2-jn cst vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f np1. pns21 vb2r xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 79
1169 There are some that are like Ephraim, Hosea 7. 8. cakes half baked; like Agrippa, almost Christians; Acts 26. 29. Almost thou perswadest me to be a Christian; There Are Some that Are like Ephraim, Hosea 7. 8. cakes half baked; like Agrippa, almost Christians; Acts 26. 29. Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian; pc-acp vbr d cst vbr j np1, np1 crd crd n2 av-jn vvn; j np1, av np1; vvz crd crd av pns21 vv2 pno11 pc-acp vbi dt njp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 79
1170 NONLATINALPHABET, Thou hast brought me within a little of Christianity. They are come to the threshold of saving Faith; , Thou hast brought me within a little of Christianity. They Are come to the threshold of Saving Faith; , pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp dt j pp-f np1. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1171 within a step of sincere godliness. within a step of sincere godliness. p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1172 They have been professing, and praying, and hoping, and wishing themselves in, and yet are short of it. They have been professing, and praying, and hoping, and wishing themselves in, and yet Are short of it. pns32 vhb vbn vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg px32 p-acp, cc av vbr j pp-f pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1173 They have been enlightened, in the knowledg of Christ; have tasted of the heavenly gift; have felt something of the sweetness of Christ; They have been enlightened, in the knowledge of christ; have tasted of the heavenly gift; have felt something of the sweetness of christ; pns32 vhb vbn vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; vhb vvn pp-f dt j n1; vhb vvn pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1174 have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, of many excellent and useful gifts; have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, of many excellent and useful Gifts; vhb vbn vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f d j cc j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1175 have tasted of the good Word of God, and the powers of the World to come. have tasted of the good Word of God, and the Powers of the World to come. vhb vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1176 They have set out after Christ, have left the blind and prophane World, much behind them; They have Set out After christ, have left the blind and profane World, much behind them; pns32 vhb vvn av p-acp np1, vhb vvn dt j cc j n1, av-d p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1177 have escaped much of the pollutions of this world; have escaped much of the pollutions of this world; vhb vvn d pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1178 left many sins, taken up with many duties, have a name among the Saints, have suffered many things for the Name of Christ; left many Sins, taken up with many duties, have a name among the Saints, have suffered many things for the Name of christ; vvd d n2, vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n2, vhb vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1179 and notwithstanding all this, here they stick, they cannot give up themselves fully to Christ; something or other, either the World, or their Companions, or their pleasures, or their ease, and notwithstanding all this, Here they stick, they cannot give up themselves Fully to christ; something or other, either the World, or their Sodales, or their pleasures, or their ease, cc p-acp d d, av pns32 vvb, pns32 vmbx vvi a-acp px32 av-j pc-acp np1; pi cc n-jn, d dt n1, cc po32 n2, cc po32 n2, cc po32 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1180 or their sloth, hath such hold on them, that they cannot, unreservedly, resolvedly, give themselves up to the dominion of Jesus Christ; or their sloth, hath such hold on them, that they cannot, unreservedly, resolvedly, give themselves up to the dominion of jesus christ; cc po32 n1, vhz d n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmbx, av-j, av-vvn, vvi px32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1181 nay, it may be, they cannot tell w•y, yet they cannot do it. nay, it may be, they cannot tell w•y, yet they cannot do it. uh-x, pn31 vmb vbi, pns32 vmbx vvi av-j, av pns32 vmbx vdi pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1182 Though they can say, I would be, yet they cannot say, I will be, the Lord's. Though they can say, I would be, yet they cannot say, I will be, the Lord's. cs pns32 vmb vvi, pns11 vmd vbi, av pns32 vmbx vvi, pns11 vmb vbi, dt n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1183 these are near the Kingdom of God; but yet short of it. He that cannot say, I will be, can less say, I am, the Lord's. these Are near the Kingdom of God; but yet short of it. He that cannot say, I will be, can less say, I am, the Lord's. d vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f np1; cc-acp av j pp-f pn31. pns31 cst vmbx vvi, pns11 vmb vbi, vmb av-dc vvi, pns11 vbm, dt n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 238 Page 80
1184 But here I must distinguish of two sorts, of almost Christians. 1. There are some that have reached to almost ▪ and are still reaching forwards; But Here I must distinguish of two sorts, of almost Christians. 1. There Are Some that have reached to almost ▪ and Are still reaching forward; cc-acp av pns11 vmb vvi pp-f crd n2, pp-f av np1. crd pc-acp vbr d cst vhb vvn p-acp av ▪ cc vbr av vvg av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 239 Page 80
1185 the state of such is hope•ul, though it be not safe. Oh that we could see more such almost Christians! the state of such is hope•ul, though it be not safe. O that we could see more such almost Christians! dt n1 pp-f d vbz j, cs pn31 vbb xx j. uh cst pns12 vmd vvi dc d av np1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 240 Page 80
1186 2. There are others that have reached to, and rest in almost; who mistaking almost, for altogether, do there take up their stand. 2. There Are Others that have reached to, and rest in almost; who mistaking almost, for altogether, do there take up their stand. crd pc-acp vbr n2-jn cst vhb vvn p-acp, cc vvb p-acp av; r-crq vvg av, p-acp av, vdb pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 241 Page 81
1187 These are far from the Kingdom of God. These Are Far from the Kingdom of God. d vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 241 Page 81
1188 Brethren, I much fear, that among the number of Professors, there are more of these almost Christians, than we are aware of: Brothers, I much Fear, that among the number of Professors, there Are more of these almost Christians, than we Are aware of: n2, pns11 av-d vvb, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vbr dc pp-f d av np1, cs pns12 vbr j pp-f: (3) discourse (DIV1) 242 Page 81
1189 Oh it would make our hearts shake to consider, how far many go, to what degree, of resignation, resolution, affection, action, submission to sufferings, they attain; O it would make our hearts shake to Consider, how Far many go, to what degree, of resignation, resolution, affection, actium, submission to sufferings, they attain; uh pn31 vmd vvi po12 n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, c-crq av-j d vvb, p-acp r-crq n1, pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 p-acp n2, pns32 vvb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 242 Page 81
1190 and yet fall off at last, and thereby shew they were still short of Christ; They went out from us, because they were not of us. and yet fallen off At last, and thereby show they were still short of christ; They went out from us, Because they were not of us. cc av vvb a-acp p-acp ord, cc av vvb pns32 vbdr av j pp-f np1; pns32 vvd av p-acp pno12, c-acp pns32 vbdr xx pp-f pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 242 Page 81
1191 I particularly pity many of the more sober Gentry, who have a good will to Religion, I particularly pity many of the more Sobrium Gentry, who have a good will to Religion, pns11 av-j vvb d pp-f dt av-dc j n1, r-crq vhb dt j n1 p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1192 and a fair respect for the Professors of it; countenancing holiness, doing many worthy things for the Name and Servants of God; and a fair respect for the Professors of it; countenancing holiness, doing many worthy things for the Name and Servants of God; cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31; vvg n1, vdg d j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1193 refraining from the vitiousness, and vanity, of many of their Rank and Quality; refraining from the viciousness, and vanity, of many of their Rank and Quality; vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n1, pp-f d pp-f po32 n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1194 who yet dwelling in Temptations, being entangled in carnal correspondencies, entertained with an affluence of carnal delights and pleasures; who yet Dwelling in Temptations, being entangled in carnal correspondencies, entertained with an affluence of carnal delights and pleasures; r-crq av vvg p-acp n2, vbg vvn p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1195 and finding hereby a strict self-denying and mortified life, to be of greater difficulty to them, and finding hereby a strict self-denying and mortified life, to be of greater difficulty to them, cc vvg av dt j j cc j-vvn n1, pc-acp vbi pp-f jc n1 p-acp pno32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1196 than to men of lower rank, are apt to think it not of such necessity; who may possibly upon a narrow enquiry discern, after all their good hopes of themselves, than to men of lower rank, Are apt to think it not of such necessity; who may possibly upon a narrow enquiry discern, After all their good hope's of themselves, cs p-acp n2 pp-f jc n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31 xx pp-f d n1; r-crq vmb av-j p-acp dt j n1 vvi, p-acp d po32 j n2 pp-f px32, (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1197 and the great opinions of others concerning them, that they are yet short of that simplicity, and the great opinions of Others Concerning them, that they Are yet short of that simplicity, cc dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn vvg pno32, cst pns32 vbr av j pp-f d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1198 and godly sincerity, which alone will prove them Christians indeed. Blessed be God, there are amongst us such, those who have broken through all temptations; and godly sincerity, which alone will prove them Christians indeed. Blessed be God, there Are among us such, those who have broken through all temptations; cc j n1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno32 np1 av. vvn vbb np1, pc-acp vbr p-acp pno12 d, d r-crq vhb vvn p-acp d n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 243 Page 81
1199 have adventured upon the disobliging all the World; have adventured upon the disobliging all the World; vhb vvn p-acp dt vvg d dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 81
1200 have hid down their honours, pleasures, friends, and all their carnall interests whatsoever, at the feet of Christ; have hid down their honours, pleasures, Friends, and all their carnal interests whatsoever, At the feet of christ; vhb vvn a-acp po32 n2, n2, n2, cc d po32 j n2 r-crq, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1201 and preferring a close Communion with God, the peace of a good Conscience, the joyes of Religion, and preferring a close Communion with God, the peace of a good Conscience, the Joys of Religion, cc vvg dt j n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1202 yea the very reproach of Christ: yea the very reproach of christ: uh dt j n1 pp-f np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1203 above all their worldly Honours, and fleshly pleasures, have given themselves up to the power of the Gospel, above all their worldly Honours, and fleshly pleasures, have given themselves up to the power of the Gospel, p-acp d po32 j ng1, cc j n2, vhb vvn px32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1204 and an exemplary Spiritual and Heavenly life. and an exemplary Spiritual and Heavenly life. cc dt j j cc j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1205 But it is to be feared, least there be also such, who have deservedly gain'd great respect among the Saints, But it is to be feared, lest there be also such, who have deservedly gained great respect among the Saints, p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pc-acp vbi av d, r-crq vhb av-vvn vvn j n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1206 and gone far along with them, who yet are come but to the threshold of Christianity; and gone Far along with them, who yet Are come but to the threshold of Christianity; cc vvn av-j a-acp p-acp pno32, r-crq av vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1207 and being afraid to put in, there they are in danger to perish everlastingly. Quod fere fit non fit. and being afraid to put in, there they Are in danger to perish everlastingly. Quod fere fit non fit. cc vbg j pc-acp vvi p-acp, a-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av-j. vvd n1 j fw-fr j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1208 He that is, but almost saved, is damned for altogether. He that is, but almost saved, is damned for altogether. pns31 cst vbz, cc-acp av vvn, vbz vvn p-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 244 Page 82
1209 Oh Friends, what do ye mean? Will you loose all the ground you have gotten, all the things you have wrought? shall all your sufferings for the name of Christ be lost, O Friends, what do you mean? Will you lose all the ground you have got, all the things you have wrought? shall all your sufferings for the name of christ be lost, uh n2, q-crq vdb pn22 vvi? n1 pn22 vvi d dt n1 pn22 vhb vvn, d dt n2 pn22 vhb vvn? vmb d po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1210 and in vain? after you have tasted the bitterness of the Cross, will you not go one step farther, and in vain? After you have tasted the bitterness of the Cross, will you not go one step farther, cc p-acp j? p-acp pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb pn22 xx vvi crd n1 av-jc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1211 and take the joys of the Cross? Is the work of Regeneration brought to the Birth, and take the Joys of the Cross? Is the work of Regeneration brought to the Birth, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1212 and shall it at last miscarry, and prove an abortion? would one step more land your Souls in the Kingdom of God, are you gotten so near a shore, and shall it At last miscarry, and prove an abortion? would one step more land your Souls in the Kingdom of God, Are you got so near a shore, cc vmb pn31 p-acp ord vvi, cc vvi dt n1? vmd pi vvb dc n1 po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr pn22 vvn av av-j dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1213 and will you perish in the Harbour? are you gotten off from the Tents of the Edomites, and gotten even to the Borders of Canaan, and will you not enter? Are you gotten to Pisgah, and have a view of the Land of Promise, and will you perish in the Harbour? Are you got off from the Tents of the Edomites, and got even to the Borders of Canaan, and will you not enter? are you got to Pisgah, and have a view of the Land of Promise, cc vmb pn22 vvi p-acp dt n1? vbr pn22 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb pn22 xx vvi? vbr pn22 vvn p-acp np1, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1214 and see that it is a good Land? are you come so near, a• to see, that true holiness is such a beautiful State, such a blessed State, and see that it is a good Land? Are you come so near, a• to see, that true holiness is such a beautiful State, such a blessed State, cc vvb cst pn31 vbz dt j n1? vbr pn22 vvn av av-j, n1 pc-acp vvi, cst j n1 vbz d dt j n1, d dt j-vvn n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1215 and do you wish your selves in, and will you yet die on the other side Jordan? you have prayed, put on; and do you wish your selves in, and will you yet die on the other side Jordan? you have prayed, put on; cc vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp, cc vmb pn22 av vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1? pn22 vhb vvn, vvn p-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1216 a little more prayer may do it: a little more prayer may do it: dt j dc n1 vmb vdi pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 82
1217 you have laboured, and reasoned with, and perswaded your hearts, give not over, a little more labour may prevail. you have laboured, and reasoned with, and persuaded your hearts, give not over, a little more labour may prevail. pn22 vhb vvn, cc vvd p-acp, cc vvd po22 n2, vvb xx a-acp, dt j dc n1 vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1218 Oh that I knew what to say more, that might bring you on. O that I knew what to say more, that might bring you on. uh cst pns11 vvd r-crq pc-acp vvi av-dc, cst vmd vvi pn22 a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1219 Oh that the Lord would yet put one word or other in my mouth, that might overcome you! O that the Lord would yet put one word or other in my Mouth, that might overcome you! uh cst dt n1 vmd av vvi crd n1 cc n-jn p-acp po11 n1, cst vmd vvi pn22! (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1220 that I might shoot one Arrow more, that might strike home, use one Argument more, that might be cogent, that I might shoot one Arrow more, that might strike home, use one Argument more, that might be cogent, cst pns11 vmd vvi crd n1 av-dc, cst vmd vvi av-an, vvb crd n1 av-dc, cst vmd vbi j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1221 and gain your full consent to Christ; that I might see you safely landed ere I be parted from you. and gain your full consent to christ; that I might see you safely landed ere I be parted from you. cc vvb po22 j n1 p-acp np1; cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22 av-j vvn c-acp pns11 vbb vvn p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1222 Oh think, think what a dreadful disappointment this will be for you, that are come so near to godliness, O think, think what a dreadful disappointment this will be for you, that Are come so near to godliness, uh vvb, vvb r-crq dt j n1 d vmb vbi p-acp pn22, cst vbr vvn av av-j p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1223 as that you verily think you have attained it; as that you verily think you have attained it; c-acp cst pn22 av-j vvb pn22 vhb vvn pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1224 if after all the joys, pleasures and hopes, the little Religion you have had, hath fed you withall; if After all the Joys, pleasures and hope's, the little Religion you have had, hath fed you withal; cs p-acp d dt n2, n2 cc n2, dt j n1 pn22 vhb vhn, vhz vvn pn22 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1225 you should at last have a TEKEL written for your doom; and hear that cutting word pronounced upon you. you should At last have a TEKEL written for your doom; and hear that cutting word pronounced upon you. pn22 vmd p-acp ord vhb dt n1 vvn p-acp po22 n1; cc vvb d j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1226 Thou art weighed in the ballance ▪ and art found wanting. With you also would I leave a few words. Thou art weighed in the balance ▪ and art found wanting. With you also would I leave a few words. pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 ▪ cc n1 vvd vvg. p-acp pn22 av vmd pns11 vvi dt d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 245 Page 83
1227 1. Loose not both Worlds, this World thou hast lost already, by leaving them so much behind thee; 1. Lose not both World's, this World thou hast lost already, by leaving them so much behind thee; crd j xx d n2, d n1 pns21 vh2 vvn av, p-acp vvg pno32 av av-d p-acp pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 246 Page 83
1228 loose not that which is before, for want of coming on a little farther: think not of hanging always betwixt Heaven and Hell; lose not that which is before, for want of coming on a little farther: think not of hanging always betwixt Heaven and Hell; vvb xx d r-crq vbz a-acp, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt j av-jc: vvb xx pp-f vvg av p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 246 Page 83
1229 In the other World there's no middle, either go back, or come on, turn thee to the right hand or to the left. In the other World there's no middle, either go back, or come on, turn thee to the right hand or to the left. p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp|vbz dx n-jn, av-d vvb av, cc vvb a-acp, vvb pno21 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc p-acp dt j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 246 Page 83
1230 2. Mistake not all most, for alltogether, such a mistake may be mortall. Do not too easily conclude, thou hast already attained; 2. Mistake not all most, for altogether, such a mistake may be Mortal. Do not too Easily conclude, thou hast already attained; crd n1 xx d av-ds, p-acp av, d dt n1 vmb vbi j-jn. vdb xx av av-j vvi, pns21 vh2 av vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 83
1231 if thou takest something of Christianity to be all, thy all is nothing. if thou Takest something of Christianity to be all, thy all is nothing. cs pns21 vv2 pi pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi d, po21 d vbz pix. (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 83
1232 'Tis a wonderful thing, to see how easily men satisfie themselves in a matter of such weight and intric•cy. It's a wondered thing, to see how Easily men satisfy themselves in a matter of such weight and intric•cy. pn31|vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j n2 vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 83
1233 Thine heart is deceitful, try it thoroughly before thou trust it. One g•ain too light, and thou art undone. Thine heart is deceitful, try it thoroughly before thou trust it. One g•ain too Light, and thou art undone. po21 n1 vbz j, vvb pn31 av-j c-acp pns21 vvb pn31. crd n1 av j, cc pns21 vb2r vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 83
1234 God, Glory, Soul, Eternity, all lye a• stake; one tittle short of sincerity, and all lost. God, Glory, Soul, Eternity, all lie a• stake; one tittle short of sincerity, and all lost. np1, n1, n1, n1, d n1 n1 n1; crd n1 j pp-f n1, cc d vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 84
1235 Be jealous of thy self, never give over suspecting thy State, till thou hast put it past suspition: Be jealous of thy self, never give over suspecting thy State, till thou hast put it passed suspicion: vbb j pp-f po21 n1, av-x vvb p-acp vvg po21 n1, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pn31 p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 84
1236 Conclude not, till thou hast thoroughly disputed the case, give not over the dispute, till the matter be no longer disputable. Conclude not, till thou hast thoroughly disputed the case, give not over the dispute, till the matter be no longer disputable. vvb xx, c-acp pns21 vh2 av-j vvn dt n1, vvb xx p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbi av-dx av-jc j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 84
1237 Canst thou be too sure? the least mistake is as wide as Heaven and Hell; Canst thou be too sure? the least mistake is as wide as Heaven and Hell; vm2 pns21 vbi av j? dt av-ds n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 84
1238 the bottomless Gulf reaches home to the threshold of glory; thy tantum non, will be as much as the Devil looks for, onely not in, the bottomless Gulf reaches home to the threshold of glory; thy Tantum non, will be as much as the devil looks for, only not in, dt j n1 vvz av-an p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; po21 fw-la fw-la, vmb vbi c-acp av-d c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp, av-j xx p-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 84
1239 though never so near, will be thy eternal perdition. though never so near, will be thy Eternal perdition. cs av-x av av-j, vmb vbi po21 j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 247 Page 84
1240 3. Beware that this thought, one time or other, I shall have more power, slacken not thy present care and labour. 3. Beware that this Thought, one time or other, I shall have more power, slacken not thy present care and labour. crd vvb cst d n1, crd n1 cc n-jn, pns11 vmb vhi dc n1, vvn xx po21 j n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 248 Page 84
1241 Let not thy hopes undo thee. Lose not a present opportunity, in hopes of future ability. Let not thy hope's undo thee. Loose not a present opportunity, in hope's of future ability. vvb xx po21 n2 vvb pno21. vvb xx dt j n1, p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 248 Page 84
1242 Labour each day, to bring the matter to a present Issue; Labour each day, to bring the matter to a present Issue; n1 d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 248 Page 84
1243 and that with no lesse earnestness, than if this day were to give a finall determination; and that with no less earnestness, than if this day were to give a final determination; cc cst p-acp dx dc n1, cs cs d n1 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 248 Page 84
1244 and thou wert sure, that thou wert just come, to thy now or never. and thou Wertenberg sure, that thou Wertenberg just come, to thy now or never. cc pns21 vbd2r j, cst pns21 vbd2r av vvn, p-acp po21 av cc av-x. (3) discourse (DIV1) 248 Page 84
1245 4. Let not a small matter part Christ and thee, Heaven may not cost thee half so much more, 4. Let not a small matter part christ and thee, Heaven may not cost thee half so much more, crd vvb xx dt j n1 n1 np1 cc pno21, n1 vmb xx vvi pno21 j-jn av av-d av-dc, (3) discourse (DIV1) 249 Page 84
1246 as it hath cost thee already. as it hath cost thee already. c-acp pn31 vhz vvn pno21 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 249 Page 84
1247 Art thou come within one peny of thy Lords price, and shall that break the bargain? Art thou come within one penny of thy lords price, and shall that break the bargain? vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp crd n1 pp-f po21 n2 n1, cc vmb d vvi dt n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 249 Page 84
1248 5. Let not thy Oyl thou hast gotten, serve onely for fewel for thy fire. 5. Let not thy Oil thou hast got, serve only for fuel for thy fire. crd vvb xx po21 n1 pns21 vh2 vvn, vvb av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 250 Page 84
1249 Let not thy common grace thou hast obtained here, be of no other use, but to add to thy confusion hereafter: Let not thy Common grace thou hast obtained Here, be of no other use, but to add to thy confusion hereafter: vvb xx po21 j n1 pns21 vh2 vvn av, vbb pp-f dx j-jn n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 av: (3) discourse (DIV1) 250 Page 84
1250 every beam of light that hath shined to thee here, will add to the horrour of thine everlasting darkness. every beam of Light that hath shined to thee Here, will add to the horror of thine everlasting darkness. d n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz vvn p-acp pno21 av, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 250 Page 84
1251 Every drop of Honey thou hast tasted in Religion, will be thy Gall and Worm-wood, in the day of thy condemnation. Every drop of Honey thou hast tasted in Religion, will be thy Gall and Wormwood, in the day of thy condemnation. np1 n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp n1, vmb vbi po21 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 250 Page 84
1252 Be not more miserable hereafter, for that thou hast been less wicked here; Be not more miserable hereafter, for that thou hast been less wicked Here; vbb xx av-dc j av, c-acp cst pns21 vh2 vbn av-dc j av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 250 Page 85
1253 the remembrance how fair thou wert once for Glory, will be one of the sharpest Teeth of thine everlasting Worm. the remembrance how fair thou Wertenberg once for Glory, will be one of the Sharpest Teeth of thine everlasting Worm. dt n1 c-crq j pns21 vbd2r a-acp p-acp n1, vmb vbi crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f po21 j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 250 Page 85
1254 6. Lastly, Be all or nothing; come up hither, or get thee Down to thy lot; 6. Lastly, Be all or nothing; come up hither, or get thee Down to thy lot; crd ord, vbb d cc pix; vvb a-acp av, cc vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 251 Page 85
1255 particularly, 1. Be all unto Christ. 2. Let Christ be all to thee. 3. Let all Christ be accepted, and improved by thee. 1. Be all unto Christ; particularly, 1. Be all unto christ. 2. Let christ be all to thee. 3. Let all christ be accepted, and improved by thee. 1. Be all unto christ; av-j, crd vbb d p-acp np1. crd vvb np1 vbi d p-acp pno21. crd vvb d np1 vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno21. crd vbb d p-acp np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 251 Page 85
1256 have none to please but Christ, and for Christ; h•ve nothing to seek but Christ, and for Christ; have none to please but christ, and for christ; h•ve nothing to seek but christ, and for christ; vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1; vvb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 252 Page 85
1257 resolve against Reserves and limits; give up all, and keep back nothing; say not, thus much I can spare, and no more; resolve against Reserves and Limits; give up all, and keep back nothing; say not, thus much I can spare, and no more; vvb p-acp vvz cc n2; vvb a-acp d, cc vvi av pix; vvb xx, av av-d pns11 vmb vvi, cc dx av-dc; (3) discourse (DIV1) 252 Page 85
1258 hitherto I will go, and no farther. hitherto I will go, and no farther. av pns11 vmb vvi, cc dx av-jc. (3) discourse (DIV1) 252 Page 85
1259 Divide not thy self, thy love, thy care, thy aims betwixt Christ, and any thing else. Divide not thy self, thy love, thy care, thy aims betwixt christ, and any thing Else. vvb xx po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n2 p-acp np1, cc d n1 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 252 Page 85
1260 Let thy whole Soul run in one Channel. Rest not short of a full resignation, and when thou hast resigned, repent not. Let thy Whole Soul run in one Channel. Rest not short of a full resignation, and when thou hast resigned, Repent not. vvb po21 j-jn n1 vvn p-acp crd n1. n1 xx j pp-f dt j n1, cc c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, vvb xx. (3) discourse (DIV1) 252 Page 85
1261 2. Let Christ be all to thee; 2. Let christ be all to thee; crd vvb np1 vbi d p-acp pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 253 Page 85
1262 say not, I must have an Estate too, my Friends too, my pleasures and my ease too; say not, I must have an Estate too, my Friends too, my pleasures and my ease too; vvb xx, pns11 vmb vhi dt n1 av, po11 n2 av, po11 n2 cc po11 n1 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 253 Page 85
1263 let Christ be enough, and all to thee; Father, Mother, House, Lands, Portion; let christ be enough, and all to thee; Father, Mother, House, Lands, Portion; vvb np1 vbb av-d, cc d p-acp pno21; n1, n1, n1, n2, n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 253 Page 85
1264 say concerning all thou hast else, Be thou mine Lord, and let these go their way. say Concerning all thou hast Else, Be thou mine Lord, and let these go their Way. vvb vvg d pns21 vh2 av, vbb pns21 po11 n1, cc vvb d vvi po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 253 Page 85
1265 3. Let all of Christ be accepted and improved by thee. Divide not thy self, and divide not Christ; 3. Let all of christ be accepted and improved by thee. Divide not thy self, and divide not christ; crd vvb d pp-f np1 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp pno21. vvb xx po21 n1, cc vvb xx np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 254 Page 85
1266 leave not any thing of thy self, for any but Christ, refuse not any thing of Christ, for thy self. leave not any thing of thy self, for any but christ, refuse not any thing of christ, for thy self. vvb xx d n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp d p-acp np1, vvb xx d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 254 Page 85
1267 Think not thy all, too much for thee to give, nor Christ's all, too much for thee to embrace. Think not thy all, too much for thee to give, nor Christ's all, too much for thee to embrace. vvb xx av d, av av-d p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi, ccx npg1 av-d, av av-d p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 254 Page 85
1268 Thy half will not satisfie Christ, nor will half of Christ suffice thee. Thou must give and have, and therefore resolve to give and take, all or none. Thy half will not satisfy christ, nor will half of christ suffice thee. Thou must give and have, and Therefore resolve to give and take, all or none. po21 n-jn vmb xx vvi np1, ccx n1 av-jn pp-f np1 vvb pno21. pns21 vmb vvi cc vhb, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi, d cc pix. (3) discourse (DIV1) 254 Page 85
1269 Let all Christ be accepted, and improved by thee. 1. The merit of his blood. 2. The light and Authority of his Law. 3. The power of his Spirit. Let all christ be accepted, and improved by thee. 1. The merit of his blood. 2. The Light and authority of his Law. 3. The power of his Spirit. vvb d np1 vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno21. crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 254 Page 68
1270 1. Accept the merit of his blood; renounce thine own, and rely on his righteousness; as God hath, so do thou, lay on him, all thy iniquities. 1. Accept the merit of his blood; renounce thine own, and rely on his righteousness; as God hath, so do thou, lay on him, all thy iniquities. crd vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; vvb po21 d, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1; c-acp np1 vhz, av vdb pns21, vvb p-acp pno31, d po21 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 255 Page 68
1271 Think not of Sanctification, without satisfaction. Think not to satisfie in the least, by ought that thou canst do, let that lie upon him. Think not of Sanctification, without satisfaction. Think not to satisfy in the least, by ought that thou Canst do, let that lie upon him. vvb xx pp-f n1, p-acp n1. vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds, p-acp pi cst pns21 vm2 vdi, vvb cst vvb p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 255 Page 68
1272 Judge thy self, but seek to be justified alone through faith in his blood. Say unto the Lord, what I owe to thee, put it upon his account; Judge thy self, but seek to be justified alone through faith in his blood. Say unto the Lord, what I owe to thee, put it upon his account; n1 po21 n1, cc-acp vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 255 Page 68
1273 my Christ must answer for me. 2. Accept, and submit to the light and authority of his Law. my christ must answer for me. 2. Accept, and submit to the Light and Authority of his Law. po11 np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11. crd vvb, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 255 Page 68
1274 Think not, he is thy Priest, unless he be thy Prophet, and thy King: If he must answer for thee, let him instruct thee, Think not, he is thy Priest, unless he be thy Prophet, and thy King: If he must answer for thee, let him instruct thee, vvb xx, pns31 vbz po21 n1, cs pns31 vbb po21 n1, cc po21 n1: cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, vvb pno31 vvi pno21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 256 Page 68
1275 and be thou willing to learn of him; since he hath bought thee, let him govern thee; and be thou willing to Learn of him; since he hath bought thee, let him govern thee; cc vbb pns21 j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno21, vvb pno31 vvi pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 256 Page 68
1276 say not of any thing he requires, this is too much to do, since he said not to thee, 'tis too much to die. say not of any thing he requires, this is too much to do, since he said not to thee, it's too much to die. vvb xx pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz, d vbz av av-d pc-acp vdi, c-acp pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno21, pn31|vbz av av-d pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 256 Page 68
1277 Count not thy self a Christian, whilest thou art unwilling to receive the utmost light, or to submit to the utmost of thy duty; Count not thy self a Christian, whilst thou art unwilling to receive the utmost Light, or to submit to the utmost of thy duty; vvb xx po21 n1 dt njp, cs pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 256 Page 68
1278 say not of any one thing, of all that Christ requires, This I must have abated, say not of any one thing, of all that christ requires, This I must have abated, vvb xx pp-f d crd n1, pp-f d cst np1 vvz, d pns11 vmb vhi vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 256 Page 68
1279 and then I will be his. and then I will be his. cc av pns11 vmb vbi png31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 256 Page 68
1280 3. Accept and exert the power of his Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord is a Spirit of Power. 3. Accept and exert the power of his Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord is a Spirit of Power. crd vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 68
1281 The same Argument which the Apostle uses to prove himself a Minister of Christ, is necessary to prove thee a Christian, 2 Cor ▪ 13. 3, 4. Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. The same Argument which the Apostle uses to prove himself a Minister of christ, is necessary to prove thee a Christian, 2 Cor ▪ 13. 3, 4. Since you seek a proof of christ speaking in me, which to you ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. dt d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi px31 dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 dt njp, crd np1 ▪ crd crd, crd c-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno11, r-crq p-acp pn22 vvb vbz xx j, cc-acp vbz j p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1282 Though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God; Though he was Crucified through weakness, yet he lives by the power of God; cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1283 for we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God. for we also Are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God. c-acp pns12 av vbr j p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1284 (Ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me,) ye put me to prove that I am a Minister of Christ; (You seek a proof of christ speaking in me,) you put me to prove that I am a Minister of christ; (pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno11,) pn22 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi cst pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1285 why, here's the proof of it, My preaching hath not been weak, but mighty in you; why, here's the proof of it, My preaching hath not been weak, but mighty in you; c-crq, av|vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, po11 vvg vhz xx vbn j, cc-acp j p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1286 It hath been followed and attested, by the power of Christ, which hath wrought mightily in you; It hath been followed and attested, by the power of christ, which hath wrought mightily in you; pn31 vhz vbn vvn cc vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn av-j p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1287 as weak as we are, yet the power of Christ hath been manifested and magnified in us. as weak as we Are, yet the power of christ hath been manifested and magnified in us. c-acp j c-acp pns12 vbr, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1288 Doest thou seek a proof of thy Christianity? why, here must be the proof, that though thou art weak of thy self, Dost thou seek a proof of thy Christianity? why, Here must be the proof, that though thou art weak of thy self, vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? uh-crq, av vmb vbi dt n1, cst cs pns21 vb2r j pp-f po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1289 yet thou livest in the power of God, which is mighty in thee. yet thou Livest in the power of God, which is mighty in thee. av pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz j p-acp pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1290 Though thou canst do nothing of thy self, yet thou art able to do all things through Christ which strengthens thee. Though thou Canst do nothing of thy self, yet thou art able to do all things through christ which strengthens thee. cs pns21 vm2 vdi pix pp-f po21 n1, av pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp np1 r-crq vvz pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 257 Page 87
1291 Thou sayst thou art willing, but thou art weak; thou desirest to be, and to do, what God would have thee, but thou canst not perform. Thou Sayest thou art willing, but thou art weak; thou Desirest to be, and to do, what God would have thee, but thou Canst not perform. pns21 vv2 pns21 vb2r j, p-acp pns21 vb2r j; pns21 vv2 pc-acp vbi, cc pc-acp vdi, r-crq np1 vmd vhi pno21, cc-acp pns21 vm2 xx vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 258 Page 87
1292 This may comfort and support thee much, under thy failings and miscarriages in some particular duties; This may Comfort and support thee much, under thy failings and miscarriages in Some particular duties; d vmb vvi cc vvi pno21 d, p-acp po21 n2-vvg cc n2 p-acp d j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 259 Page 87
1293 but if this be thy case in ordinary, in the main of thy life; that to will is all thou hast, thou art not a Christian. but if this be thy case in ordinary, in the main of thy life; that to will is all thou hast, thou art not a Christian. cc-acp cs d vbb po21 n1 p-acp j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; d p-acp n1 vbz d pns21 vh2, pns21 vb2r xx dt njp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 259 Page 87
1294 He that hath not the Spirit of Christ, is none of his. He that hath not the Spirit of christ, is none of his. pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz pix pp-f png31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 259 Page 87
1295 And he that hath the Spirit of Christ, it is in him as the living power of God, actually carrying him on in an holy life. And he that hath the Spirit of christ, it is in him as the living power of God, actually carrying him on in an holy life. cc pns31 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, av-j vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 259 Page 87
1296 Ezek. 36. 27. I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my Statutes; Ezekiel 36. 27. I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my Statutes; np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 259 Page 87
1297 and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. I will not onely command, perswade, incline you, but [ cause ] you. and you shall keep my Judgments, and do them. I will not only command, persuade, incline you, but [ cause ] you. cc pn22 vmb vvi po11 n2, cc vdb pno32. pns11 vmb xx av-j vvi, vvb, vvb pn22, cc-acp [ n1 ] pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 259 Page 87
1298 It shall be done, my Spirit shall bring you on, and help you through. Ye [ shall ] keep my Statutes, and do them. It shall be done, my Spirit shall bring you on, and help you through. the [ shall ] keep my Statutes, and do them. pn31 vmb vbi vdn, po11 n1 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp, cc vvb pn22 p-acp. dt [ vmb ] vvi po11 n2, cc vdb pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1299 Where ever the Spirit of God hath breathed in the life of Grace, there are more than breathings out after a gracious life. Sincere grace hath more in it, Where ever the Spirit of God hath breathed in the life of Grace, there Are more than breathings out After a gracious life. Sincere grace hath more in it, c-crq av dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vbr dc cs n2-vvg av p-acp dt j n1. j n1 vhz dc p-acp pn31, (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1300 than wishings and wouldings, than Attempts and Overtures; Life is a power to act. than wishings and wouldings, than Attempts and Overtures; Life is a power to act. cs n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, cs vvz cc n2; n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1301 Phil. 2. 12, 13. Work out your own Salvation, for it is God that worketh in you, to will and to do. Philip 2. 12, 13. Work out your own Salvation, for it is God that works in you, to will and to do. np1 crd crd, crd n1 av po22 d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz p-acp pn22, pc-acp vmb cc pc-acp vdi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1302 Where ever God worketh the NONLATINALPHABET velle, he works also the NONLATINALPHABET operari. Where ever God works [ in ] he gives us a power to work [ out ] the Works of Christianity. Where ever God works the velle, he works also the operari. Where ever God works [ in ] he gives us a power to work [ out ] thee Works of Christianity. c-crq av np1 vvz dt fw-fr, pns31 vvz av dt fw-la. c-crq av np1 vvz [ p-acp ] pns31 vvz pno12 dt n1 pc-acp vvi [ av ] pno32 vvz pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1303 Oh rest not, till thou find thy self in•ued with this power from on high, and inabled to go through with thy work: O rest not, till thou find thy self in•ued with this power from on high, and enabled to go through with thy work: uh vvb xx, c-acp pns21 vvb po21 n1 vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp p-acp j, cc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po21 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1304 They are not thy Attempts, but thy Atchievments: They are not thy Offers at an Holy Life, but thy acting it, that must prove thee a Christian; They Are not thy Attempts, but thy Achievements: They Are not thy Offers At an Holy Life, but thy acting it, that must prove thee a Christian; pns32 vbr xx po21 vvz, p-acp po21 n2: pns32 vbr xx po21 vvz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po21 vvg pn31, cst vmb vvi pno21 dt np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1305 He that doth Righteousness, is Righteous. Be it thus with thee; be all to Christ, let Christ be all to thee; He that does Righteousness, is Righteous. Be it thus with thee; be all to christ, let christ be all to thee; pns31 cst vdz n1, vbz j. vbb pn31 av p-acp pno21; vbb d p-acp np1, vvb np1 vbi d p-acp pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 260 Page 88
1306 let all Christ be accepted and improved by thee; let all christ be accepted and improved by thee; vvb d np1 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 88
1307 heartily accept the merit of Christ's Righteousness, submit to the Light and Authority of his Law; heartily accept the merit of Christ's Righteousness, submit to the Light and authority of his Law; av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 88
1308 get thy self possest with, and live in the power of his Spirit: Be it thus with thee, come up hither, and then thou art safe: get thy self possessed with, and live in the power of his Spirit: Be it thus with thee, come up hither, and then thou art safe: vvb po21 n1 vvn p-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: vbb pn31 av p-acp pno21, vvb a-acp av, cc cs pns21 vb2r j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 88
1309 Thy almost is now come to altogether; and if I must •ow leave thee, thou wilt be the better able to spare me: Thy almost is now come to altogether; and if I must •ow leave thee, thou wilt be the better able to spare me: po21 av vbz av vvn p-acp av; cc cs pns11 vmb av vvi pno21, pns21 vm2 vbi dt jc j pc-acp vvi pno11: (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 88
1310 These things do, and the God of Peace shall be with thee. Thou art gotten into Sanctuary; These things do, and the God of Peace shall be with thee. Thou art got into Sanctuary; d n2 vdb, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno21. pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 88
1311 and now whatever Tossings and Tumblings, whatsoever unpleasing or afflicting Changes ▪ may be thy Lot in this World, thou may'st sing that Requie•• to thy self, Return unto thy rest, O my Soul, and now whatever Tossings and Tumblings, whatsoever unpleasing or afflicting Changes ▪ may be thy Lot in this World, thou Mayest sing that Requie•• to thy self, Return unto thy rest, Oh my Soul, cc av r-crq n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, r-crq j cc vvg n2 ▪ vmb vbb po21 n1 p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi d np1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb p-acp po21 n1, uh po11 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 89
1312 for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee: for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee: p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn av-j p-acp pno21: (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 89
1313 Go thy way, eat thy Bread with joy, and drink thy Wine with a merry heart, for God now accepteth thee. Go thy Way, eat thy Bred with joy, and drink thy Wine with a merry heart, for God now Accepteth thee. vvb po21 n1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1 av vvz pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 261 Page 89
1314 Though thou walkest through the shadow of Death, thou may'st now sit thee down under the shadow of thy Lord, with great delight, Though thou walkest through the shadow of Death, thou Mayest now fit thee down under the shadow of thy Lord, with great delight, cs pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 262 Page 89
1315 and with great security, whose Fruit shall be ever sweet to thy Tast: and with great security, whose Fruit shall be ever sweet to thy Taste: cc p-acp j n1, rg-crq n1 vmb vbi av j p-acp po21 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 262 Page 89
1316 Though thou dwellest in Mesech, and hast thy Habitation among the Tents of Kedar, yet thou may'st lay thee down in peace, Though thou dwellest in Mesech, and hast thy Habitation among the Tents of Kedar, yet thou Mayest lay thee down in peace, cs pns21 vv2 p-acp vvb, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av pns21 vm2 vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 262 Page 89
1317 and take thy rest, for the ▪ Lord doth, the Lord will make thee to dwell in safety. 2. To the Godly. and take thy rest, for the ▪ Lord does, the Lord will make thee to dwell in safety. 2. To the Godly. cc vvb po21 n1, p-acp dt ▪ n1 vdz, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. crd p-acp dt j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 262 Page 89
1318 Happy Souls, The God of Peace is with you, all things shall work for good to you; Happy Souls, The God of Peace is with you, all things shall work for good to you; j n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pn22, d n2 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 264 Page 89
1319 onely that he may continue with you, continue you with him, in the obedience of that Gospel, to which you have deliver'd up your selves. only that he may continue with you, continue you with him, in the Obedience of that Gospel, to which you have Delivered up your selves. av-j cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, vvb pn22 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vvn a-acp po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 264 Page 89
1320 My Exhortation to you shall be. 1. General; Respecting the whole course of your Lives. 2. Particular; Respecting your daily Walk. My Exhortation to you shall be. 1. General; Respecting the Whole course of your Lives. 2. Particular; Respecting your daily Walk. po11 n1 p-acp pn22 vmb vbi. crd j; vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f po22 n2. crd j; vvg po22 j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 265 Page 89
1321 My general Exhortation shall be bottom'd on that of the Apostle, Phil. 1. 27, 28. Let your Conversation be, My general Exhortation shall be bottomed on that of the Apostle, Philip 1. 27, 28. Let your Conversation be, po11 n1 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd vvb po22 n1 vbi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 266 Page 89
1322 as it becometh the Gospell of Christ; as it Becometh the Gospel of christ; c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 266 Page 89
1323 that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your Affairs, that you stand fast in one Spirit, with one Mind, striving together for the Faith of the Gospel. that whither I come and see you, or Else be absent, I may hear of your Affairs, that you stand fast in one Spirit, with one Mind, striving together for the Faith of the Gospel. cst cs pns11 vvb cc vvb pn22, cc av vbi j, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f po22 n2, cst pn22 vvb av-j p-acp crd n1, p-acp crd n1, vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 266 Page 89
1324 In nothing terrified by your Adversaries, which is to them an evident t•ken of Perdition, but to you of Salvation, and that of God. In nothing terrified by your Adversaries, which is to them an evident t•ken of Perdition, but to you of Salvation, and that of God. p-acp pix vvn p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vbz p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp pn22 pp-f n1, cc d pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 266 Page 89
1325 [ Let your Conversation be as it becometh the Gospel ] Walk worthy of the Gospel; [ Let your Conversation be as it Becometh the Gospel ] Walk worthy of the Gospel; [ vvb po22 n1 vbi c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 ] vvb j pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 267 Page 90
1326 let your lives be suitable, and answerable to the Holy Gospel which you profess. 1. Let your lives answer the ends of the Gospel, the ex•ltation of the Name, let your lives be suitable, and answerable to the Holy Gospel which you profess. 1. Let your lives answer the ends of the Gospel, the ex•ltation of the Name, vvb po22 n2 vbb j, cc j p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pn22 vvb. crd vvb po22 n2 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 267 Page 90
1327 and glorious Grace of God in Christ; live an humble, self-denying, selfabasing; this is a Christ exalting life. and glorious Grace of God in christ; live an humble, self-denying, selfabasing; this is a christ exalting life. cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1; vvb dt j, j, vvg; d vbz dt np1 vvg n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 268 Page 90
1328 2. Let your Lives answer the Dignities, and Honours the Gospel invests you with; 2. Let your Lives answer the Dignities, and Honours the Gospel invests you with; crd vvb po22 n2 vvb dt n2, cc ng1 dt n1 vvz pn22 p-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1329 You are the children of God, the Heirs of Glory, the Spouse of Christ, the Bride, the Lambs Wife: You Are the children of God, the Heirs of Glory, the Spouse of christ, the Bride, the Lambs Wife: pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, dt ng1 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1330 You are a Royall Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar people; know your priviledges, and do not live below your selves; You Are a Royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; know your privileges, and do not live below your selves; pn22 vbr dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1; vvb po22 n2, cc vdb xx vvi a-acp po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1331 defile not your glory, by stooping to a Carnal and Earthly Life: a Jewel is not more unbecoming a Swines snout, than fleshly Husks a Saints Palate: defile not your glory, by stooping to a Carnal and Earthly Life: a Jewel is not more unbecoming a Swine snout, than fleshly Husks a Saints Palate: vvb xx po22 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j cc j n1: dt n1 vbz xx av-dc j dt ng1 n1, cs j n2 dt ng1 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1332 'Tis below you, who are a peculiar people to your God, to live in common with the men of this World: It's below you, who Are a peculiar people to your God, to live in Common with the men of this World: pn31|vbz p-acp pn22, r-crq vbr dt j n1 p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1333 humble your selves, into the least of Saints, but do not humble your selves into Bruits: humble your selves, into the least of Saints, but do not humble your selves into Bruits: vvb po22 n2, p-acp dt ds pp-f n2, cc-acp vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1334 Live in the Spirit, converse with God, be dealing for Glory, Honour, and Immortality. 3. Let your Lives answer the Names, which the Gospel puts upon you; Doves, Lambs, Lillies; Live in the Spirit, converse with God, be dealing for Glory, Honour, and Immortality. 3. Let your Lives answer the Names, which the Gospel puts upon you; Dove, Lambs, Lilies; vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp np1, vbb vvg p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. crd vvb po22 n2 vvb dt n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22; n2, n2, n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 269 Page 90
1335 be harmless, peaceable, gentle, beautiful, fragrant, sending forth a precious savour in the World. be harmless, peaceable, gentle, beautiful, fragrant, sending forth a precious savour in the World. vbb j, j, j, j, j, vvg av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 270 Page 90
1336 4. Let your Lives answer the Riches, the Reward, the Crown, the Kingdom, which the Gospel sets before you. 4. Let your Lives answer the Riches, the Reward, the Crown, the Kingdom, which the Gospel sets before you. crd vvb po22 n2 vvb dt n2, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 271 Page 90
1337 Live a contented life, be satisfied, be well pleased, with what you have here, be it little or much; Live a contented life, be satisfied, be well pleased, with what you have Here, be it little or much; vvb dt vvn n1, vbb vvn, vbb av vvn, p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb av, vbb pn31 j cc d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 90
1338 disgrace not your portion, the Gospel allots you, as if it were a poor insufficient portion: disgrace not your portion, the Gospel allots you, as if it were a poor insufficient portion: vvb xx po22 n1, dt n1 vvz pn22, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 91
1339 Let your Souls say, How small an handful soever you have of this Earth, it is enough, Christ is mine: Let your Souls say, How small an handful soever you have of this Earth, it is enough, christ is mine: vvb po22 n2 vvb, c-crq j dt n1 av pn22 vhb pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz av-d, np1 vbz png11: (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 91
1340 A discontented Christian says, Christ is not enough, Heaven is not enough: A discontented Christian Says, christ is not enough, Heaven is not enough: dt j-vvn np1 vvz, np1 vbz xx av-d, n1 vbz xx av-d: (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 91
1341 Let the Contentation of thy Spirit, declare before the World, that the Lines are fallen to thee in a pleasant place, Let the Contentation of thy Spirit, declare before the World, that the Lines Are fallen to thee in a pleasant place, vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1, cst dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 91
1342 and that thou hast a goodly Heritage: and that thou hast a goodly Heritage: cc cst pns21 vh2 dt j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 91
1343 Do not put this Scorn upon God, and Glory, that thou must be beholding to the Devil, to mend thy portion. Do not put this Scorn upon God, and Glory, that thou must be beholding to the devil, to mend thy portion. vdb xx vvi d n1 p-acp np1, cc n1, cst pns21 vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 272 Page 91
1344 Christian, Either thou art within the Promise, or a stranger from it: Either thou hast the God of Peace with thee, or not: Christian, Either thou art within the Promise, or a stranger from it: Either thou hast the God of Peace with thee, or not: njp, av-d pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pn31: av-d pns21 vh2 dt np1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, cc xx: (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1345 If not, me thinks thou should'st find other matter to take up thy Thoughts, and not have leisure to perplex thy self with every ••ivial want; If not, me thinks thou Shouldst find other matter to take up thy Thoughts, and not have leisure to perplex thy self with every ••ivial want; cs xx, pno11 vvz pns21 vmd2 vvi j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n2, cc xx vhi n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp d j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1346 that thy meat, or thy drink, or thine house, or the carriage of thy Friends towards thee, are not according to thy mind; that thy meat, or thy drink, or thine house, or the carriage of thy Friends towards thee, Are not according to thy mind; cst po21 n1, cc po21 n1, cc po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 p-acp pno21, vbr xx vvg p-acp po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1347 thy Soul, thy Soul man, thy life is in danger. thy Soul, thy Soul man, thy life is in danger. po21 n1, po21 n1 n1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1348 Oh what an Eternity art thou like to have of it? Canst thou want a God, a Christ, O what an Eternity art thou like to have of it? Canst thou want a God, a christ, uh r-crq dt n1 vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vhi pp-f pn31? vm2 pns21 vvi dt n1, dt np1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1349 an Heaven, and thine Heart never stir at it? And is the dissatisfaction of thy vain mind or appetite such a Burthen? Is the Devil in thine heart, an Heaven, and thine Heart never stir At it? And is the dissatisfaction of thy vain mind or appetite such a Burden? Is the devil in thine heart, dt n1, cc po21 n1 av-x vvi p-acp pn31? cc vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1 d dt n1? vbz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1350 and it never moves thee? and shall an ill Neighbour be a vexation to thee? Canst thou feel a Feather, and it never moves thee? and shall an ill Neighbour be a vexation to thee? Canst thou feel a Feather, cc pn31 av vvz pno21? cc vmb dt j-jn n1 vbb dt n1 p-acp pno21? vm2 pns21 vvi dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1351 when thou hast a Talent upon thee? The Curse, the Curse of God is upon thee: when thou hast a Talon upon thee? The Curse, the Curse of God is upon thee: c-crq pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp pno21? dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno21: (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1352 I cannot wonder [ thou ] should'st be discontent; I cannot wonder [ thou ] Shouldst be discontent; pns11 vmbx vvi [ pns21 ] vmd2 vbi j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1353 but me thinks these small matters, by a man in thy case, should not be minded. but me thinks these small matters, by a man in thy case, should not be minded. cc-acp pno11 vvz d j n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, vmd xx vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 273 Page 91
1354 If Christ and the Promise be thine, is not that enough? Are not all things enough? God is all things: If christ and the Promise be thine, is not that enough? are not all things enough? God is all things: cs np1 cc dt n1 vbb png21, vbz xx d d? vbr xx d n2 av-d? np1 vbz d n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 274 Page 91
1355 He that hath the Son, hath not onely, with him, but in him, all things: Are all things nothing with thee? He that hath the Son, hath not only, with him, but in him, all things: are all things nothing with thee? pns31 cst vhz dt n1, vhz xx av-j, p-acp pno31, cc-acp p-acp pno31, d n2: vbr d n2 pix p-acp pno21? (3) discourse (DIV1) 274 Page 91
1356 What would'st thou have more than all? The Heathens acknowledged, That Vertue is sufficient. It was a Maxime, among the Antient Philosophers, NONLATINALPHABET, Vertue is self-sufficient: A vertuous man hath no need to be beholding either to Friends or Fortune: He hath enough in himself. What Wouldst thou have more than all? The heathens acknowledged, That Virtue is sufficient. It was a Maxim, among the Ancient Philosophers,, Virtue is self-sufficient: A virtuous man hath no need to be beholding either to Friends or Fortune: He hath enough in himself. r-crq vmd2 pns21 vhi av-dc cs d? dt n2-jn vvn, cst n1 vbz j. pn31 vbds dt n1, p-acp dt j n2,, n1 vbz j: dt j n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvg d p-acp n2 cc n1: pns31 vhz av-d p-acp px31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1357 The Apostle tells us, That Godliness, NONLATINALPHABET, with its self sufficiency, is great Gain, 1 Tim. 6. 6. Solomon tells us, Prov. 14. 14. A good man is satisfied from himself. The Apostle tells us, That Godliness,, with its self sufficiency, is great Gain, 1 Tim. 6. 6. Solomon tells us, Curae 14. 14. A good man is satisfied from himself. dt n1 vvz pno12, cst n1,, p-acp po31 n1 n1, vbz j n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp px31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1358 He hath that within him, out of which his satisfaction grows. He hath that within him, out of which his satisfaction grows. pns31 vhz d p-acp pno31, av pp-f r-crq po31 n1 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1359 A Christian hath the whole Gospel within him, He hath Christ, the Promise, the Everlasting God; Heaven, Glory, within him: A Christian hath the Whole Gospel within him, He hath christ, the Promise, the Everlasting God; Heaven, Glory, within him: dt njp vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz np1, dt n1, dt j np1; n1, n1, p-acp pno31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1360 As rich as he is, he may truly say, Omnia mea mecum porto. He carries his [ All ] in his Heart, As rich as he is, he may truly say, Omnia mea mecum porto. He carries his [ All ] in his Heart, c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbz, pns31 vmb av-j vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. pns31 vvz po31 [ d ] p-acp po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1361 and can thence get out a Living, a Sufficiency, for all Times, Cases, and Wants: and can thence get out a Living, a Sufficiency, for all Times, Cases, and Wants: cc vmb av vvi av dt j-vvg, dt n1, p-acp d n2, n2, cc vvz: (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1362 Cast him out naked, out of his Habitation, out of his Countrey, yet he carries all with him, he leaves not an Hoof behind him. Cast him out naked, out of his Habitation, out of his Country, yet he carries all with him, he leaves not an Hoof behind him. vvb pno31 av j, av pp-f po31 n1, av pp-f po31 n1, av pns31 vvz d p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 275 Page 92
1363 Christians, leave it to the Poor of the Earth, to carnal men, (the richest of them is poor enough) leave it to them to be discontent: Christians, leave it to the Poor of the Earth, to carnal men, (the Richest of them is poor enough) leave it to them to be discontent: np1, vvb pn31 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n2, (dt js pp-f pno32 vbz j d) vvb pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi j-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 92
1364 A carnal man hath so many to be beholding to, to patch up his contentment, that 'tis no wonder he falls short of it; A carnal man hath so many to be beholding to, to patch up his contentment, that it's not wonder he falls short of it; dt j n1 vhz av d pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1, cst pn31|vbz xx n1 pns31 vvz j pp-f pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 92
1365 the Sun, the Clouds, his Fields, his Folds, his Friends, his Enemies, his Honours, his pleasures, his meat, his drink, his house, his mony, the Sun, the Clouds, his Fields, his Folds, his Friends, his Enemies, his Honours, his pleasures, his meat, his drink, his house, his money, dt n1, dt n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 ng1, po31 n2, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 92
1366 yea the Devil & all, & his Lusts, every Creature must come in with their part, to contribute to his contentment: yea the devil & all, & his Lustiest, every Creature must come in with their part, to contribute to his contentment: uh dt n1 cc d, cc po31 n2, d n1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 92
1367 if but one thing fails him, there's something wanting to make it up: if but one thing fails him, there's something wanting to make it up: cs p-acp crd n1 vvz pno31, pc-acp|vbz pi vvg pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 92
1368 Nay, if none fail, but they all do their best to please him, yet all will not do, in the fulness of his sufficiency he is in straits. Nay, if none fail, but they all do their best to please him, yet all will not do, in the fullness of his sufficiency he is in straits. uh-x, cs pix vvb, cc-acp pns32 d vdb po32 js pc-acp vvi pno31, av d vmb xx vdi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vbz p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 92
1369 When he hath all he can have, his still hungring Heart cries out of what it hath, Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity. When he hath all he can have, his still hungering Heart cries out of what it hath, Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity. c-crq pns31 vhz d pns31 vmb vhi, po31 j j-vvg n1 vvz av pp-f r-crq pn31 vhz, n1 pp-f n2, d vbz n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 93
1370 Leave it to these, Christians, who have nothing but emptiness to fill their Souls withal, leave it to them to be discontented. Leave it to these, Christians, who have nothing but emptiness to fill their Souls withal, leave it to them to be discontented. vvb pn31 p-acp d, np1, r-crq vhb pix cc-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 av, vvb pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 93
1371 Will you lay the same imputation upon the God of Glory? The Discontent of a Christian, is a kind of Blasphemy: Will you lay the same imputation upon the God of Glory? The Discontent of a Christian, is a kind of Blasphemy: n1 pn22 vvi dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? dt n1 pp-f dt njp, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 93
1372 it proclaims concerning God also, and all the Glory of the Gospel: This also is Vanity; it proclaims Concerning God also, and all the Glory of the Gospel: This also is Vanity; pn31 vvz vvg n1 av, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n1: d av vbz n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 93
1373 Vanity of Vanities, all is vanity. Christians, study your Riches more, count over your Treasures; dwell more in your God, and his Gospel: Vanity of Vanities, all is vanity. Christians, study your Riches more, count over your Treasures; dwell more in your God, and his Gospel: n1 pp-f n2, d vbz n1. np1, vvb po22 n2 av-dc, vvb a-acp po22 n2; vvb av-dc p-acp po22 n1, cc po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 276 Page 93
1374 Read over your Priviledges, Promises, and Hopes; Read over your Privileges, Promises, and Hope's; vvb a-acp po22 n2, vvz, cc ng1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1375 feed more on that Bread of Life, drink more freely of those Living Springs, which are broken forth to you: feed more on that Bred of Life, drink more freely of those Living Springs, which Are broken forth to you: vvb av-dc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvb av-dc av-j pp-f d j-vvg n2, r-crq vbr vvn av p-acp pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1376 Prove more what Godliness hath in it: Prove more what Godliness hath in it: vvb dc r-crq n1 vhz p-acp pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1377 Get out the sweetness and the pleasure of it, (none in the World live such a voluptuous Life, Get out the sweetness and the pleasure of it, (none in the World live such a voluptuous Life, vvb av dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, (pi p-acp dt n1 vvb d dt j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1378 as he that lives most with God) get out the pleasure of Godliness ▪ lie more at the Breasts, suck harder; as he that lives most with God) get out the pleasure of Godliness ▪ lie more At the Breasts, suck harder; c-acp pns31 cst vvz av-ds p-acp np1) vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1 ▪ vvb n1 p-acp dt n2, vvb av-jc; (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1379 press the Clusters and the Wine, and Milk will come; make the most of Religion, and you will have enough; press the Clusters and the Wine, and Milk will come; make the most of Religion, and you will have enough; vvb dt n2 cc dt n1, cc n1 vmb vvi; vvb dt ds pp-f n1, cc pn22 vmb vhi d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1380 never blame it for empty, or unsatisfactory, while there is more to be h•d. Gad not into other Pastures, •un not from Flower to Flower, keep you Home: never blame it for empty, or unsatisfactory, while there is more to be h•d. Gad not into other Pastures, •un not from Flower to Flower, keep you Home: av-x vvb pn31 p-acp j, cc j, cs pc-acp vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn. n1 xx p-acp j-jn n2, vvb xx p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvb pn22 av-an: (3) discourse (DIV1) 277 Page 93
1381 Let not your God find you in another Field: Let not your God find you in Another Field: vvb xx po22 n1 vvb pn22 p-acp j-jn n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 278 Page 93
1382 If you keep with God, the less you have of Creature-vanities, the more full will your Contentment be. If you keep with God, the less you have of Creature-vanities, the more full will your Contentment be. cs pn22 vvb p-acp np1, dt av-dc pn22 vhb pp-f n2, dt av-dc j vmb po22 n1 vbi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 278 Page 93
1383 Christian, Honour thy God, and his Gospel, let his Breasts satisfie thee, and erre thou always in his Love. Christian, Honour thy God, and his Gospel, let his Breasts satisfy thee, and err thou always in his Love. njp, vvb po21 n1, cc po31 n1, vvb po31 n2 vvi pno21, cc vvb pns21 av p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 278 Page 93
1384 Let the World read the Gospel-sufficiency in thy Souls pleasure, and satisfaction with it alone. 5. Let your Conversations answer the supports of the Gospel, and its succours. Let the World read the Gospel-sufficiency in thy Souls pleasure, and satisfaction with it alone. 5. Let your Conversations answer the supports of the Gospel, and its succours. vvb dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp po21 n2 n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31 av-j. crd vvb po22 n2 vvb dt vvz pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 278 Page 93
1385 Live a patient life; Jam. 5. 7. Be patient, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Live a patient life; Jam. 5. 7. Be patient, brothers, unto the coming of the Lord. j dt j n1; np1 crd crd vbb j, n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 279 Page 94
1386 Patience is a Grace suited to our present Gospel state. I may call it, a Friend that's born for the day of adversity. Patience is a Grace suited to our present Gospel state. I may call it, a Friend that's born for the day of adversity. n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp po12 j n1 n1. pns11 vmb vvi pn31, dt n1 d|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 279 Page 94
1387 If you are Christians, you have need of Patience; and if you have Patience, you need no more. If you Are Christians, you have need of Patience; and if you have Patience, you need no more. cs pn22 vbr np1, pn22 vhb n1 pp-f n1; cc cs pn22 vhb n1, pn22 vvb av-dx av-dc. (3) discourse (DIV1) 279 Page 94
1388 Jam. 1. 4. Let Patience have her perfect work, that you may be entire, lacking nothing. Jam. 1. 4. Let Patience have her perfect work, that you may be entire, lacking nothing. np1 crd crd vvb n1 vhi po31 j n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi j, vvg pix. (3) discourse (DIV1) 279 Page 94
1389 Patience, is a submitting, sedate, and calm frame of spirit, whereby a Christian, from Gospel grounds, is born up under all his Troubles, Patience, is a submitting, sedate, and Cam frame of Spirit, whereby a Christian, from Gospel grounds, is born up under all his Troubles, n1, vbz dt vvg, n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt njp, p-acp n1 n2, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d po31 vvz, (3) discourse (DIV1) 280 Page 94
1390 and born throug• all his Duties. Betwixt Patience and Contentedness, there is this difference; and born throug• all his Duties. Betwixt Patience and Contentedness, there is this difference; cc j-vvn n1 d po31 n2. p-acp n1 cc n1, a-acp vbz d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 280 Page 94
1391 Contentedness is the quiet of the heart, and its satisfaction with its smallest portion of good things. Contentedness is the quiet of the heart, and its satisfaction with its Smallest portion of good things. n1 vbz dt j-jn pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 js n1 pp-f j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 281 Page 94
1392 Patience is the quiet of the heart under the greatest pressure of evill things. Patience is the quiet of the heart under the greatest pressure of evil things. n1 vbz dt j-jn pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 281 Page 94
1393 A patient spirit is a submitting spirit; It's heartily content that God should have his Will. A patient Spirit is a submitting Spirit; It's heartily content that God should have his Will. dt j n1 vbz dt vvg n1; pn31|vbz av-j j cst np1 vmd vhi po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 282 Page 94
1394 With whatsoever God is pleased, it will not be displeased. It's the Lord, let him do whatsoever seems good in his Eyes. With whatsoever God is pleased, it will not be displeased. It's the Lord, let him do whatsoever seems good in his Eyes. p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn. pn31|vbz dt n1, vvb pno31 vdi r-crq vvz j p-acp po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 282 Page 94
1395 What seems good in God's eyes, shall not seem evil in mine. It is a Calm and quiet spirit: What seems good in God's eyes, shall not seem evil in mine. It is a Cam and quiet Spirit: q-crq vvz j p-acp npg1 n2, vmb xx vvi j-jn p-acp png11. pn31 vbz dt j-jn cc j-jn n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 282 Page 94
1396 It will not strive nor cry, nor lift up its voice in the street; It will not strive nor cry, nor lift up its voice in the street; pn31 vmb xx vvi ccx vvi, ccx vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 283 Page 94
1397 it can mourn, but it does not murmur; it can feel, but it will not fret at the hand of God. it can mourn, but it does not murmur; it can feel, but it will not fret At the hand of God. pn31 vmb vvi, p-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi; pn31 vmb vvi, p-acp pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 283 Page 94
1398 A patient person is ever composmentis; has the command and government of his spirit; keeps it sober, and in due order; doth not rave, and rage. A patient person is ever composmentis; has the command and government of his Spirit; keeps it Sobrium, and in due order; does not rave, and rage. dt j n1 vbz av fw-la; vhz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; vvz pn31 j, cc p-acp j-jn n1; vdz xx vvi, cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 283 Page 94
1399 Impatience is a kind of frenzy; Impatience is a kind of frenzy; n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 283 Page 94
1400 such persons are besides themselves. In our patience we possess, and by our impatience we lose our Souls: such Persons Are beside themselves. In our patience we possess, and by our impatience we loose our Souls: d n2 vbr p-acp px32. p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vvb, cc p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vvb po12 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 283 Page 94
1401 we lose the rule and government of them, the peace and the use of them. An impatient man is besides himself, both as a Man and as a Christian. we loose the Rule and government of them, the peace and the use of them. an impatient man is beside himself, both as a Man and as a Christian. pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pno32. dt j n1 vbz p-acp px31, d c-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt njp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 283 Page 95
1402 1. He is besides himself as a Man: Impatience turns Reason out of doors; 1. He is beside himself as a Man: Impatience turns Reason out of doors; crd pns31 vbz p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1: n1 vvz n1 av pp-f n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 284 Page 95
1403 and for the Affections, they are all in an uproar, and will know no command or government. and for the Affections, they Are all in an uproar, and will know no command or government. cc p-acp dt n2, pns32 vbr d p-acp dt n1, cc vmb vvi dx n1 cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 284 Page 95
1404 2. He is besides himself as a Christian; turned quite out of course: Duties, Comforts, Experiences, Hopes, all are laid aside. 2. He is beside himself as a Christian; turned quite out of course: Duties, Comforts, Experiences, Hope's, all Are laid aside. crd pns31 vbz p-acp px31 p-acp dt njp; vvd av av pp-f n1: n2, n2, n2, ng1, d vbr vvn av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 285 Page 95
1405 Keep you quiet, keep the peace in your heart, and you keep your heart. In this calmness and quietness, it bears up under troubles. Keep you quiet, keep the peace in your heart, and you keep your heart. In this calmness and quietness, it bears up under Troubles. np1 pn22 j-jn, vvb dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, cc pn22 vvb po22 n1. p-acp d n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 285 Page 95
1406 Patience hath Fortitude in it, it neither frets, nor faints, under all its •ur•hens. Patience hath Fortitude in it, it neither frets, nor faints, under all its •ur•hens. n1 vhz n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 av-dx vvz, ccx vvz, p-acp d po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 286 Page 95
1407 Christians [ must ] bear, and patient Christians [ can ] bear any thing that comes on them. Christians [ must ] bear, and patient Christians [ can ] bear any thing that comes on them. njpg2 [ vmb ] vvi, cc j njpg2 [ vmb ] vvb d n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 286 Page 95
1408 The proper exercise of patience, is enduring: he endures not that suffers only, but that can bear what he suffers. The proper exercise of patience, is enduring: he endures not that suffers only, but that can bear what he suffers. dt j n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvg: pns31 vvz xx cst vvz av-j, cc-acp d vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 286 Page 95
1409 It bears through its Duties: The passion of a patient person doth not hinder his action. It bears through its Duties: The passion of a patient person does not hinder his actium. pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n2: dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdz xx vvi po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 287 Page 95
1410 He holds his course, keeps on his way, whatever load he hath in his back. He (runs) with patience, the race which is set before him; He holds his course, keeps on his Way, whatever load he hath in his back. He (runs) with patience, the raze which is Set before him; pns31 vvz po31 n1, vvz p-acp po31 n1, r-crq n1 pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1. pns31 (n2) p-acp n1, dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 287 Page 95
1411 he is not discouraged nor diverted from his holy course by any suffering it costs him. he is not discouraged nor diverted from his holy course by any suffering it costs him. pns31 vbz xx vvn ccx vvn p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d vvg pn31 vvz pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 287 Page 95
1412 And indeed, Christian Patience stands not in a bare forced quiet, in a biting in, And indeed, Christian Patience Stands not in a bore forced quiet, in a biting in, cc av, np1 np1-n vvz xx p-acp dt j j-vvn j-jn, p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 288 Page 95
1413 or keeping down, our fretting aestuations, from venting themselves in word or carriage, or in a sullen silence or stupidity; or keeping down, our fretting aestuations, from venting themselves in word or carriage, or in a sullen silence or stupidity; cc vvg a-acp, po12 j-vvg n2, p-acp vvg px32 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 288 Page 95
1414 but in the maintaining such a tranquillity of spirit, under all we suffer, as that we can still, both enjoy and serve the Lord. but in the maintaining such a tranquillity of Spirit, under all we suffer, as that we can still, both enjoy and serve the Lord. cc-acp p-acp dt vvg d dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d pns12 vvb, c-acp cst pns12 vmb av, d vvb cc vvi dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 288 Page 95
1415 He is a patient Christian, that is as much a Christian in a storm, as in a calm; He is a patient Christian, that is as much a Christian in a storm, as in a Cam; pns31 vbz dt j njp, cst vbz p-acp d dt njp p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 288 Page 95
1416 that can pray, believe, love, bless God, follow God, and keep his way, when he smites, as when he smiles. that can pray, believe, love, bless God, follow God, and keep his Way, when he smites, as when he smiles. cst vmb vvi, vvb, n1, vvb np1, vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 288 Page 95
1417 Lastly, in all this, a Christian is upheld and carried on, from Gospel grounds. 'Tis not a naturall hardiness apathy, 'tis not the spirit of a man that does sustain his infirmities; Lastly, in all this, a Christian is upheld and carried on, from Gospel grounds. It's not a natural hardiness apathy, it's not the Spirit of a man that does sustain his infirmities; ord, p-acp d d, dt njp vbz vvn cc vvd a-acp, p-acp n1 n2. pn31|vbz xx dt j n1 n1, pn31|vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vdz vvi po31 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 289 Page 96
1418 'tis upon the everlasting Gospel that he stands. There are three Things especially, that bear him through. it's upon the everlasting Gospel that he Stands. There Are three Things especially, that bear him through. pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz. pc-acp vbr crd n2 av-j, cst vvb pno31 p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 289 Page 96
1419 His viewing, The Hand of the Lord. The End of the Lord. The Help of the Lord. His viewing, The Hand of the Lord. The End of the Lord. The Help of the Lord. po31 vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. dt vvb pp-f dt n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 290 Page 96
1420 1. He sees the Hand of the Lord in all that befalls him: 1. He sees the Hand of the Lord in all that befalls him: crd pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d cst vvz pno31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1421 Whence was Davids patience? Psal. 39. 9. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth, because thou Lord didst it. Whence was Davids patience? Psalm 39. 9. I was dumb, I opened not my Mouth, Because thou Lord didst it. q-crq vbds np1 n1? np1 crd crd pns11 vbds j, pns11 vvd xx po11 n1, c-acp pns21 n1 vdd2 pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1422 Whence was Elie's patience? 1 Sam. 3. It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good. Whence was Ely's patience? 1 Sam. 3. It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good. q-crq vbds ng1 n1? vvn np1 crd pn31 vbz dt n1, vvb pno31 vdi r-crq vvz pno31 j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1423 Whence was Job 's patience? Job 1. 21. The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord. Whence was Job is patience? Job 1. 21. The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord. q-crq vbds np1 vbz n1? np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz vvn, dt n1 vhz vvn av, j-vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1424 By the way Note, That a godly man is not only patient under his afflictions, but thankful. By the Way Note, That a godly man is not only patient under his afflictions, but thankful. p-acp dt n1 n1, cst dt j n1 vbz xx av-j j p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1425 He is not only thankful for Mercies, but for Chastisements. 'Tis not only, the Lord hath given, blessed be his Name; He is not only thankful for mercies, but for Chastisements. It's not only, the Lord hath given, blessed be his Name; pns31 vbz xx av-j j p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp n2. pn31|vbz xx av-j, dt n1 vhz vvn, vvn vbb po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1426 the Lord hath built me up, the Lord hath filled me, the Lord hath hedged me, blessed be his Name: the Lord hath built me up, the Lord hath filled me, the Lord hath hedged me, blessed be his Name: dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 a-acp, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, j-vvn vbb po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1427 but also, the Lord hath taken away, the Lord hath humbled me, broken me, undone me, left me naked, left me nothing, blessed be the Name of the Lord. This by the way. but also, the Lord hath taken away, the Lord hath humbled me, broken me, undone me, left me naked, left me nothing, blessed be the Name of the Lord. This by the Way. cc-acp av, dt n1 vhz vvn av, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, vvn pno11, vvn pno11, vvd pno11 j, vvd pno11 pix, vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 291 Page 96
1428 2. He sees the End of the Lord; that God intends his good by all that comes upon him. 2. He sees the End of the Lord; that God intends his good by all that comes upon him. crd pns31 vvz dt vvb pp-f dt n1; cst np1 vvz po31 j p-acp d cst vvz p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 292 Page 96
1429 He knowes that all things, and therefore this which is upon him, whatever it be, shall work to him for good. He knows that all things, and Therefore this which is upon him, whatever it be, shall work to him for good. pns31 vvz cst d n2, cc av d r-crq vbz p-acp pno31, r-crq pn31 vbi, vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 292 Page 96
1430 3. He feels the Help of the Lord. 3. He feels the Help of the Lord. crd pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 293 Page 97
1431 When the hand of the Lord is upon him, he feels also the hand of the Lord under him: When the hand of the Lord is upon him, he feels also the hand of the Lord under him: c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 293 Page 97
1432 underneath the everlasting arms, Deut. 32. 27. The Gospel, as it hath allotted him many Tribulations, so it hath allowed him mighty Supports. underneath the everlasting arms, Deuteronomy 32. 27. The Gospel, as it hath allotted him many Tribulations, so it hath allowed him mighty Supports. p-acp dt j n2, np1 crd crd dt n1, c-acp pn31 vhz vvn pno31 d n2, av pn31 vhz vvn pno31 j vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 293 Page 97
1433 A mighty God, who is the rock of ages, Isa. 26. a merciful high Priest, who being tempted himself, is able also to succour those that are tempted, Heb. 2. 18. pretious Promises, 2 Pet. 1. gracious experiences, Rom. 5. 4. patience worketh experience. This last support, [ experience ] hath all the rest in it. A mighty God, who is the rock of ages, Isaiah 26. a merciful high Priest, who being tempted himself, is able also to succour those that Are tempted, Hebrew 2. 18. precious Promises, 2 Pet. 1. gracious experiences, Rom. 5. 4. patience works experience. This last support, [ experience ] hath all the rest in it. dt j np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd dt j j n1, r-crq vbg vvd px31, vbz j av pc-acp vvi d cst vbr vvn, np1 crd crd j vvz, crd np1 crd j n2, np1 crd crd n1 vvz n1. d ord n1, [ n1 ] vhz d dt n1 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1434 Experience is the whole Gospel proved. A patient, experienced Christian, hath proved all things, what they are; Experience is the Whole Gospel proved. A patient, experienced Christian, hath proved all things, what they Are; n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 vvd. dt j, j-vvn np1, vhz vvn d n2, r-crq pns32 vbr; (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1435 hath proved the World, and what it is, and the worst it can do: hath proved the Word, and what there is in it: hath proved the World, and what it is, and the worst it can do: hath proved the Word, and what there is in it: vhz vvn dt n1, cc r-crq pn31 vbz, cc dt js pn31 vmb vdi: vhz vvn dt n1, cc r-crq a-acp vbz p-acp pn31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1436 hath proved what God is, what Christ is, what grace, and peace, and a good Conscience are: hath proved what God is, what christ is, what grace, and peace, and a good Conscience Are: vhz vvn r-crq n1 vbz, r-crq np1 vbz, q-crq n1, cc n1, cc dt j n1 vbr: (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1437 Tribulation often takes away God, and his Gospel; Tribulation often Takes away God, and his Gospel; n1 av vvz av np1, cc po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1438 and we never so well prove what God is, as when we have him alone; what grace is, what a good Conscience is, and we never so well prove what God is, as when we have him alone; what grace is, what a good Conscience is, cc pns12 av-x av av vvi r-crq n1 vbz, c-acp c-crq pns12 vhb pno31 av-j; r-crq n1 vbz, q-crq dt j n1 vbz, (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1439 as when we have nothing else left us. as when we have nothing Else left us. c-acp c-crq pns12 vhb pix av vvn pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1440 Our Religion never shews so much what is in it, as when it's most put to it. Our Religion never shows so much what is in it, as when it's most put to it. po12 n1 av-x vvz av av-d r-crq vbz p-acp pn31, c-acp c-crq pn31|vbz ds vvn p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1441 When the Adversary hath gotten the greatest advantage of us; of the Sun, of the Wind, of the Ground; When the Adversary hath got the greatest advantage of us; of the Sun, of the Wind, of the Ground; c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn dt js n1 pp-f pno12; pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1442 when he presseth with most violence, with most fury upon us, then we best know, what the weapons of our Warfare are. when he Presseth with most violence, with most fury upon us, then we best know, what the weapons of our Warfare Are. c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp ds n1, p-acp ds n1 p-acp pno12, cs pns12 av-j vvb, q-crq dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1443 The comforts and supports of Religion are not known, either of what strength, or of what sweetness they are, till they are thus proved. The comforts and supports of Religion Are not known, either of what strength, or of what sweetness they Are, till they Are thus proved. dt n2 cc vvz pp-f n1 vbr xx vvn, av-d pp-f r-crq n1, cc pp-f r-crq n1 pns32 vbr, c-acp pns32 vbr av vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1444 Hezekiah had never such a taste of his integrity, as when he received the Message of death. Hezekiah had never such a taste of his integrity, as when he received the Message of death. np1 vhd av-x d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 97
1445 Stephen had never such a sight of Heaven, as through a storm of stones, Christ is never so sweet in a Prison. Stephen had never such a sighed of Heaven, as through a storm of stones, christ is never so sweet in a Prison. np1 vhd av-x d dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 vbz av-x av j p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 98
1446 When God meets his Saints in a Wilderness, then he speaks comfortably to them. A patient Christian hath more or less experience of all this; When God meets his Saints in a Wilderness, then he speaks comfortably to them. A patient Christian hath more or less experience of all this; c-crq np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvz av-j p-acp pno32. dt j np1 vhz n1 cc dc n1 pp-f d d; (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 98
1447 and hence is he supported, keps quiet under all his sufferings, and carried with courage on his way. and hence is he supported, keeps quiet under all his sufferings, and carried with courage on his Way. cc av vbz pns31 vvn, vvz j-jn p-acp d po31 n2, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 294 Page 98
1448 Be patient therefore Brethren unto the coming of the Lord. You have need of patience, and no excuse for your impatience. Be patient Therefore Brothers unto the coming of the Lord. You have need of patience, and no excuse for your impatience. vbb j av n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. pn22 vhb n1 pp-f n1, cc dx n1 p-acp po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1449 The sufferings of the Gospel call for patience; and the supports of the Gospel will condemn your impatience. The sufferings of the Gospel call for patience; and the supports of the Gospel will condemn your impatience. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp n1; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1450 If you will be godly, count upon it that you have a great fight of afflictions to endure. If you will be godly, count upon it that you have a great fight of afflictions to endure. cs pn22 vmb vbi j, vvb p-acp pn31 cst pn22 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1451 Venture not into the fight without your armour: An impatient Creature is a naked Souldier; How easily will Sathan destroy, whom he hath once disarmed. Venture not into the fight without your armour: an impatient Creature is a naked Soldier; How Easily will Sathan destroy, whom he hath once disarmed. n1 xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n1: dt j n1 vbz dt j n1; c-crq av-j vmb np1 vvi, ro-crq pns31 vhz a-acp vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1452 The more you [ can ] the less you [ shall ] suffer. Secure your spirit, and you save your self from harm. The more you [ can ] the less you [ shall ] suffer. Secure your Spirit, and you save your self from harm. dt av-dc pn22 [ vmb ] dt av-dc pn22 [ vmb ] vvi. j po22 n1, cc pn22 vvb po22 n1 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1453 There's no Dart shall hurt you, that does not hit your heart. Keep your heart whole, and the Devil loses all his shot. There's no Dart shall hurt you, that does not hit your heart. Keep your heart Whole, and the devil loses all his shot. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 vmb vvi pn22, cst vdz xx vvi po22 n1. n1 po22 n1 j-jn, cc dt n1 vvz d po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1454 Be patient, and you possess your Souls; keep your Souls, and the Enemy loses the day. Be patient, and you possess your Souls; keep your Souls, and the Enemy loses the day. vbb j, cc pn22 vvb po22 n2; vvb po22 n2, cc dt n1 vvz dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 295 Page 98
1455 Christians, 'tis of great consequence to you, to be of a patient spirit, and 'tis a great Duty; Christians, it's of great consequence to you, to be of a patient Spirit, and it's a great Duty; np1, pn31|vbz a-acp j n1 p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbi pp-f dt j n1, cc pn31|vbz dt j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 296 Page 98
1456 there's much more in it, than every eye observes. there's much more in it, than every eye observes. pc-acp|vbz d n1 p-acp pn31, cs d n1 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 296 Page 98
1457 When I perswade you to Patience; know, that 'tis no smal thing that I am perswading you to: When I persuade you to Patience; know, that it's not small thing that I am persuading you to: c-crq pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp n1; vvb, cst pn31|vbz xx j n1 cst pns11 vbm vvg pn22 p-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 297 Page 98
1458 'Tis no less than, 1. To the whole of Christianity. 2. To the height of Christianity. It's no less than, 1. To the Whole of Christianity. 2. To the height of Christianity. pn31|vbz dx dc cs, crd p-acp dt j-jn pp-f np1. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 297 Page 98
1459 1. To the whole of Christianity: To be truly Patient, hath as much in it, as to be a Christian: 1. To the Whole of Christianity: To be truly Patient, hath as much in it, as to be a Christian: crd p-acp dt j-jn pp-f np1: pc-acp vbi av-j j, vhz p-acp d p-acp pn31, c-acp pc-acp vbi dt njp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 98
1460 To be ho•y, humble, meek, mortified, self-denying, crucified to the World, heavenly minded; all this you must be, or you cannot be patient. To be ho•y, humble, meek, mortified, self-denying, Crucified to the World, heavenly minded; all this you must be, or you cannot be patient. p-acp vbb j, j, j, j-vvn, j, vvn p-acp dt n1, j vvn; d d pn22 vmb vbi, cc pn22 vmbx vbi j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1461 Patient and proud? patient and peevish? patient and unmortified, earthly-minded, a self-seeker? This is as great a contradiction, Patient and proud? patient and peevish? patient and unmortified, earthly-minded, a self-seeker? This is as great a contradiction, j cc j? j cc j? j cc vvn, j, dt j? d vbz a-acp j dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1462 as to be proud and humble, fleshly and spiritual, earthly and heavenly, a Christian and no Christian. as to be proud and humble, fleshly and spiritual, earthly and heavenly, a Christian and no Christian. c-acp pc-acp vbi j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, dt njp cc dx njp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1463 If ever you will be possessours of this grace, you must be partakers of all grace. If ever you will be possessors of this grace, you must be partakers of all grace. cs av pn22 vmb vbi n2 pp-f d n1, pn22 vmb vbi n2 pp-f d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1464 Get a believing, broken, self-denying heart; Get a believing, broken, self-denying heart; vvb dt vvg, j-vvn, j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1465 get your spirits furnished with the love of Christ, the hope of the Gospel, the contempt of the World; get your spirits furnished with the love of christ, the hope of the Gospel, the contempt of the World; vvb po22 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1466 live above in the other World: live above in the other World: vvb a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1467 Let Christ, Glory, Honour, Immortality, be the portion of your Souls, and the pleasure of your lives, Let christ, Glory, Honour, Immortality, be the portion of your Souls, and the pleasure of your lives, vvb np1, n1, n1, n1, vbb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1468 if ever you would be truly patient. 2. To Christianity in the height of it. if ever you would be truly patient. 2. To Christianity in the height of it. cs av pn22 vmd vbi av-j j. crd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 298 Page 99
1469 In pressing you to Patience, I am herein pressing you to get Assurance. Without assurance though patience be possible, In pressing you to Patience, I am herein pressing you to get Assurance. Without assurance though patience be possible, p-acp vvg pn22 p-acp n1, pns11 vbm av vvg pn22 pc-acp vvi n1. p-acp n1 cs n1 vbb j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 299 Page 99
1470 yet you'l find it both difficult, and very impe•fect. What Patience, when I question whether my sins be forgiven? whether God be reconciled, yet You'll find it both difficult, and very impe•fect. What Patience, when I question whither my Sins be forgiven? whither God be reconciled, av pn22|vmb vvi pn31 d j, cc av j. q-crq n1, c-crq pns11 vvb cs po11 n2 vbb vvn? cs np1 vbb vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 299 Page 99
1471 and be not dealing with me as an enemy? What Patience, when I doubt, and be not dealing with me as an enemy? What Patience, when I doubt, cc vbb xx vvg p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1? q-crq n1, c-crq pns11 vvb, (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 99
1472 whether my afflictions be not the pension of a bastard, rather than the portion of a son? when I am not sure, whither my afflictions be not the pension of a bastard, rather than the portion of a son? when I am not sure, cs po11 n2 vbb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-c cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1? c-crq pns11 vbm xx j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 99
1473 but my present sufferings are sent to carry me down to eternal sufferings? I am in misery and perpetual torments: but my present sufferings Are sent to carry me down to Eternal sufferings? I am in misery and perpetual torments: cc-acp po11 j n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp j n2? pns11 vbm p-acp n1 cc j n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 99
1474 never a day without its evils; I can see no end of it, nor it may be never shall; never a day without its evils; I can see no end of it, nor it may be never shall; av-x dt n1 p-acp po31 n2-jn; pns11 vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f pn31, ccx pn31 vmb vbi av vmb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 99
1475 this or worse may last for ever. Oh if I were sure it would be well at last, I could be quiet; this or Worse may last for ever. O if I were sure it would be well At last, I could be quiet; d cc av-jc vmb vvi p-acp av. uh cs pns11 vbdr j pn31 vmd vbi av p-acp ord, pns11 vmd vbi j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 99
1476 but for ought I know, the Furnace I am in, may be the very mouth of Hell: but for ought I know, the Furnace I am in, may be the very Mouth of Hell: cc-acp c-acp pi pns11 vvb, dt n1 pns11 vbm p-acp, vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 100
1477 The diseases, the wounds I am under, may be sent to let out my Soul into everl•sting burnings; The diseases, the wounds I am under, may be sent to let out my Soul into everl•sting burnings; dt n2, dt n2 pns11 vbm p-acp, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av po11 n1 p-acp vvg n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 100
1478 how can I be patient under such doubts and fears? Make God sure, Christian, make Heaven sure once ▪ and then thou may'st set thine Heart at rest; how can I be patient under such doubts and fears? Make God sure, Christian, make Heaven sure once ▪ and then thou Mayest Set thine Heart At rest; q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j p-acp d n2 cc n2? n1 np1 j, njp, vvb n1 av-j a-acp ▪ cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 100
1479 then thou may'st almost as easily exercise, as thine Enemies find thee Exercise of, thy patience. then thou Mayest almost as Easily exercise, as thine Enemies find thee Exercise of, thy patience. cs pns21 vm2 av a-acp av-j vvi, c-acp po21 n2 vvb pno21 n1 pp-f, po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 300 Page 100
1480 Christians, if you will be patient, you must be painful: give diligence; be diligent in making your Calling and Election sure: Christians, if you will be patient, you must be painful: give diligence; be diligent in making your Calling and Election sure: np1, cs pn22 vmb vbi j, pn22 vmb vbi j: vvb n1; vbb j p-acp vvg po22 vvg cc n1 j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1481 be diligent in duty, be vigilant against iniquity: be diligent in duty, be vigilant against iniquity: vbb j p-acp n1, vbb j p-acp n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1482 If you will be patient, be impatient of sin, and you will be patient of sorrow; make sin sure; If you will be patient, be impatient of since, and you will be patient of sorrow; make since sure; cs pn22 vmb vbi j, vbb j pp-f n1, cc pn22 vmb vbi j pp-f n1; vvb n1 j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1483 get it slain by the cross, and buried in the grave of your Lord, sealing the stone, and setting a watch: get it slave by the cross, and buried in the grave of your Lord, sealing the stone, and setting a watch: vvb pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1484 have nothing to conflict with, in the day of your affliction, but your affliction: beware of carrying guilt with you up upon the Cross; have nothing to conflict with, in the day of your affliction, but your affliction: beware of carrying guilt with you up upon the Cross; vhb pix p-acp n1 p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc-acp po22 n1: vvb pp-f vvg n1 p-acp pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1485 Let ▪ not the gall of guilt be mingled with the vinegar of affliction: Let ▪ not the Gall of guilt be mingled with the vinegar of affliction: vvb ▪ xx dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1486 A mortified spirit will deaden all our pain, and a pure Conscience will bear all our burthens. A mortified Spirit will deaden all our pain, and a pure Conscience will bear all our burdens. dt j-vvn n1 vmb vvi d po12 n1, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi d po12 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 301 Page 100
1487 Till this be done, I must tell you, you will find suffering to be hard service. Till this be done, I must tell you, you will find suffering to be hard service. p-acp d vbb vdn, pns11 vmb vvi pn22, pn22 vmb vvi vvg pc-acp vbi j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 100
1488 'Tis an easie matter to talk of the sufferings of the Gospel, and to boast great things afore-hand; It's an easy matter to talk of the sufferings of the Gospel, and to boast great things aforehand; pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 av; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 100
1489 as you know who did once, and what came of it; Though I die with thee, I will never deny thee. as you know who did once, and what Come of it; Though I die with thee, I will never deny thee. c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq vdd a-acp, cc q-crq vvd pp-f pn31; cs pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, pns11 vmb av-x vvi pno21. (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 100
1490 But when it comes to the pinch, when Troubles come upon us, when the hand of the Lord touches us, But when it comes to the pinch, when Troubles come upon us, when the hand of the Lord touches us, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, q-crq vvz vvn p-acp pno12, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno12, (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 100
1491 and touches where it's most tender; and touches where it's most tender; cc vvz c-crq pn31|vbz av-ds j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 100
1492 brings those calamities on us, which are most contrary to us, strips us of those comforts which are most dear to us, takes away all from us, and leaves us naked; brings those calamities on us, which Are most contrary to us, strips us of those comforts which Are most dear to us, Takes away all from us, and leaves us naked; vvz d n2 p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr av-ds j-jn p-acp pno12, vvz pno12 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr av-ds j-jn p-acp pno12, vvz av d p-acp pno12, cc vvz pns12 j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 100
1493 when we feel the smart of the rod, when every stroke fetches blood; when the feet are hurt in the Stocks, and the Iron enters into the Soul; when we feel the smart of the rod, when every stroke Fetches blood; when the feet Are hurt in the Stocks, and the Iron enters into the Soul; c-crq pns12 vvb dt j pp-f dt n1, c-crq d n1 vvz n1; c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1494 when the vinegar and the gall comes, when the thorns and the nails of the Cross are struck in; when the vinegar and the Gall comes, when the thorns and the nails of the Cross Are struck in; c-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vvz, c-crq dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1495 when shame and reproach, when scorn and contempt, when hunger and thirst, when cold and nakedness, when shame and reproach, when scorn and contempt, when hunger and thirst, when cold and nakedness, c-crq n1 cc n1, c-crq n1 cc n1, c-crq n1 cc n1, c-crq j-jn cc n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1496 when bodily torment and pain, are all measured to you for your portion, and mingled in your cup: when bodily torment and pain, Are all measured to you for your portion, and mingled in your cup: c-crq j n1 cc n1, vbr d vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1, cc vvn p-acp po22 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1497 If ever God should call you out, to take your part with that Cloud of Witnesses, Heb. 11. who were tortured, had trialls of cruell mockings and scourgings, of bonds and imprisonment; If ever God should call you out, to take your part with that Cloud of Witnesses, Hebrew 11. who were tortured, had trials of cruel mockings and scourgings, of bonds and imprisonment; cs av np1 vmd vvi pn22 av, pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd r-crq vbdr vvn, vhd n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, pp-f n2 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1498 who were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the Sword; wandring about in Sheep-skins, and Goat-skins, being destiture, afflicted and tormented; who were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slave with the Sword; wandering about in Sheepskins, and Goatskins, being destiture, afflicted and tormented; r-crq vbdr vvn, vbdr vvn av, vbdr vvn, vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1; vvg a-acp p-acp n2, cc n2, vbg n1, j-vvn cc vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1499 wandring in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth: wandering in deserts and Mountains, in dens and caves of the earth: vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1500 If ever this should be your case, then you will know how much there is in Christian Patience; If ever this should be your case, then you will know how much there is in Christian Patience; cs av d vmd vbi po22 n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi c-crq d pc-acp vbz p-acp np1 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1501 and how necessary self-denyall, mortification, living in the faith, and fellowship of God, and the power of his spirit, and how necessary self-denial, mortification, living in the faith, and fellowship of God, and the power of his Spirit, cc c-crq j n1, n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1502 and assurance of his love, are to your patient possessing of your Souls. and assurance of his love, Are to your patient possessing of your Souls. cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbr p-acp po22 j n-vvg pp-f po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 302 Page 101
1503 Believe i•, Christians, the Gospel hath not furnished us with such large provision of Graces Comforts, Promises, Hopes, for nothing; Believe i•, Christians, the Gospel hath not furnished us with such large provision of Graces Comforts, Promises, Hope's, for nothing; vvb n1, np1, dt n1 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2 n2, vvz, ng1, c-acp pix; (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 101
1504 you will find need enough of them all. you will find need enough of them all. pn22 vmb vvi n1 av-d pp-f pno32 d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 101
1505 Such amazing astonishing trialls you may be called out to, as nothing less, than the richest stock of Promises, the greatest treasure of Experiences, the highest pitch of spiritual Graces, your greatest conquest over Lust and the World, your living under the fullest influences of Divine Power, Such amazing astonishing trials you may be called out to, as nothing less, than the Richest stock of Promises, the greatest treasure of Experiences, the highest pitch of spiritual Graces, your greatest conquest over Lust and the World, your living under the Fullest influences of Divine Power, d j-vvg vvg n2 pn22 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp, c-acp pix av-dc, cs dt js n1 pp-f vvz, dt js n1 pp-f n2, dt js n1 pp-f j n2, po22 js n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1, po22 n-vvg p-acp dt js n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1506 and the clearest Sense of Divine Love, will furnish you with an enduring spirit; nothing less will, but this will do it. and the Clearest Sense of Divine Love, will furnish you with an enduring Spirit; nothing less will, but this will do it. cc dt js n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; pix av-dc vmb, cc-acp d vmb vdi pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1507 Get Sin, and the World under, make God sure, make the Promises sure; Get since, and the World under, make God sure, make the Promises sure; vvb n1, cc dt n1 p-acp, vvb np1 j, vvb dt vvz av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1508 live in a daily conflict with Sin, contempt of the World, and exercise of all Graces; live in a daily conflict with since, contempt of the World, and exercise of all Graces; vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1509 Live in the obedience, vision, and fruition of your God, and then you are ready for the Enemy. Live in the Obedience, vision, and fruition of your God, and then you Are ready for the Enemy. vvb p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc cs pn22 vbr j p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1510 Let your Sufferings be what they will, come when they will, your Souls are at Anchor, Let your Sufferings be what they will, come when they will, your Souls Are At Anchor, vvb po22 n2 vbb r-crq pns32 vmb, vvb c-crq pns32 vmb, po22 n2 vbr p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1511 and shall have a continual Calm within, how Tempestuous soever the Weather be. and shall have a continual Cam within, how Tempestuous soever the Weather be. cc vmb vhi dt j j-jn p-acp, c-crq j av dt n1 vbi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 303 Page 102
1512 As a farther Encouragement, and Help to this great Duty, consider, that your patient suffering will be, 1. Your witness to the Gospel. 2. Gods witness to your Adoption. 3. The cure of your Corruption. 4. Your triumph over Temptation. 5. The improvement of your Sanctification. 6. The advance of your Glory. As a farther Encouragement, and Help to this great Duty, Consider, that your patient suffering will be, 1. Your witness to the Gospel. 2. God's witness to your Adoption. 3. The cure of your Corruption. 4. Your triumph over Temptation. 5. The improvement of your Sanctification. 6. The advance of your Glory. p-acp dt jc n1, cc vvi p-acp d j n1, vvb, cst po22 j n1 vmb vbi, crd po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. crd npg1 n1 p-acp po22 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. crd po22 n1 p-acp n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. crd dt vvi pp-f po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 304 Page 102
1513 1. Your patient suffering will be your witnesse to the Gospel ▪ Who were that cloud of Witnesses, mentioned Heb. 12. 1. but the suffering Saints; 1. Your patient suffering will be your witness to the Gospel ▪ Who were that cloud of Witnesses, mentioned Hebrew 12. 1. but the suffering Saints; crd po22 j n1 vmb vbi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 ▪ r-crq vbdr d n1 pp-f n2, vvn np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvg n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 305 Page 102
1514 that Army of Martyrs recorded Chap. 11. whose patience is set forth as a Pattern to those that should come after: These are the Witnesses. that Army of Martyrs recorded Chap. 11. whose patience is Set forth as a Pattern to those that should come After: These Are the Witnesses. d n1 pp-f n2 vvn np1 crd rg-crq n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d cst vmd vvi a-acp: d vbr dt n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 305 Page 102
1515 What was it by which they bare Witness, but by their patient suffering? To what did they bear Witness, but to God and his Gospel? What was it by which they bore Witness, but by their patient suffering? To what did they bear Witness, but to God and his Gospel? q-crq vbds pn31 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd n1, cc-acp p-acp po32 j n1? p-acp r-crq vdd pns32 vvi n1, cc-acp p-acp np1 cc po31 n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 306 Page 102
1516 What Witness did they bear? Why, That the Gospel is true: The sufferings of the Saints, are their Seal to the Gospel: What Witness did they bear? Why, That the Gospel is true: The sufferings of the Saints, Are their Seal to the Gospel: q-crq n1 vdd pns32 vvi? uh-crq, cst dt n1 vbz j: dt n2 pp-f dt n2, vbr po32 n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1517 As he that believeth, so much more, he that suffereth in Faith, hath set to his Seal that God is true. As he that Believeth, so much more, he that suffers in Faith, hath Set to his Seal that God is true. c-acp pns31 cst vvz, av av-d av-dc, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 cst np1 vbz j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1518 In the Faith and patience of the Saints, may be seen (as the Seal in the Wax) the prints and impressions of the Truth, and Faithfulness of God. In the Faith and patience of the Saints, may be seen (as the Seal in the Wax) the prints and impressions of the Truth, and Faithfulness of God. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, vmb vbi vvn (c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1) dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1519 God hath said, He will uphold, he will not forsake them: God hath said, He will uphold, he will not forsake them: np1 vhz vvn, pns31 vmb vvi, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32: (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1520 and their patience shews, he doth uphold, he hath not forsaken them. 2. That the Gospel is a Glorious Gospel: and their patience shows, he does uphold, he hath not forsaken them. 2. That the Gospel is a Glorious Gospel: cc po32 n1 vvz, pns31 vdz vvi, pns31 vhz xx vvn pno32. crd cst dt n1 vbz dt j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1521 That God is a good Master, that it's good being with Christ any where; That God is a good Master, that it's good being with christ any where; cst np1 vbz dt j n1, cst pn31|vbz j vbg p-acp np1 d c-crq; (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1522 That they are no Losers by their Religion, but that it's Wages are above it's Work, That they Are no Losers by their Religion, but that it's Wages Are above it's Work, cst pns32 vbr dx n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp cst pn31|vbz n2 vbr a-acp pn31|vbz n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1523 and its pay above its pain. and its pay above its pain. cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 308 Page 103
1524 It were not possible, when they prove how much the Gospel costs them, but they should be weary of it, It were not possible, when they prove how much the Gospel costs them, but they should be weary of it, pn31 vbdr xx j, c-crq pns32 vvb c-crq av-d dt n1 vvz pno32, cc-acp pns32 vmd vbi j pp-f pn31, (3) discourse (DIV1) 309 Page 103
1525 and repent of their Faith, and renounce their profession, if they did not find the Lord a good pay-master. and Repent of their Faith, and renounce their profession, if they did not find the Lord a good paymaster. cc vvi pp-f po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1, cs pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n1 dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 309 Page 103
1526 The Apostle tells us, 2 Cor. 3. 3. that Christians are the Epistles of Christ, or his Letters of Commendation to the World, in whom may be read his Excellencies and Glory, The Apostle tells us, 2 Cor. 3. 3. that Christians Are the Epistles of christ, or his Letters of Commendation to the World, in whom may be read his Excellencies and Glory, dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd crd cst np1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq vmb vbi vvn po31 n2 cc n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 103
1527 and the incomparable advantages of his Service. And as all Christians, so especially suffering Christians: and the incomparable advantages of his Service. And as all Christians, so especially suffering Christians: cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1. cc c-acp d np1, av av-j vvg np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 103
1528 The Character of Christ is never so visible and legible, as when 'tis written in Bloud. The Character of christ is never so visible and legible, as when it's written in Blood. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-x av j cc j, c-acp c-crq pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 103
1529 The Bowels, and Bounty, and Kindness of God our Saviour, never appear'd in more Glory, than upon [ his ] Cross; The Bowels, and Bounty, and Kindness of God our Saviour, never appeared in more Glory, than upon [ his ] Cross; dt n2, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 po12 n1, av-x vvd p-acp dc n1, cs p-acp [ po31 ] vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 103
1530 and there's no such lively Transcript of them, as upon [ our ] Cross. On his Cross, his Bloud; and there's no such lively Transcript of them, as upon [ our ] Cross. On his Cross, his Blood; cc pc-acp|vbz dx d j n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp p-acp [ po12 ] vvi. p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 103
1531 on our Cross, his Spirit, and the precious grace and comforts of it, are most plentifully shed forth, 1 Pet. 4. 14. If ye be reproached, that is, on our Cross, his Spirit, and the precious grace and comforts of it, Are most plentifully shed forth, 1 Pet. 4. 14. If you be reproached, that is, p-acp po12 n1, po31 n1, cc dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31, vbr av-ds av-j vvn av, crd np1 crd crd cs pn22 vbb vvn, cst vbz, (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 103
1532 and endure it ▪ the Spirit of Glory, and of God, resteth upon you. The Spirit and influences of a Crucified Jesus, do never shine forth to such advantage, as in his Crucified Saints. and endure it ▪ the Spirit of Glory, and of God, rests upon you. The Spirit and influences of a crucified jesus, do never shine forth to such advantage, as in his crucified Saints. cc vvi pn31 ▪ dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f np1, vvz p-acp pn22. dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt vvn np1, vdb av-x vvi av p-acp d n1, c-acp p-acp po31 vvn n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 104
1533 Upon the patience of a Saint, under the sufferings of Christ, he that runs may read, this written, I serve a good Master. Upon the patience of a Saint, under the sufferings of christ, he that runs may read, this written, I serve a good Master. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 cst vvz vmb vvi, d vvn, pns11 vvb dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 104
1534 Our patient suffering is our witness to Christ and his Gospel. Our patient suffering is our witness to christ and his Gospel. po12 j n1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 310 Page 104
1535 Christian, when God sends thee to Calvary, he sends thee thither as a chosen vessel, that thou should'st there bear his Name before the World. Christian, when God sends thee to Calvary, he sends thee thither as a chosen vessel, that thou Shouldst there bear his Name before the World. njp, c-crq np1 vvz pno21 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pno21 av p-acp dt vvn n1, cst pns21 vmd2 a-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1536 Art thou impatient at this? What canst thou not bear this honour thy God hath laid upon thee? Hath God chosen thee, thee amongst all they Brethren, to do him this honour, Art thou impatient At this? What Canst thou not bear this honour thy God hath laid upon thee? Hath God chosen thee, thee among all they Brothers, to do him this honour, vb2r pns21 j p-acp d? q-crq vm2 pns21 xx vvi d n1 po21 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21? vhz np1 vvn pno21, pno21 p-acp d pns32 n2, pc-acp vdi pno31 d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1537 and wilt thou be angry, that he did not ra•her choose some other? 'Twas an unworthy Answer, of a good Man, M•ses, when God sent him to Egypt, to appear for him before Pharaoh, and to be the Deliverer of his People, Exod. 4. 13. Send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. and wilt thou be angry, that he did not ra•her choose Some other? 'Twas an unworthy Answer, of a good Man, M•ses, when God sent him to Egypt, to appear for him before Pharaoh, and to be the Deliverer of his People, Exod 4. 13. Send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. cc vm2 pns21 vbi j, cst pns31 vdd xx av vvi d n-jn? pn31|vbds dt j n1, pp-f dt j n1, n2, c-crq np1 vvd pno31 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd vvb, pns11 vvb pno21, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 ro-crq pns21 vm2 vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1538 Send whom thou wilt, any body but me. Send whom thou wilt, any body but me. vvb r-crq pns21 vm2, d n1 p-acp pno11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1539 By our sinful shifting our selves of Trouble, or our Murmurings under them, we say the like; By our sinful shifting our selves of Trouble, or our Murmurings under them, we say the like; p-acp po12 j vvg po12 n2 pp-f n1, cc po12 n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vvb dt j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1540 Send whom thou wilt to witness for thee, but let me go free: Send whom thou wilt to witness for thee, but let me go free: vvb r-crq pns21 vm2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc-acp vvb pno11 vvi j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1541 Let me have my ease, and my quiet, and my liberty, and take this honour, who will for me. Unworthy Spirits! Let me have my ease, and my quiet, and my liberty, and take this honour, who will for me. Unworthy Spirits! vvb pno11 vhi po11 n1, cc po11 j-jn, cc po11 n1, cc vvb d n1, r-crq vmb p-acp pno11. j n2! (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1542 Oh me thinks, Christians, we should rather step one before another; O me thinks, Christians, we should rather step one before Another; uh pno11 vvz, np1, pns12 vmd av-c vvi pi p-acp n-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1543 and when our Lord demands, Who will go with me? Who will bear my Cross? Me thinks we should readily answer; and when our Lord demands, Who will go with me? Who will bear my Cross? Me thinks we should readily answer; cc c-crq po12 n1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno11? q-crq vmb vvi po11 n1? pno11 vvz pns12 vmd av-j vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1544 I will go; let me bear it Lord; and not grudge as we do, that he puts us to it. I will go; let me bear it Lord; and not grudge as we do, that he puts us to it. pns11 vmb vvi; vvb pno11 vvi pn31 n1; cc xx vvi c-acp pns12 vdb, cst pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 311 Page 104
1545 Our Impatience bears false witness against God, and his Gospel; what's the voice or the meaning of Impatience, less than this? Our Impatience bears false witness against God, and his Gospel; what's the voice or the meaning of Impatience, less than this? po12 n1 vvz j n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n1; q-crq|vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, av-dc cs d? (3) discourse (DIV1) 312 Page 104
1546 Whatever is said in honour of the Gospel, what a blessedness, what an ineffable advantage 'tis, to all that heartily own it; Whatever is said in honour of the Gospel, what a blessedness, what an ineffable advantage it's, to all that heartily own it; r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt n1, r-crq dt j n1 pn31|vbz, p-acp d cst av-j vvi pn31; (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1547 yet having prov'd it, I find it even as much as nothing, by that all the costs and charges of it are cast up: yet having proved it, I find it even as much as nothing, by that all the costs and charges of it Are cast up: av vhg vvn pn31, pns11 vvb pn31 av p-acp d c-acp pix, p-acp cst d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn a-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1548 The Comforts of it will never ballance them; set one against any other, the bad against the good, the bitter against the sweet: The Comforts of it will never balance them; Set one against any other, the bad against the good, the bitter against the sweet: dt n2 pp-f pn31 vmb av-x vvi pno32; vvb pi p-acp d n-jn, dt j p-acp dt j, dt j p-acp dt j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1549 Set one against another, and I have made but a bad Bargain, by becoming a Christian. Set one against Another, and I have made but a bad Bargain, by becoming a Christian. vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cc pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvg dt njp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1550 This is the Voice of Impatience. Christian, Thou passest over thy Murmuring, as a light Evil; This is the Voice of Impatience. Christian, Thou passest over thy Murmuring, as a Light Evil; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. njp, pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 j-vvg, c-acp dt n1 j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1551 as if thy pain might excuse they pettishness: As if it were, because 'tis so common, a very small thing: as if thy pain might excuse they pettishness: As if it were, Because it's so Common, a very small thing: c-acp cs po21 n1 vmd vvi pns32 n1: c-acp cs pn31 vbdr, c-acp pn31|vbz av j, dt j j n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1552 But is it nothing to bely God, to bear false Witness against his Gospel? Thy Repining at the Sufferings of Christ, is next to Repenting that ever thou wert a Christian. But is it nothing to belly God, to bear false Witness against his Gospel? Thy Repining At the Sufferings of christ, is next to Repenting that ever thou Wertenberg a Christian. cc-acp vbz pn31 pix p-acp n1 np1, pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp po31 n1? po21 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vbz ord p-acp vvg cst av pns21 vbd2r dt njp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 313 Page 105
1553 Brethren, Let us do the Lord this Right, by the patience of our Spirits, to confess before the World, That all the sufferings of this Life, are not worthy to be compared to the Glory that shall be revealed; Brothers, Let us doe the Lord this Right, by the patience of our Spirits, to confess before the World, That all the sufferings of this Life, Are not worthy to be compared to the Glory that shall be revealed; n2, vvb pno12 n1 dt n1 d n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst d dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbr xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 314 Page 105
1554 And looking unto Jesus, the Author and Fi••sher of our Faith; And looking unto jesus, the Author and Fi••sher of our Faith; cc vvg p-acp np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 314 Page 105
1555 Let us learn of him, for the Joy that is set before us, to indure the Cross, and despise the Shame: Let us Learn of him, for the Joy that is Set before us, to endure the Cross, and despise the Shame: vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pno31, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 314 Page 105
1556 That we may sit down at his, as he is set down at the Right Hand of the Throne of God. That we may fit down At his, as he is Set down At the Right Hand of the Throne of God. cst pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp png31, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 314 Page 105
1557 Secondly, Your patient suffering, will be God's Witness to your Adoption, Heb. 12. 7. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with Sons: Secondly, Your patient suffering, will be God's Witness to your Adoption, Hebrew 12. 7. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with Sons: ord, po22 j n1, vmb vbi npg1 n1 p-acp po22 n1, np1 crd crd cs pn22 vvb vvg, np1 vvz p-acp pn22 a-acp p-acp n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 315 Page 105
1558 The LORD doth not use to deal so with strangers. The LORD does not use to deal so with Strangers. dt n1 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 315 Page 105
1559 Afflictions are Gods Family Discipline. Yet mark, 'tis not, if the suffering alone will not prove our Son-ship, (the Rod is for the fools back, Afflictions Are God's Family Discipline. Yet mark, it's not, if the suffering alone will not prove our Sonship, (the Rod is for the Fools back, n2 vbr ng1 n1 n1. av vvi, pn31|vbz xx, cs dt vvg av-j vmb xx vvi po12 n1, (dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 316 Page 106
1560 as well as the childs;) but patient suffering will, for 1. Patient suffering is it self, an evidence of our adoption: as well as the child's;) but patient suffering will, for 1. Patient suffering is it self, an evidence of our adoption: c-acp av c-acp dt ng1;) p-acp j j-vvg n1, c-acp crd j n1 vbz pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 316 Page 106
1561 it is the mark of the Lord Jesus upon us. it is the mark of the Lord jesus upon us. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 p-acp pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 317 Page 106
1562 If thou hast both the same lot, and the same spirit, that was upon Christ, there's thy Lords mark upon thee, whereby he marks thee out for one of his own. If thou hast both the same lot, and the same Spirit, that was upon christ, there's thy lords mark upon thee, whereby he marks thee out for one of his own. cs pns21 vh2 d dt d n1, cc dt d n1, cst vbds p-acp np1, pc-acp|vbz po21 n2 vvb p-acp pno21, c-crq pns31 vvz pno21 av p-acp crd pp-f po31 d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 317 Page 106
1563 Men had need of other marks to prove them Christians, than what the Rod hath made on their backs; Men had need of other marks to prove them Christians, than what the Rod hath made on their backs; np1 vhd n1 pp-f j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 np1, cs q-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 317 Page 106
1564 'tis our quiet submitting to it, and that upon Gospel grounds, as hath been before shewed, that must do it, it's our quiet submitting to it, and that upon Gospel grounds, as hath been before showed, that must do it, pn31|vbz po12 n-jn vvg p-acp pn31, cc cst p-acp n1 n2, c-acp vhz vbn a-acp vvn, cst vmb vdi pn31, (3) discourse (DIV1) 317 Page 106
1565 and this will be evidence enough. None but a Son will thus submit. 2. The suffering state of Christians, is ordinarily attended with other evidences. and this will be evidence enough. None but a Son will thus submit. 2. The suffering state of Christians, is ordinarily attended with other evidences. cc d vmb vbi n1 av-d. pix p-acp dt n1 vmb av vvi. crd dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 317 Page 106
1566 Sufferings will set patience on work, and patience will set every other grace on work. Sufferings will Set patience on work, and patience will Set every other grace on work. n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 vmb vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1567 Whatsoever it be, that findes work for patience, will therein find work for faith, and love, and hope, and self-denyal. Whatsoever it be, that finds work for patience, will therein find work for faith, and love, and hope, and self-denial. r-crq pn31 vbi, cst vvz n1 p-acp n1, vmb av vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1568 Christians never appear so much believers, so humble, so mortified, as under the Cross. Christians never appear so much believers, so humble, so mortified, as under the Cross. np1 av-x vvi av d n2, av j, av vvn, c-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1569 If there be any faith, or love, or hope in the heart, 'twill appear in the day of adversity. If there be any faith, or love, or hope in the heart, it'll appear in the day of adversity. cs pc-acp vbb d n1, cc n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1, pn31|vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1570 If there be any fire under the ashes, throw on water, and then you shall hear it, If there be any fire under the Ashes, throw on water, and then you shall hear it, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp dt n2, vvb p-acp n1, cc cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31, (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1571 when, it may be before, you could see none there. when, it may be before, you could see none there. c-crq, pn31 vmb vbi a-acp, pn22 vmd vvi pix a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1572 As Solomon sayes, folly, so we may say, wisdom, grace is bound up in the heart of a child, As Solomon Says, folly, so we may say, Wisdom, grace is bound up in the heart of a child, p-acp np1 vvz, n1, av pns12 vmb vvi, n1, n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1573 but the rod of correction will fetch it out. but the rod of correction will fetch it out. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn31 av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1574 We seldom know, either how bad, or how good our hearts are, till they are thus proved; We seldom know, either how bad, or how good our hearts Are, till they Are thus proved; pns12 av vvb, av-d c-crq j, cc c-crq j po12 n2 vbr, c-acp pns32 vbr av vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1575 This I did to prove thee, and to know what was in thine heart. This I did to prove thee, and to know what was in thine heart. d pns11 vdd p-acp vvi pno21, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vbds p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 318 Page 106
1576 Besides, this is the season, when ordinarily there are most plentiful illapses, and incoms from above. Beside, this is the season, when ordinarily there Are most plentiful illapses, and incomes from above. a-acp, d vbz dt n1, c-crq av-j a-acp vbr av-ds j n2, cc n2 p-acp a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1577 God seldom sends such Tokens of his love, as to his Children in prison. God seldom sends such Tokens of his love, as to his Children in prison. np1 av vvz d n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1578 The light of his Countenance he often reserves for their darkest estate, he sets to his Seal, The Light of his Countenance he often reserves for their Darkest estate, he sets to his Seal, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 av vvz p-acp po32 js n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1579 when the Wax is on fire. when the Wax is on fire. c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1580 There have been Christians, that would never believe that they were such, till God hath told it them at the stake; There have been Christians, that would never believe that they were such, till God hath told it them At the stake; pc-acp vhi vbn np1, cst vmd av-x vvi cst pns32 vbdr d, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn31 pno32 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1581 the highest joyes, the fullest sence of everlasting kindness, have been most ordinarily the portion of Gods Martyrs. the highest Joys, the Fullest sense of everlasting kindness, have been most ordinarily the portion of God's Martyrs. dt js n2, dt js n1 pp-f j n1, vhb vbn av-ds av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1582 When Hell is let loose upon them, then Heaven is most open. When Hell is let lose upon them, then Heaven is most open. c-crq n1 vbz vvn j p-acp pno32, cs n1 vbz av-ds j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1583 Many Christians have met with such refreshings in their bonds, that their enlargement hath been their Prison. Many Christians have met with such refreshings in their bonds, that their enlargement hath been their Prison. av-d np1 vhb vvn p-acp d n2-vvg p-acp po32 n2, cst po32 n1 vhz vbn po32 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 319 Page 107
1584 If this be so Christians, who would fear sufferings? who would not be patient? would it comfort you, to know that God is your Father? Be patient, and you shall know it. If this be so Christians, who would Fear sufferings? who would not be patient? would it Comfort you, to know that God is your Father? Be patient, and you shall know it. cs d vbb av np1, r-crq vmd vvi n2? q-crq vmd xx vbi j? vmd pn31 vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vbz po22 n1? vbb j, cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1585 What would you not bear, so you might be sure you are the Lords? It may be you have been held under doubt and fears, What would you not bear, so you might be sure you Are the lords? It may be you have been held under doubt and fears, q-crq vmd pn22 xx vvi, av pn22 vmd vbi j pn22 vbr dt n2? pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 cc n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1586 and sad uncertainties, hitherto all your dayes; and sad uncertainties, hitherto all your days; cc j n2, av d po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1587 you have gone about from duty to duty, from Ordinance to Ordinance, from Christian to Christian, enquiring, you have gone about from duty to duty, from Ordinance to Ordinance, from Christian to Christian, inquiring, pn22 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp njp p-acp njp, vvg, (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1588 and mourning, and complaining, and crying out. Oh if I were sure that Christ were mine; and mourning, and complaining, and crying out. O if I were sure that christ were mine; cc n1, cc vvg, cc vvg av. uh cs pns11 vbdr j cst np1 vbdr png11; (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1589 that my faith, and my love, and my hope, and my obedience were sound, and sincere, such as would prove my adoption, then I could be quiet: that my faith, and my love, and my hope, and my Obedience were found, and sincere, such as would prove my adoption, then I could be quiet: cst po11 n1, cc po11 n1, cc po11 n1, cc po11 n1 vbdr j, cc j, d c-acp vmd vvi po11 n1, cs pns11 vmd vbi j-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1590 Why, if ever GOD calls thee to Sufferings, follow him chearfully: He calls thee out, to prove to thee, that thou lov'st him: Why, if ever GOD calls thee to Sufferings, follow him cheerfully: He calls thee out, to prove to thee, that thou Lovest him: uh-crq, cs av np1 vvz pno21 p-acp n2, vvb pno31 av-j: pns31 vvz pno21 av, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vv2 pno31: (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1591 Fear not to go up with him on the Cross, Assu•ance is a Fruit, that most ordinarily grows on that Tree. fear not to go up with him on the Cross, Assu•ance is a Fruit, that most ordinarily grows on that Tree. vvb xx pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, n1 vbz dt n1, cst av-ds av-j vvz p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 320 Page 107
1592 Let hypocrites only fear sufferings, 'twill be sad indeed to them; Let Hypocrites only Fear sufferings, it'll be sad indeed to them; vvb n2 av-j vvb n2, pn31|vmb vbi j av p-acp pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 321 Page 108
1593 there's many a self-deceiving Professor, that never suspected himself to be an hypocrite, till persecution made him an Apostate: there's many a Self-deceiving Professor, that never suspected himself to be an hypocrite, till persecution made him an Apostate: pc-acp|vbz d dt j n1, cst av-x vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, c-acp n1 vvd pno31 dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 321 Page 108
1594 that's a woful case, to have Sufferings come upon him for the Gospel's sake, only to tell him, That he hath no part in Christ nor his Gospel. that's a woeful case, to have Sufferings come upon him for the Gospel's sake, only to tell him, That he hath no part in christ nor his Gospel. d|vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vhi n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt ng1 n1, av-j pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp np1 ccx po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 321 Page 108
1595 Let hypocrites be afraid and unquiet, but let Saints be patient. The same trialls which will prove them bastards, will prove you sons. Let Hypocrites be afraid and unquiet, but let Saints be patient. The same trials which will prove them bastards, will prove you Sons. vvb n2 vbb j cc j, cc-acp vvb n2 vbb j. dt d n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 n2, vmb vvi pn22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 321 Page 108
1596 3. Your patient suffering is the cure of your Corruption. Sufferings are our medicine for corruption, and patience our cure: 3. Your patient suffering is the cure of your Corruption. Sufferings Are our medicine for corruption, and patience our cure: crd po22 j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. n2 vbr po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 po12 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1597 To what degree of patience a Christian hath attain'd; that degree of power hath he gotten over iniquity. To what degree of patience a Christian hath attained; that degree of power hath he got over iniquity. p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n1 dt njp vhz vvd; cst n1 pp-f n1 vhz pns31 vvn p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1598 Till lust be conquered, there's no patience: Till lust be conquered, there's no patience: p-acp n1 vbb vvn, pc-acp|vbz dx n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1599 If there be but one unmortified corruption remaining, and an affliction comes and grates upon that, this will provoke; there's no bearing it. If there be but one unmortified corruption remaining, and an affliction comes and grates upon that, this will provoke; there's no bearing it. cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pi vvn n1 vvg, cc dt n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp d, d vmb vvi; pc-acp|vbz dx vvg pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1600 Whence is impatience, but from this, for the most part, that we cannot bear any violence that's offered to lust? What is Patience, Whence is impatience, but from this, for the most part, that we cannot bear any violence that's offered to lust? What is Patience, q-crq vbz n1, cc-acp p-acp d, c-acp dt av-ds n1, cst pns12 vmbx vvi d n1 cst|vbz vvn p-acp n1? q-crq vbz n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1601 but this, that we can bear that pain, that Lust, when pinch'd, will put us to? quietly to suffer, our pride, our envy, our passion, our sensual appetities, to be cut short of what would gratifie them; but this, that we can bear that pain, that Lust, when pinched, will put us to? quietly to suffer, our pride, our envy, our passion, our sensual appetites, to be Cut short of what would gratify them; cc-acp d, cst pns12 vmb vvi d n1, cst n1, c-crq vvn, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp? av-jn p-acp vvi, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 j n2, pc-acp vbi vvn j pp-f r-crq vmd vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1602 and freely to leave them under that which comes to kill and crucifie them; and freely to leave them under that which comes to kill and crucify them; cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1603 to be able to want that fuell that feeds, and endure that water that doth quench these fires; This is Patience. to be able to want that fuel that feeds, and endure that water that does quench these fires; This is Patience. pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vvz, cc vvi d n1 cst vdz vvi d n2; d vbz n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1604 When our Pride is strip'd of its ornaments, our appetites depriv'd of their delicates, our covetousness of its substance, our flesh of its •ase; When our Pride is striped of its Ornament, our appetites deprived of their delicates, our covetousness of its substance, our Flesh of its •ase; c-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn pp-f po31 n2, po12 n2 vvn pp-f po32 n2-j, po12 n1 pp-f po31 n1, po12 n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 108
1605 and we either feel no smart, or can bear the smart of it, then we are Patient. and we either feel no smart, or can bear the smart of it, then we Are Patient. cc pns12 av-d vvb dx n1, cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs pns12 vbr j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1606 And when we can thus leave our Corruptions, to whatever sufferings come upon them, without taking part with them in their sufferings; then lust is conquered. And when we can thus leave our Corruptions, to whatever sufferings come upon them, without taking part with them in their sufferings; then lust is conquered. cc c-crq pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2, p-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2; av n1 vbz vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1607 Lust no longer lives nor maintains its power and interest in us, than whilest, in all its afflictions, we are afflicted; Lust no longer lives nor maintains its power and Interest in us, than whilst, in all its afflictions, we Are afflicted; n1 dx jc n2 ccx vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, cs cs, p-acp d po31 n2, pns12 vbr vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1608 when we feel its sufferings as our sufferings, its disappointments and dissatisfactions as our own, and fly out against whatsoever falls upon it, as if it fell upon our Souls. when we feel its sufferings as our sufferings, its disappointments and dissatisfactions as our own, and fly out against whatsoever falls upon it, as if it fell upon our Souls. c-crq pns12 vvb po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2, po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 d, cc vvi av p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp pn31, c-acp cs pn31 vvd p-acp po12 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1609 When we can say, 'tis my passion that suffers, but not I; 'tis my Covetousness that suffers, my Pride that suffers, but not I; When we can say, it's my passion that suffers, but not I; it's my Covetousness that suffers, my Pride that suffers, but not I; c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, pn31|vbz po11 n1 cst vvz, cc-acp xx pns11; pn31|vbz po11 n1 cst vvz, po11 n1 cst vvz, cc-acp xx pns11; (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1610 and let them suffer (for me), let them be pinch'd, and pain'd, and starved, and die; and let them suffer (for me), let them be pinched, and pained, and starved, and die; cc vvb pno32 vvi (c-acp pno11), vvb pno32 vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn, cc vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1611 none of all this shall move me: nay, herein I do and I will rejoyce: There's patience. Patience is Lust conquered. none of all this shall move me: nay, herein I do and I will rejoice: There's patience. Patience is Lust conquered. pix pp-f d d vmb vvi pno11: uh-x, av pns11 vdb cc pns11 vmb vvi: pc-acp|vbz n1. n1 vbz n1 vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 322 Page 109
1612 Christians, you complain of Corruption, you tell one another sad stories, what a Burden, what a bondage 'tis you are under, Christians, you complain of Corruption, you tell one Another sad stories, what a Burden, what a bondage it's you Are under, np1, pn22 vvb pp-f n1, pn22 vvb pi j-jn j n2, r-crq dt n1, r-crq dt n1 pn31|vbz pn22 vbr p-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 323 Page 109
1613 whilest Lust hath such power in you; what Briars and Thornes, what plagues and stings they are in your hearts! whilst Lust hath such power in you; what Briers and Thorns, what plagues and stings they Are in your hearts! cs n1 vhz d n1 p-acp pn22; q-crq n2 cc n2, r-crq n2 cc n2 pns32 vbr p-acp po22 n2! (3) discourse (DIV1) 323 Page 109
1614 You pray, and you mourn, and groan, and sigh in your selves, waiting for your redemption from this bondage and misery. Oh for an humble heart; You pray, and you mourn, and groan, and sighs in your selves, waiting for your redemption from this bondage and misery. O for an humble heart; pn22 vvb, cc pn22 vvb, cc n1, cc vvi p-acp po22 n2, vvg p-acp po22 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1. uh p-acp dt j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 323 Page 109
1615 oh for a broken mortified spirit! o for a broken mortified Spirit! uh p-acp dt j-vvn j-vvn n1! (3) discourse (DIV1) 323 Page 109
1616 oh this earthliness, this envy, this peevishness, this slothfulness• I am weary of my life because of these daughters of Heth. Wretched man that I am! o this earthliness, this envy, this peevishness, this slothfulness• I am weary of my life Because of these daughters of Heth. Wretched man that I am! uh d n1, d n1, d n1, d n1 pns11 vbm j pp-f po11 n1 c-acp pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 j n1 cst pns11 vbm! (3) discourse (DIV1) 323 Page 109
1617 who shall deliver me from this body of death? Why, would you be delivered? Be patient under Afflictions; who shall deliver me from this body of death? Why, would you be Delivered? Be patient under Afflictions; q-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? uh-crq, vmd pn22 vbi vvn? vbb j p-acp n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 323 Page 109
1618 they are the Executioners sent from God to slay your Enemies, the M•dicines sent from you• Physician to cure your Diseases: Never quarrel with Affliction, they Are the Executioners sent from God to slay your Enemies, the M•dicines sent from you• physician to cure your Diseases: Never quarrel with Affliction, pns32 vbr dt n2 vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, dt n2 vvn p-acp n1 n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2: av-x vvi p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 324 Page 110
1619 unless you Resolve to be friend Corruption. W•at, will you be so foolish, as not to be patient of your Disease, nor your Remedy; either bear the Cross, unless you Resolve to be friend Corruption. W•at, will you be so foolish, as not to be patient of your Disease, nor your Remedy; either bear the Cross, cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi n1 n1. j, vmb pn22 vbi av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f po22 n1, ccx po22 n1; av-d vvi dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 324 Page 110
1620 or else never make your selves believe, but you can bear your sins well enough? Whatever your Complaints are, 'tis a sign they come not very deep; or Else never make your selves believe, but you can bear your Sins well enough? Whatever your Complaints Are, it's a Signen they come not very deep; cc av av-x vvb po22 n2 vvb, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 av av-d? r-crq po22 n2 vbr, pn31|vbz dt n1 pns32 vvb xx av j-jn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 324 Page 110
1621 'Tis an Argument, that sinne sits light, where the cross lies so unsupportably heavy. It's an Argument, that sin sits Light, where the cross lies so unsupportably heavy. pn31|vbz dt n1, cst n1 vvz n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz av av-j j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 324 Page 110
1622 4. Your patient suffering, will be your Triumph over Temptation: A patient Christian is a Conquerour over all the World ▪ By this alone ▪ naked Job overcame the Devil: 4. Your patient suffering, will be your Triumph over Temptation: A patient Christian is a Conqueror over all the World ▪ By this alone ▪ naked Job overcame the devil: crd po22 j n1, vmb vbi po22 n1 p-acp n1: dt j njp vbz dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 ▪ p-acp d j ▪ j np1 vvd dt n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1623 When Sathan and his Instruments have persecuted you into patience, they have therein brought their Neck• under you• Feet. When Sathan and his Instruments have persecuted you into patience, they have therein brought their Neck• under you• Feet. c-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp n1, pns32 vhb av vvn po32 np1 p-acp n1 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1624 This Brazen Wall will make their short recoil on their own heads and hearts: Your Patience will be a Shield to yours, and a Sword in your Enemies Souls. This Brazen Wall will make their short recoil on their own Heads and hearts: Your Patience will be a Shield to yours, and a Sword in your Enemies Souls. d j n1 vmb vvi po32 j vvi p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2: po22 n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp png22, cc dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1625 Be patient, and you have won the field, and gotten the day. Be patient, and you have wone the field, and got the day. vbb j, cc pn22 vhb vvn dt n1, cc vvn dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1626 They will have no hope to drive you to sin ▪ where they see you can suffer. They will have no hope to drive you to since ▪ where they see you can suffer. pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp n1 ▪ c-crq pns32 vvb pn22 vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1627 This was Job 's Triumph, and shall be yours; In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. This was Job is Triumph, and shall be yours; In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. d vbds np1 vbz n1, cc vmb vbi png22; p-acp d d n1 vvd xx, ccx vvd np1 av-j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1628 You may now make your boast in the words of the Apostle, Rom. 8. 35. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall Tribulation, You may now make your boast in the words of the Apostle, Rom. 8. 35. Who shall separate us from the love of christ? Shall Tribulation, pn22 vmb av vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1629 or Distress, or Persecution, or Famine, or Na•edness, or Perill, or Sword? In all these things, we are more than Conquerours through him that loved us. or Distress, or Persecution, or Famine, or Na•edness, or Peril, or Sword? In all these things, we Are more than Conquerors through him that loved us. cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? p-acp d d n2, pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12. (3) discourse (DIV1) 325 Page 110
1630 5. Your patient suffering, will be the improvement of your Sanctification, Heb. 12. 9, 10. We have had Fathers of our flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them Reverence: 5. Your patient suffering, will be the improvement of your Sanctification, Hebrew 12. 9, 10. We have had Father's of our Flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: crd po22 j n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, np1 crd crd, crd pns12 vhb vhn n2 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvd pno12, cc pns12 vvd pno32 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1631 Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of Spirits and live? For they verily, Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of Spirits and live? For they verily, vmb pns12 xx av-d av vbb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc vvi? p-acp pns32 av-j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1632 for a few days, chasten'd us after their pleasure; but he, for our profit, that we might be partakers of his Holiness. for a few days, chastened us After their pleasure; but he, for our profit, that we might be partakers of his Holiness. p-acp dt d n2, vvn pno12 p-acp po32 n1; cc-acp pns31, p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1633 The Fathers of our flesh correct us, and so doth the Father of Spirits; they, at their pleasure; he, for our profit. The Father's of our Flesh correct us, and so does the Father of Spirits; they, At their pleasure; he, for our profit. dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvb pno12, cc av vdz dt n1 pp-f n2; pns32, p-acp po32 n1; pns31, p-acp po12 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1634 You'l say, it may be, for what profit? What profit is there in our Blood? in our Bonds, in our Poverty? Why, there is this profit; You'll say, it may be, for what profit? What profit is there in our Blood? in our Bonds, in our Poverty? Why, there is this profit; pn22|vmb vvi, pn31 vmb vbi, p-acp r-crq n1? q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp po12 n1? p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n1? uh-crq, pc-acp vbz d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1635 we are hereby made partakers of his Holiness. There's seldom any towardliness in a Child, till it be whipt into him. we Are hereby made partakers of his Holiness. There's seldom any towardliness in a Child, till it be whipped into him. pns12 vbr av vvn n2 pp-f po31 n1. pc-acp|vbz av d n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbb vvd p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1636 God's School of Affliction, is a Nursery for Heaven: Were it not for his House of Correction, Sion would quickly become as Sodom. Seldom does any come out thence, God's School of Affliction, is a Nursery for Heaven: Were it not for his House of Correction, Sion would quickly become as Sodom. Seldom does any come out thence, npg1 n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp n1: vbdr pn31 xx p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmd av-j vvi p-acp np1. av vdz d vvi av av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1637 but their Complexion shews where they have been. but their Complexion shows where they have been. cc-acp po32 n1 vvz c-crq pns32 vhb vbn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1638 'Tis with them that feel the Hand of the Lord, as 'twas with him that saw his Face; his Face did shine; It's with them that feel the Hand of the Lord, as 'twas with him that saw his Face; his Face did shine; pn31|vbz p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31|vbds p-acp pno31 cst vvd po31 n1; po31 n1 vdd vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1639 his very spitting in their Faces; doth wash them the cleaner. his very spitting in their Faces; does wash them the cleaner. po31 j vvg p-acp po32 n2; vdz vvi pno32 dt jc. (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1640 Of all Saints, there are none raised so high towards the Third Heaven, as those that have been in the Deep: Of all Saints, there Are none raised so high towards the Third Heaven, as those that have been in the Deep: pp-f d n2, pc-acp vbr pix vvd av j p-acp dt ord n1, c-acp d cst vhb vbn p-acp dt j-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1641 No Providences give such a lift to the Soul, as those that most humble. No Providences give such a lift to the Soul, as those that most humble. uh-dx n2 vvi d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp d d av-ds j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 326 Page 111
1642 Christians, What ever pains you travail under, believe it, the Births may be such, as will make you forget your Sorrow. Christians, What ever pains you travail under, believe it, the Births may be such, as will make you forget your Sorrow. np1, q-crq av vvz pn22 vvb p-acp, vvb pn31, dt n2 vmb vbi d, c-acp vmb vvi pn22 vvb po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 327 Page 111
1643 I have heard of an Holy Woman, who used to compare her Afflictions to her Children; I have herd of an Holy Woman, who used to compare her Afflictions to her Children; pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 328 Page 111
1644 They both put her to great pain in the bearing; but as she knew not which of her Children to be without, notwithstanding her. They both put her to great pain in the bearing; but as she knew not which of her Children to be without, notwithstanding her. pns32 d vvd pno31 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg; cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd xx r-crq pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp, a-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 328 Page 111
1645 Trouble in the bringing forth, so neither which of her Afflictions she could have wanted, notwithstand the Sorrow they put her to in the bearing, Heb. 12. 11. No chastning for the present is joyous, but grievous; Trouble in the bringing forth, so neither which of her Afflictions she could have wanted, notwithstand the Sorrow they put her to in the bearing, Hebrew 12. 11. No chastening for the present is joyous, but grievous; n1 p-acp dt vvg av, av av-d r-crq pp-f po31 n2 pns31 vmd vhi vvn, vvb dt n1 pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg, np1 crd crd dx vvg p-acp dt j vbz j, cc-acp j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 328 Page 112
1646 but afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable Fruit of Righteousness, to them that are exercised thereby. but afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable Fruit of Righteousness, to them that Are exercised thereby. cc-acp av pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 328 Page 112
1647 Oh when you see the Fruit, where then will your Sorrow be? Joh. 16. 21. A Woman when she is in Travail hath Sorrow, because her hour is come; O when you see the Fruit, where then will your Sorrow be? John 16. 21. A Woman when she is in Travail hath Sorrow, Because her hour is come; uh c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1, c-crq av vmb po22 n1 vbi? np1 crd crd dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp n1 vhz n1, c-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn; (3) discourse (DIV1) 329 Page 112
1648 bue as soon as she is deliver'd of the Child, she remembreth no more the anguish, bue as soon as she is Delivered of the Child, she Remember no more the anguish, cc-acp c-acp av c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz av-dx av-dc dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 329 Page 112
1649 for joy that a Man-child is born into the World. for joy that a Manchild is born into the World. p-acp n1 cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 329 Page 112
1650 If the Joy of the Birth will make you forget, why should not the hope of the Birth make you to bear the pain? If the Joy of the Birth will make you forget, why should not the hope of the Birth make you to bear the pain? cs dt vvb pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 vvi, q-crq vmd xx dt vvb pp-f dt n1 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 330 Page 112
1651 Beloved, Would you bring forth Fruit unto God, and will you not bear the Plough and the Harrow? Will you expect an Harvest, beloved, Would you bring forth Fruit unto God, and will you not bear the Plough and the Harrow? Will you expect an Harvest, vvn, vmd pn22 vvi av n1 p-acp np1, cc vmb pn22 xx vvi dt vvb cc dt n1? n1 pn22 vvi dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1652 and yet must God let you lye Fallow, and still sow among Thorns? Let me ask you, and answer deliberately: and yet must God let you lie Fallow, and still sow among Thorns? Let me ask you, and answer deliberately: cc av vmb np1 vvi pn22 vvb j, cc av vvb p-acp n2? vvb pno11 vvi pn22, cc vvi av-j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1653 Would you be more holy than you are, more fruitful than you are, or would you not? If you would not, you are no Christian; Si dixeris sufficit, defecisti: Would you be more holy than you Are, more fruitful than you Are, or would you not? If you would not, you Are no Christian; Si Dixers sufficit, defecisti: vmd pn22 vbi av-dc j cs pn22 vbr, av-dc j cs pn22 vbr, cc vmd pn22 xx? cs pn22 vmd xx, pn22 vbr dx njp; fw-mi fw-la fw-la, fw-la: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1654 If you would, is that Desire conditional? You would increase, so it co•• you not overmuch labour and pain; If you would, is that Desire conditional? You would increase, so it co•• you not overmuch labour and pain; cs pn22 vmd, vbz d n1 j? pn22 vmd vvi, av pn31 n1 pn22 xx av vvi cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1655 That desire comes to just so much, as no desire at all: That desire comes to just so much, as no desire At all: cst n1 vvz p-acp j av av-d, c-acp dx n1 p-acp d: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1656 Or is your desire of an increase, absolute? Would you be more holy, whatever it cost you: Or is your desire of an increase, absolute? Would you be more holy, whatever it cost you: cc vbz po22 n1 pp-f dt n1, j? vmd pn22 vbi av-dc j, r-crq pn31 vvd pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1657 Do you so prize, and love an holy, and fruitful life, that you are heartily content, that God should take his own course with you, should take any course that's needful, to bring you on to it? Can you freely say, Oh Lord, I am weary of this Tri•ling, I am weary of this dead and barren life; Do you so prize, and love an holy, and fruitful life, that you Are heartily content, that God should take his own course with you, should take any course that's needful, to bring you on to it? Can you freely say, O Lord, I am weary of this Tri•ling, I am weary of this dead and barren life; vdb pn22 av n1, cc vvb dt j, cc j n1, cst pn22 vbr av-j j, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 d n1 p-acp pn22, vmd vvi d n1 cst|vbz j, pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp pn31? vmb pn22 av-j vvb, uh n1, pns11 vbm j pp-f d n-vvg, pns11 vbm j pp-f d j cc j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1658 Lord quicken me, Lord inlarge me, Lord perfect thy work, and fulfill in me all thy good pleasure of thy ▪ Will: Lord quicken me, Lord enlarge me, Lord perfect thy work, and fulfil in me all thy good pleasure of thy ▪ Will: n1 vvb pno11, n1 vvb pno11, n1 j po21 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno11 d po21 j n1 pp-f po21 ▪ n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 112
1659 So thou wilt but hear me in this thing, I freely put it into thy hand, to take thine own way, and use thine own means. So thou wilt but hear me in this thing, I freely put it into thy hand, to take thine own Way, and use thine own means. av pns21 vm2 cc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp d n1, pns11 av-j vvd pn31 p-acp po21 n1, pc-acp vvi po21 d n1, cc vvb po21 d n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1660 Use the Word, or the Rod. Use the Word, or the Rod. n1 dt n1, cc dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1661 Command me, or chastise me, spare not this flesh for all its crying, strip me of what thou wilt, inflict on me what thon wilt, throw me whither thou pleasest, let me not want the most bitter Pill that's needful, any thing, any thing Lord; Command me, or chastise me, spare not this Flesh for all its crying, strip me of what thou wilt, inflict on me what thon wilt, throw me whither thou pleasest, let me not want the most bitter Pill that's needful, any thing, any thing Lord; n1 pno11, cc vvb pno11, vvb xx d n1 p-acp d po31 vvg, vvb pno11 pp-f r-crq pns21 vm2, vvb p-acp pno11 r-crq pns21 vm2, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2, vvb pno11 xx vvi dt av-ds j n1 cst|vbz j, d n1, d n1 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1662 I hope I can be poor, if thou wilt have me so; I can be in pain, in disgrace, if thou wilt have me: I hope I can be poor, if thou wilt have me so; I can be in pain, in disgrace, if thou wilt have me: pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vbi j, cs pns21 vm2 vhi pno11 av; pns11 vmb vbi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cs pns21 vm2 vhi pno11: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1663 But I cannot be unholy, I cannot bear it to be such a starveling in the sta•e of my Soul. Lord, But I cannot be unholy, I cannot bear it to be such a starveling in the sta•e of my Soul. Lord, cc-acp pns11 vmbx vbi j, pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1664 for more holiness, Lord for more life, and care, and zeal, and fruit, let me have it, upon what terms thou pleasest; onely let me have it. for more holiness, Lord for more life, and care, and zeal, and fruit, let me have it, upon what terms thou pleasest; only let me have it. p-acp dc n1, n1 p-acp dc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, vvb pno11 vhi pn31, p-acp r-crq n2 pns21 vv2; av-j vvb pno11 vhi pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1665 Can you say thus to the Lord? I hope you can; Can you say thus to the Lord? I hope you can; vmb pn22 vvi av p-acp dt n1? pns11 vvb pn22 vmb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1666 what, and yet be displeased, if he take you at your word? can you pray thus, what, and yet be displeased, if he take you At your word? can you pray thus, r-crq, cc av vbi vvn, cs pns31 vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1? vmb pn22 vvi av, (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1667 and yet repine and murmur that the Lord hears your Prayers? Christian, when the Lord comes to deal roughly with thee, entertain his chastisements, whatever they be, with this thought. and yet repine and murmur that the Lord hears your Prayers? Christian, when the Lord comes to deal roughly with thee, entertain his chastisements, whatever they be, with this Thought. cc av vvi cc vvi d dt n1 vvz po22 n2? njp, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno21, vvb po31 n2, r-crq pns32 vbb, p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1668 Now the Lord is about to give me my hearts desire; now is my day of hope. Now the Lord is about to give me my hearts desire; now is my day of hope. av dt n1 vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi pno11 po11 n2 vvb; av vbz po11 n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1669 This distress, this sorrow and anguish, the Lord hath brought upon me, may be come to perform that work which I have long'd to see: This distress, this sorrow and anguish, the Lord hath brought upon me, may be come to perform that work which I have longed to see: d n1, d n1 cc n1, dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvd pc-acp vvi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1670 What the Word hath been so long a doing, and yet is not done. What Sacraments, Prayers, Mercies, have been so long a doing, and yet is not done. What the Word hath been so long a doing, and yet is not done. What Sacraments, Prayers, mercies, have been so long a doing, and yet is not done. r-crq dt n1 vhz vbn av j dt vdg, cc av vbz xx vdn. q-crq n2, n2, n2, vhb vbn av j dt vdg, cc av vbz xx vdn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1671 Now is the time, this may be the means to bring it about. This bitter Cup hath health in the bottom; Now is the time, this may be the means to bring it about. This bitter Cup hath health in the bottom; av vbz dt n1, d vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp. d j n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1672 this Plough, and these deep furrows it makes, look towards an Harvest. The work is doing that I have been so long a begging. this Plough, and these deep furrows it makes, look towards an Harvest. The work is doing that I have been so long a begging. d vvb, cc d j-jn n2 pn31 vvz, vvb p-acp dt n1. dt n1 vbz vdg d pns11 vhb vbn av j dt n-vvg. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 113
1673 This froward, this senseless, this sloathful, this earthly, barren heart, which I feel to day, I hope now, in a little time, I shall be rid of for ever. This froward, this senseless, this slothful, this earthly, barren heart, which I feel to day, I hope now, in a little time, I shall be rid of for ever. d j, d j, d j, d j, j n1, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp n1, pns11 vvb av, p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vbi vvn pp-f c-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 114
1674 If this be the meaning of my troubles, I hope it is, I will wait, I will wait for this fruit, If this be the meaning of my Troubles, I hope it is, I will wait, I will wait for this fruit, cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, pns11 vvb pn31 vbz, pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 114
1675 and if this be the fruit, oh welcome, welcome this blessed Providence. 6. Your patient suffering shall be the advance of your glory. and if this be the fruit, o welcome, welcome this blessed Providence. 6. Your patient suffering shall be the advance of your glory. cc cs d vbb dt n1, uh vvb, vvb d j-vvn n1. crd po22 j n1 vmb vbi dt vvi pp-f po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 331 Page 114
1676 Remember what I have told you already, Your suffering shall go into your reward; according to your deep poverty, so shall your riches be: remember what I have told you already, Your suffering shall go into your reward; according to your deep poverty, so shall your riches be: vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av, po22 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1; vvg p-acp po22 j-jn n1, av vmb po22 n2 vbb: (3) discourse (DIV1) 332 Page 114
1677 As 'twas said concerning Babylon, Rev. 18. 7. How much she hath glorified her self, and lived deliciously, so much sorrow and torment give her. As 'twas said Concerning Babylon, Rev. 18. 7. How much she hath glorified her self, and lived deliciously, so much sorrow and torment give her. c-acp pn31|vbds vvd vvg np1, n1 crd crd q-crq d pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, cc vvd av-j, av d n1 cc n1 vvb pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 332 Page 114
1678 So shall it be said concerning you; So shall it be said Concerning you; av vmb pn31 vbi vvn vvg pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 332 Page 114
1679 How much they have been abased, and afflicted for me, so much Joy and Glory give them. How much they have been abased, and afflicted for me, so much Joy and Glory give them. c-crq d pns32 vhb vbn vvd, cc vvn p-acp pno11, av d n1 cc n1 vvb pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 332 Page 114
1680 As sure as the persecutings of the ungodly shall meet them in hell; so certainly shall the Perfecutions of the Righteous, meet them before the Throne of God. As sure as the persecutings of the ungodly shall meet them in hell; so Certainly shall the Persecutions of the Righteous, meet them before the Throne of God. p-acp j c-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1; av av-j vmb dt n2 pp-f dt j, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 332 Page 114
1681 This shall be written on their everlasting Crowns, Here is the Patience of the Saints. This shall be written on their everlasting Crowns, Here is the Patience of the Saints. d vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 j n2, av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 332 Page 114
1682 By this time you see Christians, that a suffering state is not so formidable, nor patience under it so impossible, By this time you see Christians, that a suffering state is not so formidable, nor patience under it so impossible, p-acp d n1 pn22 vvb np1, cst dt j-vvg n1 vbz xx av j, ccx n1 p-acp pn31 av j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1683 nor your impatience so excusable, as your hearts are apt to tell you. Suffering you cannot avoid, but you may abide them; nor your impatience so excusable, as your hearts Are apt to tell you. Suffering you cannot avoid, but you may abide them; ccx po22 n1 av j, c-acp po22 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn22. vvg pn22 vmbx vvi, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi pno32; (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1684 your carnal hearts will cry out, I can't endure, and therefore whatever shift I make, I must avoid them. your carnal hearts will cry out, I can't endure, and Therefore whatever shift I make, I must avoid them. po22 j n2 vmb vvi av, pns11 vmb|pn31 vvi, cc av r-crq n1 pns11 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1685 The Gos•el tells you, You may endure; but (if you will be Christians) you can't avoid them. The Gos•el tells you, You may endure; but (if you will be Christians) you can't avoid them. dt n1 vvz pn22, pn22 vmb vvi; cc-acp (cs pn22 vmb vbi njpg2) pn22 vmb|pn31 vvi pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1686 All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecution. Well, since it's thus, Gird up the loins of your Minds, and follow your Lord. All that will live godly in christ jesus, must suffer persecution. Well, since it's thus, Gird up the loins of your Minds, and follow your Lord. d cst vmb vvi j p-acp np1 np1, vmb vvi n1. av, c-acp pn31|vbz av, vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1687 Consider him that endured such contradictions of Sinners, and be not weary, nor faint in your Minds: Consider him that endured such contradictions of Sinners, and be not weary, nor faint in your Minds: np1 pno31 cst vvd d n2 pp-f n2, cc vbb xx j, ccx vvi p-acp po22 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1688 The Captain of your Salvation was made perfect through sufferings; and (if ye will be patient) so shall you his followers. The Captain of your Salvation was made perfect through sufferings; and (if you will be patient) so shall you his followers. dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbds vvn j p-acp n2; cc (cs pn22 vmb vbi j) av vmb pn22 po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 114
1689 Turn to your strong hold, ye Prisoners of hope; Prove to the World that your Faith is no fancy, Turn to your strong hold, you Prisoners of hope; Prove to the World that your Faith is no fancy, n1 p-acp po22 j n1, pn22 n2 pp-f n1; vvb p-acp dt n1 cst po22 n1 vbz dx n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1690 nor ▪ your Rock a refuge of lies; that your profession o• holiness is not a meer talk, or vapour. nor ▪ your Rock a refuge of lies; that your profession o• holiness is not a mere talk, or vapour. ccx ▪ po22 n1 dt n1 pp-f n2; cst po22 n1 n1 n1 vbz xx dt j n1, cc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1691 Fear not to bear yours, and thankfully accept your Lords Testimony; fear not to bear yours, and thankfully accept your lords Testimony; n1 xx pc-acp vvi png22, cc av-j vvb po22 n2 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1692 when the Lord hath fulfilled his sad Predictions, let your faith and patience seal to the fulfilling his Promises. when the Lord hath fulfilled his sad Predictions, let your faith and patience seal to the fulfilling his Promises. c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j n2, vvb po22 n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp dt j-vvg po31 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1693 When•ver the hand of the Lord touches to the quick, and you feel in earnest, that 'tis hot service to be a Christian; When•ver the hand of the Lord touches to the quick, and you feel in earnest, that it's hight service to be a Christian; np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j, cc pn22 vvb p-acp n1, cst pn31|vbz j n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1694 when your flesh begins to fly in your face, and cryes out against your Soul, either as Zipporah against Moses, • bloody Husband hast thou been to me; when your Flesh begins to fly in your face, and cries out against your Soul, either as Zipporah against Moses, • bloody Husband hast thou been to me; c-crq po22 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1, cc vvz av p-acp po22 n1, av-d c-acp np1 p-acp np1, • j n1 vh2 pns21 vbn p-acp pno11; (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1695 or as Job's Wife to him, Curse God and die, chide it into silence; Thou speakest as one of the foolish Women speaketh. or as Job's Wife to him, Curse God and die, chide it into silence; Thou Speakest as one of the foolish Women speaks. cc c-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, vvb np1 cc vvi, vvb pn31 p-acp n1; pns21 vv2 p-acp pi pp-f dt j n2 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1696 If it will still kick, and fling, and groan out to thee, doest thou still retain thy integrity? hearken not to it; leave it to groan alone; If it will still kick, and fling, and groan out to thee, dost thou still retain thy integrity? harken not to it; leave it to groan alone; cs pn31 vmb av vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi av p-acp pno21, vd2 pns21 av vvi po21 n1? vvb xx p-acp pn31; vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1697 as thy flesh hath left thy Soul to groan alone under sin; so let thy Soul leave thy flesh to groan alone, under affliction. as thy Flesh hath left thy Soul to groan alone under since; so let thy Soul leave thy Flesh to groan alone, under affliction. p-acp po21 n1 vhz vvn po21 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1; av vvb po21 n1 vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1698 While thy Soul is quiet, there's the glory of patience, though extremity of torment make thy flesh to roar; While thy Soul is quiet, there's the glory of patience, though extremity of torment make thy Flesh to roar; n1 po21 n1 vbz j-jn, pc-acp|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cs n1 pp-f n1 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1699 nay the more the flesh roars, and the Soul yet keeps silence, the more patience. nay the more the Flesh roars, and the Soul yet keeps silence, the more patience. uh-x dt av-dc dt n1 vvz, cc dt n1 av vvz n1, dt av-dc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 333 Page 115
1700 If your fears affright you, and prophecy to you before hand, oh I shall never be patient; If your fears affright you, and prophecy to you before hand, o I shall never be patient; cs po22 n2 vvb pn22, cc n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, uh pns11 vmb av-x vbi j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 334 Page 115
1701 if the foresight be so dreadful, what will the encounter be? yet be not discouraged. if the foresight be so dreadful, what will the encounter be? yet be not discouraged. cs dt n1 vbb av j, q-crq vmb dt n1 vbi? av vbb xx vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 334 Page 115
1702 You say you could be content to suffer, if you were sure you could be patient; You say you could be content to suffer, if you were sure you could be patient; pn22 vvb pn22 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi, cs pn22 vbdr j pn22 vmd vbi j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 334 Page 115
1703 that is, you would venture into the water, if you had first learn'd to swim; why when you are in, then you will learn, and not before. that is, you would venture into the water, if you had First learned to swim; why when you Are in, then you will Learn, and not before. d vbz, pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vhd ord vvn pc-acp vvi; c-crq c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp, cs pn22 vmb vvi, cc xx a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 334 Page 115
1704 Tribulation worketh patience, where it findeth none; when you are in the fight, you'l find your Weapons; Tribulation works patience, where it finds none; when you Are in the fight, You'll find your Weapons; n1 vvz n1, c-crq pn31 vvz pix; c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1, pn22|vmb vvi po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 335 Page 116
1705 your very sufferings will learn you to bear. your very sufferings will Learn you to bear. po22 j n2 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 335 Page 116
1706 'Tis the flesh that flings, and frets, but by that it hath been tamed in the house of affliction, it will be quieter. It's the Flesh that flings, and frets, but by that it hath been tamed in the house of affliction, it will be quieter. pn31|vbz dt n1 cst vvz, cc vvz, cc-acp p-acp cst pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vbi jc-jn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 335 Page 116
1707 Be jealous of your selves while you will; let not fore-hand presumption, hinder fore-hand prep•ration. But whilest you suspect your selves, distruct not your God; Be jealous of your selves while you will; let not forehand presumption, hinder forehand prep•ration. But whilst you suspect your selves, distruct not your God; vbb j pp-f po22 n2 cs pn22 vmb; vvb xx n1 n1, vvb n1 n1. p-acp cs pn22 vvb po22 n2, vvb xx po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 335 Page 116
1708 follow the Cloud of Witnesses, and lean on the Rock of Ages; follow the Cloud of Witnesses, and lean on the Rock of Ages; vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 335 Page 116
1709 and when you are put hardest to it, let your Soul take Sanctuary here, When my flesh and my heart faileth me, God is the strength of mine heart, and my portion for ever. and when you Are put Hardest to it, let your Soul take Sanctuary Here, When my Flesh and my heart Faileth me, God is the strength of mine heart, and my portion for ever. cc c-crq pn22 vbr vvn js p-acp pn31, vvb po22 n1 vvb n1 av, c-crq po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz pno11, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 335 Page 116
1710 Lastly, As that wherein I shall take in most of these former particulars. Lastly, As that wherein I shall take in most of these former particulars. ord, c-acp cst c-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp ds pp-f d j n2-j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 336 Page 116
1711 Let your lives answer that Spirit of holiness which the Gospel hath powred forth upon you; Let your lives answer that Spirit of holiness which the Gospel hath poured forth upon you; vvb po22 n2 vvb cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn av p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 336 Page 116
1712 Let your lives be gracious and holy lives. Particularly, 1. Let the grace of the Gospel be visible, and conspicuous in your lives; Let your lives be gracious and holy lives. Particularly, 1. Let the grace of the Gospel be visible, and conspicuous in your lives; vvb po22 n2 vbb j cc j n2. av-jn, crd vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb j, cc j p-acp po22 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 336 Page 116
1713 shew forth the vertues ▪ of him that hath called you out of darkness, into his marvellous light; show forth the Virtues ▪ of him that hath called you out of darkness, into his marvellous Light; vvb av dt ng1 ▪ pp-f pno31 cst vhz vvn pn22 av pp-f n1, p-acp po31 j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 337 Page 116
1714 Let your lives be the Image of that holy Doctrine, or the holding forth of that word of life, which you have received. Let your lives be the Image of that holy Doctrine, or the holding forth of that word of life, which you have received. vvb po22 n2 vbb dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, cc dt vvg av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 337 Page 116
1715 Admire that grace of God, which hath appeared to you; and let his Grace appear, and be admired in you; Admire that grace of God, which hath appeared to you; and let his Grace appear, and be admired in you; np1 cst n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp pn22; cc vvb po31 n1 vvi, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 337 Page 116
1716 let Grace appear in you, in its Purity, Power. let Grace appear in you, in its Purity, Power. vvb n1 vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp po31 n1, n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 337 Page 116
1717 1. In its Purity, represent your God, and your Christ, and your Religion, in its holiness, to the World. 1. In its Purity, represent your God, and your christ, and your Religion, in its holiness, to the World. crd p-acp po31 n1, vvi po22 n1, cc po22 np1, cc po22 n1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 338 Page 116
1718 Teach the World to love, or at least, to reverence holiness, by letting them see it before their eyes. Teach the World to love, or At least, to Reverence holiness, by letting them see it before their eyes. vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp ds, p-acp n1 n1, p-acp vvg pno32 vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 338 Page 117
1719 Holiness hath such a glory in it, that it will command respect and reverence, when it is clearly seen. Let your paths be pure; Holiness hath such a glory in it, that it will command respect and Reverence, when it is clearly seen. Let your paths be pure; n1 vhz d dt n1 p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1, c-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn. vvb po22 n2 vbb j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 339 Page 117
1720 as God hath separated you, so separate your selves from the lusts of men, to the Law of your God. as God hath separated you, so separate your selves from the Lustiest of men, to the Law of your God. c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22, av vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 339 Page 117
1721 Keep your selves upright in thee sight of God; Keep your selves upright in thee sighed of God; n1 po22 n2 av-j p-acp pno21 n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 339 Page 117
1722 keep your selves unspotted of the World; if they will be spotting of you, let it be onely with your beauty spots; keep your selves unspotted of the World; if they will be spotting of you, let it be only with your beauty spots; vvb po22 n2 j pp-f dt n1; cs pns32 vmb vbi vvg pp-f pn22, vvb pn31 vbi av-j p-acp po22 n1 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 339 Page 117
1723 your Wisdom, Truth, Holiness, Mercy, Meekness, Patience; the Excellencies, and Vertues of your god appearing upon you. your Wisdom, Truth, Holiness, Mercy, Meekness, Patience; the Excellencies, and Virtues of your god appearing upon you. po22 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1; dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po22 n1 vvg p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 339 Page 117
1724 Let this, that you are too pure, too precise, too tender, too watchful, too fearful of sin, too zealous against sin, be all they have to charge you with. Let this, that you Are too pure, too precise, too tender, too watchful, too fearful of since, too zealous against since, be all they have to charge you with. vvb d, cst pn22 vbr av j, av j, av j, av j, av j pp-f n1, av j p-acp n1, vbb d pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 339 Page 117
1725 Keep thee from thine own Iniquities; say not so much as this, I am my beloveds, and my beloved must be mine. Keep thee from thine own Iniquities; say not so much as this, I am my beloveds, and my Beloved must be mine. vvb pno21 p-acp po21 d n2; vvb xx av av-d c-acp d, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, cc po11 j-vvn vmb vbi png11. (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1726 Kick out thy Dalilahs. Thou must part with thy darling, or thy God; Kick out thy Delilahs. Thou must part with thy darling, or thy God; vvb av po21 n2. pns21 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n-jn, cc po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1727 Let there be no secret league, let there be no peace, betwixt thy Soul and any Iniquity; Let there be no secret league, let there be no peace, betwixt thy Soul and any Iniquity; vvb pc-acp vbi dx j-jn n1, vvb pc-acp vbi dx n1, p-acp po21 n1 cc d n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1728 to which thou mayst either steal out, to delight thee, or turn in to hide thee; to which thou Mayest either steal out, to delight thee, or turn in to hide thee; p-acp r-crq pns21 vm2 av-d vvi av, pc-acp vvi pno21, cc vvi p-acp pc-acp vvi pno21; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1729 let no iniquity be thy leisure or protection; let no iniquity be thy leisure or protection; vvb dx n1 vbb po21 n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1730 if when thou art pursued by a persecuter, any sin, as Jacl to Sisera, should call to thee, turn in hither, and thou mayst escape, remember the nail, and the hammer; if when thou art pursued by a Persecutor, any since, as Jackal to Sisera, should call to thee, turn in hither, and thou Mayest escape, Remember the nail, and the hammer; cs c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1, d n1, c-acp np1 p-acp np1, vmd vvi p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp av, cc pns21 vm2 vvi, vvb dt n1, cc dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1731 let no iniquity find a corner in thee to lodge in quiet, that thou mayst not think to find a corner with it, where thou mayst lodg in safety; let no iniquity find a corner in thee to lodge in quiet, that thou Mayest not think to find a corner with it, where thou Mayest lodge in safety; vvb dx n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn, cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1732 say to all thy sinful delights, and sinful hopes, get you gone, I will neither love you, nor trust you; say to all thy sinful delights, and sinful hope's, get you gone, I will neither love you, nor trust you; vvb p-acp d po21 j n2, cc j n2, vvb pn22 vvn, pns11 vmb av-dx vvi pn22, ccx vvb pn22; (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1733 however thy sin may please thee, whatever it may promise thee, be sure thou wilt find it a sting in thy Soul, however thy since may please thee, whatever it may promise thee, be sure thou wilt find it a sting in thy Soul, c-acp po21 n1 vmb vvi pno21, r-crq pn31 vmb vvi pno21, vbb j pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1734 and a stain upon thy glory. and a stain upon thy glory. cc dt n1 p-acp po21 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 340 Page 117
1735 Keep your selves from the sins of others, beware of the Leaven, of the proud Pharisee, of the formal and vain-glorious Scribe, of the extorting Publican, of the debauched Prodigal, the ambitious Diotre•hes, the vir•lent Tertullus, the backsliding Demas; beware of all Epidemical Leaven, the sickness of the Times you may live in: Keep your selves from the Sins of Others, beware of the Leaven, of the proud Pharisee, of the formal and vainglorious Scribe, of the extorting Publican, of the debauched Prodigal, the ambitious Diotre•hes, the vir•lent Tertullus, the backsliding Demas; beware of all Epidemical Leaven, the sickness of the Times you may live in: vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vvb pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt j np1, pp-f dt j cc j vvi, pp-f dt n-vvg n1, pp-f dt j-vvn j-jn, dt j n2, dt j np1, dt j-vvg np1; vvb pp-f d j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 341 Page 118
1736 Take heed lest you be dtawn away with the Errours of the Wicked, and so swimming down the Stream, you fall from your own stedfastness: Take heed lest you be dtawn away with the Errors of the Wicked, and so swimming down the Stream, you fallen from your own steadfastness: vvb n1 cs pn22 vbb vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc av vvg a-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb p-acp po22 d n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 341 Page 118
1737 Let sinners come up to you, go not you down to them. Let Sinners come up to you, go not you down to them. vvb n2 vvb a-acp p-acp pn22, vvb xx pn22 a-acp p-acp pno32. (3) discourse (DIV1) 341 Page 118
1738 Let them never say of any of you, The Man is become as one of us; Let them never say of any of you, The Man is become as one of us; vvb pno32 av-x vvi pp-f d pp-f pn22, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp crd pp-f pno12; (3) discourse (DIV1) 342 Page 118
1739 our spot is become the spot of his Children. our spot is become the spot of his Children. po12 n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 342 Page 118
1740 Let your Lives be a rebuke to the ungodly World, whil'st you live as the Children of GOD, without rebuke in the midst of the World. Let your Lives be a rebuke to the ungodly World, whilst you live as the Children of GOD, without rebuke in the midst of the World. vvb po22 n2 vbb dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs pn22 vvb c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 342 Page 118
1741 2. In its Power; Let the power of Grace be seen, in its preserving its self, in its Being, 2. In its Power; Let the power of Grace be seen, in its preserving its self, in its Being, crd p-acp po31 n1; vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, p-acp po31 vvg po31 n1, p-acp po31 vbg, (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1742 and vigorous Exercise, against all the Powers of Hell: and vigorous Exercise, against all the Powers of Hell: cc j n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1743 The st•ength of a Man is seen in this, that he can bear Wind and Weather; The st•ength of a Man is seen in this, that he can bear Wind and Weather; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d, cst pns31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1744 can live any where, without impairing his Heal•h: can live any where, without impairing his Heal•h: vmb vvi d c-crq, p-acp vvg po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1745 The strength and mettal of a Sword is seen in this, that Iron will not turn its edge: The strength and metal of a Sword is seen in this, that Iron will not turn its edge: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d, cst n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1746 True Grace is such a Plant, that all the Weeds of the Field, and Thorns of the Forrest, are not able to choke: True Grace is such a Plant, that all the Weeds of the Field, and Thorns of the Forest, Are not able to choke: j n1 vbz d dt n1, cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr xx j pc-acp vvi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1747 That will indure not onely the Summers Heat, but the Winters Frosts. That will endure not only the Summer's Heat, but the Winter's Frosts. cst vmb vvi xx av-j dt ng1 n1, cc-acp dt ng1 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 343 Page 118
1748 Christians, prove your Gr•ce to be a right Plant, the right Seed, the Seed of God; Christians, prove your Gr•ce to be a right Plant, the right Seed, the Seed of God; np1, vvb po22 n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1, dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 344 Page 118
1749 let it bear up against all the World ▪ Let not the Winds of Persecution put out your Light; let it bear up against all the World ▪ Let not the Winds of Persecution put out your Light; vvb pn31 vvi a-acp p-acp d dt n1 ▪ vvb xx dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd av po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 344 Page 118
1750 nor the Waters cast out of the Serpents Mou•h ▪ quench your Love, nor so much as cool your Zeal; nor the Waters cast out of the Serpents Mou•h ▪ quench your Love, nor so much as cool your Zeal; ccx dt n2 vvd av pp-f dt n2 av ▪ vvi po22 n1, ccx av av-d c-acp vvi po22 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 344 Page 118
1751 especially take heed, that the D•agon's Tail do not draw you down amongst the Falling Stars. You know what a World you live in; especially take heed, that the D•agon's Tail do not draw you down among the Falling Stars. You know what a World you live in; av-j vvb n1, cst dt ng1 n1 vdb xx vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp dt vvg n2. pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 pn22 vvb p-acp; (3) discourse (DIV1) 344 Page 119
1752 You know the old Quarrel, betwixt the Seed of the Woman, and the Serpent, both what it is, You know the old Quarrel, betwixt the Seed of the Woman, and the Serpent, both what it is, pn22 vvb dt j vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, d q-crq pn31 vbz, (3) discourse (DIV1) 344 Page 119
1753 and that it hath been kept on foot, through all Ages, to this day. and that it hath been kept on foot, through all Ages, to this day. cc cst pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d n2, p-acp d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 344 Page 119
1754 You know the [ White ] at which Sathan, and all his Archers, have been so long Levelling, and so ho•ly discharging; You know the [ White ] At which Sathan, and all his Archers, have been so long Levelling, and so ho•ly discharging; pn22 vvb dt [ j-jn ] p-acp r-crq np1, cc d po31 n2, vhb vbn av av-j vvg, cc av av-j vvg; (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1755 The White Stone in your Breasts, the White Robe on your Backs: The White Stone in your Breasts, the White Robe on your Backs: dt j-jn n1 p-acp po22 n2, dt j-jn n1 p-acp po22 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1756 A good Conscience, and a Holy Life, are the Mark, upon which all the Fury of Earth and Hell is spent. A good Conscience, and a Holy Life, Are the Mark, upon which all the Fury of Earth and Hell is spent. dt j n1, cc dt j n1, vbr dt n1, p-acp r-crq d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1757 Oh now prove your Grace to be Grace, by its preserving it self against all this Violence. O now prove your Grace to be Grace, by its preserving it self against all this Violence. uh av vvb po22 n1 pc-acp vbi n1, p-acp po31 n-vvg pn31 n1 p-acp d d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1758 Let the Devil see you will be Holy, whether he wil or no: Let the evilworld see, you wily be godly, do what they can; Let the devil see you will be Holy, whither he will or no: Let the evilworld see, you wily be godly, do what they can; vvb dt n1 vvb pn22 vmb vbi j, cs pns31 vmb cc dx: vvb dt n1 vvb, pn22 j vbb j, vdb r-crq pns32 vmb; (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1759 though they may make you poor, and destitute, and naked, yet let them despair of ever making you ungodly: though they may make you poor, and destitute, and naked, yet let them despair of ever making you ungodly: cs pns32 vmb vvi pn22 j, cc j, cc j, av vvb pno32 vvi pp-f av vvg pn22 j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1760 Let G•ace hereby appear to be Grace, and the mighty power of God in you: Which that it may do, Let G•ace hereby appear to be Grace, and the mighty power of God in you: Which that it may do, vvb n1 av vvi pc-acp vbi n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22: r-crq d pn31 vmb vdi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 345 Page 119
1761 2. Let Grace ripen towards Glory; let not the scorching Sun wither your Blossoms, but ripen your F•uit. 2. Let Grace ripen towards Glory; let not the scorching Sun wither your Blossoms, but ripen your F•uit. crd vvb n1 vvi p-acp n1; vvb xx dt j-vvg n1 vvb po22 n2, cc-acp vvb po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 346 Page 119
1762 If you would hold out, get you on: If you would hold out, get you on: cs pn22 vmd vvi av, vvb pn22 a-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 346 Page 119
1763 If you would not have your something to come to just nothing, increase your Store. Let your Spark grow up into a Flame, your Grain of Mustard-Seed into a Tree. If you would not have your something to come to just nothing, increase your Store. Let your Spark grow up into a Flame, your Grain of Mustard-Seed into a Tree. cs pn22 vmd xx vhi po22 pi pc-acp vvi p-acp j pi2, vvb po22 vvi. vvb po22 n1 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, po22 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 346 Page 119
1764 I tell you a Myst•ry, The tallest Cedars on God's Mountain will best escape the Wind, I tell you a Myst•ry, The Tallest Cedars on God's Mountain will best escape the Wind, pns11 vvb pn22 dt j, dt js n2 p-acp npg1 n1 vmb av-js vvi dt n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 346 Page 119
1765 whil'st the lower Shrubs are in greater danger of being overturned; if you would stand sure, get you up on the higher ground. whilst the lower Shrubs Are in greater danger of being overturned; if you would stand sure, get you up on the higher ground. cs dt jc n2 vbr p-acp jc n1 pp-f vbg vvn; cs pn22 vmd vvi j, vvb pn22 a-acp p-acp dt jc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 346 Page 119
1766 Christia•s, Befool the Devil, let him see himself a Loser, by all his stirs he makes against you. Christia•s, Befool the devil, let him see himself a Loser, by all his stirs he makes against you. vvz, vvi dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi px31 dt n1, p-acp d po31 n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pn22. (3) discourse (DIV1) 347 Page 119
1767 It is not the fi•st time, that his cross Winds have prov'd the most auspicious Gales, to put the Saints the sooner into Harbour. It is not the fi•st time, that his cross Winds have proved the most auspicious Gales, to put the Saints the sooner into Harbour. pn31 vbz xx dt js n1, cst po31 j n2 vhb vvn dt av-ds j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 dt av-c p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 347 Page 119
1768 What he hath intended for a withering Storm, hath often prov'd a fruitful Dew: Those very Clouds he expected should rain down Snares, have often drop'd down Fatness: If you will go on, Hell shall hel• you forward; What he hath intended for a withering Storm, hath often proved a fruitful Due: Those very Clouds he expected should rain down Snares, have often dropped down Fatness: If you will go on, Hell shall hel• you forward; r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt vvg n1, vhz av vvn dt j n1: d j n2 pns31 vvd vmd vvi a-acp n2, vhb av vvd a-acp n1: cs pn22 vmb vvi a-acp, n1 vmb n1 pn22 av-j; (3) discourse (DIV1) 347 Page 120
1769 the Devil's Rods on your back, shall but help to mend your pace; his Thorns shall be Spurs in your sides: the Devil's Rods on your back, shall but help to mend your pace; his Thorns shall be Spurs in your sides: dt ng1 n2 p-acp po22 n1, vmb p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n1; po31 n2 vmb vbi n2 p-acp po22 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 347 Page 120
1770 By stripping you of your fleshly Delights, he shall but starve your Lusts, his Friends; his Burthens shall be your Ballast, to make your Course more steady: By stripping you of your fleshly Delights, he shall but starve your Lustiest, his Friends; his Burdens shall be your Ballast, to make your Course more steady: p-acp vvg pn22 pp-f po22 j n2, pns31 vmb p-acp vvi po22 n2, po31 n2; po31 n2 vmb vbi po22 n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n1 av-dc j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 347 Page 120
1771 Christians are seldom in such a thriving and prosperous state, as when they are just come out of the hands of a persecuting Devil. Christians, grow in Grace; Christians Are seldom in such a thriving and prosperous state, as when they Are just come out of the hands of a persecuting devil. Christians, grow in Grace; np1 vbr av p-acp d dt j-vvg cc j n1, c-acp c-crq pns32 vbr av vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt vvg n1. np1, vvb p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 347 Page 120
1772 there's no Season ▪ but may be a growing Season: Grow in Grace, and in the knowledg of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: there's no Season ▪ but may be a growing Season: Grow in Grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ: pc-acp|vbz dx n1 ▪ cc-acp vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1: vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1773 Let that Living Spring, which is broken forth in you, be like the Waters of the Sanctuary, Ezek 4. 7. Which at their first Rising, were but up to the Ankles; Let that Living Spring, which is broken forth in you, be like the Waters of the Sanctuary, Ezekiel 4. 7. Which At their First Rising, were but up to the Ankles; vvb cst j-vvg n1, r-crq vbz vvn av p-acp pn22, vbb av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd r-crq p-acp po32 ord n-vvg, vbdr p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1774 but a little further were up to the Knees, a little further they were up •o the Loins, but a little further were up to the Knees, a little further they were up •o the Loins, cc-acp dt av-j jc vbdr a-acp p-acp dt n2, dt j av-j pns32 vbdr a-acp av dt n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1775 and at length they grew to a g•eat River, Waters to swim in, the bottom whereof could not be felt. and At length they grew to a g•eat River, Waters to swim in, the bottom whereof could not be felt. cc p-acp n1 pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1, n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, dt n1 c-crq vmd xx vbi vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1776 It may be the Waters of Grace do yet run low with thee, a little Bay will stop, or turn the stream; It may be the Waters of Grace do yet run low with thee, a little Bay will stop, or turn the stream; pn31 vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f n1 vdb av vvi j p-acp pno21, dt j n1 vmb vvi, cc vvi dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1777 thou art yet gotten but to Ankle deep, or Knee deep, get thee on, stay not, till thy Spring become a River; thou art yet got but to Ankle deep, or Knee deep, get thee on, stay not, till thy Spring become a River; pns21 vb2r av vvn p-acp p-acp n1 j-jn, cc n1 j-jn, vvb pno21 a-acp, vvb xx, c-acp po21 n1 vvi dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1778 let every Day, every Duty, every Experience, yea every Affliction, adde to thy streams; let every Day, every Duty, every Experience, yea every Affliction, add to thy streams; vvb d n1, d n1, d n1, uh d n1, vvb p-acp po21 n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1779 that as the accession of every little Brook to the main Channel, raises the Water as it passes along, that as the accession of every little Brook to the main Channel, raises the Water as it passes along, cst c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz dt n1 c-acp pn31 vvz a-acp, (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1780 so it may be with thy Soul; so it may be with thy Soul; av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po21 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1781 that the farther thou goest on, the fuller thy Banks may be, till thou comest to be like Jordan in the Harvest, whose Waters fill all its Banks. that the farther thou goest on, the fuller thy Banks may be, till thou Comest to be like Jordan in the Harvest, whose Waters fill all its Banks. cst dt av-jc pns21 vv2 p-acp, dt jc po21 n2 vmb vbi, c-acp pns21 vv2 pc-acp vbi j n1 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n2 vvb d po31 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1782 To quicken thee on in this growth in Grace, consider, 1. That a little Grace will make but poor work with thy mighty sins; To quicken thee on in this growth in Grace, Consider, 1. That a little Grace will make but poor work with thy mighty Sins; p-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, vvb, crd cst dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp po21 j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 348 Page 120
1783 where Grace is low, Lust is high; and how is an Infant like to stand before a Man of War? where Grace is low, Lust is high; and how is an Infant like to stand before a Man of War? c-crq n1 vbz j, n1 vbz j; cc q-crq vbz dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 349 Page 121
1784 2. That a little Grace will not suffice, to bear thee up in great Afflictions; 2. That a little Grace will not suffice, to bear thee up in great Afflictions; crd cst dt j n1 vmb xx vvi, pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 350 Page 121
1785 that which thou may•st make a shift with in a Calm, will not serve thee in a Storm. that which thou may•st make a shift with in a Cam, will not serve thee in a Storm. cst r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 p-acp p-acp dt j-jn, vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 350 Page 121
1786 3. That a little Grace will be sadly put to it, if ever thou come to have but little means of Grace. 3. That a little Grace will be sadly put to it, if ever thou come to have but little means of Grace. crd cst dt j n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn31, cs av pns21 vvb pc-acp vhi p-acp j n2 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 351 Page 121
1787 4. That he that hath but little Grace, is like to have no Assurance that he hath any at all. 4. That he that hath but little Grace, is like to have no Assurance that he hath any At all. crd cst pns31 cst vhz p-acp j n1, vbz av-j pc-acp vhi dx n1 cst pns31 vhz d p-acp d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 352 Page 121
1788 If thou would'st have power over Corruption, if thou would'st stand in the Day of Temptation, If thou Wouldst have power over Corruption, if thou Wouldst stand in the Day of Temptation, cs pns21 vmd2 vhi n1 p-acp n1, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 352 Page 121
1789 if thou would'st not starve in the day of Famine, if thou would'st have the comfort of the Grace thou hast, let it grow up to its fuller stature; if thou Wouldst not starve in the day of Famine, if thou Wouldst have the Comfort of the Grace thou hast, let it grow up to its fuller stature; cs pns21 vmd2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns21 vmd2 vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns21 vh2, vvb pn31 vvi a-acp p-acp po31 jc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 352 Page 121
1790 Grace, when it is come to Age, will speak for it self, and shift for it self the better; Grace, when it is come to Age, will speak for it self, and shift for it self the better; n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, vmb vvi p-acp pn31 n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31 n1 dt jc; (3) discourse (DIV1) 352 Page 121
1791 which whil'st it is in its Infancy, neither knows, nor can help it self. Christians, let your Grace grow, and let the Fruits of it increase: which whilst it is in its Infancy, neither knows, nor can help it self. Christians, let your Grace grow, and let the Fruits of it increase: r-crq cs pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1, av-dx vvz, ccx vmb vvi pn31 n1. np1, vvb po22 n1 vvi, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f pn31 vvi: (3) discourse (DIV1) 352 Page 121
1792 Let your Fields ripen to the Harvest. Let your Fields ripen to the Harvest. vvb po22 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 353 Page 121
1793 I may say concerning Sinners, no• as our Lord said, Behold, the Fields are already white to he Harvest; I may say Concerning Sinners, no• as our Lord said, Behold, the Fields Are already white to he Harvest; pns11 vmb vvi vvg n2, n1 p-acp po12 n1 vvd, vvb, dt n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp pns31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 353 Page 121
1794 but behold the Fields are already black to the Harvest. but behold the Fields Are already black to the Harvest. p-acp vvi dt n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 353 Page 121
1795 The Word is ready to be given ▪ Come, put in thy Sickle, the Harvest is ripe, the wickedness is great. The Word is ready to be given ▪ Come, put in thy Fickle, the Harvest is ripe, the wickedness is great. dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn ▪ vvi, vvn p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vbz j, dt n1 vbz j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 353 Page 121
1796 The Fields of Tares are already black to the Harvest: But oh when shall it be said of you: The Fields of Tares Are already black to the Harvest: But o when shall it be said of you: dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp dt n1: cc-acp uh q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn pp-f pn22: (3) discourse (DIV1) 353 Page 121
1797 Behold the Fields are white to the Harvest? Shall evil Weeds grow so fast, and shall onely the good Corn be at a stand? Behold the Fields Are white to the Harvest? Shall evil Weeds grow so fast, and shall only the good Corn be At a stand? vvb dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1? vmb j-jn n2 vvb av av-j, cc vmb av-j dt j n1 vbb p-acp dt n1? (3) discourse (DIV1) 353 Page 121
1798 Brethren, Let your Fruits grow more plentiful, and more perfect daily: Brothers, Let your Fruits grow more plentiful, and more perfect daily: n2, vvb po22 n2 vvi dc j, cc av-dc j av-j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1799 Let that Scripture be verified in you, Prov. 4. 18. The path of the Just is a shining Light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Let that Scripture be verified in you, Curae 4. 18. The path of the Just is a shining Light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day. vvb d n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt j-vvg n1, cst vvz dc cc av-dc p-acp dt j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1800 Let your hearts be so fill'd with the fulness of God, that your Paths may drop fatness. Let your hearts be so filled with the fullness of God, that your Paths may drop fatness. vvb po22 n2 vbb av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst po22 n2 vmb vvi n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1801 Let it be said of you, as of the Spouse, Cant. 4. 18. and Chap. 5. 5. Her Lips dropped as the Honey Comb, Let it be said of you, as of the Spouse, Cant 4. 18. and Chap. 5. 5. Her Lips dropped as the Honey Comb, vvb pn31 vbi vvn pp-f pn22, c-acp pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd po31 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1802 and her hands dropped sweet smelling Myrrhe. Let your Lips drop as the Honey Comb; and her hands dropped sweet smelling Myrrh. Let your Lips drop as the Honey Comb; cc po31 n2 vvd j j-vvg n1. vvb po22 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1803 as you have drunk in the Milk and Honey, that comes down from above, so be ever dropping it down to others: as you have drunk in the Milk and Honey, that comes down from above, so be ever dropping it down to Others: c-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cst vvz a-acp p-acp a-acp, av vbb av vvg pn31 a-acp p-acp n2-jn: (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1804 Let something of the sweetness, something of the fatness, that you have receiv'd from above, be always dropping down: Let something of the sweetness, something of the fatness, that you have received from above, be always dropping down: vvb pi pp-f dt n1, pi pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vhb vvn p-acp a-acp, vbb av vvg a-acp: (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1805 Be dropping ▪ according to what you have drank: As you see Sinners, of whom 'tis said, They drink iniquity, to be always dropping iniquity; Be dropping ▪ according to what you have drank: As you see Sinners, of whom it's said, They drink iniquity, to be always dropping iniquity; vbb vvg ▪ vvg p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb vvd: c-acp pn22 vvb n2, pp-f r-crq pn31|vbz vvn, pns32 vvb n1, pc-acp vbi av vvg n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1806 dropping Oaths, dropping Lies, dropping Scoffs and Reproaches: dropping Oaths, dropping Lies, dropping Scoffs and Reproaches: vvg n2, vvg vvz, vvg n2 cc n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1807 So let it be said of you, They drink the Dew of Heaven, and this they are dropping down. So let it be said of you, They drink the Due of Heaven, and this they Are dropping down. av vvb pn31 vbi vvn pp-f pn22, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d pns32 vbr vvg a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1808 Let no Child, no Servant, no Friend, come into your Company, and go away without some sweet Drops from your Lips: Let no Child, no Servant, no Friend, come into your Company, and go away without Some sweet Drops from your Lips: vvb dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, vvb p-acp po22 n1, cc vvb av p-acp d j n2 p-acp po22 n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1809 A word of Heavenly Instruction, a gracious Admonition, a word of Encouragement, or a quickning Word, let them have; A word of Heavenly Instruction, a gracious Admonition, a word of Encouragement, or a quickening Word, let them have; dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-vvg n1, vvb pno32 vhi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1810 or lift up a prayer, and drop down a blessing upon them. Something or o•her of the Dew of Heaven let them feel flowing from our Lips. or lift up a prayer, and drop down a blessing upon them. Something or o•her of the Due of Heaven let them feel flowing from our Lips. cc vvb a-acp dt n1, cc vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. np1 cc n-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno32 vvi vvg p-acp po12 n2 (3) discourse (DIV1) 354 Page 122
1811 Let your Lips drop as the Honey Comb, and your Hands drop sweet smelling Myrrhe. Let your Holy Practices, your Holy Examples, second, Let your Lips drop as the Honey Comb, and your Hands drop sweet smelling Myrrh. Let your Holy Practices, your Holy Examples, second, vvb po22 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1, cc po22 n2 vvb j j-vvg n1. vvb po22 j n2, po22 j n2, ord, (3) discourse (DIV1) 355 Page 122
1812 and set on your wholesom Counsels and Instructions. Let your words be savoury, and your works be gracious: and Set on your wholesome Counsels and Instructions. Let your words be savoury, and your works be gracious: cc vvn p-acp po22 j n2 cc n2. vvb po22 n2 vbb j, cc po22 n2 vbb j: (3) discourse (DIV1) 355 Page 122
1813 Let Lip and Life speak the same things, and lead on the same way. Let Lip and Life speak the same things, and led on the same Way. vvb n1 cc n1 vvb dt d n2, cc vvi p-acp dt d n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 355 Page 123
1814 Christians, By your nursing up the Souls, and Fruits of others, you will ripen and increase your own. Christians, By your nursing up the Souls, and Fruits of Others, you will ripen and increase your own. np1, p-acp po22 n-vvg a-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2-jn, pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi po22 d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 356 Page 123
1815 If you should look on all the Fruit as little, which your selves have brought forth to God, you will have this to comfort you, That you have born more upon your Brethren's knees: The Fruits of those Fields which you have planted, If you should look on all the Fruit as little, which your selves have brought forth to God, you will have this to Comfort you, That you have born more upon your Brothers' knees: The Fruits of those Fields which you have planted, cs pn22 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n1 c-acp j, r-crq po22 n2 vhb vvn av p-acp np1, pn22 vmb vhi d pc-acp vvi pn22, cst pn22 vhb vvn dc p-acp po22 ng2 n2: dt n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 356 Page 123
1816 or water'd, will abound to your account. or watered, will abound to your account. cc vvd, vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 356 Page 123
1817 Bring forth much Fruit unto God, and be much in immediate converse with God, Phil. 3. 20. Our Conversation is in Heaven. Bring forth much Fruit unto God, and be much in immediate converse with God, Philip 3. 20. Our Conversation is in Heaven. vvb av d n1 p-acp np1, cc vbi av-d p-acp j n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 357 Page 123
1818 Be more elevated and raised in your Spirits daily, above Things Sensual and Carnal. Above Carnal Delights. Above Carnal Discouragements. Be more elevated and raised in your Spirits daily, above Things Sensual and Carnal. Above Carnal Delights. Above Carnal Discouragements. vbb av-dc vvn cc vvn p-acp po22 n2 av-j, p-acp n2 j cc j. p-acp j n2. p-acp j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 357 Page 123
1819 1. Above Carnal Delights; Live more purely in the Spirit, let your Hearts be wrought up to such a Spiritual Frame; 1. Above Carnal Delights; Live more purely in the Spirit, let your Hearts be wrought up to such a Spiritual Frame; crd p-acp j n2; vvb av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1, vvb po22 n2 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp d dt j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1820 That all the Joys, Pleasures, and Comforts, of your Lives may be Spiritual. That all the Joys, Pleasures, and Comforts, of your Lives may be Spiritual. cst d dt n2, n2, cc n2, pp-f po22 n2 vmb vbi j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1821 Let the Lord be all your delight, Psal. 37. 5. Let it be with you as much as may be, Let the Lord be all your delight, Psalm 37. 5. Let it be with you as much as may be, vvb dt n1 vbb d po22 n1, np1 crd crd vvb pn31 vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp d c-acp vmb vbi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1822 as it is with the Saints already in Glory; as it is with the Saints already in Glory; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 av p-acp n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1823 to whom God is all; who being changed into his Image, and dwelling in his presence, are satisfied in him. to whom God is all; who being changed into his Image, and Dwelling in his presence, Are satisfied in him. p-acp r-crq np1 vbz d; r-crq vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1, vbr vvn p-acp pno31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1824 Let God alone, be as much to you, as God and all the World. Let God alone, be as much to you, as God and all the World. vvb np1 av-j, vbb c-acp av-d p-acp pn22, c-acp np1 cc d dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1825 Let the Fashions, and Pleasures ▪ and Delights of this World, be so much beneath your Spirits, that it may neither be an abatement of your Joy, to want; Let the Fashions, and Pleasures ▪ and Delights of this World, be so much beneath your Spirits, that it may neither be an abatement of your Joy, to want; vvb dt n2, cc ng1 ▪ cc n2 pp-f d n1, vbb av av-d p-acp po22 n2, cst pn31 vmb av-dx vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, pc-acp vvi; (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1826 nor an Addition to your Content, to possess them. Let the Light of all these lower Sparks, be swallow'd up in God; nor an Addition to your Content, to possess them. Let the Light of all these lower Sparks, be swallowed up in God; ccx dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32. vvb dt n1 pp-f d d jc n2, vbb vvn a-acp p-acp np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 123
1827 when the Sun shines, all the Stars disappear, and are not needed. when the Sun shines, all the Stars disappear, and Are not needed. c-crq dt n1 vvz, d dt n2 vvb, cc vbr xx vvn. (3) discourse (DIV1) 358 Page 124
1828 Lift up thine Eyes Christian, and see, what pleasures there are within the Veil: Come, drink thy fill of this new Wine, let thy Faith draw the Curtains of Eternity, Lift up thine Eyes Christian, and see, what pleasures there Are within the Veil: Come, drink thy fill of this new Wine, let thy Faith draw the Curtains of Eternity, vvb a-acp po21 n2 np1, cc vvi, r-crq n2 a-acp vbr p-acp dt n1: vvb, vvb po21 n1 pp-f d j n1, vvb po21 n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1829 and take a view of those heights, & depths, •nd lengths, and breadths, of that Glory and Joy, which there it may discover. and take a view of those heights, & depths, •nd lengths, and breadths, of that Glory and Joy, which there it may discover. cc vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc n2, vvb n2, cc n2, pp-f d n1 cc n1, r-crq a-acp pn31 vmb vvi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1830 Look on him that sits on the Throne, and those everlasting Treasures of Light, Holiness, Goodness, Look on him that sits on the Throne, and those everlasting Treasures of Light, Holiness, goodness, n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc d j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1831 and Mercy, which are •treaming from his Face ▪ on those overflowing Bowels of Kindness and Compassion; and Mercy, which Are •treaming from his Face ▪ on those overflowing Bowels of Kindness and Compassion; cc n1, r-crq vbr vvg p-acp po31 n1 ▪ p-acp d j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1832 on those Rivers of pure and Ete•nal Pleasures, Rest, and Peace, that rise from that Glorious Throne, on those rivers of pure and Ete•nal Pleasures, Rest, and Peace, that rise from that Glorious Throne, p-acp d n2 pp-f j cc j n2, vvb, cc n1, cst vvb p-acp d j n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1833 and run through the City of God. and run through the city of God. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1834 Behold the Tree of Life, and feed thy Soul on its pretious Fruit, whose very Leaves are for the healing of Nations. Behold the Tree of Life, and feed thy Soul on its precious Fruit, whose very Leaves Are for the healing of nations. vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, rg-crq j n2 vbr p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1835 Hearken to, and fill thine Ears and Heart with, those Triumphs and Exultations, those Reptures and Extasies, of unspeakable and glorious Joys; Harken to, and fill thine Ears and Heart with, those Triumphos and Exultations, those Reptures and Ecstasies, of unspeakable and glorious Joys; vvb p-acp, cc vvb po21 n2 cc n1 p-acp, d n2 cc n2, d n2 cc n2, pp-f j cc j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1836 those Blessings and Praisings, those Hallelujahs that are tuned upon the Hearts and Tongues of the Heavenly Chore, the glorious Angels, and the Spirits of just men made perfect, by the vision and fruition of thy God, the God of Glory. those Blessings and Praisings, those Hallelujahs that Are tuned upon the Hearts and Tongues of the Heavenly Chore, the glorious Angels, and the Spirits of just men made perfect, by the vision and fruition of thy God, the God of Glory. d n2 cc n2-vvg, d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, dt j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 359 Page 124
1837 Look on, and possess, this Joy and Glory; Look on, and possess, this Joy and Glory; vvb a-acp, cc vvi, d n1 cc n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 360 Page 124
1838 Say to thy Soul, as God 〈 ◊ 〉 Abraham, Gen. 13. 14. Lift up thine Eyes, and look from the place where thou art, Northward, Say to thy Soul, as God 〈 ◊ 〉 Abraham, Gen. 13. 14. Lift up thine Eyes, and look from the place where thou art, Northward, vvb p-acp po21 n1, c-acp np1 〈 sy 〉 np1, np1 crd crd vvb a-acp po21 n2, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r, av-j, (3) discourse (DIV1) 360 Page 124
1839 and Southward, and Eastward, and Westward, though all the Coasts, and all the Dimensions of the Blested Land of Promise, and Holy City; and Southward, and Eastward, and Westward, though all the Coasts, and all the Dimensions of the Blessed Land of Promise, and Holy city; cc av-j, cc av, cc av, c-acp d dt n2, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 360 Page 124
1840 and then say, Come Soul, take up thy rest here, all this is thine, and then say, Come Soul, take up thy rest Here, all this is thine, cc av vvb, vvb n1, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av, d d vbz png21, (3) discourse (DIV1) 360 Page 124
1841 Look and love, love and long, long and hope, hope and rejoyce in hope, of this glory of God. Look and love, love and long, long and hope, hope and rejoice in hope, of this glory of God. vvi cc n1, n1 cc j, j cc vvb, vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, pp-f d n1 pp-f np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 361 Page 125
1842 Look on thy God, and never leave looking, till thou art changed into his Image, and satisfied with his Image; Look on thy God, and never leave looking, till thou art changed into his Image, and satisfied with his Image; n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc av-x vvb vvg, c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 361 Page 125
1843 And here let thy delight and thy dwelling be. And Here let thy delight and thy Dwelling be. cc av vvb po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vbi. (3) discourse (DIV1) 361 Page 125
1844 2. Above all carnal discouragements, from any adversaries, or dangers, wherewith you are baited and affrighted, 2. Above all carnal discouragements, from any Adversaries, or dangers, wherewith you Are baited and affrighted, crd p-acp d j n2, p-acp d n2, cc n2, c-crq pn22 vbr vvn cc vvn, (3) discourse (DIV1) 362 Page 125
1845 as you walk in the Lord; as you walk in the Lord; c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 362 Page 125
1846 let the joy of the Lord be your strength, let your Sun be your shield, let your hope be your confidence, let the joy of the Lord be your strength, let your Sun be your shield, let your hope be your confidence, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb po22 n1, vvb po22 n1 vbb po22 n1, vvb po22 n1 vbi po22 n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 362 Page 125
1847 and fear not your du•y nor danger. Look to your hope, and you will laugh at fear. and Fear not your du•y nor danger. Look to your hope, and you will laugh At Fear. cc vvb xx po22 n1 ccx n1. n1 p-acp po22 n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 362 Page 125
1848 Dwell in your Reward, and you will not be afraid to dwell in your Duty: But of this, a word more by and by. Thus much for general Directions. Dwell in your Reward, and you will not be afraid to dwell in your Duty: But of this, a word more by and by. Thus much for general Directions. vvb p-acp po22 n1, cc pn22 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1: cc-acp pp-f d, dt n1 av-dc p-acp cc p-acp. av av-d c-acp j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 362 Page 125
1849 2. I shall next give you some special Directions for your daily walk. Generalls necessarily depend on, and subsist in, Particulars. 2. I shall next give you Some special Directions for your daily walk. Generals necessarily depend on, and subsist in, Particulars. crd pns11 vmb ord vvi pn22 d j n2 p-acp po22 j n1. n2 av-j vvb p-acp, cc vvi p-acp, n2-j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 363 Page 125
1850 As there can be no Religion in a Kingdome, unless it be first in particular Families, As there can be no Religion in a Kingdom, unless it be First in particular Families, p-acp a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb ord p-acp j n2, (3) discourse (DIV1) 364 Page 125
1851 nor none in Families ▪ unless it be in particular persons; nor none in Families ▪ unless it be in particular Persons; ccx pix p-acp n2 ▪ cs pn31 vbb p-acp j n2; (3) discourse (DIV1) 364 Page 125
1852 so a general course of Christianity there cannot be, unless it be supported in our particular daily walk. so a general course of Christianity there cannot be, unless it be supported in our particular daily walk. av dt j n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vmbx vbi, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp po12 j j n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 364 Page 125
1853 The Advice I am giving you, I have in part borrowed for your use, which some of you may possibly have received elsewhere. The advice I am giving you, I have in part borrowed for your use, which Some of you may possibly have received elsewhere. dt n1 pns11 vbm vvg pn22, pns11 vhb p-acp n1 vvn p-acp po22 n1, r-crq d pp-f pn22 vmb av-j vhi vvn av. (3) discourse (DIV1) 365 Page 125
1854 Before I give you the particular Directions, I shall first premise these things: Before I give you the particular Directions, I shall First premise these things: c-acp pns11 vvb pn22 dt j n2, pns11 vmb ord n1 d n2: (3) discourse (DIV1) 366 Page 125
1855 1. Count upon this, That the Directions I am now giving you, (if you ever mean to bring it to any thing) will cost you pains and labour: 1. Count upon this, That the Directions I am now giving you, (if you ever mean to bring it to any thing) will cost you pains and labour: crd n1 p-acp d, cst dt n2 pns11 vbm av vvg pn22, (cs pn22 av j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1) vmb vvi pn22 n2 cc n1: (3) discourse (DIV1) 367 Page 125
1856 and how can you count your selves Christians, if you refuse to be at the necessary cost of Christianity? If you think to be Christians without labour, and how can you count your selves Christians, if you refuse to be At the necessary cost of Christianity? If you think to be Christians without labour, cc q-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 np1, cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1? cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi np1 p-acp n1, (3) discourse (DIV1) 367 Page 126
1857 or if you wil• stand out from Christianity, to save your labour, you are alike wise in both. or if you wil• stand out from Christianity, to save your labour, you Are alike wise in both. cc cs pn22 n1 vvi av p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi po22 n1, pn22 vbr av j p-acp d. (3) discourse (DIV1) 367 Page 126
1858 Either come to a Resolution to fall upon an industrious painful life, or 'twill be in vain to give you counsel. Either come to a Resolution to fallen upon an Industria painful life, or it'll be in vain to give you counsel. av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j j n1, cc pn31|vmb vbi p-acp j pc-acp vvi pn22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 367 Page 126
1859 2. Practice ▪ the Directions I shall give you in pursuance of your Covenant with God; 2. Practice ▪ the Directions I shall give you in pursuance of your Covenant with God; crd n1 ▪ dt n2 pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp np1; (3) discourse (DIV1) 368 Page 126
1860 wherein you have engaged to take the strictest severest Laws of Christ, for the Rule of your Life. wherein you have engaged to take the Strictest Severest Laws of christ, for the Rule of your Life. c-crq pn22 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt js js n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 368 Page 126
1861 What I am pressing on you, for the matter of it, is no more than you have bound your selves to, as Christians. What I am pressing on you, for the matter of it, is no more than you have bound your selves to, as Christians. q-crq pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz dx dc cs pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 p-acp, c-acp np1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 368 Page 126
1862 Remember your Bonds, and let this holy practice be followed on by you, as the paying your Vows. remember your Bonds, and let this holy practice be followed on by you, as the paying your Vows. np1 po22 n2, cc vvb d j n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pn22, c-acp dt vvg po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 368 Page 126
1863 Remember daily, the Vows of God are upon you, and there is not any material thing here prescribed to you, which falls not under your vows. remember daily, the Vows of God Are upon you, and there is not any material thing Here prescribed to you, which falls not under your vows. np1 av-j, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp pn22, cc pc-acp vbz xx d j-jn n1 av vvn p-acp pn22, r-crq vvz xx p-acp po22 n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 368 Page 126
1864 Your Covenant, if your eye be much upon it, will be a cord to hold you to your work. Your Covenant, if your eye be much upon it, will be a cord to hold you to your work. po22 n1, cs po22 n1 vbb av-d p-acp pn31, vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 368 Page 126
1865 3. Press hard for sensible Communion with God in all your Duties. 4. Keep up a spiritual and holy Frame from Duty to Duty. 3. Press hard for sensible Communion with God in all your Duties. 4. Keep up a spiritual and holy Frame from Duty to Duty. crd np1 av-j p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d po22 n2. crd np1 a-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 369 Page 126
1866 Remember what I have elsewhere spoken to you more at large, on these two Particulars. remember what I have elsewhere spoken to you more At large, on these two Particulars. np1 r-crq pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp pn22 av-dc p-acp j, p-acp d crd n2-j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 370 Page 126
1867 See that there be Religion in your Duties, and confine not your Religion to your Duties. 5. Be Watchful. See that there be Religion in your Duties, and confine not your Religion to your Duties. 5. Be Watchful. n1 cst pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb xx po22 n1 p-acp po22 n2. crd vbb j. (3) discourse (DIV1) 370 Page 126
1868 The Life of all Religion lies much here; whatever you resolve upon, will come to nothing without it. The Life of all Religion lies much Here; whatever you resolve upon, will come to nothing without it. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz d av; r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp, vmb vvi p-acp pix p-acp pn31. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 126
1869 Watchfulness is the Executioner of your Will. Let your eye be upon your Rule, and your Work. Watchfulness is the Executioner of your Will. Let your eye be upon your Rule, and your Work. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. vvb po22 n1 vbb p-acp po22 n1, cc po22 n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 126
1870 Especially watch against your prevailing sins. There's no Christian that observes himself, but may find some one sin or more, that in regard of their power over him, are taller by the head and shoulders than all the rest. Especially watch against your prevailing Sins. There's no Christian that observes himself, but may find Some one since or more, that in regard of their power over him, Are Taller by the head and shoulders than all the rest. av-j vvb p-acp po22 vvg n2. pc-acp|vbz dx njp cst vvz px31, cc-acp vmb vvi d crd n1 cc av-dc, cst p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31, vbr jc p-acp dt n1 cc n2 cs d dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 126
1871 In some Pride, in others Worldliness, in others Passion, in others Slothfulness. It may be, In Some Pride, in Others Worldliness, in Others Passion, in Others Slothfulness. It may be, p-acp d n1, p-acp n2-jn n1, p-acp n2-jn n1, p-acp n2-jn n1. pn31 vmb vbi, (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 127
1872 if thou searchest, some one of these four, or possibly some other, may be it, that by a Specialty thou may'st call [ thine Iniquity. ] Find out what it is, if thou searchest, Some one of these four, or possibly Some other, may be it, that by a Specialty thou Mayest call [ thine Iniquity. ] Find out what it is, cs pns21 vvn, d crd pp-f d crd, cc av-j d n-jn, vmb vbi pn31, cst p-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 vvi [ png21 n1. ] vvb av r-crq pn31 vbz, (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 127
1873 and know, that there thy main Work lyes. and know, that there thy main Work lies. cc vvb, cst a-acp po21 j n1 vvz. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 127
1874 In vain wilt thou strive in other duties, till that which hinders be removed out of the way. In vain wilt thou strive in other duties, till that which hinders be removed out of the Way. p-acp j vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp d r-crq vvz vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 127
1875 Fight neither against small nor great, but against the King of Israel. Where the Enemy most ordinarily makes his breach upon thee, set the stronger Guard. Fight neither against small nor great, but against the King of Israel. Where the Enemy most ordinarily makes his breach upon thee, Set the Stronger Guard. vvb av-d p-acp j ccx j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. c-crq dt n1 av-ds av-j vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno21, vvb dt jc n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 127
1876 Let thy daily conflicts be here, and observe diligently, with what success. 6. Walk on thy course in the Name and strength of the Lord Jesus. Live by Faith. Let thy daily conflicts be Here, and observe diligently, with what success. 6. Walk on thy course in the Name and strength of the Lord jesus. Live by Faith. vvb po21 j n2 vbb av, cc vvb av-j, p-acp r-crq n1. crd n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. j p-acp n1. (3) discourse (DIV1) 371 Page 127
1877 Depend on Christ for the assistance of his mighty Spirit. Forget not this, for otherwise thou wilt go but lamely on. Depend on christ for the assistance of his mighty Spirit. Forget not this, for otherwise thou wilt go but lamely on. vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. vvb xx d, c-acp av pns21 vm2 vvi cc-acp av-j a-acp. (3) discourse (DIV1) 372 Page 127
1878 These things premised, I shall now give you the particular Directions. These things premised, I shall now give you the particular Directions. d n2 vvn, pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 dt j n2. (3) discourse (DIV1) 373 Page 127
1879 1. Directions for the Evening. 1. Directions for the Evening. crd n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 373 Page 127
1880 Every Evening before you sleep, withdraw your selves from the World, and having set your heatts as in the Presence of God, Charge them before God, to answer to these following Interrogatories. Every Evening before you sleep, withdraw your selves from the World, and having Set your heatts as in the Presence of God, Charge them before God, to answer to these following Interrogatories. d n1 p-acp pn22 vvb, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vhg vvn po22 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno32 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvg n2-jn. (4) part (DIV2) 374 Page 127
1881 1. Concerning your Duties. 1. Concerning your Duties. crd vvg po22 n2. (5) part (DIV2) 374 Page 127
1882 Q. 1. Did not God find me on my bed, when he expected me on my knees? Q. 1. Did not God find me on my Bed, when he expected me on my knees? np1 crd vdd xx np1 vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno11 p-acp po11 n2? (5) part (DIV2) 375 Page 127
1883 2. Was there not more of Custome and Fashion, than of Conscience and Affection, either in my Secret, or Family Duties? 2. Was there not more of Custom and Fashion, than of Conscience and Affection, either in my Secret, or Family Duties? crd vbds pc-acp xx dc pp-f n1 cc vvb, cs pp-f n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po11 n-jn, cc n1 n2? (5) part (DIV2) 376 Page 127
1884 3. Had I any sensible Communion with God in my duties? 3. Had I any sensible Communion with God in my duties? crd vhd pns11 d j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po11 n2? (5) part (DIV2) 377 Page 128
1885 4. Have I not neglected, or been careless and overly in reading the Word, and Holy Meditation? 4. Have I not neglected, or been careless and overly in reading the Word, and Holy Meditation? crd vhb pns11 xx vvn, cc vbn j cc av-j p-acp vvg dt n1, cc j n1? (5) part (DIV2) 378 Page 128
1886 2. Concerning your Sins. Q. 1. Do I live in nothing, that I know to be a sin? 2. Concerning your Sins. Q. 1. Do I live in nothing, that I know to be a since? crd vvg po22 n2. np1 crd vdb pns11 vvi p-acp pix, cst pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1? (6) part (DIV2) 378 Page 128
1887 2. Have I kept me from MINE Iniquity? What victory have I yet gotten over it? 2. Have I kept me from MINE Iniquity? What victory have I yet got over it? crd vhb pns11 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 n1? q-crq n1 vhb pns11 av vvn p-acp pn31? (6) part (DIV2) 380 Page 128
1888 3. Am I a mourner for mine own, and the sins of the Land? 3. Am I a mourner for mine own, and the Sins of the Land? crd vbm pns11 dt n1 p-acp po11 d, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1? (6) part (DIV2) 381 Page 128
1889 3. Concerning your Temptations. Q. 1. Have I feared, watched against, and not run into temptation? 3. Concerning your Temptations. Q. 1. Have I feared, watched against, and not run into temptation? crd vvg po22 n2. np1 crd vhb pns11 vvn, vvn p-acp, cc xx vvi p-acp n1? (7) part (DIV2) 381 Page 128
1890 2. What Temptations have I overcome this day? 3. Have I had a care of my Company? 2. What Temptations have I overcome this day? 3. Have I had a care of my Company? crd q-crq n2 vhb pns11 vvn d n1? crd vhb pns11 vhd dt n1 pp-f po11 n1? (7) part (DIV2) 383 Page 128
1891 4. Concerning your Heart. 4. Concerning your Heart. crd vvg po22 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 384 Page 128
1892 Q. 1. Have I held mine heart in a serious, spiritual, gracious frame? have my calls to Duty ever found me in a preparation to Duty? Q. 1. Have I held mine heart in a serious, spiritual, gracious frame? have my calls to Duty ever found me in a preparation to Duty? np1 crd vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt j, j, j n1? vhb po11 n2 p-acp n1 av vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1? (8) part (DIV2) 385 Page 128
1893 2. Hath the Lord been ever before mine eyes, and Eternity upon mine heart? 3. Have I been much in holy Ejaculations? 2. Hath the Lord been ever before mine eyes, and Eternity upon mine heart? 3. Have I been much in holy Ejaculations? crd vhz dt n1 vbn av p-acp po11 n2, cc n1 p-acp po11 n1? crd vhb pns11 vbn d p-acp j n2? (8) part (DIV2) 386 Page 128
1894 4. Have I not given liberty to the workings of Pride, Sinful anger, Discontent, or Impatience? 4. Have I not given liberty to the workings of Pride, Sinful anger, Discontent, or Impatience? crd vhb pns11 xx vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, j n1, n1, cc n1? (8) part (DIV2) 388 Page 128
1895 5. Have I made conscience of evil thoughts? 5. Have I made conscience of evil thoughts? crd vhb pns11 vvn n1 pp-f j-jn n2? (8) part (DIV2) 389 Page 128
1896 5. Concerning Conscience. 5. Concerning Conscience. crd vvg n1. (9) part (DIV2) 389 Page 129
1897 Q. 1. Hath my Conscience neither been blind nor dumb, nor my heart deaf or headstrong against it? Q. 1. Hath my Conscience neither been blind nor dumb, nor my heart deaf or headstrong against it? np1 crd vhz po11 n1 av-dx vbn j ccx j, ccx po11 n1 j cc j p-acp pn31? (9) part (DIV2) 390 Page 129
1898 2. Have I done nothing against, nor with a doubting Conscience? 3. Have I neither defiled mine own, nor wittingly scandalized my Brother's, Conscience? 2. Have I done nothing against, nor with a doubting Conscience? 3. Have I neither defiled mine own, nor wittingly scandalized my Brother's, Conscience? crd vhb pns11 vdn pix p-acp, ccx p-acp dt vvg n1? crd vhb pns11 av-dx vvn po11 d, ccx av-j vvn po11 ng1, n1? (9) part (DIV2) 391 Page 129
1899 6. Concerning your Tongue. Q. 1. Have I bridled my Tongue? 2. Have I spoken Evil of no man? 6. Concerning your Tongue. Q. 1. Have I bridled my Tongue? 2. Have I spoken Evil of no man? crd vvg po22 n1. np1 crd vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1? crd vhb pns11 vvn j-jn pp-f dx n1? (10) part (DIV2) 392 Page 129
1900 3. Hath the Law of the Lord been in my mouth ▪ as I sate in mine House, 3. Hath the Law of the Lord been in my Mouth ▪ as I sat in mine House, crd vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbn p-acp po11 n1 ▪ c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp po11 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 395 Page 129
1901 or went by the Way, as I was lying down, and rising up? or went by the Way, as I was lying down, and rising up? cc vvd p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns11 vbds vvg a-acp, cc vvg a-acp? (10) part (DIV2) 395 Page 129
1902 7. Concerning your Talents. 7. Concerning your Talents. crd vvg po22 n2. (11) part (DIV2) 395 Page 129
1903 Q. 1. Have I not wasted or vainly spent any part of my Estate? hath neither my Pride had a share, Q. 1. Have I not wasted or vainly spent any part of my Estate? hath neither my Pride had a share, np1 crd vhb pns11 xx vvn cc av-j vvn d n1 pp-f po11 n1? vhz d po11 n1 vhd dt n1, (11) part (DIV2) 396 Page 129
1904 nor my Appetite more than its share? nor my Appetite more than its share? ccx po11 n1 av-dc cs po31 n1? (11) part (DIV2) 396 Page 129
1905 2. Have I not sent Christ away without an Alms ▪ when I had it by me? 2. Have I not sent christ away without an Alms ▪ when I had it by me? crd vhb pns11 xx vvn np1 av p-acp dt n2 ▪ c-crq pns11 vhd pn31 p-acp pno11? (11) part (DIV2) 397 Page 129
1906 3. Have I redeemed my time from Needless Visi•s. Idle Imaginations. Fru••le•s Discourse, and Unnecessary Sleep? 3. Have I redeemed my time from Needless Visi•s. Idle Imaginations. Fru••le•s Discourse, and Unnecessary Sleep? crd vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp j n2. j n2. npg1 n1, cc j-u n1? (11) part (DIV2) 398 Page 129
1907 4. Have I not lost an opportunity this day, of doing or receiving good? have I not neglected to exhort or reprove, 4. Have I not lost an opportunity this day, of doing or receiving good? have I not neglected to exhort or reprove, crd vhb pns11 xx vvn dt n1 d n1, pp-f vdg cc vvg j? vhb pns11 xx vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (11) part (DIV2) 399 Page 130
1908 when occasion hath been given? and if I have been reproved, how have I born it? when occasion hath been given? and if I have been reproved, how have I born it? c-crq n1 vhz vbn vvn? cc cs pns11 vhb vbn vvn, q-crq vhb pns11 vvn pn31? (11) part (DIV2) 399 Page 130
1909 8. Concerning your Tables. 8. Concerning your Tables. crd vvg po22 n2. (12) part (DIV2) 399 Page 130
1910 Q. 1. Did I not sit down, with no higher ends than a Beast, only to please my appetite? Did I eat and drink to the Glory of God? Q. 1. Did I not fit down, with no higher ends than a Beast, only to please my appetite? Did I eat and drink to the Glory of God? np1 crd vdd pns11 xx vvi a-acp, p-acp dx jc n2 cs dt n1, av-j pc-acp vvi po11 n1? vdd pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (12) part (DIV2) 400 Page 130
1911 2. Did I not eat or drink to excess? 2. Did I not eat or drink to excess? crd vdd pns11 xx vvi cc vvi p-acp n1? (12) part (DIV2) 401 Page 130
1912 3. Did I not rise from the Tablewithout letting fall any thing of God there? 3. Did I not rise from the Tablewithout letting fallen any thing of God there? crd vdd pns11 xx vvi p-acp dt np1 vvg vvb d n1 pp-f np1 a-acp? (12) part (DIV2) 402 Page 130
1913 4. Did I not mock God, when I pretended to crave a Blessing, or return Thanks? 4. Did I not mock God, when I pretended to crave a Blessing, or return Thanks? crd vdd pns11 xx vvi np1, c-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi n2? (12) part (DIV2) 403 Page 130
1914 9. Concerning your Calling. Q. 1. Have I been serving the Lord this day, in my particular Calling? 9. Concerning your Calling. Q. 1. Have I been serving the Lord this day, in my particular Calling? crd vvg po22 vvg. np1 crd vhb pns11 vbn vvg dt n1 d n1, p-acp po11 j vvg? (13) part (DIV2) 403 Page 130
1915 2. Have I not been Idle? 3. Have I not over eagerly minded my earthly affairs? 2. Have I not been Idle? 3. Have I not over eagerly minded my earthly affairs? crd vhb pns11 xx vbn j? crd vhb pns11 xx p-acp av-j vvn po11 j n2? (13) part (DIV2) 405 Page 130
1916 4. Have I defrauded no man, wronged no man? 5. Have I dropped never a Lye, no broken promise in all my dealings? 4. Have I defrauded no man, wronged no man? 5. Have I dropped never a Lie, no broken promise in all my dealings? crd vhb pns11 vvd dx n1, vvd dx n1? crd vhb pns11 vvn av dt n1, dx j-vvn n1 p-acp d po11 n2-vvg? (13) part (DIV2) 407 Page 130
1917 10. Concerning your Relations. 10. Concerning your Relations. crd vvg po22 n2. (14) part (DIV2) 408 Page 131
1918 Q. Have I Faithfully discharged, and done nothing against my duty to my Relations? Have I behaved my self As a Christian Husband, Wife, Parent, Child, Master, Servant? Q. Have I Faithfully discharged, and done nothing against my duty to my Relations? Have I behaved my self As a Christian Husband, Wife, Parent, Child, Master, Servant? np1 vhb pns11 av-j vvn, cc vdn pix p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2? vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt njp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1? (14) part (DIV2) 409 Page 131
1919 11. Concerning your carriage to those Within. Q. Have I carried my self towards all Saints, 1. Lovingly, Delighting in them. Bearing with them. Covering their Infirmities. 11. Concerning your carriage to those Within. Q. Have I carried my self towards all Saints, 1. Lovingly, Delighting in them. Bearing with them. Covering their Infirmities. crd vvg po22 n1 p-acp d p-acp. np1 vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp d n2, crd av-vvg, vvg p-acp pno32. vvg p-acp pno32. vvg po32 n1. (15) part (DIV2) 409 Page 131
1920 2. Peaceably, not provoking them to Envy? 3. Profitably, provoking them to love and good works? 2. Peaceably, not provoking them to Envy? 3. Profitably, provoking them to love and good works? crd av-j, xx vvg pno32 p-acp n1? crd av-j, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi cc j n2? (15) part (DIV2) 412 Page 131
1921 12. Concerning your carriage to those Without. 12. Concerning your carriage to those Without. crd vvg po22 n1 p-acp d p-acp. (16) part (DIV2) 413 Page 131
1922 Q. Have I carried my self to those without, 1. Wisely, that they have not been a snare to me, Q. Have I carried my self to those without, 1. Wisely, that they have not been a snare to me, np1 vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp d p-acp, crd np1, cst pns32 vhb xx vbn dt n1 p-acp pno11, (16) part (DIV2) 414 Page 131
1923 nor I through my fault, become a Prey unto them. 2. Inoffensively: Have I not been a stumbling-block to them? nor I through my fault, become a Prey unto them. 2. Inoffensively: Have I not been a stumbling-block to them? ccx pns11 p-acp po11 n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32. crd np1: vhb pns11 xx vbn dt n1 p-acp pno32? (16) part (DIV2) 414 Page 131
1924 3. Courteously and compassionately, that I might the better win upon them? 3. Courteously and compassionately, that I might the better win upon them? crd av-j cc av-j, cst pns11 vmd dt av-jc vvi p-acp pno32? (16) part (DIV2) 416 Page 132
1925 3. Concerning Providences. 3. Concerning Providences. crd vvg n2. (17) part (DIV2) 416 Page 132
1926 Q. 1. Have I diligently observed all the remarkable Providences of God towards me, especially such as have come in, Q. 1. Have I diligently observed all the remarkable Providences of God towards me, especially such as have come in, np1 crd vhb pns11 av-j vvd d dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11, av-j d c-acp vhb vvn p-acp, (17) part (DIV2) 417 Page 132
1927 as the Returns of Prayer? 2. Have I been thankful for my daily Mercies? as the Returns of Prayer? 2. Have I been thankful for my daily mercies? c-acp dt vvz pp-f n1? crd vhb pns11 vbn j p-acp po11 j n2? (17) part (DIV2) 417 Page 132
1928 3. Have I born this dayes crosses? 3. Have I born this days Crosses? crd vhb pns11 vvn d ng2 n2? (17) part (DIV2) 419 Page 132
1929 14. Concerning the use of your Liberty. Q. Have I kept my self far enough within my bounds? 14. Concerning the use of your Liberty. Q. Have I kept my self Far enough within my bounds? crd vvg dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. np1 vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 av-j av-d p-acp po11 n2? (18) part (DIV2) 419 Page 132
1930 In Summe, In Sum, p-acp n1, (19) part (DIV2) 420 Page 132
1931 Q. 1. What have I done for God or my Soul this day? have I not lost one day more? Q. 1. What have I done for God or my Soul this day? have I not lost one day more? np1 crd q-crq vhb pns11 vdn p-acp np1 cc po11 n1 d n1? vhb pns11 xx vvn crd n1 av-dc? (19) part (DIV2) 421 Page 132
1932 2. Have I led, this day A Diligent Watchful Self-denying Life. 2. Have I led, this day A Diligent Watchful Self-denying Life. crd vhb pns11 vvn, d n1 dt j j j n1. (19) part (DIV2) 422 Page 132
1933 Directions for the Morning. Directions for the Morning. n2 p-acp dt n1. (20) part (DIV2) 423 Page 133
1934 1. If through necessity or carelesness, you have omitted the reading and weighing these Questions in the Evening, be sure to do it now. 2. Ask thy self. 1. If through necessity or carelessness, you have omitted the reading and weighing these Questions in the Evening, be sure to do it now. 2. Ask thy self. crd cs p-acp n1 cc n1, pn22 vhb vvn dt n-vvg cc vvg d n2 p-acp dt n1, vbb j pc-acp vdi pn31 av. crd vvb po21 n1. (20) part (DIV2) 424 Page 133
1935 Waht Sins have I committed? what Duties have I omitted? Against which of these Rules have I offended, the day foregoing? And renew thy Repentance, and double thy Watch. Waht Sins have I committed? what Duties have I omitted? Against which of these Rules have I offended, the day foregoing? And renew thy Repentance, and double thy Watch. r-crq n2 vhb pns11 vvn? q-crq n2 vhb pns11 vvn? p-acp r-crq pp-f d n2 vhb pns11 vvn, dt n1 vvg? cc vvb po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1. (20) part (DIV2) 425 Page 133
1936 3. Examine, whether God were first and last in thy Thoughts, Morning and Evening. 4. Be careful to set thine Ends right, for all the day. 3. Examine, whither God were First and last in thy Thoughts, Morning and Evening. 4. Be careful to Set thine Ends right, for all the day. crd vvb, cs np1 vbdr ord cc ord p-acp po21 n2, n1 cc n1. crd vbb j pc-acp vvi po21 n2 j-jn, c-acp d dt n1. (20) part (DIV2) 426 Page 133
1937 An Advertisement. an Advertisement. dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 427 Page 133
1938 If you want time to make daily enquiry upon every one of the forementioned Particulars, (they being so many) set a mark upon, If you want time to make daily enquiry upon every one of the forementioned Particulars, (they being so many) Set a mark upon, cs pn22 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp d crd pp-f dt j n2-j, (pns32 vbg av d) vvb dt n1 p-acp, (21) part (DIV2) 428 Page 133
1939 or write out such of them, as most especially concern your Case, and let not them be forgotten. or write out such of them, as most especially concern your Case, and let not them be forgotten. cc vvi av d pp-f pno32, c-acp ds av-j vvb po22 n1, cc vvb xx pno32 vbi vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 428 Page 133
1940 Think not thy self excused from this course, because 'tis too long; when, if need be, thou may'st thus make it shorter: Think not thy self excused from this course, Because it's too long; when, if need be, thou Mayest thus make it shorter: vvb xx po21 n1 vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp pn31|vbz av av-j; c-crq, cs n1 vbi, pns21 vm2 av vvi pn31 jc: (21) part (DIV2) 428 Page 133
1941 Better cut short, than wholly give out. Better Cut short, than wholly give out. jc vvb j, cs av-jn vvi av. (21) part (DIV2) 428 Page 133
1942 For the help of the weaker, I shall gather out these few of the chief Interrogatories, which when they are straitned for time, they may only use; For the help of the Weaker, I shall gather out these few of the chief Interrogatories, which when they Are straitened for time, they may only use; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jc, pns11 vmb vvi av d d pp-f dt j-jn n2-jn, r-crq c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 429 Page 133
1943 and to which they may add more as they have occasion and opportunity. and to which they may add more as they have occasion and opportunity. cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi av-dc p-acp pns32 vhb n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 429 Page 133
1944 Q. 1. Was I serious, and had I any sensible Communion with God, this day, in my Secret, and Family Duties? Q. 1. Was I serious, and had I any sensible Communion with God, this day, in my Secret, and Family Duties? np1 crd vbds pns11 j, cc vhd pns11 d j n1 p-acp np1, d n1, p-acp po11 n-jn, cc n1 n2? (21) part (DIV2) 430 Page 134
1945 2. Hath it been my care to keep mine heart in an holy Frame, from Duty to Duty? 2. Hath it been my care to keep mine heart in an holy Frame, from Duty to Duty? crd vhz pn31 vbn po11 n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1? (21) part (DIV2) 431 Page 134
1946 3. Have I been much in holy Ejaculations 3. Have I been much in holy Ejaculations crd vhb pns11 vbn d p-acp j n2 (21) part (DIV2) 432 Page 134
1947 4. Have I not given liberty to the working of Pride, sinful Anger, Discontent, or Impatience; 4. Have I not given liberty to the working of Pride, sinful Anger, Discontent, or Impatience; crd vhb pns11 xx vvn n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, j n1, n1, cc n1; (21) part (DIV2) 433 Page 134
1948 nor so much as to vain Thoughts? 5. Have I not inordinately minded Earthly things? nor so much as to vain Thoughts? 5. Have I not inordinately minded Earthly things? ccx av av-d c-acp p-acp j n2? crd vhb pns11 xx av-j vvn j n2? (21) part (DIV2) 433 Page 134
1949 6. Have I kept me from [ Mine ] Iniquity, and not liv'd in any known sin? 6. Have I kept me from [ Mine ] Iniquity, and not lived in any known since? crd vhb pns11 vvn pno11 p-acp [ png11 ] n1, cc xx vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1? (21) part (DIV2) 435 Page 134
1950 7. Have I wronged no man in word nor deed? 8. Have I been temperate and self-denying in the use of the Creatures? 7. Have I wronged no man in word nor deed? 8. Have I been temperate and self-denying in the use of the Creatures? crd vhb pns11 vvn dx n1 p-acp n1 ccx n1? crd vhb pns11 vbn j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2? (21) part (DIV2) 436 Page 134
1951 9. Hath the Law of the Lord been much in my mouth? 9. Hath the Law of the Lord been much in my Mouth? crd vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbn d p-acp po11 n1? (21) part (DIV2) 438 Page 135
1952 10. Have I not sent Christ away without an Alms, when I had it by me? 10. Have I not sent christ away without an Alms, when I had it by me? crd vhb pns11 xx vvn np1 av p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns11 vhd pn31 p-acp pno11? (21) part (DIV2) 439 Page 135
1953 11. Have I not lost an opportunity of doing or receiving good? 11. Have I not lost an opportunity of doing or receiving good? crd vhb pns11 xx vvn dt n1 pp-f vdg cc vvg j? (21) part (DIV2) 440 Page 135
1954 12. Have I not neglected nor done any thing against my duty to my Relations? 12. Have I not neglected nor done any thing against my duty to my Relations? crd vhb pns11 xx vvn ccx vdn d n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2? (21) part (DIV2) 441 Page 135
1955 13. What have I done for God or my Soul this day? have I not lost one day more? 13. What have I done for God or my Soul this day? have I not lost one day more? crd q-crq vhb pns11 vdn p-acp np1 cc po11 n1 d n1? vhb pns11 xx vvn crd n1 av-dc? (21) part (DIV2) 442 Page 135
1956 14. Have I been diligent and watchful? 14. Have I been diligent and watchful? crd vhb pns11 vbn j cc j? (21) part (DIV2) 443 Page 135
1957 Christians, here is a course prescribed, which by the ordinary assistance, which the Lord doth not deny, you may take up if you will; Christians, Here is a course prescribed, which by the ordinary assistance, which the Lord does not deny, you may take up if you will; np1, av vbz dt n1 vvn, r-crq p-acp dt j n1, r-crq dt n1 vdz xx vvi, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp cs pn22 vmb; (21) part (DIV2) 444 Page 135
1958 and which if you conscientiously observe, will be, without doubt, through the blessing of God, attended with great suc•ess. and which if you conscientiously observe, will be, without doubt, through the blessing of God, attended with great suc•ess. cc r-crq cs pn22 av-j vvb, vmb vbi, p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 444 Page 135
1959 And those that do not take up this course, or some other equivalent to it, let them never think to ease their hearts, by idle complaints, I can't attain to such a holy, And those that do not take up this course, or Some other equivalent to it, let them never think to ease their hearts, by idle complaints, I can't attain to such a holy, cc d cst vdb xx vvi a-acp d n1, cc d j-jn j p-acp pn31, vvb pno32 av-x vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2, p-acp j n2, pns11 vmb|pn31 vvi p-acp d dt j, (21) part (DIV2) 444 Page 135
1960 even, fruitful, heavenly life, as I desire, I would, but I cannot; even, fruitful, heavenly life, as I desire, I would, but I cannot; av, j, j n1, c-acp pns11 vvb, pns11 vmd, cc-acp pns11 vmbx; (21) part (DIV2) 444 Page 135
1961 God will abhorr such lazy Complaints, and look upon them as they are, a meer device to keep you quiet under a sloathful heart. God will abhor such lazy Complaints, and look upon them as they Are, a mere device to keep you quiet under a slothful heart. n1 vmb vvi d j n2, cc vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbr, dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 j-jn p-acp dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 444 Page 135
1962 Set your whole Duty daily before your eyes, charge it upon your hearts, take an account of your selves, how you discharge it; Set your Whole Duty daily before your eyes, charge it upon your hearts, take an account of your selves, how you discharge it; vvb po22 j-jn n1 av-j p-acp po22 n2, vvb pn31 p-acp po22 n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, c-crq pn22 vvb pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 445 Page 136
1963 set upon it as that which is no other than you have vowed to th• Lord; Set upon it as that which is no other than you have vowed to th• Lord; vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp d r-crq vbz dx n-jn cs pn22 vhb vvn p-acp n1 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 445 Page 136
1964 commit your selves, and your waies to him for success: commit your selves, and your ways to him for success: vvb po22 n2, cc po22 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (21) part (DIV2) 445 Page 136
1965 and if this doth not mightily conduce to advance you in point of holiness, and establish you in point of peace, and if this does not mightily conduce to advance you in point of holiness, and establish you in point of peace, cc cs d vdz xx av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (21) part (DIV2) 445 Page 136
1966 then say, that both the Precepts and Promises of the Gospel have deceived you. And thus I have set before you that holy Conversation which becometh the Gospel. then say, that both the Precepts and Promises of the Gospel have deceived you. And thus I have Set before you that holy Conversation which Becometh the Gospel. av vvb, cst d dt n2 cc vvz pp-f dt n1 vhb vvn pn22. cc av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 d j n1 r-crq vvz dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 445 Page 136
1967 Take up this holy Course, let this be your Life you mean to lead; and let it be carried on, In an holy Union. In an United Contention. In an Holy Boldness. 1. In an holy Union; Take up this holy Course, let this be your Life you mean to led; and let it be carried on, In an holy union. In an United Contention. In an Holy Boldness. 1. In an holy union; vvb a-acp d j n1, vvb d vbi po22 n1 pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi; cc vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp, p-acp dt j n1. p-acp dt j-vvn n1. p-acp dt j n1. crd p-acp dt j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 446 Page 136
1968 So the Apostle there adds, Stand fast in one s•irit with one mind. Never look to thrive in Grace, if you do not live in Peace. So the Apostle there adds, Stand fast in one s•irit with one mind. Never look to thrive in Grace, if you do not live in Peace. av dt n1 a-acp vvz, vvb av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp crd n1. av-x vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cs pn22 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 136
1969 The decayes of Christianity lye much upon the score of the divisions of Christian. The decays of Christianity lie much upon the score of the divisions of Christian. dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 136
1970 The Devil hath also taken up that Maxim, Divide et Impera, Rent them and Ruine them. The devil hath also taken up that Maxim, Divide et Impera, Rend them and Ruin them. dt n1 vhz av vvn a-acp d n1, vvb fw-la fw-la, vvb pno32 cc n1 pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 136
1971 The reason why our love is so cold, is because our differences are so hot. The reason of so little zeal against sin, hath been the great strife among Brethren. The reason why our love is so cold, is Because our differences Are so hight. The reason of so little zeal against since, hath been the great strife among Brothers. dt n1 c-crq po12 n1 vbz av j-jn, vbz p-acp po12 n2 vbr av j. dt n1 pp-f av j n1 p-acp n1, vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp n2. (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 136
1972 The Combinations of Sinners have not so much prejudiced the power of holiness, as the Contentions of Saints. The Combinations of Sinners have not so much prejudiced the power of holiness, as the Contentions of Saints. dt n2 pp-f n2 vhb xx av av-d vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 136
1973 There are not a few who go under the name of Saints, that have maintained disputes about Religion so long, till they have disputed themselves out of all Religion; There Are not a few who go under the name of Saints, that have maintained disputes about Religion so long, till they have disputed themselves out of all Religion; pc-acp vbr xx dt d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vhb vvn vvz p-acp n1 av av-j, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn px32 av pp-f d n1; (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 136
1974 their searching for Truth, hath been the loss of both love and life. Christians, if ever you would be any thing, be one; their searching for Truth, hath been the loss of both love and life. Christians, if ever you would be any thing, be one; po32 j-vvg p-acp n1, vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1. np1, cs av pn22 vmd vbi d n1, vbb crd; (21) part (DIV2) 447 Page 137
1975 be of one heart, of one mind, holding the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. be of one heart, of one mind, holding the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace. vbb pp-f crd n1, pp-f crd n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) part (DIV2) 448 Page 137
1976 It were greatly to be desired, that the people of God were both of one heart, and of one way: But if this may not yet be, It were greatly to be desired, that the people of God were both of one heart, and of one Way: But if this may not yet be, pn31 vbdr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr d pp-f crd n1, cc pp-f crd n1: cc-acp cs d vmb xx av vbi, (21) part (DIV2) 448 Page 137
1977 if there cannot be Ʋniformity, yet let there be Ʋnity, betwixt all that fear the Lord in truth. if there cannot be Ʋniformity, yet let there be Ʋnity, betwixt all that Fear the Lord in truth. cs pc-acp vmbx vbi n1, av vvb pc-acp vbi n1, p-acp d cst vvb dt n1 p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 448 Page 137
1978 A few words I shall leave with you for your direction herein: 1. Divide not from the Head, to unite with any pretended Members; A few words I shall leave with you for your direction herein: 1. Divide not from the Head, to unite with any pretended Members; dt d n2 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1 av: crd vvb xx p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvn n2; (21) part (DIV2) 449 Page 137
1979 hold not with them, that hold not with the Head. Sell not Truth, clear, fundamental Truth, to buy Peace. hold not with them, that hold not with the Head. Fell not Truth, clear, fundamental Truth, to buy Peace. vvb xx p-acp pno32, cst vvb xx p-acp dt n1 n1 xx n1, j, j n1, pc-acp vvi n1. (21) part (DIV2) 450 Page 137
1980 2. Divide not from real Members, lest you hereby prove your division from the Head. Christ hath but one body, 2. Divide not from real Members, lest you hereby prove your division from the Head. christ hath but one body, crd vvb xx p-acp j n2, cs pn22 av vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vhz p-acp crd n1, (21) part (DIV2) 451 Page 137
1981 if you be not in union with the body, you are divided from the head. 3. See the head in every member; see Christ in every Saint. if you be not in Union with the body, you Are divided from the head. 3. See the head in every member; see christ in every Saint. cs pn22 vbb xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. crd n1 dt n1 p-acp d n1; vvb np1 p-acp d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 451 Page 137
1982 4. Prize Christ where ever you see him. Love Christ, and love his Image; if you will not slight Christ, slight not any Saint. 4. Prize christ where ever you see him. Love christ, and love his Image; if you will not slight christ, slight not any Saint. crd n1 np1 c-crq av pn22 vvb pno31. n1 np1, cc vvi po31 n1; cs pn22 vmb xx j np1, n1 xx d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 453 Page 137
1983 See'st thou an humble, meek, patient, broken-hearted, self-denying, mortified Christian; See thou an humble, meek, patient, brokenhearted, self-denying, mortified Christian; vv2 pns21 dt j, j, j, j, j, j-vvn np1; (21) part (DIV2) 453 Page 137
1984 in whatsoever unpleasing form (as to matters circumstantiall) he appears, despise him no•, reject him not. in whatsoever unpleasing from (as to matters circumstantial) he appears, despise him no•, reject him not. p-acp r-crq j n1 (c-acp p-acp n2 j) pns31 vvz, vvb pno31 n1, vvb pno31 xx. (21) part (DIV2) 453 Page 137
1985 5. Prize Peace and Union, as the strength and honour of the Body. 5. Prize Peace and union, as the strength and honour of the Body. crd n1 n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 454 Page 138
1986 6. Pursue Peace and Union, with the utmost strength of thy Soul. And that you may obtain it, 6. Pursue Peace and union, with the utmost strength of thy Soul. And that you may obtain it, crd vvb n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc cst pn22 vmb vvi pn31, (21) part (DIV2) 455 Page 138
1987 1. Let all parties that are named of Christ, be humbled under former Divisions. 1. Let all parties that Are nam of christ, be humbled under former Divisions. crd vvb d n2 cst vbr vvn pp-f np1, vbb vvn p-acp j n2. (21) part (DIV2) 456 Page 138
1988 What Peace so long as God is angry? Oh how have we provoked the Lord, by provoking one another! What Peace so long as God is angry? O how have we provoked the Lord, by provoking one Another! q-crq n1 av av-j c-acp np1 vbz j? uh q-crq vhb pns12 vvn dt n1, p-acp vvg pi j-jn! (21) part (DIV2) 456 Page 138
1989 Let him only who hath been without sin in this matter, be without sorrow and shame. Let him only who hath been without since in this matter, be without sorrow and shame. vvb pno31 av-j r-crq vhz vbn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, vbb p-acp n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 456 Page 138
1990 Sure they are hard hearts, who are not broken under such breaches. Sure they Are hard hearts, who Are not broken under such Breaches. av-j pns32 vbr j n2, r-crq vbr xx vvn p-acp d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 457 Page 138
1991 Let us not mistake our selves, nor mis-call that Zeal for God, which God will call Pride, and peevishness. Let us not mistake our selves, nor miscall that Zeal for God, which God will call Pride, and peevishness. vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2, ccx j cst n1 p-acp np1, r-crq np1 vmb vvi n1, cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 457 Page 138
1992 I speak not against our being offended, either with errour or iniquity; we may not call evil, good; I speak not against our being offended, either with error or iniquity; we may not call evil, good; pns11 vvb xx p-acp po12 n1 vvn, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; pns12 vmb xx vvi j-jn, j; (21) part (DIV2) 458 Page 138
1993 or darkness light, for peace sake; but at our unreasonable passions, against whom we suppose erring Brethren. or darkness Light, for peace sake; but At our unreasonable passion, against whom we suppose erring Brothers. cc n1 n1, p-acp n1 n1; cc-acp p-acp po12 j n2, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb j-vvg n2. (21) part (DIV2) 458 Page 138
1994 If the Reproach of the Gospel, the hardning of the perverse, the stumbling of the weak, If the Reproach of the Gospel, the hardening of the perverse, the stumbling of the weak, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt j, dt j-vvg pp-f dt j, (21) part (DIV2) 459 Page 138
1995 if the hindring of Edi•ication, the promoting of Confusion, and every evil work, which have been the sad Effects of our Divisions; if the hindering of Edi•ication, the promoting of Confusion, and every evil work, which have been the sad Effects of our Divisions; cs dt vvg pp-f n1, dt j-vvg pp-f n1, cc d j-jn n1, r-crq vhb vbn dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2; (21) part (DIV2) 459 Page 138
1996 if Pride and Haughtiness, if Vanity and Wantonness, if Envy and Uncharitableness, which have been the Womb from which our Contentions have sprung, be matter of Humiliation, if Pride and Haughtiness, if Vanity and Wantonness, if Envy and Uncharitableness, which have been the Womb from which our Contentions have sprung, be matter of Humiliation, cs n1 cc n1, cs n1 cc n1, cs n1 cc n1, r-crq vhb vbn dt n1 p-acp r-crq po12 n2 vhb vvn, vbb n1 pp-f n1, (21) part (DIV2) 459 Page 138
1997 then sure we had need be brought upon our knees: We must be melted, e're we can be moulded up into one. then sure we had need be brought upon our knees: We must be melted, ever we can be moulded up into one. av av-j pns12 vhd n1 vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2: pns12 vmb vbi vvn, av pns12 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp crd. (21) part (DIV2) 459 Page 138
1998 2. Let all parties unite sincerely in their ends: Let the honour of Christ, the advancement of practical Godliness, the destruction of the interest of the flesh, the edification of the whole body, in Faith and Holiness, be look'd at with a single Eye, 2. Let all parties unite sincerely in their ends: Let the honour of christ, the advancement of practical Godliness, the destruction of the Interest of the Flesh, the edification of the Whole body, in Faith and Holiness, be looked At with a single Eye, crd vvb d n2 vvb av-j p-acp po32 n2: vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, vbb vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1, (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
1999 and pursued with a plain and honest heart; and pursued with a plain and honest heart; cc vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
2000 Let not the interest of a party, the affection of Superiority and Dominion, the carrying on of selfish or fleshly Designs, let the God, or the Christ, you are driving for, unbyass your Spirits, take the right mark, Let not the Interest of a party, the affection of Superiority and Dominion, the carrying on of selfish or fleshly Designs, let the God, or the christ, you Are driving for, unbyass your Spirits, take the right mark, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt vvg a-acp pp-f n1 cc j n2, vvb dt np1, cc dt np1, pn22 vbr vvg p-acp, n1 po22 n2, vvb dt j-jn n1, (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
2001 and let your motions be sincerely level'd at it. and let your motions be sincerely leveled At it. cc vvb po22 n2 vbb av-j vvn p-acp pn31. (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
2002 If we were once set right in our ends•, an accommodation of all our differences, about, the means, would be more facile and feisable, Prov. 11. 3, 5. The integrity of the upright shall guide him, the Righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way. If we were once Set right in our ends•, an accommodation of all our differences, about, the means, would be more facile and feisable, Curae 11. 3, 5. The integrity of the upright shall guide him, the Righteousness of the perfect shall Direct his Way. cs pns12 vbdr a-acp vvn av-jn p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, a-acp, dt n2, vmd vbi av-dc j cc j, np1 crd crd, crd dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vmb vvi pno31, dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi po31 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
2003 Humble, single, honest hearts, are most like to hi• upon the good and honest way: Humble, single, honest hearts, Are most like to hi• upon the good and honest Way: j, j, j n2, vbr av-ds av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1: (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
2004 if we had nothing 〈 ◊ 〉 do, but to please the Lord, we should not have much to do to please one another. if we had nothing 〈 ◊ 〉 do, but to please the Lord, we should not have much to do to please one Another. cs pns12 vhd pix 〈 sy 〉 vdb, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns12 vmd xx vhi d pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. (21) part (DIV2) 460 Page 139
2005 3. Let all parties unite in this Rule, Do as you would be done by; 3. Let all parties unite in this Rule, Do as you would be done by; crd vvb d n2 vvb p-acp d n1, vdb c-acp pn22 vmd vbi vdn p-acp; (21) part (DIV2) 461 Page 139
2006 that is, as being well informed, and advised, and freed from evil, and discomposed Affections, (for so the Rule is to be understood) you would that Men should do unto you: that is, as being well informed, and advised, and freed from evil, and discomposed Affections, (for so the Rule is to be understood) you would that Men should do unto you: cst vbz, c-acp vbg av vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp n-jn, cc vvn n2, (c-acp av dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn) pn22 vmd d n2 vmd vdi p-acp pn22: (21) part (DIV2) 461 Page 139
2007 Allow to others, what you challenge to your selves; or would, if you were in their Circumstances: Allow to Others, what you challenge to your selves; or would, if you were in their circumstances: vvb p-acp n2-jn, r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2; cc vmd, cs pn22 vbdr p-acp po32 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 461 Page 139
2008 Deny not what you would demand: Deny not what you would demand: vvb xx r-crq pn22 vmd vvi: (21) part (DIV2) 461 Page 139
2009 The same Liberty, the same Charity that you would expect from other Christians, allow to them. The same Liberty, the same Charity that you would expect from other Christians, allow to them. dt d n1, dt d n1 cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp j-jn np1, vvb p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 461 Page 139
2010 4. No longer tie up Christ to a party. Say not, Loe here is Christ, and not there: 4. No longer tie up christ to a party. Say not, Lo Here is christ, and not there: crd av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. vvb xx, uh av vbz np1, cc xx a-acp: (21) part (DIV2) 462 Page 139
2011 Say of all Believers, though of different Forms, As we are Christs, so they are Christs. Say of all Believers, though of different Forms, As we Are Christ, so they Are Christ. vvb pp-f d n2, cs pp-f j n2, c-acp pns12 vbr npg1, av pns32 vbr npg1. (21) part (DIV2) 462 Page 140
2012 Of all the Subdivisions of Protestants, that are considerable amongst us, there's no party, the union with which makes us, Of all the Subdivisions of Protestants, that Are considerable among us, there's no party, the Union with which makes us, pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n2, cst vbr j p-acp pno12, pc-acp|vbz dx n1, dt n1 p-acp r-crq vvz pno12, (21) part (DIV2) 462 Page 140
2013 or the seperation from which únmakes us, Christians. or the separation from which únmakes us, Christians. cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 pno12, np1. (21) part (DIV2) 462 Page 140
2014 We had need to have more to shew for our Christianity, than that we are Presbyterians, Independents, Anabaptists, Episcopal, or Erastians; and the Devil must have more to prove us no Christians, We had need to have more to show for our Christianity, than that we Are Presbyterians, Independents, Anabaptists, Episcopal, or Erastians; and the devil must have more to prove us not Christians, pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vhi dc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, cs cst pns12 vbr njp2, n2-jn, np1, np1, cc npg1; cc dt n1 vmb vhi dc pc-acp vvi pno12 xx np1, (21) part (DIV2) 462 Page 140
2015 than this, that we are in union with either of these, or in separation from them. than this, that we Are in Union with either of these, or in separation from them. cs d, cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp d pp-f d, cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 462 Page 140
2016 5. In matters circumstantial, be not over-hasty in stamping a Jus Divinum on Things disputable and doubtful: 5. In matters circumstantial, be not overhasty in stamping a Jus Divinum on Things disputable and doubtful: crd p-acp n2 j, vbb xx j p-acp vvg dt np1 np1 p-acp n2 j cc j: (21) part (DIV2) 463 Page 140
2017 Put no more weight, nor a greater necessity, on any thing, than God hath evidently put on it; Put no more weight, nor a greater necessity, on any thing, than God hath evidently put on it; vvb dx dc n1, ccx dt jc n1, p-acp d n1, cs np1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 463 Page 140
2018 and spend no more of your zeal about it, than is proportionable to its weight and evidence. and spend no more of your zeal about it, than is proportionable to its weight and evidence. cc vvb av-dx dc pp-f po22 n1 p-acp pn31, cs vbz j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 463 Page 140
2019 6. Allow for the imperfect state the Church is in, we know but in part; 6. Allow for the imperfect state the Church is in, we know but in part; crd np1 p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 vbz p-acp, pns12 vvb cc-acp p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 464 Page 140
2020 and till that which is perfect is come, and that which is imperfect is done away, we must bear with one another, and till that which is perfect is come, and that which is imperfect is done away, we must bear with one Another, cc c-acp d r-crq vbz j vbz vvn, cc cst r-crq vbz j vbz vdn av, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp crd j-jn, (21) part (DIV2) 464 Page 140
2021 if in any things we be otherwise minded. 7. Stretch not your Authority beyond your Line, take not too much upon you: if in any things we be otherwise minded. 7. Stretch not your authority beyond your Line, take not too much upon you: cs p-acp d n2 pns12 vbb av vvn. crd np1 xx po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1, vvb xx av av-d p-acp pn22: (21) part (DIV2) 464 Page 140
2022 Think not to bring all others, in every thing, to your Standard; impose not your Consciences, as a Law upon others. Think not to bring all Others, in every thing, to your Standard; impose not your Consciences, as a Law upon Others. vvb xx pc-acp vvi d n2-jn, p-acp d n1, p-acp po22 n1; vvb xx po22 n2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2-jn. (21) part (DIV2) 465 Page 140
2023 8. Put not Conscience to the ill office of being a meer Make-bate, catch not up every Notion, 8. Put not Conscience to the ill office of being a mere Makebate, catch not up every Notion, crd vvb xx n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f vbg dt j j, vvb xx p-acp d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 466 Page 140
2024 and presently charge it upon Conscience, as that which must be maintained, though to the greatest prejudice of the whole Interest of Religion, and presently charge it upon Conscience, as that which must be maintained, though to the greatest prejudice of the Whole Interest of Religion, cc av-j vvb pn31 p-acp n1, c-acp d r-crq vmb vbi vvn, cs p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (21) part (DIV2) 466 Page 141
2025 and so rent and run away from all those that agree not with you. Be not rash, be not heady; be tender, but be wary; and so rend and run away from all those that agree not with you. Be not rash, be not heady; be tender, but be wary; cc av vvn cc vvi av p-acp d d cst vvb xx p-acp pn22. vbb xx j, vbb xx j; vbb j, cc-acp vbi j; (21) part (DIV2) 466 Page 141
2026 be well instructed, if you will be truly tender: first carefully inform thy Conscience, and then peaceably follow it. be well instructed, if you will be truly tender: First carefully inform thy Conscience, and then peaceably follow it. vbb av vvn, cs pn22 vmb vbi av-j j: ord av-j vvi po21 n1, cc av av-j vvi pn31. (21) part (DIV2) 466 Page 141
2027 Of what is that Conscience tender, that is not tender of making Wounds and Rents, in the Body of Christ? Of what is that Conscience tender, that is not tender of making Wounds and Rends, in the Body of christ? pp-f r-crq vbz d n1 j, cst vbz xx j pp-f vvg n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (21) part (DIV2) 467 Page 141
2028 9. Beware of Censurings and Judgings, of biting and devouring one another. If ye bite, and devour one another, ye shall be consumed one of another. 9. Beware of Censurings and Judgings, of biting and devouring one Another. If you bite, and devour one Another, you shall be consumed one of Another. crd vvb pp-f n2 cc n2-vvg, pp-f vvg cc vvg pi j-jn. cs pn22 vvb, cc vvi pi j-jn, pn22 vmb vbi vvn crd pp-f n-jn. (21) part (DIV2) 468 Page 141
2029 Let him that is without fault, cast the first stone at his Erring Brother. Be not bitter against the bitterness of others: Let him that is without fault, cast the First stone At his Erring Brother. Be not bitter against the bitterness of Others: vvb pno31 cst vbz p-acp n1, vvd dt ord n1 p-acp po31 vvg n1. vbb xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn: (21) part (DIV2) 468 Page 141
2030 if others sowerness offend thee, yet let it not leaven thee: Be not reviled into a Reviler, scoffed into a Scoffer; overcome Evil with Goodness: if Others sourness offend thee, yet let it not leaven thee: Be not reviled into a Reviler, scoffed into a Scoffer; overcome Evil with goodness: cs n2-jn n1 vvb pno21, av vvb pn31 xx n1 pno21: vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1; vvn j-jn p-acp n1: (21) part (DIV2) 468 Page 141
2031 'Tis not seldom that our Invectives against others Bitterness, are more keen and cutting, than what we complain of: Justifie not what thou judgest; It's not seldom that our Invectives against Others Bitterness, Are more keen and cutting, than what we complain of: Justify not what thou Judges; pn31|vbz xx av cst po12 n2 p-acp ng2-jn n1, vbr av-dc j cc j-vvg, cs r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f: vvi xx r-crq pns21 vv2; (21) part (DIV2) 468 Page 141
2032 Practise not thy self, what in the same Breath thou condemnest in thy Brethren: Throw not back thy Brother's Fire-balls in his face, le•t in censuring him, thou be also thine own Judge: practice not thy self, what in the same Breath thou Condemnest in thy Brothers: Throw not back thy Brother's Fireballs in his face, le•t in censuring him, thou be also thine own Judge: n1 xx po21 n1, r-crq p-acp dt d n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n2: vvb xx av po21 ng1 n2 p-acp po31 n1, vvb p-acp vvg pno31, pns21 vbi av po21 d n1: (21) part (DIV2) 468 Page 141
2033 Pursue not matters in difference over hotly, but learn modestly and meekly to differ, where you cannot agree. Pursue not matters in difference over hotly, but Learn modestly and meekly to differ, where you cannot agree. vvb xx n2 p-acp n1 a-acp av-j, cc-acp vvb av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi, c-crq pn22 vmbx vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 468 Page 141
2034 10. Let your Conversation be so holy, humble, and heavenly, carry your selves in such simplicity, 10. Let your Conversation be so holy, humble, and heavenly, carry your selves in such simplicity, crd vvb po22 n1 vbb av j, j, cc j, vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 469 Page 141
2035 and godly sincerity, towards God, towards one another, and towards all men, that you may command each other to believe, that however you agree not about your Mother, yet you are all the Children of the same Father; that you are of God, and godly sincerity, towards God, towards one Another, and towards all men, that you may command each other to believe, that however you agree not about your Mother, yet you Are all the Children of the same Father; that you Are of God, cc j n1, p-acp np1, p-acp crd j-jn, cc p-acp d n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi d n-jn pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pn22 vvb xx p-acp po22 n1, av pn22 vbr d dt n2 pp-f dt d n1; cst pn22 vbr pp-f np1, (21) part (DIV2) 469 Page 142
2036 and that the Spirit of the Living God dwelleth in you. 11. Hold Communion in the Things wherein you agree, and Charity where you differ: and that the Spirit of the Living God dwells in you. 11. Hold Communion in the Things wherein you agree, and Charity where you differ: cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1 vvz p-acp pn22. crd n1 n1 p-acp dt n2 c-crq pn22 vvb, cc n1 c-crq pn22 vvb: (21) part (DIV2) 469 Page 142
2037 May you not pray, and fast, and hear, and hold Christian Conferences together? Sure there is not overmuch of Gospel Spirit, where this will not be granted? May you not pray, and fast, and hear, and hold Christian Conferences together? Sure there is not overmuch of Gospel Spirit, where this will not be granted? vmb pn22 xx vvi, cc av-j, cc vvi, cc vvi np1 n2 av? j pc-acp vbz xx av pp-f n1 n1, c-crq d vmb xx vbi vvn? (21) part (DIV2) 470 Page 142
2038 12. Impose not on each other any hard and unnecessity Conditions of your communion. 12. Impose not on each other any hard and unnecessity Conditions of your communion. crd vvb xx p-acp d j-jn d j cc n1 n2 pp-f po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2039 Suppose, upon your differing Judgments, there be in some things different practices, which some of you iudge less warrantable, Suppose, upon your differing Judgments, there be in Some things different practices, which Some of you judge less warrantable, vvb, p-acp po22 j-vvg n2, pc-acp vbi p-acp d n2 j n2, r-crq d pp-f pn22 vvb av-dc j, (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2040 whil'st the Consciences of others allow and use; press not the relinquishing such questionable practices, as the condition of your communion; whilst the Consciences of Others allow and use; press not the relinquishing such questionable practices, as the condition of your communion; cs dt n2 pp-f ng1-jn vvi cc vvi; vvb xx dt j-vvg d j n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2041 especially, if they be not mingled with the Daties wherein you joyn, but are used by any of you, at other times, or in other Assemblies. especially, if they be not mingled with the Duties wherein you join, but Are used by any of you, At other times, or in other Assemblies. av-j, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n2 c-crq pn22 vvb, cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp d pp-f pn22, p-acp j-jn n2, cc p-acp j-jn n2. (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2042 Excommunicate not them from you, excommunicate not your selves from them, with whom Christ holds Communion. Excommunicate not them from you, excommunicate not your selves from them, with whom christ holds Communion. j xx pno32 p-acp pn22, vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp pno32, p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz n1. (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2043 Judge not that Christ withdraws, from all those, who are not in every thing, of your Mind and Way ▪ Destroy not all communion, by seeking after a purer, Judge not that christ withdraws, from all those, who Are not in every thing, of your Mind and Way ▪ Destroy not all communion, by seeking After a Purer, n1 xx cst np1 vvz, p-acp d d, r-crq vbr xx p-acp d n1, pp-f po22 n1 cc n1 ▪ vvb xx d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt jc, (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2044 than in this out imperfect state, we shall ever attain. than in this out imperfect state, we shall ever attain. cs p-acp d av j n1, pns12 vmb av vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2045 According to this principle, (No Communion at all, if not in all) where shall we rest? In all Societies something will offend. According to this principle, (No Communion At all, if not in all) where shall we rest? In all Societies something will offend. vvg p-acp d n1, (dx n1 p-acp d, cs xx p-acp d) c-crq vmb pns12 vvi? p-acp d n2 pi vmb vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 471 Page 142
2046 13. And lastly, in your communion receive not one another to doubtful Disputations: Let your Prayers, Conferences, and all Holy Exercises, be studiously so managed, that there may be a sweet Accord of your Spirits therein: 13. And lastly, in your communion receive not one Another to doubtful Disputations: Let your Prayers, Conferences, and all Holy Exercises, be studiously so managed, that there may be a sweet Accord of your Spirits therein: crd cc ord, p-acp po22 n1 vvb xx pi j-jn p-acp j n2: vvb po22 n2, n2, cc d j n2, vbb av-j av vvn, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2 av: (21) part (DIV2) 472 Page 143
2047 Come not together to strengthen Parties, or propagate Opinions: Let all matters of Controversie be waved; Come not together to strengthen Parties, or propagate Opinions: Let all matters of Controversy be waved; vvb xx av pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi n2: vvb d n2 pp-f n1 vbb vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 472 Page 143
2048 and hereof let there be such mutual Assurance given aforehand, that you may be together, without fear of becoming Thorns or Snares one to another: and hereof let there be such mutual Assurance given aforehand, that you may be together, without Fear of becoming Thorns or Snares one to Another: cc av vvb pc-acp vbi d j n1 vvn av, cst pn22 vmb vbi av, p-acp n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 cc n2 crd p-acp n-jn: (21) part (DIV2) 472 Page 143
2049 Which, if it be not unanimously consented to, and inviolably observed, your communion will be impossible, or dangerous. Which, if it be not unanimously consented to, and inviolably observed, your communion will be impossible, or dangerous. r-crq, cs pn31 vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp, cc av-j vvn, po22 n1 vmb vbi j, cc j. (21) part (DIV2) 472 Page 143
2050 Christians, Are the clear and fundamental Truths of the Gospel, and the more necessary and weighty Duties of Religion, sufficiently understood and practised? Are your Souls safe? Is your Calling and Election sure? Is the Love, Christians, are the clear and fundamental Truths of the Gospel, and the more necessary and weighty Duties of Religion, sufficiently understood and practised? are your Souls safe? Is your Calling and Election sure? Is the Love, np1, vbr dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f n1, av-j vvn cc vvn? vbr po22 n2 j? vbz po22 vvg cc n1 j? vbz dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 473 Page 143
2051 and Life, and Zeal of God, grown up to that maturity, that you need not mutual help this way? Have you any spare time from these things, to spend in perplexing Controversies? Build up one another in your most Holy Faith, provoke one another to Love, and Life, and Zeal of God, grown up to that maturity, that you need not mutual help this Way? Have you any spare time from these things, to spend in perplexing Controversies? Built up one Another in your most Holy Faith, provoke one Another to Love, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, cst pn22 vvb xx j n1 d n1? vhb pn22 d j n1 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg n2? vvb a-acp pi j-jn p-acp po22 av-ds j n1, vvb pi j-jn pc-acp vvi, (21) part (DIV2) 473 Page 143
2052 and to good Works, encourage, establish, and strengthen one another in the known ways of Holiness, and to good Works, encourage, establish, and strengthen one Another in the known ways of Holiness, cc p-acp j vvz, vvb, vvb, cc vvi pi j-jn p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, (21) part (DIV2) 473 Page 143
2053 and if you find not this both better work, and work enough for you, then take your Liberty. and if you find not this both better work, and work enough for you, then take your Liberty. cc cs pn22 vvb xx d d jc n1, cc n1 av-d p-acp pn22, av vvb po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 473 Page 143
2054 These things do live in peace, and love, and the God of Peace shall be with you. These things do live in peace, and love, and the God of Peace shall be with you. d n2 vdb vvi p-acp n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 474 Page 143
2055 Hear, oh all ye Friends of Christ, by what oblique Names soever unhappily distinguished! Hear, o all you Friends of christ, by what oblique Names soever unhappily distinguished! vvi, uh av-d pn22 n2 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq j n2 av av-j vvn! (21) part (DIV2) 475 Page 143
2056 will you come and be Friends one with another? Are you for peace? Your God is the God of Peace: Your Jesus is the Prince of Peace: Your Gospel is the Gospel of Peace; and will you not be perswaded to be Sons of Peace? Your God is one, your Mediator is one, your Faith one, your Baptism one, your Hope one; will you come and be Friends one with Another? are you for peace? Your God is the God of Peace: Your jesus is the Prince of Peace: Your Gospel is the Gospel of Peace; and will you not be persuaded to be Sons of Peace? Your God is one, your Mediator is one, your Faith one, your Baptism one, your Hope one; vmb pn22 vvi cc vbb n2 crd p-acp n-jn? vbr pn22 p-acp n1? po22 n1 vbz dt np1 pp-f n1: po22 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; cc vmb pn22 xx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1? po22 n1 vbz pi, po22 n1 vbz pi, po22 n1 crd, po22 n1 crd, po22 n1 crd; (21) part (DIV2) 475 Page 144
2057 you are one Body, one Spirit, and will you not yet be one Soul? Oh how hopeful would our Condition be, were our Hearts generally set upon peace! you Are one Body, one Spirit, and will you not yet be one Soul? O how hopeful would our Condition be, were our Hearts generally Set upon peace! pn22 vbr pi n1, crd n1, cc vmb pn22 xx av vbi crd n1? uh q-crq j vmd po12 n1 vbi, vbdr po12 n2 av-j vvn p-acp n1! (21) part (DIV2) 475 Page 144
2058 We should certainly obtain, did we more resolvedly pursue it: We should Certainly obtain, did we more resolvedly pursue it: pns12 vmd av-j vvi, vdd pns12 dc av-vvn vvi pn31: (21) part (DIV2) 476 Page 144
2059 and what should hinder? Have you not yet enough of your Contentions, and Quarrellings? Have not your Souls been sufficiently neglected, your Lusts strengthned, your Faith weakned, your Love withered, your Comforts wasted, your Names blemish'd, your Holy Profession blamed? Hath not your God been sufficiently provoked, and what should hinder? Have you not yet enough of your Contentions, and Quarrelings? Have not your Souls been sufficiently neglected, your Lustiest strengthened, your Faith weakened, your Love withered, your Comforts wasted, your Names blemished, your Holy Profession blamed? Hath not your God been sufficiently provoked, cc q-crq vmd vvi? vhb pn22 xx av av-d pp-f po22 n2, cc n2-vvg? vhb xx po22 n2 vbn av-j vvn, po22 n2 vvn, po22 n1 vvn, po22 n1 vvn, po22 n2 vvn, po22 n2 vvn, po22 j n1 vvn? vhz xx po22 n1 vbn av-j vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 476 Page 144
2060 and the Devil sufficiently gratified? Are your Bellies so filled with Gall, and your Mouths with Gravel, and the devil sufficiently gratified? are your Bellies so filled with Gall, and your Mouths with Gravel, cc dt n1 av-j vvn? vbr po22 n2 av vvn p-acp n1, cc po22 n2 p-acp n1, (21) part (DIV2) 476 Page 144
2061 and have you not yet enough of your Contentions? Christians, Slight not these Counsells and Warnings. and have you not yet enough of your Contentions? Christians, Slight not these Counsels and Warnings. cc vhb pn22 xx av av-d pp-f po22 n2? np1, j xx d n2 cc n2-vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 476 Page 144
2062 As you would prove your selves the Friends of Christ, be ye followers of peace. Study, oh study these things that make for peace. As you would prove your selves the Friends of christ, be you followers of peace. Study, o study these things that make for peace. p-acp pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 dt n2 pp-f np1, vbb pn22 n2 pp-f n1. n1, uh vvb d n2 cst vvb p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 477 Page 144
2063 Follow peace with all men, as much as in you is, but especially with the houshold of Faith. Follow peace with all men, as much as in you is, but especially with the household of Faith. vvb n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp d c-acp p-acp pn22 vbz, p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) part (DIV2) 477 Page 144
2064 Let there be no longer strife betwixt us, for we are brethren. Yet alwaies remember, I am pressing you to an holy Union; Let there be no longer strife betwixt us, for we Are brothers. Yet always Remember, I am pressing you to an holy union; vvb pc-acp vbi dx jc n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vbr n2. av av vvi, pns11 vbm vvg pn22 p-acp dt j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 477 Page 144
2065 whil'st I perswade you to follow peace, I must still add [ and holiness: ] I perswade you not to pursue peace, upon tearms dishonourable or prejudicial to Truth; They must have both together, that will be blessed in either: whilst I persuade you to follow peace, I must still add [ and holiness: ] I persuade you not to pursue peace, upon terms dishonourable or prejudicial to Truth; They must have both together, that will be blessed in either: cs pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi n1, pns11 vmb av vvi [ cc n1: ] pns11 vvb pn22 xx pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp n2 j cc j p-acp n1; pns32 vmb vhi d av, cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d: (21) part (DIV2) 478 Page 144
2066 Truth without Peace, is as a Jewel without its Cabinet; Peace without Truth, is as a Cabinet with nothing in it. Truth without Peace, is as a Jewel without its Cabinet; Peace without Truth, is as a Cabinet with nothing in it. n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pix p-acp pn31. (21) part (DIV2) 478 Page 144
2067 Peace without holiness, is as a fair and promising shell, with a rotten, or worm-eaten kernell; Peace without holiness, is as a fair and promising shell, with a rotten, or Worm-eaten kernel; n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j-vvn, cc j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 478 Page 145
2068 holinesse without peace, is as a pretious kernel, under a crack'd and broken shell. They that have peace without truth, have nothing worth the securing; holiness without peace, is as a precious kernel, under a cracked and broken shell. They that have peace without truth, have nothing worth the securing; n1 p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1. pns32 d vhb n1 p-acp n1, vhb pix j dt vvg; (21) part (DIV2) 478 Page 145
2069 they that have truth without peace, have little security for what they have. Peace without truth, is beauty without worth; they that have truth without peace, have little security for what they have. Peace without truth, is beauty without worth; pns32 cst vhb n1 p-acp n1, vhb j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb. n1 p-acp n1, vbz n1 p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 479 Page 145
2070 Truth without peace, is worth with its beauty marred. Truth without peace, is worth with its beauty marred. n1 p-acp n1, vbz j p-acp po31 n1 vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 479 Page 145
2071 Let both go together, and then they will be, both the Columna Ecclesiae, the Pillar of the Church, rendring it consistent within it self; Let both go together, and then they will be, both the Columna Ecclesiae, the Pillar of the Church, rendering it consistent within it self; vvb d vvi av, cc av pns32 vmb vbi, d dt np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pn31 j p-acp pn31 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 479 Page 145
2072 and the Corona Ecclesiae, its Crown, rendring it comely and glorious before the World. and the Corona Ecclesiae, its Crown, rendering it comely and glorious before the World. cc dt np1 np1, po31 n1, vvg pn31 j cc j p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 479 Page 145
2073 Be it thus with us, and then Sathan look to thy self, thy kingdom shall down amain; Be it thus with us, and then Sathan look to thy self, thy Kingdom shall down amain; vbb pn31 av p-acp pno12, cc av np1 vvb p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 vmb a-acp av; (21) part (DIV2) 480 Page 145
2074 when thou canst no longer hold up division, thou losest thy dominion. Then Saints lift up your heads, your Communion shall be sweet, your glory shall be gre•t, your light shall shine, your fruit shall abou•d, the smell of your spices shall slow forth; when thou Canst no longer hold up division, thou losest thy dominion. Then Saints lift up your Heads, your Communion shall be sweet, your glory shall be gre•t, your Light shall shine, your fruit shall abou•d, the smell of your spices shall slow forth; c-crq pns21 vm2 av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp n1, pns21 vv2 po21 n1. av n2 vvb a-acp po22 n2, po22 n1 vmb vbi j, po22 n1 vmb vbi vvn, po22 n1 vmb vvi, po22 n1 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 vmb vvi av; (21) part (DIV2) 480 Page 145
2075 your adversaries shall envy, and your King shall grea•ly delight to see your beauty. Oh may this Grace, thi• Peace be granted us from the Lord; your Adversaries shall envy, and your King shall grea•ly delight to see your beauty. O may this Grace, thi• Peace be granted us from the Lord; po22 n2 vmb vvi, cc po22 n1 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n1. uh vmb d n1, n1 n1 vbi vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 480 Page 145
2076 and let all that love the prosperity of Sion, say Amen. and let all that love the Prosperity of Sion, say Amen. cc vvb d cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb uh-n. (21) part (DIV2) 480 Page 145
2077 2. In an united Contention. Striving together (saith the Apostle) for the Faith of the Gospel. Unite, but strive; strive not one against another; 2. In an united Contention. Striving together (Says the Apostle) for the Faith of the Gospel. Unite, but strive; strive not one against Another; crd p-acp dt vvn n1. vvg av (vvz dt n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. vvb, cc-acp vvb; vvb xx pi p-acp n-jn; (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 145
2078 Christian against Christian, but strive together; Let your Contention be in Communion. Strive together against sin, and unbelief; against hypocrisie, and ear•hliness; Christian against Christian, but strive together; Let your Contention be in Communion. Strive together against since, and unbelief; against hypocrisy, and ear•hliness; np1 p-acp njp, cc-acp vvb av; vvb po22 n1 vbb p-acp n1. vvb av p-acp n1, cc n1; p-acp n1, cc n1; (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 145
2079 strive against strife, and debate, and envyings, and judgings; strive together with God, in your prayers, and supplications: strive against strife, and debate, and envyings, and judgings; strive together with God, in your Prayers, and supplications: vvb p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg; vvb av p-acp np1, p-acp po22 n2, cc n2: (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2080 We often pray, but our prayers do not agree: We often pray, but our Prayers do not agree: pns12 av vvb, cc-acp po12 n2 vdb xx vvi: (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2081 by keeping at such distance, we know not one anothers hearts, and are, so many men, so many minds; by keeping At such distance, we know not one another's hearts, and Are, so many men, so many minds; p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, pns12 vvb xx pi j-jn n2, cc vbr, av d n2, av d n2; (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2082 every one prayes according to his single apprehension, and affections: What one prayes, another unprayes; every one prays according to his single apprehension, and affections: What one prays, Another unprays; d pi vvz vvg p-acp po31 j n1, cc n2: q-crq crd vvz, j-jn n2; (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2083 insomuch, that we should put the Lord to do contradictions, if he must give particular answers to all our prayers. insomuch, that we should put the Lord to do contradictions, if he must give particular answers to all our Prayers. av, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vdi n2, cs pns31 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp d po12 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2084 And possibly, that may be the reason, why the Lord defers his answer so long, he will st•y till we are better agreed what we would have. And possibly, that may be the reason, why the Lord defers his answer so long, he will st•y till we Are better agreed what we would have. cc av-j, cst vmb vbi dt n1, q-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1 av av-j, pns31 vmb vvi c-acp pns12 vbr av-jc vvn r-crq pns12 vmd vhi. (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2085 Matth. 18. 19. If two of you agree on earth, touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 18. 19. If two of you agree on earth, touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. np1 crd crd cs crd pp-f pn22 vvb p-acp n1, vvg d n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi, pn31 vmb vbi vdn p-acp pno32 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2086 S•rive together in all holy and united endeavours, to comfort, confirm and establish one another in the faith of the Gospel. S•rive together in all holy and united endeavours, to Comfort, confirm and establish one Another in the faith of the Gospel. vvb av p-acp d j cc j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi, vvi cc vvi pi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2087 Keep up the Communion of Saints, and an united Contention against Sin and Unbelief; Remember Heb. 10. 25. 3. In an holy boldness, in nothing terrified by your adversaries. Keep up the Communion of Saints, and an united Contention against since and Unbelief; remember Hebrew 10. 25. 3. In an holy boldness, in nothing terrified by your Adversaries. np1 a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j-vvn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; vvb np1 crd crd crd p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pix vvn p-acp po22 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 481 Page 146
2088 In nothing, that is, either in no degree; not at all terrified: or else in nothing, that you have to do; In nothing, that is, either in no degree; not At all terrified: or Else in nothing, that you have to do; p-acp pix, cst vbz, d p-acp dx n1; xx p-acp d vvn: cc av p-acp pix, cst pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi; (21) part (DIV2) 482 Page 146
2089 be frighted out of no part of your duty: or el•e at nothing that they do, or threaten to do against you. be frighted out of no part of your duty: or el•e At nothing that they do, or threaten to do against you. vbb vvn av pp-f dx n1 pp-f po22 n1: cc j p-acp pix cst pns32 vdb, cc vvb pc-acp vdi p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 482 Page 146
2090 Be not afraid to be holy. Be not afraid to be holy. vbb xx j pc-acp vbi j. (21) part (DIV2) 482 Page 146
2091 Tell your adversaries, when they have said and done their worst, you must, and you will, make bold to serve your God. Tell your Adversaries, when they have said and done their worst, you must, and you will, make bold to serve your God. vvb po22 n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vdn po32 js, pn22 vmb, cc pn22 vmb, vvb j pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 482 Page 146
2092 Fear them not, and they cannot hurt you; they never hurt you, unless they divert you from your duty. fear them not, and they cannot hurt you; they never hurt you, unless they divert you from your duty. n1 pno32 xx, cc pns32 vmbx vvi pn22; pns32 av-x vvd pn22, cs pns32 vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 482 Page 146
2093 To establish your hearts in this holy boldness, and against your carnal fears, 1. Consider, That, To establish your hearts in this holy boldness, and against your carnal fears, 1. Consider, That, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp po22 j n2, crd np1, cst, (21) part (DIV2) 483 Page 146
2094 1. By how much the more you fear God, by so much the less you will fear men. 1. By how much the more you Fear God, by so much the less you will Fear men. crd p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc pn22 vvb np1, p-acp av av-d dt av-dc pn22 vmb vvi n2. (21) part (DIV2) 485 Page 147
2095 2. By how much the more your fear sin, by so much the less you will fear trouble. 2. By how much the more your Fear since, by so much the less you will Fear trouble. crd p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc po22 n1 n1, p-acp av av-d dt av-dc pn22 vmb vvi n1. (21) part (DIV2) 486 Page 147
2096 3. By how much the less your adversaries fear God, by so much the less need you to fear them. 3. By how much the less your Adversaries Fear God, by so much the less need you to Fear them. crd p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc po22 n2 vvb np1, p-acp av av-d dt av-dc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 487 Page 147
2097 2. Believe: Psal. 27. 13. I had fainted, but that I believed. 2. Believe: Psalm 27. 13. I had fainted, but that I believed. crd vvb: np1 crd crd pns11 vhd vvn, cc-acp cst pns11 vvd. (21) part (DIV2) 488 Page 147
2098 Faith is a Buckler against fears and faintings, Ephes. 6. 16. Above all, take the shield of faith, whereby you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the devill. Faith is a Buckler against fears and faintings, Ephesians 6. 16. Above all, take the shield of faith, whereby you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the Devil. n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, np1 crd crd p-acp d, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 488 Page 147
2099 [ The Shield of faith ] A shield is a Wall of partition, interposed betwixt a person and harm; [ The Shield of faith ] A shield is a Wall of partition, interposed betwixt a person and harm; [ dt n1 pp-f n1 ] dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (21) part (DIV2) 489 Page 147
2100 'Tis only our apprehensions of harm that raise our fear: Faith will save a Christian harmless, and thereby preserve him fearless. It's only our apprehensions of harm that raise our Fear: Faith will save a Christian harmless, and thereby preserve him fearless. pn31|vbz av-j po12 n2 pp-f n1 cst vvb po12 n1: n1 vmb vvi dt njp j, cc av vvb pno31 j. (21) part (DIV2) 489 Page 147
2101 The Shield is ordain'd for a security to all parts ▪ and against all assaults. Some pieces of our armour are appropriated to one part only; The Shield is ordained for a security to all parts ▪ and against all assaults. some Pieces of our armour Are appropriated to one part only; dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 ▪ cc p-acp d n2. d n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1 av-j; (21) part (DIV2) 489 Page 147
2102 the Helmet is for the head, the Breast-plate for the breast, the Girdle for the loins, the Shooes for the feet; the Helmet is for the head, the Breastplate for the breast, the Girdle for the loins, the Shoes for the feet; dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n2, dt n2 p-acp dt n2; (21) part (DIV2) 489 Page 147
2103 but the Shield is a moveable, that is to be lifted up, where ever the blow comes. Faith is an universal security. but the Shield is a movable, that is to be lifted up, where ever the blow comes. Faith is an universal security. cc-acp dt n1 vbz dt j, cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, c-crq av dt n1 vvz. n1 vbz dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 489 Page 147
2104 Faith may be said to be a Shield, 1. Instrumentally: Faith may be said to be a Shield, 1. Instrumentally: n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1, crd av-j: (21) part (DIV2) 490 Page 147
2105 As it provides us of a shield, as it lifts up a shield, and sets a guard upon the Soul to secure it. As it provides us of a shield, as it lifts up a shield, and sets a guard upon the Soul to secure it. c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz a-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (21) part (DIV2) 491 Page 147
2106 It holds up Christ for a Shield; it holds up the Promises for a Shield: the very Commands, and I•stitutions, of God, for a Shield, and Safe-guard to the Soul. It holds up christ for a Shield; it holds up the Promises for a Shield: the very Commands, and I•stitutions, of God, for a Shield, and Safeguard to the Soul. pn31 vvz a-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; pn31 vvz p-acp dt vvz p-acp dt n1: dt j vvz, cc n2, pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 (21) part (DIV2) 491 Page 147
2107 Sometimes the sense of guilt assails and weakens the heart: Sometime the sense of guilt assails and weakens the heart: av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz cc vvz dt n1: (21) part (DIV2) 492 Page 148
2108 It is not so much any thing without us, as something within us, that raises our fears. It is not so much any thing without us, as something within us, that raises our fears. pn31 vbz xx av av-d d n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pi p-acp pno12, cst vvz po12 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 492 Page 148
2109 How small a matter will fright a guilty Soul? Guilt will make every stroke a stab. How small a matter will fright a guilty Soul? Gilded will make every stroke a stab. q-crq j dt n1 vmb vvi dt j n1? j-vvn vmb vvi d n1 dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 492 Page 148
2110 It's the barb of the arrow, the venome on the dart, or the sore of the heart, that makes every stroke formidable and terrible. It's the barb of the arrow, the venom on the dart, or the soar of the heart, that makes every stroke formidable and terrible. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz d n1 j cc j. (21) part (DIV2) 492 Page 148
2111 'Tis the guil•less Soul that hath courage, and boldness. It's the guil•less Soul that hath courage, and boldness. pn31|vbz dt j n1 cst vhz n1, cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 492 Page 148
2112 Hic murus ahaeneus esto — Now against this dreadfull Dart, Faith holds up a Buckler, with a Crucified Jesus upon it; and so that's quenched. Hic Murus ahaeneus esto — Now against this dreadful Dart, Faith holds up a Buckler, with a crucified jesus upon it; and so that's quenched. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la — av p-acp d j n1, n1 vvz a-acp dt n1, p-acp dt vvn np1 p-acp pn31; cc av d|vbz vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 492 Page 148
2113 Sometimes darkness and uncertainties, about the way that we are in raises our fear. A Christian that knowes himself in his duty, in his way, is out of fear. Clearness gives boldness. Sometime darkness and uncertainties, about the Way that we Are in raises our Fear. A Christian that knows himself in his duty, in his Way, is out of Fear. Clearness gives boldness. av n1 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vbr p-acp vvz po12 n1. dt njp cst vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, vbz av pp-f n1. n1 vvz n1. (21) part (DIV2) 493 Page 148
2114 Whil'st we question the warrantableness of the way we are in every shadow of danger will shake us: Whilst we question the warrantableness of the Way we Are in every shadow of danger will shake us: cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno12: (21) part (DIV2) 493 Page 148
2115 Against such fears, Faith holds up a buckler, with this Inscription, Have not I Commanded thee? It shews the Command, Against such fears, Faith holds up a buckler, with this Inscription, Have not I Commanded thee? It shows the Command, p-acp d n2, n1 vvz a-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1, vhb xx pns11 vvn pno21? pn31 vvz dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 493 Page 148
2116 and in that, our warrant, and in our warrant our security. and in that, our warrant, and in our warrant our security. cc p-acp d, po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 n1 po12 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 493 Page 148
2117 When we question whether our Worship, for which we are like to suffer, be right or no, Faith holds up an Institution for our •hield. When we question whither our Worship, for which we Are like to suffer, be right or no, Faith holds up an Institution for our •hield. c-crq pns12 vvb cs po12 n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, vbb j-jn cc uh-dx, n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 494 Page 148
2118 If this Fear (oh I shall not hold out, I shall deny my Lord, and his Faith, if put to it) assails the Soul; If this fear (o I shall not hold out, I shall deny my Lord, and his Faith, if put to it) assails the Soul; cs d n1 (uh pns11 vmb xx vvi av, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, cc po31 n1, cs vvn p-acp pn31) vvz dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 495 Page 148
2119 here Faith holds up the Promise for a Buckler: He hath said, I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee: Here Faith holds up the Promise for a Buckler: He hath said, I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee: av n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: pns31 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21, ccx vvi pno21: (21) part (DIV2) 495 Page 148
2120 so that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper. 2. Formally; Faith not only lifts up a Shield, but is our Shield; so that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper. 2. Formally; Faith not only lifts up a Shield, but is our Shield; av cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi, dt n1 vbz po11 n1. crd av-j; n1 xx av-j vvz a-acp dt n1, cc-acp vbz po12 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 495 Page 148
2121 The very believing in a crucified Jesus; The very believing in a Crucified jesus; dt j vvg p-acp dt vvd np1; (21) part (DIV2) 496 Page 149
2122 the very believing the Command, the Institution, the promise, stayes and supports the heart, against whatsoever may befall it; the very believing the Command, the Institution, the promise, stays and supports the heart, against whatsoever may befall it; dt j vvg dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, vvz cc vvz dt n1, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 496 Page 149
2123 I had fainted but that I believed. Christians, whatever your duties, difficulties, despondencies, straits, temptations, afflictions, weaknesses, are; I had fainted but that I believed. Christians, whatever your duties, difficulties, Despondencies, straits, temptations, afflictions, Weaknesses, Are; pns11 vhd vvn p-acp cst pns11 vvd. np1, r-crq po22 n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, vbr; (21) part (DIV2) 496 Page 149
2124 believe, and you shall be carried through; believe, and you shall be carried through; vvb, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp; (21) part (DIV2) 497 Page 149
2125 believe, and you shall be established ▪ Believe in Christ, and you shall dare to follow Christ; believe, and you shall be established ▪ Believe in christ, and you shall Dare to follow christ; vvb, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn ▪ vvb p-acp np1, cc pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1; (21) part (DIV2) 497 Page 149
2126 believe in Christ, and you shall go through with Christ, and hold out to the end. believe in christ, and you shall go through with christ, and hold out to the end. vvb p-acp np1, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp np1, cc vvb av p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 497 Page 149
2127 Believe, and you shall neither fear, faint, nor fall. Believe, and you shall neither Fear, faint, nor fallen. vvb, cc pn22 vmb av-dx vvi, vvb, ccx vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 497 Page 149
2128 Your Faith will both keep you faultless, and save you harmless, and thereby secure you from sinking, and fainting, in your minds. Your Faith will both keep you faultless, and save you harmless, and thereby secure you from sinking, and fainting, in your minds. po22 n1 vmb av-d vvi pn22 j, cc vvb pn22 j, cc av vvb pn22 p-acp vvg, cc j-vvg, p-acp po22 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 497 Page 149
2129 If this be not enough, let me add, That Faith will yet farther scatter all your fears, by this double Act: 1. It will put your reward into your h•nds. 2. It will put all your troubles to a present end. If this be not enough, let me add, That Faith will yet farther scatter all your fears, by this double Act: 1. It will put your reward into your h•nds. 2. It will put all your Troubles to a present end. cs d vbb xx av-d, vvb pno11 vvi, cst n1 vmb av av-jc vvb d po22 n2, p-acp d j-jn n1: crd pn31 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp po22 n2. crd pn31 vmb vvi d po22 n2 p-acp dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 498 Page 149
2130 1. It will put your reward into your hand; 1. It will put your reward into your hand; crd pn31 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 149
2131 it will set the Crown on your head, even whil'st the Cross is on your back. it will Set the Crown on your head, even whilst the Cross is on your back. pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, av cs dt n1 vbz p-acp po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 149
2132 Faith makes things to come, present, Heb. 11. 1. It is the subsistence, or being, of things hoped for; Faith makes things to come, present, Hebrew 11. 1. It is the subsistence, or being, of things hoped for; n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi, j, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1, cc vbg, pp-f n2 vvn p-acp; (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 149
2133 it gives being to the good things promised, before they are. Hope carries the eye to the object; it gives being to the good things promised, before they Are. Hope carries the eye to the Object; pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt j n2 vvn, c-acp pns32 vbr. n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 149
2134 looks on things to come, as to come: Faith brings the object to the eye, looks on things to come, as come; looks on things to come, as to come: Faith brings the Object to the eye, looks on things to come, as come; n2 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pc-acp vvi: n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi, c-acp vvb; (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 149
2135 it looks on distance of time, as God looks on it; on a thousand years but as one day. it looks on distance of time, as God looks on it; on a thousand Years but as one day. pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp pn31; p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp p-acp crd n1. (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 149
2136 It looks on God's saying and doing, on God's promising, and performing, as all one. It looks on God's saying and doing, on God's promising, and performing, as all one. pn31 vvz p-acp npg1 vvg cc vdg, p-acp npg1 vvg, cc vvg, c-acp d pi. (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 150
2137 It a•••dates Glory, and gives a kind of present possession of it in hand, Rom. 8. (In) all these things we are more than Conquerours: It a•••dates Glory, and gives a kind of present possession of it in hand, Rom. 8. (In) all these things we Are more than Conquerors: pn31 vvz n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, np1 crd (p-acp) d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n1: (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 150
2138 In Tribulation, in Persecution, in Famine, in Nakedness; [ In ] all these things we are more than Conquerours: In Tribulation, in Persecution, in Famine, in Nakedness; [ In ] all these things we Are more than Conquerors: p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1; [ p-acp ] d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n1: (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 150
2139 Not onely afterwards we shall be, but in all these things, even whil'st we are under them, we are more than Conquerours: Not only afterwards we shall be, but in all these things, even whilst we Are under them, we Are more than Conquerors: xx av-j av pns12 vmb vbi, cc-acp p-acp d d n2, av cs pns12 vbr p-acp pno32, pns12 vbr av-dc cs n1: (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 150
2140 The Conquest is obtained in the very entrance of the Combat. This is the Victory that over cometh the World even our Faith. The Conquest is obtained in the very Entrance of the Combat. This is the Victory that over comes the World even our Faith. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. d vbz dt n1 cst a-acp vvz dt n1 av po12 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 150
2141 Believe Christian, and thy Faith will be thy Victory, thy Shield will be thy Palm. Believe Christian, and thy Faith will be thy Victory, thy Shield will be thy Palm. vvb np1, cc po21 n1 vmb vbi po21 n1, po21 vvb vmb vbi po21 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 499 Page 150
2142 2. It will put all our Troubles to a present end: Faith looks on things to come as present, 2. It will put all our Troubles to a present end: Faith looks on things to come as present, crd pn31 vmb vvi d po12 vvz p-acp dt j n1: n1 vvz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j, (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2143 and thereby, on things present as past: It looks on all things, according as they will be in their issue and end: and thereby, on things present as past: It looks on all things, according as they will be in their issue and end: cc av, p-acp n2 j c-acp j: pn31 vvz p-acp d n2, vvg c-acp pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2144 It looks on things to come, according to what they will be, when they are come. It looks on things to come, according to what they will be, when they Are come. pn31 vvz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vbi, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2145 It looks on things present, according to what they will be, when they are past. It sees all passing, and considers it as past already. It looks on things present, according to what they will be, when they Are past. It sees all passing, and considers it as past already. pn31 vvz p-acp n2 j, vvg p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vbi, c-crq pns32 vbr j. pn31 vvz d vvg, cc vvz pn31 p-acp j av. (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2146 It sees all passing, the World upon its Wing, the Fashion of it passeth away. It sees the Riches of the World upon their Wings; It sees all passing, the World upon its Wing, the Fashion of it passes away. It sees the Riches of the World upon their Wings; pn31 vvz d vvg, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt vvb pp-f pn31 vvz av. pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2; (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2147 the Pride, and the Pomp, and the Gallantry, and the Glory of the World, upon their Wings: the Pride, and the Pomp, and the Gallantry, and the Glory of the World, upon their Wings: dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po32 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2148 And it sees the Poverty of the World, the Troubles of the World, all upon the Wing. It look; And it sees the Poverty of the World, the Troubles of the World, all upon the Wing. It look; cc pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvz pp-f dt n1, av-d p-acp dt n1. pn31 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2149 on the blackest Clouds, as flying Clouds, and it considers all, as gone already. It looks on the clear, that is, beyond the Clouds; on the Blackest Clouds, as flying Clouds, and it considers all, as gone already. It looks on the clear, that is, beyond the Clouds; p-acp dt js-jn n2, p-acp vvg n2, cc pn31 vvz d, c-acp vvn av. pn31 vvz p-acp dt j, cst vbz, p-acp dt n2; (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2150 it says, as God says, Babylon is fallen, is fallen: it Says, as God Says, Babylon is fallen, is fallen: pn31 vvz, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 vbz vvn, vbz vvn: (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2151 Not onely it shall fall, but it is fallen, and shall not be able to rise. Not only it shall fallen, but it is fallen, and shall not be able to rise. xx av-j pn31 vmb vvi, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 500 Page 150
2152 And what place can there then be left for fear or fainting? Was the Red Sea a Terrour to Israel, when they saw themselves gotten to the other side? Did Sampson 's [ dead ] Lion fright him? Will the Remembrance of what you [ have ] suffer'd be a Terrour to you, And what place can there then be left for Fear or fainting? Was the Read Sea a Terror to Israel, when they saw themselves got to the other side? Did Sampson is [ dead ] lion fright him? Will the Remembrance of what you [ have ] suffered be a Terror to you, cc r-crq n1 vmb a-acp av vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc vvg? vbds dt j-jn n1 dt n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vvd px32 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1? vdd np1 vbz [ j ] n1 vvi pno31? n1 dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn22 [ vhb ] vvn vbb dt n1 p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 501 Page 151
2153 when you have gotten through, and are come out of Tribulation? Why, open the Eye of your Faith, when you have got through, and Are come out of Tribulation? Why, open the Eye of your Faith, c-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp, cc vbr vvn av pp-f n1? uh-crq, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (21) part (DIV2) 501 Page 151
2154 and see the Coast already clear? You will see the Red Sea behind you, the Wilderness behind you, Jordan behind you, and see the Coast already clear? You will see the Read Sea behind you, the Wilderness behind you, Jordan behind you, cc vvi dt n1 av j? pn22 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn22, dt n1 p-acp pn22, np1 p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 501 Page 151
2155 and your selves gotten safe on the Banks of Canaan. and your selves got safe on the Banks of Canaan. cc po22 n2 vvn j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 501 Page 151
2156 Come on Soul, what should hinder thee? May be, thou supposest, thou hast a great Fight of Affliction to indure; Come on Soul, what should hinder thee? May be, thou Supposest, thou hast a great Fight of Affliction to endure; vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vmd vvi pno21? vmb vbi, pns21 vv2, pns21 vh2 dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 502 Page 151
2157 grant thou hast, yet fear none of those things [ thou shalt ] suffer, till thou canst fear those things thou [ hast ] suffer'd. grant thou hast, yet Fear none of those things [ thou shalt ] suffer, till thou Canst Fear those things thou [ hast ] suffered. vvb pns21 vh2, av vvb pix pp-f d n2 [ pns21 vm2 ] vvi, c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi d n2 pns21 [ vh2 ] vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 502 Page 151
2158 Though thou be now putting on thy Armour, believe, and thou may'st boast as if thou hadst put it off: Though thou be now putting on thy Armour, believe, and thou Mayest boast as if thou Hadst put it off: cs pns21 vbb av vvg p-acp po21 n1, vvb, cc pns21 vm2 vvi c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 vvn pn31 a-acp: (21) part (DIV2) 502 Page 151
2159 Death where is thy sting? Grave where is thy victory? Where is the Fury of the Oppressour? Thine Enemies are already under thy feet man, Death it self is swallow'd up in Victory. Death where is thy sting? Grave where is thy victory? Where is the Fury of the Oppressor? Thine Enemies Are already under thy feet man, Death it self is swallowed up in Victory. n1 c-crq vbz po21 n1? np1 c-crq vbz po21 n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1? po21 n2 vbr av p-acp po21 n2 n1, n1 pn31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 502 Page 151
2160 Christians, Cherish, improve, increase your Faith, and this will clear your way of all your fears. Christians, Cherish, improve, increase your Faith, and this will clear your Way of all your fears. np1, vvb, vvb, vvb po22 n1, cc d vmb vvi po22 n1 pp-f d po22 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 503 Page 151
2161 Wherfore didst thou doubt, oh thou of little Faith? Oh 'tis a sign our Faith is but low, Wherefore didst thou doubt, o thou of little Faith? O it's a Signen our Faith is but low, q-crq vdd2 pns21 vvi, uh pns21 pp-f j n1? uh pn31|vbz dt n1 po12 n1 vbz p-acp j, (21) part (DIV2) 503 Page 151
2162 when our fears are so high. when our fears Are so high. c-crq po12 n2 vbr av j. (21) part (DIV2) 503 Page 151
2163 The day, the Lord hears you in this Prayer, Lord increase our Faith, He delivers you from your fears: The day, the Lord hears you in this Prayer, Lord increase our Faith, He delivers you from your fears: dt n1, dt n1 vvz pn22 p-acp d n1, n1 vvi po12 n1, pns31 vvz pn22 p-acp po22 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 503 Page 151
2164 Wax st•ong in Faith, and you will wax bold in your God. 3. Be humble; 'twill be your advantage, that you stand on the lower Ground: Wax st•ong in Faith, and you will wax bold in your God. 3. Be humble; it'll be your advantage, that you stand on the lower Ground: vvb av-j p-acp n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi j p-acp po22 n1. crd vbb j; pn31|vmb vbi po22 n1, cst pn22 vvb p-acp dt jc n1: (21) part (DIV2) 503 Page 151
2165 He whose Heart hath already laid him in the Dust, will not fear how low his Enemies can lay him. 4. Be peaceable; He whose Heart hath already laid him in the Dust, will not Fear how low his Enemies can lay him. 4. Be peaceable; pns31 rg-crq n1 vhz av vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, vmb xx vvi c-crq j po31 n2 vmb vvi pno31. crd vbb j; (21) part (DIV2) 504 Page 152
2166 your Preces & lachrymae, will be your best Weapons: your Preces & lachrymae, will be your best Weapons: po22 fw-la cc fw-la, vmb vbi po22 js n2: (21) part (DIV2) 505 Page 152
2167 The guilt of your unquiet and unwarrantable Resistance, will weaken your hearts, more than all your partakers will strengthen your hands, Prov. 20. 22. Say not, I will recompence evil, wait on the Lord, and he will save thee. The guilt of your unquiet and unwarrantable Resistance, will weaken your hearts, more than all your partakers will strengthen your hands, Curae 20. 22. Say not, I will recompense evil, wait on the Lord, and he will save thee. dt n1 pp-f po22 j cc j n1, vmb vvi po22 n2, av-dc cs d po22 n2 vmb vvi po22 n2, np1 crd crd n1 xx, pns11 vmb vvi j-jn, vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21. (21) part (DIV2) 505 Page 152
2168 Patient and peaceable suffering, will be the best way to abash your Persecutors, and embolden your Souls. Patient and peaceable suffering, will be the best Way to abash your Persecutors, and embolden your Souls. j cc j n1, vmb vbi dt js n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 505 Page 152
2169 Now gather up all these Particulars, and you have the Conversation that becometh the Gospel; wherein, that I may perswade, as well as direct you, consider these following Arguments; Now gather up all these Particulars, and you have the Conversation that Becometh the Gospel; wherein, that I may persuade, as well as Direct you, Consider these following Arguments; av vvi a-acp d d n2-j, cc pn22 vhb dt n1 cst vvz dt n1; c-crq, cst pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp av c-acp vvi pn22, vvb d j-vvg n2; (21) part (DIV2) 506 Page 152
2170 1. This is to them, to your Adversaries, an evident token of Perdition: 1. This is to them, to your Adversaries, an evident token of Perdition: crd d vbz p-acp pno32, p-acp po22 n2, dt j n1 pp-f n1: (21) part (DIV2) 507 Page 152
2171 This united, humble, peaceable, unanimous boldness, in your holy course, whereby you walk in the Spirit and power of the Gospel, This united, humble, peaceable, unanimous boldness, in your holy course, whereby you walk in the Spirit and power of the Gospel, d vvn, j, j, j n1, p-acp po22 j n1, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 507 Page 152
2172 and are •ot frighted or terrified out of it; and Are •ot frighted or terrified out of it; cc vbr vvn vvn cc vvn av pp-f pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 507 Page 152
2173 this is, and will be to your Persecutors, an evident token of Perdition. The falls and slaws in the Lives of Saints, this is, and will be to your Persecutors, an evident token of Perdition. The falls and slaws in the Lives of Saints, d vbz, cc vmb vbi p-acp po22 n2, dt j n1 pp-f n1. dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (21) part (DIV2) 507 Page 152
2174 and their Quarrellings and Divisions amongst themselvs, do strengthen the hands and the confidence of sinners against •hem: and their Quarrelings and Divisions among themselves, do strengthen the hands and the confidence of Sinners against •hem: cc po32 n2-vvg cc n2 p-acp px32, vdb vvi dt n2 cc dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1: (21) part (DIV2) 507 Page 152
2175 The Fears and Faintings of Saints, are the flushings of sinners; when Saints hang the Wing, sinners lift up the Head. The Fears and Faintings of Saints, Are the flushings of Sinners; when Saints hang the Wing, Sinners lift up the Head. dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f n2, vbr dt n2-vvg pp-f n2; c-crq n2 vvb dt n1, n2 vvb a-acp dt n1 (21) part (DIV2) 507 Page 152
2176 The Majesty and Beauty of an Holy Life, joyned with an humble and patient Magnanimity and undantedness, will be a Dart in the Liver of the Enemies of it, It is an evident tok•n [ to them ] of Perdition: It is not onely a Death-Token [ upon them ], Persecution is a black Mark of a Son of Perdition; but it is an evident Token [ unto them ]: The Majesty and Beauty of an Holy Life, joined with an humble and patient Magnanimity and undantedness, will be a Dart in the Liver of the Enemies of it, It is an evident tok•n [ to them ] of Perdition: It is not only a Death-Token [ upon them ], Persecution is a black Mark of a Son of Perdition; but it is an evident Token [ unto them ]: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1, vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz dt j vvn [ pc-acp pno32 ] pp-f n1: pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 [ p-acp pno32 ], n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 [ p-acp pno32 ]: (21) part (DIV2) 508 Page 153
2177 It will read them their Doom; It will read them their Doom; pn31 vmb vvi pno32 po32 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 508 Page 153
2178 it will make their own hearts to fall upon themselves, and their own Consciences to give them their Sentence. it will make their own hearts to fallen upon themselves, and their own Consciences to give them their Sentence. pn31 vmb vvi po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, cc po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 508 Page 153
2179 2. This is to you an evident Token of Salvation, [ but to you of Salvation ] The Word is sure. 2. This is to you an evident Token of Salvation, [ but to you of Salvation ] The Word is sure. crd d vbz p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pp-f n1, [ c-acp p-acp pn22 pp-f n1 ] dt n1 vbz j. (21) part (DIV2) 509 Page 153
2180 To him that ordereth his Conversation aright, will I shew the Salvation of God. If we be dead with Christ, we shall also live with him; To him that Ordereth his Conversation aright, will I show the Salvation of God. If we be dead with christ, we shall also live with him; p-acp pno31 cst vvz po31 n1 av, vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. cs pns12 vbb j p-acp np1, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31; (21) part (DIV2) 509 Page 153
2181 if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified together with him. if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified together with him. cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb av vbi vvn av p-acp pno31. (21) part (DIV2) 509 Page 153
2182 To him that overcometh, will I give to sit with me on my Throne, even as I have overcome, To him that Overcometh, will I give to fit with me on my Throne, even as I have overcome, p-acp pno31 cst vvz, vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 n1, av c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 509 Page 153
2183 and am set down with my Father on his Throne. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. and am Set down with my Father on his Throne. fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. cc vbm vvn a-acp p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1. n1 pix pp-f d n2 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 509 Page 153
2184 Be thou faithful unto the Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life. Be thou faithful unto the Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life. vbb pns21 j p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) part (DIV2) 509 Page 153
2185 [ Salvation, and that of God ] There's much in that Addition [ and that of God ] it notes, that the Salvation of the suffering Saints shall be Sure, Great. [ Salvation, and that of God ] There's much in that Addition [ and that of God ] it notes, that the Salvation of the suffering Saints shall be Sure, Great. [ n1, cc d pp-f np1 ] pc-acp|vbz av-d p-acp d n1 [ cc d pp-f np1 ] pn31 n2, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n2 vmb vbi j, j. (21) part (DIV2) 510 Page 153
2186 1. It notes, That their Salvation shall be sure: You shall certainly be saved, for God hath undertaken for it; 1. It notes, That their Salvation shall be sure: You shall Certainly be saved, for God hath undertaken for it; crd pn31 vvz, cst po32 n1 vmb vbi j: pn22 vmb av-j vbi vvn, c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 153
2187 that's the import of the Expression. that's the import of the Expression. d|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 153
2188 If it be God that justifies, who shall condemn? If it be God that will save, who shall destroy? The matter is sure, you shall be saved, and that of God. If it be God that Justifies, who shall condemn? If it be God that will save, who shall destroy? The matter is sure, you shall be saved, and that of God. cs pn31 vbb np1 cst vvz, r-crq vmb vvi? cs pn31 vbb np1 cst vmb vvi, r-crq vmb vvi? dt n1 vbz j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cc d pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 153
2189 It may be Sathan will promise, Hearken to me, and I will save you harmless. But he is a Liar and a Deceiver; It may be Sathan will promise, Harken to me, and I will save you harmless. But he is a Liar and a Deceiver; pn31 vmb vbi np1 vmb vvi, vvb p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 j. p-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 153
2190 he is weak and cannot, false and will not. he is weak and cannot, false and will not. pns31 vbz j cc vmbx, j cc vmb xx. (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 154
2191 It may be the evil World will tell you, If thou wilt cast in thy Lot with us, take our Advice, follow our Example, come along with us, thou may'st save thy self all this harm and loss. It may be the evil World will tell you, If thou wilt cast in thy Lot with us, take our advice, follow our Exampl, come along with us, thou Mayest save thy self all this harm and loss. pn31 vmb vbi dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi pn22, cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp pno12, vvb po12 n1, vvb po12 n1, vvb a-acp p-acp pno12, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 d d n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 154
2192 But there is as much trust to the Children, as to the Father of Lies: But there is as much trust to the Children, as to the Father of Lies: p-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz: (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 154
2193 But if the Lord God, the God of Power, the God of Truth, says, I will save, who shall say nay? But if the Lord God, the God of Power, the God of Truth, Says, I will save, who shall say nay? cc-acp cs dt n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz, pns11 vmb vvi, r-crq vmb vvi uh? (21) part (DIV2) 511 Page 154
2194 2. It notes, that their Salvation shall be great: The great God will do for them great Things; 2. It notes, that their Salvation shall be great: The great God will do for them great Things; crd pn31 vvz, cst po32 n1 vmb vbi j: dt j np1 vmb vdi p-acp pno32 j n2; (21) part (DIV2) 512 Page 154
2195 He will save them by a mighty Salvation. He will save them against all those mighty hindrances that lie in the way. He will save them by a mighty Salvation. He will save them against all those mighty hindrances that lie in the Way. pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1. pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d d j n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 512 Page 154
2196 Who art thou, O great Mountain! before Zerubbabel, thou shalt become a Plain. Who art thou, Oh great Mountain! before Zerubbabel, thou shalt become a Plain. q-crq vb2r pns21, uh j n1! p-acp np1, pns21 vm2 vvi dt j. (21) part (DIV2) 512 Page 154
2197 All the difficulties, and unlikelihoods, all the astonishing, and flesh-non-plus-ing Obstacles, that stand in the way of their Redemption, will be nothing before the Mighty God. All the difficulties, and unlikelihoods, all the astonishing, and flesh-non-plus-ing Obstacles, that stand in the Way of their Redemption, will be nothing before the Mighty God. d dt n2, cc n2, d dt vvg, cc n1 n2, cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmb vbi pix p-acp dt j np1. (21) part (DIV2) 512 Page 154
2198 He will save them from their mighty sins, sufferings, and fears; from the vanity and vexations of this Earth, He will save them from their mighty Sins, sufferings, and fears; from the vanity and vexations of this Earth, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, n2, cc n2; p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 512 Page 154
2199 and from the Vengeance of Eternal Fire. and from the Vengeance of Eternal Fire. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 512 Page 154
2200 Christians, Do but go on, walk with Christ, suffer with Christ, and fear none of those Things, which you shall suffer: Christians, Do but go on, walk with christ, suffer with christ, and Fear none of those Things, which you shall suffer: np1, vdb p-acp vvi a-acp, vvb p-acp np1, vvb p-acp np1, cc vvb pix pp-f d n2, r-crq pn22 vmb vvi: (21) part (DIV2) 513 Page 154
2201 and this shall be to you an evident Token of Salvation, and that of God. 3. Consider again the Argument of the Text: and this shall be to you an evident Token of Salvation, and that of God. 3. Consider again the Argument of the Text: cc d vmb vbi p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc d pp-f np1. crd vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (21) part (DIV2) 513 Page 154
2202 These things do, and the God of Peace shall be with you. What encouragement there is in this Promise, I have already shew'd you. These things do, and the God of Peace shall be with you. What encouragement there is in this Promise, I have already showed you. d n2 vdb, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. q-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp d n1, pns11 vhb av vvn pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 514 Page 154
2203 Two things I shall onely mention here, one of which hath been insisted on already. Consider, First, If God be with you, all shall make for you. Two things I shall only mention Here, one of which hath been insisted on already. Consider, First, If God be with you, all shall make for you. crd n2 pns11 vmb av-j vvi av, crd pp-f r-crq vhz vbn vvd p-acp av. vvb, ord, cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, d vmb vvi p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 516 Page 155
2204 Secondly, If God be with you, you shall shortly be with God. 1. If God be with you, all shall make for you: Secondly, If God be with you, you shall shortly be with God. 1. If God be with you, all shall make for you: ord, cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb av-j vbi p-acp np1. crd cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, d vmb vvi p-acp pn22: (21) part (DIV2) 517 Page 155
2205 Remember what you have heard out of Rom. 8. 28, •1. remember what you have herd out of Rom. 8. 28, •1. vvb r-crq pn22 vhb vvn av pp-f np1 crd crd, n1. (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2206 Christians, perhaps you will not know, how •o make a good Construction of some Providences •hat may possibly befall you, before you die. Christians, perhaps you will not know, how •o make a good Construction of Some Providences •hat may possibly befall you, before you die. np1, av pn22 vmb xx vvi, q-crq vdb vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n2 av vmb av-j vvi pn22, c-acp pn22 vvb. (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2207 Such Cases there may be, that Providence may seem to be 〈 ◊ 〉 plain Contradiction of the Promise. Suppose the People of God, in any Nation under Heaven, should •t any time have not onely an Innundation of Temporal Calamities, Famine, Such Cases there may be, that Providence may seem to be 〈 ◊ 〉 plain Contradiction of the Promise. Suppose the People of God, in any nation under Heaven, should •t any time have not only an Inundation of Temporal Calamities, Famine, d n2 a-acp vmb vbi, cst n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi 〈 sy 〉 j n1 pp-f dt vvb. vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi d n1 vhb xx av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2, n1, (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2208 and Pestilence, and •word, Oppression, Rapine, and Cruelty; but a Floud of Spiritual Judgments also, breaking in upon them; and Pestilence, and •word, Oppression, Rapine, and Cruelty; but a Flood of Spiritual Judgments also, breaking in upon them; cc n1, cc n1, n1, n1, cc n1; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 av, vvg p-acp p-acp pno32; (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2209 A Famine of the Word, an Eclipse of the Light of the Glorious Gospel among them; A Famine of the Word, an Eclipse of the Light of the Glorious Gospel among them; dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32; (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2210 their green Pasture trodden down, their pure Waters •uddled, God's Spiritual Worship made to give place to Will-Worship, Superstition and Idola•ry; their green Pasture trodden down, their pure Waters •uddled, God's Spiritual Worship made to give place to Will-Worship, Superstition and Idola•ry; po32 j-jn n1 vvn a-acp, po32 j n2 vvn, npg1 j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2211 the Institutions of God, to the Inventions of Men; the Institutions of God, to the Inventions of Men; dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2212 his House made an Habitation for Dragons, for the Scritch-Owl, and the Bittern, for Ziim and •im, and every unclean thing. his House made an Habitation for Dragons, for the Scritch-Owl, and the Bittern, for Ziim and •im, and every unclean thing. po31 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, p-acp j cc vvb, cc d j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 518 Page 155
2213 And that, in such a time, when they had given themselves to more than ordinary praying, And that, in such a time, when they had given themselves to more than ordinary praying, cc d, p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn px32 pc-acp av-dc cs j vvg, (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2214 and fasting, and humbling themselves, and repenting of their iniquities; and fasting, and humbling themselves, and repenting of their iniquities; cc vvg, cc vvg px32, cc vvg pp-f po32 n2; (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2215 when they had set their faces towards Sion, and were full of hopes, that the Lord was about to build, and to plant; when they had Set their faces towards Sion, and were full of hope's, that the Lord was about to built, and to plant; c-crq pns32 vhd vvn po32 n2 p-acp np1, cc vbdr j pp-f n2, cst dt n1 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2216 to cast out their rubbish ▪ to repair their ruines, to bring in their peace like a River, to cast out their rubbish ▪ to repair their ruins, to bring in their peace like a River, pc-acp vvi av po32 n1 ▪ pc-acp vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 av-j dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2217 and to establish his Tabernacle amongst them. and to establish his Tabernacle among them. cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2218 Suppose that in such a time, the Lord should even spit in their faces, should dash all their hopes, Suppose that in such a time, the Lord should even spit in their faces, should dash all their hope's, vvb cst p-acp d dt n1, dt n1 vmd av vvi p-acp po32 n2, vmd vvi d po32 n2, (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2219 and put into their hands a cup of trembling; should bring trouble upon their loyns, and cause darkness to cover their faces; and put into their hands a cup of trembling; should bring trouble upon their loins, and cause darkness to cover their faces; cc vvd p-acp po32 n2 dt n1 pp-f vvg; vmd vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n1 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2220 should expose them to scor• and contempt, make them a reproach, and a by-word; should expose them to scor• and contempt, make them a reproach, and a Byword; vmd vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb pno32 dt n1, cc dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2221 should suffer them to be trampled upon, as the filth of the World, and the off-scouring of all things. should suffer them to be trampled upon, as the filth of the World, and the offscouring of all things. vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j pp-f d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 519 Page 156
2222 Suppose you should have liv'd in such times and places, and have heard them complaining thus; Suppose you should have lived in such times and places, and have herd them complaining thus; vvb pn22 vmd vhi vvd p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc vhb vvn pno32 vvg av; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2223 All things work for good, why we see all things fall cut for the worse; All things work for good, why we see all things fallen Cut for the Worse; d n2 vvi p-acp j, c-crq pns12 vvb d n2 vvb vvn p-acp dt av-jc; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2224 so far are our evill things from working for good, that our good things have wrought our hurt. so Far Are our evil things from working for good, that our good things have wrought our hurt. av av-j vbr po12 j-jn n2 p-acp vvg p-acp j, cst po12 j n2 vhb vvn po12 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2225 Not onely our outward good things, our peace, and our plenty, but our spiritual good things, have undone us; Not only our outward good things, our peace, and our plenty, but our spiritual good things, have undone us; xx av-j po12 j j n2, po12 n1, cc po12 n1, cc-acp po12 j j n2, vhb vvn pno12; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2226 our spiritual liberties, and Priviledges, our Ordinances, our Duties, our Prayers, our Fastings, our Zeal for the Lord of Hosts; our spiritual Liberties, and Privileges, our Ordinances, our Duties, our Prayers, our Fastings, our Zeal for the Lord of Hosts; po12 j n2, cc n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2-vvg, po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2227 not only our sins, but our Prayers, our repentings, our reformings have undone us. We have prayed, and fasted, to good purpose; not only our Sins, but our Prayers, our repentings, our reformings have undone us. We have prayed, and fasted, to good purpose; xx av-j po12 n2, cc-acp po12 n2, po12 n2-vvg, po12 n2-vvg vhb vvn pno12. pns12 vhb vvn, cc vvd, p-acp j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2228 we have even prayed our selves into poverty, contempt, darkness, confusion; we have even prayed our selves into poverty, contempt, darkness, confusion; pns12 vhb av vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2229 into the snares that have been laid for us, and into the hands of those that hate us. into the snares that have been laid for us, and into the hands of those that hate us. p-acp dt n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno12, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb pno12. (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2230 All these things are against us; all our fears are come upon us; all our comforts, yea, •nd our hopes too, are running from us; All these things Are against us; all our fears Are come upon us; all our comforts, yea, •nd our hope's too, Are running from us; av-d d n2 vbr p-acp pno12; d po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12; d po12 n2, uh, vvb po12 n2 av, vbr vvg p-acp pno12; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 156
2231 the whole •ourse of Providence, seems to be driving on to our 〈 ◊ 〉 ruine; the Whole •ourse of Providence, seems to be driving on to our 〈 ◊ 〉 ruin; dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, vvz pc-acp vbi vvg a-acp p-acp po12 〈 sy 〉 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2232 every day, every hour, it grows darker •nd darker, worse and worse; every spoak of the Wheel, every turn of the wheel, renders our condi••on more helpless, and hopeless. every day, every hour, it grows Darker •nd Darker, Worse and Worse; every spoke of the Wheel, every turn of the wheel, renders our condi••on more helpless, and hopeless. d n1, d n1, pn31 vvz jc n1 jc, jc cc av-jc; d vvd pp-f dt n1, d n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz po12 n1 av-dc j, cc j. (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2233 Our adversaries 〈 ◊ 〉 become rampant; our Soul is filled with their ••orn and fury; Our Adversaries 〈 ◊ 〉 become rampant; our Soul is filled with their ••orn and fury; po12 n2 〈 sy 〉 vvi j; po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2234 our friends, are as a broken tooth, 〈 ◊ 〉 a foot out of joynt; our hopes are a Spiders Web, 〈 ◊ 〉 as the giving up the Ghost; our Friends, Are as a broken tooth, 〈 ◊ 〉 a foot out of joint; our hope's Are a Spiders Web, 〈 ◊ 〉 as the giving up the Ghost; po12 n2, vbr p-acp dt j-vvn n1, 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 av pp-f n1; po12 n2 vbr dt ng1 n1, 〈 sy 〉 c-acp dt vvg a-acp dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2235 the Almighty causes 〈 ◊ 〉 his storms, and billows, to passe over us; the Almighty Causes 〈 ◊ 〉 his storms, and billows, to pass over us; dt j-jn n2 〈 sy 〉 po31 n2, cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2236 one day ••lleth another, one night certifieth another, and ••ophesies to us, nothing but destruction upon de••ruction, desolation upon desolation; one day ••lleth Another, one night certifieth Another, and ••ophesies to us, nothing but destruction upon de••ruction, desolation upon desolation; crd n1 vvz j-jn, crd n1 vvz j-jn, cc n2 p-acp pno12, pix cc-acp n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2237 and where i• 〈 ◊ 〉 promise of his coming? the hope of Israel is ••leep, her Saviour is a stranger; and where i• 〈 ◊ 〉 promise of his coming? the hope of Israel is ••leep, her Saviour is a stranger; cc c-crq n1 〈 sy 〉 vvb pp-f po31 n-vvg? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, po31 n1 vbz dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2238 the Ark of God is ••ken, the glory is departed; the Ark of God is ••ken, the glory is departed; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2239 yea, and God himself ••ems to be gone over to the Camp of the Philistins, •nd marching against us; yea, and God himself ••ems to be gone over to the Camp of the philistines, •nd marching against us; uh, cc np1 px31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, vvb vvg p-acp pno12; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2240 we have waited for light, •ut behold obscurity for brightness, but we walk in •arkness; we have waited for Light, •ut behold obscurity for brightness, but we walk in •arkness; pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n1, av vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2241 the Harvest is past, the Summer is ended, •nd we are not saved, neither is there yet any to •ell us how long. the Harvest is past, the Summer is ended, •nd we Are not saved, neither is there yet any to •ell us how long. dt n1 vbz j, dt n1 vbz vvn, vvb pns12 vbr xx vvn, av-dx vbz a-acp av d pc-acp vvi pno12 c-crq j. (21) part (DIV2) 520 Page 157
2242 Suppose you should have stood by, and have •een or heard any such things any where in the World, would you not have said, can any good come •ut of such a dark abysse? out of such a concatena••on of so many dreadful and dismal Providences? Why, by what hath been already said, you might have •nswered thus, Stay but a while, till the whole wheel •e come about, till God hath brought off his work •rom the wheel; Suppose you should have stood by, and have •een or herd any such things any where in the World, would you not have said, can any good come •ut of such a dark abyss? out of such a concatena••on of so many dreadful and dismal Providences? Why, by what hath been already said, you might have •nswered thus, Stay but a while, till the Whole wheel •e come about, till God hath brought off his work •rom the wheel; vvb pn22 vmd vhi vvn p-acp, cc vhb vbn cc vvn d d n2 d c-crq p-acp dt n1, vmd pn22 xx vhi vvn, vmb d j vvb av pp-f d dt j n1? av pp-f d dt n1 pp-f av d j cc j n2? uh-crq, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn av vvn, pn22 vmd vhi vvn av, vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt j-jn n1 vbi vvn a-acp, c-acp np1 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n1 av dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 521 Page 157
2243 and then you shall see, Providence •nd the Promise, meeting together, and kissing each other, and then you shall see, Providence •nd the Promise, meeting together, and kissing each other, cc cs pn22 vmb vvi, n1 vvb dt n1, vvg av, cc vvg d j-jn, (21) part (DIV2) 521 Page 158
2244 and shall be able to say in this case, what Solomon did in Israels, 1 King. 8. 56. Blessed be God, tha• hath given rest to his people Israel, according to all tha• he promised; and shall be able to say in this case, what Solomon did in Israel's, 1 King. 8. 56. Blessed be God, tha• hath given rest to his people Israel, according to all tha• he promised; cc vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq np1 vdd p-acp npg1, crd n1. crd crd vvn vbb np1, n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1, vvg p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd; (21) part (DIV2) 521 Page 158
2245 there hath not failed [ one word ] of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of his Servants. there hath not failed [ one word ] of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of his Servants. pc-acp vhz xx vvd [ pi n1 ] pp-f d po31 j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 521 Page 158
2246 Christians, whatever may come upon you, at any time, while you live in this World, distrust not you• God, not be at all dismayed; Christians, whatever may come upon you, At any time, while you live in this World, distrust not you• God, not be At all dismayed; np1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1, cs pn22 vvb p-acp d n1, vvb xx n1 np1, xx vbi p-acp d vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 522 Page 158
2247 you shall see the day• either here, or hereafter, and 'twill be never the worse, you shall see the day• either Here, or hereafter, and it'll be never the Worse, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 av-d av, cc av, cc pn31|vmb vbi av dt jc, (21) part (DIV2) 522 Page 158
2248 if it be not till hereafter (take it upon the credit of this word, All things shall work togethe• for good) You shall see the day when your hearts shall rejoyce and say, oh 'twas happy for us, that matters went so cross with us. if it be not till hereafter (take it upon the credit of this word, All things shall work togethe• for good) You shall see the day when your hearts shall rejoice and say, o 'twas happy for us, that matters went so cross with us. cs pn31 vbb xx c-acp av (vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, d n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp j) pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 c-crq po22 n2 vmb vvi cc vvi, uh pn31|vbds j p-acp pno12, cst n2 vvd av j p-acp pno12. (21) part (DIV2) 522 Page 158
2249 'Twas happy we were so poor, and brought so low, and laid in the dark, and st•ip'd so naked, of all that we either took pleasure, or put confidence in. 'Twas happy we were so poor, and brought so low, and laid in the dark, and st•iped so naked, of all that we either took pleasure, or put confidence in. pn31|vbds j pns12 vbdr av j, cc vvd av av-j, cc vvn p-acp dt j, cc vvd av j, pp-f d cst pns12 av-d vvd n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp. (21) part (DIV2) 522 Page 158
2250 Now we see, that the Lord had a more glorious design, that he was carrying on for us, step by step• by every thing that came upon us, Now we see, that the Lord had a more glorious Design, that he was carrying on for us, step by step• by every thing that Come upon us, av pns12 vvb, cst dt n1 vhd dt av-dc j n1, cst pns31 vbds vvg a-acp p-acp pno12, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvd p-acp pno12, (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2251 than we were aware of, or could have imagined. than we were aware of, or could have imagined. cs pns12 vbdr j pp-f, cc vmd vhi vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2252 It's true, the Shimeis have been cursing, the Ishmaels have been mocking, the Rabshakes have been railing, the Ploughers have been ploughing, the Hunters have been pursuing, It's true, the Shimeis have been cursing, the Ishmaels have been mocking, the Rabshakeh have been railing, the Ploughers have been ploughing, the Hunters have been pursuing, pn31|vbz j, dt npg1 vhb vbn vvg, dt npg1 vhb vbn vvg, dt vvz vhb vbn vvg, dt n2 vhb vbn vvg, dt n2 vhb vbn vvg, (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2253 and had almost overtaken, overcome, and swallowed us up quick; and had almost overtaken, overcome, and swallowed us up quick; cc vhd av vvn, vvn, cc vvd pno12 p-acp j; (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2254 but blessed be our God, that hath not turned our captivity, and saved us by a mighty Salvation; but blessed be our God, that hath not turned our captivity, and saved us by a mighty Salvation; cc-acp vvn vbb po12 n1, cst vhz xx vvn po12 n1, cc vvd pno12 p-acp dt j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2255 but hath done us good, by all their mocking, and cursing, and raging against us: Now we see, there was such light sowing in our dark dayes; but hath done us good, by all their mocking, and cursing, and raging against us: Now we see, there was such Light sowing in our dark days; cc-acp vhz vdn pno12 j, p-acp d po32 n-vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp pno12: av pns12 vvb, pc-acp vbds d n1 vvg p-acp po12 j n2; (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2256 such a Peace, a sowing in those deep furrowes; such a Peace, a sowing in those deep furrows; d dt n1, dt vvg p-acp d j-jn n2; (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 158
2257 such an Harvest of joy sowing in the days of our tears, as hath now sprung up unto this glory, and blessedness. such an Harvest of joy sowing in the days of our tears, as hath now sprung up unto this glory, and blessedness. d dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp vhz av vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2258 We are beholding to the Devil, and his Instruments; our enemies have befriended us, though much against their Wills: We Are beholding to the devil, and his Instruments; our enemies have befriended us, though much against their Wills: pns12 vbr vvg p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n2; po12 n2 vhb vvn pno12, cs d p-acp po32 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2259 We could never have shined with such beauty on earth, had we not been scoured with such unclean wispes; We could never have shined with such beauty on earth, had we not been scoured with such unclean wisps; pns12 vmd av-x vhi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, vhd pns12 xx vbn vvn p-acp d j n2; (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2260 we could never have laid up such Treasure in Heaven, as by their cursings, and cruel persecutions, our enemies have laid up for us. we could never have laid up such Treasure in Heaven, as by their cursings, and cruel persecutions, our enemies have laid up for us. pns12 vmd av-x vhi vvn a-acp d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp po32 n2-vvg, cc j n2, po12 n2 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp pno12. (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2261 So our Lord hath told us, Great is your reward in heaven, Matth. 5. 12. Blessed are you that are persecuted, blessed are you that are reviled for my sake, for righteousness sake; So our Lord hath told us, Great is your reward in heaven, Matthew 5. 12. Blessed Are you that Are persecuted, blessed Are you that Are reviled for my sake, for righteousness sake; av po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12, j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd j-vvn vbr pn22 cst vbr vvn, vvn vbr pn22 cst vbr vvn p-acp po11 n1, p-acp n1 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2262 for great is your reward in heaven. It had not been so great, had it not been for our great tribulations: for great is your reward in heaven. It had not been so great, had it not been for our great tribulations: p-acp j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1. pn31 vhd xx vbn av j, vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp po12 j n2: (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2263 Hell hath given us a lift nearer the Throne of Glory. Comfort and encourage your hearts with these words. Hell hath given us a lift nearer the Throne of Glory. Comfort and encourage your hearts with these words. n1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 av-jc dt n1 pp-f n1. n1 cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 523 Page 159
2264 2. If God be with you, you shall shortly be with God; 2. If God be with you, you shall shortly be with God; crd cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb av-j vbi p-acp np1; (21) part (DIV2) 524 Page 159
2265 Father I will, that those whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am: Father I will, that those whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am: n1 pns11 vmb, cst d ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, vbb p-acp pno11 c-crq pns11 vbm: (21) part (DIV2) 524 Page 159
2266 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to my self, that where I am, ye may be also. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to my self, that where I am, you may be also. cc cs pns11 vvb cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb vvi av, cc vvb pn22 p-acp po11 n1, cst c-crq pns11 vbm, pn22 vmb vbi av. (21) part (DIV2) 524 Page 159
2267 If we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him. If we suffer with him, we shall also Reign with him. cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31. (21) part (DIV2) 524 Page 159
2268 Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the World. Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the Foundation of the World. vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 524 Page 159
2269 So shall we be ever with the Lord. So shall we be ever with the Lord. av vmb pns12 vbi av p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 524 Page 159
2270 Brethren, you that lie among the potts, 'tis but a little time, and you shall hear that Word, Come up hither, into the Kingdom, the Inheritance, prepared for you. Brothers, you that lie among the pots, it's but a little time, and you shall hear that Word, Come up hither, into the Kingdom, the Inheritance, prepared for you. n2, pn22 cst vvb p-acp dt n2, pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi d n1, vvb a-acp av, p-acp dt n1, dt n1, vvn p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 525 Page 159
2271 There are two Comes, or Calls of our Lord; There Are two Comes, or Calls of our Lord; pc-acp vbr crd vvz, cc vvz pp-f po12 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 525 Page 159
2272 the first come, is, Come and work with me, come and watch with me, come and follow me. the First come, is, Come and work with me, come and watch with me, come and follow me. dt ord vvi, vbz, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno11, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno11, vvb cc vvb pno11. (21) part (DIV2) 525 Page 159
2273 The second is, 〈 ◊ 〉 and rest with me; your work is done, your watch is over, your race is run, come and enter into my rest. The second is, 〈 ◊ 〉 and rest with me; your work is done, your watch is over, your raze is run, come and enter into my rest. dt ord vbz, 〈 sy 〉 cc n1 p-acp pno11; po22 n1 vbz vdn, po22 n1 vbz a-acp, po22 n1 vbz vvn, vvb cc vvi p-acp po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 525 Page 160
2274 The first Come is, Come down with me, from the pride, from the pomps and jollities, of this present World; The First Come is, Come down with me, from the pride, from the pomps and Jollities, of this present World; dt ord vvb vbz, vvb a-acp p-acp pno11, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2, pp-f d j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 526 Page 160
2275 come with me into the wilderness, into the valley of tears, come and suffer with me, come and die with me. come with me into the Wilderness, into the valley of tears, come and suffer with me, come and die with me. vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno11, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno11. (21) part (DIV2) 526 Page 160
2276 The second Come is, Come up with me, up out of the wilderness, up out of your Prisons, up from your bonds: your Jubilee is come; come up with me: The second Come is, Come up with me, up out of the Wilderness, up out of your Prisons, up from your bonds: your Jubilee is come; come up with me: dt ord vvn vbz, vvb a-acp p-acp pno11, a-acp av pp-f dt n1, a-acp av pp-f po22 n2, a-acp p-acp po22 n2: po22 n1 vbz vvn; vvb a-acp p-acp pno11: (21) part (DIV2) 527 Page 160
2277 Come, put off your prison-garments, and put on your robes; shake off your fetters, and take up your palms; lay down your Cross; and take up your Crown: Come, put off your Prison-garments, and put on your robes; shake off your fetters, and take up your palms; lay down your Cross; and take up your Crown: vvb, vvb a-acp po22 n2, cc vvd p-acp po22 n2; vvb a-acp po22 n2, cc vvb a-acp po22 n2; vvb a-acp po22 n1; cc vvb a-acp po22 n1: (21) part (DIV2) 527 Page 160
2278 from your prisons, to your Palace; from the stocks, to the Throne: from your prisons, to your Palace; from the stocks, to the Throne: p-acp po22 n2, p-acp po22 n1; p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1: (21) part (DIV2) 527 Page 160
2279 You that have descended with me, are the same who shall now ascend with me, to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. You that have descended with me, Are the same who shall now ascend with me, to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. pn22 cst vhb vvn p-acp pno11, vbr dt d r-crq vmb av vvi p-acp pno11, p-acp po11 n1 cc po22 n1, p-acp po11 n1 cc po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 527 Page 160
2280 The first Come, is the come of a Suitor; Come grant me your love; give me your hearts, and accept of mine: The First Come, is the come of a Suitor; Come grant me your love; give me your hearts, and accept of mine: dt ord vvi, vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1; vvb vvb pno11 po22 n1; vvb pno11 po22 n2, cc vvi pp-f png11: (21) part (DIV2) 528 Page 160
2281 This is the Errand, upon which his Ambassadours are dispatched; As Abraham 's servant, to take you as a Wife for your Lord. This is the Errand, upon which his ambassadors Are dispatched; As Abraham is servant, to take you as a Wife for your Lord. d vbz dt n1, p-acp r-crq po31 n2 vbr vvn; c-acp np1 vbz n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 528 Page 160
2282 This is the meaning of all those Jewels, and Bracelets, they bring in their hands; This is the meaning of all those Jewels, and Bracelets, they bring in their hands; d vbz dt n1 pp-f d d n2, cc n2, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2; (21) part (DIV2) 528 Page 160
2283 the Lord sends Servant upon Servant, Epistle upon Epistle, Token upon Token, and all speak the same word, Come, come, come away and accept of your Lord, and be married to him. the Lord sends Servant upon Servant, Epistle upon Epistle, Token upon Token, and all speak the same word, Come, come, come away and accept of your Lord, and be married to him. dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, cc d vvb dt d n1, vvb, vvb, vvb av cc vvi pp-f po22 n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (21) part (DIV2) 528 Page 160
2284 The second Come is, the Come of the Bridegroom, Come home with me, into my holy City, into my Royal Mansion; The second Come is, the Come of the Bridegroom, Come home with me, into my holy city, into my Royal Mansion; dt ord vvn vbz, dt vvb pp-f dt n1, vvb av-an p-acp pno11, p-acp po11 j n1, p-acp po11 j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 529 Page 160
2285 come into my Chamber, come into my Bosome; come into my Chamber, come into my Bosom; vvb p-acp po11 n1, vvb p-acp po11 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 529 Page 160
2286 come and lodg between my Breasts, live in my presence, and rest in my love for ever. come and lodge between my Breasts, live in my presence, and rest in my love for ever. vvb cc vvi p-acp po11 n2, vvb p-acp po11 n1, cc n1 p-acp po11 n1 c-acp av. (21) part (DIV2) 529 Page 160
2287 Christians, my business whil'st I have been with you, hath been, to bring you to God, to espouse you 10 Christ; Christians, my business whilst I have been with you, hath been, to bring you to God, to espouse you 10 christ; np1, po11 n1 cs pns11 vhb vbn p-acp pn22, vhz vbn, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pn22 crd np1; (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2288 and you that have already, or will yet at last be perswaded to give your consent, and you that have already, or will yet At last be persuaded to give your consent, cc pn22 cst vhb av, cc vmb av p-acp ord vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po22 n1, (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2289 and will give me leave to make up the Match, I can give you assurance, That he will shortly come and make up the Marriage; and will give me leave to make up the Match, I can give you assurance, That he will shortly come and make up the Marriage; cc vmb vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 n1, cst pns31 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2290 and must say to you, as Naomi to Ruth, Ruth 3. 10. Sit still my Daughter, till thou see how the matter will fall; and must say to you, as Naomi to Ruth, Ruth 3. 10. Fit still my Daughter, till thou see how the matter will fallen; cc vmb vvi p-acp pn22, c-acp np1 p-acp n1, n1 crd crd vvb av po11 n1, c-acp pns21 vvb c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2291 for the Man will not be in rest, till he have finished the thing this day. for the Man will not be in rest, till he have finished the thing this day. p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vhb vvn dt n1 d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2292 Sit still, Christians, till you see how matters will fall; Fit still, Christians, till you see how matters will fallen; vvb av, np1, c-acp pn22 vvb c-crq n2 vmb vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2293 and however they fall, know, your Lord will not be in rest, till he have finished this thing, and however they fallen, know, your Lord will not be in rest, till he have finished this thing, cc c-acp pns32 vvb, vvb, po22 n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vhb vvn d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2294 and brought you home, to be with him where he is. and brought you home, to be with him where he is. cc vvd pn22 av-an, pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz. (21) part (DIV2) 530 Page 161
2295 I am now parting from you in this confidence, that however, after a few dayes I shall see your Faces no more in this World, I am now parting from you in this confidence, that however, After a few days I shall see your Faces no more in this World, pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, cst a-acp, p-acp dt d n2 pns11 vmb vvi po22 n2 av-dx dc p-acp d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 531 Page 161
2296 yet I shall shortly meet you in the Bride-Chamber of Glory, where we shall ever be with the Lord. yet I shall shortly meet you in the Bride-Chamber of Glory, where we shall ever be with the Lord. av pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 531 Page 161
2297 Beloved in the Lord, I must now leave you, but give me leave e're I go, to deal freely with you, beloved in the Lord, I must now leave you, but give me leave ever I go, to deal freely with you, vvn p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pn22, cc-acp vvb pno11 vvi av pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 532 Page 161
2298 and yet a little further, in the close of my day, this once more to open my heart to you; and yet a little further, in the close of my day, this once more to open my heart to you; cc av dt j av-jc, p-acp dt j pp-f po11 n1, d a-acp av-dc pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22; (21) part (DIV2) 532 Page 161
2299 and to tell you, 1. What my parting Fears, 2. What my parting Wishes for you are, which I carry upon my spirit. and to tell you, 1. What my parting Fears, 2. What my parting Wishes for you Are, which I carry upon my Spirit. cc pc-acp vvi pn22, crd q-crq po11 j-vvg n2, crd q-crq po11 j-vvg n2 p-acp pn22 vbr, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 532 Page 161
2300 1. My parting Fears, I go off from you with, are especially these: 1. My parting Fears, I go off from you with, Are especially these: crd po11 j-vvg n2, pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp pn22 p-acp, vbr av-j d: (21) part (DIV2) 533 Page 161
2301 1. I am afraid, that there are many of you, upon whom I have bestowed my Labour in vain; 1. I am afraid, that there Are many of you, upon whom I have bestowed my Labour in vain; crd pns11 vbm j, cst a-acp vbr d pp-f pn22, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp j; (21) part (DIV2) 534 Page 161
2302 I am afraid that I have Instructed you in vain, exhorted, perswaded, beseeched, and reproved you in vain: I am afraid that I have Instructed you in vain, exhorted, persuaded, beseeched, and reproved you in vain: pns11 vbm j cst pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp j, vvd, vvd, vvd, cc vvd pn22 p-acp j: (21) part (DIV2) 534 Page 162
2303 'Twas the Apostle's case, and his fear, concerning the Galatians, Chap. 4. 11. It is my grief, that when I would have no more to speak, but an healing word, a comforting word; 'Twas the Apostle's case, and his Fear, Concerning the Galatians, Chap. 4. 11. It is my grief, that when I would have no more to speak, but an healing word, a comforting word; pn31|vbds dt ng1 n1, cc po31 n1, vvg dt np1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz po11 n1, cst c-crq pns11 vmd vhi dx dc pc-acp vvi, cc-acp dt j-vvg n1, dt j-vvg n1; (21) part (DIV2) 534 Page 162
2304 I must yet drop down a bitter word on some of you; I must yet drop down a bitter word on Some of you; pns11 vmb av vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp d pp-f pn22; (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2305 That when I would speak onely from Mount Gerizim, I must yet again speak to some from Mount Ebal; That when I would leave a Blessing behind me upon you all, I am like to leave some bound under a Curse. That when I would speak only from Mount Gerizim, I must yet again speak to Some from Mount Ebal; That when I would leave a Blessing behind me upon you all, I am like to leave Some bound under a Curse. d c-crq pns11 vmd vvi av-j p-acp vvb np1, pns11 vmb av av vvi p-acp d p-acp vvb np1; cst c-crq pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp pn22 d, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d vvn p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2306 It's grievous to me thus to speak; yet for the discharge of my Duty, and for your own Necessity, bear with me: It's grievous to me thus to speak; yet for the discharge of my Duty, and for your own Necessity, bear with me: pn31|vbz j p-acp pno11 av pc-acp vvi; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc p-acp po22 d n1, vvb p-acp pno11: (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2307 I am afraid, that whil'st I have been preaching to you, of an incorruptible Crown, of an Everlasting Rest, a Kingdom of Joy and Glory: I am afraid, that whilst I have been preaching to you, of an incorruptible Crown, of an Everlasting Rest, a Kingdom of Joy and Glory: pns11 vbm j, cst cs pns11 vhb vbn vvg p-acp pn22, pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2308 I am afraid there are many of you, That have no part nor lot in this matter, I am afraid there Are many of you, That have no part nor lot in this matter, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbr d pp-f pn22, cst vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d n1, (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2309 but are still in the Gall of Bitterness, and Bond of Iniquity; If the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: but Are still in the Gall of Bitterness, and Bound of Iniquity; If the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that Are lost: cc-acp vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; cs dt n1 vbb vvn, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn: (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2310 And are there none among you, from whom this Gospel is hid? hid as to the Light of it, hid as to the saving power, And Are there none among you, from whom this Gospel is hid? hid as to the Light of it, hid as to the Saving power, cc vbr a-acp pix p-acp pn22, p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz vvn? vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvd a-acp p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2311 and efficacy of it? I am afraid there are too many; and efficacy of it? I am afraid there Are too many; cc n1 pp-f pn31? pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbr av d; (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2312 I am afraid there's many a blind Eye, many an hard Heart, many a Spirit still in Prison, under the power of their Lusts, and Bruitish Sensu•lity: I am afraid there's many a blind Eye, many an hard Heart, many a Spirit still in Prison, under the power of their Lustiest, and Brutish Sensu•lity: pns11 vbm j pc-acp|vbz d dt j n1, d dt j n1, d dt n1 av p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc j n1: (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2313 I am afraid there are many such among you; and are not you afraid so to? Oh that you were! I am afraid there Are many such among you; and Are not you afraid so to? O that you were! pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbr d d p-acp pn22; cc vbr xx pn22 j av p-acp? uh cst pn22 vbdr! (21) part (DIV2) 535 Page 162
2314 2. I have a greater fear than this; 2. I have a greater Fear than this; crd pns11 vhb dt jc n1 cs d; (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 162
2315 I am afraid of some of you, that not onely all my past Labours, but this last will be lost also. I am afraid of Some of you, that not only all my past Labours, but this last will be lost also. pns11 vbm j pp-f d pp-f pn22, cst xx av-j d po11 j n2, cc-acp d ord vmb vbi vvn av. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 162
2316 Those that stand it out to their last day, do usually stand it out in their last day. Those that stand it out to their last day, do usually stand it out in their last day. d cst vvb pn31 av p-acp po32 ord n1, vdb av-j vvi pn31 av p-acp po32 ord n1. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 162
2317 Blessed be God, that there are amongst you those, over whom my Soul is comforted: Blessed be God, that there Are among you those, over whom my Soul is comforted: j-vvn vbb np1, cst a-acp vbr p-acp pn22 d, p-acp ro-crq po11 n1 vbz vvn: (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 162
2318 To whom I can speak in the words of the Apostle, Rom. 6. 16. God be thanked, that ye were the Servants of sin; To whom I can speak in the words of the Apostle, Rom. 6. 16. God be thanked, that you were the Servants of since; p-acp ro-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd np1 vbb vvn, cst pn22 vbdr dt n2 pp-f n1; (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2319 but ye have obeyed from the heart, that form of Doctrine that hath been delivered unto you; but you have obeyed from the heart, that from of Doctrine that hath been Delivered unto you; cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn22; (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2320 and being now made free from sin, you are become the Servants of Righteousness. Oh that I could thus speak! and being now made free from since, you Are become the Servants of Righteousness. O that I could thus speak! cc vbg av vvn j p-acp n1, pn22 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f n1. uh cst pns11 vmd av vvi! (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2321 Oh that I could thus rejoyce over you all! O that I could thus rejoice over you all! uh cst pns11 vmd av vvi p-acp pn22 d! (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2322 But as the Apostle said to the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 12. 20. I fear, lest when I (come) I shall (find) you such as I would not. But as the Apostle said to the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 12. 20. I Fear, lest when I (come) I shall (find) you such as I would not. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt np1, crd np1 crd crd pns11 vvb, cs c-crq pns11 (vvb) pns11 vmb (vvb) pn22 d c-acp pns11 vmd xx. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2323 So must I say, with a grieved heart, I fear that now I am going I shall leave you such as I would not. So must I say, with a grieved heart, I Fear that now I am going I shall leave you such as I would not. av vmb pns11 vvi, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pns11 vvb cst av pns11 vbm vvg pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d c-acp pns11 vmd xx. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2324 I would not leave one blind person, one vain person, one loose liver, not one unbeliever, or impenitent, amongst you all. I would not leave one blind person, one vain person, one lose liver, not one unbeliever, or impenitent, among you all. pns11 vmd xx vvi crd j n1, crd j n1, crd j n1, xx crd n1, cc j, p-acp pn22 d. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2325 Oh what a good day, would this day of my departure be; what Light would there be in this dark Evening, were it thus with you: O what a good day, would this day of my departure be; what Light would there be in this dark Evening, were it thus with you: uh r-crq dt j n1, vmd d n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbi; r-crq n1 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp d j n1, vbdr pn31 av p-acp pn22: (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2326 If I might see you all recovered out of the Snares of the Devil, every man's Eyes open'd, every man's Fetters off, every man's Prison broken, If I might see you all recovered out of the Snares of the devil, every Man's Eyes opened, every Man's Fetters off, every Man's Prison broken, cs pns11 vmd vvi pn22 d vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d ng1 n2 vvn, d ng1 n2 a-acp, d ng1 n1 vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2327 and his Soul escaped from that deadly bondage: and his Soul escaped from that deadly bondage: cc po31 n1 vvd p-acp d j n1: (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2328 if every poor deadly Creature among you, who yet lies bound hand and foot, in his Grave Clothes, might now at last stand up from the Dead, if every poor deadly Creature among you, who yet lies bound hand and foot, in his Grave Clothes, might now At last stand up from the Dead, cs d j j n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq av vvz vvn n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 j n2, vmd av p-acp ord vvb a-acp p-acp dt j, (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2329 and live the Life of God, this would be mine and your great rejoycing. and live the Life of God, this would be mine and your great rejoicing. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, d vmd vbi png11 cc po22 j vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2330 But oh I fear with this Apostle, 2 Cor. 12. 21. My God will humble me, and grieve me, But o I Fear with this Apostle, 2 Cor. 12. 21. My God will humble me, and grieve me, p-acp uh pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd crd po11 np1 vmb vvi pno11, cc vvb pno11, (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2331 and afflict me, to see in what an woful plight, I must leave divers of you. and afflict me, to see in what an woeful plighted, I must leave diverse of you. cc vvb pno11, pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi j pp-f pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 536 Page 163
2332 Oh ye Sons of the Night, you poor, ignorant, and da•k Souls, upon whom the Light hath shined, O you Sons of the Night, you poor, ignorant, and da•k Souls, upon whom the Light hath shined, uh pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1, pn22 j, j, cc j n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 163
2333 but your Darkness comprehendeth it not: but your Darkness comprehendeth it not: cc-acp po22 n1 vvz pn31 xx: (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 163
2334 Oh you poor, obstinate, and hardned Souls, upon whom I have been ploughing, as upon Rocks, O you poor, obstinate, and hardened Souls, upon whom I have been ploughing, as upon Rocks, uh pn22 j, j, cc j-vvn n2, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vbn vvg, c-acp p-acp n2, (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 163
2335 and hewing as upon Adamants, who still remain under as great hardness, as if no Dew nor Rain had ever fallen on you. and hewing as upon Adamants, who still remain under as great hardness, as if no Due nor Rain had ever fallen on you. cc vvg a-acp p-acp n2, r-crq av vvb p-acp p-acp j n1, c-acp cs dx n1 ccx n1 vhd av vvn p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 163
2336 Oh you poor, half-bak'd, almost Christians, that have taken up your stand in your present Attainments; O you poor, half-baked, almost Christians, that have taken up your stand in your present Attainments; uh pn22 j, j, av np1, cst vhb vvn p-acp po22 vvb p-acp po22 j n2; (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 164
2337 my Soul is under great fears, and must weep in secret for you, whil'st my Tongue must be henceforth silent: my Soul is under great fears, and must weep in secret for you, whilst my Tongue must be henceforth silent: po11 n1 vbz p-acp j n2, cc vmb vvi p-acp j-jn c-acp pn22, cs po11 n1 vmb vbi av j: (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 164
2338 Oh every Soul, that is without fear of himself, my Soul is afraid for you, the fearless Soul is in a fearful state. O every Soul, that is without Fear of himself, my Soul is afraid for you, the fearless Soul is in a fearful state. uh d n1, cst vbz p-acp n1 pp-f px31, po11 n1 vbz j p-acp pn22, dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 537 Page 164
2339 Sinners, let my fears be your fears: Sinners, let my fears be your fears: n2, vvb po11 n2 vbb po22 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 538 Page 164
2340 What, is there such astonishing guilt upon you, and yet not afraid? Such a dreadful Roll writ against you, What, is there such astonishing guilt upon you, and yet not afraid? Such a dreadful Roll writ against you, q-crq, vbz pc-acp d vvg n1 p-acp pn22, cc av xx j? d dt j n1 vvn p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 538 Page 164
2341 and yet not afraid? So many Sabb•ths, Sermons, Warnings lost, and never to be recalled; and yet not afraid? So many Sabb•ths, Sermons, Warnings lost, and never to be Recalled; cc av xx j? av d n2, n2, n2 vvn, cc av-x pc-acp vbi vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 538 Page 164
2342 nor any Assurance left of one Sermon, or Warning more, and yet not afraid? Such a subtil Devil, such a deceitful Heart, such a tempting World, that you have to deal withall; nor any Assurance left of one Sermon, or Warning more, and yet not afraid? Such a subtle devil, such a deceitful Heart, such a tempting World, that you have to deal withal; ccx d n1 vvn pp-f crd n1, cc vvg av-dc, cc av xx j? d dt j n1, d dt j n1, d dt j-vvg n1, cst pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi av; (21) part (DIV2) 538 Page 164
2343 such a black and bottomless Pit into which you are falling, and yet not afraid: Oh what Stocks and Stones hath the Gospel to deal withall! such a black and bottomless Pit into which you Are falling, and yet not afraid: O what Stocks and Stones hath the Gospel to deal withal! d dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvg, cc av xx j: uh q-crq n2 cc n2 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av! (21) part (DIV2) 538 Page 164
2344 Beloved, I have labour'd much with you, both publiquely, and from house to house, to bring you under a due fear and jealousie of your selves; beloved, I have laboured much with you, both publicly, and from house to house, to bring you under a due Fear and jealousy of your selves; vvn, pns11 vhb vvd av-d p-acp pn22, av-d av-j, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2; (21) part (DIV2) 539 Page 164
2345 but hitherto your hearts have been too hard for me: Oh yet for trembling hearts, tremble and sin not; but hitherto your hearts have been too hard for me: O yet for trembling hearts, tremble and sin not; cc-acp av po22 n2 vhb vbn av j c-acp pno11: uh av p-acp j-vvg n2, vvb cc vvb xx; (21) part (DIV2) 539 Page 164
2346 fear and pray, fear and hope, fear and repent; Work out your Salvation with fear and trembling. Fear and pray, Fear and hope, Fear and Repent; Work out your Salvation with Fear and trembling. vvb cc vvb, n1 cc n1, vvb cc vvi; vvb av po22 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 539 Page 164
2347 Oh if my fea•s were once become your fears: your fears would become my hopes! Oh what a Day-spring of hopes, would arise from the shaking of secure hearts! O if my fea•s were once become your fears: your fears would become my hope's! O what a Dayspring of hope's, would arise from the shaking of secure hearts! uh cs po11 n2 vbdr a-acp vvn po22 n2: po22 n2 vmd vvi po11 n2! uh r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2, vmd vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2! (21) part (DIV2) 539 Page 164
2348 These Fears would be as the thicker Darkness, Fore-runners of Break of Day. 2. My parting Wishes, and Desires for you, are, These Fears would be as the thicker Darkness, Forerunners of Break of Day. 2. My parting Wishes, and Desires for you, Are, np1 n2 vmd vbi p-acp dt jc n1, n2 pp-f vvb pp-f n1. crd po11 j-vvg n2, cc vvz p-acp pn22, vbr, (21) part (DIV2) 539 Page 164
2349 1. That the good Seed which hath been sown amongst you, were well rooted in every heart: 1. That the good Seed which hath been sown among you, were well rooted in every heart: crd cst dt j n1 r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn22, vbdr av vvn p-acp d n1: (21) part (DIV2) 541 Page 164
2350 I wish that my Twenty Yea•s Ministry among you, may not be lost Labour, to any one of your Souls. I wish that my Twenty Yea•s Ministry among you, may not be lost Labour, to any one of your Souls. pns11 vvb cst po11 crd ng2 n1 p-acp pn22, vmb xx vbi vvn n1, p-acp d crd pp-f po22 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 541 Page 164
2351 2. I wish that your next Seeds man, may be more skilful and successful; 2. I wish that your next Seeds man, may be more skilful and successful; crd pns11 vvb cst po22 ord np1 n1, vmb vbi av-dc j cc j; (21) part (DIV2) 542 Page 165
2352 that the good Lord will provide you a man, that may teach you in Wisdom, gain you in Love, lead you on to Life, by an Holy Example; that the good Lord will provide you a man, that may teach you in Wisdom, gain you in Love, led you on to Life, by an Holy Exampl; cst dt j n1 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1, cst vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1, vvb pn22 p-acp n1, vvb pn22 a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 542 Page 165
2353 and if the Lord grant you this mercy, I wish that such an one may be deatly priz'd and chearfully accepted by you. and if the Lord grant you this mercy, I wish that such an one may be deatly prized and cheerfully accepted by you. cc cs dt n1 vvb pn22 d n1, pns11 vvb cst d dt pi vmb vbi av-j vvn cc av-j vvn p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 542 Page 165
2354 God keep this Flock from a Ravening Wolf, and a deceitful Shepheard. 3. I wish that there may be no Root of Bitterness springing up amongst you; God keep this Flock from a Ravening Wolf, and a deceitful Shepherd. 3. I wish that there may be no Root of Bitterness springing up among you; np1 vvb d vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc dt j n1. crd pns11 vvb cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp p-acp pn22; (21) part (DIV2) 542 Page 165
2355 that there be no Divisions or Contentions, but that you may live in peace and love, that the God of peace and love may be with you. that there be no Divisions or Contentions, but that you may live in peace and love, that the God of peace and love may be with you. d pc-acp vbi dx n2 cc n2, cc-acp cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 543 Page 165
2356 4. I wish that this place, where so much good Seed hath been sown, may become a fruitful Field, that the Fruits of Faith and Repentance, the Fruits of Righteousness and Holiness, may be in you, and abound; 4. I wish that this place, where so much good Seed hath been sown, may become a fruitful Field, that the Fruits of Faith and Repentance, the Fruits of Righteousness and Holiness, may be in you, and abound; crd pns11 vvb cst d n1, c-crq av d j n1 vhz vbn vvn, vmb vvi dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmb vbi p-acp pn22, cc vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 544 Page 165
2357 that you may be neither barren, nor unfruitful; that you may be neither barren, nor unfruitful; cst pn22 vmb vbi dx j, ccx j; (21) part (DIV2) 544 Page 165
2358 that Religion, in the power and practice of it, may so visibly flourish, in the several persons, in the several Families, of this Congregation, that they that go by, may see, that Religion, in the power and practice of it, may so visibly flourish, in the several Persons, in the several Families, of this Congregation, that they that go by, may see, d n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, vmb av av-j vvi, p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt j n2, pp-f d n1, cst pns32 cst vvb p-acp, vmb vvi, (21) part (DIV2) 544 Page 165
2359 and say, This is the Field which the Lord hath blessed. and say, This is the Field which the Lord hath blessed. cc vvi, d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 544 Page 165
2360 5. I wish, that whatever Clouds may at any time gather over you, may not fall down in a withering Storm, 5. I wish, that whatever Clouds may At any time gather over you, may not fallen down in a withering Storm, crd pns11 vvb, cst r-crq n2 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp pn22, vmb xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt vvg n1, (21) part (DIV2) 545 Page 165
2361 or a sweeping Floud, but may pass away in a Mist, or dissolve into a fruitful Dew; or a sweeping Flood, but may pass away in a Missed, or dissolve into a fruitful Due; cc dt j-vvg n1, cc-acp vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 545 Page 165
2362 that no Persecutions, or Temptations, may ever carry you down the Stream with evil men, nor blight any hopeful beginnings, that are budding forth in any of your Souls: that no Persecutions, or Temptations, may ever carry you down the Stream with evil men, nor blight any hopeful beginnings, that Are budding forth in any of your Souls: cst dx n2, cc n2, vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, ccx vvi d j n2, cst vbr vvg av p-acp d pp-f po22 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 545 Page 165
2363 If Tribulation should be any of your Lots, I wish it may not be to you, If Tribulation should be any of your Lots, I wish it may not be to you, cs n1 vmd vbi d pp-f po22 n2, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb xx vbi p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 545 Page 165
2364 as the Hail of Egypt, but as the Dew of Hermon. as the Hail of Egypt, but as the Due of Hermon. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 545 Page 165
2365 6. I wish you a joyful Harvest, that you may reap in Eternity, what hath been sown in Time; 6. I wish you a joyful Harvest, that you may reap in Eternity, what hath been sown in Time; crd pns11 vvb pn22 dt j n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1, r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 546 Page 166
2366 may you now sow in Righteousness, and hereafter reap in Mercy: May every one that is now sowing in Tears, for ever reap in joy: may you now sow in Righteousness, and hereafter reap in Mercy: May every one that is now sowing in Tears, for ever reap in joy: vmb pn22 av vvi p-acp n1, cc av vvb p-acp n1: vmb d pi cst vbz av vvg p-acp n2, c-acp av vvi p-acp n1: (21) part (DIV2) 546 Page 166
2367 May you that go on your way weeping, bearing pretious Seed, return with joy ▪ and bring your Sheavs with you: May you that go on your Way weeping, bearing precious Seed, return with joy ▪ and bring your Sheaves with you: vmb pn22 cst vvb p-acp po22 n1 vvg, vvg j n1, vvb p-acp n1 ▪ cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn22: (21) part (DIV2) 546 Page 166
2368 May the Showers of this day, be the watering of your Seed, that it may spring up to Eternal Life. May the Showers of this day, be the watering of your Seed, that it may spring up to Eternal Life. vmb dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbb dt vvg pp-f po22 n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 546 Page 166
2369 Brethren, My hearts desire for you all is, that you may be saved; Brothers, My hearts desire for you all is, that you may be saved; n2, po11 n2 vvb p-acp pn22 d vbz, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 547 Page 166
2370 and if there be any persons, that bear evil will to me, my particular wish for them, is, The Good-will of him that dwelt in the Bush be those Men's Portions for ever. and if there be any Persons, that bear evil will to me, my particular wish for them, is, The Goodwill of him that dwelled in the Bush be those Men's Portions for ever. cc cs pc-acp vbb d n2, cst vvb j-jn n1 p-acp pno11, po11 j n1 p-acp pno32, vbz, dt j pp-f pno31 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vbb d ng2 n2 c-acp av. (21) part (DIV2) 547 Page 166
2371 These are some of my Wishes for you; will you joyn your Wishes with mine: Will you turn your Wishes into Prayers, and let this be your Prayer; These Are Some of my Wishes for you; will you join your Wishes with mine: Will you turn your Wishes into Prayers, and let this be your Prayer; d vbr d pp-f po11 n2 p-acp pn22; vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp png11: vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp n2, cc vvb d vbi po22 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 548 Page 166
2372 The Lord grant thee thine hearts desire, and fulfill all thy Mind. The Lord grant thee thine hearts desire, and fulfil all thy Mind. dt n1 vvb pno21 po21 ng1 n1, cc vvi d po21 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 548 Page 166
2373 Brethren, Do I wish you any harm in all this? If not, if it be to wished, that the Word of Christ were rooted in your Hearts, Brothers, Do I wish you any harm in all this? If not, if it be to wished, that the Word of christ were rooted in your Hearts, n2, vdb pns11 vvi pn22 d n1 p-acp d d? cs xx, cs pn31 vbb p-acp vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn p-acp po22 n2, (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2374 and your Souls thereby rooted in the Grace of God; and your Souls thereby rooted in the Grace of God; cc po22 n2 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2375 if it be to be wished, That your Lusts were rooted out, your sins dead and dried up, your foot gotten out of the Snare, your Souls brought into the Fold, your Fruits of Righteousness and Holiness abounding, if it be to be wished, That your Lustiest were rooted out, your Sins dead and dried up, your foot got out of the Snare, your Souls brought into the Fold, your Fruits of Righteousness and Holiness abounding, cs pn31 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn, cst po22 n2 vbdr vvn av, po22 n2 j cc vvn a-acp, po22 n1 vvn av pp-f dt n1, po22 n2 vvn p-acp dt vvb, po22 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvg, (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2376 and growing up unto Eternal Life: If all this to be to be wished, then give in your Votes with mine; and growing up unto Eternal Life: If all this to be to be wished, then give in your Votes with mine; cc vvg a-acp p-acp j n1: cs d d pc-acp vbi pc-acp vbi vvn, av vvb p-acp po22 n2 p-acp png11; (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2377 wish and pray, pray and press on, press on and wait for the accomplishment of this Grace in you all. wish and pray, pray and press on, press on and wait for the accomplishment of this Grace in you all. vvb cc vvb, vvb cc vvi a-acp, vvb a-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pn22 d. (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2378 I tell you again, I wish you well; and not onely I, but the Lord God that hath sent me to you: I tell you again, I wish you well; and not only I, but the Lord God that hath sent me to you: pns11 vvb pn22 av, pns11 vvb pn22 av; cc xx av-j pns11, cc-acp dt n1 np1 cst vhz vvn pno11 p-acp pn22: (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2379 The Lord Jesus wishes you well; he wishes and wooes, wooes and weeps, weeps and dies, that your Souls might live, and be belssed for ever: The Lord jesus wishes you well; he wishes and Woes, Woes and weeps, weeps and die, that your Souls might live, and be belssed for ever: dt n1 np1 vvz pn22 av; pns31 vvz cc vvz, vvz cc vvz, vvz cc vvz, cst po22 n2 vmd vvi, cc vbi vvn p-acp av: (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 166
2380 He hath once more sent me to you, even to the worst amongst you, to tell you from him, that he's unwilling you should perish; He hath once more sent me to you, even to the worst among you, to tell you from him, that he's unwilling you should perish; pns31 vhz a-acp av-dc vvd pno11 p-acp pn22, av p-acp dt js p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pno31, cst pns31|vbz j pn22 vmd vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2381 that he hath a kindness for you in his heart, if you will accept it: He hath Bloud and Bowels for you; that he hath a kindness for you in his heart, if you will accept it: He hath Blood and Bowels for you; cst pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31: pns31 vhz n1 cc n2 p-acp pn22; (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2382 Bloud to expiate your guilt, to wash away your filth; Blood to expiate your guilt, to wash away your filth; n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1, pc-acp vvi av po22 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2383 and Bowels to offer you the benefit of his Bloud; with this Wish, Oh that it were theirs! and Bowels to offer you the benefit of his Blood; with this Wish, O that it were theirs! cc n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; p-acp d n1, uh cst pn31 vbdr png32! (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2384 Oh that they would hearken and accept! Onely I must add, That the Lord hath two sorts of Wishes concerning sinners: O that they would harken and accept! Only I must add, That the Lord hath two sorts of Wishes Concerning Sinners: uh cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi! av-j pns11 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 vhz crd n2 pp-f n2 vvg n2: (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2385 The first is, Oh that they would hearken! The First is, O that they would harken! dt ord vbz, uh cst pns32 vmd vvi! (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2386 Oh that they would come in, be healed, and be saved, Deut. 5. 29. This Wish is an Olive Branch, that brings good Tidings, O that they would come in, be healed, and be saved, Deuteronomy 5. 29. This Wish is an Olive Branch, that brings good Tidings, uh cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp, vbb vvn, cc vbi vvn, np1 crd crd d n1 vbz dt n1 n1, cst vvz j n2, (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2387 and gives great hopes of Peace and Mercy. and gives great hope's of Peace and Mercy. cc vvz j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 549 Page 167
2388 His last Wish is, Oh that they had hearkned, that they had accepted, Psal. 81. 13. Oh that my people had hearkned to me. His last Wish is, O that they had hearkened, that they had accepted, Psalm 81. 13. O that my people had hearkened to me. po31 ord n1 vbz, uh cst pns32 vhd vvd, cst pns32 vhd vvn, np1 crd crd uh cst po11 n1 vhd vvd p-acp pno11. (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2389 Luk. 19. 42. Oh that thou hadst known in this thy day, the things that concern thy peace. Luk. 19. 42. O that thou Hadst known in this thy day, the things that concern thy peace. np1 crd crd uh cst pns21 vhd2 vvn p-acp d po21 n1, dt n2 cst vvb po21 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2390 This Wish hath nothing but Dread and Death in it: This Wish hath nothing but Dread and Death in it: d n1 vhz pix p-acp j cc n1 p-acp pn31: (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2391 it is the Black Flagg hung out, that proclaims Eternall Wars. The sence is, Israel had once a fair time of it; it is the Black Flag hung out, that proclaims Eternal Wars. The sense is, Israel had once a fair time of it; pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 vvd av, cst vvz j n2. dt n1 vbz, np1 vhd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2392 a time of Love, a time of Grace, a time of Peace: Oh that they had hearkned then, that they had known the Things that concern their peace! a time of Love, a time of Grace, a time of Peace: O that they had hearkened then, that they had known the Things that concern their peace! dt n1 pp-f vvb, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1: uh cst pns32 vhd vvd av, cst pns32 vhd vvn dt n2 cst vvb po32 n1! (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2393 But woe, woe to them, 'tis now too late, the Door is shut, the Season is over, the Day is past; But woe, woe to them, it's now too late, the Door is shut, the Season is over, the Day is past; p-acp n1, uh-n p-acp pno32, pn31|vbz av av av-j, dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz a-acp, dt n1 vbz j; (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2394 But now they are hid from thine Eyes. But now they Are hid from thine Eyes. p-acp av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 550 Page 167
2395 There are three deadly darts in this Wish [ oh that thou hadst ] it includes in it these three cutting words, Thou hast not. Thou mightest. Thou shalt not for ever. There Are three deadly darts in this Wish [ o that thou Hadst ] it includes in it these three cutting words, Thou hast not. Thou Mightest. Thou shalt not for ever. pc-acp vbr crd j n2 p-acp d zz [ uh cst pns21 vhd2 ] pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 d crd vvg n2, pns21 vh2 xx. pns21 vmd2. pns21 vm2 xx p-acp av. (21) part (DIV2) 551 Page 167
2396 1. There is this in it, [ Thou hast not. 1. There is this in it, [ Thou hast not. crd pc-acp vbz d p-acp pn31, [ pns21 vh2 xx. (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2397 ] What have I not? why, thou hast not known the things that belong to thy peace. ] What have I not? why, thou hast not known the things that belong to thy peace. ] q-crq vhb pns11 xx? uh-crq, pns21 vh2 xx vvn dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po21 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2398 Thou hast had the door of Glory, the Gate of Heaven open to thee, and hast been call'd for, Thou hast had the door of Glory, the Gate of Heaven open to thee, and hast been called for, pns21 vh2 vhn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp pno21, cc vh2 vbn vvn p-acp, (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2399 and invited in, but thou hast lost the opportunity. and invited in, but thou hast lost the opportunity. cc vvn p-acp, cc-acp pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2400 Thou knewest not when thou wert well offered, nor would'st take notice what a day was before thee, what a price was in thine hand; Thou Knewest not when thou Wertenberg well offered, nor Wouldst take notice what a day was before thee, what a price was in thine hand; pns21 vvd2 xx c-crq pns21 vbd2r av vvn, ccx vmd vvi n1 r-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp pno21, r-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp po21 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2401 thy peace, the Gospel of peace, the Prince of peace, a Kingdom of peace was set open, offered, thy peace, the Gospel of peace, the Prince of peace, a Kingdom of peace was Set open, offered, po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn j, vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2402 and brought home to thy doors, but thou hadst so many other matters to look after, that thou tookest no notice of it, but hast let it slip. and brought home to thy doors, but thou Hadst so many other matters to look After, that thou tookest no notice of it, but hast let it slip. cc vvd av-an p-acp po21 n2, cc-acp pns21 vhd2 av d j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cst pns21 vvd2 dx n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp vvb vvb pn31 vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2403 There's one Dart. [ Thou hast not known. ] There's a Gospel gone, there's a Christ gone, there's a Soul, a Kingdom lost. There's one Dart. [ Thou hast not known. ] There's a Gospel gone, there's a christ gone, there's a Soul, a Kingdom lost. pc-acp|vbz pi n1 [ pns21 vh2 xx vvn. ] pc-acp|vbz dt n1 vvn, pc-acp|vbz dt np1 vvn, pc-acp|vbz dt n1, dt n1 vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 552 Page 168
2404 2. There is this in it, [ Thou mightest. 2. There is this in it, [ Thou Mightest. crd pc-acp vbz d p-acp pn31, [ pns21 vmd2. (21) part (DIV2) 553 Page 168
2405 ] Oh that thou hadst? why, Might I? yes thou might'st, if thou wouldst thou mightst. ] O that thou Hadst? why, Might I? yes thou Mightest, if thou Wouldst thou Mightest. ] uh cst pns21 vhd2? uh-crq, vmd pns11? uh pns21 vmd2, cs pns21 vmd2 pns21 vmd2. (21) part (DIV2) 553 Page 168
2406 Thy God did not mock thee, when he preach'd peace to thee; he was willing, and wish'd it thine; Thy God did not mock thee, when he preached peace to thee; he was willing, and wished it thine; po21 n1 vdd xx vvi pno21, c-crq pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno21; pns31 vbds j, cc vvd pn31 png21; (21) part (DIV2) 553 Page 168
2407 if thou wouldst, thou mightst have made it thine own; but whilest he would, thou wouldest not. if thou Wouldst, thou Mightest have made it thine own; but whilst he would, thou Wouldst not. cs pns21 vmd2, pns21 vmd2 vhi vvn pn31 po21 vvi; cc-acp cs pns31 vmd, pns21 vmd2 xx. (21) part (DIV2) 553 Page 168
2408 There's another Dart [ I might have known ] I have none to thank but my self for the loss, mine undoing was mine own doing. There's Another Dart [ I might have known ] I have none to thank but my self for the loss, mine undoing was mine own doing. pc-acp|vbz j-jn n1 [ pns11 vmd vhi vvn ] pns11 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, po11 n-vvg vbds po11 d vdg. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 168
2409 There are no such torments, as when the Soul flies upon it self, and takes revenge on it self; There Are no such torments, as when the Soul flies upon it self, and Takes revenge on it self; pc-acp vbr dx d n2, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 n1, cc vvz n1 p-acp pn31 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 168
2410 oh the gashes that such self-refluctions make, Soul, how camest thou in hither, into all this misery? oh 'tis of my self, my self, that my destruction is. o the Gashes that such self-refluctions make, Soul, how camest thou in hither, into all this misery? o it's of my self, my self, that my destruction is. uh dt n2 cst d j n1, n1, q-crq vvd2 pns21 p-acp av, p-acp d d n1? uh pn31|vbz pp-f po11 n1, po11 n1, cst po11 n1 vbz. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 168
2411 The door was open, and I was told of it, and was bid come in, but I would not. The door was open, and I was told of it, and was bid come in, but I would not. dt n1 vbds j, cc pns11 vbds vvn pp-f pn31, cc vbds vvn vvn p-acp, cc-acp pns11 vmd xx. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 168
2412 That I am lost and undone, was not my Fate, which I could not avoid, but my Fault and my folly. That I am lost and undone, was not my Fate, which I could not avoid, but my Fault and my folly. cst pns11 vbm vvn cc vvn, vbds xx po11 n1, r-crq pns11 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp po11 n1 cc po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 168
2413 It seems to give some ease of our torment, when we can shift off the fault. It was not I, It seems to give Some ease of our torment, when we can shift off the fault. It was not I, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po12 vvi, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1. pn31 vbds xx pns11, (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 169
2414 but the Woman, said Adam, It was not I, but the Serpent, said the Woman; but the Woman, said Adam, It was not I, but the Serpent, said the Woman; cc-acp dt n1, vvd np1, pn31 vbds xx pns11, cc-acp dt n1, vvd dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 169
2415 if that had been true, it would have given ease, as well as serv for an excuse. if that had been true, it would have given ease, as well as serve for an excuse. cs d vhd vbn j, pn31 vmd vhi vvn n1, c-acp av c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 169
2416 This thought [ 'Twas mine own doing ] tears the very caul of the heart. Oh I have none to blame but my self, mine own foolish and froward heart. This Thought [ 'Twas mine own doing ] tears the very caul of the heart. O I have none to blame but my self, mine own foolish and froward heart. d vvd [ pn31|vbds png11 d vdg ] n2 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. uh pns11 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, po11 d j cc j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 169
2417 This is my ignorance, this is my unbelief, this is my wilfulness, my lusts, and my pleasures, This is my ignorance, this is my unbelief, this is my wilfulness, my Lustiest, and my pleasures, d vbz po11 n1, d vbz po11 n1, d vbz po11 n1, po11 n2, cc po11 n2, (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 169
2418 and my Idols, that I was running after that, have brought me under this dreadful loss. 'Twas my own doing. and my Idols, that I was running After that, have brought me under this dreadful loss. 'Twas my own doing. cc po11 n2, cst pns11 vbds vvg p-acp d, vhb vvn pno11 p-acp d j n1. pn31|vbds po11 d vdg. (21) part (DIV2) 554 Page 169
2419 3. There is this in it, [ Thou shalt not for ever. ] Oh that thou hadst! 3. There is this in it, [ Thou shalt not for ever. ] O that thou Hadst! crd pc-acp vbz d p-acp pn31, [ pns21 vm2 xx p-acp av. ] uh cst pns21 vhd2! (21) part (DIV2) 555 Page 169
2420 why, may I not [ yet? ] Is there no hope of recovering the opportunity? not one word more, not one hour more, may not the Sun go [ one ] degree backward? No, no, 'tis too late, too late; thou hast had thy day; why, may I not [ yet? ] Is there no hope of recovering the opportunity? not one word more, not one hour more, may not the Sun go [ one ] degree backward? No, no, it's too late, too late; thou hast had thy day; uh-crq, vmb pns11 xx [ av? ] vbz pc-acp dx n1 pp-f vvg dt n1? xx crd n1 av-dc, xx crd n1 av-dc, vmb xx dt n1 vvb [ pi ] n1 av-j? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31|vbz av j, av av-j; pns21 vh2 vhd po21 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 555 Page 169
2421 from henceforth no more for ever. from henceforth no more for ever. p-acp av dx dc p-acp av. (21) part (DIV2) 555 Page 169
2422 There's the last Dart, [ Times past ] there's the death, the Hell, the anguish, the Worm that shall gnaw to eternity. There's the last Dart, [ Times passed ] there's the death, the Hell, the anguish, the Worm that shall gnaw to eternity. pc-acp|vbz dt ord n1, [ n2 vvn ] pc-acp|vbz dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 555 Page 169
2423 This one word [ Time's past ] sets all Hell a roaring; and when its once spoken to a sinner on Earth, there's Hell begun. This one word [ Time's passed ] sets all Hell a roaring; and when its once spoken to a sinner on Earth, there's Hell begun. d crd n1 [ n1|vbz vvn ] vvz d n1 dt j-vvg; cc c-crq pn31|vbz a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp|vbz n1 vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2424 Go thy way wretch, fill up thy measure, and fall into thy place. Go thy Way wretch, fill up thy measure, and fallen into thy place. vvb po21 n1 n1, vvb a-acp po21 n1, cc vvi p-acp po21 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2425 The Gospel hath no more to say to thee, but this one word, Because I have called, The Gospel hath no more to say to thee, but this one word, Because I have called, dt n1 vhz dx dc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc-acp d crd n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2426 and thou refusedst, I have stretched out my hand, and thou regardedst not, but hast set at nought all my Counsels, and thou refusedst, I have stretched out my hand, and thou regardedst not, but hast Set At nought all my Counsels, cc pns21 vvd2, pns11 vhb vvn av po11 n1, cc pns21 vvd2 xx, cc-acp vh2 vvn p-acp pix d po11 n2, (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2427 and wouldest none of my reproofs; I also will laugh at thy calamities, and mock when thy fear cometh; and Wouldst none of my reproofs; I also will laugh At thy calamities, and mock when thy Fear comes; cc vmd2 pix pp-f po11 n2; pns11 av vmb vvi p-acp po21 n2, cc vvb c-crq po21 n1 vvz; (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2428 when thy fear cometh as desolation, and thy destruction cometh as a Whirle-wind, when distress and anguish cometh upon thee; when thy Fear comes as desolation, and thy destruction comes as a Whirlwind, when distress and anguish comes upon thee; c-crq po21 n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc po21 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp pno21; (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2429 then shalt thou call, but I will not answer, thou shalt seek me early, but shalt not find me. then shalt thou call, but I will not answer, thou shalt seek me early, but shalt not find me. av vm2 pns21 vvi, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi, pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 av-j, cc-acp vm2 xx vvi pno11. (21) part (DIV2) 556 Page 169
2430 Beloved, my hopes are, and I am not able to say, but that you are yet under the first wish; Oh that they would. beloved, my hope's Are, and I am not able to say, but that you Are yet under the First wish; O that they would. vvn, po11 n2 vbr, cc pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp cst pn22 vbr av p-acp dt ord n1; uh cst pns32 vmd. (21) part (DIV2) 557 Page 170
2431 Christ is yet preaching you to faith, and sends his Wish along with his Word, Oh that they would believe. christ is yet preaching you to faith, and sends his Wish along with his Word, O that they would believe. np1 vbz av vvg pn22 p-acp n1, cc vvz po31 n1 a-acp p-acp po31 n1, uh cst pns32 vmd vvi. (21) part (DIV2) 557 Page 170
2432 Christ is yet preaching Repentance and Conversion to you, and wishes, O that they would repent, that they would be converted; christ is yet preaching Repentance and Conversion to you, and wishes, Oh that they would Repent, that they would be converted; np1 vbz av vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, cc n2, uh cst pns32 vmd vvi, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 557 Page 170
2433 and to this wish of my Lord, my Soul, and all that is within me, sayes Amen. and to this wish of my Lord, my Soul, and all that is within me, sayes Amen. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1, po11 n1, cc d cst vbz p-acp pno11, zz uh-n. (21) part (DIV2) 557 Page 170
2434 Brethren, will you yet again say your Lord nay? shall Christ have his wish? shall your Servant for Jesus sake shall I have my wish? will you now at last consent to be sanctified, Brothers, will you yet again say your Lord nay? shall christ have his wish? shall your Servant for jesus sake shall I have my wish? will you now At last consent to be sanctified, n2, vmb pn22 av av vvb po22 n1 uh? vmb np1 vhi po31 n1? vmb po22 n1 p-acp np1 n1 vmb pns11 vhi po11 n1? vmb pn22 av p-acp ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (21) part (DIV2) 558 Page 170
2435 and to be saved? let me have this wish, and I dare promise you from the Lord, you shall have yours, and to be saved? let me have this wish, and I Dare promise you from the Lord, you shall have yours, cc pc-acp vbi vvn? vvb pno11 vhi d n1, cc pns11 vvb vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vhi png22, (21) part (DIV2) 558 Page 170
2436 even whatever your Soul can desire. B•ethren, this once hear, this once be prevailed upon; be content that your lusts be rooted out, and your Lord planted into your Souls. even whatever your Soul can desire. B•ethren, this once hear, this once be prevailed upon; be content that your Lustiest be rooted out, and your Lord planted into your Souls. av r-crq po22 n1 vmb vvi. n2, d c-acp vvb, d a-acp vbi vvn p-acp; vbb j cst po22 n2 vbb vvn av, cc po22 n1 vvn p-acp po22 n2. (21) part (DIV2) 558 Page 170
2437 Be content to be pardoned, content to be converted, content to be saved. Be content to be pardoned, content to be converted, content to be saved. vbb j pc-acp vbi vvn, j pc-acp vbi vvn, j pc-acp vbi vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 559 Page 170
2438 This once hear, lest if ye now refuse, ye no •ore be perswaded with, oh that they would! but be 〈 ◊ 〉 ever confounded with, oh that they had! Lest all our wishes, This once hear, lest if you now refuse, you no •ore be persuaded with, o that they would! but be 〈 ◊ 〉 ever confounded with, o that they had! Lest all our wishes, d a-acp vvi, cs cs pn22 av vvi, pn22 av-dx av-dc vbi vvn p-acp, uh cst pns32 vmd! p-acp vbi 〈 sy 〉 av vvn p-acp, uh cst pns32 vhd! cs d po12 n2, (21) part (DIV2) 559 Page 170
2439 and wooings of you, be turned into weepings, and mournings over you; this once hear; oh that you would. and wooings of you, be turned into weepings, and mournings over you; this once hear; o that you would. cc n2-vvg pp-f pn22, vbb vvn p-acp n2-vvg, cc n2 p-acp pn22; d c-acp vvb; uh cst pn22 vmd. (21) part (DIV2) 559 Page 170
2440 I heartily thank you, for your good wishes, and good will towards me; for your willing and chearful entertainment of my person, and attendance on my Ministry. I heartily thank you, for your good wishes, and good will towards me; for your willing and cheerful entertainment of my person, and attendance on my Ministry. pns11 av-j vvb pn22, p-acp po22 j n2, cc j n1 p-acp pno11; p-acp po22 j cc j n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc n1 p-acp po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 560 Page 170
2441 And particularly, for your passionate desire of my longer stay among you. Which desire if God had not, my Soul could not have denyed you. And particularly, for your passionate desire of my longer stay among you. Which desire if God had not, my Soul could not have denied you. cc av-j, p-acp po22 j n1 pp-f po11 jc n1 p-acp pn22. r-crq n1 cs np1 vhd xx, po11 n1 vmd xx vhi vvn pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 560 Page 170
2442 Though the Almighty, to whose pleasure it's meet that we all submit, hath said Nay to that wish of yours; Though the Almighty, to whose pleasure it's meet that we all submit, hath said Nay to that wish of yours; cs dt j-jn, p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31|vbz j cst pns12 d vvb, vhz vvd uh p-acp d n1 pp-f png22; (21) part (DIV2) 560 Page 171
2443 yet let your Souls say Amen, to this last of mine, that the Lord God would dwell among you, yet let your Souls say Amen, to this last of mine, that the Lord God would dwell among you, av vvb po22 n2 vvb uh-n, p-acp d ord pp-f png11, cst dt n1 np1 vmd vvi p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 560 Page 171
2444 and in you, both now and for ever. and in you, both now and for ever. cc p-acp pn22, d av cc p-acp av. (21) part (DIV2) 560 Page 171
2445 And having thus finished my Labours among you, I shall now close up with this double account. And having thus finished my Labours among you, I shall now close up with this double account. cc vhg av vvn po11 n2 p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb av vvi a-acp p-acp d j-jn n1. (21) part (DIV2) 561 Page 171
2446 1. Of my discharge of my Ministry in this place. 2. Of my deprivall. 1. Of my discharge of my Ministry in this place. 2. Of my deprival. crd pp-f po11 n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp d n1. crd pp-f po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 562 Page 171
2447 And shall so commit you to God, and to the word of his Grace, which is able to build you up, And shall so commit you to God, and to the word of his Grace, which is able to built you up, cc vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp, (21) part (DIV2) 563 Page 171
2448 and to give you an Inheritance amongst all them that are sanctified. 1. Of my discharge of my Ministry; and to give you an Inheritance among all them that Are sanctified. 1. Of my discharge of my Ministry; cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp d pno32 cst vbr vvn. crd pp-f po11 n1 pp-f po11 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 563 Page 171
2449 what my Doctrine and manner of life hath been, is known to you; and what my aim and intent hath been; is known to God. what my Doctrine and manner of life hath been, is known to you; and what my aim and intent hath been; is known to God. r-crq po11 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vhz vbn, vbz vvn p-acp pn22; cc q-crq po11 n1 cc n1 vhz vbn; vbz vvn p-acp np1. (21) part (DIV2) 564 Page 171
2450 The searcher of hearts, knowes, that 'tis the salvation of Souls, that hath been the mark at which I have levelled. The searcher of hearts, knows, that it's the salvation of Souls, that hath been the mark At which I have leveled. dt n1 pp-f n2, vvz, cst pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vhz vbn dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn. (21) part (DIV2) 564 Page 171
2451 My way hath been to use all plainness, that I might be made manifest in your Consciences: My Way hath been to use all plainness, that I might be made manifest in your Consciences: po11 n1 vhz vbn pc-acp vvi d n1, cst pns11 vmd vbi vvn j p-acp po22 n2: (21) part (DIV2) 564 Page 171
2452 Weaknesses, and infirmities, both natural and sinful, (the Lord pardon it) I have had many. Weaknesses, and infirmities, both natural and sinful, (the Lord pardon it) I have had many. n2, cc n2, d j cc j, (dt n1 vvb pn31) pns11 vhb vhn d. (21) part (DIV2) 564 Page 171
2453 I am sensible, that much more might have been done, both in publick and in private, had it not been for a weakly body, and a sloathful heart. I am sensible, that much more might have been done, both in public and in private, had it not been for a weakly body, and a slothful heart. pns11 vbm j, cst d dc vmd vhi vbn vdn, av-d p-acp j cc p-acp j, vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp dt av-j n1, cc dt j n1. (21) part (DIV2) 564 Page 171
2454 I repent that I have had no more zeal for God, no more compassion to Souls; I Repent that I have had no more zeal for God, no more compassion to Souls; pns11 vvb cst pns11 vhb vhn dx dc n1 p-acp np1, av-dx dc n1 p-acp n2; (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 171
2455 I repent that I have been no more constant, and importunate with you, about the matters of Eternity. I Repent that I have been no more constant, and importunate with you, about the matters of Eternity. pns11 vvb cst pns11 vhb vbn dx av-dc j, cc j p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 171
2456 Oh Eternity, Eternity, that thou wert no more in the heart, and Lips of the Preacher in the hearts, and eares of the hearers. O Eternity, Eternity, that thou Wertenberg not more in the heart, and Lips of the Preacher in the hearts, and ears of the hearers. uh n1, n1, cst pns21 vbd2r xx av-dc p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n2. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 171
2457 But while I thus judge my self for my failings. But while I thus judge my self for my failings. p-acp cs pns11 av vvb po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2-vvg. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 171
2458 Blessed be God for any sincerity to his name, and good will to your Souls, that he hath seen in me. Blessed be God for any sincerity to his name, and good will to your Souls, that he hath seen in me. j-vvn vbb np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc j n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno11. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 171
2459 Blessed be God, I have a witness in my Conscience, and I hope in yours also, that I have not shunned to declare to you, the whole Counsel of God. Blessed be God, I have a witness in my Conscience, and I hope in yours also, that I have not shunned to declare to you, the Whole Counsel of God. j-vvn vbb np1, pns11 vhb dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc pns11 vvb p-acp png22 av, cst pns11 vhb xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2460 Brethren, I call Heaven and Earth to witness this day, that I have set before you life and death, good and evil, Brothers, I call Heaven and Earth to witness this day, that I have Set before you life and death, good and evil, n1, pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 n1 cc n1, j cc j-jn, (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2461 and have not ceased from day to day, to warn you to choose life, and that good way, that leads to it; and have not ceased from day to day, to warn you to choose life, and that good Way, that leads to it; cc vhb xx vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n1, cc cst j n1, cst vvz p-acp pn31; (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2462 and to escape for your lives, from the way of sin and death. and to escape for your lives, from the Way of since and death. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2463 Oh remember the many instructions I have given you, the many Arguments whereby I have striven with you, the many Prayers that have been offered up, O Remember the many instructions I have given you, the many Arguments whereby I have striven with you, the many Prayers that have been offered up, uh vvb dt d n2 pns11 vhb vvn pn22, dt d n2 c-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, dt d n2 cst vhb vbn vvn a-acp, (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2464 for the guiding and gaining your Souls, into the path of life, and the turning your feet out of the way of destruction. for the guiding and gaining your Souls, into the path of life, and the turning your feet out of the Way of destruction. p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt vvg po22 n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2465 Oh might I be able to give this Testimony concerning you all, at my departure, they have troden in the right path, they have chosen the good part that shall not be taken from them. O might I be able to give this Testimony Concerning you all, At my departure, they have trodden in the right path, they have chosen the good part that shall not be taken from them. uh n1 pns11 vbb j pc-acp vvi d n1 vvg pn22 d, p-acp po11 n1, pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vhb vvn dt j n1 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 565 Page 172
2466 Brethren, Beloved, with whom I have travelled in birth, that Christ might be formed in you; Brothers, beloved, with whom I have traveled in birth, that christ might be formed in you; n2, vvn, p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22; (21) part (DIV2) 566 Page 172
2467 I must shortly give up my account in a more solemn Assembly; I must shortly give up my account in a more solemn Assembly; pns11 vmb av-j vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1; (21) part (DIV2) 566 Page 172
2468 will you help me to give it up with joy, by shewing your Souls before the Lord, will you help me to give it up with joy, by showing your Souls before the Lord, vmb pn22 vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp vvg po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 566 Page 172
2469 as the Seal of my Ministrie. as the Seal of my Ministry. c-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 566 Page 172
2470 Every sincere Convert among you, will be a Crown of rejoycing to me in that day. Every sincere Convert among you, will be a Crown of rejoicing to me in that day. np1 j vvb p-acp pn22, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 566 Page 172
2471 So let me rejoyce, and let my joy be the joy of you all. So let me rejoice, and let my joy be the joy of you all. av vvb pno11 vvi, cc vvb po11 n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f pn22 d. (21) part (DIV2) 566 Page 172
2472 What shall I say more? If there be any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, any bowels and mercies; What shall I say more? If there be any consolation in christ, if any Comfort of love, any bowels and Mercies; q-crq vmb pns11 vvb dc? cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp np1, cs d n1 pp-f n1, d n2 cc n2; (21) part (DIV2) 567 Page 172
2473 if the Glorie of the Eternal God, the Honour of the everlasting Gospel, the safety of your immortal Souls, the incorruptible Crown, the exceeding, eternal weight of glory, weigh any thing with you, if the Glory of the Eternal God, the Honour of the everlasting Gospel, the safety of your immortal Souls, the incorruptible Crown, the exceeding, Eternal weight of glory, weigh any thing with you, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2, dt j n1, dt j-vvg, j n1 pp-f n1, vvb d n1 p-acp pn22, (21) part (DIV2) 567 Page 172
2474 then once more let me be•eech you, by all this, to hearken to that word of the Gospel, which God hath spoken to you by me. 2. Of my deprivall. then once more let me be•eech you, by all this, to harken to that word of the Gospel, which God hath spoken to you by me. 2. Of my deprival. av a-acp av-dc vvb pno11 vvi pn22, p-acp d d, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp pno11. crd pp-f po11 n1. (21) part (DIV2) 567 Page 172
2475 The most glorious morning hath its Evening; The most glorious morning hath its Evening; dt av-ds j n1 vhz po31 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 568 Page 173
2476 the hour is come wherein the Sun is setting, upon not a few of the Prophets; the hour is come wherein the Sun is setting, upon not a few of the prophets; dt n1 vbz vvn c-crq dt n1 vbz vvg, p-acp xx dt d pp-f dt n2; (21) part (DIV2) 568 Page 173
2477 the shadows of the Evening are stretched forth upon us; our day drawes, our work seems to be at an end. the shadows of the Evening Are stretched forth upon us; our day draws, our work seems to be At an end. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn av p-acp pno12; po12 n1 vvz, po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 568 Page 173
2478 Our Pulpits, and our places must know us no more. This is the Lords doing, let all the Earth keep silence before him. Our Pulpits, and our places must know us no more. This is the lords doing, let all the Earth keep silence before him. po12 n2, cc po12 n2 vmb vvi pno12 av-dx av-dc. d vbz dt n2 vdg, vvb d dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp pno31. (21) part (DIV2) 568 Page 173
2479 It is not a light thing for me, Brethren, to be laid aside from the work, It is not a Light thing for me, Brothers, to be laid aside from the work, pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp pno11, n2, pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 570 Page 173
2480 and cast out of the Vineyard of the Lord; and it must be something of weight, that must support under so severe a doom. and cast out of the Vineyard of the Lord; and it must be something of weight, that must support under so severe a doom. cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc pn31 vmb vbi pi pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp av j dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 570 Page 173
2481 I know there are not a few, that will add to the affliction of the afflicted, by telling the World, 'tis their own fault, they might prevent it if they would; I know there Are not a few, that will add to the affliction of the afflicted, by telling the World, it's their own fault, they might prevent it if they would; pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr xx dt d, cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, p-acp vvg dt n1, pn31|vbz po32 d n1, pns32 vmd vvi pn31 cs pns32 vmd; (21) part (DIV2) 571 Page 173
2482 whether this be so or no, God knoweth, and let the Lord be Judge. whither this be so or no, God Knoweth, and let the Lord be Judge. c-crq d vbb av cc uh-dx, np1 vvz, cc vvb dt n1 vbb n1. (21) part (DIV2) 571 Page 173
2483 Blessed be God, whatever be, this is not laid to our charge, as the reason of our seclusion, either insufficiency or scandall. Blessed be God, whatever be, this is not laid to our charge, as the reason of our seclusion, either insufficiency or scandal. j-vvn vbb np1, r-crq vbb, d vbz xx vvn p-acp po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, d n1 cc n1. (21) part (DIV2) 571 Page 173
2484 You are not ignorant, what things there are imposed on us, as the condition of our continuing our Ministration; You Are not ignorant, what things there Are imposed on us, as the condition of our Continuing our Ministration; pn22 vbr xx j, r-crq n2 a-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 vvg po12 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 572 Page 173
2485 which how lawful and expedient soever they seem in the Judgment of many, yet have the most specious Arguments that plead for them, left me utterly dissatisfied in my Conscience about them. which how lawful and expedient soever they seem in the Judgement of many, yet have the most specious Arguments that plead for them, left me utterly dissatisfied in my Conscience about them. r-crq c-crq j cc j av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, av vhb dt av-ds j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32, vvd pno11 av-j vvn p-acp po11 n1 p-acp pno32. (21) part (DIV2) 572 Page 173
2486 I must profess before God, Angels, and men, that my non-submission, is not from any disloyalty to Authority, I must profess before God, Angels, and men, that my nonsubmission, is not from any disloyalty to authority, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, n2, cc n2, cst po11 n1, vbz xx p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (21) part (DIV2) 573 Page 173
2487 nor from pride, humour, or any factious disposition, or design; nor from pride, humour, or any factious disposition, or Design; ccx p-acp n1, n1, cc d j n1, cc n1; (21) part (DIV2) 573 Page 173
2488 but, because I dare not contradict my light, nor do any thing concerning which my heart tells me, the Lord sayes, do it not. but, Because I Dare not contradict my Light, nor do any thing Concerning which my heart tells me, the Lord Says, do it not. cc-acp, c-acp pns11 vvb xx vvi po11 n1, ccx vdb d n1 vvg r-crq po11 n1 vvz pno11, dt n1 vvz, vdb pn31 xx. (21) part (DIV2) 573 Page 173
2489 After all my most impartial Enquiries, after all my seeking counsel ▪ from the Lord, After all my most impartial Enquiries, After all my seeking counsel ▪ from the Lord, p-acp d po11 av-ds j n2, p-acp d po11 n-vvg n1 ▪ p-acp dt n1, (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2490 after all my considering, and consulting with men of all perswasions, about these Matters, I find my self so far short of satisfaction, that I am plainly put to this choice, to part with my Ministry, or my Conscience. I dare not lie before God and the World; After all my considering, and consulting with men of all persuasions, about these Matters, I find my self so Far short of satisfaction, that I am plainly put to this choice, to part with my Ministry, or my Conscience. I Dare not lie before God and the World; p-acp d po11 vvg, cc vvg p-acp n2 pp-f d n2, p-acp d n2, pns11 vvb po11 n1 av av-j j pp-f n1, cst pns11 vbm av-j vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc po11 n1. pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp np1 cc dt n1; (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2491 nor come and tell you, I approve, I allow, I heartily consent, to what I neither do, nor can; nor come and tell you, I approve, I allow, I heartily consent, to what I neither doe, nor can; ccx vvn cc vvb pn22, pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb, pns11 av-j vvb, p-acp r-crq pns11 dx n1, ccx vmb; (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2492 but must choose rather, that my Ministry be seal'd up by my Sufferings, than lengthned out by a Lie: Through the Grace of God, but must choose rather, that my Ministry be sealed up by my Sufferings, than lengthened out by a Lie: Through the Grace of God, cc-acp vmb vvi av-c, cst po11 n1 vbi vvd a-acp p-acp po11 n2, cs vvd av p-acp dt vvb: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2493 though men do, yet my heart shall not reproach me while I live; If our heart condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and knoweth all things. though men do, yet my heart shall not reproach me while I live; If our heart condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and Knoweth all things. cs n2 vdb, av po11 n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 cs pns11 vvb; cs po12 n1 vvb pno12, np1 vbz jc cs po12 n2, cc vvz d n2. (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2494 But however, though I must now no longer act as a Minister. I shall, through the Grace of God, endeavour peaceably, But however, though I must now no longer act as a Minister. I shall, through the Grace of God, endeavour peaceably, p-acp a-acp, cs pns11 vmb av av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1. pns11 vmb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb av-j, (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2495 and patiently, to suffer as a Christian. and patiently, to suffer as a Christian. cc av-j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt njp. (21) part (DIV2) 574 Page 174
2496 I should, to testifie my Obedience to Authority, have become all Things to all Men, to the uttermost that I could, with any clearness of heart: I should, to testify my obedience to authority, have become all Things to all Men, to the uttermost that I could, with any clearness of heart: pns11 vmd, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1, vhb vvn d n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j cst pns11 vmd, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (21) part (DIV2) 575 Page 174
2497 But since Matters stand so, that I must lose my place, or my peace, I chearfully suffer my self to be thrust off the Stage. But since Matters stand so, that I must loose my place, or my peace, I cheerfully suffer my self to be thrust off the Stage. cc-acp c-acp n2 vvb av, cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, cc po11 n1, pns11 av-j vvb po11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 575 Page 174
2498 And now welcome the Cross of Christ, welcome Reproach, welcome Poverty, Scorn, and Contempt, or whatever else may befall me on this account. And now welcome the Cross of christ, welcome Reproach, welcome Poverty, Scorn, and Contempt, or whatever Else may befall me on this account. cc av j-jn dt n1 pp-f np1, j-jn n1, j-jn n1, n1, cc n1, cc r-crq av vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1. (21) part (DIV2) 576 Page 174
2499 This Morning I had a Flock, and you had a Pastour; but now behold a Pastour without a Flock, a Flock without a Shepheard: This Morning I had a Flock, and you had a Pastor; but now behold a Pastor without a Flock, a Flock without a Shepherd: d n1 pns11 vhd dt vvb, cc pn22 vhd dt n1; cc-acp av vvb dt n1 p-acp dt vvb, dt vvb p-acp dt n1: (21) part (DIV2) 576 Page 174
2500 This Morning I had an House but now I have none; Thi• morning I had an Living, but now I have none: This Morning I had an House but now I have none; Thi• morning I had an Living, but now I have none: d n1 pns11 vhd dt n1 p-acp av pns11 vhb pix; n1 n1 pns11 vhd dt j-vvg, cc-acp av pns11 vhb pix: (21) part (DIV2) 576 Page 174
2501 The Lord hath given and the Lord hath takes away, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. The Lord hath given and the Lord hath Takes away, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. dt n1 vhz vvn cc dt n1 vhz vvz av, j-vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) part (DIV2) 576 Page 174
2502 Beloved, I am sensible of many Weaknesses and Disadvantages I am under, which may rende• a suffering state the harder to be born; beloved, I am sensible of many Weaknesses and Disadvantages I am under, which may rende• a suffering state the harder to be born; vvn, pns11 vbm j pp-f d n2 cc n2 pns11 vbm p-acp, r-crq vmb n1 dt n1 n1 dt jc pc-acp vbi vvn; (21) part (DIV2) 577 Page 175
2503 help me by your Prayers; and not me onely, but all my Brethren also, with whom my Lot must fall; help me by your Prayers; and not me only, but all my Brothers also, with whom my Lot must fallen; vvb pno11 p-acp po22 n2; cc xx pno11 av-j, cc-acp d po11 n2 av, p-acp ro-crq po11 n1 vmb vvi; (21) part (DIV2) 577 Page 175
2504 Pray for us for we trust that we have a good Conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. Pray, Pray for us for we trust that we have a good Conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. Pray, vvb p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vvb cst pns12 vhb dt j n1, p-acp d n2 j pc-acp vvi av-j. vvb, (21) part (DIV2) 577 Page 175
2505 1. That God would make our Silence speak, and preach the same Holy Doctrine, that we have preached with our Lips. 1. That God would make our Silence speak, and preach the same Holy Doctrine, that we have preached with our Lips. crd cst np1 vmd vvi po12 n1 vvi, cc vvi dt d j n1, cst pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2 (21) part (DIV2) 578 Page 175
2506 2. That he would give Supports answerable to our Sufferings; that he who comforteth those that are cast down, will also comfort his Servants that are cast out. 2. That he would give Supports answerable to our Sufferings; that he who comforts those that Are cast down, will also Comfort his Servants that Are cast out. crd cst pns31 vmd vvi vvz j p-acp po12 n2; cst pns31 r-crq vvz d cst vbr vvn a-acp, vmb av vvi po31 n2 cst vbr vvn av. (21) part (DIV2) 579 Page 175
2507 3. That according to our earnest expectation, and our hope, as always, so now also, Christ may be magnified in us, 3. That according to our earnest expectation, and our hope, as always, so now also, christ may be magnified in us, crd cst vvg p-acp po12 j n1, cc po12 n1, c-acp av, av av av, np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (21) part (DIV2) 580 Page 175
2508 whether it be by Life, or by Death. whither it be by Life, or by Death. cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (21) part (DIV2) 580 Page 175
2509 And thus, Brethren, I bid you all farewel, in the words of the Apostle, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Finally, Brethren, farewel, be perfect be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; And thus, Brothers, I bid you all farewell, in the words of the Apostle, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Finally, Brothers, farewell, be perfect be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; cc av, n2, pns11 vvb pn22 d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd av-j, n2, n1, vbb j vbb pp-f j n1, vbb pp-f crd n1, vvb p-acp n1; (21) part (DIV2) 581 Page 175
2510 and the God of Peace and Love shall be with you. and the God of Peace and Love shall be with you. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (21) part (DIV2) 581 Page 175
2511 And that God of Peace, that brought again from the Dead our Lord Jesus that great Shepheard of the Sheep, through the Bloud of the Everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work, to do his Will; And that God of Peace, that brought again from the Dead our Lord jesus that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work, to do his Will; cc d np1 pp-f n1, cst vvd av p-acp dt j po12 n1 np1 cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvb pn22 j p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vdi po31 n1; (21) part (DIV2) 582 Page 175
2512 working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; To whom be Glory, for ever and ever, AMEN. FINIS. working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ; To whom be Glory, for ever and ever, AMEN. FINIS. vvg p-acp pn22 d r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp np1 np1; p-acp ro-crq vbb n1, c-acp av cc av, uh-n. fw-la. (21) part (DIV2) 582 Page 175

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