Right rejoycing: or The nature and order of rational and warrantable joy. Discovered in a sermon preached at St. Pauls before the Lord Maior and aldermen, and the several companies of the City of London, on May 10. 1660. appointed by both Houses of Parliament, to be a day of solemn thanksgiving for Gods raising up and succeeding his Excellency, and other instruments, in order to his Majesites restoration, and the settlement of these nations. By Richard Baxter.

Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691
Publisher: printed by R W and A M for Francis Tyton and Jane Underhil and are to be sold at the sign of the three Daggers in Fleet street and at the Bible and Anchor in Pauls Church Yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A76205 ESTC ID: R208706 STC ID: B1377
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Right Rejoycing. LUKE 10. 20. Notwithstanding in this rejoyce not, that the spirits are subject to you; Right Rejoicing. LUKE 10. 20. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits Are Subject to you; np1 vvg. np1 crd crd a-acp p-acp d vvb xx, cst dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 but rather rejoyce because your names are written in heaven. Right Honourable, Worshipfull, and beloved Auditors, but rather rejoice Because your names Are written in heaven. Right Honourable, Worshipful, and Beloved Auditors, cc-acp av-c vvb p-acp po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. av-jn j, j, cc j-vvn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 IF any of you shall say upon the hearing of my Text, that I have chosen a subject unsuitable to the occasion, IF any of you shall say upon the hearing of my Text, that I have chosen a Subject unsuitable to the occasion, cs d pp-f pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po11 n1, cst pns11 vhb vvn dt n-jn j p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and that a [ Rejoice not ] is out of season on a day of such rejoycing, they may I hope be well satisfied by that time they have considered the Reason of these words as used by Christ to his Disciples, and that a [ Rejoice not ] is out of season on a day of such rejoicing, they may I hope be well satisfied by that time they have considered the Reason of these words as used by christ to his Disciples, cc cst dt [ vvb xx ] vbz av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvg, pns32 vmb pns11 vvb vbb av vvn p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 and the greater joy that's here commanded, and so the rea•on of my choice. and the greater joy that's Here commanded, and so the rea•on of my choice. cc dt jc n1 d|vbz av vvn, cc av dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 When Christ had sent forth his seventy Disciples, to preach the Gospel through the Cities of Judea, and to confirm it by miraculous cures, When christ had sent forth his seventy Disciples, to preach the Gospel through the Cities of Judea, and to confirm it by miraculous cures, c-crq np1 vhd vvn av po31 crd n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 for which he endued them with power from above; for which he endued them with power from above; p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp a-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 upon their return, they triumph especially in this, that the Devils themselves were subject to them, through the name of Christ, ver. upon their return, they triumph especially in this, that the Devils themselves were Subject to them, through the name of christ, ver. p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb av-j p-acp d, cst dt n2 px32 vbdr j-jn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 17. A mercy which Christ is so far from extenuating, that 1. He sets it forth more fully then they, ver. 18 [ I beh•ld Satan as lightning fall from heaven ] 2. He promiseth them yet more of it, [ giving them power to tread on Serpents and on Scorpions, 17. A mercy which christ is so Far from extenuating, that 1. He sets it forth more Fully then they, ver. 18 [ I beh•ld Satan as lightning fallen from heaven ] 2. He promises them yet more of it, [ giving them power to tread on Serpents and on Scorpions, crd dt n1 r-crq np1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg, cst crd pns31 vvz pn31 av av-dc av-j cs pns32, fw-la. crd [ pns11 vmd np1 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp n1 ] crd pns31 vvz pno32 av dc pp-f pn31, [ vvg pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and ov•r all the power of the enemy, and that nothing should by any means hurt them. and ov•r all the power of the enemy, and that nothing should by any means hurt them. cc vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst pix vmd p-acp d n2 vvd pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 ] 3. He rejoiced in Spirit, and thankfully acknowledged it to the Father himself, ver. 21. ] And yet he seems here to forbid them to rejoyce in it, commanding them another joy. What! was it not a mercy to be rejoyced in? Or is there any contradiction in the words of Christ? Neither: ] 3. He rejoiced in Spirit, and thankfully acknowledged it to the Father himself, ver. 21. ] And yet he seems Here to forbid them to rejoice in it, commanding them Another joy. What! was it not a mercy to be rejoiced in? Or is there any contradiction in the words of christ? Neither: ] crd pns31 vvn p-acp n1, cc av-j vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 px31, fw-la. crd ] cc av pns31 vvz av pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vvg pno32 j-jn n1. uh vbds pn31 xx dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp? cc vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? av-d: (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 He doth not absolutely forbid them to rejoyce in it. But he saw th•t their corruption took an advantage by it, to puff them up with pride and vain-glory, He does not absolutely forbid them to rejoice in it. But he saw th•t their corruption took an advantage by it, to puff them up with pride and vainglory, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. p-acp pns31 vvd av po32 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 pno32 a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 and that they favoured it too carnally, and were much taken with it, as it was a visible triumph, and that they favoured it too carnally, and were much taken with it, as it was a visible triumph, cc cst pns32 vvd pn31 av av-j, cc vbdr d vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vbds dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and honour to themselves the instruments, and too much overlook't the end and use of it. and honour to themselves the Instruments, and too much overlooked the end and use of it. cc n1 p-acp px32 dt n2, cc av av-d vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Christ therefore aggravateth the Mercy in its proper notion, as it was to the honouring of the Father and himself, christ Therefore Aggravateth the Mercy in its proper notion, as it was to the honouring of the Father and himself, np1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc px31, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 and the advancement of his Kingdom, and the saving of mens souls, by the confirmation of the Gospel, and the fall of Satan. and the advancement of his Kingdom, and the Saving of men's Souls, by the confirmation of the Gospel, and the fallen of Satan. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f ng2 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 But the shell or grosser substance of the mercy; But the shell or grosser substance of the mercy; p-acp dt n1 cc jc n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 applyed to a wrong end, and by corruption made another thing, being deprived of its proper soul, this Christ admonisheth them to keep out of their estimation and affection. applied to a wrong end, and by corruption made Another thing, being deprived of its proper soul, this christ Admonisheth them to keep out of their estimation and affection. vvd p-acp dt n-jn n1, cc p-acp n1 vvn j-jn n1, vbg vvn pp-f po31 j n1, d np1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 He meeteth his returning messengers, rejoycing too much in themselves: and this proud, inordinate, selfish joy is it that he would take from them by his caution or prohibition, [ In this rejoyce not ] But that they may see that he doth not envy them their comforts, he sheweth them cause of a greater joy, which he aloweth and commandeth them, He meeteth his returning messengers, rejoicing too much in themselves: and this proud, inordinate, selfish joy is it that he would take from them by his caution or prohibition, [ In this rejoice not ] But that they may see that he does not envy them their comforts, he shows them cause of a greater joy, which he alloweth and commands them, pns31 vvz po31 vvg n2, vvg av d p-acp px32: cc d j, j, n1 n1 vbz pn31 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, [ p-acp d vvb xx ] cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi cst pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32 po32 n2, pns31 vvz pno32 n1 pp-f dt jc n1, r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 as more suitable to his ends, and their felicity: [ But rather rejoyce that your names are written in heaven. ] as more suitable to his ends, and their felicity: [ But rather rejoice that your names Are written in heaven. ] c-acp av-dc j p-acp po31 n2, cc po32 n1: [ cc-acp av-c vvb cst po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. ] (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
20 For the better understanding of this you may observe, 1. What matter of Joy the subjection of the Devils might afford them. 2. What manner of joy they were affected with, which Christ forbad them. 3. What manner of joy it is that Christ alloweth them, For the better understanding of this you may observe, 1. What matter of Joy the subjection of the Devils might afford them. 2. What manner of joy they were affected with, which christ forbade them. 3. What manner of joy it is that christ alloweth them, p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d pn22 vmb vvi, crd q-crq n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vmd vvi pno32. crd q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp, r-crq np1 vvd pno32. crd q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 when he seemeth to restrain it wholly to their heavenly interest. I. when he seems to restrain it wholly to their heavenly Interest. I. c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jn p-acp po32 j n1. pns11. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 No doubt, to have the Devils subject to them, was a great mercy, in which they might rejoyce: No doubt, to have the Devils Subject to them, was a great mercy, in which they might rejoice: dx n1, pc-acp vhi dt ng1 j-jn p-acp pno32, vbds dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 For 1. It was the Gift of Christ: and all is perfumed that hath toucht his hand. For 1. It was the Gift of christ: and all is perfumed that hath touched his hand. c-acp crd pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1: cc d vbz vvn cst vhz vvn po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 Nothing but Good can come from him that is so Good ▪ by way of Gift. Nothing but Good can come from him that is so Good ▪ by Way of Gift. pix p-acp j vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cst vbz av j ▪ p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 2. It was a Gift foretold by the Prophets, as reserved for the Gospel-time, that's eminently called The Kingdom of God: And an extraordinary gift in respect to the precedent and subsequent generations. 2. It was a Gift foretold by the prophets, as reserved for the Gospel time, that's eminently called The Kingdom of God: And an extraordinary gift in respect to the precedent and subsequent generations. crd pn31 vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, d|vbz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: cc dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 It was no usual thing for men to exercise such authority over the very Devils, It was no usual thing for men to exercise such Authority over the very Devils, pn31 vbds dx j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 as to command them to come forth, and to heal the bodies that they had long afflicted. as to command them to come forth, and to heal the bodies that they had long afflicted. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst pns32 vhd av-j vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
28 3. It was a victory over the strongest enemy, that can make more effectual resistance then the most numerous armies of poor mortals, 3. It was a victory over the Strongest enemy, that can make more effectual resistance then the most numerous armies of poor mortals, crd pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt js n1, cst vmb vvi av-dc j n1 cs dt av-ds j n2 pp-f j n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
29 and would laugh at your horse and arms, your fire and sword, your greatest Cannons: and cannot be expugned but by the power of the Almighty. and would laugh At your horse and arms, your fire and sword, your greatest Cannons: and cannot be expugned but by the power of the Almighty. cc vmd vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc n2, po22 n1 cc n1, po22 js n2: cc vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
30 A stronger then he must come upon him and bind him, and cast him out of his possession, A Stronger then he must come upon him and bind him, and cast him out of his possession, dt jc cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cc vvi pno31, cc vvd pno31 av pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 before he will surrender the Garrison, goods, and prisoners which he hath held in peace, Luke 11. 21, 22. 4. It was a victory over the most subtile enemy, that is not conquerable by any stratagems of humane wit. before he will surrender the Garrison, goods, and Prisoners which he hath held in peace, Lycia 11. 21, 22. 4. It was a victory over the most subtle enemy, that is not conquerable by any stratagems of humane wit. c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, n2-j, cc n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1, av crd crd, crd crd pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt ds j n1, cst vbz xx j-u p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
32 5. It was a victory over the most malitious enemy: that sought more then the subversion of mens temporal peace, 5. It was a victory over the most malicious enemy: that sought more then the subversion of men's temporal peace, crd pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt ds j n1: cst vvd av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f ng2 j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
33 and by afflicting the body intended the hurting of the soul. and by afflicting the body intended the hurting of the soul. cc p-acp vvg dt n1 vvd dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
34 6. It was a conquest of him that had long possession, and one way or other kept in bondage the prisoners, that justice had subjected to his rage. 6. It was a conquest of him that had long possession, and one Way or other kept in bondage the Prisoners, that Justice had subjected to his rage. crd pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vhd j n1, cc crd n1 cc n-jn vvn p-acp n1 dt n2, cst n1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
35 7. It was a victory exceeding honourable to Christ, whose very messengers by his name alone, could make the powers of hell submit. 7. It was a victory exceeding honourable to christ, whose very messengers by his name alone, could make the Powers of hell submit. crd pn31 vbds dt n1 vvg j p-acp np1, rg-crq j n2 p-acp po31 n1 av-j, vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
36 He that refused to be made a King, as having not a Kingdom of this world, ( John 18. 36.) and that had not a place to lay his head on ( Mat. 8. 22.) commanded him that had presumed to tempt him with all the Kingdoms and the glory of the world, (Mat. 4. 8, 9.) and that not only by the bare word of his mouth ▪ but by the word of his me•nest, most despised Messengers, which made the people stand amazed, saying, What manner of man is this? He that refused to be made a King, as having not a Kingdom of this world, (John 18. 36.) and that had not a place to lay his head on (Mathew 8. 22.) commanded him that had presumed to tempt him with all the Kingdoms and the glory of the world, (Mathew 4. 8, 9.) and that not only by the bore word of his Mouth ▪ but by the word of his me•nest, most despised Messengers, which made the people stand amazed, saying, What manner of man is this? pns31 cst vvd pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, c-acp vhg xx dt n1 pp-f d n1, (np1 crd crd) cc d vhd xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp (np1 crd crd) vvn pno31 cst vhd vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d dt n2 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (np1 crd crd, crd) cc cst xx av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 ▪ cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-ds j-vvn n2, r-crq vvd dt n1 vvb vvn, vvg, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d? (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
37 8. It was a victory tending to the successes of the Gospel, to convince the unbelieving world, 8. It was a victory tending to the Successes of the Gospel, to convince the unbelieving world, crd pn31 vbds dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt vvg n1, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 4
38 and so to enlarge the Kingdom of Christ, and to save the peoples souls. and so to enlarge the Kingdom of christ, and to save the peoples Souls. cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 4
39 9. And also from so great a work, it was no small honour that accrewed to the instruments: 9. And also from so great a work, it was no small honour that accrued to the Instruments: crd cc av p-acp av j dt n1, pn31 vbds dx j n1 cst vvn p-acp dt n2: (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 4
40 An honour which in its proper place they might lawfully regard. an honour which in its proper place they might lawfully regard. dt n1 r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 pns32 vmd av-j vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 4
41 10. And all this was aggravated by the congruency of the mercy, to the low despised condition of the instruments, (and of Christ himself) when they were destitute of all common advantages and means, 10. And all this was aggravated by the congruency of the mercy, to the low despised condition of the Instruments, (and of christ himself) when they were destitute of all Common advantages and means, crd cc d d vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n2, (cc pp-f np1 px31) c-crq pns32 vbdr j pp-f d j n2 cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 5
42 for the carrying on of so great and necessary a work, surpassing all the strength of flesh: for the carrying on of so great and necessary a work, surpassing all the strength of Flesh: p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f av j cc j dt n1, vvg d dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 5
43 how seasonable was it that the Omnipotency of Heaven should then appear for them, and thus engage itself for their success? So that in all this you may easily see that here was abundant mattter for a rationall warrantable joy to the Disciples. how seasonable was it that the Omnipotency of Heaven should then appear for them, and thus engage itself for their success? So that in all this you may Easily see that Here was abundant matter for a rational warrantable joy to the Disciples. c-crq j vbds pn31 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd av vvi p-acp pno32, cc av vvi px31 p-acp po32 n1? av cst p-acp d d pn22 vmb av-j vvi cst av vbds j n1 p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 5
44 II. But where then was their fault? and what was that joy which Christ forbad them. II But where then was their fault? and what was that joy which christ forbade them. crd p-acp q-crq av vbds po32 n1? cc q-crq vbds d n1 r-crq np1 vvd pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
45 Answ. Having already told you in generall, I shall tell you more parcularly. 1. They looked too much at the matter of Dominion over the subjected and ejected Devils, Answer Having already told you in general, I shall tell you more parcularly. 1. They looked too much At the matter of Dominion over the subjected and ejected Devils, np1 vhg av vvd pn22 p-acp j, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dc av-jn. crd pns32 vvd av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvn cc j-vvn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
46 and relished most delightfully the externall part. and relished most delightfully the external part. cc vvd av-ds av-j dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
47 As the Jews lookt for a Messiah that should come in grandeur, and bring the Nations under his dominion; As the jews looked for a Messiah that should come in grandeur, and bring the nations under his dominion; p-acp dt np2 vvd p-acp dt np1 cst vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi dt n2 p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
48 so the Disciples that had yet too much of these conceits, began to be lifted up with the expectation of some earthly glory, so the Disciples that had yet too much of these conceits, began to be lifted up with the expectation of Some earthly glory, av dt n2 cst vhd av av d pp-f d n2, vvd pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
49 when they saw the powers of hell subm•t, and Christ thus begin with the manifestation of his omnipotency. when they saw the Powers of hell subm•t, and christ thus begin with the manifestation of his omnipotency. c-crq pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 av, cc np1 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
50 But the great End of these Miracles, they too much overlooked. But the great End of these Miracles, they too much overlooked. p-acp dt j vvb pp-f d n2, pns32 av av-d vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
51 They too much left out of their rejoycings, the appearances of God, the advantages of faith, the promotion of the spiritual Kingdom of Christ, They too much left out of their rejoicings, the appearances of God, the advantages of faith, the promotion of the spiritual Kingdom of christ, pns32 av av-d vvn av pp-f po32 n2, dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
52 and the greater mercies of the Gospel, as to themselves and others. and the greater Mercies of the Gospel, as to themselves and Others. cc dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp px32 cc n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
53 2. They took too great a share of the honour to themselves, being more affected, to see what great things they were made the instruments to accomplish, then what honour did thereby accrew to God, and benefit to man. 2. They took too great a share of the honour to themselves, being more affected, to see what great things they were made the Instruments to accomplish, then what honour did thereby accrue to God, and benefit to man. crd pns32 vvd av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp px32, vbg av-dc vvn, pc-acp vvi r-crq j n2 pns32 vbdr vvn dt n2 pc-acp vvi, av r-crq n1 vdd av vvi p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
54 And thus while they arrogate too much to themselves, and withall too much over-look those higher, greater mercies, to which all their miracles were but means, they deservedly fall under Christs reproof; And thus while they arrogate too much to themselves, and withal too much overlook those higher, greater Mercies, to which all their Miracles were but means, they deservedly fallen under Christ reproof; cc av cs pns32 vvi av d p-acp px32, cc av av av-d j d av-jc, jc n2, p-acp r-crq d po32 n2 vbdr cc-acp n2, pns32 av-vvn vvi p-acp npg1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
55 and he is imployed in the cure of their diseased joyes, by amputation of the superfluities, and he is employed in the cure of their diseased Joys, by amputation of the superfluities, cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
56 and rectifying the irregularities, and supplying the defects, lest Satan should take possession of their souls, by carnality, selfishness and pride, and rectifying the irregularities, and supplying the defects, lest Satan should take possession of their Souls, by carnality, selfishness and pride, cc vvg dt n2, cc vvg dt n2, cs np1 vmd vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
57 when they thought they had conquered him, by dispossessing him of mens bodies. III. By this you may understand, what joy it is that Christ alloweth and commandeth them. when they Thought they had conquered him, by dispossessing him of men's bodies. III. By this you may understand, what joy it is that christ alloweth and commands them. c-crq pns32 vvd pns32 vhd vvn pno31, p-acp vvg pno31 pp-f ng2 n2. np1. p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi, r-crq n1 pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz cc vvz pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
58 1. As to themselves t• •ill the•r pride, and to increase their kindl• joy 〈 ◊ 〉 •h••k•ulness, 1. As to themselves t• •ill the•r pride, and to increase their kindl• joy 〈 ◊ 〉 •h••k•ulness, crd c-acp p-acp px32 n1 vmb vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 n1 〈 sy 〉 np1-n, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
59 and to advance their est•mation o• t•• riches of the Gospel, and rectifie •heir judgement o• the work and Kingdom of their Lord, he calls them to mind that Higher Mercy, which is worthy of their greatest joy. An interest in Heav•n is another kind of mercy, and to advance their est•mation o• t•• riches of the Gospel, and rectify •heir judgement o• the work and Kingdom of their Lord, he calls them to mind that Higher Mercy, which is worthy of their greatest joy. an Interest in Heav•n is Another kind of mercy, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 n1 n1 n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi n1 n1 n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 cst jc n1, r-crq vbz j pp-f po32 js n1. dt n1 p-acp j vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
60 then healing the sick, or casting out Devils here on earth. then healing the sick, or casting out Devils Here on earth. av vvg dt j, cc vvg av n2 av p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 6
61 2. In reference to his honour, he would have them first look at the Greatest of his Gifts, •nd not forget the glory which he finally intends them; 2. In Referente to his honour, he would have them First look At the Greatest of his Gifts, •nd not forget the glory which he finally intends them; crd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmd vhi pno32 ord vvb p-acp dt js pp-f po31 n2, vvb xx vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 av-j vvz pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
62 ••ile they are taken up with these wonders in the way. For his greatest honour ariseth from his greatest mercies. ••ile they Are taken up with these wonders in the Way. For his greatest honour arises from his greatest Mercies. av pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1. p-acp po31 js vvb vvz p-acp po31 js n2. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
63 3. As to the Degrees of their Rejoycing, he would not have them give the greater share to the lesser mercy, but to Rejoyce so much more in their heavenly interest, 3. As to the Degrees of their Rejoicing, he would not have them give the greater share to the lesser mercy, but to Rejoice so much more in their heavenly Interest, crd p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 vvg, pns31 vmd xx vhi pno32 vvi dt jc n1 p-acp dt jc n1, p-acp pc-acp vvb av av-d av-dc p-acp po32 j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
64 as that all other joy should be as none in comparison of it. as that all other joy should be as none in comparison of it. c-acp cst d j-jn n1 vmd vbi c-acp pix p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
65 So that this [ Rejoyce not in this, &c. ] is as much as if he had said [ Let your Rejoycing in this power over the Devils be as nothing in comparison of your rejoycing that your names are written in heaven. So that this [ Rejoice not in this, etc. ] is as much as if he had said [ Let your Rejoicing in this power over the Devils be as nothing in comparison of your rejoicing that your names Are written in heaven. av cst d [ vvb xx p-acp d, av ] vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn [ vvb po22 vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 vbb c-acp pix p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg d po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
66 ] Just as he forbiddeth Care and Labour for these earthly things, when he saith [ Care not what you shall eate, &c. ] Mat. 6. 25. [ Labour not for the meat that perisheth, ] Just as he forbiddeth Care and Labour for these earthly things, when he Says [ Care not what you shall eat, etc. ] Mathew 6. 25. [ Labour not for the meat that Perishes, ] j c-acp pns31 vvz vvb cc vvb p-acp d j n2, c-crq pns31 vvz [ vvb xx r-crq pn22 vmb vvi, av ] np1 crd crd [ vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cst vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
67 but for that which endureth to everlasting life, which the Son of man will give you ] John 6. 27. Our Care and Labour for earthly things, must be nothing in Comparison of the Care and Labour we are at for heaven: but for that which Endureth to everlasting life, which the Son of man will give you ] John 6. 27. Our Care and Labour for earthly things, must be nothing in Comparison of the Care and Labour we Are At for heaven: cc-acp p-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp j n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn22 ] np1 crd crd po12 n1 cc vvi p-acp j n2, vmb vbi pix p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vbr p-acp p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
68 And so our joy, in the greatest of these outward mercies, should be as Nothing in comparison of our joy in higher things. And so our joy, in the greatest of these outward Mercies, should be as Nothing in comparison of our joy in higher things. cc av po12 vvb, p-acp dt js pp-f d j n2, vmd vbi c-acp pix p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp jc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
69 4. As to the nature and order of the thing, he alloweth them no joy in this or any temporal or created thing whatsoever, 4. As to the nature and order of the thing, he alloweth them no joy in this or any temporal or created thing whatsoever, crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pno32 av-dx n1 p-acp d cc d j cc j-vvn n1 r-crq, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
70 but as it proceedeth from God and tendeth to him as our ultimate end: but as it Proceedeth from God and tendeth to him as our ultimate end: cc-acp c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp np1 cc vvz p-acp pno31 c-acp po12 j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
71 We must not Rejoyce in our victories over Satan or any other enemy, for it self, and as our end, but as it is a means to the glory of God and mens salvation. We must not Rejoice in our victories over Satan or any other enemy, for it self, and as our end, but as it is a means to the glory of God and men's salvation. pns12 vmb xx vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 cc d j-jn n1, p-acp pn31 n1, cc p-acp po12 vvi, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc ng2 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
72 In all which it is evident, that Christ doth but regulate and advance their joy, In all which it is evident, that christ does but regulate and advance their joy, p-acp d r-crq pn31 vbz j, cst np1 vdz p-acp vvb cc vvb po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
73 and calling them first to rejoyce in that which is their End and All, and animateth all their lower mercies, he then alloweth and requireth them to rejoyce, and calling them First to rejoice in that which is their End and All, and animateth all their lower Mercies, he then alloweth and requires them to rejoice, cc vvg pno32 ord pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq vbz po32 vvb cc d, cc vvz d po32 jc n2, pns31 av vvz cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
74 even in this, which he seemed to forbid them to rejoyce in, viz. that the Devils were subj•ct to them; even in this, which he seemed to forbid them to rejoice in, viz. that the Devils were subj•ct to them; av p-acp d, r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp, n1 cst dt n2 vbdr j p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
75 so they do it in due subordination to its end. so they do it in due subordination to its end. av pns32 vdb pn31 p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
76 The only difficulty in the preceptive part of the text is, what's meant here by the [ writing of their names in heaven ] In a word the meaning is, that they are fellow Citizens of the Saints, The only difficulty in the preceptive part of the text is, what's meant Here by the [ writing of their names in heaven ] In a word the meaning is, that they Are fellow Citizens of the Saints, dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, r-crq|vbz vvd av p-acp dt [ vvg pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1 ] p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vbz, cst pns32 vbr n1 n2 pp-f dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
77 and of the houshold of God, and having a room among the Saints on earth, have a title to the celestial glory. As in some well-ordered Cities there were rolls kept of the names of all the Citizens, and of the household of God, and having a room among the Saints on earth, have a title to the celestial glory. As in Some well-ordered Cities there were rolls kept of the names of all the Citizens, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhg dt n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, vhb dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. c-acp p-acp d j n2 a-acp vbdr n2 vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f d dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
78 or Free-men, as distinct from all the inferiour, more servile sort of subjects, and as muster-rolls are kept of the listed souldiers of the Army; or Freemen, as distinct from all the inferior, more servile sort of subject's, and as muster-rolls Are kept of the listed Soldiers of the Army; cc n2, c-acp j p-acp d dt j-jn, av-dc j n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc c-acp n2 vbr vvn pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
79 so all that are Saints are enrolled Citizens of heaven, that is, are the heirs of the heavenly felicity. so all that Are Saints Are enrolled Citizens of heaven, that is, Are the Heirs of the heavenly felicity. av d cst vbr n2 vbr vvn n2 pp-f n1, cst vbz, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
80 We are Decreed to this state before the foundations of the world; We are Redeemed to it by the death of Christ: We Are Decreed to this state before the foundations of the world; We Are Redeemed to it by the death of christ: pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; pns12 vbr j-vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
81 but we are not actually entred into it, till we are sanctified by the Holy Ghost, but we Are not actually entered into it, till we Are sanctified by the Holy Ghost, cc-acp pns12 vbr xx av-j vvd p-acp pn31, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
82 and heartily engaged to God the Father, Son, and Spirit, in the holy Covenant. The Doctrine of the Text is conteined in this proposition; and heartily engaged to God the Father, Son, and Spirit, in the holy Covenant. The Doctrine of the Text is contained in this proposition; cc av-j vvn p-acp np1 dt n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp dt j n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 8
83 To have our names written in Heaven, is the greatest mercy, and first and chiefly, and only for it self to be rejoyced in; To have our names written in Heaven, is the greatest mercy, and First and chiefly, and only for it self to be rejoiced in; pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1, vbz dt js n1, cc ord cc av-jn, cc av-j c-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
84 which so puts the estimate on all inferiour mercies, that further then they refer to this they are not to be the matter of our joy. which so puts the estimate on all inferior Mercies, that further then they refer to this they Are not to be the matter of our joy. r-crq av vvz dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, cst jc cs pns32 vvb p-acp d pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
85 Though we had seen the Devils subjected to our ministration, departing from the possessed when we command them in the name of Christ, Though we had seen the Devils subjected to our ministration, departing from the possessed when we command them in the name of christ, cs pns12 vhd vvn dt n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1, vvg p-acp dt vvn c-crq pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
86 and the bodies of the afflicted miraculously relieved, yet all this were not comparatively to be rejoyced in, and the bodies of the afflicted miraculously relieved, yet all this were not comparatively to be rejoiced in, cc dt n2 pp-f dt vvn av-j vvn, av d d vbdr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
87 nor as separated from our title to the heavenly glory. nor as separated from our title to the heavenly glory. ccx p-acp vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
88 When I have first given you the Reasons of the prohibition, [ Rejoyce not in this and then of the command [ but rather Rejoyce, &c. ] you may by fuller satisfaction about the sense and truth of the Proposition, be better prepared for the further application. When I have First given you the Reasons of the prohibition, [ Rejoice not in this and then of the command [ but rather Rejoice, etc. ] you may by fuller satisfaction about the sense and truth of the Proposition, be better prepared for the further application. c-crq pns11 vhb ord vvn pn22 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, [ vvb xx p-acp d cc av pp-f dt vvb [ cc-acp av-c vvb, av ] pn22 vmb p-acp jc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb av-jc vvn p-acp dt jc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 8
89 I. Rejoyce not, though the Devils themselves were subject to you, further then as this refers to Heaven; I Rejoice not, though the Devils themselves were Subject to you, further then as this refers to Heaven; uh vvb xx, cs dt n2 px32 vbdr j-jn p-acp pn22, jc cs c-acp d vvz p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
90 1. Because all these common mercies, may possibly consist with the present misery of the persons that receive them. 1. Because all these Common Mercies, may possibly consist with the present misery of the Persons that receive them. crd p-acp d d j n2, vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vvb pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
91 A man may be the slave of the Devil as to his soul, when he is casting him out of another mans body. A man may be the slave of the devil as to his soul, when he is casting him out of Another men body. dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvg pno31 av pp-f j-jn ng1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
92 He may be conquered by his own concupiscence, that hath triumphed over many an enemy. He may be conquered by his own concupiscence, that hath triumphed over many an enemy. pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n1, cst vhz vvn p-acp d dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
93 These times have shewed it to our grief, that heresie, and pride, and ambition, and self conceit, may conquer those that have been famous for their conquests: These times have showed it to our grief, that heresy, and pride, and ambition, and self conceit, may conquer those that have been famous for their conquests: np1 n2 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp po12 n1, cst n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 n1, vmb vvi d cst vhb vbn j p-acp po32 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
94 He may be a slave to himself, that is the Master of another. He may be a slave to himself, that is the Master of Another. pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp px31, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 9
95 And what I say of the instance in my text, you may (upon a parity or superiority of reason) all along give me leave to apply to the great occasion of the day: And what I say of the instance in my text, you may (upon a parity or superiority of reason) all along give me leave to apply to the great occasion of the day: cc r-crq pns11 vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, pn22 vmb (p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1) d p-acp vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 9
96 it being a matter of much greater glory, to conquer infernal powers then mortal enemies, and to have the Devils subject to us, then men. it being a matter of much greater glory, to conquer infernal Powers then Mortal enemies, and to have the Devils Subject to us, then men. pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f d jc n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 av j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vhi dt ng1 j-jn p-acp pno12, cs n2. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 9
97 To be such a conquerour of men or Devils, is no sure proof of the pardon of sin, the favour of God, and saving of your souls. To be such a conqueror of men or Devils, is no sure proof of the pardon of since, the favour of God, and Saving of your Souls. p-acp vbb d dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, vbz dx j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg pp-f po22 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 9
98 Alas, how many called valiant, are the basest cowards in the warfare that their everlasting life dependeth on? How many that are renowned for their victories by men, are wretches despised and abhored by the Lord? What Christian so poor and despicable in the world, that would change his state with a Cataline or Sejanus, yea with a Cesar or Alexander if he might? Could you see the inside of a glittering gallant, Alas, how many called valiant, Are the Basest cowards in the warfare that their everlasting life dependeth on? How many that Are renowned for their victories by men, Are wretches despised and abhorred by the Lord? What Christian so poor and despicable in the world, that would change his state with a Cataline or Sejanus, yea with a Cesar or Alexander if he might? Could you see the inside of a glittering gallant, np1, c-crq d vvd j, vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n1 cst po32 j n1 vvz a-acp? c-crq d cst vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2, vbr n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1? q-crq np1 av j cc j p-acp dt n1, cst vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt np1 cc np1, uh p-acp dt np1 cc np1 cs pns31 vmd? vmd pn22 vvi dt n1-an pp-f dt j-vvg j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 9
99 or an adored Prince that is a stranger to the life of faith, what a sad disparity would you see? the vermine of the most filthy lusts continually crawling in the soul, or an adored Prince that is a stranger to the life of faith, what a sad disparity would you see? the vermin of the most filthy Lustiest continually crawling in the soul, cc dt vvn n1 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt j n1 vmd pn22 vvi? dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2 av-j vvg p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 9
100 while the body is set out by the most exquisite ornaments, that pride can invent and their purses can procure, while the body is Set out by the most exquisite Ornament, that pride can invent and their purses can procure, cs dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt av-ds j n2, cst n1 vmb vvi cc po32 n2 vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
101 for the encreasing of their esteem in the eyes of such as judge of souls by the colour and cover of the bodies. for the increasing of their esteem in the eyes of such as judge of Souls by the colour and cover of the bodies. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d c-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pp-f dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
102 To see the same man sumptuously feasted, attended, honoured, magnified by men; To see the same man sumptuously feasted, attended, honoured, magnified by men; p-acp vvi dt d n1 av-j vvn, vvn, vvn, vvn p-acp n2; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
103 and at the same time dead in sin, unacquainted with the life and comforts of believers, and At the same time dead in since, unacquainted with the life and comforts of believers, cc p-acp dt d n1 j p-acp n1, j p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
104 and under the curse and condemnation of the Law of God, would tell you, that such a wretch is far, from the state in which a reasonable man is allowed to rejoyce. and under the curse and condemnation of the Law of God, would tell you, that such a wretch is Far, from the state in which a reasonable man is allowed to rejoice. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vvi pn22, cst d dt n1 vbz j, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
105 There are not more naked leprous souls in the world, then some that are covered with a silken, laced, painted case: There Are not more naked leprous Souls in the world, then Some that Are covered with a silken, laced, painted case: pc-acp vbr xx av-dc j j n2 p-acp dt n1, cs d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt j, j-vvn, j-vvn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
106 Nor any more poor and sordid, then such as abound with earthly riches. Nor any more poor and sordid, then such as abound with earthly riches. ccx d dc j cc j, cs d c-acp vvi p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
107 And for such a one to Rejoyce, is as unseemly, as for a man to glory that his gangren'd foot hath a handsom shoo, And for such a one to Rejoice, is as unseemly, as for a man to glory that his gangrened foot hath a handsome shoo, cc p-acp d dt pi p-acp vvb, vbz p-acp j, a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cst po31 vvn n1 vhz dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
108 or that his diseased pained flesh doth suffer in the fashion, or that his wounds and ulcers are searched with a silver instrument. or that his diseased pained Flesh does suffer in the fashion, or that his wounds and ulcers Are searched with a silver Instrument. cc cst po31 j-vvn j-vvn n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1, cc cst po31 n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
109 God sees the rottenness and filth that is within these painted sepulchres, and therefore judgeth not of them as the ignorant spectator, that seeth no further then the smoothed, polished, guilded outside. God sees the rottenness and filth that is within these painted sepulchres, and Therefore Judgeth not of them as the ignorant spectator, that sees no further then the smoothed, polished, Guilded outside. np1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp d j-vvn n2, cc av vvz xx pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cst vvz dx jc cs dt j-vvn, j-vvn, vvn av-an. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
110 And therefore we find his language of such to differ so much from the language of the world: And Therefore we find his language of such to differ so much from the language of the world: cc av pns12 vvb po31 n1 pp-f d pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
111 He calls those, poor and miserable, and blind and naked, and foolish and mad, and dead and cursed, that perhaps hear nothing lower from the world, He calls those, poor and miserable, and blind and naked, and foolish and mad, and dead and cursed, that perhaps hear nothing lower from the world, pns31 vvz d, j cc j, cc j cc j, cc j cc j, cc j cc j-vvn, cst av vvb pix vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
112 then Honourable, Worshipfull, Rich and Wise; and men are admiring them, while God is loathing them; then Honourable, Worshipful, Rich and Wise; and men Are admiring them, while God is loathing them; av j, j, j cc j; cc n2 vbr vvg pno32, cs np1 vbz vvg pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
113 and men applauding them, while God condemneth them. And hence it is that the servants of the Lord, do lament the case of those that worldlings count most happy. When Paul speaks of those, whose God is their belly, whose glory is their shame, and who mind earthly things, he doth it weeping (Phil. 3. 18, 19.) when a phrenetick sensualist would but have derided his compassionate tears, and men applauding them, while God Condemneth them. And hence it is that the Servants of the Lord, do lament the case of those that worldlings count most happy. When Paul speaks of those, whose God is their belly, whose glory is their shame, and who mind earthly things, he does it weeping (Philip 3. 18, 19.) when a frenetic sensualist would but have derided his compassionate tears, cc n2 vvg pno32, cs np1 vvz pno32. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f d d n2 vvb ds j. c-crq np1 vvz pp-f d, rg-crq n1 vbz po32 n1, rg-crq n1 vbz po32 n1, cc r-crq n1 j n2, pns31 vdz pn31 vvg (np1 crd crd, crd) c-crq dt j n1 vmd cc-acp vhb vvn po31 j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 11
114 and bid him keep them for himself. and bid him keep them for himself. cc vvb pno31 vvi pno32 p-acp px31. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 11
115 2. Rejoyce not in these outward common things, comparatively or for themselves, because they are not only consistent with most deplorable misery, 2. Rejoice not in these outward Common things, comparatively or for themselves, Because they Are not only consistent with most deplorable misery, crd vvb xx p-acp d j j n2, av-j cc p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 vbr xx av-j j p-acp av-ds j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
116 but also are the strong and ordinary means, of making men miserable, and fixing them in it, and increasing it. but also Are the strong and ordinary means, of making men miserable, and fixing them in it, and increasing it. cc-acp av vbr dt j cc j n2, pp-f vvg n2 j, cc vvg pno32 p-acp pn31, cc vvg pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
117 Many that have seemed humble, fruitful, flourishing, and stedfast while they dwelt in rhe valleys of a mean, a low, afflicted state, have proved sun-burnt, weather-beaten sinners, apostates, proud, vain-glorious and barren, Many that have seemed humble, fruitful, flourishing, and steadfast while they dwelled in rhe valleys of a mean, a low, afflicted state, have proved sunburnt, Weather-beaten Sinners, apostates, proud, vainglorious and barren, av-d d vhb vvn j, j, j-vvg, cc j cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, dt j, j-vvn n1, vhb vvn j-vvn, j n2, n2, j, j cc j, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
118 when they have removed their habitations to the mountains of prosperity. when they have removed their habitations to the Mountains of Prosperity. c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
119 Alas, we find it hard enough to be serious faithfull Christians, under the less and ordinary temptations, of a poor, or mean, or suffering condition. Alas, we find it hard enough to be serious faithful Christians, under the less and ordinary temptations, of a poor, or mean, or suffering condition. np1, pns12 vvb pn31 av-j av-d pc-acp vbi j j np1, p-acp dt av-dc cc j n2, pp-f dt j, cc j, cc vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
120 And should I rejoice if I were put, to pass to heaven, as a Camell must pass through a needle's eye? We have difficulties •now already, unless our wisdom, strength and courage, were greater to encounter them; And should I rejoice if I were put, to pass to heaven, as a Camel must pass through a needle's eye? We have difficulties •now already, unless our Wisdom, strength and courage, were greater to encounter them; cc vmd pns11 vvi cs pns11 vbdr vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1? pns12 vhb n2 vvb av, cs po12 n1, n1 cc n1, vbdr jc pc-acp vvi pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
121 And shall we Rejoice if these difficulties be encreased to impossibilities, (as with men,) leaving us no hope but that humane impossibilities are conquerable by Divine omnipotency? Luk. 18 27. Is it not hard enough to have a lowly mind in a low condition? (but much more in a high?) to despise the world when the world despiseth us? to walk in heaven when faith is not interrupted by the noise or shews of the distracted acters of these bedlam tragadies? and to converse with our everlasting company; And shall we Rejoice if these difficulties be increased to impossibilities, (as with men,) leaving us no hope but that humane impossibilities Are conquerable by Divine omnipotency? Luk. 18 27. Is it not hard enough to have a lowly mind in a low condition? (but much more in a high?) to despise the world when the world despises us? to walk in heaven when faith is not interrupted by the noise or shows of the distracted actors of these bedlam tragadies? and to converse with our everlasting company; cc vmb pns12 vvb cs d n2 vbb vvn p-acp n2, (c-acp p-acp n2,) vvg pno12 dx n1 cc-acp cst j n2 vbr j-u p-acp j-jn n1? np1 crd crd vbz pn31 xx av-j av-d pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1? (p-acp av-d av-dc p-acp dt j?) pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12? pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-crq n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvz pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f d n1 n2? cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
122 when we are freest from these crowds and tumults? And shall we Rejoice that we, who already stumble at a straw, have rocks of offence and mountains of difficulty cast before us? How few are advanced to higher measures of faith and holiness, by their advancements in the world? For the most part, when we Are Freest from these crowds and tumults? And shall we Rejoice that we, who already Stumble At a straw, have Rocks of offence and Mountains of difficulty cast before us? How few Are advanced to higher measures of faith and holiness, by their advancements in the world? For the most part, c-crq pns12 vbr js p-acp d n2 cc n2? cc vmb pns12 vvb cst pns12, r-crq av vvb p-acp dt n1, vhb n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12? c-crq d vbr vvn p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1? p-acp dt av-ds n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
123 if they seemed to have something of plain honesty and fidelity before, when they come to be advanced, its drowned in carnal policies, self-love and hypocritical dissimulation: if they seemed to have something of plain honesty and Fidis before, when they come to be advanced, its drowned in carnal policies, Self-love and hypocritical dissimulation: cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vhi pi pp-f j n1 cc n1 a-acp, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, po31 j-vvn p-acp j n2, n1 cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
124 And if they seemed before to be humble and heavenly, and to live to God, And if they seemed before to be humble and heavenly, and to live to God, cc cs pns32 vvd a-acp pc-acp vbi j cc j, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
125 and to his interest and service, how strangely doth prosperity and dignity transform them, and make them forget their former apprehensions, their convictions, purposes and vows, and to his Interest and service, how strangely does Prosperity and dignity transform them, and make them forget their former apprehensions, their convictions, Purposes and vows, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, c-crq av-j vdz n1 cc n1 vvb pno32, cc vvi pno32 vvi po32 j n2, po32 n2, n2 cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
126 yea their God, their happiness, and themselves? And should we not be very cautelous how we rejoice, in an air that few men have their health in? and in a diet (how sweet soever) that corrupts and kills the most that use it? in the tables that prove snares, yea their God, their happiness, and themselves? And should we not be very cautelous how we rejoice, in an air that few men have their health in? and in a diet (how sweet soever) that corrupts and kills the most that use it? in the tables that prove snares, uh po32 n1, po32 n1, cc px32? cc vmd pns12 xx vbi av j c-crq pns12 vvb, p-acp dt n1 cst d n2 vhb po32 n1 p-acp? cc p-acp dt n1 (c-crq j av) cst vvz cc vvz dt ds cst vvb pn31? p-acp dt n2 cst vvb n2, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
127 an the sumptuous houses that are traps to the inhab•tants? 3. Rejoyce not in these common things: an the sumptuous houses that Are traps to the inhab•tants? 3. Rejoice not in these Common things: cs dt j n2 cst vbr n2 p-acp dt n2? crd vvb xx p-acp d j n2: (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 12
128 for they are but such as are often made the Devils tools to do his his work by, and are used against the Lord that gave them, to the hindrance of the Gospel and injury of the Church of Christ. for they Are but such as Are often made the Devils tools to do his his work by, and Are used against the Lord that gave them, to the hindrance of the Gospel and injury of the Church of christ. c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp d c-acp vbr av vvd dt ng1 n2 pc-acp vdi po31 po31 n1 p-acp, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvd pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
129 While men are low, and live by faith, they do good with the little which they have; While men Are low, and live by faith, they do good with the little which they have; n1 n2 vbr j, cc vvb p-acp n1, pns32 vdb j p-acp dt j r-crq pns32 vhb; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
130 and have the blessing of the Will (when they are unable for the deed, ) and of hearts disposed to do good, if they had opportunity: and have the blessing of the Will (when they Are unable for the deed,) and of hearts disposed to do good, if they had opportunity: cc vhb dt n1 pp-f dt vmb (c-crq pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1,) cc pp-f n2 vvn pc-acp vdi j, cs pns32 vhd n1: (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
131 when usually those that are lifted up, having more of Power and less of Will, do less when the might and should do more; and use their talents to aggravate their sin and condemnation: when usually those that Are lifted up, having more of Power and less of Will, do less when the might and should do more; and use their Talents to aggravate their since and condemnation: c-crq av-j d cst vbr vvn a-acp, vhg dc pp-f n1 cc dc pp-f vmb, vdb av-dc c-crq dt vmd cc vmd vdb av-dc; cc vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
132 To further piety, or charity, they have power without will; but to hinder it, they have both power and will. And while the poor of the world, that are rich only in faith, would help on the work of God, To further piety, or charity, they have power without will; but to hinder it, they have both power and will. And while the poor of the world, that Are rich only in faith, would help on the work of God, p-acp jc n1, cc n1, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp vmb; p-acp p-acp vvb pn31, pns32 vhb d n1 cc vmb. cc cs dt j pp-f dt n1, cst vbr j av-j p-acp n1, vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
133 and cannot (by the great assistances which the great might give,) and the rich and honourable can and will not, and cannot (by the great assistances which the great might give,) and the rich and honourable can and will not, cc vmbx (p-acp dt j n2 r-crq dt j vmd vvi,) cc dt j cc j vmb cc vmb xx, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
134 but can and will promote the interest of the flesh; but can and will promote the Interest of the Flesh; cc-acp vmb cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
135 you may easily see the Churches case, how sure it is to know adversity, and how much of our expectation must be from God, you may Easily see the Churches case, how sure it is to know adversity, and how much of our expectation must be from God, pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt ng1 n1, c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, cc c-crq d pp-f po12 n1 vmb vbi p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
136 and how little from any of the Sons of men. and how little from any of the Sons of men. cc c-crq av-j p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
137 Is it as common for one that is very rich to part with all to follow Christ for the hopes of heaven, Is it as Common for one that is very rich to part with all to follow christ for the hope's of heaven, vbz pn31 p-acp j c-acp pi cst vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
138 as it is for one that hath not much in the world to part with? Is it as common for one that hath many thousands a year, to cast all his substance into the treasury, as it is for one that hath not much in the world to part with? Is it as Common for one that hath many thousands a year, to cast all his substance into the treasury, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pi cst vhz xx d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp? vbz pn31 p-acp j c-acp pi cst vhz d crd dt n1, pc-acp vvi d po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
139 as for a widdow to do it that hath but two mites? Luke 21. 2, 4. O how much easier were it like to go with the Church of God, as for a widow to do it that hath but two mites? Lycia 21. 2, 4. O how much Easier were it like to go with the Church of God, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 cst vhz cc-acp crd n2? av crd crd, crd sy q-crq av-d av-jc vbdr pn31 j p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
140 if greatness and ungodliness were not no so commonly conjunct? But usually, as riches, if greatness and ungodliness were not no so commonly conjunct? But usually, as riches, cs n1 cc n1 vbdr xx av-d av av-j j? p-acp av-j, c-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
141 and dignities, and honours do much encrease their carnal interest, so do they encrease their carnal-mindedness, and their engagements against that life of faith & holiness, which is contrary to their interest; and dignities, and honours do much increase their carnal Interest, so do they increase their carnal-mindedness, and their engagements against that life of faith & holiness, which is contrary to their Interest; cc n2, cc n2 vdb av-d vvi po32 j n1, av vdb pns32 vvi po32 j, cc po32 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
142 so that none are such malignant adversaries to godliness, and none have such advantage to execute their malice. so that none Are such malignant Adversaries to godliness, and none have such advantage to execute their malice. av cst pi vbr d j n2 p-acp n1, cc pix vhb d n1 p-acp vvb po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 13
143 Seeing then that all such honours and advancements are made by corruption too ordinary instruments of the vilest works of serving Satan, Seeing then that all such honours and advancements Are made by corruption too ordinary Instruments of the Vilest works of serving Satan, vvg av cst d d n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 av j n2 pp-f dt js n2 pp-f vvg np1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 14
144 and opposing Christ, and oppressing piety, honesty and innocence, rejoyce not in them as for themselves, and opposing christ, and oppressing piety, honesty and innocence, rejoice not in them as for themselves, cc vvg np1, cc vvg n1, n1 cc n1, vvb xx p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp px32, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 14
145 nor any way but in subservience to your heavenly rejoycings. nor any Way but in subservience to your heavenly rejoicings. ccx d n1 cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po22 j n2-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 14
146 4. And it should much abate our carnal joy to consider that all these things are such, 4. And it should much abate our carnal joy to Consider that all these things Are such, crd cc pn31 vmd av-d vvi po12 j vvb pc-acp vvi cst d d n2 vbr d, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
147 as may End in misery and leave the owner in everlasting woe. as may End in misery and leave the owner in everlasting woe. c-acp vmb vvb p-acp n1 cc vvb dt n1 p-acp j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
148 He that is feasting in purple and fine linnen to day, may be to morrow in remediless torments, He that is feasting in purple and fine linen to day, may be to morrow in remediless torments, pns31 cst vbz vvg p-acp j-jn cc j n1 p-acp n1, vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
149 and want a drop of water to cool his tongue, Luke 16. He that is to day triumphing over mortal enemies, may to morrow be led in triumph to hell fire, and want a drop of water to cool his tongue, Lycia 16. He that is to day triumphing over Mortal enemies, may to morrow be led in triumph to hell fire, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, av crd pns31 cst vbz p-acp n1 vvg p-acp j-jn n2, vmb p-acp n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
150 and lie in chains of darkness till the judgement of the great day. and lie in chains of darkness till the judgement of the great day. cc vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
151 He that is now prophecying in the name of Christ, and casting out Devils, and doing many great and wonderful works, may shortly be condemned at his bar, with a [ depart from me yee workers of iniquity: He that is now prophesying in the name of christ, and casting out Devils, and doing many great and wondered works, may shortly be condemned At his bar, with a [ depart from me ye workers of iniquity: pns31 cst vbz av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg av n2, cc vdg d j cc j n2, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt [ vvi p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
152 I never knew you ] Mat. 7. 22. 23. And who would be merry at a feast, that he must cast up again, in griping pain or mortal sickness? You see now where the great ones of the world do take their places, I never knew you ] Mathew 7. 22. 23. And who would be merry At a feast, that he must cast up again, in gripping pain or Mortal sickness? You see now where the great ones of the world do take their places, pns11 av-x vvd pn22 ] np1 crd crd crd cc q-crq vmd vbi j p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp av, p-acp j-vvg n1 cc j-jn n1? pn22 vvb av c-crq dt j pi2 pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi po32 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
153 and how they are admired and honoured by men: and how they Are admired and honoured by men: cc c-crq pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n2: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
154 but you see not where the tide will leave them, and how they shall be used by infernal spirits, but you see not where the tide will leave them, and how they shall be used by infernal spirits, cc-acp pn22 vvb xx c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
155 if they have not a bettter preventive and security, then all the renown and dignities of the world. if they have not a better preventive and security, then all the renown and dignities of the world. cs pns32 vhb xx dt av-jc j cc n1, cs d dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
156 Be cautelous therefore in your Rejoycing for that, which may end in everlasting sorrows. Be cautelous Therefore in your Rejoicing for that, which may end in everlasting sorrows. vbb j av p-acp po22 vvg p-acp d, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 14
157 Yea more then so, these outward honours, and successes, may plunge men deeper in perdition, then ever they had been without them. Yea more then so, these outward honours, and Successes, may plunge men Deeper in perdition, then ever they had been without them. uh n1 av av, d j n2, cc n2, vmb vvi n2 avc-jn p-acp n1, av av pns32 vhd vbn p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 14
158 And thousands shall wish that they had never know them; And thousands shall wish that they had never know them; cc crd vmb vvi cst pns32 vhd av-x vvb pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 15
159 and that they had rather been the lowest and obscurest persons, then by the temptations of prosperity to have been led into that misery. and that they had rather been the lowest and obscurest Persons, then by the temptations of Prosperity to have been led into that misery. cc cst pns32 vhd av-c vbi dt js cc js n2, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 15
160 And should you not be very cautelous in your rejoycing in that which you may possibly wish you had never known? You see then the Reasons for the prohibition [ Rejoyce not. ] And should you not be very cautelous in your rejoicing in that which you may possibly wish you had never known? You see then the Reasons for the prohibition [ Rejoice not. ] cc vmd pn22 xx vbi av j p-acp po22 vvg p-acp d r-crq pn22 vmb av-j vvi pn22 vhd av-x vvn? pn22 vvb av dt n2 p-acp dt n1 [ vvb xx. ] (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 15
161 II. But on the contrary, that the precept [ Rejoyce that your names are written in heaven ] is backed with such Reasons from the nature of the thing, II But on the contrary, that the precept [ Rejoice that your names Are written in heaven ] is backed with such Reasons from the nature of the thing, crd p-acp p-acp dt n-jn, cst dt n1 [ vvb cst po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 ] vbz vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
162 as should much excite us to the practise, is a truth so manifest, that a tedious demonstration of it might seem at best unnecessary, as should much excite us to the practice, is a truth so manifest, that a tedious demonstration of it might seem At best unnecessary, c-acp vmd d vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 av j, cst dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vmd vvi p-acp js j, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
163 and so an error, in these straits of time. 1. What should be Rejoyced in, and so an error, in these straits of time. 1. What should be Rejoiced in, cc av dt n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. crd q-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
164 if not the Lord of life himself, who is the everlasting joy and glory of the Saints? If felicity it self cannot make us happy, if not the Lord of life himself, who is the everlasting joy and glory of the Saints? If felicity it self cannot make us happy, cs xx dt n1 pp-f n1 px31, r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2? cs n1 pn31 n1 vmbx vvi pno12 j, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
165 and life it self is insufficient to quicken us, and the Sun it self cannot illuminate us, it is in vain to expect this light, this life, this happiness and joy, from any other. and life it self is insufficient to quicken us, and the Sun it self cannot illuminate us, it is in vain to expect this Light, this life, this happiness and joy, from any other. cc n1 pn31 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12, cc dt n1 pn31 n1 vmbx vvi pno12, pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi d n1, d n1, d n1 cc n1, p-acp d n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
166 From others we may have joy derivatively at the second hand: From Others we may have joy derivatively At the second hand: p-acp n2-jn pns12 vmb vhi n1 av-j p-acp dt ord n1: (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
167 but only from God as the Original and first cause. Other things may be means of the conveyance: but God is the matter of our joy: but only from God as the Original and First cause. Other things may be means of the conveyance: but God is the matter of our joy: cc-acp av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn cc ord n1. j-jn n2 vmb vbi n2 pp-f dt n1: p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
168 A creature may be his medicine; but he is our life and health it self. Comfort may be offered by others; A creature may be his medicine; but he is our life and health it self. Comfort may be offered by Others; dt n1 vmb vbi po31 n1; p-acp pns31 vbz po12 n1 cc n1 pn31 n1. n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
169 but its he that gives it, others may direct us to it, but he effecteth it. but its he that gives it, Others may Direct us to it, but he Effecteth it. cc-acp po31 pns31 cst vvz pn31, n2-jn vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
170 If God be not to be rejoyced in, the affection of joy is made in vain: If God be not to be rejoiced in, the affection of joy is made in vain: cs np1 vbb xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz vvn p-acp j: (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
171 For he is goodness it self, and there is nothing lovely or delectable but what is in him. For he is Goodness it self, and there is nothing lovely or delectable but what is in him. c-acp pns31 vbz n1 pn31 n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix j cc j p-acp r-crq vbz p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
172 And what is Heaven, but the fruition of God? And what is Heaven, but the fruition of God? cc q-crq vbz n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 15
173 2. It is congruous that we now Rejoyce, in that which we must Everlastingly rejoyce in. 2. It is congruous that we now Rejoice, in that which we must Everlastingly rejoice in. crd pn31 vbz j cst pns12 av vvb, p-acp d r-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
174 Heaven is the state of Everlasting joy: Heaven is the state of Everlasting joy: n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
175 and therefore the foresight of it by faith, is the only way to rational solid comfort here. and Therefore the foresight of it by faith, is the only Way to rational solid Comfort Here. cc av dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1 p-acp j j n1 av. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
176 If you knew the place in which you should live but an hundred years in earthly pleasures, If you knew the place in which you should live but an hundred Years in earthly pleasures, cs pn22 vvd dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
177 or the friend in whom you should as long have sweet delight, the fore-knowledge of it would make that place and friend, more delightfull to you then any other. or the friend in whom you should as long have sweet delight, the foreknowledge of it would make that place and friend, more delightful to you then any other. cc dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pn22 vmd p-acp av-j vhb j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmd vvi d vvb cc n1, av-dc j p-acp pn22 av d n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
178 Mutable joyes are the shame of man, and shew his levity, or his folly in choosing the things to comfort him, that are insufficient to perform it. Mutable Joys Are the shame of man, and show his levity, or his folly in choosing the things to Comfort him, that Are insufficient to perform it. j n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi po31 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
179 But if your heavenly interest be the matter of your joy, you may rejoyce to morrow as well as to day, But if your heavenly Interest be the matter of your joy, you may rejoice to morrow as well as to day, p-acp cs po22 j n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
180 and the next day as well as to morrow, and the next year as well as this. and the next day as well as to morrow, and the next year as well as this. cc dt ord n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, cc dt ord n1 c-acp av c-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
181 If prosperity be your joy, your joy must be short; for your worldly prosperity will be so. If Prosperity be your joy, your joy must be short; for your worldly Prosperity will be so. cs n1 vbb po22 n1, po22 n1 vmb vbi j; p-acp po22 j n1 vmb vbi av. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
182 If victory, and dignity, and over-topping others be your joy, it will be short; for death is ready to leave the conquerour, the honourable, the Prince, with the conquered, and the meanest subject. If victory, and dignity, and overtopping Others be your joy, it will be short; for death is ready to leave the conqueror, the honourable, the Prince, with the conquered, and the Meanest Subject. cs n1, cc n1, cc j n2-jn vbb po22 n1, pn31 vmb vbi j; p-acp n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt j, dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvn, cc dt js n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
183 If the solemnity and feasting of such a day as this should be the greatest matter of your joy, the day will have a night, If the solemnity and feasting of such a day as this should be the greatest matter of your joy, the day will have a night, cs dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d vmd vbi dt js n1 pp-f po22 n1, dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
184 and the feast an end, and so will your joy. and the feast an end, and so will your joy. cc dt n1 dt n1, cc av vmb po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
185 But if Heaven be the matter of your joy, you may go on in your rejoycing, But if Heaven be the matter of your joy, you may go on in your rejoicing, p-acp cs n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po22 vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
186 and every day may be your festivall: For God is the same both yesterday, and to day, and for ever. and every day may be your festival: For God is the same both yesterday, and to day, and for ever. cc d n1 vmb vbi po22 n1: c-acp np1 vbz dt d d n1-an, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
187 You only have the day that hath no night, and the feast that hath no end, You only have the day that hath no night, and the feast that hath no end, pn22 j vhb dt n1 cst vhz dx n1, cc dt n1 cst vhz dx n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
188 or intermission, unless as it is caused by your errors and misapprehensions. or intermission, unless as it is caused by your errors and misapprehensions. cc n1, cs c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po22 n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 16
189 There can nothing fall out, of so hurtfull a nature, as to turn your feast into gall and wormwood; There can nothing fallen out, of so hurtful a nature, as to turn your feast into Gall and wormwood; pc-acp vmb pix vvi av, pp-f av j dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 17
190 for God will be still God, and Christ still your Head, and Heaven will be Heaven, for God will be still God, and christ still your Head, and Heaven will be Heaven, p-acp np1 vmb vbi av np1, cc np1 av po22 n1, cc n1 vmb vbi n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 17
191 and nothing is of any considerable moment to put into the scales against your happiness. and nothing is of any considerable moment to put into the scales against your happiness. cc pix vbz pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 17
192 If once you have a God, a Christ, a Heaven to rejoyce in, you may rationally indulge a constant joy, If once you have a God, a christ, a Heaven to rejoice in, you may rationally indulge a constant joy, cs a-acp pn22 vhb dt n1, dt np1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 17
193 and may rationally rejoyce in poverty, reproach, contempt and calumny, in imprisonment, banishment, sickness, or in death, and may rationally rejoice in poverty, reproach, contempt and calumny, in imprisonment, banishment, sickness, or in death, cc vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1, n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 17
194 as well as in a prosperous state: and you transgress the laws of Reason if you do not. as well as in a prosperous state: and you transgress the laws of Reason if you do not. c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt j n1: cc pn22 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 cs pn22 vdb xx. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 17
195 3. Rejoyce if your names are written in Heaven; for this is a Divine, a pure, a profitable, and a warranble joy. 3. Rejoice if your names Are written in Heaven; for this is a Divine, a pure, a profitable, and a warranble joy. crd vvb cs po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1; p-acp d vbz dt j-jn, dt j, dt j, cc dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
196 When God and his Ministers rebuke your mirth, it is not this holy mirth that they rebuke, When God and his Ministers rebuke your mirth, it is not this holy mirth that they rebuke, c-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vvb po22 n1, pn31 vbz xx d j n1 cst pns32 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
197 but your dreaming mirth, or waking folly. As we beat down you presumption, but to set up your faith; but your dreaming mirth, or waking folly. As we beatrice down you presumption, but to Set up your faith; cc-acp po22 j-vvg n1, cc vvg n1. c-acp pns12 vvb a-acp pn22 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
198 and beat down mens deceitfull hopes, to prepare them for the hopes that will not fail them, and beatrice down men's deceitful hope's, to prepare them for the hope's that will not fail them, cc vvb p-acp ng2 j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 cst vmb xx vvi pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
199 and not to b•ing them to despair: and not to b•ing them to despair: cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
200 so do we call you from your frothy, foolish, childish mirth, that we may lead you to the highest joyes. so do we call you from your frothy, foolish, childish mirth, that we may led you to the highest Joys. av vdb pns12 vvb pn22 p-acp po22 j, j, j n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt js n2. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
201 Here's joy that you need not be ashamed of: of which you can scarcely take too much: Here's joy that you need not be ashamed of: of which you can scarcely take too much: av|vbz n1 cst pn22 vvb xx vbi j pp-f: pp-f r-crq pn22 vmb av-j vvi av av-d: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
202 of which you need not to repent. of which you need not to Repent. pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb xx pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
203 Be as joyfull and merry as you will, if this may but be the matter of your joy. Be as joyful and merry as you will, if this may but be the matter of your joy. vbb a-acp j cc j c-acp pn22 vmb, cs d vmb cc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
204 The more you are thus joyfull, the more acceptable to God. It is Satan and not God that is the enemy of this joy; The more you Are thus joyful, the more acceptable to God. It is Satan and not God that is the enemy of this joy; dt av-dc pn22 vbr av j, dt av-dc j p-acp np1. pn31 vbz np1 cc xx np1 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
205 that pleads against it, and fills a Christians mind with groundless scruples, and doubts, and objections against it. that pleads against it, and fills a Christians mind with groundless scruples, and doubts, and objections against it. cst vvz p-acp pn31, cc vvz dt np1 n1 p-acp j n2, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
206 O that our souls, and our assemblies did more abound with this holy joy! And O that Christians understood the excellency and usefulness of it; O that our Souls, and our assemblies did more abound with this holy joy! And Oh that Christians understood the excellency and usefulness of it; sy cst po12 n2, cc po12 n2 vdd av-dc vvi p-acp d j n1! cc uh cst np1 vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 17
207 and would set themselves more constantly to the promoting and maintaining of it in themselves! and would Set themselves more constantly to the promoting and maintaining of it in themselves! cc vmd vvi px32 av-dc av-j p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp px32! (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 18
208 Whoever of you is most joyfull in the Lord, I dare perswade you to be more joyfull yet; and so far should you be from checking your selves for this holy joy, that the rest of your duties should intend it, Whoever of you is most joyful in the Lord, I Dare persuade you to be more joyful yet; and so Far should you be from checking your selves for this holy joy, that the rest of your duties should intend it, r-crq pp-f pn22 vbz av-ds j p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi av-dc j av; cc av av-j vmd pn22 vbb p-acp vvg po22 n2 p-acp d j n1, cst dt vvb pp-f po22 n2 vmd vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 18
209 and you should make it your work by the help of all Gods Ordinances and mercies to encrease it. and you should make it your work by the help of all God's Ordinances and Mercies to increase it. cc pn22 vmd vvi pn31 po22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2 cc n2 p-acp vvb pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 18
210 He is the best Christian, that hath most love, and joy, and gratitude: He is the best Christian, that hath most love, and joy, and gratitude: pns31 vbz dt js np1, cst vhz av-ds n1, cc n1, cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 18
211 And he that is best at this, is like to be best in the performance of his other duties; And he that is best At this, is like to be best in the performance of his other duties; cc pns31 cst vbz js p-acp d, vbz av-j pc-acp vbi js p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 18
212 and in the conquest of remaining sins. But more of this in the application. and in the conquest of remaining Sins. But more of this in the application. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n2. p-acp dc pp-f d p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 18
213 AND now I am approaching to a closer Application, I hope I may suppose that I have removed the Objection that met me in the beginning, AND now I am approaching to a closer Application, I hope I may suppose that I have removed the Objection that met me in the beginning, cc av pns11 vbm vvg p-acp dt jc n1, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi cst pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 cst vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 35 Page 18
214 and that by this time you see, that I am not unseasonably suppressing your warrantable joy; and that by this time you see, that I am not unseasonably suppressing your warrantable joy; cc cst p-acp d n1 pn22 vvb, cst pns11 vbm xx av-j vvg po22 j n1; (5) application (DIV2) 35 Page 18
215 but 1. preventing that which is unwarrantable, and 2. Shewing you the higher joys, which must animate these, but 1. preventing that which is unwarrantable, and 2. Showing you the higher Joys, which must animate these, cc-acp crd vvg d r-crq vbz j, cc crd vvg pn22 dt jc n2, r-crq vmb vvi d, (5) application (DIV2) 35 Page 18
216 or they will be but dead corrupted things; It is only the regulation and the Exaltation of your joyes that I am endeavouring: or they will be but dead corrupted things; It is only the regulation and the Exaltation of your Joys that I am endeavouring: cc pns32 vmb vbi cc-acp j j-vvn n2; pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 cst pns11 vbm vvg: (5) application (DIV2) 35 Page 18
217 And for the first, my Text affordeth me so full instruction, that you may see this Observation meeting you in the first perusall of the words. And for the First, my Text affords me so full instruction, that you may see this Observation meeting you in the First perusal of the words. cc p-acp dt ord, po11 n1 vvz pno11 av j n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi d n1 vvg pn22 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2. (5) application (DIV2) 35 Page 18
218 That when the Lord hath vouchsafed us matter of rejoycing in his wonders of Mercy, That when the Lord hath vouchsafed us matter of rejoicing in his wonders of Mercy, cst c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, (5) application (DIV2) 36 Page 18
219 and our great successes, the best of us are too prone to take up a selfish carnal joy, and our great Successes, the best of us Are too prove to take up a selfish carnal joy, cc po12 j n2, dt js pp-f pno12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 36 Page 18
220 and have need of Christs prohibition or Caution: [ Rejoyce not in this. ] The soul is active, and will be doing: and have need of Christ prohibition or Caution: [ Rejoice not in this. ] The soul is active, and will be doing: cc vhb n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1: [ vvb xx p-acp d. ] dt n1 vbz j, cc vmb vbb vdg: (5) application (DIV2) 36 Page 18
221 and there is nothing that it is more naurally inclined to, then delight. Something or other (which may be suitable to it, and there is nothing that it is more naurally inclined to, then delight. Something or other (which may be suitable to it, cc pc-acp vbz pix cst pn31 vbz av-dc av-j vvn p-acp, cs vvb. np1 cc j-jn (r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp pn31, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
222 and sufficient to answer its desires) it fain would be rejoycing in. and sufficient to answer its Desires) it fain would be rejoicing in. cc j pc-acp vvi po31 n2) pn31 av-j vmd vbi vvg p-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
223 And the spiritual part of all our mercies is pure and refined, and too subtile for the discerning of our carnal minds, and therefore is invisible to the dark ungodly world: And the spiritual part of all our Mercies is pure and refined, and too subtle for the discerning of our carnal minds, and Therefore is invisible to the dark ungodly world: cc dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n2 vbz j cc j-vvn, cc av j c-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po12 j n2, cc av vbz j p-acp dt j j n1: (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
224 and also it is contrary to the interest of the flesh, & to the present bent of mans concupiscence; and also it is contrary to the Interest of the Flesh, & to the present bent of men concupiscence; cc av pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f ng1 n1; (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
225 and therefore it is that spiritual mercies are not perceived, nor relished by the flesh, yea that they are refused (as food by a sick stomack) with enmity and loathing, and Therefore it is that spiritual Mercies Are not perceived, nor relished by the Flesh, yea that they Are refused (as food by a sick stomach) with enmity and loathing, cc av pn31 vbz cst j ng1 vbr xx vvn, ccx vvd p-acp dt n1, uh cst pns32 vbr vvn (c-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1) p-acp n1 cc n-vvg, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
226 as if they were judgements or plagues, and not mercies: as if they were Judgments or plagues, and not Mercies: c-acp cs pns32 vbdr n2 cc n2, cc xx n2: (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
227 And hence it is that a carnal mind doth as unwillingly accept of any mercies of this sort, as if it were some heavy service that made God almost beholden to him to accept them. And hence it is that a carnal mind does as unwillingly accept of any Mercies of this sort, as if it were Some heavy service that made God almost beholden to him to accept them. cc av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vdz p-acp av-j vvi pp-f d n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr d j n1 cst vvd np1 av vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
228 But the Objects of sense, the matters of commodity, or honour, or sensuall pleasure, are such, But the Objects of sense, the matters of commodity, or honour, or sensual pleasure, Are such, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc j n1, vbr d, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
229 as the worst of men are more eager after then any other: as the worst of men Are more eager After then any other: c-acp dt js pp-f n2 vbr av-dc j c-acp cs d n-jn: (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
230 They are things that flesh it self doth favour, and can judge of, and is naturally (now) too much in love with. They Are things that Flesh it self does favour, and can judge of, and is naturally (now) too much in love with. pns32 vbr n2 cst n1 pn31 n1 vdz vvi, cc vmb vvi pp-f, cc vbz av-j (av) av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
231 And therefore there being too much of this concupiscence yet within us, the best have need, And Therefore there being too much of this concupiscence yet within us, the best have need, cc av a-acp vbg av av-d pp-f d n1 av p-acp pno12, dt js vhb n1, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
232 as to be excited to the spiritual part of their rejoycing, so to be warned and called off from the carnal part. as to be excited to the spiritual part of their rejoicing, so to be warned and called off from the carnal part. c-acp pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 vvg, av pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt j vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
233 Our successes and our other common mercies, have all of them both a carnal and a spiritual part: Our Successes and our other Common Mercies, have all of them both a carnal and a spiritual part: po12 n2 cc po12 j-jn j n2, vhb d pp-f pno32 d dt j cc dt j vvi: (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
234 somewhat that is suited to our bodies, and somewhat to our souls: And as we are all too prone to be sensible and regardfull of our bodily affairs and interests, somewhat that is suited to our bodies, and somewhat to our Souls: And as we Are all too prove to be sensible and regardful of our bodily affairs and interests, av cst vbz vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc av p-acp po12 n2: cc c-acp pns12 vbr d av j pc-acp vbi j cc j pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
235 and too insensible and neglectfull of the matters of our souls; and too insensible and neglectful of the matters of our Souls; cc av j cc j pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2; (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
236 so we can easily pick out so much of providences and mercies, as gratifie and accommodate our flesh; so we can Easily pick out so much of providences and Mercies, as gratify and accommodate our Flesh; av pns12 vmb av-j vvi av av d pp-f n2 cc n2, c-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n1; (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 19
237 and there we would stop and know no more; and there we would stop and know no more; cc a-acp pns12 vmd vvi cc vvb av-dx av-dc; (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
238 as is if we had no spiritual part to mind, nor the mercy any spiritual part to be improved. as is if we had no spiritual part to mind, nor the mercy any spiritual part to be improved. a-acp vbz cs pns12 vhd dx j n1 p-acp n1, ccx dt n1 d j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
239 To rejoyce in meer prosperity & success, may be done without grace, by pride, & sensuality, as easily as a drunkard can be mer•y with his cups, To rejoice in mere Prosperity & success, may be done without grace, by pride, & sensuality, as Easily as a drunkard can be mer•y with his cups, p-acp vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vdn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
240 or any other sinner in his sin. or any other sinner in his since. cc d j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
241 Think it not needless then to hear this admonition, Take heed that you rejoyce not carnally in the carkass or outside only of your mercies: Think it not needless then to hear this admonition, Take heed that you rejoice not carnally in the carcase or outside only of your Mercies: vvb pn31 xx j av pc-acp vvi d n1, vvb n1 cst pn22 vvb xx av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1-an j pp-f po22 n2: (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
242 As such an outside-Religion consisting in the shell of duty, without God who is the life and kernell, is not Religion indeed, but an hypocriticall, self-deceiving shew; As such an outside-Religion consisting in the shell of duty, without God who is the life and kernel, is not Religion indeed, but an hypocritical, Self-deceiving show; p-acp d dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1, vbz xx n1 av, cc-acp dt j, j n1; (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
243 so you may turn a day of Thanksgiving into a day of fleshly mirth, more sinful then a Morrice-dance or May-game, so you may turn a day of Thanksgiving into a day of fleshly mirth, more sinful then a Morrice-dance or May-game, av pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, av-dc j cs dt n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
244 because of the aggravation of conjunct hypocrisie, if you set not a faithfull guard upon your hearts. Because of the aggravation of conjunct hypocrisy, if you Set not a faithful guard upon your hearts. c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, cs pn22 vvb xx dt j n1 p-acp po22 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 37 Page 20
245 For the rectifying therefore and elevating of your joyes, I am first to tell you, that there is matter of far greater joy before you, For the rectifying Therefore and elevating of your Joys, I am First to tell you, that there is matter of Far greater joy before you, p-acp dt vvg av cc j-vvg pp-f po22 n2, pns11 vbm ord pc-acp vvi pn22, cst a-acp vbz n1 pp-f av-j jc n1 p-acp pn22, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
246 then all the successes or prosperity of the world; then all the Successes or Prosperity of the world; cs d dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
247 and if it be yours, it may be the matter of your present joy: and if it be not, yet being freely offered you, your acceptance may quickly make it such. and if it be yours, it may be the matter of your present joy: and if it be not, yet being freely offered you, your acceptance may quickly make it such. cc cs pn31 vbb png22, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 j n1: cc cs pn31 vbb xx, av vbg av-j vvn pn22, po22 n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31 d. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
248 Eternal joy and glory is at hand. The door is open: The promise is sure: The way made plain: Eternal joy and glory is At hand. The door is open: The promise is sure: The Way made plain: j n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp n1. dt n1 vbz j: dt n1 vbz j: dt n1 vvd j: (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
249 The helps are many, and safe, and powerfull; The helps Are many, and safe, and powerful; dt n2 vbr d, cc j, cc j; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
250 You may have the conduct of Christ, and the company of thousands (though the smaller number) if you will go this way; You may have the conduct of christ, and the company of thousands (though the smaller number) if you will go this Way; pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f crd (c-acp dt jc n1) cs pn22 vmb vvi d n1; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
251 There are passengers every day going on, and entring in; Many that were here the last year, are this year in heaven; There Are passengers every day going on, and entering in; Many that were Here the last year, Are this year in heaven; pc-acp vbr n2 d n1 vvg a-acp, cc vvg p-acp; d cst vbdr av dt ord n1, vbr d n1 p-acp n1; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
252 yea many that were yesterday on earth, are in heaven to day. It is another kind of assembly and solemnity then this, that they are now beholding, yea many that were yesterday on earth, Are in heaven to day. It is Another kind of assembly and solemnity then this, that they Are now beholding, uh d cst vbdr av-an p-acp n1, vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n1. pn31 vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av d, cst pns32 vbr av vvg, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 20
253 and you may behold. One strain of their celestial melody, doth afford more ravishing sweetness and delight, and you may behold. One strain of their celestial melody, does afford more ravishing sweetness and delight, cc pn22 vmb vvi. crd n1 pp-f po32 j n1, vdz vvi av-dc j-vvg n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
254 then all that ever earth could yield. then all that ever earth could yield. cs d cst av n1 vmd vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
255 If a day in Gods courts here, be better then a thousand in common employments or delights, If a day in God's Courts Here, be better then a thousand in Common employments or delights, cs dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2 av, vbb jc cs dt crd p-acp j n2 cc n2, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
256 then sure a day in Heaven is better then ten thousand. That's the Court: then sure a day in Heaven is better then ten thousand. That's the Court: av j dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz jc cs crd crd. d|vbz dt n1: (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
257 and (except the Church which is a garden that hath some celestial plants, and is a seminary or nursery for heaven) this world's the dunghill. and (except the Church which is a garden that hath Some celestial plants, and is a seminary or nursery for heaven) this world's the dunghill. cc (c-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 cst vhz d j n2, cc vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1) d n1|vbz dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
258 There all is spiritual, pure and perfect; the soul, the service and the joy: There all is spiritual, pure and perfect; the soul, the service and the joy: a-acp d vbz j, j cc j; dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1: (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
259 But here they are all so mixt with flesh, and therefore so imperfect and impure, that we are afraid of our very comforts, and are fain upon the review to sorrow over many of our joyes. But Here they Are all so mixed with Flesh, and Therefore so imperfect and impure, that we Are afraid of our very comforts, and Are fain upon the review to sorrow over many of our Joys. cc-acp av pns32 vbr d av vvn p-acp n1, cc av av j cc j, cst pns12 vbr j pp-f po12 j n2, cc vbr av-j p-acp dt vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d pp-f po12 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
260 We come now from cares and troubles to our feasts; and our wedding garments smell of the smoak; We come now from Cares and Troubles to our feasts; and our wedding garments smell of the smoke; pns12 vvb av p-acp n2 cc vvz p-acp po12 n2; cc po12 n1 n2 vvb pp-f dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
261 and a secret disquietness in the midst of our delights, doth tell us, that the root of our troubles doth remain, and a secret disquietness in the midst of our delights, does tell us, that the root of our Troubles does remain, cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, vdz vvi pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 vvz vdz vvi, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
262 and that yet we are not where we should be, and that this is not our resting place. and that yet we Are not where we should be, and that this is not our resting place. cc cst av pns12 vbr xx c-crq pns12 vmd vbi, cc cst d vbz xx po12 j-vvg n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
263 We lay by our cares and sorrows on these dayes, with our old clothes, to take them up again to morrow, We lay by our Cares and sorrows on these days, with our old clothes, to take them up again to morrow, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp po12 j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp av p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
264 and alas, they are our ordinary week dayes habit; and it were well if it were only so: and alas, they Are our ordinary Week days habit; and it were well if it were only so: cc uh, pns32 vbr po12 j n1 ng1 n1; cc pn31 vbdr av cs pn31 vbdr av-j av: (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
265 But even in laughter the heart is sorrowfull; But even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; cc-acp av p-acp n1 dt n1 vbz j; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
266 and in our sweetest joyes we feel such imperfections as threatneth a relapse into our former troubles. and in our Sweetest Joys we feel such imperfections as threatens a relapse into our former Troubles. cc p-acp po12 js n2 pns12 vvb d n2 c-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp po12 j n2. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
267 But the face of God admitteth no such imperfections in the joy of the beholders: There we shall have joy without either feeling or fear of sorrow; But the face of God admitteth no such imperfections in the joy of the beholders: There we shall have joy without either feeling or Fear of sorrow; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dx d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2: a-acp pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
268 and praise without any mixtures of complaint. and praise without any mixtures of complaint. cc vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
269 Our sweetest Love to the Lord of love with feel no bounds, and fear no end. Our Sweetest Love to the Lord of love with feel no bounds, and Fear no end. po12 js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvb dx n2, cc vvb dx n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 21
270 O what unspeable delights will fill that soul that now walks mournfully, and feedeth upon complaints and tears! O what unspeable delights will fill that soul that now walks mournfully, and feeds upon complaints and tears! sy q-crq j n2 vmb vvi d n1 cst av vvz av-j, cc vvz p-acp n2 cc n2! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
271 How the Glory of God will make that face to shine for ever, that now looks too dejectedly, How the Glory of God will make that face to shine for ever, that now looks too dejectedly, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp av, cst av vvz av av-vvn, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
272 and is darkened with griefs, and worn with fears, and daily wears a mourning visage! No trouble can enter into the heavenly Jerusalem: and is darkened with griefs, and worn with fears, and daily wears a mourning visage! No trouble can enter into the heavenly Jerusalem: cc vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc vvn p-acp n2, cc av-j vvz dt j-vvg n1! dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j np1: (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
273 nor is there a mournfull countenance in the presence of our King! nor is there a mournful countenance in the presence of our King! ccx vbz pc-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
274 Self-troubling was the fruit of sin and weakness, of ignorance, mistakes and passion, and therefore is unknown in heaven, being pardoned and laid by with our flesh, among the rest of our childish weaknesses and diseases. Self-troubling was the fruit of since and weakness, of ignorance, mistakes and passion, and Therefore is unknown in heaven, being pardoned and laid by with our Flesh, among the rest of our childish Weaknesses and diseases. j vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, vvz cc n1, cc av vbz j p-acp n1, vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
275 That poor afflicted wounded soul, that breaths in trouble as its daily air, and thinks it is made up of grief and fear, shall be turned into love and joy, That poor afflicted wounded soul, that breathes in trouble as its daily air, and thinks it is made up of grief and Fear, shall be turned into love and joy, cst j j-vvn j-vvn n1, cst n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvz pn31 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
276 and be unspeakably higher in those heavenly delights, then ever it was low in sorrow. O blessed face of the most Glorious God! O happy presence of our glorified Head! and be unspeakably higher in those heavenly delights, then ever it was low in sorrow. O blessed face of the most Glorious God! Oh happy presence of our glorified Head! cc vbi av-j jc p-acp d j n2, av av pn31 vbds j p-acp n1. sy j-vvn n1 pp-f dt av-ds j np1 uh j n1 pp-f po12 vvn n1! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
277 O blessed beams of the eternal love, that will continually shine upon us! O blessed work! O blessed beams of the Eternal love, that will continually shine upon us! O blessed work! sy j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1, cst vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno12! sy j-vvn n1! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
278 to behold, to love, to delight, and praise! O blessed company of holy Angels, and of perfect Saints, to behold, to love, to delight, and praise! Oh blessed company of holy Angels, and of perfect Saints, p-acp vvb, p-acp vvb, p-acp vvb, cc vvb! uh j-vvn n1 pp-f j n2, cc pp-f j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
279 so perfectly united, so exactly suited to concord in those felicitating works! so perfectly united, so exactly suited to concord in those felicitating works! av av-j vvn, av av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d vvg n2! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
280 where all these are, what sorrow can there be? what relicts of distress, or smallest scars of our antient wounds! where all these Are, what sorrow can there be? what relicts of distress, or Smallest scars of our ancient wounds! c-crq d d vbr, r-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi? q-crq n2 pp-f n1, cc js n2 pp-f po12 j n2! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
281 Had I but one such friend as the meanest Angel in heaven to converse with, how easily could I spare the courts of Princes, the popular concourse, the learned Academies, Had I but one such friend as the Meanest Angel in heaven to converse with, how Easily could I spare the Courts of Princes, the popular concourse, the learned Academies, vhd pns11 cc-acp crd d n1 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-crq av-j vmd pns11 vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, dt j n1, dt j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
282 and all that the world accounteth pleasure, to live in the sweet and secret converse of such a friend! and all that the world accounteth pleasure, to live in the sweet and secret converse of such a friend! cc d cst dt n1 vvz n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f d dt n1! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 22
283 How delightfully should I hear him discourse of the ravishing love of God, of the Glory of his face, the person of our Redeemer, the continued union of the glorified humane nature with the Divine, How delightfully should I hear him discourse of the ravishing love of God, of the Glory of his face, the person of our Redeemer, the continued Union of the glorified humane nature with the Divine, c-crq av-j vmd pns11 vvi pno31 n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt vvn j n1 p-acp dt j-jn, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
284 and of the Head with all the glorified members, and his influences on his imperfect ones below! and of the Head with all the glorified members, and his influences on his imperfect ones below! cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp d dt vvn n2, cc po31 n2 p-acp po31 j pi2 p-acp! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
285 of the dignity, quality and work of Saints and Angels, and of the manner of their mutual converse? How gladly would I retire from the noise of laughter, the complements of Commick gallants, the clutter and vain-glory of a distracted world, of the dignity, quality and work of Saints and Angels, and of the manner of their mutual converse? How gladly would I retire from the noise of laughter, the compliments of Comic gallants, the clutter and vainglory of a distracted world, pp-f dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1? c-crq av-j vmd pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f j n2-jn, dt vvb cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
286 or any the more manly inferiour delights, to walk with one such heavenly companion? O how the beams of his illuminated intellect, would promote my desired illumination? and the flames of his love to the most Glorious God would reach my heart; or any the more manly inferior delights, to walk with one such heavenly Companion? O how the beams of his illuminated intellect, would promote my desired illumination? and the flames of his love to the most Glorious God would reach my heart; cc d dt av-dc j j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp crd d j n1? sy c-crq dt n2 pp-f po31 vvn n1, vmd vvi po11 j-vvn n1? cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt av-ds j np1 vmd vvi po11 n1; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
287 what life and heavenly sweetness there would be in all his speeches! what life and heavenly sweetness there would be in all his Speeches! r-crq n1 cc j n1 a-acp vmd vbi p-acp d po31 n2! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
288 that little of Heaven that I have perceived on some of the servants of the Lord, that are conversant above in a life of faith, doth make them more amiable, that little of Heaven that I have perceived on Some of the Servants of the Lord, that Are conversant above in a life of faith, does make them more amiable, d j pp-f n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vbr j p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz vvi pno32 av-dc j, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
289 and their converse much more delectable to me, then all the feastings, musick or meriments in the world. and their converse much more delectable to me, then all the feastings, music or merriments in the world. cc po32 n1 av-d av-dc j p-acp pno11, cs d dt n2-vvg, n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
290 O then, what a world of joy and glory will that be, where we shall not only converse with them that have seen the Lord, O then, what a world of joy and glory will that be, where we shall not only converse with them that have seen the Lord, sy av, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb d vbi, c-crq pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32 cst vhb vvn dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
291 and are perfected in the beatifical vision and fruition, but also shall our selves everlastingly behold him, and enjoy him in perfection! and Are perfected in the beatifical vision and fruition, but also shall our selves everlastingly behold him, and enjoy him in perfection! cc vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, cc-acp av vmb po12 n2 av-j vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1! (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
292 That world all true believers see; That world all true believers see; cst n1 d j n2 vvb; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
293 They see it by faith in the holy glass which the spirit in the Apostles and Prophets hath set up; They see it by faith in the holy glass which the Spirit in the Apostles and prophets hath Set up; pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 vhz vvn a-acp; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
294 And they have the earnest and first fruits of it in themselves, even that spirit by which they are sealed hereunto; And they have the earnest and First fruits of it in themselves, even that Spirit by which they Are sealed hereunto; cc pns32 vhb dt n1 cc ord n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp px32, av cst n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn av; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
295 That world we are ready to take possession of; We are almost there; That world we Are ready to take possession of; We Are almost there; cst n1 pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f; pns12 vbr av a-acp; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
296 We are but taking our leave of the inhabitants and affairs of earth, and better putting on our heavenly robes, and we are presently there. We Are but taking our leave of the inhabitants and affairs of earth, and better putting on our heavenly robes, and we Are presently there. pns12 vbr p-acp vvg po12 n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cc av-jc vvg p-acp po12 j n2, cc pns12 vbr av-j a-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
297 A few nights more to stay on earth; a few words more to speak to the sons of men; A few nights more to stay on earth; a few words more to speak to the Sons of men; dt d n2 av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; dt d n2 av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
298 a few more duties to perform, and a few more troublesom steps to pass, will be a small inconsiderable delay. a few more duties to perform, and a few more troublesome steps to pass, will be a small inconsiderable Delay. dt d dc n2 pc-acp vvi, cc dt d dc j n2 pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi dt j j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
299 This room will hold you now but an hour longer; and this world but a few hours more; This room will hold you now but an hour longer; and this world but a few hours more; d n1 vmb vvi pn22 av p-acp dt n1 av-jc; cc d n1 p-acp dt d n2 av-dc; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
300 But Heaven will be the dwelling place of Saints, to all eternity. But Heaven will be the Dwelling place of Saints, to all eternity. cc-acp n1 vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
301 These faces of flesh that we see to day, we shall see but a few times more, if any; These faces of Flesh that we see to day, we shall see but a few times more, if any; np1 n2 pp-f n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt d n2 av-dc, cs d; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
302 But the face of God we shall see for ever. That glory no dismal times shall darken; But the face of God we shall see for ever. That glory no dismal times shall darken; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av. cst n1 dx j n2 vmb vvi; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
303 That joy no sorrow shall interrupt; No sin shall forfeit, no enemy shall endanger or take from us; That joy no sorrow shall interrupt; No since shall forfeit, no enemy shall endanger or take from us; cst vvb dx n1 vmb vvi; dx n1 vmb vvi, dx n1 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
304 no changes shall ever dispossess us of. no changes shall ever dispossess us of. dx n2 vmb av vvi pno12 pp-f. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
305 And should not a believer then rejoyce, that his name is written in Heaven? and that every providence wheels him on, And should not a believer then rejoice, that his name is written in Heaven? and that every providence wheels him on, cc vmd xx dt n1 cs vvb, cst po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1? cc cst d n1 vvz pno31 a-acp, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
306 and whether the way be fair or foul, its thither that he is travelling? O Sirs, and whither the Way be fair or foul, its thither that he is traveling? O Sirs, cc cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, po31 av cst pns31 vbz vvg? sy n2, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
307 if Heaven be better then Vanity and Vexation; if endless joy be better then the laughter of a child that ends in crying; if Heaven be better then Vanity and Vexation; if endless joy be better then the laughter of a child that ends in crying; cs n1 vbb jc cs n1 cc n1; cs j n1 vbi jc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp vvg; (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
308 and if God be better then a delusory world, you have then greater matters set before you, to be the matter of your joy, and if God be better then a delusory world, you have then greater matters Set before you, to be the matter of your joy, cc cs np1 vbb jc cs dt j-jn n1, pn22 vhb av jc n2 vvn p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
309 then prosperity and success, or any thing that flesh and blood delights in. then Prosperity and success, or any thing that Flesh and blood delights in. cs n1 cc n1, cc d n1 cst n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 24
310 And this being so, I am next in faithfulness to your souls, obliged to call you to enquire, Whether the Rejoycing of this day, and the Rejoycing of your lives, do here begin? Is God the beginning and the end of all? O that the Lord would awaken you to perceive, in all your mirth, And this being so, I am next in faithfulness to your Souls, obliged to call you to inquire, Whither the Rejoicing of this day, and the Rejoicing of your lives, do Here begin? Is God the beginning and the end of all? Oh that the Lord would awaken you to perceive, in all your mirth, cc d vbg av, pns11 vbm ord p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2, vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi, cs dt vvg pp-f d n1, cc dt vvg pp-f po22 n2, vdb av vvi? vbz np1 dt vvg cc dt vvb pp-f d? uh cst dt n1 vmd vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi, p-acp d po22 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
311 how nearly it concerneth you, to know first whether your names are written in heaven? and whether your cheifest joy be fetcht from thence. how nearly it concerns you, to know First whither your names Are written in heaven? and whither your chiefest joy be fetched from thence. c-crq av-j pn31 vvz pn22, p-acp vvb ord cs po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1? cc cs po22 js-jn n1 vbi vvn p-acp av. (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
312 Alas, Sirs, its a mhst pittifull sight, to see men frisk about in jollity, with the marks of death and wrath upon them! Alas, Sirs, its a mhst pitiful sighed, to see men frisk about in jollity, with the marks of death and wrath upon them! np1, n2, pn31|vbz dt vv2 j n1, pc-acp vvi n2 vvi a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32! (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
313 and to see men so phrantickly merry in their sin, as to forget the misery that will so quickly marre their mirth! and to see men so phrantickly merry in their since, as to forget the misery that will so quickly mar their mirth! cc pc-acp vvi n2 av av-j j p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vmb av av-j vvi po32 n1! (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
314 and to see men live as quietly and pleasantly as if all were well with them, and to see men live as quietly and pleasantly as if all were well with them, cc pc-acp vvi n2 vvi c-acp av-jn cc av-j c-acp cs d vbdr av p-acp pno32, (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
315 when they have taken no succesfull care, for their precious souls, nor made any considerable sure provision, for their endless life. Poor sinner! when they have taken no successful care, for their precious Souls, nor made any considerable sure provision, for their endless life. Poor sinner! c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dx j n1, p-acp po32 j n2, ccx vvd d j j n1, p-acp po32 j n1. j n1! (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
316 the Lord, who sent me on this message to thee knows, that I envy thee not thy mirth or pleasure, the Lord, who sent me on this message to thee knows, that I envy thee not thy mirth or pleasure, dt n1, r-crq vvd pno11 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno21 vvz, cst pns11 vvb pno21 xx po21 n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
317 but only would have it better for thee, or have thee set thy mind on better. but only would have it better for thee, or have thee Set thy mind on better. cc-acp av-j vmd vhi pn31 jc p-acp pno21, cc vhb pno21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp jc. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
318 But let me so farre interrupt thee in thy mirth, as to ask thee, whether thou art sure of Heaven? or at least, But let me so Far interrupt thee in thy mirth, as to ask thee, whither thou art sure of Heaven? or At least, cc-acp vvb pno11 av av-j vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno21, cs pns21 vb2r j pp-f n1? cc p-acp ds, (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
319 whether thou hast given diligence to make it sure (2 Pet. 1. 10.) If this night thy soul be called away, canst thou truly say, that thou art an heir of life, whither thou hast given diligence to make it sure (2 Pet. 1. 10.) If this night thy soul be called away, Canst thou truly say, that thou art an heir of life, cs pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp vvb pn31 j (crd np1 crd crd) cs d n1 po21 n1 vbi vvn av, vm2 pns21 av-j vvi, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
320 and hast laid up thy treasure there before hand? If thou say, that thou hopest well, and no man can do more, and thus dost desperately cast thy everlasting life upon a careless venture, I must tell thee first that Assurance may be had: would God bid us Rejoice that our Names are written in Heaven, if it were a thing that could not by any means be known? would he bid us give diligence to make our calling and election sure, if it were a thing that could not by any diligence be attained? And I must add, that presumption is no sign of a safe condition: and hast laid up thy treasure there before hand? If thou say, that thou hopest well, and no man can do more, and thus dost desperately cast thy everlasting life upon a careless venture, I must tell thee First that Assurance may be had: would God bid us Rejoice that our Names Are written in Heaven, if it were a thing that could not by any means be known? would he bid us give diligence to make our calling and election sure, if it were a thing that could not by any diligence be attained? And I must add, that presumption is no Signen of a safe condition: cc vh2 vvn a-acp po21 n1 a-acp p-acp n1? cs pns21 vvb, cst pns21 vv2 av, cc dx n1 vmb vdi av-dc, cc av vd2 av-j vvi po21 j n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 ord cst n1 vmb vbi vhn: vmd np1 vvb pno12 vvb cst po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 cst vmd xx p-acp d n2 vbb vvn? vmd pns31 vvi pno12 vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 j, cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 cst vmd xx p-acp d n1 vbb vvn? cc pns11 vmb vvi, cst n1 vbz dx n1 pp-f dt j n1: (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
321 It shall not go well with you because you imagin it shall go well: It shall not go well with you Because you imagine it shall go well: pn31 vmb xx vvi av p-acp pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb pn31 vmb vvi av: (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
322 A man in a Dropsie or Consumption will not live, by saying that he hopes he shall not die. A man in a Dropsy or Consumption will not live, by saying that he hope's he shall not die. dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi, p-acp vvg cst pns31 vvz pns31 vmb xx vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
323 Yea more, I must add, that a careless venturousness is a mark of misery: Yea more, I must add, that a careless venturousness is a mark of misery: uh n1, pns11 vmb vvi, cst dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 26
324 for a man that valueth God and his salvation, cannot put off a matter of such eternall consequence, so sleightly and disregardfully! for a man that valueth God and his salvation, cannot put off a matter of such Eternal consequence, so slightly and disregardfully! c-acp dt n1 cst vvz np1 cc po31 n1, vmbx vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, av av-j cc av-j! (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 26
325 And a fear and care about your salvation, would be a farre better signe. For the most part, they are safest that fear their danger: And a Fear and care about your salvation, would be a Far better Signen. For the most part, they Are Safest that Fear their danger: cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n1, vmd vbi dt av-j jc n1. p-acp dt av-ds n1, pns32 vbr js cst vvb po32 n1: (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 26
326 and they are in the saddest case that are never sad at the consideration of their case. and they Are in the Saddest case that Are never sad At the consideration of their case. cc pns32 vbr p-acp dt js n1 cst vbr av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 26
327 It's not your bold and confident conceits, that will open Heaven to you; And therefore I beseech you presently look out for surer grounds of peace then these. It's not your bold and confident conceits, that will open Heaven to you; And Therefore I beseech you presently look out for Surer grounds of peace then these. pn31|vbz xx po22 j cc j n2, cst vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn22; cc av pns11 vvb pn22 av-j vvb av p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1 av d. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 26
328 If you say, How can it be known to me, whether my Name be written in Heaven or not? I shall briefly, but satisfactorily answer it. If you say, How can it be known to me, whither my Name be written in Heaven or not? I shall briefly, but satisfactorily answer it. cs pn22 vvb, c-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp pno11, cs po11 n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc xx? pns11 vmb av-j, p-acp av-j vvi pn31. (5) application (DIV2) 41 Page 26
329 In generall, if thou know that thou art one that God hath promised Heaven to, thou maist know thy title, which is meant by the writing of thy name in Heaven; In general, if thou know that thou art one that God hath promised Heaven to, thou Mayest know thy title, which is meant by the writing of thy name in Heaven; p-acp j, cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vb2r crd d np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1; (5) application (DIV2) 42 Page 26
330 and thou maist know, that this promise shall be made good. and thou Mayest know, that this promise shall be made good. cc pns21 vm2 vvi, cst d n1 vmb vbi vvn j. (5) application (DIV2) 42 Page 26
331 More particularly, 1. If thou hast had such an effectuall sight of the vanity of earth, More particularly, 1. If thou hast had such an effectual sighed of the vanity of earth, av-dc av-j, crd cs pns21 vh2 vhd d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
332 and of the heavenly felicity, that Heaven hath the preheminence in thy practicall estimation, and choice, and thou hast resolved that Heaven or nothing shall be thy Happiness; and art so farre at a point with all things under the Sunne, and of the heavenly felicity, that Heaven hath the pre-eminence in thy practical estimation, and choice, and thou hast resolved that Heaven or nothing shall be thy Happiness; and art so Far At a point with all things under the Sun, cc pp-f dt j n1, cst n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp po21 j n1, cc n1, cc pns21 vh2 vvn d n1 cc pix vmb vbi po21 n1; cc vb2r av av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
333 as that thou art resolved to stick closer to Christ then unto them, and whatever it cost thee, to take the fruition of God for ever as thy portion; as that thou art resolved to stick closer to christ then unto them, and whatever it cost thee, to take the fruition of God for ever as thy portion; c-acp cst pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp np1 av p-acp pno32, cc r-crq pn31 vvd pno21, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av c-acp po21 n1; (5) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
334 If upon consideration of the difference between Heaven and earth, God and the creatures, eternity and time, thou hast heartily devoted thy self to God, If upon consideration of the difference between Heaven and earth, God and the creatures, eternity and time, thou hast heartily devoted thy self to God, cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 cc dt n2, n1 cc n1, pns21 vh2 av-j vvn po21 n1 p-acp np1, (5) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
335 and art willing to be his servant upon the termes that he inviteth thee on, thou maist be assured that thy name is written in Heaven, Matth. 6. 19, 20, 21. & 16. 24, 25, 26. & 13. 45, 46. Luk. 18. 33. and art willing to be his servant upon the terms that he Inviteth thee on, thou Mayest be assured that thy name is written in Heaven, Matthew 6. 19, 20, 21. & 16. 24, 25, 26. & 13. 45, 46. Luk. 18. 33. cc n1 j pc-acp vbi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 cst pns31 vvz pno21 a-acp, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn d po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc crd crd, crd, crd cc crd crd, crd np1 crd crd (5) application (DIV2) 43 Page 27
336 But if earth be the place of thy highest estimation, and choice, where thou placest thy chief affections, But if earth be the place of thy highest estimation, and choice, where thou placest thy chief affections, cc-acp cs n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f po21 js n1, cc n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 j-jn n2, (5) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
337 and which thou adherest to more resolutely then to God, and which thou wilt not leave whatever thou lose by it, and which thou adherest to more resolutely then to God, and which thou wilt not leave whatever thou loose by it, cc r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dc av-j av p-acp np1, cc r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi r-crq pns21 vvb p-acp pn31, (5) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
338 then as earth hath thy heart, so earth is thy treasure, and thy name is not written in Heaven, but in the dust. then as earth hath thy heart, so earth is thy treasure, and thy name is not written in Heaven, but in the dust. av c-acp n1 vhz po21 n1, av n1 vbz po21 n1, cc po21 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
339 2. If the obteining of Heaven be the principall part of thy care and business, the principall work which thou mindest in the world, its certain that thy name is written in Heaven. 2. If the obtaining of Heaven be the principal part of thy care and business, the principal work which thou mindest in the world, its certain that thy name is written in Heaven. crd cs dt vvg pp-f n1 vbb dt j-jn n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, dt j-jn n1 r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz j cst po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 45 Page 27
340 Col. 3. 1, 2, 3, 4. otherwise not. Col. 3. 1, 2, 3, 4. otherwise not. np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd av xx. (5) application (DIV2) 45 Page 27
341 3. If finding thy self lost and filthy in thy sin, thou see the necessity and sufficiency of Christ, 3. If finding thy self lost and filthy in thy since, thou see the necessity and sufficiency of christ, crd cs vvg po21 n1 vvn cc j p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (5) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
342 and being desirous of his grace and righteousness, dost unfeignedly take him for thy Saviour and Lord, and being desirous of his grace and righteousness, dost unfeignedly take him for thy Saviour and Lord, cc vbg j pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vd2 av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
343 and give up thy self to be healed, and justified, and saved by him, as the only Physicion of souls, thou art then his member, and give up thy self to be healed, and justified, and saved by him, as the only physician of Souls, thou art then his member, cc vvb a-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, pns21 vb2r av po31 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
344 and thy name is written in Heaven, Joh. 1. 12. & 3. 16, 18. 4. If the heavenly nature be most amiable in thy eyes, and the heavenly life be it that thou most desirest: and thy name is written in Heaven, John 1. 12. & 3. 16, 18. 4. If the heavenly nature be most amiable in thy eyes, and the heavenly life be it that thou most Desirest: cc po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc crd crd, crd crd cs dt j n1 vbb av-ds j p-acp po21 n2, cc dt j n1 vbi pn31 cst pns21 av-ds vv2: (5) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
345 If thou hadst rather be Holy then be unholy, and hadst rather perfectly obey the Lord, then live in sin; If thou Hadst rather be Holy then be unholy, and Hadst rather perfectly obey the Lord, then live in since; cs pns21 vhd2 av-c vbi j av vbi j, cc vhd2 av-c av-j vvi dt n1, av vvb p-acp n1; (5) application (DIV2) 47 Page 27
346 and longest to be better, and studiest to live in obedience to the Lord, thy name is in Heaven, and longest to be better, and studiest to live in Obedience to the Lord, thy name is in Heaven, cc vv2 pc-acp vbi jc, cc vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 47 Page 27
347 and thither thou art passing, and it will be thy reward. and thither thou art passing, and it will be thy reward. cc av pns21 vb2r vvg, cc pn31 vmb vbi po21 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 47 Page 27
348 But if thou love not Holiness, but hadst rather be excused from it, and live in thy sins, thou art as yet no heir of Heaven, Joh. 3. 19. & 12. 26. Psal. 1. & 119. 11. 5. If thy name be written in Heaven, thou hast a speciall love to the heirs of Heaven: But if thou love not Holiness, but Hadst rather be excused from it, and live in thy Sins, thou art as yet no heir of Heaven, John 3. 19. & 12. 26. Psalm 1. & 119. 11. 5. If thy name be written in Heaven, thou hast a special love to the Heirs of Heaven: p-acp cs pns21 vvb xx n1, cc-acp vhd2 av-c vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc vvi p-acp po21 n2, pns21 vb2r c-acp av dx n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd cc crd crd np1 crd cc crd crd crd cs po21 n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1, pns21 vh2 dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (5) application (DIV2) 47 Page 28
349 and the more of Heaven thou findest in their hearts and lives, the more amiable they are unto thee, and the more of Heaven thou Findest in their hearts and lives, the more amiable they Are unto thee, cc dt av-dc pp-f n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, dt av-dc j pns32 vbr p-acp pno21, (5) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
350 and the sweeter is their converse, 1 Joh. 3. 14. Psal. 15. 4. I shall name no more: These Evidences are sure. and the Sweeten is their converse, 1 John 3. 14. Psalm 15. 4. I shall name no more: These Evidences Are sure. cc dt jc vbz po32 n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc: d n2 vbr j. (5) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
351 By these you may know while you sit here in these seats, yea if you lay in the darkest dungeon, that you are the heirs of Heaven, and your names are there. By these you may know while you fit Here in these seats, yea if you lay in the Darkest dungeon, that you Are the Heirs of Heaven, and your names Are there. p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi cs pn22 vvb av p-acp d n2, uh cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt js n1, cst pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, cc po22 n2 vbr a-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 49 Page 28
352 But where there is no such work, no high estimation of Heaven and resolution for it, no mortification or conquest of the world, no prevalent care and diligence for Heaven, no resignation of the soul to Christ, that by faith and holiness we might follow him to that glory, no love to holiness, But where there is no such work, no high estimation of Heaven and resolution for it, no mortification or conquest of the world, no prevalent care and diligence for Heaven, no resignation of the soul to christ, that by faith and holiness we might follow him to that glory, no love to holiness, cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dx d n1, dx j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, dx n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, dx n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, dx n1 p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 50 Page 28
353 and no delight in the heirs of Heaven, such persons are yet aliens to the heavenly nature and inheritance, and no delight in the Heirs of Heaven, such Persons Are yet aliens to the heavenly nature and inheritance, cc dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, d n2 vbr av n2-jn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 50 Page 28
354 and cannot rejoice that their names are written in Heaven. and cannot rejoice that their names Are written in Heaven. cc vmbx vvi cst po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 50 Page 28
355 And now I have set the glass before you, I earnestly intreat you, that you will here seriously view the complexion of your souls. And now I have Set the glass before you, I earnestly entreat you, that you will Here seriously view the complexion of your Souls. cc av pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 av-j vvb pn22, cst pn22 vmb av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 28
356 It more neerly concerneth you to know whether your names are written in Heaven, and where it is that you must dwell for ever, It more nearly concerns you to know whither your names Are written in Heaven, and where it is that you must dwell for ever, pn31 av-dc av-j vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi cs po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc c-crq pn31 vbz cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp av, (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 28
357 than to know how to manage your trades and business, or to know whether you shall stirre from this place alive, or ever see another day. than to know how to manage your trades and business, or to know whither you shall stir from this place alive, or ever see Another day. cs pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 j, cc av vvb j-jn n1. (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 28
358 O sirs take heed of living in self-deceit, till your trying and recovering time is past. O Sirs take heed of living in self-deceit, till your trying and recovering time is past. sy n2 vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1, c-acp po22 vvg cc vvg n1 vbz j. (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 28
359 This is it that your enemy aims at: This is it that your enemy aims At: d vbz pn31 cst po22 n1 vvz p-acp: (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 28
360 he will do all that malice and subtilty can do, to keep such matters from your sober thoughts, he will do all that malice and subtlety can do, to keep such matters from your Sobrium thoughts, pns31 vmb vdi d cst n1 cc n1 vmb vdi, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po22 j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 28
361 or to make you groundlesly presume that you are safe, or securely to cast your souls upon a desperate venture, under pretence of trusting in Christ; or to make you groundlessly presume that you Are safe, or securely to cast your Souls upon a desperate venture, under pretence of trusting in christ; cc p-acp vvb pn22 av-j vvb cst pn22 vbr j, cc av-j pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1; (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
362 till he hath you where he would have you; till he hath you where he would have you; c-acp pns31 vhz pn22 c-crq pns31 vmd vhi pn22; (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
363 and then he will himself take off the veil, and let you know that you had time and light to have acquainted you with your disease and misery, and then he will himself take off the veil, and let you know that you had time and Light to have acquainted you with your disease and misery, cc cs pns31 vmb px31 vvi a-acp dt n1, cc vvb pn22 vvb cst pn22 vhd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vhi vvn pn22 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
364 while you might have had a free, and sure, and full remedy. while you might have had a free, and sure, and full remedy. cs pn22 vmd vhi vhn dt j, cc j, cc j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
365 Then you shall know that it was long of your self-deceit if you would not understand and beleeve in time, that if you lived after the flesh you should die ] Rom. 8. 13. and [ that it is the pure in heart that shall see God, Matth. 5. 8. [ Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? be not deceived: Then you shall know that it was long of your self-deceit if you would not understand and believe in time, that if you lived After the Flesh you should die ] Rom. 8. 13. and [ that it is the pure in heart that shall see God, Matthew 5. 8. [ Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? be not deceived: cs pn22 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbds j pp-f po22 n1 cs pn22 vmd xx vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, cst cs pn22 vvd p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmd vvi ] np1 crd crd cc [ cst pn31 vbz dt j p-acp n1 cst vmb vvi np1, np1 crd crd [ vvb pn22 xx d dt j vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? vbb xx vvn: (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
366 neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, neither fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor effeminate, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, av-dx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx j, ccx n2, ccx j, ccx n2, ccx n2, (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
367 nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. For this you know, that no whoremonger, ccx n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd, crd p-acp d pn22 vvb, cst dx n1, (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
368 nor unclean person, nor covetous man who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God: nor unclean person, nor covetous man who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God: ccx j n1, ccx j n1 r-crq vbz dt n1, vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1: (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
369 Let no man deceive you with vain words; Let no man deceive you with vain words; vvb dx n1 vvi pn22 p-acp j n2; (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
370 for because of these things cometh the wrath of God on the children of disobedience, Ephes. 5. 5, 6. ] And can any thing justifie the Rejoicing of men, in so sad a state? for Because of these things comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience, Ephesians 5. 5, 6. ] And can any thing justify the Rejoicing of men, in so sad a state? c-acp c-acp pp-f d n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd, crd ] cc vmb d n1 vvi dt n-vvg pp-f n2, p-acp av j dt n1? (5) application (DIV2) 51 Page 29
371 Give me leave therefore to make a little closer application, of the severall parts of my Text, to the severall sorts of persons whom they do concern. Give me leave Therefore to make a little closer application, of the several parts of my Text, to the several sorts of Persons whom they do concern. vvb pno11 vvi av pc-acp vvi dt av-j jc n1, pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 r-crq pns32 vdb vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 29
372 And first to all that yet are not become the heirs of Heaven: And First to all that yet Are not become the Heirs of Heaven: cc ord p-acp d cst av vbr xx vvn dt n2 pp-f n1: (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 29
373 Rejoice not though Devils were subject to you, till your souls are subject to him that bought them: Rejoice not though Devils were Subject to you, till your Souls Are Subject to him that bought them: vvb xx cs n2 vbdr j-jn p-acp pn22, p-acp po22 n2 vbr j-jn p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno32: (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 29
374 Rejoice not though you had conquered all the world, and had your wills of all your adversaries, Rejoice not though you had conquered all the world, and had your wills of all your Adversaries, vvb xx cs pn22 vhd vvn d dt n1, cc vhd po22 n2 pp-f d po22 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 29
375 as long as you are conquered by your fleshly lusts, and Satan leads you captive at his will, 2 Tim. 2. 25, 26. Rejoice not though you had all the riches of the earth, as long as you Are conquered by your fleshly Lustiest, and Satan leads you captive At his will, 2 Tim. 2. 25, 26. Rejoice not though you had all the riches of the earth, c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vbr vvn p-acp po22 j n2, cc np1 vvz pn22 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd vvb xx cs pn22 vhd d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 30
376 as long as you are void of the riches of grace, and have nothing to do with the riches of glory. as long as you Are void of the riches of grace, and have nothing to do with the riches of glory. c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vbr j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vhb pix pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 30
377 Rejoice not though all men should honour you, and bow to you, and proclaim your fame, Rejoice not though all men should honour you, and bow to you, and proclaim your fame, vvb xx cs d n2 vmd vvi pn22, cc vvi p-acp pn22, cc vvb po22 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 30
378 as long as you are the drudges of the Devill and the flesh, and the God of Heaven proclaimeth you his enemies, as long as you Are the drudges of the devil and the Flesh, and the God of Heaven proclaims you his enemies, c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pn22 po31 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 30
379 and resolveth on your destruction, if you do not soundly and seasonably repent, Luk. 19. 27. & 13. 3, 5. Be not offended with me, that on a day of Thanksgiving I thus farre forbid you to rejoyce; and resolves on your destruction, if you do not soundly and seasonably Repent, Luk. 19. 27. & 13. 3, 5. Be not offended with me, that on a day of Thanksgiving I thus Far forbid you to rejoice; cc vvz p-acp po22 n1, cs pn22 vdb xx av-j cc av-j vvi, np1 crd crd cc crd crd, crd vbb xx vvn p-acp pno11, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns11 av av-j vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi; (5) application (DIV2) 52 Page 30
380 For, it is not you that are qualified for it, or have any part or fellowship in this business, being in the gall of bitterness and bonds of your iniquity, your hearts being not right in the sight of God. For, it is not you that Are qualified for it, or have any part or fellowship in this business, being in the Gall of bitterness and bonds of your iniquity, your hearts being not right in the sighed of God. p-acp, pn31 vbz xx pn22 cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31, cc vhb d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f po22 n1, po22 n2 vbg xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
381 Though the invitation be generall, it supposeth that you come prepared: Though the invitation be general, it Supposeth that you come prepared: cs dt n1 vbb j, pn31 vvz cst pn22 vvb vvn: (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
382 and therefore even he that calls men to his joyes, will find out him that hath not on the wedding garment, and Therefore even he that calls men to his Joys, will find out him that hath not on the wedding garment, cc av av pns31 cst vvz n2 p-acp po31 n2, vmb vvi av pno31 cst vhz xx p-acp dt n1 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
383 and will bind him and cast him into outer darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, Matth. 22. 12, 13. ] 1. Alas Sirs, and will bind him and cast him into outer darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, Matthew 22. 12, 13. ] 1. Alas Sirs, cc vmb vvi pno31 cc vvd pno31 p-acp j n1, q-crq vmb vbi vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, np1 crd crd, crd ] crd np1 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
384 if God would allow you to Rejoyce, how willingly could I allow it you? But hear whether he approve it, Jam. 5. 1, 2, 3. Go to now ye rich men, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming on you: if God would allow you to Rejoice, how willingly could I allow it you? But hear whither he approve it, Jam. 5. 1, 2, 3. Go to now you rich men, weep and howl for the misery's that Are coming on you: cs np1 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp vvb, c-crq av-j vmd pns11 vvi pn31 pn22? cc-acp vvb cs pns31 vvb pn31, np1 crd crd, crd, crd vvb p-acp av pn22 j n2, vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvg p-acp pn22: (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
385 your riches are corrupted, and your garments motheaten, your gold and silver is cankered, and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, your riches Are corrupted, and your garments motheaten, your gold and silver is cankered, and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, po22 n2 vbr vvn, cc po22 n2 j, po22 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22, (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
386 and shall eat your flesh as it were fire: yee have heaped treasure together for the last dayes. and shall eat your Flesh as it were fire: ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. cc vmb vvi po22 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1: pn22 vhb vvn n1 av p-acp dt ord n2. (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 30
387 ] Luk. 6. 24, 25, 26. Woe unto you that are rich (if you have no better riches;) for ye have received your consolation. ] Luk. 6. 24, 25, 26. Woe unto you that Are rich (if you have no better riches;) for you have received your consolation. ] np1 crd crd, crd, crd n1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr j (cs pn22 vhb dx jc n2;) p-acp pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
388 Woe unto you that are full, for ye shall hunger: Woe unto you that laugh now, for ye shall mourn and weep: Woe unto you that Are full, for you shall hunger: Woe unto you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep: n1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr j, c-acp pn22 vmb n1: n1 p-acp pn22 cst vvb av, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi: (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
389 Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you, &c. ] You may find your lesson, Joel 2. 12, 13. Thus saith the Lord; Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you, etc. ] You may find your Lesson, Joel 2. 12, 13. Thus Says the Lord; n1 p-acp pn22 c-crq d n2 vmb vvi av pp-f pn22, av ] pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1, np1 crd crd, crd av vvz dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
390 Turn ye, even to me, with all your hearts, with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning, and rent your hearts. Turn you, even to me, with all your hearts, with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning, and rend your hearts. vvb pn22, av p-acp pno11, p-acp d po22 n2, p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg, cc p-acp n1, cc vvb po22 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
391 You see what God calls such men to. You see what God calls such men to. pn22 vvb r-crq np1 vvz d n2 p-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
392 And if he allow you not to rejoyce till you are Converted, if I or any man should flatter or cheat you into joy, it would be but a curse to you, and not a benefit. And if he allow you not to rejoice till you Are Converted, if I or any man should flatter or cheat you into joy, it would be but a curse to you, and not a benefit. cc cs pns31 vvb pn22 xx p-acp vvb p-acp pn22 vbr vvn, cs pns11 cc d n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pn22 p-acp n1, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc xx dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
393 2. Were your Joy but Reasonable I would not discourage it. But a mad mans laughter is no very lovely spectacle to your selves. 2. Were your Joy but Reasonable I would not discourage it. But a mad men laughter is no very lovely spectacle to your selves. crd np1 po22 vvb p-acp j pns11 vmd xx vvi pn31. p-acp dt j ng1 n1 vbz dx j j n1 p-acp po22 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
394 And I appeal to all the Reason in the world, whether it be Reasonable for a man to live in Mirth, that is yet unregenerate, And I appeal to all the Reason in the world, whither it be Reasonable for a man to live in Mirth, that is yet unregenerate, cc pns11 vvb p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst vbz av j, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
395 and under the curse and wrath of God, and can never say, in the midst of his greatest pomp or pleasure, that he is sure to be an hour out of hell; and under the curse and wrath of God, and can never say, in the midst of his greatest pomp or pleasure, that he is sure to be an hour out of hell; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb av-x vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 js n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi dt n1 av pp-f n1; (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
396 and may be sure he shall be there for ever, if he die before he have a new, a holy and a heavenly nature; and may be sure he shall be there for ever, if he die before he have a new, a holy and a heavenly nature; cc vmb vbi j pns31 vmb vbi a-acp p-acp av, cs pns31 vvb c-acp pns31 vhb dt j, dt j cc dt j n1; (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
397 though he should die with laughter in his face, or with a jest in his mouth, though he should die with laughter in his face, or with a jest in his Mouth, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
398 or in the boldest presumption that he shall be saved, yet as sure as the word of God is true, he will find himself everlastingly undone, or in the Boldest presumption that he shall be saved, yet as sure as the word of God is true, he will find himself everlastingly undone, cc p-acp dt js n1 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, av c-acp j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, pns31 vmb vvi px31 av-j vvn, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
399 as soon as ever his soul is departed from his body, and he sees the things that he would not believe. as soon as ever his soul is departed from his body, and he sees the things that he would not believe. c-acp av c-acp av po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvz dt n2 cst pns31 vmd xx vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
400 Sirs, Is it rationall to dance in Satans fetters, at the brink of hell, when so many hundred diseases are all ready, to marre the mirth, Sirs, Is it rational to dance in Satan fetters, At the brink of hell, when so many hundred diseases Are all ready, to mar the mirth, np1, vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq av d crd n2 vbr d j, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 31
401 and snatch away the guilty soul, and cast it into endless desparation? I exceedingly pitty the godly in their unwarrantable melancholly griefs; and snatch away the guilty soul, and cast it into endless Desperation? I exceedingly pity the godly in their unwarrantable melancholy griefs; cc vvb av dt j n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp j n1? pns11 av-vvg vvi dt j p-acp po32 j j-jn n2; (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
402 and much more an ungodly man that's bleeding under his wounds of conscience: and much more an ungodly man that's bleeding under his wounds of conscience: cc av-d av-dc dt j n1 cst|vbz vvg p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1: (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
403 But a man that is merry in the depth of misery, is more to be pittied then he. But a man that is merry in the depth of misery, is more to be pitied then he. cc-acp dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn cs pns31. (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
404 Me thinks it is one of the most pittifull sights in all the world, to see a man ruffle it out in bravery, Me thinks it is one of the most pitiful sights in all the world, to see a man ruffle it out in bravery, pno11 vvz pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp d dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvi pn31 av p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
405 and spend his precious time in pleasures, and melt into sensuall foolish mirth, that is a stranger to God, and spend his precious time in pleasures, and melt into sensual foolish mirth, that is a stranger to God, cc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp j j n1, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
406 and within a step of endless woe! and within a step of endless woe! cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1! (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
407 When I see their pomp, and feasting, and attendance, and hear their laughter, and insipid jests, When I see their pomp, and feasting, and attendance, and hear their laughter, and insipid jests, c-crq pns11 vvb po32 n1, cc vvg, cc n1, cc vvi po32 n1, cc j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
408 and the fidlers at their doors or tables, and all things carried as if they had made sure of Heaven, it sadneth my heart to think, and the fiddlers At their doors or tables, and all things carried as if they had made sure of Heaven, it sadneth my heart to think, cc dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc d n2 vvn c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn j pp-f n1, pn31 vvz po11 n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
409 Alas how little do these sinners know the state that they are in, the God that now beholdeth them, the change that they are neer! Alas how little do these Sinners know the state that they Are in, the God that now beholdeth them, the change that they Are near! uh c-crq av-j vdb d n2 vvb dt n1 cst pns32 vbr p-acp, dt n1 cst av vvz pno32, dt n1 cst pns32 vbr av-j! (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
410 How little do they think of the flames that they are hasting to, and the outcries and lamentations that will next ensue. How little do they think of the flames that they Are hasting to, and the Outcries and lamentations that will next ensue. c-crq av-j vdb pns32 vvb pp-f dt n2 cst pns32 vbr vvg p-acp, cc dt n2 cc n2 cst vmb ord vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 54 Page 32
411 3. Your Mirth is disingenuous and dishonest, as long as you are without a title to Heaven: 3. Your Mirth is disingenuous and dishonest, as long as you Are without a title to Heaven: crd po22 n1 vbz j cc j, c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (5) application (DIV2) 55 Page 32
412 You slight the Lord, that can find such matters of rejoicing, when you have not his favour to rejoice in, and are under his displeasure! You slight the Lord, that can find such matters of rejoicing, when you have not his favour to rejoice in, and Are under his displeasure! pn22 j dt n1, cst vmb vvi d n2 pp-f vvg, c-crq pn22 vhb xx po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vbr p-acp po31 n1! (5) application (DIV2) 55 Page 32
413 while you are refusing Christ, abusing grace, resisting the spirit, serving the flesh, and undoing your own souls, it cannot be an honest or ingenuous thing for such as you to live in joy. while you Are refusing christ, abusing grace, resisting the Spirit, serving the Flesh, and undoing your own Souls, it cannot be an honest or ingenuous thing for such as you to live in joy. cs pn22 vbr vvg np1, vvg n1, vvg dt n1, vvg dt n1, cc vvg po22 d n2, pn31 vmbx vbi dt j cc j n1 p-acp d c-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 55 Page 32
414 4. If your mirth were truly Honourable to you, it were the more excusable. 4. If your mirth were truly Honourable to you, it were the more excusable. crd cs po22 n1 vbdr av-j j p-acp pn22, pn31 vbdr dt av-dc j. (5) application (DIV2) 56 Page 32
415 But to laugh in sin and misery, and make merry so neer your endless woe, is a greater shame to your understandings, But to laugh in since and misery, and make merry so near your endless woe, is a greater shame to your understandings, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvi j av av-j po22 j n1, vbz dt jc n1 p-acp po22 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 56 Page 32
416 then to make sport to set your house on fire: then to make sport to Set your house on fire: cs pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp n1: (5) application (DIV2) 56 Page 32
417 This is the laughter of which Solomon might well say, Thou art mad, and the mirth of which he saith, what doth it? Eccl. 2. 2. 5. Would thy mirth do thee any good we would not discourage it; This is the laughter of which Solomon might well say, Thou art mad, and the mirth of which he Says, what does it? Ecclesiastes 2. 2. 5. Would thy mirth do thee any good we would not discourage it; d vbz dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vmd av vvi, pns21 vb2r j, cc dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz, q-crq vdz pn31? np1 crd crd crd vmd po21 n1 vdb pno21 d j pns12 vmd xx vvi pn31; (5) application (DIV2) 56 Page 33
418 yea if it did not do thee harm. But O how many are now in sorrow, by the means of their unseasonable sinfull mirth? They are too jocund to hear the Preacher, yea if it did not do thee harm. But Oh how many Are now in sorrow, by the means of their unseasonable sinful mirth? They Are too jocund to hear the Preacher, uh cs pn31 vdd xx vdi pno21 n1. cc-acp uh q-crq d vbr av p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j j n1? pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
419 or their consciences, or to observe the checks and motions of Gods Spirit: or their Consciences, or to observe the Checks and motions of God's Spirit: cc po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1: (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
420 or to spend now and then an hour in retired sober thoughts of their everlasting state. or to spend now and then an hour in retired Sobrium thoughts of their everlasting state. cc pc-acp vvi av cc av dt n1 p-acp j-vvn j n2 pp-f po32 j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
421 Should we but presume to call them to exercise their reason, and mind them of these most needfull things, Should we but presume to call them to exercise their reason, and mind them of these most needful things, vmd pns12 p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi pno32 pp-f d av-ds j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
422 and tell them, O poor distracted mortals, your time is given you for greater things, then to fiddle, and dance, and drink, and jeast, and praie, and complement it away! and tell them, Oh poor distracted mortals, your time is given you for greater things, then to fiddle, and dance, and drink, and jest, and pray, and compliment it away! cc vvi pno32, uh j j-vvn n2-jn, po22 n1 vbz vvn pn22 p-acp jc n2, av p-acp n1, cc vvi, cc vvi, cc n1, cc vvb, cc vvi pn31 av! (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
423 Should we not be thought morose, or melancholly, or fanaticks; Should we not be Thought morose, or melancholy, or fanatics; vmd pns12 xx vbi vvn n1, cc j-jn, cc n2-jn; (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
424 and should we not have some such answer as their ancestors in Sodome gave to Lot? Gen. 19. 9. [ stand back: this one fellow came in to sojourn, and should we not have Some such answer as their Ancestors in Sodom gave to Lot? Gen. 19. 9. [ stand back: this one fellow Come in to sojourn, cc vmd pns12 xx vhi d d n1 c-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp n1? np1 crd crd [ vvb av: d crd n1 vvd p-acp pc-acp vvi, (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
425 and and he will needs be a judg: and and he will needs be a judge: cc cc pns31 vmb av vbi dt n1: (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
426 we will deal worse with thee then with them, ] wee'l take a course with these controllers. we will deal Worse with thee then with them, ] we'll take a course with these controllers. pns12 vmb vvi av-jc p-acp pno21 av p-acp pno32, ] pns12|vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2. (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
427 Alas, it is this foolish mirth, that casteth mens reason and consciences asleep, and drowns the voice of sober words, Alas, it is this foolish mirth, that Cast men's reason and Consciences asleep, and drowns the voice of Sobrium words, np1, pn31 vbz d j n1, cst vvz ng2 vvb cc n2 j, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
428 so that God himself cannot be heard. so that God himself cannot be herd. av cst np1 px31 vmbx vbi vvn. (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
429 Could we but get men to retired soberness and seriousness, we should hope that we might find a friend within them, Could we but get men to retired soberness and seriousness, we should hope that we might find a friend within them, vmd pns12 p-acp vvi n2 p-acp j-vvn n1 cc n1, pns12 vmd vvi cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
430 and that we speak to men, and that reason would take part with the most reasonable motions that are made to them from the Lord. and that we speak to men, and that reason would take part with the most reasonable motions that Are made to them from the Lord. cc cst pns12 vvb p-acp n2, cc d n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 57 Page 33
431 6. Lastly, Would your groundless mirth endure, we would not say so much against it. 6. Lastly, Would your groundless mirth endure, we would not say so much against it. crd ord, vmd po22 j n1 vvi, pns12 vmd xx vvi av av-d p-acp pn31. (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 33
432 But, alas, to be merry for a day, and then to lie in misery for ever, is a thing deserving no encouragement. But, alas, to be merry for a day, and then to lie in misery for ever, is a thing deserving no encouragement. p-acp, uh, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av, vbz dt n1 vvg dx n1. (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
433 We see its a merry world with many that have least cause of mirth: but how long will they continue it? To see a man laugh, and play, We see its a merry world with many that have least cause of mirth: but how long will they continue it? To see a man laugh, and play, pns12 vvb pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp d cst vhb ds n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp c-crq av-j vmb pns32 vvi pn31? pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvi, cc vvi, (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
434 and feast in a chariot that drives on so fast to death; and feast in a chariot that drives on so fast to death; cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp av av-j p-acp n1; (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
435 in a vessell that is in so swift a stream that ends in the gulf of endless horrour, is a dolefull sight. in a vessel that is in so swift a stream that ends in the gulf of endless horror, is a doleful sighed. p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp av j dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbz dt j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
436 O how quickly will that merry countenance turn sad; those proud looks be turned to an earthly paleness; O how quickly will that merry countenance turn sad; those proud looks be turned to an earthly paleness; sy c-crq av-j vmb d j n1 vvb j; d j n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1; (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
437 and those wanton eyes be mouldered to dust, and leave the empty holes, to warn the next spectators to use his eyes more wisely while he hath them? How quickly will these same sensuall persons, exchange their mirth for sighs and groans, and those wanton eyes be mouldered to dust, and leave the empty holes, to warn the next spectators to use his eyes more wisely while he hath them? How quickly will these same sensual Persons, exchange their mirth for sighs and groans, cc d j-jn n2 vbi j-vvn p-acp n1, cc vvi dt j n2, pc-acp vvi dt ord n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 av-dc av-j cs pns31 vhz pno32? c-crq av-j vmb d d j n2, vvb po32 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
438 and endless torments, and fruitless lamentations, when they shall have everlasting leisure to peruse their lives, and endless torments, and fruitless lamentations, when they shall have everlasting leisure to peruse their lives, cc j n2, cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vmb vhi j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
439 and to consider of their ways, which now there is no perswading them to consider of? Who can encourage such hurtfull and unseasonable mirth as this? Hos. 9. 1. Rejoice not O Israel for joy, and to Consider of their ways, which now there is no persuading them to Consider of? Who can encourage such hurtful and unseasonable mirth as this? Hos. 9. 1. Rejoice not Oh Israel for joy, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2, r-crq av a-acp vbz dx vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f? q-crq vmb vvi d j cc j n1 c-acp d? np1 crd crd vvb xx uh np1 p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
440 as other people, for thou host gone a whoring from thy God. as other people, for thou host gone a whoring from thy God. c-acp j-jn n1, c-acp pns21 n1 vvn dt vvg p-acp po21 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
441 ] Rejoice not in a thing of nought, Amos 6. 13. Much less in the sufferings of your bretheren; ] Rejoice not in a thing of nought, Amos 6. 13. Much less in the sufferings of your brethren; ] vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pix, np1 crd crd av-d av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2; (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
442 see Obad. 12. and least of all in any hurt that befalls the Church. If enmity to holiness, and exalted impiety should take occasion to triumph; see Obadiah 12. and least of all in any hurt that befalls the Church. If enmity to holiness, and exalted impiety should take occasion to triumph; vvb np1 crd cc ds pp-f d p-acp d n1 cst vvz dt n1. cs n1 p-acp n1, cc j-vvn n1 vmd vvi n1 pc-acp vvi; (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
443 we answer as Mich. 7. 8, 9. Rejoice not against me O mine enemy; when I fall, I shall arise: we answer as Mich. 7. 8, 9. Rejoice not against me Oh mine enemy; when I fallen, I shall arise: pns12 vvb p-acp np1 crd crd, crd vvb xx p-acp pno11 uh po11 n1; c-crq pns11 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi: (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
444 when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be a light unto me: when I fit in darkness the Lord shall be a Light unto me: c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno11: (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
445 I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, untill he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, Because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgement for me: pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvb po11 n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno11: (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
446 he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness. he will bring me forth to the Light, and I shall behold his righteousness. pns31 vmb vvi pno11 av p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi po31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 58 Page 34
447 If you think I have stood too long on the first part of my Text, it is not to rebuke your holy joy, but only to promote it, and repress that carnall joy, which is more destructive to it, then sorrow it self. If you think I have stood too long on the First part of my Text, it is not to rebuke your holy joy, but only to promote it, and repress that carnal joy, which is more destructive to it, then sorrow it self. cs pn22 vvb pns11 vhb vvn av av-j p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po11 n1, pn31 vbz xx p-acp vvb po22 j n1, p-acp j p-acp vvd pn31, cc vvb cst j n1, r-crq vbz av-dc j p-acp pn31, cs n1 pn31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 59 Page 35
448 As you must [ seek first the Kingdom of God and its Righteousness, and then other things shall be added to you, ] (Matth. 6. 33.) so must you rejoyce first in the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Righteousness that is the way thereto, As you must [ seek First the Kingdom of God and its Righteousness, and then other things shall be added to you, ] (Matthew 6. 33.) so must you rejoice First in the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Righteousness that is the Way thereto, p-acp pn22 vmb [ vvi ord dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1, cc av j-jn n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22, ] (np1 crd crd) av vmb pn22 vvi ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz dt n1 av, (5) application (DIV2) 59 Page 35
449 and then you may add a moderate rejoicing in the things below, in a due subordination thereunto. and then you may add a moderate rejoicing in the things below, in a due subordination thereunto. cc cs pn22 vmb vvi dt j vvg p-acp dt n2 a-acp, p-acp dt j-jn n1 av. (5) application (DIV2) 59 Page 35
450 You have the summe in the words of the Holy ghost, Jer. 9. 23, 24. [ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdome, You have the sum in the words of the Holy ghost, Jer. 9. 23, 24. [ Thus Says the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd, crd [ av vvz dt n1, vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 59 Page 35
451 neither let the mighty man glory in his might; let not the rich man glory in his riches; neither let the mighty man glory in his might; let not the rich man glory in his riches; av-dx vvb dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1; vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n2; (5) application (DIV2) 59 Page 35
452 but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, &c. ] but let him that Glorieth glory in this, that he understands and Knoweth me, that I am the Lord, etc. ] cc-acp vvb pno31 cst vvz n1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz cc vvz pno11, cst pns11 vbm dt n1, av ] (5) application (DIV2) 59 Page 35
453 2. My next address must be to them, whose names are written in Heaven, and that with a twofold Exhortation. 2. My next address must be to them, whose names Are written in Heaven, and that with a twofold Exhortation. crd po11 ord vvb vmb vbi p-acp pno32, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 60 Page 35
454 1. Rejoice that your names are written in Heaven. Its you, Christians, that joy of right belongs to. 1. Rejoice that your names Are written in Heaven. Its you, Christians, that joy of right belongs to. crd vvb cst po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. pn31|vbz pn22, np1, cst vvb pp-f n-jn vvz p-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 35
455 Little know the lovers of pleasure, more than God, that they lose a thousand fold more pleasure than they win: Little know the lovers of pleasure, more than God, that they loose a thousand fold more pleasure than they win: j vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, av-dc cs np1, cst pns32 vvb dt crd n1 dc n1 cs pns32 vvb: (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 35
456 and that by running from a holy life for pleasure, they run from the fire into the water for heat, and that by running from a holy life for pleasure, they run from the fire into the water for heat, cc cst p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 35
457 and from the Sun into a dungeon for light. O shew the unbelieving world by your rejoicing, how they are mistaken in their choice. and from the Sun into a dungeon for Light. O show the unbelieving world by your rejoicing, how they Are mistaken in their choice. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. sy vvb dt vvg n1 p-acp po22 n-vvg, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 35
458 Be ashamed that an empty sott, and one that must be for ever a firebrand in hell, should live a more joyfull life than you! Be ashamed that an empty sot, and one that must be for ever a firebrand in hell, should live a more joyful life than you! vbb j cst dt j n1, cc pi cst vmb vbi p-acp av dt n1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi dt av-dc j n1 cs pn22! (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 35
459 O do not so wrong your Lord, your faith, your endless joys, as to walk in heaviness, O do not so wrong your Lord, your faith, your endless Joys, as to walk in heaviness, sy vdb xx av vvi po22 n1, po22 n1, po22 j n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
460 and cast away the joy of the Lord which is your strength, and to be still complaining, and cast away the joy of the Lord which is your strength, and to be still complaining, cc vvd av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz po22 n1, cc pc-acp vbi av vvg, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
461 when those that are prepared for the slaughter, are as frolick as if the bitterness of death were past. when those that Are prepared for the slaughter, Are as frolic as if the bitterness of death were passed. c-crq d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, vbr a-acp j-jn c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
462 It's well that you have so much life, as to feel your sicknesses: It's well that you have so much life, as to feel your Sicknesses: pn31|vbz av cst pn22 vhb av d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2: (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
463 but it is not well, that because you are yet diseased, the life of grace and of glory should be so uneffectuall to your comfort. but it is not well, that Because you Are yet diseased, the life of grace and of glory should be so uneffectual to your Comfort. cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av, cst c-acp pn22 vbr av vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 vmd vbi av j p-acp po22 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
464 And yet alas, how common is it, to see the most miserable frisk and fleere, while the heirs of life are sinfully vexing themselves with the inordinate fears of death! And yet alas, how Common is it, to see the most miserable frisk and fleer, while the Heirs of life Are sinfully vexing themselves with the inordinate fears of death! cc av uh, c-crq j vbz pn31, pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j vvi cc vvi, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-j vvg px32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1! (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
465 Lift up thy head Christian and remember, whence came thy graces, even thy least desires, and whither do they tend! Lift up thy head Christian and Remember, whence Come thy graces, even thy least Desires, and whither do they tend! vvb a-acp po21 n1 np1 cc vvi, q-crq vvd po21 n2, av po21 av-ds n2, cc q-crq vdb pns32 vvb! (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
466 Where is thy Father, and thy Head, and the most of thy dear companions? where is it that thou must live to all eternity? Doth it beseem a companion of Angels, a member of Christ, a child of God, Where is thy Father, and thy Head, and the most of thy dear Sodales? where is it that thou must live to all eternity? Does it beseem a Companion of Angels, a member of christ, a child of God, q-crq vbz po21 n1, cc po21 n1, cc dt ds pp-f po21 j-jn n2? q-crq vbz pn31 cst pns21 vmb vvi p-acp d n1? vdz pn31 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
467 an heir of Heaven, to be grieved at every petty cross, and to lay by all the sense of their felicity, an heir of Heaven, to be grieved At every Petty cross, and to lay by all the sense of their felicity, dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
468 because some trifle of the world falls cross to their desires and commodity? Is it seemly for one, that must be everlastingly as full of joy, Because Some trifle of the world falls cross to their Desires and commodity? Is it seemly for one, that must be everlastingly as full of joy, c-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1? vbz pn31 j p-acp crd, cst vmb vbi av-j p-acp j pp-f n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
469 as the Sun is full of light, to live in such a self-troubling, drooping state, as the Sun is full of Light, to live in such a self-troubling, drooping state, c-acp dt n1 vbz j pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j, j-vvg n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
470 as to disgrace Religion, and frighten away the ungodly from the doors of grace, that by your joyfull lives might be provokt to enter? I know as to your happinesse the matter is not comparatively great; as to disgrace Religion, and frighten away the ungodly from the doors of grace, that by your joyful lives might be provoked to enter? I know as to your happiness the matter is not comparatively great; c-acp pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvb av dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cst p-acp po22 j n2 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi? pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp po22 n1 dt n1 vbz xx av-j j; (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
471 because if mistakes and the Devils malice, should keep you sad here a hundred years, Because if mistakes and the Devils malice, should keep you sad Here a hundred Years, c-acp cs n2 cc dt ng1 n1, vmd vvi pn22 j av dt crd n2, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
472 yet Heaven will wipe away all tears, and those joys will be long enough when they come: yet Heaven will wipe away all tears, and those Joys will be long enough when they come: av n1 vmb vvi av d n2, cc d n2 vmb vbi j av-d c-crq pns32 vvb: (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 36
473 and as the joy of the ungodly, so the sorrows of the humble upright soul, will be but for a moment. and as the joy of the ungodly, so the sorrows of the humble upright soul, will be but for a moment. cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, av dt n2 pp-f dt j j n1, vmb vbi cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
474 And though you weep and lament when the world rejoyceth, as their joy shall be turned into sorrow, And though you weep and lament when the world Rejoiceth, as their joy shall be turned into sorrow, cc cs pn22 vvb cc vvi c-crq dt n1 vvz, c-acp po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
475 so your sorrow shall be turned into joy, and your joy shall no man take from you. so your sorrow shall be turned into joy, and your joy shall no man take from you. av po22 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc po22 n1 vmb dx n1 vvi p-acp pn22. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
476 But in the mean time, is it not shame and pity, that you should live so unanswerable to the mercies of the Lord? that you should sinfully grieve the comforting spirit, by the wilfull grieving of your selves; But in the mean time, is it not shame and pity, that you should live so unanswerable to the Mercies of the Lord? that you should sinfully grieve the comforting Spirit, by the wilful grieving of your selves; p-acp p-acp dt j n1, vbz pn31 xx n1 cc n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? cst pn22 vmd av-j vvi dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j vvg pp-f po22 n2; (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
477 and that you should peevishly cast away your precious mercies, when you so much need them, by reason of the troubles of a vexations world, which you cannot avoid? that you, even you that are saved by the Lord, should still be questioning it, and that you should peevishly cast away your precious Mercies, when you so much need them, by reason of the Troubles of a vexations world, which you cannot avoid? that you, even you that Are saved by the Lord, should still be questioning it, cc cst pn22 vmd av-j vvi av po22 j n2, c-crq pn22 av av-d vvi pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1, r-crq pn22 vmbx vvi? cst pn22, av pn22 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, vmd av vbi vvg pn31, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
478 or unthankfully denying his great salvation, and so much hinder the salvation of others? For the Lords sake Christians, or unthankfully denying his great salvation, and so much hinder the salvation of Others? For the lords sake Christians, cc av-j vvg po31 j n1, cc av av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn? p-acp dt n2 n1 np1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
479 and for your souls sake, and in pity to the ungodly, yeeld not to the tempter, that would trouble you, and for your Souls sake, and in pity to the ungodly, yield not to the tempter, that would trouble you, cc p-acp po22 n2 n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cst vmd vvi pn22, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
480 when he cannot damne you? Is God your Father, and Christ your Saviour, and the Spirit your sanctifier, when he cannot damn you? Is God your Father, and christ your Saviour, and the Spirit your sanctifier, c-crq pns31 vmbx vvi pn22? vbz np1 po22 n1, cc np1 po22 n1, cc dt n1 po22 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
481 and Heaven your home? and will you make all (for the present) as nothing to you, by a causless obstinate deniall? If you are in doubt, let not meer passionate fears be heard; and Heaven your home? and will you make all (for the present) as nothing to you, by a causeless obstinate denial? If you Are in doubt, let not mere passionate fears be herd; cc n1 po22 n1-an? cc vmb pn22 vvi d (c-acp dt j) p-acp pix p-acp pn22, p-acp dt j j n1? cs pn22 vbr p-acp n1, vvb xx j j vvz vbb vvn; (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
482 and let not the Devill, the enemy of your peace be heard: and let not the devil, the enemy of your peace be herd: cc vvb xx dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbi vvn: (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
483 but peruse your evidences, and still remember as the summe of all, that the will is the man; and what you would be, that you are, before the Lord. but peruse your evidences, and still Remember as the sum of all, that the will is the man; and what you would be, that you Are, before the Lord. cc-acp vvb po22 n2, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst dt vmb vbz dt n1; cc r-crq pn22 vmd vbi, cst pn22 vbr, p-acp dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
484 If you cannot see the sincerity of your hearts, go to your faithfull able guides, If you cannot see the sincerity of your hearts, go to your faithful able guides, cs pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, vvb p-acp po22 j j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
485 and open the case to them, and let not passion prevail against the Scripture and Reason which they bring. and open the case to them, and let not passion prevail against the Scripture and Reason which they bring. cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvb xx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvb. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 37
486 Yea if in your trouble you cannot by all their helps, perceive the uprightness of your hearts, I must tell you, you may stay your selves much upon their judgment of your state. Yea if in your trouble you cannot by all their helps, perceive the uprightness of your hearts, I must tell you, you may stay your selves much upon their judgement of your state. uh cs p-acp po22 n1 pn22 vmbx p-acp d po32 n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi pn22, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 av-d p-acp po32 n1 pp-f po22 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
487 Though it cannot give you full assurance it may justly help to silence much of your self-accusations, Though it cannot give you full assurance it may justly help to silence much of your self-accusations, cs pn31 vmbx vvi pn22 j n1 pn31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1 av-d pp-f po22 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
488 and give you the comfort of probability. and give you the Comfort of probability. cc vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
489 If a Physician, that feels not what you feel, shall yet upon your speeches, and other evidences, tell you that he is confident your disease is not mortall, If a physician, that feels not what you feel, shall yet upon your Speeches, and other evidences, tell you that he is confident your disease is not Mortal, cs dt n1, cst vvz xx r-crq pn22 vvb, vmb av p-acp po22 n2, cc j-jn n2, vvb pn22 cst pns31 vbz j po22 n1 vbz xx j-jn, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
490 nor conteineth any cause of fear, you may rationally be much encouraged by his judgement, though it give you no certainty of life. nor Containeth any cause of Fear, you may rationally be much encouraged by his judgement, though it give you no certainty of life. ccx vvz d n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb av-j vbi av-d vvn p-acp po31 n1, cs pn31 vvb pn22 dx n1 pp-f n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
491 As wicked men through contempt, so many godly people through melancholy, do lose much of the fruit of the office of the Ministry: As wicked men through contempt, so many godly people through melancholy, do loose much of the fruit of the office of the Ministry: p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, av d j n1 p-acp n-jn, vdb vvi d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
492 which lieth much in this assisting men, to judg of the life or death of their souls. which lies much in this assisting men, to judge of the life or death of their Souls. r-crq vvz d p-acp d vvg n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
493 Alas, say they, he feels not what I feel: Alas, say they, he feels not what I feel: uh, vvb pns32, pns31 vvz xx r-crq pns11 vvb: (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
494 he is used to judg charitably, and he knoweth not me so well as I know my self. he is used to judge charitably, and he Knoweth not me so well as I know my self. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 av-j, cc pns31 vvz xx pno11 av av c-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
495 But when you have told him faithfully (as you do your Physician) what it is that you know by your self, he is able to pass a farre sounder judgment of your life, But when you have told him faithfully (as you do your physician) what it is that you know by your self, he is able to pass a Far sounder judgement of your life, cc-acp c-crq pn22 vhb vvd pno31 av-j (c-acp pn22 vdb po22 n1) q-crq pn31 vbz cst pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n1, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt av-j jc n1 pp-f po22 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
496 or death, then your selves can do, for all your feeling. or death, then your selves can do, for all your feeling. cc n1, cs po22 n2 vmb vdi, c-acp d po22 n-vvg. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
497 For he knows better what those symptoms signifie, and what is used to be the issue of such a case as yours. For he knows better what those symptoms signify, and what is used to be the issue of such a case as yours. p-acp pns31 vvz j r-crq d n2 vvi, cc r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp png22. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
498 Be not then so proud or wilfull, as to refuse the judgment of your faithfull Pastors, about the state of your souls, in a confidence on your own. Be not then so proud or wilful, as to refuse the judgement of your faithful Pastors, about the state of your Souls, in a confidence on your own. vbb xx av av j cc j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 j ng1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 d. (5) application (DIV2) 61 Page 38
499 And look not for more, as necessary to your comforts, then God hath made necessary. And look not for more, as necessary to your comforts, then God hath made necessary. cc vvb xx p-acp av-dc, c-acp j p-acp po22 n2, cs np1 vhz vvn j. (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 38
500 Is it nothing to have a Title to eternall life, unless you be also as holy as you desire? Yea is it nothing to have a desire to be more holy? Will you have no comfort, as long as you have distractions or dullness, or such like imperfections in duty? And till you have no disease of soul to trouble you, that is, till you have laid by flesh, Is it nothing to have a Title to Eternal life, unless you be also as holy as you desire? Yea is it nothing to have a desire to be more holy? Will you have no Comfort, as long as you have distractions or dullness, or such like imperfections in duty? And till you have no disease of soul to trouble you, that is, till you have laid by Flesh, vbz pn31 pix p-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp j n1, cs pn22 vbb av p-acp j c-acp pn22 vvb? uh vbz pn31 pix p-acp vhi dt vvb pc-acp vbi av-dc j? vmb pn22 vhb dx n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vhb n2 cc n1, cc d j n2 p-acp n1? cc c-acp pn22 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, cst vbz, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
501 and arrived at your perfect joy? Dare not to disobey the voice of God: Psal. 32. 11. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice ye righteous; and arrived At your perfect joy? Dare not to disobey the voice of God: Psalm 32. 11. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice you righteous; cc vvd p-acp po22 j n1? n1 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: np1 crd crd vbb j p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pn22 j; (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
502 and shout for joy all ye that are upright in heart. and shout for joy all you that Are upright in heart. cc vvb p-acp n1 d pn22 cst vbr av-j p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
503 1 Thess. 5. 16. Rejoice evermore. Let it be something that Heaven cannot weigh down, that shall suppress thy joy? Art thou in poverty? and is not Heaven sufficient riches? Art thou in disgrace? and shalt thou not have honour enough in Heaven? Art thou in danger from the injustice or the wrath of man? and is he not Almighty that hath undertaken to justifie thee? Rom. 8. 33, 34. Dost thou languish under pining sicknesses? and is there not everlasting health in Heaven? Art thou weak in knowledg, in memory, in grace, in duty? troubled with uncommanded thoughts and passions? and was it not so on earth with all that are now in Heaven? O Christians make conscience of obeying this command: 1 Thess 5. 16. Rejoice evermore. Let it be something that Heaven cannot weigh down, that shall suppress thy joy? Art thou in poverty? and is not Heaven sufficient riches? Art thou in disgrace? and shalt thou not have honour enough in Heaven? Art thou in danger from the injustice or the wrath of man? and is he not Almighty that hath undertaken to justify thee? Rom. 8. 33, 34. Dost thou languish under pining Sicknesses? and is there not everlasting health in Heaven? Art thou weak in knowledge, in memory, in grace, in duty? troubled with uncommanded thoughts and passion? and was it not so on earth with all that Are now in Heaven? O Christians make conscience of obeying this command: vvn np1 crd crd vvb av. vvb pn31 vbb pi cst n1 vmbx vvi a-acp, cst vmb vvi po21 n1? vb2r pns21 p-acp n1? cc vbz xx n1 j n2? vb2r pns21 p-acp n1? cc vm2 pns21 xx vhi n1 av-d p-acp n1? vb2r pns21 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1? cc vbz pns31 xx np1 cst vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno21? np1 crd crd, crd vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp j-vvg n2? cc vbz pc-acp xx j n1 p-acp n1? vb2r pns21 j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1? vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2? cc vbds pn31 xx av p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vbr av p-acp n1? sy np1 vvi n1 pp-f vvg d n1: (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
504 Rejoice that your names are written in Heaven. Rejoice that your names Are written in Heaven. vvb cst po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
505 Did you but know how God approveth such rejoicing, and how much it pleaseth him above your pining sorrows; Did you but know how God approveth such rejoicing, and how much it Pleases him above your pining sorrows; vdd pn22 cc-acp vvb c-crq np1 vvz d n-vvg, cc c-crq av-d pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp po22 j-vvg n2; (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
506 and how it strengtheneth the soul, and sweetneth duty, and easeth suffering, and honoureth Religion, and how it strengtheneth the soul, and sweeteneth duty, and eases suffering, and Honoureth Religion, cc c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz n1, cc vvz n1, cc vvz n1, (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
507 and encourageth others, and how suitable it is to Gospell grace, and to your high relations and ends, and Encourageth Others, and how suitable it is to Gospel grace, and to your high relations and ends, cc vvz n2-jn, cc c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp po22 j n2 cc n2, (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
508 and how much better it serves to subdue the very sins that trouble you, than your fruitless self-weakning complainings do; and how much better it serves to subdue the very Sins that trouble you, than your fruitless self-weakning complainings do; cc c-crq av-d av-jc pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cst vvb pn22, cs po22 j j n2-vvg vdb; (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
509 I say, did you well consider all these things, it would sure revive your drooping spirits. I say, did you well Consider all these things, it would sure revive your drooping spirits. pns11 vvb, vdd pn22 av vvi d d n2, pn31 vmd av-j vvb po22 j-vvg n2. (5) application (DIV2) 62 Page 39
510 And do not say now, [ I would rejoice if I were sure that my name were written in Heaven: but I am not sure. And do not say now, [ I would rejoice if I were sure that my name were written in Heaven: but I am not sure. cc vdb xx vvi av, [ pns11 vmd vvi cs pns11 vbdr j cst po11 n1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1: cc-acp pns11 vbm xx av-j. (5) application (DIV2) 63 Page 39
511 ] For 1. Who is it long of, that you are not sure? you may be sure that he hath valueth and seeketh Heaven as better then earth, and that loveth the holy way to Heaven, and the most heavenly people, is indeed an heir of Heaven; and you may be sure, if you will, that this is your own case: ] For 1. Who is it long of, that you Are not sure? you may be sure that he hath valueth and seeks Heaven as better then earth, and that loves the holy Way to Heaven, and the most heavenly people, is indeed an heir of Heaven; and you may be sure, if you will, that this is your own case: ] c-acp crd r-crq vbz pn31 j pp-f, cst pn22 vbr xx j? pn22 vmb vbi j cst pns31 vhz vvz cc vvz n1 p-acp jc cs n1, cc d vvz dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc dt av-ds j n1, vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1; cc pn22 vmb vbi j, cs pn22 vmb, cst d vbz po22 d n1: (5) application (DIV2) 63 Page 40
512 and yet you say, you are not sure that your names are written in Heaven. and yet you say, you Are not sure that your names Are written in Heaven. cc av pn22 vvb, pn22 vbr xx j cst po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 63 Page 40
513 If God give you his grace and you deny it, will you therefore deny your right to glory, If God give you his grace and you deny it, will you Therefore deny your right to glory, cs np1 vvb pn22 po31 n1 cc pn22 vvb pn31, vmb pn22 av vvi po22 n-jn p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 63 Page 40
514 and make one sin the excuse for another? and make one since the excuse for Another? cc vvi crd n1 dt n1 p-acp j-jn? (5) application (DIV2) 63 Page 40
515 2. And if you are not sure, is it nothing to have your probabilities, and hopes, and the judgment of your able faithfull Pastors, that your souls are in a safe condition? We dare not say so to the careless world, 2. And if you Are not sure, is it nothing to have your probabilities, and hope's, and the judgement of your able faithful Pastors, that your Souls Are in a safe condition? We Dare not say so to the careless world, crd cc cs pn22 vbr xx j, vbz pn31 pix p-acp vhi po22 n2, cc n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 j j ng1, cst po22 n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1? pns12 vvb xx vvi av p-acp dt j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 64 Page 40
516 nor to the most of men, as we do to you. Especially take heed lest melancholy habituate you to fears and griefs; nor to the most of men, as we do to you. Especially take heed lest melancholy habituate you to fears and griefs; ccx p-acp dt ds pp-f n2, c-acp pns12 vdb p-acp pn22. av-j vvi n1 cs j-jn vvb pn22 p-acp n2 cc n2; (5) application (DIV2) 64 Page 40
517 and then Religion must bear the blame, and you undergo a calamitous life, though you are the heirs of Heaven. and then Religion must bear the blame, and you undergo a calamitous life, though you Are the Heirs of Heaven. cc av n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc pn22 vvb dt j n1, c-acp pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 40
518 To this end 1. Use not musing serious thoughts beyond the strength of your brain and intellect. 2. Place not too much of your Religion in the perusals and study of your hearts: To this end 1. Use not musing serious thoughts beyond the strength of your brain and intellect. 2. Place not too much of your Religion in the perusals and study of your hearts: p-acp d n1 crd n1 xx vvg j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. crd n1 xx av av-d pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 40
519 but (for such as are inclined to melancholy) it is the fruitfullest way, to be much in expending duties abroad, but (for such as Are inclined to melancholy) it is the fruitfullest Way, to be much in expending duties abroad, cc-acp (c-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp j-jn) pn31 vbz dt js n1, pc-acp vbi av-d p-acp vvg n2 av, (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 40
520 and labouring to do good to others: and labouring to do good to Others: cc vvg pc-acp vdi j p-acp n2-jn: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 40
521 such duties have less of self, and as much of God, and divert the troubling melancholly thoughts, such duties have less of self, and as much of God, and divert the troubling melancholy thoughts, d n2 vhb dc pp-f n1, cc c-acp d pp-f np1, cc vvi dt vvg j-jn n2, (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 40
522 and bring in more comfort by way of reward, then is usually got by more direct enquiring after comfort. 3. Use not too much solitariness and retiredness: man is a sociable creature: and bring in more Comfort by Way of reward, then is usually god by more Direct inquiring After Comfort. 3. Use not too much solitariness and retiredness: man is a sociable creature: cc vvi p-acp dc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av vbz av-j vvn p-acp av-dc j vvg p-acp n1. crd n1 xx av av-d n1 cc n1: n1 vbz dt j n1: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 40
523 and as his duty lyeth much with others, so his comfort lyeth in the same way as his duty. 4. Take heed of worldly sorrows: and as his duty lies much with Others, so his Comfort lies in the same Way as his duty. 4. Take heed of worldly sorrows: cc c-acp po31 n1 vvz d p-acp n2-jn, av po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt d n1 p-acp po31 n1. crd vvb n1 pp-f j n2: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 41
524 and therefore of overvaluing worldly things. 5. Take heed of idleness, or of thinking that the duty of holiness are all that you have to mind: and Therefore of overvaluing worldly things. 5. Take heed of idleness, or of thinking that the duty of holiness Are all that you have to mind: cc av pp-f vvg j n2. crd vvb n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f vvg cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr d cst pn22 vhb p-acp n1: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 41
525 but make conscience of being diligent in a particular calling: but make conscience of being diligent in a particular calling: cc-acp vvb n1 pp-f vbg j p-acp dt j n-vvg: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 41
526 which diverts the hurtfull troubling thoughts, and is pleasing unto God. 6. Take not every sickness of your souls for death: which diverts the hurtful troubling thoughts, and is pleasing unto God. 6. Take not every sickness of your Souls for death: r-crq vvz dt j vvg n2, cc vbz vvg p-acp np1. crd vvb xx d n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp n1: (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 41
527 but rejoyce in that life which enableth you to be troubled at your diseases. but rejoice in that life which enableth you to be troubled At your diseases. cc-acp vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 41
528 Keep under melancholy by these meanes (and the advice of the Physician) and you will escape a very great hinderance to this high and holy duty of heavenly rejoycing. Keep under melancholy by these means (and the Advice of the physician) and you will escape a very great hindrance to this high and holy duty of heavenly rejoicing. np1 p-acp j-jn p-acp d n2 (cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1) cc pn22 vmb vvi dt j j n1 p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f j vvg. (5) application (DIV2) 65 Page 41
529 2. But you think perhaps that I have all this while forgotten the duty proper to the day. No: 2. But you think perhaps that I have all this while forgotten the duty proper to the day. No: crd p-acp pn22 vvb av cst pns11 vhb d d n1 vvn dt n1 j p-acp dt n1. uh-dx: (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
530 but I was not fit to speak for it, nor you fit to hear and practise it, till the impediment of carnall rejoycing was removed, and till we had begun with heavenly joy. It is Heaven that must animate all our comforts. but I was not fit to speak for it, nor you fit to hear and practise it, till the impediment of carnal rejoicing was removed, and till we had begun with heavenly joy. It is Heaven that must animate all our comforts. cc-acp pns11 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, ccx pn22 j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvg vbds vvn, cc c-acp pns12 vhd vvn p-acp j n1. pn31 vbz n1 cst vmb vvi d po12 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
531 They are so far sweet as Heaven is in them, and no further. They Are so Far sweet as Heaven is in them, and no further. pns32 vbr av av-j j c-acp n1 vbz p-acp pno32, cc dx av-jc. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
532 Now therefore if you first rejoyce for your heavenly interest, I dare safely then perswade you, to rejoyce in the mercies which we are, to be thankfull for this day. Now Therefore if you First rejoice for your heavenly Interest, I Dare safely then persuade you, to rejoice in the Mercies which we Are, to be thankful for this day. av av cs pn22 ord vvb p-acp po22 j n1, pns11 vvb av-j av vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vbr, pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
533 And though some of them are but yet in the birth, if not in the womb, And though Some of them Are but yet in the birth, if not in the womb, cc cs d pp-f pno32 vbr p-acp av p-acp dt n1, cs xx p-acp dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
534 and we are yet uncertain what they'le prove, that will not excuse us for any unthankfullness; and we Are yet uncertain what They'll prove, that will not excuse us for any unthankfulness; cc pns12 vbr av j r-crq pns32|vmb vvi, cst vmb xx vvi pno12 p-acp d n1; (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
535 for the first conception or infancy of our mercies. for the First conception or infancy of our Mercies. p-acp dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
536 And though Satan seek to get advantage by them, that will not excuse us for our overlooking the mercie in it self. And though Satan seek to get advantage by them, that will not excuse us for our overlooking the mercy in it self. cc cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, cst vmb xx vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n-vvg dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 41
537 And though there are yet abundance of fears and troubles, on the hearts of many of Christs servants through the Land, we cannot by any such accidents be excused, from the thankfull observation of the workings of the Lord. And though there Are yet abundance of fears and Troubles, on the hearts of many of Christ Servants through the Land, we cannot by any such accidents be excused, from the thankful observation of the workings of the Lord. cc cs pc-acp vbr av n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp d d n2 vbb vvn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 42
538 All mercies on earth even spirituall mercies, have their mixtures of trouble and their imperfections: but must not therefore be denied or extenuated. All Mercies on earth even spiritual Mercies, have their mixtures of trouble and their imperfections: but must not Therefore be denied or extenuated. av-d n2 p-acp n1 av j n2, vhb po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc po32 n2: cc-acp vmb xx av vbi vvn cc vvn. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 42
539 And though many that are dear to us, smarting by the change, will be offended and grieved at our most moderate thanksgiving; And though many that Are dear to us, smarting by the change, will be offended and grieved At our most moderate thanksgiving; cc cs d cst vbr j-jn p-acp pno12, vvg p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 av-ds j n1; (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 42
540 we must not therefore offend the Lord, by our disregardfullness of his works. we must not Therefore offend the Lord, by our disregardfullness of his works. pns12 vmb xx av vvi dt n1, p-acp po12 n1 pp-f po31 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 66 Page 42
541 There are these things to be commemorated by us this day, which I dare not overlook. 1. That God hath so honoured his justice and impartiality, as to shew how he hateth sin in whomsoever. There Are these things to be commemorated by us this day, which I Dare not overlook. 1. That God hath so honoured his Justice and impartiality, as to show how he hates since in whomsoever. pc-acp vbr d n2 pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp pno12 d n1, r-crq pns11 vvb xx vvi. crd cst np1 vhz av vvn po31 n1 cc n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvz n1 p-acp ro-crq. (5) application (DIV2) 67 Page 42
542 And indeed the justice of God it self would seem more amiable to us, were we not so selfish, as to think hardly of all thats hurtfull unto us. Justice demonstrateth the holinesse of God, And indeed the Justice of God it self would seem more amiable to us, were we not so selfish, as to think hardly of all thats hurtful unto us. justice Demonstrates the holiness of God, cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1 vmd vvi dc j p-acp pno12, vbdr pns12 xx av n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi av pp-f d d|vbz j p-acp pno12. n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) application (DIV2) 67 Page 42
543 and all the appearances of his holinesse are lovely in themselves. and all the appearances of his holiness Are lovely in themselves. cc d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr j p-acp px32. (5) application (DIV2) 67 Page 42
544 2. That the holy God hath disowned heresie and divisions on the one side, as well as impiety and prophaneness on the other: 2. That the holy God hath disowned heresy and divisions on the one side, as well as impiety and profaneness on the other: crd cst dt j np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n2 p-acp dt crd n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn: (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 42
545 and that his wisdome thought meet, to acquaint us experimentally with the hurtfullnesse of both, and our danger of both, as he did in former ages of the Church. and that his Wisdom Thought meet, to acquaint us experimentally with the hurtfullnesse of both, and our danger of both, as he did in former ages of the Church. cc cst po31 n1 vvd vvi, pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cc po12 n1 pp-f d, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 42
546 We first found the serpentine malice of the ungodly, and God delivered us, when they would have swallowed us up. We First found the serpentine malice of the ungodly, and God Delivered us, when they would have swallowed us up. pns12 ord vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt j, cc np1 vvd pno12, c-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno12 a-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 42
547 But while we only heard and read of heresie and schisme, and that too often abusively applyed, to many of the most peaceable servants of the Lord, we understood not the mischiefe of those evills; But while we only herd and read of heresy and Schism, and that too often abusively applied, to many of the most peaceable Servants of the Lord, we understood not the mischief of those evils; p-acp cs pns12 av-j vvn cc vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, cc cst av av av-j vvd, p-acp d pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn; (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 42
548 but were ready to take the very names, to be but the reproaches of piety it self. but were ready to take the very names, to be but the Reproaches of piety it self. cc-acp vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt j n2, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pn31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 43
549 But God saw meet to let out a flood of this sort of calamities, and to suffer heresie to disgrace it self by its unrighteous fruits, that by those fruits we might the better know it. But God saw meet to let out a flood of this sort of calamities, and to suffer heresy to disgrace it self by its unrighteous fruits, that by those fruits we might the better know it. p-acp np1 vvd vvi pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2, cst p-acp d n2 pns12 vmd dt av-jc vvi pn31. (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 43
550 We never knew before how much we are beholding to him, for saving us from this sort of evils; We never knew before how much we Are beholding to him, for Saving us from this sort of evils; pns12 av-x vvd a-acp c-crq av-d pns12 vbr vvg p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2-jn; (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 43
551 and should never have sufficiently hated them, if we had not smarted by them. and should never have sufficiently hated them, if we had not smarted by them. cc vmd av-x vhi av-j vvd pno32, cs pns12 vhd xx vvn p-acp pno32. (5) application (DIV2) 68 Page 43
552 3. It is a mercy to be thankfull for, that thus the Church is notably fortified, against ever relapsing into heresie or schisme for the time to come. 3. It is a mercy to be thankful for, that thus the Church is notably fortified, against ever relapsing into heresy or Schism for the time to come. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp, cst av dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, p-acp av vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 69 Page 43
553 4. And that the frailties of men professing godliness, having so lamentably appeared, they are taught to take heed of spirituall pride, 4. And that the frailties of men professing godliness, having so lamentably appeared, they Are taught to take heed of spiritual pride, crd cc cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vvg n1, vhg av av-j vvd, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 70 Page 43
554 and to know and distrust themselves, and not to be high-minded, but to fear. and to know and distrust themselves, and not to be High-minded, but to Fear. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32, cc xx pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 70 Page 43
555 5. It is a very great mercy, for which I must profess I was thankfull from the first appearance of it; 5. It is a very great mercy, for which I must profess I was thankful from the First appearance of it; crd pn31 vbz dt av j n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vbds j p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f pn31; (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 43
556 that so many that I hope are dear to God, have the advantage of his frowns to further their conviction, and repentance, and salvation. that so many that I hope Are dear to God, have the advantage of his frowns to further their conviction, and Repentance, and salvation. cst av d cst pns11 vvb vbr j-jn p-acp np1, vhb dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp jc po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1. (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 43
557 As prosperity was the temptation, by which ambition got advantage, and providence mis-understood was pleaded, against the holy rule: As Prosperity was the temptation, by which ambition god advantage, and providence misunderstood was pleaded, against the holy Rule: p-acp n1 vbds dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vvd n1, cc n1 j vbds vvn, p-acp dt j n1: (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 43
558 what a mercy is it that providence also should undeceive them, and vindicate it self, and teach men hereafter by the example of this age, to stay till the end, what a mercy is it that providence also should undeceive them, and vindicate it self, and teach men hereafter by the Exampl of this age, to stay till the end, r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31 cst n1 av vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi pn31 n1, cc vvi n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 43
559 before they take the sense of providence, or rather to adhere to the holy word, before they take the sense of providence, or rather to adhere to the holy word, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-c pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 43
560 because the longest liver shall be too short-lived to see the end, so far as to furnish him for such an interpretation? And therefore that word that is the glass in which we can foresee the end, must be our guide. Because the longest liver shall be too short-lived to see the end, so Far as to furnish him for such an Interpretation? And Therefore that word that is the glass in which we can foresee the end, must be our guide. c-acp dt js n1 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt n1, av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d dt n1? cc av d n1 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1, vmb vbi po12 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 43
561 I had rather have my friend poor and penitent, than wealthy and impenitent; and rather in a prison, than in the chains of pride: I had rather have my friend poor and penitent, than wealthy and impenitent; and rather in a prison, than in the chains of pride: pns11 vhd av-c vhi po11 n1 j cc j-jn, cs j cc j; cc av-c p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
562 and am glad that God hath taken away the snare that brought so many souls to so sad a pass; and am glad that God hath taken away the snare that brought so many Souls to so sad a pass; cc vbm j cst np1 vhz vvn av dt n1 cst vvd av d n2 p-acp av j dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
563 and hath undeceived them in part, that had carnall thoughts of the happiness of Saints, and lookt for temporall reign and dignity; and hath undeceived them in part, that had carnal thoughts of the happiness of Saints, and looked for temporal Reign and dignity; cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1, cst vhd j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvd p-acp j n1 cc n1; (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
564 forgetting that rich men must pass through a needles eye to Heaven, and that lowliness, meekness, humility, patience, forbearing, forgiving, self-denial, contempt of this world, forgetting that rich men must pass through a needles eye to Heaven, and that lowliness, meekness, humility, patience, forbearing, forgiving, self-denial, contempt of this world, vvg d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc d n1, n1, n1, n1, vvg, j-vvg, n1, n1 pp-f d n1, (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
565 and living all upon things unseen, is the life that Christ by his doctrine and example taught us, and living all upon things unseen, is the life that christ by his Doctrine and Exampl taught us, cc vvg d p-acp n2 j, vbz dt n1 cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvd pno12, (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
566 and how ill prosperity befriendeth these. and how ill Prosperity befriendeth these. cc c-crq j-jn n1 vvz d. (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
567 I am in far more hope to see many Peters go out and weep bitterly, then I was when they prospered in a sinfull way. And if yet any be so far unhumbled, I am in Far more hope to see many Peter's go out and weep bitterly, then I was when they prospered in a sinful Way. And if yet any be so Far unhumbled, pns11 vbm p-acp av-j dc n1 pc-acp vvi d npg1 vvi av cc vvi av-j, av pns11 vbds c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1. cc cs av d vbb av av-j vvn, (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
568 as to deny it to have been a sinfull way, I am in far greater hope of their conviction now, then heretofore. as to deny it to have been a sinful Way, I am in Far greater hope of their conviction now, then heretofore. c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vhi vbn dt j n1, pns11 vbm p-acp av-j jc n1 pp-f po32 n1 av, av av. (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
569 In their greatness few durst tell them of their crimes: In their greatness few durst tell them of their crimes: p-acp po32 n1 d vvd vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n2: (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
570 and those of us that did it, were voluminously reproached, threatned, calumniated, and represented as turbulent to the world: (it being usuall with base spirited men, to take the judgement of the greatest for their rule, and those of us that did it, were voluminously reproached, threatened, calumniated, and represented as turbulent to the world: (it being usual with base spirited men, to take the judgement of the greatest for their Rule, cc d pp-f pno12 cst vdd pn31, vbdr av-j vvn, vvd, j, cc vvn p-acp j p-acp dt n1: (pn31 vbg j p-acp j vvn n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js p-acp po32 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
571 and to think all suffering to be just and dishonourable, that is inflicted by such as few dare contradict.) But now I hope plain dealing may recover many that before lived under flatteries, and were above reproof. and to think all suffering to be just and dishonourable, that is inflicted by such as few Dare contradict.) But now I hope plain dealing may recover many that before lived under flatteries, and were above reproof. cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j, cst vbz vvn p-acp d c-acp d vvb vvi.) p-acp av pns11 vvb j n-vvg vmb vvi d d a-acp vvd p-acp n2, cc vbdr p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
572 I must profess that my hopes of the saving of many that are dear to me, by the furtherance of this providence, is matter of so much thankfulness to me, that were I sure to suffer with them, I would yet give thanks. I must profess that my hope's of the Saving of many that Are dear to me, by the furtherance of this providence, is matter of so much thankfulness to me, that were I sure to suffer with them, I would yet give thanks. pns11 vmb vvi cst po11 n2 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f d cst vbr j-jn p-acp pno11, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vbz n1 pp-f av d n1 p-acp pno11, cst vbdr pns11 j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns11 vmd av vvi n2. (5) application (DIV2) 71 Page 44
573 6. It is matter of thanksgiving to me, that God hath so far owned an unanimous, painfull, faithfull Ministry, (for all their many sad infirmities,) as first to break the profane opposers of them, 6. It is matter of thanksgiving to me, that God hath so Far owned an unanimous, painful, faithful Ministry, (for all their many sad infirmities,) as First to break the profane opposers of them, crd pn31 vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, cst np1 vhz av av-j vvd dt j, j, j n1, (c-acp d po32 d j n2,) c-acp ord pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f pno32, (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
574 and then to scatter the adversaries on the other side. Ever since I heard it so familiar among them, to call Christs faithfullest servants by so many reproachfull names, and then to scatter the Adversaries on the other side. Ever since I herd it so familiar among them, to call Christ Faithfullest Servants by so many reproachful names, cc av p-acp vvb dt n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1. av c-acp pns11 vvd pn31 av j-jn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi npg1 js n2 p-acp av d j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
575 as Priests (in scorn) Pres-biters, Drivines, Jack-Presbyters, Blackcoats, Pulpeteers, &c. and theirs friends, Priest-ridden; to suffer Quakers openly in the streets to revile them as Deceivers, Doggs, Wolves, Hirelings, false-Prophets, Lyars, as Priests (in scorn) Presbyters, Drivines, Jack-Presbyters, Blackcoats, Pulpeteers, etc. and theirs Friends, Priestridden; to suffer Quakers openly in the streets to revile them as Deceivers, Dogs, Wolves, Hirelings, false-Prophets, Liars, c-acp n2 (p-acp n1) n2, n2-jn, j, n2, n2, av cc png32 n2, j; pc-acp vvi np1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
576 and all the names that hell could teach them, I waited in fear for the Judgments of the Lord; and all the names that hell could teach them, I waited in Fear for the Judgments of the Lord; cc d dt n2 cst n1 vmd vvi pno32, pns11 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
577 which he hath executed in our sight, and caused us to know, that his delayes are no desertions of his servants, nor justification of our revilers. which he hath executed in our sighed, and caused us to know, that his delays Are no desertions of his Servants, nor justification of our revilers. r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc vvd pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst po31 n2 vbr dx n2 pp-f po31 n2, ccx n1 pp-f po12 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
578 And let it stand as a warning to you that have seen it, and you that have executed the punishments of God, upon the reproachers, that you take heed of falling into the same crime, And let it stand as a warning to you that have seen it, and you that have executed the punishments of God, upon the reproachers, that you take heed of falling into the same crime, cc vvb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp pn22 cst vhb vvn pn31, cc pn22 cst vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2, cst pn22 vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt d n1, (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
579 and dashing on the rock on which they have been broken; but let all England hear and fear, and do no more so malignantly or presumptuously. and dashing on the rock on which they have been broken; but let all England hear and Fear, and do no more so malignantly or presumptuously. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn; cc-acp vvb d np1 vvb cc vvi, cc vdb dx av-dc av av-j cc av-j. (5) application (DIV2) 72 Page 45
580 And O that we the unworthy Ministers of Christ may remember, that we are not vindicated and delivered to contend, And O that we the unworthy Ministers of christ may Remember, that we Are not vindicated and Delivered to contend, cc np1 cst pns12 dt j n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi, cst pns12 vbr xx vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi, (5) application (DIV2) 73 Page 45
581 or to imitate our afflicters, in seeking greatness to our selves, not to live in idleness, or to imitate our afflicters, in seeking greatness to our selves, not to live in idleness, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 73 Page 45
582 and neglect the souls committed to our care. and neglect the Souls committed to our care. cc vvi dt n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 73 Page 45
583 7. It is very great cause of Thankfullness in my eyes, that from first to last God hath been so tender of the honour of his unanimous sober people, 7. It is very great cause of Thankfulness in my eyes, that from First to last God hath been so tender of the honour of his unanimous Sobrium people, crd pn31 vbz av j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n2, cst p-acp ord pc-acp ord np1 vhz vbn av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 45
584 and his cause, and of the innocency and consciences of his servants; as to execute his afflictions mostly by the hands of erring men; and his cause, and of the innocency and Consciences of his Servants; as to execute his afflictions mostly by the hands of erring men; cc po31 n1, cc pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2; c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n2 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvg n2; (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 46
585 and to keep the rest by imprisonments, seclusions, and other means, so farre from all appearance of consent, to irregularities: and to keep the rest by imprisonments, seclusions, and other means, so Far from all appearance of consent, to irregularities: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, n2, cc j-jn n2, av av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n2: (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 46
586 and that at last he hath put an opportunity into their hands, to declare to the world, their innocency in the things, with which they were reproached: and that At last he hath put an opportunity into their hands, to declare to the world, their innocency in the things, with which they were reproached: cc cst p-acp ord pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, po32 n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn: (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 46
587 and that while prophane opposers of Religion, did boast and vapour, and swear, and curse, and that while profane opposers of Religion, did boast and vapour, and swear, and curse, cc cst cs j n2 pp-f n1, vdd vvi cc n1, cc vvi, cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 46
588 and drink healths for his Majesties restitution, it is those whom they reproached, that have silently and effectually accomplisht it, and drink healths for his Majesties restitution, it is those whom they reproached, that have silently and effectually accomplished it, cc vvi n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, pn31 vbz d ro-crq pns32 vvd, cst vhb av-j cc av-j vvn pn31, (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 46
589 and that with speed, as soon as they had power. and that with speed, as soon as they had power. cc cst p-acp vvb, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vhd n1. (5) application (DIV2) 74 Page 46
590 8. It is some matter of Thankfullness to me, that whereas to our perpetuall shame, we could not in so many years compose the disagreements in Church affairs among us, we are not altogether without hope, that agreement may be now more effectually procured; 8. It is Some matter of Thankfulness to me, that whereas to our perpetual shame, we could not in so many Years compose the disagreements in Church affairs among us, we Are not altogether without hope, that agreement may be now more effectually procured; crd pn31 vbz d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, cst cs p-acp po12 j n1, pns12 vmd xx p-acp av d n2 vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 n2 p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr xx av p-acp n1, cst n1 vmb vbi av av-dc av-j vvn; (5) application (DIV2) 75 Page 46
591 not only because that carnall advantages, that hindred it with some, are taken from them, and suffering will dispose some more to peace; not only Because that carnal advantages, that hindered it with Some, Are taken from them, and suffering will dispose Some more to peace; xx av-j c-acp d j n2, cst vvd pn31 p-acp d, vbr vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvg vmb vvi d dc p-acp n1; (5) application (DIV2) 75 Page 46
592 but because we are perswaded the disposition, and we are sure the interest of his Majesty standeth, for our re-conciliation and unity. but Because we Are persuaded the disposition, and we Are sure the Interest of his Majesty Stands, for our re-conciliation and unity. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vbr vvn dt n1, cc pns12 vbr j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz, p-acp po12 j cc n1. (5) application (DIV2) 75 Page 46
593 And verily we are the most inexcusable people in the world, if our own long and sad experiences do not resolve us to do the utmost in that work our selves, which if we are not horridly proud and wilfull, in easie to accomplish. And verily we Are the most inexcusable people in the world, if our own long and sad experiences do not resolve us to do the utmost in that work our selves, which if we Are not horridly proud and wilful, in easy to accomplish. cc av-j pns12 vbr dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs po12 d j cc j n2 vdb xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vdi dt j p-acp d n1 po12 n2, r-crq cs pns12 vbr xx av-j j cc j, p-acp j pc-acp vvi. (5) application (DIV2) 75 Page 46
594 9. And its matter of Thanksgiving, that God hath been all along so wonderfully seen in the work; 9. And its matter of Thanksgiving, that God hath been all along so wonderfully seen in the work; crd cc po31 n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vhz vbn d a-acp av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 46
595 which makes us hope, that the issue will yet be for our good. which makes us hope, that the issue will yet be for our good. r-crq vvz pno12 vvi, cst dt n1 vmb av vbi p-acp po12 j. (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 46
596 The first sparks that set fire on the last foundation, are yet much unknown, but were so little as makes it the more strange. The First sparks that Set fire on the last Foundation, Are yet much unknown, but were so little as makes it the more strange. dt ord n2 cst vvd n1 p-acp dt ord n1, vbr av d j, p-acp vbdr av j c-acp vvz pn31 dt av-dc j. (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
597 The wonderfull whirlwind that suddenly finished the subversion, was marvellous, though sad, because of the wickedness of men. The wonderful whirlwind that suddenly finished the subversion, was marvellous, though sad, Because of the wickedness of men. dt j n1 cst av-j vvd dt n1, vbds j, cs j, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2. (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
598 The introducing of the remnant of the Members; The introducing of the remnant of the Members; dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
599 the stop that was given them, when they had voted in a Committee, a liberty in Religion, that excepted not Popery: the stop that was given them, when they had voted in a Committee, a liberty in Religion, that excepted not Popery: dt vvb cst vbds vvn pno32, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, cst vvd xx n1: (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
600 the casting of them out, by those that set them up; the casting of them out, by those that Set them up; dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 av, p-acp d cst vvd pno32 a-acp; (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
601 the discoveries of the fallaciousness of some of their chiefs, that then were tempted into a compliance with the Army, the discoveries of the fallaciousness of Some of their chiefs, that then were tempted into a compliance with the Army, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d pp-f po32 n2-jn, cst av vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
602 and were fabricating a new form of a Commonwealth: the breaking of them and of the Army, in part by the returning Members: and were fabricating a new from of a Commonwealth: the breaking of them and of the Army, in part by the returning Members: cc vbdr vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 cc pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg n2: (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
603 the unexpected stop that was given first to their proceedings by his excellency in the North: the unexpected stop that was given First to their proceedings by his excellency in the North: dt j n1 cst vbds vvn ord p-acp po32 n2-vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
604 the expeditiousness, the constancy, the unanimity and strange successfullness of that attempt, that an Army that thought themselves only fit to be the Nations security for liberty and Religion, the expeditiousness, the constancy, the unanimity and strange successfullness of that attempt, that an Army that Thought themselves only fit to be the nations security for liberty and Religion, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 cst vvd px32 av-j j pc-acp vbi dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
605 and were thought necessary to be entailed upon us to that end; and were Thought necessary to be entailed upon us to that end; cc vbdr vvn j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1; (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
606 that were so heightned in their own and other mens esteem, by their many and wonderfull successes, should in a moment (we scarce know how) fly all into pieces, as a Granado that's fired. that were so heightened in their own and other men's esteem, by their many and wonderful Successes, should in a moment (we scarce know how) fly all into Pieces, as a Granado that's fired. cst vbdr av vvn p-acp po32 d cc j-jn ng2 n1, p-acp po32 d cc j n2, vmd p-acp dt n1 (pns12 av-j vvb c-crq) vvb d p-acp n2, c-acp dt np1 cst|vbz vvn. (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
607 The Ireland at the same time should be so strangely and easily reduced, and that by sober faithfull hands, The Ireland At the same time should be so strangely and Easily reduced, and that by Sobrium faithful hands, dt np1 p-acp dt d n1 vmd vbi av av-j cc av-j vvn, cc cst p-acp j j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
608 and by so few, and with such speed! and by so few, and with such speed! cc p-acp av d, cc p-acp d n1! (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
609 That this famous City should be so unanimously excited to concurre so eminently, and contribute so very much to the success: That this famous city should be so unanimously excited to concur so eminently, and contribute so very much to the success: cst d j n1 vmd vbi av av-j vvd pc-acp vvi av av-j, cc vvi av av av-d p-acp dt n1: (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
610 that his Excellency should conquer without any blows; and all be dispatched that since is done, with no considerable resistance; that his Excellency should conquer without any blows; and all be dispatched that since is done, with no considerable resistance; cst po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp d n2; cc d vbb vvn cst c-acp vbz vdn, p-acp dx j n1; (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
611 all this and much more, do make us wonder at the hand of God. all this and much more, do make us wonder At the hand of God. d d cc av-d av-dc, vdb vvi pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 47
612 And seldom is there so wonderfull an appearance of the Lord, but it holds forth matter that's amiable as well as admirable to his Church. And seldom is there so wonderful an appearance of the Lord, but it holds forth matter that's amiable as well as admirable to his Church. cc av vbz a-acp av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vvz av n1 cst|vbz j c-acp av c-acp j p-acp po31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 76 Page 48
613 Lastly, That all this is done with little or no effusion at all of blood, Lastly, That all this is done with little or no effusion At all of blood, ord, cst d d vbz vdn p-acp j cc dx n1 p-acp d pp-f n1, (5) application (DIV2) 77 Page 48
614 when so much blood was shed in the foregoing changes, advanceth the wonder to a greater height. when so much blood was shed in the foregoing changes, Advanceth the wonder to a greater height. c-crq av d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt vvg n2, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1. (5) application (DIV2) 77 Page 48
615 And I hope his Majesty and the two Houses of Parliament will take notice, how God hath gone before them in a tender and unbloody change, And I hope his Majesty and the two Houses of Parliament will take notice, how God hath gone before them in a tender and unbloody change, cc pns11 vvb po31 n1 cc dt crd n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 77 Page 48
616 and will not hearken to them that protest against revenge, while they would use it under the name of justice. When the wheel of providence turneth so fast, and will not harken to them that protest against revenge, while they would use it under the name of Justice. When the wheel of providence turns so fast, cc vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp n1, cs pns32 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av av-j, (5) application (DIV2) 77 Page 48
617 if all that have the advantage of executing their wils under the name of justice, should take their advantage, you know what names and sufferings multitudes of the usefullest Members in such Nations, in the severall vicissitudes must incurr, to the detriment of the Commonwealth and Governours. if all that have the advantage of executing their wills under the name of Justice, should take their advantage, you know what names and sufferings Multitudes of the usefullest Members in such nations, in the several vicissitudes must incur, to the detriment of the Commonwealth and Governors. cs d cst vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi po32 n1, pn22 vvb r-crq n2 cc n2 n2 pp-f dt js n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j n2 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2. (5) application (DIV2) 77 Page 48
618 3. You see what cause we have of thankfulness: 3. You see what cause we have of thankfulness: crd pn22 vvb r-crq n1 pns12 vhb pp-f n1: (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 48
619 but I must tell you that this (as all inferiour mercies) are imperfect things, but I must tell you that this (as all inferior Mercies) Are imperfect things, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 cst d (c-acp d j-jn n2) vbr j n2, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 48
620 and being but meanes to greater matters, (the heavenly interest first treated on) they are no further significant or valuable, and being but means to greater matters, (the heavenly Interest First treated on) they Are no further significant or valuable, cc vbg p-acp vvz p-acp jc n2, (dt j n1 ord vvd a-acp) pns32 vbr av-dx av-jc j cc j, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 48
621 then they have some tendency to their end. then they have Some tendency to their end. cs pns32 vhb d n1 p-acp po32 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 48
622 And I must further tell you, that it's much committed into the hands of man, (under God) whether such beginnings shall have a happy or unhappy end. And I must further tell you, that it's much committed into the hands of man, (under God) whither such beginnings shall have a happy or unhappy end. cc pns11 vmb av-jc vvi pn22, cst pn31|vbz d vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (p-acp np1) cs d n2 vmb vhi dt j cc j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 48
623 If Christ become to many a stumbling stone, and be set for the fall of many in Israel, (Luk. 2. 34.) and if the Gospel it self prove the savour of death to some, no wonder if it be yet possible and too easie, If christ become to many a stumbling stone, and be Set for the fallen of many in Israel, (Luk. 2. 34.) and if the Gospel it self prove the savour of death to Some, no wonder if it be yet possible and too easy, cs np1 vvn p-acp d dt j-vvg n1, cc vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp np1, (np1 crd crd) cc cs dt n1 pn31 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, dx n1 cs pn31 vbb av j cc av j, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 48
624 for a sinfull Land, to turn these forementioned mercies and successes, into most heavy judgements, and to rob themselves of all the honour and the benefit. for a sinful Land, to turn these forementioned Mercies and Successes, into most heavy Judgments, and to rob themselves of all the honour and the benefit. p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc n2, p-acp ds j n2, cc pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f d dt n1 cc dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
625 And therefore above all, for the Lords sake, and for a poor tired yet hoping Nations sake, And Therefore above all, for the lords sake, and for a poor tired yet hoping nations sake, cc av p-acp d, p-acp dt n2 n1, cc p-acp dt j vvn av vvg n2 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
626 and for the sake of the cause of Christ through the world, I beseech you, all from the highest to the lowest, that you will be awakened to an holy vigilancy, and for the sake of the cause of christ through the world, I beseech you, all from the highest to the lowest, that you will be awakened to an holy vigilancy, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb pn22, d p-acp dt js p-acp dt js, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
627 and look about you in your severall places, lest the enemy of Christ and you, should play his after-game more successfully then now you can foresee: and look about you in your several places, lest the enemy of christ and you, should play his aftergame more successfully then now you can foresee: cc vvb p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 j n2, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pn22, vmd vvi po31 n1 av-dc av-j cs av pn22 vmb vvi: (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
628 and lest the return of a sinfull Nation to their vomit, should make the end yet worse than the beginning. and lest the return of a sinful nation to their vomit, should make the end yet Worse than the beginning. cc cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmd vvi dt n1 av av-jc cs dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
629 It is not enough to have begun: the fruit of all is yet behind. It is not enough to have begun: the fruit of all is yet behind. pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vhi vvn: dt n1 pp-f d vbz av a-acp. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
630 I must here deal plainly with you, however it be taken, lest I be charged with unfaithfulness, at the dreadfull Tribunal to which both you and I are hastening. I must Here deal plainly with you, however it be taken, lest I be charged with unfaithfulness, At the dreadful Tribunal to which both you and I Are hastening. pns11 vmb av vvi av-j p-acp pn22, c-acp pn31 vbb vvn, cs pns11 vbb vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq d pn22 cc pns11 vbr vvg. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
631 If these beginnings, through your neglects, or any others that have been the instruments, should now be turned to the reviveing and strengthening of prophaneness, If these beginnings, through your neglects, or any Others that have been the Instruments, should now be turned to the reviving and strengthening of profaneness, cs d n2, p-acp po22 vvz, cc d n2-jn cst vhb vbn dt n2, vmd av vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
632 and malignity against the holy wayes of God; to the introduction of meer formality in Religion; and malignity against the holy ways of God; to the introduction of mere formality in Religion; cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1; (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
633 to the casting out, or weakening the hands of the faithfull Ministers in the Land; to the casting out, or weakening the hands of the faithful Ministers in the Land; p-acp dt vvg av, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
634 to the destruction of order and Discipline in the Churches, to the suppression of orderly and edifying meetings for mutuall assistance in the matters of salvation; to the destruction of order and Discipline in the Churches, to the suppression of orderly and edifying meetings for mutual assistance in the matters of salvation; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvg n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
635 or to the cherishing of ignorance or Popery in the people; or to the cherishing of ignorance or Popery in the people; cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
636 it will blast the glory of all that you have done, and turn the mercy into gall. it will blast the glory of all that you have done, and turn the mercy into Gall. pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst pn22 vhb vdn, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
637 Believe it, the interest of Christ and holiness, will be found at last the surest ground, Believe it, the Interest of christ and holiness, will be found At last the Surest ground, vvb pn31, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp ord dt js n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
638 for any Prince to build his interest upon: for any Prince to built his Interest upon: p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp: (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 49
639 And the owning of corrupt and contrary interests, that engage men in quarrels with the interest of Christ, is it that hath undone so many Princes and States already, that it should make the greatest learn at last, to account it their highest honour to be the servants of the King of Saints, And the owning of corrupt and contrary interests, that engage men in quarrels with the Interest of christ, is it that hath undone so many Princes and States already, that it should make the greatest Learn At last, to account it their highest honour to be the Servants of the King of Saints, cc dt vvg pp-f j cc j-jn n2, cst vvb n2 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz pn31 cst vhz vvn av d n2 cc n2 av, cst pn31 vmd vvi dt js vvi p-acp ord, pc-acp vvi pn31 po32 js n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
640 and to devote their power to the accomplishment of his will. and to devote their power to the accomplishment of his will. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
641 I need not tell you, that it's the sober, godly, conscionable sort of men, that know what they do, I need not tell you, that it's the Sobrium, godly, conscionable sort of men, that know what they do, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22, cst pn31|vbz dt j, j, j n1 pp-f n2, cst vvb r-crq pns32 vdb, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
642 and why, that will be the honour of their Governours, and the usefullest of their subjects, and why, that will be the honour of their Governors, and the usefullest of their subject's, cc q-crq, cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc dt js pp-f po32 n2-jn, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
643 and not the barbarous malignant rabble, that understand not what belongs to the pleasing of God, the happiness of themselves, the good of the Commonwealth, and not the barbarous malignant rabble, that understand not what belongs to the pleasing of God, the happiness of themselves, the good of the Commonwealth, cc xx dt j j n1, cst vvb xx r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f px32, dt j pp-f dt n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
644 or the honour of their King. or the honour of their King. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
645 And do you not think that remisness (to say no worse) of Magistrates that should restrain the insolencies of such, is not a great dishonour to our Nation, And do you not think that remissness (to say no Worse) of Magistrates that should restrain the insolences of such, is not a great dishonour to our nation, cc vdb pn22 xx vvi d n1 (pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc) pp-f n2 cst vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f d, vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
646 and a great temptation to many in the Countrey, that stand at a distance from the fountain of affairs, to continue their fears lest we have changed for the worse? Put your selves in their cases, and a great temptation to many in the Country, that stand At a distance from the fountain of affairs, to continue their fears lest we have changed for the Worse? Put your selves in their cases, cc dt j n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1, cst vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cs pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt jc? vvb po22 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
647 and tell me whether you could with equall cheerfullness keep this day, if you were used as many able, faithfull Ministers and people are in the Cities and Countreys of the Land, who have their persons assaulted, their windows battered, their ministrations openly reviled, and tell me whither you could with equal cheerfulness keep this day, if you were used as many able, faithful Ministers and people Are in the Cities and Countries' of the Land, who have their Persons assaulted, their windows battered, their ministrations openly reviled, cc vvb pno11 cs pn22 vmd p-acp j-jn n1 vvi d n1, cs pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp d j, j n2 cc n1 vbr p-acp dt n2 cc ng2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhb po32 n2 vvn, po32 n2 vvn, po32 n2 av-j vvd, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
648 and that go in danger of their lives, from the bruitish rabble that were formerly exasperated by the Magistrates punishing them, and that go in danger of their lives, from the brutish rabble that were formerly exasperated by the Magistrates punishing them, cc d vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt j n1 cst vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 vvg pno32, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
649 or the Ministers reproof, or crossing them in their sins. or the Ministers reproof, or crossing them in their Sins. cc dt ng1 n1, cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 50
650 As Physicions are judged of, not so much by the excellency of their remedies, as by their success, and the people think of them as they see the patients live or die; so will they do by your great-performances which you mention before the Lord this day. As Physicians Are judged of, not so much by the excellency of their remedies, as by their success, and the people think of them as they see the patients live or die; so will they do by your great-performances which you mention before the Lord this day. p-acp n2 vbr vvn pp-f, xx av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cc dt n1 vvb pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb dt ng1 vvb cc vvb; av vmb pns32 vdb p-acp po22 n2 r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 d n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
651 Should they prove to the suppression of serious godliness, and the setting up of the wicked of the Land, I need not tell you what a name it will leave unto the actors to all generations. Should they prove to the suppression of serious godliness, and the setting up of the wicked of the Land, I need not tell you what a name it will leave unto the actors to all generations. vmd pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt j pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 q-crq dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp d n2. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
652 But if you vigilantly improve them (as you have given us abundant reason to expect,) and the issue shall be the healing concord of the Churches, the curbing of profaneness, the promoting of a plain and serious Ministry, But if you vigilantly improve them (as you have given us abundant reason to expect,) and the issue shall be the healing concord of the Churches, the curbing of profaneness, the promoting of a plain and serious Ministry, cc-acp cs pn22 av-j vvb pno32 (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno12 j n1 pc-acp vvi,) cc dt n1 vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n2, dt vvg pp-f n1, dt j-vvg pp-f dt j cc j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
653 and of the diligent service of the Lord; and of the diligent service of the Lord; cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
654 this is it that will make your Names immortall that have been the happy instruments of so blessed a work! this is it that will make your Names immortal that have been the happy Instruments of so blessed a work! d vbz pn31 cst vmb vvi po22 n2 j cst vhb vbn dt j n2 pp-f av vvn dt n1! (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
655 How joyfully then will the subjects commemorate, the happy introduction of their Soveraign? With what love and honour will they hear his Name? How readily will they obey him? How heartily will they pray for him? How precious will your memory be? and this will be numbered among the wonderfull deliverances of England. If Godliness be persecuted or made a common scorn in the Land, the holy God will vindicate his honour, How joyfully then will the subject's commemorate, the happy introduction of their Sovereign? With what love and honour will they hear his Name? How readily will they obey him? How heartily will they pray for him? How precious will your memory be? and this will be numbered among the wonderful Deliverances of England. If Godliness be persecuted or made a Common scorn in the Land, the holy God will vindicate his honour, c-crq av-j av vmb dt n2-jn j, dt j n1 pp-f po32 j-jn? p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 vmb pns32 vvi po31 n1? c-crq av-j vmb pns32 vvi pno31? c-crq av-j vmb pns32 vvb p-acp pno31? q-crq j vmb po22 n1 vbi? cc d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1. cs n1 vbb vvn cc vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j np1 vmb vvi po31 n1, (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
656 and make their Names a scorn and curse that shall procure it. But if you exalt him, he will exalt you: and make their Names a scorn and curse that shall procure it. But if you exalt him, he will exalt you: cc vvi po32 n2 dt n1 cc n1 cst vmb vvi pn31. p-acp cs pn22 vvb pno31, pns31 vmb vvi pn22: (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
657 Protect his Lambs and he will be your Protector. Pact his Lambs and he will be your Protector. vvb po31 n2 cc pns31 vmb vbi po22 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
658 He is with you while you are with him, 2 Chron. 15. 2. Those that honour him he will honour; He is with you while you Are with him, 2 Chronicles 15. 2. Those that honour him he will honour; pns31 vbz p-acp pn22 cs pn22 vbr p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd d cst vvb pno31 pns31 vmb vvi; (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51
659 and those that despise him shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. 2. 30. FINIS. and those that despise him shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. 2. 30. FINIS. cc d cst vvb pno31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, vvn np1 crd crd fw-la. (5) application (DIV2) 78 Page 51

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556 0 We kept this Thanksgiving voluntarily in Worcestershire, by Agreement among the Associated Ministers, as we do here this day. See the Agreement published by the weekly Mercury. We kept this Thanksgiving voluntarily in Worcestershire, by Agreement among the Associated Ministers, as we do Here this day. See the Agreement published by the weekly Mercury. pns12 vvd d n1 av-jn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvn n2, c-acp pns12 vdb av d n1. n1 dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j np1.