Christs result of his fathers pleasure. Or His assent to his fathers sentence. Wherein is shewed, both the nature and danger of wisdom and prudence in naturall men. / By David Bramley, a preacher of the Gospell.

Bramley, David
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Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1647
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A77252 ESTC ID: R2344 STC ID: B4239
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew XI, 25; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Wisdom;
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0 CHRISTS RESULT of his Fathers pleasure. MAT. 11.25. CHRIST RESULT of his Father's pleasure. MATHEW. 11.25. npg1 n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1. n1. crd. (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thanke the O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thank the Oh Father, Lord of heaven and earth, p-acp d n1 np1 vvd, cc vvd, pns11 vvb dt uh n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j cc j, cc vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 OUr Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ, having upbraided the Cities of Corazin, Bethzaida, & Capernaum (wherein most of his mighty works were done. OUr Lord and Saviour Iesus christ, having upbraided the Cities of Chorazin, Bethzaida, & Capernaum (wherein most of his mighty works were done. po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1, vhg vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, cc np1 (c-crq av-ds pp-f po31 j n2 vbdr vdn. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 Mat, 11.20) for their impenitency, laying before them their misery, in the miserable condition of Tyre and Sidon, (Cities which in all brobability would be and are damned) and of Sodom (which without all probability was and are damned, 2 Pet. 2, 6. Iude 7.) Mat. 11.21.24. Mathew, 11.20) for their impenitency, laying before them their misery, in the miserable condition of Tyre and Sidon, (Cities which in all brobability would be and Are damned) and of Sodom (which without all probability was and Are damned, 2 Pet. 2, 6. Iude 7.) Mathew 11.21.24. n1, crd) c-acp po32 n1, vvg p-acp pno32 po32 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvb cc np1, (ng1 r-crq p-acp d n1 vmd vbi cc vbr vvn) cc pp-f np1 (r-crq p-acp d n1 vbds cc vbr vvn, crd np1 crd, crd np1 crd) np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 which being good in the sight of God, Christ (seeking for no other cause of his Fathers actions, which being good in the sighed of God, christ (seeking for no other cause of his Father's actions, r-crq vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 (vvg p-acp dx j-jn n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 then his owne good pleasure, Luke 10.21.) rejoycingly assents unto it, returning him thanks for it, then his own good pleasure, Lycia 10.21.) rejoicingly assents unto it, returning him thanks for it, cs po31 d j n1, av crd.) av-vvg vvz p-acp pn31, vvg pno31 n2 p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 and for the discovery of himself to babes, thus the Apostles gave thankes to God, and for the discovery of himself to babes, thus the Apostles gave thanks to God, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31 p-acp n2, av dt n2 vvd n2 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 for that he made them through the manifestation of the favour of his knowledge by them in every place, a sweet favour of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, for that he made them through the manifestation of the favour of his knowledge by them in every place, a sweet favour of christ unto God, in them that Are saved, c-acp cst pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 and in them that perish. 2 Cor. 2.14, 15, 16. and in them that perish. 2 Cor. 2.14, 15, 16. cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb. crd np1 crd, crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
10 Sect. 1. At that time, namely, when God had used all meanes of grace to convert those Cities to himselfe, Sect. 1. At that time, namely, when God had used all means of grace to convert those Cities to himself, np1 crd p-acp d n1, av, c-crq np1 vhd vvn d n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
11 and to save them, and when, they had abused all his meanes of grace to the subverting themselvs to their own condemnation. and to save them, and when, they had abused all his means of grace to the subverting themselves to their own condemnation. cc p-acp vvb pno32, cc c-crq, pns32 vhd vvn d po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvg px32 p-acp po32 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 Mat. 11.16, 17, 18, 19. &c. At that time Iesus answered and said, I thank the O Father, &c. Whence we may observe. Mathew 11.16, 17, 18, 19. etc. At that time Iesus answered and said, I thank the Oh Father, etc. Whence we may observe. np1 crd, crd, crd, crd av p-acp d n1 np1 vvd cc vvd, pns11 vvb dt uh n1, av c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 Doct. 1. That a• at all times, so especially at that time in which some great effects of Gods workes, Doct. 1. That a• At all times, so especially At that time in which Some great effects of God's works, np1 crd cst n1 p-acp d n2, av av-j p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq d j n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
14 or word doth appeare for good or evill to men, we should give him thanks. 1 Thes. 5.18. Rev. 19.1.7. Sect. 2. Iesus answered and said, I thanke thee, whence we may observe. or word does appear for good or evil to men, we should give him thanks. 1 Thebes 5.18. Rev. 19.1.7. Sect. 2. Iesus answered and said, I thank thee, whence we may observe. cc n1 vdz vvi p-acp j cc j-jn p-acp n2, pns12 vmd vvi pno31 n2. vvn np1 crd. n1 crd. np1 crd np1 vvd cc vvd, pns11 vvb pno21, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
15 Doct. That thankfulnes to God, is our answer to every effect of his word and works, it is Gods great end in all that he doth. Pro. 16.4. Doct. That thankfulness to God, is our answer to every Effect of his word and works, it is God's great end in all that he does. Pro 16.4. np1 cst n1 p-acp np1, vbz po12 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, pn31 vbz ng1 j n1 p-acp d cst pns31 vdz. np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
16 The Lord hath made all things for himselfe (to wit for the glory of his mercy) yea, The Lord hath made all things for himself (to wit for the glory of his mercy) yea, dt n1 vhz vvn d n2 c-acp px31 (p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1) uh, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
17 even the wicked for the day of evill, for the glory of his justice. Rom. 9.22, 23. even the wicked for the day of evil, for the glory of his Justice. Rom. 9.22, 23. av dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1 crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
18 Ʋse. They that murmure against God in any condition, or that curse him, are called to blesse him, Ʋse. They that murmur against God in any condition, or that curse him, Are called to bless him, n1. pns32 d vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, cc d n1 pno31, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
19 and they shall be punished by him; not onely for cursing him, but also for not blessing him; and they shall be punished by him; not only for cursing him, but also for not blessing him; cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31; xx av-j p-acp vvg pno31, cc-acp av c-acp xx vvg pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
20 not onely for being unthankfull, but also for not being thankful, as it is their dutifull answer to all the doings and dealings of God, not only for being unthankful, but also for not being thankful, as it is their dutiful answer to all the doings and dealings of God, xx av-j p-acp vbg j, cc-acp av c-acp xx vbg j, c-acp pn31 vbz po32 j n1 p-acp d dt n2-vdg cc n2-vvg pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
21 and as not to be thankfull is to be unthankfull. and as not to be thankful is to be unthankful. cc c-acp xx pc-acp vbi j vbz pc-acp vbi j. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
22 Sect. 3. I thank the O Father, as if Christ had said, I rejoyce that God is thus glorified (in his justice and mercy, by the effects of his word and works in men) for he is my Father. Whence we may observe, Sect. 3. I thank the Oh Father, as if christ had said, I rejoice that God is thus glorified (in his Justice and mercy, by the effects of his word and works in men) for he is my Father. Whence we may observe, np1 crd pns11 vvb dt uh n1, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn, pns11 vvb cst np1 vbz av vvn (p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp n2) c-acp pns31 vbz po11 n1. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 2
23 Doct. That a man to be thankfull to God first must know him to be his Father. Doct. That a man to be thankful to God First must know him to be his Father. np1 cst dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 ord vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 2
24 and that for a double Reason, and that for a double Reason, cc cst p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 2
25 Reas. First, Because untill I more or lesse know God to be my Father, he is in my understanding to me an angry and an avenging Judge, Reas. First, Because until I more or less know God to be my Father, he is in my understanding to me an angry and an avenging Judge, np1 ord, c-acp c-acp pns11 av-dc cc av-dc vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po11 n1, pns31 vbz p-acp po11 n1 p-acp pno11 dt j cc dt j-vvg n1, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 2
26 and a consuming fire. Heb. 12.29. in which consideration of God, I can not unfainedly thanke him for any thing. and a consuming fire. Hebrew 12.29. in which consideration of God, I can not unfeignedly thank him for any thing. cc dt j-vvg n1. np1 crd. p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmb xx av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 2
27 Reas. Secondly, Because God is thanked but when he is thanked unfainedly; Reas. Secondly, Because God is thanked but when he is thanked unfeignedly; np1 ord, c-acp np1 vbz vvn cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 2
28 but when I more or lesse know God to be my Father, then I can see his love to me in all things, drawing me from a principle of unfained love, to be thankfull to aim in, and for all things. but when I more or less know God to be my Father, then I can see his love to me in all things, drawing me from a principle of unfeigned love, to be thankful to aim in, and for all things. cc-acp c-crq pns11 av-dc cc av-dc vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po11 n1, cs pns11 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp d n2, vvg pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc p-acp d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 2
29 Sect. 4 Lord of heaven and earth. Observe hence, Sect. 4 Lord of heaven and earth. Observe hence, np1 crd n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. vvb av, (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 3
30 Doct. That a child of God wheresoever he is, though it be upon the highest mountain in the world yet he cannot see above him beside him, Doct. That a child of God wheresoever he is, though it be upon the highest mountain in the world yet he cannot see above him beside him, np1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vbz, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 av pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
31 nor beneath him, beyond his Fathers Lordship. Psal. 50.10.11.12. nor beneath him, beyond his Father's Lordship. Psalm 50.10.11.12. ccx p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 ng1 n1. np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
32 Every beast of the Forrest is mine, and the cattell upon a thousand hills, J know all the fowles of the mountaines, Every beast of the Forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills, J know all the fowls of the Mountains, d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz png11, cc dt n2 p-acp dt crd n2, pns11 vvb d dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
33 and the wild beasts of the field are mine, the world is mine and the fulnes there••. and the wild beasts of the field Are mine, the world is mine and the fullness there••. cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr png11, dt n1 vbz png11 cc dt n1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
34 Ʋse. Thou then that seest thy self to be a child of God, and seest thy Fathers Lordship to be more, Ʋse. Thou then that See thy self to be a child of God, and See thy Father's Lordship to be more, n1. pns21 av cst vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vv2 po21 ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi av-dc, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
35 and above, and beyond all that thou canst see any way before thee, or behind thee, beside thee, above thee, and above, and beyond all that thou Canst see any Way before thee, or behind thee, beside thee, above thee, cc a-acp, cc p-acp d cst pns21 vm2 vvi d n1 p-acp pno21, cc p-acp pno21, p-acp pno21, p-acp pno21, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
36 or beneath thee, why shouldst thou feare any want, or distrust thy Fathers providence for thee? Learne of rich mens children, who whilst they are under age, have no power over their Fathers estate, or beneath thee, why Shouldst thou Fear any want, or distrust thy Father's providence for thee? Learn of rich men's children, who while they Are under age, have no power over their Father's estate, cc p-acp pno21, q-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi d n1, cc vvb po21 ng1 n1 p-acp pno21? vvb pp-f j ng2 n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbr p-acp n1, vhb dx n1 p-acp po32 ng1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
37 and yet from what estate they see of their Fathers in his own hands and in the hands of tenants and servants, they gather assurance of maintenance from their Father by that estate, and yet from what estate they see of their Father's in his own hands and in the hands of tenants and Servants, they gather assurance of maintenance from their Father by that estate, cc av p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vvb pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po31 d n2 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, pns32 vvb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
38 as if it were all in their own hands: as if it were all in their own hands: c-acp cs pn31 vbdr d p-acp po32 d n2: (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
39 So thou that art a child of God, whose land and riches is all the world, So thou that art a child of God, whose land and riches is all the world, av pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 cc n2 vbz d dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
40 and the fulnes thereof, and thou hast nothing in thine own hands as yet, but all is in the hands of thy Father, and the fullness thereof, and thou hast nothing in thine own hands as yet, but all is in the hands of thy Father, cc dt n1 av, cc pns21 vh2 pix p-acp po21 d n2 c-acp av, cc-acp d vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
41 and in the hands of his tenants and servants. and in the hands of his tenants and Servants. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
42 And now from all this estate of thy Fathers, canst thou gather lesse than assurance of thy reliefe and maintenance, And now from all this estate of thy Father's, Canst thou gather less than assurance of thy relief and maintenance, cc av p-acp d d n1 pp-f po21 n2, vm2 pns21 vvi av-dc cs n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
43 and if thou doest question this, thou doest as much question whether God is thy Father or no, and if thou dost question this, thou dost as much question whither God is thy Father or no, cc cs pns21 vd2 vvi d, pns21 vd2 p-acp d n1 cs np1 vbz po21 n1 cc uh-dx, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
44 or else whether he be Lord of all things or no. Sect. 4. Lord of heaven and earth, Observe againe. or Else whither he be Lord of all things or no. Sect. 4. Lord of heaven and earth, Observe again. cc av cs pns31 vbb n1 pp-f d n2 cc uh-dx. np1 crd n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb av. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
45 Doct. That all the Lords in the world and the possessers thereof, are but tenants, Stewards, Doct. That all the lords in the world and the possessers thereof, Are but tenants, Stewards, np1 cst d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 av, vbr cc-acp n2, n2, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 3
46 and servants to this great Landlord called the Lord, who is therefore, the Lord of Lords, and King of Kings. 1 Tim. 6.15. and Servants to this great Landlord called the Lord, who is Therefore, the Lord of lords, and King of Kings. 1 Tim. 6.15. cc n2 p-acp d j n1 vvd dt n1, r-crq vbz av, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2. vvn np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 3
47 Vse. Therefore •e not men boast themselves of their riches nor ingrosse the Lords inheritance to themselves, Use. Therefore •e not men boast themselves of their riches nor engross the lords inheritance to themselves, vvb. av vbb xx n2 vvi px32 pp-f po32 n2 ccx vvb dt n2 n1 p-acp px32, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 3
48 as if there were no Lord above them, but let them own and acknowledge their high Lord in all that they possesse, as if there were no Lord above them, but let them own and acknowledge their high Lord in all that they possess, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp vvb pno32 d cc vvi po32 j n1 p-acp d cst pns32 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 3
49 and honour him with all their substance, Pro. 3 9 Send him his high rents, by his servants the poor, and honour him with all their substance, Pro 3 9 Send him his high rends, by his Servants the poor, cc vvi pno31 p-acp d po32 n1, np1 crd crd vvi pno31 po31 j n2, p-acp po31 n2 dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 3
50 least ye forfeit all to him, and he call you to a strict account and turne you out of your Stewardship, see that as good Stewards of God you give his family a portion in due season, lest you forfeit all to him, and he call you to a strict account and turn you out of your Stewardship, see that as good Stewards of God you give his family a portion in due season, cs pn22 vvb d p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1 cc vvb pn22 av pp-f po22 n1, vvb d c-acp j n2 pp-f np1 pn22 vvb po31 n1 dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
51 and remember that you receive freely to give freely; and Remember that you receive freely to give freely; cc vvb cst pn22 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
52 be good in your place lest you come to disgrace, be liberall, lest you come to misery all, make to your selves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousnesse, that when ye faile, they may receive you into everlasting habitations; be good in your place lest you come to disgrace, be liberal, lest you come to misery all, make to your selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations; vbb j p-acp po22 n1 cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi, vbb j, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1 av-d, vvb p-acp po22 n2 n2 pp-f dt np1 pp-f n1, cst c-crq pn22 vvb, pns32 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
53 he that is faithfull in that which is least, is faithfull also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much; he that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much; pns31 cst vbz j p-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds, vbz j av p-acp d; cc pns31 cst vbz j p-acp dt ds, vbz j av p-acp d; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
54 if therefore ye have not been faithfull in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? and if you have not been faithfull in that which is another mans, who shall give you that which is your own? Luk. 16.9, 10, 11, 12. Let this be the rich mans Motto, if Therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? and if you have not been faithful in that which is Another men, who shall give you that which is your own? Luk. 16.9, 10, 11, 12. Let this be the rich men Motto, cs av pn22 vhb xx vbn j p-acp dt j np1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1 dt j n2? cc cs pn22 vhb xx vbn j p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn ng1, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 d r-crq vbz po22 d? np1 crd, crd, crd, crd vvb d vbi dt j ng1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
55 and mind, ever in his mind, That while he is rich he may not be poore, and mind, ever in his mind, That while he is rich he may not be poor, cc n1, av p-acp po31 n1, cst cs pns31 vbz j pns31 vmb xx vbi j, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
56 and that when he is poore he may be rich. Sect. 5. Because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent. and that when he is poor he may be rich. Sect. 5. Because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent. cc cst c-crq pns31 vbz j pns31 vmb vbi j. np1 crd c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
57 Object. How is God here said to hide the things of himselfe and his Christ from men? Object. How is God Here said to hide the things of himself and his christ from men? n1. q-crq vbz np1 av vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f px31 cc po31 np1 p-acp n2? (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
58 Answ. Not by darkening of them, but by not enlightening of them; not by taking away their sight, but by not giving them sight; Answer Not by darkening of them, but by not enlightening of them; not by taking away their sighed, but by not giving them sighed; np1 xx p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, cc-acp p-acp xx vvg pp-f pno32; xx p-acp vvg av po32 n1, cc-acp p-acp xx vvg pno32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 4
59 by denying them the eye salve, Rev. 3.18. without which none can see spiritually spirituall things. Whence observe, by denying them the eye salve, Rev. 3.18. without which none can see spiritually spiritual things. Whence observe, p-acp vvg pno32 dt n1 n1, n1 crd. p-acp r-crq pix vmb vvi av-j j n2. q-crq vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 4
60 Doct. That God blinds and hardens wicked men, not by changing them from better to worse, Doct. That God blinds and hardens wicked men, not by changing them from better to Worse, np1 cst np1 vvz cc vvz j n2, xx p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp jc pc-acp av-jc, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
61 but onely, by not changing them from worse to better. but only, by not changing them from Worse to better. cc-acp av-j, p-acp xx vvg pno32 p-acp jc p-acp jc. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
62 He doth not harden them by infusing or inferring any wicked quality into them, which before was not in them; He does not harden them by infusing or inferring any wicked quality into them, which before was not in them; pns31 vdz xx vvi pno32 p-acp vvg cc vvg d j n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq a-acp vbds xx p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
63 but by not infusing nor infering better qualities into them, than by nature they have in them; but by not infusing nor inferring better qualities into them, than by nature they have in them; cc-acp p-acp xx vvg ccx vvg j n2 p-acp pno32, cs p-acp n1 pns32 vhb p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
64 thus men are said to blind one another. 1 Sam. 20.2. thus men Are said to blind one Another. 1 Sam. 20.2. av n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
65 Behold, my Father will doe nothing, either great or small, but that he will shew it me, Behold, my Father will do nothing, either great or small, but that he will show it me, vvb, po11 n1 vmb vdi pix, d j cc j, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi pn31 pno11, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
66 and why should my Father hide this thing from me. and why should my Father hide this thing from me. cc q-crq vmd po11 n1 vvi d n1 p-acp pno11. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
67 Where he shewes that his Fathers hideing that thing from him (if he did it) would be by not shewing it unto him, Where he shows that his Father's hiding that thing from him (if he did it) would be by not showing it unto him, c-crq pns31 vvz cst po31 n2 vvg d n1 p-acp pno31 (cs pns31 vdd pn31) vmd vbi p-acp xx vvg pn31 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
68 and not by blinding of him, or by infusing of any darknesse into him, or by taking any light or understanding from him; and not by blinding of him, or by infusing of any darkness into him, or by taking any Light or understanding from him; cc xx p-acp vvg pp-f pno31, cc p-acp vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
69 even so God hides things from men, 2 King. 4.27. The Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. even so God hides things from men, 2 King. 4.27. The Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. av av np1 vvz n2 p-acp n2, crd n1. crd. dt n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pno11, cc vhz xx vvn pno11. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
70 Where it is clear, that the Lord hid that thing from him by not telling it unto him, Where it is clear, that the Lord hid that thing from him by not telling it unto him, c-crq pn31 vbz j, cst dt n1 vvd cst n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp xx vvg pn31 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
71 and not by blinding of him more than he was before; and not by blinding of him more than he was before; cc xx p-acp vvg pp-f pno31 dc cs pns31 vbds a-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
72 not by taking any knowledge from him, that he had, but by not giving more knowledge to him than he had. And Gen. 18.17. And the Lord said, shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I doe. not by taking any knowledge from him, that he had, but by not giving more knowledge to him than he had. And Gen. 18.17. And the Lord said, shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do. xx p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vhd, cc-acp p-acp xx vvg dc n1 p-acp pno31 cs pns31 vhd. np1 np1 crd. cc dt n1 vvd, vmb pns11 vvi p-acp np1 cst n1 r-crq pns11 vdb. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
73 Which is as much as to say, shall I not reveale to Abraham that thing which I doe, Which is as much as to say, shall I not reveal to Abraham that thing which I do, r-crq vbz p-acp d c-acp pc-acp vvi, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp np1 d n1 r-crq pns11 vdb, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
74 or I will reveale to Abraham that thing which I do. or I will reveal to Abraham that thing which I do. cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1 d n1 r-crq pns11 vdb. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
75 Reas. First, It must needs be so, because blindnesse or ignorance of Christ, and hardnesse of heart against him, is evill and sin; Reas. First, It must needs be so, Because blindness or ignorance of christ, and hardness of heart against him, is evil and since; np1 ord, pn31 vmb av vbi av, c-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, vbz j-jn cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
76 Now God hath no evill, nor can be the author of evill, and therefore he cannot hide any good from men by insusing any evill into them. Now God hath no evil, nor can be the author of evil, and Therefore he cannot hide any good from men by insusing any evil into them. av np1 vhz dx j-jn, ccx vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n-jn, cc av pns31 vmbx vvi d j p-acp n2 p-acp vvg d n-jn p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
77 Reas. Secondly, Because (as he cannot be the Author of any evill, because it is evill, Reas. Secondly, Because (as he cannot be the Author of any evil, Because it is evil, np1 ord, c-acp (c-acp pns31 vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
78 so) he cannot be an infuser of evill into one that is either good or evill already, because that is evill also; so) he cannot be an infuser of evil into one that is either good or evil already, Because that is evil also; av) pns31 vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp pi cst vbz d j cc j-jn av, c-acp d vbz j-jn av; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
79 Wherefore as ignorance of Christ, and hardnsse of heart against Christ are evill, and as God hath no evill nor cannot be the Author nor Actor of evill; Wherefore as ignorance of christ, and hardnsse of heart against christ Are evil, and as God hath no evil nor cannot be the Author nor Actor of evil; c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vbr j-jn, cc p-acp np1 vhz dx j-jn ccx vmbx vbi dt n1 ccx n1 pp-f j-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
80 it must needs be, that his hiding of Christ and the things of him from men, is not by taking any light or sight from them: it must needs be, that his hiding of christ and the things of him from men, is not by taking any Light or sighed from them: pn31 vmb av vbi, cst po31 vvg pp-f np1 cc dt n2 pp-f pno31 p-acp n2, vbz xx p-acp vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
81 but onely by his not communicating his light to them; thus onely God hides the things of Christ from the wise and prudent. but only by his not communicating his Light to them; thus only God hides the things of christ from the wise and prudent. cc-acp av-j p-acp po31 xx vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno32; av av-j np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
82 Vse. This therefore (according to what I conceive) shewes clearly, that no naturall man hath free will or power in himselfe to believe in Christ to salvation and glory. Ier. 10.23. and 13.23. Use. This Therefore (according to what I conceive) shows clearly, that no natural man hath free will or power in himself to believe in christ to salvation and glory. Jeremiah 10.23. and 13.23. vvb. d av (vvg p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb) vvz av-j, cst dx j n1 vhz j n1 cc n1 p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 crd. cc crd. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 5
83 Obj. And whereas it is objected against this, thus, Adam, and all his posterity in his loynes had free will to good, Object And whereas it is objected against this, thus, Adam, and all his posterity in his loins had free will to good, np1 cc cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d, av, np1, cc d po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vhd j n1 p-acp j, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 5
84 before he lost it by sinne in his fall: before he lost it by sin in his fallen: c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 5
85 but Christ the second Adam came to (and did) restore to the first Adam, and to all his posterity all that they have lost. Rom. 5.14. — 19. Therefore all Adams posterity, which are all men, have free will to good and to believe to salvation and glory. but christ the second Adam Come to (and did) restore to the First Adam, and to all his posterity all that they have lost. Rom. 5.14. — 19. Therefore all Adams posterity, which Are all men, have free will to good and to believe to salvation and glory. cc-acp np1 dt ord np1 vvd p-acp (cc vdd) vvb p-acp dt ord np1, cc p-acp d po31 n1 d cst pns32 vhb vvn. np1 crd. — crd av d npg1 n1, r-crq vbr d n2, vhb j n1 p-acp j cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 5
86 Answ. First, I deny that Adam, or his posterity in him had ever free will to believe to salvation and glory. Answer First, I deny that Adam, or his posterity in him had ever free will to believe to salvation and glory. np1 ord, pns11 vvb d np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31 vhd av j vmb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 5
87 First, Because as Adam and his posterity in him, in their innocency before their fall had no need of a Saviour, First, Because as Adam and his posterity in him, in their innocency before their fallen had no need of a Saviour, ord, c-acp c-acp np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 vhd dx n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 6
88 or of faith to believe in one to salvation, so neither had they free will so to believe; or of faith to believe in one to salvation, so neither had they free will so to believe; cc pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp crd p-acp n1, av d vhd pns32 j vmb av pc-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 6
89 for as they had by nature so much as they needed, so they had no more then they needed. for as they had by nature so much as they needed, so they had no more then they needed. c-acp c-acp pns32 vhd p-acp n1 av av-d c-acp pns32 vvd, av pns32 vhd dx dc cs pns32 vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 6
90 Secondly, Because Adam in innocency was but a meere naturall man, whose holinesse was but a naturall holynesse, consisting onely of an innocency of all evill, Secondly, Because Adam in innocency was but a mere natural man, whose holiness was but a natural holiness, consisting only of an innocency of all evil, ord, c-acp np1 p-acp n1 vbds p-acp dt j j n1, rg-crq n1 vbds p-acp dt j n1, vvg av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 6
91 whereas faith in Christ is a grace of the holy Spirit of God; Gal 5.22. and the Divine nature of God. 2 Pet. 1.4. whereas faith in christ is a grace of the holy Spirit of God; Gall 5.22. and the Divine nature of God. 2 Pet. 1.4. cs n1 p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1; n1 crd. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 6
92 Therefore Acam in his innocency had not Faith, nor power to believe as aforesaid; Therefore Acam in his innocency had not Faith, nor power to believe as aforesaid; av np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhd xx n1, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 6
93 Wherefore though Christ restores againe all that Adam lost, yet he restores not to him nor to his; Wherefore though christ restores again all that Adam lost, yet he restores not to him nor to his; c-crq cs np1 vvz av d cst np1 vvn, av pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno31 ccx pc-acp png31; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 6
94 a power to beleeve in Christ to salvation by nature; because by nature they never had it, nor lost it. a power to believe in christ to salvation by nature; Because by nature they never had it, nor lost it. dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 av-x vhd pn31, ccx vvd pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 6
95 Thirdly, Because if Adam, and his posterity in him, in their innocency had this power and grace of Faith, Thirdly, Because if Adam, and his posterity in him, in their innocency had this power and grace of Faith, ord, c-acp cs np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp po32 n1 vhd d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 6
96 then could not Adam and his posterity have fell from God as they did; then could not Adam and his posterity have fell from God as they did; av vmd xx np1 cc po31 n1 vhb vvd p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vdd; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 6
97 as no man now that hath received that grace, or any grace in truth can fall totally and finally from God; as no man now that hath received that grace, or any grace in truth can fallen totally and finally from God; c-acp dx n1 av cst vhz vvn d n1, cc d n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 6
98 this shall suffice for the first answer to the question. this shall suffice for the First answer to the question. d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 6
99 Answ. Secondly, suppose that it were granted that Adam in his innocency had free will to believe as aforesaid and that he lost it in his fall, Answer Secondly, suppose that it were granted that Adam in his innocency had free will to believe as aforesaid and that he lost it in his fallen, np1 ord, vvb cst pn31 vbdr vvn cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhd j vmb pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc cst pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 6
100 and that Christ came to restore it to him againe, and that Christ hath done what he came to doe; and that christ Come to restore it to him again, and that christ hath done what he Come to do; cc cst np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 av, cc cst np1 vhz vdn r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 6
101 yet he hath no more restored this free will, or power of believing to Adam and his posterity as yet, yet he hath no more restored this free will, or power of believing to Adam and his posterity as yet, av pns31 vhz dx dc vvn d j n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 c-acp av, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 6
102 then he hath destroyed death, and all the occasions thereof; then he hath destroyed death, and all the occasions thereof; cs pns31 vhz vvn n1, cc d dt n2 av; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 6
103 to wit, imperfection of body, weaknesse, sicknesse, excessive cold, and heate, and all other evils that are incident to the nature and condition of man in this world, which Adam with the •osse of free will as aforesaid (which I deny that ever he had it by nature to loose) procured by his fall. to wit, imperfection of body, weakness, sickness, excessive cold, and heat, and all other evils that Are incident to the nature and condition of man in this world, which Adam with the •osse of free will as aforesaid (which I deny that ever he had it by nature to lose) procured by his fallen. p-acp n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, j n-jn, cc n1, cc d j-jn n2-jn cst vbr j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j (r-crq pns11 vvb cst av pns31 vhd pn31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi) vvd p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 6
104 Now I grant that whatsoever Adam lost, or procured by his fall, Christ the second Adam by his death will restore, Now I grant that whatsoever Adam lost, or procured by his fallen, christ the second Adam by his death will restore, av pns11 vvb d r-crq np1 vvn, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1, np1 dt ord np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 6
105 and all things else to their first and best condition; and all things Else to their First and best condition; cc d n2 av p-acp po32 ord cc js n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 6
106 in which sense the first Adam is called the figure of him that was to come, to wit, Christ. Rom 5.14. in which sense the First Adam is called the figure of him that was to come, to wit, christ. Rom 5.14. p-acp r-crq n1 dt ord np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vbds pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, np1. np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 6
107 But I affirme that this restauration in respect of us is not yet, but as the harvest is potentially in the seed: But I affirm that this restauration in respect of us is not yet, but as the harvest is potentially in the seed: p-acp pns11 vvb cst d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno12 vbz xx av, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
108 Gen. 1.11, 12. So this generall restauration is potentially in the death & resurrection of Christ, Gen. 1.11, 12. So this general restauration is potentially in the death & resurrection of christ, np1 crd, crd av d j n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
109 or in the redemption by Christ, according to Heb. 2.8, 9. thou hast put all things in subjection under his feat; or in the redemption by christ, according to Hebrew 2.8, 9. thou hast put all things in subjection under his feat; cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vvg p-acp np1 crd, crd pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
110 For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him: For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him: p-acp p-acp cst pns31 vvd d p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd pix cst vbz xx vvn p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
111 but now we see not yet all things put under him; but now we see not yet all things put under him; cc-acp av pns12 vvb xx av d n2 vvn p-acp pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
112 but we see Jesus, who was made a little lower then the Angels, for, or by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that he by the grace of God should tast death for every man; but we see jesus, who was made a little lower then the Angels, for, or by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man; cc-acp pns12 vvb np1, r-crq vbds vvn dt j av-jc cs dt n2, c-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
113 Where the Apostle sheweth, that in regard of us men, and of time, this redemption or restauration by Christ is not, Where the Apostle shows, that in regard of us men, and of time, this redemption or restauration by christ is not, c-crq dt n1 vvz, cst p-acp n1 pp-f pno12 n2, cc pp-f n1, d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vbz xx, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
114 but in regard of the work it self (which appeares in Christs victory over his and our enemies, but in regard of the work it self (which appears in Christ victory over his and our enemies, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1 (r-crq vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po31 cc po12 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
115 and his exaltation into glory) this generall redemption and restauration is already, though we see not yet all things put under him, and his exaltation into glory) this general redemption and restauration is already, though we see not yet all things put under him, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1) d j n1 cc n1 vbz av, cs pns12 vvb xx av d n2 vvn p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
116 yet we see Jesus by the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour, we see that he hath overcome, yet we see jesus by the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour, we see that he hath overcome, av pns12 vvb np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vvb cst pns31 vhz vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
117 and hath obtained the honourable garland, and glorious crown of victory over al his and our enemies, and hath obtained the honourable garland, and glorious crown of victory over all his and our enemies, cc vhz vvn dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d po31 cc po12 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
118 so as they can never prevaile nor persist long against us; so as they can never prevail nor persist long against us; av c-acp pns32 vmb av-x vvi ccx vvi j p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
119 the time will come when all their power will be over, and all things restored againe according to the worth and dignity of the death of Christ, the time thereof is at hand, but it is not yet; the time will come when all their power will be over, and all things restored again according to the worth and dignity of the death of christ, the time thereof is At hand, but it is not yet; dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d po32 n1 vmb vbi a-acp, cc d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 av vbz p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
120 and therefore it is said to be expected or waited for by the Saints themselves. Rom. 8.23. We our selves greane within our selves waiting for the adoption to wit, the redemption of our body. Eph. 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby we are sealed unto the day of redemption. and Therefore it is said to be expected or waited for by the Saints themselves. Rom. 8.23. We our selves greane within our selves waiting for the adoption to wit, the redemption of our body. Ephesians 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby we Are sealed unto the day of redemption. cc av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 px32. np1 crd. pns12 po12 n2 j p-acp po12 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. np1 crd. vvb xx dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
121 So that though redemption is already in regard of God and the work it selfe, yet, it is not yet in regard of men, and of time; So that though redemption is already in regard of God and the work it self, yet, it is not yet in regard of men, and of time; av cst cs n1 vbz av p-acp n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pn31 n1, av, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
122 but it is to come, and will be to come untill Christ our reedemer come againe; but it is to come, and will be to come until christ our reedemer come again; cc-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cc vmb vbi pc-acp vvi c-acp np1 po12 n1 vvb av; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
123 Therefore he saith, ( Luk. 21.27.28.) after he had declared to his people the signes of his second coming, And then shall they see the Sonne of man coming in a Cloud with Power and great glory. Therefore he Says, (Luk. 21.27.28.) After he had declared to his people the Signs of his second coming, And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a Cloud with Power and great glory. av pns31 vvz, (np1 crd.) c-acp pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f po31 ord n-vvg, cc av vmb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
124 And when these things begin to come to passe, then looke up, and lift up your heads, And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your Heads, cc c-crq d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, av vvb a-acp, cc vvd a-acp po22 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
125 for the redemption draweth nigh, and hence it is said, Act. 3.20, 21. And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you, whom the heaven must receive, for the redemption draws High, and hence it is said, Act. 3.20, 21. And he shall send jesus christ, which before was preached unto you, whom the heaven must receive, p-acp dt n1 vvz av-j, cc av pn31 vbz vvn, n1 crd, crd cc pns31 vmb vvi np1 np1, r-crq a-acp vbds vvn p-acp pn22, ro-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 7
126 untill the times of restauration of all things. So that the work of redemption though it be compleated in regard of it selfe, until the times of restauration of all things. So that the work of redemption though it be completed in regard of it self, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pp-f d n2. av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pn31 vbb vvd p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
127 yet in regard of time it is not, neither is the restauration or restitution of all things, yet in regard of time it is not, neither is the restauration or restitution of all things, av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz xx, av-dx vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
128 or of any thing untill the second comming of Christ from heaven; or of any thing until the second coming of christ from heaven; cc pp-f d n1 c-acp dt ord n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
129 Wherefore if it were granted that Adam by his fall lost free will to believe in Christ to salvation and glory, (which I deny) and Christ by his death hath restored it to Adam and his posterity againe; Wherefore if it were granted that Adam by his fallen lost free will to believe in christ to salvation and glory, (which I deny) and christ by his death hath restored it to Adam and his posterity again; c-crq cs pn31 vbdr vvn cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (r-crq pns11 vvb) cc np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 av; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
130 yet it would be but potentially as the harvest is in the seede. Gen. 1.11, 12. Sect. 6. I thanke thee, because thou hast hid these things. whence Observe, yet it would be but potentially as the harvest is in the seed. Gen. 1.11, 12. Sect. 6. I thank thee, Because thou hast hid these things. whence Observe, av pn31 vmd vbi cc-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. np1 crd, crd np1 crd pns11 vvb pno21, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d n2. q-crq vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
131 Doct. That thanks ought to be given to God for any worke or effect of his works or word good or evill in men. Doct. That thanks ought to be given to God for any work or Effect of his works or word good or evil in men. np1 d n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n1 j cc j-jn p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 8
132 2 Gor. 2.14, 15. Leive. 10.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 2 Gor. 2.14, 15. Leave. 10.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. crd np1 crd, crd n1. crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 8
133 Vse. I thank God for making me or any man an instrument of his glory in any kind, either of his mercy, or of his justice; Use. I thank God for making me or any man an Instrument of his glory in any kind, either of his mercy, or of his Justice; vvb. pns11 vvb np1 p-acp vvg pno11 cc d n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1, av-d pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
134 I do not thank God for the hardening and ruining of any man or woman, but for the manifestation and glorification of his justice; I do not thank God for the hardening and ruining of any man or woman, but for the manifestation and glorification of his Justice; pns11 vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f d n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
135 Neither do I thanke God for glorifying of his justice, in the hardening & destroying of any enemy of his: Neither do I thank God for glorifying of his Justice, in the hardening & destroying of any enemy of his: av-dx vdb pns11 vvb np1 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f po31: (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
136 but I thank him for the glorifying of his justice, though in the hardning and destruction of any enemy of his; but I thank him for the glorifying of his Justice, though in the hardening and destruction of any enemy of his; cc-acp pns11 vvb pno31 p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, cs p-acp dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
137 For Gods will is that we should labour to bring our will to all his will, For God's will is that we should labour to bring our will to all his will, c-acp ng1 n1 vbz cst pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
138 or wills, and so farr as we come short of this, we are weake and imperfect in grace; or wills, and so Far as we come short of this, we Are weak and imperfect in grace; cc n2, cc av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb j pp-f d, pns12 vbr j cc j p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
139 For when we are just men made perfect, we shall with joy thanke God aswell for the glory of his justice though it be in the damnation of our parents, For when we Are just men made perfect, we shall with joy thank God aswell for the glory of his Justice though it be in the damnation of our Parents, c-acp c-crq pns12 vbr j n2 vvd j, pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvb np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
140 or children, &c. as for the glory of his mercy in the salvation of our Parents or children, or of our selves. &c. Sect. 7. Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, that is, both from the wisdom and prudence of this world, 1 Cor. 1.21. In the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom knew not God. or children, etc. as for the glory of his mercy in the salvation of our Parents or children, or of our selves. etc. Sect. 7. Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, that is, both from the Wisdom and prudence of this world, 1 Cor. 1.21. In the Wisdom of God, the world by Wisdom knew not God. cc n2, av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, cc pp-f po12 n2. av np1 crd pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j cc j, cst vbz, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp n1 vvd xx np1. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 8
141 Matt. 16.16, 17. flesh and bloud hath not revealed is unto the, and for the most part of the wise and prudent of the world: Matt. 16.16, 17. Flesh and blood hath not revealed is unto thee, and for the most part of the wise and prudent of the world: np1 crd, crd n1 cc n1 vhz xx vvn vbz p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt av-ds n1 pp-f dt j cc j pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 8
142 Ye see your calling brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh — are called, some of them are called, You see your calling brothers, how that not many wise men After the Flesh — Are called, Some of them Are called, pn22 vvb po22 n-vvg n2, c-crq cst xx d j n2 p-acp dt n1 — vbr vvn, d pp-f pno32 vbr vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 8
143 but yet they are but few to them of that sort that are not called; from hence we may observe this truth, but yet they Are but few to them of that sort that Are not called; from hence we may observe this truth, cc-acp av pns32 vbr p-acp d p-acp pno32 pp-f d n1 cst vbr xx vvn; p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 8
144 Doct. That all worldly wisdom and prudence, is so farre from attaining the knowledge of Christ, that in anaturall man (above all things) it obscures and hides Christ from him, Doct. That all worldly Wisdom and prudence, is so Far from attaining the knowledge of christ, that in anaturall man (above all things) it obscures and hides christ from him, np1 cst d j n1 cc n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp j n1 (p-acp d n2) pn31 vvz cc vvz np1 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 9
145 and hinders him from Christ, its the greatest impediment in a naturall man in his way to the knowledge of Christ. and hinders him from christ, its the greatest impediment in a natural man in his Way to the knowledge of christ. cc vvz pno31 p-acp np1, pn31|vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 9
146 And for the better clearing of this point, I will shew what humain wisdom is, And for the better clearing of this point, I will show what human Wisdom is, cc p-acp dt jc n-vvg pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq j n1 vbz, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
147 and what humain prudence is, and in what sense they are distinct, and to be known one from the other. and what human prudence is, and in what sense they Are distinct, and to be known one from the other. cc r-crq j n1 vbz, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vbr j, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pi p-acp dt n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
148 Human wisdom is naturall knowledge, and human prudence is knowledge of nature; Human Wisdom is natural knowledge, and human prudence is knowledge of nature; j n1 vbz j n1, cc j n1 vbz n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
149 Wisdom is a seed of Prudence in nature, and prudence is the knowledge of nature as the fruit and effect of wisdom: Wisdom is a seed of Prudence in nature, and prudence is the knowledge of nature as the fruit and Effect of Wisdom: n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
150 so that prudence is something acquired by the naturall seed of wisdom in the use of means, so that prudence is something acquired by the natural seed of Wisdom in the use of means, av cst n1 vbz pi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
151 and so prudence here is nothingelse but their science or knowledg of the humane arts attained by study, and so prudence Here is nothingelse but their science or knowledge of the humane arts attained by study, cc av n1 av vbz j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
152 and practise in the improvement of the seede naturall wisdom. Wisdom is in nature prudence, and prudence is in nature wisdom: and practise in the improvement of the seed natural Wisdom. Wisdom is in nature prudence, and prudence is in nature Wisdom: cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j n1. n1 vbz p-acp n1 n1, cc n1 vbz p-acp n1 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
153 insomuch as wisdom is perfectly in prudence and prudence is potentially in wisdom, as the harvest is in the seed, insomuch as Wisdom is perfectly in prudence and prudence is potentially in Wisdom, as the harvest is in the seed, av c-acp n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
154 as heathen teachers and writers (the greatest naturallists and seacrhers into nature) have observed, Plato affirmeth, that there is set in the soul of man coming into the world, certain species, as heathen Teachers and writers (the greatest naturalists and seacrhers into nature) have observed, Plato Affirmeth, that there is Set in the soul of man coming into the world, certain species, c-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 (dt js n2 cc n2 p-acp n1) vhb vvn, np1 vvz, cst pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
155 or as it were seed of things, and rules of Arts or sciences; or as it were seed of things, and rules of Arts or sciences; cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
156 Wherefore Socrates (in the books of science) resembleth himself to a Midwise, his words are these, In teaching young men, I did put into them no science, Wherefore Socrates (in the books of science) resembles himself to a Midwise, his words Are these, In teaching young men, I did put into them no science, q-crq np1 (p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1) vvz px31 p-acp dt av, po31 n2 vbr d, p-acp vvg j n2, pns11 vdd vvi p-acp pno32 dx n1, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
157 but rather brought forth that which already was in them: but rather brought forth that which already was in them: cc-acp av-c vvn av cst r-crq av vbds p-acp pno32: (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
158 like as the Midwise brought not in the child, but being conceived did help to bring it forth. like as the Midwise brought not in the child, but being conceived did help to bring it forth. av-j c-acp dt av vvd xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vbg vvn vdd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
159 Thus having shewed you the nature of imman wisdom and Prudence, and how they differ, I will now shew you the danger of them in a naturall man, Thus having showed you the nature of imman Wisdom and Prudence, and how they differ, I will now show you the danger of them in a natural man, av vhg vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, cc c-crq pns32 vvb, pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
160 as being the greatest obstacle in the way to the divine knowledge of Christ, Isa. 47.10. The wisdom and thy knowledge hath perverted the. as being the greatest obstacle in the Way to the divine knowledge of christ, Isaiah 47.10. The Wisdom and thy knowledge hath perverted thee. c-acp vbg dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. dt n1 cc po21 n1 vhz vvn pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
161 Hebr. hath caused the to turn away. Hebrew hath caused thee to turn away. np1 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi av. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
162 I••le ver. 10. What they know naturally as bruite beasts in those things they corrupt themselves. I••le ver. 10. What they know naturally as bruit beasts in those things they corrupt themselves. vvb fw-la. crd r-crq pns32 vvb av-j p-acp n1 n2 p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb px32. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 9
163 King Iames (a profound Scholler) did experimentally see, and say, that the deepe Theoremes or knowledge of Philosophy makes one learned, King James (a profound Scholar) did experimentally see, and say, that the deep Theorems or knowledge of Philosophy makes one learned, n1 np1 (dt j n1) vdd av-j vvi, cc vvi, cst dt j-jn n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz pi j, (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 9
164 but seldome better, and oftentimes worse, meere Athists, wise men after the flesh are too wise to goe to Heaven, but seldom better, and oftentimes Worse, mere Atheists, wise men After the Flesh Are too wise to go to Heaven, cc-acp av j, cc av av-jc, j n2, j n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
165 and the Reasons of this Truth are, and the Reasons of this Truth Are, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr, (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
166 Reas. First, Because humane wisdom and prudence are in, and of nature, now all the nature of man is corrupted, Reas. First, Because humane Wisdom and prudence Are in, and of nature, now all the nature of man is corrupted, np1 ord, c-acp j n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp, cc pp-f n1, av d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
167 and at enmity against God, Nay the carnall minde is enmity it selfe against God, (insomuch as) it is (not onely) not subject to the Law of God, (but also it) neither indeede can be. Rom. 8.7. and At enmity against God, Nay the carnal mind is enmity it self against God, (insomuch as) it is (not only) not Subject to the Law of God, (but also it) neither indeed can be. Rom. 8.7. cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, uh-x dt j n1 vbz n1 pn31 n1 p-acp np1, (av c-acp) pn31 vbz (xx j) xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (cc-acp av pn31) d av vmb vbi. np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
168 The naturall man perceiveth not the things of the spirit of God, for they are foolishnes unto him, The natural man perceives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they Are foolishness unto him, dt j n1 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr n1 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
169 neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Cor. 2.14. So then they that are in the flesh, cannot please God. Rom. 8.8. neither can he know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned. 1 Cor. 2.14. So then they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God. Rom. 8.8. dx vmb pns31 vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn. crd np1 crd. av cs pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi np1. np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
170 Therefore all naturall wisdom, and prudence in naturall things in a naturall man, are so far from attaining the knowledge of Christ, that it hides Christ from him, and hinders him from Christ. Therefore all natural Wisdom, and prudence in natural things in a natural man, Are so Far from attaining the knowledge of christ, that it hides christ from him, and hinders him from christ. av d j n1, cc n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n1, vbr av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vvz np1 p-acp pno31, cc vvz pno31 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
171 Reas. Secondly, Because fleshly, wisdom and prudence, makes men arrogant and proud, and lifts them up above, Reas. Secondly, Because fleshly, Wisdom and prudence, makes men arrogant and proud, and lifts them up above, np1 ord, c-acp j, n1 cc n1, vvz n2 j cc j, cc vvz pno32 a-acp a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 10
172 and against the crosse of Christ, the humility and poverty &c, of Christ; knowledge puffeth up, 1 Cor. 8.1. 1 Tim. 3.6. and against the cross of christ, the humility and poverty etc., of christ; knowledge Puffeth up, 1 Cor. 8.1. 1 Tim. 3.6. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n1 av, pp-f np1; n1 vvz a-acp, crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 10
173 But he that will come to Christ must deny himself, and take up his crosse, and follow him. Matt. 16.24. Ergo. &c. But he that will come to christ must deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow him. Matt. 16.24. Ergo. etc. p-acp pns31 cst vmb vvi p-acp np1 vmb vvi px31, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1, cc vvi pno31. np1 crd. fw-la av (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 10
174 Reas. Thirdly, Humane wisdom and prudence in a naturall man obscures, and hinders him of the knowledge of Christ, Reas. Thirdly, Humane Wisdom and prudence in a natural man obscures, and hinders him of the knowledge of christ, np1 ord, j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz, cc vvz pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 10
175 because it cannot acquire, not in the least measure be a mears to him to procure it in the least measure, it hinders because it conduceth nothing unto this supernatural knowledge; Because it cannot acquire, not in the least measure be a mears to him to procure it in the least measure, it hinders Because it conduceth nothing unto this supernatural knowledge; c-acp pn31 vmbx vvi, xx p-acp dt ds n1 vbb pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt ds n1, pn31 vvz c-acp pn31 vvz pix p-acp d j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 10
176 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scatereth abroad, saith Christ Mat. 12.30. Reas. 4. Because only by Faith men are able to apprehend and understand Christ, Heb. 11.6. He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, Scattereth abroad, Says christ Mathew 12.30. Reas. 4. Because only by Faith men Are able to apprehend and understand christ, Hebrew 11.6. pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp pno11 vbz p-acp pno11; cc pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp pno11, vvz av, vvz np1 np1 crd. np1 crd p-acp av-j p-acp n1 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 10
177 Now fleshly wisdom, and humane prudence in a naturall man, hinders him from Faith, for humane wisdom, Now fleshly Wisdom, and humane prudence in a natural man, hinders him from Faith, for humane Wisdom, av j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 10
178 and prudence will beleeve no more in Religion, then is plain and demonstrative by reason, (and although it may be said, there is nothing true in Religion, and prudence will believe no more in Religion, then is plain and demonstrative by reason, (and although it may be said, there is nothing true in Religion, cc n1 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp n1, av vbz j cc j p-acp n1, (cc cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 10
179 or Divinity, that is either false in reason, or contrary to reason; or Divinity, that is either false in reason, or contrary to reason; cc n1, cst vbz d j p-acp n1, cc j-jn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 10
180 yet, I say, there are many things in Religion, and Divinity, that are above reasons reach, yet, I say, there Are many things in Religion, and Divinity, that Are above Reasons reach, av, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp n1, cc n1, cst vbr p-acp n2 vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 10
181 and that are to be believed by Faith, because they cannot be apprehended, or comprehended, much less demonstrated by reason) now the naturall wise man will beleeve no more then he can take up by natural reason, and that Are to be believed by Faith, Because they cannot be apprehended, or comprehended, much less demonstrated by reason) now the natural wise man will believe no more then he can take up by natural reason, cc d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmbx vbi vvn, cc vvn, av-d av-dc vvn p-acp n1) av dt j j n1 vmb vvi dx dc cs pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 11
182 although it be taught and confirmed by the word of God, as every ages experience from the beginning to this day have declared; although it be taught and confirmed by the word of God, as every ages experience from the beginning to this day have declared; cs pn31 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp d ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 vhb vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 11
183 therefore fleshly wisdom, and humane prudence in a natural man, hides Christ from him, and hinders him from Christ. Therefore fleshly Wisdom, and humane prudence in a natural man, hides christ from him, and hinders him from christ. av j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz np1 p-acp pno31, cc vvz pno31 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 11
184 Reas. 5. Because fleshly wisdom, and humane Learning makes men undocible of spiritual things; those who are great Scholers in humane Learning, are ashamed to be taught Divine Lessons. Reas. 5. Because fleshly Wisdom, and humane Learning makes men undocible of spiritual things; those who Are great Scholars in humane Learning, Are ashamed to be taught Divine Lessons. np1 crd p-acp j n1, cc j n1 vvz n2 j pp-f j n2; d r-crq vbr j n2 p-acp j n1, vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn j-jn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 11
185 They judge it to be as great disgrace to them, as a boy that is well learned would be ashamed to be put back by his master to learn his A B C again. They judge it to be as great disgrace to them, as a boy that is well learned would be ashamed to be put back by his master to Learn his A B C again. pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi a-acp j n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 cst vbz av j vmd vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 dt sy sy av. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 11
186 Mt. Bolton who was a man of very pregnant wit, and a great Scholar, and a Batchelor of Divinity, acknowledged (as we may read in the relation of his life and death) that before his conversion, he accounted all Divinity, Mt. Bolton who was a man of very pregnant wit, and a great Scholar, and a Bachelor of Divinity, acknowledged (as we may read in the Relation of his life and death) that before his conversion, he accounted all Divinity, np1 np1 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f av j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd (c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1) cst p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 11
187 but foolery (which he repented of, after his conversion, acknowledging all wisdom and learning to be but foolery; but foolery (which he repented of, After his conversion, acknowledging all Wisdom and learning to be but foolery; cc-acp n1 (r-crq pns31 vvd pp-f, p-acp po31 n1, vvg d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 11
188 but the wisdom and learning of Divinity) wherefore all natural, and Scholasticall wisdom in a naturall man hides Christ from him, and hinders him from Christ. but the Wisdom and learning of Divinity) Wherefore all natural, and Scholastical Wisdom in a natural man hides christ from him, and hinders him from christ. cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1) c-crq d j, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz np1 p-acp pno31, cc vvz pno31 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 11
189 Reas. 6. Because in Scholars that are natural, there is a certain curiosity of disputing, and propounding doubts and Questions; Reas. 6. Because in Scholars that Are natural, there is a certain curiosity of disputing, and propounding doubts and Questions; np1 crd p-acp p-acp n2 cst vbr j, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg n2 cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
190 now though this may be commend able in humane Learning, yet it is condemnable in Divine: now though this may be commend able in humane Learning, yet it is condemnable in Divine: av cs d vmb vbi vvb j p-acp j n1, av pn31 vbz j p-acp j-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
191 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent; For it is written, I will destroy the Wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vmb vvi p-acp pix dt n1 pp-f dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
192 Where is the wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the Disputer of this world? hath not God made soolish the wisdom of this world? for after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom knew not God: Where is the wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the Disputer of this world? hath not God made soolish the Wisdom of this world? for After that, in the Wisdom of God, the world by Wisdom knew not God: c-crq vbz dt j? q-crq vbz dt vvi? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1? vhz xx np1 vvn j dt n1 pp-f d n1? p-acp p-acp d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp n1 vvd xx np1: (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
193 It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that beleeve, 1 Cor. 1.19, 20.21. It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe, 1 Cor. 1.19, 20.21. pn31 vvd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb, vvn np1 crd, crd. (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
194 And I, brethren, when I came, to you, I came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom, declaring unto you the wisdom of God; And I, brothers, when I Come, to you, I Come not with excellency of speech, or of Wisdom, declaring unto you the Wisdom of God; cc pns11, n2, c-crq pns11 vvd, p-acp pn22, pns11 vvd xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
195 for I determined not to know any thing among you, save Iesus Christ, and him crucified; for I determined not to know any thing among you, save Iesus christ, and him Crucified; c-acp pns11 vvd xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn22, vvb np1 np1, cc pno31 vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
196 and my speech, and my preaching was not with entising words of man• wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spiris, and of power; and my speech, and my preaching was not with enticing words of man• Wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spiris, and of power; cc po11 n1, cc po11 vvg vbds xx p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt np1, cc pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
197 howbeit, we spake wisdom among them, that are perfect yet not the wisdom of this world, howbeit, we spoke Wisdom among them, that Are perfect yet not the Wisdom of this world, a-acp, pns12 vvd n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbr j av xx dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 11
198 nor of the princes of this world that came to nought, &c. 1 Cor. 2.1.2, 4, 6, 7, 8. So that it is clear, that humane learning, quaint, nor of the Princes of this world that Come to nought, etc. 1 Cor. 2.1.2, 4, 6, 7, 8. So that it is clear, that humane learning, quaint, ccx pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 cst vvd p-acp pix, av vvn np1 crd, crd, crd, crd, crd av cst pn31 vbz j, cst j n1, j, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
199 and elegant words of mans wisdom, are so far from being commended, that it is condemned in Divinity, and elegant words of men Wisdom, Are so Far from being commended, that it is condemned in Divinity, cc j n2 pp-f ng1 n1, vbr av av-j p-acp vbg vvn, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
200 and there is great reason rendered for it, 1 Cor. 2.5. That your Faith should not stand in the Wisdam of men, but in the power of God; and there is great reason rendered for it, 1 Cor. 2.5. That your Faith should not stand in the Wisdam of men, but in the power of God; cc pc-acp vbz j n1 vvn p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd. cst po22 n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt np1 pp-f n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
201 and another main reason to the same effect, we finde in the 1. Cor. 1.17. Christ sent me to preach the Gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the crosse of Christ should be made of none effect. and Another main reason to the same Effect, we find in the 1. Cor. 1.17. christ sent me to preach the Gospel, not with Wisdom of words, lest the cross of christ should be made of none Effect. cc j-jn j n1 p-acp dt d n1, pns12 vvb p-acp dt crd np1 crd. np1 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi dt n1, xx p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pix n1. (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
202 Now this is a great impediment in the way to Christ, obscuring Christ from the wise and prudent of the world, Now this is a great impediment in the Way to christ, obscuring christ from the wise and prudent of the world, av d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vvg np1 p-acp dt j cc j pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 12
203 and hinders them mightily and mainly from embracing Christ, for wise men after the flesh despise the simplicity of the Gospel of Christ; and hinders them mightily and mainly from embracing christ, for wise men After the Flesh despise the simplicity of the Gospel of christ; cc vvz pno32 av-j cc av-j p-acp vvg np1, p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 12
204 Aristotle, that great learned Philosopher, rejected the Pontateuch, or five Books of Moses, because he did onely positively lay down things, Aristotle, that great learned Philosopher, rejected the Pontateuch, or five Books of Moses, Because he did only positively lay down things, np1, cst j j n1, vvd dt np1, cc crd n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vdd av-j av-j vvd a-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 12
205 and not demonstrate them from the principles of Philosophy, which is a main cause, why most men do refuse to hear and receive the truth to this day. and not demonstrate them from the principles of Philosophy, which is a main cause, why most men do refuse to hear and receive the truth to this day. cc xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, q-crq ds n2 vdb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 12
206 Some will not hear learned men, because they preach not learnedly, in quaint, and elegant words of mans wisdom; some will not hear learned men, Because they preach not learnedly, in quaint, and elegant words of men Wisdom; d vmb xx vvi j n2, c-acp pns32 vvb xx av-j, p-acp j, cc j n2 pp-f ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 12
207 others wil not hear unlearned men, because they are not learned, and so their humane-Wisdom, and prudence prevents their whole mans eternal happiness, and procures their everlasting misery. Others will not hear unlearned men, Because they Are not learned, and so their humane-Wisdom, and prudence prevents their Whole men Eternal happiness, and procures their everlasting misery. n2-jn vmb xx vvi j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr xx j, cc av po32 n1, cc n1 vvz po32 j-jn ng1 j n1, cc vvz po32 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 12
208 Vse 1. Shewing, that humane-Learning without Divine Religion is dangerous to the soul, and mightily indangers the soul; Use 1. Showing, that humane-Learning without Divine Religion is dangerous to the soul, and mightily endangers the soul; vvb crd vvg, cst n1 p-acp j-jn n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc av-j vvz dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
209 the stronger a man is, in his limbs, the abler he is to oppose, and prevent his Antagonist, the Stronger a man is, in his limbs, the abler he is to oppose, and prevent his Antagonist, dt jc dt n1 vbz, p-acp po31 n2, dt jc pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
210 so the greater the humble parts of an natural man are, the abler he is to oppose Christ, so the greater the humble parts of an natural man Are, the abler he is to oppose christ, av dt jc dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbr, dt jc pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi np1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
211 and to withstand him in his word, & in the motions of his spirit; and to withstand him in his word, & in the motions of his Spirit; cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
212 his fleshly wisdom, and humane learning is his power and policy against Christ, which he will improve to the uttermost against the truth and himself, his fleshly Wisdom, and humane learning is his power and policy against christ, which he will improve to the uttermost against the truth and himself, po31 j n1, cc j n1 vbz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j p-acp dt n1 cc px31, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
213 as we see by sad experience, for how fearfully, and divilishly do such unlearned learned men, wrest, wrinch, as we see by sad experience, for how fearfully, and divilishly do such unlearned learned men, wrest, wrinch, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j n1, c-acp c-crq av-j, cc av-j vdb d j j n2, vvb, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
214 and pervert the Scriptures to their own destruction, as saint Peter saith in his second Epistle chap. 3. ver. 16. which unlearned, and pervert the Scriptures to their own destruction, as saint Peter Says in his second Epistle chap. 3. ver. 16. which unlearned, cc vvi dt n2 p-acp po32 d n1, c-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp po31 ord n1 n1 crd fw-la. crd r-crq j, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 12
215 and ignorant men have not skill to do, and therefore Paul doth most earnestly exhort Timothy to avoid such humane skill in Divine things, 1 Tim. 6.20, 21. O Timothy keepe that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding prophaine and vaine bablings, and ignorant men have not skill to do, and Therefore Paul does most earnestly exhort Timothy to avoid such humane skill in Divine things, 1 Tim. 6.20, 21. Oh Timothy keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding Profane and vain babblings, cc j n2 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vdi, cc av np1 vdz ds av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp j-jn n2, crd np1 crd, crd uh np1 vvb cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po21 n1, vvg j cc j n2-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
216 and oppofitions of science, falsly so called, which some professing, have erred concerning the faith, and oppofitions of science, falsely so called, which Some professing, have erred Concerning the faith, cc n2 pp-f n1, av-j av vvn, r-crq d vvg, vhb vvn vvg dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
217 now science, is as much as to say knowledge, and signifies knowledge of and in the humaine learned Arts, now science, is as much as to say knowledge, and signifies knowledge of and in the human learned Arts, av n1, vbz p-acp d c-acp pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvz n1 pp-f cc p-acp dt j j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
218 and so science is nothing else but humane learning; and so science is nothing Else but humane learning; cc av n1 vbz pix av cc-acp j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
219 and whereas the Apostle saith, opposition of science, falsly so called, he denies it not to be science or knowledge in it selfe, and whereas the Apostle Says, opposition of science, falsely so called, he Denies it not to be science or knowledge in it self, cc cs dt n1 vvz, n1 pp-f n1, av-j av vvn, pns31 vvz pn31 xx pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
220 but onely as it is abused to the opposing of the truth, and as men corruptly make use of it in opposition to the spirituall knowledge of Christ, but only as it is abused to the opposing of the truth, and as men corruptly make use of it in opposition to the spiritual knowledge of christ, cc-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc c-acp n2 av-j vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
221 and to their own erring concerning the faith, in which sense onely a naturall man can and will use it, and to their own erring Concerning the faith, in which sense only a natural man can and will use it, cc p-acp po32 d vvg vvg dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 av-j dt j n1 vmb cc vmb vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
222 or rather abuse it, and in which sence it is so farr from being knowledge or light; or rather abuse it, and in which sense it is so Far from being knowledge or Light; cc av-c vvb pn31, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
223 that it is ignorance and darknesse, and thus science is falsly so called, which our Saviour confirmes, Mat. 6.23. that it is ignorance and darkness, and thus science is falsely so called, which our Saviour confirms, Mathew 6.23. cst pn31 vbz n1 cc n1, cc av n1 vbz av-j av vvn, r-crq po12 n1 vvz, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
224 If the light that is in thee be darknesse, to shew that the naturall and humane light of knowledge or science in a man, If the Light that is in thee be darkness, to show that the natural and humane Light of knowledge or science in a man, cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbb n1, pc-acp vvi cst dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
225 if it be unsanctified, it is but the darknesse of ignorance, and is falsly called science, if it be unsanctified, it is but the darkness of ignorance, and is falsely called science, cs pn31 vbb j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz av-j vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
226 or light, which some professing have erred concerning the saith, now an errour you know is a taking up of somthing more or lesse for truth that is not truth, or Light, which Some professing have erred Concerning the Says, now an error you know is a taking up of something more or less for truth that is not truth, cc n1, r-crq d vvg vhi vvn vvg av vvz, av dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz dt vvg a-acp pp-f pi n1 cc av-dc p-acp n1 cst vbz xx n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
227 and so as science, knowledge, or light in a man unsanctified, is but ignorance or darknsse, and so as science, knowledge, or Light in a man unsanctified, is but ignorance or darknsse, cc av p-acp n1, n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 j, vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
228 so it makes him to refuse the light of truth for the darknesse of errour, so it makes him to refuse the Light of truth for the darkness of error, av pn31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
229 and to rective the darknesse of error for the light of truth, hence the Prophet saith of those that are in a wofull or naturall condition, that they say conceining evill, it is good, and to rective the darkness of error for the Light of truth, hence the Prophet Says of those that Are in a woeful or natural condition, that they say conceining evil, it is good, cc p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt n1 vvz pp-f d cst vbr p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst pns32 vvb vvg j-jn, pn31 vbz j, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
230 and concerning good, it is evill (as the Hebrew renders it) that put darknesse for light, and Concerning good, it is evil (as the Hebrew renders it) that put darkness for Light, cc vvg j, pn31 vbz j-jn (c-acp dt njp vvz pn31) cst vvd n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
231 and light for darknesse, that put bitter for sweet, and 〈 ◊ 〉 for bitter, Esa. 5.20. and Light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet, and 〈 ◊ 〉 for bitter, Isaiah 5.20. cc vvi p-acp n1, cst vvd j p-acp j, cc 〈 sy 〉 c-acp j, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
232 all which shewes the danger of humane learning, wisdome, and prudence in naturall men to be very great and hurtfull, hiding Christ from them, all which shows the danger of humane learning, Wisdom, and prudence in natural men to be very great and hurtful, hiding christ from them, d r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi av j cc j, vvg np1 p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
233 and hindering them from going to Christ; and hindering them from going to christ; cc vvg pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
234 wherefore now, thou that art a Father of Children, that are naturally unconverted, and thou bringest them up Scollers, thou knowest not what wrong thou dost them, Wherefore now, thou that art a Father of Children, that Are naturally unconverted, and thou bringest them up Scholars, thou Knowest not what wrong thou dost them, c-crq av, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vbr av-j vvn, cc pns21 vv2 pno32 a-acp n2, pns21 vv2 xx r-crq vvb pns21 vd2 pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
235 for thou dost as much as in thee lyeth, send them headlong to hell, for as they are by nature enemies to Christ, for thou dost as much as in thee lies, send them headlong to hell, for as they Are by nature enemies to christ, c-acp pns21 vd2 p-acp d c-acp p-acp pno21 vvz, vvb pno32 av-j p-acp n1, c-acp c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n1 n2 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
236 so thou puttest a weapon into their hands to oppose Christ by, or at least whereby they will oppose him the more, so thou puttest a weapon into their hands to oppose christ by, or At least whereby they will oppose him the more, av pns21 vv2 dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp, cc p-acp ds c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pno31 dt av-dc, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
237 and whereby they will be all most as able as they are willing to do it, and whereby they will be all most as able as they Are willing to do it, cc c-crq pns32 vmb vbi d av-ds a-acp j c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vdi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
238 and so thou puttest thy Children into a more dangerous condition, than ever nature it self put them into, and so thou puttest thy Children into a more dangerous condition, than ever nature it self put them into, cc av pns21 vv2 po21 n2 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, cs av n1 pn31 n1 vvd pno32 p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
239 for while thy Children are weake in fleshly wisdome and prudence, or humane learning, they are of the number of those of whom there are many to be saved, for while thy Children Are weak in fleshly Wisdom and prudence, or humane learning, they Are of the number of those of whom there Are many to be saved, c-acp cs po21 n2 vbr j p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc j n1, pns32 vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f d pp-f r-crq a-acp vbr d pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
240 but when they are endowed with much fleshly wisdome and prudence; but when they Are endowed with much fleshly Wisdom and prudence; cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
241 or humane learning, then they are of the number of those of whom but a few are to be saved, or humane learning, then they Are of the number of those of whom but a few Are to be saved, cc j n1, cs pns32 vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f d pp-f r-crq p-acp dt d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
242 for you see your calling, Brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh — are called, 1 Cor. 1.26. for you see your calling, Brothers, how that not many wise men After the Flesh — Are called, 1 Cor. 1.26. c-acp pn22 vvb po22 n-vvg, n2, c-crq cst xx d j n2 p-acp dt n1 — vbr vvn, crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
243 now praesuppose there were 2 parties of men, & each of them just to in number, now presuppose there were 2 parties of men, & each of them just to in number, av vvb a-acp vbdr crd n2 pp-f n2, cc d pp-f pno32 av p-acp p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
244 and all of each of them justly adjudged to dye, and of one of those pirties, 4. were to be saved, and all of each of them justly adjudged to die, and of one of those pirties, 4. were to be saved, cc d pp-f d pp-f pno32 av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, cc pp-f crd pp-f d n2, crd vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
245 and the other six to be put to death, and of the other party onely, one was to be saved, and the other six to be put to death, and of the other party only, one was to be saved, cc dt j-jn crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc pp-f dt j-jn n1 av-j, pi vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
246 and the other 9. to be put to death, now if thou wert one of that party, of which 4. are to be saved, and the other 9. to be put to death, now if thou Wertenberg one of that party, of which 4. Are to be saved, cc dt j-jn crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, av cs pns21 vbd2r pi pp-f d n1, pp-f r-crq crd vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
247 and the other 6. to be put to death, would'st thou not count it great wrong done to thee to be exchanged for one, and the other 6. to be put to death, Wouldst thou not count it great wrong done to thee to be exchanged for one, cc dt j-jn crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vmd2 pns21 xx vvi pn31 vvz n-jn vdn p-acp pno21 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
248 or to be made one of the other party of which but one onely is to be saved, or to be made one of the other party of which but one only is to be saved, cc pc-acp vbi vvn crd pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f r-crq p-acp crd j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
249 and all the other 9. to be put to death, even so, and much more doth a Father wrong his Child, and all the other 9. to be put to death, even so, and much more does a Father wrong his Child, cc d dt j-jn crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, av av, cc av-d dc vdz dt n1 vvi po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
250 when while he is naturall and uncenverted, he makes him a great Scoler in the humane learned Arts, when while he is natural and uncenverted, he makes him a great Scholar in the humane learned Arts, c-crq cs pns31 vbz j cc vvn, pns31 vvz pno31 dt j n1 p-acp dt j j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
251 or sciences, for a mans child is a child of wrath by nature, and justly adjudged to dye, or sciences, for a men child is a child of wrath by nature, and justly adjudged to die, cc n2, p-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
252 and whilst he is unlearned, he is of the sort of people whereof God calles many, and while he is unlearned, he is of the sort of people whereof God calls many, cc cs pns31 vbz j, pns31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq np1 vvz d, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
253 but when he is made wise in the said Arts, he is so wise and willing to deceive himselfe, that he is of that sort of people whereof God calles but few to the knowledge of himselfe, but when he is made wise in the said Arts, he is so wise and willing to deceive himself, that he is of that sort of people whereof God calls but few to the knowledge of himself, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn j p-acp dt j-vvn n2, pns31 vbz av j cc j pc-acp vvi px31, cst pns31 vbz pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq np1 vvz p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
254 for God hides the things of eternall life and Salvation, (to wit, Christ, and his things) from the wise and prudent, for God hides the things of Eternal life and Salvation, (to wit, christ, and his things) from the wise and prudent, c-acp np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (p-acp n1, np1, cc po31 n2) p-acp dt j cc j, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
255 and reveales them unto Babes, and Christ prayes it may be so for ever, as being the will of his Father, and reveals them unto Babes, and christ prays it may be so for ever, as being the will of his Father, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n2, cc np1 vvz pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp av, c-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
256 even so Father, for so it seemeth good in thy sight, verse 26. even so Father, for so it seems good in thy sighed, verse 26. av av n1, c-acp av pn31 vvz j p-acp po21 n1, n1 crd (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
257 Object. But here some may object and say, all the reason which is but a few of wise and prudent, Object. But Here Some may Object and say, all the reason which is but a few of wise and prudent, n1. p-acp av d vmb vvi cc vvi, d dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt d pp-f j cc j, (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
258 or learned men are saved, in comparison of the weake unlearned? or learned men Are saved, in comparison of the weak unlearned? cc j n2 vbr vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j? (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
259 Answ. That this is not the meaning of our Saviour, in my Text, nor of the Apostle in the 1 Cor. 1.16. Answer That this is not the meaning of our Saviour, in my Text, nor of the Apostle in the 1 Cor. 1.16. np1 cst d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp po11 n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
260 is most cleare, for he doth not thanke his Father for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, is most clear, for he does not thank his Father for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, vbz av-ds j, c-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp dt j cc j, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
261 because they are few, but because they are wise and prudent, as knowing it would not so much redowne to his glory to reveale them to such, Because they Are few, but Because they Are wise and prudent, as knowing it would not so much redound to his glory to reveal them to such, c-acp pns32 vbr d, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, c-acp vvg pn31 vmd xx av av-d vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
262 as it would to reveale them unto babes, to wit, the ignorant and illiterate, for he said to Paul, my strength is made perfect in weaknesse 2 Cor. 12.9. all which is more, yea, most manifest in the 1 Cor. chapt. 1. verse 19. to the end of the Chapter, to which end pray reade it. as it would to reveal them unto babes, to wit, the ignorant and illiterate, for he said to Paul, my strength is made perfect in weakness 2 Cor. 12.9. all which is more, yea, most manifest in the 1 Cor. Chapter. 1. verse 19. to the end of the Chapter, to which end pray read it. c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi, dt j cc j, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, po11 n1 vbz vvn j p-acp n1 crd np1 crd. d r-crq vbz av-dc, uh, av-ds j p-acp dt crd np1 j. crd n1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vvb vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
263 Object. 2. God hath decreed who shall be saved and glorified among men, and this foundation of God standethsure, having the Seale, the Lord knowes who are his, 2 Tim. 2.14. Object. 2. God hath decreed who shall be saved and glorified among men, and this Foundation of God standethsure, having the Seal, the Lord knows who Are his, 2 Tim. 2.14. n1. crd np1 vhz vvn r-crq vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, cc d n1 pp-f np1 n1, vhg dt n1, dt n1 vvz r-crq vbr png31, crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
264 Wherefore it is not all that we can doe ither by giving to, or by taking from our children any thing that can either save them if they are not appointed thereunto bp God, Wherefore it is not all that we can do ither by giving to, or by taking from our children any thing that can either save them if they Are not appointed thereunto Bishop God, c-crq pn31 vbz xx d cst pns12 vmb vdi av p-acp vvg p-acp, cc p-acp vvg p-acp po12 n2 d n1 cst vmb av-d vvi pno32 cs pns32 vbr xx vvn av n1 np1, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
265 or hinder their salvation if they are appointed thereunto by God; or hinder their salvation if they Are appointed thereunto by God; cc vvi po32 n1 cs pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
266 Therefore though humane learning, to wit, fleshly wisdom and prudence in an unregenerate man is a hinderance of his conversion to God; Therefore though humane learning, to wit, fleshly Wisdom and prudence in an unregenerate man is a hindrance of his conversion to God; av cs j n1, pc-acp vvi, j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
267 yet it is no cause why we should hinder our children of that learning or prudence, yet it is no cause why we should hinder our children of that learning or prudence, av pn31 vbz dx n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
268 nor why we should spare to gain it for them. nor why we should spare to gain it for them. ccx c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
269 Answ. To breed thy child a Scholler as aforesaid, upon this ground, is all one as if thou shouldest not give thy child food because his daies are determined, Answer To breed thy child a Scholar as aforesaid, upon this ground, is all one as if thou Shouldst not give thy child food Because his days Are determined, np1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 dt n1 c-acp j, p-acp d n1, vbz d pi c-acp cs pns21 vmd2 xx vvi po21 n1 n1 c-acp po31 n2 vbr vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 14
270 and the number of his months ' are with the Lord who hath appointed his bounds that he cannot passe: Iob. 14.5. and the number of his months ' Are with the Lord who hath appointed his bounds that he cannot pass: Job 14.5. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 ' vbr p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn po31 n2 cst pns31 vmbx vvi: zz crd. (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 14
271 So that we cannot by all that we can do draw out life one minute longer, So that we cannot by all that we can do draw out life one minute longer, av cst pns12 vmbx p-acp d cst pns12 vmb vdi vvi av n1 crd n1 av-jc, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 14
272 nor end it one moment sooner then God hath appointed it. nor end it one moment sooner then God hath appointed it. ccx vvi pn31 crd n1 av-c cs np1 vhz vvn pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 14
273 Now what father is so unreasonable to deny his child food upon this ground, and starvd his child; Now what father is so unreasonable to deny his child food upon this ground, and starved his child; av q-crq n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvd po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 14
274 yet so, and worse do those that bring up their children in the Scholasticall knowledge of the learned arts before their conversion to God. yet so, and Worse doe those that bring up their children in the Scholastical knowledge of the learned arts before their conversion to God. av av, cc jc n1 d cst vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 14
275 Object. God hath commanded men to live as long as they can, but God hath ordained men to live by food; Object. God hath commanded men to live as long as they can, but God hath ordained men to live by food; n1. np1 vhz vvn n2 pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmb, cc-acp np1 vhz vvn n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 14
276 Therefore God commands men as long as they live to feed as nature shall repuire. Answ. God hath also commanded men to believe: 1 John 3.23. Therefore God commands men as long as they live to feed as nature shall repuire. Answer God hath also commanded men to believe: 1 John 3.23. av np1 vvz n2 c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 vmb vvi. np1 np1 vhz av vvn n2 pc-acp vvi: crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 14
277 But fleshly wisdom and prudence, or humane learning is a maine and ordinary hinderance, and a mighty enemy in a naturall man to faith or believing; But fleshly Wisdom and prudence, or humane learning is a main and ordinary hindrance, and a mighty enemy in a natural man to faith or believing; p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc j n1 vbz dt j cc j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc vvg; (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 14
278 Matt. 11.25, 26. 1 Cor. 1.26. therefore God hath commanded us not to breed our unregenerate children, or any others in that estate Scholers as aforesaid (as when he commands us to honour our parents, Exod. 20.12. Matt. 11.25, 26. 1 Cor. 1.26. Therefore God hath commanded us not to breed our unregenerate children, or any Others in that estate Scholars as aforesaid (as when he commands us to honour our Parents, Exod 20.12. np1 crd, crd crd np1 crd. av np1 vhz vvn pno12 xx pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, cc d n2-jn p-acp d n1 n2 p-acp j (c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 15
279 therein he commands us not to dishonour them) thou shalt not put a stumbling block before the blind, Lev. 1914. Object. 3.1 Cor. 14.14. there saith Paul, I thanke God I speake with tongues more then you all ▪ and verse, 5. I would that you all speak with tongues, and verse 39. forbid not to speak with tongues. therein he commands us not to dishonour them) thou shalt not put a stumbling block before the blind, Lev. 1914. Object. 3.1 Cor. 14.14. there Says Paul, I thank God I speak with tongues more then you all ▪ and verse, 5. I would that you all speak with tongues, and verse 39. forbid not to speak with tongues. av pns31 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pno32) pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j, np1 crd n1. crd np1 crd. pc-acp vvz np1, pns11 vvb np1 pns11 vvb p-acp n2 av-dc cs pn22 av-d ▪ cc n1, crd pns11 vmd cst pn22 d vvb p-acp n2, cc n1 crd vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 15
280 Answ. Paul doth not say I thank God for my knowledge of the learned arts, nor doth he say, I would ye all had the knowledge of the learned arts, Answer Paul does not say I thank God for my knowledge of the learned arts, nor does he say, I would you all had the knowledge of the learned arts, np1 np1 vdz xx vvi pns11 vvb np1 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f dt j n2, ccx vdz pns31 vvi, pns11 vmd pn22 d vhd dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
281 neither doth he say, forbid not the knowledge of the learned arts; neither does he say, forbid not the knowledge of the learned arts; av-dx vdz pns31 vvi, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
282 Much learning doubtlesse he had in a very great measure, and was not unthankfull to God for it, Much learning doubtless he had in a very great measure, and was not unthankful to God for it, d n1 av-j pns31 vhd p-acp dt j j n1, cc vbds xx j p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
283 and much learning he loved to see and commended in all Saints, as knowing by experience that, and much learning he loved to see and commended in all Saints, as knowing by experience that, cc d n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvn p-acp d n2, c-acp vvg p-acp n1 cst, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
284 as what any man hath in him before his conversion he will use and improve against his conversion, as what any man hath in him before his conversion he will use and improve against his conversion, p-acp r-crq d n1 vhz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
285 and against Christ, so he will use and improve it after his conversion, for his conversion, and for Christ; and against christ, so he will use and improve it After his conversion, for his conversion, and for christ; cc p-acp np1, av pns31 vmb vvi cc vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
286 and therefore this doth not at all warrant men in their breeding their Children, or others unregenerate, Scholers in the learned Arts, which are the substance, matter, and Therefore this does not At all warrant men in their breeding their Children, or Others unregenerate, Scholars in the learned Arts, which Are the substance, matter, cc av d vdz xx p-acp d vvb n2 p-acp po32 n-vvg po32 n2, cc n2-jn j, n2 p-acp dt j n2, r-crq vbr dt n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
287 and marrow of humane learning, in so much as ye speaking with tongues is nothing to them, and marrow of humane learning, in so much as you speaking with tongues is nothing to them, cc n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp av av-d c-acp pn22 vvg p-acp n2 vbz pix p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
288 and is distinct from them, for it is no more humane learning for an Englishman to speake the tongues of Hebrew, Greek, &c. then it is for a Greek or a Hebrew to speak English, French, Irish, &c. a naturall man may speak with tongues, and is distinct from them, for it is no more humane learning for an Englishman to speak the tongues of Hebrew, Greek, etc. then it is for a Greek or a Hebrew to speak English, French, Irish, etc. a natural man may speak with tongues, cc vbz j p-acp pno32, c-acp pn31 vbz av-dx av-dc j n1 p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f njp, jp, av av pn31 vbz p-acp dt jp cc dt njp pc-acp vvi jp, jp, jp, av dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
289 and yet not be of that sort of people, to wit, wise men after the flesh of whom many are not called, and yet not be of that sort of people, to wit, wise men After the Flesh of whom many Are not called, cc av xx vbi pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi, j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq d vbr xx vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
290 and the prudent from whom God hides himselfe more ordinarily then from the ignorant; and the prudent from whom God hides himself more ordinarily then from the ignorant; cc dt j p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz px31 dc av-j cs p-acp dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
291 and therefore my Doctrine is not against naturall mens learning the tongues, but against their learning the scholasticall Arts, which in a naturall man darknesse, and Therefore my Doctrine is not against natural men's learning the tongues, but against their learning the scholastical Arts, which in a natural man darkness, cc av po11 n1 vbz xx p-acp j ng2 n1 dt n2, cc-acp p-acp po32 n1 dt j n2, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
292 and disables him to do good, and inlightens and inables him to evill, as I have fully proved. and disables him to do good, and inlightens and inables him to evil, as I have Fully proved. cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vdi j, cc vvz cc vvz pno31 p-acp j-jn, c-acp pns11 vhb av-j vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 15
293 Ʋse 2. Is it so that naturall wisdome and humane prudence in a naturall man, is so farre from attaining the knowledge of Christ, that it hides Christ from him, Ʋse 2. Is it so that natural Wisdom and humane prudence in a natural man, is so Far from attaining the knowledge of christ, that it hides christ from him, j crd vbz pn31 av cst j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vvz np1 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 15
294 and hinders him from Christ, then it informes us, that you that are as yet a meere naturall or carnall man, and hinders him from christ, then it informs us, that you that Are as yet a mere natural or carnal man, cc vvz pno31 p-acp np1, cs pn31 vvz pno12, cst pn22 cst vbr a-acp av dt j j cc j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
295 and art unlearned and weake in understanding, that there is more possibility and probability of thy conversion, and glorious Salvation; and art unlearned and weak in understanding, that there is more possibility and probability of thy conversion, and glorious Salvation; cc n1 j cc j p-acp n1, cst pc-acp vbz dc n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
296 then there is of a naturall carnall man that is endowed with much humane learning, then there is of a natural carnal man that is endowed with much humane learning, av a-acp vbz pp-f dt j j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
297 and have abundance of wisdome after the flesh, as for example, suppose there were of learned wise men after the flesh, and have abundance of Wisdom After the Flesh, as for Exampl, suppose there were of learned wise men After the Flesh, cc vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp n1, vvb a-acp vbdr pp-f j j n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
298 and of unlearned men, weake in understanding, so many for so many, and all unconverted to Christ, and of unlearned men, weak in understanding, so many for so many, and all unconverted to christ, cc pp-f j n2, j p-acp n1, av av-d c-acp av d, cc d vvn p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
299 as thus, grant that of each sort of these there were an hundred, and of those that are wise or learned men after the flesh, there were but one onely to be saved, as thus, grant that of each sort of these there were an hundred, and of those that Are wise or learned men After the Flesh, there were but one only to be saved, c-acp av, vvb d pp-f d n1 pp-f d a-acp vbdr dt crd, cc pp-f d cst vbr j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbdr p-acp crd j pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
300 and that one as yet unknowne to any, or to himselfe, and of the other sort, to wit, the unlearned and ignorant ten to be saved, and that one as yet unknown to any, or to himself, and of the other sort, to wit, the unlearned and ignorant ten to be saved, cc d pi c-acp av j p-acp d, cc p-acp px31, cc pp-f dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi, dt j cc j crd pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
301 and they also unknowne as before, now he that is one of the last and ignorantest company, is not there more possibility and probability, and they also unknown as before, now he that is one of the last and ignorantest company, is not there more possibility and probability, cc pns32 av j c-acp a-acp, av pns31 cst vbz pi pp-f dt ord cc js n1, vbz xx a-acp dc n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
302 and hope of his conversion, of any one of the other company of learned wise ones after the flesh, and hope of his conversion, of any one of the other company of learned wise ones After the Flesh, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pp-f d crd pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f j j pi2 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
303 yea there is ten to one more hopes of him then of any one of the other, yea there is ten to one more hope's of him then of any one of the other, uh a-acp vbz crd p-acp crd dc n2 pp-f pno31 av pp-f d crd pp-f dt n-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
304 for among an equall number of each sort, many are called to Christ from among the ignorant or weake sort of sinners, for among an equal number of each sort, many Are called to christ from among the ignorant or weak sort of Sinners, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, d vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
305 and but a few from the more wise and learned sort of sinners, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 1.26. for you know your calling Brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh — are called; and but a few from the more wise and learned sort of Sinners, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 1.26. for you know your calling Brothers, how that not many wise men After the Flesh — Are called; cc p-acp dt d p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f n2, vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd. p-acp pn22 vvb po22 n-vvg n2, c-crq cst xx d j n2 p-acp dt n1 — vbr vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
306 wherefore where there are together a learned wise man after the flesh, and an unlearned man, Wherefore where there Are together a learned wise man After the Flesh, and an unlearned man, c-crq c-crq a-acp vbr av dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
307 or one weake in understanding (I say not void of understanding) and both unconverted, the weaker or ignoranter sinner is more like to be a sinner then the other, or one weak in understanding (I say not void of understanding) and both unconverted, the Weaker or ignoranter sinner is more like to be a sinner then the other, cc crd j p-acp n1 (pns11 vvb xx j pp-f n1) cc d vvn, dt jc cc jc n1 vbz av-dc j pc-acp vbi dt n1 cs dt n-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
308 and I my selfe being converted to Christ, seeing such a couple of unconverted sinners together, and I my self being converted to christ, seeing such a couple of unconverted Sinners together, cc pns11 po11 n1 vbg vvn p-acp np1, vvg d dt n1 pp-f vvn n2 av, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
309 and I might and must chuse to be in the case of one of them, I professe before God, that I would chuse rather to be the ignorant or unlearned sinner, and I might and must choose to be in the case of one of them, I profess before God, that I would choose rather to be the ignorant or unlearned sinner, cc pns11 vmd cc vmb vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd pp-f pno32, pns11 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns11 vmd vvi av-c pc-acp vbi dt j cc j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
310 then to be the wise or learned one; then to be the wise or learned one; cs pc-acp vbi dt j cc j pi; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
311 wherefore let ignorant and unlearned sinners, learne both from Scripture and reason not to grudge at the fleshly wisdome and learning of others, Wherefore let ignorant and unlearned Sinners, Learn both from Scripture and reason not to grudge At the fleshly Wisdom and learning of Others, q-crq vvb j cc j n2, vvb d p-acp n1 cc n1 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 16
312 nor dispaire for their own weaknesse, and illiteratenesse, and let not the learned, wise, unconverted men after the flesh, disdaine, nor contemn the illiterate ignorant ones, nor despair for their own weakness, and illiterateness, and let not the learned, wise, unconverted men After the Flesh, disdain, nor contemn the illiterate ignorant ones, ccx vvi p-acp po32 d n1, cc n1, cc vvb xx dt j, j, vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, n1, ccx vvb dt j j pi2, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 17
313 as apprehending themselves to be in a better, or so good and hopefull a condition as they are in. as apprehending themselves to be in a better, or so good and hopeful a condition as they Are in. c-acp vvg px32 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt jc, cc av j cc j dt n1 c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 17
314 Vse. 3. Seeing that naturall wisdom and humane prudence or learning in a naturall man, is so farre from attaining the knowledge and divine learning of Christ, that it hides Christ from him, Use. 3. Seeing that natural Wisdom and humane prudence or learning in a natural man, is so Far from attaining the knowledge and divine learning of christ, that it hides christ from him, vvb. crd vvg cst j n1 cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vvz np1 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
315 and hinders him from Christ, then art thou a learned or wise man after the flesh, and hinders him from christ, then art thou a learned or wise man After the Flesh, cc vvz pno31 p-acp np1, av vb2r pns21 dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
316 as Paul was, and hath Christ revealed himself to thee, and converted thee to himself as he did Paul, then behold in this similitude Gods mercy to thy soule more then to other converts that are ignorant and illiterate in comparison of thee, suppose there were 10. Traytors, as Paul was, and hath christ revealed himself to thee, and converted thee to himself as he did Paul, then behold in this similitude God's mercy to thy soul more then to other converts that Are ignorant and illiterate in comparison of thee, suppose there were 10. Traitors, c-acp np1 vbds, cc vhz np1 vvn px31 p-acp pno21, cc vvn pno21 p-acp px31 p-acp pns31 vdd np1, av vvi p-acp d n1 npg1 n1 p-acp po21 n1 av-dc cs p-acp n-jn vvz d vbr j cc j p-acp n1 pp-f pno21, vvb a-acp vbdr crd ng1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
317 and thy selfe one of them justly condemned to dye, and of these 10. the Kings pleasure is to save 3. and of which 3. thou art one, and thy self one of them justly condemned to die, and of these 10. the Kings pleasure is to save 3. and of which 3. thou art one, cc po21 n1 crd pp-f pno32 av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, cc pp-f d crd dt ng1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi crd cc pp-f r-crq crd pns21 vb2r crd, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
318 yet unknown to thee, or any one of the 10. which are the 3. to be saved; yet unknown to thee, or any one of the 10. which Are the 3. to be saved; av j p-acp pno21, cc d crd pp-f dt crd r-crq vbr dt crd pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
319 now this is great mercy of the King to the whole 10. and so to thee as much as to any other of them, now this is great mercy of the King to the Whole 10. and so to thee as much as to any other of them, av d vbz j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn crd cc av p-acp pno21 p-acp d c-acp p-acp d n-jn pp-f pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
320 and so it will be apprehended by all, and each of them; and so it will be apprehended by all, and each of them; cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, cc d pp-f pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
321 but when thou comest to know that thou art one of the 3, to be saved, but when thou Comest to know that thou art one of the 3, to be saved, cc-acp c-crq pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi cst pns21 vb2r crd pp-f dt crd, pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
322 then thou wilt see greater mercy to thee, but if the King will save but 2. of these 10. condemned Traytors, then thou wilt see greater mercy to thee, but if the King will save but 2. of these 10. condemned Traitors, cs pns21 vm2 vvi jc n1 p-acp pno21, cc-acp cs dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp crd pp-f d crd j-vvn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
323 and thou art one of these 2. then the Kings mercy is greater to thee, and thou art one of these 2. then the Kings mercy is greater to thee, cc pns21 vb2r crd pp-f d crd av dt ng1 n1 vbz jc p-acp pno21, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
324 then if he had saved 3. and thee one of them, but if of these 10. the King will save but one, then if he had saved 3. and thee one of them, but if of these 10. the King will save but one, cs cs pns31 vhd vvn crd cc pno21 pi pp-f pno32, cc-acp cs pp-f d crd dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp crd, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
325 and thou art this one, then it would be greater mercy to thee then if thou hadst been one of 2. or of 3. out of 10. to be saved, and thou art this one, then it would be greater mercy to thee then if thou Hadst been one of 2. or of 3. out of 10. to be saved, cc pns21 vb2r d crd, cs pn31 vmd vbi jc n1 p-acp pno21 av cs pns21 vhd2 vbn crd pp-f crd cc pp-f crd av pp-f crd pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
326 or thus, if there were 10. Traytors condemned to dye, and thou one of them, and the King will save 8. or 9. of them; or thus, if there were 10. Traitors condemned to die, and thou one of them, and the King will save 8. or 9. of them; cc av, cs pc-acp vbdr crd ng1 vvn p-acp n1, cc pns21 crd pp-f pno32, cc dt n1 vmb vvi crd cc crd pp-f pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
327 now neither of these 8. or 9. could apprehend so much mercy of the King in his pardon, now neither of these 8. or 9. could apprehend so much mercy of the King in his pardon, av dx pp-f d crd cc crd vmd vvi av d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
328 as he could if he were the one, or one of 2. of 10. Traytors condemned to dye; as he could if he were the one, or one of 2. of 10. Traitors condemned to die; c-acp pns31 vmd cs pns31 vbdr dt crd, cc crd pp-f crd pp-f crd ng1 vvn p-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
329 whereof there is but one, or two to be saved by the Kings mercy, and the other 8. or 9. to be put to death by the Kings justice, whereof there is but one, or two to be saved by the Kings mercy, and the other 8. or 9. to be put to death by the Kings Justice, c-crq pc-acp vbz cc-acp pi, cc crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc dt j-jn crd cc crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
330 even so there are 2. sorts of lost people, and of each sort God will save some, even so there Are 2. sorts of lost people, and of each sort God will save Some, av av a-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f j-vvn n1, cc pp-f d n1 np1 vmb vvi d, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
331 now of those 2. sorts of people, one of them consists of unlearned ignorant men, women, &c. the other sort consists of learned wise men after the flesh, now of those 2. sorts of people, one of them consists of unlearned ignorant men, women, etc. the other sort consists of learned wise men After the Flesh, av pp-f d crd n2 pp-f n1, crd pp-f pno32 vvz pp-f j j n2, n2, av dt j-jn n1 vvz pp-f j j n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 17
332 and these sorts being divided into 2. equall parts for number, of the weaker sort God will save many, and these sorts being divided into 2. equal parts for number, of the Weaker sort God will save many, cc d n2 vbg vvn p-acp crd j-jn n2 p-acp n1, pp-f dt jc n1 np1 vmb vvi d, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
333 and of the wiser sort he will save but a few in comparison of the other; and of the Wiser sort he will save but a few in comparison of the other; cc pp-f dt jc n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt d p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
334 now when God converts one of the wiser and learnedst, doth he not shew more mercy to him that he converts and calles out of the wiser sort of whom he will save but a few, now when God converts one of the Wiser and Learnedest, does he not show more mercy to him that he converts and calls out of the Wiser sort of whom he will save but a few, av c-crq np1 vvz crd pp-f dt jc cc js, vdz pns31 xx vvi dc n1 p-acp pno31 cst pns31 vvz cc vvz av pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt d, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
335 then he doth shew to him whom he saves out of the ignorantest and weakest sort of whom he saves many, it being many to one that he is saved, and comparatively; then he does show to him whom he saves out of the ignorantest and Weakest sort of whom he saves many, it being many to one that he is saved, and comparatively; cs pns31 vdz vvi p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 vvz av pp-f dt js cc js n1 pp-f ro-crq pns31 vvz d, pn31 vbg d p-acp pi cst pns31 vbz vvn, cc av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
336 but a few to one that the other is saved; but a few to one that the other is saved; cc-acp dt d p-acp pi cst dt n-jn vbz vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
337 wherefore as thou dost exceede other Converts in Gods mercie shewed in thy conversion, and in the parts above other converts, Wherefore as thou dost exceed other Converts in God's mercy showed in thy conversion, and in the parts above other converts, c-crq c-acp pns21 vd2 vvi n-jn vvz p-acp npg1 n1 vvd p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 p-acp n-jn vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
338 so it is the duty to exceed other converts in the love and obedience to God, so it is the duty to exceed other converts in the love and Obedience to God, av pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n-jn vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
339 as Saint Paul did who as he was a great Scolar, and a wise man after the flesh and so of their rank of whom but a few are to be saved, as Saint Paul did who as he was a great Scolar, and a wise man After the Flesh and so of their rank of whom but a few Are to be saved, c-acp n1 np1 vdd r-crq c-acp pns31 vbds dt j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc av pp-f po32 n1 pp-f ro-crq p-acp dt d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
340 so after his conversion as Gods mercie was shewed to him in his conversion more then to other ordinary converts, so After his conversion as God's mercy was showed to him in his conversion more then to other ordinary converts, av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn j vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
341 and as he exceeded them in human parts and learning, so he did exceed them in the love and service of God, we finding none like him in resolution and labour for God. 1 Cor. 15.10. and as he exceeded them in human parts and learning, so he did exceed them in the love and service of God, we finding none like him in resolution and labour for God. 1 Cor. 15.10. cc c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n1, av pns31 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvg pi av-j pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
342 wherefore thou that art a convert of his sort, know that thou mayst be equall in thy love and obedience to God with converts of the other sort in their love and obedience to God, Wherefore thou that art a convert of his sort, know that thou Mayest be equal in thy love and Obedience to God with converts of the other sort in their love and Obedience to God, c-crq pns21 d vb2r dt vvi pp-f po31 n1, vvb cst pns21 vm2 vbi j-jn p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvz pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
343 yet if thou dost not exceed them in it, thou art as short of them in the dutie to God as thou dost exceed them in naturall, yet if thou dost not exceed them in it, thou art as short of them in the duty to God as thou dost exceed them in natural, av cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, pns21 vb2r a-acp j pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns21 vd2 vvi pno32 p-acp j, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
344 and humane parts, learning, and mercie from God. and humane parts, learning, and mercy from God. cc j n2, n1, cc n1 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 18
345 Vse. 4. Shewing the folly and blindnesse of the world in their making fleshly wisdome and humane learning in a man though he be naturall and altogether carnall as all sufficient to enable him for the worke of the preaching of the Gospell, Use. 4. Showing the folly and blindness of the world in their making fleshly Wisdom and humane learning in a man though he be natural and altogether carnal as all sufficient to enable him for the work of the preaching of the Gospel, vvb. crd vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n-vvg j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbb j cc av j c-acp d j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 18
346 whereas the wiser any man is without Christ, the weaker he is for any worke of Christ, whereas the Wiser any man is without christ, the Weaker he is for any work of christ, cs dt jc d n1 vbz p-acp np1, dt jc pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 18
347 and the clearer he is in any science or knowledg humane without Christ, the darker he is in the knowledge of Christ, the more a man knowes without him the more he is ignorant of him, Ma•. 6.22, 23. the light of the Body is the eye; and the clearer he is in any science or knowledge humane without christ, the Darker he is in the knowledge of christ, the more a man knows without him the more he is ignorant of him, Ma•. 6.22, 23. the Light of the Body is the eye; cc dt jc pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 cc n1 j p-acp np1, dt jc pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av-dc dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31 dt av-dc pns31 vbz j pp-f pno31, np1. crd, crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 18
348 if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light, but if their eye be evill thy whole body shall be full of darknesse, if Therefore thine eye be single, thy Whole body shall be full of Light, but if their eye be evil thy Whole body shall be full of darkness, cs av po21 n1 vbi j, po21 j-jn n1 vmb vbi j pp-f n1, cc-acp cs po32 n1 vbb j-jn av j-jn n1 vmb vbi j pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
349 if therefore the light that is in thee be darknesse, how great is that darknesse. if Therefore the Light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness. cs av dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbb n1, c-crq j vbz d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19

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