Gods vvisdom justified, and mans folly condemned, touching all maner of outward providential administrations, in a sermon / preached before the Honorable House of Commons, Ian. 31. 1648. By John Cardell.

Cardell, John
Publisher: Printed by John Field for Henry Cripps and are to be sold in Popes head Alley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1649
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A80047 ESTC ID: R205775 STC ID: C492
Subject Headings: Fast-day sermons -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 GODS VVISDOM JUSTIFIED, AND MANS FOLLY CONDEMNED, Touching all maner of outward Providential Administrations: In a Sermon Preached at the late Fast before the Commons House of PARLIAMENT. PSAL. 73.21, 22, 23. 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. GOD'S VVISDOM JUSTIFIED, AND MANS FOLLY CONDEMNED, Touching all manner of outward Providential Administrations: In a Sermon Preached At the late Fast before the Commons House of PARLIAMENT. PSALM 73.21, 22, 23. 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. npg1 n1 vvn, cc ng1 n1 vvn, vvg d n1 pp-f j np1 n2: p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j av-j p-acp dt n2 n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd, crd, crd crd av po11 n1 vbds vvn, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. 23 Nevertheless, I am continually with thee: 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. 23 Nevertheless, I am continually with thee: crd av j vbds pns11, cc j: pns11 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. crd av, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21: (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 thou hast holden me by my right hand. thou hast held me by my right hand. pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 THis Psalm ( composed by David for Asaph ) contains a Declaration of Davids being under a very sore and grievous Temptation; together with the way or means of his deliverance from that Temptation. THis Psalm (composed by David for Asaph) contains a Declaration of Davids being under a very soar and grievous Temptation; together with the Way or means of his deliverance from that Temptation. d n1 (vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1) vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 vbg p-acp dt j j cc j n1; av p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 1
4 The Temptation it self arose from the great Prosperity that he saw amongst wicked men; The Temptation it self arose from the great Prosperity that he saw among wicked men; dt n1 pn31 n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 1
5 for so he says at the 3. ver. I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked: for so he Says At the 3. ver. I was envious At the foolish, when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked: c-acp av pns31 vvz p-acp dt crd fw-la. pns11 vbds j p-acp dt j, c-crq pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 1
6 for there are no bands in their death; but their strength is firm: They are not in trouble, as other men; for there Are no bans in their death; but their strength is firm: They Are not in trouble, as other men; c-acp a-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp po32 n1; cc-acp po32 n1 vbz j: pns32 vbr xx p-acp n1, c-acp j-jn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 1
7 neither are they plagued like other men, &c. v. 4, 5. Upon this occasion he was so mightily perplexed and troubled, and so exceeding hard put to it, that he was even almost quite lost: neither Are they plagued like other men, etc. v. 4, 5. Upon this occasion he was so mightily perplexed and troubled, and so exceeding hard put to it, that he was even almost quite lost: d vbr pns32 vvn av-j j-jn n2, av n1 crd, crd p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds av av-j vvn cc vvn, cc av av-vvg j vvn p-acp pn31, cst pns31 vbds av av av vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 1
8 My feet were almost gone, says he, my footsteps had well-nigh slipt; I was even ready to say, Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain. My feet were almost gone, Says he, my footsteps had well-nigh slipped; I was even ready to say, Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain. po11 n2 vbdr av vvn, vvz pns31, po11 n2 vhd av vvn; pns11 vbds av j pc-acp vvi, av-j, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp j. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 1
9 and washed my hands in innocency. This was the sore Temptation that the Psalmist was here under. and washed my hands in innocency. This was the soar Temptation that the Psalmist was Here under. cc vvd po11 n2 p-acp n1. d vbds dt j n1 cst dt n1 vbds av p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 1
10 The way or means whereby he did recover himself from under this Temptation, that's here propounded, or set down two ways; 1. More generally, and then more particularly. The Way or means whereby he did recover himself from under this Temptation, that's Here propounded, or Set down two ways; 1. More generally, and then more particularly. dt n1 cc n2 c-crq pns31 vdd vvi px31 p-acp p-acp d n1, d|vbz av vvn, cc vvn a-acp crd n2; crd dc av-j, cc av av-dc av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 1
11 More generally in the 16 and 17 verses; 〈 ◊ 〉 I thought to know this, &c. that is, More generally in the 16 and 17 Verses; 〈 ◊ 〉 I Thought to know this, etc. that is, av-dc av-j p-acp dt crd cc crd n2; 〈 sy 〉 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi d, av cst vbz, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 1
12 when I tho••• to out wrastle this Temptation, to unfold this mystery, concerning the prosperity of the wicked, when I tho••• to out wrestle this Temptation, to unfold this mystery, Concerning the Prosperity of the wicked, c-crq pns11 n1 p-acp av vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi d n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 1
13 and the adversity of the godly, by my own strength, I could not do it, says he, It was too painful for me, and the adversity of the godly, by my own strength, I could not do it, Says he, It was too painful for me, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp po11 d n1, pns11 vmd xx vdi pn31, vvz pns31, pn31 vbds av j c-acp pno11, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 1
14 until I went into the Sanctuary of God; until I went into the Sanctuary of God; c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 1
15 and then I clearly saw the end of these men, and how God is pleased to set them for a while in slippery places, &c. This he lays down in the general. and then I clearly saw the end of these men, and how God is pleased to Set them for a while in slippery places, etc. This he lays down in the general. cc av pns11 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc c-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, av d pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 1
16 But then in the words of the Text, he tells us more particularly of his Trouble, and of the way or means whereby he came to relieve himself; But then in the words of the Text, he tells us more particularly of his Trouble, and of the Way or means whereby he Come to relieve himself; p-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pno12 dc av-j pp-f po31 vvb, cc pp-f dt n1 cc n2 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp vvb px31; (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 1
17 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins: So foolish was I, and ignorant; Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins: So foolish was I, and ignorant; av po11 n1 vbds vvn, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2: av j vbds pns11, cc j; (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 1
18 I was as a beast before thee: Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; thou hast holden me by my right hand. I was as a beast before thee: Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; thou hast held me by my right hand. pns11 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21: av, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21; pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 3
19 In which words you have three things notable: 1. Davids trouble. 2. The ground of his trouble: In which words you have three things notable: 1. Davids trouble. 2. The ground of his trouble: p-acp r-crq n2 pn22 vhb crd n2 j: crd npg1 vvi. crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
20 and 3. The relief that he had against his trouble. and 3. The relief that he had against his trouble. cc crd dt n1 cst pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
21 His trouble in the first words of the Text, Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. His trouble in the First words of the Text, Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. po31 vvi p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, av po11 n1 vbds vvn, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 3
22 The ground of his trouble in the next words, So foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee. The ground of his trouble in the next words, So foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n2, av j vbds pns11, cc j; pns11 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 3
23 And then the relief that he had against his trouble, that follows in the last words, Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; And then the relief that he had against his trouble, that follows in the last words, Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; cc av dt n1 cst pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1, cst vvz p-acp dt ord n2, av, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
24 thou hast holden me by my right hand. thou hast held me by my right hand. pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
25 To begin first with the trouble that was here upon 〈 ◊ 〉 spirit, My heart was grieved, says he, and I was pricked in my reins: To begin First with the trouble that was Here upon 〈 ◊ 〉 Spirit, My heart was grieved, Says he, and I was pricked in my reins: pc-acp vvi ord p-acp dt n1 cst vbds av p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, po11 n1 vbds vvn, vvz pns31, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
26 But upon what occasion? What was it that troubled him on this maner, but his poring too much upon the outward prosperity of wicked men? And from thence ye may observe, That Temptations arising from outward worldly occasions, may very dangerously seize upon the spirit of a godly man. But upon what occasion? What was it that troubled him on this manner, but his poring too much upon the outward Prosperity of wicked men? And from thence you may observe, That Temptations arising from outward worldly occasions, may very dangerously seize upon the Spirit of a godly man. cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1? q-crq vbds pn31 cst vvd pno31 p-acp d n1, cc-acp po31 j-vvg av av-d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2? cc p-acp av pn22 vmb vvi, cst n2 vvg p-acp j j n2, vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 3
27 As here ye see, that which troubled the spirit of David, and that went to the very heart of him; As Here you see, that which troubled the Spirit of David, and that went to the very heart of him; c-acp av pn22 vvb, cst r-crq vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 3
28 that which pricked him in his reins, it was not any inward trouble about his own estate and condition, or any thing that did any way respect, the good of his soul; but it was something from without that did it: that which pricked him in his reins, it was not any inward trouble about his own estate and condition, or any thing that did any Way respect, the good of his soul; but it was something from without that did it: cst r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n2, pn31 vbds xx d j n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, cc d n1 cst vdd d n1 n1, dt j pp-f po31 n1; p-acp pn31 vbds pi p-acp p-acp cst vdd pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 3
29 The outward Prosperity of wicked men was that which dazled his eyes, and that which occasioned all this trouble to him. The outward Prosperity of wicked men was that which dazzled his eyes, and that which occasioned all this trouble to him. dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vbds d r-crq vvn po31 n2, cc cst r-crq vvn d d n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 3
30 I shall not stay upon this, onely make this Use of it, and so proceed unto that which follows, as that which I mainly intend. I shall not stay upon this, only make this Use of it, and so proceed unto that which follows, as that which I mainly intend. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, av-j vvb d n1 pp-f pn31, cc av vvb p-acp d r-crq vvz, p-acp d r-crq pns11 av-j vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
31 Because we are so apt to be ensnared by outward worldly objects, therefore we should take heed of giving our selves too much liberty that way, to gaze upon every vain foolish object that presents it self unto us. Because we Are so apt to be Ensnared by outward worldly objects, Therefore we should take heed of giving our selves too much liberty that Way, to gaze upon every vain foolish Object that presents it self unto us. c-acp pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j j n2, av pns12 vmd vvi n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2 av d n1 cst n1, p-acp vvb p-acp d j j vvi cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 4
32 Especially our care should be, to keep our hearts and our affections at a due distance from the things of the world; Especially our care should be, to keep our hearts and our affections At a due distance from the things of the world; av-j po12 vvb vmd vbi, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc po12 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
33 and not think our selves ever the better, because we have them, or ever the worse, because we want them, by reason of that extreme vanity or emptiness that is in them. and not think our selves ever the better, Because we have them, or ever the Worse, Because we want them, by reason of that extreme vanity or emptiness that is in them. cc xx vvi po12 n2 av dt jc, c-acp pns12 vhb pno32, cc av dt av-jc, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f cst j-jn n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
34 Its a dangerous thing to plod too much, to pore 〈 ◊ 〉 vehemently upon earthly things: How many men have been undone that way, by looking too much after worldly Profits, and worldly Pleasures, and worldly Preferments, and by fantastical imaginations of a greater Happiness in these things, Its a dangerous thing to plod too much, to poor 〈 ◊ 〉 vehemently upon earthly things: How many men have been undone that Way, by looking too much After worldly Profits, and worldly Pleasures, and worldly Preferments, and by fantastical Imaginations of a greater Happiness in these things, pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp vvb av av-d, p-acp j 〈 sy 〉 av-j p-acp j n2: q-crq d n2 vhb vbn vvn cst n1, p-acp vvg av av-d c-acp j n2, cc j n2, cc j n2, cc p-acp j n2 pp-f dt jc n1 p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 4
35 then is to be found in them? then is to be found in them? av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32? (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 4
36 Ye see David here, a choyce man, a man of an excellent spirit, the man after Gods own heart, when once he was engaged upon this study, what ado he had to winde himself off again; You see David Here, a choice man, a man of an excellent Spirit, the man After God's own heart, when once he was engaged upon this study, what ado he had to wind himself off again; pn22 vvb np1 av, dt n1 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1, c-crq a-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d vvi, r-crq n1 pns31 vhd p-acp n1 px31 a-acp av; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
37 and though he did get off at the last, yet ye see how near he was to a fall, what a deal of trouble it cost him, and though he did get off At the last, yet you see how near he was to a fallen, what a deal of trouble it cost him, cc cs pns31 vdd vvi a-acp p-acp dt ord, av pn22 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vbds p-acp dt vvb, r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb pn31 vvd pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 4
38 and what a mighty storm it brought upon his spirit, before he could get off: Therefore I say, Let us be sure never to meddle, never to engage upon earthly studies and contemplations, without being sufficiently fenced and armed aforehand, with very Spiritual and heavenly considerations. And thus much briefly concerning Davids trouble here, together with that which did at the first occasion it, and what a mighty storm it brought upon his Spirit, before he could get off: Therefore I say, Let us be sure never to meddle, never to engage upon earthly studies and contemplations, without being sufficiently fenced and armed aforehand, with very Spiritual and heavenly considerations. And thus much briefly Concerning Davids trouble Here, together with that which did At the First occasion it, cc q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi a-acp: av pns11 vvb, vvb pno12 vbi j av-x p-acp vvb, av-x p-acp vvb p-acp j vvz cc n2, p-acp vbg av-j vvn cc vvn av, p-acp j j cc j n2. cc av av-d av-j vvg npg1 vvb av, av p-acp d r-crq vdd p-acp dt ord n1 pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
39 namely, The outward Prosperity of wicked men. namely, The outward Prosperity of wicked men. av, dt j n1 pp-f j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
40 From this remote cause of his trouble, let us in the next place come to consider of that which the Text here mentions as the nearest cause of it; From this remote cause of his trouble, let us in the next place come to Consider of that which the Text Here mentions as the nearest cause of it; p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 vvn p-acp vvb pp-f d r-crq dt n1 av n2 p-acp dt av-js n1 pp-f pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
41 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins: So foolish was I, and ignorant; Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins: So foolish was I, and ignorant; av po11 n1 vbds vvn, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2: av j vbds pns11, cc j; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
42 I was as a beast before thee. I was as a beast before thee. pns11 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
43 Ye see David here lays himself very low before the Lord, and so have the servants of God been always wont to do, upon the discovery of their failings: But I pass that also. You see David Here lays himself very low before the Lord, and so have the Servants of God been always wont to do, upon the discovery of their failings: But I pass that also. pn22 vvb np1 av vvz px31 av j p-acp dt n1, cc av vhb dt n2 pp-f np1 vbn av j pc-acp vdi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-vvg: cc-acp pns11 vvb cst av. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
44 And from Davids acknowledgement here of his own ignorance, and folly, and bruitishness, to have been the cause of all that trouble that was upon his spirit, you may observe from thence in the next place, That in difficult cases about Divine and heavenly Dispensations, it is meerly our own ignorance and folly that troubles us, And from Davids acknowledgement Here of his own ignorance, and folly, and brutishness, to have been the cause of all that trouble that was upon his Spirit, you may observe from thence in the next place, That in difficult cases about Divine and heavenly Dispensations, it is merely our own ignorance and folly that Troubles us, cc p-acp npg1 n1 av pp-f po31 d n1, cc n1, cc n1, pc-acp vhi vbn dt vvb pp-f d d vvb cst vbds p-acp po31 n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp dt ord n1, cst p-acp j n2 p-acp j-jn cc j n2, pn31 vbz av-j po12 d n1 cc n1 cst vvz pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
45 and that frequently causes us to miscarry. and that frequently Causes us to miscarry. cc cst av-j vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
46 And therefore David lays all the blame upon himself here, he does not any way accuse God, or charge him foolishly, as the maner of too many is, in such like cases; but he does accuse himself, And Therefore David lays all the blame upon himself Here, he does not any Way accuse God, or charge him foolishly, as the manner of too many is, in such like cases; but he does accuse himself, cc av np1 vvz d dt vvb p-acp px31 av, pns31 vdz xx d n1 vvi np1, cc vvb pno31 av-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d vbz, p-acp d j n2; p-acp pns31 vdz vvi px31, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
47 and condemn himself of too much ignorance, and folly, and weakness, that he should be so mightily puzled, and condemn himself of too much ignorance, and folly, and weakness, that he should be so mightily puzzled, cc vvb px31 pp-f av d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi av av-j vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
48 and so excessively troubled about such a poor thing as this, The outward Prosperity of ungodly men: and so excessively troubled about such a poor thing as this, The outward Prosperity of ungodly men: cc av av-j vvn p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp d, dt j n1 pp-f j n2: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
49 And it must needs be so, that it is nothing else, but our own ignorance, and folly, that troubles us in cases of difficulty about Providential Administrations. And it must needs be so, that it is nothing Else, but our own ignorance, and folly, that Troubles us in cases of difficulty about Providential Administrations. cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, cst pn31 vbz pix av, p-acp po12 d n1, cc n1, cst vvz pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
50 Because we may be sure of this, That God cannot be unmindeful of his Covenant with, Because we may be sure of this, That God cannot be unmindful of his Covenant with, p-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pp-f d, cst np1 vmbx vbb j pp-f po31 n1 p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
51 or of his several Promises and Engagements unto his own People: This is as sure, as that which is most sure, and as clear, as that which is most clear, That God will certainly order all the great Affairs of the world in that way, which may chiefly tend unto the advancement of his own Glory, and the good of his own People; and therefore though this present Temptation here had cast David into a very sad distemper, and bereaved him for a while of his right understanding, yet as soon as ever he had recovered himself again, he presently starts up, or of his several Promises and Engagements unto his own People: This is as sure, as that which is most sure, and as clear, as that which is most clear, That God will Certainly order all the great Affairs of the world in that Way, which may chiefly tend unto the advancement of his own Glory, and the good of his own People; and Therefore though this present Temptation Here had cast David into a very sad distemper, and bereft him for a while of his right understanding, yet as soon as ever he had recovered himself again, he presently starts up, cc pp-f po31 j vvz cc n2 p-acp po31 d n1: d vbz p-acp j, p-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds j, cc c-acp j, p-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds j, cst np1 vmb av-j n1 d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp cst n1, r-crq vmb av-jn vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc dt j pp-f po31 d n1; cc av cs d j n1 av vhd vvn np1 p-acp dt j j n1, cc j-vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, av c-acp av c-acp av pns31 vhd vvn px31 av, pns31 av-j vvz a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
52 and the first words he speaks are these, Yet God is good to Israel, and to such as are of a clean heart before him; and the First words he speaks Are these, Yet God is good to Israel, and to such as Are of a clean heart before him; cc dt ord n2 pns31 vvz vbr d, av np1 vbz j p-acp np1, cc p-acp d c-acp vbr pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
53 as if he should have said, Though I in my foolish distemper was apt to think otherwise, and to speak otherwise; as if he should have said, Though I in my foolish distemper was apt to think otherwise, and to speak otherwise; c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, cs pns11 p-acp po11 j n1 vbds j p-acp vvb av, cc p-acp vvb av; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
54 though I was ready to say, That God dealt hardly with his own People, in keeping them low, and in setting up the right hand of their Adversaries; though I was ready to say, That God dealt hardly with his own People, in keeping them low, and in setting up the right hand of their Adversaries; cs pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vvn av p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp vvg pno32 av-j, cc p-acp vvg a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
55 yet, Now that I am come to my self again, and, Now that I have been in the Sanctuary of God, to be taught there, yet, Now that I am come to my self again, and, Now that I have been in the Sanctuary of God, to be taught there, av, av cst pns11 vbm vvb p-acp po11 n1 av, cc, av cst pns11 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
56 and to be instructed there, now I perceive, That this may be done without any the least impeachment or violation of Heavenly goodness: And so from divers other instances, and by divers other Arguments, I might easily make it evident, That nothing in God, or from God, can justly occasion any trouble or grief of heart to those that are his People. and to be instructed there, now I perceive, That this may be done without any the least impeachment or violation of Heavenly Goodness: And so from diverse other instances, and by diverse other Arguments, I might Easily make it evident, That nothing in God, or from God, can justly occasion any trouble or grief of heart to those that Are his People. cc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, av pns11 vvb, cst d vmb vbi vdn p-acp d dt ds n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1: cc av p-acp j j-jn n2, cc p-acp j j-jn n2, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn31 j, cst pix p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, vmb av-j n1 d vvb cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d cst vbr po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
57 But yet notwithstanding there are ten special Cases, wherein our own ignorance and folly does either cause miscarriages, or else groundlesly occasion very much sorrow, and trouble, and grief of heart unto us about Divine and Heavenly Dispensations. But yet notwithstanding there Are ten special Cases, wherein our own ignorance and folly does either cause miscarriages, or Else groundlessly occasion very much sorrow, and trouble, and grief of heart unto us about Divine and Heavenly Dispensations. p-acp av a-acp a-acp vbr crd j n2, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vdz d n1 n2, cc av av-j n1 av d n1, cc vvi, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp j-jn cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 7
58 First, in Case of outward Prosperity, wee'll begin with that first, because that's the Case of the Text here. First, in Case of outward Prosperity, We'll begin with that First, Because that's the Case of the Text Here. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, pns12|vmb vvi p-acp d ord, c-acp d|vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1 av. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
59 When we see God at any time shining upon the Councels of the wicked, and washing their steps with butter, as Job speaks of himself; When we see God At any time shining upon the Counsels of the wicked, and washing their steps with butter, as Job speaks of himself; c-crq pns12 vvb np1 p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc vvg po32 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 vvz pp-f px31; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
60 when we see God casting a great deal of Wealth, and Honor, and secular Preferment upon them, when we see God casting a great deal of Wealth, and Honour, and secular Preferment upon them, c-crq pns12 vvb np1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc j n1 p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
61 and in the mean time denying such things unto his own People, this we are apt to stumble at, and in the mean time denying such things unto his own People, this we Are apt to Stumble At, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvg d n2 p-acp po31 d n1, d pns12 vbr j p-acp vvb p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
62 and to be offended by reason of it, and to think that God is herein more kinde to others, and to be offended by reason of it, and to think that God is herein more kind to Others, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp vvb cst np1 vbz av dc j p-acp n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
63 and more indulgent over them, then over his own People. This was the ground of Davids trouble here in this Psalm; and more indulgent over them, then over his own People. This was the ground of Davids trouble Here in this Psalm; cc av-dc j p-acp pno32, av p-acp po31 d n1. d vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvb av p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
64 at the 12 ver. The ungodly they prosper in the world, and they increase in riches: At the 12 ver. The ungodly they prosper in the world, and they increase in riches: p-acp dt crd fw-la. dt j pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp n2: (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
65 They are not in trouble, as other men; neither are they plagued like other men: They Are not in trouble, as other men; neither Are they plagued like other men: pns32 vbr xx p-acp n1, c-acp j-jn n2; d vbr pns32 vvn av-j j-jn n2: (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
66 But says he, As for my part, all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning; and thereupon he was even ready to say, the words were at his tongues end, and he had much ado to refrain from saying, That he had cleansed his heart in vain, But Says he, As for my part, all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning; and thereupon he was even ready to say, the words were At his tongues end, and he had much ado to refrain from saying, That he had cleansed his heart in vain, cc-acp vvz pns31, a-acp p-acp po11 n1, d dt n1 av-j vhb pns11 vbn vvn, cc vvn d n1; cc av pns31 vbds av j pc-acp vvi, dt n2 vbdr p-acp po31 n2 n1, cc pns31 vhd d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg, cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp j, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
67 and washed his hands in innocency. and washed his hands in innocency. cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
68 But now it is meerly our own ignorance and folly that causes us thus to misconstrue these dealings and dispensations of the Almighty. For I pray consider, is it any prejudice to Believers, that God keeps them low in this world, purposely to wean them from it, But now it is merely our own ignorance and folly that Causes us thus to misconstrue these dealings and dispensations of the Almighty. For I pray Consider, is it any prejudice to Believers, that God keeps them low in this world, purposely to wean them from it, cc-acp av pn31 vbz av-j po12 d n1 cc n1 cst vvz pno12 av p-acp vvb d n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn. c-acp pns11 vvb vvi, vbz pn31 d vvi p-acp n2, cst np1 vvz pno32 j p-acp d n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 7
69 and to fit them thereby for a better world? Or is it any priviledge to others, to be put into large Pastures here below, on purpose to be fitted, and fatted thereby for the day of slaughter and destruction? Consider of it, and to fit them thereby for a better world? Or is it any privilege to Others, to be put into large Pastures Here below, on purpose to be fitted, and fatted thereby for the day of slaughter and destruction? Consider of it, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp dt jc n1? cc vbz pn31 d n1 p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2 av a-acp, p-acp vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? vvb pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 7
70 and then tel us whether the former be any prejudice to Saints, or the latter any priviledge to sinners. and then tell us whither the former be any prejudice to Saints, or the latter any privilege to Sinners. cc av vvb pno12 c-crq dt j vbb d vvi p-acp n2, cc dt d d vvi p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 8
71 Besides, we know that a little in love (from God especially) is better then a great deal in wrath, and in anger; as he said in the Story, That the Kiss the King gave to another, was better then the Golden Cup that he gave to him: Beside, we know that a little in love (from God especially) is better then a great deal in wrath, and in anger; as he said in the Story, That the Kiss the King gave to Another, was better then the Golden Cup that he gave to him: a-acp, pns12 vvb cst dt j p-acp vvb (p-acp np1 av-j) vbz jc cs dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1; c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst dt vvb dt n1 vvd p-acp j-jn, vbds jc cs dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 8
72 And as we know that a smal quantity of Silver, is better then a far greater quantity of Copper, or Brass, or Iron; So says the Psalmist, And as we know that a small quantity of Silver, is better then a Far greater quantity of Copper, or Brass, or Iron; So Says the Psalmist, cc c-acp pns12 vvb cst dt j n1 pp-f n1, vbz jc cs dt av-j jc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1; av vvz dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 8
73 even A little that a righteous man hath, it is better then the riches of many wicked, Psal. 37.16. even A little that a righteous man hath, it is better then the riches of many wicked, Psalm 37.16. av dt j cst dt j n1 vhz, pn31 vbz jc cs dt n2 pp-f d j, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 8
74 Secondly, Another Case wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and troubles us, Secondly, another Case wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and Troubles us, ord, j-jn vvb c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc n2 pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 8
75 and causes us to be much offended, it is in case of disproportion, or very much inequality: As when we see the Adversaries of Judah to be many, very numerous and many, Ephraim against Manasseh, and Manasseh against Ephraim, but both against Judah; When we see whole multitudes plotting, and combining against a few, and those multitudes appearing in themselves, and Causes us to be much offended, it is in case of disproportion, or very much inequality: As when we see the Adversaries of Judah to be many, very numerous and many, Ephraim against Manasses, and Manasses against Ephraim, but both against Judah; When we see Whole Multitudes plotting, and combining against a few, and those Multitudes appearing in themselves, cc n2 pno12 pc-acp vbi d vvn, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc j d n1: c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi d, j j cc d, np1 p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp np1, p-acp av-d p-acp np1; c-crq pns12 vvb j-jn n2 vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt d, cc d n2 vvg p-acp px32, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 8
76 and in outward respects, to be far bigger, and broader, and wiser, and stronger, then such as do withstand them; and in outward respects, to be Far bigger, and Broader, and Wiser, and Stronger, then such as doe withstand them; cc p-acp j n2, pc-acp vbi av-j jc, cc jc, cc jc, cc jc, av d c-acp n1 vvi pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 8
77 When we see a multitude of Lyons, as it were, intending themselves against a few silly Lambs, this frequently causes fears, and faintings, and despondencies, and many miscarriages in the world. When we see a multitude of Lyons, as it were, intending themselves against a few silly Lambs, this frequently Causes fears, and faintings, and Despondencies, and many miscarriages in the world. c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvg px32 p-acp dt d j n2, d av-j n2 n2, cc n2-vvg, cc n2, cc d n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 8
78 But this also discovers too much weakness, and folly, and incogitancy; for they that have God with them, although they be never so few, they can never be too few: for its all one with God to save with many, or with those that have no might; But this also discovers too much weakness, and folly, and incogitancy; for they that have God with them, although they be never so few, they can never be too few: for its all one with God to save with many, or with those that have no might; p-acp d av vvz av d n1, cc n1, cc n1; p-acp pns32 cst vhb np1 p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vbb av av d, pns32 vmb av vbb av d: p-acp po31 d crd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cc p-acp d cst vhb dx n1; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 8
79 and he once complained in Gideons case, That there were too many for him to give Israel the day; and he once complained in Gideons case, That there were too many for him to give Israel the day; cc pns31 a-acp vvd p-acp np1 n1, d a-acp vbdr av d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
80 but he never complains that he hath too few: God can never be at a loss, or any loser that way: but he never complains that he hath too few: God can never be At a loss, or any loser that Way: p-acp pns31 av-x vvz cst pns31 vhz av d: np1 vmb av-x vbi p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 cst n1: (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
81 for the less of the creature, the more of himself still in all great enterprizes, whose Grace is sufficient for us, and who delights to shew forth his own great Power, in our great weakness; My Grace (says he to Paul) is sufficient for thee; for the less of the creature, the more of himself still in all great Enterprises, whose Grace is sufficient for us, and who delights to show forth his own great Power, in our great weakness; My Grace (Says he to Paul) is sufficient for thee; c-acp dt av-dc pp-f dt n1, dt av-dc pp-f px31 av p-acp d j vvz, rg-crq vvb vbz j p-acp pno12, cc r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi av po31 d j n1, p-acp po12 j n1; po11 n1 (vvz pns31 p-acp np1) vbz j p-acp pno21; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
82 for my power is made perfect in weakness, 2 Cor. 12.9. Thirdly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and troubles us, for my power is made perfect in weakness, 2 Cor. 12.9. Thirdly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and Troubles us, p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn j p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. ord, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc n2 pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
83 and is apt to cause miscarriages, it is in case of some very great Extremity: and is apt to cause miscarriages, it is in case of Some very great Extremity: cc vbz j pc-acp vvi n2, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f d j j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 9
84 As when Pharoah had gotten the poor Israelites at that mighty advantage, that they had nothing but the Red Sea before them, and him and his Host behinde them, As when Pharaoh had got the poor Israelites At that mighty advantage, that they had nothing but the Read Sea before them, and him and his Host behind them, c-acp c-crq np1 vhd vvn dt j np1 p-acp cst j n1, cst pns32 vhd pix p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, cc pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 9
85 then they began to be very much afraid, and to cry out unto God, and to say unto Moses, Because there were no Graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away, to dye in the wilderness? Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us? It had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, &c. Exod. 14.11, 12. then they began to be very much afraid, and to cry out unto God, and to say unto Moses, Because there were no Graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away, to die in the Wilderness? Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us? It had been better for us to serve the egyptians, etc. Exod 14.11, 12. cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi j d j, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, c-acp pc-acp vbdr dx n2 p-acp np1, vh2 pns21 vvn pno12 av, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn av p-acp pno12? pn31 vhd vbn jc p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt njp2, av np1 crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 9
86 But now this also bewrays too much Ignorance and folly amongst us, too much weakness a great deal, to be inordinately fearful in case of any great extremity; But now this also bewrays too much Ignorance and folly among us, too much weakness a great deal, to be inordinately fearful in case of any great extremity; p-acp av d av vvz av d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, av d n1 dt j n1, pc-acp vbi av-j j p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 9
87 for God by his Providence brings his People into straits, and difficulties and dangers, on purpose many times to take occasion from thence to magnifie his own great Power, and Wisdom, and Goodness towards them in their Deliverance. Saints extremities are Gods opportunities, and in the Mount of Straits will he be seen. for God by his Providence brings his People into straits, and difficulties and dangers, on purpose many times to take occasion from thence to magnify his own great Power, and Wisdom, and goodness towards them in their Deliverance. Saints extremities Are God's opportunities, and in the Mount of Straits will he be seen. p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp n2, cc n2 cc n2, p-acp vvb d n2 p-acp vvb n1 p-acp av p-acp vvb po31 d j n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. ng1 n2 vbr ng1 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb pns31 vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 9
88 And evermore ye shall observe amongst them among the People of God, That when there is but A little danger, then there's but A little Deliverance, and when there is A great danger, then there's A great deliverance in the womb of that danger: And God hath more ways then one to save his People by, he can do it either by means, And evermore you shall observe among them among the People of God, That when there is but A little danger, then there's but A little Deliverance, and when there is A great danger, then there's A great deliverance in the womb of that danger: And God hath more ways then one to save his People by, he can do it either by means, cc av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst c-crq pc-acp vbz p-acp dt j n1, av pc-acp|vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1, av pc-acp|vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst n1: cc np1 vhz dc n2 av pi p-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp, pns31 vmb vdi pn31 av-d p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 10
89 or without means, or above means, or contrary to means, as ye have been often taught and told. or without means, or above means, or contrary to means, as you have been often taught and told. cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2, cc j-jn p-acp n2, c-acp pn22 vhb vbn av vvd cc vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 10
90 Fourthly, Another Case wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and troubles us, it is in case of very much unworthiness felt and apprehended by us. Fourthly, another Case wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and Troubles us, it is in case of very much unworthiness felt and apprehended by us. ord, j-jn n1 c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc vvz pno12, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f av d n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 10
91 Thus many poor creatures reason against themselves, and think, That Mercy belongs not to them, That Free-grace cannot save them, Thus many poor creatures reason against themselves, and think, That Mercy belongs not to them, That Free grace cannot save them, av d j n2 vvb p-acp px32, cc vvb, cst n1 vvz xx p-acp pno32, cst n1 vmbx vvi pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 10
92 because of that infinite unspeakable vileness that they are now experimentally made acquainted withall: Because of that infinite unspeakable vileness that they Are now experimentally made acquainted withal: c-acp pp-f cst j j n1 cst pns32 vbr av av-j vvn vvn av: (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 10
93 And this also causes much diffidence in other respects, amongst many, when they have prayed for mercies, they know not how to believe that ever they shall receive those mercies, And this also Causes much diffidence in other respects, among many, when they have prayed for Mercies, they know not how to believe that ever they shall receive those Mercies, cc d av n2 d n1 p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp d, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n2, pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvb cst av pns32 vmb vvi d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 10
94 because of that infinite disproportion that they finde, between the great mercies of God, and their own present temper, of very much unworthiness. Because of that infinite disproportion that they find, between the great Mercies of God, and their own present temper, of very much unworthiness. c-acp pp-f d j vvi cst pns32 vvi, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc po32 d j vvi, pp-f av d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 10
95 But here also we are to note, That although it be very good, and very necessary for people to be sensible of, But Here also we Are to note, That although it be very good, and very necessary for people to be sensible of, p-acp av av pns12 vbr p-acp n1, cst cs pn31 vbb av j, cc av j p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
96 and experimentally acquainted with, their own great unworthiness, yet this is but a very weak pretence; yea, to say the truth, it is but a very ignorant plea against the workings of God, and experimentally acquainted with, their own great unworthiness, yet this is but a very weak pretence; yea, to say the truth, it is but a very ignorant plea against the workings of God, cc av-j vvn p-acp, po32 d j n1, av d vbz p-acp dt j j n1; uh, p-acp vvb dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
97 for the good of his People: For when God hath a full intention to work, and to save, or to do any great thing for his People, it is not any unworthiness of theirs that can possibly disappoint, intercept or hinder him. for the good of his People: For when God hath a full intention to work, and to save, or to do any great thing for his People, it is not any unworthiness of theirs that can possibly disappoint, intercept or hinder him. p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1: c-acp c-crq np1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp vvb, cc p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vdi d j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz xx d n1 pp-f png32 d vmb av-j vvi, vvi cc vvi pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
98 Neither is God any way moved to pity, or to shew mercy by any such matter, as the creatures worthiness, which indeed is not; or if it were, yet would it prove too weak a Loadstone to attract or draw the infinite love of Almighty God towards it; Neither is God any Way moved to pity, or to show mercy by any such matter, as the creatures worthiness, which indeed is not; or if it were, yet would it prove too weak a Loadstone to attract or draw the infinite love of Almighty God towards it; av-d vbz np1 d n1 vvn p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d d n1, p-acp dt n2 n1, r-crq av vbz xx; cc cs pn31 vbdr, av vmd pn31 vvb av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f j-jn np1 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 11
99 and therefore is the Scripture very clear for this, That whatever God does for his People in a way of love, he does it freely; and nothing more free then his Grace: I will, says he, heal their backslidings, loving them freely, Hos. 14.4. and Therefore is the Scripture very clear for this, That whatever God does for his People in a Way of love, he does it freely; and nothing more free then his Grace: I will, Says he, heal their backslidings, loving them freely, Hos. 14.4. cc av vbz dt n1 av j p-acp d, cst r-crq np1 vdz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, pns31 vdz pn31 av-j; cc pix av-dc j cs po31 vvi: pns11 vmb, vvz pns31, vvb po32 n2, vvg pno32 av-j, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 11
100 And not for your sakes do I this, be it known unto you, says God: And not for your sakes do I this, be it known unto you, Says God: np1 xx p-acp po22 n2 vdb pns11 d, vbb pn31 vvn p-acp pn22, vvz np1: (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 11
101 And therefore whatever my ways are, in a way of loving kindeness and tender mercy towards you, And Therefore whatever my ways Are, in a Way of loving kindness and tender mercy towards you, cc av r-crq po11 n2 vbr, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 cc j n1 p-acp pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 11
102 yet still be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel, Ezek. 36.32. yet still be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, Oh house of Israel, Ezekiel 36.32. av av vbi j cc vvn p-acp po22 d n2, uh n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 11
103 Fifthly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly will be stirring to trouble us, and to cause miscarriages, it is in case of aggravated sinfulness: Fifthly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly will be stirring to trouble us, and to cause miscarriages, it is in case of aggravated sinfulness: ord, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp vvb pno12, cc pc-acp vvi n2, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f vvn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 11
104 As now, that a person, or a people should provoke God to the very day, to the very time and hour of their deliverance; nay, As now, that a person, or a people should provoke God to the very day, to the very time and hour of their deliverance; nay, p-acp av, cst dt n1, cc dt n1 vmd vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1; uh, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 11
105 after he hath saved them, and delivered them over and over, and done very great things for them, that still they should go on to provoke him publikely, privately, secretly, variously, frequently, and that God should still go on to do good to such a person, or to such a people, and complete their deliverances for them; After he hath saved them, and Delivered them over and over, and done very great things for them, that still they should go on to provoke him publicly, privately, secretly, variously, frequently, and that God should still go on to do good to such a person, or to such a people, and complete their Deliverances for them; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32, cc vvn pno32 a-acp cc a-acp, cc vdn av j n2 p-acp pno32, cst av pns32 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp vvb pno31 av-j, av-j, av-jn, av-j, av-j, cc d np1 vmd av vvb a-acp pc-acp vdi j p-acp d dt n1, cc p-acp d dt n1, cc j po32 n2 p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 11
106 This is it that staggers the knowledge, and the belief of many. This is it that staggers the knowledge, and the belief of many. d vbz pn31 cst vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 11
107 But for the stating of this also, to say indeed, That God might justly not save, But for the stating of this also, to say indeed, That God might justly not save, cc-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f d av, pc-acp vvi av, cst np1 vmd av-j xx vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
108 or not deliver such a person, or such a people any more, that have thus highly provoked him; or not deliver such a person, or such a people any more, that have thus highly provoked him; cc xx vvi d dt n1, cc d dt n1 d dc, cst vhb av av-j vvd pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
109 to say, That he might justly swear in his wrath against them, That they shall never enter into his rest, in regard of their own sinfulness and vileness, that's safe enough. to say, That he might justly swear in his wrath against them, That they shall never enter into his rest, in regard of their own sinfulness and vileness, that's safe enough. pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc n1, d j av-d. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
110 But to say that God cannot, or that God will un save such a person, or such a people, that savors of too much ignorance, and that they know not the Scriptures that reason on this maner; But to say that God cannot, or that God will un save such a person, or such a people, that savours of too much ignorance, and that they know not the Scriptures that reason on this manner; p-acp pc-acp vvi cst n1 vmbx, cc d np1 vmb fw-fr p-acp d dt n1, cc d dt n1, d vvz pp-f av d n1, cc cst pns32 vvb xx dt n2 cst vvb p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
111 for this of old was just the Israelites case, they had sufficiently provoked God, before they were delivered out of Egypt, and after they were delivered too, for this of old was just the Israelites case, they had sufficiently provoked God, before they were Delivered out of Egypt, and After they were Delivered too, p-acp d pp-f n1 vbds av dt np1 n1, pns32 vhd av-j vvn np1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn av pp-f np1, cc p-acp pns32 vbdr vvn av, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
112 when Pharaoh pursued them to the very brink of the Red Sea, and put them to that great hazard there, which we spake of afore to you; when Pharaoh pursued them to the very brink of the Read Sea, and put them to that great hazard there, which we spoke of afore to you; c-crq np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d j vvi a-acp, r-crq pns12 vvd pp-f p-acp p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
113 just there, at the very brink of the Red Sea, when God was about, and where he was about, to work out the greatest deliverance for them; just there, At the very brink of the Read Sea, when God was about, and where he was about, to work out the greatest deliverance for them; av a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 vbds a-acp, cc c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp, pc-acp vvi av dt js n1 p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
114 Then, and There did they provoke him to his very face, and sin most desperately against him. Then, and There did they provoke him to his very face, and since most desperately against him. av, cc a-acp vdd pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, cc n1 av-ds av-j p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
115 So the Psalmist confesses, Psal. 106.7, 8 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt, they remembred not the multitude of thy mercies; So the Psalmist Confesses, Psalm 106.7, 8 Our Father's understood not thy wonders in Egypt, they remembered not the multitude of thy Mercies; np1 dt n1 vvz, np1 crd, crd po12 n2 vvd xx po21 n2 p-acp np1, pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
116 But provoked him at the Sea, even at the Red Sea: But provoked him At the Sea, even At the Read Sea: cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
117 And what then? what followed thereupon? Did not God drown them in the Red-Sea, for this high provocation of theirs? No, says the Psalmist, And what then? what followed thereupon? Did not God drown them in the Red sea, for this high provocation of theirs? No, Says the Psalmist, cc r-crq av? q-crq vvd av? vdd xx np1 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j n1 pp-f png32? uh-dx, vvz dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
118 though they provoked him at the Sea, and even at the Red-Sea, yet Nevertheless he saved them for his Names sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known: though they provoked him At the Sea, and even At the Red sea, yet Nevertheless he saved them for his Names sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known: cs pns32 vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1, av av pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp po31 n2 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
119 He rebuked the Red-Sea also, and it was dryed up, and he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up, and he led them through the depths, as through the Wilderness. pns31 vvd dt n1 av, cc pn31 vbds vvn a-acp, cc pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 12
120 Sixthly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and troubles us, it is in case of outward meanness: Sixthly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and Troubles us, it is in case of outward meanness: j, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc n2 pno12, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
121 As when we see God passing by those Instruments, that to us seem most likely, and most worthy to be used, and making choyce of other Instruments, that to us seem most unlikely, and unworthy to be used, how apt are men in such cases to despise the day of small things? To scorn, reproach, and calumniate the great works of God in the world, upon this very ground, because maintained, and upheld, and carryed on, by such Instruments as are to them so despicable, that they know not how either to think well of them, As when we see God passing by those Instruments, that to us seem most likely, and most worthy to be used, and making choice of other Instruments, that to us seem most unlikely, and unworthy to be used, how apt Are men in such cases to despise the day of small things? To scorn, reproach, and calumniate the great works of God in the world, upon this very ground, Because maintained, and upheld, and carried on, by such Instruments as Are to them so despicable, that they know not how either to think well of them, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb np1 vvg p-acp d n2, cst p-acp pno12 vvi av-ds j, cc av-ds j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvg j pp-f j-jn n2, cst p-acp pno12 vvi av-ds j, cc j pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq j vbr n2 p-acp d n2 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2? p-acp vvb, n1, cc vvi dt j vvz pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j n1, c-acp vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn a-acp, p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp pno32 av j, cst pns32 vvb xx c-crq av-d p-acp vvb av pp-f pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
122 or to speak well of them; or to speak well of them; cc p-acp vvb av pp-f pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
123 at this very day this lies as a very great stumbling block in the way of many. At this very day this lies as a very great stumbling block in the Way of many. p-acp d j n1 d vvz p-acp dt j j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 13
124 But let us herein also be ashamed of our own ignorance and folly, and know, That God (the wise and the holy God) he delights to bring great and mighty things to pass, by very unworthy, and very unlikely Instruments, But let us herein also be ashamed of our own ignorance and folly, and know, That God (the wise and the holy God) he delights to bring great and mighty things to pass, by very unworthy, and very unlikely Instruments, p-acp vvb pno12 av av vbi j pp-f po12 d n1 cc n1, cc vvb, cst np1 (dt j cc dt j np1) pns31 n2 pc-acp vvi j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi, p-acp j j, cc j j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
125 and such as men despise, to the end, that his own Power, and Wisdom, and Goodness, and Glory, may be so much the more conspicuous, and apparently visible in what he does. and such as men despise, to the end, that his own Power, and Wisdom, and goodness, and Glory, may be so much the more conspicuous, and apparently visible in what he does. cc d c-acp n2 vvb, p-acp dt n1, cst po31 d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, vmb vbi av av-d dt dc j, cc av-j j p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 13
126 And therefore, O the severity, the great severity of that passage or sentence from the Apostles own mouth, 1 Cor. 1.26. Ye see your calling, Brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called: And Therefore, Oh the severity, the great severity of that passage or sentence from the Apostles own Mouth, 1 Cor. 1.26. You see your calling, Brothers, how that not many wise men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble Are called: cc av, uh dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvb p-acp dt n2 d n1, crd np1 crd. pn22 vvb po22 n-vvg, n2, c-crq cst xx d j n2 p-acp dt n1, xx d j, xx d j vbr vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 13
127 But, says he, God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise; But, Says he, God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise; cc-acp, vvz pns31, np1 vhz vvn dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 13
128 and God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things which Are mighty; cc np1 vhz vvn dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq vbr j; (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 13
129 and base things of the world, and things which are despised hath God chosen; and base things of the world, and things which Are despised hath God chosen; cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 r-crq vbr vvn vhz n1 vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 13
130 yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought the things which are, that no flesh might glory in his presence, yea, and things which Are not, to bring to nought the things which Are, that no Flesh might glory in his presence, uh, cc n2 r-crq vbr xx, pc-acp vvi p-acp pi dt n2 r-crq vbr, cst dx n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 14
131 but that he that glories might henceforth learn to glory in that Christ alone, who of God is made and appointed to be, even All in All unto us ( Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption ) as it there follows in the conclusion of that Chapter. but that he that Glories might henceforth Learn to glory in that christ alone, who of God is made and appointed to be, even All in All unto us (Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption) as it there follows in the conclusion of that Chapter. cc-acp cst pns31 cst n2 vmd av vvi p-acp vvb p-acp cst np1 av-j, r-crq pp-f np1 vbz vvn cc vvn pc-acp vbi, av d p-acp d p-acp pno12 (n1, n1, n1, cc n1) c-acp pn31 a-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 14
132 Seventhly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly is very apt to trouble us, and to cause miscarriages, it is in case of some carnal disappointment of ours: Seventhly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly is very apt to trouble us, and to cause miscarriages, it is in case of Some carnal disappointment of ours: crd, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vbz j j p-acp vvb pno12, cc pc-acp vvi n2, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f png12: (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
133 As thus, when God is pleased at any time to stir up promising Instruments to do us good, men that we hope will act for us, As thus, when God is pleased At any time to stir up promising Instruments to do us good, men that we hope will act for us, p-acp av, c-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp j-vvg n2 pc-acp vdi pno12 j, n2 cst pns12 vvb vmb vvi p-acp pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
134 and be a means to deliver us from all maner of base bondages, and unworthy slaveries whatsoever; and be a means to deliver us from all manner of base bondages, and unworthy slaveries whatsoever; cc vbb dt vvz p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, cc j n2 r-crq; (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
135 in such a case, how apt are we to Idolize such men, and such means, and to put more confidence in them, in such a case, how apt Are we to Idolise such men, and such means, and to put more confidence in them, p-acp d dt n1, c-crq j vbr pns12 p-acp vvb d n2, cc d n2, cc pc-acp vvi dc n1 p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
136 then in that God that uses them, and that imploys them, and without whom, they can of themselves do nothing. then in that God that uses them, and that employs them, and without whom, they can of themselves do nothing. av p-acp d np1 cst vvz pno32, cc d vvz pno32, cc p-acp ro-crq, pns32 vmb pp-f px32 vdb pix. (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 14
137 And when we have leaned so hard upon these Staves, that they begin to crack, and break under the weight of our Carnal Confidence, then, And when we have leaned so hard upon these Staves, that they begin to Crac, and break under the weight of our Carnal Confidence, then, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvd av av-j p-acp d n2, cst pns32 vvb p-acp vvb, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, av, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
138 when The Staff of Beauty and Bands is thus far broken, our hearts begin to flag and to fail us, when The Staff of Beauty and Bans is thus Far broken, our hearts begin to flag and to fail us, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 vbz av av-j vvn, po12 n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvb pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
139 and the Staff of our Hopes that breaks too; and the Staff of our Hope's that breaks too; cc dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 cst vvz av; (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
140 and so foolish are we, and ignorant, as to conclude, That because we have not deliverance in this way, that therefore we shall never have it in any other way; or because God comes not just at our time, therefore we are apt to conclude, That he will also fail us at his own time, which he never does, and which is evermore the best time. and so foolish Are we, and ignorant, as to conclude, That Because we have not deliverance in this Way, that Therefore we shall never have it in any other Way; or Because God comes not just At our time, Therefore we Are apt to conclude, That he will also fail us At his own time, which he never does, and which is evermore the best time. cc av j vbr pns12, cc j, a-acp pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pns12 vhb xx n1 p-acp d n1, cst av pns12 vmb av-x vhi pn31 p-acp d j-jn n1; cc c-acp np1 vvz xx j p-acp po12 n1, av pns12 vbr j p-acp vvb, cst pns31 vmb av vvb pno12 p-acp po31 d n1, r-crq pns31 av-x vdz, cc r-crq vbz av dt js n1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 14
141 And therefore our wisdom would be, patiently and quietly to wait upon God, and not to limit or confine him, either unto Times, or unto Means, but to leave it wholly unto himself, and unto his own free disposition, to do us good both when he pleases, And Therefore our Wisdom would be, patiently and quietly to wait upon God, and not to limit or confine him, either unto Times, or unto Means, but to leave it wholly unto himself, and unto his own free disposition, to do us good both when he Pleases, cc av po12 n1 vmd vbi, av-j cc av-jn p-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc xx p-acp vvb cc vvb pno31, av-d p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2, p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jn p-acp px31, cc p-acp po31 d j n1, pc-acp vdi pno12 j d c-crq pns31 vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
142 and how he pleases, and by what means he pleases; and how he Pleases, and by what means he Pleases; cc c-crq pns31 vvz, cc p-acp r-crq vvz pns31 vvz; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
143 and so we shall both free our selves from a great deal of trouble, and give God the Glory that is due unto his Name, upon all such like occasions. and so we shall both free our selves from a great deal of trouble, and give God the Glory that is due unto his Name, upon all such like occasions. cc av pns12 vmb d j po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvi, cc vvb np1 dt n1 cst vbz j-jn p-acp po31 vvb, p-acp d d j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
144 Eighthly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly is very apt to trouble us, and to cause miscarriages, it is in case of Humane Improbability: Eighthly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly is very apt to trouble us, and to cause miscarriages, it is in case of Humane Improbability: j, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vbz j j p-acp vvb pno12, cc pc-acp vvi n2, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
145 Very apt we are to measure God by our selves, and to conclude, That because we cannot do such a thing our selves, nor the Creatures for us, that therefore God cannot do it neither: Very apt we Are to measure God by our selves, and to conclude, That Because we cannot do such a thing our selves, nor the Creatures for us, that Therefore God cannot do it neither: j j pns12 vbr p-acp vvb np1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp vvb, d c-acp pns12 vmbx vdi d dt n1 po12 n2, ccx dt n2 p-acp pno12, cst av np1 vmbx vdi pn31 av-dx: (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
146 I might give you many Instances for this; I might give you many Instances for this; pns11 vmd vvi pn22 d n2 p-acp d; (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
147 You may see it first in Moses, an eminent Believer, Numb. 11. from the 18 ver. and so on; You may see it First in Moses, an eminent Believer, Numb. 11. from the 18 ver. and so on; pn22 vmb vvi pn31 ord p-acp np1, dt j n1, j. crd p-acp dt crd fw-la. cc av a-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
148 when God had told Moses there, That he would give the People flesh to eat, not for one day, or two days, or five days, or ten, when God had told Moses there, That he would give the People Flesh to eat, not for one day, or two days, or five days, or ten, c-crq np1 vhd vvn np1 a-acp, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp vvb, xx p-acp crd n1, cc crd n2, cc crd n2, cc crd, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
149 or twenty days, but for a whole Moneth together: or twenty days, but for a Whole Monn together: cc crd n2, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 av: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
150 Says Moses to God upon this, The people amongst whom I am are very many, they are no less then Six hundred thousand footmen, and thou hast said, I will give them flesh to eat for a whole moneth together: Says Moses to God upon this, The people among whom I am Are very many, they Are no less then Six hundred thousand footmen, and thou hast said, I will give them Flesh to eat for a Whole Monn together: vvz np1 p-acp np1 p-acp d, dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm vbr av d, pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc cs crd crd crd n2, cc pns21 vh2 vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 av: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
151 But Blessed Lord, says Moses, How shall this be done? Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them to suffice them? Or shall all the fish of the Sea be gathered together for them to suffice them? Here was unbelief now, But Blessed Lord, Says Moses, How shall this be done? Shall the flocks and the herds be slave for them to suffice them? Or shall all the Fish of the Sea be gathered together for them to suffice them? Here was unbelief now, cc-acp vvn n1, vvz np1, q-crq vmb d vbi vdn? vmb dt n2 cc dt n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32? cc vmb d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn av p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32? av vbds n1 av, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
152 & a measuring of Gods power thereby, according to the Creatures power; a shortning of the Divine power, & a measuring of God's power thereby, according to the Creatures power; a shortening of the Divine power, cc dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 av, vvg p-acp dt n2 n1; dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
153 or a shrivelling up, as it were, of the Everlasting Arm of God, according to the rate of Humane Improbabilities; as may appear plainly by the words that follow, And the Lord said unto Moses, Is the Lords hand waxed short? Thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee, or not. or a shrivelling up, as it were, of the Everlasting Arm of God, according to the rate of Humane Improbabilities; as may appear plainly by the words that follow, And the Lord said unto Moses, Is the lords hand waxed short? Thou shalt see now whither my word shall come to pass unto thee, or not. cc dt j-vvg a-acp, c-acp pn31 vbdr, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; c-acp vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 cst vvb, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, vbz dt ng1 n1 vvd j? pns21 vm2 vvi av cs po11 n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cc xx. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 16
154 And so when Elisha prophesied that great plenty in the gate of Samaria, 2 King. 7. That Lord there spoken of, on whose hand, the King leaned, He answered the man of God, And so when Elisha prophesied that great plenty in the gate of Samaria, 2 King. 7. That Lord there spoken of, on whose hand, the King leaned, He answered the man of God, cc av c-crq np1 vvd cst j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd cst n1 a-acp vvn pp-f, p-acp rg-crq n1, dt n1 vvd, pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
155 and said, Behold, if the Lord should make windows in heaven, might this thing be? which thing ye know did afterwards come to pass, and said, Behold, if the Lord should make windows in heaven, might this thing be? which thing you know did afterwards come to pass, cc vvd, vvb, cs dt n1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp n1, vmd d n1 vbi? r-crq n1 pn22 vvb vdd av vvi pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
156 and he that questioned it, was trod to death, because he did not believe it, 2 King. 7.20. and he that questioned it, was trod to death, Because he did not believe it, 2 King. 7.20. cc pns31 cst vvn pn31, vbds vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi pn31, crd n1. crd. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
157 And in like maner did they also reason, that are spoken of in Psal. 78. Can God furnish a table in the wilderness, say they? Behold, he smote the stony Rock indeed, And in like manner did they also reason, that Are spoken of in Psalm 78. Can God furnish a table in the Wilderness, say they? Behold, he smote the stony Rock indeed, cc p-acp j n1 vdd pns32 av n1, cst vbr vvn pp-f p-acp np1 crd vmb np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pns32? vvb, pns31 vvd dt j n1 av, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 16
158 and the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; and the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; cc dt n2 vvd av, cc dt n2 vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 16
159 But can he give bread also? Can he provide flesh for his people? Thus foolish, and weak, and ignorant are we, in measuring Gods strength by our own strength, and Gods power by our own, when left unto our selves. But can he give bred also? Can he provide Flesh for his people? Thus foolish, and weak, and ignorant Are we, in measuring God's strength by our own strength, and God's power by our own, when left unto our selves. cc-acp vmb pns31 vvi n1 av? vmb pns31 vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1? av j, cc j, cc j vbr pns12, p-acp vvg ng1 n1 p-acp po12 d n1, cc npg1 n1 p-acp po12 d, c-crq vvn p-acp po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 16
160 Not considering, That what is Impossible with men, is possible with God; Not considering, That what is Impossible with men, is possible with God; xx vvg, cst r-crq vbz j p-acp n2, vbz j p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
161 and that what cannot be done by us, may yet very easily be done by him, who is not onely Potent, but Omnipotent; not onely Mighty, but Almighty. and that what cannot be done by us, may yet very Easily be done by him, who is not only Potent, but Omnipotent; not only Mighty, but Almighty. cc cst r-crq vmbx vbi vdn p-acp pno12, vmb av av av-j vbb vdn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz xx av-j j, p-acp j; xx av-j j, p-acp j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
162 Ninthly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, it is in case of outward Impunity: Ninthly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, it is in case of outward Impunity: ord, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 16
163 Men are apt to imagine, That because Divine Vengeance does not presently seize upon them, Men Are apt to imagine, That Because Divine Vengeance does not presently seize upon them, n2 vbr j p-acp vvb, cst p-acp j-jn n1 vdz xx av-j vvb p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 16
164 so soon as ever they have offended; because sin and sorrow do not immediately succeed one any other, take one another by the heel, as Jacob did Esau, therefore they are apt to think, and to conclude. That they may still go on to do what they list themselves, and that they never need fear being called to a Reckoning, or to an Account for any thing: so soon as ever they have offended; Because sin and sorrow do not immediately succeed one any other, take one Another by the heel, as Jacob did Esau, Therefore they Are apt to think, and to conclude. That they may still go on to do what they list themselves, and that they never need Fear being called to a Reckoning, or to an Account for any thing: av av c-acp av pns32 vhb vvn; c-acp vvb cc n1 vdb xx av-j vvi crd d j-jn, vvb pi j-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 vdd np1, av pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb, cc p-acp vvb. cst pns32 vmb av vvb p-acp pc-acp vdi r-crq pns32 vvb px32, cc cst pns32 av-x vvb vvb vbg vvn p-acp dt vvg, cc p-acp dt vvb p-acp d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 17
165 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, says Solomon, therefore the hearts of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Says Solomon, Therefore the hearts of the Sons of men is Fully Set in them to do evil, Eccles. 8.11. p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, vvz np1, av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi j-jn, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 17
166 Whereas Divine Wisdom, that would teach men otherwise, and make them to understand and know, That Gods forbearance is no acquittance in case of Impenitency: Whereas Divine Wisdom, that would teach men otherwise, and make them to understand and know, That God's forbearance is no acquittance in case of Impenitency: cs np1 n1, cst vmd vvi n2 av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvb cc vvb, cst ng1 n1 vbz dx n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
167 But that he hath his times of Reckoning with all men, and those times are stated too, set, pre determined; and look what one Executioner either cannot do, But that he hath his times of Reckoning with all men, and those times Are stated too, Set, pre determined; and look what one Executioner either cannot do, p-acp cst pns31 vhz po31 n2 pp-f vvg p-acp d n2, cc d n2 vbr vvn av, vvn, fw-la vvd; cc vvb r-crq crd n1 d vmbx vdb, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
168 or will not do, that another shall do: or will not do, that Another shall do: cc vmb xx vdb, cst j-jn vmb vdb: (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
169 And therefore, though Agag thought, That the bitternes of death had been past, when Saul refused to meddle with him, And Therefore, though Agag Thought, That the bitterness of death had been passed, when Saul refused to meddle with him, cc av, cs np1 vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd vbn vvn, c-crq np1 vvn p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
170 yet he was deceiv'd, for whē Samuel comes to deal with him, he goes roundly to work, yet he was deceived, for when Samuel comes to deal with him, he Goes roundly to work, av pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp q-crq np1 vvz p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz av pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
171 and hews him in pieces before the Lord in Gilgal, 1 Sam. 15.23. and hews him in Pieces before the Lord in Gilgal, 1 Sam. 15.23. cc vvz pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vvn np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 17
172 And although Joab and Shimei did both escape unpunished all the days of David, yet when David drew nigh to his end, he calls for his Son Solomon, that was to succeed him, And although Joab and Shimei did both escape unpunished all the days of David, yet when David drew High to his end, he calls for his Son Solomon, that was to succeed him, cc cs np1 cc np1 vdd d vvi j d dt n2 pp-f np1, av c-crq np1 vvd av-j p-acp po31 vvi, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 np1, cst vbds p-acp vvb pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 17
173 & gives him a special charge concerning those two men; Thou hast with thee, says he, two such men, Joab and Shimei, and thou knowest what kinde of men they have been, & gives him a special charge Concerning those two men; Thou hast with thee, Says he, two such men, Joab and Shimei, and thou Knowest what kind of men they have been, cc vvz pno31 dt j vvb vvg d crd n2; pns21 vh2 p-acp pno21, vvz pns31, crd d n2, np1 cc np1, cc pns21 vv2 r-crq n1 pp-f n2 pns32 vhb vbn, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 17
174 how Bold they have been, and how Bitter they have been, and how Bloody they have been, how Bold they have been, and how Bitter they have been, and how Bloody they have been, c-crq j pns32 vhb vbn, cc q-crq j pns32 vhb vbn, cc q-crq j pns32 vhb vbn, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 17
175 and therefore, do thou unto them according to thy wisdom, and let not their hoar heads go down to the grave in peace, 1 Kings 2. and Therefore, do thou unto them according to thy Wisdom, and let not their hoar Heads go down to the grave in peace, 1 Kings 2. cc av, vdb pns21 p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb xx po32 j n2 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, crd n2 crd (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 18
176 And the Apostle speaks of some whose judgement now for a long time lingers not, and whose damnation slumbreth not, 2 Pet. 2.3. that is, It always lies at the door, It is always awake, and never asleep; yea, he says, that it neither sleeps nor slambers, but is always in the greatest readiness to come and seize upon them, whensoever God appoints, or gives it a Command to do so. And the Apostle speaks of Some whose judgement now for a long time lingers not, and whose damnation Slumbereth not, 2 Pet. 2.3. that is, It always lies At the door, It is always awake, and never asleep; yea, he Says, that it neither sleeps nor slambers, but is always in the greatest readiness to come and seize upon them, whensoever God appoints, or gives it a Command to do so. cc dt n1 vvz pp-f d rg-crq n1 av p-acp dt j n1 vvz xx, cc rg-crq n1 vvz xx, crd np1 crd. cst vbz, pn31 av vvz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz av vvb, cc av-x j; uh, pns31 vvz, cst pn31 av-dx vvz ccx n2, p-acp vbz av p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp pno32, c-crq np1 vvz, cc vvz pn31 dt vvb pc-acp vdi av. (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 18
177 Tenthly and lastly, Another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and is apt to cause miscarriages, it is in case of Divine Soveraignty: Tenthly and lastly, another Case, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self, and is apt to cause miscarriages, it is in case of Divine Sovereignty: ord cc ord, j-jn n1, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi n2, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 18
178 As thus some argue against the very Decrees and eternal purposes of Almighty God, that would measure every thing that is said to issue from God, by the Line of Humane Reason: what say they, Cast men away by absolute irrespective Decrees, before ever they had any being, before ever they knew how to do either good or evil; what a cruel unreasonable thing is that? Thus your Arminian Doctors are wont to argue in their Writings. As thus Some argue against the very Decrees and Eternal Purposes of Almighty God, that would measure every thing that is said to issue from God, by the Line of Humane Reason: what say they, Cast men away by absolute irrespective Decrees, before ever they had any being, before ever they knew how to do either good or evil; what a cruel unreasonable thing is that? Thus your Arminian Doctors Are wont to argue in their Writings. c-acp av d vvb p-acp dt j vvz cc j n2 pp-f j-jn np1, cst vmd vvi d n1 cst vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: r-crq vvb pns32, vvb n2 av p-acp j j n2, a-acp av pns32 vhd d vbg, p-acp av pns32 vvd c-crq pc-acp vdi d j cc j-jn; r-crq dt j j n1 vbz d? av po22 np1 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 18
179 But foolish vain man, says the Apostle, who art thou that disputest against God on this maner? shall the thing formed say unto him that formed it, But foolish vain man, Says the Apostle, who art thou that Disputes against God on this manner? shall the thing formed say unto him that formed it, p-acp j j n1, vvz dt n1, q-crq vb2r pns21 cst vv2 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1? vmb dt n1 vvd vvi p-acp pno31 cst vvd pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 18
180 Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not God the same power over the creature, that the Potter hath over the clay, to make one vessel to honor, another to dishonor at his pleasure? Rom. 9.20, 21. Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not God the same power over the creature, that the Potter hath over the clay, to make one vessel to honour, Another to dishonour At his pleasure? Rom. 9.20, 21. q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11 av? vhz xx np1 dt d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp n1, j-jn p-acp vvb p-acp po31 vvi? np1 crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 19
181 And so in Gods disposing of mens outward Estates and conditions, how do they therein also murmure and repine at the Divine Soveraignty of God? And so in God's disposing of men's outward Estates and conditions, how do they therein also murmur and repine At the Divine Sovereignty of God? cc av p-acp n2 vvg pp-f ng2 j n2 cc n2, q-crq vdb pns32 av av vvb cc vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1? (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 19
182 If God give men abundance of outward favors, Peace, and Plenty, and Liberty, and Prosperity; if he still go on to heap Mercy upon Mercy, and Blessing upon Blessing, Victory upon Victory, and Deliverance upon Deliverance, then perhaps he shall have some small Thanks returned him, some Lip-labor service done him, If God give men abundance of outward favors, Peace, and Plenty, and Liberty, and Prosperity; if he still go on to heap Mercy upon Mercy, and Blessing upon Blessing, Victory upon Victory, and Deliverance upon Deliverance, then perhaps he shall have Some small Thanks returned him, Some Lip-labor service done him, cs np1 vvb n2 n1 pp-f j n2, n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1; cs pns31 av vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, av av pns31 vmb vhi d j n2 vvd pno31, d n1 n1 vdn pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
183 then 'tis Bless God and live. then it's Bless God and live. av pn31|vbz vvb np1 cc vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 19
184 But if God turn the stream, and carry things clean another way, then says Jobs wife to him, What dost thou still retain thine integrity? Is it necessary that thou shouldest still wait upon God? No; But if God turn the stream, and carry things clean Another Way, then Says Jobs wife to him, What dost thou still retain thine integrity? Is it necessary that thou Shouldst still wait upon God? No; cc-acp cs np1 vvb dt n1, cc vvi n2 j j-jn n1, av vvz n2 n1 p-acp pno31, q-crq vd2 pns21 av vvi po21 n1? vbz pn31 j cst pns21 vmd2 av vvi p-acp np1? dx; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 19
185 'tis not Bless God and live then, but Curse God and dye. it's not Bless God and live then, but Curse God and die. pn31|vbz xx vvb np1 cc vvb av, cc-acp vvb np1 cc vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 19
186 Have we not seen a great deal of this wickedness within our selves lately, among foolish, ignorant, bruitish people, vexing, and fretting, and fuming at present Providential Administrations, Have we not seen a great deal of this wickedness within our selves lately, among foolish, ignorant, brutish people, vexing, and fretting, and fuming At present Providential Administrations, vhb pns12 xx vvn dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2 av-j, p-acp j, j, j n1, vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp j np1 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
187 and consequently flying in the very face of God himself, for not ordering things just as they would have him? Hath not this been a predominant piece of folly a long time amongst us, to be discontented at Instruments, and to neglect the chief Agent, in all our Troubles. In Matth. 7.6. and consequently flying in the very face of God himself, for not ordering things just as they would have him? Hath not this been a predominant piece of folly a long time among us, to be discontented At Instruments, and to neglect the chief Agent, in all our Troubles. In Matthew 7.6. cc av-j vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31, c-acp xx vvg n2 j c-acp pns32 vmd vhb pno31? vhz xx d vbn dt j n1 pp-f n1 dt j n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, p-acp d po12 vvz. p-acp np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 19
188 our Savior there compares graceless persons unto Dogs and Swine, saying, Give not that which is holy unto dogs, neither cast pearls before swine: our Saviour there compares graceless Persons unto Dogs and Swine, saying, Give not that which is holy unto Dogs, neither cast Pearls before Swine: po12 n1 a-acp vvz j n2 p-acp n2 cc n1, vvg, vvb xx d r-crq vbz j p-acp n2, av-dx vvn n2 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 19
189 And truly they are like unto Dogs and Swine in nothing more, then in respect of Judgements and Mercies; for when Mercies come, And truly they Are like unto Dogs and Swine in nothing more, then in respect of Judgments and mercies; for when mercies come, cc av-j pns32 vbr av-j p-acp n2 cc n1 p-acp pix av-dc, cs p-acp vvb pp-f n2 cc n2; p-acp c-crq n2 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 19
190 then they are like unto the Swine, that feeds upon the Acorns, and never looks up to the Tree from whence they fell; then they Are like unto the Swine, that feeds upon the Acorns, and never looks up to the Tree from whence they fell; cs pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1, cst vvz p-acp dt n2, cc av-x vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp c-crq pns32 vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 19
191 and when Judgements come, they they are like unto the Dog, that barks, and bites, and snaps at the stone, and never regards the hand that threw it. and when Judgments come, they they Are like unto the Dog, that barks, and bites, and snaps At the stone, and never regards the hand that threw it. cc q-crq n2 vvb, pns32 pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1, cst n2, cc vvz, cc vvz p-acp dt n1, cc av-x vvz dt n1 cst vvd pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 20
192 And thus you see how marvellous apt we are to trouble our selves, and in several Cases of this nature, dangerously to miscarry, through our own ignorance, and folly, and bruitishness, and not by reason of any the least defect or fault that is to be found in Divine and Heavenly Dispensations. And thus you see how marvellous apt we Are to trouble our selves, and in several Cases of this nature, dangerously to miscarry, through our own ignorance, and folly, and brutishness, and not by reason of any the least defect or fault that is to be found in Divine and Heavenly Dispensations. cc av pn22 vvb c-crq j j pns12 vbr p-acp vvb po12 n2, cc p-acp j n2 pp-f d n1, av-j pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc xx p-acp n1 pp-f d dt ds n1 cc n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 20
193 For however things frame in the world,, we must still retain this conclusion, That the Lord is righteous in all his ways, For however things frame in the world,, we must still retain this conclusion, That the Lord is righteous in all his ways, c-acp c-acp n2 vvb p-acp dt n1,, pns12 vmb j vvb d n1, cst dt n1 vbz j p-acp d po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
194 and holy in all his works; and holy in all his works; cc j p-acp d po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
195 a just God he is, and one that will do no iniquity, neither is there any unrighteousness in him: a just God he is, and one that will do no iniquity, neither is there any unrighteousness in him: dt j np1 pns31 vbz, cc pi cst vmb vdi dx n1, av-dx vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
196 There shall no wickedness dwell with him, or so much as come near him; There shall no wickedness dwell with him, or so much as come near him; pc-acp vmb dx n1 vvi p-acp pno31, cc av av-d c-acp vvb av-j pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
197 he is at an infinite distance from all unrighteousness, yea and he orders All things here below, according to the exactest way of Righteousness, and Holiness, and Justice, and Wisdom; he is not onely Righteous, and Holy, and Wise, and Merciful, and Faithful in himself, and of himself; but in those very dealings and Providential Administrations, wherein men appear to be unrighteous, and unholy, and unwise, and unmerciful, and unfaithful, yet in those very ways, and actions, and dealings, God is still the same, he varies not one jot, he is At an infinite distance from all unrighteousness, yea and he order All things Here below, according to the Exactest Way of Righteousness, and Holiness, and justice, and Wisdom; he is not only Righteous, and Holy, and Wise, and Merciful, and Faithful in himself, and of himself; but in those very dealings and Providential Administrations, wherein men appear to be unrighteous, and unholy, and unwise, and unmerciful, and unfaithful, yet in those very ways, and actions, and dealings, God is still the same, he Varies not one jot, pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1, uh cc pns31 n2 d n2 av a-acp, vvg p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1; pns31 vbz xx av-j j, cc j, cc j, cc j, cc j p-acp px31, cc pp-f px31; p-acp p-acp d j n2-vvg cc np1 n2, c-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc j, cc j, cc j, cc j, av p-acp d j n2, cc n2, cc n2-vvg, np1 vbz av dt d, pns31 vvz xx crd n1, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
198 but is what he ever was, and what he ever will be still, no variableness with him, but is what he ever was, and what he ever will be still, no variableness with him, cc-acp vbz q-crq pns31 av vbds, cc r-crq pns31 av vmb vbi av, dx n1 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
199 nor so much as any shadow of turning: In the unrighteousness of men, God is righteous; In the prophaneness of men, God is holy; In the follies of men, God is wise; In the cruelties of men, God is merciful; and In the treacheries of men, God is faithfull. nor so much as any shadow of turning: In the unrighteousness of men, God is righteous; In the profaneness of men, God is holy; In the follies of men, God is wise; In the cruelties of men, God is merciful; and In the Treacheries of men, God is faithful. ccx av av-d c-acp d vvb pp-f vvg: p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 vbz j; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 vbz j; p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, np1 vbz j; p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, np1 vbz j; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, np1 vbz j. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 20
200 Nay more, In those very things, wherein men are left unto themselves, and permitted to be most unrighteous, and most unholy, and most unwise, and most unmerciful, and most unfaithful, many times in those very things does the Righteousness, and the Holiness, and the Wisdom, and the Mercifulness, and the Faithfulness of God most eminently appear, Nay more, In those very things, wherein men Are left unto themselves, and permitted to be most unrighteous, and most unholy, and most unwise, and most unmerciful, and most unfaithful, many times in those very things does the Righteousness, and the Holiness, and the Wisdom, and the Mercifulness, and the Faithfulness of God most eminently appear, uh-x av-dc, p-acp d j n2, c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp px32, cc vvd pc-acp vbi av-ds j, cc ds j, cc ds j, cc ds j, cc ds j, d n2 p-acp d j n2 vdz dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av-ds av-j vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 21
201 for the good of his own People; onely so foolish are we, and ignorant, and as so many beasts before the Lord, in our not being able to discern this: for the good of his own People; only so foolish Are we, and ignorant, and as so many beasts before the Lord, in our not being able to discern this: p-acp dt j pp-f po31 d n1; av-j av j vbr pns12, cc j, cc c-acp av d n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po12 xx vbg j p-acp vvb d: (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 21
202 and that is it that grieves our poor hearts, and that troubles our spirits, and that pricks us in our reins, and that frequently occasions so many woful miscarriages, and misdemeanors amongst us. and that is it that grieves our poor hearts, and that Troubles our spirits, and that pricks us in our reins, and that frequently occasions so many woeful miscarriages, and misdemeanors among us. cc cst vbz pn31 d vvz po12 j n2, cc d vvz po12 n2, cc d vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc cst av-j n2 av d j n2, cc n2 p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 21
203 Thus much for the Explication of the Truth propounded. The Application follows. Thus much for the Explication of the Truth propounded. The Application follows. av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn. dt n1 vvz. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 21
204 And according to the Nature and Exigence of this Service, I shall apply it both ways: Ad Populum, To The People. Ad Parliamentum, To The Parliament. To the People first. And according to the Nature and Exigence of this Service, I shall apply it both ways: Ad Populum, To The People. Ad Parliamentum, To The Parliament. To the People First. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 d n2: fw-la np1, p-acp dt n1. fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n1 ord. (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 21
205 Since our own ignorance and folly is really the cause of all that trouble that comes upon our Spirits, concerning all maner of present Providential Administrations, and not any thing either in God, or from God; This then should teach us in all Cases whatsoever (and especially in difficult cases) still to admire the Wisdom of God, Since our own ignorance and folly is really the cause of all that trouble that comes upon our Spirits, Concerning all manner of present Providential Administrations, and not any thing either in God, or from God; This then should teach us in all Cases whatsoever (and especially in difficult cases) still to admire the Wisdom of God, p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1 vbz av-j dt vvb pp-f d d vvb cst vvz p-acp po12 n2, vvg d n1 pp-f j np1 n2, cc xx d n1 d p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1; d av vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d n2 r-crq (cc av-j p-acp j n2) av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 21
206 and to acknowledge our own folly; and to acknowledge our own folly; cc p-acp vvb po12 d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 21
207 for thats the proper Character of a true Believer, to be still abasing himself, and lifting up God; to have high thoughts concerning God, and good thoughts concerning God, and low mean thoughts concerning himself; yea, though there be no apparent Reason sometimes above ground, or in open view, for that which God does, for thats the proper Character of a true Believer, to be still abasing himself, and lifting up God; to have high thoughts Concerning God, and good thoughts Concerning God, and low mean thoughts Concerning himself; yea, though there be no apparent Reason sometime above ground, or in open view, for that which God does, p-acp d|vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi av vvg px31, cc vvg a-acp np1; pc-acp vhi j n2 vvg np1, cc j n2 vvg np1, cc j j n2 vvg px31; uh, c-acp pc-acp vbi dx j vvb av p-acp n1, cc p-acp j vvi, p-acp d r-crq np1 vdz, (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 22
208 yet Wisdom is still justified of her children; and all that God does must needs be very good, even because he does it. yet Wisdom is still justified of her children; and all that God does must needs be very good, even Because he does it. av n1 vbz av vvn pp-f po31 n2; cc d cst np1 vdz n1 av vbi av j, j c-acp pns31 vdz pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 22
209 And therefore ye see when David had perfectly recovered himself here, and clearly overcome the Temptation that he was under, he spends all the rest of the Psalm in abasing himself, And Therefore you see when David had perfectly recovered himself Here, and clearly overcome the Temptation that he was under, he spends all the rest of the Psalm in abasing himself, cc av pn22 vvb c-crq np1 vhd av-j vvn px31 av, cc av-j vvn dt n1 cst pns31 vbds p-acp, pns31 vvz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg px31, (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
210 and setting up God; I was foolish, says he, and I was ignorant, and I was as a beast before thee: and setting up God; I was foolish, Says he, and I was ignorant, and I was as a beast before thee: cc vvg p-acp np1; pns11 vbds j, vvz pns31, cc pns11 vbds j, cc pns11 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21: (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
211 But yet nevertheless, I am continually with thee thou hast holden me by my right hand; But yet nevertheless, I am continually with thee thou hast held me by my right hand; cc-acp av av, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
212 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory: Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory: pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 p-acp po21 n1, cc av vvb pno11 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
213 Whom have I in heaven, but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee: Whom have I in heaven, but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee: ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1, cc-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21: (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
214 My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever: My Flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever: po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz, cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av: (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
215 and, It is good for me to draw near unto him, &c. And this may we also do, look what David here did, the same may we do; and, It is good for me to draw near unto him, etc. And this may we also do, look what David Here did, the same may we do; cc, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31, av cc d vmb pns12 av vdi, vvb q-crq np1 av vdd, dt d vmb pns12 vdb; (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
216 it is not onely lawful, but necessary for us, to do the same: it is not only lawful, but necessary for us, to do the same: pn31 vbz xx av-j j, p-acp j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vdi dt d: (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
217 we may blame our selves, but we must not blame our God; we may accuse our selves, we may blame our selves, but we must not blame our God; we may accuse our selves, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, p-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n1; pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
218 but we must not accuse him; but we must not accuse him; cc-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
219 we may utter complaints to God, but why should we mention any complaints against God, either directly or indirectly? we may utter complaints to God, but why should we mention any complaints against God, either directly or indirectly? pns12 vmb vvi n2 p-acp np1, p-acp q-crq vmd pns12 vvb d n2 p-acp np1, d av-j cc av-j? (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 22
220 When ye are sick, or when ye are weak, or when ye are poor, when ye are wronged, or when ye are oppressed, injuriously dealt with in any kinde, ye may complain to God, that's very lawful; but ye must not complain of God, for that's very sinful, and indeed unreasonable, for he can do you no wrong: He is my Rock, says the Psalmist, and there is no unrighteousness in him, Psal. 92.15. He is and can be no otherwise, then Righteous in all his way, and holy in all his works: When you Are sick, or when you Are weak, or when you Are poor, when you Are wronged, or when you Are oppressed, injuriously dealt with in any kind, you may complain to God, that's very lawful; but you must not complain of God, for that's very sinful, and indeed unreasonable, for he can do you no wrong: He is my Rock, Says the Psalmist, and there is no unrighteousness in him, Psalm 92.15. He is and can be no otherwise, then Righteous in all his Way, and holy in all his works: c-crq pn22 vbr j, cc c-crq pn22 vbr j, cc c-crq pn22 vbr j, c-crq pn22 vbr vvn, cc c-crq pn22 vbr vvn, av-j vvn p-acp p-acp d j, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1, d|vbz j j; p-acp pn22 vmb xx vvi pp-f np1, p-acp d av j, cc av j, c-acp pns31 vmb vdi pn22 dx vvi: pns31 vbz po11 n1, vvz dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd. pns31 vbz cc vmb vbi av-dx av, cs j p-acp d po31 n1, cc j p-acp d po31 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 23
221 As he is so light, that there can be darkness in him, so he is so good, that there can be no evil in him. As he is so Light, that there can be darkness in him, so he is so good, that there can be no evil in him. c-acp pns31 vbz av j, cst a-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp pno31, av pns31 vbz av j, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx j-jn p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 23
222 Secondly, You may observe from hence likewise, That a man seldom or never knows the bottom of his own heart; he is seldom acquainted with the weakness, the folly, the ignorance, the bruitishness of his own Spirit, till he comes to be tryed, and hard put to it, in one case or another. Secondly, You may observe from hence likewise, That a man seldom or never knows the bottom of his own heart; he is seldom acquainted with the weakness, the folly, the ignorance, the brutishness of his own Spirit, till he comes to be tried, and hard put to it, in one case or Another. ord, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp av av, cst dt n1 av cc av-x vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 23
223 That hour of Temptation that was here upon David, that drew forth this humble Confeseion or acknowledgement from him, So foolish was I, and ignorant, That hour of Temptation that was Here upon David, that drew forth this humble Confeseion or acknowledgement from him, So foolish was I, and ignorant, cst n1 pp-f n1 cst vbds av p-acp np1, cst vvd av d j np1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, av j vbds pns11, cc j, (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 23
224 and even as a beast before thee: and even as a beast before thee: cc av c-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21: (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 23
225 Those hard Chapters, and dark Lessons, and obscure Texts, that the People of God meet with, sometimes in the Word of God, Those hard Chapters, and dark Lessons, and Obscure Texts, that the People of God meet with, sometime in the Word of God, d j n2, cc j n2, cc j n2, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 23
226 and sometimes in his Works, these things discover to them (and withal they put them upon admiring ) the unconceiveable depth of Gods Wisdom, and the extreme shallowness of their own wisdom. and sometime in his Works, these things discover to them (and withal they put them upon admiring) the unconceivable depth of God's Wisdom, and the extreme shallowness of their own Wisdom. cc av p-acp po31 vvz, d n2 vvb p-acp pno32 (cc av pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp vvg) dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 23
227 And then in the third place, We see here likewise the ingenuity of holy men formerly, and how faithful they were, not onely in keeping a Register themselves, And then in the third place, We see Here likewise the ingenuity of holy men formerly, and how faithful they were, not only in keeping a Register themselves, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vvb av av dt n1 pp-f j n2 av-j, cc c-crq j pns32 vbdr, xx av-j p-acp vvg dt vvb px32, (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 23
228 but in giving us a Register also, even of their failings, which are a very great advantage to us, if rightly interpreted, in very many Respects; As in this very particular here that we are now upon, but in giving us a Register also, even of their failings, which Are a very great advantage to us, if rightly interpreted, in very many Respects; As in this very particular Here that we Are now upon, cc-acp p-acp vvg pno12 dt vvb av, av pp-f po32 n2-vvg, r-crq vbr dt j j n1 p-acp pno12, cs av-jn vvn, p-acp av d n2; a-acp p-acp d j j av cst pns12 vbr av p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 23
229 If such a man as David, when he came to be tempted, if he had cause to say, So foolish was I, and ignorant, and even as a beast before thee: If such a man as David, when he Come to be tempted, if he had cause to say, So foolish was I, and ignorant, and even as a beast before thee: cs d dt n1 c-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi, av j vbds pns11, cc j, cc av c-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21: (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
230 And if such a man as Agur, a man so eminent for wisdom as he was, if he found cause to say, as there he does, Prov. 30.2, 3. Surely I more bruitish then any man, I have not the understanding of a man; And if such a man as Agur, a man so eminent for Wisdom as he was, if he found cause to say, as there he does, Curae 30.2, 3. Surely I more brutish then any man, I have not the understanding of a man; cc cs d dt n1 c-acp vvb, dt n1 av j p-acp n1 c-acp pns31 vbds, cs pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp pc-acp pns31 vdz, np1 crd, crd av-j zz av-dc j cs d n1, pns11 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
231 I have neither learned wisdom, neither have I the knowledge of the holy; I have neither learned Wisdom, neither have I the knowledge of the holy; pns11 vhb dx j n1, dx vhb pns11 dt n1 pp-f dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
232 I say, if these men found so much fault with themselves, and if they saw so much defectiveness in themselves, in point of wisdom, then what may we say of our selves, that are so far short of them? How much more ought we to be humbled, upon the very same consideration? But I pass that also, I say, if these men found so much fault with themselves, and if they saw so much defectiveness in themselves, in point of Wisdom, then what may we say of our selves, that Are so Far short of them? How much more ought we to be humbled, upon the very same consideration? But I pass that also, pns11 vvb, cs d n2 vvd av d n1 p-acp px32, cc cs pns32 vvd av d n1 p-acp px32, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av r-crq vmb pns12 vvb pp-f po12 n2, cst vbr av av-j j pp-f pno32? c-crq d dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp dt j d n1? cc-acp pns11 vvb cst av, (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
233 though very considerable by us at all times, and especially now at this time, wherein we are solemnly met, to humble our selves in the presence of the Lord; though very considerable by us At all times, and especially now At this time, wherein we Are solemnly met, to humble our selves in the presence of the Lord; cs j j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, cc av-j av p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 vbr av-j vvn, p-acp j po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
234 and I do not know any thing that can be mentioned, of a more abasing nature, and I do not know any thing that can be mentioned, of a more abasing nature, cc pns11 vdb xx vvi d n1 cst vmb vbi vvn, pp-f dt av-dc vvg n1, (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
235 then this very Consideration that hath now been suggested. then this very Consideration that hath now been suggested. cs d j n1 cst vhz av vbn vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 24
236 But in the fourth place, We see likewise from hence how far even good men may sometimes fall short in their present Apprehensions, concerning Divine and Heavenly Dispensations: If a man had gone to David here, But in the fourth place, We see likewise from hence how Far even good men may sometime fallen short in their present Apprehensions, Concerning Divine and Heavenly Dispensations: If a man had gone to David Here, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vvb av p-acp av c-crq av-j j j n2 vmb av vvb j p-acp po32 j n2, vvg j-jn cc j n2: cs dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp np1 av, (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 24
237 before he received satisfaction himself, to have consulted with him, or to have taken his judgement concerning the estate of the wicked, and the estate of the godly, in all likelyhood he would have given out very dangerous counsel; before he received satisfaction himself, to have consulted with him, or to have taken his judgement Concerning the estate of the wicked, and the estate of the godly, in all likelihood he would have given out very dangerous counsel; c-acp pns31 vvn n1 px31, pc-acp vhi vvd p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp d n1 pns31 vmd vhi vvn av j j vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 24
238 and such as Peter gave unto Christ, when he wished him by all means to decline his sufferings; and such as Peter gave unto christ, when he wished him by all means to decline his sufferings; cc d c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 j-vvn pno31 p-acp d vvz p-acp vvb po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 24
239 when Christ spake of suffering many things, and of being killed, and raised again the third day, Far be it from thee Lord, says Peter, this shall not be unto thee, Matth. 16.22. when christ spoke of suffering many things, and of being killed, and raised again the third day, far be it from thee Lord, Says Peter, this shall not be unto thee, Matthew 16.22. c-crq np1 vvd pp-f vvg d n2, cc pp-f vbg vvn, cc vvn av dt ord n1, av-j vbb pn31 p-acp pno21 n1, vvz np1, d vmb xx vbi p-acp pno21, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 24
240 How mightily was Peter mistaken in that Case, and David in this, until he went into the Sanctuary of God? But to leave that also and How mightily was Peter mistaken in that Case, and David in this, until he went into the Sanctuary of God? But to leave that also and c-crq av-j vbds np1 vvn p-acp d n1, cc np1 p-acp d, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? p-acp pc-acp vvi cst av cc (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 25
241 In the fifth and last place, since we see clearly from hence, what it is that troubles us, In the fifth and last place, since we see clearly from hence, what it is that Troubles us, p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, c-acp pns12 vvb av-j p-acp av, r-crq pn31 vbz cst n2 pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 25
242 and that frequently causes us to miscarry, let us therefore consider of some way, whereby we may get above this ignorance, and folly, and bruitishness of Spirit, that the Text here speaks of; and that frequently Causes us to miscarry, let us Therefore Consider of Some Way, whereby we may get above this ignorance, and folly, and brutishness of Spirit, that the Text Here speaks of; cc cst av-j n2 pno12 p-acp vvb, vvb pno12 av vvi pp-f d n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 av vvz pp-f; (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 25
243 for certainly could we but do so, we should thereby ease our Spirits of a great deal of sorrow and trouble that now they are obnoxious unto, by reason of these things: what says David in the Text here? My heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins; for Certainly could we but do so, we should thereby ease our Spirits of a great deal of sorrow and trouble that now they Are obnoxious unto, by reason of these things: what Says David in the Text Here? My heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins; c-acp av-j vmd pns12 p-acp vdb av, pns12 vmd av vvi po12 n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc vvb cst av pns32 vbr j p-acp, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2: r-crq vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 av? po11 n1 vbds vvn, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 25
244 and then he goes on with this as the cause of it, So foolish was I, and ignorant. and then he Goes on with this as the cause of it, So foolish was I, and ignorant. cc av pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av j vbds pns11, cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 25
245 Now for the avoiding of this amongst us, this ignorance and folly, the onely way is, to enquire after Wisdom, and to search for Understanding; according to that of Solomon, Prov. 4.7. Wisdom is the principal thing, and therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding. Now for the avoiding of this among us, this ignorance and folly, the only Way is, to inquire After Wisdom, and to search for Understanding; according to that of Solomon, Curae 4.7. Wisdom is the principal thing, and Therefore get Wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding. av p-acp dt vvg pp-f d p-acp pno12, d n1 cc n1, dt av-j n1 vbz, p-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvb p-acp n1; vvg p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 crd. n1 vbz dt j-jn n1, cc av vvb n1, cc p-acp d po21 n-vvg, vvb n1. (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 25
246 And this I do the rather move for, upon a double Consideration: And this I do the rather move for, upon a double Consideration: cc d pns11 vdb dt av-c vvb p-acp, p-acp dt j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 25
247 First, because of that great defect or want of wisdom, that both hath been and is apparently to be seen in the world: In all times and ages, a truly wise man hath been a very choyce piece, a very rare commodity; Look among the Jews of old, that had the lively Oracles of God committed to them, First, Because of that great defect or want of Wisdom, that both hath been and is apparently to be seen in the world: In all times and ages, a truly wise man hath been a very choice piece, a very rare commodity; Look among the jews of old, that had the lively Oracles of God committed to them, ord, c-acp pp-f d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst d vhz vbn cc vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: p-acp d n2 cc n2, dt av-j j n1 vhz vbn dt j n1 n1, dt j j n1; vvb p-acp dt np2 pp-f j, cst vhd dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 25
248 and that had more helps, and means, and advantages to make them truly wise, then all the world besides: and that had more helps, and means, and advantages to make them truly wise, then all the world beside: cc d vhd dc vvz, cc n2, cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j j, av d dt n1 a-acp: (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 25
249 and yet it is even admirable to consider, what a foolish people they were, and even more bruitish then the very bruit creatures: Isa. 1.3. The Ox knows his owner (says God by the Prophet there) and the Ass his masters crib; and yet it is even admirable to Consider, what a foolish people they were, and even more brutish then the very bruit creatures: Isaiah 1.3. The Ox knows his owner (Says God by the Prophet there) and the Ass his Masters crib; cc av pn31 vbz j j pc-acp vvi, q-crq dt j n1 pns32 vbdr, cc j av-dc j av dt j vvi n2: np1 crd. dt n1 vvz po31 n1 (vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp) cc dt n1 po31 ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 25
250 but Israel does not know, my people do not consider: And again Jer. 8.6, 7. I hearkned, and heard, but they spake not aright; but Israel does not know, my people do not Consider: And again Jer. 8.6, 7. I hearkened, and herd, but they spoke not aright; p-acp np1 vdz xx vvi, po11 n1 vdb xx vvi: cc av np1 crd, crd pns11 vvd, cc vvn, cc-acp pns32 vvd xx av; (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
251 no man repented of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? Every one turned to his course, no man repented of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? Every one turned to his course, dx n1 vvd pp-f po31 n1, vvg, q-crq vhb pns11 vdn? d crd vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
252 as the horse rushes into the battel; as the horse Rushes into the battle; c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
253 yea, the Stork in the heavens knoweth her appointed time, and the Turtle, and the Crane, yea, the Stork in the heavens Knoweth her appointed time, and the Turtle, and the Crane, uh, dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvz po31 j-vvn n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
254 and the Swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgement of the Lord. and the Swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgement of the Lord. cc dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg; cc-acp po11 n1 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
255 [ Mark, ] My people; if it had been any body else, a man would never have wondred at it, [ Mark, ] My people; if it had been any body Else, a man would never have wondered At it, [ np1, ] po11 n1; cs pn31 vhd vbn d n1 av, dt n1 vmd av vhb vvn p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
256 but that God should say this of his own people, that was very strange. And in the New Testament, Jam. 3.13. but that God should say this of his own people, that was very strange. And in the New Testament, Jam. 3.13. cc-acp cst np1 vmd vvi d pp-f po31 d n1, cst vbds av j. cc p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 26
257 there where the Apostle falls professedly and expresly upon this point of Wisdom, says he there, Who is a wise man, and endued with knowledge amongst you? As if he should have said, there where the Apostle falls professedly and expressly upon this point of Wisdom, Says he there, Who is a wise man, and endued with knowledge among you? As if he should have said, a-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz av-vvn cc av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvz pns31 a-acp, r-crq vbz dt j n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn22? c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 26
258 If there be such a one to be found amongst you, If ye can furnish me with such a man, let him now stand forth, If there be such a one to be found among you, If you can furnish me with such a man, let him now stand forth, cs pc-acp vbb d dt crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d dt n1, vvb pno31 av vvi av, (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 26
259 and shew his face, and let him shew out of a good conversation his works, with meekness of wisdom; and show his face, and let him show out of a good Conversation his works, with meekness of Wisdom; cc vvi po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 vvi av pp-f dt j n1 po31 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 26
260 But the words do clearly hold forth thus much unto him that understands them, That it is not easie to meet with such a man, that is able to shew out of a good conversation his works, with meekness of wisdom. But the words do clearly hold forth thus much unto him that understands them, That it is not easy to meet with such a man, that is able to show out of a good Conversation his works, with meekness of Wisdom. p-acp dt n2 vdb av-j vvi av av d p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno32, cst pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j n1 po31 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 75 Page 26
261 Secondly, Though there hath been, and is, so great a defect of this wisdom abroad in the world, yet few men think so; Secondly, Though there hath been, and is, so great a defect of this Wisdom abroad in the world, yet few men think so; ord, cs a-acp vhz vbn, cc vbz, av j dt n1 pp-f d n1 av p-acp dt n1, av d n2 vvb av; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 26
262 most men think they are wise, and that their wisdom shall dye with them; most men think they Are wise, and that their Wisdom shall die with them; ds n2 vvb pns32 vbr j, cc cst po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 26
263 and few there be that will own so much ignorance and folly as David does here assume, or take home to himself; and few there be that will own so much ignorance and folly as David does Here assume, or take home to himself; cc d pc-acp vbi d n1 d av d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vdz av vvi, cc vvi av-an p-acp px31; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
264 but even they that are most foolish, would yet be reputed wise. but even they that Are most foolish, would yet be reputed wise. cc-acp av pns32 cst vbr av-ds j, vmd av vbi vvn j. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
265 Its a notable speech to this purpose, that Zophar hath in Job, ye must not take offence at the similitude, because the holy Ghost uses it; Job 11.12. says Zophar there, Vain man would be wise, though man be born like the wilde Asses colt; Its a notable speech to this purpose, that Zophar hath in Job, you must not take offence At the similitude, Because the holy Ghost uses it; Job 11.12. Says Zophar there, Vain man would be wise, though man be born like the wild Asses colt; pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cst np1 vhz p-acp np1, pn22 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 vvz pn31; n1 crd. vvz np1 a-acp, j n1 vmd vbi j, cs n1 vbb vvn av-j dt j ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
266 that is, though man by Nature be not onely like unto the beasts that perish, as the Psalmist speaks, but like unto the dullest of beasts, the Ass, and the dullest of Asses, the wilde Ass, and the dullest of wilde Asses, the wilde Asses Colt; yet for all that vain man would be wise, that is, he would fain be reputed so, though he be not so. In other cases men and women are content to be reputed as they are; that is, though man by Nature be not only like unto the beasts that perish, as the Psalmist speaks, but like unto the dullest of beasts, the Ass, and the dullest of Asses, the wild Ass, and the dullest of wild Asses, the wild Asses Colt; yet for all that vain man would be wise, that is, he would fain be reputed so, though he be not so. In other cases men and women Are content to be reputed as they Are; cst vbz, cs n1 p-acp n1 vbb xx j av-j p-acp dt n2 cst vvb, p-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp av-j p-acp dt js pp-f n2, dt n1, cc dt js pp-f n2, dt j n1, cc dt js pp-f j n2, dt j ng1 n1; av p-acp d d j n1 vmd vbi j, cst vbz, pns31 vmd av-j vbb vvn av, c-acp pns31 vbb xx av. p-acp j-jn n2 n2 cc n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns32 vbr; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
267 they that are lame, and they that are blinde, and they that are deaf, and they that are dumb, are willing to bear the burthen of these Infirmities, and to be looked upon as they are: they that Are lame, and they that Are blind, and they that Are deaf, and they that Are dumb, Are willing to bear the burden of these Infirmities, and to be looked upon as they Are: pns32 cst vbr j, cc pns32 cst vbr j, cc pns32 cst vbr j, cc pns32 cst vbr j, vbr j p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp c-acp pns32 vbr: (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
268 but no man would be reputed, or looked upon as a fool, every man would be wise, but no man would be reputed, or looked upon as a fool, every man would be wise, cc-acp dx n1 vmd vbi vvn, cc vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1, d n1 vmd vbi j, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
269 as Erasmus said in a Book that he wrote concerning the Praise of Folly ( Moriae Encomium, 'tis called) Male Audit stultitia etiam apud stultissimos, Folly hath an ill name, even among those that are most foolish: And this frequently hinders people from enquiring after wisdom, even their want of knowing that they want it; as Erasmus said in a Book that he wrote Concerning the Praise of Folly (Moriae Encomium, it's called) Male Audit Stultitia etiam apud stultissimos, Folly hath an ill name, even among those that Are most foolish: And this frequently hinders people from inquiring After Wisdom, even their want of knowing that they want it; c-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvd vvg dt vvb pp-f n1 (np1 fw-la, pn31|vbz vvn) j-jn n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 vhz dt j-jn n1, av p-acp d cst vbr av-ds j: cc d av-j vvz n1 p-acp vvg p-acp n1, av po32 n1 pp-f vvg cst pns32 vvb pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
270 and therefore it was a sage speech of one of the wiser sort among the Heathens, That many might have been wise, and Therefore it was a sage speech of one of the Wiser sort among the heathens, That many might have been wise, cc av pn31 vbds dt j-jn n1 pp-f crd pp-f dt jc n1 p-acp dt n2-jn, cst d vmd vhi vbn j, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
271 if they had not thought themselves wise, if their own Wisdom had not stood in their light; and Professing themselves wise, they became fools, says the Apostle, Rom. 1.22. if they had not Thought themselves wise, if their own Wisdom had not stood in their Light; and Professing themselves wise, they became Fools, Says the Apostle, Rom. 1.22. cs pns32 vhd xx vvn px32 j, cs po32 d n1 vhd xx vvn p-acp po32 j; cc vvg px32 j, pns32 vvd n2, vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 27
272 Now I say, Since there is so much want of Wisdom, and withal, since there are so many misperswasions in the world about it, Now I say, Since there is so much want of Wisdom, and withal, since there Are so many mispersuasions in the world about it, av pns11 vvb, p-acp pc-acp vbz av d vvb pp-f n1, cc av, c-acp pc-acp vbr av d n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
273 and since the thing is in it self so excellent and so necessary, that the holy Ghost calls it The principal thing, These Considerations should stir us up to be so much the more diligent and curious in our Enquiries after it: and since the thing is in it self so excellent and so necessary, that the holy Ghost calls it The principal thing, These Considerations should stir us up to be so much the more diligent and curious in our Enquiries After it: cc p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 av j cc av j, cst dt j n1 vvz pn31 dt j-jn n1, d n2 vmd vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vbi av av-d dt dc j cc j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
274 And for the Attainment of it, And for the Attainment of it, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 28
275 First, ye must all be content to tread that unsmooth, and unpleasant, and unbeaten path of Wisdom, which the Apostle speaks of, 1 Cor. 3.18. he speaks of it there, not without some seeming disadvantage as to his hearers the Corinthians, who had a great Name for Wisdom, who looked upon themselves, and were looked upon by others, as a very knowing people; First, you must all be content to tread that unsmooth, and unpleasant, and unbeaten path of Wisdom, which the Apostle speaks of, 1 Cor. 3.18. he speaks of it there, not without Some seeming disadvantage as to his hearers the Corinthians, who had a great Name for Wisdom, who looked upon themselves, and were looked upon by Others, as a very knowing people; ord, pn22 vmb d vbi j pc-acp vvi d j, cc j, cc j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f, crd np1 crd. pns31 vvz pp-f pn31 a-acp, xx p-acp d j-vvg n1 a-acp p-acp po31 n2 dt np1, r-crq vhd dt j n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvd p-acp px32, cc vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp n2-jn, p-acp dt j vvg n1; (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 28
276 Corinth being a rich opulent City, full of Goods, and full of Gifts, and full of Parts, and full of Pride, (which things are very seldom or never asunder in such like places ) but yet for all that, says the Apostle to them, in the place aforementioned, Let no man deceive himself, he means in point of Wisdom; but, If any man among you seemeth to be wise, or would be reputed wise, then here's his Rule, Let him become a fool, that he may be wise. Corinth being a rich opulent city, full of Goods, and full of Gifts, and full of Parts, and full of Pride, (which things Are very seldom or never asunder in such like places) but yet for all that, Says the Apostle to them, in the place aforementioned, Let no man deceive himself, he means in point of Wisdom; but, If any man among you seems to be wise, or would be reputed wise, then here's his Rule, Let him become a fool, that he may be wise. np1 vbg dt j j n1, j pp-f n2-j, cc j pp-f n2, cc j pp-f n2, cc j pp-f n1, (r-crq n2 vbr j av cc av-x av p-acp d j n2) cc-acp av c-acp d d, vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 vvn, vvb dx n1 vvi px31, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1; p-acp, cs d n1 p-acp pn22 vvz pc-acp vbi j, cc vmd vbi vvn j, av av|vbz po31 n1, vvb pno31 vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi j. (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 28
277 Secondly, Pray for wisdom, Prov. 2.3, 4, 5. If thou cryest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding: Secondly, Pray for Wisdom, Curae 2.3, 4, 5. If thou Christ After knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding: ord, vvb p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd, crd cs pns21 vv2 p-acp n1, cc vv2 a-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
278 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures: Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and finde the knowledge of God. If thou Seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures: Then shalt thou understand the Fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. cs pns21 vv2 pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp j-vvn n2: av vm2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
279 Solomon ye know took this course, he begg'd of God, A wise and an understanding heart; Solomon you know took this course, he begged of God, A wise and an understanding heart; np1 pn22 vvb vvd d n1, pns31 vvd pp-f np1, dt j cc dt j-vvg n1; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
280 he made that the main of his desires, and thereupon God gave him a large heart for wisdom, he made that the main of his Desires, and thereupon God gave him a large heart for Wisdom, pns31 vvd cst dt j pp-f po31 n2, cc av np1 vvd pno31 dt j n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
281 even as the sand upon the sea shore; even as the sand upon the sea shore; av c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 28
282 he was able to discourse of every vegitable, from the Cedar in Lebanon, to the Hysope that grew out of the wall. he was able to discourse of every vegetable, from the Cedar in Lebanon, to the Hyssop that grew out of the wall. pns31 vbds j p-acp vvb pp-f d n-jn, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvd av pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 29
283 Thirdly, Look into the Word of God, Search the Scriptures; it stands upon Record, unto the perpetual praise and commendation of Timothy, That from a childe he had known the holy Scriptures, which (says the Apostle to him) are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Jesus Christ, 2 Tim. 3.15. Thirdly, Look into the Word of God, Search the Scriptures; it Stands upon Record, unto the perpetual praise and commendation of Timothy, That from a child he had known the holy Scriptures, which (Says the Apostle to him) Are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in jesus christ, 2 Tim. 3.15. ord, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb dt n2; pn31 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn dt j n2, r-crq (vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31) vbr j pc-acp vvi pno21 j p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1, crd np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 29
284 And this now brings me to a fourth particular, which I mention last of all, as the total sum of all; And this now brings me to a fourth particular, which I mention last of all, as the total sum of all; cc d av vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord j, r-crq pns11 vvb ord pp-f d, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
285 and here I shall desire both to fix mine own heart, and the Auditory also, making that the end of this Sermon, which either is (or should be at least) the end of every Sermon; namely this, The knowledge of God in Christ. and Here I shall desire both to fix mine own heart, and the Auditory also, making that the end of this Sermon, which either is (or should be At least) the end of every Sermon; namely this, The knowledge of God in christ. cc av pns11 vmb vvi av-d pc-acp vvi po11 d n1, cc dt j av, vvg cst dt vvb pp-f d n1, r-crq d vbz (cc vmd vbi p-acp ds) dt vvb pp-f d n1; av d, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
286 If in all such difficult Cases as have been already mentioned, ye would still understand the minde and will of God, If in all such difficult Cases as have been already mentioned, you would still understand the mind and will of God, cs p-acp d d j n2 a-acp vhb vbn av vvn, pn22 vmd av vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
287 and know what to do, then ye must of necessity have acquaintance with God, in and by Jesus Christ, who is called ye know, The Counsellor, Isa. 9 6. and, The wisdom of God: We preach Christ crucified, says the Apostle, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness; and know what to do, then you must of necessity have acquaintance with God, in and by jesus christ, who is called you know, The Counsellor, Isaiah 9 6. and, The Wisdom of God: We preach christ Crucified, Says the Apostle, to the jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness; cc vvb q-crq pc-acp vdi, av pn22 vmb pp-f n1 vhb n1 p-acp np1, p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz vvn pn22 vvb, dt n1, np1 crd crd cc, dt n1 pp-f np1: pns12 vvb np1 vvd, vvz dt n1, p-acp dt np2 dt j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt njpg2 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
288 but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the Power of God, but unto them that Are called, both jews and Greeks, christ the Power of God, cc-acp p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn, d np2 cc np1, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
289 and Christ the Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1.23, 24. And as for all that wisdom that men possess out of Christ, there is, shall I say, a cloud upon it? yea and more, there is not onely a cloud upon it, and christ the Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1.23, 24. And as for all that Wisdom that men possess out of christ, there is, shall I say, a cloud upon it? yea and more, there is not only a cloud upon it, cc np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd, crd cc c-acp p-acp d cst n1 cst n2 vvb av pp-f np1, a-acp vbz, vmb pns11 vvi, dt n1 p-acp pn31? uh cc av-dc, a-acp vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
290 but a curse upon it, and it will appear to be no better then meer foolishness and madness in the latter end. but a curse upon it, and it will appear to be no better then mere foolishness and madness in the latter end. cc-acp dt vvb p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dx jc av j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 29
291 God hath begun to do it already, and he will do it yet more abundantly, he will certainly finde a time to convert or turn all that strength into weakness, and all that wisdom into foolishness, that flows not out of the fulness of Jesus Christ the Righteous. God hath begun to do it already, and he will do it yet more abundantly, he will Certainly find a time to convert or turn all that strength into weakness, and all that Wisdom into foolishness, that flows not out of the fullness of jesus christ the Righteous. np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vdi pn31 av, cc pns31 vmb vdi pn31 av av-dc av-j, pns31 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp vvb cc vvb d d n1 p-acp n1, cc d cst n1 p-acp n1, d vvz xx av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 30
292 But now the wisdom of Christ, that's durable and abiding, and not onely lasting, but everlasting, and the longer ye have it, the better you'l like it still; But now the Wisdom of christ, that's durable and abiding, and not only lasting, but everlasting, and the longer you have it, the better You'll like it still; cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1, d j cc vvg, cc xx av-j vvg, p-acp j, cc dt jc pn22 vhb pn31, dt jc pn22|vmb vvi pn31 av; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
293 and this is it that David was here possessed of, he could not outwrastle the Temptation he was under, until he went into the Sanctuary of God; and this is it that David was Here possessed of, he could not outwrastle the Temptation he was under, until he went into the Sanctuary of God; cc d vbz pn31 cst np1 vbds av vvn pp-f, pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pns31 vbds p-acp, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
294 and though he did go into the Sanctuary, yet if God had not met him there, and though he did go into the Sanctuary, yet if God had not met him there, cc cs pns31 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1, av cs np1 vhd xx vvn pno31 a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
295 and revealed himself to him there, he might have gone out, as wise as he came in, but he found God there, God was with him there to resolve him of his doubt; yea, he was with him continually: And thats his relief here, his Sanctuary, his Refuge, My heart was grieved, says he, and I was pricked in my reins, through mine own ignorance, and bruitishness, and folly; but then here he relieves himself, even with that which follows, Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; and revealed himself to him there, he might have gone out, as wise as he Come in, but he found God there, God was with him there to resolve him of his doubt; yea, he was with him continually: And thats his relief Here, his Sanctuary, his Refuge, My heart was grieved, Says he, and I was pricked in my reins, through mine own ignorance, and brutishness, and folly; but then Here he relieves himself, even with that which follows, Nevertheless, I am continually with thee; cc vvn px31 p-acp pno31 a-acp, pns31 vmd vhi vvn av, p-acp j c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp, p-acp pns31 vvn np1 a-acp, np1 vbds p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp vvb pno31 pp-f po31 vvb; uh, pns31 vbds p-acp pno31 av-j: cc d|vbz po31 n1 av, po31 n1, po31 n1, po11 n1 vbds vvn, vvz pns31, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2, p-acp po11 d n1, cc n1, cc n1; p-acp av av pns31 vvz px31, av p-acp d r-crq vvz, av, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
296 and though I should chance to let go my hold of thee, yet thou wilt never let go thy holdfast of me, Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thus much to us All. and though I should chance to let go my hold of thee, yet thou wilt never let go thy holdfast of me, Thou hast held me by my right hand. Thus much to us All. cc cs pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi vvi po11 vvb pp-f pno21, av pns21 vm2 av-x vvb vvb po21 vvb pp-f pno11, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. av av-d p-acp pno12 d (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 30
297 Now to your selves (Honored Worthyes) who are the Representative Body of this whole Nation, I shall humbly crave leave to suggest something from hence unto you. Now to your selves (Honoured Worthies) who Are the Representative Body of this Whole nation, I shall humbly crave leave to suggest something from hence unto you. av p-acp po22 n2 (vvn n2-j) r-crq vbr dt n1 n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi n1 p-acp vvb pi p-acp av p-acp pn22. (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 30
298 The God of Heaven, by his Providence (the Wise and the Holy God) hath called you to a very great Work, in a very difficult and dangerous time: The God of Heaven, by his Providence (the Wise and the Holy God) hath called you to a very great Work, in a very difficult and dangerous time: dt np1 pp-f n1, p-acp po31 n1 (dt j cc dt j np1) vhz vvn pn22 p-acp dt j j n1, p-acp dt j j cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 30
299 And how will ye do to manage this great work, if the Wisdom now spoken of, be not eminently present with you, And how will you do to manage this great work, if the Wisdom now spoken of, be not eminently present with you, cc q-crq vmb pn22 vdi p-acp vvb d j n1, cs dt n1 av vvn pp-f, vbb xx av-j j p-acp pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 31
300 if ye be not as Angels of Light, to discern between Good and Evil? Surely no other Garment would so well become you at this time, as this of Wisdom; We could not have thought upon any thing more suitable to you, or more seasonable for you. if you be not as Angels of Light, to discern between Good and Evil? Surely no other Garment would so well become you At this time, as this of Wisdom; We could not have Thought upon any thing more suitable to you, or more seasonable for you. cs pn22 vbb xx p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j-jn? av-j dx j-jn n1 vmd av av vvb pn22 p-acp d n1, p-acp d pp-f n1; pns12 vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp d n1 av-dc j p-acp pn22, cc av-dc j p-acp pn22. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 31
301 To this purpose be pleased to observe, How the Holy Ghost it self preaches this Doctrine to you, To this purpose be pleased to observe, How the Holy Ghost it self Preaches this Doctrine to you, p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp vvb, c-crq dt j n1 pn31 n1 vvz d n1 p-acp pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 31
302 how Wisdom it self does in a special maner call upon such as you are, To be instructed, and to be wise, &c. how Wisdom it self does in a special manner call upon such as you Are, To be instructed, and to be wise, etc. q-crq n1 pn31 n1 vdz p-acp dt j n1 vvb p-acp d c-acp pn22 vbr, pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi j, av (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 31
303 In the second Psalm, and at the beginning of it, the Psalmist having there declared the Design and Plot of great ones against God, and Christ, in those words, The Kings of the earth set themselves, In the second Psalm, and At the beginning of it, the Psalmist having there declared the Design and Plot of great ones against God, and christ, in those words, The Kings of the earth Set themselves, p-acp dt ord n1, cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, dt n1 vhg a-acp vvn dt n1 cc vvb pp-f j pi2 p-acp np1, cc np1, p-acp d n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb px32, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
304 and the Rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying, Let us break their bonds asunder, and the Rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying, Let us break their bonds asunder, cc dt n2 vvb n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvg, vvb pno12 vvi po32 n2 av, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
305 and cast away their cords from us: and cast away their cords from us: cc vvd av po32 n2 p-acp pno12: (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
306 And having withal declared the fruitlesness, and the vanity of that Design, in saying, He that sitteth in heaven shall laugh; And having withal declared the fruitlessness, and the vanity of that Design, in saying, He that Sitteth in heaven shall laugh; cc vhg av vvn dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp vvg, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1 vmb vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
307 the Lord shall have them in derision: He shall speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure; the Lord shall have them in derision: He shall speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his soar displeasure; dt n1 vmb vhi pno32 p-acp n1: pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
308 and yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Sion; and yet have I Set my King upon my holy hill of Sion; cc av vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 j n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
309 that is, the Design of God by Christ, that shall still prosper, and take effect, and go on; that is, the Design of God by christ, that shall still prosper, and take Effect, and go on; cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst vmb j vvb, cc vvi vvi, cc vvb p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
310 and all those great ones that oppose it, they shall be most miserably shattered, destroyed and broken. and all those great ones that oppose it, they shall be most miserably shattered, destroyed and broken. cc d d j pi2 cst vvb pn31, pns32 vmb vbi av-ds av-j vvn, j-vvn cc vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 31
311 Hereupon his counsel is, at the 10, 11, 12. Be wise now therefore, O ye Kings, be instructed, ye Judges of the Earth: Hereupon his counsel is, At the 10, 11, 12. Be wise now Therefore, Oh you Kings, be instructed, you Judges of the Earth: av po31 n1 vbz, p-acp dt crd, crd, crd vbb j av av, uh pn22 n2, vbb vvn, pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 31
312 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoyce with trembling; Serve the Lord with Fear, and rejoice with trembling; vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp vvg; (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 32
313 Kiss the Son, &c. Thus you see how he leads you from the Streams to the Fountain, from the Water-courses to the Well-head; Be Wise first, Kiss the Son, etc. Thus you see how he leads you from the Streams to the Fountain, from the Water-courses to the Wellhead; Be Wise First, vvb dt n1, av av pn22 vvb c-crq pns31 vvz pn22 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1; vbb j ord, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 32
314 and Be Instructed, and as a means to bring in Wisdom and Instruction, Kiss the Son, left he be angry, and Be Instructed, and as a means to bring in Wisdom and Instruction, Kiss the Son, left he be angry, cc vbb vvn, cc p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb dt n1, vvd pns31 vbb j, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 32
315 and ye perish from the Way, if his Wrath be kindled but a little: blessed are all they that put their trust in him. and you perish from the Way, if his Wrath be kindled but a little: blessed Are all they that put their trust in him. cc pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, cs po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt j: vvn vbr d pns32 cst vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 32
316 If his Wrath be kindled but a little, &c. and certainly, his Wrath is now kindled not a little, his heart is fully set, and engaged upon the business, and he will have All down that are implacably bent against him, High and Low, Rich and Poor, Noble and Ignoble, Learned and Unlearned, All must either bow or break, stoop or starve (For he will famish all the gods of the Earth) and therefore now, at this time especially, Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. If his Wrath be kindled but a little, etc. and Certainly, his Wrath is now kindled not a little, his heart is Fully Set, and engaged upon the business, and he will have All down that Are implacably bent against him, High and Low, Rich and Poor, Noble and Ignoble, Learned and Unlearned, All must either bow or break, stoop or starve (For he will famish all the God's of the Earth) and Therefore now, At this time especially, Blessed Are all they that put their trust in him. cs po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt j, av cc av-j, po31 n1 vbz av vvn xx dt j, po31 n1 vbz av-j vvi, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vhi av-d p-acp cst vbr av-j vvn p-acp pno31, j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, j cc j-u, d vmb d vvb cc vvb, vvb cc vvi (c-acp pns31 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt n1) cc av av, p-acp d n1 av-j, vvn vbr d pns32 cst vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 32
317 And besides this general Consideration of Wisdom, as that which would now be very useful, and profitable, and seasonable; Give me leave to deal a little more particularly, and to observe, That there are two Things before you at this time, that will certainly require very much exactness in point of Wisdom, namely, Liberty and Justice. And beside this general Consideration of Wisdom, as that which would now be very useful, and profitable, and seasonable; Give me leave to deal a little more particularly, and to observe, That there Are two Things before you At this time, that will Certainly require very much exactness in point of Wisdom, namely, Liberty and justice. cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d r-crq vmd av vbi j j, cc j, cc j; vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j dc av-j, cc pc-acp vvi, cst a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, cst vmb av-j vvb av d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av, n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 32
318 Touching the former of these, matter of Liberty, The Liberties of the People, and The Liberties of the Saints: Touching the former of these, matter of Liberty, The Liberties of the People, and The Liberties of the Saints: vvg dt j pp-f d, n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2: (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 32
319 I shall not therein take upon me to prescribe to you (for that's no part of my Work, neither is it any part of my purpose so to do) onely this experimental observation I shall crave leave to make out from your former Proceedings, and it is certainly very considerable by you, That so long as ye took those two things into serious Consideration, Godliness and Honesty, and told us plainly, That under your shadow they should live; I shall not therein take upon me to prescribe to you (for that's no part of my Work, neither is it any part of my purpose so to do) only this experimental observation I shall crave leave to make out from your former Proceedings, and it is Certainly very considerable by you, That so long as you took those two things into serious Consideration, Godliness and Honesty, and told us plainly, That under your shadow they should live; pns11 vmb xx av vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp vvb p-acp pn22 (c-acp d|vbz dx n1 pp-f po11 vvi, d vbz pn31 d n1 pp-f po11 vvb av pc-acp vdi) av-j d j n1 pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp po22 j n2-vvg, cc pn31 vbz av-j av j p-acp pn22, cst av av-j c-acp pn22 vvd d crd n2 p-acp j n1, n1 cc n1, cc vvd pno12 av-j, cst p-acp po22 n1 pns32 vmd vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 33
320 so long as ye held forth this in your Declarations, and went on accordingly, I am perswaded, That All that while ye had as much incouragement from God himself, and from good men, as could be expected or desired: so long as you held forth this in your Declarations, and went on accordingly, I am persuaded, That All that while you had as much encouragement from God himself, and from good men, as could be expected or desired: av av-j c-acp pn22 vvd av d p-acp po22 n2, cc vvd p-acp av-vvg, pns11 vbm vvd, cst d cst cs pn22 vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 px31, cc p-acp j n2, c-acp vmd vbi vvn cc vvd: (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 33
321 But when once your motions began to be retrograde, & the people saw clearly, That divers amongst you intended nothing less, But when once your motions began to be retrograde, & the people saw clearly, That diverse among you intended nothing less, cc-acp c-crq c-acp po22 n2 vvd pc-acp vbi j, cc dt n1 vvd av-j, cst j p-acp pn22 j-vvn pix dc, (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 33
322 then what was thus fairly pretended, then I pray consider what followed, Nothing but trouble upon trouble, and vexation upon vexation, and breach upon breach, until ye were almost even quite Broken all to pieces: and therefore whensoever any thing comes to be debated, that concerns either of these, then what was thus fairly pretended, then I pray Consider what followed, Nothing but trouble upon trouble, and vexation upon vexation, and breach upon breach, until you were almost even quite Broken all to Pieces: and Therefore whensoever any thing comes to be debated, that concerns either of these, cs r-crq vbds av av-j vvd, av pns11 vvb vvb r-crq vvd, pix cc-acp vvb p-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pn22 vbdr av av av vvn d p-acp n2: cc av c-crq d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vvz av-d pp-f d, (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 33
323 or both these together, The Liberties of the People, and The Liberties of the Saints, then look up unto God for Wisdom, and for Counsel, and for Direction, (and the Lord give you Wisdom, and Counsel, and Direction in it) For certain it is, That there are hardly any Rocks more dangerous to break upon, then these two are. or both these together, The Liberties of the People, and The Liberties of the Saints, then look up unto God for Wisdom, and for Counsel, and for Direction, (and the Lord give you Wisdom, and Counsel, and Direction in it) For certain it is, That there Are hardly any Rocks more dangerous to break upon, then these two Are. cc d d av, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2, av vvb a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvb, cc p-acp n1, (cc dt n1 vvb pn22 n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31) p-acp j pn31 vbz, cst a-acp vbr av d n2 av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp, cs d crd vbr. (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 33
324 Then for that other work of Justice, that hath been long expected from you, and that ye seem now to be fully ingaged upon: Then for that other work of justice, that hath been long expected from you, and that you seem now to be Fully engaged upon: av p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cst vhz vbn j vvn p-acp pn22, cc cst pn22 vvb av pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp: (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 33
325 I shall not therein prescribe to you neither, onely point at some few things, that may (through the Blessing of Heaven ) be a means to strengthen your hands in that great and necessary work. I shall not therein prescribe to you neither, only point At Some few things, that may (through the Blessing of Heaven) be a means to strengthen your hands in that great and necessary work. pns11 vmb xx av vvb p-acp pn22 av-dx, av-j vvb p-acp d d n2, cst vmb (p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vbb dt n2 p-acp vvb po22 n2 p-acp d j cc j vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 33
326 To this purpose be pleased to consider, That Justice is both a very comprehensive Vertue, and a very curious Vertue. To this purpose be pleased to Consider, That justice is both a very comprehensive Virtue, and a very curious Virtue. p-acp d vvb vbb vvn p-acp vvb, cst n1 vbz d dt j j n1, cc dt j j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 92 Page 33
327 First, It is a very Comprehensive Grace or Vertue. First, It is a very Comprehensive Grace or Virtue. ord, pn31 vbz dt j j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 33
328 The Moralists observe, That all Vertues are contained in Justice; he that would be Just, He must be Prudent, and He must be Valiant, and He must be Temperate, and He must be Faithful: In a word, He must not absolutely come behinde in any Excellency whereof he is capable; The Moralists observe, That all Virtues Are contained in justice; he that would be Just, He must be Prudent, and He must be Valiant, and He must be Temperate, and He must be Faithful: In a word, He must not absolutely come behind in any Excellency whereof he is capable; dt n2 vvb, cst d ng1 vbr vvn p-acp n1; pns31 cst vmd vbi j, pns31 vmb vbi j, cc pns31 vmb vbi j, cc pns31 vmb vbi j, cc pns31 vmb vbi j: p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vbz j; (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 34
329 He must be a very exact man, that would be a just man. Secondly, As it is a very Comprehensive, so it is also a very curious Vertue; He must be a very exact man, that would be a just man. Secondly, As it is a very Comprehensive, so it is also a very curious Virtue; pns31 vmb vbi dt av j n1, cst vmd vbi dt j n1. ord, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j j, av pn31 vbz av dt j j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 34
330 you have seen, I suppose, Justice oftentimes pictured with a pair of Scales in her hand: you have seen, I suppose, justice oftentimes pictured with a pair of Scales in her hand: pn22 vhb vvn, pns11 vvb, n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
331 and indeed, it is a very fit Emblem, or Resemblance of the business: and indeed, it is a very fit Emblem, or Resemblance of the business: cc av, pn31 vbz dt av j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
332 For as in a pair of Scales (if the Beam be good, and the Ballances even) it is, ye know, a very small matter that will turn the Scales either this way or that way, one way or another, and so here: For as in a pair of Scales (if the Beam be good, and the Balances even) it is, you know, a very small matter that will turn the Scales either this Way or that Way, one Way or Another, and so Here: c-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 (cs dt n1 vbb j, cc dt n2 av) pn31 vbz, pn22 vvb, dt j j n1 cst vmb vvi dt n2 d d n1 cc d n1, crd n1 cc j-jn, cc av av: (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
333 Now to set and keep the Scales even, in this high point of Justice, that they may not incline too much on either side, upon any sinister indirect Principle, there are, I conceive, three things essentially requisite thereunto: Now to Set and keep the Scales even, in this high point of justice, that they may not incline too much on either side, upon any sinister indirect Principle, there Are, I conceive, three things essentially requisite thereunto: av p-acp vvb cc vvb dt n2 av, p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi av av-d p-acp d n1, p-acp d j j n1, a-acp vbr, pns11 vvb, crd n2 av-j j av: (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
334 1. Wisdom. 2. Courage. 3. The fear of the Lord. Wisdom to discern, Courage to execute, and The fear of the Lord to moderate. 1. Wisdom. 2. Courage. 3. The Fear of the Lord. Wisdom to discern, Courage to execute, and The Fear of the Lord to moderate. crd n1. crd n1. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1. n1 p-acp vvi, n1 p-acp vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j. (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 34
335 First, there must be Wisdom to discern, to see and foresee who are fit to be spared, and who are fit to be punished; for there is both misericordia puniens, and crudelitas parcens, as the Father speaks; First, there must be Wisdom to discern, to see and foresee who Are fit to be spared, and who Are fit to be punished; for there is both misericordia puniens, and crudelitas Grieving, as the Father speaks; ord, pc-acp vmb vbi n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc q-crq vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn; p-acp pc-acp vbz d fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 vvz; (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 34
336 there is both A punishing mercy, and A sparing cruelty: whilest ye spare some, ye may be very cruel to others; there is both A punishing mercy, and A sparing cruelty: whilst you spare Some, you may be very cruel to Others; pc-acp vbz d dt j-vvg n1, cc dt j-vvg n1: cs pn22 vvb d, pn22 vmb vbi j j p-acp n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
337 yea, let me tell you, That if ye take not heed, in sparing some, ye may be very cruel to your selves: yea, let me tell you, That if you take not heed, in sparing Some, you may be very cruel to your selves: uh, vvb pno11 vvi pn22, cst cs pn22 vvb xx n1, p-acp vvg d, pn22 vmb vbi av j p-acp po22 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
338 ye know what the Prophet said to Ahab, Because thou hast let go a man out of thy hand, whom I appointed to utter destruction; you know what the Prophet said to Ahab, Because thou hast let go a man out of thy hand, whom I appointed to utter destruction; pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn vvi dt n1 av pp-f po21 n1, ro-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi n1; (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
339 therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people, 1 King. 20.42. Therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people, 1 King. 20.42. av po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1, crd n1. crd. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 35
340 Secondly, As there must be Wisdom to discern, so Courage to execute, and to carry on the work vigorously. And here give me leave to say, and not only to speak it, Secondly, As there must be Wisdom to discern, so Courage to execute, and to carry on the work vigorously. And Here give me leave to say, and not only to speak it, ord, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp vvi, av n1 p-acp vvi, cc p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 av-j. cc av vvb pno11 vvi p-acp vvb, cc xx av-j p-acp vvb pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
341 but also to prove it, That you have all the Reason in the world to take Courage in this business, but also to prove it, That you have all the Reason in the world to take Courage in this business, cc-acp av p-acp vvb pn31, cst pn22 vhb d dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
342 since ye have for certain the highest Incouragements to it, that can be expected. since you have for certain the highest Encouragements to it, that can be expected. c-acp pn22 vhb p-acp j dt js n2 p-acp pn31, cst vmb vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 35
343 For first, consider, That the Work it self is Gods Work, and that he hath engaged himself by way of Promise, to be with you in it; For First, Consider, That the Work it self is God's Work, and that he hath engaged himself by Way of Promise, to be with you in it; p-acp ord, vvb, cst dt vvb pn31 n1 vbz npg1 n1, cc cst pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp n1 pp-f vvb, pc-acp vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
344 as Jehoshaphat said unto the Judges, when he gave them their charge, and it was very excellent counsel, even that of his, 2 Chron. 19.6. says he there, Take heed what ye do, for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement; as Jehoshaphat said unto the Judges, when he gave them their charge, and it was very excellent counsel, even that of his, 2 Chronicles 19.6. Says he there, Take heed what you do, for you judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement; c-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 po32 vvb, cc pn31 vbds j j n1, av d pp-f png31, crd np1 crd. vvz pns31 a-acp, vvb n1 r-crq pn22 vdb, c-acp pn22 vvb xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
345 with you, not onely to observe you, and to assist you, and to direct, and bless you, with you, not only to observe you, and to assist you, and to Direct, and bless you, p-acp pn22, xx av-j p-acp vvb pn22, cc p-acp vvb pn22, cc p-acp vvb, cc vvb pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
346 but also to protect and defend you; but also to Pact and defend you; cc-acp av p-acp vvb cc vvb pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
347 and if God be thus with you, then (as the Apostle says) Who can be against you? What can the Creatures of God do, to hurt or hinder you, and if God be thus with you, then (as the Apostle Says) Who can be against you? What can the Creatures of God do, to hurt or hinder you, cc cs np1 vbb av p-acp pn22, av (c-acp dt n1 vvz) r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pn22? q-crq vmb dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb, p-acp vvn cc vvb pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
348 if the God of the Creatures will but undertake to shield you, and to protect you, if the God of the Creatures will but undertake to shield you, and to Pact you, cs dt np1 pp-f dt n2 vmb p-acp vvi p-acp vvb pn22, cc p-acp vvb pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
349 and to carry on his own Work by you? and to carry on his own Work by you? cc p-acp vvb p-acp po31 d vvi p-acp pn22? (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 35
350 Secondly, Consider the extreme weakeness of those who shall oppose you in this Work, and you shal finde them to be All so weak, Secondly, Consider the extreme weakeness of those who shall oppose you in this Work, and you shall find them to be All so weak, ord, vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f d r-crq vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d vvi, cc pn22 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi d av j, (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 35
351 and so feeble, from Head to Foot, from the Highest to the Lowest, that it is not possible for any man of any Spirit, who hath to deal with them as Adversaries, to be afraid of their faces. and so feeble, from Head to Foot, from the Highest to the Lowest, that it is not possible for any man of any Spirit, who hath to deal with them as Adversaries, to be afraid of their faces. cc av j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt av-js p-acp dt js, cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vhz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp n2, pc-acp vbi j pp-f po32 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 36
352 And that this may appear to be so, Be pleased to observe, By what Metaphors or Allusions the Holy Ghost sets out those that ye are to proceed against in this business: Let me to this purpose but onely minde you of two or three Scriptures briefly; Hos. 10.7. As for Samaria (says God by the Prophet there) her King is cut off, like the foam upon the water: And again, Psal. 37.20. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs; And that this may appear to be so, Be pleased to observe, By what Metaphors or Allusions the Holy Ghost sets out those that you Are to proceed against in this business: Let me to this purpose but only mind you of two or three Scriptures briefly; Hos. 10.7. As for Samaria (Says God by the Prophet there) her King is Cut off, like the foam upon the water: And again, Psalm 37.20. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of Lambs; cc cst d vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 dt j n1 vvz av d cst pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d n1: vvb pno11 p-acp d vvb p-acp j n1 pn22 pp-f crd cc crd n2 av-j; np1 crd. c-acp p-acp np1 (vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp) pno31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp, av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1: cc av, np1 crd. p-acp dt j vmb vvi, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt j pp-f n2; (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
353 they shall consume, into smoke shall they consume away: And yet farther, Psal. 62.3. they shall consume, into smoke shall they consume away: And yet farther, Psalm 62.3. pns32 vmb vvi, p-acp n1 vmb pns32 vvi av: cc av av-jc, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
354 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you, How long will you imagine mischief against a man? you shall be slave all of you, c-crq av-j vmb pn22 vvi n1 p-acp dt n1? pn22 vmb vbi vvn d pp-f pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
355 as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. as a bowing wall shall you be, and as a tottering fence. c-acp dt vvg n1 vmb pn22 vbi, cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
356 Now I pray consider, whether any of these things are in any measure to be feared by you: Now I pray Consider, whither any of these things Are in any measure to be feared by you: av pns11 vvb vvi, cs d pp-f d n2 vbr p-acp d vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22: (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
357 What? a Parliament afraid of a little foam upon the water? Afraid of a little smoke out of a Chimney? Afraid of a bowing wall, or of a reeling fence, that if ye do not pull them down the sooner, they'll break down of their own accord, and it may be break down you too? Do not ye know how dangerous a thing it is, to dwell in an old ruinous house, that is ready to drop down upon your heads, without repairing, or rebuilding? And do ye not likewise know this to be at present, the sad condition of the Kingdom? Hath not long experience taught some of you, What? a Parliament afraid of a little foam upon the water? Afraid of a little smoke out of a Chimney? Afraid of a bowing wall, or of a reeling fence, that if you do not pull them down the sooner, They'll break down of their own accord, and it may be break down you too? Do not you know how dangerous a thing it is, to dwell in an old ruinous house, that is ready to drop down upon your Heads, without repairing, or rebuilding? And do you not likewise know this to be At present, the sad condition of the Kingdom? Hath not long experience taught Some of you, q-crq? dt n1 j pp-f dt j vvb p-acp dt n1? j pp-f dt j vvi av pp-f dt n1? j pp-f dt vvg n1, cc pp-f dt vvg n1, cst cs pn22 vdb xx vvi pno32 a-acp dt av-c, pns32|vmb vvi a-acp pp-f po32 d vvi, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvb a-acp pn22 av? vdb xx pn22 vvb c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz, p-acp vvb p-acp dt j j n1, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po22 n2, p-acp vvg, cc vvg? cc vdb pn22 xx av vvi d pc-acp vbi p-acp j, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1? vhz xx av-j n1 vvd d pp-f pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
358 how many decayed ceilings, and how many worm eaten beams, and how many rotten posts, and studs there are, that will never serve again, that must of necessity be removed, or else all will come down about our ears, and destroy us utterly, and it may be speedily too? I beseech you, consider these things. how many decayed ceilings, and how many worm eaten beams, and how many rotten posts, and studs there Are, that will never serve again, that must of necessity be removed, or Else all will come down about our ears, and destroy us utterly, and it may be speedily too? I beseech you, Consider these things. c-crq d j-vvn n2, cc c-crq d n1 vvn n2, cc c-crq d j-vvn n2, cc n2 pc-acp vbr, cst vmb av-x vvb av, cst vmb pp-f n1 vbb vvn, cc av d n1 vvi a-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 av-j, cc pn31 vmb vbi av-j av? pns11 vvb pn22, vvb d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 36
359 And then in the third place, yet farther to encourage you, consider what God hath already done for you; And then in the third place, yet farther to encourage you, Consider what God hath already done for you; cc av p-acp dt ord n1, av av-jc p-acp vvb pn22, vvb r-crq np1 vhz av vdn p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
360 how he hath delivered you in six troubles and in seven. how he hath Delivered you in six Troubles and in seven. c-crq pns31 vhz vvd pn22 p-acp crd n2 cc p-acp crd. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
361 And take heed, I pray, of sinning against your own experiences: Consider the Fears, the Straits, the Plots, the Difficulties, the Dangers, that are already past and gone: Greater then which, you can hardly meet with again. And take heed, I pray, of sinning against your own experiences: Consider the Fears, the Straits, the Plots, the Difficulties, the Dangers, that Are already past and gone: Greater then which, you can hardly meet with again. cc vvb n1, pns11 vvb, pp-f vvg p-acp po22 d n2: vvb dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, cst vbr av j cc vvn: np1 av r-crq, pn22 vmb av vvb p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 37
362 Remember but the wonders (I had almost said, the miracles ) of this last Summer, when the Sea began to roar against you, remember but the wonders (I had almost said, the Miracles) of this last Summer, when the Sea began to roar against you, vvb p-acp dt n2 (pns11 vhd av vvn, dt n2) pp-f d ord n1, c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp vvb p-acp pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
363 and when the Land threatned to bear you no longer; when the Malignant party in both Kingdoms were desperately inraged against you; and when the Land threatened to bear you no longer; when the Malignant party in both Kingdoms were desperately enraged against you; cc c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp vvb pn22 dx av-jc; c-crq dt j n1 p-acp d ng1 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
364 And I know not how many thousands of them, a second time up in arms against you, And I know not how many thousands of them, a second time up in arms against you, cc pns11 vvb xx c-crq d crd pp-f pno32, dt ord n1 a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
365 and nothing to stand, between you and all this danger, but a poor despised, unpaid Army; and nothing to stand, between you and all this danger, but a poor despised, unpaid Army; cc pix p-acp vvb, p-acp pn22 cc d d n1, cc-acp dt j vvn, j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
366 and yet, what a wonderful, what a sudden, what an unexpected, what an unparalleld deliverance, did the Lord work out for you, even by that very Army: and yet, what a wondered, what a sudden, what an unexpected, what an unparalleled deliverance, did the Lord work out for you, even by that very Army: cc av, q-crq dt j, r-crq dt j, r-crq dt j, r-crq dt j n1, vdd dt n1 vvi av p-acp pn22, av p-acp cst j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
367 And what, after all this, and more then all this, that God hath done for you, will ye now despond, and grow faint in your minde? Shall your hands still hang down, and your knees wax feeble, And what, After all this, and more then all this, that God hath done for you, will you now despond, and grow faint in your mind? Shall your hands still hang down, and your knees wax feeble, cc r-crq, p-acp d d, cc av-dc cs d d, cst np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22, vmb pn22 av vvb, cc vvi j p-acp po22 n1? vmb po22 n2 av vvb a-acp, cc po22 n2 vvb j, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
368 and your hearts wither like the Grass? Will ye still be like Ahaz in that case, wherein it is said of him, That his heart was moved, and your hearts wither like the Grass? Will you still be like Ahaz in that case, wherein it is said of him, That his heart was moved, cc po22 n2 vvb av-j dt n1? vmb pn22 av vbi j np1 p-acp d n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31, cst po31 n1 vbds vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
369 and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind? I beseech you take heed of faithless fears, and of unworthy despondencies, after all the mighty appearances of God for you, which have been so managed from time to time, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood Are moved with the wind? I beseech you take heed of faithless fears, and of unworthy Despondencies, After all the mighty appearances of God for you, which have been so managed from time to time, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1? pns11 vvb pn22 vvb n1 pp-f j n2, cc pp-f j n2, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22, r-crq vhb vbn av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
370 as if they had been purposely given out, to incourage you unto this work, and in this work, that now ye are in hand with. as if they had been purposely given out, to encourage you unto this work, and in this work, that now you Are in hand with. c-acp cs pns32 vhd vbn av vvn av, p-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d vvi, cc p-acp d vvi, cst av pn22 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 37
371 There is yet a third thing requisite, to keep the Scales even in point of Justice; and that is, The true fear of the Lord: There is yet a third thing requisite, to keep the Scales even in point of justice; and that is, The true Fear of the Lord: pc-acp vbz av dt ord n1 j, pc-acp vvi dt n2 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1; cc d vbz, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
372 Consider but two or three places of Scripture for that, and I have done. Consider but two or three places of Scripture for that, and I have done. vvb p-acp crd cc crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d, cc pns11 vhb vdn. (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 38
373 That's a very considerable place to this purpose, 2 Sam. 23.1, 2, 3. Now these are the last words of David, The words of dying men ye know, they use to leave a very deep impression upon the spirits of those that hear them: That's a very considerable place to this purpose, 2 Sam. 23.1, 2, 3. Now these Are the last words of David, The words of dying men you know, they use to leave a very deep impression upon the spirits of those that hear them: d|vbz av j j n1 p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd, crd, crd av d vbr dt ord n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f vvg n2 pn22 vvb, pns32 vvb p-acp vvb dt j j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d d vvb pno32: (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
374 Now (says that Text) These are the last words of David, David the son of Jesse said, Now (Says that Text) These Are the last words of David, David the son of Jesse said, av (vvz d n1) d vbr dt ord n2 pp-f np1, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
375 and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet Psalmist of Israel. and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet Psalmist of Israel. cc dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn a-acp p-acp j, dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
376 These were his last words, The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. These were his last words, The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue. d vbdr po31 ord n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11, cc po31 n1 vbds p-acp po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
377 The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me. The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno11. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
378 And the thing that he comes to at last, after all this holy Rhetorick, and Gallantry of expression, it is this, He that ruleth over men, must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And the thing that he comes to At last, After all this holy Rhetoric, and Gallantry of expression, it is this, He that Ruleth over men, must be just, ruling in the Fear of God. cc dt n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp ord, c-acp d d j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz d, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n2, vmb vbi j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
379 And says Jethro to Moses, Exod. 18.21. And Says Jethro to Moses, Exod 18.21. cc vvz np1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
380 Thou shalt provide out of all the people, not onely able men, and men of truth, Thou shalt provide out of all the people, not only able men, and men of truth, pns21 vm2 vvi av pp-f d dt n1, xx av-j j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
381 and men that hate covetousness, but men that fear God also; And let them be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds; and men that hate covetousness, but men that Fear God also; And let them be Rulers of thousands, and Rulers of hundreds; cc n2 cst vvb n1, p-acp n2 cst vvb np1 av; cc vvb pno32 vbi n2 pp-f crd, cc n2 pp-f crd; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
382 rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens; Rulers of fifties, and Rulers of tens; n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f crd; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
383 and let them judg the people, &c. But above all, me thinks, that case of Micaiahs, 1 King. 22. is very considerable to this purpose; and let them judge the people, etc. But above all, me thinks, that case of Micaiah's, 1 King. 22. is very considerable to this purpose; cc vvb pno32 vvb dt n1, av p-acp p-acp d, pno11 vvz, cst n1 pp-f njp2, crd n1. crd vbz j j p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
384 and I mention it the rather, because it is not ordinary to meet with such a case; I do not for the present remember the like in all the Book of God again, all things rightly considered: and I mention it the rather, Because it is not ordinary to meet with such a case; I do not for the present Remember the like in all the Book of God again, all things rightly considered: cc pns11 vvb pn31 dt av-c, c-acp pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1; pns11 vdb xx p-acp dt j vvb dt av-j p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 av, d n2 av-jn vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 38
385 For if ye read that Chapter, you shall finde, That the poor man (one poor single despised Prophet) was there upon all maner of disadvantages, in what he was going about. For if you read that Chapter, you shall find, That the poor man (one poor single despised Prophet) was there upon all manner of disadvantages, in what he was going about. c-acp cs pn22 vvb cst n1, pn22 vmb vvi, cst dt j n1 (pi j j j-vvn n1) vbds a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvg p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 39
386 For first, he was to appear before two great Kings, the King of Israel, and the King of Judah, whilest both of them were sitting upon their thrones in their Parliament Robes, as awful an outward appearance, as most ye shall hear, or read of. For First, he was to appear before two great Kings, the King of Israel, and the King of Judah, whilst both of them were sitting upon their thrones in their Parliament Robes, as awful an outward appearance, as most you shall hear, or read of. p-acp ord, pns31 vbds p-acp vvb p-acp crd j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cs d pp-f pno32 vbdr vvg p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1 n2, p-acp j dt j n1, p-acp ds pn22 vmb vvi, cc vvn pp-f. (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 39
387 And then secondly, He was to deliver a message clean contrary to what no less then four hundred Prophets, had endeavored to prepossess the mindes, and to forestal the judgments of those two Kings withal. And then secondly, He was to deliver a message clean contrary to what no less then four hundred prophets, had endeavoured to prepossess the minds, and to forestal the Judgments of those two Kings withal. cc av ord, pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 j j-jn p-acp r-crq dx dc cs crd crd n2, vhd vvn p-acp vvb dt n2, cc p-acp j-jn dt n2 pp-f d crd n2 av. (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 39
388 And then in the third place, The messenger that came to call him, he told him what the other Prophets had done, And then in the third place, The Messenger that Come to call him, he told him what the other prophets had done, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 cst vvd p-acp vvb pno31, pns31 vvd pno31 r-crq dt j-jn n2 vhd vdn, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
389 and wished him by all means to do the like. The words of the Prophets declare good unto the King, with one mouth; and wished him by all means to do the like. The words of the prophets declare good unto the King, with one Mouth; cc vvd pno31 p-acp d vvz pc-acp vdi dt av-j. dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb j p-acp dt n1, p-acp crd n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
390 Do thou so too, says the man to him, Do not thou by any means occasion any trouble, Do thou so too, Says the man to him, Do not thou by any means occasion any trouble, vdb pns21 av av, vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31, vdb xx pns21 p-acp d n2 n1 d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
391 or breed any disturbance, say as they say, and then all shall be well. Yea, or breed any disturbance, say as they say, and then all shall be well. Yea, cc vvi d n1, vvb c-acp pns32 vvb, cc av d vmb vbi av. uh, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
392 but all this would not stir Micaiah an inch from following God, His words are, As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak: but all this would not stir Micaiah an inch from following God, His words Are, As the Lord lives, what the Lord Says unto me, that will I speak: cc-acp d d vmd xx vvi np1 dt n1 p-acp vvg np1, po31 n2 vbr, p-acp dt n1 vvz, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno11, cst vmb pns11 vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
393 What those four hundred men have said, That's nothing to me, says Micaiah; Look what God would have me to speak, that I must speak, and that I will speak, come of it what will, What those four hundred men have said, That's nothing to me, Says Micaiah; Look what God would have me to speak, that I must speak, and that I will speak, come of it what will, q-crq d crd crd n2 vhb vvn, d|vbz pix p-acp pno11, vvz np1; vvb q-crq np1 vmd vhi pno11 p-acp vvb, cst pns11 vmb vvi, cc cst pns11 vmb vvi, vvb pp-f pn31 r-crq vmb, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
394 or let what will be the fruit on 't. or let what will be the fruit on iT. cc vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 39
395 But now I pray observe, what it was that poized the spirit of the Prophet in that case, or that kept the Scales even; But now I pray observe, what it was that poised the Spirit of the Prophet in that case, or that kept the Scales even; p-acp av pns11 vvb vvi, r-crq pn31 vbds d vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp cst n1, cc cst vvd dt n2 av; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 39
396 and you shall finde it to be this, He saw those two great Kings sitting upon their thrones, and withal, He saw the Lord sitting upon his throne; and you shall find it to be this, He saw those two great Kings sitting upon their thrones, and withal, He saw the Lord sitting upon his throne; cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi d, pns31 vvd d crd j n2 vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc av, pns31 vvd dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 39
397 and he was much more afraid to offend that one God, that he saw sitting upon his throne, then both the other Kings, that he saw sitting upon their thrones. And thus ye see, and he was much more afraid to offend that one God, that he saw sitting upon his throne, then both the other Kings, that he saw sitting upon their thrones. And thus you see, cc pns31 vbds av-d av-dc j pc-acp vvi d crd np1, cst pns31 vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1, av av-d dt j-jn n2, cst pns31 vvd vvg p-acp po32 n2. cc av pn22 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 39
398 how the fear of the Lord did regulate and order the Spirit of that holy man, in a right maner before the Lord. how the Fear of the Lord did regulate and order the Spirit of that holy man, in a right manner before the Lord. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdd vvi cc n1 dt n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 40
399 And I beseech you consider, That this 〈 ◊ 〉 not onely useful for us; It is not onely written for our admonition, that move in a sphear below you, and under you; And I beseech you Consider, That this 〈 ◊ 〉 not only useful for us; It is not only written for our admonition, that move in a sphere below you, and under you; cc pns11 vvb pn22 vvb, cst d 〈 sy 〉 xx av-j j p-acp pno12; pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1, d vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc p-acp pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 40
400 but It is also written for your admonition, as well as for ours; and it is useful for you, as well as for us. but It is also written for your admonition, as well as for ours; and it is useful for you, as well as for us. p-acp pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp po22 n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp png12; cc pn31 vbz j p-acp pn22, c-acp av c-acp p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 40
401 What more useful for those that sit upon earthly thrones, then to see God sitting upon his throne? What more useful for those that fit upon earthly thrones, then to see God sitting upon his throne? q-crq av-dc j p-acp d cst vvb p-acp j n2, cs pc-acp vvi np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1? (4) text (DIV1) 109 Page 40
402 Let me humbly commend this as a remarkable meditation, from hence unto you, That certainly under Heaven, there is not a more excellent qualification, Let me humbly commend this as a remarkable meditation, from hence unto you, That Certainly under Heaven, there is not a more excellent qualification, vvb pno11 av-j vvi d p-acp dt j n1, p-acp av p-acp pn22, cst av-j p-acp n1, a-acp vbz xx dt av-dc j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 40
403 then for men in all transactions of an high nature, To have their hearts continually over powered, then for men in all transactions of an high nature, To have their hearts continually over powered, av p-acp n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 av-j a-acp vvd, (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 40
404 and over awed, with the true fear of Gods holy name and presence. and over awed, with the true Fear of God's holy name and presence. cc a-acp vvn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 110 Page 40
405 And therefore, that ye may manage and carry on this great work of Justice and Judgment, according to the will of God: Besides Wisdom and Courage, see to this also, That out of the fulness of Christ ye be of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord; And Therefore, that you may manage and carry on this great work of justice and Judgement, according to the will of God: Beside Wisdom and Courage, see to this also, That out of the fullness of christ you be of quick understanding in the Fear of the Lord; cc av, cst pn22 vmb vvi cc vvb p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp dt vmb pp-f np1: p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp d av, cst av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pn22 vbb pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 40
406 and then according to his example, who is your great Lord and Master, Ye shall not judge after the sight of the eye meerly, and then according to his Exampl, who is your great Lord and Master, You shall not judge After the sighed of the eye merely, cc av vvg p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz po22 j n1 cc n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 40
407 nor reprove after the hearing of the ear; nor reprove After the hearing of the ear; ccx vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 40
408 but with righteousness shall ye judg the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the Earth. FINIS. but with righteousness shall you judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the Earth. FINIS. cc-acp p-acp n1 vmb pn22 vvb dt j, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 111 Page 40

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3 0 De Psalmi authore non auxtè disputo, quanquam mihi verisimile est, quia ejus canen di Provincia mandata fuerit ipsi Asaph, Nomen ejus Poni, praeterito Davidis nomine, sicuti res per se notae saepe taceri solent. Calv. in Loc. De Psalms Author non auxtè disputo, quanquam mihi verisimile est, quia His canen Die Provincia Commandments fuerit ipsi Asaph, Nome His Poni, praeterito Davidis nomine, As Rest per se Notes saepe taceri solent. Calvin in Loc. fw-fr np1 n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-it np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j. np1 p-acp np1
4 0 David tempted, and upon what ground. David tempted, and upon what ground. np1 vvn, cc p-acp r-crq n1.
7 0 The greatness and danger of the Temptation. The greatness and danger of the Temptation. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1.
8 0 Ver. 2. Ver. 2. np1 crd
8 1 Ver. 13. Ver. 13. np1 crd
10 0 The way of his deliverance from the Temptation, two ways propounded. The Way of his deliverance from the Temptation, two ways propounded. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, crd n2 vvn.
11 0 1. More generally, ver. 16, 17. 1. More generally, ver. 16, 17. crd av-dc av-j, fw-la. crd, crd
16 0 2. More particularly in the ▪ Text. 2. More particularly in the ▪ Text. crd av-dc av-jn p-acp dt ▪ np1
19 0 Wherein three parts. Wherein three parts. c-crq crd n2.
21 0 1. Davids trouble. 1. Davids trouble. crd npg1 vvi.
22 0 2. The ground of his trouble. 2. The ground of his trouble. crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
23 0 3. His relief against it. 3. His relief against it. crd po31 n1 p-acp pn31.
25 0 1. Of Davids trouble, together with that which did at the first occasion it. 1. Of Davids trouble, together with that which did At the First occasion it. crd pp-f npg1 vvi, av p-acp d r-crq vdd p-acp dt ord n1 pn31.
33 0 Psal. 62.10. Abraham Dives, Dives Job, David Dives, & quid Abraham beatius? Quid Job fortius? Quid David sanctius? Chry. fol. Serm. 28. Psalm 62.10. Abraham Dives, Dives Job, David Dives, & quid Abraham Beatus? Quid Job fortius? Quid David sanctius? Chry fol. Sermon 28. np1 crd. np1 vvz, fw-la np1, np1 vvz, cc fw-la np1 n2? fw-la np1 fw-la? fw-la np1 fw-la? np1 n1 np1 crd
36 0 1 Sam. 13.15. 1 Sam. 13.15. crd np1 crd.
40 0 The nearest cause of Davids trouble. The nearest cause of Davids trouble. dt js n1 pp-f npg1 vvi.
43 0 Note. Note. n1.
46 0 Clear from the Text. Clear from the Text. j p-acp dt np1
46 1 Iob. 1.23. Job 1.23. zz crd.
50 0 The reason of it. The reason of it. dt n1 pp-f pn31.
51 0 Prov. 16.4. Rom. 8.28. Curae 16.4. Rom. 8.28. np1 crd. np1 crd.
52 0 Verse 1. Verse 1. n1 crd
57 0 Ten several Cases, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self about Providential Administrations. Ten several Cases, wherein our own ignorance and folly discovers it self about Providential Administrations. crd j n2, c-crq po12 d n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp np1 n2.
58 0 Of outward prosperity propounded. Iob 10.3. and 29.6. Of outward Prosperity propounded. Job 10.3. and 29.6. pp-f j n1 vvn. np1 crd. cc crd.
63 0 Davids Case here Davids Case Here npg1 n1 av
64 0 V. 12. V. 12. n1 crd
65 0 V. 5. V. 5. n1 crd
66 0 V. 13. V. 13. n1 crd
68 0 Resolved. Resolved. vvn.
69 0 Ioh 21.30. John 21.30. np1 crd.
71 0 Artabazus apud Xenophon: Artabazus apud Xenophon: np1 fw-la np1:
73 0 Plus percipit boni justus unicus, quam omnes simul improbi, ex cunctis facultatibus suis. Iun. in Loc. Justus facultatibus exiguis contentus, faelicior est improbo ditissimo. Vat. Plus percipit boni justus Unicus, quam omnes simul Improbi, ex cunctis facultatibus suis. June in Loc. Justus facultatibus exiguis Contentus, faelicior est improbo ditissimo. Vat. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-fr. np1 p-acp np1 np1 fw-mi fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
74 0 Of Inequality. Of Inequality. pp-f n1.
75 0 Prop. Prop. np1
75 1 Isa. 11.13. Isaiah 11.13. np1 crd.
75 2 9.21. 9.21. crd.
78 0 Res. Rest np1
79 0 2 Chro. 14.11. 2 Chro 14.11. crd np1 crd.
79 1 Iudg. 7.2. Etiam cúm vincitur multis militibus victoria est a Deo: At id non ita fit perspicuum sicuti quando cum PARVA MANU hostes Profligantur: Pet. Mart. in Loc. Judges 7.2. Etiam cúm vincitur multis militibus victoria est a God: At id non ita fit perspicuum As quando cum PARVA MANU hosts Profligantur: Pet. Mart. in Loc. np1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la dt fw-la: p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la n2 fw-la: np1 np1 p-acp np1
84 0 Of some great extremity. Of Some great extremity. pp-f d j n1.
84 1 Prop. Prop. np1
84 2 Animo & corpore anxii propter hostem propinquum ejularunt potius quam invocarunt fide. Iun. in Loc. Animo & corpore anxii propter hostem propinquum ejularunt potius quam invocarunt fide. June in Loc. fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp np1
86 0 Res. Murmur adversus Deum, non excusatur periculis imminentibus ubi potissimúm Divinae Bonitatis memoria vigere debcat. Muscul. in Psal. 106. Gen. 22.14. Rest Murmur Adversus God, non excusatur Periculis imminentibus ubi potissimúm Divinae Bonitatis memoria vigere debcat. Muscul. in Psalm 106. Gen. 22.14. np1 vvb fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp np1 crd np1 crd.
88 0 Note. Note. n1.
90 0 Of very much unworthiness. Prop. Of very much unworthiness. Prop. pp-f av d n1. np1
95 0 Res. Rest np1
243 0 The way to ease our spirits of a great deal of trouble is to get above our own ignorances. The Way to ease our spirits of a great deal of trouble is to get above our own ignorances. dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n2.
245 0 Ignorance and folly how to be avoided. Ignorance and folly how to be avoided. n1 cc n1 c-crq pc-acp vbi vvn.
245 1 Prov. 4.7. Curae 4.7. np1 crd.
98 0 Etiam in meritis nostris nulla fiducia collacanda, quia nulla planè sunt, propriè loquendo. Polan. Syntag. Theol. l. 9. c. 8. Gratia non est Gratia, nisi sit omni modo gratuita. Solus Christus pro nobis suscepit fine malis meritis paenam, ut nos per illum sinc bonis meritis consequerentur gratiam. Aug. contr. 2. Epist. Pelag. l. 4. c. 4. Etiam in Meritis nostris nulla Fiducia collacanda, quia nulla planè sunt, propriè Loquendo. Polan. Syntag Theology l. 9. c. 8. Gratia non est Gratia, nisi sit omni modo gratuita. Solus Christus Pro nobis suscepit fine malis Meritis paenam, ut nos per Ilum sinc bonis Meritis consequerentur gratiam. Aug. Contr. 2. Epistle Pelagius l. 4. c. 4. fw-la p-acp n2 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr fw-la. np1. np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. crd np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd
104 0 Of aggravated sinfulness. Prop. Of aggravated sinfulness. Prop. pp-f vvn n1. np1
107 0 Res. Rest np1
109 0 Iudg. 10.13. Psal. 95.11. Heb. 3.11. Judges 10.13. Psalm 95.11. Hebrew 3.11. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd.
110 0 Rom. 5.20. Where sin abounded, Grace did much more abound (NONLATINALPHABET) superabundavit. Bez. magis exuberavit: Eras. Bonitas invicti non vincitur, & infinita miscricordia non finitur. Fulgent. Ais mihi; peccata peccatis adjeci, & qui jam cadens erectus fucram iterum cecidi: & conscientiae meae vulnus jam pene curatum exulceratione recruduit: Quid trepidas? Quid vercris? Idem semper est qui ante curavit medicum non mutabis: experimentum adjutorii non expectat, qui tanguoris tui novit originem: Unde dudum curatus fueras, inde iterum curaberis. Ambros. lib. de Paenit. cap. 12. ad init. Cogita scintillam si in mare ceciderit, non poterit stare, aut apparere ▪ Quantum scintilla ad mare se habet tantum hominis malitia, ad Dei clementiam imò non tantum modo, sed & longè suprà: Nam & Pelagus tametsi magnum sit mensuram recipit: Dei vero elementia [ sive miscricordia ] mensuram non habet. Chrysost. de Paenit. Hom. 3. Rom. 5.20. Where since abounded, Grace did much more abound () superabundavit. Bez magis exuberavit: Eras. Bonitas invicti non vincitur, & Infinita miscricordia non finitur. Fulgent. Ais mihi; Peccata peccatis adjeci, & qui jam cadens erectus fucram iterum cecidi: & conscientiae meae Wound jam pene curatum exulceratione recruduit: Quid trepidas? Quid vercris? Idem semper est qui ante curavit Physician's non mutabis: experimentum adjutorii non Expects, qui tanguoris tui Novit originem: Unde Dudum curatus fueras, inde iterum curaberis. Ambos lib. de Paenit. cap. 12. ad Init. Cogita scintillam si in mare ceciderit, non poterit stare, Or apparere ▪ Quantum scintilla ad mare se habet Tantum hominis malitia, ad Dei clementiam imò non Tantum modo, sed & long suprà: Nam & Plague Tametsi magnum sit mensuram recipit: Dei vero elementia [ sive miscricordia ] mensuram non habet. Chrysostom de Paenit. Hom. 3. np1 crd. q-crq n1 vvd, n1 vdd av-d av-dc vvi () n1. np1 fw-la fw-la: np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. j. fw-la fw-la; n1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-fr: fw-la fw-la? fw-la fw-la? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. fw-fr fw-la. n1. crd fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-fr n1 vvi, fw-la fw-la ▪ fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc j fw-la: fw-la cc np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la [ fw-la fw-la ] fw-la fw-fr fw-la. np1 fw-fr fw-la. np1 crd
121 0 Of outward meanness. Prop. Of outward meanness. Prop. pp-f j n1. np1
121 1 Zech. 4, 10. Zechariah 4, 10. np1 crd, crd
124 0 Res. Tunc verò potissunùm clucet Dei Potentia illa omnem captum humanum superans, cúm vel agit ipse quidpiam NONLATINALPHABET, vel infirmissimis instrumentis ad res maximas perficiendas utitur. Beza in 2 Cor. 12.9. Rest Tunc verò potissunùm clucet Dei Potentia illa omnem captum humanum superans, cúm vel agit ipse quidpiam, vel infirmissimis Instrumentis ad Rest maximas perficiendas utitur. Beza in 2 Cor. 12.9. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp crd np1 crd.
130 0 Quidnam eaquae non sunt appellat? eos scilicet qui nibil se arbitrantur propter nimian eorum exiguitatem. Sic incredibilem significavit 〈 ◊ 〉 cúm per eos qui nihil esse videbantur, magnos subigeret, Chrysost. in loc. Quidnam eaquae non sunt appellate? eos scilicet qui Nobil se arbitrantur propter nimian Their exiguitatem. Sic incredibilem significavit 〈 ◊ 〉 cúm per eos qui nihil esse videbantur, Magnos subigeret, Chrysostom in loc. np1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la n1? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la 〈 sy 〉 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, np1 p-acp fw-la.
133 0 Of Carnal disappointment. Prop. Of Carnal disappointment. Prop. pp-f j n1. np1
138 0 Zech. 11.10, 11 Zechariah 11.10, 11 np1 crd, crd
140 0 Gods time the best time. God's time the best time. npg1 n1 dt js n1.
141 0 Res. Rest np1
141 1 Isa. 30. 1•. Lam. 3.26. Hab. 2.3. Heb. 10.36, 37 Psal. 27.14. Rom. 4.18. Isaiah 30. 1•. Lam. 3.26. Hab. 2.3. Hebrew 10.36, 37 Psalm 27.14. Rom. 4.18. np1 crd. n1. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd, crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
145 0 Of Humane improbability. Of Humane improbability. pp-f j n1.
145 1 Prop. Prop. np1
147 0 Instances of this. Instances of this. n2 pp-f d.
147 1 1. In Moses. Num. 11. v. 18. &c. 1. In Moses. Num. 11. v. 18. etc. crd p-acp np1. np1 crd n1 crd av
150 0 V. 21. V. 21. n1 crd
151 0 V. 22. V. 22. n1 crd
153 0 V. 23. V. 23. n1 crd
154 0 In that great man spoken of, 2 Kings 7. In that great man spoken of, 2 Kings 7. p-acp d j n1 vvn pp-f, crd n2 crd
157 0 Psal. 78. Psalm 78. np1 crd
160 0 Res. Rest np1
161 0 Matth. 19.26. Matthew 19.26. np1 crd.
163 0 Of outward Impunity. Prop. Of outward Impunity. Prop. pp-f j n1. np1
164 0 Gen. 25.26. Gen. 25.26. np1 crd.
165 0 Hoc magistratus Admonear nè paenam sceleribus Justam & debitam differant, nisi velint terram scelerum veluti diluvio obrui. Cartwr. in Loc. Hoc Magistratus Admonear nè paenam sceleribus Justam & debitam differant, nisi velint terram Scelerum Veluti Diluvio obrui. Cartwright. in Loc. fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. np1. p-acp np1
166 0 Res. Rest np1
167 0 Quod defertur non aufertur. Quod defertur non aufertur. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
170 0 Agag hewed in pieces by Samuel, though spared by Saul, 1 Sam. 15. Agag hewed in Pieces by Samuel, though spared by Saul, 1 Sam. 15. np1 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp np1, cs vvn p-acp np1, vvn np1 crd
173 0 Joab and Shimei cut off by Solomon, though both unpunished all the days of David, 1 K. 2. Joab and Shimei Cut off by Solomon, though both unpunished all the days of David, 1 K. 2. np1 cc np1 vvn a-acp p-acp np1, c-acp d j d dt n2 pp-f np1, crd n1 crd
176 0 Some under the Gospel whose judgement lingers not, neither does their perdition slumber. some under the Gospel whose judgement lingers not, neither does their perdition slumber. d p-acp dt n1 rg-crq n1 vvz xx, av-dx vdz po32 n1 n1.
177 0 10 Case. Of Divine Soveraignty. 10 Case. Of Divine Sovereignty. crd n1. pp-f j-jn n1.
178 0 Prop. Prop. np1
246 0 Wisdom moved for upon a double Consideration. Wisdom moved for upon a double Consideration. n1 vvn p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1.
329 0 2. A very curious vertue. 2. A very curious virtue. crd dt j j n1.
178 1 Sic de Dei decretis Philosophantur, ac si exigenda essent haec inscrutabilia, ad rationis humanae decem pedam: At { que } hinc istae impactae Calvinistis Blasphemiae illos quodvis flagitium afonte Bonitatis arcessere: illos Deum Tiberio truculentiorem, & Diabolo (horrendum dictu) nequiorem efficere. Dr. Prid. de Abs. Dec. 1: Lect. Sic de Dei decretis Philosophantur, ac si exigenda essent haec inscrutabilia, ad rationis humanae Decem pedam: At { que } hinc Istae impactae Calvinistis Blasphemies Illos quodvis Flagitium afonte Bonitatis arcessere: Illos God Tiberius truculentiorem, & Diabolo (horrendum dictu) nequiorem efficere. Dr. Pride de Abs. Dec. 1: Lecture fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n-jn fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: p-acp { fw-fr } fw-la fw-gr fw-la fw-la np1 n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: n1 np1 np1 fw-la, cc fw-la (fw-la fw-la) fw-la fw-la. n1 np1 fw-fr np1 np1 crd: np1
179 0 Res. Voluit igitur Deus in hominibus quantum ad aliquos quos praedestinat suam representare Bonitatem per modum miscricordiae parcendo, Et quantum ad aliquos quos reprobat, per modum justitiae puniendo, & haec est ratio quare quosdam eligit, & quosdam reprobat & quare hos elegit in gloriam, & illos reprobavit, non habet rationem, nisi divinam voluntatem. Aquin. 1 part. Sum. Theol. Qu. 23. Art. 5. Ita Zanch. de Nat ▪ Dei. lib. 5. cap. 2. Whitak. Tom. 1. oper. p. 693. & Alii. Rest Voluit igitur Deus in hominibus quantum ad Someone quos praedestinate suam representare Bonitatem per modum miscricordiae parcendo, Et quantum ad Someone quos Reprobate, per modum justitiae puniendo, & haec est ratio quare Quosdam eligit, & Quosdam Reprobate & quare hos elegit in gloriam, & Illos reprobavit, non habet rationem, nisi divinam voluntatem. Aquinas 1 part. Sum. Theology Qu. 23. Art. 5. Ita Zanchius de Nat ▪ Dei. lib. 5. cap. 2. Whitaker. Tom. 1. Operate. p. 693. & Alii. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc n1 n1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, cc n1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 crd n1. np1 np1 n1 crd n1 crd fw-la np1 fw-fr np1 ▪ fw-la. n1. crd n1. crd np1. np1 crd j. n1 crd cc fw-la.
181 0 Men not satisfied with the Divine Soveraignty of God in the disposition of their outward estates and conditions. Men not satisfied with the Divine Sovereignty of God in the disposition of their outward estates and conditions. n2 xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2.
184 0 Iob 2.10. Job 2.10. np1 crd.
186 0 An experiment of it among our selves. an experiment of it among our selves. dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2.
188 0 Matth. 7 6. opened. Matthew 7 6. opened. np1 crd crd vvn.
193 0 God not unrighteous, or any way to be blame, however things frame in the world. Psal. 145.17. Zeph. 3.5. Psal. 92.15.5.4. God not unrighteous, or any Way to be blame, however things frame in the world. Psalm 145.17. Zephaniah 3.5. Psalm 92.15.5.4. np1 xx j, cc d n1 pc-acp vbi n1, c-acp n2 vvb p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd.
197 0 Magna laus videlicet Deo, ut ab informitate se vindicet, formâ unâ esse contentum. Bernard. de consid. l. 5. c. 7. Nihil in se, nisi se habet. Idem. ibid. Magna laus videlicet God, ut ab informitate se vindicet, formâ unâ esse contentum. Bernard. de Consider. l. 5. c. 7. Nihil in se, nisi se habet. Idem. Ibid. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la vvb fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. fw-la vvn. n1 crd sy. crd fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la. fw-la.
200 0 Cùm igitur Deus sit universalis provisor totius entis ad ipsius Providentiam pertinet ut permittat quosdam defectus esse in aliquibus particularibus rebus, ne impediatur bonum universi perfectum: Si enim omniae mala impedirentur multa bona deessent universo non enim esset Vita Leonis, si non esset Occisio Animalium nec esset Patientia Martyrum si non esset Persecutio Tyrannorum. Aquin. 1 Par. Sum. Theol. Qu. 22. Art. 2. Cùm igitur Deus sit Universalis provisor totius entis ad Himself Providentiam pertinet ut permittat Quosdam defectus esse in aliquibus particularibus rebus, ne impediatur bonum universi perfectum: Si enim omniae mala impedirentur Multa Bona deessent universo non enim esset Vita Leonis, si non esset Occisio Animals nec esset Patientia Martyrs si non esset Persecution Tyrannorum. Aquinas 1 Par. Sum. Theology Qu. 22. Art. 2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n-jn fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, fw-mi fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-mi fw-fr fw-la fw-la np1. np1 crd np1 np1 np1 n1 crd n1 crd
204 0 Applicat. Application. j.
205 0 Ad Populum. Ad Populum. fw-la np1.
205 1 In all cases (of difficulty especially) Gods wisdom to be admired, and our own folly acknowledged. In all cases (of difficulty especially) God's Wisdom to be admired, and our own folly acknowledged. p-acp d n2 (pp-f n1 av-j) n2 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc po12 d n1 vvn.
207 0 Indè locum non habent contumacium murmurae querelarum, quia quod Deus fieri voluit, constat non aliter fieri debuisse quam voluit. Ambros. de vocat. Gent. lib. 2. cap. 1. Indè locum non habent contumacium murmurae querelarum, quia quod Deus fieri voluit, constat non aliter fieri debuisse quam voluit. Ambos de vocat. Gent. lib. 2. cap. 1. fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr fw-la. n1 n1. crd n1. crd
221 0 Est autem Deus per suam essentiam bonus sicut & per candem lux est, ergo sicuti ita est lux ut tenebrae in eo non sint ullae sic ita est bonus, ut nihil in eo queat esse mali. Zanch. de Nat. Dei l. 4. c. 1. Thes. 4. Est autem Deus per suam essentiam bonus sicut & per candem lux est, ergo As ita est lux ut tenebrae in eo non sint ullae sic ita est bonus, ut nihil in eo queat esse mali. Zanchius de Nat. Dei l. 4. c. 1. Thebes 4. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1 fw-la n1 crd sy. crd np1 crd
222 0 The Saints advantage by Temptations. The Saints advantage by Temptations. dt ng1 n1 p-acp n2.
227 0 The ingenuity and faithfulness of holy men formerly. The ingenuity and faithfulness of holy men formerly. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 av-j.
229 0 In David here. In David Here. p-acp np1 av.
230 0 In Agur, Prov. 30.2, 3. In Agur, Curae 30.2, 3. p-acp vvb, np1 crd, crd
236 0 Godly men may sometimes fail, and fall short in their apprehensions, concerning Divine and heavenly Dispensations. Godly men may sometime fail, and fallen short in their apprehensions, Concerning Divine and heavenly Dispensations. j n2 vmb av vvi, cc vvi j p-acp po32 n2, vvg j-jn cc j n2.
240 0 Mat. 16.22. Mathew 16.22. np1 crd.
247 0 1 Consid. From that want of wisdom that hath always been in the world. 1 Consider From that want of Wisdom that hath always been in the world. crd np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz av vbn p-acp dt n1.
250 0 Sensus est perspicuus ego, inquit, cos adoptavi in silios, & feci populum peculiarem & partem meam, ac funiculum haerelitatis meae, appellavi { que } eos primogenitos: illi autem ne hoc quidem fecerunt quod bruta faciunt animalia, ut beneficis vinceventur, & intelligerent Pastorem & Nutritium suum. Hieron. Com. in loc. Sensus est perspicuus ego, inquit, cos adoptavi in silios, & Feci Populum peculiarem & partem meam, ac funiculum haerelitatis meae, appellavi { que } eos Primogenitos: illi autem ne hoc quidem fecerunt quod bruta faciunt animalia, ut Benefices vinceventur, & intelligerent Pastorem & Nutritium suum. Hieron. Come in loc. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, vvd fw-la p-acp n2, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la { fw-fr } fw-gr fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la n2 fw-la, cc n1 np1 cc np1 fw-la. np1. np1 p-acp fw-la.
257 0 Iam. 3.13. Vera sapientiâ, & scientià polleus, ostendat eam operibus honestae & mansuetae conversationis, tanquam ejus germanis & perpetuis fructibus. N. Herming. in loc. Iam. 3.13. Vera sapientiâ, & scientià polleus, ostendat eam operibus honestae & mansuetae conversationis, tanquam His Germans & perpetuis fructibus. N. Herming. in loc. np1 crd. fw-la fw-la, cc fw-fr j, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. np1 vvg. p-acp n1.
261 0 2 Consid. From the many mistakes that are in the world about wisdom. 2 Consider From the many mistakes that Are in the world about Wisdom. crd np1 p-acp dt d n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1.
265 0 Iob 11.12. cap. Job 11.12. cap. np1 crd. n1.
266 0 Psal. 49.12, 10. Psalm 49.12, 10. np1 crd, crd
269 0 Erasm. Mor. Encom. ad init. Erasmus Mor. Encomium. ad Init. np1 np1 np1. fw-la fw-la.
270 0 Puto multo• potuisse ad sapientiam pervenire nisi putassent se pervenisse. Sen. de Tranq. An. cap. 1. Puto multo• potuisse ad sapientiam pervenire nisi putassent se pervenisse. Sen. de Tranq. Nias cap. 1. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr fw-fr. np1 n1. crd
274 0 How to attain wisdom. How to attain Wisdom. c-crq pc-acp vvi n1.
276 0 Vid. Alsted. Chronol. Vrb. Antiquis. Aul. Gell. Noct. At. lib. 14. c. 6. Itiner. tot. sacr. Script. by R.B. printed at London, An. 1629. Vid. Alsted. Chronology. Vrb. Antiquis. Aul. Gell. Night At lib. 14. c. 6. Itinerary. tot. Sacred. Script. by R.B printed At London, Nias 1629. np1 np1. np1. np1 fw-la. np1 np1 np1 np1 n1. crd sy. crd np1. fw-la. j. n1. p-acp np1 vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd
276 1 1 Cor. 3.18. 1 Cor. 3.18. vvd np1 crd.
280 0 1 Kings 3.9.4.33. 1 Kings 3.9.4.33. crd n2 crd.
285 0 The knowledge of God in Christ the end of preaching. 1 Cor. 2.2. 2 Cor. 4.5. Phil. 3.8.14. The knowledge of God in christ the end of preaching. 1 Cor. 2.2. 2 Cor. 4.5. Philip 3.8.14. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f vvg. crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
289 0 Christum crucifixum vocat primum DEI POTENTIAM, id est, cum qui virtute suae Deitatis potenter dissolvit opera diaboli, Principem hujus mundi ejecit foras, mundum deni { que } vicit, ac morti mors fuit, quum potenter ex morte resurrexit: Deinde cundem Christum crucifixum vocat DEI SAPIENTIAM, id est, cum qui sapicutissimum Dei de nostrá salute consilium non solum nobis patefecit, verùm etiam exequutus est. Piscat. in loc. Christ crucifixum vocat primum DEI POTENTIAM, id est, cum qui virtute suae Deitatis potenter dissolvit opera Diaboli, Principem hujus mundi ejecit foras, Mundum Deni { que } Vicit, ac morti mors fuit, Whom potenter ex morte resurrexit: Deinde cundem Christ crucifixum vocat DEI SAPIENTIAM, id est, cum qui sapicutissimum Dei de nostrá salute consilium non solum nobis patefecit, verùm etiam exequutus est. Physical. in loc. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la zz, fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: n1 fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vvb fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. vvn. p-acp n1.
291 0 Note. 2 Sam. 15.31. Note. 2 Sam. 15.31. n1. crd np1 crd.
292 0 Iohn 1.16. The wisdom of Christ durable. John 1.16. The Wisdom of christ durable. np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1 j.
297 0 Ad Parliamentum. Ad Parliamentum. fw-la fw-la.
298 0 2 Tim 3.1. NONLATINALPHABET Tempora molesta sive difficilia. 2 Time 3.1. Tempora molesta sive Difficulties. crd n1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
300 0 2 Sam. 14.17. 2 Sam. 14.17. crd np1 crd.
303 0 2 Ps. br. paraph. 2 Ps. br. paraph. crd np1 n1. n1.
303 1 The Design of great ones against God & Christ, v. 2, 3. The Design of great ones against God & christ, v. 2, 3. dt n1 pp-f j pi2 p-acp np1 cc np1, n1 crd, crd
306 0 The vanity of that Design, v. 4, 5, 6. The vanity of that Design, v. 4, 5, 6. dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1 crd, crd, crd
311 0 Counsel to such as are not yet privy to the design, to take heed of being drawn in, v. 10, 11, 12. Counsel to such as Are not yet privy to the Design, to take heed of being drawn in, v. 10, 11, 12. n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr xx av j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp, n1 crd, crd, crd
316 0 Zeph. 2.11. Zephaniah 2.11. np1 crd.
317 0 Two things before the Parliament at this time, requiring much exactnes in point of wisdom. Two things before the Parliament At this time, requiring much exactness in point of Wisdom. crd n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvg d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
318 0 1. Liberty. 1. Liberty. crd n1.
319 0 2 Tim. 2.2. 2 Tim. 2.2. crd np1 crd.
320 0 Lam. 4.20. Lam. 4.20. np1 crd.
321 0 Dangerous to depart from just & honest Principles, upon any pretence whatsoever. Dangerous to depart from just & honest Principles, upon any pretence whatsoever. j pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp d n1 r-crq.
324 0 2. Justice. 2. justice. crd n1.
325 0 Nehem. 6.9. Nehemiah 6.9. np1 crd.
326 0 Two things noted concerning Iustice. Two things noted Concerning Justice crd n2 vvn vvg n1
327 0 1. A very comprehensive. 1. A very comprehensive. crd dt j j.
328 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Atist. lib. 5. Ethic cap. 1. Fr. Eustach. Tract. 3. de Virt. & vit. Sect. 2. Qu. 1. . Atist. lib. 5. Ethic cap. 1. Fr. Eustace. Tract. 3. the Virtue. & vit. Sect. 2. Qu. 1. . n1. n1. crd np1 n1. crd np1 vvb. n1. crd dt n1. cc fw-fr. np1 crd n1 crd
334 0 Three things requisite to keep the scales even in point of Iustice. Three things requisite to keep the scales even in point of Justice crd n2 j pc-acp vvi dt n2 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1
334 1 1. Wisdom. Sicuti est aliquando misericordia puniens ita & crudelitas Parcens. Aug. Maced. Epist. 54. 1. Wisdom. As est aliquando misericordia puniens ita & crudelitas Grieving. Aug. Maced. Epistle 54. crd n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la np1. np1 j. np1 crd
340 0 2. Courage. The Parliament incouraged to do Iustice, upon a threefold consideration. 2. Courage. The Parliament encouraged to do justice, upon a threefold consideration. crd n1. dt n1 vvn pc-acp vdi n1, p-acp dt j n1.
343 0 1. From the Alsufficiency of God, in his promise of being with those who are with him in this work. 2 Chron. 19.6 1. From the All-sufficiency of God, in his promise of being with those who Are with him in this work. 2 Chronicles 19.6 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vbg p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1. crd np1 crd
347 0 Rom. 8.31. Rom. 8.31. np1 crd.
349 0 2. From the weakness of Adversaries, who are to be dealt with in a way of Iustice. 2. From the weakness of Adversaries, who Are to be dealt with in a Way of Justice crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1
352 0 Discovered from three places of Scripture. 1 Pl. Hos 1 7. 2 Pl. Psal. 37.20. 3 Pl. Psal 62.3. Quemadmodum parier vitiosus intus { que } corruptus subito impetu cadens non modò scipsum frangit propriâ mole, sed conterit in minutas partes, ira hostibus suis David inexpectatam ruinam denuutiat & quâ prorsus conterantur. Calvin. in loc. Discovered from three places of Scripture. 1 Pl Hos 1 7. 2 Pl Psalm 37.20. 3 Pl Psalm 62.3. Quemadmodum parier vitiosus intus { que } Corruptus subito impetu cadens non modò scipsum Frangit propriâ mole, said conterit in minutas parts, ira hostibus suis David inexpectatam ruinam denuutiat & quâ prorsus conterantur. calvin. in loc. vvn p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1. crd np1 np1 crd crd crd np1 np1 crd. crd np1 np1 crd. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, vvd n1 p-acp fw-la n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. p-acp n1.
359 0 3. From former Experiences. Iob 5.19. 3. From former Experiences. Job 5.19. crd p-acp j n2. np1 crd.
367 0 Heb. 12.12. Hebrew 12.12. np1 crd.
368 0 Isa. 7.2. Isaiah 7.2. np1 crd.
371 0 3. The fear of the Lord. 3. The Fear of the Lord. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
373 0 2 Sam. 23.1, 2.3. opened. 2 Sam. 23.1, 2.3. opened. crd np1 crd, crd. vvn.
379 0 Exod. 18.21. Jethroes advice to Moses concerning the choice of Magistrates. Exod 18.21. Jethro's Advice to Moses Concerning the choice of Magistrates. np1 crd. n2 n1 p-acp np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f n2.
383 0 Micaiahs case, 1 King. 22. Micaiah's case, 1 King. 22. njp2 vvi, crd n1. crd
385 0 The disadvantages that he there went upon. The disadvantages that he there went upon. dt n2 cst pns31 a-acp vvd p-acp.
386 0 Verse 10. Verse 10. n1 crd
387 0 Verse 6. compared with 2 Chron. 18.5. Verse 6. compared with 2 Chronicles 18.5. n1 crd vvn p-acp crd np1 crd.
389 0 Verse 13. Verse 13. n1 crd
392 0 V. 14. V. 14. n1 crd
393 0 Duty belongs to us, events to God. Duty belongs to us, events to God. n1 vvz p-acp pno12, n2 p-acp np1.
397 0 Verse 19. Verse 19. n1 crd
400 0 Rom. 15.4. Rom. 15.4. np1 crd.
402 0 1 King. 18.3. Neh 7.2. Iob 1.1. Prov. 23.17. Eccles. 11.13. Acts 10.2. Timor domini Janitor animae, Bernard. Quid est, quaeso, Sapientia Christiani? Quid nisi timor & Amor Christi? Salvian. ad Eccles. Cathol. lib. 4. Initium sapientiae est in timore Christi, perfectio in amore. Id. ibid. Fides facit formidinem. formido facit solicitudinem. Solicitudo facit perseverantiam. Tertul. contr. Marcion. 1 King. 18.3. Neh 7.2. Job 1.1. Curae 23.17. Eccles. 11.13. Acts 10.2. Timor domini Janitor Spirits, Bernard. Quid est, quaeso, Sapientia Christians? Quid nisi timor & Amor Christ? Salvian. ad Eccles. Cathol. lib. 4. Initium sapientiae est in Timore Christ, Perfection in amore. Id. Ibid. Fides facit formidinem. Fear facit solicitudinem. Solicitudo facit perseverantiam. Tertulian Contr. Marcion. crd n1. crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, np1. fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la np1? fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la? np1. fw-la np1 np1. n1. crd np1 fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la. np1 fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. np1.
405 0 Iohn 1.16. John 1.16. np1 crd.
408 0 Isa. 11.3, 4. Isaiah 11.3, 4. np1 crd, crd