Provocator provocatus. Or, An answer made to an open challenge made by one M. Boatman in Peters Parish in Norwich, the 13th of December, 1654. in a sermon preached there at a fast, in which answer these questions are spoke to. 1. Whether juridicall suspension of some persons from the Lords Supper be deducible from Scripture; the affirmative is proved. : 2. Whether ministeriall or privative suspension be justifiable; the affirmative also is maintained. : 3. Whether the suspension of the ignorant and scandalous be a pharisaicall invention; a thing which wiser ages never thought of, as Mr Boatman falsly affirmed. In opposition to which is proved, that it hath been the judgment and practice of the eminent saints and servants of Christ, in all ages, of all other reformed churches in all times ... / By John Collings ...

Boatman, Mr
Collinges, John, 1623-1690
Publisher: Printed for William Francklyng bookseller in Norwich
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1654
Approximate Era: Interregnum
TCP ID: A80157 ESTC ID: R232871 STC ID: C5329A
Subject Headings: Church discipline; Presbyterians -- England;
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0 The TEXT. Mat. 7.6. The TEXT. Mathew 7.6. dt n1. np1 crd. (22) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 179
1 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearles before swine, Give not that which is holy unto the Dogs, neither cast you your Pearls before Swine, vvb xx d r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n2, av-dx n1 pn22 po22 n2 p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 179
2 lest they trample them under their feet, and turne againe and rent you. HAving the last day finished the first Doctrine propounded from Luk. 7.41. lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. HAving the last day finished the First Doctrine propounded from Luk. 7.41. cs pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi av cc vvb pn22. vhg dt ord n1 vvd dt ord n1 vvn p-acp np1 crd. (22) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 179
3 I thought it not amisse, before I passed on to the other, to take occasion to redeeme a captive Text, such an one as is led about, I Thought it not amiss, before I passed on to the other, to take occasion to Redeem a captive Text, such an one as is led about, pns11 vvd pn31 xx av, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1, d dt pi a-acp vbz vvn a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 179
4 and I may say with holy reverence, almost by the nose, to assert that which Christ never intended, as you shall presently see. and I may say with holy Reverence, almost by the nose, to assert that which christ never intended, as you shall presently see. cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j n1, av p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvb cst r-crq np1 av-x vvd, c-acp pn22 vmb av-j vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 179
5 The Text is without any connexion at all, it seemes neither to have reference to what goes before, The Text is without any connexion At all, it seems neither to have Referente to what Goes before, dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp d, pn31 vvz d pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp r-crq vvz a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 179
6 or what follows after, and so it may be called a proverbiall admonition, or dehortation, wherein you may consider these particulars. or what follows After, and so it may be called a proverbial admonition, or dehortation, wherein you may Consider these particulars. cc r-crq vvz a-acp, cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn dt j n1, cc n1, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi d n2-j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 179
7 1. A dehortation under a double notion, give not holy things to dogs, neither cast pearles before swine. 1. A dehortation under a double notion, give not holy things to Dogs, neither cast Pearls before Swine. crd dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb xx j n2 p-acp n2, av-dx vvn n2 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 179
8 Therein consider, 1. The Subject, and that is likewise under a double notion that which is holy, Therein Consider, 1. The Subject, and that is likewise under a double notion that which is holy, av vvi, crd dt j-jn, cc d vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst r-crq vbz j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 179
9 and pearls. 2. The Object, laid down Negatively and expressely, likewise under a double notion, dogs, and swine. and Pearls. 2. The Object, laid down Negatively and expressly, likewise under a double notion, Dogs, and Swine. cc n2. crd dt n1, vvn a-acp av-j cc av-j, av p-acp dt j-jn n1, n2, cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 179
10 2. The reason of the dehortation: 1. Because, saith our Saviour, the swine will trample them under their feet. 2. The reason of the dehortation: 1. Because, Says our Saviour, the Swine will trample them under their feet. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1: crd p-acp, vvz po12 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 180
11 2. The dogs will returne againe and rent you. 2. The Dogs will return again and rend you. crd dt n2 vmb vvi av cc vvb pn22. (22) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 180
12 In the opening of the words (not to wind or wrest them in the least) you shall have the plaine scope and intention of the Holy Ghost, In the opening of the words (not to wind or wrest them in the least) you shall have the plain scope and intention of the Holy Ghost, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 (xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt ds) pn22 vmb vhi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 180
13 and I hope so plaine as he that runs may read it; and I hope so plain as he that runs may read it; cc pns11 vvb av av-j c-acp pns31 cst vvz vmb vvi pn31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 180
14 I shall shew you: 1. What is meant by that which is holy. 2. What by dogs and swine. I shall show you: 1. What is meant by that which is holy. 2. What by Dogs and Swine. pns11 vmb vvi pn22: crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j. crd q-crq p-acp n2 cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 180
15 Then what it is to trample, and by that time you shall have the full scope and meaning of the Text, Then what it is to trample, and by that time you shall have the full scope and meaning of the Text, cs r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp d n1 pn22 vmb vhi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 180
16 and then I shall draw a Conclusion, which I shall briefly prosecute. 1. What is meant by holy things and pearles. and then I shall draw a Conclusion, which I shall briefly prosecute. 1. What is meant by holy things and Pearls. cc av pns11 vmb vvi dt n1, r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi. crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 180
17 It is the samething expressed under a double Notion; It is the something expressed under a double Notion; pn31 vbz dt pi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 180
18 sacred truths are meant, but especially, and more particularly holy reproofes and admonitions, and that is the utmost the Text reacheth; sacred truths Are meant, but especially, and more particularly holy reproofs and admonitions, and that is the utmost the Text reaches; j n2 vbr vvn, cc-acp av-j, cc av-dc av-j j n2 cc n2, cc d vbz dt j dt n1 vvz; (22) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 180
19 severe and wholsome admonitions, and dehortations from evill, these are called holy and pearles for severall reasons. 1. Because of the Fountaine whence they flow; severe and wholesome admonitions, and dehortations from evil, these Are called holy and Pearls for several Reasons. 1. Because of the Fountain whence they flow; j cc j n2, cc n2 p-acp j-jn, d vbr vvn j cc n2 p-acp j n2. crd p-acp pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 180
20 divine truths are of the breath of God, therefore Christ is called the Word, and said to come from the bosome of the Father, Joh. 1. therefore by our Saviour Christ they are called holy. divine truths Are of the breath of God, Therefore christ is called the Word, and said to come from the bosom of the Father, John 1. Therefore by our Saviour christ they Are called holy. j-jn n2 vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av np1 vbz vvn dt n1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd av p-acp po12 n1 np1 pns32 vbr vvn j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 180
21 Nothing is, or can be more holy. 2. As from the cause, so from the effect; Nothing is, or can be more holy. 2. As from the cause, so from the Effect; np1 vbz, cc vmb vbi av-dc j. crd p-acp p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 180
22 the Word of God and divine truths set home by the work and spirituall power of God are effectuall to beget grace, the Word of God and divine truths Set home by the work and spiritual power of God Are effectual to beget grace, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j-jn n2 vvn av-an p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 180
23 and produce holinesse in the heart; hence we find, Rom. 1.16. the Gospell is called the power of God unto salvation; and produce holiness in the heart; hence we find, Rom. 1.16. the Gospel is called the power of God unto salvation; cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1; av pns12 vvb, np1 crd. dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 180
24 and 1 Cor. 5. Spirit and life, all signifie not only their power but purity. 2. Why are these truths, especially sacred and wholsome reproofes, called pearles? 1. For their own innate and inward preciousnesse, and 1 Cor. 5. Spirit and life, all signify not only their power but purity. 2. Why Are these truths, especially sacred and wholesome reproofs, called Pearls? 1. For their own innate and inward preciousness, cc crd np1 crd n1 cc n1, d vvb xx av-j po32 n1 p-acp n1. crd q-crq vbr d n2, av-j j cc j n2, vvn n2? crd p-acp po32 d j cc j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 180
25 though none in the world do own them, or take notice of them, but slight them, though none in the world do own them, or take notice of them, but slight them, cs pix p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi pno32, cc vvb n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp n1 pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 181
26 yet they are precious. 2. They are so to them that receive them, and possesse them; yet they Are precious. 2. They Are so to them that receive them, and possess them; av pns32 vbr j. crd pns32 vbr av p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno32, cc vvi pno32; (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 181
27 we find them therefore called riches, under the notion of wisdome, &c. So that in effect these holy things in the Text, we find them Therefore called riches, under the notion of Wisdom, etc. So that in Effect these holy things in the Text, pns12 vvb pno32 av vvn n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av av cst p-acp n1 d j n2 p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 181
28 and pearles spoken of are divine truths, wholesome reproofes and admonitions occasionally given. and Pearls spoken of Are divine truths, wholesome reproofs and admonitions occasionally given. cc n2 vvn pp-f vbr j-jn n2, j n2 cc n2 av-j vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 181
29 The next thing is to see who are the dogs and the swine, both signifie one and the same sort of men in generall, yet they speake a distinction between obstinate and wicked men; in the generall none but obstinate and very irreprovable men, these are the dogs and swine; The next thing is to see who Are the Dogs and the Swine, both signify one and the same sort of men in general, yet they speak a distinction between obstinate and wicked men; in the general none but obstinate and very irreprovable men, these Are the Dogs and Swine; dt ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi r-crq vbr dt n2 cc dt n1, d vvi crd cc dt d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, av pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2; p-acp dt j pi cc-acp j cc j j n2, d vbr dt n2 cc n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
30 they are called dogs in relation to their cruelty, fiercenesse and rage against the Gospell, they Are called Dogs in Relation to their cruelty, fierceness and rage against the Gospel, pns32 vbr vvn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
31 when it is offered to them as a check to their lusts, and restraint to their abominations, when it is offered to them as a check to their Lustiest, and restraint to their abominations, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
32 as dogs enraged will fly at a man, when they be whipt and beaten for the mischiefe they do they will turne againe and fly at his face: as Dogs enraged will fly At a man, when they be whipped and beaten for the mischief they do they will turn again and fly At his face: c-acp n2 vvn vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vbi vvd cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vdb pns32 vmb vvi av cc vvi p-acp po31 n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
33 So saith our Saviour Christ, there are a sort of men in the world, to whom if you speake never so seriously, savourily, charitably, So Says our Saviour christ, there Are a sort of men in the world, to whom if you speak never so seriously, savourily, charitably, av vvz po12 n1 np1, pc-acp vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq cs pn22 vvb av av av-j, av-j, av-j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
34 and holily, yet like dogs they will turne againe and rent you, By Swine he denotes another sort of obstinate opposers, one denotes them furious; and holily, yet like Dogs they will turn again and rend you, By Swine he denotes Another sort of obstinate opposers, one denotes them furious; cc av-j, av av-j n2 pns32 vmb vvi av cc vvb pn22, p-acp n1 pns31 vvz j-jn n1 pp-f j n2, crd vvz pno32 j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
35 this luxurious — so as to be grown in love with their filthy waies, their sin and abomination, that they will not vaile to wholesome saving truths, &c. this luxurious — so as to be grown in love with their filthy ways, their since and abomination, that they will not veil to wholesome Saving truths, etc. d j — av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2, po32 n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vmb xx n1 p-acp j vvg n2, av (22) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 181
36 Now let us see to our Saviours reason, first they will trample, and that speakes the ineffectualnesse of such holy and savoury truths, when they meet with such uncapable Subjects, Now let us see to our Saviors reason, First they will trample, and that speaks the ineffectualness of such holy and savoury truths, when they meet with such uncapable Subject's, av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 ng1 n1, ord pns32 vmb vvi, cc d vvz dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d j n2-jn, (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 181
37 as if Christ had said, never do it, it is to no purpose, they will make no more of them, as if christ had said, never do it, it is to no purpose, they will make no more of them, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn, av-x vdb pn31, pn31 vbz pc-acp dx n1, pns32 vmb vvi av-dx dc pp-f pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 181
38 than swine do of pearles when they are thrown to them, that speakes the uselessenesse of them, than Swine do of Pearls when they Are thrown to them, that speaks the uselessenesse of them, cs n1 vdi pp-f n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno32, cst vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 181
39 and of dealing with such kind of men. and of dealing with such kind of men. cc pp-f vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 181
40 The second is drawn from that injury that may accrue to the admonishers, when the lusts of obstinate men are reproved, instead of doing that they should, The second is drawn from that injury that may accrue to the admonishers, when the Lustiest of obstinate men Are reproved, instead of doing that they should, dt ord vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n2, c-crq dt n2 pp-f j n2 vbr vvn, av pp-f vdg d pns32 vmd, (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 182
41 and saying as David, Let the righteous smite me, &c. they will returne evill for good, they will ruine you (if it be possible) for going about to save them, they will undoe you, and saying as David, Let the righteous smite me, etc. they will return evil for good, they will ruin you (if it be possible) for going about to save them, they will undo you, cc vvg p-acp np1, vvb dt j vvi pno11, av pns32 vmb vvi j-jn p-acp j, pns32 vmb vvi pn22 (cs pn31 vbb j) p-acp vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vmb vvi pn22, (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 182
42 because you are so pittifull and mercifull to their erring and straying soules, as to bring them to the right and true way. Because you Are so pitiful and merciful to their erring and straying Souls, as to bring them to the right and true Way. c-acp pn22 vbr av j cc j p-acp po32 j-vvg cc vvg n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 182
43 The whole Text briefly amounts to this: Mr Boatmans sum of the Text, and pretended vindication of it. The Whole Text briefly amounts to this: Mr Boatmans sum of the Text, and pretended vindication of it. dt j-jn n1 av-j vvz p-acp d: n1 ng1 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
44 That it is to no purpose to deale with men of irreprovable and dog-like spirits these are not capable of reproofe, That it is to no purpose to deal with men of irreprovable and doglike spirits these Are not capable of reproof, cst pn31 vbz pc-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f j cc j n2 d vbr xx j pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
45 and divine admonition, and holy counsell; and divine admonition, and holy counsel; cc j-jn n1, cc j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
46 you may (saith our Saviour) do it, but it will be very uselesse, it will do no good, it is a folly, it is very dangerous, you will be losers, you may (Says our Saviour) do it, but it will be very useless, it will do no good, it is a folly, it is very dangerous, you will be losers, pn22 vmb (vvz po12 n1) vdb pn31, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi av j, pn31 vmb vdi dx j, pn31 vbz dt n1, pn31 vbz av j, pn22 vmb vbi n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
47 and neither God, the Gospell, the truth, or your soules will have gaine; and neither God, the Gospel, the truth, or your Souls will have gain; cc dx n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc po22 n2 vmb vhi n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
48 you may have a reward in heaven, not only when you do, but when you suffer for Christs sake: you may have a reward in heaven, not only when you do, but when you suffer for Christ sake: pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp n1, xx av-j c-crq pn22 vdb, cc-acp c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp npg1 n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
49 yet however take heed of the persons you deale with, and labour to do it in such a way as may not make sinners seeme dogs and swine unto you. yet however take heed of the Persons you deal with, and labour to do it in such a Way as may not make Sinners seem Dogs and Swine unto you. av c-acp vvb n1 pp-f dt n2 pn22 vvb p-acp, cc n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb xx vvi n2 vvi n2 cc n1 p-acp pn22. (22) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 182
50 Indeed, I read of some that wrest this Scripture, and among many, divers of the Romish Church, they (some of them) expound it thus, Indeed, I read of Some that wrest this Scripture, and among many, diverse of the Romish Church, they (Some of them) expound it thus, av, pns11 vvb pp-f d cst vvb d n1, cc p-acp d, j pp-f dt jp n1, pns32 (n1 pp-f pno32) vvb pn31 av, (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 182
51 and tell us, it may by consequence be reduced to the Sacrament; and tell us, it may by consequence be reduced to the Sacrament; cc vvb pno12, pn31 vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 182
52 and tell us, they are not fit to come to the Sacrament that will not make auricular confession; ( and it is a fond trick that is got up againe in our daies, and some would faine bring into the Church,) but it hath no relation at all to that holy Ordinance; and tell us, they Are not fit to come to the Sacrament that will not make auricular Confessi; (and it is a found trick that is god up again in our days, and Some would feign bring into the Church,) but it hath no Relation At all to that holy Ordinance; cc vvb pno12, pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vmb xx vvi j n1; (cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp av p-acp po12 n2, cc d vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1,) cc-acp pn31 vhz dx n1 p-acp d p-acp cst j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 182
53 For though wicked men (which the Scripture calls dogs and swine) unfit receivers may tremble when they dare put their hand to the body and bloud of the Lord Jesus Christ; For though wicked men (which the Scripture calls Dogs and Swine) unfit Receivers may tremble when they Dare put their hand to the body and blood of the Lord jesus christ; c-acp cs j n2 (r-crq dt n1 vvz n2 cc n1) j n2 vmb vvi c-crq pns32 vvb vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 182
54 yet notwithstanding to preach such a thing from this Text, is little better than to speake untruth in the Pulpit: yet notwithstanding to preach such a thing from this Text, is little better than to speak untruth in the Pulpit: av a-acp pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp d n1, vbz av-j jc cs pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 182
55 It is not truth, but truth to purpose that men must speake from sacred Texts of the holy Word of God, else they fasten that on the Holy Ghost which henever meant, or dreamt; and it is a dreadfull account which a great many men in the world have to give, vainly to attempt to build any holy foundation on a Text which is either too weake for it, It is not truth, but truth to purpose that men must speak from sacred Texts of the holy Word of God, Else they fasten that on the Holy Ghost which henever meant, or dreamed; and it is a dreadful account which a great many men in the world have to give, vainly to attempt to built any holy Foundation on a Text which is either too weak for it, pn31 vbz xx n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp n1 d n2 vmb vvi p-acp j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, av pns32 vvb cst p-acp dt j n1 r-crq av vvd, cc vvd; cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq dt j d n2 p-acp dt n1 vhb pc-acp vvi, av-j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz d av j c-acp pn31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 183
56 or which it doth not at all concerne; or which it does not At all concern; cc r-crq pn31 vdz xx p-acp d vvb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 183
57 It is an easie matter to wring a Text so long by the nose as to make it bleed againe, and all to little purpose. It is an easy matter to wring a Text so long by the nose as to make it bleed again, and all to little purpose. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av av-j p-acp dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi av, cc d p-acp j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 183
58 Take notice, whatsoever may be urged about this sacred Ordinance from any other place, and at another time, it is not meant here, to speake of it here is to speake to no purpose, not worth the speaking, it is not the sense of the Holy Ghost. I come to the conclusion. Take notice, whatsoever may be urged about this sacred Ordinance from any other place, and At Another time, it is not meant Here, to speak of it Here is to speak to no purpose, not worth the speaking, it is not the sense of the Holy Ghost. I come to the conclusion. vvb n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, cc p-acp j-jn n1, pn31 vbz xx vvn av, pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 av vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dx n1, xx j dt vvg, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 183
59 The Doctrine which I shall gather hence is this, The Doctrine which I shall gather hence is this, dt n1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi av vbz d, (22) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 183
60 It is the duty of every Christian, especially of every Minister, to take heed to whom, It is the duty of every Christian, especially of every Minister, to take heed to whom, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d njp, av-j pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp ro-crq, (22) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 183
61 and how they deliver divine truths, lest delivering them to obstinate and irreproveable men, they labour in vaine, and they trample upon them. and how they deliver divine truths, lest delivering them to obstinate and irreprovable men, they labour in vain, and they trample upon them. cc c-crq pns32 vvb j-jn n2, cs vvg pno32 p-acp j cc j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp j, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pno32. (22) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 183
62 This truth is not once only hinted to us in Scriptures, you shall find it was the care of all the Children of God in all Ages, This truth is not once only hinted to us in Scriptures, you shall find it was the care of all the Children of God in all Ages, d n1 vbz xx a-acp av-j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 183
63 and the speciall care of Christ himselfe, not to deliver sound and saving truths to some sorts of men; and the special care of christ himself, not to deliver found and Saving truths to Some sorts of men; cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31, xx pc-acp vvi n1 cc j-vvg n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 183
64 sometimes looke how cautelous holy David seemes to be, Psal. 39.1, 2. he makes it one of the highest points of wisdome to consider before whom he uttered words that concerned Gods glory, sometime look how cautelous holy David seems to be, Psalm 39.1, 2. he makes it one of the highest points of Wisdom to Consider before whom he uttered words that concerned God's glory, av vvb c-crq j j np1 vvz pc-acp vbi, np1 crd, crd pns31 vvz pn31 crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd n2 cst vvd npg1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 183
65 and did not while the notoriously obstinate, incorrigible, and irreproveable were present: and did not while the notoriously obstinate, incorrigible, and irreprovable were present: cc vdd xx n1 dt av-j j, j, cc j vbdr j: (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 183
66 these instead of understanding more would turne their backs, hate instruction, be scoffers, and mockers at the sacred truths of God. these instead of understanding more would turn their backs, hate instruction, be scoffers, and mockers At the sacred truths of God. d av pp-f vvg av-dc vmd vvi po32 n2, vvb n1, vbb n2, cc n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 183
67 To this end and purpose we find; To this end and purpose we find; p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 183
68 how that (unlesse in case of speciall Commission, and God commanded them to speake home with the hazard of their lives) they were alwaies very wary and prudent, to whom, what of, how that (unless in case of special Commission, and God commanded them to speak home with the hazard of their lives) they were always very wary and prudent, to whom, what of, c-crq d (cs p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, cc np1 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi av-an p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2) pns32 vbdr av j j cc j, p-acp ro-crq, r-crq a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 184
69 and how they declared the mind of God; you may see it at large at your leisure in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Exekiel; and how they declared the mind of God; you may see it At large At your leisure in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel; cc c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1; pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j p-acp po22 n1 p-acp np1, np1, np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 184
70 you find God speaking of a rebellious stiffenecked people, bids the Prophet meddle no more with them, pray not for them, as if he had said, it will be vaine and uselesse, altogether successelesse; you find God speaking of a rebellious Stiffnecked people, bids the Prophet meddle no more with them, pray not for them, as if he had said, it will be vain and useless, altogether successless; pn22 vvb np1 vvg pp-f dt j j n1, vvz dt n1 vvb av-dx dc p-acp pno32, vvb xx p-acp pno32, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vmb vbi j cc j, av j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 184
71 our Saviour Christ, when on earth, knowing the inveterate hatred of the Pharisees against the great truths delivered, light being come into the world, &c. when he was among these men, many times he would make no answer, our Saviour christ, when on earth, knowing the inveterate hatred of the Pharisees against the great truths Delivered, Light being come into the world, etc. when he was among these men, many times he would make no answer, po12 n1 np1, c-crq p-acp n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp dt j n2 vvn, n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, av c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp d n2, d n2 pns31 vmd vvi dx n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 184
72 and when he did, it was in darke sayings, at a distance, in Parables as wrapt up into the third heavens, and when he did, it was in dark sayings, At a distance, in Parables as wrapped up into the third heavens, cc c-crq pns31 vdd, pn31 vbds p-acp j n2-vvg, p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 c-acp vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 184
73 and all to let us see caution must be used in dealing with the wicked and obstinate in divine matters, things sacred that concerne Gods glory, and the honour of men. and all to let us see caution must be used in dealing with the wicked and obstinate in divine matters, things sacred that concern God's glory, and the honour of men. cc d pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp dt j cc j p-acp j-jn n2, n2 j cst vvb ng1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 184
74 For Reasons, I need give you no more than what our Saviour Christ doth; For Reasons, I need give you no more than what our Saviour christ does; p-acp n2, pns11 vvb vvb pn22 av-dx av-dc cs r-crq po12 n1 np1 vdz; (22) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 184
75 and the next businesse is to shew you the reason why dog-like, and swine-like men make so little of precious truths, and the next business is to show you the reason why doglike, and Pig-like men make so little of precious truths, cc dt ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 c-crq j, cc j n2 vvb av j pp-f j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 184
76 and are so unreasonable as to go about to destroy men for endeavouring to do them good, and then the application; and Are so unreasonable as to go about to destroy men for endeavouring to do them good, and then the application; cc vbr av j c-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp vvg pc-acp vdi pno32 j, cc av dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 184
77 For Ile dwell only this day on the Text. First, Truths not wisely dispensed, holy reproofes not warily managed are trampled on; For I'll dwell only this day on the Text. First, Truths not wisely dispensed, holy reproofs not warily managed Are trampled on; c-acp pns11|vmb vvi av-j d n1 p-acp dt np1 ord, n2 xx av-j vvn, j n2 xx av-j vvn vbr vvn a-acp; (22) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 184
78 There is nothing men had need have a greater care of, than the honour of Divine Truth. There is nothing men had need have a greater care of, than the honour of Divine Truth. a-acp vbz pix n2 vhd n1 vhi dt jc n1 pp-f, cs dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 184
79 Now this is not only hazarded by prostituting sacred truths to this sort of men presently, Now this is not only hazarded by prostituting sacred truths to this sort of men presently, av d vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp vvg j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 av-j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 184
80 but adventuring on, that is the cause they mock and scoffe, and will not be reproved. but adventuring on, that is the cause they mock and scoff, and will not be reproved. cc-acp vvg a-acp, cst vbz dt n1 pns32 vvb cc n1, cc vmb xx vbi vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 184
81 We by experience find it brings truth into disgrace, makes them vilifie them, and slight them by a nod with the head, a winke with the eye, a shake of the head, We by experience find it brings truth into disgrace, makes them vilify them, and slight them by a nod with the head, a wink with the eye, a shake of the head, pns12 p-acp n1 vvi pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, vvz pno32 vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 184
82 and it will be very well (as our Saviour Christ saith) if there be not a spurne with the foot. and it will be very well (as our Saviour christ Says) if there be not a spurn with the foot. cc pn31 vmb vbi av av (p-acp po12 n1 np1 vvz) cs pc-acp vbb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 184
83 Now, saith he, never let such precious truths as these be hazarded to contempt and scorne, take not such holy paines, that might be otherwise imployed, Now, Says he, never let such precious truths as these be hazarded to contempt and scorn, take not such holy pains, that might be otherwise employed, av, vvz pns31, av-x vvb d j n2 c-acp d vbb vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb xx d j n2, cst vmd vbi av vvn, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
84 and more to purpose, it makes them look with an evill eye, scorne, and scoffe; It renders Religion odious and ridiculous to them; and more to purpose, it makes them look with an evil eye, scorn, and scoff; It renders Religion odious and ridiculous to them; cc av-dc p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pno32 vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, n1, cc n1; pn31 vvz n1 j cc j p-acp pno32; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
85 they cannot see, or rather will not see or heare; but stop their eare with the adder; they cannot see, or rather will not see or hear; but stop their ear with the adder; pns32 vmbx vvi, cc av-c vmb xx vvi cc vvi; cc-acp vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
86 and although there be an amiable lustre, reall excellency, and an inexpressible vertue and glory in them, and although there be an amiable lustre, real excellency, and an inexpressible virtue and glory in them, cc cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1, j n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
87 yet to them they appeare ridiculous. We have examples enough of this in Scriptures; yet to them they appear ridiculous. We have Examples enough of this in Scriptures; av p-acp pno32 pns32 vvb j. pns12 vhb n2 d pp-f d p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
88 John Baptist came into the world and spake for this purpose, to see if he could reclaime an erring Generation; John Baptist Come into the world and spoke for this purpose, to see if he could reclaim an erring Generation; np1 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmd vvi dt j-vvg n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
89 It is true, his words were not altogether ineffectuall, Jerusalem, and a great part of Judea go out to him, It is true, his words were not altogether ineffectual, Jerusalem, and a great part of Judea go out to him, pn31 vbz j, po31 n2 vbdr xx av j, np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb av p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
90 yet marke what our Saviour Christ saith, he came not eating or drinking, and they said he had a devill; This was all he got for his paines in abundance, the man was mad, he was a prating fellow, he lookes like one that had lived indeed all his daies in a wildernesse, yet mark what our Saviour christ Says, he Come not eating or drinking, and they said he had a Devil; This was all he god for his pains in abundance, the man was mad, he was a prating fellow, he looks like one that had lived indeed all his days in a Wilderness, av vvb r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz, pns31 vvd xx vvg cc vvg, cc pns32 vvd pns31 vhd dt n1; d vbds d pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, dt n1 vbds j, pns31 vbds dt j-vvg n1, pns31 vvz av-j pi cst vhd vvn av d po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
91 as one out of his wits. as one out of his wits. c-acp pi av pp-f po31 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
92 Our Saviour Christ comes in such a manner as would win the most refractary and hard heart, Our Saviour christ comes in such a manner as would win the most refractory and hard heart, po12 n1 np1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmd vvi dt av-ds j cc j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
93 and the most obstinate sinner, with meeknesse, patience, tendernesse, pitty; and the most obstinate sinner, with meekness, patience, tenderness, pity; cc dt av-ds j n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
94 he was ready to do every man good, none evill, he scorned no man, he disdained not the Society of Publicans and sinners (though the Pharisees made use of it to his disgrace) so he might do them good: he was ready to do every man good, none evil, he scorned no man, he disdained not the Society of Publicans and Sinners (though the Pharisees made use of it to his disgrace) so he might do them good: pns31 vbds j pc-acp vdi d n1 j, pix j-jn, pns31 vvd dx n1, pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n2 (cs dt np2 vvd n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1) av pns31 vmd vdi pno32 j: (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
95 Marke what he gets from others, a wine-bibber, &c. as much scorne and contempt as a Pharisee knew well how to put upon a man; Mark what he gets from Others, a winebibber, etc. as much scorn and contempt as a Pharisee knew well how to put upon a man; vvb r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n2-jn, dt n1, av p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt np1 vvd av c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
96 heare St Paul that chosen vessell and Apostle of the Gentiles preaching, and the next news you heare is, what will this babler say? That is all he got from another Generation of men; hear Saint Paul that chosen vessel and Apostle of the Gentiles preaching, and the next news you hear is, what will this babbler say? That is all he god from Another Generation of men; vvb zz np1 cst j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np1 vvg, cc dt ord n1 pn22 vvb vbz, r-crq vmb d n1 vvi? cst vbz d pns31 vvd p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
97 such are the swine spoken of, and that our Saviour knew before he said this, such Are the Swine spoken of, and that our Saviour knew before he said this, d vbr dt n1 vvn pp-f, cc d po12 n1 vvd c-acp pns31 vvd d, (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 185
98 therefore in his divine wisdome he cautioneth his Disciples, and those that came after them, &c. Therefore in his divine Wisdom he cautioneth his Disciples, and those that Come After them, etc. av p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pns31 vvz po31 n2, cc d cst vvd p-acp pno32, av (22) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 186
99 Secondly, They will turne againe and rend you; not only scorn and rage; this is from the ineffectualnesse, successelesseness, and uselessenesse of such endeavours, thereby they endanger themselves; Secondly, They will turn again and rend you; not only scorn and rage; this is from the ineffectualness, successelesseness, and uselessenesse of such endeavours, thereby they endanger themselves; ord, pns32 vmb vvi av cc vvb pn22; xx av-j vvi cc n1; d vbz p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2, av pns32 vvi px32; (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
100 as if he had said, why will you do it when God does not necessarily require it, God puts none of his Messengers upon apparent hazzard, as if he had said, why will you do it when God does not necessarily require it, God puts none of his Messengers upon apparent hazard, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, q-crq vmb pn22 vdi pn31 c-crq np1 vdz xx av-j vvi pn31, np1 vvz pix pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
101 unlesse his honour lies at the st•ke; unless his honour lies At the st•ke; cs po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
102 and a mans life and the propagation of sacred truths come in competition, he bids no man venture his life, be wise as serpents — weigh not only the substance but the circumstance of your administrations, and a men life and the propagation of sacred truths come in competition, he bids no man venture his life, be wise as Serpents — weigh not only the substance but the circumstance of your administrations, cc dt ng1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvb p-acp n1, pns31 vvz dx n1 vvi po31 n1, vbb j c-acp ng1 — vvb xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
103 if you do thus, you may save the truth and your selves too, and hinder a great evill; if you do thus, you may save the truth and your selves too, and hinder a great evil; cs pn22 vdb av, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 cc po22 n2 av, cc vvi dt j n-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
104 the hardening of others by the example of such obstinate ones; the hardening of Others by the Exampl of such obstinate ones; dt n-vvg pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j pi2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
105 they will take occasion not only to sit and scorne, but to rise up in rebellion against the Kingdome of Christ, they will take occasion not only to fit and scorn, but to rise up in rebellion against the Kingdom of christ, pns32 vmb vvi n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
106 and so render the propagation of the Gospell a great deale more difficult than before, these are the reasons. and so render the propagation of the Gospel a great deal more difficult than before, these Are the Reasons. cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt j n1 av-dc j cs a-acp, d vbr dt n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 186
107 Now it may seeme very strange that there should be any such men as these in the world. Now it may seem very strange that there should be any such men as these in the world. av pn31 vmb vvi av j cst a-acp vmd vbi d d n2 c-acp d p-acp dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
108 For all you see and have heard of dogs and swine, I cannot say I have any one not one who accounts himselfe a Christian, being wisely and fairely dealt with by counsell, For all you see and have herd of Dogs and Swine, I cannot say I have any one not one who accounts himself a Christian, being wisely and fairly dealt with by counsel, p-acp d pn22 vvb cc vhb vvn pp-f n2 cc n1, pns11 vmbx vvi pns11 vhb d crd xx crd r-crq vvz px31 dt njp, vbg av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
109 and seasonable, and whole some reproofe, whatsoever noise you heare elsewhere, I heare no noise of such, and seasonable, and Whole Some reproof, whatsoever noise you hear elsewhere, I hear no noise of such, cc j, cc j-jn d n1, r-crq n1 pn22 vvb av, pns11 vvb dx n1 pp-f d, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
110 and I feare they are no where more than among those whose mouths are full•st of those termes of dogs and swine. and I Fear they Are no where more than among those whose mouths Are full•st of those terms of Dogs and Swine. cc pns11 vvb pns32 vbr av-dx q-crq av-dc cs p-acp d rg-crq n2 vbr j pp-f d n2 pp-f n2 cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
111 I know none that will bite a man giving them whol•ome reproofe, or that will neglect or slight serious admonition. I know none that will bite a man giving them whol•ome reproof, or that will neglect or slight serious admonition. pns11 vvb pi cst vmb vvi dt n1 vvg pno32 vvi n1, cc cst vmb vvi cc j j n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
112 As for those dogs in the Text, I know no such at all; As for those Dogs in the Text, I know no such At all; p-acp p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb dx d p-acp d; (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
113 and a man would thinke it a strange thing that there should be any such that would ruine a man that goes about to save them, and a man would think it a strange thing that there should be any such that would ruin a man that Goes about to save them, cc dt n1 vmd vvi pn31 dt j n1 cst a-acp vmd vbi d d cst vmd vvi dt n1 cst vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
114 and yet no question there are such, our Saviour Christs Precept is not in vaine; he foresaw this, had experience of these, and that is the ground of his advice, and yet no question there Are such, our Saviour Christ Precept is not in vain; he foresaw this, had experience of these, and that is the ground of his Advice, cc av dx n1 pc-acp vbr d, po12 n1 npg1 n1 vbz xx p-acp j; pns31 vvd d, vhd n1 pp-f d, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 186
115 therefore he tels his Disciples, never thinke it strange that there are such beasts as these men are, &c. It may seeme strange, Therefore he tells his Disciples, never think it strange that there Are such beasts as these men Are, etc. It may seem strange, av pns31 vvz po31 n2, av-x vvb pn31 j cst a-acp vbr d n2 c-acp d n2 vbr, av pn31 vmb vvi j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
116 but it is not so strange as true. but it is not so strange as true. cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av j c-acp j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
117 I shall therefore give some reasons how it comes to passe, how men come up to this temper, I shall Therefore give Some Reasons how it comes to pass, how men come up to this temper, pns11 vmb av vvi d n2 c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, c-crq n2 vvb a-acp p-acp d n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
118 for it is wrought by degrees; for it is wrought by Degrees; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
119 when the Devill hath once set a man onward on sins way, he will then drive him on asfar as he can; when the devil hath once Set a man onward on Sins Way, he will then drive him on asfar as he can; c-crq dt n1 vhz a-acp vvn dt n1 av p-acp ng1 n1, pns31 vmb av vvi pno31 a-acp av c-acp pns31 vmb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
120 sin is little at first, most of all at last; since is little At First, most of all At last; n1 vbz j p-acp ord, ds pp-f d p-acp ord; (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
121 if a man be acquainted with peccadilloes to day, he will not scotch enormous crimes to morrow. if a man be acquainted with Peccadilloes to day, he will not scotch enormous crimes to morrow. cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb xx n1 j n2 p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
122 How do men sin away their light, fear resolutions, conscience, come to glory in sin, How do men sin away their Light, Fear resolutions, conscience, come to glory in since, q-crq vdb n2 vvi av po32 n1, vvb n2, n1, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
123 and when once come to that, they sleep in the scorne and contempt of all sacred truths, and when once come to that, they sleep in the scorn and contempt of all sacred truths, cc c-crq a-acp vvn p-acp d, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
124 and rage against them, and the endeavours of the godly to do themselves good, and that to all eternity. The reasons briefly. and rage against them, and the endeavours of the godly to do themselves good, and that to all eternity. The Reasons briefly. cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j pc-acp vdi px32 j, cc cst p-acp d n1. dt n2 av-j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 187
125 First pride, this is the cause of irreprovablenesse in many conceited men in the world, and of their slighting scoming, and contemning the sacred truths of God; First pride, this is the cause of irreprovablenesse in many conceited men in the world, and of their slighting scoming, and contemning the sacred truths of God; ord n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pp-f po32 n-vvg j, cc vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 187
126 for this pride begets rage and scorne therefore men do it, because they have high thoughts of their excellencies, of the state and condition they are in, of their wisdome and their knowledge, for this pride begets rage and scorn Therefore men do it, Because they have high thoughts of their excellencies, of the state and condition they Are in, of their Wisdom and their knowledge, p-acp d n1 vvz n1 cc vvi av n2 vdb pn31, c-acp pns32 vhb j n2 pp-f po32 n2, pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vbr p-acp, pp-f po32 n1 cc po32 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 187
127 therefore they rage at, and scorne, and contemne whatsoever crosseth them, you may see this apparently in Scriptures. Therefore they rage At, and scorn, and contemn whatsoever Crosseth them, you may see this apparently in Scriptures. av pns32 vvb p-acp, cc n1, cc vvb r-crq vvz pno32, pn22 vmb vvi d av-j p-acp n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 187
128 The Apostle Saint Paul: the Doctor of the Gentiles comes with sacred truths to discover to the Church of Corinth &c. There were a party among them which counted themselves Creeks & reputed all in the world besides barbarous, rude, unlearned, he delivered the great mysteries of the Gospell, The Apostle Saint Paul: the Doctor of the Gentiles comes with sacred truths to discover to the Church of Corinth etc. There were a party among them which counted themselves Creeks & reputed all in the world beside barbarous, rude, unlearned, he Delivered the great Mysteres of the Gospel, dt n1 n1 np1: dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j vvz p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av pc-acp vbdr dt n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vvi px32 n2 cc vvn d p-acp dt n1 p-acp j, j, j, pns31 vvd dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 187
129 and what begets him so much opposition as he meets with, but the pride of those vaine Philosophers in their pretended knowledge and science which they had obtained; and what begets him so much opposition as he meets with, but the pride of those vain Philosophers in their pretended knowledge and science which they had obtained; cc r-crq vvz pno31 av av-d n1 c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d j ng1 p-acp po32 j-vvn n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 187
130 they could not endure to heare this, that there should come a man into the world wiser than themselves, he tels us the Gospell is foolish nesse to these, not so really, they could not endure to hear this, that there should come a man into the world Wiser than themselves, he tells us the Gospel is foolish ness to these, not so really, pns32 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d, cst a-acp vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 jc cs px32, pns31 vvz pno12 dt n1 vbz j n1 p-acp d, xx av av-j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
131 but he speakes their language only; They counted it folly, &c. This was the height of their pride; but he speaks their language only; They counted it folly, etc. This was the height of their pride; cc-acp pns31 vvz po32 n1 av-j; pns32 vvd pn31 n1, av d vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
132 What made Pharaoh ready to execute Moses for declaring the mind of God? This only, who is the Lord? &c. What am I, Lord over Egypt, the mighty Pharaoh, and shall I stoope to another, whom you call a God, when I know not whence he is, What made Pharaoh ready to execute Moses for declaring the mind of God? This only, who is the Lord? etc. What am I, Lord over Egypt, the mighty Pharaoh, and shall I stoop to Another, whom you call a God, when I know not whence he is, q-crq vvd np1 j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1? np1 av-j, r-crq vbz dt n1? av q-crq vbm pns11, n1 p-acp np1, dt j np1, cc vmb pns11 vvi p-acp j-jn, ro-crq pn22 vvb dt n1, c-crq pns11 vvb xx c-crq pns31 vbz, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
133 nor whether be is bound? What must I submit, and let go a Nation so serviceable to me? Mens pride, by reason of their knowledge, peaces, authority, meanes, parts, &c. this hath made the Sons of men, in all Ages, storme and rage, Psal. 2. This is also given as a reason, the great wise, nor whither be is bound? What must I submit, and let go a nation so serviceable to me? Mens pride, by reason of their knowledge, peaces, Authority, means, parts, etc. this hath made the Sons of men, in all Ages, storm and rage, Psalm 2. This is also given as a reason, the great wise, ccx cs vbi vbz vvn? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, cc vvb vvi dt n1 av j p-acp pno11? np1 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, n2, n1, n2, n2, av d vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp d n2, n1 cc n1, np1 crd d vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
134 and mighty men, men of great authority, and no small experien•e, they walked in the waies of their hearts, and mighty men, men of great Authority, and no small experien•e, they walked in the ways of their hearts, cc j n2, n2 pp-f j n1, cc dx j n1, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
135 and their own imaginations, when the Kingdome of Christ comes to to be set up, which crosseth all their designes by such meanes, and their own Imaginations, when the Kingdom of christ comes to to be Set up, which Crosseth all their designs by such means, cc po32 d n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, r-crq vvz d po32 n2 p-acp d n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
136 and in such a manner, they will not endure to heare of that therefore say they, Let us breake his bonds asunder, — What, shall we bow to such a rule as this? No our tongue, are our own, we will speake what we list, &c. such men as these cannot endure to be accounted ignorant, or low; and in such a manner, they will not endure to hear of that Therefore say they, Let us break his bonds asunder, — What, shall we bow to such a Rule as this? No our tongue, Are our own, we will speak what we list, etc. such men as these cannot endure to be accounted ignorant, or low; cc p-acp d dt n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f cst av vvb pns32, vvb pno12 vvi po31 n2 av, — q-crq, vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d? uh-dx po12 n1, vbr po12 d, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq pns12 vvb, av d n2 c-acp d vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn j, cc j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
137 no they must be at the height, and their knowledge must pass for all the mens about them; no they must be At the height, and their knowledge must pass for all the men's about them; uh-x pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt ng2 p-acp pno32; (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
138 What was the reason Jobs friends were so hot and angry, and accounted him a foole in his knowledge? All because he would not acknowledge their wisdome and understanding which they pretended. What was the reason Jobs Friends were so hight and angry, and accounted him a fool in his knowledge? All Because he would not acknowledge their Wisdom and understanding which they pretended. q-crq vbds dt n1 n2 n2 vbdr av j cc j, cc vvd pno31 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? av-d c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi po32 n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvd. (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
139 Doubtlesse there are a Generation of men in the world that thinke they are the men that know all, this is the reason that any truth, which is declared, that crosseth them, they contemne and rage against. Doubtless there Are a Generation of men in the world that think they Are the men that know all, this is the reason that any truth, which is declared, that Crosseth them, they contemn and rage against. av-j a-acp vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vvb pns32 vbr dt n2 cst vvb d, d vbz dt n1 cst d n1, r-crq vbz vvn, cst vvz pno32, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 188
140 Take an account of the grand reasons, why our Saviour Christ, in the daies of his flesh, met with so much oppo••tion in the world; Take an account of the grand Reasons, why our Saviour christ, in the days of his Flesh, met with so much oppo••tion in the world; vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, c-crq po12 n1 np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvn p-acp av d n1 p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
141 he came not as a man that went about to overturne any one; he Come not as a man that went about to overturn any one; pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 cst vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi d pi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
142 How orderly was he in his conversation? How obedient to the Magistrate under Laws and Governments? He paid Tribute, told them he came to ful•ll all righteousnesse, a man of a meek spirit; How orderly was he in his Conversation? How obedient to the Magistrate under Laws and Governments? He paid Tribute, told them he Come to ful•ll all righteousness, a man of a meek Spirit; c-crq av-j vbds pns31 p-acp po31 n1? q-crq j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2? pns31 vvd n1, vvd pno32 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
143 we hardly find any externall for•e or severity in him, yet what a fa•e of rage was in the world? the reason was: we hardly find any external for•e or severity in him, yet what a fa•e of rage was in the world? the reason was: pns12 av vvi d j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, av q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp dt n1? dt n1 vbds: (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
144 As the Ephesians were afraid to lose their craft, so these Scribes & Pharisees feared Christ would carry all before him, the truth would be received from him without prejudice, his Sacred and Divine Oracles would take place; As the Ephesians were afraid to loose their craft, so these Scribes & Pharisees feared christ would carry all before him, the truth would be received from him without prejudice, his Sacred and Divine Oracles would take place; c-acp dt np1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, av d n2 cc np2 vvd np1 vmd vvi d p-acp pno31, dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, po31 j cc j-jn n2 vmd vvi n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
145 and marke what they say, have any of the Rulers beleeved on him? but ye (speaking of the Vulgar) know not the Law, and are accursed. and mark what they say, have any of the Rulers believed on him? but you (speaking of the vulgar) know not the Law, and Are accursed. cc vvb r-crq pns32 vvb, vhb d pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31? cc-acp pn22 (vvg pp-f dt j) vvb xx dt n1, cc vbr vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
146 A Scribe could not endure any man should be thought wiser than himselfe, nor a Pharisee that another should take more place in the thoughts of the men of that Generation he lived in than himselfe; A Scribe could not endure any man should be Thought Wiser than himself, nor a Pharisee that Another should take more place in the thoughts of the men of that Generation he lived in than himself; dt vvi vmd xx vvi d n1 vmd vbi vvn jc cs px31, ccx dt np1 cst n-jn vmd vvi dc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp cs px31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
147 therefore let Christ bring salvation, tender grace, yet for all this all shall be contemned, slighted, and he hated for it; Therefore let christ bring salvation, tender grace, yet for all this all shall be contemned, slighted, and he hated for it; av vvb np1 vvi n1, j n1, av p-acp d d d vmb vbi vvn, vvn, cc pns31 vvd p-acp pn31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
148 if they can they will ruine him for it, and do as these doggs in the Text. Though Gospell-truths be never so seriously declared in mens eares to the conversion of men yet men of high, carnall, proud, if they can they will ruin him for it, and do as these Dogs in the Text. Though Gospel truths be never so seriously declared in men's ears to the conversion of men yet men of high, carnal, proud, cs pns32 vmb pns32 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, cc vdb c-acp d n2 p-acp dt np1 cs n2 vbb av-x av av-j vvn p-acp ng2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 av n2 pp-f j, j, j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
149 and haughty spirits, how are they ready to rage and roare, apt to designe, and contrive the death of such a man. and haughty spirits, how Are they ready to rage and roar, apt to Design, and contrive the death of such a man. cc j n2, q-crq vbr pns32 j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, j p-acp n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
150 Whence proceeded so many Martyrdoms in the daies of the Kings of Judah? Isaiah went under the saw; Jeremiah was in the dungeon; Whence proceeded so many Martyrdoms in the days of the Kings of Judah? Isaiah went under the saw; Jeremiah was in the dungeon; q-crq vvd av d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1? np1 vvd p-acp dt vvd; np1 vbds p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
151 Micaiah was fed with the bread of affliction; Micaiah was fed with the bred of affliction; np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
152 even from the pride of all those wi•ked Kings and their officers, they would not be controuled sic volo — their will must be their law, even from the pride of all those wi•ked Kings and their Officers, they would not be controlled sic volo — their will must be their law, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d j n2 cc po32 n2, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn fw-la fw-la — po32 n1 vmb vbi po32 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 189
153 though the will of the God of heaven declared faithfully and seriously, were contrary, &c. It would make a man amazed to see Ahab going up to Ramoth Gilead, Joash smiting Jehoicda's Sons, Zedekiah breaking through the Hosts, though the will of the God of heaven declared faithfully and seriously, were contrary, etc. It would make a man amazed to see Ahab going up to Ramoth Gilead, Joash smiting Jehoicda's Sons, Zedekiah breaking through the Hosts, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd av-j cc av-j, vbdr j-jn, av pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 vvn pc-acp vvi np1 vvg a-acp p-acp np1 np1, n1 vvg npg1 n2, np1 vvg p-acp dt n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 190
154 when the Prophet told him it should be to his ruine, a man would wonder they are so bold; when the Prophet told him it should be to his ruin, a man would wonder they Are so bold; c-crq dt n1 vvd pno31 pn31 vmd vbi p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vmd vvi pns32 vbr av j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 190
155 the reason is this, men of proud and carnall hearts cannot endure to come under the Power or Government of Jesus Christ, men had rather breake than bend, the reason is this, men of proud and carnal hearts cannot endure to come under the Power or Government of jesus christ, men had rather break than bend, dt n1 vbz d, n2 pp-f j cc j n2 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, n2 vhd av-c vvi cs vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 190
156 and be flexible, to divine will, they will run on their ruine inevitably before they will stoop and that is signified by the expression; and be flexible, to divine will, they will run on their ruin inevitably before they will stoop and that is signified by the expression; cc vbi j, p-acp j-jn n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1 av-j c-acp pns32 vmb vvi cc d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 190
157 which the Holy Ghost useth in relation to the Kingdome of Christ, Psal. 2. They are not flexible inalterable, they well not give way — if you do any thing to alter them, you will break, ruine them, make them wholy uselesse; which the Holy Ghost uses in Relation to the Kingdom of christ, Psalm 2. They Are not flexible inalterable, they well not give Way — if you do any thing to altar them, you will break, ruin them, make them wholly useless; r-crq dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd pns32 vbr xx j j, pns32 av xx vvi n1 — cs pn22 vdb d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pn22 vmb vvi, vvi pno32, vvb pno32 av-jn j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 190
158 they will submit to nothing but destruction, thus carnall pride renders stiffe soules, hard hearts, men impenitent, unteachable, they will not, cannot see, there is a great reason such men as these should be termed dogs and swine. they will submit to nothing but destruction, thus carnal pride renders stiff Souls, hard hearts, men impenitent, unteachable, they will not, cannot see, there is a great reason such men as these should be termed Dogs and Swine. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pix cc-acp n1, av j n1 vvz j n2, j n2, n2 j, j, pns32 vmb xx, vmbx vvi, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 d n2 c-acp d vmd vbi vvn n2 cc n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 190
159 Secondly, because they delight in their lusts; that is the reason men rage when as the light comes, Joh. 3.19. What was the reason the faithfull Prophets of God were not honoured? Jer. 5. ult. the people love to have it so; Secondly, Because they delight in their Lustiest; that is the reason men rage when as the Light comes, John 3.19. What was the reason the faithful prophets of God were not honoured? Jer. 5. ult. the people love to have it so; ord, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2; cst vbz dt n1 n2 vvi c-crq c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. q-crq vbds dt n1 dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbdr xx vvn? np1 crd n1. dt n1 vvb pc-acp vhi pn31 av; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 190
160 What people? My people. Men love their lusts, and delight in their abominations, and evill waies their darling Delilah sins, their right hands and eyes, their corruptions. What people? My people. Men love their Lustiest, and delight in their abominations, and evil ways their darling Delilah Sins, their right hands and eyes, their corruptions. q-crq n1? po11 n1. n2 vvb po32 n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc j-jn n2 po32 j-jn np1 n2, po32 j-jn n2 cc n2, po32 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 190
161 Now the word crosses all, and cries up selfe-deniall, and cannot endure their abominations, this is the reason men rage. Now the word Crosses all, and cries up self-denial, and cannot endure their abominations, this is the reason men rage. av dt n1 vvz d, cc vvz a-acp n1, cc vmbx vvi po32 n2, d vbz dt n1 n2 vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 190
162 John Baptist preached severely to the world, had he come with plaine simple sentences, had he been a Messenger full of grace peace, and life; John Baptist preached severely to the world, had he come with plain simple sentences, had he been a Messenger full of grace peace, and life; np1 np1 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, vhd pns31 vvn p-acp j j n2, vhd pns31 vbn dt n1 j pp-f n1 n1, cc n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 190
163 had he preached placentia, he should have been entertained; had he lullabied men in the bed of carnall security, he had not been disturbed; had he preached Placentia, he should have been entertained; had he lullabied men in the Bed of carnal security, he had not been disturbed; vhd pns31 vvn fw-la, pns31 vmd vhi vbn vvn; vhd pns31 j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vhd xx vbn vvn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 190
164 had he let the Adulterer alone in his uncleannesse, the drunkard in his drunkennesse, the Pharisees in their avarice, cruelty, had he let the Adulterer alone in his uncleanness, the drunkard in his Drunkenness, the Pharisees in their avarice, cruelty, vhd pns31 vvn dt n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt np2 p-acp po32 n1, n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
165 and hypocrisie, and let them alone in their vaine pretences of Religion, and not have opened these p•inted Sepulchres, all had been well; and hypocrisy, and let them alone in their vain pretences of Religion, and not have opened these p•inted Sepulchres, all had been well; cc n1, cc vvb pno32 av-j p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f n1, cc xx vhi vvn d j-vvn n2, d vhd vbn av; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
166 but because he reproved them therefore they rage, are so sterne, & are troubled roared against the Prophet and his Message: but Because he reproved them Therefore they rage, Are so stern, & Are troubled roared against the Prophet and his Message: cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 av pns32 vvb, vbr av j, cc vbr vvn vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
167 all the while the Devill was lest quiet in those he possessed, he did no great mischiefe, all the while the devil was lest quiet in those he possessed, he did no great mischief, d dt n1 dt n1 vbds vvn j-jn p-acp d pns31 vvd, pns31 vdd dx j n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
168 but here and there one, but alwaies when he was to be dispossessed and come out, he rent and tare; but Here and there one, but always when he was to be dispossessed and come out, he rend and tear; cc-acp av cc a-acp crd, cc-acp av c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av, pns31 vvd cc vvd; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
169 as long as mens lusts are let alone, and they sleep secure in avarice, cruelty, and viciousnesse with their lusts, and the devill in their bosome, the men are quiet; as long as men's Lustiest Are let alone, and they sleep secure in avarice, cruelty, and viciousness with their Lustiest, and the Devil in their bosom, the men Are quiet; c-acp av-j c-acp ng2 n2 vbr vvn av-j, cc pns32 vvb j p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, dt n2 vbr j-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
170 but if a man unmaskes them, and goes about to discover them, O they will storme, but if a man unmasks them, and Goes about to discover them, Oh they will storm, cc-acp cs dt n1 vvz pno32, cc vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, uh pns32 vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
171 and dislike such men as these; and dislike such men as these; cc vvb d n2 c-acp d; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
172 all the while they can carry on their businesse unmolested, or undisturbed, O how faire, meeke, and content will they be: all the while they can carry on their business unmolested, or undisturbed, Oh how fair, meek, and content will they be: d dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1 vvd, cc j, uh q-crq j, j, cc n1 vmb pns32 vbb: (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
173 but come to crosse that which they love, and set up in their hearts as an Ido•l, then they will rage; but come to cross that which they love, and Set up in their hearts as an Ido•l, then they will rage; cc-acp vvb pc-acp vvi cst r-crq pns32 vvb, cc vvd a-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
174 come and tell such a man of his Delilah, you shall find he will not be convinced, taken off, come and tell such a man of his Delilah, you shall find he will not be convinced, taken off, vvb cc vvi d dt n1 pp-f po31 np1, pn22 vmb vvi pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn, vvn a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
175 or he will follow another sairer than the former, and then (if you will) away with it; or he will follow Another sairer than the former, and then (if you will) away with it; cc pns31 vmb vvi j-jn jc cs dt j, cc av (cs pn22 vmb) av p-acp pn31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
176 many men have false hearts, they are taken off one lust, but on to another; many men have false hearts, they Are taken off one lust, but on to Another; d n2 vhb j n2, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp crd n1, cc-acp p-acp p-acp n-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
177 they are taken off open drunkennesse and such profane and debauched courses that make the world cry shame of them, they Are taken off open Drunkenness and such profane and debauched courses that make the world cry shame of them, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp j n1 cc d j cc j-vvn n2 cst vvb dt n1 vvb n1 pp-f pno32, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
178 but then follow lying, falshood envy, and malice, over-reaching their brother under-hand cruelty, racking others conzenage, cheating, but then follow lying, falsehood envy, and malice, overreaching their brother underhand cruelty, racking Others conzenage, cheating, cc-acp av vvi vvg, n1 np1-n, cc n1, j po32 n1 av-j n1, j-vvg ng2-jn n1, vvg, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
179 and the like, crosse these and then they will rave. and the like, cross these and then they will rave. cc dt j, p-acp d cc av pns32 vmb vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
180 Take heed of such men as these, (saith our Saviour) they will scorne you, Take heed of such men as these, (Says our Saviour) they will scorn you, vvb n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp d, (vvz po12 n1) pns32 vmb vvi pn22, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
181 and looke to your selves, you shall escape well if they ruine you not. and look to your selves, you shall escape well if they ruin you not. cc vvi p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmb vvi av cs pns32 vvb pn22 xx. (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
182 As Ahab said of Micaiah, this fellow never speakes good of me, as wicked as he was he would faine be counted good. As Ahab said of Micaiah, this fellow never speaks good of me, as wicked as he was he would feign be counted good. p-acp np1 vvd pp-f np1, d n1 av-x vvz j pp-f pno11, c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbds pns31 vmd av-j vbi vvn j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 191
183 — I remember a story of Mahomet the great Ottoman Emperour, he was so delighted in his Sultana, that nothing could move him to part with her, — I Remember a story of Mahomet the great Ottoman Emperor, he was so delighted in his Sultana, that nothing could move him to part with her, — pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j jp n1, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst pix vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 192
184 but when he had a fairer offer, he was content to leave that lust he enjoyed; but when he had a Fairer offer, he was content to leave that lust he enjoyed; cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhd dt jc n1, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi d n1 pns31 vvd; (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 192
185 these men will not part with their lusts, though never so abominable, odious, and hatefull, unlesse they can find them more pleasing, profitable, and honourable, else they will rage, &c. these men will not part with their Lustiest, though never so abominable, odious, and hateful, unless they can find them more pleasing, profitable, and honourable, Else they will rage, etc. d n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp po32 n2, cs av-x av j, j, cc j, cs pns32 vmb vvi pno32 av-dc j-vvg, j, cc j, av pns32 vmb vvi, av (22) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 192
186 Thirdly, That which laies the ground and foundation of all the rest, is positive and grosse ignorance in the things of God, they are dogs and swine, have not knowledge enough to make distinction between thing and thing, Thirdly, That which lays the ground and Foundation of all the rest, is positive and gross ignorance in the things of God, they Are Dogs and Swine, have not knowledge enough to make distinction between thing and thing, ord, cst r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1, vbz j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr n2 cc n1, vhb xx n1 av-d pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
187 but they call light darknesse, and darknesse light, therefore they abuse, contemne, and despise all, and rage, Joh. 1.9. there is the reason, 1 Cor. 2.14. but they call Light darkness, and darkness Light, Therefore they abuse, contemn, and despise all, and rage, John 1.9. there is the reason, 1 Cor. 2.14. cc-acp pns32 vvb j n1, cc n1 n1, av pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vvi d, cc n1, np1 crd. pc-acp vbz dt n1, crd np1 crd. (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
188 though he demonstrated more high mysteries than ever any wisdome pretended to before in the world, though he demonstrated more high Mysteres than ever any Wisdom pretended to before in the world, cs pns31 vvn av-dc j n2 cs av d n1 vvd p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
189 yet they refused, mocked, revised, hated, persecuted, — that is another reason why our Saviour cals them dogs and swine; yet they refused, mocked, revised, hated, persecuted, — that is Another reason why our Saviour calls them Dogs and Swine; av pns32 vvd, vvn, vvn, j-vvn, vvn, — d vbz j-jn n1 c-crq po12 n1 vvz pno32 n2 cc n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
190 alas swine know not the price of a Pear•e, they see no lustre in it; there are abundance of swine-eyed men in the world; alas Swine know not the price of a Pear•e, they see no lustre in it; there Are abundance of swine-eyed men in the world; uh n1 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp pn31; pc-acp vbr n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
191 of all Creatures in the world that ye know, or looke on, a swine hath externally the worst eye: of all Creatures in the world that you know, or look on, a Swine hath externally the worst eye: pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vvb, cc vvb a-acp, dt n1 vhz av-j dt js n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
192 such men as these see not, discerne not at all, in seeing they see not, such men as these see not, discern not At all, in seeing they see not, d n2 c-acp d vvb xx, vvb xx p-acp d, p-acp vvg pns32 vvb xx, (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
193 as the Prophet saith, — in a great many men of the world there is much positive and grosse ignorance; as the Prophet Says, — in a great many men of the world there is much positive and gross ignorance; c-acp dt n1 vvz, — p-acp dt j d n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbz d j cc j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
194 such incurable darknesse and blindnesse, that for all the glory of divine truths that you can shew them, (as much as in you lies) and the Creature is capable of on this side heaven, they will not beleeve; such incurable darkness and blindness, that for all the glory of divine truths that you can show them, (as much as in you lies) and the Creature is capable of on this side heaven, they will not believe; d j n1 cc n1, cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 cst pn22 vmb vvi pno32, (c-acp d c-acp p-acp pn22 vvz) cc dt n1 vbz j pp-f p-acp d n1 n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
195 what was the reason Christ was scorned, and persecuted of men? Isa. 53.1, 2. they saw no beauty in him — omnipotency stoopes to theem (as I may say, with reverence) to little purpose; what was the reason christ was scorned, and persecuted of men? Isaiah 53.1, 2. they saw no beauty in him — omnipotency stoops to theem (as I may say, with Reverence) to little purpose; r-crq vbds dt n1 np1 vbds vvn, cc vvn pp-f n2? np1 crd, crd pns32 vvd dx n1 p-acp pno31 — n1 vvz pc-acp vvi (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp n1) p-acp j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
196 the reason of all this is, because they are blind — but O the folly of men! the reason of all this is, Because they Are blind — but Oh the folly of men! dt n1 pp-f d d vbz, c-acp pns32 vbr j — cc-acp uh dt n1 pp-f n2! (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
197 this makes them as dogs and swine; Well, I shall expatiate no further, but make application. this makes them as Dogs and Swine; Well, I shall expatiate no further, but make application. d vvz pno32 p-acp n2 cc n1; av, pns11 vmb j av-dx av-jc, cc-acp vvb n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 192
198 First, By way of admonition; Take heed you come not within the verge of this reproofe, that it doth not reach you, First, By Way of admonition; Take heed you come not within the verge of this reproof, that it does not reach you, ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; vvb n1 pn22 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vdz xx vvi pn22, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
199 for (as the Apostle saies) I hope better things of you; for (as the Apostle Says) I hope better things of you; c-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz) pns11 vvb jc n2 pp-f pn22; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
200 let it never be said, whatsoever men fasten on you, however you are called doggs and swine, (beare it patiently) that you are truly so, let it never be said, whatsoever men fasten on you, however you Are called Dogs and Swine, (bear it patiently) that you Are truly so, vvb pn31 av-x vbi vvn, r-crq n2 vvb p-acp pn22, c-acp pn22 vbr vvn n2 cc n1, (vvb pn31 av-j) cst pn22 vbr av-j av, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
201 and in the sense of the Text. Take heed of despising, refusing of, raging at, and trampling on divine truths. and in the sense of the Text. Take heed of despising, refusing of, raging At, and trampling on divine truths. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvb n1 pp-f vvg, vvg pp-f, vvg p-acp, cc vvg p-acp j-jn n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
202 Oh! when a man comes to this there is litttle hope, and truly, brethren, till he does there is hope, — but if a man be once come to this, to an irreproveable spirit, there is more hope of a foole, (as Solomon saies in another case) of a mad man, I had almost said, of a Devill — Whatsoever you do take heed of this; Oh! when a man comes to this there is little hope, and truly, brothers, till he does there is hope, — but if a man be once come to this, to an irreprovable Spirit, there is more hope of a fool, (as Solomon Says in Another case) of a mad man, I had almost said, of a devil — Whatsoever you do take heed of this; uh c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d pc-acp vbz j n1, cc av-j, n2, c-acp pns31 vdz zz vbz n1, — cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb a-acp vvn p-acp d, p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz dc n1 pp-f dt n1, (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1) pp-f dt j n1, pns11 vhd av vvn, pp-f dt n1 — r-crq pn22 vdb vvi n1 pp-f d; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
203 never let it be said you are of such a spirit, as that you will not endure admonition; never let it be said you Are of such a Spirit, as that you will not endure admonition; av-x vvb pn31 vbi vvn pn22 vbr pp-f d dt n1, c-acp cst pn22 vmb xx vvi n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
204 mistake not brethren, I say not, from all men you should beare it patiently, (though it is true, the more patience the better) for a man to be laden with the impertinent, unseasonable, giddy reproofes of every hair-brain'd man in the world: mistake not brothers, I say not, from all men you should bear it patiently, (though it is true, the more patience the better) for a man to be laden with the impertinent, unseasonable, giddy reproofs of every Hair-brained man in the world: vvb xx n2, pns11 vvb xx, p-acp d n2 pn22 vmd vvi pn31 av-j, (cs pn31 vbz j, dt av-dc n1 dt jc) p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j, j, j n2 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
205 if thou canst have patience well, it is thy honour and praise, and a great testimony and evidence of grace; if thou Canst have patience well, it is thy honour and praise, and a great testimony and evidence of grace; cs pns21 vm2 vhi n1 av, pn31 vbz po21 n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
206 but take heed you never contemne serious, pious, meeke, and holy reproofes; but take heed you never contemn serious, pious, meek, and holy reproofs; cc-acp vvb n1 pn22 av-x vvi j, j, j, cc j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
207 labour to come up to that of David, Let the righteous smite me — breaking the head in such a case is as good, labour to come up to that of David, Let the righteous smite me — breaking the head in such a case is as good, n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d pp-f np1, vvb dt j vvi pno11 — vvg dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 vbz a-acp j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
208 or better, than a plaister, as a precious balme and ointment, however it is accounted of with the wicked, or better, than a plaster, as a precious balm and ointment, however it is accounted of with the wicked, cc av-jc, cs dt n1, c-acp dt j n1 cc n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f p-acp dt j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
209 and whatsoever some men thinke in their heate, a serious well-grounded reproofe is a precious pearle: and whatsoever Some men think in their heat, a serious well-grounded reproof is a precious pearl: cc r-crq d n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1, dt j j n1 vbz dt j n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
210 it may be the way to bring a man seriously to sit downe and reflect upon himselfe, it may be the Way to bring a man seriously to fit down and reflect upon himself, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi p-acp px31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
211 and blesse God for the same. and bless God for the same. cc vvb np1 p-acp dt d. (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
212 Oh never come to that, if you do, the time will come when you will mourne, O never come to that, if you do, the time will come when you will mourn, uh av-x vvb p-acp d, cs pn22 vdb, dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq pn22 vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 193
213 and say, O that such serious inward and holy reproofes should be stormed and raged against, such advice and counsell be rejected, and say, Oh that such serious inward and holy reproofs should be stormed and raged against, such Advice and counsel be rejected, cc vvi, uh cst d j j cc j n2 vmd vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp, d n1 cc n1 vbb vvn, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
214 and scorned and slighted that made so directly for my soules welfare — O beware and take heed of this, till then I shall hope you are teachable, and scorned and slighted that made so directly for my Souls welfare — Oh beware and take heed of this, till then I shall hope you Are teachable, cc vvd cc vvd cst vvd av av-j p-acp po11 ng1 n1 — uh vvb cc vvi n1 pp-f d, c-acp cs pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vbr j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
215 and in a capacity for the Word to become to your soules the savour of life, and in a capacity for the Word to become to your Souls the savour of life, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
216 and the Power of God to Salvation; and the Power of God to Salvation; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
217 but if once you come to be irreproveable, and this to be the charge of your soules, I have little else to say but to take up the Prophets complaint: but if once you come to be irreprovable, and this to be the charge of your Souls, I have little Else to say but to take up the prophets complaint: cc-acp cs a-acp pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc d pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, pns11 vhb j av pc-acp vvi cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp dt ng1 n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
218 Lord, who hath beleeved our report? — To whom shall I speake? — And that you may not, take heed of those things which are the cause of this, down with that devill of pride in the heart, be content to be subjects, slaves, Lord, who hath believed our report? — To whom shall I speak? — And that you may not, take heed of those things which Are the cause of this, down with that Devil of pride in the heart, be content to be subject's, slaves, n1, r-crq vhz vvn po12 n1? — p-acp ro-crq vmb pns11 vvi? — cc cst pn22 vmb xx, vvb n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f d, a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, vbb j pc-acp vbi n2-jn, n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
219 and vassals to truth, let it command and conquer, there is a power and Majesty in truth it selfe, let it be your Arbiter in all things, let its commands, precepts, and injunctions be unquestionable: and vassals to truth, let it command and conquer, there is a power and Majesty in truth it self, let it be your Arbiter in all things, let its commands, Precepts, and injunctions be unquestionable: cc n2 p-acp n1, vvb pn31 vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pn31 n1, vvb pn31 vbi po22 n1 p-acp d n2, vvb po31 n2, n2, cc n2 vbb j: (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
220 never thinke so highly of your selves as to scorne to be reproved, checked, and admonished; never think so highly of your selves as to scorn to be reproved, checked, and admonished; av-x vvb av av-j pp-f po22 n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
221 Take heed likewise of doting on things; Take heed likewise of doting on things; vvb n1 av pp-f vvg p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
222 if heaven it selfe should speake, men sleeping in their lusts, and on the bed of carnall security, will not awake; if heaven it self should speak, men sleeping in their Lustiest, and on the Bed of carnal security, will not awake; cs n1 pn31 n1 vmd vvi, n2 vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vmb xx vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
223 if Sampson be in Dalilahs lap, nothing but the Philistines will awaken him; if Sampson be in Delilahs lap, nothing but the philistines will awaken him; cs np1 vbi p-acp npg1 n1, pix cc-acp dt njp2 vmb vvi pno31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
224 when the Children of Israel came once to be in love with Idolatry, the Prophets could do no good with them; when the Children of Israel Come once to be in love with Idolatry, the prophets could do no good with them; c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, dt n2 vmd vdi dx j p-acp pno32; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
225 when men come once to be in love with the Idols of their own braines, they will scome all that you speake; when men come once to be in love with the Idols of their own brains, they will scome all that you speak; c-crq n2 vvb a-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 vmb vvi d cst pn22 vvb; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
226 all the language you shall heare is, I will, and I will not, — Take heed of being locked up in positive ignorance; all the language you shall hear is, I will, and I will not, — Take heed of being locked up in positive ignorance; d dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi vbz, pns11 vmb, cc pns11 vmb xx, — vvb n1 pp-f vbg vvn a-acp p-acp j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
227 nothing is so sad as for a man not to be able to discerne at all the sweetnesse, nothing is so sad as for a man not to be able to discern At all the sweetness, pix vbz av j c-acp p-acp dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
228 and discover the preciousnesse of divine truths. and discover the preciousness of divine truths. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 194
229 Secondly, this is to warne and admonish good men, how (as much as in them lies) they render men dogs and swine, uncapable of reproofes; Secondly, this is to warn and admonish good men, how (as much as in them lies) they render men Dogs and Swine, uncapable of reproofs; ord, d vbz p-acp vvb cc vvi j n2, c-crq (c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 n2) pns32 vvb n2 n2 cc n1, j pp-f n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 194
230 many a man is made a dog, a wicked man, that was not one in our Saviours sence, the fault is not so much his as thine, thou that art the reprover, many a man is made a dog, a wicked man, that was not one in our Saviors sense, the fault is not so much his as thine, thou that art the reprover, d dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1, dt j n1, cst vbds xx pi p-acp po12 ng1 n1, dt n1 vbz xx av av-d png31 c-acp png21, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
231 and admonisher, for he may not be so to another man, though he may be so to thee, and admonisher, for he may not be so to Another man, though he may be so to thee, cc n1, c-acp pns31 vmb xx vbi av p-acp j-jn n1, cs pns31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno21, (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
232 and how comes this to passe? From nothing but the rashnesse, inadvertency, and imprudence of men, they undertake to handle weapons which they are not able to weild; and how comes this to pass? From nothing but the rashness, inadvertency, and imprudence of men, they undertake to handle weapons which they Are not able to wield; cc q-crq vvz d pc-acp vvi? p-acp pix cc-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n2 r-crq pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
233 many men in too severe handling of a faulty person may render him a dog or a swine, uncapable of their reproofe; many men in too severe handling of a faulty person may render him a dog or a Swine, uncapable of their reproof; d n2 p-acp av j n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 vmb vvi pno31 dt n1 cc dt n1, j pp-f po32 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
234 it is sad it should be so, howsoever men expresse themselves rashly and unadvisedly, if it be truth they speake, it is sad men will not endure it. it is sad it should be so, howsoever men express themselves rashly and unadvisedly, if it be truth they speak, it is sad men will not endure it. pn31 vbz j pn31 vmd vbi av, c-acp n2 vvb px32 av-j cc av-j, cs pn31 vbb n1 pns32 vvb, pn31 vbz j n2 vmb xx vvi pn31. (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
235 Yet when men be too severely and rigidly admonished, they may be much exasperated, therefore Christ is wary in this respect. Yet when men be too severely and rigidly admonished, they may be much exasperated, Therefore christ is wary in this respect. av c-crq n2 vbb av av-j cc av-j vvn, pns32 vmb vbi av-d vvn, av np1 vbz j p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
236 A soft answer pacifieth wrath, and so doth a soft admonition; A soft answer pacifieth wrath, and so does a soft admonition; dt j n1 vvz n1, cc av vdz dt j n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
237 some men wisely dealt withall will not be sturdy, who (if too fiercely handled) many admonitions will not serve. Some men wisely dealt withal will not be sturdy, who (if too fiercely handled) many admonitions will not serve. d n2 av-j vvn av vmb xx vbi j, r-crq (cs av av-j vvn) d n2 vmb xx vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
238 There is a necessity indeed of an holy earnestnesse in reproving of sin, sincerity, down-right dealing, There is a necessity indeed of an holy earnestness in reproving of since, sincerity, downright dealing, pc-acp vbz dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp vvg pp-f n1, n1, av-j vvg, (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
239 and plainenesse of spirit in men, and yet also of a great deale of prudence; and plainness of Spirit in men, and yet also of a great deal of prudence; cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cc av av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
240 I know not one businesse wherein the prudence of a Christian, either in his private or publike relation, is so concerned as in this of reproofe: I know not one business wherein the prudence of a Christian, either in his private or public Relation, is so concerned as in this of reproof: pns11 vvb xx crd n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt njp, av-d p-acp po31 j cc j n1, vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp d pp-f n1: (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
241 If you would prevaile with the dogs and swine in the Text, you must deale with them with wisdome, and observe how mens tempers, If you would prevail with the Dogs and Swine in the Text, you must deal with them with Wisdom, and observe how men's tempers, cs pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvb c-crq ng2 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
242 and present humours are, these would be taken notice of, and you should watch your opportunity; and present humours Are, these would be taken notice of, and you should watch your opportunity; cc j n2 vbr, d vmd vbi vvn n1 pp-f, cc pn22 vmd vvi po22 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
243 a mans fault may be told him of too rashly; a men fault may be told him of too rashly; dt ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn pno31 pp-f av av-j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
244 with what wisdome came the Prophet Nathan to David about Uriahs businesse, one would have thought it had been very justifiable had he rushed into the Kings Presence Chamber, with what Wisdom Come the Prophet Nathan to David about Uriah's business, one would have Thought it had been very justifiable had he rushed into the Kings Presence Chamber, p-acp r-crq n1 vvd dt n1 np1 p-acp np1 p-acp njp2 n1, pi vmd vhi vvn pn31 vhd vbn av j vhd pns31 vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
245 and told him, Sir you are a Murtherer or an Adulterer: no, he comes with a Parable, and so winds himselfe into the Kings bosome; and told him, Sir you Are a Murderer or an Adulterer: no, he comes with a Parable, and so winds himself into the Kings bosom; cc vvd pno31, n1 pn22 vbr dt n1 cc dt n1: dx, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc av n2 px31 p-acp dt ng1 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 195
246 Sir, I have a case to put to you, There was a poore man which had but one Lambe, Sir, I have a case to put to you, There was a poor man which had but one Lamb, n1, pns11 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbds dt j n1 r-crq vhd p-acp crd n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
247 and that lay in his bosome, but the rich man had enough, a multitude, yet when he comes to make a feast he gives his guest entertainment with this poore mans Lambe; and that lay in his bosom, but the rich man had enough, a multitude, yet when he comes to make a feast he gives his guest entertainment with this poor men Lamb; cc cst vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp dt j n1 vhd av-d, dt n1, av c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 n1 p-acp d j ng1 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
248 this was a wise way of conviction, and ye find David convinced now, I have sinned; this was a wise Way of conviction, and you find David convinced now, I have sinned; d vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc pn22 vvb np1 vvd av, pns11 vhb vvn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
249 if he had gone another way to worke, instead of saying, I have sinned, he might have said, Thou (Nathan) shalt dye for being so saucy, so rash, and uncivill. if he had gone Another Way to work, instead of saying, I have sinned, he might have said, Thou (Nathan) shalt die for being so saucy, so rash, and Uncivil. cs pns31 vhd vvn j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi, av pp-f vvg, pns11 vhb vvn, pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pns21 (np1) vmb vvi p-acp vbg av j, av j, cc j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
250 David might have said so, being a man subject to infirmities, even as Eliah also was; David might have said so, being a man Subject to infirmities, even as Elijah also was; np1 vmd vhi vvn av, vbg dt n1 j-jn p-acp n2, av c-acp np1 av vbds; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
251 we must in reproofe mind the tempers and the callings of men, this is not minded by a great many Christians; we must in reproof mind the tempers and the callings of men, this is not minded by a great many Christians; pns12 vmb p-acp n1 n1 dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f n2, d vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j d np1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
252 hence as sometimes they speake not the truth, so sometimes little to the purpose; and hence many Ministers speake and spend their labour invaine. hence as sometime they speak not the truth, so sometime little to the purpose; and hence many Ministers speak and spend their labour invaine. av c-acp av pns32 vvb xx dt n1, av av j p-acp dt n1; cc av d n2 vvi cc vvi po32 n1 n1. (22) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 196
253 Secondly, Do not make known to all a particular case, for many a man will heare one man that will not heare another; Secondly, Do not make known to all a particular case, for many a man will hear one man that will not hear Another; ord, vdb xx vvi vvn p-acp d dt j n1, p-acp d dt n1 vmb vvi crd n1 cst vmb xx vvi j-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
254 and many a man will heare in private when he will not heare before another; though you are to speake, yet you must not speake unseasonably; and many a man will hear in private when he will not hear before Another; though you Are to speak, yet you must not speak unseasonably; cc d dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp j c-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp j-jn; cs pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi, av pn22 vmb xx vvi av-j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
255 a word spoken in season is as apples of gold in pictures of silver; a word spoken in season is as Apples of gold in pictures of silver; dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 vbz p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
256 the least reproofe, never so precious and excellent in it selfe, is not so when out of time; the least reproof, never so precious and excellent in it self, is not so when out of time; dt ds n1, av-x av j cc j p-acp pn31 n1, vbz xx av c-crq av pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
257 it is not fit for a man to tell another of a private offence in the market place, it is not fit for a man to tell Another of a private offence in the market place, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
258 or being in company, whom either he is not willing to have acquainted with his crime, or being in company, whom either he is not willing to have acquainted with his crime, cc vbg p-acp n1, ro-crq av-d pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
259 or however it is not fit they should; or however it is not fit they should; cc c-acp pn31 vbz xx j pns32 vmd; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
260 thus instead of taking a course to help them forward in good, we are perhaps a meanes to carry them on further in evill; thus instead of taking a course to help them forward in good, we Are perhaps a means to carry them on further in evil; av av pp-f vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j p-acp j, pns12 vbr av dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp jc p-acp j-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
261 to reprove one wicked man in the presence of abundance more like himselfe, is the way to make them all joine to scoffe, to reprove one wicked man in the presence of abundance more like himself, is the Way to make them all join to scoff, pc-acp vvi crd j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-dc av-j px31, vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 d vvi p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
262 and repudiate (it may be) to go about to ruine you; what a deale of madnesse in this respect is the world acquainted with. and repudiate (it may be) to go about to ruin you; what a deal of madness in this respect is the world acquainted with. cc vvi (pn31 vmb vbi) pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pn22; q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
263 It is a sad losse to the Gospell in this relation, which is the next thing; It is a sad loss to the Gospel in this Relation, which is the next thing; pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz dt ord n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 196
264 well take heed you be not the cause, offences must come in the world, dogs and swine there will be in the sense of the Text take heed you be not the cause; well take heed you be not the cause, offences must come in the world, Dogs and Swine there will be in the sense of the Text take heed you be not the cause; av vvb n1 pn22 vbb xx dt n1, n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, n2 cc n1 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb n1 pn22 vbb xx dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
265 it is sad when a man may say, yonder is a fellow gone resolutely & refractorily to helf, it is sad when a man may say, yonder is a fellow gone resolutely & refractorily to helf, pn31 vbz j c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, d vbz dt n1 vvn av-j cc av-j pc-acp zz, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
266 when as if he had been dealt mildly withall, he might have been saved possibly, I meane in relation to thee and thy admonitions, when as if he had been dealt mildly withal, he might have been saved possibly, I mean in Relation to thee and thy admonitions, c-crq c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn av-j av, pns31 vmd vhi vbn vvn av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno21 cc po21 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
267 though in respect of the man and his capacity it was impossible; this will sadly reflect on thy spirit; though in respect of the man and his capacity it was impossible; this will sadly reflect on thy Spirit; cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n1 pn31 vbds j; d vmb av-j vvi p-acp po21 n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
268 think ye it would not have grieved the father of the Prodigall instead of receiving his Son seasonably, think you it would not have grieved the father of the Prodigal instead of receiving his Son seasonably, vvb pn22 pn31 vmd xx vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn av pp-f vvg po31 n1 av-j, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
269 and taking a fitter time to reprove him, if he had sent him away a dog, and taking a fitter time to reprove him, if he had sent him away a dog, cc vvg dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cs pns31 vhd vvn pno31 av dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
270 or a swine, if he had sent him away damned without remedy; or a Swine, if he had sent him away damned without remedy; cc dt n1, cs pns31 vhd vvn pno31 av vvn p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
271 what sad reflections of heart might this have caused? The Apostle gives advice to Fathers to reprove their Children, Masters their Servants; what sad reflections of heart might this have caused? The Apostle gives Advice to Father's to reprove their Children, Masters their Servants; r-crq j n2 pp-f n1 vmd d vhi vvn? dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, n2 po32 n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
272 for an ill servant reproofe is necessary, ay, and the rod too sometimes, as Solomon saies, for an ill servant reproof is necessary, ay, and the rod too sometime, as Solomon Says, p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1 vbz j, uh, cc dt n1 av av, c-acp np1 vvz, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
273 but it must be in season, and proportion, done cautelously and warily. but it must be in season, and proportion, done cautelously and warily. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1, cc n1, vdn av-j cc av-j. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
274 Ile adde but one more, (I shall put them together, because I will wind up fast) if you would not make them dogs, I'll add but one more, (I shall put them together, Because I will wind up fast) if you would not make them Dogs, pns11|vmb vvi p-acp pi dc, (pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi a-acp av-j) cs pn22 vmd xx vvi pno32 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
275 nor give them cause to repudiate. nor give them cause to repudiate. ccx vvi pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
276 Take heed, that what you reproove for be grounded in relation to truth, and pertinent, not triviall, that makes men not received amongst men; Take heed, that what you reprove for be grounded in Relation to truth, and pertinent, not trivial, that makes men not received among men; vvb n1, cst r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc j, xx j, cst vvz n2 xx vvn p-acp n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
277 men take occasion to babble about impertinencies, and fall on a man to reprove him, men take occasion to babble about Impertinencies, and fallen on a man to reprove him, n2 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
278 because he is not so, and so, according to their fancies, and their wild and hairebrain'd imaginations; Because he is not so, and so, according to their fancies, and their wild and hairebrained Imaginations; c-acp pns31 vbz xx av, cc av, vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 j cc j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
279 and thus they make a great opposition to more solid and serious administrations; and thus they make a great opposition to more solid and serious administrations; cc av pns32 vvb dt j n1 p-acp av-dc j cc j n2; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
280 when men rage in trifles what cares a man what he faith in solid things? That Minister shall never be beleeved when he speakes in earnest, who cries hell and damnation in jest; when men rage in trifles what Cares a man what he faith in solid things? That Minister shall never be believed when he speaks in earnest, who cries hell and damnation in jest; c-crq n2 vvb p-acp n2 r-crq vvz dt n1 r-crq pns31 n1 p-acp j n2? cst n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1, r-crq vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
281 be sure that it be tantum that you speake, that the fault be commensurate, and not lesse than your expressions, be sure that it be Tantum that you speak, that the fault be commensurate, and not less than your expressions, vbb j cst pn31 vbb fw-la cst pn22 vvb, cst dt n1 vbb j, cc xx av-dc cs po22 n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
282 yea, above them, at least equall with them. yea, above them, At least equal with them. uh, p-acp pno32, p-acp ds j-jn p-acp pno32. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 197
283 Cure, if possible, by a lenitive first before you use a corrosive, serious admonition in such a way gains the advantage of mens dispositions. Cure, if possible, by a lenitive First before you use a corrosive, serious admonition in such a Way gains the advantage of men's dispositions. vvb, cs j, p-acp dt j-jn ord p-acp pn22 vvb dt n-jn, j n1 p-acp d dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
284 Nor let it be a hearesay, that is, a lie, fama mala, we heare a man did so and so, we heare thus and thus of him; Nor let it be a hearsay, that is, a lie, fama mala, we hear a man did so and so, we hear thus and thus of him; ccx vvb pn31 vbi dt n1, cst vbz, dt n1, fw-la fw-la, pns12 vvb dt n1 vdd av cc av, pns12 vvb av cc av pp-f pno31; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
285 you shall heare a man, some imprudent Christian, come with open mouth, and reprove a man for such a thing that hath been declared to them, and they heare so; you shall hear a man, Some imprudent Christian, come with open Mouth, and reprove a man for such a thing that hath been declared to them, and they hear so; pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, d j njp, vvb p-acp j n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb av; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
286 this is the ground of all that uncharitablenesse, and raging among men in the world; this makes them doggs to one another, that they will not heare one another; this is the ground of all that uncharitableness, and raging among men in the world; this makes them Dogs to one Another, that they will not hear one Another; d vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst n1, cc vvg p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; d vvz pno32 n2 p-acp crd j-jn, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi pi j-jn; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
287 either men talke of impertinencies, and it is not tantum, whether it be so, or it be not, I have heard such a man will keep company, my neighbour will be drunke and sweare, when neither is true; either men talk of Impertinencies, and it is not Tantum, whither it be so, or it be not, I have herd such a man will keep company, my neighbour will be drunk and swear, when neither is true; d n2 vvi pp-f n2, cc pn31 vbz xx fw-la, cs pn31 vbb av, cc pn31 vbi xx, pns11 vhb vvn d dt n1 vmb vvi n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi, c-crq d vbz j; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
288 thus instead of making a man heare and being well pleased they give them cause to rage in fastning on them such aspersions as they are not guilty of: thus instead of making a man hear and being well pleased they give them cause to rage in fastening on them such Aspersions as they Are not guilty of: av av pp-f vvg dt n1 vvi cc vbg av vvn pns32 vvb pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 d n2 c-acp pns32 vbr xx j pp-f: (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
289 as impertinent, so uncertaine reproofes are evill. as impertinent, so uncertain reproofs Are evil. c-acp j, av j n2 vbr j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
290 In a word, I blesse God you are not left in that estate and condition, not of an incorrigible spirit as yet, you are not yet shut out of Heaven; In a word, I bless God you Are not left in that estate and condition, not of an incorrigible Spirit as yet, you Are not yet shut out of Heaven; p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb np1 pn22 vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, xx pp-f dt j n1 c-acp av, pn22 vbr xx av vvn av pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
291 do you blesse God, and I will blesse God with you, ye are not yet dogs or swine; far be it from me to justifie any of you in your enormities, in your sins, profanenesses, do you bless God, and I will bless God with you, you Are not yet Dogs or Swine; Far be it from me to justify any of you in your enormities, in your Sins, Profanenesses, vdb pn22 vvi np1, cc pns11 vmb vvi np1 p-acp pn22, pn22 vbr xx av n2 cc n1; av-j vbb pn31 p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi d pp-f pn22 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp po22 n2, n2, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
292 and debauched courses, if there be any such, if any be found guilty of it, and debauched courses, if there be any such, if any be found guilty of it, cc j-vvn n2, cs pc-acp vbb d d, cs d vbb vvn j pp-f pn31, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
293 thus much I dare say to your praise, (as the Apostle saith in another case) I hope better things of you though I thus speake; thus much I Dare say to your praise, (as the Apostle Says in Another case) I hope better things of you though I thus speak; av av-d pns11 vvb vvb p-acp po22 n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1) pns11 vvb jc n2 pp-f pn22 cs pns11 av vvi; (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
294 I know not a man among you, of an irreprovable spirit; I have not met with a dog or a swine that will rage at admonition, I know not a man among you, of an irreprovable Spirit; I have not met with a dog or a Swine that will rage At admonition, pns11 vvb xx dt n1 p-acp pn22, pp-f dt j n1; pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
295 or be angry with me for Preaching, unlesse it be some selfe-conceited Pharisee, that cannot endure any body should be accounted holy as themselves. or be angry with me for Preaching, unless it be Some selfe-conceited Pharisee, that cannot endure any body should be accounted holy as themselves. cc vbi j p-acp pno11 p-acp vvg, cs pn31 vbb d j np1, cst vmbx vvi d n1 vmd vbi vvn j p-acp px32. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
296 These indeed barke, and bite, rage and rave revile, scandalize, and asperse. These indeed bark, and bite, rage and rave revile, scandalise, and asperse. d av vvi, cc vvi, n1 cc vvb vvi, vvb, cc vvi. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 198
297 Blesse God you are not dogs and swine, beware you be not so, reproofe is precious however, if seriously received. Bless God you Are not Dogs and Swine, beware you be not so, reproof is precious however, if seriously received. vvb np1 pn22 vbr xx n2 cc n1, vvb pn22 vbb xx av, n1 vbz j a-acp, cs av-j vvn. (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 199
298 Blesse God you live one among another, and in any respect can build up one another in your holy faith, reforme, refraine, Bless God you live one among Another, and in any respect can built up one Another in your holy faith, reform, refrain, vvb np1 pn22 vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cc p-acp d n1 vmb vvi a-acp crd j-jn p-acp po22 j n1, vvi, vvi, (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 199
299 and restraine one another, but do it wisely and warily. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, &c. and restrain one Another, but do it wisely and warily. And the peace of God which passes all understanding, etc. cc vvi pi j-jn, cc-acp vdb pn31 av-j cc av-j. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz d n1, av (22) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 199

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