Eliah's abatement: or, Corruption in the saints. Discovered and distinguished in a sermon, preached at Chatham in Kent, at the Funeral of that faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Gaulter Roswell, M.a. late preacher there. / By Tho. Case, M.A. and rector of Giles in the Fields.

Case, Thomas, 1598-1682
Publisher: Printed by E T for Luke Fawn and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Parrat in Pauls Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1658
Approximate Era: Interregnum
TCP ID: A81240 ESTC ID: R209895 STC ID: C828
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- James V, 17; Funeral sermons -- 17th century; Rosewell, Walter;
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0 ELIAH'S ABATEMENT: ELIJAH'S ABATEMENT: npg1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Or, CORRUPTION In the SAINTS. James 5.17. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are; Or, CORRUPTION In the SAINTS. James 5.17. Elias was a man Subject to like passion as we Are; cc, n1 p-acp dt n2. np1 crd. np1 vbds dt n1 j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it rained not upon the earth, &c. And he prayed again, and the Heaven gave rain. and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it reigned not upon the earth, etc. And he prayed again, and the Heaven gave rain. cc pns31 vvd av-j cst pn31 vmd xx vvi, cc pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1, av cc pns31 vvd av, cc dt n1 vvd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
3 THe words are a demonstration or evidence of the power and efficacy of prayer; That prayer rightly managed cannot want success. THe words Are a demonstration or evidence of the power and efficacy of prayer; That prayer rightly managed cannot want success. dt n2 vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; cst n1 av-jn vvn vmbx vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 The instance is taken from Elias; of what prevalency his prayers were with God; The instance is taken from Elias; of what prevalency his Prayers were with God; dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1; pp-f r-crq n1 po31 n2 vbdr p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 the influences of the Heavens were bound up in his prayers, It raineth not, and raineth, as Elias will. He prayed earnestly, Vir iste potuit quod voluit. the influences of the Heavens were bound up in his Prayers, It rains not, and rains, as Elias will. He prayed earnestly, Vir iste Potuit quod voluit. dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2, pn31 vvz xx, cc vvz, p-acp np1 vmb. pns31 vvd av-j, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 and it rained not, &c. And he prayed again, and the Heavens gave rain. Elias, might some one say: and it reigned not, etc. And he prayed again, and the Heavens gave rain. Elias, might Some one say: cc pn31 vvd xx, av cc pns31 vvd av, cc dt n2 vvd n1. np1, vmd d crd vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 Yea, He, indeed, might do much with God; a mighty Prophet, a man of eminent holiness, and of high acquaintance with God; Yea, He, indeed, might do much with God; a mighty Prophet, a man of eminent holiness, and of high acquaintance with God; uh, pns31, av, vmd vdi av-d p-acp np1; dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc pp-f j n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 a Favourite of Heaven, à Secretioribus, one of Gods privy Counsellours (as it were:) no wonder if his prayers were of such potency with the Almighty: a Favourite of Heaven, à Secretioribus, one of God's privy Counsellors (as it were:) no wonder if his Prayers were of such potency with the Almighty: dt n1 pp-f n1, fw-fr fw-la, crd pp-f npg1 j n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr:) dx n1 cs po31 n2 vbdr pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 But I am no Elias, but a poor sinful creature, pressed down with a double weight, a body of flesh, and a body of sin: and shall the prayers of such a weak sinful wretch as I am, find access to, But I am no Elias, but a poor sinful creature, pressed down with a double weight, a body of Flesh, and a body of since: and shall the Prayers of such a weak sinful wretch as I am, find access to, cc-acp pns11 vbm dx np1, p-acp dt j j n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: cc vmb dt n2 pp-f d dt j j n1 c-acp pns11 vbm, vvb n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 or acceptance with, the Holy God? or acceptance with, the Holy God? cc n1 p-acp, dt j np1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 To obviate this objection, and to remove this discouragement out of the minds of poor sinners, sensible of their own unworthiness, the Holy Ghost addeth a clause, To obviate this objection, and to remove this discouragement out of the minds of poor Sinners, sensible of their own unworthiness, the Holy Ghost adds a clause, pc-acp vvi d n1, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2, j pp-f po32 d n1, dt j n1 vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
12 or note of minoration, or abatement to Elias his Name: or note of minoration, or abatement to Elias his Name: cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
13 whereby he gives us to understand, that Elias was not heard so much for his Sanctity, as for his Sincerity; not for his own merit, but for the gracious respect which God beareth to the prayers of his people. whereby he gives us to understand, that Elias was not herd so much for his Sanctity, as for his Sincerity; not for his own merit, but for the gracious respect which God bears to the Prayers of his people. c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vbds xx vvn av av-d c-acp po31 n1, a-acp p-acp po31 n1; xx p-acp po31 d vvi, p-acp p-acp dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
14 He was indeed full of grace, highly favoured with the Lord: He was indeed full of grace, highly favoured with the Lord: pns31 vbds av j pp-f n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 but he was neither God, nor Angel; he was NONLATINALPHABET, but a man, Elias was a man. but he was neither God, nor Angel; he was, but a man, Elias was a man. cc-acp pns31 vbds dx np1, ccx n1; pns31 vbds, cc-acp dt n1, np1 vbds dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 And a man he was, not exempt from the Common Law of humane frailty. He had his infirmities, as well as other of the Saints of God, he was NONLATINALPHABET, of like passions with us; And a man he was, not exempt from the Common Law of humane frailty. He had his infirmities, as well as other of the Saints of God, he was, of like passion with us; cc dt n1 pns31 vbds, xx j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1. pns31 vhd po31 n2, c-acp av c-acp n-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vbds, pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 like unto us in all things, sin it self not excepted. like unto us in all things, sin it self not excepted. av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, vvb pn31 n1 xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 Hereupon inferring, that infirmities in the meanest of Gods Saints, shal no more prejudice the acceptance and success of their prayers with God then they did in Elias himself. Hereupon inferring, that infirmities in the Meanest of God's Saints, shall no more prejudice the acceptance and success of their Prayers with God then they did in Elias himself. av vvg, cst n2 p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2, vmb av-dx av-dc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp np1 cs pns32 vdd p-acp np1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
19 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, Elias was a man Subject to like passion as we Are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, np1 vbds dt n1 j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr, cc pns31 vvd av-j cst pn31 vmd xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
20 and it rained not, &c. And he prayed again, and the Heavens gave showers. — Subject to like passions as we are. and it reigned not, etc. And he prayed again, and the Heavens gave showers. — Subject to like passion as we Are. cc pn31 vvd xx, av cc pns31 vvd av, cc dt n2 vvd n2. — j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
21 ] The word passion doth sometimes signify onely the affections and motions of the mind, implanted in natures which in themselves are neither morally good or evil; ] The word passion does sometime signify only the affections and motions of the mind, implanted in nature's which in themselves Are neither morally good or evil; ] dt n1 n1 vdz av vvi av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp n2 r-crq p-acp px32 vbr dx av-j j cc j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
22 but as they are set upon their objects and are acted upon them in a regular or irregular manner. but as they Are Set upon their objects and Are acted upon them in a regular or irregular manner. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
23 Sometime Passions signify sinful infirmities; sinful perturbations of the mind. And sometime passion is taken more strictly for the special affection of anger and wrath. Sometime Passion signify sinful infirmities; sinful perturbations of the mind. And sometime passion is taken more strictly for the special affection of anger and wrath. av n2 vvb j n2; j n2 pp-f dt n1. cc av n1 vbz vvn dc av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
24 In this place it may very well be extended to all: In this place it may very well be extended to all: p-acp d n1 pn31 vmb av av vbi vvn p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
25 in my discourse I shall manage it specially in the two latter references, and in the doctrinal part, more largely, as importing sinful perturbations; in the application to our present occasion, to the particular passion of anger. in my discourse I shall manage it specially in the two latter references, and in the doctrinal part, more largely, as importing sinful perturbations; in the application to our present occasion, to the particular passion of anger. p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av-j p-acp dt crd d n2, cc p-acp dt j n1, dc av-j, p-acp vvg j n2; p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
26 First, I shall handle it in the larger signification of sinful perturbations; which, without injury to this holy Prophet, we may understand are ascribed to him, by the Holy Ghost in this place: First, I shall handle it in the larger signification of sinful perturbations; which, without injury to this holy Prophet, we may understand Are ascribed to him, by the Holy Ghost in this place: ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f j n2; r-crq, p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, pns12 vmb vvi vbr vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
27 and that first, because Elias is here called a Man; and secondly, because level'd with the rest of the sons and daughters of men, NONLATINALPHABET; of like passions with us. and that First, Because Elias is Here called a Man; and secondly, Because leveled with the rest of the Sons and daughters of men,; of like passion with us. cc cst ord, c-acp np1 vbz av vvn dt n1; cc ord, c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2,; pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
28 The same minoration and abatement which Saint Paul useth to restrain the superstitious Lystrians, from giving himself and Barnabas divine worship, saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? we also are men of like passions with you. The same minoration and abatement which Saint Paul uses to restrain the superstitious Lystrians, from giving himself and Barnabas divine worship, saying, Sirs, why do you these things? we also Are men of like passion with you. dt d n1 cc n1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j np1, p-acp vvg px31 cc np1 j-jn n1, vvg, n2, q-crq vdb pn22 d n2? pns12 av vbr n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
29 And so this instance in the Text, joined with this parallel of the Apostles, men of eminent holiness; will warrant this general Observation; And so this instance in the Text, joined with this parallel of the Apostles, men of eminent holiness; will warrant this general Observation; cc av d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n2, n2 pp-f j n1; vmb vvi d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
30 The best of Gods Saints and Servants, have not onely their natural, but their sinful infirmities and perturbations. The best of God's Saints and Servants, have not only their natural, but their sinful infirmities and perturbations. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 cc n2, vhb xx av-j po32 j, p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
31 This sad truth is of that universal experience, that it would be as impossible as it is needless to make an induction of particulars. I shall onely therefore adde this Aggravation to make the observation more impressive; sc. This sad truth is of that universal experience, that it would be as impossible as it is needless to make an induction of particulars. I shall only Therefore add this Aggravation to make the observation more impressive; sc. d j n1 vbz pp-f d j n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-j. pns11 vmb av-j av vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc j; n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
32 that, The greatest passions and infirmities which the Saints have discovered, have been in those very things wherein they have been most celebrated for the eminence of their graces. that, The greatest passion and infirmities which the Saints have discovered, have been in those very things wherein they have been most celebrated for the eminence of their graces. cst, dt js n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n2 vhb vvn, vhb vbn p-acp d j n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vbn av-ds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
33 Abraham his eminence above other Saints, was in the grace of Faith. Whence he is called the father of the faithful; Abraham his eminence above other Saints, was in the grace of Faith. Whence he is called the father of the faithful; np1 po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2, vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. c-crq pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
34 as much above other believers in faith, as the father is above the rest of the Family, in dignity and honour. as much above other believers in faith, as the father is above the rest of the Family, in dignity and honour. p-acp d p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
35 He is set forth as the standard and exemplar to all the Children of promise; and yet his eminent infirmity was infidelity; he stumbled twice upon the threshold of unbelief, notwithstanding God had priviledged him with a promise of his special presence and protection; Say, I pray thee, ( Gen. 12.13. He is Set forth as the standard and exemplar to all the Children of promise; and yet his eminent infirmity was infidelity; he stumbled twice upon the threshold of unbelief, notwithstanding God had privileged him with a promise of his special presence and protection; Say, I pray thee, (Gen. 12.13. pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1; cc av po31 j n1 vbds n1; pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1; vvb, pns11 vvb pno21, (np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
36 and 20.2.) Thou art my sister. and 20.2.) Thou art my sister. cc crd.) pns21 vb2r po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
37 And Isaac, the son, not of his loins more then of his infirmities, halt's upon the same foot in the like temptation, Gen. 26.7. Moses, the Man of God, honoured above all other mortals with the beatifical vision on this side glory: And Isaac, the son, not of his loins more then of his infirmities, halt's upon the same foot in the like temptation, Gen. 26.7. Moses, the Man of God, honoured above all other mortals with the beatifical vision on this side glory: cc np1, dt n1, xx pp-f po31 n2 av-dc cs pp-f po31 n2, vvz p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp d j-jn n2-jn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
38 yet even Him we finde miscarrying through unbelief, when upon the promise of God to give flesh to the people, his faith was so low, that it could rise no higher then second causes: 2 King. 7.1, 2. Shall the flocks and herds be slain for them? not much better under that temptation, yet even Him we find miscarrying through unbelief, when upon the promise of God to give Flesh to the people, his faith was so low, that it could rise no higher then second Causes: 2 King. 7.1, 2. Shall the flocks and herds be slave for them? not much better under that temptation, av av pno31 pns12 vvb vvg p-acp n1, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vbds av j, cst pn31 vmd vvi dx jc cs ord n2: crd n1. crd, crd vmb dt n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno32? xx d jc p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
39 then sometime Ahabs Nobleman, who because he could not see provision enough on earth to accomplish the prophesie of plenty in Samaria, (under such an extreme exigence as it was then reduced unto) thought there was not enough in Heaven; then sometime Ahabs Nobleman, who Because he could not see provision enough on earth to accomplish the prophesy of plenty in Samaria, (under such an extreme exigence as it was then reduced unto) Thought there was not enough in Heaven; av av npg1 n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi n1 d p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (p-acp d dt j-jn n1 c-acp pn31 vbds av vvd p-acp) vvd a-acp vbds xx av-d p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
40 If the Lord should open windows in Heaven, might this thing be? David to whom God gave once this honourable testimony, A man after mine own heart: If the Lord should open windows in Heaven, might this thing be? David to whom God gave once this honourable testimony, A man After mine own heart: cs dt n1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp n1, vmd d n1 vbi? np1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd a-acp d j n1, dt n1 p-acp po11 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
41 Yet afterward left a double blot upon his name, Adultery and Murder; first he polluted Ʋriahs bed, Yet afterwards left a double blot upon his name, Adultery and Murder; First he polluted Ʋriahs Bed, av av vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc vvb; ord pns31 vvd njp2 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
42 and afterward stained his hands in Ʋriahs blood. Ye have heard, saith the Apostle, of the patience of Job; and afterwards stained his hands in Ʋriahs blood. You have herd, Says the Apostle, of the patience of Job; cc av vvd po31 n2 p-acp njp2 n1. pn22 vhb vvn, vvz dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
43 Yea, and we have heard of his impatience too; Yea, and we have herd of his impatience too; uh, cc pns12 vhb vvn pp-f po31 n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
44 how, in the anguish of his spirit, he cursed the day of his birth, with a bitter curse. how, in the anguish of his Spirit, he cursed the day of his birth, with a bitter curse. c-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
45 And so did another famous Prophet of God after him, Jeremiah Chap. 20.14. And so did Another famous Prophet of God After him, Jeremiah Chap. 20.14. cc av vdd j-jn j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, np1 np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
46 Into what an excess of passion did Jonas (an holy Prophet of God without question) chafe himself, Into what an excess of passion did Jonah (an holy Prophet of God without question) chafe himself, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdd np1 (dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1) vvi px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
47 when, contesting with his Maker, he is not afraid to answer that meek question, dost thou well to be angry? with that tremendous insolence; when, contesting with his Maker, he is not afraid to answer that meek question, dost thou well to be angry? with that tremendous insolence; c-crq, vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi d j n1, vd2 pns21 av pc-acp vbi j? p-acp cst j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
48 Yea, I do well to be angry, even unto death? Jonah 4.9 Jonah was angry because God was patient; but it was well for Jonah, that he had to do with so patient a God, Yea, I do well to be angry, even unto death? Jonah 4.9 Jonah was angry Because God was patient; but it was well for Jonah, that he had to do with so patient a God, uh, pns11 vdb av pc-acp vbi j, av p-acp n1? np1 crd np1 vbds j c-acp np1 vbds j; p-acp pn31 vbds av p-acp np1, cst pns31 vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
49 or else God had destroyed Jonas instead of Nineveh. or Else God had destroyed Jonah instead of Nineveh. cc av np1 vhd vvn np1 av pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
50 Peter, who thought his love to Christ as strong as death, and his zeal as cruel as the grave, under a surprise of fear, not onely forsakes his Lord, but forswears him also. Peter, who Thought his love to christ as strong as death, and his zeal as cruel as the grave, under a surprise of Fear, not only forsakes his Lord, but forswears him also. np1, r-crq vvd po31 vvb p-acp np1 c-acp j c-acp n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, xx av-j vvz po31 n1, cc-acp vvz pno31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
51 And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell you of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and of Jephtah, of Samuel also, and of the Prophets; And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell you of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and of Jephthah, of Samuel also, and of the prophets; cc q-crq vmb pns11 vvi dc? p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1, pp-f np1 av, cc pp-f dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
52 All who, though emiment Servants and Favourites of God, yet, have left the vestigia's, and prints of their eminent infirmities behind them, all witnessing to this sad truth that they were NONLATINALPHABET, men subject to like passions as we are. All who, though eminent Servants and Favourites of God, yet, have left the vestigia's, and prints of their eminent infirmities behind them, all witnessing to this sad truth that they were, men Subject to like passion as we Are. d r-crq, cs j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, av, vhb vvn dt n1, cc n2 pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp pno32, d vvg p-acp d j n1 cst pns32 vbdr, n2 j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
53 Elias, here, a seraphical Prophet, of whom glorious things are spoken in Scripture, He raised the dead, 2 Kings 4.34. &c. obtaineth fire from heaven against the Priests of Baal. He could live forty dayes and forty nights without food; Elias, Here, a seraphical Prophet, of whom glorious things Are spoken in Scripture, He raised the dead, 2 Kings 4.34. etc. obtaineth fire from heaven against the Priests of Baal. He could live forty days and forty nights without food; np1, av, dt j n1, pp-f ro-crq j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vvd dt j, crd n2 crd. av vvz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. pns31 vmd vvi crd n2 cc crd n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
54 snatcht fire from heaven, on the Captains of two fifties, and their companies; was fed by Ravens; snatched fire from heaven, on the Captains of two fifties, and their companies; was fed by Ravens; vvd n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd n2, cc po32 n2; vbds vvn p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
55 carried up to heaven in a fiery Chariot. carried up to heaven in a fiery Chariot. vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
56 He was of that prevalency with God, that his prayers could shut and open heaven at his pleasure, He was of that prevalency with God, that his Prayers could shut and open heaven At his pleasure, pns31 vbds pp-f d n1 p-acp np1, cst po31 n2 vmd vvi cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
57 as in the Text, &c. Even this Elijah was not without his natural and his sinful infirmities; as in the Text, etc. Even this Elijah was not without his natural and his sinful infirmities; c-acp p-acp dt n1, av j d np1 vbds xx p-acp po31 j cc po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
58 He was an hungry, 1 Kings 17.11. yea he was surprized with the fear of death, and under that fear flieth from the face of Jezabel: He was an hungry, 1 Kings 17.11. yea he was surprised with the Fear of death, and under that Fear flies from the face of Jezebel: pns31 vbds dt j, crd n2 crd. uh pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
59 he that feared not a potent King, surrounded with 450 idolatrous Priests, and a numerous multitude of Apostate subjects; Yet now, he that feared not a potent King, surrounded with 450 idolatrous Priests, and a numerous multitude of Apostate subject's; Yet now, pns31 cst vvd xx dt j n1, vvn p-acp crd j n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 n2-jn; av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
60 as if it had not been the same Elijah, flyeth from the face of a woman. He that had faith enough to cause 450. idolatrous Priests to be put to death, begins now to sink under the fear of death himself; as if it had not been the same Elijah, flies from the face of a woman. He that had faith enough to cause 450. idolatrous Priests to be put to death, begins now to sink under the Fear of death himself; c-acp cs pn31 vhd xx vbn dt d np1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns31 cst vhd n1 av-d pc-acp vvi crd j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvz av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
61 yea, through impatience of spirit, requests to die; and, as if it had been but a strein of humility, maketh this his apology, For I am not better then my Fathers. yea, through impatience of Spirit, requests to die; and, as if it had been but a strain of humility, makes this his apology, For I am not better then my Father's. uh, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n2 pc-acp vvi; cc, c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz d po31 n1, c-acp pns11 vbm xx jc cs po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
62 In a word, all kind of infirmities incident unto man, are here ascribed to Him by the spirit of God. In a word, all kind of infirmities incident unto man, Are Here ascribed to Him by the Spirit of God. p-acp dt n1, d n1 pp-f n2 j p-acp n1, vbr av vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
63 More instances might be called in; More instances might be called in; n1 n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
64 but these are sufficient to witnesse this sad truth, that, The best of men, are but men at the best; but these Are sufficient to witness this sad truth, that, The best of men, Are but men At the best; cc-acp d vbr j pc-acp vvi d j n1, cst, dt js pp-f n2, vbr cc-acp n2 p-acp dt js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
65 Saints have their infirmities, the thing it self being so universal an experience. Saints have their infirmities, the thing it self being so universal an experience. n2 vhb po32 n2, dt n1 pn31 n1 vbg av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
66 What may be the Grounds or Reasons of the point? 1. The first is, Saints and sinners are all one mans Sons; What may be the Grounds or Reasons of the point? 1. The First is, Saints and Sinners Are all one men Sons; q-crq vmb vbi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1? crd dt ord vbz, n2 cc n2 vbr d crd ng1 n2; (4) part (DIV2) 20 Page 11
67 we are all tainted in our Original, and deeply poysoned with the venom of Adams first transgression: we Are all tainted in our Original, and deeply poisoned with the venom of Adams First Transgression: pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp po12 j-jn, cc av-jn j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 ord n1: (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 11
68 The Nature which we have traduced from his loynes, is a Dung-hill full of Vermin; a Sea full of Monsters; an hell full of unclean spirits: a very bottomlesse pit of corruption. All blood is of a colour. The Nature which we have traduced from his loins, is a Dunghill full of Vermin; a Sea full of Monsters; an hell full of unclean spirits: a very bottomless pit of corruption. All blood is of a colour. dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po31 n2, vbz dt n1 j pp-f n1; dt n1 j pp-f n2; dt n1 j pp-f j n2: dt j j n1 pp-f n1. d n1 vbz pp-f dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
69 And though in Regeneration, the new creature is made partaker of the divine nature: And though in Regeneration, the new creature is made partaker of the divine nature: cc cs p-acp n1, dt j n1 vbz vvn n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
70 yet it is not with the utter abolition of the Old man. In Conversion, Corruption is mortified, but not annihilated: the Covenant of Grace hath taken order for the conquering of Corruption, not for the extinction of it; yet it is not with the utter abolition of the Old man. In Conversion, Corruption is mortified, but not annihilated: the Covenant of Grace hath taken order for the conquering of Corruption, not for the extinction of it; av pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. p-acp n1, n1 vbz vvn, p-acp xx vvn: dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
71 Sin shall not reign. Blessed be God for that, till more comes. since shall not Reign. Blessed be God for that, till more comes. n1 vmb xx vvi. vvn vbb np1 p-acp d, p-acp dc vvz. (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
72 And blessed be God, the time is coming when it shall not be; sin shall not be cast down only, but cast out; And blessed be God, the time is coming when it shall not be; since shall not be cast down only, but cast out; np1 vvn vbb np1, dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq pn31 vmb xx vbi; n1 vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp av-j, cc-acp vvd av; (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
73 not lose its dominion only, but its entity and existence. In the mean time, the best of Saints carry about them a body of death; the remains of a cursed enmity against God, which makes them weary of themselves, not loose its dominion only, but its entity and existence. In the mean time, the best of Saints carry about them a body of death; the remains of a cursed enmity against God, which makes them weary of themselves, xx vvb po31 n1 av-j, cc-acp po31 n1 cc n1. p-acp dt j n1, dt js pp-f n2 vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1; dt vvz pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvz pno32 j pp-f px32, (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
74 and willing to groan their very lives out with their complaints. Oh wretch that I am, who shall deliver me! and willing to groan their very lives out with their complaints. O wretch that I am, who shall deliver me! cc j pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 av p-acp po32 n2. uh n1 cst pns11 vbm, r-crq vmb vvi pno11! (4) part (DIV2) 21 Page 12
75 It is true, They that are Christs, Gal. 5.24. have crucified the flesh with its affections, and lusts; It is true, They that Are Christ, Gal. 5.24. have Crucified the Flesh with its affections, and Lustiest; pn31 vbz j, pns32 cst vbr npg1, np1 crd. vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc n2; (4) part (DIV2) 22 Page 13
76 yet, so notwithstanding, as that sin presently giveth not up the Ghost: Corruption and nature in the Saints breathe out their last together, and are not buried, yet, so notwithstanding, as that sin presently gives not up the Ghost: Corruption and nature in the Saints breathe out their last together, and Are not buried, av, av a-acp, c-acp d vvb av-j vvz xx a-acp dt n1: n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb av po32 ord av, cc vbr xx vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 22 Page 13
77 but in one and the same grave. 2. Reason. God will have it so, to keep the Saints in continual exercise. but in one and the same grave. 2. Reason. God will have it so, to keep the Saints in continual exercise. cc-acp p-acp crd cc dt d n1. crd n1. np1 vmb vhi pn31 av, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 22 Page 13
78 The infirmities of the Saints find them work: weeping work, groaning work, sighing work: hence is their life called a warfare in Scripture. The infirmities of the Saints find them work: weeping work, groaning work, sighing work: hence is their life called a warfare in Scripture. dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb pno32 vvi: vvg vvi, vvg vvi, vvg vvi: av vbz po32 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 23 Page 13
79 3. Ground or Reason. More particularly, grace sometimes meets with an ill nature: 3. Ground or Reason. More particularly, grace sometime meets with an ill nature: crd n1 cc n1. av-dc av-j, vvb av vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1: (4) part (DIV2) 24 Page 13
80 I mean, the Second nature, Constitution. All the sons and daughters of Adam are equally depraved and corrupted by their first common nature, drawne from his loynes: I mean, the Second nature, Constitution. All the Sons and daughters of Adam Are equally depraved and corrupted by their First Common nature, drawn from his loins: pns11 vvb, dt ord n1, n1. d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 ord j n1, vvn p-acp po31 n2: (4) part (DIV2) 24 Page 13
81 but that vitiosity is differently determined and acted by their second nature, which is nothing else but their complexion and temper derived from their next immediate parents: but that vitiosity is differently determined and acted by their second nature, which is nothing Else but their complexion and temper derived from their next immediate Parents: cc-acp cst n1 vbz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 ord n1, r-crq vbz pix av p-acp po32 n1 cc vvb vvn p-acp po32 ord j n2: (4) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
82 whereby one is inclined to this sin, and another to that sin; whereby one is inclined to this since, and Another to that since; c-crq pi vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cc j-jn p-acp cst n1; (4) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
83 one to Covetousnesse, another to passion; a third to uncleannesse, &c. more to one then to another, according to the predominancie of the humour in their individual constiturtions. one to Covetousness, Another to passion; a third to uncleanness, etc. more to one then to Another, according to the predominancy of the humour in their Individu constiturtions. pi p-acp n1, j-jn p-acp n1; dt ord p-acp n1, av av-dc p-acp crd av p-acp j-jn, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. (4) part (DIV2) 24 Page 14
84 Nor is this hereditary vitiosity altogether abolished, though much corrected by superveniency of Grace: And with such an evill bent and disposition doth God also leave his own children to conflict many times, in them to make experiments to the world of the efficacy of Grace, what excellent vessels Jesus Christ can make of knotty and worm-eaten materials: Nor is this hereditary vitiosity altogether abolished, though much corrected by superveniency of Grace: And with such an evil bent and disposition does God also leave his own children to conflict many times, in them to make experiments to the world of the efficacy of Grace, what excellent vessels jesus christ can make of knotty and Worm-eaten materials: ccx vbz d j n1 av vvn, cs d vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1: cc p-acp d dt j-jn vvn cc n1 vdz np1 av vvi po31 d n2 p-acp n1 d n2, p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq j n2 np1 np1 vmb vvi pp-f j cc j n2-jn: (4) part (DIV2) 25 Page 14
85 according to his answer to the Apostle, My grace shall be sufficient for thee. according to his answer to the Apostle, My grace shall be sufficient for thee. p-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21. (4) part (DIV2) 25 Page 14
86 Ʋse. First for Caution. Ʋse. First for Caution. n1. ord p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 25 Page 15
87 In the first place, Take heed of abusing these instances of the Saints infirmities to lewd and wicked purposes, encouragements to sin. In the First place, Take heed of abusing these instances of the Saints infirmities to lewd and wicked Purposes, encouragements to since. p-acp dt ord n1, vvb n1 pp-f vvg d n2 pp-f dt n2 n2 p-acp j cc j n2, n2 p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 27 Page 15
88 Say not in thine heart, why may not I be overtaken with wine as well as Noah? impatient as well as Job? commit adultery as well as David? be passionate as well as Elias and Jonah, Prophets of God? Say not in thine heart, why may not I be overtaken with wine as well as Noah? impatient as well as Job? commit adultery as well as David? be passionate as well as Elias and Jonah, prophets of God? n1 xx p-acp po21 n1, q-crq vmb xx pns11 vbi vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp np1? j c-acp av c-acp np1? vvb n1 c-acp av c-acp np1? vbb j c-acp av c-acp np1 cc np1, n2 pp-f np1? (5) part (DIV2) 27 Page 15
89 Nay, but, oh man, who ever thou art, these failings & infirmities of the Saints were not left out in Scripture for encouragement, but for Caution: they are not our Land-marks, but our Sea-marks, our Fire-lights in this dark world, crying to us afar off (as it were) Take heed, here is a Quick-sand, there's a Rock; and, here David was like to suffer shipwrack, Job ran a ground, and Jonas was like to be cast away, & sic in coeteris. Nay, but, o man, who ever thou art, these failings & infirmities of the Saints were not left out in Scripture for encouragement, but for Caution: they Are not our Landmarks, but our Sea-marks, our Fire-lights in this dark world, crying to us afar off (as it were) Take heed, Here is a Quicksand, there's a Rock; and, Here David was like to suffer shipwreck, Job ran a ground, and Jonah was like to be cast away, & sic in coeteris. uh, cc-acp, uh n1, r-crq av pns21 vb2r, d n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f dt n2 vbdr xx vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp n1: pns32 vbr xx po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, po12 n2 p-acp d j n1, vvg p-acp pno12 av p-acp (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvi n1, av vbz dt n1, pc-acp|vbz dt n1; cc, av np1 vbds av-j pc-acp vvi n1, n1 vvd dt n1, cc np1 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la. (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 15
90 The Apostle tells us as much. The Apostle tells us as much. dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d. (5) part (DIV2) 28 Page 15
91 Now these things are our Examples or Types: Examples, but not for our imitation, but for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come; Now these things Are our Examples or Types: Examples, but not for our imitation, but for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world Are come; av d n2 vbr po12 n2 cc n2: n2, cc-acp xx p-acp po12 n1, p-acp p-acp po12 n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 16
92 to the intent that we should not be surprised with temptation, as Noah and David were surprised, neither be impatient as Job and Jeremy were impatient, nor passionate, as Moses and Elias were passionate. to the intent that we should not be surprised with temptation, as Noah and David were surprised, neither be impatient as Job and Jeremiah were impatient, nor passionate, as Moses and Elias were passionate. p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn, dx vbb j c-acp n1 cc np1 vbdr j, ccx j, p-acp np1 cc np1 vbdr j. (5) part (DIV2) 29 Page 16
93 He that, upon these accompts, should take liberty for the flesh, and indulge sinful dispositions, perverteth the gracious purposes of Scripture, He that, upon these accounts, should take liberty for the Flesh, and indulge sinful dispositions, perverteth the gracious Purposes of Scripture, pns31 cst, p-acp d n2, vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb j n2, vvz dt j n2 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 30 Page 16
94 and makes God the patron of sin, by interpretation. And therefore take heed to your own spirits. and makes God the patron of since, by Interpretation. And Therefore take heed to your own spirits. cc vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1. cc av vvb n1 p-acp po22 d n2. (5) part (DIV2) 30 Page 16
95 If the best of Saints have their infirmities and sinful perturbations. Take heed of Censuring them for their failings. If the best of Saints have their infirmities and sinful perturbations. Take heed of Censuring them for their failings. cs dt js pp-f n2 vhb po32 n2 cc j n2. vvb n1 pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2-vvg. (5) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
96 The world condemns the generation of Gods children for censuring others, while there are no such censorious persons upon the face of the earth, as themselves. The world condemns the generation of God's children for censuring Others, while there Are no such censorious Persons upon the face of the earth, as themselves. dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp vvg n2-jn, cs pc-acp vbr dx d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp px32. (5) part (DIV2) 31 Page 16
97 If a professor of Religion do but slip, it is a fall; and if he fall, it is a fall of hypocrisie, not of infirmity: while they themselves do live, If a professor of Religion doe but slip, it is a fallen; and if he fallen, it is a fallen of hypocrisy, not of infirmity: while they themselves do live, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp vvi, pn31 vbz dt vvb; cc cs pns31 vvb, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, xx pp-f n1: cs pns32 px32 vdb vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 17
98 and lye, and wallow in sin, and allow themselves in all manner of bruitish excesses, they do most uncharitably judge and condemn the Saints, for their failings and infirmities. and lie, and wallow in since, and allow themselves in all manner of brutish Excesses, they do most uncharitably judge and condemn the Saints, for their failings and infirmities. cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, pns32 vdb av-ds av-j vvi cc vvi dt n2, p-acp po32 n2-vvg cc n2. (5) part (DIV2) 32 Page 17
99 Their own gross sins must passe for infirmities, but the Saints infirmities must be censured as gross sins: yea, not only the person, but the whole Profession, must suffer for it; Their own gross Sins must pass for infirmities, but the Saints infirmities must be censured as gross Sins: yea, not only the person, but the Whole Profession, must suffer for it; po32 d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n2, p-acp dt n2 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2: uh, xx av-j dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, vmb vvi p-acp pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 33 Page 17
100 I, these are your professors, these be your Puritans, your Precisians, they are all hypocrites, never a barrel better herring. God shall smite such whited walls, who under the pretence of Law, judge their brethren contrary to Law; Contrary to the Law of ecuity, Contrary to the Law of Charity, Contrary to that royal Law, Mat. 7.12. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them; I, these Are your professors, these be your Puritans, your precisians, they Are all Hypocrites, never a barrel better herring. God shall smite such whited walls, who under the pretence of Law, judge their brothers contrary to Law; Contrary to the Law of ecuity, Contrary to the Law of Charity, Contrary to that royal Law, Mathew 7.12. Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do you even so to them; pns11, d vbr po22 n2, d vbi po22 np2, po22 n2, pns32 vbr d n2, av-x dt n1 av-jc n1. np1 vmb vvi d vvn n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb po32 n2 j-jn p-acp n1; j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j-jn p-acp d j n1, np1 crd. r-crq pn22 vmd d n2 vmd vdi p-acp pn22, vdb pn22 av av p-acp pno32; (5) part (DIV2) 33 Page 17
101 for this is the Law and the Prophets. for this is the Law and the prophets. p-acp d vbz dt n1 cc dt n2. (5) part (DIV2) 33 Page 18
102 Christians, remember the children of God (whilest in the flesh) they are NONLATINALPHABET of like passions, with other men; Christians, Remember the children of God (whilst in the Flesh) they Are of like passion, with other men; np1, vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 (cs p-acp dt n1) pns32 vbr pp-f j n2, p-acp j-jn n2; (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 18
103 when they put on the Saint, they do not put off the Man; and when they begin to be Spirit, they do not cease to be flesh. The best of men are but men at the best. when they put on the Saint, they do not put off the Man; and when they begin to be Spirit, they do not cease to be Flesh. The best of men Are but men At the best. c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns32 vdb xx vvi a-acp dt n1; cc c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi n1, pns32 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbi n1. dt js pp-f n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt js. (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 18
104 Remember they carry about them the remainders of original corruption; and many times their next Parents bequeath them a wretched Legacy of an ill Constitution; a passionate nature, a timorous nature, a close tenacious nature, &c. upon which accompts, every piece is to be allowed his grains: remember they carry about them the remainders of original corruption; and many times their next Parents Bequeath them a wretched Legacy of an ill Constitution; a passionate nature, a timorous nature, a close tenacious nature, etc. upon which accounts, every piece is to be allowed his grains: vvb pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1; cc d n2 po32 ord n2 vvb pno32 dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; dt j n1, dt j n1, dt av-j j n1, av p-acp r-crq n2, d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn po31 n2: (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 18
105 which if we deny, we sin against God; and wrong the generation of his children, Psal. 73.15. which if we deny, we sin against God; and wrong the generation of his children, Psalm 73.15. r-crq cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb p-acp np1; cc j-jn dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 34 Page 18
106 It is a most unrighteous partiality, in the men of the world to justify themselves in habitual reigning sinnes, and to judge the children of light, It is a most unrighteous partiality, in the men of the world to justify themselves in habitual reigning Sins, and to judge the children of Light, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp j vvg n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 18
107 for their dwelling, and but rare infirmities. for their Dwelling, and but rare infirmities. c-acp po32 vvg, cc p-acp j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 35 Page 19
108 Christians at large do insult over a few strict ones for their failings, quasi de ipsa justitia, (as one sayes) as if they were sitting in judgement upon holinesse it self; and so every day Christ hath many Martyrs. Quest. Christians At large do insult over a few strict ones for their failings, quasi de ipsa justitia, (as one Says) as if they were sitting in judgement upon holiness it self; and so every day christ hath many Martyrs. Quest. np1 p-acp j vdb vvi p-acp dt d j pi2 p-acp po32 n2-vvg, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (c-acp pi vvz) c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pn31 n1; cc av d n1 np1 vhz d n2. n1. (5) part (DIV2) 36 Page 19
109 But how may a man know whether sinful distempers, be but dwelling infirmities; or indeed reigning sins? or how may they be distinguished? But how may a man know whither sinful distempers, be but Dwelling infirmities; or indeed reigning Sins? or how may they be distinguished? cc-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb cs j n2, vbb p-acp vvg n2; cc av vvg n2? cc q-crq vmb pns32 vbb vvn? (5) part (DIV2) 37 Page 19
110 Answ. The Answer to this question, will lead us to a second Use. Answer The Answer to this question, will led us to a second Use. np1 dt n1 p-acp d n1, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt ord n1. (5) part (DIV2) 38 Page 19
111 An Use of Examination. In which for your help, let me give you these Marks and Signs. an Use of Examination. In which for your help, let me give you these Marks and Signs. dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp r-crq p-acp po22 n1, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 d n2 cc n2. (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 19
112 First, sinful perturbations are then but infirmities, when accompanied with converting grace. Corruption in the men of the world springs from an unmortified, root, Deut. 29.28. Rosh, signifieth properly an head, improperly, a poysonous leafe. First, sinful perturbations Are then but infirmities, when accompanied with converting grace. Corruption in the men of the world springs from an unmortified, root, Deuteronomy 29.28. Rosh, signifies properly an head, improperly, a poisonous leaf. ord, j n2 vbr av p-acp n2, c-crq vvn p-acp vvg n1. n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt vvn, n1, np1 crd. np1, vvz av-j dt n1, av-j, dt j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 39 Page 19
113 a root of bitternesse, as the Scripture calls it; or a root bringing forth a poysonful leafe: a root of bitterness, as the Scripture calls it; or a root bringing forth a poisonful leaf: dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31; cc dt n1 vvg av dt n1 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
114 original sin is whole in every unregenerate person, whereby it erecteth a full power and dominion; original since is Whole in every unregenerate person, whereby it erecteth a full power and dominion; j-jn n1 vbz j-jn p-acp d j n1, c-crq pn31 vvz dt j n1 cc n1; (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
115 further then as it is restrained by an external power. further then as it is restrained by an external power. av-jc cs c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
116 Sin is in every unconverted man and woman, as Rex in regno; as a King in his throne; since is in every unconverted man and woman, as Rex in regno; as a King in his throne; n1 vbz p-acp d vvn n1 cc n1, c-acp fw-la p-acp fw-la; c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
117 upon which accompt no sin that an unregenerate person committeth, (though never so small, ) is to be reputed as a sin of infirmity; but a reigning sin; upon which account no since that an unregenerate person Committeth, (though never so small,) is to be reputed as a since of infirmity; but a reigning sin; p-acp r-crq n1 dx n1 cst dt j n1 vvz, (cs av-x av j,) vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp dt vvg vvb; (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
118 sin in the full force and vigour of it; so far as the act extends. But the strength of that cursed principle is crusht and broken in regeneration; since in the full force and vigour of it; so Far as the act extends. But the strength of that cursed principle is crushed and broken in regeneration; n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; av av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz. p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j-vvn n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 20
119 though Original sin giveth not up the Ghost, at the instant of the forming of the new creature, though Original since gives not up the Ghost, At the instant of the forming of the new creature, cs j-jn n1 vvz xx a-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, (6) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
120 yet it hath received that fatal blow, of which it shall never recover its pristine strength and activity. yet it hath received that fatal blow, of which it shall never recover its pristine strength and activity. av pn31 vhz vvn d j n1, pp-f r-crq pn31 vmb av-x vvi po31 j n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 41 Page 20
121 The failings of Gods people proceed not from a want of Grace, but only from a want in Grace and that is properly called infirmity; Some weaknesse and debility in the resisting faculty, whereby sometimes grace it self is surprised, and temptation gets the better, in the present assault. The failings of God's people proceed not from a want of Grace, but only from a want in Grace and that is properly called infirmity; some weakness and debility in the resisting faculty, whereby sometime grace it self is surprised, and temptation gets the better, in the present assault. dt n2-vvg pp-f ng1 n1 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc d vbz av-j vvn n1; d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt vvg n1, c-crq av n1 pn31 n1 vbz vvn, cc n1 vvz dt jc, p-acp dt j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
122 Make out therefore a work of grace, and the controversie is determined; Make out Therefore a work of grace, and the controversy is determined; n1 av av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vbz vvn; (6) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
123 thy corruptions are but infirmities, and not presumptions; slaves, not Lords and Kings; if thy nature be changed. thy corruptions Are but infirmities, and not presumptions; slaves, not lords and Kings; if thy nature be changed. po21 n2 vbr p-acp n2, cc xx n2; n2, xx n2 cc n2; cs po21 n1 vbi vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 42 Page 21
124 And this strongly evinceth, that the sins of the generality of those that are called Christians, are reigning sins, thrones and principalities in the soul, not onely because they cannot evidence a work of grace in their heart upon any Scriptural accompt, (so possibly may not the New Convert by reason of the many fears and mistakes, which darken his understanding.) Therefore not only (I say) because they cannot, but much more because they do not so much as go about such work; they take up their interest in Christ upon trust; and swim down the stream of security, thinking it enough to hope well, and to believe that they do believe: Whereas the new-creature works out his Salvation with fear and trembling, Phil. 2.12. and giveth all diligence to make his calling and Election sure; And this strongly evinceth, that the Sins of the generality of those that Are called Christians, Are reigning Sins, thrones and principalities in the soul, not only Because they cannot evidence a work of grace in their heart upon any Scriptural account, (so possibly may not the New Convert by reason of the many fears and mistakes, which darken his understanding.) Therefore not only (I say) Because they cannot, but much more Because they do not so much as go about such work; they take up their Interest in christ upon trust; and swim down the stream of security, thinking it enough to hope well, and to believe that they do believe: Whereas the New creature works out his Salvation with Fear and trembling, Philip 2.12. and gives all diligence to make his calling and Election sure; cc d av-j vvz, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn np1, vbr vvg n2, n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vmbx n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d j n1, (av av-j vmb xx dt av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt d vvz cc vvz, r-crq vvb po31 n1.) av xx av-j (pns11 vvb) c-acp pns32 vmbx, p-acp d dc c-acp pns32 vdb xx av av-d c-acp vvb p-acp d n1; pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1; cc vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pn31 av-d p-acp vvb av, cc p-acp vvb cst pns32 vdb vvi: cs dt n1 vvz av po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, np1 crd. cc vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n-vvg cc n1 j; (6) part (DIV2) 43 Page 22
125 never giving God or his Soul rest, till God give rest to his Soul; in some Gospel evidence and assurance of Christ in him, the hope of glory: never giving God or his Soul rest, till God give rest to his Soul; in Some Gospel evidence and assurance of christ in him, the hope of glory: av vvg np1 cc po31 n1 n1, c-acp np1 vvb n1 p-acp po31 n1; p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f n1: (6) part (DIV2) 43 Page 22
126 And this very restlesness in the Soul is an evidence, in the absence or dimness of other evidences. And this very restlessness in the Soul is an evidence, in the absence or dimness of other evidences. cc d j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (6) part (DIV2) 43 Page 22
127 A second Difference, or Distinguishing sign, is this: Sinful distempers are then our infirmities, when they are our afflictions. A second Difference, or Distinguishing Signen, is this: Sinful distempers Are then our infirmities, when they Are our afflictions. dt ord n1, cc j-vvg n1, vbz d: j n2 vbr av po12 n2, c-crq pns32 vbr po12 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 44 Page 22
128 Men accompt themselves miserable, because of their infirmities in the natural life; and so do the Saints in the spiritual: Oh! wretched man that I am: Men account themselves miserable, Because of their infirmities in the natural life; and so do the Saints in the spiritual: Oh! wretched man that I am: n2 vvi px32 j, c-acp pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1; cc av vdb dt n2 p-acp dt j: uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm: (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 22
129 the word signifieth, a man beset with, or crushed under affliction and miseries: the word signifies, a man beset with, or crushed under affliction and misery's: dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n2: (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 23
130 the corruptions of the Saints are matter of continual sorrow and sighing, causing them to go up and down as mourners in the world. the corruptions of the Saints Are matter of continual sorrow and sighing, causing them to go up and down as mourners in the world. dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr n1 pp-f j n1 cc vvg, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 23
131 Unregenerate people think never the worse of themselves for their sinful distempers: Unregenerate people think never the Worse of themselves for their sinful distempers: j n1 vvb av-x dt jc pp-f px32 p-acp po32 j n2: (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 23
132 their pride, their passion, their sinful fears, their inordinate affections, their evil concupiscences, &c. they make them not to hold down their heads, their pride, their passion, their sinful fears, their inordinate affections, their evil concupiscences, etc. they make them not to hold down their Heads, po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 j n2, po32 j n2, po32 j-jn n2, av pns32 vvb pno32 xx pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 23
133 or to look upon themselves as miserable. Gross and scandalous sins may trouble their consciences sometimes; or to look upon themselves as miserable. Gross and scandalous Sins may trouble their Consciences sometime; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 p-acp j. j cc j n2 vmb vvi po32 n2 av; (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 23
134 but sinful dispositions, vitious habits, evil inclinations do not at all affect or afflict their Souls: but sinful dispositions, vicious habits, evil inclinations do not At all affect or afflict their Souls: cc-acp j n2, j n2, j-jn n2 vdb xx p-acp d n1 cc vvi po32 n2: (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 23
135 They have learned to put all upon the score of infirmity; even their most bruitish affections, and foulest turpitudes; they are their infirmities; and no man is without his infirmities this is their Apology, and herein they acquiesce, and are no more troubled. They have learned to put all upon the score of infirmity; even their most brutish affections, and Foulest turpitudes; they Are their infirmities; and no man is without his infirmities this is their Apology, and herein they acquiesce, and Are no more troubled. pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; av po32 av-ds j n2, cc js n2; pns32 vbr po32 n2; cc dx n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2 d vbz po32 n1, cc av pns32 vvi, cc vbr av-dx av-dc vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 23
136 But gracions Souls go bowed down under their infirmities; they spread them before the Lord, and judge themselves for them daily at Gods tribunal. But Gracious Souls go bowed down under their infirmities; they spread them before the Lord, and judge themselves for them daily At God's tribunal. p-acp n2 n2 vvb vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n2; pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi px32 p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp npg1 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 24
137 And this is a good sign, they are but infirmities, and no more, they cannot bear them patiently: wo is me for my wound is grievous: And this is a good Signen, they Are but infirmities, and no more, they cannot bear them patiently: woe is me for my wound is grievous: cc d vbz dt j n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n2, cc dx av-dc, pns32 vmbx vvi pno32 av-j: n1 vbz pno11 p-acp po11 n1 vbz j: (6) part (DIV2) 48 Page 24
138 my wounds stinck and are corrupt. Carnal people plead for their lusts, and make Apologies for their corruptions; my wounds stink and Are corrupt. Carnal people plead for their Lustiest, and make Apologies for their corruptions; po11 n2 vvi cc vbr j. j n1 vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2; (6) part (DIV2) 48 Page 24
139 did ever any godly man do so? This is a sign, it is more then infirmity. did ever any godly man do so? This is a Signen, it is more then infirmity. vdd av d j n1 vdb av? d vbz dt n1, pn31 vbz dc cs n1. (6) part (DIV2) 49 Page 24
140 Third Evidence: In the next place; Corruption is then infirmity when we labour to have them cured: Third Evidence: In the next place; Corruption is then infirmity when we labour to have them cured: ord n1: p-acp dt ord n1; n1 vbz av n1 c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn: (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 24
141 gracious Souls carry their spiritual distempers to the great Physician, with the Prophet Jeremiah his petition, Heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed. gracious Souls carry their spiritual distempers to the great physician, with the Prophet Jeremiah his petition, Heal me Oh Lord, and I shall be healed. j n2 vvb po32 j n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 po31 n1, vvb pno11 uh n1, cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 24
142 Unregenerate persons under a pang of conviction may go to God for pardon, but not for healing; they can live without a cure, though they cannot die without a pardon; Yea, let but the tempest be a little alaid in the conscience, they will quickly forget pardon also. Unregenerate Persons under a pang of conviction may go to God for pardon, but not for healing; they can live without a cure, though they cannot die without a pardon; Yea, let but the tempest be a little alaid in the conscience, they will quickly forget pardon also. j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp vvb, p-acp xx p-acp vvg; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvi, cs pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp dt vvb; uh, vvb p-acp dt n1 vbb dt j zz p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi n1 av. (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 25
143 This is that which I say; Quiet will satisfie a natural conscience, nothing but cure wil satisfy a renewed conscience; This is that which I say; Quiet will satisfy a natural conscience, nothing but cure will satisfy a renewed conscience; d vbz d r-crq pns11 vvb; j-jn vmb vvi dt j n1, pix cc-acp vvi vmb vvi dt j-vvn n1; (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 25
144 and for this it striveth, and this it pursueth to the very death: and for this it striveth, and this it pursueth to the very death: cc p-acp d pn31 vvz, cc d pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1: (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 25
145 suffering any thing, and doing any thing, and denying it self any thing, so it may have spiritual infirmity healed. suffering any thing, and doing any thing, and denying it self any thing, so it may have spiritual infirmity healed. vvg d n1, cc vdg d n1, cc vvg pn31 n1 d n1, av pn31 vmb vhi j n1 vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 25
146 It is a good sign — passions are but infirmities, when Christians are much in the duties of mortification: prayer, and fasting, meditation, & mourning; drawing power and influence from Jesus Christ his Resurrection and Sufferings, by vital acts of faith: It is a good Signen — passion Are but infirmities, when Christians Are much in the duties of mortification: prayer, and fasting, meditation, & mourning; drawing power and influence from jesus christ his Resurrection and Sufferings, by vital acts of faith: pn31 vbz dt j n1 — n2 vbr cc-acp n2, c-crq njpg2 vbr av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: n1, cc vvg, n1, cc vvg; vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1 cc n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f n1: (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 25
147 with the holy Apostle, Phil. 3.10. and Gal. 6.14. with the holy Apostle, Philip 3.10. and Gal. 6.14. p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. cc np1 crd. (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 25
148 Fourthly, Evidential diff, Infirmities in the Saints, if no more, are medicinal; God makes use of their passions for the mortifying of corruption. Fourthly, Evidential Diff, Infirmities in the Saints, if no more, Are medicinal; God makes use of their passion for the mortifying of corruption. ord, np1 n1, n1 p-acp dt n2, cs dx av-dc, vbr j; np1 vvz n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 51 Page 26
149 The Diamond is cut by a Diamond; Corruption is curative to Corruption: God makes oil of scorpions: and turns poysoninto an antidote. As, The Diamond is Cut by a Diamond; Corruption is curative to Corruption: God makes oil of scorpions: and turns poysoninto an antidote. As, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; n1 vbz j p-acp n1: np1 vvz n1 pp-f n2: cc vvz av dt n1. p-acp, (6) part (DIV2) 51 Page 26
150 First, God makes use of the infirmities of the Saints to cure them of their Pride. The infirmities of the Children of promise, serve to keep them humble; First, God makes use of the infirmities of the Saints to cure them of their Pride. The infirmities of the Children of promise, serve to keep them humble; ord, np1 vvz n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n1. dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 j; (6) part (DIV2) 52 Page 26
151 whether they be the Ministers of the Gospel or private Christians: I am confident all the afflictions in the world are not so influential to the mortifying of their pride as their Corruptions: Whence an holy Minister of great eminence, both for grace and parts, answered a friend that demanded of him, what he did to keep his heart humble under such emiuent abilities? I will warrant you, said he, I have corruptions enough to keep me humble. whither they be the Ministers of the Gospel or private Christians: I am confident all the afflictions in the world Are not so influential to the mortifying of their pride as their Corruptions: Whence an holy Minister of great eminence, both for grace and parts, answered a friend that demanded of him, what he did to keep his heart humble under such emivent abilities? I will warrant you, said he, I have corruptions enough to keep me humble. cs pns32 vbb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc j np1: pns11 vbm j d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr xx av j p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2: c-crq dt j n1 pp-f j n1, av-d p-acp vvb cc n2, vvd dt n1 cst vvd pp-f pno31, r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp vvi po31 n1 j p-acp d j n2? pns11 vmb vvi pn22, vvd pns31, pns11 vhb n2 av-d pc-acp vvi pno11 j. (6) part (DIV2) 52 Page 26
152 It was upon the same accompt that the great Apostle of the Gentiles, was exercised with a thorn in his flesh; (which some conceive to have been some inward extimulations of concupiscence,) 2 Cor. 7.12. A Corruption edged with Temptation. Trap. in locum. It was upon the same account that the great Apostle of the Gentiles, was exercised with a thorn in his Flesh; (which Some conceive to have been Some inward extimulations of concupiscence,) 2 Cor. 7.12. A Corruption edged with Temptation. Trap. in locum. pn31 vbds p-acp dt d n1 cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n2-j, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (r-crq d vvb pc-acp vhi vbn d j n2 pp-f n1,) crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvn p-acp n1. np1 p-acp fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 52 Page 27
153 lest through the abundance of revelation, he should have been exalted above measure. lest through the abundance of Revelation, he should have been exalted above measure. cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1. (6) part (DIV2) 52 Page 27
154 It is not so with the ungodly, they can swear and be proud too, be unclean and proud too; It is not so with the ungodly, they can swear and be proud too, be unclean and proud too; pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt j, pns32 vmb vvi cc vbb j av, vbb j cc j av; (6) part (DIV2) 53 Page 27
155 passionate and proud, worldly and proud, basely fearful, and yet be proud, & sic in coeteris. passionate and proud, worldly and proud, basely fearful, and yet be proud, & sic in coeteris. j cc j, j cc j, av-j j, cc av vbi j, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 53 Page 27
156 This shews these distempers are reigning mortal diseases; not infirmities in them. This shows these distempers Are reigning Mortal diseases; not infirmities in them. d vvz d n2 vbr vvg j-jn n2; xx n2 p-acp pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 54 Page 27
157 2. God by the sence of such distempers, doth cure the Saints of Censoriousness towards their brethren: Considering themselves; 2. God by the sense of such distempers, does cure the Saints of Censoriousness towards their brothers: Considering themselves; crd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vdz vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2: vvg px32; (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 27
158 or reflecting on themselves, looking into themselves; looking through and through themselves; round about, as the word signifies: or reflecting on themselves, looking into themselves; looking through and through themselves; round about, as the word signifies: cc vvg p-acp px32, vvg p-acp px32; vvg p-acp cc p-acp px32; av-j a-acp, p-acp dt n1 vvz: (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 27
159 And have not I my blemishes, my spots, my sinful incumbrances? and shall I judge my brother, and condemn my brother? God forbid; And have not I my blemishes, my spots, my sinful encumbrances? and shall I judge my brother, and condemn my brother? God forbid; cc vhb xx pns11 po11 n2, po11 n2, po11 j n2? cc vmb pns11 vvb po11 n1, cc vvb po11 n1? np1 vvi; (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 27
160 how can I judge him and not condemn my self? who art thou that judgest? how can I judge him and not condemn my self? who art thou that Judges? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno31 cc xx vvi po11 n1? q-crq vb2r pns21 cst vv2? (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 28
161 Yea, the infirmities of the children of God, make them tender and compassionate, even towards wicked men, more ready to pray for them then to insult over them: Yea, the infirmities of the children of God, make them tender and compassionate, even towards wicked men, more ready to pray for them then to insult over them: uh, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno32 j cc j, av p-acp j n2, av-dc j p-acp vvb p-acp pno32 av p-acp vvb p-acp pno32: (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
162 so runs the Apostles advice, Speak evil of no man, but be gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men: a great latitude and condescention! so runs the Apostles Advice, Speak evil of no man, but be gentle, showing all meekness unto all men: a great latitude and condescension! av vvz dt n2 n1, vvb j-jn pp-f dx n1, cc-acp vbi j, vvg d n1 p-acp d n2: dt j n1 cc n1! (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
163 all meekness unto all men. And why? For we our selves were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceivers, serving divers lusts and pleasures. all meekness unto all men. And why? For we our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceivers, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures. d n1 p-acp d n2. cc c-crq? c-acp pns12 po12 n2 vbdr av j, j, n2, vvg j n2 cc n2. (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
164 Ah! saith a gracious Soul, I am such, or I have been such, or I might have been such as this drunkard, Ah! Says a gracious Soul, I am such, or I have been such, or I might have been such as this drunkard, uh vvz av j n1, pns11 vbr d, cc pns11 vhb vbn d, cc pns11 vmd vhi vbn d c-acp d n1, (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
165 or this adulterer is, &c. I have the seeds of all these depraved affections in my nature: or this adulterer is, etc. I have the seeds of all these depraved affections in my nature: cc d n1 vbz, av pns11 vhb dt n2 pp-f d d j-vvn n2 p-acp po11 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
166 The voice of a proud Pharisee, is, God I thank thee I am not as other men are; The voice of a proud Pharisee, is, God I thank thee I am not as other men Are; dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, vbz, np1 pns11 vvb pno21 pns11 vbm xx c-acp j-jn n2 vbr; (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
167 extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this Publicane: extortioners, unjust, Adulterers, or even as this Publican: n2, j, n2, cc av c-acp d n1: (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 28
168 he seems to ascribe the difference to God, but indeed he arrogates it to himself: his God I thank thee, is but a stirrop, whereby he mounts himself into the saddle of vain glory: he seems to ascribe the difference to God, but indeed he arrogates it to himself: his God I thank thee, is but a stirrup, whereby he mounts himself into the saddle of vain glory: pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp av pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp px31: po31 np1 pns11 vvb pno21, vbz p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 29
169 and when he hath done, rides over his poor brother, and tramples him under feet with contempt & scorn, this Publicane; this argueth, his heart was elated not with thankfulness, but with pride. and when he hath done, rides over his poor brother, and tramples him under feet with contempt & scorn, this Publican; this argue, his heart was elated not with thankfulness, but with pride. cc c-crq pns31 vhz vdn, vvz p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvz pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, d n1; d n1, po31 n1 vbds vvn xx p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp n1. (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 29
170 A child of God pitieth and prayeth for those that are worse then himself. A child of God Pitieth and Prayeth for those that Are Worse then himself. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz cc vvz p-acp d cst vbr av-jc cs px31. (6) part (DIV2) 57 Page 29
171 Lord, pitty this poor drunkard; Lord, convince and humble this proud opposer, & sic in coeteris. Lord, pity this poor drunkard; Lord, convince and humble this proud opposer, & sic in coeteris. n1, vvb d j n1; n1, vvi cc vvi d j n1, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 57 Page 29
172 And all this upon the accompt of Self; He considereth what he was, what he is, what he might be, left unto himself. The thing is this: And all this upon the account of Self; He Considereth what he was, what he is, what he might be, left unto himself. The thing is this: cc d d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vbds, r-crq pns31 vbz, r-crq pns31 vmd vbi, vvn p-acp px31. dt n1 vbz d: (6) part (DIV2) 58 Page 29
173 he hath enough to do at home; Judgingwork enough to do there, and Condemning-work enough to do there; he hath enough to do At home; Judgingwork enough to do there, and Condemning-work enough to do there; pns31 vhz av-d pc-acp vdi p-acp n1-an; av av-d pc-acp vdi a-acp, cc n1 av-d pc-acp vdi a-acp; (6) part (DIV2) 59 Page 29
174 and therefore he dares not play the Bishop in another mans diocess. and Therefore he dares not play the Bishop in Another men diocese. cc av pns31 vvz xx vvi dt n1 p-acp j-jn ng1 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 59 Page 29
175 It is a pretty criticism, that the same word in the Greek, which signifieth to censure, signifieth also to be idle, implying this much to us, that he that is so busie abroad, is first idle at home: It is a pretty criticism, that the same word in the Greek, which signifies to censure, signifies also to be idle, implying this much to us, that he that is so busy abroad, is First idle At home: pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst dt d n1 p-acp dt jp, r-crq vvz p-acp vvb, vvz av pc-acp vbi j, vvg d d p-acp pno12, cst pns31 cst vbz av j av, vbz ord j p-acp n1-an: (6) part (DIV2) 60 Page 30
176 and that is the reason why true Saints are so sparing in their censures, because God suffers their own infirmities to find them so much work at home, that they have little mind or leasure to spend their severities upon other men. and that is the reason why true Saints Are so sparing in their censures, Because God suffers their own infirmities to find them so much work At home, that they have little mind or leisure to spend their severities upon other men. cc cst vbz dt n1 c-crq j n2 vbr av vvg p-acp po32 n2, c-acp np1 vvz po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av av-d vvi p-acp n1-an, cst pns32 vhb j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-jn n2. (6) part (DIV2) 60 Page 30
177 They that cannot bear with infirmities in their brethren, say their prayers, with more pride then faith: surely we are to allow our fellow servants for their infirmities, They that cannot bear with infirmities in their brothers, say their Prayers, with more pride then faith: surely we Are to allow our fellow Servants for their infirmities, pns32 cst vmbx vvi p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvb po32 n2, p-acp dc n1 av n1: av-j pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n1 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (6) part (DIV2) 61 Page 30
178 though we are not to allow them in their infirmities; God permits them a being in the choisest of his servants, upon that very accompt. Thirdly. though we Are not to allow them in their infirmities; God permits them a being in the Choicest of his Servants, upon that very account. Thirdly. cs pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2; np1 vvz pno32 av vbg p-acp dt js pp-f po31 n2, p-acp cst j n1. ord. (6) part (DIV2) 61 Page 30
179 By this meanes also, God weans his people from the love of the world. By this means also, God weans his people from the love of the world. p-acp d n2 av, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
180 Look what extraordinary sore-pressing afflictions do upon men, made up only of Sense and Reason; that the sence of Corruption doth upon the godly; Look what extraordinary sore-pressing afflictions do upon men, made up only of Sense and Reason; that the sense of Corruption does upon the godly; vvb r-crq j j n2 vdb p-acp n2, vvd a-acp av-j pp-f n1 cc n1; cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz p-acp dt j; (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
181 it makes them weary of the world, and forceth from them Davids complaint, Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, and have my habitation in the tents of Keder: it makes them weary of the world, and forceth from them Davids complaint, Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, and have my habitation in the tents of Cedar: pn31 vvz pno32 j pp-f dt n1, cc vvz p-acp pno32 np1 n1, n1 vbz pno11 cst pns11 vvb p-acp vvb, cc vhb po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f jc: (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
182 the Septuagint render it, Woe is me, that my pilgrimage is prolonged. the septuagint render it, Woe is me, that my pilgrimage is prolonged. dt n1 vvb pn31, n1 vbz pno11, cst po11 n1 vbz vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
183 Wicked men their lusts are so far from making weary of the world, that there is nothing makes them so unwilling to die. Wicked men their Lustiest Are so Far from making weary of the world, that there is nothing makes them so unwilling to die. j n2 po32 n2 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg j pp-f dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix vvz pno32 av j pc-acp vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
184 They would fain live for ever here, that they might sin for ever. They would fain live for ever Here, that they might sin for ever. pns32 vmd av-j vvi p-acp av av, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp av. (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
185 But under the burden of Corruption it is, that the Saints groan; die they would, that they might sin no more. But under the burden of Corruption it is, that the Saints groan; die they would, that they might sin no more. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz, cst dt n2 vvb; vvb pns32 vmd, cst pns32 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc. (6) part (DIV2) 62 Page 31
186 Other advantages there are which God makes of the remainders of Corruption in the godly; but these may serve for a taste, You may enlarge in your own meditations: Other advantages there Are which God makes of the remainders of Corruption in the godly; but these may serve for a taste, You may enlarge in your own meditations: j-jn n2 pc-acp vbr r-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j; cc-acp d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 d n2: (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 31
187 by all which God expounds and fulfills Sampsons riddle to them, Out of the Eater comes meat, by all which God expounds and fulfils Sampsons riddle to them, Out of the Eater comes meat, p-acp d r-crq np1 vvz cc vvz npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, av pp-f dt n1 vvz n1, (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 32
188 and out of the strong comes sweetnesse. and out of the strong comes sweetness. cc av pp-f dt j vvz n1. (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 32
189 God maketh oyle of these scorpions and antidotes of poyson. The Lord keep us from turning these antidotes into poyson, this grace of God into lasciviousnesse, this Doctrine of free grace into occasions and snares for the flesh: this were to imitate the Devil, not to imitate God; God makes oil of these scorpions and antidotes of poison. The Lord keep us from turning these antidotes into poison, this grace of God into lasciviousness, this Doctrine of free grace into occasions and snares for the Flesh: this were to imitate the devil, not to imitate God; np1 vvz n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvb pno12 p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp n1, d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, d n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1: d vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi np1; (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 32
190 God bringeth good out of evill, the Devill brings evill out of good. So it is with wicked men; God brings good out of evil, the devil brings evil out of good. So it is with wicked men; np1 vvz j av pp-f n-jn, dt n1 vvz j-jn av pp-f j. av pn31 vbz p-acp j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 32
191 that which they call infirmity, exposeth them to temptation, 2 Tim. 3.13. and is an encouragement to them to sin; that which they call infirmity, exposeth them to temptation, 2 Tim. 3.13. and is an encouragement to them to since; cst r-crq pns32 vvb n1, vvz pno32 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. cc vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 32
192 evil men and seducers grow worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. evil men and seducers grow Worse and Worse, deceiving, and being deceived. j-jn n2 cc n2 vvb av-jc cc av-jc, vvg, cc vbg vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 63 Page 32
193 A fifth evidential difference is this, the Prophets and servants of God, notwithstanding their sinful distempers, are very serviceable in their generations. A fifth evidential difference is this, the prophets and Servants of God, notwithstanding their sinful distempers, Are very serviceable in their generations. dt ord j n1 vbz d, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, c-acp po32 j n2, vbr av j p-acp po32 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 64 Page 32
194 Moses notwithstanding his Anger, of what a choyce influence amongst the people? How oft did he stand in the gap, to turn away the wrath of God? Moses notwithstanding his Anger, of what a choice influence among the people? How oft did he stand in the gap, to turn away the wrath of God? np1 a-acp po31 vvi, pp-f r-crq dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1? c-crq av vdd pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1? (6) part (DIV2) 65 Page 33
195 Job, notwithstanding his fits of jmpatience, of what use? He was eyes to the blinde, feet to the lame. The poor mans Advocate in the gate to plead his cause. Job, notwithstanding his fits of jmpatience, of what use? He was eyes to the blind, feet to the lame. The poor men Advocate in the gate to plead his cause. np1, a-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq n1? pns31 vbds n1 p-acp dt j, n2 p-acp dt j. dt j ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 66 Page 33
196 David, for all his slips & surprises, what a Reformer? what an admirable Ruler in his Kingdome? In his Family: Psal. 101. per totum, & sic in •aeteris. David, for all his slips & surprises, what a Reformer? what an admirable Ruler in his Kingdom? In his Family: Psalm 101. per totum, & sic in •aeteris. np1, p-acp d po31 n2 cc vvz, r-crq dt n1? q-crq dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1? p-acp po31 n1: np1 crd fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 33
197 Thus Elias, a man subject to passion, and yet what service did he do for God? for his generation? wicked men, Thus Elias, a man Subject to passion, and yet what service did he do for God? for his generation? wicked men, av np1, dt n1 j-jn p-acp n1, cc av q-crq n1 vdd pns31 vdi p-acp np1? p-acp po31 n1? j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 33
198 while full of lusts, are an uselesse generation, good for nothing, (as our Lord saith of unsavoury salt,) but to be cast out, while full of Lustiest, Are an useless generation, good for nothing, (as our Lord Says of unsavoury salt,) but to be cast out, cs j pp-f n2, vbr dt j n1, j p-acp pix, (p-acp po12 n1 vvz pp-f j n1,) cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av, (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 33
199 and trodden under foot of men. They are serviceable neither to God nor man: and trodden under foot of men. They Are serviceable neither to God nor man: cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. pns32 vbr j av-d p-acp np1 ccx n1: (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 33
200 like the withered vine, of which you cannot make a pin to hang a vessel on: like the withered vine, of which you cannot make a pin to hang a vessel on: av-j dt j-vvn n1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp: (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 33
201 they are of no support or service, meer Cumber-grounds they are, and the place where they live longs for a vomit, to spew them out. Their sins are reigning sins: they Are of no support or service, mere Cumber-grounds they Are, and the place where they live longs for a vomit, to spew them out. Their Sins Are reigning Sins: pns32 vbr pp-f dx vvi cc n1, j n2 pns32 vbr, cc dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb vvz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av. po32 n2 vbr vvg n2: (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 34
202 and they are meer slaves to their corruptions, serving divers lusts and pleasures: Gods children, though they have their decayes and feeble times; and they Are mere slaves to their corruptions, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures: God's children, though they have their decays and feeble times; cc pns32 vbr j n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvg j n2 cc n2: n2 n2, cs pns32 vhb po32 n2 cc j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 34
203 yet are like the living vine, which brings forth fruit to make glad the heart of God and man. This speaks nothing in them but humane frailty. yet Are like the living vine, which brings forth fruit to make glad the heart of God and man. This speaks nothing in them but humane frailty. av vbr av-j dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz av n1 pc-acp vvi j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1. d vvz pix p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 67 Page 34
204 A sixth and last differentiall note, Gods dear and precious servants, though full of infirmities, yet they are a praying people: full of weaknesses, but full of prayer too. A sixth and last differential note, God's dear and precious Servants, though full of infirmities, yet they Are a praying people: full of Weaknesses, but full of prayer too. dt ord cc ord j n1, npg1 j-jn cc j n2, cs j pp-f n2, av pns32 vbr dt j-vvg n1: j pp-f n2, cc-acp j pp-f n1 av. (6) part (DIV2) 68 Page 34
205 Of Saul it is said, As soon as ever converting grace took hold of his heart, Behold he prayeth. Of Saul it is said, As soon as ever converting grace took hold of his heart, Behold he Prayeth. pp-f np1 pn31 vbz vvn, c-acp av c-acp av vvg n1 vvd vvi pp-f po31 n1, vvb pns31 vvz. (6) part (DIV2) 68 Page 34
206 This is the eminent instance in the Text. This is the eminent instance in the Text. d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt np1 (6) part (DIV2) 69 Page 34
207 Elias had his passions, but Elias was a mighty man in prayer; he could shut and open heaven at his pleasure. Elias had his passion, but Elias was a mighty man in prayer; he could shut and open heaven At his pleasure. np1 vhd po31 n2, p-acp np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp n1; pns31 vmd vvi cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
208 He could do what he would with God, NONLATINALPHABET: in praying, he prayed: the righteous pray, and are fervent in prayer: He could do what he would with God,: in praying, he prayed: the righteous prey, and Are fervent in prayer: pns31 vmd vdi r-crq pns31 vmd p-acp np1,: p-acp vvg, pns31 vvd: dt j n1, cc vbr j p-acp n1: (6) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
209 their very infirmities set them a praying; to pray down their passions, and to pray out their sinful distempers. their very infirmities Set them a praying; to pray down their passion, and to pray out their sinful distempers. po32 j n2 vvd pno32 dt vvg; pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi av po32 j n2. (6) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
210 Carnal persons are full of passions, but empty of prayers; they can swear, but they cannot pray, they can curse, but they cannot pray; Carnal Persons Are full of passion, but empty of Prayers; they can swear, but they cannot pray, they can curse, but they cannot pray; j n2 vbr j pp-f n2, cc-acp j pp-f n2; pns32 vmb vvi, cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi, pns32 vmb vvi, cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi; (6) part (DIV2) 71 Page 35
211 say prayers possibly they may (as they call it) but they cannot make prayers; they may say Our Father, &c. but they have not the spirit of adoption, to cry Abba Father: to pour out their souls to God in childlike supplications and importunities. say Prayers possibly they may (as they call it) but they cannot make Prayers; they may say Our Father, etc. but they have not the Spirit of adoption, to cry Abba Father: to pour out their Souls to God in childlike supplications and importunities. vvb n2 av-j pns32 vmb (c-acp pns32 vvb pn31) cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvb n2; pns32 vmb vvi po12 n1, av p-acp pns32 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi np1 n1: pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 cc n2. (6) part (DIV2) 71 Page 35
212 Yea some there be, that instead of making prayers, are more ready to Curse prayer, & tantum non, to blaspheme the spirit of prayer in the children of adoption. Yea Some there be, that instead of making Prayers, Are more ready to Curse prayer, & Tantum non, to Blaspheme the Spirit of prayer in the children of adoption. uh d pc-acp vbi, cst av pp-f vvg n2, vbr av-dc j p-acp vvb n1, cc fw-la fw-la, p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 72 Page 35
213 This evidences them to be under the power and command of sin. This evidences them to be under the power and command of since. d n2 pno32 p-acp vbb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
214 And now to apply our selves and the Text, to the sad occasion before us, the death of our dear and Reverend brother; Mr. Walter Roswel. And now to apply our selves and the Text, to the sad occasion before us, the death of our dear and Reverend brother; Mr. Walter Roswel. cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f po12 n-jn cc n-jn n1; n1 np1 av. (6) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
215 I told you in the entrance, that besides the two former acceptations of the word passions, sc. natural affections and sinful perturbations; there was a third acception of the word, I told you in the Entrance, that beside the two former acceptations of the word passion, sc. natural affections and sinful perturbations; there was a third acception of the word, pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp dt crd j n2 pp-f dt n1 n2, n1. j n2 cc j n2; a-acp vbds dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 74 Page 36
216 namely, as it denoteth more specially the affection of wrath; sudden and irregular Anger. And this the best of Gods Saints and servants have not been without. namely, as it denoteth more specially the affection of wrath; sudden and irregular Anger. And this the best of God's Saints and Servants have not been without. av, c-acp pn31 vvz av-dc av-j dt n1 pp-f n1; j cc j n1. cc d dt js pp-f ng1 n2 cc n2 vhb xx vbn p-acp. (6) part (DIV2) 74 Page 36
217 Moses, whom before you saw defective in faith, at another time you may behold excessive in his passion. He smiteth the rock, when he was but to speak to it: Moses, whom before you saw defective in faith, At Another time you may behold excessive in his passion. He smites the rock, when he was but to speak to it: np1, ro-crq c-acp pn22 vvd j p-acp n1, p-acp j-jn n1 pn22 vmb vvi j p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vvz dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp p-acp vvb p-acp pn31: (6) part (DIV2) 75 Page 36
218 and his anger maketh him double his stroke. He smote the rock twice. He revileth the people, when he should have convinced them; hear ye Rebells. and his anger makes him double his stroke. He smote the rock twice. He revileth the people, when he should have convinced them; hear you Rebels. cc po31 n1 vvz pno31 j-jn po31 n1. pns31 vvd dt n1 av. pns31 vvz dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvd pno32; vvb pn22 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 75 Page 37
219 And, offended (as it seems) at his Commission, he hardly forbeareth to murmur, must we bring water out of this rock? MƲST WE? And thus while he smiteth water out of the rock, he striketh fire out of his own heart. And, offended (as it seems) At his Commission, he hardly forbeareth to murmur, must we bring water out of this rock? MƲST WE? And thus while he smites water out of the rock, he striketh fire out of his own heart. cc, vvn (c-acp pn31 vvz) p-acp po31 n1, pns31 av vvz p-acp vvi, vmb pns12 vvi n1 av pp-f d n1? n1 pns12? cc av cs pns31 vvz n1 av pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz n1 av pp-f po31 d n1. (6) part (DIV2) 75 Page 37
220 Behold and tremble, The meekest man upon the face of the earth is transported into passion, Behold and tremble, The Meekest man upon the face of the earth is transported into passion, vvb cc vvi, dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (6) part (DIV2) 76 Page 37
221 and his passion hurrieth him into such indecencies, that hereupon God denieth him entrance into the land of Promise; and his passion hurrieth him into such indecencies, that hereupon God Denieth him Entrance into the land of Promise; cc po31 n1 vvz pno31 p-acp d n2, cst av np1 vvz pno31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) part (DIV2) 76 Page 37
222 The Israelites whom he brought out of Egypt, could not enter in because of their unbelief, The Israelites whom he brought out of Egypt, could not enter in Because of their unbelief, dt np1 r-crq pns31 vvd av pp-f np1, vmd xx vvi p-acp c-acp pp-f po32 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 76 Page 37
223 and Moses himself must not enter because of his Anger? How swift and severe was God in this Censure? how unsearchable are his judgements, and Moses himself must not enter Because of his Anger? How swift and severe was God in this Censure? how unsearchable Are his Judgments, cc np1 px31 vmb xx vvi c-acp pp-f po31 vvi? c-crq j cc j vbds np1 p-acp d vvb? q-crq j vbr po31 n2, (6) part (DIV2) 76 Page 37
224 and his wayes past finding out? David was under a very sinful passion, when he would have the people numbred: and his ways passed finding out? David was under a very sinful passion, when he would have the people numbered: cc po31 n2 p-acp vvg av? np1 vbds p-acp dt j j n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 vvn: (6) part (DIV2) 76 Page 37
225 all the rational and religious dissuasives which Joab (the then Generall of his army) did use, could not allay the storm, all the rational and religious dissuasives which Joab (the then General of his army) did use, could not allay the storm, d dt j cc j n2-jn r-crq np1 (dt av n1 pp-f po31 n1) vdd vvi, vmd xx vvi dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 77 Page 38
226 nor divert him from his sinful purpose. Nothing can stand before the flame of his passion; nor divert him from his sinful purpose. Nothing can stand before the flame of his passion; ccx vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n1. pix vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 77 Page 38
227 The Kings word prevailed against Joab, though that flame consumed seventy thousand of his Subjects. The Kings word prevailed against Joab, though that flame consumed seventy thousand of his Subject's. dt ng1 n1 vvn p-acp np1, c-acp d n1 vvd crd crd pp-f po31 n2-jn. (6) part (DIV2) 77 Page 38
228 vers. 16. Nor was that the onely instance of Davids distempered anger, there was a time when the same fire had devoured and burnt down an whole innocent family to the ground, for the unnaturalnesse of a Churlish Master, had not the wisdom of a prudent Governesse timely intervened. vers. 16. Nor was that the only instance of Davids distempered anger, there was a time when the same fire had devoured and burned down an Whole innocent family to the ground, for the unnaturalness of a Churlish Master, had not the Wisdom of a prudent Governess timely intervened. fw-la. crd ccx vbds d dt j n1 pp-f npg1 vvn n1, pc-acp vbds dt n1 c-crq dt d n1 vhd vvn cc vvn a-acp dt j-jn j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vhd xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-j vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 77 Page 38
229 The Disciples of our Lord, because the Samaritans; The Disciples of our Lord, Because the Samaritans; dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp dt njp2; (6) part (DIV2) 78 Page 38
230 did not entertain Christ according to their expectations, (although the Holy Ghost seems to make some apology for the refusal; did not entertain christ according to their Expectations, (although the Holy Ghost seems to make Some apology for the refusal; vdd xx vvi np1 vvg p-acp po32 n2, (cs dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 78 Page 38
231 his face was as if he would go to Jerusalem ) they break out into Passion, and fire presently must be fetcht from heaven to consume them. his face was as if he would go to Jerusalem) they break out into Passion, and fire presently must be fetched from heaven to consume them. po31 n1 vbds c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp np1) pns32 vvb av p-acp n1, cc n1 av-j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 78 Page 38
232 For which, though they pretend the Example of Elijah, yet their Lord observed the distemper, and rebukes it; For which, though they pretend the Exampl of Elijah, yet their Lord observed the distemper, and rebukes it; p-acp r-crq, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, av po32 n1 vvd dt n1, cc n2 pn31; (6) part (DIV2) 79 Page 39
233 Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of: q. d. Alas, you are mistaken in the frame of your own hearts; You know not what manner of Spirit you Are of: q. worser. Alas, you Are mistaken in the frame of your own hearts; pn22 vvb xx r-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vbr pp-f: vvd. sy. np1, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2; (6) part (DIV2) 79 Page 39
234 this impression is not zeal but anger. It was another kind of spirit which acted Elijah, when he call'd for fire from heaven upon the two Captains and their fifties: this impression is not zeal but anger. It was Another kind of Spirit which acted Elijah, when he called for fire from heaven upon the two Captains and their fifties: d n1 vbz xx n1 p-acp n1. pn31 vbds j-jn n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt crd n2 cc po32 n2: (6) part (DIV2) 79 Page 39
235 an invisible flame of just zeal first fell from heaven upon his heart, before he satcht those visible flames from heaven upon their heads. There was cause enough to justifie so severe an execution. an invisible flame of just zeal First fell from heaven upon his heart, before he satcht those visible flames from heaven upon their Heads. There was cause enough to justify so severe an execution. dt j n1 pp-f j n1 ord vvd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvd d j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2. a-acp vbds n1 av-d pc-acp vvi av j dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 79 Page 39
236 The wicked King Abaziah, which sent those Pursevants for Elijah, (with his Grand-father Saul ) had forsaken the Oracle of God to consult with the Devill. The wicked King Abaziah, which sent those Pursuivants for Elijah, (with his Grandfather Saul) had forsaken the Oracle of God to consult with the devil. dt j n1 np1, r-crq vvd d n2 p-acp np1, (p-acp po31 n1 np1) vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 80 Page 39
237 The Servants (of the same spirit with their Master) come in a proud imperious way; The King saith come down; The Servants (of the same Spirit with their Master) come in a proud imperious Way; The King Says come down; dt n2 (pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po32 n1) vvb p-acp dt j j n1; dt n1 vvz vvn a-acp; (6) part (DIV2) 81 Page 39
238 with the Kings mandamus, they think to command heaven it selfe. with the Kings mandamus, they think to command heaven it self. p-acp dt n2 fw-la, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pn31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 81 Page 40
239 Yea, while they seem to give him his title, thou man of God, they do at once deride his function, and blaspheme his God. q. Yea, while they seem to give him his title, thou man of God, they do At once deride his function, and Blaspheme his God. q. uh, cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n1, pns21 n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vdb p-acp a-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvb po31 np1. vvd. (6) part (DIV2) 81 Page 40
240 d, we will see what a man-God you are, and whether your God can deliver you out of our hand, will ye obey the King? or will ye not? Come down or we will fetch you down: worser, we will see what a man-God you Are, and whither your God can deliver you out of our hand, will you obey the King? or will you not? Come down or we will fetch you down: sy, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq dt np1 pn22 vbr, cc cs po22 n1 vmb vvi pn22 av pp-f po12 n1, vmb pn22 vvi dt n1? cc vmb pn22 xx? vvb a-acp cc pns12 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp: (6) part (DIV2) 81 Page 40
241 & now there is nothing to determine the controversie, but a signal testimony from God himself. & now there is nothing to determine the controversy, but a signal testimony from God himself. cc av pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp np1 px31. (6) part (DIV2) 81 Page 40
242 And therefore, to vindicate Gods glory, and his own Commission, Elijah imprecates fire from heaven, and God, by this flaming answer, bears witnesse to the just frame of his spirit, in so direfull a revenge. And Therefore, to vindicate God's glory, and his own Commission, Elijah imprecates fire from heaven, and God, by this flaming answer, bears witness to the just frame of his Spirit, in so direful a revenge. cc av, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, cc po31 d n1, np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc np1, p-acp d j-vvg n1, vvz n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp av j dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 82 Page 40
243 This our Saviour found wanting in his disciples, and therefore rebuketh their passion, rather then commendeth their zeale: This our Saviour found wanting in his Disciples, and Therefore Rebuketh their passion, rather then commends their zeal: d po12 n1 vvd vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc av vvz po32 n1, av-c av vvz po32 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 83 Page 40
244 Ye know not what spirit ye are of. It were easie to multiply instances: but much work is yet behind. You know not what Spirit you Are of. It were easy to multiply instances: but much work is yet behind. pn22 vvb xx r-crq n1 pn22 vbr a-acp. pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n2: cc-acp d n1 vbz av a-acp. (6) part (DIV2) 83 Page 40
245 I would speak somewhat, I say, concerning our deceased brother; and there is need of it; I would speak somewhat, I say, Concerning our deceased brother; and there is need of it; pns11 vmd vvi av, pns11 vvb, vvg po12 j-vvn n1; cc pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f pn31; (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 41
246 for many there be (I have too much cause to fear) who, themselves transported with passion and prejudice, while they study parties more then truth, & having mens persons in admiration, for many there be (I have too much cause to Fear) who, themselves transported with passion and prejudice, while they study parties more then truth, & having men's Persons in admiration, p-acp d pc-acp vbi (pns11 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vvi) q-crq, px32 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cs pns32 vvb n2 av-dc cs n1, cc vhg ng2 n2 p-acp n1, (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 41
247 because of advantage, would make others and themselves believe that there was no other parallel to be found between these venerable servants and Saints of God, Because of advantage, would make Others and themselves believe that there was no other parallel to be found between these venerable Servants and Saints of God, c-acp pp-f n1, vmd vvi n2-jn cc px32 vvi cst a-acp vbds dx j-jn vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 41
248 and our deceased brother, save only in their sinful infirmities, and especially that of passion. It cannot be denied, and our deceased brother, save only in their sinful infirmities, and especially that of passion. It cannot be denied, cc po12 j-vvn n1, vvb av-j p-acp po32 j n2, cc av-j d pp-f n1. pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 41
249 but that as he was (in the general NONLATINALPHABET, a man of like passions with other men; but that as he was (in the general, a man of like passion with other men; cc-acp d c-acp pns31 vbds (p-acp dt j, dt n1 pp-f av-j n2 p-acp j-jn n2; (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 41
250 so (in speciall) that that black adust humour of choler, held the predominacy in his individual Constitution, which many times gave a tincture to his discourse & action: so (in special) that that black adust humour of choler, held the predominacy in his Individu Constitution, which many times gave a tincture to his discourse & actium: av (p-acp j) cst d j-jn j n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, r-crq d n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 41
251 and which standers-by, more censorious then candid, interpreted to his unjust prejudice. But there is two things I shall without blushing take the liberty to speak by way of just vindication both to his person, and the doctrine before us. sc. and which Standers by, more censorious then candid, interpreted to his unjust prejudice. But there is two things I shall without blushing take the liberty to speak by Way of just vindication both to his person, and the Doctrine before us. sc. cc r-crq n2, dc j cs j, vvn p-acp po31 j n1. p-acp pc-acp vbz crd n2 pns11 vmb p-acp j-vvg vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 av-d p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno12. np1-n. (6) part (DIV2) 84 Page 42
252 1. That, blessed be God, there is another, and more honourable parallel to be held out to the world between these Saints of God, and our beloved brother. 1. That, blessed be God, there is Another, and more honourable parallel to be held out to the world between these Saints of God, and our Beloved brother. crd cst, j-vvn vbb np1, pc-acp vbz j-jn, cc av-dc j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f np1, cc po12 j-vvn n1. (6) part (DIV2) 85 Page 42
253 2. That the affection of Anger rightly qualified and managed, is of singular use in the life and work of a Christian; 2. That the affection of Anger rightly qualified and managed, is of singular use in the life and work of a Christian; crd cst dt n1 pp-f n1 av-jn vvn cc vvn, vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp; (6) part (DIV2) 86 Page 42
254 especially of a Minister of the Gospel. especially of a Minister of the Gospel. av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 86 Page 42
255 First, I shall now for the just and necessary vindication of his Name, and Ministry hold out to the world a Parallel between Elias and our Reverend Brother. First, I shall now for the just and necessary vindication of his Name, and Ministry hold out to the world a Parallel between Elias and our Reverend Brother. ord, pns11 vmb av p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 vvb, cc n1 vvb av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po12 n-jn n1. (6) part (DIV2) 87 Page 42
256 A Parallel, not of Equality, but Conformity; not of Rivalry, but of Reality; to which my conscience doth subscribe as in the presence of God; A Parallel, not of Equality, but Conformity; not of Rivalry, but of Reality; to which my conscience does subscribe as in the presence of God; dt n1, xx pp-f n1, p-acp n1; xx pp-f n1, p-acp pp-f n1; p-acp r-crq po11 n1 vdz vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (6) part (DIV2) 88 Page 42
257 and to which (I am confident) the consciences also of all judicious and impartial Christians that knew him, will bear witness. and to which (I am confident) the Consciences also of all judicious and impartial Christians that knew him, will bear witness. cc p-acp r-crq (pns11 vbm j) dt n2 av pp-f d j cc j np1 cst vvd pno31, vmb vvi n1. (6) part (DIV2) 88 Page 43
258 And why should any man, conceive it a presumption in me, and a boldness (almost to sacriledge) to mention a parallel between Elijah, and this servant of Jesus Christ? Considering, And why should any man, conceive it a presumption in me, and a boldness (almost to sacrilege) to mention a parallel between Elijah, and this servant of jesus christ? Considering, cc q-crq vmd d n1, vvb pn31 dt n1 p-acp pno11, cc dt n1 (av p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cc d n1 pp-f np1 np1? vvg, (6) part (DIV2) 89 Page 43
259 1. They were both but Men. The Text saies Elias was NONLATINALPHABET, A man of like passions with us. 1. They were both but Men. The Text Says Elias was, A man of like passion with us. crd pns32 vbdr d p-acp n2. dt n1 vvz np1 vbds, dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12. (6) part (DIV2) 90 Page 43
260 It is no in jury to persons of the highest sanctity, to look upon them as men like our selves: It is not in jury to Persons of the highest sanctity, to look upon them as men like our selves: pn31 vbz xx p-acp n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt js n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 vvb po12 n2: (6) part (DIV2) 90 Page 43
261 since the Holy Ghost himself is here our president. since the Holy Ghost himself is Here our president. c-acp dt j n1 px31 vbz av po12 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 90 Page 43
262 2. It is the same Grace of God which we eye, & honour in both? One star differs from another in glory, 2. It is the same Grace of God which we eye, & honour in both? One star differs from Another in glory, crd pn31 vbz dt d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns12 vvb, cc n1 p-acp d? crd n1 vvz p-acp j-jn p-acp n1, (6) part (DIV2) 91 Page 43
263 yet it is the same light which fills the stars, though of different magnitude. yet it is the same Light which fills the Stars, though of different magnitude. av pn31 vbz dt d n1 r-crq vvz dt n2, cs pp-f j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 91 Page 43
264 3. Such comparisons do not level them in full and just proportions, but compareth them in a gradual and Evangelical Analogy and likeness. 3. Such comparisons do not level them in full and just proportions, but compareth them in a gradual and Evangelical Analogy and likeness. crd d n2 vdb xx vvi pno32 p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp vvz pno32 p-acp dt j-jn cc np1 n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 92 Page 43
265 4. Especially (above all) in as much as the Children of God, even in their state of mortality: 4. Especially (above all) in as much as the Children of God, even in their state of mortality: crd av-j (p-acp d) p-acp c-acp d c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1: (6) part (DIV2) 93 Page 44
266 are not onely exhorted to, but celebrated for, Conformity and likeness to their Heavenly Father? Be you perfect as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect; Are not only exhorted to, but celebrated for, Conformity and likeness to their Heavenly Father? Be you perfect as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect; vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp, p-acp vvn p-acp, n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 j n1? vbb pn22 j p-acp po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vbz j; (6) part (DIV2) 93 Page 44
267 And, be ye Holy as he that hath called you his Holy; ther's the exhortation. And, be you Holy as he that hath called you his Holy; ther's the exhortation. cc, vbb pn22 j c-acp pns31 cst vhz vvn pn22 po31 j; pc-acp|vbz dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 93 Page 44
268 And, We all with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image from glory to glory; ther's their commendation. And, We all with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord Are changed into the same image from glory to glory; ther's their commendation. cc, pns12 d p-acp j n1 vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; pc-acp|vbz po32 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 94 Page 44
269 Warranted by these and the like scriptural considerations, I address my self to the Parallel. Warranted by these and the like scriptural considerations, I address my self to the Parallel. vvd p-acp d cc dt j j n2, pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 95 Page 44
270 1. Elias was a man of Extraordinary sanctity and holiness: Enoch - like he walked with God: a man of much acquaintance and converse in Heaven, even while he was on earth. 1. Elias was a man of Extraordinary sanctity and holiness: Enoch - like he walked with God: a man of much acquaintance and converse in Heaven, even while he was on earth. crd np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1: np1 - zz pns31 vvn p-acp np1: dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvb p-acp n1, av cs pns31 vbds p-acp n1. (6) part (DIV2) 96 Page 44
271 Such (in his degree) was our Reverend Brother, He was a man of singular piety; he could say with as much simplicity, Such (in his degree) was our Reverend Brother, He was a man of singular piety; he could say with as much simplicity, d (p-acp po31 n1) vbds po12 n-jn n1, pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j n1; pns31 vmd vvi p-acp p-acp d n1, (6) part (DIV2) 97 Page 44
272 as most of his brethren in the flesh (I believe) truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. as most of his brothers in the Flesh (I believe) truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son jesus christ. c-acp av-ds pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 (pns11 vvb) av-j po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po31 n1 np1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 97 Page 45
273 I am not afraid on his behalf to appeal to his Adversaries, as once Christ did to his hearers, (setting aside humane frailties,) John 8.46. I am not afraid on his behalf to appeal to his Adversaries, as once christ did to his hearers, (setting aside humane frailties,) John 8.46. pns11 vbm xx j p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, c-acp a-acp np1 vdd p-acp po31 n2, (vvg av j n2,) np1 crd. (6) part (DIV2) 98 Page 45
274 which of you could convince him of sin? which of you could convince him of since? r-crq pp-f pn22 vmd vvi pno31 pp-f n1? (6) part (DIV2) 98 Page 45
275 I am confident he is gone to Heaven with as unsteined an holiness, as most of the servants of Christ ever did, within our knowledge. I am confident he is gone to Heaven with as unstained an holiness, as most of the Servants of christ ever did, within our knowledge. pns11 vbm j pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp a-acp j dt n1, c-acp ds pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 av vdd, p-acp po12 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 99 Page 45
276 Secondly, Elias was an eminent Prophet of God, to whom God did in a special manner reveal and communicate his counsels and secrets. Secondly, Elias was an eminent Prophet of God, to whom God did in a special manner reveal and communicate his Counsels and secrets. ord, np1 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vdd p-acp dt j n1 vvb cc vvb po31 n2 cc n2-jn. (6) part (DIV2) 100 Page 45
277 This faithful servant of Christ, was a Minister of the Gospel; de Arcanis Dei: a Minister, I say, by Scriptural ordination; no intruder, or up-start of the times, who, This faithful servant of christ, was a Minister of the Gospel; de Arcanis Dei: a Minister, I say, by Scriptural ordination; no intruder, or upstart of the times, who, d j n1 pp-f np1, vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1; fw-fr fw-la fw-la: dt vvi, pns11 vvb, p-acp j n1; dx n1, cc j pp-f dt n2, r-crq, (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 45
278 like the false Prophets of old, run before they are sent, Jer. 23.16 and speak a vision of their own heart, like the false prophets of old, run before they Are sent, Jer. 23.16 and speak a vision of their own heart, av-j dt j n2 pp-f j, vvb a-acp pns32 vbr vvn, np1 crd cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 45
279 and not out of the mouth of the Lord. and not out of the Mouth of the Lord. cc xx av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 46
280 This servant of God was not so, but as his Call was from God, both inward and outward, so the secret of the Lord was with him; This servant of God was not so, but as his Call was from God, both inward and outward, so the secret of the Lord was with him; d n1 pp-f np1 vbds xx av, cc-acp c-acp po31 vvb vbds p-acp np1, d j cc j, av dt j-jn pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp pno31; (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 46
281 God was pleased to reveal much of himself, and of the mysteries of the Kingdome of our Lord Jesus Christ unto him; God was pleased to reveal much of himself, and of the Mysteres of the Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ unto him; np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi d pp-f px31, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1 p-acp pno31; (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 46
282 which he did faithfully communicate to the flock, over which the Holy Ghost had made him overseer; which he did faithfully communicate to the flock, over which the Holy Ghost had made him overseer; r-crq pns31 vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vhd vvn pno31 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 46
283 and kept back nothing that was profitable unto them, but shewed them, and taught them publickly, and from house to house: and kept back nothing that was profitable unto them, but showed them, and taught them publicly, and from house to house: cc vvd av pix cst vbds j p-acp pno32, cc-acp vvd pno32, cc vvd pno32 av-j, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 46
284 a man he was of more then ordinary abilities both of gifts and graces, for the work of his Ministerie. a man he was of more then ordinary abilities both of Gifts and graces, for the work of his Ministry. dt n1 pns31 vbds pp-f dc cs j n2 d pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 101 Page 46
285 Thirdly, Elias was a father and Chief Governour of the Colledge wherein the children of the Prophet were trained up. Thirdly, Elias was a father and Chief Governor of the College wherein the children of the Prophet were trained up. ord, np1 vbds dt n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn a-acp. (6) part (DIV2) 102 Page 46
286 Our dear Brother was, though not a father, yet, a son of the Prophets, though not the Governour, yet, Our dear Brother was, though not a father, yet, a son of the prophets, though not the Governor, yet, po12 j-jn n1 vbds, cs xx dt n1, av, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cs xx dt n1, av, (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 46
287 an Alumnus in the Scools of the Prophets; where he improved his time and studies to a great maturity; an Alumnus in the Scools of the prophets; where he improved his time and studies to a great maturity; dt np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2; c-crq pns31 vvn po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1; (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 46
288 to give him his due, he was an excellent Scholar, both in the Arts & in the Tongues, and generally verst in other kinds of learning; to give him his endue, he was an excellent Scholar, both in the Arts & in the Tongues, and generally versed in other Kinds of learning; pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n-jn, pns31 vbds dt j n1, d p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt n2, cc av-j vvd p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1; (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 47
289 as those that were intimately acquainted with him can bear witness. as those that were intimately acquainted with him can bear witness. c-acp d cst vbdr av-j vvn p-acp pno31 vmb vvi n1. (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 47
290 He had a notable faculty in Poetry, though his intention and attendance upon the Queen of all sciences and professions, the study of Divinity, allowed him no leasure to indulge his fancy that way: He had a notable faculty in Poetry, though his intention and attendance upon the Queen of all sciences and professions, the study of Divinity, allowed him no leisure to indulge his fancy that Way: pns31 vhd dt j n1 p-acp n1, c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd pno31 dx n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cst n1: (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 47
291 as thinking it excentrick to his heavenly motion. as thinking it eccentric to his heavenly motion. c-acp vvg pn31 j p-acp po31 j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 47
292 He was singularly verst, as generally, in the Controversies between the Papists & Reformed Churches, so specially in the Controversies of the times, which rendred him very able, quick & potent to convince gain-sayers, who in all their congresses with him, were not able (as it was said of Steven) to resist the wisdom and the Spirit whereby he spake: He was singularly versed, as generally, in the Controversies between the Papists & Reformed Churches, so specially in the Controversies of the times, which rendered him very able, quick & potent to convince gainsayers, who in all their congresses with him, were not able (as it was said of Steven) to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit whereby he spoke: pns31 vbds av-j vvd, c-acp av-j, p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt njp2 cc vvn n2, av av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vvd pno31 av j, j cc j p-acp vvi j, r-crq p-acp d po32 vvz p-acp pno31, vbdr xx j (c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pp-f np1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd: (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 47
293 save that their Masters have taught them this piece of their Mystery; that what they cannot cleer by argument, they will darken by clamour; that whatsoever the premises be, they will keep the conclusion, and whoever have the better, yet they will cry victory. save that their Masters have taught them this piece of their Mystery; that what they cannot clear by argument, they will darken by clamour; that whatsoever the premises be, they will keep the conclusion, and whoever have the better, yet they will cry victory. p-acp d po32 n2 vhb vvn pno32 d n1 pp-f po32 n1; cst r-crq pns32 vmbx j p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1; cst r-crq dt n2 vbb, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, cc r-crq vhb dt jc, av pns32 vmb vvi n1. (6) part (DIV2) 103 Page 48
294 In the next place, Elijah was a powerful Prophet; His very name imports it, Eli-jah; which signifies, My strong God Jehovah, or the Lord: in the 1 King. 17.1. it is Elijahu: that is, the Lord, He is my strong God. In the next place, Elijah was a powerful Prophet; His very name imports it, Eli-jah; which signifies, My strong God Jehovah, or the Lord: in the 1 King. 17.1. it is Elijah: that is, the Lord, He is my strong God. p-acp dt ord n1, np1 vbds dt j n1; po31 j vvb vvz pn31, j; r-crq vvz, po11 j np1 np1, cc dt n1: p-acp dt crd n1. crd. pn31 vbz np1: cst vbz, dt n1, pns31 vbz po11 j np1. (6) part (DIV2) 104 Page 48
295 God indeed was strong in Elijah; God manifested and magnified his mighty power in Elijahs person; God indeed was strong in Elijah; God manifested and magnified his mighty power in Elijahs person; np1 av vbds j p-acp np1; np1 vvn cc vvd po31 j n1 p-acp n2 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 104 Page 48
296 mighty in DEED working Miracles. He called down fire from Heaven, once and again; mighty in DEED working Miracles. He called down fire from Heaven, once and again; j p-acp n1 vvg n2. pns31 vvd a-acp n1 p-acp n1, a-acp cc av; (6) part (DIV2) 104 Page 48
297 He multiplieth the widows oil in the cruse, and the meal in the barrel; as Elijahs Lord afterward multiplied the loaves and the fishes. He multiplieth the Widows oil in the cruse, and the meal in the barrel; as Elijahs Lord afterwards multiplied the loaves and the Fish. pns31 vvz dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; p-acp n2 n1 av vvd dt n2 cc dt n2. (6) part (DIV2) 104 Page 48
298 He divideth the waters of Jordan with his Mantle. He divides the waters of Jordan with his Mantle. pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 105 Page 48
299 The mighty power of God indeed rested on him, for even the fire and water, obeyed him. The mighty power of God indeed rested on him, for even the fire and water, obeyed him. dt j n1 pp-f np1 av vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp av dt n1 cc n1, vvd pno31. (6) part (DIV2) 105 Page 49
300 He was mighty in WORD; mighty Evidence whereof you have, 1 King. 18.39. He was mighty in WORD; mighty Evidence whereof you have, 1 King. 18.39. pns31 vbds j p-acp n1; j n1 c-crq pn22 vhb, crd n1. crd. (6) part (DIV2) 106 Page 49
301 whereas by one Sermon he brought back many thousands of the Idolatrous Israelites to the acknowledgement and worship of the true God: a like instance of Divine power afterwards was that in the Apostle in the day of Pentecost, who by one Sermon, converted 3000 Souls. whereas by one Sermon he brought back many thousands of the Idolatrous Israelites to the acknowledgement and worship of the true God: a like instance of Divine power afterwards was that in the Apostle in the day of Pentecost, who by one Sermon, converted 3000 Souls. cs p-acp crd n1 pns31 vvd av d crd pp-f dt j np2 p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f dt j np1: dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 av vbds d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp crd n1, vvn crd n2. (6) part (DIV2) 106 Page 49
302 Such a monument of Divine power was this holy Prophet Elijah. Such a monument of Divine power was this holy Prophet Elijah. d dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vbds d j n1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 107 Page 49
303 Hence John the Baptist (after him) inherits his name; Our Lord himself baptiseth him with it, (as it were;) This is Elias which was for to come, the exposition of which riddle (so it was to the Jews, with their very Rabbies, Hence John the Baptist (After him) inherits his name; Our Lord himself baptizeth him with it, (as it were;) This is Elias which was for to come, the exposition of which riddle (so it was to the jews, with their very Rabbies, av np1 dt n1 (p-acp pno31) vvz po31 n1; po12 n1 px31 vvz pno31 p-acp pn31, (c-acp pn31 vbdr;) d vbz np1 q-crq vbds p-acp pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 (av pn31 vbds p-acp dt np2, p-acp po32 j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 108 Page 49
304 also) you have from the mouth of the Angel, He shall go before Him, in the Spirit and power of Elias. also) you have from the Mouth of the Angel, He shall go before Him, in the Spirit and power of Elias. av) pn22 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (6) part (DIV2) 108 Page 49
305 That promise of God to the Jews, Behold I will send you Elijah the Prophet, That promise of God to the jews, Behold I will send you Elijah the Prophet, cst n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2, vvb pns11 vmb vvi pn22 np1 dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 50
306 before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord, was not to be literally understood, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord, was not to be literally understood, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 50
307 as the Scribes doted, Matth. 17.10. as if Elias had been personally to rise again from the dead, before the Revelation of the Messiah: but foretold of John the Baptist, that he should stand up in the Spirit and power of Elijah, as the Harbenger of Jesus Christ; as the Scribes doted, Matthew 17.10. as if Elias had been personally to rise again from the dead, before the Revelation of the Messiah: but foretold of John the Baptist, that he should stand up in the Spirit and power of Elijah, as the Harbinger of jesus christ; c-acp dt n2 vvd, np1 crd. c-acp cs np1 vhd vbn av-j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1: cc-acp vvn pp-f np1 dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1; (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 50
308 and wherein was this power to be exerted? Mark that, for it is very observable, Luk. 1.16. Many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God; and wherein was this power to be exerted? Mark that, for it is very observable, Luk. 1.16. Many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God; cc q-crq vbds d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn? n1 cst, c-acp pn31 vbz av j, np1 crd. d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 po32 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 50
309 and, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; and, to turn the hearts of the Father's to the children, and the disobedient to the Wisdom of the just; cc, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n2, cc dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j; (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 50
310 therein the Baptist was another Elias, for, as Elias turned back the Idolatrous Israelites to the true worship of the Lord their God, therein the Baptist was Another Elias, for, as Elias turned back the Idolatrous Israelites to the true worship of the Lord their God, av dt np1 vbds j-jn np1, p-acp, c-acp np1 vvd av dt j np2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 po32 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 50
311 so did John the Baptist, by preaching the doctrine of repentance, thereby preparing them for the Ministry of Jesus Christ; so did John the Baptist, by preaching the Doctrine of Repentance, thereby preparing them for the Ministry of jesus christ; av vdd np1 dt n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, av vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1; (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 51
312 turn many to the Lord, so it is applied in the third verse of that third Chapter of St. Matthew, This is he that was spoken of by Isaias the Prophet, &c. turn many to the Lord, so it is applied in the third verse of that third Chapter of Saint Matthew, This is he that was spoken of by Isaiah the Prophet, etc. vvb d p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f cst ord n1 pp-f n1 np1, d vbz pns31 cst vbds vvn pp-f p-acp np1 dt n1, av (6) part (DIV2) 109 Page 51
313 Thus John the Baptist was the Successour of Elias, not so much in doing miracles, Thus John the Baptist was the Successor of Elias, not so much in doing Miracles, av np1 dt n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av av-d p-acp vdg n2, (6) part (DIV2) 110 Page 51
314 as in his powerful Preaching; his Ministry was a powerful Ministry; how did he thunder against the Pharisees & Sadduces who came to his Baptism? Matth 3.7. O generation Vipers who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? &c. A terrible Exordium, and the whole Sermon is of the same strein, startling and convincing, full of terrour: I have not time to read it, much less to run a Paraphrase upon it. as in his powerful Preaching; his Ministry was a powerful Ministry; how did he thunder against the Pharisees & Sadducees who Come to his Baptism? Matthew 3.7. O generation Vipers who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? etc. A terrible Exordium, and the Whole Sermon is of the same strain, startling and convincing, full of terror: I have not time to read it, much less to run a paraphrase upon it. c-acp p-acp po31 j vvg; po31 n1 vbds dt j n1; c-crq vdd pns31 n1 p-acp dt np1 cc np2 r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n1? av crd. sy n1 n2 r-crq vhz vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? av dt j fw-la, cc dt j-jn n1 vbz pp-f dt d n1, vvg cc vvg, j pp-f n1: pns11 vhb xx n1 p-acp vvb pn31, av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31. (6) part (DIV2) 110 Page 51
315 This gracious servant of the Lord, (whom we have this day followed to the Sepulchre) was Successour (as I may so say) both to Elias and John the Baptist; This gracious servant of the Lord, (whom we have this day followed to the Sepulchre) was Successor (as I may so say) both to Elias and John the Baptist; d j n1 pp-f dt n1, (ro-crq pns12 vhb d n1 vvd p-acp dt n1) vbds n1 (c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi) d p-acp np1 cc np1 dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 51
316 not (as I said) in working Miracles; but in a powerful Ministry; not (as I said) in working Miracles; but in a powerful Ministry; xx (c-acp pns11 vvd) p-acp vvg n2; p-acp p-acp dt j n1; (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 51
317 He was a Boanerges; his Ministry was a thundring Ministry; And I would to God, we had more of them; there is need of them; He was a Boanerges; his Ministry was a thundering Ministry; And I would to God, we had more of them; there is need of them; pns31 vbds dt np1; po31 n1 vbds dt vvg n1; cc pns11 vmd p-acp np1, pns12 vhd dc pp-f pno32; pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f pno32; (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 52
318 Thunder, they say, purgeth the air; and if so; Thunder, they say, Purgeth the air; and if so; vvb, pns32 vvb, vvz dt n1; cc cs av; (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 52
319 we have need of more such sons of thunder amongst us, and not such as will preach placentia unto people, sow pillows under their elbows, we have need of more such Sons of thunder among us, and not such as will preach Placentia unto people, sow pillows under their elbows, pns12 vhb n1 pp-f av-dc d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, cc xx d c-acp vmb vvi fw-la p-acp n1, vvb n2 p-acp po32 n2, (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 52
320 and sing men to hell with sweet Lullabies of peace, peace, when there is no peace. and sing men to hell with sweet Lullabies of peace, peace, when there is no peace. cc vvi n2 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, uh-n, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1. (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 52
321 Our air is pestilentially infectious, not onely in the Physicians sence, who tell us that the cause of the late mortality among us (yet not universally healed, Our air is pestilentially infectious, not only in the Physicians sense, who tell us that the cause of the late mortality among us (yet not universally healed, po12 n1 vbz av-j j, xx av-j p-acp dt n2 n1, r-crq vvb pno12 d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno12 (av xx av-j vvn, (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 52
322 though, blessed be the God that heareth prayers, wonderfully abated) was the infection of the air; but in the Divines sence; our spiritual Physicions, who tell us our climate is mortally infected with the Pests of Heresies and Blasphemies; and with the putrid stinch of all manner of poisonous lusts: and this is the fatal source of all our plagues both in Church & State. though, blessed be the God that hears Prayers, wonderfully abated) was the infection of the air; but in the Divines sense; our spiritual Physicians, who tell us our climate is mortally infected with the Pests of Heresies and Blasphemies; and with the putrid stinch of all manner of poisonous Lustiest: and this is the fatal source of all our plagues both in Church & State. cs, vvn vbb dt n1 cst vvz n2, av-j vvn) vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1; p-acp p-acp dt vvz n1; po12 j n2, r-crq vvb pno12 po12 n1 vbz av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2; cc p-acp dt j vvb pp-f d n1 pp-f j n2: cc d vbz dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 111 Page 53
323 This our precious brother was deeply sensible of; This our precious brother was deeply sensible of; d po12 j n1 vbds av-jn j pp-f; (6) part (DIV2) 112 Page 53
324 and hence it was that his spirit was warmed within him to a more than ordinary degree of zeal, in his Ministry: and hence it was that his Spirit was warmed within him to a more than ordinary degree of zeal, in his Ministry: cc av pn31 vbds cst po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po31 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 112 Page 53
325 that so he might be an healer in the land of his nativity, & in the places where he lived. that so he might be an healer in the land of his Nativity, & in the places where he lived. cst av pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns31 vvd. (6) part (DIV2) 112 Page 53
326 His Ministry was a startling an awakning convincing warming clear, instructive, edifying Ministry: His Ministry was a startling an awakening convincing warming clear, instructive, edifying Ministry: po31 n1 vbds dt vvg dt n-vvg j-vvg vvg j, j, j-vvg n1: (6) part (DIV2) 113 Page 53
327 And it wanted not success (through grace;) God set a seal to his Ministry, and he saw of the travel of his soul, in all the places whither Providence sent him. And it wanted not success (through grace;) God Set a seal to his Ministry, and he saw of the travel of his soul, in all the places whither Providence sent him. cc pn31 vvd xx n1 (p-acp n1;) np1 vvd dt vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d dt n2 c-crq n1 vvd pno31. (6) part (DIV2) 113 Page 53
328 I hope in this place, there be many living monuments of the power of God, in his Ministry. I hope in this place, there be many living monuments of the power of God, in his Ministry. pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi d j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 114 Page 53
329 As his preaching bare witness to God, so God bare witness to his preaching, in raising up a spiritual seed thereby, to his elder Brother, the Lord Jesus. As his preaching bore witness to God, so God bore witness to his preaching, in raising up a spiritual seed thereby, to his elder Brother, the Lord jesus. p-acp po31 vvg j n1 p-acp np1, av np1 vvd n1 p-acp po31 vvg, p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 av, p-acp po31 j-jn n1, dt n1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 114 Page 53
330 I am confident there be many here, as in other places, to whom he might say, The seal of my Apostleship are ye in the Lord: I am confident there be many Here, as in other places, to whom he might say, The seal of my Apostleship Are you in the Lord: pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbi d av, c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmd vvi, dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbr pn22 p-acp dt n1: (6) part (DIV2) 115 Page 54
331 and that may say again of him, My Father, my Father; who drew their first spiritual breath under his Ministry. and that may say again of him, My Father, my Father; who drew their First spiritual breath under his Ministry. cc cst vmb vvi av pp-f pno31, po11 n1, po11 n1; r-crq vvd po32 ord j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 115 Page 54
332 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. n2 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 115 Page 54
333 Fifthly, Elias was faithful in standing up for the Lord even when he thought himself alone; against the tide and torrent of the Apostacy of that generation: Fifthly, Elias was faithful in standing up for the Lord even when he Thought himself alone; against the tide and torrent of the Apostasy of that generation: ord, np1 vbds j p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 av c-crq pns31 vvd px31 av-j; p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1: (6) part (DIV2) 116 Page 54
334 which might justly wonder to see it self turned Baalist. which might justly wonder to see it self turned Baalist. r-crq vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 vvn n1. (6) part (DIV2) 116 Page 54
335 But the holy Prophet wanted neither zeal nor courage to appear, and protest against them and their Idolatry to their very faces; But the holy Prophet wanted neither zeal nor courage to appear, and protest against them and their Idolatry to their very faces; p-acp dt j n1 vvd dx n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb p-acp pno32 cc po32 n1 p-acp po32 j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 117 Page 54
336 I say, alone; The prophets of Baal are four hundred and fifty men, but I, even I ALONE, am a Prophet of the Lord; I say, alone; The Prophets of Baal Are four hundred and fifty men, but I, even I ALONE, am a Prophet of the Lord; pns11 vvb, av-j; dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr crd crd cc crd n2, p-acp pns11, av pns11 av-j, vbm dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 117 Page 54
337 let them therefore give us two bullocks, &c. His zealous spirit could not bear their halting between two opinions, and therefore provokes them to the dispute, before all the people; let them Therefore give us two bullocks, etc. His zealous Spirit could not bear their halting between two opinions, and Therefore provokes them to the dispute, before all the people; vvb pno32 av vvb pno12 crd n2, av po31 j n1 vmd xx vvi po32 n-vvg p-acp crd n2, cc av vvz pno32 p-acp dt vvb, p-acp d dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 117 Page 54
338 the God that answeareth by fire, let him be God. And his courage was rival with his fidelity, and zeal. the God that Answers by fire, let him be God. And his courage was rival with his Fidis, and zeal. dt np1 cst vvz p-acp n1, vvb pno31 vbi np1. cc po31 n1 vbds n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 117 Page 54
339 He feared not the face of Ahab, though a potent, and a cruel King; He spares not to tell him; He feared not the face of Ahab, though a potent, and a cruel King; He spares not to tell him; pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt j, cc dt j n1; pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno31; (6) part (DIV2) 118 Page 55
340 I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy fathers house. I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Father's house. pns11 vhb xx vvn np1, cc-acp pns21 cc po21 ng1 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 118 Page 55
341 He feared not all the false prophets of Jezabel; though they had the people to back them; He feared not all the false Prophets of Jezebel; though they had the people to back them; pns31 vvd xx d dt j n2 pp-f np1; cs pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; (6) part (DIV2) 119 Page 55
342 Take the prophets of Baal, vers. 40. let not one of them escape. Take the Prophets of Baal, vers. 40. let not one of them escape. vvb dt n2 pp-f np1, fw-la. crd vvb xx pi pp-f pno32 vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 119 Page 55
343 What a mighty spirit of God was that upon him, that he a single unarmed man, should not be afraid to command and see execution to be done, upon four hundred and fifty Idolatrous prophets, under the wing of an Idolatrous Queen, What a mighty Spirit of God was that upon him, that he a single unarmed man, should not be afraid to command and see execution to be done, upon four hundred and fifty Idolatrous Prophets, under the wing of an Idolatrous Queen, q-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbds d p-acp pno31, cst pns31 dt j j-vvn n1, vmd xx vbi j p-acp vvb cc vvb n1 pc-acp vbi vdn, p-acp crd crd cc crd j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (6) part (DIV2) 119 Page 55
344 and before the very face of a wicked King? Thousands of their subjects standing by, who but now, were so cow'd with fear, that they had not a word to say for the true and living God! here was courage to a Miracle! and before the very face of a wicked King? Thousands of their subject's standing by, who but now, were so cowed with Fear, that they had not a word to say for the true and living God! Here was courage to a Miracle! cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1? crd pp-f po32 n2-jn vvg p-acp, r-crq p-acp av, vbdr av vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vhd xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc vvg np1 av vbds n1 p-acp dt n1! (6) part (DIV2) 119 Page 55
345 Our reverend brother had his proportion of this fidelity, zeal, and courage. He was faithful to Jesus Christ, his truths and ordinances. In all the Changes that went over his head, in all the Controversies of the times, wherein he exercised his Ministery, he he was a most strenuous Assertor of the truth, Our reverend brother had his proportion of this Fidis, zeal, and courage. He was faithful to jesus christ, his truths and ordinances. In all the Changes that went over his head, in all the Controversies of the times, wherein he exercised his Ministry, he he was a most strenuous Assertor of the truth, po12 j-jn n1 vhd po31 n1 pp-f d n1, n1, cc n1. pns31 vbds j p-acp np1 np1, po31 n2 cc n2. p-acp d dt vvz cst vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n2, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1, pns31 pns31 vbds dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
346 and amost couragious opposer of Error and Innovation; and that even while some higher then other by head shoulders, (in their own eyes) did basely and unworthily betray their Cause. and almost courageous opposer of Error and Innovation; and that even while Some higher then other by head shoulders, (in their own eyes) did basely and unworthily betray their Cause. cc av j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc cst av cs d jc cs j-jn p-acp n1 n2, (p-acp po32 d n2) vdd av-j cc av-j vvi po32 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
347 Hee feared not the face of man, in the Cause of Jesus Christ. He feared not the face of man, in the Cause of jesus christ. pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
348 He durst tell the greatest person he had to do with of their faults, upon just occasion, in the worst of times. He durst tell the greatest person he had to do with of their Faults, upon just occasion, in the worst of times. pns31 vvd vvi dt js n1 pns31 vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp pp-f po32 n2, p-acp j n1, p-acp dt js pp-f n2. (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
349 He was an hammer to beat down error and blasphemy, where ever it met him; He was an hammer to beatrice down error and blasphemy, where ever it met him; pns31 vbds dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq av pn31 vvd pno31; (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
350 he could not bear with them that preach down Poedo-baptisme; the Christian Sabbath, Ʋniversities, Schooles of Learning; he could not bear with them that preach down Poedo-baptisme; the Christian Sabbath, Ʋniversities, Schools of Learning; pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb a-acp n1; dt njp n1, n2, n2 pp-f n1; (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
351 ordination, and other ordinances and institutions of Jesus Christ. ordination, and other ordinances and institutions of jesus christ. n1, cc j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 56
352 The Apostle prophesieth to us of some, and in the latter times, that will not endure sound doctrine; The Apostle Prophesieth to us of Some, and in the latter times, that will not endure found Doctrine; dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 pp-f d, cc p-acp dt d n2, cst vmb xx vvi j n1; (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 57
353 it was the zeal and fidelity of our brother, that he could not endure unsound doctrine, no not the lispings, or likenesse of it, knowing the dangerous tendency thereof. it was the zeal and Fidis of our brother, that he could not endure unsound Doctrine, no not the lispings, or likeness of it, knowing the dangerous tendency thereof. pn31 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi j n1, dx xx dt n2-vvg, cc n1 pp-f pn31, vvg dt j n1 av. (6) part (DIV2) 120 Page 57
354 False opinions do insinuate themselves by the use of dark & dubious expressions; False opinions do insinuate themselves by the use of dark & dubious expressions; j n2 vdb vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 121 Page 57
355 and it is the policy of seducers and men of corrupt principles, when they dare not speak out to shun the form of plain and wholesome words, and hide themselves under the masks of suspitious and doubtfull phrases; and it is the policy of seducers and men of corrupt principles, when they Dare not speak out to shun the from of plain and wholesome words, and hide themselves under the masks of suspicious and doubtful phrases; cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb xx vvi av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n2, cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 121 Page 57
356 or feigned words, as Saint Peter calls them; or feigned words, as Saint Peter calls them; cc j-vvn n2, p-acp n1 np1 vvz pno32; (6) part (DIV2) 121 Page 57
357 and so by new lights, and new language, they do insensibly undermine the truth, and introduce their loose and rotten opinions. and so by new lights, and new language, they do insensibly undermine the truth, and introduce their lose and rotten opinions. cc av p-acp j n2, cc j n1, pns32 vdb av-j vvi dt n1, cc vvi po32 j cc j-vvn n2. (6) part (DIV2) 121 Page 57
358 This he could not bear with seducers, nor they with him; so that by this means he became a man of contention, 2 Pet. 2.8. his righteous soul was vexed from day to day, in seeing and hearing. This he could not bear with seducers, nor they with him; so that by this means he became a man of contention, 2 Pet. 2.8. his righteous soul was vexed from day to day, in seeing and hearing. d pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp n2, ccx pns32 p-acp pno31; av cst p-acp d n2 pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. po31 j n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg. (6) part (DIV2) 122 Page 57
359 Sixthly, Elias was a man of a very tender spirit: tender of the glory of God. Sixthly, Elias was a man of a very tender Spirit: tender of the glory of God. j, np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1: j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) part (DIV2) 123 Page 58
360 I have been very jealous for the Lord of Hosts. Tender of his Saints and servants, and ordinances; so he continueth his complaint. I have been very jealous for the Lord of Hosts. Tender of his Saints and Servants, and ordinances; so he Continueth his complaint. pns11 vhb vbn av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. j pp-f po31 n2 cc n2, cc n2; av pns31 vvz po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 123 Page 58
361 The children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, 1 King. 19.10.14. destroyed thine altars, and slain thy Prophets with the sword: The children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, 1 King. 19.10.14. destroyed thine Altars, and slave thy prophets with the sword: dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn po21 n1, crd n1. crd. j-vvn po21 n2, cc vvn po21 n2 p-acp dt n1: (6) part (DIV2) 123 Page 58
362 his soul bled within him, over the precious things and servants of God; his soul bled within him, over the precious things and Servants of God; po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1; (6) part (DIV2) 123 Page 58
363 though he had his own life for a prey, I onely am left; this could not satisfie his zealous spirit. though he had his own life for a prey, I only am left; this could not satisfy his zealous Spirit. cs pns31 vhd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 av-j vbm vvn; d vmd xx vvi po31 j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 123 Page 58
364 Our honoured Friend (now with God) was a man (in his degree) of such another spirit: Our honoured Friend (now with God) was a man (in his degree) of such Another Spirit: po12 j-vvn n1 (av p-acp np1) vbds dt n1 (p-acp po31 n1) pp-f d j-jn n1: (6) part (DIV2) 124 Page 58
365 He was jealous for God, and for the interests of Jesus Christ: they lay upon his heart with a great weight, and made deep bleeding impressions: He was jealous for God, and for the interests of jesus christ: they lay upon his heart with a great weight, and made deep bleeding impressions: pns31 vbds j p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1: pns32 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd j-jn j-vvg n2: (6) part (DIV2) 124 Page 58
366 His word was oft with Joshua, And what wilt thou for thy great name? His word was oft with joshua, And what wilt thou for thy great name? po31 n1 vbds av p-acp np1, cc q-crq vm2 pns21 p-acp po21 j n1? (6) part (DIV2) 124 Page 59
367 Very tender towards the people of God, his bowels wrought and melted within him towards poor perishing souls. Very tender towards the people of God, his bowels wrought and melted within him towards poor perishing Souls. av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp j j-vvg n2. (6) part (DIV2) 125 Page 59
368 The Inhabitants of this place, are his witnesses, before God and man; For your sakes, that fear God here The Inhabitants of this place, Are his Witnesses, before God and man; For your sakes, that Fear God Here dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbr po31 n2, c-acp np1 cc n1; p-acp po22 n2, cst n1 np1 av (6) part (DIV2) 125 Page 59
369 What offers hath he refused? What affronts hath he sususteined? What temptations hath he endured? What offers hath he refused? What affronts hath he sususteined? What temptations hath he endured? q-crq vvz vhz pns31 vvn? q-crq vvz vhz pns31 vvn? q-crq n2 vhz pns31 vvn? (6) part (DIV2) 126 Page 59
370 What opposition and reproach hath he born? What opposition and reproach hath he born? q-crq n1 cc n1 vhz pns31 vvn? (6) part (DIV2) 129 Page 59
371 With what difficulties and straits hath he conflicted, for many yeares together, not regarding his own life, With what difficulties and straits hath he conflicted, for many Years together, not regarding his own life, p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 vhz pns31 vvn, p-acp d n2 av, xx vvg po31 d n1, (6) part (DIV2) 130 Page 59
372 or the concernments of a numerous and necessitous family, to supply your spiritual necessities; or the concernments of a numerous and necessitous family, to supply your spiritual necessities; cc dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi po22 j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 130 Page 59
373 He did spend and was spent, he even offer'd up himself upon the sacrifice, and service of your faith: He did spend and was spent, he even offered up himself upon the sacrifice, and service of your faith: pns31 vdd vvi cc vbds vvn, pns31 av vvd a-acp px31 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po22 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 130 Page 59
374 truly he was not only your Minister; but even a Martyr, among you. truly he was not only your Minister; but even a Martyr, among you. av-j pns31 vbds xx j po22 vvi; p-acp av dt n1, p-acp pn22. (6) part (DIV2) 130 Page 59
375 What love, and honour, and mercy, and liberality, you owe unto his Name, and poor Orphanfamilie, left with you, judge ye? Surely if he sowed unto you spiritual things, it is no great matter if his poor family reap your carnal things, through his poverty you were made rich; What love, and honour, and mercy, and liberality, you owe unto his Name, and poor Orphanfamilie, left with you, judge you? Surely if he sowed unto you spiritual things, it is no great matter if his poor family reap your carnal things, through his poverty you were made rich; q-crq n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, pn22 vvb p-acp po31 vvb, cc j n1, vvn p-acp pn22, vvb pn22? np1 cs pns31 vvd p-acp pn22 j n2, pn31 vbz dx j n1 cs po31 j n1 vvb po22 j n2, p-acp po31 n1 pn22 vbdr vvn j; (6) part (DIV2) 131 Page 60
376 in the midst of your riches let not his Relicts remaine poor. But to proceed. in the midst of your riches let not his Relicts remain poor. But to proceed. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 vvb xx po31 n2 vvb j. p-acp pc-acp vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 131 Page 60
377 Elias, was a mortified man. He was so far from living to the world, that he hardly lived in the world: Elias, was a mortified man. He was so Far from living to the world, that he hardly lived in the world: np1, vbds dt vvn n1. pns31 vbds av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 av vvd p-acp dt n1: (6) part (DIV2) 132 Page 60
378 like his successor and anty-type, John the Baptist he lived separated from the world while he was in it, choosing rather to live among bruit beasts, then among bruitish men; his fare hard, like his successor and anty-type, John the Baptist he lived separated from the world while he was in it, choosing rather to live among bruit beasts, then among brutish men; his fare hard, av-j po31 n1 cc n1, np1 dt n1 pns31 vvd vvn p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbds p-acp pn31, vvg av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 n2, av p-acp j n2; po31 vvb j, (6) part (DIV2) 132 Page 60
379 and his raiment course, both suitable to a wildernesse, not to Court or City. and his raiment course, both suitable to a Wilderness, not to Court or city. cc po31 n1 n1, d j p-acp dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 132 Page 60
380 This man of God, now with God, was a man dead to the world, while he lived in it. This man of God, now with God, was a man dead to the world, while he lived in it. d n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp np1, vbds dt n1 j p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvd p-acp pn31. (6) part (DIV2) 133 Page 60
381 He was not a man of the mode, his habit and diet spake a mortified frame of heart. He was not a man of the mode, his habit and diet spoke a mortified frame of heart. pns31 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po31 n1 cc n1 vvd dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 133 Page 61
382 He was not given to juncating, and feasting, and ranting, with vain and wanton persons, as the manner of some is, to the infinite scandal of the Gospel. He was not given to juncating, and feasting, and ranting, with vain and wanton Persons, as the manner of Some is, to the infinite scandal of the Gospel. pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp j-vvg, cc vvg, cc j-vvg, p-acp j cc j-jn n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d vbz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 133 Page 61
383 He sought not great things for himself, nor laid about him to fether his nest, He sought not great things for himself, nor laid about him to feather his nest, pns31 vvd xx j n2 p-acp px31, ccx vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 po31 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 134 Page 61
384 as some do that would be counted Saints of the first, magnitude. (Verily covetousnesse never so invaded the professing party, as Some do that would be counted Saints of the First, magnitude. (Verily covetousness never so invaded the professing party, c-acp d vdb cst vmd vbi vvn n2 pp-f dt ord, n1. (av-j n1 av-x av vvd dt vvg n1, (6) part (DIV2) 134 Page 61
385 as in this hypocritical generation wherein we live;) no, our brother was crucified to the world, Gal. 6 14. 2 Cor. 4.18. and the world to him; as in this hypocritical generation wherein we live;) no, our brother was Crucified to the world, Gal. 6 14. 2 Cor. 4.18. and the world to him; c-acp p-acp d j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb;) dx, po12 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd. cc dt n1 p-acp pno31; (6) part (DIV2) 134 Page 61
386 He lookt not upon the things that are seen, but upon the things that are not seen. He looked not upon the things that Are seen, but upon the things that Are not seen. pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cst vbr xx vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 134 Page 61
387 He coveted no mans silver or gold, never any man passed under harder pressures, with greater silence and contendednesse: He coveted no men silver or gold, never any man passed under harder pressures, with greater silence and contendednesse: pns31 vvd dx ng1 n1 cc n1, av d n1 vvn p-acp jc n2, p-acp jc n1 cc n1: (6) part (DIV2) 135 Page 61
388 He had but little, yet when demanded how it was with him? he would alwayes reply (with much cheerfulnesse, he had enough, and wanted nothing. He had but little, yet when demanded how it was with him? he would always reply (with much cheerfulness, he had enough, and wanted nothing. pns31 vhd p-acp j, av q-crq vvd c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp pno31? pns31 vmd av vvi (p-acp d n1, pns31 vhd av-d, cc vvd pix. (6) part (DIV2) 135 Page 62
389 Yea, in the midst of all his straits, he was not only unquerulous, but liberal, liberal even to profusenesse: He never cared how little was given him, nor how much he gave to others, that were due objects of charity: Yea, in the midst of all his straits, he was not only unquerulous, but liberal, liberal even to profuseness: He never cared how little was given him, nor how much he gave to Others, that were due objects of charity: uh, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, pns31 vbds xx av-j j, p-acp j, j av p-acp n1: pns31 av-x vvd c-crq av-j vbds vvn pno31, ccx c-crq d pns31 vvd p-acp n2-jn, cst vbdr j-jn n2 pp-f n1: (6) part (DIV2) 136 Page 62
390 Covetous he was, only in laying out for Christ, not in laying up for himself: and surely his compassionate spirit had undone him long since, had not that promise recruited him. Covetous he was, only in laying out for christ, not in laying up for himself: and surely his compassionate Spirit had undone him long since, had not that promise recruited him. j pns31 vbds, av-j p-acp vvg av p-acp np1, xx p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp px31: cc av-j po31 j n1 vhd vvn pno31 av-j a-acp, vhd xx d n1 vvn pno31. (6) part (DIV2) 136 Page 62
391 The liberal man deviseth liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand: and Psal. 37.26. he is ever mercifull, and lendeth, and his seed is blessed. The liberal man devises liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand: and Psalm 37.26. he is ever merciful, and dares, and his seed is blessed. dt j n1 vvz j n2, cc p-acp j n2 pns31 vmb vvi: cc np1 crd. pns31 vbz av j, cc vvz, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 136 Page 62
392 The Lord make good this his promise to this surviving Orphans. The Lord make good this his promise to this surviving Orphans. dt n1 vvb j d po31 n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2. (6) part (DIV2) 136 Page 62
393 In the next place, Elijah was a man much and mighty in prayer: the Text represents so much unto us, Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, In the next place, Elijah was a man much and mighty in prayer: the Text represents so much unto us, Elijah was a man Subject to like passion as we Are, p-acp dt ord n1, np1 vbds dt n1 d cc j p-acp n1: dt n1 vvz av av-d p-acp pno12, np1 vbds dt n1 j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr, (6) part (DIV2) 137 Page 62
394 yet he prayed earnestly, &c. & (in another place) the Scripture calls him the Intercessor of Israel. Wote ye not how Elijah mirketh intercession to God for Israel: yet he prayed earnestly, etc. & (in Another place) the Scripture calls him the Intercessor of Israel. Wot you not how Elijah mirketh Intercession to God for Israel: av pns31 vvd av-j, av cc (p-acp j-jn n1) dt n1 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1. vvb pn22 xx c-crq np1 vvz n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1: (6) part (DIV2) 137 Page 63
395 Elijah by his prayers was a Mediator between God and his people. Elijah by his Prayers was a Mediator between God and his people. np1 p-acp po31 n2 vbds dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 137 Page 63
396 And surely our Brother was a man of prayer, much in prayer, both with the people of God, and for them: And surely our Brother was a man of prayer, much in prayer, both with the people of God, and for them: cc av-j po12 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, d p-acp n1, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp pno32: (6) part (DIV2) 138 Page 63
397 in publick, in private, in their houses, and in his own house and closet, he poured out his soul to God night and day. in public, in private, in their houses, and in his own house and closet, he poured out his soul to God night and day. p-acp j, p-acp j, p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, pns31 vvd av po31 n1 p-acp np1 n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 138 Page 63
398 Surely England hath lost one of her Intercessors, one of the Lords remembrancers, a Moses, a Samuel, a Jacob, a wrestler with God, who stood in the gap, Surely England hath lost one of her Intercessors, one of the lords remembrancers, a Moses, a Samuel, a Jacob, a wrestler with God, who stood in the gap, np1 np1 vhz vvn crd pp-f po31 n2, crd pp-f dt n2 n2, dt np1, dt np1, dt np1, dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 138 Page 63
399 and helped to turn away the wrath of God from a sinfull nation. and helped to turn away the wrath of God from a sinful Nation. cc vvd pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 138 Page 63
400 Elijah was much in fasting, as well as in prayer, he fasted forty dayes and forty nights, at one time. Elijah was much in fasting, as well as in prayer, he fasted forty days and forty nights, At one time. np1 vbds av-d p-acp vvg, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vvd crd n2 cc crd n2, p-acp crd n1. (6) part (DIV2) 139 Page 63
401 This holy man was frequent in this duty, he joyned fasting with prayer not seldom; This holy man was frequent in this duty, he joined fasting with prayer not seldom; d j n1 vbds j p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd vvg p-acp n1 xx av; (6) part (DIV2) 139 Page 63
402 so that he might well, with the Apostle, put it into his Catalogue, I cannot call it, the Catalogue of sufferings, because he counted such dayes as his feasting dayes, in fastings often. so that he might well, with the Apostle, put it into his Catalogue, I cannot call it, the Catalogue of sufferings, Because he counted such days as his feasting days, in Fastings often. av cst pns31 vmd av, p-acp dt n1, vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmbx vvi pn31, dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns31 vvd d n2 c-acp po31 vvg n2, p-acp n2-vvg av. (6) part (DIV2) 139 Page 64
403 It was his meat and drink, thus to do the will of his heavenly Father. It was his meat and drink, thus to do the will of his heavenly Father. pn31 vbds po31 n1 cc vvi, av pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 139 Page 64
404 Elias was a persecuted Prophet, one of those our Saviour mentions, in his Beatitudes: so persecuted they the Prophets that were before you: Elias was a persecuted Prophet, one of those our Saviour mentions, in his Beatitudes: so persecuted they the prophets that were before you: np1 vbds dt vvn n1, crd pp-f d po12 n1 n2, p-acp po31 n2: av vvn pno32 dt n2 cst vbdr p-acp pn22: (6) part (DIV2) 140 Page 64
405 persecuted by Ahab, and persecuted by Jezabel, put to flye for his life; and often driven by the severer dispensations of providence from place to place: persecuted by Ahab, and persecuted by Jezebel, put to fly for his life; and often driven by the severer dispensations of providence from place to place: vvn p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp np1, vvn p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1; cc av vvn p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (6) part (DIV2) 140 Page 64
406 he was one of those holy wanderers, the Holy Ghost makes mention of Heb. 11.37. they wandred about in Sheep-skins, and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. he was one of those holy wanderers, the Holy Ghost makes mention of Hebrew 11.37. they wandered about in Sheepskins, and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. pns31 vbds pi pp-f d j n2, dt j n1 vvz n1 pp-f np1 crd. pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp n2, cc n2, vbg j, j-vvn, vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 140 Page 64
407 This faithful Minister of the Gospel he had his share in the persecution of the times wherein he lived, from his very first entrance upon his Ministry: This faithful Minister of the Gospel he had his share in the persecution of the times wherein he lived, from his very First Entrance upon his Ministry: d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 c-crq pns31 vvd, p-acp po31 j ord n1 p-acp po31 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 141 Page 64
408 according to the prophesie of our Saviour; according to the prophesy of our Saviour; vvg p-acp dt vvb pp-f po12 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 141 Page 64
409 Matth. 5.11, 12. and truly it had been a wonder if he should have escaped it; Matthew 5.11, 12. and truly it had been a wonder if he should have escaped it; np1 crd, crd cc av-j pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn31; (6) part (DIV2) 141 Page 33
410 For as our Lord subjoyns the reason to his prediction of the Apostles sufferings, verse 13. His Ministry was salt, he was salt in his life, and salt in his doctrine; not only savoury, For as our Lord subjoins the reason to his prediction of the Apostles sufferings, verse 13. His Ministry was salt, he was salt in his life, and salt in his Doctrine; not only savoury, c-acp c-acp po12 n1 vvz dt vvb p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, n1 crd po31 n1 vbds n1, pns31 vbds n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1; xx av-j j, (6) part (DIV2) 141 Page 33
411 but quick and corroding, smart and searching, which corrupt times and ulcered consciences, could not bear, 2 Tim. 4.3. This enraged and enflamed the spirits of unsound men; but quick and corroding, smart and searching, which corrupt times and ulcered Consciences, could not bear, 2 Tim. 4.3. This enraged and inflamed the spirits of unsound men; cc-acp j cc j-vvg, j cc j-vvg, r-crq j n2 cc j-vvn n2, vmd xx vvi, crd np1 crd. d j-vvn cc vvd dt n2 pp-f j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 141 Page 33
412 and raised much trouble and persecution against him, wheresoever he came; and raised much trouble and persecution against him, wheresoever he Come; cc vvd d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd; (6) part (DIV2) 142 Page 33
413 which gave him occasion often to flit from one place to another, to avoyd the fury of unreasonable men: which gave him occasion often to flit from one place to Another, to avoid the fury of unreasonable men: r-crq vvd pno31 n1 av p-acp j p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2: (6) part (DIV2) 142 Page 33
414 And this David put among his sufferings: Thou tellest my wandrings, put thou my tears into thy bottle: And this David put among his sufferings: Thou Tellest my wanderings, put thou my tears into thy Bottle: cc d np1 vvn p-acp po31 n2: pns21 vv2 po11 n2-vvg, vvb pns21 po11 n2 p-acp po21 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 142 Page 33
415 And others of the faithfull Ministers of Jesus Christ, have had their share with him in this kind of persecution. Math. 10.23. The world cannot beare the plain dealing of Gospell-Ministers: And Others of the faithful Ministers of jesus christ, have had their share with him in this kind of persecution. Math. 10.23. The world cannot bear the plain dealing of Gospell-Ministers: cc n2-jn pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 np1, vhb vhn po32 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vmbx vvi dt j n-vvg pp-f n2: (6) part (DIV2) 142 Page 33
416 there is none so hated as the Reprover in the gate. there is none so hated as the Reprover in the gate. pc-acp vbz pix av vvd p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 142 Page 66
417 Elias was miraculously fed and preserved in the midst of all those hardships and persecutions by immediate Providence. A widow ready to perish, is his Suckler, and a bird of prey, his Caterer, &c. Elias was miraculously fed and preserved in the midst of all those hardships and persecutions by immediate Providence. A widow ready to perish, is his Suckler, and a bird of prey, his Caterer, etc. np1 vbds av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n2 cc n2 p-acp j n1. dt n1 j p-acp vvb, vbz po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1, av (6) part (DIV2) 143 Page 66
418 The providences of God toward our Reverend Brother, were highly observable; surely in the eyes of many standers by, it was little lesse then a miracle, The providences of God towards our Reverend Brother, were highly observable; surely in the eyes of many standers by, it was little less then a miracle, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n-jn n1, vbdr av-j j; av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp, pn31 vbds av-j av-dc cs dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 144 Page 66
419 how he and his numerous family have subsisted, for divers years last elapsed; how he and his numerous family have subsisted, for diverse Years last elapsed; c-crq pns31 cc po31 j n1 vhb vvn, p-acp j n2 ord vvn; (6) part (DIV2) 144 Page 66
420 his visible revenue not having exceeded 30 l. per annum. But he lived by Faith, and not by Sense; that promise was his best salary, Psal. 37.3. Trust in the Lord, his visible revenue not having exceeded 30 l. per annum. But he lived by Faith, and not by Sense; that promise was his best salary, Psalm 37.3. Trust in the Lord, po31 j n1 xx vhg vvn crd n1 fw-la fw-la. p-acp pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1; cst n1 vbds po31 js n1, np1 crd. n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 144 Page 66
421 and do good, and verily thou shalt be fed. and do good, and verily thou shalt be fed. cc vdb j, cc av-j pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 144 Page 66
422 He was not a man that would take Gods work out of his hand, and neglect his own, as many do; He was not a man that would take God's work out of his hand, and neglect his own, as many do; pns31 vbds xx dt n1 cst vmd vvi n2 vvi av pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi po31 d, c-acp d vdb; (6) part (DIV2) 144 Page 66
423 he look't to the condition, and trusted God to make good the promise. Elias appeared with Christ in the Mount of transfiguration. he looked to the condition, and trusted God to make good the promise. Elias appeared with christ in the Mount of transfiguration. pns31 vvb|pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc j-vvn np1 pc-acp vvi j dt vvb. np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 144 Page 66
424 This servant of Christ had his tranfigurations also, Jesus Christ did sometimes call him up into the mountain, where he shewed him his glory; he had in his proportion his visions, and revelations sometimes full of joy unspeakable and glorious. This servant of christ had his tranfigurations also, jesus christ did sometime call him up into the mountain, where he showed him his glory; he had in his proportion his visions, and revelations sometime full of joy unspeakable and glorious. d n1 pp-f np1 vhd po31 n2 av, np1 np1 vdd av vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 po31 n1; pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1 po31 n2, cc n2 av j pp-f vvb j cc j. (6) part (DIV2) 146 Page 67
425 Elijah when he was to leave the world, his way lay through Jordan, and our Brother had his Jordan also, to passe through, deep waters of desertion, which threatned to go over his soul, Elijah when he was to leave the world, his Way lay through Jordan, and our Brother had his Jordan also, to pass through, deep waters of desertion, which threatened to go over his soul, np1 c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1, po31 n1 vvd p-acp np1, cc po12 n1 vhd po31 np1 av, pc-acp vvi p-acp, j-jn n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 147 Page 67
426 and out of these depths he cried to the Lord. and out of these depths he cried to the Lord. cc av pp-f d n2 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 147 Page 67
427 But it was his happinesse and honour that he found Elijah 's mantle as well as his Jordane, his faith I mean. But it was his happiness and honour that he found Elijah is mantle as well as his Jordan, his faith I mean. p-acp pn31 vbds po31 n1 cc vvb cst pns31 vvd np1 vbz n1 c-acp av c-acp po31 np1, po31 n1 pns11 vvb. (6) part (DIV2) 147 Page 67
428 For surely, it was the faith of Elijah that divided Jordan, and not his garment. And by the vertue of this faith, did this precious man go through his Jordan, so that the waters did not drown him; God hid his face from him for a season, and he was troubled: But he was pleased to dispell the cloud, For surely, it was the faith of Elijah that divided Jordan, and not his garment. And by the virtue of this faith, did this precious man go through his Jordan, so that the waters did not drown him; God hid his face from him for a season, and he was troubled: But he was pleased to dispel the cloud, p-acp av-j, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvd n1, cc xx po31 n1. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vdd d j n1 vvi p-acp po31 np1, av cst dt n2 vdd xx vvi pno31; np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vbds vvn: p-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 dt n1, (6) part (DIV2) 147 Page 67
429 and caused his face to shine upon him again: and caused his face to shine upon him again: cc vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av: (6) part (DIV2) 147 Page 68
430 which caused his departing soule to break forth into this triumphant NONLATINALPHABET, a little before his last breath. VICTORY, VICTORY, VICTORY. which caused his departing soul to break forth into this triumphant, a little before his last breath. VICTORY, VICTORY, VICTORY. r-crq vvd po31 j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d j, dt j p-acp po31 ord n1. n1, n1, n1. (6) part (DIV2) 147 Page 68
431 The Devil was a Coward, and durst not set upon this holy man, till he thought Faith and Reason, and (almost) Sence were exhausted, and could make no refistance. The devil was a Coward, and durst not Set upon this holy man, till he Thought Faith and Reason, and (almost) Sense were exhausted, and could make no refistance. dt n1 vbds dt n1, cc vvd xx vvi p-acp d j n1, c-acp pns31 vvd n1 cc n1, cc (av) n1 vbdr vvn, cc vmd vvi dx n1. (6) part (DIV2) 148 Page 68
432 But the Lord Jesus having loved this his Disciple, loved him to the end: and was strong in his weak servant to overcome the Devil, in this last encounter, But the Lord jesus having loved this his Disciple, loved him to the end: and was strong in his weak servant to overcome the devil, in this last encounter, p-acp dt n1 np1 vhg vvn d po31 n1, vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1: cc vbds j p-acp po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp d ord n1, (6) part (DIV2) 148 Page 68
433 so that he breathed out his soul and his doxologie together, THANKS BE TO GOD FOR JESƲS CHRIST. so that he breathed out his soul and his doxology together, THANKS BE TO GOD FOR JESƲS CHRIST. av cst pns31 vvd av po31 n1 cc po31 n1 av, n2 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 148 Page 68
434 And yet let us follow Elias a step or two further with Elishah his servant: Elias went up to heaven in a fiery Chariot: And yet let us follow Elias a step or two further with Elishah his servant: Elias went up to heaven in a fiery Chariot: cc av vvb pno12 vvi np1 dt n1 cc crd jc p-acp np1 po31 n1: np1 vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1: (6) part (DIV2) 149 Page 68
435 our Brother was carried up in a burning fever, or rather he ascended up into glory in the triumphant Chariot of victorious assurance of the love of God in Jesus Christ. Rom. 8.37. Lastly, Elijah let fall his mantle upon his servant Elishah, who followed him in his ascension, both with his eye and voyce. My Father, my Father, 2 Rings 2.12. the Chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. our Brother was carried up in a burning fever, or rather he ascended up into glory in the triumphant Chariot of victorious assurance of the love of God in jesus christ. Rom. 8.37. Lastly, Elijah let fallen his mantle upon his servant Elishah, who followed him in his Ascension, both with his eye and voice. My Father, my Father, 2 Rings 2.12. the Chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. po12 n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc av-c pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. np1 crd. ord, np1 vvb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1, r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, d p-acp po31 vvb cc n1. po11 n1, po11 n1, crd n2 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 av. (6) part (DIV2) 149 Page 69
436 This good man let fall the mantle of blessings and prayers, upon his dear Friends and Relations; that stood crying about him, in some such kind of phrase. This good man let fallen the mantle of blessings and Prayers, upon his dear Friends and Relations; that stood crying about him, in Some such kind of phrase. d j n1 vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp po31 j-jn n2 cc n2; cst vvd vvg p-acp pno31, p-acp d d n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 150 Page 69
437 My Father, my Father, &c. a blessing suitable to the state & condition of every stander-ly: And thus this servant of Christ made his LAST Will and Testament, & (if I be not mistaken) his ONLY Will & Testament of Praise and Prayer, praising God, and blessing men. And thus much for the Parallel between Elijah and our Reverend Brother. My Father, my Father, etc. a blessing suitable to the state & condition of every stander-ly: And thus this servant of christ made his LAST Will and Testament, & (if I be not mistaken) his ONLY Will & Testament of Praise and Prayer, praising God, and blessing men. And thus much for the Parallel between Elijah and our Reverend Brother. po11 n1, po11 n1, av dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j: cc av d n1 pp-f np1 vvd po31 ord vmb cc n1, cc (cs pns11 vbb xx vvn) po31 av-j vmb cc n1 pp-f vvb cc n1, vvg np1, cc vvg n2. cc av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po12 n-jn n1. (6) part (DIV2) 150 Page 69
438 I come now to the second thing, propounded for the just vindication of our Brother, & of the truth it self, I come now to the second thing, propounded for the just vindication of our Brother, & of the truth it self, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 151 Page 69
439 and that is to shew you. and that is to show you. cc d vbz pc-acp vvi pn22. (6) part (DIV2) 151 Page 69
440 That the affection of Anger rightly qualified, and managed, is of singular use and advantage in the life and work of a Christian, especially of a Minister of the Gospel, which ought in no wise to be branded with the usual scandal of choler and passion. That the affection of Anger rightly qualified, and managed, is of singular use and advantage in the life and work of a Christian, especially of a Minister of the Gospel, which ought in no wise to be branded with the usual scandal of choler and passion. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 av-jn vvn, cc vvn, vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp, av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmd p-acp dx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 152 Page 70
441 I make no question, the false prophets, and their seduced proselytes, stuck not to blast the holy Prophet in my Text, with the same reproach, a furious man, a man of an intemperate and unbridled spirit, that valued not mens lives, I make no question, the false Prophets, and their seduced Proselytes, stuck not to blast the holy Prophet in my Text, with the same reproach, a furious man, a man of an intemperate and unbridled Spirit, that valued not men's lives, pns11 vvb dx n1, dt j n2, cc po32 vvn n2, vvd xx pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp dt d n1, dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, cst vvd xx ng2 n2, (6) part (DIV2) 153 Page 70
442 but in his anger would not stick to call down fire from Heaven to destroy an hundred men at a time, &c. The very meek Spirit of God records it here, in my Text; but in his anger would not stick to call down fire from Heaven to destroy an hundred men At a time, etc. The very meek Spirit of God records it Here, in my Text; cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt crd n2 p-acp dt n1, av dt j j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn31 av, p-acp po11 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 153 Page 70
443 that he was NONLATINALPHABET, of like passions with us; and yet without any disparagement to his memorial in the land of the living. that he was, of like passion with us; and yet without any disparagement to his memorial in the land of the living. cst pns31 vbds, pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12; cc av p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg. (6) part (DIV2) 154 Page 70
444 To which end let me, 1. in general, put you in mind of this, viz. That the passion of anger, with other affections in nature, at what time the person in whom they are is regenerate; they do change their nature, To which end let me, 1. in general, put you in mind of this, viz. That the passion of anger, with other affections in nature, At what time the person in whom they Are is regenerate; they do change their nature, p-acp r-crq n1 vvb pno11, crd p-acp n1, vvb pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f d, n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vbz vvn; pns32 vdb vvi po32 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 71
445 and become regenerate too: and being baptized with the blood and spirit of Jesus Christ, they receive Divine impressions, and so pass into the catalogue of gracious affections and dispositions, and become instruments of exceeding honour and service in the hand of Jesus Christ, who is pleased to make use of them in his own work: ex gr. and become regenerate too: and being baptised with the blood and Spirit of jesus christ, they receive Divine impressions, and so pass into the catalogue of gracious affections and dispositions, and become Instruments of exceeding honour and service in the hand of jesus christ, who is pleased to make use of them in his own work: ex Great. cc vvi vvn av: cc vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, pns32 vvb j-jn n2, cc av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, cc vvi n2 pp-f j-vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 d n1: fw-la zz. (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 71
446 WIT, regenerate, becometh Heavenly wisdom. LOVE, sanctified, becomes an active principle in the hand of Faith. WIT, regenerate, Becometh Heavenly Wisdom. LOVE, sanctified, becomes an active principle in the hand of Faith. n1, vvn, vvz j n1. n1, vvn, vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 71
447 FEAR, besprinkled with the blood of Christ, becomes a notable Andidote and prefervative against sin. HATRED, spiritualized, an holy Antipaethy with any thing or person contrary to God. FEAR, besprinkled with the blood of christ, becomes a notable Andidote and prefervative against since. HATRED, spiritualized, an holy Antipaethy with any thing or person contrary to God. n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. np1-n, vvn, dt j uh p-acp d n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp np1. (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 71
448 COƲRAGE, sanctified by the Holy Ghost, is turned into a kind of Angelical fortitude. And thus to be short. COƲRAGE, sanctified by the Holy Ghost, is turned into a kind of Angelical fortitude. And thus to be short. n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. cc av pc-acp vbi j. (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 72
449 PASSION, born again of water and the spirit, becometh the grace of Zeal; and holy jealousy for God, PASSION, born again of water and the Spirit, Becometh the grace of Zeal; and holy jealousy for God, n1, vvn av pp-f n1 cc dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1; cc j n1 p-acp np1, (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 72
450 and for the interest of Jesus Christ. and for the Interest of jesus christ. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (6) part (DIV2) 155 Page 72
451 Anger sanctified is that to the affections, which edge is to the instrument, which varnish is to colours, which wind is to the sails of a ship; Anger sanctified is that to the affections, which edge is to the Instrument, which varnish is to colours, which wind is to the sails of a ship; n1 vvn vbz d p-acp dt n2, r-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 vbz p-acp n2, r-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 156 Page 72
452 judgment is the ballast, but zeal is the full gale, it is as mettle to the horse; it is the activity of every grace; judgement is the ballast, but zeal is the full gale, it is as mettle to the horse; it is the activity of every grace; n1 vbz dt n1, p-acp n1 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; (6) part (DIV2) 156 Page 72
453 every affection red hot for Jesus Christ; which much water cannot quench, neither can the floods drown it. every affection read hight for jesus christ; which much water cannot quench, neither can the floods drown it. d n1 j-jn j p-acp np1 np1; r-crq d n1 vmbx vvi, dx vmb dt n2 vvb pn31. (6) part (DIV2) 156 Page 72
454 In a word passion refined and spiritualized, is every faculty of the Soul, acting to its height, for the glory of God: In a word passion refined and spiritualized, is every faculty of the Soul, acting to its height, for the glory of God: p-acp dt n1 n1 j-vvn cc vvn, vbz d n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) part (DIV2) 157 Page 72
455 The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up. To be short; The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up. To be short; dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vhz vvn pno11 a-acp. pc-acp vbi j; (6) part (DIV2) 157 Page 73
456 Sanctified anger in the Saints of God is not that which the world takes it to be; Sanctified anger in the Saints of God is not that which the world Takes it to be; vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz xx d r-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi; (6) part (DIV2) 157 Page 73
457 a short madness, but a grace of the Spirit of God; a short madness, but a grace of the Spirit of God; dt j n1, p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (6) part (DIV2) 157 Page 73
458 yea, it is a compound and temperament of all graces, acting in summo gradu in the height of intention, yea, it is a compound and temperament of all graces, acting in Summo Grade in the height of intention, uh, pn31 vbz dt vvb cc n1 pp-f d n2, vvg p-acp j fw-la p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) part (DIV2) 157 Page 73
459 for the promoting of the concernments of Christs Kingdom. for the promoting of the concernments of Christ Kingdom. p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 157 Page 73
460 I told before, that Elijah was an useful man, though he was subject to passion; I shall tell you more now; I told before, that Elijah was an useful man, though he was Subject to passion; I shall tell you more now; pns11 vvd a-acp, cst np1 vbds dt j n1, cs pns31 vbds j-jn p-acp n1; pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av-dc av; (6) part (DIV2) 158 Page 73
461 He was therefore so useful, BECAƲSE he was subject to passion; He was Therefore so useful, BECAƲSE he was Subject to passion; pns31 vbds av av j, av pns31 vbds j-jn p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 158 Page 73
462 his anger and passion being sanctified, made him so abundantly active for God and the reformation of the publick worship, doctrine, and ordinances, in his generation; his anger and passion being sanctified, made him so abundantly active for God and the Reformation of the public worship, Doctrine, and ordinances, in his generation; po31 n1 cc n1 vbg vvn, vvd pno31 av av-j j p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1, cc n2, p-acp po31 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 158 Page 73
463 had he wanted his passion, he had wanted some of his zeal, for God. And so it was with our worthy brother deceased. had he wanted his passion, he had wanted Some of his zeal, for God. And so it was with our worthy brother deceased. vhd pns31 vvd po31 n1, pns31 vhd vvn d pp-f po31 n1, p-acp np1. cc av pn31 vbds p-acp po12 j n1 vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 158 Page 73
464 That which an idle wanton, loose lukewarm generation, of professors, as well as prophane persons (for the palliating of their own hypocrisie and Gallio-like - indifferency in matters of religion) called passion and choler in him, was in deed and in truth nothing but his zeal, and courage and activity for Jesus Christ, which truly did even consume him. Alas! That which an idle wanton, lose lukewarm generation, of professors, as well as profane Persons (for the palliating of their own hypocrisy and Gallio-like - indifferency in matters of Religion) called passion and choler in him, was in deed and in truth nothing but his zeal, and courage and activity for jesus christ, which truly did even consume him. Alas! d r-crq dt j j-jn, j j n1, pp-f n2, p-acp av p-acp j n2 (c-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po32 d n1 cc j - n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1) vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, vbds p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 pix p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1, r-crq av-j vdd av vvb pno31. np1! (6) part (DIV2) 159 Page 74
465 in this apostate generation, all things have lost their proper names; in this apostate generation, all things have lost their proper names; p-acp d n1 n1, d n2 vhb vvn po32 j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 160 Page 74
466 the Devil appears in Samuels mantle. Satan in the form of an Angel of light: and sin puts on the habit of vertue: that it may deceive the more safely. the devil appears in Samuels mantle. Satan in the from of an Angel of Light: and sin puts on the habit of virtue: that it may deceive the more safely. dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 n1. np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: cc vvb vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: cst pn31 vmb vvi dt av-dc av-j. (6) part (DIV2) 160 Page 74
467 Thus Luke-warmness and cursed neutrality in religion, passeth abroad for meekness and sweetness of Spirit. Carnal Policy for Christian Prudence. Thus Lukewarmness and cursed neutrality in Religion, passes abroad for meekness and sweetness of Spirit. Carnal Policy for Christian Prudence. av j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, vvz av p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. j n1 p-acp njp n1. (6) part (DIV2) 161 Page 74
468 Cursed Compliance with the lusts of men for moderation and command of a mans spirit, & sic in coeteris. Cursed Compliance with the Lustiest of men for moderation and command of a men Spirit, & sic in coeteris. vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 163 Page 74
469 While zeal and fidelity, to the truth, ordinances and government of Jesus Christ heare ill, in the world; While zeal and Fidis, to the truth, ordinances and government of jesus christ hear ill, in the world; cs n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1, n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 vvi j-jn, p-acp dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 164 Page 75
470 and suffer all the odium and scandal that a reviling world, and the venemous wit of malice can heap upon it. and suffer all the odium and scandal that a reviling world, and the venomous wit of malice can heap upon it. cc vvb d dt fw-la cc n1 cst dt vvg n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (6) part (DIV2) 164 Page 75
471 Truly, the earth is not able to bear their words. Truly, the earth is not able to bear their words. np1, dt n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 164 Page 75
472 And therefore, you that fear God, be instructed, and take heed, how ye became Judges of evil thoughts; And Therefore, you that Fear God, be instructed, and take heed, how you became Judges of evil thoughts; cc av, pn22 cst vvb np1, vbb vvn, cc vvb n1, c-crq pn22 vvd n2 pp-f j-jn n2; (6) part (DIV2) 165 Page 75
473 that ye do not judge perversly, according to your own corrupt thoughts, or according to the corrupt thoughts of the men of the world, whose judgment is totally perverted by carnal interest, and vile affections. that you do not judge perversely, according to your own corrupt thoughts, or according to the corrupt thoughts of the men of the world, whose judgement is totally perverted by carnal Interest, and vile affections. cst pn22 vdb xx vvi av-j, vvg p-acp po22 d j n2, cc vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp j n1, cc j n2. (6) part (DIV2) 165 Page 75
474 Take heed, ye do not call good evil and evil good, put light for daokness and darkness for light; Take heed, you do not call good evil and evil good, put Light for daokness and darkness for Light; vvb n1, pn22 vdb xx vvi j n-jn cc j-jn j, vvd n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 165 Page 75
475 and so condemn the generation of Gods Children, and bless the proud whom the Lord abhorreth. and so condemn the generation of God's Children, and bless the proud whom the Lord abhorreth. cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc vvb dt j r-crq dt n1 vvz. (6) part (DIV2) 165 Page 75
476 And thus having premised thus much in general, concerning anger and passion in the Saints; Because indeed, even where this affection is sanctified, it is not sanctified quite through; And thus having premised thus much in general, Concerning anger and passion in the Saints; Because indeed, even where this affection is sanctified, it is not sanctified quite through; cc av vhg vvn av av-d p-acp n1, vvg vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n2; c-acp av, av c-crq d n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vbz xx vvn av p-acp; (6) part (DIV2) 166 Page 75
477 but may have even in the best of Saints, and without question in this servant of Christ, had some mixtures of the old corrupt nature, troubling and distempering it sometimes, which makes the Saints go mourning and sighing within themselves, but may have even in the best of Saints, and without question in this servant of christ, had Some mixtures of the old corrupt nature, troubling and distempering it sometime, which makes the Saints go mourning and sighing within themselves, cc-acp vmb vhi av p-acp dt js pp-f n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, vhd d n2 pp-f dt j j n1, vvg cc j-vvg zz av, r-crq vvz dt n2 vvb n1 cc vvg p-acp px32, (6) part (DIV2) 167 Page 76
478 and wishing to be dissolved, and to be with Christ; Let me come now in the second place. and wishing to be dissolved, and to be with christ; Let me come now in the second place. cc vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1; vvb pno11 vvi av p-acp dt ord n1. (6) part (DIV2) 167 Page 76
479 To a more distinct and particular resolution of the question; Quest. To a more distinct and particular resolution of the question; Quest. p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1; n1. (6) part (DIV2) 168 Page 76
480 When, and in what Cases, Anger and passion in the Saints is to be adjudged as sanctified zeal, a pure flame of divine love? When, and in what Cases, Anger and passion in the Saints is to be adjudged as sanctified zeal, a pure flame of divine love? c-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n2, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-vvn n1, dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1? (6) part (DIV2) 169 Page 76
481 Answ. For Resolution of this query, I shall give you four or five Notes or Rules, (and very briefly) for to guide your judgments in this particular. Answer For Resolution of this query, I shall give you four or five Notes or Rules, (and very briefly) for to guide your Judgments in this particular. np1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 crd cc crd n2 cc n2, (cc av av-j) p-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d j. (6) part (DIV2) 170 Page 76
482 First, I must tell you, thus much, that every warm and keen expression, whether by way of reproof or Caution, is not to be accounted anger and passion. First, I must tell you, thus much, that every warm and keen expression, whither by Way of reproof or Caution, is not to be accounted anger and passion. ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn22, av av-d, cst d j cc j n1, cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 171 Page 67
483 A man may speak earnestly and vehemently in the calmest temper of his spirit: some matter requires a greater Emphasis to set it on then other: A man may speak earnestly and vehemently in the calmest temper of his Spirit: Some matter requires a greater Emphasis to Set it on then other: dt n1 vmb vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp dt js-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1: d n1 vvz dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp av j-jn: (6) part (DIV2) 172 Page 67
484 it is the skill and wisdom of an Oratour, to edge and accent his discourse with a due pondus. it is the skill and Wisdom of an Orator, to edge and accent his discourse with a due pondus. pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 172 Page 67
485 He should be but a dull speaker, that should deliver matter of weight in the same key, He should be but a dull speaker, that should deliver matter of weight in the same key, pns31 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1, cst vmd vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt d n1, (6) part (DIV2) 172 Page 67
486 and tone as if he were but dictating to his Scholars, or reading a lecture. and tone as if he were but dictating to his Scholars, or reading a lecture. cc n1 c-acp cs pns31 vbdr p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc vvg dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 172 Page 67
487 And yet this is the common mistake of the injudicious multitude, to interpret every impetuous and pathetical posture of the preacher (especially when the matter lieth cross to corrupt nature) for anger and intemperancy of spirit. And yet this is the Common mistake of the injudicious multitude, to interpret every impetuous and pathetical posture of the preacher (especially when the matter lies cross to corrupt nature) for anger and intemperancy of Spirit. cc av d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 (av-j c-crq dt n1 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi n1) p-acp vvb cc n1 pp-f n1. (6) part (DIV2) 172 Page 67
488 Observe it, and you will find that 〈 … 〉 express a great deal of rancor and venom in a slie and calm phrase; so on the other side sincerity may be accompanied, with much meekness and love in a keener and sharper stile. But, secondly; Observe it, and you will find that 〈 … 〉 express a great deal of rancour and venom in a sly and Cam phrase; so on the other side sincerity may be accompanied, with much meekness and love in a keener and sharper style. But, secondly; vvb pn31, cc pn22 vmb vvi cst 〈 … 〉 vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1; av p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp d n1 cc vvb p-acp dt jc cc jc n1. p-acp, ord; (6) part (DIV2) 172 Page 78
489 When the vehemency of a mans spirit is acted against sin, then it is not to be accompted passion so much as zeal. It is the Apostles rule. When the vehemency of a men Spirit is acted against since, then it is not to be accounted passion so much as zeal. It is the Apostles Rule. q-crq dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn n1 av av-d c-acp n1. pn31 vbz dt n2 vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 173 Page 78
490 Be ye angry and sin not; q. d. Be you angry and sin not; q. worser. vbb pn22 j cc vvb xx; vvd. sy. (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 78
491 If ye would not sin in your anger; be angry onely against sin. It is sin which teacheth men to call it anger, when it self is reproved; for this is the deceit; If you would not since in your anger; be angry only against since. It is since which Teaches men to call it anger, when it self is reproved; for this is the deceit; cs pn22 vmd xx n1 p-acp po22 n1; vbb j j p-acp n1. pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, c-crq pn31 n1 vbz vvn; p-acp d vbz dt n1; (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 78
492 do but call the reproof passion and malice, and then men think they need not regard it: do but call the reproof passion and malice, and then men think they need not regard it: vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 n1 cc n1, cc av n2 vvb pns32 vvb xx vvi pn31: (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 78
493 the guilt is translated upon the reprover, and the delinquent is justified. What judgement would the tame spirits of our times have passed upon that act of Phineas, in that severe execution done, upon those impudent adulterers, Zimri and 〈 … 〉 in that generation? How would they have sentenced it to the pit of hell, the guilt is translated upon the reprover, and the delinquent is justified. What judgement would the tame spirits of our times have passed upon that act of Phinehas, in that severe execution done, upon those impudent Adulterers, Zimri and 〈 … 〉 in that generation? How would they have sentenced it to the pit of hell, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt j-jn vbz vvn. q-crq n1 vmd dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst j n1 vdn, p-acp d j n2, np1 cc 〈 … 〉 p-acp cst n1? q-crq vmd pns32 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 79
494 as an act of furious cruelty. What? to execute before trial! To make himself, both witness, judge & executioner? An that in the very act of sin? thereby cutting them off from the hope or possibility of repentance, (in humane probability) he destroyed both body and Soul at once, passion above all hyperbolie! I, as an act of furious cruelty. What? to execute before trial! To make himself, both witness, judge & executioner? an that in the very act of since? thereby cutting them off from the hope or possibility of Repentance, (in humane probability) he destroyed both body and Soul At once, passion above all hyperbolie! I, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. q-crq? pc-acp vvi p-acp n1! pc-acp vvi px31, d vvi, vvb cc n1? dt d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1? av vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (p-acp j n1) pns31 vvd d n1 cc n1 p-acp a-acp, n1 p-acp d j! pns11, (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 79
495 but the Searcher of hearts, the Righteous Judge of Heaven and earth; but the Searcher of hearts, the Righteous Judge of Heaven and earth; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 79
496 He calleth it zeal: an act of justice whereby Phineas prevented the execution of divine justice, upon the whole Congregation; and for a reward whereof, God entails upon Phineis and his seed the Covenant of an everlasting Priesthood. He calls it zeal: an act of Justice whereby Phinehas prevented the execution of divine Justice, upon the Whole Congregation; and for a reward whereof, God entails upon Phineis and his seed the Covenant of an everlasting Priesthood. pns31 vvz pn31 n1: dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq np1 vvn dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1; cc p-acp dt vvb c-crq, np1 vvz p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 174 Page 79
497 Thirdly, When anger is sharpened against errour and blasphemy; Thirdly, When anger is sharpened against error and blasphemy; ord, c-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (6) part (DIV2) 175 Page 79
498 it is not to be reputed choler and passion! Brethren, what think ye, can a man indeed be guilty of passion against the horrid opinions and heresies which subvert the very foundation? or can there be an Excesse in that passion? can a man be bitter against drunkennesse and whoredome? or can a man be guilty of railing against damnable Doctrines, Scepticisme, 2 Pet. 2.1. Arianisme, (denying the Lord that Bought them in sensu Ecclesiastico, or bought them, in their own perswasion. it is not to be reputed choler and passion! Brothers, what think you, can a man indeed be guilty of passion against the horrid opinions and heresies which subvert the very Foundation? or can there be an Excess in that passion? can a man be bitter against Drunkenness and whoredom? or can a man be guilty of railing against damnable Doctrines, Scepticism, 2 Pet. 2.1. Arianism, (denying the Lord that Bought them in sensu Ecclesiastic, or bought them, in their own persuasion. pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn n1 cc n1! n2, r-crq vvb pn22, vmb dt n1 av vbi j pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 r-crq vvi dt j n1? cc vmb a-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d n1? vmb dt n1 vbi j p-acp n1 cc n1? cc vmb dt n1 vbi j pp-f vvg p-acp j n2, n1, crd np1 crd. np1, (vvg dt n1 cst vvn pno32 p-acp fw-la np1, cc vvd pno32, p-acp po32 d n1. (6) part (DIV2) 175 Page 80
499 bought them) Antiscripturisme, Quakerisme, Atheisme? what not. bought them) Antiscripturism, Quakerism, Atheism? what not. vvn pno32) n1, n1, n1? r-crq xx. (6) part (DIV2) 175 Page 80
500 Did ye never read the Epistles of Saint Paul: Saint Peter, Saint Jude? oh how do they sharpen their style against false Teachers, Did you never read the Epistles of Saint Paul: Saint Peter, Saint U^de? o how do they sharpen their style against false Teachers, vdd pn22 av-x vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 np1: n1 np1, n1 np1? uh q-crq vdb pns32 vvi po32 n1 p-acp j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 176 Page 80
501 and seducers, branding them, wih the highest ignominies that can drop from an inspired pen, Dogges, Wolves, Evill-workers, Wells without water; and seducers, branding them, with the highest ignominies that can drop from an inspired pen, Dogs, Wolves, Evil workers, Wells without water; cc n2, j-vvg pno32, p-acp dt js n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1, n2, n2, n2, n2 p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 176 Page 80
502 Clouds carried about with a tempest, to whom is reserved the myst of darknesse for ever, presumptuous railers, bruit beasts; having eyes full of adultery; Clouds carried about with a tempest, to whom is reserved the mist of darkness for ever, presumptuous railers, bruit beasts; having eyes full of adultery; n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av, j n2, n1 n2; vhg n2 av-j pp-f n1; (6) part (DIV2) 176 Page 80
503 covetous, cursed children, raging waves, wandring starres, to whom is reserved the blacknesse of darknesse for ever. covetous, cursed children, raging waves, wandering Stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. j, j-vvn n2, j-vvg n2, vvg n2, p-acp ro-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av. (6) part (DIV2) 176 Page 80
504 Cains Balaams, Cores filthy dreamers, murmurers, Complainers, sensual Separatists, who pretend to the spirit, but have it not. Cains Balaams, Cores filthy dreamers, murmurers, Complainers, sensual Separatists, who pretend to the Spirit, but have it not. np1 npg1, fw-la j n2, n2, n2, j n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vhb pn31 xx. (6) part (DIV2) 176 Page 81
505 These and many like, are the Marks which the meek spirit of God sets upon these Cains: which if a Minister of the Gospel should but so much as repeat, in reference to the disseminators of the very self-same cursed principles & practises in our times they should be reviled, These and many like, Are the Marks which the meek Spirit of God sets upon these Cains: which if a Minister of the Gospel should but so much as repeat, in Referente to the disseminators of the very selfsame cursed principles & practises in our times they should be reviled, d cc d av-j, vbr dt n2 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp d np1: r-crq cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd cc-acp av av-d c-acp vvb, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j j j-vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n2 pns32 vmd vbi vvn, (6) part (DIV2) 177 Page 81
506 & well nigh Curst, and stoned to death, as men of bitter & virulent spirits; the multitude of Sectaries, would tear off their clothes, and cast dust into the aire; and lift up their voices; & well High Cursed, and stoned to death, as men of bitter & virulent spirits; the multitude of Sectaries, would tear off their clothes, and cast dust into the air; and lift up their voices; cc av av-j vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1, c-acp n2 pp-f j cc j n2; dt n1 pp-f n2, vmd vvi a-acp po32 n2, cc vvd n1 p-acp dt n1; cc vvb a-acp po32 n2; (6) part (DIV2) 177 Page 81
507 and cry out as the enraged Jewes against Panl. Away with such a fellow, Acts 22.22, 23. 1 Cor. 4.3. it is not fit he should live. and cry out as the enraged Jews against Paul. Away with such a fellow, Acts 22.22, 23. 1 Cor. 4.3. it is not fit he should live. cc vvb av p-acp dt j-vvn np2 p-acp np1. av p-acp d dt n1, vvz crd, crd crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz xx j pns31 vmd vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 177 Page 81
508 But brethren, it is a small thing for us to be judged by mans judgement. But brothers, it is a small thing for us to be judged by men judgement. p-acp n2, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp ng1 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 179 Page 81
509 The Meek Apostle, by the meek Spirit of God, hath commanded us, to rebuke them sharply, cuttingly; The Meek Apostle, by the meek Spirit of God, hath commanded us, to rebuke them sharply, cuttingly; dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, vhz vvn pno12, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, av-j; (6) part (DIV2) 179 Page 82
510 a metaphor borrowed from Chirurgions who cut, and search, and lance, and apply corrasives, that they may eat out the dead and putrified flesh, that the whole body may not perish. a metaphor borrowed from Chirurgeons who Cut, and search, and lance, and apply corrasives, that they may eat out the dead and Putrified Flesh, that the Whole body may not perish. dt n1 vvd p-acp n2 r-crq vvd, cc n1, cc n1, cc vvi n2-jn, cst pns32 vmb vvi av dt j cc j-vvn n1, cst dt j-jn n1 vmb xx vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 179 Page 82
511 This is not to kill, but to save, not to wound, but to Cure; that they may be sound in the faith. This is not to kill, but to save, not to wound, but to Cure; that they may be found in the faith. d vbz xx p-acp vvb, p-acp p-acp vvb, xx p-acp vvb, p-acp p-acp vvb; cst pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 179 Page 82
512 The meeknesse, the love, the mercy, the gentlenesse lieth in the tendency of such bitter Corrosives. In this case tendernesse in the Mediums would be cruelty in the End, Levit. 19.17. Fourth Rule. hatred, and not love. The meekness, the love, the mercy, the gentleness lies in the tendency of such bitter Corrosives. In this case tenderness in the Mediums would be cruelty in the End, Levit. 19.17. Fourth Rule. hatred, and not love. dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2-jn. p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp dt n2 vmd vbi n1 p-acp dt vvb, np1 crd. ord n1. n1, cc xx vvi. (6) part (DIV2) 179 Page 82
513 Fourthly, Anger is no longer Anger, but zeal, when it is in the cause of God, & for his glory: Fourthly, Anger is no longer Anger, but zeal, when it is in the cause of God, & for his glory: ord, n1 vbz av-dx jc vvi, p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 n1: (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 82
514 this rule differs not from the former in substance, but in notion only, as somewhat more general. this Rule differs not from the former in substance, but in notion only, as somewhat more general. d vvi vvz xx p-acp dt j p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp n1 av-j, c-acp av dc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 82
515 It is good to be zealously affected in a good thing always: It is good to be zealously affected in a good thing always: pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 av: (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 82
516 the word signifies to be red hot, to be boyling over; this is a temper becoming the servants, the word signifies to be read hight, to be boiling over; this is a temper becoming the Servants, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi j-jn j, pc-acp vbi vvg a-acp; d vbz dt n1 vvg dt n2, (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 82
517 & the work of a jealous God. It is good when every passion is made to serve the interest of Christ. & the work of a jealous God. It is good when every passion is made to serve the Interest of christ. cc dt n1 pp-f dt j np1. pn31 vbz j c-crq d n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 82
518 We should be cold in our own Cause, but hot in Gods. Zeal in our own concerns, is passion, passion in Gods affaires is zeal; We should be cold in our own Cause, but hight in God's Zeal in our own concerns, is passion, passion in God's affairs is zeal; pns12 vmd vbi j-jn p-acp po12 d n1, p-acp j p-acp n2 n1 p-acp po12 d vvz, vbz n1, n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vbz n1; (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 83
519 The temper of meek Moses; who was silent in his own reproach, though by a Brother and a Sister, (and therefore lesse portable. The temper of meek Moses; who was silent in his own reproach, though by a Brother and a Sister, (and Therefore less portable. dt n1 pp-f j np1; r-crq vbds j p-acp po31 d n1, cs p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (cc av av-dc j. (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 83
520 Psal. 55.12.) or if he spake, it was in prayer for them, verse 13. not in passion against them. Psalm 55.12.) or if he spoke, it was in prayer for them, verse 13. not in passion against them. np1 crd.) cc cs pns31 vvd, pn31 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, n1 crd xx p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 180 Page 83
521 And this was the temper of our dear brother. And this was the temper of our dear brother. cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1. (6) part (DIV2) 181 Page 83
522 I dare appeal even to his Adversaries, was not his anger against sin, Against errour and false doctrine, of which he met with too much, in every place? Was it not (whether in publick or private) in the Cause of God, I Dare appeal even to his Adversaries, was not his anger against since, Against error and false Doctrine, of which he met with too much, in every place? Was it not (whither in public or private) in the Cause of God, pns11 vvb vvi av p-acp po31 n2, vbds xx po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc j n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp av av-d, p-acp d n1? vbds pn31 xx (cs p-acp j cc j) p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1, (6) part (DIV2) 181 Page 83
523 and of Religion, the concernments of Jesus Christ, and of mens immortal soules? and of Religion, the concernments of jesus christ, and of men's immortal Souls? cc pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 np1, cc pp-f ng2 j n2? (6) part (DIV2) 181 Page 83
524 Indignities and affronts offered to himself, did not tempt out the fervour and acrimony of his spirit, Indignities and affronts offered to himself, did not tempt out the fervour and acrimony of his Spirit, n2 cc vvz vvn p-acp px31, vdd xx vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 182 Page 83
525 as those which were put upon Christ and his precious Truths. as those which were put upon christ and his precious Truths. c-acp d r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 j n2. (6) part (DIV2) 182 Page 83
526 If so, & your consciences cannot gainsay it, call him no more, an angry, passionate, cholsrick man; If so, & your Consciences cannot gainsay it, call him no more, an angry, passionate, cholsrick man; cs av, cc po22 n2 vmbx vvi pn31, vvb pno31 av-dx av-dc, dt j, j, n1 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 183 Page 84
527 but call him a faithful, plain-dealing, zealous Minister of Jesus Christ: lest otherwise God hear and be angry, and judge you for your passion and partialty. but call him a faithful, plain-dealing, zealous Minister of jesus christ: lest otherwise God hear and be angry, and judge you for your passion and partialty. cc-acp vvb pno31 dt j, j-jn, j vvi pp-f np1 np1: cs av np1 vvb cc vbi j, cc vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 183 Page 84
528 And lastly, When the warmth and keennesse of a mans spirit is acted not so much against the persons, as against the wickedness of men, who hold the truth of God in unrighteousnesse. And lastly, When the warmth and keenness of a men Spirit is acted not so much against the Persons, as against the wickedness of men, who hold the truth of God in unrighteousness. cc ord, c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn xx av av-d p-acp dt n2, a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (6) part (DIV2) 184 Page 84
529 Call it not anger and passion, bat zeal for God, and compassion on mens souls. Passion lets flye its arrows against the persons of men, zeal only against their sins: Indeed sins and persons are so near, that a man can hardly distinguish sometimes between the person and the sin. to avoyd the danger therefore, let men stand furtther off from their sins, that he that strikes at their sins, may not with the same blow be judged to strike at their persons also. Call it not anger and passion, bat zeal for God, and compassion on men's Souls. Passion lets fly its arrows against the Persons of men, zeal only against their Sins: Indeed Sins and Persons Are so near, that a man can hardly distinguish sometime between the person and the since. to avoid the danger Therefore, let men stand furtther off from their Sins, that he that strikes At their Sins, may not with the same blow be judged to strike At their Persons also. vvb pn31 xx n1 cc n1, n1 n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp ng2 n2. n1 vvb|pno12 vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 av-j p-acp po32 n2: av n2 cc n2 vbr av av-j, cst dt n1 vmb av vvi av p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. pc-acp vvi dt n1 av, vvb n2 vvb av-jc a-acp p-acp po32 n2, cst pns31 cst vvz p-acp po32 n2, vmb xx p-acp dt d n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 av. (6) part (DIV2) 184 Page 84
530 But this is that which I say, the heat of anger must be against the crime, rather then against the person; and when it is mixt with grief, which sets pity and prayer on work for the offending party, But this is that which I say, the heat of anger must be against the crime, rather then against the person; and when it is mixed with grief, which sets pity and prayer on work for the offending party, p-acp d vbz d r-crq pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, av-c av p-acp dt n1; cc c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vvz vvb cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (6) part (DIV2) 184 Page 85
531 as it is said of Christ, Mark 3.5. then it is pure zeal, and not distemper'd anger. as it is said of christ, Mark 3.5. then it is pure zeal, and not distempered anger. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, vvb crd. av pn31 vbz j n1, cc xx vvn n1. (6) part (DIV2) 184 Page 85
532 I have done both with the Sermon, and with the occasion. I have done both with the Sermon, and with the occasion. pns11 vhb vdn d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 185 Page 85
533 Onely in as much as the Passions of the Regenerate (as I hinted before) are not all over regenerate; Only in as much as the Passion of the Regenerate (as I hinted before) Are not all over regenerate; av-j p-acp p-acp d c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvn (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) vbr xx d a-acp vvn; (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 85
534 nor have I made this Apology for the Saints in general, or this our brother (for whose loss we mourn this day) in particular, nor have I made this Apology for the Saints in general, or this our brother (for whose loss we mourn this day) in particular, ccx vhb pns11 vvn d n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, cc d po12 n1 (p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb d n1) p-acp j, (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 85
535 as if I conceived there were no sin in their Anger, no strange fire in their passion, as if I conceived there were no since in their Anger, no strange fire in their passion, c-acp cs pns11 vvd a-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp po32 n1, dx j n1 p-acp po32 n1, (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 85
536 yea, because the Saints of God, discover much distemper in their affections, and passions sometimes, yea, Because the Saints of God, discover much distemper in their affections, and passion sometime, uh, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb d vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 av, (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 85
537 even when they act for God, (for which they judge themselves bitterly in the presence of God;) for the preventing of mistakes on the right hand, even when they act for God, (for which they judge themselves bitterly in the presence of God;) for the preventing of mistakes on the right hand, av c-crq pns32 vvi p-acp np1, (c-acp r-crq pns32 vvb px32 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;) p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 86
538 or on the left, give leave to adde a word or two of Direction now in the close, or on the left, give leave to add a word or two of Direction now in the close, cc p-acp dt j, vvb n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1 av p-acp dt j, (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 86
539 for your better improvement of the doctrine. It is twfold. sc. 1. A word of Caution. 2. A word of Comfort, for your better improvement of the Doctrine. It is twfold. sc. 1. A word of Caution. 2. A word of Comfort, p-acp po22 jc n1 pp-f dt n1. pn31 vbz j. np1-n. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) part (DIV2) 186 Page 86
540 Caution 1. To all in general. 2. To the Saints in particular. Caution 1. To all in general. 2. To the Saints in particular. n1 crd p-acp d p-acp n1. crd p-acp dt n2 p-acp j. (6) part (DIV2) 188 Page 86
541 To all in generall. To all in general. p-acp d p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 188 Page 86
542 First, take heed of mistaking your infirmities: take heed of putting a softer name upon your Corruptions, First, take heed of mistaking your infirmities: take heed of putting a Softer name upon your Corruptions, ord, vvi n1 pp-f vvg po22 n2: vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt jc n1 p-acp po22 n2, (7) part (DIV2) 189 Page 86
543 then God doth, and the Scripture doth; this is the general deceit amongst Christians; Sin takes sanctuary under infirmity. then God does, and the Scripture does; this is the general deceit among Christians; since Takes sanctuary under infirmity. av np1 vdz, cc dt n1 vdz; d vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1; n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 189 Page 86
544 Every wicked man calls his Iusts his gross sins, his infirmities. Every wicked man calls his Iusts his gross Sins, his infirmities. d j n1 vvz po31 zz po31 j n2, po31 n2. (7) part (DIV2) 189 Page 86
545 The Drunkard sayes, it is my infirmity, the Swearer sayes, it is my infirmity, the Adulterer, alas! The Drunkard Says, it is my infirmity, the Swearer Says, it is my infirmity, the Adulterer, alas! dt n1 vvz, pn31 vbz po11 n1, dt n1 vvz, pn31 vbz po11 n1, dt n1, uh! (7) part (DIV2) 189 Page 86
546 what would you have him do? it is his infirmity, & sic in caeteris. what would you have him do? it is his infirmity, & sic in caeteris. q-crq vmd pn22 vhi pno31 vdi? pn31 vbz po31 n1, cc fw-la p-acp fw-la. (7) part (DIV2) 189 Page 87
547 Every prophane wretched miscreant hath taken hold of the horns of the Altar, and there he cries, alas, this is my infirmity. Every profane wretched miscreant hath taken hold of the horns of the Altar, and there he cries, alas, this is my infirmity. d j j n1 vhz vvn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc a-acp pns31 vvz, uh, d vbz po11 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 190 Page 87
548 Brethren, take heed, say not infirmity, when it is more then infirmity. Quest. When is that? Brothers, take heed, say not infirmity, when it is more then infirmity. Quest. When is that? n2, vvb n1, vvb xx n1, c-crq pn31 vbz av-dc cs n1. n1. c-crq vbz d? (7) part (DIV2) 191 Page 87
549 When sin is more then infirmity? Answ. 1. When men are more sollicitous for pardon then for Cure; they are more then infirmities: When since is more then infirmity? Answer 1. When men Are more solicitous for pardon then for Cure; they Are more then infirmities: q-crq n1 vbz dc cs n1? np1 crd c-crq n2 vbr av-dc j p-acp n1 av p-acp vvb; pns32 vbr dc cs n2: (7) part (DIV2) 193 Page 87
550 if pardon alone would quiet thy spirit without healing, thou art under a mortall disease. The Saints cry, heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed: if pardon alone would quiet thy Spirit without healing, thou art under a Mortal disease. The Saints cry, heal me Oh Lord, and I shall be healed: cs n1 av-j vmd vvi po21 n1 p-acp vvg, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j-jn n1. dt n2 vvb, vvb pno11 uh n1, cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn: (7) part (DIV2) 195 Page 87
551 and this is an argument of their sincerity; and this is an argument of their sincerity; cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (7) part (DIV2) 195 Page 87
552 desire of pardon only argueth Self-Love, desire of Cure argueth love to Jesus Christ: desire of pardon, argueth men fear hell only, desire of pardon only argue Self-Love, desire of Cure argue love to jesus christ: desire of pardon, argue men Fear hell only, vvb pp-f n1 av-j vvz n1, n1 pp-f vvi vvz vvb p-acp np1 np1: vvb pp-f vvb, vvz n2 vvb n1 av-j, (7) part (DIV2) 195 Page 87
553 but desire of healing argueth men fear God; defire of pardon only sheweth men would be content to live in sin if they durst; desire of Cure shewes men would not live in sin, if they might. but desire of healing argue men Fear God; desire of pardon only shows men would be content to live in since if they durst; desire of Cure shows men would not live in since, if they might. cc-acp vvb pp-f vvg vvz n2 vvb np1; n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvz n2 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cs pns32 vvd; vvb pp-f vvb vvz n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1, cs pns32 vmd. (7) part (DIV2) 195 Page 88
554 Secondly, much more, when men study the satisfaction of their lusts, more then the mortification of them; Secondly, much more, when men study the satisfaction of their Lustiest, more then the mortification of them; ord, d dc, c-crq n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f pno32; (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 88
555 they are more then infirmities: Augustine confesseth of himself before Coversion, he prayed (sometimes) for the gift of chastity; but there was something within that secretly whispered, not yet Lord; for sayes he, I was afraid, lest God should hear me too soon, they Are more then infirmities: Augustine Confesses of himself before Conversion, he prayed (sometime) for the gift of chastity; but there was something within that secretly whispered, not yet Lord; for Says he, I was afraid, lest God should hear me too soon, pns32 vbr av-dc cs n2: np1 vvz pp-f px31 p-acp n1, pns31 vvd (av) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp a-acp vbds pi p-acp d av-jn vvn, xx av n1; p-acp vvz pns31, pns11 vbds j, cs np1 vmd vvi pno11 av av, (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 88
556 and cure in me that distemper which I had rather should have been saisfied, then mortified. and cure in me that distemper which I had rather should have been saisfied, then mortified. cc vvi p-acp pno11 d n1 r-crq pns11 vhd av-c vmd vhi vbn vvn, av vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 88
557 This is the temper of every unregenerate person: This is the temper of every unregenerate person: d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1: (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 88
558 Conviction may make them pray against their lusts sometime, but love of sin makes them indulge them: Conviction may make them pray against their Lustiest sometime, but love of since makes them indulge them: n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvb p-acp po32 n2 av, cc-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno32 vvi pno32: (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 88
559 they cannot find in their hearts to lay violent hands upon them, they be yet as their own flesh, and no man ever yet hated his own flesh, they cannot find in their hearts to lay violent hands upon them, they be yet as their own Flesh, and no man ever yet hated his own Flesh, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbb av p-acp po32 d n1, cc dx n1 av av vvd po31 d n1, (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 88
560 but nourisheth, and cherisheth it, when men are so tenderly affected, to their Corruptions, they are more then infirmities; sin reigns, when men dare not displease it, nor rise up in opposition against it. but Nourishes, and Cherishes it, when men Are so tenderly affected, to their Corruptions, they Are more then infirmities; sin reigns, when men Dare not displease it, nor rise up in opposition against it. cc-acp vvz, cc vvz pn31, c-crq n2 vbr av av-j vvn, p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vbr av-dc cs n2; vvb vvz, c-crq n2 vvb xx vvi pn31, ccx vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. (7) part (DIV2) 196 Page 89
561 Thirdly, sin is more then infirmity, when men are impatient of Conviction; when men are so tender of their corruptions, that a man must not touch them; Thirdly, since is more then infirmity, when men Are impatient of Conviction; when men Are so tender of their corruptions, that a man must not touch them; ord, n1 vbz av-dc cs n1, c-crq n2 vbr j pp-f n1; c-crq n2 vbr av j pp-f po32 n2, cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno32; (7) part (DIV2) 197 Page 89
562 He that toucheth them, toucheth the apple of their eyes. Gracious hearts are glad of conviction; He that touches them, touches the apple of their eyes. Gracious hearts Are glad of conviction; pns31 cst vvz pno32, vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. j n2 vbr j pp-f n1; (7) part (DIV2) 197 Page 89
563 let the righteous smite me, Psal. 141. it shall be a precious oyle, &c. let the righteous smite me, Psalm 141. it shall be a precious oil, etc. vvb dt j vvi pno11, np1 crd pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1, av (7) part (DIV2) 197 Page 89
564 When reproof is a wound which men cannot bear, it is a sign sin is alive, and whole within them. When reproof is a wound which men cannot bear, it is a Signen since is alive, and Whole within them. c-crq n1 vbz dt vvb r-crq n2 vmbx vvi, pn31 vbz dt n1 n1 vbz j, cc j-jn p-acp pno32. (7) part (DIV2) 198 Page 89
565 Sin is then King •wor• the soul, when a man must not say unto it, what dost thou? and against which there is no rising up. since is then King •wor• the soul, when a man must not say unto it, what dost thou? and against which there is no rising up. n1 vbz av n1 n1 dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, r-crq vd2 pns21? cc p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp. (7) part (DIV2) 198 Page 89
566 The more any corruption is indulged, the lesse infirmitie is in it. The more any corruption is indulged, the less infirmity is in it. dt av-dc d n1 vbz vvn, dt av-dc n1 vbz p-acp pn31. (7) part (DIV2) 198 Page 89
567 Fourthly, when a man or a woman is never troubled with their corruptions, but when wrath is upon them, then they are more then infirmities. The godly go mourning under their secret corruptions, when the Sun shines upon their Tabernacles with the warmest influences, Fourthly, when a man or a woman is never troubled with their corruptions, but when wrath is upon them, then they Are more then infirmities. The godly go mourning under their secret corruptions, when the Sun shines upon their Tabernacles with the warmest influences, ord, c-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp q-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno32, av pns32 vbr av-dc cs n2. dt j vvb vvg p-acp po32 j-jn n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt js n2, (7) part (DIV2) 199 Page 90
568 yea when God is pleased to shine into their hearts, with the clearest beams of love; yea when God is pleased to shine into their hearts, with the Clearest beams of love; uh c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1; (7) part (DIV2) 199 Page 90
569 the more sensible the Saints are of Gods love, the more they hate their own corruptions, the more sensible the Saints Are of God's love, the more they hate their own corruptions, dt av-dc j dt n2 vbr pp-f npg1 n1, dt av-dc pns32 vvb po32 d n2, (7) part (DIV2) 199 Page 90
570 because they make them unlike to God. Because they make them unlike to God. c-acp pns32 vvb pno32 av-j p-acp np1. (7) part (DIV2) 199 Page 90
571 They that are never troubled with corruption, but when wrath is upon them, it is wrath that troubles them, They that Are never troubled with corruption, but when wrath is upon them, it is wrath that Troubles them, pns32 d vbr av-x vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp q-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz pno32, (7) part (DIV2) 200 Page 90
572 and not corruption. this is not infirmity. and not corruption. this is not infirmity. cc xx n1. d vbz xx n1. (7) part (DIV2) 200 Page 90
573 Carnal people are never good but when they are under the rod: and then, not because their sins displease God, but because Gods judgements displease them. Carnal people Are never good but when they Are under the rod: and then, not Because their Sins displease God, but Because God's Judgments displease them. j n1 vbr av j cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1: cc av, xx c-acp po32 n2 vvi np1, p-acp c-acp ng1 n2 vvi pno32. (7) part (DIV2) 200 Page 90
574 Fiftly, when Infirmities serve men only for apologies, they are more then infirmities, when a man can say of any corruption, it is my infirmity, Fifty, when Infirmities serve men only for apologies, they Are more then infirmities, when a man can say of any corruption, it is my infirmity, ord, c-crq n1 vvb n2 av-j p-acp n2, pns32 vbr av-dc cs n2, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz po11 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 201 Page 90
575 and acquiesce there, it is very dangerous. and acquiesce there, it is very dangerous. cc vvi a-acp, pn31 vbz av j. (7) part (DIV2) 201 Page 90
576 This is certain, men (in nature) do not sit down patient under infirmities, because infirmities, Corruption is all wed where infirmity is the apology, and allowed corruption is more then infirmity: This is certain, men (in nature) do not fit down patient under infirmities, Because infirmities, Corruption is all wed where infirmity is the apology, and allowed corruption is more then infirmity: d vbz j, n2 (p-acp n1) vdb xx vvi a-acp j p-acp n2, c-acp n2, n1 vbz av-d vvn c-crq n1 vbz dt n1, cc vvn n1 vbz av-dc cs n1: (7) part (DIV2) 201 Page 91
577 The Saints infirmites are their afflictions, their burdens, not their apologies. Oh wretch that I am, Rom 7.24. The Saints infirmities Are their afflictions, their burdens, not their apologies. O wretch that I am, Rom 7.24. dt n2 n2 vbr po32 n2, po32 n2, xx po32 n2. uh n1 cst pns11 vbm, np1 crd. (7) part (DIV2) 201 Page 91
578 who shall deliver me? &c. who shall deliver me? etc. q-crq vmb vvi pno11? av (7) part (DIV2) 201 Page 91
579 Sixthly, when the heart is more offended at the Law, because it crosseth corruption, then at corruption, because it crosseth the Law, it is more then infirmity. Gracious souls justify the Law, but condemn their lusts; Rom. 7.12. Verse 14. the Law is holy, Sixthly, when the heart is more offended At the Law, Because it Crosseth corruption, then At corruption, Because it Crosseth the Law, it is more then infirmity. Gracious Souls justify the Law, but condemn their Lustiest; Rom. 7.12. Verse 14. the Law is holy, j, c-crq dt n1 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz n1, av p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1, pn31 vbz av-dc cs n1. j n2 vvi dt n1, p-acp vvb po32 n2; np1 crd. n1 crd dt n1 vbz j, (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 91
580 and the Commandement is holy, and just, and good: all the fault they find, is with themselves; I am carnal sold under sin: and the Commandment is holy, and just, and good: all the fault they find, is with themselves; I am carnal sold under since: cc dt n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j: d dt n1 pns32 vvb, vbz p-acp px32; pns11 vbm j vvn p-acp n1: (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 91
581 they have good thoughts of the law; they have good thoughts of the law; pns32 vhb j n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 91
582 it is good, it is spiritual, but they cannot find any word bad enough for themselves. I am a wretch, &c. this is infirmity indeed. it is good, it is spiritual, but they cannot find any word bad enough for themselves. I am a wretch, etc. this is infirmity indeed. pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz j, p-acp pns32 vmbx vvi d n1 j av-d p-acp px32. pns11 vbm dt n1, av d vbz np1-n av. (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 91
583 It is good when men study to bring up their hearts to the Rule, & not labour to bring down the Rule to their hearts: Gods children would feign have their lives as strait as the Law. It is good when men study to bring up their hearts to the Rule, & not labour to bring down the Rule to their hearts: God's children would feign have their lives as strait as the Law. pn31 vbz j c-crq n2 vvb p-acp vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc xx vvi p-acp vvb a-acp dt vvb p-acp po32 n2: n2 n2 vmd vvi vhi po32 n2 c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 92
584 Oh that my wayes were directed to keep thy Satutes, carnal people would willingly have the Law as crooked as their lives: O that my ways were directed to keep thy Statutes, carnal people would willingly have the Law as crooked as their lives: uh cst po11 n2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n2, j n1 vmd av-j vhi dt n1 c-acp j c-acp po32 n2: (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 92
585 Ezek. 18. The wayes of the Lord are not equall. This is an hard saying, Joh. 6. who can bear it? Ezekiel 18. The ways of the Lord Are not equal. This is an hard saying, John 6. who can bear it? np1 crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr xx j-jn. d vbz dt j n-vvg, np1 crd r-crq vmb vvi pn31? (7) part (DIV2) 202 Page 92
586 Lastly, when Corruption gets ground, and growes more impetuous and head-strong from time to time; Lastly, when Corruption gets ground, and grows more impetuous and headstrong from time to time; ord, c-crq n1 vvz n1, cc vvz av-dc j cc j p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (7) part (DIV2) 204 Page 92
587 it is then more then infirmity: when sin fortifieth it self, and can make resistance against whatsoever doth oppose it, it is Reigning sin, sin then in the foul, is as Rex in Regno; as a King in his Kingdome; it is then more then infirmity: when since fortifieth it self, and can make resistance against whatsoever does oppose it, it is Reigning since, sin then in the foul, is as Rex in Regno; as a King in his Kingdom; pn31 vbz av dc cs n1: c-crq n1 vvz pn31 n1, cc vmb vvi n1 p-acp r-crq vdz vvi pn31, pn31 vbz vvg n1, vvb av p-acp dt j, vbz p-acp fw-la p-acp fw-la; p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (7) part (DIV2) 204 Page 92
588 strengthening and securing its throne against all opposition. Corruption in the Saints is upon the losing-hand; strengthening and securing its throne against all opposition. Corruption in the Saints is upon the losing-hand; vvg cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp d n1. n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz p-acp dt n1; (7) part (DIV2) 204 Page 92
589 infirmities will grow more and more infirm: as distempers in the body, when a man is upon recovery. infirmities will grow more and more infirm: as distempers in the body, when a man is upon recovery. n2 vmb vvi dc cc av-dc j: c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 204 Page 92
590 Object. Then are not my corruptions infirmities, will some poore soule be ready to object; for they grow stronger and stronger, and not weaker and weaker; Object. Then Are not my corruptions infirmities, will Some poor soul be ready to Object; for they grow Stronger and Stronger, and not Weaker and Weaker; n1. av vbr xx po11 n2 n2, vmb d j n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi; c-acp pns32 vvb jc cc jc, cc xx jc cc jc; (7) part (DIV2) 205 Page 92
591 my sinful passions, and distempers, get ground of me, I do not get ground of my passions. Answ. To this I answer. I. my sinful passion, and distempers, get ground of me, I do not get ground of my passion. Answer To this I answer. I. po11 j n2, cc n2, vvb n1 pp-f pno11, pns11 vdb xx vvi n1 pp-f po11 n2. np1 p-acp d pns11 vvb. pns11. (7) part (DIV2) 205 Page 93
592 It is not usuall for them that lye under the power and command of their lusts, to make such complaints; It is not usual for them that lie under the power and command of their Lustiest, to make such complaints; pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi d n2; (7) part (DIV2) 207 Page 93
593 they of whom lust and corruption gets ground, seldome say so; they study apologies, (ut supra) not aggravations. they of whom lust and corruption gets ground, seldom say so; they study apologies, (ut supra) not aggravations. pns32 pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 vvz n1, av vvb av; pns32 vvb n2, (fw-la fw-la) xx n2. (7) part (DIV2) 207 Page 93
594 Such poor Christians therefore that thus object against themselves, are not easily to be believed. 2. It is true, Satan may roare most, when he is cast out; Such poor Christians Therefore that thus Object against themselves, Are not Easily to be believed. 2. It is true, Satan may roar most, when he is cast out; d j np1 av cst av n1 p-acp px32, vbr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. crd pn31 vbz j, np1 vmb vvi av-ds, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av; (7) part (DIV2) 207 Page 93
595 the last pangs of dying beasts are strongest, and so it may be with a dying lust. But, observe a few things. the last pangs of dying beasts Are Strongest, and so it may be with a dying lust. But, observe a few things. dt ord n2 pp-f j-vvg n2 vbr js, cc av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvg n1. p-acp, vvb dt d n2. (7) part (DIV2) 208 Page 93
596 1. Many times, the poor believer saies, his corruptions grow, when onely indeed he growes more sensible of his corruptions: 1. Many times, the poor believer Says, his corruptions grow, when only indeed he grows more sensible of his corruptions: crd av-d n2, dt j n1 vvz, po31 n2 vvi, c-crq av-j av pns31 vvz av-dc j pp-f po31 n2: (7) part (DIV2) 210 Page 93
597 when light groweth, and grace groweth, and corruption growes more burdensom: this doubting Souls, call the groweth of corruption: when Light grows, and grace grows, and corruption grows more burdensome: this doubting Souls, call the grows of corruption: c-crq j vvz, cc vvb vvz, cc n1 vvz av-dc j: d vvg n2, vvb dt vvz pp-f n1: (7) part (DIV2) 210 Page 94
598 the new Convert, complains he hath more corruption, then ever; the new Convert, complains he hath more corruption, then ever; dt j vvb, vvz pns31 vhz dc n1, av av; (7) part (DIV2) 210 Page 94
599 when onely he sees corruption more then ever, and is more sensible of corruption then ever. when only he sees corruption more then ever, and is more sensible of corruption then ever. c-crq av-j pns31 vvz n1 av-dc cs av, cc vbz av-dc j pp-f n1 av av. (7) part (DIV2) 210 Page 94
600 Witness this, that the poor Soul is more impatient now of the least corruption, then formerly it was of the grossest acts: Witness this, that the poor Soul is more impatient now of the least corruption, then formerly it was of the Grossest acts: n1 d, cst dt j n1 vbz av-dc j av pp-f dt ds n1, av av-j pn31 vbds pp-f dt js n2: (7) part (DIV2) 210 Page 94
601 this is certain, the more burdensome corruption groweth, the more ground it loseth. this is certain, the more burdensome corruption grows, the more ground it loses. d vbz j, dt av-dc j n1 vvz, dt av-dc n1 pn31 vvz. (7) part (DIV2) 210 Page 94
602 2. Doth thy displacency against corruption grow? Dost thou hate thy corruptions more then ever, 2. Does thy displacency against corruption grow? Dost thou hate thy corruptions more then ever, crd vdz po21 n1 p-acp n1 vvi? vd2 pns21 vvb po21 n2 av-dc cs av, (7) part (DIV2) 211 Page 94
603 & thy self for them? Whilst thou saiest, corruption growes, dost thou dislike thy corruptions more then ever? Christian, thou gettest ground of corruption, corruption doth not get ground of thee. & thy self for them? While thou Sayest, corruption grows, dost thou dislike thy corruptions more then ever? Christian, thou gettest ground of corruption, corruption does not get ground of thee. cc po21 n1 p-acp pno32? cs pns21 vv2, n1 vvz, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n2 av-dc cs av? njp, pns21 vv2 n1 pp-f n1, n1 vdz xx vvi n1 pp-f pno21. (7) part (DIV2) 211 Page 94
604 A Tyrant may grow more oppressive and more impetuous, but he growes more burdensom and more intollerable. Why all this while he is upon the losing hand; A Tyrant may grow more oppressive and more impetuous, but he grows more burdensome and more intolerable. Why all this while he is upon the losing hand; dt n1 vmb vvi av-dc j cc av-dc j, cc-acp pns31 vvz dc j cc av-dc j. q-crq d d cs pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (7) part (DIV2) 211 Page 95
605 he loseth ground in the hearts of the people: Let him think himself never so secure, he is upon the declining hand; he loses ground in the hearts of the people: Let him think himself never so secure, he is upon the declining hand; pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: vvb pno31 vvi px31 av av j, pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (7) part (DIV2) 211 Page 95
606 he is afalling. So it is with sin; the more it is hated, the weaker it groweth. he is afalling. So it is with since; the more it is hated, the Weaker it grows. pns31 vbz j. av pn31 vbz p-acp n1; dt av-dc pn31 vbz vvn, dt jc pn31 vvz. (7) part (DIV2) 211 Page 95
607 Thirdly, Doth thy watchfulness grow? Thou grow more vigilant, more jealous of thine own heart? More afraid of thy self? Dost stand at a greater distance from temptation, shunning the appearances and occasions of sin? Corruption gets no ground of thee, but thou of Corruption? Thirdly, Does thy watchfulness grow? Thou grow more vigilant, more jealous of thine own heart? More afraid of thy self? Dost stand At a greater distance from temptation, shunning the appearances and occasions of since? Corruption gets no ground of thee, but thou of Corruption? ord, vdz po21 n1 vvi? pns21 vvi av-dc j, dc j pp-f po21 d n1? dc j pp-f po21 n1? vd2 vvi p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1, vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1? n1 vvz dx n1 pp-f pno21, cc-acp pns21 pp-f n1? (7) part (DIV2) 212 Page 95
608 Fourthly, Doth thy opposition grow? As corruption and temptation growes stronger (in thy apprehension) dost thou make stronger resistances, dost thou fortifie more against temptation? Dost pray more and more fervently? Art thou more and more active in the dutie of mortification? Corruption i• a looser. Fourthly, Does thy opposition grow? As corruption and temptation grows Stronger (in thy apprehension) dost thou make Stronger resistances, dost thou fortify more against temptation? Dost pray more and more fervently? Art thou more and more active in the duty of mortification? Corruption i• a looser. ord, vdz po21 n1 vvi? p-acp n1 cc n1 vvz jc (p-acp po21 n1) vd2 pns21 vvi jc n2, vd2 pns21 vvi av-dc p-acp n1? vd2 vvi av-dc cc av-dc av-j? vb2r pns21 n1 cc av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? n1 n1 dt jc. (7) part (DIV2) 213 Page 95
609 Fifthly, Doth Christ grow more precious to thee? Dost thou see more need of Christ? More beauty and excellency in Christ; Fifthly, Does christ grow more precious to thee? Dost thou see more need of christ? More beauty and excellency in christ; ord, vdz np1 vvi av-dc j p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi dc vvb pp-f np1? dc n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; (7) part (DIV2) 214 Page 96
610 not onely for pardon of sin, but for power against sin? Not only for justification, but for sanctification? Not onely as a fountain of happiness, but as a fountain of holiness? And dost thou go out in his strength against (thy corruptions; not only for pardon of since, but for power against since? Not only for justification, but for sanctification? Not only as a fountain of happiness, but as a fountain of holiness? And dost thou go out in his strength against (thy corruptions; xx av-j p-acp vvb pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1? xx av-j p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp n1? xx av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp (po21 n2; (7) part (DIV2) 214 Page 96
611 labouring with the Apostle) to know the power of his Resurrection, 〈 ◊ 〉. 3.10. labouring with the Apostle) to know the power of his Resurrection, 〈 ◊ 〉. 3.10. vvg p-acp dt n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, 〈 sy 〉. crd. (7) part (DIV2) 214 Page 96
612 and the fellowship of his sufferings, that thou mayest be conformable to him? and the fellowship of his sufferings, that thou Mayest be conformable to him? cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cst pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp pno31? (7) part (DIV2) 214 Page 96
613 Fear not, Christian, thy God and the God of thy fathers, hath given thee treasure in thy ack. fear not, Christian, thy God and the God of thy Father's, hath given thee treasure in thy ack. vvb xx, np1, po21 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, vhz vvn pno21 n1 p-acp po21 uh. (7) part (DIV2) 215 Page 96
614 It is a blessed thing when corruption drawes out grace; when, as the flesh lusteth against the spirit, the spirit lusteth against the flesh. It is a blessed thing when corruption draws out grace; when, as the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, the Spirit Lusteth against the Flesh. pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 c-crq n1 vvz av n1; c-crq, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 216 Page 96
615 Behold, whilst thou mournest and complainest that corruption gets ground; the truth is, Grace gets ground, of Corruption: Sence of corruption is a grace, Behold, while thou mournest and complainest that corruption gets ground; the truth is, Grace gets ground, of Corruption: Sense of corruption is a grace, vvb, cs pns21 vv2 cc vv2 d n1 vvz n1; dt n1 vbz, n1 vvz n1, pp-f n1: n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 217 Page 96
616 and displicency against corruption is a grace, and watchfulness is a grace, and opposition against sin is a grace, and displicency against corruption is a grace, and watchfulness is a grace, and opposition against since is a grace, cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 217 Page 97
617 and precious thoughts of Christ a grace. and precious thoughts of christ a grace. cc j n2 pp-f np1 dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 217 Page 97
618 Now if corruption be an occasion to exert these graces, it is grace that gets ground of corruption, and not corruption of grace. Now if corruption be an occasion to exert these graces, it is grace that gets ground of corruption, and not corruption of grace. av cs n1 vbb dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz n1 pp-f n1, cc xx n1 pp-f n1. (7) part (DIV2) 217 Page 97
619 A second general Caution. Take heed of making the Saints infirmities, your encouragements in sin. For first, They are not for our imitation, but our admonition, Ut sup. A second general Caution. Take heed of making the Saints infirmities, your encouragements in since. For First, They Are not for our imitation, but our admonition, Ut sup. dt ord n1 n1. vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 n2, po22 n2 p-acp n1. p-acp ord, pns32 vbr xx p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1, fw-mi vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 217 Page 97
620 use. 1. make not the infirmities of the godly, Cur non ego? Salvian. use. 1. make not the infirmities of the godly, Cur non ego? Salvian. vvb. crd vvb xx dt n2 pp-f dt j, n1 fw-fr fw-la? np1. (8) part (DIV2) 219 Page 97
621 patrons of your wickedness. Say not in your hearts, why not I? Why may not I be drunk as well as Noah? And commit adultery as well as David? Patrons of your wickedness. Say not in your hearts, why not I? Why may not I be drunk as well as Noah? And commit adultery as well as David? n2 pp-f po22 n1. vvb xx p-acp po22 n2, uh-crq xx pns11? q-crq vmb xx pns11 vbi vvn c-acp av c-acp np1? cc vvi n1 c-acp av c-acp np1? (8) part (DIV2) 219 Page 97
622 2. There is no such folly in nature; 2. There is no such folly in nature; crd pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp n1; (8) part (DIV2) 220 Page 97
623 was there ever any so sottish as to imitate other mens deformities in nature, or misfortunes in the world? Did ye ever hear of any man so mad, was there ever any so sottish as to imitate other men's deformities in nature, or misfortunes in the world? Did you ever hear of any man so mad, vbds a-acp av d av j c-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn ng2 n2 p-acp n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1? vdd pn22 av vvi pp-f d n1 av j, (8) part (DIV2) 220 Page 98
624 as to put out his eyes, because another man was blind? Or to throw away his riches, as to put out his eyes, Because Another man was blind? Or to throw away his riches, c-acp pc-acp vvi av po31 n2, c-acp j-jn n1 vbds j? cc pc-acp vvi av po31 n2, (8) part (DIV2) 220 Page 98
625 because other men are poor? Because other men Are poor? c-acp j-jn n2 vbr j? (8) part (DIV2) 220 Page 98
626 Was ever any man yet heard to say, And why may not I sit upon the dungh-hil as well as Job? Or lye at the rich mans door begging, as well as Lazarus? Why may not I dwell in the wilderness as well as John the Baptist? And not have whereon to lay my head as well as our Saviour? Alas, Alas! Was ever any man yet herd to say, And why may not I fit upon the dungh-hil as well as Job? Or lie At the rich men door begging, as well as Lazarus? Why may not I dwell in the Wilderness as well as John the Baptist? And not have whereon to lay my head as well as our Saviour? Alas, Alas! vbds av d n1 av vvn pc-acp vvi, cc q-crq vmb xx pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp np1? cc vvb p-acp dt j ng1 n1 vvg, c-acp av c-acp np1? q-crq vmb xx pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp np1 dt n1? cc xx vhi c-crq pc-acp vvi po11 n1 c-acp av c-acp po12 n1? uh, uh! (8) part (DIV2) 221 Page 98
627 that this folly should onely befal the sons of men onely in spirituals, in soul-concernments! This is a lamentation, that this folly should only befall the Sons of men only in spirituals, in Soul-concernments! This is a lamentation, cst d n1 vmd av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 av-j p-acp n2, p-acp j! d vbz dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 222 Page 98
628 and shall be for a lamentation. and shall be for a lamentation. cc vmb vbi p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 222 Page 98
629 3. There be in the Saints of God things more worthy of imitation then their infirmities. 3. There be in the Saints of God things more worthy of imitation then their infirmities. crd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 n2 av-dc j pp-f n1 cs po32 n2. (8) part (DIV2) 223 Page 98
630 There was meekness in Moses, patience in Job, holiness in David; zeal for God in Elijah; &c. In a word, there are Graces in Gods children as well as corruptions: There was meekness in Moses, patience in Job, holiness in David; zeal for God in Elijah; etc. In a word, there Are Graces in God's children as well as corruptions: a-acp vbds n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp np1; n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1; av p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp npg1 n2 c-acp av c-acp n2: (8) part (DIV2) 224 Page 98
631 Oh! how much more noble and excellent is it to imitate the Saints in their graces then in their infirmities? This were wisdom, to pick out that which is praise worthy, and be followers of them as they are followers of Christ! Oh! how much more noble and excellent is it to imitate the Saints in their graces then in their infirmities? This were Wisdom, to pick out that which is praise worthy, and be followers of them as they Are followers of christ! uh q-crq av-d av-dc j cc j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 av p-acp po32 n2? d vbdr n1, pc-acp vvi av cst r-crq vbz n1 j, cc vbb n2 pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f np1! (8) part (DIV2) 224 Page 99
632 Every fool and base spirit can imitate the worst part in men; Every fool and base Spirit can imitate the worst part in men; d n1 cc j n1 vmb vvi dt js n1 p-acp n2; (8) part (DIV2) 224 Page 99
633 what a sordid criticism was it in him, that read over Homer, onely to find out his faults? A wise generous spirit will observe what is honourable and excellent, and set up that for his standard, and exemplar. what a sordid criticism was it in him, that read over Homer, only to find out his Faults? A wise generous Spirit will observe what is honourable and excellent, and Set up that for his standard, and exemplar. r-crq dt j n1 vbds pn31 p-acp pno31, cst vvb p-acp np1, av-j pc-acp vvi av po31 n2? dt j j n1 vmb vvi r-crq vbz j cc j, cc vvd a-acp d p-acp po31 n1, cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 224 Page 99
634 You take notice of the Saints falls; but why do ye not take notice also of their rising again? You see their sins; but why are ye blind to their repentance, their tears, their broken bones, their self-judging, their restless inquietude of spirit, till God be reconciled to them? You take notice of the Saints falls; but why do you not take notice also of their rising again? You see their Sins; but why Are you blind to their Repentance, their tears, their broken bones, their Self-judging, their restless inquietude of Spirit, till God be reconciled to them? pn22 vvb n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz; p-acp q-crq vdb pn22 xx vvi n1 av pp-f po32 vvg av? pn22 vvb po32 n2; p-acp q-crq vbr pn22 j p-acp po32 n1, po32 n2, po32 vvn n2, po32 j, po32 j vvn pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32? (8) part (DIV2) 224 Page 99
635 Their infirmities were but few, their graces many; their infirmities rare, their graces habitual: Here's work, Christian, for your imitation. Their infirmities were but few, their graces many; their infirmities rare, their graces habitual: Here's work, Christian, for your imitation. po32 n2 vbdr cc-acp d, po32 n2 d; po32 n2 j, po32 n2 j: av|vbz n1, np1, p-acp po22 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 225 Page 100
636 Your would have Abrahams riches: oh! Your would have Abrahams riches: o! po22 vmd vhi npg1 n2: uh! (8) part (DIV2) 226 Page 100
637 labour to get Abrahams faith: you would be like David in honour, be like him in holiness: you would have Elijah's power, to call down fire from Heaven; labour to get Abrahams faith: you would be like David in honour, be like him in holiness: you would have Elijah's power, to call down fire from Heaven; n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1: pn22 vmd vbi j np1 p-acp n1, vbb av-j pno31 p-acp n1: pn22 vmd vhi npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp n1; (8) part (DIV2) 226 Page 100
638 labour to possess Elijah his zeal, his courage, his prayerfulness. This is excellent! study the graces you see in other men, not their infirmities. labour to possess Elijah his zeal, his courage, his prayerfulness. This is excellent! study the graces you see in other men, not their infirmities. n1 pc-acp vvi np1 po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1. d vbz j! vvb dt n2 pn22 vvb p-acp j-jn n2, xx po32 n2. (8) part (DIV2) 226 Page 100
639 4. Lastly, Consider, your sins will be never the less, because other mens infirmities are great: 4. Lastly, Consider, your Sins will be never the less, Because other men's infirmities Are great: crd ord, vvb, po22 n2 vmb vbi av-x dt av-dc, c-acp j-jn ng2 n2 vbr j: (8) part (DIV2) 227 Page 100
640 He that maketh light of sin because the Saints have their infirmities; to be sure is no Saint himself; He that makes Light of since Because the Saints have their infirmities; to be sure is no Saint himself; pns31 cst vvz n1 pp-f n1 c-acp dt n2 vhb po32 n2; pc-acp vbi j vbz dx n1 px31; (8) part (DIV2) 227 Page 100
641 and his corruptions are no longer infirmities, but allowed presumptions. and his corruptions Are no longer infirmities, but allowed presumptions. cc po31 n2 vbr dx jc n2, p-acp vvn n2. (8) part (DIV2) 227 Page 100
642 Take a third Caution. Insult not over the Saints of God, A third general Caution. because of their infirmities. For consider, Take a third Caution. Insult not over the Saints of God, A third general Caution. Because of their infirmities. For Consider, vvb dt ord n1. vvb xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt ord j n1. c-acp pp-f po32 n2. p-acp vvi, (9) part (DIV2) 227 Page 100
643 1. Thou seest their infirmities; their failings; 1. Thou See their infirmities; their failings; crd pns21 vv2 po32 n2; po32 n2-vvg; (9) part (DIV2) 229 Page 101
644 thou seest not what they cost them. Little dost thou know what broken bones, what sharp corrections, what bleeding Souls, what buckets of tears they pour out before the Lord, because of their corruptions. Oh! wretch that I am! thou See not what they cost them. Little dost thou know what broken bones, what sharp corrections, what bleeding Souls, what buckets of tears they pour out before the Lord, Because of their corruptions. Oh! wretch that I am! pns21 vv2 xx r-crq pns32 vvd pno32. j vd2 pns21 vvb r-crq j-vvn n2, r-crq j n2, r-crq j-vvg n2, r-crq n2 pp-f n2 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1, c-acp pp-f po32 n2. uh n1 cst pns11 vbm! (9) part (DIV2) 229 Page 101
645 &c. How do they shame themselves before the Lord for their failings? So foolish was, I and so ignorant, etc. How do they shame themselves before the Lord for their failings? So foolish was, I and so ignorant, av q-crq vdb pns32 vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2-vvg? av j vbds, pns11 cc av j, (9) part (DIV2) 229 Page 101
646 and like a beast before thee; they cannot find language bad enough to revile themselves withall in Gods presence. and like a beast before thee; they cannot find language bad enough to revile themselves withal in God's presence. cc av-j dt n1 p-acp pno21; pns32 vmbx vvi n1 j av-d pc-acp vvi px32 av p-acp ng1 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 229 Page 101
647 Surely if thou didst know what the Saints infirmities cost them, thou wouldst reflect upon thy self, and be ashamed; Surely if thou didst know what the Saints infirmities cost them, thou Wouldst reflect upon thy self, and be ashamed; av-j cs pns21 vdd2 vvi r-crq dt n2 n2 vvd pno32, pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc vbi j; (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 101
648 and smiting upon thy brest cry out with self-abhorrency, oh! wretch that I am; and smiting upon thy breast cry out with self-abhorrency, o! wretch that I am; cc vvg p-acp po21 n1 vvb av p-acp j, uh! n1 cst pns11 vbm; (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 101
649 I have sinned as these servants of God have done, but I have never mourned as they have done: I have sinned as these Servants of God have done, but I have never mourned as they have done: pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f np1 vhb vdn, cc-acp pns11 vhb av vvd c-acp pns32 vhb vdn: (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 101
650 I have sinned as David, but I have not repented as David: I have denied Jesus Christ with Peter, but I have not with Peter wept bitterly;; my heart hath been a fountain of sin, but my head hath not been a fountain of tears: I have been viler in Gods eyes then ever they were, I have sinned as David, but I have not repented as David: I have denied jesus christ with Peter, but I have not with Peter wept bitterly;; my heart hath been a fountain of since, but my head hath not been a fountain of tears: I have been Viler in God's eyes then ever they were, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp np1, p-acp pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp np1: pns11 vhb vvn np1 np1 p-acp np1, p-acp pns11 vhb xx p-acp np1 vvd av-j;; po11 n1 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po11 n1 vhz xx vbn dt n1 pp-f n2: pns11 vhb vbn jc p-acp ng1 n2 av av pns32 vbdr, (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 102
651 but I was never so vile in mine own eyes as they have been; but I was never so vile in mine own eyes as they have been; cc-acp pns11 vbds av-x av j p-acp po11 d n2 c-acp pns32 vhb vbn; (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 102
652 The Saints infirmities are their afflictions, but my corruptions have been my delight: God be merciful to me a sinner: The Saints infirmities Are their afflictions, but my corruptions have been my delight: God be merciful to me a sinner: dt n2 n2 vbr po32 n2, p-acp po11 n2 vhb vbn po11 vvb: np1 vbb j p-acp pno11 dt n1: (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 102
653 What cause have I to mourn, rather then to insult, and censure. What cause have I to mourn, rather then to insult, and censure. r-crq n1 vhb pns11 p-acp vvi, av-c av p-acp vvb, cc n1. (9) part (DIV2) 230 Page 102
654 Secondly, Turn in upon thy self, and thou shalt find more cause of judging thy self then thy brother. He hath his weaknesses, thou hast thy wilfulnesses. He his failings, sometimes, thou thy gross falls (possibly) every day; Secondly, Turn in upon thy self, and thou shalt find more cause of judging thy self then thy brother. He hath his Weaknesses, thou hast thy wilfulnesses. He his failings, sometime, thou thy gross falls (possibly) every day; ord, vvb p-acp p-acp po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi av-dc n1 pp-f vvg po21 n1 cs po21 n1. pns31 vhz po31 n2, pns21 vh2 po21 n2. pns31 po31 n2-vvg, av, pns21 po21 j vvz (av-j) d n1; (9) part (DIV2) 231 Page 102
655 He is surprized by a temptation; He is surprised by a temptation; pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (9) part (DIV2) 231 Page 102
656 thou goest forth to meet temptation: Yea, to tempt temptation, to tempt the devil, to tempt thee; Yea, thou thy self art a tempter to others, sinning and causing others to sin: thou goest forth to meet temptation: Yea, to tempt temptation, to tempt the Devil, to tempt thee; Yea, thou thy self art a tempter to Others, sinning and causing Others to since: pns21 vv2 av pc-acp vvi n1: uh, p-acp vvb n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp vvb pno21; uh, pns21 po21 n1 n1 dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, vvg cc vvg n2-jn p-acp n1: (9) part (DIV2) 231 Page 102
657 and so doest the devils work, &c. and dost thou judge thy brother? Thou hypocrite, Matth. 7.5. cast first the beam out of thine eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye. and so dost the Devils work, etc. and dost thou judge thy brother? Thou hypocrite, Matthew 7.5. cast First the beam out of thine eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy Brother's eye. cc av vd2 dt ng1 n1, av cc vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1? pns21 n1, np1 crd. vvn ord dt n1 av pp-f po21 n1, cc av vm2 pns21 vvi av-j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 av pp-f po21 ng1 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 231 Page 103
658 What is the mote of infirmity, to the beam of Presumption? Be more in thy looking glass, and thou wilt have less use of thy spectacles. Thirdly, Know this, oh man! who ever thou art; What is the mote of infirmity, to the beam of Presumption? Be more in thy looking glass, and thou wilt have less use of thy spectacles. Thirdly, Know this, o man! who ever thou art; r-crq vbz dt vmb pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vbb av-dc p-acp po21 vvg n1, cc pns21 vm2 vhi dc n1 pp-f po21 n2. ord, vvb d, uh n1! q-crq av pns21 vb2r; (9) part (DIV2) 231 Page 103
659 that in the very act of judging thy brother, thou condemnest thy self: Thy censures of thy brothers infirmities are so many aggravations of thine own wickednesses. that in the very act of judging thy brother, thou Condemnest thy self: Thy censures of thy Brother's infirmities Are so many aggravations of thine own Wickednesses. cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg po21 n1, pns21 vv2 po21 n1: po21 n2 pp-f po21 n2 n2 vbr av d n2 pp-f po21 d n2. (9) part (DIV2) 232 Page 103
660 If his mote sinck him so deep in thy judgment, how deep will thy beam sinck thee in Gods? With what measure thou metest, it shall be measured to thee again. If his mote sink him so deep in thy judgement, how deep will thy beam sink thee in God's? With what measure thou mettest, it shall be measured to thee again. cs po31 vmb vvi pno31 av av-jn p-acp po21 n1, q-crq j-jn vmb po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp n2? p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 js, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21 av. (9) part (DIV2) 233 Page 103
661 Take heed and prepare not stripes for thine own back. Take heed and prepare not stripes for thine own back. vvb n1 cc vvb xx n2 p-acp po21 d n1. (9) part (DIV2) 234 Page 103
662 God wil not judge his people for their infirmities, but God will judge thee for thy presumptuous sins: yea, God will judge thee for judging thy brother, and wo unto thee when God cometh to judge thee; God will not judge his people for their infirmities, but God will judge thee for thy presumptuous Sins: yea, God will judge thee for judging thy brother, and woe unto thee when God comes to judge thee; np1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j n2: uh, np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp vvg po21 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno21 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno21; (9) part (DIV2) 234 Page 104
663 Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? Ex ore tuo, &c. out of thine own mouth, thou shalt be judged, thou wicked servant. Dost not thou Fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? Ex over tuo, etc. out of thine own Mouth, thou shalt be judged, thou wicked servant. vd2 xx pns21 vvi np1, vvg pns21 vb2r p-acp dt d n1? fw-la n1 fw-la, av av pp-f po21 d n1, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, pns21 j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 234 Page 104
664 Fourthly, It is much more honourable to mourn with the Saints, and to mourn for them, then to judge and censure them. Their infirmities are their burden; Fourthly, It is much more honourable to mourn with the Saints, and to mourn for them, then to judge and censure them. Their infirmities Are their burden; ord, pn31 vbz d dc j p-acp vvb p-acp dt n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, av pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. po32 n2 vbr po32 n1; (9) part (DIV2) 235 Page 104
665 a burden (the Lord knows) which they are not able to bear: a burden (the Lord knows) which they Are not able to bear: dt n1 (dt n1 vvz) r-crq pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi: (9) part (DIV2) 235 Page 104
666 by sympathy and compassion thou mightest help to bear their burden, by reproach and censure thou addest to it; by Sympathy and compassion thou Mightest help to bear their burden, by reproach and censure thou addest to it; p-acp n1 cc n1 pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp vvb po32 n1, p-acp n1 cc vvb pns21 vv2 p-acp pn31; (9) part (DIV2) 235 Page 104
667 a cruelty which in a lesser model God doth severely threaten, Zech. 11.15. And thus much for the Cautions in general. a cruelty which in a lesser model God does severely threaten, Zechariah 11.15. And thus much for the Cautions in general. dt n1 r-crq p-acp dt jc n1 np1 vdz av-j vvi, np1 crd. cc av av-d c-acp dt n2 p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 235 Page 104
668 In particular this doctrine may administer Caution to the Saints themselves. In particular this Doctrine may administer Caution to the Saints themselves. p-acp j d n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 px32. (9) part (DIV2) 236 Page 104
669 First, Although corruptions in the Saints be but infirmities, yet let even the best of Gods Saints, learn To Mourn for their Infirmities. To Watch over their Infirmities. To Pray against their Infirmities. First, Although corruptions in the Saints be but infirmities, yet let even the best of God's Saints, Learn To Mourn for their Infirmities. To Watch over their Infirmities. To Pray against their Infirmities. ord, cs n2 p-acp dt n2 vbb p-acp n2, av vvb av dt js pp-f ng1 n2, vvb p-acp vvb p-acp po32 n1. p-acp vvb p-acp po32 n1. p-acp vvb p-acp po32 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 237 Page 105
670 There is a secret deceit in our hearts, and Satan sets on the temptation; There is a secret deceit in our hearts, and Satan sets on the temptation; pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc np1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (9) part (DIV2) 238 Page 105
671 What need I be troubled and sollicitous about my corruptions? They are but infirmities, and the best of Gods Saints have their infirmities, What need I be troubled and solicitous about my corruptions? They Are but infirmities, and the best of God's Saints have their infirmities, r-crq vvb pns11 vbi vvn cc j p-acp po11 n2? pns32 vbr p-acp n2, cc dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb po32 n2, (9) part (DIV2) 238 Page 105
672 and many, greater then mine be: upon this very accompt many grow secure, and are at ease in Zion. Nay but consider, and many, greater then mine be: upon this very account many grow secure, and Are At ease in Zion. Nay but Consider, cc d, jc cs po11 vbb: p-acp d j n1 d vvb vvi, cc vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1. uh-x cc-acp vvb, (9) part (DIV2) 238 Page 105
673 1. Such reasonings and discourses, are no good-signs; when sin takes sanctuary under infirmitie, it is to be suspected of more then infirmity, I know Satan is busie, 1. Such reasonings and discourses, Are no good-signs; when since Takes sanctuary under infirmity, it is to be suspected of more then infirmity, I know Satan is busy, crd d n2-vvg cc n2, vbr av-dx n2; c-crq n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f av-dc cs n1, pns11 vvb np1 vbz j, (9) part (DIV2) 240 Page 105
674 & the heart deceitful, ut sup. but such discourses, yeelded to and rested in, may justly cause a man to fear his heart is not sound with God. & the heart deceitful, ut sup. but such discourses, yielded to and rested in, may justly cause a man to Fear his heart is not found with God. cc dt n1 j, fw-la vvb. p-acp d n2, vvn p-acp cc vvd p-acp, vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vbz xx j p-acp np1. (9) part (DIV2) 240 Page 105
675 Secondly, Consider, Infirmities in the Saints are of the same nature with the lusts of wicked men. It is sin, though it be not reigning sin: Secondly, Consider, Infirmities in the Saints Are of the same nature with the Lustiest of wicked men. It is since, though it be not reigning since: ord, vvb, n1 p-acp dt n2 vbr pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2. pn31 vbz n1, cs pn31 vbb xx vvg n1: (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 106
676 and this is enough to break a gracious heart to consider thus with it self; my corruption is my infirmity indeed: and this is enough to break a gracious heart to Consider thus with it self; my corruption is my infirmity indeed: cc d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pn31 n1; po11 n1 vbz po11 n1 av: (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 106
677 I, but not such an infirmity, as a dim eye, or a palsie hand, or a lame foot, &c. They are but natural defects: my pride, my passion, my love of the world, these are sinful distempers: they, do but prejudice the body, these defile my Soul; I, but not such an infirmity, as a dim eye, or a palsy hand, or a lame foot, etc. They Are but natural defects: my pride, my passion, my love of the world, these Are sinful distempers: they, do but prejudice the body, these defile my Soul; pns11, cc-acp xx d dt n1, c-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 n1, cc dt j n1, av pns32 vbr p-acp j n2: po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbr j n2: pns32, vdb p-acp vvi dt n1, d vvb po11 n1; (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 106
678 And look what ever may be said of sin in general, as that it is a transgression of Gods Law, a contrariety unto Gods Nature, a contradiction to Gods Will; A practical blasphemy against his Name, and Attributes, the rape of his mercies, the date of his justice; the challenge of his power, the blind of his omscience; It gives the lye to Gods truth, and the fool to his wisdom; This, And look what ever may be said of since in general, as that it is a Transgression of God's Law, a contrariety unto God's Nature, a contradiction to God's Will; A practical blasphemy against his Name, and Attributes, the rape of his Mercies, the date of his Justice; the challenge of his power, the blind of his omscience; It gives the lie to God's truth, and the fool to his Wisdom; This, cc vvb r-crq av vmb vbi vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n1, c-acp cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 p-acp npg1 vmb; dt j n1 p-acp po31 vvb, cc n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, dt j pp-f po31 n1; pn31 vvz dt vvb p-acp npg1 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; d, (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 106
679 and all this, and much more may be affirmed of the sinful distempers of my heart: and all this, and much more may be affirmed of the sinful distempers of my heart: cc d d, cc av-d av-dc vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po11 n1: (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 107
680 the least corruption in my cursed nature, would ungod God; if my sin could help it, God should be God no longer. the least corruption in my cursed nature, would ungod God; if my since could help it, God should be God no longer. dt ds n1 p-acp po11 j-vvn n1, vmd uh np1; cs po11 n1 vmd vvi pn31, np1 vmd vbi n1 av-dx av-jc. (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 107
681 A man cannot give sin a worse name then it self; & as a man cannot give the greatest sin, a worse name then sin; so he cannot give the least sin a better. A man cannot give since a Worse name then it self; & as a man cannot give the greatest since, a Worse name then since; so he cannot give the least sin a better. dt n1 vmbx vvi n1 dt jc n1 cs pn31 n1; cc p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi dt js n1, dt jc vvb av n1; av pns31 vmbx vvi dt ds vvb dt jc. (9) part (DIV2) 241 Page 107
682 There is no difference in the nature of sin in the godly and in the wicked: There is no difference in the nature of since in the godly and in the wicked: pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j: (9) part (DIV2) 242 Page 107
683 all the difference is in their persons; the one is regenerate, the other is not; but sin remains sin still, in the one as well as in the other. all the difference is in their Persons; the one is regenerate, the other is not; but since remains since still, in the one as well as in the other. d dt n1 vbz p-acp po32 n2; dt pi vbz vvn, dt n-jn vbz xx; cc-acp n1 vvz n1 av, p-acp dt crd c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n-jn. (9) part (DIV2) 242 Page 107
684 Is not this matter of deep humiliation, to the Saints? Is not this matter of deep humiliation, to the Saints? vbz xx d n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt n2? (9) part (DIV2) 242 Page 107
685 Thirdly, As infirmities in the godly are of the same nature, so they are of the same merit with sin in the wicked. All sin is damning. And thus should the children of God, Smiting upon their thighs, say in Gods presence, It were just with God to damn me for my infirmities. Thirdly, As infirmities in the godly Are of the same nature, so they Are of the same merit with sin in the wicked. All since is damning. And thus should the children of God, Smiting upon their thighs, say in God's presence, It were just with God to damn me for my infirmities. ord, c-acp n2 p-acp dt j vbr pp-f dt d n1, av pns32 vbr pp-f dt d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt j. d n1 vbz vvg. cc av vmd dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp po32 n2, vvb p-acp ng1 n1, pn31 vbdr j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n2. (9) part (DIV2) 243 Page 108
686 And that he doth not, is not from the smalness of my sin, but from the greatness of his mercy; not from the nature of my sin, but from the goodness of his nature: not BECAƲSE they are but infirmities, but BECAƲSE He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure. And that he does not, is not from the smallness of my since, but from the greatness of his mercy; not from the nature of my since, but from the Goodness of his nature: not BECAƲSE they Are but infirmities, but BECAƲSE He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure. cc cst pns31 vdz xx, vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: xx vvi pns32 vbr p-acp n2, p-acp j pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 dt j n1, vvn p-acp d n2 cc j. (9) part (DIV2) 243 Page 108
687 Is not this an humbling consideration? Fourthly, Not less, this, sc. that the Saints infirmities grieve the Spirit of God. Is not this an humbling consideration? Fourthly, Not less, this, sc. that the Saints infirmities grieve the Spirit of God. vbz xx d dt vvg n1? ord, xx av-dc, d, np1-n. cst dt n2 n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) part (DIV2) 243 Page 108
688 Indeed they are infirmities which properly may be said to grieve Gods Spirit: Indeed they Are infirmities which properly may be said to grieve God's Spirit: av pns32 vbr n2 r-crq av-j vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi npg1 n1: (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 108
689 the gross sins of wicked men, they are said to quench the Spirit, and vex the Spirit, the gross Sins of wicked men, they Are said to quench the Spirit, and vex the Spirit, dt j n2 pp-f j n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp vvb dt n1, cc vvb dt n1, (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 108
690 and despite the Spirit of God. and despite the Spirit of God. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 108
691 The distempers that remain in the godly do grieve the Spirit; even of those who are by that Spirit sealed up to the day of redemption: The distempers that remain in the godly do grieve the Spirit; even of those who Are by that Spirit sealed up to the day of redemption: dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j vdb vvi dt n1; av pp-f d r-crq vbr p-acp d n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 108
692 Gods Spirit is a tender, sweet, delicate thing. God's Spirit is a tender, sweet, delicate thing. npg1 n1 vbz dt j, j, j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 108
693 A tender dear friend is properly grieved by unkindnesses: the injuries of enemies do provoke, the displeasures of friends do grieve and disquiet. This should touch a Saint to the quick, to grieve his If he grieve his Cemforter, who shall comfort him! Comforter. A tender dear friend is properly grieved by Unkindnesses: the injuries of enemies do provoke, the displeasures of Friends do grieve and disquiet. This should touch a Saint to the quick, to grieve his If he grieve his Comforter, who shall Comfort him! Comforter. dt j j-jn n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp n2: dt n2 pp-f n2 vdb vvi, dt n2 pp-f n2 vdb vvi cc vvi. d vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi po31 cs pns31 vvb po31 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno31! n1. (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 109
694 The Holy Ghost delighteth to take up his habitation in a Sedate loving spirit. The Holy Ghost delights to take up his habitation in a Sedate loving Spirit. dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg n1. (9) part (DIV2) 244 Page 109
695 Fifthly, The Saints infirmities are so many abatements of their Excellencies; oh what glorious creatures would the Saints be, were it not for their pride, and for their passion, for their love of the world, and for their impatience! Et sic in caeteris. Fifthly, The Saints infirmities Are so many abatements of their Excellencies; o what glorious creatures would the Saints be, were it not for their pride, and for their passion, for their love of the world, and for their impatience! Et sic in caeteris. ord, dt n2 n2 vbr av d n2 pp-f po32 n2; uh q-crq j n2 vmd dt n2 vbb, vbdr pn31 xx p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp po32 n1! fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la. (9) part (DIV2) 245 Page 109
696 They would be more then men, Angels incarnate, and glorious Saints, before, glorified. It is their distempers which do so disguise them many times, that they are hardly known from other men. They would be more then men, Angels incarnate, and glorious Saints, before, glorified. It is their distempers which do so disguise them many times, that they Are hardly known from other men. pns32 vmd vbi av-dc cs n2, n2 j, cc j n2, a-acp, vvn. pn31 vbz po32 n2 r-crq vdb av n1 pno32 d n2, cst pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (9) part (DIV2) 246 Page 109
697 The Saints infirmities, are the dead fly in the Apothecaries ointment; the unsavory But, in their commendations; The Saints infirmities, Are the dead fly in the Apothecaries ointment; the unsavoury But, in their commendations; dt n2 n2, vbr dt j vvb p-acp dt n2 n1; dt j p-acp, p-acp po32 n2; (9) part (DIV2) 246 Page 109
698 a good man, but cholerick; an holy woman, but high-spirited, &c. thus infirmities are a veyle to a Chrystians beauty, a good man, but choleric; an holy woman, but high-spirited, etc. thus infirmities Are a veil to a Christians beauty, dt j n1, cc-acp j; dt j n1, cc-acp j, av av n2 vbr dt n1 p-acp dt njpg2 n1, (9) part (DIV2) 246 Page 110
699 and the flye-blow to their reputation. and the flyblow to their reputation. cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 246 Page 110
700 Let your light shine as bright as the Sun in the Firmament, your infirmities will eclipse them, and darken their glory. Let your Light shine as bright as the Sun in the Firmament, your infirmities will eclipse them, and darken their glory. vvb po22 n1 vvi c-acp j c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, po22 n2 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi po32 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 247 Page 110
701 Sixthly, The Saints infirmities, may, and sometimes, do, darken their Evidences: sinful affections especially, if indulged, may hinder assurance, and keep the soul under jealousies and doubtings: Sixthly, The Saints infirmities, may, and sometime, do, darken their Evidences: sinful affections especially, if indulged, may hinder assurance, and keep the soul under jealousies and doubtings: j, dt n2 n2, vmb, cc av, vdb, vvb po32 n2: j n2 av-j, cs vvn, vmb vvi n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2: (9) part (DIV2) 248 Page 110
702 a Barly-corn layd upon the ball of the eye, will hinder the sight of the Sun, as well as a Mountain, and the least hair will cast its shadow. a Barleycorn laid upon the ball of the eye, will hinder the sighed of the Sun, as well as a Mountain, and the least hair will cast its shadow. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1, cc dt ds n1 vmb vvi po31 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 248 Page 110
703 They are believers infirmities, which keep them so low in comfort; and make them so oft call their estate into question; They Are believers infirmities, which keep them so low in Comfort; and make them so oft call their estate into question; pns32 vbr n2 n2, r-crq vvb pno32 av j p-acp vvi; cc vvi pno32 av av vvb po32 n1 p-acp n1; (9) part (DIV2) 248 Page 110
704 crying out with that good woeman: If it be so, why am I thus? Had they not need to watch over their infirmities? crying out with that good woman: If it be so, why am I thus? Had they not need to watch over their infirmities? vvg av p-acp cst j n1: cs pn31 vbb av, q-crq vbm pns11 av? vhd pns32 xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2? (9) part (DIV2) 248 Page 110
705 Is this a small evil in the smallest sin, that it hinders our assurance, and intercepts between the soul and the light of Gods countenance, which is better then life it self? Is this a small evil in the Smallest since, that it hinders our assurance, and intercepts between the soul and the Light of God's countenance, which is better then life it self? vbz d dt j j-jn p-acp dt js n1, cst pn31 vvz po12 n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vbz jc cs n1 pn31 n1? (9) part (DIV2) 250 Page 111
706 Seventhly, The infirmities of the godly (when they doe appear) obstruct their influences; and, not seldom, render their endeavours of doing good ineffectual: while the sence of their infirmities, quickens their endeavours, the notice which standers-by take of them, hinders their successe. Seventhly, The infirmities of the godly (when they do appear) obstruct their influences; and, not seldom, render their endeavours of doing good ineffectual: while the sense of their infirmities, quickens their endeavours, the notice which Standers by take of them, hinders their success. crd, dt n2 pp-f dt j (c-crq pns32 vdb vvi) vvi po32 n2; cc, xx av, vvb po32 n2 pp-f vdg j j: cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvz po32 n2, dt n1 r-crq n2 vvb pp-f pno32, vvz po32 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 111
707 It is enough to the proud world to reject and scorn the meekest and counsels of the godly, It is enough to the proud world to reject and scorn the Meekest and Counsels of the godly, pn31 vbz av-d p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt js cc vvz pp-f dt j, (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 111
708 if they can observe but the least failing in them: The Saints infirmities are wicked mens shields, whereby they fence themselves against their holy admonitions, if they can observe but the least failing in them: The Saints infirmities Are wicked men's shields, whereby they fence themselves against their holy admonitions, cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg p-acp pno32: dt n2 n2 vbr j ng2 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb px32 p-acp po32 j n2, (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 111
709 as if they were so many poysoned darts and arrowes; they need not reprove me, they are as bad themselves; as if they were so many poisoned darts and arrows; they need not reprove me, they Are as bad themselves; c-acp cs pns32 vbdr av d j-vvn n2 cc n2; pns32 vvb xx vvi pno11, pns32 vbr a-acp av-j px32; (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 111
710 they can do thus and thus: as if the Saints weaknesses would justifie their own wickednesses. Yea, not only so, they can do thus and thus: as if the Saints Weaknesses would justify their own Wickednesses. Yea, not only so, pns32 vmb vdb av cc av: c-acp cs dt n2 n2 vmd vvi po32 d n2. uh, xx av-j av, (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 111
711 but to aggravate their own guilt: but to aggravate their own guilt: cc-acp p-acp vvb po32 d n1: (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 112
712 wicked men look upon the Saints failings with the multiplying end of the glasse which represents them in a bigger character, then they are in themselves; wicked men look upon the Saints failings with the multiplying end of the glass which represents them in a bigger character, then they Are in themselves; j n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 n2-vvg p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz pno32 p-acp dt jc n1, av pns32 vbr p-acp px32; (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 112
713 and, not seldom, retort a tender reproof with a cruell reproach; and, not seldom, retort a tender reproof with a cruel reproach; cc, xx av, vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1; (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 112
714 wounding those that intend their Cure; and like swine, trampling the pearle under foot, turn again and rent them. wounding those that intend their Cure; and like Swine, trampling the pearl under foot, turn again and rend them. vvg d cst vvb po32 vvi; cc j n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, vvb av cc vvb pno32. (9) part (DIV2) 251 Page 112
715 As thus in generall, so more particularly, Passion in the Reprover is a great prejudice to the reproof; a man seldom doth good in anger, the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God: mans anger seldom attains Gods righteous ends; As thus in general, so more particularly, Passion in the Reprover is a great prejudice to the reproof; a man seldom does good in anger, the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God: men anger seldom attains God's righteous ends; p-acp av p-acp n1, av av-dc av-j, n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j vvi p-acp dt n1; dt n1 av vdz av-j p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1: vvz n1 av vvz n2 j n2; (9) part (DIV2) 252 Page 112
716 the worst ingredient we can put into good counsell, is wrath; partly, because passion doth blind the judgement, and discompose reason; the worst ingredient we can put into good counsel, is wrath; partly, Because passion does blind the judgement, and discompose reason; dt js n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp j n1, vbz n1; av, c-acp n1 vdz vvi dt n1, cc vvi n1; (9) part (DIV2) 252 Page 112
717 a man in anger sees not where his advantage lieth. a man in anger sees not where his advantage lies. dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz xx c-crq po31 n1 vvz. (9) part (DIV2) 252 Page 112
718 Partly, because anger acted beyond Scripture-limits, is not a suitable instrument for the meek spirit of God, to use: Partly, Because anger acted beyond Scripture-limits, is not a suitable Instrument for the meek Spirit of God, to use: av, c-acp n1 vvn p-acp n2, vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi: (9) part (DIV2) 253 Page 113
719 The God of peace delights to honour quiet and composed spirits. Partly and especially, because the proud world will not bear it: The God of peace delights to honour quiet and composed spirits. Partly and especially, Because the proud world will not bear it: dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pc-acp vvi j-jn cc j-vvn n2. av cc av-j, c-acp dt j n1 vmb xx vvi pn31: (9) part (DIV2) 253 Page 113
720 behold they will hardly suffer the touch of the softest and tenderest hand, (do but touch these mountains and they will smoke; behold they will hardly suffer the touch of the Softest and Tenderest hand, (do but touch these Mountains and they will smoke; vvb pns32 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js cc vv2 n1, (vdb p-acp vvb d n2 cc pns32 vmb vvi; (9) part (DIV2) 254 Page 113
721 ) how much lesse will they bear it, if ye smite them with a rod of reproof, ) how much less will they bear it, if you smite them with a rod of reproof, ) c-crq d dc vmb pns32 vvi pn31, cs pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (9) part (DIV2) 254 Page 113
722 as Moses did the Rock, with an hear ye Rebels? they will not endure oyle to be dropt into their wounds; as Moses did the Rock, with an hear you Rebels? they will not endure oil to be dropped into their wounds; c-acp np1 vdd dt n1, p-acp dt vvb pn22 n2? pns32 vmb xx vvi n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2; (9) part (DIV2) 254 Page 113
723 how will they endure the bitter Corrasive? In all these respects the Saints of God had need to watch over their passions; how will they endure the bitter Corrasive? In all these respects the Saints of God had need to watch over their passion; q-crq vmb pns32 vvi dt j n-jn? p-acp d d n2 dt n2 pp-f np1 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2; (9) part (DIV2) 254 Page 113
724 anger is not always so just and righteous as it seemeth to be; we know not of what spirit we are: anger is not always so just and righteous as it seems to be; we know not of what Spirit we Are: n1 vbz xx av av j cc j c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi; pns12 vvb xx pp-f r-crq n1 pns12 vbr: (9) part (DIV2) 255 Page 113
725 As the world is ready to call zeal passion; so we are very prone to call our passion zeal too often: As the world is ready to call zeal passion; so we Are very prove to call our passion zeal too often: p-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 n1; av pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 n1 av av: (9) part (DIV2) 255 Page 113
726 and therefore it is not to be trusted without much holy care & jealousie over our spirits, lest our goud be evill spoken of. and Therefore it is not to be trusted without much holy care & jealousy over our spirits, lest our goud be evil spoken of. cc av pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, cs po12 zz vbi j-jn vvn pp-f. (9) part (DIV2) 255 Page 114
727 Eighthly, The passions which are in the servants of God, do many times render their Converses lesse acceptable to their brethren; Eighthly, The passion which Are in the Servants of God, do many times render their Converses less acceptable to their brothers; j, dt n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdb d n2 vvb po32 vvz av-dc j p-acp po32 n2; (9) part (DIV2) 256 Page 114
728 by giving way to their own distempers, they oft become burdens to others, and to themselves too; by giving Way to their own distempers, they oft become burdens to Others, and to themselves too; p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po32 d n2, pns32 av vvb n2 pc-acp n2-jn, cc p-acp px32 av; (9) part (DIV2) 256 Page 114
729 very MAGOR MISSABIBS, a terrour to themselves and their friends. This should make them ride their passions with a very strict rein; very MAGOR MISSABIBS, a terror to themselves and their Friends. This should make them ride their passion with a very strict rein; av np1 n2, dt n1 p-acp px32 cc po32 n2. d vmd vvi pno32 vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j j n1; (9) part (DIV2) 256 Page 114
730 lest they transport them out into indecent excesses, & commotions of spirit; to the dishonour of the Gospel, and the grief of the godly. lest they transport them out into indecent Excesses, & commotions of Spirit; to the dishonour of the Gospel, and the grief of the godly. cs pns32 vvb pno32 av p-acp j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j. (9) part (DIV2) 257 Page 114
731 Ninthly, The more infirmity, the lesse grace. Ninthly, The more infirmity, the less grace. ord, dt av-dc n1, dt av-dc n1. (9) part (DIV2) 258 Page 114
732 Tenthly, But the more sence of infirmity, the more grace. To be sensible of the least corruption, Tenthly, But the more sense of infirmity, the more grace. To be sensible of the least corruption, ord, cc-acp dt av-dc n1 pp-f n1, dt av-dc n1. pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt ds n1, (9) part (DIV2) 259 Page 114
733 and to mourn over it, argues a tender conscience, and strength of grace. and to mourn over it, argues a tender conscience, and strength of grace. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vvz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 259 Page 114
734 A sound eye cannot endure the least mote in it, nor a tender conscience, the least defilement: A found eye cannot endure the least mote in it, nor a tender conscience, the least defilement: dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt ds vmb p-acp pn31, ccx dt j n1, dt ds n1: (9) part (DIV2) 259 Page 115
735 Oh purge me from my secret sins. O purge me from my secret Sins. uh vvb pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n2. (9) part (DIV2) 259 Page 115
736 Eleventhly, and yet this is a consideration of greater weight, that Infirmities neglected may grow to dangerous diseases; Eleventhly, and yet this is a consideration of greater weight, that Infirmities neglected may grow to dangerous diseases; ord, cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f jc n1, cst n1 j-vvn vmb vvi p-acp j n2; (9) part (DIV2) 260 Page 115
737 as we see in nature, a cold neglected may grow to a burning fever; a distillation from the head upon the lungs, as we see in nature, a cold neglected may grow to a burning fever; a distillation from the head upon the lungs, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1, dt j-jn vvn vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1; dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (9) part (DIV2) 260 Page 115
738 if slighted, may turn to a consumption, &c. and so in the spirituall constitution, a lesser corruption not timely resisted and mortified, may grow to be an head-strong lust, which in the very godly shall keep grace at an under, and make the Christian go halting to his grave. if slighted, may turn to a consumption, etc. and so in the spiritual constitution, a lesser corruption not timely resisted and mortified, may grow to be an headstrong lust, which in the very godly shall keep grace At an under, and make the Christian go halting to his grave. cs vvn, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, av cc av p-acp dt j n1, dt jc n1 xx av-j vvn cc vvn, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1, r-crq p-acp dt j j vmb vvi n1 p-acp cs p-acp, cc vvi dt njp vvi vvg p-acp po31 n1. (9) part (DIV2) 260 Page 115
739 It is good to deal with our infirmities betimes. Twelfthly, And lastly, to be sure, spiritual infirmities may bring temporal judgements upon the Saints. It is good to deal with our infirmities betimes. Twelfthly, And lastly, to be sure, spiritual infirmities may bring temporal Judgments upon the Saints. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 av. ord, cc ord, pc-acp vbi j, j n2 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt n2. (9) part (DIV2) 260 Page 115
740 Moses his passion, made him fall short of the promised land. Moses his passion, made him fallen short of the promised land. np1 po31 n1, vvd pno31 vvi j pp-f dt vvd n1. (9) part (DIV2) 261 Page 115
741 Davids surprize into murder and adultery, entails the sword upon him and his family to all generations. Davids surprise into murder and adultery, entails the sword upon him and his family to all generations. npg1 vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp d n2. (9) part (DIV2) 262 Page 116
742 Zechariah his unbelief strikes him dumb for a season. Zechariah his unbelief strikes him dumb for a season. np1 po31 n1 vvz pno31 j p-acp dt n1. (9) part (DIV2) 263 Page 116
743 Eli his indulgence to his Sons, betrayes the Ark into the enemies hand, and then breaks his own neck. Eli his indulgence to his Sons, betrays the Ark into the enemies hand, and then breaks his own neck. np1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc av vvz po31 d n1. (9) part (DIV2) 264 Page 116
744 Davids pride in a numerous people, costs him the lives of 70 thousand subjects. And Hezekiah his unthankfulness brought wrath upon himself, and all Israel. 2 Chr. 32.25. Davids pride in a numerous people, costs him the lives of 70 thousand subject's. And Hezekiah his unthankfulness brought wrath upon himself, and all Israel. 2 Christ 32.25. npg1 n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz pno31 dt n2 pp-f crd crd n2-jn. cc np1 po31 n1 vvn n1 p-acp px31, cc d np1. crd np1 crd. (9) part (DIV2) 265 Page 116
745 This is a startling consideration, that though the Lord Jesus hath delivered his Redeemed from wrath to come: yet their very infirmities may lay them, This is a startling consideration, that though the Lord jesus hath Delivered his Redeemed from wrath to come: yet their very infirmities may lay them, d vbz dt vvg n1, cst cs dt n1 np1 vhz vvn po31 j-vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi: av po32 j n2 vmb vvi pno32, (9) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
746 and their families, under the bitter fruits of Gods righteous displeasure in this life; and their families, under the bitter fruits of God's righteous displeasure in this life; cc po32 n2, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp d n1; (9) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
747 God THEREBY vindicating his own impartiality, his hatred against sin, & his unchangeable love to his people, in chastening them here, that they may not be condemned with the world. God THEREBY vindicating his own impartiality, his hatred against since, & his unchangeable love to his people, in chastening them Here, that they may not be condemned with the world. np1 av vvg po31 d n1, po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 j-u n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg pno32 av, cst pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (9) part (DIV2) 266 Page 116
748 And thus much for the first Caution. I shall adde a few more, very briefly. And thus much for the First Caution. I shall add a few more, very briefly. cc av av-d c-acp dt ord n1. pns11 vmb vvi dt d dc, av av-j. (10) part (DIV2) 266 Page 117
749 Secondly, Be tender to your brethrens infirmities, but severe to your own; this argues an excellent spirit, Secondly, Be tender to your Brothers' infirmities, but severe to your own; this argues an excellent Spirit, ord, vbb j p-acp po22 ng2 n2, p-acp j p-acp po22 d; d vvz dt j n1, (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
750 when a Christian aggravateth his own failings, but extenuates other mens; when he maketh complaints against himself, but apologies for his brethren: when a Christian Aggravateth his own failings, but extenuates other men's; when he makes complaints against himself, but apologies for his brothers: c-crq dt njp vvz po31 d n2-vvg, cc-acp vvz j-jn ng2; c-crq pns31 vvz n2 p-acp px31, cc-acp n2 p-acp po31 n2: (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
751 I am a wretch sold under sin; I am a wretch sold under since; pns11 vbm dt n1 vvn p-acp n1; (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
752 saith the Apostle of himself, But as to other believers, The flesh lusteth against the spirit, Says the Apostle of himself, But as to other believers, The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, vvz dt n1 pp-f px31, cc-acp c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
753 and the spirit against the flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would: and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these Are contrary the one to the other, so that you cannot do the things that you would: cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d vbr j-jn dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, av cst pn22 vmbx vdi dt n2 cst pn22 vmd: (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
754 It is the very same apology, which our Lord Jesus made for his sleepy disciples in the garden; It is the very same apology, which our Lord jesus made for his sleepy Disciples in the garden; pn31 vbz dt av d n1, r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp dt n1; (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
755 the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. True Saints have apologies for others, when they have none for themselves; the Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak. True Saints have apologies for Others, when they have none for themselves; dt n1 vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 vbz j. j n2 vhb n2 p-acp n2-jn, c-crq pns32 vhb pix p-acp px32; (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
756 they can justify others while they judge themselves: the greatest fault they find is with their own hearts. they can justify Others while they judge themselves: the greatest fault they find is with their own hearts. pns32 vmb vvi n2-jn n1 pns32 vvb px32: dt js n1 pns32 vvb vbz p-acp po32 d n2. (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 117
757 A true child of God is made up of Passion and Compassion; passion against himself, and Compassion towards his brethren; they condemn that in themselves, which they can excuse in another, A true child of God is made up of Passion and Compassion; passion against himself, and Compassion towards his brothers; they condemn that in themselves, which they can excuse in Another, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1; n1 p-acp px31, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2; pns32 vvb cst p-acp px32, r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn, (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
758 yet not so as to suffer sin upon their brethren. yet not so as to suffer since upon their brothers. av xx av c-acp p-acp vvb n1 p-acp po32 n2. (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
759 Consciousnesse to our own Corruptions, should make us tender of our brethren; but our love to the souls of our brethren, should make us faithfull to them. Consciousness to our own Corruptions, should make us tender of our brothers; but our love to the Souls of our brothers, should make us faithful to them. n1 p-acp po12 d n2, vmd vvi pno12 j pp-f po12 n2; p-acp po12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vmd vvi pno12 j p-acp pno32. (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
760 A carelesse passing by an offending brother, is our sin, not our love; and hatred, not compassion: A careless passing by an offending brother, is our sin, not our love; and hatred, not compassion: dt j vvg p-acp dt vvg n1, vbz po12 vvi, xx po12 n1; cc n1, xx n1: (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
761 we should bear with one anothers infirmities: we should bear with one another's infirmities: pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pi ng1-jn n2: (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
762 yet so as to be healers & physitians, to their soul distempers, not accessories. It is a sin, to speak of our brethren, but it is our duty to speak unto them; Heb. 3.13. It is a blessed thing to be of an healing, and a restoring spirit. yet so as to be healers & Physicians, to their soul distempers, not accessories. It is a since, to speak of our brothers, but it is our duty to speak unto them; Hebrew 3.13. It is a blessed thing to be of an healing, and a restoring Spirit. av av c-acp pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2, p-acp po32 n1 n2, xx n2-jn. pn31 vbz dt n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 n2, p-acp pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f dt j-vvg, cc dt j-vvg n1. (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
763 Exhort one another daily, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened, through the deceitfulness of sin. Exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened, through the deceitfulness of since. vvi pi j-jn j, cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cs d pp-f pn22 vbb vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 118
764 The Lord restore this spirit to his people in England, or else we are like water spilt on the ground, that can never be gathered up again. The Lord restore this Spirit to his people in England, or Else we Are like water spilled on the ground, that can never be gathered up again. dt n1 vvb d n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc av pns12 vbr av-j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst vmb av-x vbb vvn a-acp av. (10) part (DIV2) 267 Page 119
765 Thirdly, When you begin to be proud, mind your infirmities: Thirdly, When you begin to be proud, mind your infirmities: ord, c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j, vvb po22 n2: (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 119
766 when your parts or graces lift up your spirits, think of your Corruptions; and say thus to your selves, What, have I within me an hard heart, and shall I be proud? an earthly heart, and shall I be elated? a lustfull heart, and shall I be puffed up? what, shall I be covetous and proud? passionate and proud? poor (in respect of grace) and proud? unable to mortify any corruption, to stand before any temptation, to perform any holy duty, when your parts or graces lift up your spirits, think of your Corruptions; and say thus to your selves, What, have I within me an hard heart, and shall I be proud? an earthly heart, and shall I be elated? a lustful heart, and shall I be puffed up? what, shall I be covetous and proud? passionate and proud? poor (in respect of grace) and proud? unable to mortify any corruption, to stand before any temptation, to perform any holy duty, c-crq po22 n2 cc n2 vvb a-acp po22 n2, vvb pp-f po22 n2; cc vvb av p-acp po22 n2, q-crq, vhb pns11 p-acp pno11 dt j n1, cc vmb pns11 vbi j? dt j n1, cc vmb pns11 vbi vvn? dt j n1, cc vmb pns11 vbi vvn a-acp? q-crq, vmb pns11 vbi j cc j? j cc j? j (p-acp n1 pp-f n1) cc j? j p-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi d j n1, (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 119
767 & shall I be proud? especially, this consideration added, nothing is mine own but my corruptions, my parts & graces are Gods; & shall I be proud? especially, this consideration added, nothing is mine own but my corruptions, my parts & graces Are God's; cc vmb pns11 vbi j? av-j, d n1 vvd, pix vbz po11 d p-acp po11 n2, po11 n2 cc n2 vbr n2; (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 119
768 concerning which I may say, as the young Prophet of his Axes head; alas, for they are but borrowed. Concerning which I may say, as the young Prophet of his Axes head; alas, for they Are but borrowed. vvg r-crq pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 n1; uh, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp vvn. (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 119
769 What have I that I have not received? and if received, why do I glory? To be proud of that which is none of our own, is folly; but to be proud of that which is Gods, is sacriledge. If therefore the sence of Grace at any time lift you up; What have I that I have not received? and if received, why do I glory? To be proud of that which is none of our own, is folly; but to be proud of that which is God's, is sacrilege. If Therefore the sense of Grace At any time lift you up; q-crq vhb pns11 d pns11 vhb xx vvn? cc cs vvn, q-crq vdb pns11 vvi? pc-acp vbi j pp-f d r-crq vbz pix pp-f po12 d, vbz n1; p-acp pc-acp vbi j pp-f cst r-crq vbz n2, vbz n1. cs av dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp d n1 vvb pn22 a-acp; (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 120
770 let the sence of corruption pull you down. There is infinitely more in corruption to humble, let the sense of corruption pull you down. There is infinitely more in corruption to humble, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pn22 a-acp. pc-acp vbz av-j av-dc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 120
771 then there is in grace to elate and lift up the spirit. Fourthly, Strive against your infirmities to the very death. then there is in grace to elate and lift up the Spirit. Fourthly, Strive against your infirmities to the very death. cs pc-acp vbz p-acp n1 p-acp vvb cc vvb a-acp dt n1. ord, vvb p-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 268 Page 120
772 Object. It may be, a poor dejected soul may reply, I have striven, but I cannot prevaile; corruption rather gets ground of me, then I of corruption. Object. It may be, a poor dejected soul may reply, I have striven, but I cannot prevail; corruption rather gets ground of me, then I of corruption. n1. pn31 vmb vbi, dt j j-vvn n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vhb vvn, p-acp pns11 vmbx vvb; n1 av-c vvz n1 pp-f pno11, av pns11 pp-f n1. (10) part (DIV2) 270 Page 120
773 Answ. To this complaint, (besides, what I said before) I reply two things. Answer To this complaint, (beside, what I said before) I reply two things. np1 p-acp d n1, (c-acp, r-crq pns11 vvd a-acp) pns11 vvb crd n2. (10) part (DIV2) 271 Page 120
774 1. Strive still; for consider, if corruption lose no ground, notwithstanding all thy wrestlings and conflicts, what will it do if thou givest over striving? if a man that rowes against the tide, get no ground, with plying his Oars, how will he be carried down the stream, if he strike not a stroke? This thou must resolve on, either to overcome thy infirmities, or to be overcome by them. 1. Strive still; for Consider, if corruption loose no ground, notwithstanding all thy wrestlings and conflicts, what will it do if thou givest over striving? if a man that rows against the tide, get no ground, with plying his Oars, how will he be carried down the stream, if he strike not a stroke? This thou must resolve on, either to overcome thy infirmities, or to be overcome by them. crd vvb av; p-acp vvi, cs n1 vvb dx n1, c-acp d po21 n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb pn31 vdi cs pns21 vv2 p-acp vvg? cs dt n1 cst n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb dx n1, p-acp vvg po31 n2, q-crq vmb pns31 vbb vvn a-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvb xx dt n1? d pns21 vmb vvi a-acp, d pc-acp vvi po21 n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (10) part (DIV2) 272 Page 121
775 Oh do not throw away thy weapons, die not like a fool with thy hands bound: O do not throw away thy weapons, die not like a fool with thy hands bound: uh vdb xx vvi av po21 n2, vvb xx av-j dt n1 p-acp po21 n2 vvn: (10) part (DIV2) 273 Page 121
776 It is a kind of victory on this fide the grave, not to be driven out of the field; De gemi pugnare. to die fighting. It is a kind of victory on this fide the grave, not to be driven out of the field; De gemi pugnare. to die fighting. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d fw-la dt n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1; fw-fr fw-fr n1. pc-acp vvi vvg. (10) part (DIV2) 273 Page 121
777 2. If thy infirmities be too strong for thee, Carry them to the cross of Christ; 2. If thy infirmities be too strong for thee, Carry them to the cross of christ; crd cs po21 n2 vbb av j p-acp pno21, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (10) part (DIV2) 274 Page 121
778 remember, Victory must be fetcht out of Christs blood. This Crown is reserved for the head of Christ, the King of Saints. Remember, Victory must be fetched out of Christ blood. This Crown is reserved for the head of christ, the King of Saints. vvb, n1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f npg1 n1. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2. (10) part (DIV2) 274 Page 121
779 Victory is purchased, and Christ hath overcome already, in his own person: there is power in the death of Christ, Victory is purchased, and christ hath overcome already, in his own person: there is power in the death of christ, n1 vbz vvn, cc np1 vhz vvn av, p-acp po31 d n1: a-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
780 as well as merit. And he that hath overcome for thee, on the Cross; will overcome in thee by his spirit: because greater is he that is in you, as well as merit. And he that hath overcome for thee, on the Cross; will overcome in thee by his Spirit: Because greater is he that is in you, c-acp av c-acp n1. cc pns31 cst vhz vvn p-acp pno21, p-acp dt vvb; vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 n1: p-acp jc vbz pns31 cst vbz p-acp pn22, (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
781 than he that is in the world. 1 Joh. 4.4. than he that is in the world. 1 John 4.4. cs pns31 cst vbz p-acp dt n1. vvn np1 crd. (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
782 And therefore, Christian, act faith upon the merit, and upon the power of Christs Cross, and believe down thy pride, and believe out thy passion, believe thy corruptions to death: And Therefore, Christian, act faith upon the merit, and upon the power of Christ Cross, and believe down thy pride, and believe out thy passion, believe thy corruptions to death: cc av, np1, n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvi, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb av po21 n1, vvb po21 n2 p-acp n1: (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 121
783 Faithfull is he that hath promised, who alse will do it. Faithful is he that hath promised, who also will do it. j vbz pns31 cst vhz vvn, r-crq av vmb vdi pn31. (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
784 Let it not be the reproach of the Crosse of Christ, that any corruption or lust should be too hard for it: Let it not be the reproach of the Cross of christ, that any corruption or lust should be too hard for it: vvb pn31 xx vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d n1 cc n1 vmd vbi av j c-acp pn31: (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
785 no, there is enough, and a redundancie in Christ: no, there is enough, and a redundancy in christ: uh-dx, pc-acp vbz av-d, cc dt n1 p-acp np1: (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
786 only the Well is deep, and therefore thou must bring the bucket of faith to it; only the Well is deep, and Therefore thou must bring the bucket of faith to it; av-j dt av vbz j-jn, cc av pns21 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
787 and then, with joy, thou mayst draw water out of this Well of salvation. and then, with joy, thou Mayest draw water out of this Well of salvation. cc av, p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 vvi n1 av pp-f d av pp-f n1. (10) part (DIV2) 275 Page 122
788 Fifthly, Be thankful, O ye Saints, & servants of God, if, upon those scriptural discoveries already laid down, you can evidence it to your own soules, that the remainders of corruption in your natures, are but infirmities: Fifthly, Be thankful, Oh you Saints, & Servants of God, if, upon those scriptural discoveries already laid down, you can evidence it to your own Souls, that the remainders of corruption in your nature's, Are but infirmities: ord, vbb j, uh pn22 n2, cc n2 pp-f np1, cs, p-acp d j n2 av vvn a-acp, pn22 vmb n1 pn31 p-acp po22 d n2, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2, vbr cc-acp n2: (10) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
789 that sin, of a Lord, is become a slave, and of an obeyed Soveraigne, is become a resisted Tyrant. Oh! it is matter of great thankfulness, that the dominion of sin is broken; that since, of a Lord, is become a slave, and of an obeyed Sovereign, is become a resisted Tyrant. Oh! it is matter of great thankfulness, that the dominion of since is broken; cst n1, pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn dt n1, cc pp-f dt vvd j-jn, vbz vvn dt vvd n1. uh pn31 vbz n1 pp-f j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn; (10) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
790 Although the Saints have cause to be humbled, that they have infirmities, cause to go mourning to the very death; Although the Saints have cause to be humbled, that they have infirmities, cause to go mourning to the very death; cs dt n2 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns32 vhb n2, n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1; (10) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
791 yet they have infinite, cause to be thankful that they are but infirmities; no longer domineering lusts, but base underlings, and vassals. yet they have infinite, cause to be thankful that they Are but infirmities; no longer domineering Lustiest, but base underlings, and vassals. av pns32 vhb j, n1 pc-acp vbi j cst pns32 vbr p-acp n2; av-dx av-jc j-vvg n2, cc-acp j n2, cc n2. (10) part (DIV2) 276 Page 122
792 And therefore, while the sence of Corruption maketh them complain, with the holy Apostle, Oh wretch that I am, &c. the consideration that sin is dethroned, and remains now but as a blasted infirmity in the soul, may cause them to triumph. And Therefore, while the sense of Corruption makes them complain, with the holy Apostle, O wretch that I am, etc. the consideration that since is dethroned, and remains now but as a blasted infirmity in the soul, may cause them to triumph. cc av, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno32 vvi, p-acp dt j n1, uh n1 cst pns11 vbm, av dt n1 cst n1 vbz vvn, cc vvz av cc-acp c-acp dt vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi. (10) part (DIV2) 276 Page 123
793 I thank God for Jesus Christ. It was the merit of his Crosse, that purchased this grace; I thank God for jesus christ. It was the merit of his Cross, that purchased this grace; pns11 vvb np1 p-acp np1 np1. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvd d n1; (10) part (DIV2) 277 Page 123
794 Christ died that sin might not live; He conlemned sin in the flesh. He adjudged sin to death on his Crosse, in his redeemed: christ died that since might not live; He conlemned since in the Flesh. He adjudged since to death on his Cross, in his redeemed: np1 vvd cst n1 vmd xx vvi; pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvn n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 j-vvn: (10) part (DIV2) 277 Page 123
795 And, by the power of his Crosse he puts the sentence into execution: Gal. 5.24. they that are Christs have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. And, by the power of his Cross he puts the sentence into execution: Gal. 5.24. they that Are Christ have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest. cc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1: np1 crd. pns32 cst vbr npg1 vhb vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2. (10) part (DIV2) 277 Page 123
796 Hence, that security given, sin shall not reign in your mortal bodies; it is an Exhortation, verse •2. Hence, that security given, since shall not Reign in your Mortal bodies; it is an Exhortation, verse •2. av, cst n1 vvn, n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po22 j-jn n2; pn31 vbz dt n1, n1 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 278 Page 123
797 let not sin reign: to shew it is our duty, to bring sin to the Crosse, to do execution upon every lust; let not since Reign: to show it is our duty, to bring since to the Cross, to do execution upon every lust; vvb xx n1 vvi: pc-acp vvi pn31 vbz po12 n1, p-acp vvb n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vdi n1 p-acp d n1; (10) part (DIV2) 278 Page 123
798 but it is a promise in the fourteenth verse, sin shall not reign, to assure the believer, that what Christ hath purchased with his blood, he will accomplish by his Spirit: sc. but it is a promise in the fourteenth verse, since shall not Reign, to assure the believer, that what christ hath purchased with his blood, he will accomplish by his Spirit: sc. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt vvb p-acp dt ord n1, n1 vmb xx vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1: vvi. (10) part (DIV2) 278 Page 124
799 the final and total destruction of the body of sin, whereof this is the pledge and first fruits, the dethroning of sin in the soul, so that though it be, yet it shall not be as a Lord: the final and total destruction of the body of since, whereof this is the pledge and First fruits, the dethroning of since in the soul, so that though it be, yet it shall not be as a Lord: dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq d vbz dt n1 cc ord n2, dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, av cst cs pn31 vbb, av pn31 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1: (10) part (DIV2) 278 Page 124
800 sin shall not reign in your mortal bodies: for ye are not under the Law but under Grace. since shall not Reign in your Mortal bodies: for you Are not under the Law but under Grace. n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po22 j-jn n2: c-acp pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp n1. (10) part (DIV2) 278 Page 124
801 When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion, Psal. 126.1, 2. our mouth was fill'd with laughter, and our tongue with singing. When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion, Psalm 126.1, 2. our Mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. c-crq dt n1 vvd av dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd, crd po12 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp vvg. (10) part (DIV2) 279 Page 124
802 The redeemed soul hath not less cause to rejoyce, whose spiritual captivity the Lord hath turned, The redeemed soul hath not less cause to rejoice, whose spiritual captivity the Lord hath turned, dt j-vvn n1 vhz xx dc n1 pc-acp vvi, rg-crq j n1 dt n1 vhz vvn, (10) part (DIV2) 280 Page 124
803 & made them to lead Captivity captive; & made them to led Captivity captive; cc vvd pno32 p-acp vvb n1 j-jn; (10) part (DIV2) 280 Page 124
804 to lead captive those lusts, which led them captive before, take captive by the devil at his pleasure. So much for the Cautions. to led captive those Lustiest, which led them captive before, take captive by the Devil At his pleasure. So much for the Cautions. pc-acp vvi j-jn d n2, r-crq vvd pno32 j-jn p-acp, vvb j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. av av-d c-acp dt n2. (10) part (DIV2) 280 Page 124
805 I come now in the last place to close with the Comforts. Amongst many take these: I come now in the last place to close with the Comforts. among many take these: pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2. p-acp d vvb d: (10) part (DIV2) 282 Page 124
806 1. Thy infirmities shall not prejudice thy acceptance with God. 1. Thy infirmities shall not prejudice thy acceptance with God. crd po21 n2 vmb xx vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1. (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 124
807 This is a Christians comfort, Though the world either through blindnesse cannot, or through malice will not distinguish between infirmities, and allowed wickednesse in the godly; This is a Christians Comfort, Though the world either through blindness cannot, or through malice will not distinguish between infirmities, and allowed wickedness in the godly; d vbz dt njpg2 n1, cs dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 vmbx, cc p-acp n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2, cc vvn n1 p-acp dt j; (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 125
808 yet, God both can, and will: He will distinguish between the Gold and the drosse, between the chaffe and the wheat. He will not cast away the gold, yet, God both can, and will: He will distinguish between the Gold and the dross, between the chaff and the wheat. He will not cast away the gold, av, np1 d vmb, cc vmb: pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. pns31 vmb xx vvi av dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 125
809 because there is some drosse mixt with it: Because there is Some dross mixed with it: c-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 vvn p-acp pn31: (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 125
810 nor throw the heap into the fire, because there is much chaffe in it, if there be but some grains of good seed. nor throw the heap into the fire, Because there is much chaff in it, if there be but Some grains of good seed. ccx vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pn31, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 125
811 God doth not cast off his people, for their infirmities, when he finds any precions grains of sincerity and grace in them. God does not cast off his people, for their infirmities, when he finds any precions grains of sincerity and grace in them. np1 vdz xx vvi a-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns31 vvz d n2 n2 pp-f n1 cc vvb p-acp pno32. (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 125
812 It is highly observable, concerning Sarah, David, Asa, Jehosaphat, &c. when the spirit of God comes in Scripture to give us their characters, he puts a veile upon their infirmities, and takes notice only of their graces. Gen. 17.12. Sarah laughed through unbelief; It is highly observable, Concerning Sarah, David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, etc. when the Spirit of God comes in Scripture to give us their characters, he puts a veil upon their infirmities, and Takes notice only of their graces. Gen. 17.12. Sarah laughed through unbelief; pn31 vbz av-j j, vvg np1, np1, np1, np1, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 po32 n2, pns31 vvz dt vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz n1 av-j pp-f po32 n2. np1 crd. np1 vvd p-acp n1; (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 125
813 yet, when the Holy Ghost makes mention of her in the New Testament, he takes notice only of her obedience and reverence to her husband: yet, when the Holy Ghost makes mention of her in the New Testament, he Takes notice only of her Obedience and Reverence to her husband: av, c-crq dt j n1 vvz n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz n1 av-j pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1: (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
814 Sarah obeyed Abraham, 1 Pet. 3.6. and called him Lord. David had two terrible falls, able to make every one that readeth to tremble: Sarah obeyed Abraham, 1 Pet. 3.6. and called him Lord. David had two terrible falls, able to make every one that readeth to tremble: np1 vvd np1, crd np1 crd. cc vvd pno31 n1. np1 vhd crd j vvz, j pc-acp vvi d pi cst vvz pc-acp vvi: (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
815 but, in his character, God only takes notice of his integrity, his perfection, the Ʋniversality of his obedience: He did ONLY that which was right in mine eyes. but, in his character, God only Takes notice of his integrity, his perfection, the Ʋniversality of his Obedience: He did ONLY that which was right in mine eyes. cc-acp, p-acp po31 n1, np1 av-j vvz n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: pns31 vdd av-j d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp po11 n2. (10) part (DIV2) 283 Page 126
816 Asa had his failings, He was wroth with the Seer: and again, In his sickness he sought not to the Lord, Asa had his failings, He was wroth with the Seer: and again, In his sickness he sought not to the Lord, np1 vhd po31 n2-vvg, pns31 vbds j p-acp dt n1: cc av, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1, (10) part (DIV2) 284 Page 126
817 but to the Physitians, ver. 12. yet in the accompt of his reign, you find nothing, but this high eulogie, The heart of Asa was perfect all his days: but to the Physicians, ver. 12. yet in the account of his Reign, you find nothing, but this high eulogy, The heart of Asa was perfect all his days: cc-acp p-acp dt n2, fw-la. crd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vvb pix, p-acp d j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j d po31 n2: (10) part (DIV2) 284 Page 126
818 And his son Jehosaphat contracted a wicked affinity, he left reformation imperfect, verse 33. yet, in the summa totalis, he inherits the testimony of his Fathers sincerity. He walked in the way of Asa his Father, 2 Chron. 20.32. and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the Lord. And his son Jehoshaphat contracted a wicked affinity, he left Reformation imperfect, verse 33. yet, in the summa totalis, he inherits the testimony of his Father's sincerity. He walked in the Way of Asa his Father, 2 Chronicles 20.32. and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sighed of the Lord. cc po31 n1 np1 vvn dt j n1, pns31 vvd n1 j, n1 crd av, p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 n1. pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, crd np1 crd. cc vvd xx p-acp pn31, vdg d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) part (DIV2) 284 Page 126
819 Oh what a Cordial is this for the fainting hearts of Gods dear children, sinking under the sense of their corruptions? When God comes to weigh them in the ballance of the Sanctuary, he leaves out their infirmities; and puts nothing into the scales but their graces; He overlooks what is theirs, O what a Cordial is this for the fainting hearts of God's dear children, sinking under the sense of their corruptions? When God comes to weigh them in the balance of the Sanctuary, he leaves out their infirmities; and puts nothing into the scales but their graces; He overlooks what is theirs, uh q-crq dt j vbz d p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n2 j-jn n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2? c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz av po32 n2; cc vvz pix p-acp dt n2 p-acp po32 n2; pns31 vvz r-crq vbz png32, (10) part (DIV2) 284 Page 127
820 and takes notice, onely of what is his own; and so holdeth them forth to the world as models of perfection. and Takes notice, only of what is his own; and so holds them forth to the world as models of perfection. cc vvz n1, av-j pp-f r-crq vbz po31 d; cc av vvz pno32 av p-acp dt n1 c-acp n2 pp-f n1. (10) part (DIV2) 284 Page 127
821 God will not onely pardon, but pitty the infirmities of his people. God will not only pardon, but pity the infirmities of his people. np1 vmb xx av-j vvi, p-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 285 Page 127
822 When their infirmities are their afflictions, they be the objects of Gods Compassion. Of all the children in the Family, the Father pitieth the weak child, the lame child, and the sick child; when the poor child crieth, Father take me, Father help me, Father hold me, Father carry me; When their infirmities Are their afflictions, they be the objects of God's Compassion. Of all the children in the Family, the Father Pitieth the weak child, the lame child, and the sick child; when the poor child cries, Father take me, Father help me, Father hold me, Father carry me; c-crq po32 n2 vbr po32 n2, pns32 vbb dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. pp-f d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz dt j n1, dt j n1, cc dt j n1; c-crq dt j n1 vvz, n1 vvb pno11, n1 vvb pno11, n1 vvb pno11, n1 vvi pno11; (10) part (DIV2) 285 Page 127
823 the Fathers bowels melt within him, and his compassions are rolled together; the Father's bowels melt within him, and his compassions Are rolled together; dt ng1 n2 vvb p-acp pno31, cc po31 n2 vbr vvn av; (10) part (DIV2) 285 Page 127
824 Like as a Father pitieth his children, Ps. 103.13 so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. Like as a Father Pitieth his children, Ps. 103.13 so the Lord Pitieth them that Fear him. av-j p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2, np1 crd av dt n1 vvz pno32 cst vvb pno31. (10) part (DIV2) 285 Page 127
825 Isa. 63 9. In all their affliction he is afflicted, and the Angel of his presence saveth them. Isaiah 63 9. In all their affliction he is afflicted, and the Angel of his presence Saveth them. np1 crd crd p-acp d po32 n1 pns31 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz pno32. (10) part (DIV2) 285 Page 128
826 When God seeth a poor believer striving, and wrestling, and conflicting with his corruptions; weeping and mourning over them, like a dove of the valley; When God sees a poor believer striving, and wrestling, and conflicting with his corruptions; weeping and mourning over them, like a dove of the valley; c-crq np1 vvz dt j n1 vvg, cc vvg, cc j-vvg p-acp po31 n2; vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (10) part (DIV2) 286 Page 128
827 sighing, with the breaking of his loins, and crying, Lord help, Lord rebuke my temptations, Lord, subdue my corruptions; sighing, with the breaking of his loins, and crying, Lord help, Lord rebuke my temptations, Lord, subdue my corruptions; vvg, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n2, cc vvg, n1 n1, n1 n1 po11 n2, n1, vvb po11 n2; (10) part (DIV2) 286 Page 128
828 pleading, and pressing the promise, Lord, thou hast said, sin shall not have dominion over me; pleading, and pressing the promise, Lord, thou hast said, since shall not have dominion over me; vvg, cc vvg dt n1, n1, pns21 vh2 vvn, n1 vmb xx vhi n1 p-acp pno11; (10) part (DIV2) 286 Page 128
829 thou hast said, I will heal their back-sliding, Hos. 14.4. I will love them freely, &c. Why now Lord, Remember the word unto thy servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope; thou hast said, I will heal their backsliding, Hos. 14.4. I will love them freely, etc. Why now Lord, remember the word unto thy servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope; pns21 vh2 vvn, pns11 vmb vvi po32 j, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, av q-crq av n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi; (10) part (DIV2) 286 Page 128
830 and, pressing it again and again, Behold the servant of the Lord, oh! be it unto me according to thy word. and, pressing it again and again, Behold the servant of the Lord, o! be it unto me according to thy word. cc, vvg pn31 av cc av, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh! vbb pn31 p-acp pno11 vvg p-acp po21 n1. (10) part (DIV2) 286 Page 128
831 When God (I say) hears his poor Ephraims thus bemaoning themselves, and smiting upon their thigh, with holy shame and confusion, reproach themselves, thus: When God (I say) hears his poor Ephraim's thus bemaoning themselves, and smiting upon their thigh, with holy shame and confusion, reproach themselves, thus: c-crq np1 (pns11 vvb) vvz po31 j vvz av vvg px32, cc vvg p-acp po32 n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1, n1 px32, av: (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
832 Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised; Lord, if blowes would have made me good, I had been good long ago; Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised; Lord, if blows would have made me good, I had been good long ago; pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 cc pns11 vbds vvn; n1, cs n2 vmd vhi vvn pno11 j, pns11 vhd vbn j av-j av; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
833 I have had affliction upon affliction, stroke upon stroke; I have had affliction upon affliction, stroke upon stroke; pns11 vhb vhn n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
834 but all this while I have been as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke, unteachable and untractable: but all this while I have been as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke, unteachable and untractable: cc-acp d d cs pns11 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1, j cc j: (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
835 thou hast drawn forward, and I have drawn backward; thou hast drawn forward, and I have drawn backward; pns21 vh2 vvn av-j, cc pns11 vhb vvn av-j; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
836 thou hast stricken me, & I have kicked, I have lifted up the heel against thee; thou hast stricken me, & I have Kicked, I have lifted up the heel against thee; pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, cc pns11 vhb vvn, pns11 vhb vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
837 and hereupon, in an holy agony, turning Confession into Prayer, Turn thou me and I shall be turned, heal me and I shall be bealed, and hereupon, in an holy agony, turning Confessi into Prayer, Turn thou me and I shall be turned, heal me and I shall be bealed, cc av, p-acp dt j n1, vvg n1 p-acp n1, vvb pns21 pno11 cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn, vvb pno11 cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn, (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
838 for thou art the Lord my God; While thus (I say) the soul weeps, God weeps also; for thou art the Lord my God; While thus (I say) the soul weeps, God weeps also; c-acp pns21 vb2r dt n1 po11 np1; cs av (pns11 vvb) dt n1 vvz, np1 vvz av; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
839 Ephraim weeps before God tears of contrition, and God weeps over Ephraim, tears of compassion. In all this affliction of the soul, Gods Soul is afflicted, his bowels are troubled, his compassions are kindled; Ephraim weeps before God tears of contrition, and God weeps over Ephraim, tears of compassion. In all this affliction of the soul, God's Soul is afflicted, his bowels Are troubled, his compassions Are kindled; np1 vvz p-acp np1 n2 pp-f n1, cc np1 vvz p-acp np1, n2 pp-f n1. p-acp d d n1 pp-f dt n1, ng1 n1 vbz vvn, po31 n2 vbr vvn, po31 n2 vbr vvn; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 129
840 and, as not able longer to refrain himself, (as Joseph once towards his brethren) he breaks out into this passionate condolency; and, as not able longer to refrain himself, (as Joseph once towards his brothers) he breaks out into this passionate condolency; cc, c-acp xx j jc pc-acp vvi px31, (c-acp np1 a-acp p-acp po31 n2) pns31 vvz av p-acp d j n1; (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 130
841 Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant child? Is this the voice of my repenting child, pouring out his Soul & his sorrowes over his sinful in firmities? I do earnestly remember him, I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord. Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant child? Is this the voice of my repenting child, pouring out his Soul & his sorrows over his sinful in firmities? I do earnestly Remember him, I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord. vbz np1 po11 j-jn n1? vbz pns31 dt j n1? vbz d dt n1 pp-f po11 vvg n1, vvg av po31 n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp po31 j p-acp n2? pns11 vdb av-j vvi pno31, pns11 vmb av-j vhi n1 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1. (10) part (DIV2) 287 Page 130
842 Thirdly, In Case, your corruptions be but your infirmities, they shall be no obstruction to your prayers. Thirdly, In Case, your corruptions be but your infirmities, they shall be no obstruction to your Prayers. ord, p-acp n1, po22 n2 vbb p-acp po22 n2, pns32 vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp po22 n2. (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 130
843 David his unbelief did not prejudice the speeding of his prayers; David his unbelief did not prejudice the speeding of his Prayers; np1 po31 n1 vdd xx vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n2; (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 130
844 I said I am cast out of thy sight, nevertheless, thou heardest the voice of my supplication, Psal. 31.32. Who would have thought that a prayer mixt with so much infidelity should have the way to Heaven? But the instance in the text is full to this purpose; I said I am cast out of thy sighed, nevertheless, thou heardest the voice of my supplication, Psalm 31.32. Who would have Thought that a prayer mixed with so much infidelity should have the Way to Heaven? But the instance in the text is full to this purpose; pns11 vvd pns11 vbm vvn av pp-f po21 n1, av, pns21 vvd2 dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, np1 crd. q-crq vmd vhi vvn d dt n1 vvn p-acp av d n1 vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp n1? p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz j p-acp d n1; (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 130
845 it is the very design of the H. Ghost; it is the very Design of the H. Ghost; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt np1 n1; (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 130
846 he proveth the general Proposition, vers. 16. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much; he Proves the general Proposition, vers. 16. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much; pns31 vvz dt j n1, fw-la. crd dt j j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d; (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
847 by a particular instance, (it being in materia necessaria, prayer being a duty of universal necessity) the special example of Elijah: And it was not for his sake that it is written onely, by a particular instance, (it being in materia necessaria, prayer being a duty of universal necessity) the special Exampl of Elijah: And it was not for his sake that it is written only, p-acp dt j n1, (pn31 vbg p-acp fw-la fw-la, n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f j n1) dt j n1 pp-f np1: cc pn31 vbds xx p-acp po31 n1 cst pn31 vbz vvn av-j, (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
848 but for our sakes also, the drift being a general encouragement, to strengthen the hands of Gods Saints in prayer against the sence of their infirmities: but for our sakes also, the drift being a general encouragement, to strengthen the hands of God's Saints in prayer against the sense of their infirmities: cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 av, dt n1 vbg dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
849 That, if Elijahs prayers were of such prevalencie with God, his passions notwithstanding, our prayers shall not return altogether fruitlesse into our bosom, That, if Elijahs Prayers were of such prevalency with God, his passion notwithstanding, our Prayers shall not return altogether fruitless into our bosom, cst, cs n2 n2 vbdr pp-f d n1 p-acp np1, po31 n2 a-acp, po12 n2 vmb xx vvi av j p-acp po12 n1, (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
850 though we likewise be incumbred with manifold corruptions; though we likewise be encumbered with manifold corruptions; cs pns12 av vbi vvn p-acp j n2; (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
851 it was not so much the dignity of Elijah his person, as the integrity and uprightness of his heart, which rendred his prayers acceptable with God. it was not so much the dignity of Elijah his person, as the integrity and uprightness of his heart, which rendered his Prayers acceptable with God. pn31 vbds xx av av-d dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvd po31 n2 j p-acp np1. (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
852 He was an eminent Prophet indeed, but he was NONLATINALPHABET of like passions with us. The infirmities of our nature, shall not prejudice, the fervency of prayers. He was an eminent Prophet indeed, but he was of like passion with us. The infirmities of our nature, shall not prejudice, the fervency of Prayers. pns31 vbds dt j n1 av, cc-acp pns31 vbds pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12. dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vmb xx vvi, dt n1 pp-f n2. (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 131
853 Prayer is still of as much potency with God as ever. Prayer is still of as much potency with God as ever. n1 vbz av pp-f p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 c-acp av. (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 132
854 There may be less of miracle in our answers, then there was in Elijah's; but there will be as much of love: surely, returns of prayer are not the fruit of our merit but of Gods free-grace; they do not depend upon the worth of the supplicant, but upon the merit and intercession of our surety: And if Moses, a servant prevailed by his intercession for an whole Nation notwithstanding their rebellions; There may be less of miracle in our answers, then there was in Elijah's; but there will be as much of love: surely, returns of prayer Are not the fruit of our merit but of God's Free grace; they do not depend upon the worth of the supplicant, but upon the merit and Intercession of our surety: And if Moses, a servant prevailed by his Intercession for an Whole nation notwithstanding their rebellions; pc-acp vmb vbi av-dc pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, av a-acp vbds p-acp npg1; p-acp a-acp vmb vbi p-acp d pp-f n1: av-j, vvz pp-f n1 vbr xx dt n1 pp-f po12 vvi p-acp pp-f npg1 n1; pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, p-acp p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f po12 n1: cc cs np1, dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n2; (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 132
855 how shall Christ the Son prevail with his Father for his dear Children notwithstanding their infirmities? He hath made us accepted in the Beloved. how shall christ the Son prevail with his Father for his dear Children notwithstanding their infirmities? He hath made us accepted in the beloved. q-crq vmb np1 dt n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2? pns31 vhz vvn pno12 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn. (10) part (DIV2) 288 Page 132
856 Lastly, The time is coming (and it hastens apace) when infirmities in the Saints, Lastly, The time is coming (and it hastens apace) when infirmities in the Saints, ord, dt n1 vbz vvg (cc pn31 vvz av) q-crq n2 p-acp dt n2, (10) part (DIV2) 289 Page 132
857 whether natural or sinful, shall be perfectly cured: death will be an absolute cure, death will be the death of all your corruptions. Now they do not reign, blessed be God, then they shall not live: now they be but slaves, Hewers of wood, and drawers of water; (the infirmities of the Saints find them hewing work, and weeping work; ) the time is coming when they shall not be; the time is coming when the Saints shall rest from their labours, and all tears shall be wiped from their eyes. whither natural or sinful, shall be perfectly cured: death will be an absolute cure, death will be the death of all your corruptions. Now they do not Reign, blessed be God, then they shall not live: now they be but slaves, Hewers of wood, and drawers of water; (the infirmities of the Saints find them hewing work, and weeping work;) the time is coming when they shall not be; the time is coming when the Saints shall rest from their labours, and all tears shall be wiped from their eyes. cs j cc j, vmb vbi av-j vvn: n1 vmb vbi dt j vvi, n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2. av pns32 vdb xx vvi, vvn vbi n1, av pns32 vmb xx vvi: av pns32 vbb p-acp n2, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1; (dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb pno32 vvg n1, cc vvg n1;) dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq pns32 vmb xx vbi; dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2. (10) part (DIV2) 289 Page 133
858 Here is good news for the conflicting servants of God. They shall not alwayes pray in vain, nor strive in vain, nor wrestle in vain; Here is good news for the conflicting Servants of God. They shall not always pray in vain, nor strive in vain, nor wrestle in vain; av vbz j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1. pns32 vmb xx av vvi p-acp j, ccx vvi p-acp j, ccx vvi p-acp j; (10) part (DIV2) 289 Page 133
859 God will not alwayes be wanting to their faithful endeavours; God will not always be wanting to their faithful endeavours; np1 vmb xx av vbi vvg p-acp po32 j n2; (10) part (DIV2) 290 Page 133
860 And, truly, now he is not wanting, but they are not alwayes so sensible of his presence and assisting grace with them in their conflicts, And, truly, now he is not wanting, but they Are not always so sensible of his presence and assisting grace with them in their conflicts, cc, av-j, av pns31 vbz xx vvg, cc-acp pns32 vbr xx av av j pp-f po31 n1 cc vvg n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (10) part (DIV2) 290 Page 133
861 but the time is hastning when they shall weep no more, & sign no more; when they shall have no more cause to complain. but the time is hastening when they shall weep no more, & Signen no more; when they shall have no more cause to complain. cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq pns32 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc, cc vvb av-dx av-dc; c-crq pns32 vmb vhi dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi. (10) part (DIV2) 290 Page 133
862 Oh! my pride; Oh! my passion, and, Oh! my love of the world; Oh! my pride; Oh! my passion, and, Oh! my love of the world; uh po11 n1; uh po11 n1, cc, uh po11 n1 pp-f dt n1; (10) part (DIV2) 290 Page 134
863 and, Oh! my hypocrisy; and, Oh! my unbelief, &c. But, when they shall stand upon the shore, and see all these Egyptians lye drowned and choked in the red Sea of Christs blood; singing the song of Moses and of the Lumb. Ʋnto him that loved us, Rev. 15.6. and washed us from our sins in his own blood and hath made us KINGS and Priests, unto our God and his Father; and, Oh! my hypocrisy; and, Oh! my unbelief, etc. But, when they shall stand upon the shore, and see all these egyptians lie drowned and choked in the read Sea of Christ blood; singing the song of Moses and of the Lumb. Ʋnto him that loved us, Rev. 15.6. and washed us from our Sins in his own blood and hath made us KINGS and Priests, unto our God and his Father; cc, uh po11 n1; cc, uh po11 n1, av p-acp, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvb d d np1 vvb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1; vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt np1. np1 pno31 cst vvd pno12, n1 crd. cc vvd pno12 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 d n1 cc vhz vvn pno12 ng1 cc n2, p-acp po12 n1 cc po31 n1; (10) part (DIV2) 290 Page 134
864 to him be Glory and Dominion for ever and ever, Amen. to him be Glory and Dominion for ever and ever, Amen. p-acp pno31 vbb n1 cc n1 c-acp av cc av, uh-n. (10) part (DIV2) 290 Page 134
865 In the mean time, let the sense of corruption, set the Saints alonging for that day; Corruption will never be totally destroyed till this mortal put on immortality. This cursed leprosy of sin is so soaked & penetrated into our natures, that it will never be got out till the walls of the house, be pulled down; In the mean time, let the sense of corruption, Set the Saints alonging for that day; Corruption will never be totally destroyed till this Mortal put on immortality. This cursed leprosy of since is so soaked & penetrated into our nature's, that it will never be god out till the walls of the house, be pulled down; p-acp dt j n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n2 vvg p-acp cst n1; n1 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn p-acp d j-jn vvn p-acp n1. d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n2, cst pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbb vvn a-acp; (10) part (DIV2) 291 Page 134
866 Washing and rubbing and scraping will not serve the turn, but the whole structure of nature must be demolished: Washing and rubbing and scraping will not serve the turn, but the Whole structure of nature must be demolished: vvg cc vvg cc vvg vmb xx vvi dt n1, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn: (10) part (DIV2) 291 Page 134
867 the body of sin and the body of flest must be buried in one grave. And therefore, Let the Redeemed of the Lord rejoice in expectation of this day; the body of sin and the body of flest must be buried in one grave. And Therefore, Let the Redeemed of the Lord rejoice in expectation of this day; dt n1 pp-f vvb cc dt n1 pp-f vv2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd j. cc av, vvb dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f d n1; (10) part (DIV2) 291 Page 135
868 let them lift up their heads with joy, Phil. 3.20. because their redemption draweth nigh; and having their conversation in Heaven, let them look for the Saviour, NONLATINALPHABET. let them lift up their Heads with joy, Philip 3.20. Because their redemption draws High; and having their Conversation in Heaven, let them look for the Saviour,. vvd pno32 vvd a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, np1 crd. c-acp po32 n1 vvz av-j; cc vhg po32 n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1,. (10) part (DIV2) 292 Page 135
869 the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change THESE BODIES OF VILENESS, these vessels of rottneness and impurity, to be like to his glorious body. the Lord jesus christ, who shall change THESE BODIES OF VILENESS, these vessels of rottneness and impurity, to be like to his glorious body. dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vmb vvi d n2 pp-f n1, d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 j n1. (10) part (DIV2) 292 Page 135
870 Surely, I come quickly, (saith the Bridegroom,) let the Spirit and the Bride say, Come; even so, Come Lord Jesus. Surely, I come quickly, (Says the Bridegroom,) let the Spirit and the Bride say, Come; even so, Come Lord jesus. np1, pns11 vvb av-j, (vvz dt n1,) vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb, vvb; av av, vvb n1 np1. (10) part (DIV2) 292 Page 135
871 To God onely Wise, be Honour and Glory for ever and ever, Amen. FINIS. To God only Wise, be Honour and Glory for ever and ever, Amen. FINIS. p-acp np1 av-j j, vbb n1 cc n1 c-acp av cc av, uh-n. fw-la. (10) part (DIV2) 293 Page 135

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181 0 Psal. 20.5. NONLATINALPHABET. Haec sunt quae homines faciunt invitos mori. 2 Cor. 5.2, 3, 4. Psalm 20.5.. Haec sunt Quae homines faciunt invitos Mori. 2 Cor. 5.2, 3, 4. np1 crd.. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. crd np1 crd, crd, crd
189 0 Jude 4. U^de 4. np1 crd
198 0 Mat 5.13. Mathew 5.13. n1 crd.
202 0 Tit. 3.2, 3. Tit. 3.2, 3. np1 crd, crd
204 0 6. Signall Difference. 6. Signal Difference. crd n1 n1.
205 0 Acts 9.11. Acts 9.11. vvz crd.
208 0 Rom. 12. Rom. 12. np1 crd
214 0 The Application to the particular occasion. The Application to the particular occasion. dt n1 p-acp dt j n1.
217 0 Numb. 20.11. Numb. 20.11. j. crd.
220 0 Numb. 12.3. Numb. 12.3. j. crd.
221 0 Numb 20.12. Numb 20.12. vvb crd.
223 0 Rom. 11. 3•. Rom. 11. 3•. np1 crd. n1.
224 0 2 Sam. g 4. 2 Sam. g 4. crd np1 zz crd
227 0 Psal. 4. Psalm 4. np1 crd
228 0 1 Sam. 25.22. cum 18. 1 Sam. 25.22. cum 18. vvd np1 crd. fw-la crd
230 0 Luke 9.53. Ver. 54. Luke 9.53. Ver. 54. np1 crd. np1 crd
236 0 2 Kings 1.6. 2 Kings 1.6. crd n2 crd.
255 0 The Parallel. The Parallel. dt n1.
264 0 Sic parvis componere magna solebam. Sic parvis componere Magna solebam. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
267 0 Matth. 5. ult. 1 Pet. 1.15. Matthew 5. ult. 1 Pet. 1.15. np1 crd n1. crd np1 crd.
268 0 2 Cor. 3. ult. 2 Cor. 3. ult. crd np1 crd n1.
269 0 A Parallel. A Parallel. dt n1.
273 0 1 John 1.3. 1 John 1.3. vvn np1 crd.
283 0 Act. 20.20. Act. 20.20. n1 crd.
286 0 2 King. 2. 2 King. 2. crd n1. crd
292 0 Act. 6.10. Act. 6.10. n1 crd.
293 0 The Jesuites. The Jesuits. dt np2.
293 1 Non persuadebis etiamsi persuaseris. Non persuadebis Even if persuaseris. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la.
294 0 NONLATINALPHABET quasi NONLATINALPHABET quasi fw-la
296 0 2 King. 1.12 14. 1 King. 17.14.15, 16. 2 King. 1.12 14. 1 King. 17.14.15, 16. crd n1. crd crd crd n1. crd, crd
299 0 2 King. 2.8. 2 King. 2.8. crd n1. crd.
303 0 Matth. 11.14. Matthew 11.14. np1 crd.
304 0 Luk. 1.17. vers. 13. Luk. 1.17. vers. 13. np1 crd. fw-la. crd
305 0 Matth. 4.5. Matthew 4.5. np1 crd.
308 0 Luke 16.17. vers. 17. Luke 16.17. vers. 17. np1 crd. fw-la. crd
311 0 Matth. 3.1. Matthew 3.1. np1 crd.
317 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
330 0 1 Cor. 9.2. 1 Cor. 9.2. vvd np1 crd.
331 0 2 Cor. 9.15. 2 Cor. 9.15. crd np1 crd.
335 0 1 King 19.14. Ingemuit terrarum orbis se Arrianum invenisse. As it was in Athanasius his time. 1 Kings 8.22. 1 King 19.14. Ingemuit terrarum Orbis se Arianism invenisse. As it was in Athanasius his time. 1 Kings 8.22. crd n1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 vvi. p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1 po31 n1. crd n2 crd.
339 0 vers. 21. vers. 21. fw-la. crd
339 1 vers. 24. vers. 24. fw-la. crd
340 0 vers. 18. vers. 18. fw-la. crd
348 0 Malleus haereticerum. Anabaptists and Antinomians, Arrians, Quakers, Antiscripturists, &c. Malleus haereticerum. Anabaptists and Antinomians, Arians, Quakers, Antiscripturists, etc. np1 fw-la. np1 cc njp2, n2-jn, np1, n2, av
353 0 2 Tim. 4.3. 2 Tim. 4.3. crd np1 crd.
355 0 NONLATINALPHABET. 2 Tim, 1.13. NONLATINALPHABET. Plaistred coyned words. 2 Pet. 2.3. Rev. 2.2. . 2 Tim, 1.13.. Plastered coined words. 2 Pet. 2.3. Rev. 2.2. . crd np1, crd.. j-vvn vvn n2. crd np1 crd. n1 crd.
366 0 Josh. 7.9, Josh. 7.9, np1 crd,
368 0 Chattam in Kent. Chatham in Kenned. np1 p-acp vvd.
371 0 Phil. 2.30. Philip 2.30. np1 crd.
374 0 Verse 17. Verse 17. n1 crd
378 0 Matth. 3.4. Matthew 3.4. np1 crd.
378 1 2 King. 1.8. 2 King. 1.8. crd n1. crd.
391 0 Isa 32.8. Isaiah 32.8. np1 crd.
395 0 Rom. 11 2. Rom. 11 2. np1 crd crd
400 0 1 King. 19.8. 1 King. 19.8. crd n1. crd.
402 0 2 Cor. 11.27. 2 Cor. 11.27. crd np1 crd.
404 0 Mar. 5.12. 1 Kings 10.18. Ch. 19.1, 2, 3. Mar. 5.12. 1 Kings 10.18. Christ 19.1, 2, 3. np1 crd. crd n2 crd. np1 crd, crd, crd
414 0 Psal. 56.8. Psalm 56.8. np1 crd.
416 0 Amos 5.10. Amos 5.10. np1 crd.
417 0 1 King. 17.5, 6. Verse 9.12, 15, 17. 1 King. 17.5, 6. Verse 9.12, 15, 17. crd n1. crd, crd n1 crd, crd, crd
424 0 Mat. 17 3. Mathew 17 3. np1 crd crd
424 1 Though he acknowledged with Bern. Rara hara, brevis mora. 1 Pet. 1.8. Though he acknowledged with Bern. Rara hara, brevis mora. 1 Pet. 1.8. cs pns31 vvd p-acp np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. vvn np1 crd.
425 0 2 King. 2.8. 2 King. 2.8. crd n1. crd.
425 1 Psa. 130.1. Psa. 130.1. np1 crd.
428 0 Psal. 30.7. Psalm 30.7. np1 crd.
434 0 2 Reg. 1.6. 2 Reg. 1.6. crd np1 crd.
445 0 Jam. 3.17. Jam. 3.17. np1 crd.
446 0 Gal. 5.6. Faith working by Love. Gal. 5.6. Faith working by Love. np1 crd. n1 vvg p-acp n1.
447 0 Hate I not them that hate thee, &c. Psal. 139.21. Hate I not them that hate thee, etc. Psalm 139.21. n1 pns11 xx pno32 cst vvb pno21, av np1 crd.
448 0 Zach. He that is as David shall be like an Angel of God. Zach He that is as David shall be like an Angel of God. np1 pns31 cst vbz p-acp np1 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f np1.
453 0 Cant. 8.7. Cant 8.7. np1 crd.
455 0 Psal. 69 9. Psalm 69 9. np1 crd crd
457 0 Psal. 31. Furor ira brevis. Psalm 31. furor ira brevis. np1 crd fw-la fw-la fw-la.
472 0 Jam. 2.14. NONLATINALPHABET. Jam. 2.14.. np1 crd..
474 0 Isa. 5. Isaiah 5. np1 crd
482 0 First Rule First Rule ord n1
488 0 Meekness & passion may dwell in the same, though a man may be passional & yet of a meek spirit. So was Moses. Meekness & passion may dwell in the same, though a man may be passional & yet of a meek Spirit. So was Moses. n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt d, cs dt n1 vmb vbi j cc av pp-f dt j n1. np1 vbds np1.
491 0 Second Rule. Eph. 4 26. Second Rule. Ephesians 4 26. ord n1. np1 crd crd
493 0 Nemb. 25.7, 8. Nemb. 25.7, 8. vvi. crd, crd
496 0 Numb. 25.11, 12, 13. Numb. 25.11, 12, 13. j. crd, crd, crd
501 0 Phil. 3.2. Philip 3.2. np1 crd.
502 0 2 Pet. 2. per tot. Jude per tot. NONLATINALPHABET. Full of the whore. 2 Pet. 2. per tot. U^de per tot.. Full of the whore. crd np1 crd fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la.. j pp-f dt n1.
509 0 Tit. 1 13. NONLATINALPHABET Tit. 1 13. np1 crd crd
510 0 Ne pars sinceratrahatur. Ne pars sinceratrahatur. fw-fr fw-la fw-la.
515 0 Gal. 4.18. NONLATINALPHABET. &c. Gal. 4.18.. etc. np1 crd.. av
519 0 Num. 12.1. Num. 12.1. np1 crd.
542 0 1. Caution general. 1. Caution general. crd n1 n1.
554 0 In exordio adolescentrae petieram à te castitatem & continentiam, &c. In exordio adolescentrae petieram à te castitatem & continentiam, etc. p-acp fw-la fw-la n1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, av
555 0 Timebam si ne•citò exaudires & sanares me à morbo boncupis•entiae, quam expleri malebam quam extingui. Timebam si ne•citò exaudires & sanares me à morbo boncupis•entiae, quam expleri malebam quam extingui. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc vvz pno11 fw-fr n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
561 0 Third note of reigning sin. Third note of reigning since. ord n1 pp-f j-vvg n1.
565 0 Eccles. 8.4. Eccles. 8.4. np1 crd.
565 1 Prov. 3.31. Curae 3.31. np1 crd.
567 0 Fourth note. Fourth note. ord n1.
579 0 Sixth note. Sixth note. ord n1.
584 0 Psa. 119.5. Psa. 119.5. np1 crd.
586 0 Seventh note. Seventh note. ord n1.
614 0 Care concupiscit adversus spiritum, si non & spiritus adersus carnem faciunt adul••e ium. •ug. • Gal. 1.5, 7. Care concupiscit Adversus spiritum, si non & spiritus adersus Carnem faciunt adul••e ium. •ug. • Gal. 1.5, 7. vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la crd. vvb. • np1 crd, crd
619 0 A second general Caution. A second general Caution. dt ord n1 n1.
631 0 1 Cor. 11.1 1 Cor. 11.1 vvd np1 crd
633 0 Phil. 4.8. Philip 4.8. np1 crd.
644 0 Ps. 73.22. Ps. 73.22. np1 crd.
658 0 Ʋtimur perspicillis magis quam speculis. Sen. Ʋtimur perspicillis magis quam speculis. Sen. fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
660 0 Matth. 7 2 Matthew 7 2 np1 crd crd
662 0 Rom. 2.1, 2. Rom. 2.1, 2. np1 crd, crd
663 0 Luke 19.22. Luke 19.22. zz crd.
669 0 Cautions to the Saints. 1. Caution Cautions to the Saints. 1. Caution n2 p-acp dt n2. crd n1
671 0 Considerations against security under infirmities. Considerations against security under infirmities. n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2.
686 0 2 Sam. 23.5. 2 Sam. 23.5. crd np1 crd.
691 0 Ephes. 4.30. Res delicata est Spiritus Sanctus. Tert. Ephesians 4.30. Rest Delicatam est Spiritus Sanctus. Tert np1 crd. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
697 0 Eccl. 10.4. Ecclesiastes 10.4. np1 crd.
704 0 Gen. 24.22. Gen. 24.22. np1 crd.
714 0 Mat 7.6. Mathew 7.6. n1 crd.
715 0 Jam. Jam. np1
729 0 Jer. 20.3, 4. Jer. 20.3, 4. np1 crd, crd
735 0 Psal. 19.12. Psalm 19.12. np1 crd.
739 0 Obsta principiis. Obsta principiis. fw-la fw-la.
740 0 Num. 20.12. Num. 20.12. np1 crd.
742 0 1 Sam. 12.10. Luk. 1.20. 1 Sam. 12.10. Luk. 1.20. vvn np1 crd. np1 crd.
743 0 1 Sam. 3.13. Cum ch 4.18. 1 Sam. 3.13. Cum changed 4.18. vvn np1 crd. fw-la vvn crd.
744 0 2 Sam. 24.15. 2 Sam. 24.15. crd np1 crd.
745 0 1 Thes. 1.10. Strong infirmities may bring strong afflictions. 1 Thebes 1.10. Strong infirmities may bring strong afflictions. vvd np1 crd. j n2 vmb vvi j n2.
749 0 to the Saints. to the Saints. p-acp dt n2.
751 0 Rom 7.24 Rom 7.24 np1 crd
752 0 Gal. 5.17. Gal. 5.17. np1 crd.
759 0 Gal. 6.1. Gal. 6.1. np1 crd.
760 0 Levit. 19.17. Levit. 19.17. np1 crd.
779 0 Phil. 3.10. Gal. 6.14. Eph. 1.2. Philip 3.10. Gal. 6.14. Ephesians 1.2. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd.
794 0 Rom. 8.3. Rom. 8.3. np1 crd.
796 0 Rom. 6.14. Rom. 6.14. np1 crd.
804 0 2 Tim. 2.26. 2 Tim. 2.26. crd np1 crd.
805 0 Comforts to the Saints ever their infirmities. 1. Comfort. Comforts to the Saints ever their infirmities. 1. Comfort. n2 p-acp dt n2 av po32 n2. crd n1.
815 0 1 King 9.4.11.4, 6 14.8. 1 King 9.4.11.4, 6 14.8. vvn n1 crd, crd crd.
816 0 2 Chron. 16.10. 2 Chronicles 16.10. crd np1 crd.
817 0 2 Chron. 14.17. 2 Chron. 20.35, 36. 2 Chronicles 14.17. 2 Chronicles 20.35, 36. crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd, crd
829 0 Rom. 6.14. Rom. 6.14. np1 crd.
829 1 Psal. 119.49. Psalm 119.49. np1 crd.
831 0 Jer. 31.19, 20. Jer. 31.19, 20. np1 crd, crd
854 0 Numb. 14.12. Numb. 14.12. j. crd.
855 0 Eph. 1.6. Ephesians 1.6. np1 crd.
856 0 Fourth and last Com. Fourth and last Come ord cc ord np1
868 0 Rev. 22.20 Rev. 22.20 n1 crd