A peace-offering in the Temple; or, A seasonable plea for unity among dissenting brethren: in a sermon at St. Paul's Church, London, before the Right Honouable the Lord Mayor, &c. on the 14th of October, 1660. By Richard Henchman, Rectour of St. James-Garlick-Hyth.

Henchman, Richard, d. 1672
Publisher: printed by Thomas Roycroft for William Grantham at the sign of the Black Bear in St Paul s Church yard near the little North Door
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A86190 ESTC ID: R208108 STC ID: H1429
Subject Headings: Dissenters, Religious -- England; Peace; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ROM. XV. 5, 6. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. ROM. XV. 5, 6., etc. np1. crd. crd, crd, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Now the God of Patience, and Consolation, grant you to be like-minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus, &c Now the God of Patience, and Consolation, grant you to be like-minded one towards Another, according to christ jesus, etc. av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi j pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 THe Searcher of all Hearts knows, I have no other Design in making choice of this Subject, in this Place; but that I might cast in my Mite, and apply some Sovereign Balsame to cure the Epidemical Distemper of this Age: That so (if it be possible) I may be Instrumental to the Healing of the Hurts; to the closing up of those Wounds, and Rents; which many Empericks, and Mountebanks in Religion have caused in this our Church. THe Searcher of all Hearts knows, I have no other Design in making choice of this Subject, in this Place; but that I might cast in my Mite, and apply Some Sovereign Balsam to cure the Epidemical Distemper of this Age: That so (if it be possible) I may be Instrumental to the Healing of the Hurts; to the closing up of those Wounds, and Rends; which many Empirics, and Mountebanks in Religion have caused in this our Church. dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvz, pns11 vhb dx j-jn n1 p-acp vvg n1 pp-f d j-jn, p-acp d n1; p-acp cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc vvi d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1: cst av (cs pn31 vbb j) pns11 vmb vbi j p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n2; p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f d n2, cc n2; r-crq d n2-jn, cc n2 p-acp n1 vhb vvn p-acp d po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 The Romanes, to whom the Apostle, Saint Paul, wrote this Epistle, were at this time, at much Variance, The Romans, to whom the Apostle, Saint Paul, wrote this Epistle, were At this time, At much Variance, dt njp2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1, n1 np1, vvd d n1, vbdr p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
4 and Discord amongst themselves, censoriously Condemning, and Passionately Contemning too, one another for things indifferent. Now the Apostle, fearing that this Difference in Opinions, would breed an Alienation in Affections, and afterwards increase into more bitter Oppositions, he frames a very prevalent Argument, by way of Caution, to avoid such Offences, in the precedent Chapter, at the 12th Verse. So then (saith he) every one of us shall give an account of himself to God: and Discord among themselves, censoriously Condemning, and Passionately Contemning too, one Another for things indifferent. Now the Apostle, fearing that this Difference in Opinions, would breed an Alienation in Affections, and afterwards increase into more bitter Oppositions, he frames a very prevalent Argument, by Way of Caution, to avoid such Offences, in the precedent Chapter, At the 12th Verse. So then (Says he) every one of us shall give an account of himself to God: cc n1 p-acp px32, av-j vvg, cc av-j vvg av, pi j-jn p-acp n2 j. av dt n1, vvg cst d n1 p-acp n2, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, cc av vvi p-acp av-dc j n2, pns31 vvz dt j j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d n2, p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt ord n1. av av (vvz pns31) d crd pp-f pno12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f px31 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
5 let us not therefore judg one another any more. An admirall Inference that! let us not Therefore judge one Another any more. an admiral Inference that! vvb pno12 xx av vvb pi j-jn d n1. dt n1 n1 d! (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
6 They kept such a stir about Days, and Meats, censuring, and controling one another, Nodum in Scirpo, quaerentes, for Toys and Trifles, they did so vex, and offend, one another conilnually: They kept such a stir about Days, and Meats, censuring, and controlling one Another, Nodum in Scirpo, quaerentes, for Toys and Trifles, they did so vex, and offend, one Another conilnually: pns32 vvd d dt n1 p-acp n2, cc n2, vvg, cc vvg pi j-jn, fw-la p-acp fw-es, n2, p-acp n2 cc n2, pns32 vdd av vvi, cc vvi, crd j-jn av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
7 and therefore the Apostle (in that Chapter ) uses both his Rhetorick, and his Logick too, to allay those storms, and appease those contentions, as you may read at large in the 14th, 17th, and 19th, Verses. and Therefore the Apostle (in that Chapter) uses both his Rhetoric, and his Logic too, to allay those storms, and appease those contentions, as you may read At large in the 14th, 17th, and 19th, Verses. cc av dt n1 (p-acp cst n1) vvz d po31 n1, cc po31 n1 av, pc-acp vvi d n2, cc vvi d n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp dt ord, ord, cc ord, n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
8 And here, in this Chapter, he goes on, and prosecutes his Argument in the first Ʋerse. We then (saith he) that are Strong (that is, strong in Faith, strong in Knowledg, strong in Grace ) ought to bear the infirmities of the Weak. And Here, in this Chapter, he Goes on, and prosecutes his Argument in the First Ʋerse. We then (Says he) that Are Strong (that is, strong in Faith, strong in Knowledge, strong in Grace) ought to bear the infirmities of the Weak. cc av, p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz a-acp, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt ord vvi. pns12 av (vvz pns31) d vbr j (cst vbz, j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1, j p-acp vvb) vmd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
9 We, that have received a greater measure of Gifts, ought to exercise more charity towards our Christian brethren, then others. We, that have received a greater measure of Gifts, ought to exercise more charity towards our Christian brothers, then Others. pns12, cst vhb vvn dt jc n1 pp-f n2, vmd pc-acp vvi dc n1 p-acp po12 np1 n2, cs n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
10 If they be hasty, or froward, or peevish, or vexatious; let us use Indulgence towards them, bear with them, help and relieve them; their Deportment is inconsiderable; If they be hasty, or froward, or peevish, or vexatious; let us use Indulgence towards them, bear with them, help and relieve them; their Deportment is inconsiderable; cs pns32 vbb j, cc j, cc j, cc j; vvb pno12 vvi n1 p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp pno32, vvb cc vvb pno32; po32 n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
11 because they are not so well-grounded, and instructed, as we are. Let us not therefore Judg them, Censure, Disdain, or Scorn them. Because they Are not so well-grounded, and instructed, as we Are. Let us not Therefore Judge them, Censure, Disdain, or Scorn them. c-acp pns32 vbr xx av j, cc vvn, c-acp pns12 vbr. vvb pno12 xx av vvb pno32, vvb, n1, cc vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 If such be overtaken in a fault, we, that are spiritual, should endeavour to restore them with the spirit of Meekness. If they be impatient; yet in your Christian Patience possess ye your Souls. If such be overtaken in a fault, we, that Are spiritual, should endeavour to restore them with the Spirit of Meekness. If they be impatient; yet in your Christian Patience possess you your Souls. cs d vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12, cst vbr j, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cs pns32 vbb j; av p-acp po22 np1 n1 vvb pn22 po22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 This is the Sum, and Substance of the Apostle 's former Discourse. And having used these weighty Arguments, to evince them; This is the Sum, and Substance of the Apostle is former Discourse. And having used these weighty Arguments, to evince them; d vbz dt vvb, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j vvb. cc vhg vvn d j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
14 he closes up with fervent Prayer (in the words I have read) for unity, peace, and concord amongst them. he closes up with fervent Prayer (in the words I have read) for unity, peace, and concord among them. pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp j n1 (p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb vvn) p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
15 Now the God of Patience, and Consolation, grant, &c. An excellent sweet Close indeed! Now the God of Patience, and Consolation, grant, etc. an excellent sweet Close indeed! av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb, av dt j j j av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
16 And it is brought in by a Prolepsis: as if some should Object to the Apostle thus much. True indeed; And it is brought in by a Prolepsis: as if Some should Object to the Apostle thus much. True indeed; cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt np1: c-acp cs d vmd n1 p-acp dt n1 av av-d. j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 You have brought many strong Reasons, and notable Arguments to perswade us to unity, & concord: but there is such a vast Difference amongst us; You have brought many strong Reasons, and notable Arguments to persuade us to unity, & concord: but there is such a vast Difference among us; pn22 vhb vvn d j n2, cc j n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cc n1: cc-acp pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
18 our Wounds are so festered, that they seem incurable; we are so much divided, that it seems impossible. our Wounds Are so festered, that they seem incurable; we Are so much divided, that it seems impossible. po12 n2 vbr av vvn, cst pns32 vvb j; pns12 vbr av d vvn, cst pn31 vvz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
19 For can you imagine to bring the Weak to yield to the Strong, or the Strong to forbear the Weak, by Reasons, or Arguments? No; For can you imagine to bring the Weak to yield to the Strong, or the Strong to forbear the Weak, by Reasons, or Arguments? No; p-acp vmb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, cc dt j pc-acp vvi dt j, p-acp n2, cc n2? dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
20 I fear we are too much heated already, to hearken to Reason. Now to this the Apostle here may be supposed to Reply. True indeed; I Fear we Are too much heated already, to harken to Reason. Now to this the Apostle Here may be supposed to Reply. True indeed; pns11 vvb pns12 vbr av d vvn av, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. av p-acp d dt np1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb. j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
21 I see it so to my great grief. I see it so to my great grief. pns11 vvb pn31 av p-acp po11 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
22 Ye are very much to pieces, strangely disjoynted, and distracted; yet, though your Passions may seem to impede an harmonious Agreement in things indifferent, my fervent Prayers may obtain it. You Are very much to Pieces, strangely disjointed, and distracted; yet, though your Passion may seem to impede an harmonious Agreement in things indifferent, my fervent Prayers may obtain it. pn22 vbr av d p-acp n2, av-j vvn, cc vvn; av, cs po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 dt j n1 p-acp n2 j, po11 j n2 vmb vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
23 If I cannot effect it by Reason; I'le endeavour to do it for you, by my hearty Supplication to God. If I cannot Effect it by Reason; I'll endeavour to do it for you, by my hearty Supplication to God. cs pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp n1; pns11|vmb vvi pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pn22, p-acp po11 j n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
24 And, if any thing in the world will prevail, I am sure this will. Now the God of patience, &c. And, if any thing in the world will prevail, I am sure this will. Now the God of patience, etc. np1, cs d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm j d n1. av dt n1 pp-f n1, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
25 Thus you see the Cohaerence, and Dependance of these words with the former. Thus you see the Coherence, and Dependence of these words with the former. av pn22 vvb dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
26 Before I proceed to the opening of them, give me but leave to hint this Observation to you by the way. Before I proceed to the opening of them, give me but leave to hint this Observation to you by the Way. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32, vvb pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 d n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
27 Observ. 1. That 'tis the Duty of every faithfull Minister of God in their several places, Observation 1. That it's the Duty of every faithful Minister of God in their several places, np1 crd cst pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d j vvb pp-f np1 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
28 when they perceive there are Divisions, Strifes, and Contentions amongst the People, if sound and solid Arguments will not prevail with them to unity, when they perceive there Are Divisions, Strifes, and Contentions among the People, if found and solid Arguments will not prevail with them to unity, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbr n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cs n1 cc j n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
29 and concord, to add hearty and fervent Prayers to God, to move their hearts to it. and concord, to add hearty and fervent Prayers to God, to move their hearts to it. cc n1, pc-acp vvi j cc j n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
30 This (you see) here is Praxis Apostolica; 'twas the Apostle Paul 's Practice, and it is the Duty of every Minister. Oh, that we could all endeavour to write after this Copy! This (you see) Here is Praxis Apostolica; 'twas the Apostle Paul is Practice, and it is the Duty of every Minister. O, that we could all endeavour to write After this Copy! np1 (pn22 vvb) av vbz np1 fw-la; pn31|vbds dt n1 np1 vbz n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvi. uh, cst pns12 vmd d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
31 The words themselves contain a Prayer, and in this Prayer there are two things most remarkable. The words themselves contain a Prayer, and in this Prayer there Are two things most remarkable. dt n2 px32 vvb dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 a-acp vbr crd n2 av-ds j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
32 First, The thing that is prayed for; and that is unity, and concord: That they may be alike-minded, one towards another; First, The thing that is prayed for; and that is unity, and concord: That they may be Alikeminded, one towards Another; ord, dt n1 cst vbz vvd p-acp; cc d vbz n1, cc n1: cst pns32 vmb vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
33 that is, mind the same thing among one another; as Learned Doctour Hammond Glosses. that is, mind the same thing among one Another; as Learned Doctor Hammond Glosses. cst vbz, vvb dt d n1 p-acp crd j-jn; p-acp j n1 np1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
34 NONLATINALPHABET. That they may be united in Thoughts, Judgments, and Affections: that, as they are concorporated into one outward Profession, so they may be coanimated into one inward Love in Christ. Paraeus Interprets it Consensum in Fide, a mutual consent in Faith. He prays, (says he) that they may be of one Judgment, . That they may be united in Thoughts, Judgments, and Affections: that, as they Are concorporated into one outward Profession, so they may be coanimated into one inward Love in christ. Pareus Interprets it Consensum in Fide, a mutual consent in Faith. He prays, (Says he) that they may be of one Judgement, . cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, n2, cc n2: cst, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp crd j n1, av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd j n1 p-acp np1. np1 vvz pn31 fw-la p-acp fw-la, dt j n1 p-acp n1. pns31 vvz, (vvz pns31) d pns32 vmb vbi pp-f crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
35 and Opinion, concerning the use of Indifferent things. and Opinion, Concerning the use of Indifferent things. cc n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
36 But I rather understand, and referr it to Consent in Jugment, and also Concord in Affection: because 'tis expressed one towards another; where he touches all the Causes of this Concord. But I rather understand, and refer it to Consent in Judgement, and also Concord in Affection: Because it's expressed one towards Another; where he touches all the Causes of this Concord. cc-acp pns11 av-c vvb, cc vvb pn31 p-acp vvb p-acp n1, cc av n1 p-acp n1: c-acp pn31|vbz vvn pi p-acp n-jn; c-crq pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
37 First, The Authour, and Efficient Cause; God: Secondly, The Material; to be Alike-minded, one towards another. First, The Author, and Efficient Cause; God: Secondly, The Material; to be alikeminded, one towards Another. ord, dt n1, cc j n1; np1: ord, dt j-jn; pc-acp vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
38 Thirdly, The Formal; According to Christ Jesus. Fourthly, The Final; That ye may with one voice glorifie God. That's the first here considerable; Thirdly, The Formal; According to christ jesus. Fourthly, The Final; That you may with one voice Glorify God. That's the First Here considerable; ord, dt j; vvg p-acp np1 np1. ord, dt j; cst pn22 vmb p-acp crd n1 vvi np1. d|vbz dt ord av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 4
39 The thing prayed for: viz. Ʋnity, and Concord. The thing prayed for: viz. Ʋnity, and Concord. dt n1 vvd p-acp: n1 n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
40 Secondly, Here's the Amplification, or Enlargment of this Prayer: and that is (briefly) in these three Particulars. First, From the Authour, God; Secondly, Here's the Amplification, or Enlargement of this Prayer: and that is (briefly) in these three Particulars. First, From the Author, God; ord, av|vbz dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1: cc d vbz (av-j) p-acp d crd n2-j. ord, p-acp dt n1, np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
41 who is here described by two admirable Properties; Patience, and Consolation. Now the God of Patience, and Consolation. who is Here described by two admirable Properties; Patience, and Consolation. Now the God of Patience, and Consolation. r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp crd j n2; n1, cc n1. av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
42 Origen says, that he stiles the Lord, The God of Patience, and Consolation; Origen Says, that he stile the Lord, The God of Patience, and Consolation; np1 vvz, cst pns31 vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
43 Quia Deus cum his est, &c. Because God especially is most with such, who inherit such Virtues. Quia Deus cum his est, etc. Because God especially is most with such, who inherit such Virtues. fw-la fw-la fw-la png31 fw-la, av p-acp np1 av-j vbz av-ds p-acp d, r-crq vvb d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
44 But I rather adhere to Haymo 's Opinion, who says, he is therefore called a God of Patience, and Consolation; But I rather adhere to Haymo is Opinion, who Says, he is Therefore called a God of Patience, and Consolation; cc-acp pns11 av-c vvb p-acp np1 vbz n1, r-crq vvz, pns31 vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
45 Quia ipse tribuit Patientiam, & ab illo solatia veniunt, & in illorum cordibus habitat: Quia ipse tribuit Patientiam, & ab illo solatia veniunt, & in Illorum cordibus habitat: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
46 that is, Because it is he, that gives us Patience in our Tribulations, and comforts us in all our Afflictions: that is, Because it is he, that gives us Patience in our Tribulations, and comforts us in all our Afflictions: cst vbz, c-acp pn31 vbz pns31, cst vvz pno12 n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvz pno12 p-acp d po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
47 according to that of the Apostle, 2 Cor. i. 4. The God of Patience, and Comfort; because the Authour, Approver, and Rewarder of Patience, and Hope, and Comfort. And therefore incomparable Grotius hath this excellent Note upon this Place: according to that of the Apostle, 2 Cor. i. 4. The God of Patience, and Comfort; Because the Author, Approver, and Rewarder of Patience, and Hope, and Comfort. And Therefore incomparable Grotius hath this excellent Note upon this Place: vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, crd np1 uh. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; p-acp dt n1, np1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb, cc n1. cc av j np1 vhz d j vvb p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
48 Genitivus, (says he) in his libris, modò Objectum, modò Causam Effectricem denotat. Though these Graces come from us Instrumentally, yet Effectually they are from God; Genitive, (Says he) in his Books, modò Objectum, modò Causam Effectricem Denotat. Though these Graces come from us Instrumentally, yet Effectually they Are from God; np1, (vvz pns31) p-acp po31 fw-la, fw-la np1, uh np1 np1 fw-la. cs d n2 vvb p-acp pno12 av-j, av av-j pns32 vbr p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
49 as the Giver of all good Gifts. Object. But why here stiled the God of Patience, before the God of Consolation? as the Giver of all good Gifts. Object. But why Here styled the God of Patience, before the God of Consolation? c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2. n1. cc-acp q-crq av vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
50 Answ. I Answer, by giving you this to observe: Answer I Answer, by giving you this to observe: np1 pns11 vvb, p-acp vvg pn22 d pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
51 Because the way to true, solid, and serious Comfort is patiently to endure the Cross. The way to Mount Tabor, is by Mount Calvary. The way to a Canaan of Joy, and Consolation, is through a Wilderness of Sorrow, and Lamentation. Per Saxa, per Ignes, Tendimus ad Superos, &c. But you may Object again; Because the Way to true, solid, and serious Comfort is patiently to endure the Cross. The Way to Mount Tabor, is by Mount Calvary. The Way to a Canaan of Joy, and Consolation, is through a Wilderness of Sorrow, and Lamentation. Per Rock, per Ignes, Tendimus ad Superos, etc. But you may Object again; c-acp dt n1 p-acp j, j, cc j n1 vbz av-j p-acp vvi dt n1. dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, vbz p-acp n1 np1. dt n1 p-acp dt np1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. np1 np1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, av p-acp pn22 vmb n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
52 and say, Why is God termed here a God of Patience, and Consolation, and not a God of Faith, or Hope, or Love, or Peace, as elsewhere? To this I also Answer; and say, Why is God termed Here a God of Patience, and Consolation, and not a God of Faith, or Hope, or Love, or Peace, as elsewhere? To this I also Answer; cc vvb, q-crq vbz np1 vvn av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb, cc vvb, cc n1, c-acp av? p-acp d pns11 av vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
53 That in Prayer it is most comely to suit the thing we pray for with Attributes to God accordingly. That in Prayer it is most comely to suit the thing we pray for with Attributes to God accordingly. cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp n2 p-acp np1 av-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
54 Now here the Apostle prays for unity, and concord amongst them, that were at difference. The strong were not patient towards the weak, nor the weak towards the strong. They were furious, hot spirits, of fiery, cholerick Tempers, very peevish, and impatient, one towards another: Now Here the Apostle prays for unity, and concord among them, that were At difference. The strong were not patient towards the weak, nor the weak towards the strong. They were furious, hight spirits, of fiery, choleric Tempers, very peevish, and impatient, one towards Another: av av dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbdr p-acp n1. dt j vbdr xx j p-acp dt j, ccx dt j p-acp dt j. pns32 vbdr j, j n2, pp-f j, j n2, j j, cc j, pi p-acp n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
55 and therefore the Apostle applies suitable Epithetes in his Prayers to cure their Distempers. He prays to the God of all Graces to grant them those Graces of all other. and Therefore the Apostle Applies suitable Epithets in his Prayers to cure their Distempers. He prays to the God of all Graces to grant them those Graces of all other. cc av dt n1 vvz j n2 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2. pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 d n2 pp-f d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
56 No unity without patience; no comfort without concord. Now the God of Patience (says he) and Consolation, grant you, &c. No unity without patience; no Comfort without concord. Now the God of Patience (Says he) and Consolation, grant you, etc. uh-dx n1 p-acp n1; dx vvb p-acp n1. av dt n1 pp-f n1 (vvz pns31) cc n1, vvb pn22, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
57 Secondly, This Prayer is amplified by another Note of unity. It must be according to Christ, that is, according to Christ 's Rule, example, and commandment: that they may be united in Truth, and holiness; not in Sin, and wickedness; in order, decency, and godliness; not in faction, disorder, and prophaneness. Never think of Unity any other way, or terms, Secondly, This Prayer is amplified by Another Note of unity. It must be according to christ, that is, according to christ is Rule, Exampl, and Commandment: that they may be united in Truth, and holiness; not in since, and wickedness; in order, decency, and godliness; not in faction, disorder, and profaneness. Never think of Unity any other Way, or terms, ord, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1. pn31 vmb vbi vvg p-acp np1, cst vbz, vvg p-acp np1 vbz n1, n1, cc n1: cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc n1; xx p-acp n1, cc n1; p-acp n1, n1, cc n1; xx p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. av-x vvi pp-f n1 d j-jn n1, cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
58 unless it be according to Christ. There can be no true Christian unity; but in Christ, the Redeemer, and Head of the Church. unless it be according to christ. There can be no true Christian unity; but in christ, the Redeemer, and Head of the Church. cs pn31 vbb vvg p-acp np1. a-acp vmb vbi dx j njp n1; p-acp p-acp np1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
59 For how can the Members be united, but in the Head? or the Scholars, but in the Teacher? or the Subjects, but in their Sovereign? Can the Dead be united to the Living? What concord between Light, and Darkness? Christ, and Belial? Whilest some are for Earth, and others for Heaven; it is not possible they should go one way. For how can the Members be united, but in the Head? or the Scholars, but in the Teacher? or the Subject's, but in their Sovereign? Can the Dead be united to the Living? What concord between Light, and Darkness? christ, and Belial? Whilst Some Are for Earth, and Others for Heaven; it is not possible they should go one Way. p-acp q-crq vmb dt n2 vbb vvn, p-acp p-acp dt n1? cc dt n2, p-acp p-acp dt n1? cc dt n2-jn, p-acp p-acp po32 j-jn? vmb dt j vbb vvn p-acp dt vvg? q-crq n1 p-acp j, cc n1? np1, cc np1? cs d vbr p-acp n1, cc n2-jn p-acp n1; pn31 vbz xx j pns32 vmd vvi crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
60 If an Angel from Heaven should preach another Gospel, he must be accursed. Gal. i. 8. Christ must be the glue, the cement, and band of our unity. If an Angel from Heaven should preach Another Gospel, he must be accursed. Gal. i. 8. christ must be the glue, the cement, and band of our unity. cs dt n1 p-acp n1 vmd vvi j-jn n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn. np1 sy. crd np1 vmb vbi dt vvi, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
61 The agreement of Sinners in mischievous practices, is against Christ, not according to Christ; Psal. ii. 2. The Rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed. The agreement of Sinners in mischievous practices, is against christ, not according to christ; Psalm ii. 2. The Rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed. dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j n2, vbz p-acp np1, xx vvg p-acp np1; np1 crd. crd dt n2 vvb n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
62 All Agreements, which are not founded upon Christ, are rather conspiracies, then agreements; like the agreement of Simeon and Levi, Brethen in Iniquity: All Agreements, which Are not founded upon christ, Are rather conspiracies, then agreements; like the agreement of Simeon and Levi, Brethren in Iniquity: d n2, r-crq vbr xx vvn p-acp np1, vbr av-c n2, av n2; av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, n2 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
63 Or Absalom, and Achitophel, banding against David: Or Herod, and Pilate, shaking hands against Christ. All such are cursed agreements. Or Absalom, and Ahithophel, banding against David: Or Herod, and Pilate, shaking hands against christ. All such Are cursed agreements. cc np1, cc np1, vvg p-acp np1: cc np1, cc np1, vvg n2 p-acp np1. d d vbr vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
64 Let us therefore hold fast together for the defence of Christ, his Truth, his Laws, his Gospel. This is that, which the Apostle prays for here, to be alike-minded according to Christ. Let us Therefore hold fast together for the defence of christ, his Truth, his Laws, his Gospel. This is that, which the Apostle prays for Here, to be Alikeminded according to christ. vvb pno12 av vvi av-j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n1. d vbz d, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp av, pc-acp vbi j vvg p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
65 That's a Second thing here considerable. That's a Second thing Here considerable. d|vbz dt ord n1 av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
66 Thirdly, and Lastly, his Prayer is amplified, and enlarged, in regard of the end of unity, and concord. It must be to glorifie God. And this also is here amplified, Thirdly, and Lastly, his Prayer is amplified, and enlarged, in regard of the end of unity, and concord. It must be to Glorify God. And this also is Here amplified, ord, cc ord, po31 n1 vbz vvn, cc vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvb pp-f n1, cc n1. pn31 vmb vbi p-acp vvi np1. cc d av vbz av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
67 and illustrated, two manner of ways: 1. Inwardly, That ye may with one mind — 2. Outwardly, With one mouth, perform all to his glory. In a word; and illustrated, two manner of ways: 1. Inwardly, That you may with one mind — 2. Outwardly, With one Mouth, perform all to his glory. In a word; cc vvn, crd n1 pp-f n2: crd av-j, cst pn22 vmb p-acp crd n1 — crd av-j, p-acp crd n1, vvb d p-acp po31 n1. p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
68 God is not glorified, where there is no unity. Where men agree not in Affection; God takes no delight to be amongst them. God is not glorified, where there is no unity. Where men agree not in Affection; God Takes no delight to be among them. np1 vbz xx vvn, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1. c-crq n2 vvb xx p-acp n1; np1 vvz dx vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
69 By Strifes, and Contentions, God is not glorified; but blasphemed. He cannot endure them, which call him Father, and will not live quietly, and peaceably with their Christian Brethren. And therefore, seeing there is so near a Relation, having one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, let it be a stronger Tye, and Obligation, to Unity, and Concord: By Strifes, and Contentions, God is not glorified; but blasphemed. He cannot endure them, which call him Father, and will not live quietly, and peaceably with their Christian Brothers. And Therefore, seeing there is so near a Relation, having one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, let it be a Stronger Tie, and Obligation, to Unity, and Concord: p-acp n2, cc n2, np1 vbz xx vvn; p-acp vvn. pns31 vmbx vvi pno32, r-crq vvb pno31 n1, cc vmb xx vvi av-jn, cc av-j p-acp po32 np1 n2. cc av, vvg a-acp vbz av j dt n1, vhg crd n1, crd n1, crd n1, vvb pn31 vbi dt jc vvi, cc n1, p-acp n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
70 and let us endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace. and let us endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace. cc vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
71 Ephes. iv. 3, and 5. We are all of one Nation, of the same Church, Baptized into one Body; we have one God, and Father of all; Ephesians iv. 3, and 5. We Are all of one nation, of the same Church, Baptised into one Body; we have one God, and Father of all; np1 crd. crd, cc crd pns12 vbr d pp-f crd n1, pp-f dt d n1, j-vvn p-acp crd n1; pns12 vhb crd np1, cc n1 pp-f d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
72 who is above all, and through all, and in you all. who is above all, and through all, and in you all. r-crq vbz p-acp d, cc p-acp d, cc p-acp pn22 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
73 Let this move us all to be One (as it were) because the God, and Father of us all, is One. And thus our blessed Saviour prays Pathetically in that last Prayer of his: Let this move us all to be One (as it were) Because the God, and Father of us all, is One. And thus our blessed Saviour prays Pathetically in that last Prayer of his: vvb d vvi pno12 d pc-acp vbi crd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp dt np1, cc n1 pp-f pno12 av-d, vbz crd. cc av po12 j-vvn n1 vvz av-j p-acp d ord n1 pp-f po31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
74 John xvii. 11, and 21. Father, I pray, that they may be One, as we are One. John xvii. 11, and 21. Father, I pray, that they may be One, as we Are One. np1 crd. crd, cc crd n1, pns11 vvb, cst pns32 vmb vbi crd, c-acp pns12 vbr pi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
75 And, if none of my Arguments will prevail to unite you together, this day, in a firm and lasting bond of Amity, unity, and concord; I will not onely now, but all the days of my Life, continue my Prayers, and Supplications for you, in the words of my Text, and according to the Practice of this blessed Apostle, St. Paul; saying, The God of Patience, and Consolation, grant you to be alike-minded, one towards another. And, if none of my Arguments will prevail to unite you together, this day, in a firm and lasting bound of Amity, unity, and concord; I will not only now, but all the days of my Life, continue my Prayers, and Supplications for you, in the words of my Text, and according to the Practice of this blessed Apostle, Saint Paul; saying, The God of Patience, and Consolation, grant you to be Alikeminded, one towards Another. cc, cs pix pp-f po11 n2 vmb vvi p-acp vvb pn22 av, d n1, p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1; pns11 vmb xx av-j av, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, vvb po11 n2, cc n2 p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1, n1 np1; vvg, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
76 Thus I have (as briefly as I well could) given you both the Logical Division, Thus I have (as briefly as I well could) given you both the Logical Division, av pns11 vhb (c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 av vmd) vvn pn22 d dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
77 and Theological Explication of the Words. I should be too tedious, if I should insist on every Particular, and from thence raise several Observations; I shall therefore, and Theological Explication of the Words. I should be too tedious, if I should insist on every Particular, and from thence raise several Observations; I shall Therefore, cc j n1 pp-f dt n2. pns11 vmd vbi av j, cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d j, cc p-acp av vvi j n2; pns11 vmb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
78 as God shall enable me, and the Time permit me, extract one suitable, and seasonable Doctrine, as the Marrow, and Quintessence of the whose Text, which is this: I pray, observe it. as God shall enable me, and the Time permit me, extract one suitable, and seasonable Doctrine, as the Marrow, and Quintessence of the whose Text, which is this: I pray, observe it. c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno11, cc dt n1 vvb pno11, vvb crd j, cc j n1, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt r-crq n1, r-crq vbz d: pns11 vvb, vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
79 Obs. 2. Ʋnity, or Ʋnanimity, amongst Believers, is very necessary; that thereby God may be glorified. Or thus; Obs. 2. Ʋnity, or Ʋnanimity, among Believers, is very necessary; that thereby God may be glorified. Or thus; np1 crd n1, cc n1, p-acp n2, vbz av j; cst av np1 vmb vbi vvn. cc av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
80 Christians ought to be firmly lincked in a bond of amity, concord, and affection all their days, that God may be glorified. Christians ought to be firmly linked in a bound of amity, concord, and affection all their days, that God may be glorified. np1 vmd p-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 d po32 n2, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
81 See this first proved by Scripture. 1 Cor. 1.10. There the same Apostle prays, that the Corinthians may all speak the same thing, that there be no divisions amongst them: See this First proved by Scripture. 1 Cor. 1.10. There the same Apostle prays, that the Corinthians may all speak the same thing, that there be no divisions among them: vvb d ord vvd p-acp n1. vvn np1 crd. a-acp dt d n1 vvz, cst dt np1 vmb d vvb dt d n1, cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
82 but that they may be perfectly joyned together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgment. but that they may be perfectly joined together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement. p-acp d pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
83 First, he prays, that they may speak the same thing; that there may be a unity in their Language. The Anatomists tell us of an Artery, which goes from the Heart to the Tongue: if our Tongues jarr, our Hearts cannot make Harmony. Ʋt sitis aptè compacti; First, he prays, that they may speak the same thing; that there may be a unity in their Language. The Anatomists tell us of an Artery, which Goes from the Heart to the Tongue: if our Tongues jarr, our Hearts cannot make Harmony. Ʋt sitis aptè compacti; ord, pns31 vvz, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt d n1; cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. dt n2 vvb pno12 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: cs po12 n2 av-j, po12 n2 vmbx vvi n1. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
84 so Theophylact. Now the more sure course to bring this to pass, is for all of us to be of one mind, and of one meaning, to speak as we mean, and to mean as we speak; else we cannot be perfectly joyned together, but shall remain a tottered, a dismembered, and mishapen Body. so Theophylact Now the more sure course to bring this to pass, is for all of us to be of one mind, and of one meaning, to speak as we mean, and to mean as we speak; Else we cannot be perfectly joined together, but shall remain a tottered, a dismembered, and Misshapen Body. av np1 av dt av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vvi, vbz p-acp d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vbi pp-f crd n1, cc pp-f crd n1, p-acp vvb c-acp pns12 vvb, cc p-acp j c-acp pns12 vvb; av pns12 vmbx vbi av-j vvn av, p-acp vmb vvi dt vvd, dt vvn, cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
85 Secondly, He prays there, that they may be perfectly joyned together in one Mind, and one Judgment; Secondly, He prays there, that they may be perfectly joined together in one Mind, and one Judgement; ord, pns31 vvz a-acp, cst pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn av p-acp crd n1, cc crd n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
86 that so they may praise God, Non tantùm eodem verborum sono, sed animo pleno mutuae charitatis; that so they may praise God, Non tantùm Eodem verborum sono, sed animo Pleno mutuae charitatis; cst av pns32 vmb vvi np1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
87 as one Glosses. God will not have onely of us a little lip-service; an outward agreement: as one Glosses. God will not have only of us a little Lip-service; an outward agreement: p-acp crd n2. np1 vmb xx vhi av-j pp-f pno12 dt j n1; dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
88 but an hearty, and unfeined affection, one towards another. We must be joyned together in one Mind, and Judgment. but an hearty, and unfeigned affection, one towards Another. We must be joined together in one Mind, and Judgement. cc-acp dt j, cc j n1, pi p-acp n-jn. pns12 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp crd n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
89 Again, see some more Places of Scripture to confirm this Truth. Phil. iii. 16. Let us walk by the same rule, and let us mind the same thing. Again, see Some more Places of Scripture to confirm this Truth. Philip iii. 16. Let us walk by the same Rule, and let us mind the same thing. av, vvb d dc n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d n1. np1 crd. crd vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt d n1, cc vvb pno12 vvi dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
90 And, Ephes. iv. 3. Let us endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. And, Ephesians iv. 3. Let us endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace. cc, np1 crd. crd vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
91 We must labour to our utmost, to preserve that unity in the Church, which is kept in the Body, by being animated by the same Spirit; loving, and living peaceably together. We must labour to our utmost, to preserve that unity in the Church, which is kept in the Body, by being animated by the same Spirit; loving, and living peaceably together. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j, pc-acp vvi cst n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt d n1; vvg, cc vvg av-j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
92 We must use our utmost endeavour after this Unity; so the word imports. NONLATINALPHABET. Satagite servantes; so the Syriack Translatour. We must use our utmost endeavour After this Unity; so the word imports.. Satagite Servants; so the Syriac Translator. pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n1 p-acp d n1; av dt n1 vvz.. np1 n2; av dt np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
93 It notes not a slight, overly, and Perfunctory Endeavour; but it signifies an earnest, diligent, and industrious Endeavour for the preservation of this Unity. It notes not a slight, overly, and Perfunctory Endeavour; but it signifies an earnest, diligent, and Industria Endeavour for the preservation of this Unity. pn31 vvz xx dt j, av-j, cc n1 vvb; cc-acp pn31 vvz dt j, j, cc j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 9
94 Solicitè servantes; so St. Ambrose: Tanquam pro Aris, & Focis. Satan will endeavour by making division to get dominion; Solicitè Servants; so Saint Ambrose: Tanquam Pro Aris, & Focis. Satan will endeavour by making division to get dominion; fw-fr n2; av n1 np1: fw-la fw-la np1, cc np1. np1 vmb vvi p-acp vvg n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
95 therefore let us endeavour after unity. Again, in another place, he presses home this Point; witness that Rhetorical, and Pathetical Observation of his, which we meet with, in Phil. ii. 1. If therefore there be any consolation in Christ, Therefore let us endeavour After unity. Again, in Another place, he presses home this Point; witness that Rhetorical, and Pathetical Observation of his, which we meet with, in Philip ii. 1. If Therefore there be any consolation in christ, av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1. av, p-acp j-jn n1, pns31 vvz av-an d n1; vvb cst j, cc j n1 pp-f png31, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp, p-acp np1 crd. crd cs av pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
96 if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels, and mercies. if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels, and Mercies. cs d n1 pp-f n1, cs d n1 pp-f dt n1, cs d n2, cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
97 Did you ever hear more importunity, or earnestness, in any Cause? Well, what's the matter? I pray observe, in the second Verse, Fullfill ye my joy; that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind. Did you ever hear more importunity, or earnestness, in any Cause? Well, what's the matter? I pray observe, in the second Verse, Fulfil you my joy; that you be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind. vdd pn22 av vvi dc n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1? uh-av, q-crq|vbz dt n1? pns11 vvb vvi, p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pn22 po11 n1; cst pn22 vbb j, vhg dt d n1, vbg pp-f crd n1, cc pp-f crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
98 And again, in the fifteenth Verse of the third Chapter; As many, as be perfect, be like-minded; And again, in the fifteenth Verse of the third Chapter; As many, as be perfect, be like-minded; cc av, p-acp dt ord vvb pp-f dt ord n1; c-acp d, c-acp vbi j, vbb j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
99 and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, yet be patient, and God shall reveal even this unto you. and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, yet be patient, and God shall reveal even this unto you. cc cs p-acp d n1 pn22 vbb av vvn, av vbi j, cc np1 vmb vvi av d p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
100 I might multiply places for the proof of this Point; but I must hasten. Beloved Brethren, let me tell you; I might multiply places for the proof of this Point; but I must hasten. beloved Brothers, let me tell you; pns11 vmd vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; p-acp pns11 vmb vvi. j-vvn n2, vvb pno11 vvi pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
101 that there is nothing in the world, that Satan (that envious wretch) labours more for, that there is nothing in the world, that Satan (that envious wretch) labours more for, d pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1, cst np1 (cst j n1) n2 av-dc p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
102 then to sow his Tares of dissension amongst Christian Brethren; he seeks nothing more, then to impede unity, and concord amongst them; then to sow his Tares of dissension among Christian Brothers; he seeks nothing more, then to impede unity, and concord among them; cs pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp njp n1; pns31 vvz pix dc, cs p-acp n1 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
103 he strives nothing more, then to disband the Church. he strives nothing more, then to disband the Church. pns31 vvz pix dc, cs p-acp vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
104 If he can but once accomplish this design, to cut the Sinows of our affections, one towards another, into pieces; If he can but once accomplish this Design, to Cut the Sinows of our affections, one towards Another, into Pieces; cs pns31 vmb p-acp a-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f po12 n2, pi p-acp n-jn, p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
105 he has enough. And this we finde (by sad experience) he endeavours daily to effect: he has enough. And this we find (by sad experience) he endeavours daily to Effect: pns31 vhz av-d. cc d pns12 vvb (p-acp j n1) pns31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
106 witness the lamentable divisions amongst us of this Nation, at this day. witness the lamentable divisions among us of this nation, At this day. vvb dt j n2 p-acp pno12 pp-f d n1, p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
107 He made us first to differ in Opinion, and then afterwards in Affection, till at last it came to a most bitter Opposition; and Separation. As light Vapours, and Exhalations, being drawn from the Earth, come down many times with great Showres, and Tempests: so from light differences at first to proceed oftentimes great storms of Wrath, Envy, and Malice. A Spark many times breaks out into an open Flame. If he can but divide us in Opinion, he will quickly disjoint us in Affection. And God knows we are to prone to Division, and Separation; go walk as men: It is a Shame for Christians to be like other men, He made us First to differ in Opinion, and then afterwards in Affection, till At last it Come to a most bitter Opposition; and Separation. As Light Vapours, and Exhalations, being drawn from the Earth, come down many times with great Showers, and Tempests: so from Light differences At First to proceed oftentimes great storms of Wrath, Envy, and Malice. A Spark many times breaks out into an open Flame. If he can but divide us in Opinion, he will quickly disjoined us in Affection. And God knows we Are to prove to Division, and Separation; go walk as men: It is a Shame for Christians to be like other men, pns31 vvd pno12 ord pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc av av p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp ord pn31 vvd p-acp dt ds j n1; cc n1. p-acp j n2, cc n2, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb a-acp d n2 p-acp j n2, cc n2: av p-acp j n2 p-acp ord pc-acp vvi av j n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. dt n1 d n2 vvz av p-acp dt j n1. cs pns31 vmb p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp n1. cc np1 vvz pns12 vbr p-acp j p-acp n1, cc n1; vvb vvi p-acp n2: pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi av-j j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
108 as Sampson was, after he had lost his Hair. It ill becomes them to Contend, and quarrel, as those Terrigenae fratres use to do. as Sampson was, After he had lost his Hair. It ill becomes them to Contend, and quarrel, as those Terrigenae Brothers use to do. c-acp np1 vbds, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1. pn31 av-jn vvz pno32 p-acp vvb, cc n1, c-acp d np1 fw-la vvb pc-acp vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
109 because they are the Fruits of the Flesh. Because they Are the Fruits of the Flesh. c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
110 See 1 Cor. iii. 3, 4, 5, 6. Whereas there is amongst you Envyings, and Strifes, See 1 Cor. iii. 3, 4, 5, 6. Whereas there is among you Envyings, and Strifes, n1 crd np1 crd. crd, crd, crd, crd cs pc-acp vbz p-acp pn22 n2, cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
111 and Divisions, These Overflowings of the Gall, and Spleen, dom• from a Fullness of bad Humours. and Divisions, These Overflowings of the Gall, and Spleen, dom• from a Fullness of bad Humours. cc n2, d n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc n1, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
112 Christians should be, as S•ul was, Higher then the people by Head, and Shoulders. Something singular is expected from them. If ye wrangle, and quarrel; Christians should be, as S•ul was, Higher then the people by Head, and Shoulders. Something singular is expected from them. If you wrangle, and quarrel; np1 vmd vbi, c-acp n1 vbds, av-jc cs dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n2. np1 j vbz vvn p-acp pno32. cs pn22 vvb, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
113 the World will think you mad. the World will think you mad. dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
114 are ye not Carnal, and walk as men? See, Strifes, and quarrelling Contentions amongst Christians, argue them to be so far Carnal. Are you not Carnal, and walk as men? See, Strifes, and quarreling Contentions among Christians, argue them to be so Far Carnal. vbr pn22 xx j, cc vvi p-acp n2? n1, n2, cc vvg n2 p-acp np1, vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi av av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
115 It's not from God, nor his Spirit; It's not from Christ, and his Word: that men are given to such froward, malicious, and turbulent Dispositions. James iv. I. It's not from God, nor his Spirit; It's not from christ, and his Word: that men Are given to such froward, malicious, and turbulent Dispositions. James iv. I. pn31|vbz xx p-acp np1, ccx po31 n1; pn31|vbz xx p-acp np1, cc po31 n1: d n2 vbr vvn p-acp d j, j, cc j n2. np1 crd. pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
116 Whence come (those NONLATINALPHABET) Wars, and Fightings? Do they not come from the lusts, that war in you Members? Man by Nature is a Spider, a Toad; he spits nothing but Venome, he is a Bramble, that tears every one, that comes near him. Whence come (those) Wars, and Fightings? Do they not come from the Lustiest, that war in you Members? Man by Nature is a Spider, a Toad; he spits nothing but Venom, he is a Bramble, that tears every one, that comes near him. q-crq vvb (d) n2, cc n2-vvg? vdb pns32 xx vvn p-acp dt n2, cst n1 p-acp pn22 n2? n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1; pns31 vvz pix cc-acp n1, pns31 vbz dt n1, cst vvz d pi, cst vvz av-j pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
117 So that (you see) Strifes, and Cotentions are made manifest the Works of the Flesh; and these quickly creep into the best, and purest Churches. So that (you see) Strifes, and Cotentions Are made manifest the Works of the Flesh; and these quickly creep into the best, and Purest Churches. av d (pn22 vvb) n2, cc n2 vbr vvn j dt vvz pp-f dt n1; cc d av-j vvi p-acp dt av-js, cc js n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
118 The Church of Corinth was a Garden, planted by Saint Paul yet, notwithstanding all his Care, and Constant Inspection, these Weeds grew up in it. The Church of Corinth was a Garden, planted by Saint Paul yet, notwithstanding all his Care, and Constant Inspection, these Weeds grew up in it. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds dt n1, vvn p-acp n1 np1 av, c-acp d po31 vvb, cc j n1, d n2 vvd a-acp p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
119 Experience teaches us, how prone those Worms are to breed in the sweetest Roses. Whereas one saies, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollo: Experience Teaches us, how prove those Worms Are to breed in the Sweetest Roses. Whereas one Says, I am of Paul, and Another, I am of Apollo: vvb vvz pno12, c-crq j d n2 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js n2. cs crd vvz, pns11 vbm pp-f np1, cc j-jn, pns11 vbm pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
120 are ye not carnal? Observe there, they we of several Parties, and Sides: some for this Minister, and some for that. Are ye not carnal? saies the Apostle. Are you not carnal? Observe there, they we of several Parties, and Sides: Some for this Minister, and Some for that. are you not carnal? Says the Apostle. vbr pn22 xx j? vvb a-acp, pns32 zz pp-f j n2, cc n2: d p-acp d n1, cc d p-acp d. vbr pn22 xx j? vvz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
121 Who then is Paul, or Apollo, or Peter; Who then is Paul, or Apollo, or Peter; r-crq av vbz np1, cc np1, cc np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
122 but Ministers, by whom ye believed? And at the ninth Verse, We are Labourers together with God; ye are God's Building. but Ministers, by whom you believed? And At the ninth Verse, We Are Labourers together with God; you Are God's Building. p-acp n2, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvn? cc p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vbr n2 av p-acp np1; pn22 vbr npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
123 We do but fit you, and Dispose you: tis God, that Builds you up in the most holy Faith; 'tis he, that compleats you, We do but fit you, and Dispose you: this God, that Builds you up in the most holy Faith; it's he, that completes you, pns12 vdb p-acp j pn22, cc vvb pn22: pn31|vbz np1, cst vvz pn22 a-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n1; pn31|vbz pns31, cst vvz pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
124 and makes you a Spiritual Building. Now (you know) a Building is compact, and united, one Room another, and makes you a Spiritual Building. Now (you know) a Building is compact, and united, one Room Another, cc vvz pn22 dt j n1. av (pn22 vvb) dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvn, crd n1 j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
125 and all under one Roof: so should we be, that are members of the same Body, of one Mind, compacted, and all under one Roof: so should we be, that Are members of the same Body, of one Mind, compacted, cc d p-acp crd n1: av vmd pns12 vbi, cst vbr n2 pp-f dt d n1, pp-f crd n1, vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
126 and cemented by Love; that God, who is our Creatour, and Master-Builder, may thereby be Glorified. and cemented by Love; that God, who is our Creator, and Master-Builder, may thereby be Glorified. cc vvn p-acp vvb; cst np1, r-crq vbz po12 n1, cc n1, vmb av vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
127 Come we now to lay down the Grounds, and Reasons of this Point; that so I may hasten to the Application. That Ʋnity amongst Christians is very necessary; that God thereby might be glorified: Come we now to lay down the Grounds, and Reasons of this Point; that so I may hasten to the Application. That Ʋnity among Christians is very necessary; that God thereby might be glorified: vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1; cst av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. cst n1 p-acp np1 vbz av j; cst np1 av vmd vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
128 it appears by that vehement, and affectionate Prayer of Christ for it, John xvii. 11, 21. Certainly that thing, which our Blessed Saviour does so much press, and urge, must needs be of very great moment, and concernment: and by this (sayes our Saviour ) shall all men know, ye are my Disciples; if ye love one another: it appears by that vehement, and affectionate Prayer of christ for it, John xvii. 11, 21. Certainly that thing, which our Blessed Saviour does so much press, and urge, must needs be of very great moment, and concernment: and by this (Says our Saviour) shall all men know, you Are my Disciples; if you love one Another: pn31 vvz p-acp d j, cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, np1 crd. crd, crd av-j d n1, r-crq po12 j-vvn n1 vdz av av-d vvi, cc vvb, vmb av vbi pp-f j j n1, cc n1: cc p-acp d (vvz po12 n1) vmb d n2 vvb, pn22 vbr po11 n2; cs pn22 vvb pi j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
129 not, if ye work miracles, or cast out Devils; but if ye cast out discord, and variance. And therefore there is not a greater scandal to Religion, and Holiness; then when those, that do believe, are as the Levite 's Concubine, that was Cut into many pieces. Pasalm cxxvii. 1. Behold how good, and pleasant a thing it is for Brethren to live together in Ʋnity! not, if you work Miracles, or cast out Devils; but if you cast out discord, and variance. And Therefore there is not a greater scandal to Religion, and Holiness; then when those, that do believe, Are as the Levite is Concubine, that was cut into many Pieces. Pasalm cxxvii. 1. Behold how good, and pleasant a thing it is for Brothers to live together in Ʋnity! xx, cs pn22 vvb n2, cc vvd av n2; p-acp cs pn22 vvb av n1, cc n1. cc av pc-acp vbz xx dt jc n1 p-acp n1, cc n1; av c-crq d, cst vdb vvi, vbr p-acp dt np1 vbz n1, cst vbds vvn p-acp d n2. np1 crd. crd vvb c-crq j, cc j dt n1 pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
130 'Tis a Credit to Religion, and a very great Scandal if not. It's a Credit to Religion, and a very great Scandal if not. pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j j n1 cs xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
131 'Twas that, which the Heathens objected to the Christians, and tis that, which the Papists, at this Day, lay in our Dish, our Differences, and Dissentions: 'Twas that, which the heathens objected to the Christians, and this that, which the Papists, At this Day, lay in our Dish, our Differences, and Dissensions: pn31|vbds cst, r-crq dt n2-jn vvn p-acp dt np1, cc pn31|vbz d, r-crq dt njp2, p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp po12 n1, po12 n2, cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 13
132 Quare non consentitis inter vos? hoc est opprobrium Gentium. Shall we be contentious, and fall out by the way, are we not Brethren? Quare non consentitis inter vos? hoc est opprobrium Gentium. Shall we be contentious, and fallen out by the Way, Are we not Brothers? fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-fr? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. vmb pns12 vbi j, cc vvb av p-acp dt n1, vbr pns12 xx n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 13
133 We should rather imitate those Primitive-Christians, that we read of in Acts iv. 32. And the multitude of them, that believed, were of one heart, and of one soul. We should rather imitate those Primitive-Christians, that we read of in Acts iv. 32. And the multitude of them, that believed, were of one heart, and of one soul. pns12 vmd av-c vvi d j, cst pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp n2 crd. crd cc dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst vvd, vbdr pp-f crd n1, cc pp-f crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 13
134 And it is one of the Apostle, Saint Paul 's Qualifications, which he requires in a Deacon; 1 Tim. iii. 8. he must not be NONLATINALPHABET, double-tongued. So I am sure it is that, which God requires of Christians, that they should not have divided hearts: but that they should be NONLATINALPHABET, having one, and the same soul, dwelling in several bodies. Hence is that excellent Saying of Saint Ambrose; Quibus erat una Fides, esset & una Substantia; And it is one of the Apostle, Saint Paul is Qualifications, which he requires in a Deacon; 1 Tim. iii. 8. he must not be, double-tongued. So I am sure it is that, which God requires of Christians, that they should not have divided hearts: but that they should be, having one, and the same soul, Dwelling in several bodies. Hence is that excellent Saying of Saint Ambrose; Quibus erat una Fides, esset & una Substance; cc pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt n1, n1 np1 vbz n2, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; vvn np1 crd. crd pns31 vmb xx vbi, j. av pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz d, r-crq np1 vvz pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmd xx vhi vvn n2: p-acp cst pns32 vmd vbi, vhg pi, cc dt d n1, vvg p-acp j n2. av vbz d j vvg pp-f n1 np1; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 13
135 & quibus erat communis Christus, communis esset & sumptus, &c. & quibus erat Communis Christus, Communis esset & sumptus, etc. cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 13
136 And it is very Observable, and worthy our Notice, the placing of the Eyes in the Head; that look which way you will with one Eye, the other will be fixed upon the same Object. There are many Reasons given: And it is very Observable, and worthy our Notice, the placing of the Eyes in the Head; that look which Way you will with one Eye, the other will be fixed upon the same Object. There Are many Reasons given: cc pn31 vbz j j, cc j-jn po12 n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1; cst vvb r-crq n1 pn22 vmb p-acp crd n1, dt j-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1. pc-acp vbr d ng1 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 13
137 but, me thinks, Anselm hits upon the most proper, and genuine. Omnes (saith he) justi concordiae tantae erunt; quantae sunt in praesenti oculi nostri. but, me thinks, Anselm hits upon the most proper, and genuine. Omnes (Says he) Justi Concordiae Tantae erunt; How Large sunt in praesenti oculi Our. cc-acp, pno11 vvz, np1 vvz p-acp dt ds j, cc j. fw-la (vvz pns31) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 13
138 This should teach us unity in all our actions. And it's Saint Bernard 's Observation upon John xxi. 17. where Christ commited his whole Flock onely to St. Peter; saying there, Feed my Sheep: Committens (saith he) uni, unitatem omnibus commendavit; This should teach us unity in all our actions. And it's Saint Bernard is Observation upon John xxi. 17. where christ committed his Whole Flock only to Saint Peter; saying there, Feed my Sheep: Committens (Says he) uni, unitatem omnibus commendavit; d vmd vvi pno12 n1 p-acp d po12 n2. cc pn31|vbz n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp np1 crd. crd c-crq np1 vvn po31 j-jn vvb av-j p-acp n1 np1; vvg a-acp, vvb po11 n1: n2 (vvz pns31) fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 13
139 that is, In committing his flock to one; he commended unity to all. that is, In committing his flock to one; he commended unity to all. cst vbz, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp pi; pns31 vvd n1 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 13
140 And therefore it was, that he prayed so earnestly for his Disciples, before he left them; That they may be on. That's the first. And Therefore it was, that he prayed so earnestly for his Disciples, before he left them; That they may be on. That's the First. cc av pn31 vbds, cst pns31 vvd av av-j p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vvd pno32; cst pns32 vmb vbi a-acp. cst|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 14
141 Secondly, Ʋnity amongst Christians is very necessary; that God thereby may be glorified: Secondly, Ʋnity among Christians is very necessary; that God thereby may be glorified: ord, n1 p-acp np1 vbz av j; cst np1 av vmb vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
142 because it is a special Means to bring the world to believe the Truth, and receive Christ. See, this is twice affirmed to be the consequent of unity, Joh. xvii, 21, 23. That the world may believe thou hast sent me. Because it is a special Means to bring the world to believe the Truth, and receive christ. See, this is twice affirmed to be the consequent of unity, John xvii, 21, 23. That the world may believe thou hast sent me. c-acp pn31 vbz dt j vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi np1. vvb, d vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi dt j pp-f n1, np1 crd, crd, crd cst dt n1 vmb vvi pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
143 It is a special way to convince all the enemies of the Truth. What confirms the Papists, and Hereticks, and Prophane persons in Errours, It is a special Way to convince all the enemies of the Truth. What confirms the Papists, and Heretics, and Profane Persons in Errors, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt n1. q-crq vvz dt njp2, cc n2, cc j n2 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
144 and Wickedness? nothing more, then the differences, and strange Opinions, that are amongst us? Do they not by Books, and otherwise, in derision, say; and Wickedness? nothing more, then the differences, and strange Opinions, that Are among us? Do they not by Books, and otherwise, in derision, say; cc n1? pix av-dc, cs dt n2, cc j n2, cst vbr p-acp pno12? vdb pns32 xx p-acp n2, cc av, p-acp n1, vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
145 One Sect says, That ha's the Spirit of God; Another saith, That hath: and yet both are contrary one to another. One Sect Says, That ha the Spirit of God; another Says, That hath: and yet both Are contrary one to Another. crd n1 vvz, cst vhz dt n1 pp-f np1; j-jn vvz, cst vhz: cc av d vbr j-jn crd p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
146 Can the Spirit of God be contrary to it self? Can it be a Spirit of Truth in one, Can the Spirit of God be contrary to it self? Can it be a Spirit of Truth in one, vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j-jn p-acp pn31 n1? vmb pn31 vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
147 and a Spirit of Falshood in others? This is a great stumbling-block in their way, and a Spirit of Falsehood in Others? This is a great stumbling-block in their Way, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn? d vbz dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
148 and confirms them in their evil ways. and confirms them in their evil ways. cc vvz pno32 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
149 So that, if nothing else should make us tender about causing any breaches in the Church of God, this should. So that, if nothing Else should make us tender about causing any Breaches in the Church of God, this should. av cst, cs pix av vmd vvi pno12 vvi p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d vmd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
150 Wo be unto us, if we hinder others, from embracing the Faith, by our divisions! Oh then! Woe be unto us, if we hinder Others, from embracing the Faith, by our divisions! O then! n1 vbb p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvi n2-jn, p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp po12 n2! uh av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
151 in these Times of differences, and breaches amongst us; in these Times of differences, and Breaches among us; p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
152 what should we run unto? what should we plead for in Prayer; but this O Lord, it is a sad Judgement to be thus miserably divided, as we are; what should we run unto? what should we plead for in Prayer; but this Oh Lord, it is a sad Judgement to be thus miserably divided, as we Are; q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp? q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp p-acp n1; p-acp d uh n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn, c-acp pns12 vbr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
153 to have Altar against Altar, Church against Church, Minister against Minister: what is preached one day, is decryed the next. Is this to have one heart, and one way? is this to be alike-minded one towards another according to Christ? Lord, what will become of us, to have Altar against Altar, Church against Church, Minister against Minister: what is preached one day, is decried the next. Is this to have one heart, and one Way? is this to be Alikeminded one towards Another according to christ? Lord, what will become of us, p-acp vhb n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp vvi: r-crq vbz vvn crd n1, vbz vvn dt ord. vbz d pc-acp vhi crd n1, cc crd n1? vbz d pc-acp vbi j pi p-acp n-jn vvg p-acp np1? n1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 14
154 if we continue thus? Oh, that all those, that do confess thy Holy Name, may agree in the Truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity, and godly Love: because this is a special Means to bring the world to believe the Truth, and receive Christ! That's a Second. if we continue thus? O, that all those, that do confess thy Holy Name, may agree in the Truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity, and godly Love: Because this is a special Means to bring the world to believe the Truth, and receive christ! That's a Second. cs pns12 vvb av? uh, cst d d, cst vdb vvi po21 j vvb, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, cc vvi p-acp n1, cc j vvb: c-acp d vbz dt j vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi np1! cst|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 15
155 Thirdly, Ʋnity amongst Christians is very necessary; that God thereby may be glorified: because hereby a serviceable, and beneficial helping one another in spiritual things is preserved. Thirdly, Ʋnity among Christians is very necessary; that God thereby may be glorified: Because hereby a serviceable, and beneficial helping one Another in spiritual things is preserved. ord, n1 p-acp np1 vbz av j; cst np1 av vmb vbi vvn: c-acp av dt j, cc j j-vvg crd j-jn p-acp j n2 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
156 There is strength in unity. Vis unita fortior. A Kingdom, divided against it self, cannot stand; There is strength in unity. Vis unita fortior. A Kingdom, divided against it self, cannot stand; pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1. fw-fr fw-la fw-la. dt n1, vvn p-acp pn31 n1, vmbx vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
157 says our Saviour. When one piece of the wall divides from the other, it foretells ruin. As that Heathen to his Sons, giving them a Quiver of Arrows; intimating thereby, as long as they agreed, they were invincible. Says our Saviour. When one piece of the wall divides from the other, it foretells ruin. As that Heathen to his Sons, giving them a Quiver of Arrows; intimating thereby, as long as they agreed, they were invincible. vvz po12 n1. c-crq crd n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n-jn, pn31 vvz vvi. p-acp d j-jn p-acp po31 n2, vvg pno32 dt n1 pp-f n2; vvg av, c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvd, pns32 vbdr j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
158 All the united power of the Church is little enough against their common enemies, and shall they weaken themselves? The People of God are compared to living Stones, built up together: All the united power of the Church is little enough against their Common enemies, and shall they weaken themselves? The People of God Are compared to living Stones, built up together: d dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j av-d p-acp po32 j n2, cc vmb pns32 vvi px32? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp vvg n2, vvn a-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
159 now whilest the stones keep in the Building, they bear up one another; but, if once removed, it falls down. now whilst the stones keep in the Building, they bear up one Another; but, if once removed, it falls down. av cs dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb a-acp crd j-jn; p-acp, cs a-acp vvn, pn31 vvz a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
160 They are compared to Members in the Body: while they are joyned togather; there is a mutual Ministration to each other; They Are compared to Members in the Body: while they Are joined together; there is a mutual Ministration to each other; pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1: cs pns32 vbr vvn av; a-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
161 but when divided from the Body, no part can receive any nourishment. Thus it is with us, but when divided from the Body, no part can receive any nourishment. Thus it is with us, cc-acp c-crq vvd p-acp dt n1, dx n1 vmb vvi d n1. av pn31 vbz p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
162 while we are in union. Oh, the wonderfull help we shall be one to another! We provoke one another to love, and to good works; but take these Coals from one another, and the Fire goes out. while we Are in Union. O, the wonderful help we shall be one to Another! We provoke one Another to love, and to good works; but take these Coals from one Another, and the Fire Goes out. cs pns12 vbr p-acp n1. uh, dt j vvb pns12 vmb vbi crd p-acp j-jn! pns12 vvi pi j-jn p-acp vvb, cc p-acp j n2; p-acp vvi d n2 p-acp crd j-jn, cc dt n1 vvz av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
163 Fourthly, Ʋnity amongst Christians is necessary; that thereby God may be glorified: because God many times suffers sad, and heavie Persecutions to befall them; Fourthly, Ʋnity among Christians is necessary; that thereby God may be glorified: Because God many times suffers sad, and heavy Persecutions to befall them; ord, n1 p-acp np1 vbz j; cst av np1 vmb vbi vvn: p-acp np1 d n2 vvz j, cc j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 15
164 that thereby their discords, and divisions may be removed, and they be more endeared to one another. that thereby their discords, and divisions may be removed, and they be more endeared to one Another. cst av po32 n2, cc n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vbb dc vvn p-acp crd j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
165 Times of Prosperity in the Church made the greatest Heresies, and Schisms; but the times of bloody Persecution made the godly more united. Thus the Martyrs, some of them in Queen Mary 's days, did bewail their differences, and contests, they had formerly, one with another: but the Prison, and Persecution, made them highly prize one another. Times of Prosperity in the Church made the greatest Heresies, and Schisms; but the times of bloody Persecution made the godly more united. Thus the Martyrs, Some of them in Queen Marry is days, did bewail their differences, and contests, they had formerly, one with Another: but the Prison, and Persecution, made them highly prize one Another. ng1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd dt js n2, cc n2; p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 vvd dt j dc vvn. av dt n2, d pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 uh vbz n2, vdd vvi po32 n2, cc n2, pns32 vhd av-j, crd p-acp j-jn: p-acp dt n1, cc n1, vvd pno32 av-j vvi pi j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
166 Joseph 's Brethren, in their Plenty, envied, and fell out with one another; but in their distress they were glad to cleave together: Joseph is Brothers, in their Plenty, envied, and fell out with one Another; but in their distress they were glad to cleave together: np1 vbz n1, p-acp po32 n1, vvn, cc vvd av p-acp crd j-jn; cc-acp p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vbdr j p-acp vvb av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
167 and truly so it may one day come to pass with many of us; who are now so shie, and strange to one another. and truly so it may one day come to pass with many of us; who Are now so shy, and strange to one Another. cc av-j av pn31 vmb crd n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f pno12; r-crq vbr av av j, cc j pc-acp pi j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
168 God may in time work so; God may in time work so; np1 vmb p-acp n1 vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
169 that we may be glad to enjoy one another's company, to have society, and communion, one with another. that we may be glad to enjoy one another's company, to have society, and communion, one with Another. cst pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp vvb crd j-jn n1, pc-acp vhi n1, cc n1, pi p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
170 The Sheep, that are scattered one from another, when a sudden Storm arises, it makes them company together. The Sheep, that Are scattered one from Another, when a sudden Storm arises, it makes them company together. dt n1, cst vbr vvn pi p-acp n-jn, c-crq dt j vvb vvz, pn31 vvz pno32 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
171 And therefore, if love, and godliness do not unite us; take heed God does not make some outward Trouble, and Affliction to put us together. And Therefore, if love, and godliness do not unite us; take heed God does not make Some outward Trouble, and Affliction to put us together. cc av, cs vvb, cc n1 vdb xx vvi pno12; vvb n1 np1 vdz xx vvi d j n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
172 If we will not embrace one another willingly; he may bind us in chains together; and then we'le be glad to hug one another. That's a Fourth. If we will not embrace one Another willingly; he may bind us in chains together; and then we'll be glad to hug one Another. That's a Fourth. cs pns12 vmb xx vvi pi j-jn av-j; pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n2 av; cc av pns12|vmb vbi j p-acp vvb crd j-jn. d|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
173 Lastly, There ought to be unity, and concord, amongst Christian Brethren, that God may be glorified thereby: Lastly, There ought to be unity, and concord, among Christian Brothers, that God may be glorified thereby: ord, pc-acp pi pc-acp vbi n1, cc n1, p-acp njp n2, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
174 because they are but a Few in comparison to those, that bandy themselves against the Church; therefore they had need united. Fear not (says Christ ) little Flock. Christ 's Flock is but a little Flock: the Divel 's is a great Herd. And one says excellently upon that Place: Because they Are but a Few in comparison to those, that bandy themselves against the Church; Therefore they had need united. fear not (Says christ) little Flock. christ is Flock is but a little Flock: the devil is is a great Heard. And one Says excellently upon that Place: c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt d p-acp n1 p-acp d, cst vvi px32 p-acp dt n1; av pns32 vhd n1 vvn. vvb xx (vvz np1) av-j vvb. np1 vbz vvb vbz p-acp dt av-j vvb: dt n1 vbz vbz dt j n1. cc pi vvz av-j p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
175 Justorum tanta paucitas, ut unitas videatur. And the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. ix. 24. All run in a Race; but one receives the Prize: Justorum tanta paucitas, ut unitas Videatur. And the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. ix. 24. All run in a Raze; but one receives the Prize: np1 fw-it fw-la, fw-la fw-la ng1. cc dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd. crd av-d vvn p-acp dt n1; cc-acp pi vvz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 16
176 to teach us unity in all our undertakings. And Luke xvii. 15. when ten Lepers were cleansed, there was but One returned to give Thanks: intimating to us, that we should join unanimously in blessing, and praising God for his Mercies. Deo grata Ʋnitas, ingrata Divisio. to teach us unity in all our undertakings. And Lycia xvii. 15. when ten Lepers were cleansed, there was but One returned to give Thanks: intimating to us, that we should join unanimously in blessing, and praising God for his mercies. God Grata Ʋnitas, Ingrata Divisio. pc-acp vvi pno12 n1 p-acp d po12 n2-vvg. cc av crd. crd c-crq crd n2 vbdr vvn, pc-acp vbds p-acp crd vvn p-acp vvb n2: vvg p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi av-j p-acp n1, cc vvg np1 p-acp po31 n2. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
177 It's worth our Notice; that, when Christ 's Body was rent, and crucified, they did not suffer them to break his legs: john xix. 33. Now Expositours give an excellent reason for this. It's worth our Notice; that, when christ is Body was rend, and Crucified, they did not suffer them to break his legs: john xix. 33. Now Expositors give an excellent reason for this. pn31|vbz n1 po12 n1; cst, c-crq np1 vbz n1 vbds vvn, cc vvd, pns32 vdd xx vvi pno32 p-acp vvb po31 n2: n1 crd. crd av n2 vvb dt j vvb p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
178 They understand the Church Christ to be as his Bones: Signifying, that he suffered his real Body to be rent, and torn, and wounded; They understand the Church christ to be as his Bones: Signifying, that he suffered his real Body to be rend, and torn, and wounded; pns32 vvb dt n1 np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n2: vvg, cst pns31 vvd po31 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc j-vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
179 but his Mystical Body (which is his Church ) he would not have any Discord, or Rent amongst them. but his Mystical Body (which is his Church) he would not have any Discord, or Rend among them. cc-acp po31 j n1 (r-crq vbz po31 n1) pns31 vmd xx vhi d n1, cc vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
180 His Coat was without Seam, they said therefore amongst themselves, Let us not rent it, John xix. 24. Intimating to us, that we should not onely be united, but as One; as many Members in one Body. His Coat was without Seam, they said Therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, John xix. 24. Intimating to us, that we should not only be united, but as One; as many Members in one Body. po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1, pns32 vvd av p-acp px32, vvb pno12 xx vvi pn31, np1 crd. crd vvg p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd xx av-j vbb vvn, p-acp c-acp crd; p-acp d n2 p-acp crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
181 Though a Multitude of Spiritual Gifts; yet joyned in the unity of the Spirit. And therefore, when the Apostle heard there were Divisions amongst the Corinthians, he tells them; Though a Multitude of Spiritual Gifts; yet joined in the unity of the Spirit. And Therefore, when the Apostle herd there were Divisions among the Corinthians, he tells them; cs dt n1 pp-f j n2; av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cc av, c-crq dt n1 vvd a-acp vbdr n2 p-acp dt np1, pns31 vvz pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
182 Ex parte credit, non ex toto: that He partly believed it; He could not altogether. Ex parte credit, non ex toto: that He partly believed it; He could not altogether. fw-la fw-la n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la: cst pns31 av vvd pn31; pns31 vmd xx av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
183 It seemed almost an incredible thing, that Members of one, and the same Church should be so much to pieces. You see the wicked Multitude unites in Sin, and Prophaness. Oh, that we were once united in Truth, and Holiness! Now the God of Patience, It seemed almost an incredible thing, that Members of one, and the same Church should be so much to Pieces. You see the wicked Multitude unites in since, and Profaneness. O, that we were once united in Truth, and Holiness! Now the God of Patience, pn31 vvd av dt j n1, cst n2 pp-f crd, cc dt d n1 vmd vbi av d p-acp n2. pn22 vvb dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc n1. uh, cst pns12 vbdr a-acp vvn p-acp n1, cc n1! av dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
184 and Consolation, grant you to be alikeminded, one towards another. and Consolation, grant you to be Alikeminded, one towards Another. cc n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
185 So much shall serve for the Proof of the Point. Come we now to make some Practical Improvement of it to our selves. So much shall serve for the Proof of the Point. Come we now to make Some Practical Improvement of it to our selves. av av-d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 17
186 Ʋse 1. Is it so, that Christian Unity is to be preserved; Ʋse 1. Is it so, that Christian Unity is to be preserved; j crd vbz pn31 av, cst njp n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 17
187 That thereby God may be glorified, then there are a great many People amongst us liable to a sharp Reproof, who delight to sow the Tares of Strife, and Contention, amongst their Christian Brethren. Who, That thereby God may be glorified, then there Are a great many People among us liable to a sharp Reproof, who delight to sow the Tares of Strife, and Contention, among their Christian Brothers. Who, cst av np1 vmb vbi vvn, av pc-acp vbr dt j d n1 p-acp pno12 j p-acp dt j n1, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, p-acp po32 np1 n2. r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
188 because all things go not according to their minds, presently fly out into open Railings against Authority. Because some differ a little from their Humours, Fancies, and Opinions, they quickly make a Separation, and disagreement, in Society, and Conversation. And that, which at first (perhaps.) begun in a friendly, Because all things go not according to their minds, presently fly out into open Railings against authority. Because Some differ a little from their Humours, Fancies, and Opinions, they quickly make a Separation, and disagreement, in Society, and Conversation. And that, which At First (perhaps.) begun in a friendly, c-acp d n2 vvb xx vvg p-acp po32 n2, av-j vvi av p-acp j n2-vvg p-acp n1. p-acp d vvb dt j p-acp po32 n2, n2, cc n2, pns32 av-j vvi dt n1, cc n1, p-acp n1, cc n1. cc d, r-crq p-acp ord (av.) vvn p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
189 and Neighbourly dispute, by Degrees takes flame, and grows up to a mortal Feud, and Hatred. This is not according to Christ. Such are Incendiaries, and Firebrands of Christian Society. and Neighbourly dispute, by Degrees Takes flame, and grows up to a Mortal Feud, and Hatred. This is not according to christ. Such Are Incendiaries, and Firebrands of Christian Society. cc j vvi, p-acp n2 vvz n1, cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt j-jn vvb, cc np1-n. d vbz xx vvg p-acp np1. d vbr n2-j, cc n2 pp-f njp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
190 Such, as boggle at a few Ceremonies and make no Conscience of Committing Sacrilege. Such, Such, as boggle At a few Ceremonies and make no Conscience of Committing Sacrilege. Such, d, c-acp vvb p-acp dt d n2 cc vvb dx n1 pp-f vvg n1. d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
191 as cry down an Organ in a Church, but are pleased with it in a private House. Such, as cry down an Organ in a Church, but Are pleased with it in a private House. Such, c-acp vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1. d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
192 as are afraid of a Gown, or a Surplice, or a Canonical Habit: but make nothing of being cloathed with Malice, Envy, and Ʋncharitableness. Such, as Are afraid of a Gown, or a Surplice, or a Canonical Habit: but make nothing of being clothed with Malice, Envy, and Ʋncharitableness. Such, c-acp vbr j pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt j n1: p-acp vvi pix pp-f vbg vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
193 as cry down all Forms, but a Form of Godliness (which they onely have ) and deny the Power of it. as cry down all Forms, but a From of Godliness (which they only have) and deny the Power of it. c-acp vvb a-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (r-crq pns32 av-j vhb) cc vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
194 This is not to be Alike-minded according to Christ. It's a sad thing, that people of the next door should be no longer Neighbours one of another, This is not to be alikeminded according to christ. It's a sad thing, that people of the next door should be no longer Neighbours one of Another, d vbz xx pc-acp vbi j vvg p-acp np1. pn31|vbz dt j n1, cst n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vmd vbi dx jc n2 crd pp-f n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
195 but ready to devour, and pull out one another's Throats for a few shadows, or Husks of Religion; a few Senceless, Aery, Sapless, Empty Notions; and Opinions: but ready to devour, and pull out one another's Throats for a few shadows, or Husks of Religion; a few Senseless, Aery, Sapless, Empty Notions; and Opinions: cc-acp j p-acp vvb, cc vvb av pi ng1-jn n2 p-acp dt d n2, cc n2 pp-f n1; dt d j, j, j, j n2; cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
196 whereas the Life, Substance, Kernel, Pith, and Marrow of Christianity, the Power of Holiness in our Lives, a Conformity of our Wills to God 's Will, is not so Zealously Contended for, whereas the Life, Substance, Kernel, Pith, and Marrow of Christianity, the Power of Holiness in our Lives, a Conformity of our Wills to God is Will, is not so Zealously Contended for, cs dt n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1 vbz n1, vbz xx av av-j vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
197 but (God knows) is too much neglected by us. This is not to be alike-minded according to Christ. but (God knows) is too much neglected by us. This is not to be Alikeminded according to christ. cc-acp (np1 vvz) vbz av d vvn p-acp pno12. d vbz xx pc-acp vbi j vvg p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
198 There is nothing can prevail, to bring us to an happy agreement, or union, untill we unite in the Spirit of holiness, and righteousness. If we once could prevail to bring men to this; There is nothing can prevail, to bring us to an happy agreement, or Union, until we unite in the Spirit of holiness, and righteousness. If we once could prevail to bring men to this; pc-acp vbz pix vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1, cc n1, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. cs pns12 a-acp vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
199 we should be the more easily able to bear with one another under all our lesser differences, untill the time of full agreement come. we should be the more Easily able to bear with one Another under all our lesser differences, until the time of full agreement come. pns12 vmd vbi dt av-dc av-j j pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn p-acp d po12 jc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
200 We should hold our differences with love and compassion; and not with hatred, and division. We should lovingly consult together upon Rules, or - Terms, on which we might manage our unavoidable differences to the least disadvantage to the Cause of Christ, or those common Fundamental Truths, which we all maintain. We should hold our differences with love and compassion; and not with hatred, and division. We should lovingly consult together upon Rules, or - Terms, on which we might manage our unavoidable differences to the least disadvantage to the Cause of christ, or those Common Fundamental Truths, which we all maintain. pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvb cc n1; cc xx p-acp n1, cc n1. pns12 vmd av-vvg vvi av p-acp n2, cc - n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 j n2 p-acp dt ds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d j j n2, r-crq pns12 d vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
201 Oh, that we would but observe that Apostolical Canon; Let all things be done decently, and in order! O, that we would but observe that Apostolical Canon; Let all things be done decently, and in order! uh, cst pns12 vmd cc-acp vvi d j n1; vvb d n2 vbb vdn av-j, cc p-acp n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
202 Let not the foot, or the hand, take upon them to govern the Head; but let us submit to our civil, and Ecclesiastical Superiours; and not disturb the Peace of the Church, by crying Popery is coming in; when they, that say so, are the greatest. Let not the foot, or the hand, take upon them to govern the Head; but let us submit to our civil, and Ecclesiastical Superiors; and not disturb the Peace of the Church, by crying Popery is coming in; when they, that say so, Are the greatest. vvb xx dt n1, cc dt n1, vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1; p-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 j, cc j n2-jn; cc xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg n1 vbz vvg p-acp; c-crq pns32, cst vvb av, vbr dt js. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
203 Idolaters, and Worshippers of their own imaginations. Idolaters, and Worshippers of their own Imaginations. n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
204 And, seeing we agree in things of the greatest Moment, and Weight, let us bear, one with another, in smaller matters, and manage our differences with more meekness, and peace, and Christian charity. This is to be alike-minded according to Christ. If we were once united (I say) thus in the Spirit of Holiness, we should not differ so much, as we do. And, seeing we agree in things of the greatest Moment, and Weight, let us bear, one with Another, in smaller matters, and manage our differences with more meekness, and peace, and Christian charity. This is to be Alikeminded according to christ. If we were once united (I say) thus in the Spirit of Holiness, we should not differ so much, as we do. np1, vvg pns12 vvb p-acp n2 pp-f dt js n1, cc n1, vvb pno12 vvi, pi p-acp n-jn, p-acp jc n2, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dc n1, cc n1, cc njp n1. d vbz pc-acp vbi j vvg p-acp np1. cs pns12 vbdr a-acp vvn (pns11 vvb) av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd xx vvi av av-d, c-acp pns12 vdb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
205 The very Fore-thought of an everlasting union in heaven would have a continual influence upon our hearts for the healing of our breaches. We should be thinking with our selves; The very Forethought of an everlasting Union in heaven would have a continual influence upon our hearts for the healing of our Breaches. We should be thinking with our selves; dt j j pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 vmd vhi dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n2. pns12 vmd vbi vvg p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
206 Shall we not shortly be of one mind, and one heart? and all be perfected with the blessed vision, and reconciling light of the face of God? There will then be no dissension, or division, or unbrotherly censures, or separations. And shall we now live so unlike our future life? Shall we now be so unlike to what we must be for ever? Shall we now cherish those Heart-burnings, and Dissensions; that must not enter with us into Heaven; but be cast off among the Rest of our Miseries, and shut out with the rest of our Enemies. Must we there be Cloathed in perfect Love, and Ʋnity, and be all imployed in the same Holy Praise of God, and our Redeemer: And does it beseem us now, to be Censuring, Contending, and Separating from each other. Shall we not shortly be of one mind, and one heart? and all be perfected with the blessed vision, and reconciling Light of the face of God? There will then be no dissension, or division, or unbrotherly censures, or separations. And shall we now live so unlike our future life? Shall we now be so unlike to what we must be for ever? Shall we now cherish those Heartburnings, and Dissensions; that must not enter with us into Heaven; but be cast off among the Rest of our Misery's, and shut out with the rest of our Enemies. Must we there be Clothed in perfect Love, and Ʋnity, and be all employed in the same Holy Praise of God, and our Redeemer: And does it beseem us now, to be Censuring, Contending, and Separating from each other. vmb pns12 xx av-j vbi pp-f crd n1, cc crd n1? cc d vbb vvn p-acp dt vvn n1, cc n-vvg j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? pc-acp vmb av vbi dx n1, cc n1, cc j n2, cc n2. cc vmb pns12 av vvb av av-j po12 j-jn n1? vmb pns12 av vbb av av-j p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi p-acp av? vmb pns12 av vvb d n2, cc n2; cst vmb xx vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1; p-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1, cc vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. vmb pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1, cc n1, cc vbb d vvn p-acp dt d j vvb pp-f np1, cc po12 n1: cc vdz pn31 vvi pno12 av, pc-acp vbi vvg, vvg, cc n-vvg p-acp d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
207 Oh (Beloved Brethren) Let me tell you, it had been better, you had never been Born, then to make any Sinfull Divisions in the Church. As Joshuah once faid to Achan; Joshua, vii. 25. Why hast thou Troubled Ʋs? The Lord shall Trouble thee this Day. O (beloved Brothers) Let me tell you, it had been better, you had never been Born, then to make any Sinful Divisions in the Church. As Joshua once faid to achan; joshua, vii. 25. Why hast thou Troubled Ʋs? The Lord shall Trouble thee this Day. uh (vvn n2) vvb pno11 vvi pn22, pn31 vhd vbn j, pn22 vhd av vbn vvn, av pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp dt n1. p-acp np1 a-acp vvn p-acp np1; np1, crd. crd q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn np1? dt n1 vmb n1 pno21 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
208 So I may say to some Troublers of our Churche 's Peace; So I may say to Some Troublers of our Church is Peace; av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
209 Why trouble ye the Church, and hinder Unity? You shall one day have trouble your selves for this. Why trouble you the Church, and hinder Unity? You shall one day have trouble your selves for this. q-crq vvb pn22 dt n1, cc vvi n1? pn22 vmb crd n1 vhb n1 po22 n2 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
210 Mark them (saith the Apostle) that cause dissensions, and avoid them: who they are, that make our breaches, and keep them Open; and shun them. Mark them (Says the Apostle) that cause dissensions, and avoid them: who they Are, that make our Breaches, and keep them Open; and shun them. vvb pno32 (vvz dt np1) cst n1 n2, cc vvi pno32: r-crq pns32 vbr, cst vvb po12 n2, cc vvi pno32 j; cc vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
211 VVe are willing to agree to any thing, that is reasonable, or possible; and yet they make us the Authours of our present divisions. As Nero set Rome on Fire: We Are willing to agree to any thing, that is reasonable, or possible; and yet they make us the Authors of our present divisions. As Nero Set Room on Fire: pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cst vbz j, cc j; cc av pns32 vvb pno12 dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2. p-acp np1 vvb vvi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
212 and then persecuted the poor Christians for it; as if it had been done by them: and then persecuted the poor Christians for it; as if it had been done by them: cc av vvn dt j np1 p-acp pn31; c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn vdn p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
213 they pluck up the Hedg; and yet complain, that others let in wilde beasts into the Vineyard. If they heartily desired Ʋnity, and Peace with us, they durst not make so great a breach in charity, nor so arrogantly condemn, or sleight their Brethren; they pluck up the Hedge; and yet complain, that Others let in wild beasts into the Vineyard. If they heartily desired Ʋnity, and Peace with us, they durst not make so great a breach in charity, nor so arrogantly condemn, or sleight their Brothers; pns32 vvb a-acp dt n1; cc av vvi, cst n2-jn vvb p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1. cs pns32 av-j vvd n1, cc n1 p-acp pno12, pns32 vvd xx vvi av j dt n1 p-acp n1, ccx av av-j vvi, cc n1 po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
214 whose Piety, and Soberness, they cannot deny. whose Piety, and Soberness, they cannot deny. rg-crq n1, cc n1, pns32 vmbx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
215 Beloved, If any man desire to be contentious, we have no such Custom, neither the Churches of God, 1 Cor. xi. 16. That's the first Ʋse. beloved, If any man desire to be contentious, we have no such Custom, neither the Churches of God, 1 Cor. xi. 16. That's the First Ʋse. vvn, cs d n1 vvb pc-acp vbi j, pns12 vhb dx d n1, av-dx dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd. crd d|vbz dt ord vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
216 Secondly, Give me leave to lay down some few Rules, by way of Direction to Peace, and Ʋnity, and then I will close up in a word of Exhortation. Secondly, Give me leave to lay down Some few Rules, by Way of Direction to Peace, and Ʋnity, and then I will close up in a word of Exhortation. ord, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc av pns11 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 21
217 First, So far, as there is an Agreement in Judgment; let us close heartily, and embrace one another in that. First, So Far, as there is an Agreement in Judgement; let us close heartily, and embrace one Another in that. ord, av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; vvb pno12 vvi av-j, cc vvi pi j-jn p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
218 It's a Mercy, that the difference is not in the very Fundamentals, and Vitals of Religion, Seeing therefore there are common Opinions, wherein the Godly do agree; It's a Mercy, that the difference is not in the very Fundamentals, and Vitals of Religion, Seeing Therefore there Are Common Opinions, wherein the Godly do agree; pn31|vbz dt n1, cst dt n1 vbz xx p-acp dt j n2-j, cc n2-j pp-f n1, vvg av a-acp vbr j n2, c-crq dt j vdb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
219 let that Unity be nourished, and this will be a Means to produce further Ʋnion amongst us. let that Unity be nourished, and this will be a Means to produce further Ʋnion among us. vvb d n1 vbb vvn, cc d vmb vbi dt vvz pc-acp vvi jc n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
220 It's a great Frowardness in the Rigid Lutherans, that they will not own the Calvinists, as Brethren? So far as men do retain Christ, and Fundamental Truths, with an humble, godly Disposition; It's a great Frowardness in the Rigid Lutherans, that they will not own the Calvinists, as Brothers? So Far as men do retain christ, and Fundamental Truths, with an humble, godly Disposition; pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j njp2, cst pns32 vmb xx d dt np1, p-acp n2? av av-j c-acp n2 vdb vvi np1, cc j n2, p-acp dt j, j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
221 desiring to be further informed: Let not the want of what they should have, make us despise the good things they have. So far, as there is an Agreement in Judgment, let us close heartily, desiring to be further informed: Let not the want of what they should have, make us despise the good things they have. So Far, as there is an Agreement in Judgement, let us close heartily, vvg pc-acp vbi jc vvn: vvb xx dt vvb pp-f r-crq pns32 vmd vhi, vvb pno12 vvi dt j n2 pns32 vhb. av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
222 and embrace one another in that. That's the first. and embrace one Another in that. That's the First. cc vvi pi j-jn p-acp d. cst|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
223 Secondly, Let Private Christians highly esteem, and submit to the Ministry God hath set over them. Secondly, Let Private Christians highly esteem, and submit to the Ministry God hath Set over them. ord, vvb j np1 av-j vvb, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
224 For commonly there begins the Breach. When they begin to be offended at them; when men will not own that Publick Office, which God hath appointed: For commonly there begins the Breach. When they begin to be offended At them; when men will not own that Public Office, which God hath appointed: c-acp av-j a-acp vvz dt n1. c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32; c-crq n2 vmb xx d cst j n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
225 then they wander into By-paths. See Eph. iv. 12, 13. There you may see a twofold End of the Ministers of Christ. The One is to to keep them from being carried about with every Wind of Doctrine. then they wander into Bypaths. See Ephesians iv. 12, 13. There you may see a twofold End of the Ministers of christ. The One is to to keep them from being carried about with every Wind of Doctrine. cs pns32 vvb p-acp n2. vvb np1 crd. crd, crd a-acp pn22 vmb vvi dt j vvb pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. dt crd vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vbg vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
226 The other for a Spiritual Edification, till we come in the Ʋnity of the Faith. The other for a Spiritual Edification, till we come in the Ʋnity of the Faith. dt j-jn p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
227 So that a due, and fit Obedience, and Ackowledgment of them would in a special manner prevent Divisions. So that a due, and fit obedience, and Acknowledgment of them would in a special manner prevent Divisions. av cst dt j-jn, cc j n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 vmd p-acp dt j n1 vvi n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
228 Thirdly, Get a Pitifull, and Compassionate Spirit to those that go astray. Thirdly, Get a Pitiful, and Compassionate Spirit to those that go astray. ord, vvb dt j, cc j n1 p-acp d cst vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
229 We are indeed (I confess) to have Zeal, and an Holy impatience in the things of God. Yet this is to be accompanied with Pity, and Compassion. Of some have compassion, (saith the Apostle) making a difference. We Are indeed (I confess) to have Zeal, and an Holy impatience in the things of God. Yet this is to be accompanied with Pity, and Compassion. Of Some have compassion, (Says the Apostle) making a difference. pns12 vbr av (pns11 vvb) pc-acp vhi n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. av d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvb, cc n1. pp-f d vhb n1, (vvz dt np1) vvg dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
230 Certainly, when we shall seriously consider, how prone it is for men to receive Errour for Truth; how naturally Blind, and Opposite the Mind of a man is to the Revealed Truths of God; Certainly, when we shall seriously Consider, how prove it is for men to receive Error for Truth; how naturally Blind, and Opposite the Mind of a man is to the Revealed Truths of God; av-j, c-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi, c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1; c-crq av-j j, cc j-jn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt vvd n2 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
231 and how that it's the Spirit of God, that leads thee into Truth, that keeps thee from the Errours, and Heresies, that others are carried aside with: and how that it's the Spirit of God, that leads thee into Truth, that keeps thee from the Errors, and Heresies, that Others Are carried aside with: cc c-crq d pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz pno21 p-acp n1, d vvz pno21 p-acp dt n2, cc n2, cst n2-jn vbr vvn av p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
232 These things (if any thing) will greatly move thee to Tender Bowels. These things (if any thing) will greatly move thee to Tender Bowels. d n2 (cs d n1) vmb av-j vvi pno21 p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
233 Fourthly, Candidly, and truly Report, or lay down the Opinions of others, that do dissent from us. Fourthly, Candidly, and truly Report, or lay down the Opinions of Others, that do dissent from us. ord, av-j, cc av-j vvb, cc vvd a-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cst vdb vvi p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
234 There is nothing (I am confident) hath made the Gap wider, and more raked into the Sores of the Church; then such a malevolent, and ill - Disposition, to pervert the Opinions of others, and to make them hold such monstrous things, as they do with all their Hearts, Detest: and thefore I desire you candidly, and truly, to report or lay down, the Opinions of others that do dissent from you. That's a fourth. There is nothing (I am confident) hath made the Gap wider, and more raked into the Sores of the Church; then such a malevolent, and ill - Disposition, to pervert the Opinions of Others, and to make them hold such monstrous things, as they do with all their Hearts, Detest: and Therefore I desire you candidly, and truly, to report or lay down, the Opinions of Others that do dissent from you. That's a fourth. pc-acp vbz pix (pns11 vbm j) vhz vvn dt n1 jc, cc av-dc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; av d dt j, cc j-jn - n1, p-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi d j n2, c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp d po32 n2, vvb: cc av pns11 vvb pn22 av-j, cc av-j, pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp, dt n2 pp-f n2-jn cst vdb vvi p-acp pn22. cst|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
235 Fifthly, Question, and examine your own Hearts: Do not presently believe your own Hearts in every Opinion; but have modest Doubtings. Fifthly, Question, and examine your own Hearts: Do not presently believe your own Hearts in every Opinion; but have modest Doubtings. ord, vvb, cc vvb po22 d n2: vdb xx av-j vvi po22 d n2 p-acp d n1; cc-acp vhb j n2-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
236 See how modestly the Apostle determines the Case about Marriage; 1 Cor. vii. at the last verse, I think, I have the Spirit of God. See how modestly the Apostle determines the Case about Marriage; 1 Cor. vii. At the last verse, I think, I have the Spirit of God. vvb c-crq av-j dt n1 vvz dt vvb p-acp n1; vvn np1 crd. p-acp dt ord n1, pns11 vvb, pns11 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
237 He was not so confident, as many ignorant Zealots. The same Spirit, that leads into all Truth, leads likewise into all humility. Consult with those, that are Able, Orthodox, and Learned. Conferr with the Chief Pillars of the Church; and they will resolve thy Doubts. He was not so confident, as many ignorant Zealots. The same Spirit, that leads into all Truth, leads likewise into all humility. Consult with those, that Are Able, Orthodox, and Learned. Confer with the Chief Pillars of the Church; and they will resolve thy Doubts. pns31 vbds xx av j, p-acp d j n2. dt d n1, d vvz p-acp d n1, vvz av p-acp d n1. vvb p-acp d, cst vbr j, n1, cc j. vvb p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1; cc pns32 vmb vvi po21 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
238 The Spirit of the Prophets is Subject to the Prophets. Sixthly, Highly labour to Prize, and delight in the known & plain Truths of Christ. The Spirit of the prophets is Subject to the prophets. Sixthly, Highly labour to Prize, and delight in the known & plain Truths of christ. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n2. j, av-j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp dt j-vvn cc j n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
239 Hold fast your Christian Profession The Verb there translated hold fast (NONLATINALPHABET) signifies to hold a thing so fast, Hold fast your Christian Profession The Verb there translated hold fast () signifies to hold a thing so fast, n1 av-j po22 njp n1 dt n1 a-acp vvn vvb av-j () vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
240 as not to let it go again; Heb. iv. 14. with Might and Main, Totis viribus., with our utmost endeavours. as not to let it go again; Hebrew iv. 14. with Might and Main, Totis viribus., with our utmost endeavours. c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi av; np1 crd. crd p-acp vmd cc n1, fw-la fw-la., p-acp po12 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
241 Shall others hold errours fast, and shall not we the Truth? Shall we strive to hold Money fast, Shall Others hold errors fast, and shall not we the Truth? Shall we strive to hold Money fast, vmb n2-jn vvb n2 av-j, cc vmb xx pns12 dt n1? vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
242 and let loose our Religion? Shall others hold a few empty notions fast; and let lose our Religion? Shall Others hold a few empty notions fast; cc vvb vvi po12 n1? vmb n2-jn vvb dt d j n2 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
243 and shall we let go the Substantial Truths of the Gospel? Shall others affect a few Nisities, and shall we let go the Substantial Truths of the Gospel? Shall Others affect a few Nisities, cc vmb pns12 vvi vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1? vmb n2-jn vvb dt d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
244 and quirks in Religion, and shall we be weary of the plain and Practical Truths of God's Word? Saint Paul, that was snatch'd up into the third heavens, yet desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. and quirks in Religion, and shall we be weary of the plain and Practical Truths of God's Word? Saint Paul, that was snatched up into the third heavens, yet desired to know nothing but christ, and him Crucified. cc n2 p-acp n1, cc vmb pns12 vbi j pp-f dt j cc j n2 pp-f npg1 n1? n1 np1, cst vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord n2, av vvd pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp np1, cc pno31 vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
245 Saint Peter thought it not in convenient to write the same things they knew already. Certainly, there is nothing hath more rent, and torn the Church of God, Saint Peter Thought it not in convenient to write the same things they knew already. Certainly, there is nothing hath more rend, and torn the Church of God, n1 np1 vvd pn31 xx p-acp j pc-acp vvi dt d n2 pns32 vvd av. av-j, pc-acp vbz pix vhz dc vvn, cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
246 then Affectation of Singular high things; to bring in some unheard, and unknown notions. Oh! this is the Pride of some mens Hearts; then Affectation of Singular high things; to bring in Some unheard, and unknown notions. Oh! this is the Pride of Some men's Hearts; av n1 pp-f j j n2; pc-acp vvi p-acp d j, cc j n2. uh d vbz dt n1 pp-f d ng2 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
247 to have it said, Such a man was the first, that brought this Notion into the World: to have it said, Such a man was the First, that brought this Notion into the World: pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn, d dt n1 vbds dt ord, cst vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
248 as the Jesuit of his Scientia media said, Ego primus inveni: or like that Archheretick Herrtick Arius; who, as the Jesuit of his Scientia media said, Ego primus Inveni: or like that Archheretick Herrtick Arius; who, p-acp dt np1 pp-f po31 fw-la fw-la vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la: cc av-j d n1 np1 np1; r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
249 as Hilary reports of him, had menstruam fidem, for every moneth a new Faith. It's a sad thing to see how many men in these days, forsaking old Truths, have wandered from Brownism to Anabaptism, from that to Socinianism, from that to Quakerism, and God knows whether they will go at last. as Hilary reports of him, had menstruam fidem, for every Monn a new Faith. It's a sad thing to see how many men in these days, forsaking old Truths, have wandered from Brownism to Anabaptism, from that to Socinianism, from that to Quakerism, and God knows whither they will go At last. c-acp np1 n2 pp-f pno31, vhd fw-la fw-la, p-acp d n1 dt j n1. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq d n2 p-acp d n2, vvg j n2, vhb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp cst p-acp n1, p-acp cst p-acp n1, cc np1 vvz cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
250 So wild a thing is Errour. To be weary of the known Truth, is in effect to be weary of the same God, the same Christ. VVhy do not we desire a new Sun, a new Earth, a new World; as well as new Truths. That's a sixth. So wild a thing is Error. To be weary of the known Truth, is in Effect to be weary of the same God, the same christ. Why do not we desire a new Sun, a new Earth, a new World; as well as new Truths. That's a sixth. av j dt n1 vbz n1. pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt vvn n1, vbz p-acp vvb pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt d np1, dt d np1. q-crq vdb xx pns12 vvi dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1; a-acp av c-acp j n2. cst|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
251 Lastly (to name no more) If such should be the Corruptions of the Church, that thou canst not keep Fellowship with her; Lastly (to name no more) If such should be the Corruptions of the Church, that thou Canst not keep Fellowship with her; ord (p-acp vvb av-dx dc) cs d vmd vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
252 but by partaking of her sins: then, before thou leavest her, be assured, that it is not for Small Matters; but by partaking of her Sins: then, before thou Leavest her, be assured, that it is not for Small Matters; cc-acp p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n2: av, c-acp pns21 vv2 pno31, vbb vvn, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
253 but that, which does Eat up the very Vitals of Religion. Do not You dare to leave it; till God leave it. but that, which does Eat up the very Vitals of Religion. Do not You Dare to leave it; till God leave it. cc-acp d, r-crq vdz vvi a-acp dt j n2-j pp-f n1. vdb xx pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31; c-acp np1 vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
254 Do not thou nchurch it, till God does. Do not thou nchurch it, till God does. vdb xx pns21 n1 pn31, c-acp np1 vdz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
255 But let thy Endeavours be, in thy place, to Inform, and Heal; before thou presume to Depart, or Separate. Plead, and Strive, with thy Mother; because She ha's Committed Whoredom: Hos: ii. 2. Oh, let thy Secession be very unwillingly! Till thou art compell'd to depart; do not. But let thy Endeavours be, in thy place, to Inform, and Heal; before thou presume to Depart, or Separate. Plead, and Strive, with thy Mother; Because She ha Committed Whoredom: Hos: ii. 2. O, let thy Secession be very unwillingly! Till thou art compelled to depart; do not. cc-acp vvb po21 n2 vbb, p-acp po21 n1, p-acp vvb, cc vvi; p-acp pns21 vvb p-acp vvb, cc j. vvb, cc vvb, p-acp po21 n1; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn n1: np1: crd. crd uh, vvb po21 np1 vbi j av-j! c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi; vdb xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
256 And though the Papists charges us with Schism; Because we have with-drawn our selves from the Obedience of the Pope, as Head of the Church. I, And though the Papists charges us with Schism; Because we have withdrawn our selves from the obedience of the Pope, as Head of the Church. I, cc cs dt njp2 vvz pno12 p-acp n1; c-acp pns12 vhb j po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
257 but we say ours was not a Schism, but a Secession. They were Schismaticks in falling from the Primitive Order, and Institutions in the Church: Insomuch, that the Pope is the Grandest Schismatick, that ever was in the Church. And further, we departed not from Rome, because of petty Corruptions: no, she was a Babylon, e're we left her, but we say ours was not a Schism, but a Secession. They were Schismatics in falling from the Primitive Order, and Institutions in the Church: Insomuch, that the Pope is the Grandest Schismatic, that ever was in the Church. And further, we departed not from Room, Because of Petty Corruptions: no, she was a Babylon, ever we left her, cc-acp pns12 vvb png12 vbds xx dt n1, p-acp dt np1. pns32 vbdr n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1: av, cst dt n1 vbz dt vv2 j-jn, cst av vbds p-acp dt n1. cc jc, pns12 vvd xx p-acp vvi, c-acp pp-f j n2: uh-dx, pns31 vbds dt np1, av pns12 vvd pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
258 and then we left her unwillingly. They drave us out from them, persecuting us with Fire, & Faggot. Take heed therefore of Leaving the Church for some petty Differences. But suppose there be many Corruptions in Government, and Administrations: Yet thou art not to make sinfull Breaches, and Rents; for these do plus perturbare infirmos Bonos; quàm Corrigere Animosos Malos; at St. Angustine well. and then we left her unwillingly. They drave us out from them, persecuting us with Fire, & Faggot. Take heed Therefore of Leaving the Church for Some Petty Differences. But suppose there be many Corruptions in Government, and Administrations: Yet thou art not to make sinful Breaches, and Rends; for these do plus perturbare Infirmos Bonos; quàm Corrigere Animosos Malos; At Saint Augustine well. cc av pns12 vvd po31 av-j. pns32 vvd pno12 av p-acp pno32, vvg pno12 p-acp n1, cc n1. vvb n1 av pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp d j n2. p-acp vvi pc-acp vbi d n2 p-acp n1, cc n2: av pns21 vb2r xx pc-acp vvi j n2, cc n2; p-acp d vdb fw-fr vvd n2 fw-la; fw-la fw-la np1 np1; p-acp n1 np1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 25
259 Take heed therefore of Pride, Ambition, and seeking Great Things in the Church. It's Reported, that most of those, who made the greatest Rents in the Church, did it upon Discontent; missing that Preferment they looked for. Take heed Therefore of Pride, Ambition, and seeking Great Things in the Church. It's Reported, that most of those, who made the greatest Rends in the Church, did it upon Discontent; missing that Preferment they looked for. vvb n1 av pp-f n1, n1, cc vvg j n2 p-acp dt n1. pn31|vbz j-vvn, cst ds pp-f d, r-crq vvd dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, vdd pn31 p-acp n1; vvg d n1 pns32 vvd p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 25
260 The Spirit of Diotrephes, who loved preheminences, made great Divisions. The Spirit of Diotrephes, who loved preeminences, made great Divisions. dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd n2, vvn j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 25
261 Yea, even the Disciples themselves began to Quarrel with one Another De Primatu, who should be the Chiefest: Therefore does our Saviour so often press Humility, and Submission. And I pray God I may learn that Lesson. Let others hunt, and gape after the preferments of this World: I bless God, I neither seek, nor sue for any; Yea, even the Disciples themselves began to Quarrel with one another De Primatu, who should be the Chiefest: Therefore does our Saviour so often press Humility, and Submission. And I pray God I may Learn that lesson. Let Others hunt, and gape After the preferments of this World: I bless God, I neither seek, nor sue for any; uh, av dt n2 px32 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn fw-fr fw-la, r-crq vmd vbi dt js-jn: av vdz po12 n1 av av vvi n1, cc n1. cc pns11 vvb np1 pns11 vmb vvi d n1. vvb ng2-jn vvi, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1: pns11 vvb np1, pns11 av-dx vvi, ccx vvb p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 25
262 but shall say, as once Mephibosheth said, (with a little Addition ) 2 Sam. xix. 30. For as much as my Lord, the King, is come again in peace unto his own house: but shall say, as once Mephibosheth said, (with a little Addition) 2 Sam. xix. 30. For as much as my Lord, the King, is come again in peace unto his own house: cc-acp vmb vvi, c-acp a-acp np1 vvd, (p-acp dt j n1) crd np1 crd. crd c-acp c-acp d c-acp po11 n1, dt n1, vbz vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp po31 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 25
263 and the poor Church, which ha's been for many years ragged, and torn with divisions, and contentions, is like to put on a better dress, in hopes of a future settlement, Let them take all; I shall be contented. That's a Second Use. and the poor Church, which ha been for many Years ragged, and torn with divisions, and contentions, is like to put on a better dress, in hope's of a future settlement, Let them take all; I shall be contented. That's a Second Use. cc dt j n1, r-crq vhz vbn p-acp d ng2 j, cc vvn p-acp n2, cc n2, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-jc vvi, p-acp n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvb pno32 vvi d; pns11 vmb vbi vvn. cst|vbz dt ord vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 25
264 The Third and last Ʋse shall be by way of Exhortation. Let me beseech you (Brethren) in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; The Third and last Ʋse shall be by Way of Exhortation. Let me beseech you (Brothers) in the Name of our Lord jesus christ; dt ord cc ord j vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. vvb pno11 vvi pn22 (n2) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 25
265 that there be no Divisions among you; that there be no Divisions among you; cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 25
266 but that ye be perfectly joyned together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgment. but that you be perfectly joined together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement. cc-acp cst pn22 vbb av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 25
267 Live as Christians in that holy unity, as your Principles, and Profession engages you unto. Live as Christians in that holy unity, as your Principles, and Profession engages you unto. vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d j n1, p-acp po22 n2, cc n1 vvz pn22 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 25
268 Do you not pity, those places, where Divisions have made Religion to be a Scorn, and the tender love, and unity of God•s People is turned into uncharitable censures, and separations? Take warning therefore, , that you come not to the like. Do you not pity, those places, where Divisions have made Religion to be a Scorn, and the tender love, and unity of God•s People is turned into uncharitable censures, and separations? Take warning Therefore,, that you come not to the like. vdb pn22 xx vvi, d n2, c-crq n2 vhb vvn n1 pc-acp vbi dt vvb, cc dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2, cc n2? vvb vvg av,, cst pn22 vvb xx p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
269 Suspect those Doctrines, that tend to Divisions in the Church. If it be not for unity, it is not for God. Christ came to heal, and to reconcile: and therefore sends not his Servants on a contrary Errand. Suspect those Doctrines, that tend to Divisions in the Church. If it be not for unity, it is not for God. christ Come to heal, and to reconcile: and Therefore sends not his Servants on a contrary Errand. n-jn d n2, cst vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. cs pn31 vbb xx p-acp n1, pn31 vbz xx p-acp np1. np1 vvd p-acp vvi, cc p-acp vvi: cc av vvz xx po31 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
270 Let us all agree in the great, certain, and necessary Points of Religion, and let us compassionately tolerate the differences, that are tolerable; as his Majesty does in his late seasonable Declaration enjoyn. Let us all agree in the great, certain, and necessary Points of Religion, and let us compassionately tolerate the differences, that Are tolerable; as his Majesty does in his late seasonable Declaration enjoin. vvb pno12 d vvi p-acp dt j, j, cc j n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb pno12 av-j vvi dt n2, cst vbr j; p-acp po31 n1 vdz p-acp po31 j j n1 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
271 We have but one God; and therefore we must worship by one Rule. We have but one Sepherd; and therefore must be commanded by one Voice. We have one Head; and therefore must follow one direction. He, that rends himself from the Church of God in God's Worship; and Service here, will one day be rent from Christ, and the Church for ever hereafter. Cain was the first Separatist we read of; We have but one God; and Therefore we must worship by one Rule. We have but one Sepherd; and Therefore must be commanded by one Voice. We have one Head; and Therefore must follow one direction. He, that rends himself from the Church of God in God's Worship; and Service Here, will one day be rend from christ, and the Church for ever hereafter. Cain was the First Separatist we read of; pns12 vhb p-acp crd np1; cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1. pns12 vhb p-acp crd n1; cc av vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n1. pns12 vhb crd n1; cc av vmb vvi crd n1. pns31, cst vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp npg1 n1; cc n1 av, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp np1, cc dt n1 p-acp av av. np1 vbds dt ord n1 pns12 vvb pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
272 and what became of him? When he went out of God's presence (the Text says, Gen, iv. 12, 15, 16.) he was a Fugitive, and a Vagabond, and a Mark of Infamy was set upon him all his days. and what became of him? When he went out of God's presence (the Text Says, Gen, iv. 12, 15, 16.) he was a Fugitive, and a Vagabond, and a Mark of Infamy was Set upon him all his days. cc q-crq vvd pp-f pno31? c-crq pns31 vvd av pp-f npg1 n1 (dt n1 vvz, fw-la, crd. crd, crd, crd) pns31 vbds dt j-jn, cc dt n1, cc dt vvb pp-f n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 d po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
273 Corah, and his rebellious company, they were the second sort: And they made a cleft in the Congregation; and God made the earth to cleave, and open upon them, and swallowed them up; Numb. xvi. Corah, and his rebellious company, they were the second sort: And they made a cleft in the Congregation; and God made the earth to cleave, and open upon them, and swallowed them up; Numb. xvi. np1, cc po31 j n1, pns32 vbdr dt ord n1: cc pns32 vvd dt vvd p-acp dt n1; cc np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp vvb, cc j p-acp pno32, cc vvn pno32 a-acp; j. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
274 Oh, let us take heed of their Sins; lest we also partake of their Punishments! The good Mother (you know) had rather lose her childe, then divide it: O, let us take heed of their Sins; lest we also partake of their Punishments! The good Mother (you know) had rather loose her child, then divide it: uh, vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2; cs pns12 av vvi pp-f po32 n2! dt j n1 (pn22 vvb) vhd av-c vvb po31 n1, av vvb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
275 so a good Son of the Church will rather suffer any thing, then cause divisions. Oh, so a good Son of the Church will rather suffer any thing, then cause divisions. O, av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb av-c vvi d n1, cs n1 n2. uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
276 therefore let us be alike-minded, one towards another, according to Christ Jesus, and let us endeavour to keep this unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace! Therefore let us be Alikeminded, one towards Another, according to christ jesus, and let us endeavour to keep this unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace! av vvb pno12 vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1, cc vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
277 This is the crown, honour, ornament, and glory of a Christian; a salt seasoning all our actions. We read, that there was a kind of concord between the Stones in Solomon's Temple, they were so fitted, and disposed; that there was no Noise heard in the Building thereof: This is the crown, honour, ornament, and glory of a Christian; a salt seasoning all our actions. We read, that there was a kind of concord between the Stones in Solomon's Temple, they were so fitted, and disposed; that there was no Noise herd in the Building thereof: d vbz dt vvb, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt np1; dt n1 vvg d po12 n2. pns12 vvb, cst a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp npg1 n1, pns32 vbdr av vvn, cc vvn; cst a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
278 such a sweet conjunction of affections should there be betwixt God's People; that no noise, no clamour, no brawlings should be heard amongst us. such a sweet conjunction of affections should there be betwixt God's People; that no noise, no clamour, no brawlings should be herd among us. d dt j n1 pp-f n2 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp npg1 n1; cst dx n1, dx n1, dx n2-vvg vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
279 Oh, that the Lord would cement us thus once again! O, that the Lord would cement us thus once again! uh, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 av a-acp av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
280 This would sweeten all our Possessions, and all our Afflictions; as the Tree sweetened the Waters of Marah. Indeed, my Brethren, without this love, unity, peace, and concord, the Fulness of the world will be uncomforatable to us: This would sweeten all our Possessions, and all our Afflictions; as the Tree sweetened the Waters of Marah. Indeed, my Brothers, without this love, unity, peace, and concord, the Fullness of the world will be uncomforatable to us: d vmd vvi d po12 n2, cc d po12 n2; p-acp dt n1 vvn dt n2 pp-f np1. av, po11 n2, p-acp d n1, n1, n1, cc n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi j-u p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
281 And with this, the greatest afflictions will seem but light, and inconsiderable. A Wilderness, with peace, and unity, is better then a Paradise with discord, and dissension. And with this, the greatest afflictions will seem but Light, and inconsiderable. A Wilderness, with peace, and unity, is better then a Paradise with discord, and dissension. cc p-acp d, dt js n2 vmb vvi p-acp j, cc j. dt n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, vbz jc cs dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
282 I beseech you remember, that your God is a God of peace; your Jesus is the Prince of peace; your Gospel is the Gospel of peace; your Calling, the Calling of peace; and your Way to heaven, the Way of peace. I beseech you therefore seek, and pursue it. Acquaint your selves with God; I beseech you Remember, that your God is a God of peace; your jesus is the Prince of peace; your Gospel is the Gospel of peace; your Calling, the Calling of peace; and your Way to heaven, the Way of peace. I beseech you Therefore seek, and pursue it. Acquaint your selves with God; pns11 vvb pn22 vvb, cst po22 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; po22 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; po22 vvg, dt vvg pp-f n1; cc po22 n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vvb pn22 av vvb, cc vvb pn31. vvb po22 n2 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 27
283 and be at peace one with another. and be At peace one with Another. cc vbb p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 27
284 Follow the example of the Apostolical Primitive Church; Acts ii. 1. They were all with one accord in one place. Follow the Exampl of the Apostolical Primitive Church; Acts ii. 1. They were all with one accord in one place. vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1; vvz crd. crd pns32 vbdr d p-acp crd n1 p-acp crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 27
285 Oh, what sweet, and heavenly harmony must there needs be, when all the strings were so in tune! I would to God it were so with us of this miserable, divided Kingdom. O, what sweet, and heavenly harmony must there needs be, when all the strings were so in tune! I would to God it were so with us of this miserable, divided Kingdom. uh, q-crq j, cc j n1 vmb a-acp av vbi, c-crq d dt n2 vbdr av p-acp vvb! pns11 vmd p-acp np1 pn31 vbdr av p-acp pno12 pp-f d j, j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
286 Oh (my Brethren) we must never expect the Spirit of Ʋnity to enter into our Hearts; but where there is Ʋinity of Spirits: There cannot (I am sure) be a more fatal, and forceable Opposition to the Holy Spirit 's Entry; O (my Brothers) we must never expect the Spirit of Ʋnity to enter into our Hearts; but where there is Ʋinity of Spirits: There cannot (I am sure) be a more fatal, and forceable Opposition to the Holy Spirit is Entry; uh (po11 n2) pns12 vmb av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2; p-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n2: pc-acp vmbx (pns11 vbm j) vbb dt av-dc j, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
287 then discord, & disunited Hearts. I remember what Homer observes of Agamemnon, that, whilst he was in Love, and Amity with all, then discord, & disunited Hearts. I Remember what Homer observes of Agamemnon, that, while he was in Love, and Amity with all, av n1, cc vvn n2. pns11 vvb r-crq np1 vvz pp-f np1, cst, cs pns31 vbds p-acp vvb, cc n1 p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
288 and bare no Malice, he was like Jupiter in Feature, Mars in Valour, &c. but when once he became Passionate, Envirous, Malicious, he was as a Lion, Tigre, or Savage Beast So it is with us: So long as we are unanimous, ruled by reason, Correcting our Inordinate Appetites, and bore no Malice, he was like Jupiter in Feature, Mars in Valour, etc. but when once he became Passionate, Envirous, Malicious, he was as a lion, Tiger, or Savage Beast So it is with us: So long as we Are unanimous, ruled by reason, Correcting our Inordinate Appetites, cc vvd dx n1, pns31 vbds av-j np1 p-acp n1, vvz p-acp n1, av cc-acp c-crq c-acp pns31 vvd j, j, j, pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, n1, cc j-jn n1 av pn31 vbz p-acp pno12: av av-j c-acp pns12 vbr j, vvn p-acp n1, vvg po12 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
289 and conforming our selves to the rule of God's Word; we are as so many Living Saints, nothing can prejudice us: and conforming our selves to the Rule of God's Word; we Are as so many Living Saints, nothing can prejudice us: cc vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt vvb pp-f npg1 n1; pns12 vbr a-acp av d vvg n2, pix vmb vvi pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
290 but when once we let loose the reins óf our affections to lust, anger, ambition, pride, envy, malice, or uncharitableness, then we overthrow all, but when once we let lose the reins of our affections to lust, anger, ambition, pride, envy, malice, or uncharitableness, then we overthrow all, cc-acp q-crq a-acp pns12 vvb j dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, av pns12 vvb d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
291 and bring in a Chaos of confusion amongst us, provoke God's anger against us, and are like so many divels, roaring, and bring in a Chaos of confusion among us, provoke God's anger against us, and Are like so many Devils, roaring, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, vvb npg1 vvb p-acp pno12, cc vbr av-j av d n2, vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
292 and ranging about, seeking whom we may devour. and ranging about, seeking whom we may devour. cc vvg a-acp, vvg r-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
293 It is recorded of a city in Spain, that there was not known any quarrellings, Law-suits, or contentions, for twenty years together: It is recorded of a City in Spain, that there was not known any quarrelings, Lawsuits, or contentions, for twenty Years together: pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cst a-acp vbds xx vvn d n2-vvg, n2, cc n2, p-acp crd n2 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
294 but all quiet and Peaceable, having excellent Trading, and Commerce. Oh, that this, and all our Cities were thus disposed! but all quiet and Peaceable, having excellent Trading, and Commerce. O, that this, and all our Cities were thus disposed! cc-acp d j-jn cc j, vhg j vvg, cc n1. uh, cst d, cc d po12 n2 vbdr av vvn! (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
295 How contentedly might we live, and enjoy God's blessings sweetly, and have a more free, and blessed intercourse amongst us! How contentedly might we live, and enjoy God's blessings sweetly, and have a more free, and blessed intercourse among us! q-crq n1 vmd pns12 vvi, cc vvi npg1 n2 av-j, cc vhb dt dc j, cc vvn n1 p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
296 It was the praise of the Primitive Church, that they sang their confessions joyntly, and aloud: and their Amens, (as Saint Hierome reports) were like a clap of thunder; It was the praise of the Primitive Church, that they sang their confessions jointly, and aloud: and their Amens, (as Saint Jerome reports) were like a clap of thunder; pn31 vbds dt vvb pp-f dt j n1, cst pns32 vvd po32 n2 av-j, cc av: cc po32 n2, (c-acp n1 np1 vvz) vbdr av-j dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 28
297 and their Hallelujahs were as the roaring of the sea. and their Hallelujahs were as the roaring of the sea. cc po32 n2 vbdr p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 29
298 Oh that we would imitate those Primitive Christians; that we may praise God, with one heart, and one mouth! This was their practice (Oh, that it was ours!) when they prayed, they prayed all together; when they brake Bread, they communicated together; when they heard, twas all together. They were all, with one accord, in one place, met together to perform God's Worship, and Service. Now the God of patience, and consolation, grant you to be alike-minded, one towards another, according to Christ Jesus. O that we would imitate those Primitive Christians; that we may praise God, with one heart, and one Mouth! This was their practice (O, that it was ours!) when they prayed, they prayed all together; when they brake Bred, they communicated together; when they herd, it all together. They were all, with one accord, in one place, met together to perform God's Worship, and Service. Now the God of patience, and consolation, grant you to be Alikeminded, one towards Another, according to christ jesus. uh cst pns12 vmd vvi d j np1; cst pns12 vmb vvi np1, p-acp crd n1, cc crd n1! d vbds po32 n1 (uh, cst pn31 vbds png12!) c-crq pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd d av; c-crq pns32 vvd n1, pns32 vvn av; c-crq pns32 vvn, pn31 d av. pns32 vbdr d, p-acp crd n1, p-acp crd n1, vvd av pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, cc n1. av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 29
299 The same Spirit, that loves unity, loves uniformity. Thus the Church was began, and thus it should be continued. That we may be (as St. Paul speaks, Ephes. iv. 4, 5, 6.) One body, and one spirit: The same Spirit, that loves unity, loves uniformity. Thus the Church was began, and thus it should be continued. That we may be (as Saint Paul speaks, Ephesians iv. 4, 5, 6.) One body, and one Spirit: dt d n1, cst vvz n1, vvz n1. av dt n1 vbds vvd, cc av pn31 vmd vbi vvn. cst pns12 vmb vbi (c-acp n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd. crd, crd, crd) crd n1, cc crd n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 29
300 having one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all. having one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all. vhg pi n1, crd n1, crd n1, crd np1 cc n1 pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 29
301 That yet it may be said of us Protestants in England; which now are the scorn, the hissing, and by-word of other Nations, That yet it may be said of us Protestants in England; which now Are the scorn, the hissing, and Byword of other nations, cst av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno12 n2 p-acp np1; r-crq av vbr dt vvb, dt vvg, cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 29
302 because of our divisions: that it may yet be said of us, as of the children of Israel in Judges xx. 1. A Congregation gathered together as one man. Because of our divisions: that it may yet be said of us, as of the children of Israel in Judges xx. 1. A Congregation gathered together as one man. c-acp pp-f po12 n2: cst pn31 vmb av vbi vvn pp-f pno12, c-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 av. crd dt n1 vvd av p-acp crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 29
303 Now the God of patience, and consolation, grant you to be alike-minded, one towards another, according to Christ Jesus. Now the God of patience, and consolation, grant you to be Alikeminded, one towards Another, according to christ jesus. av dt np1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 29
304 If after all this, that I have said, there be any so proud, and selfish, and uncharitable; that they will set up their own conceits, and wills, against the plain commands of Christ, and hinder Christian unity, impede the peace of their Brethren, and the unity of the Church, and will have no agreement; If After all this, that I have said, there be any so proud, and selfish, and uncharitable; that they will Set up their own conceits, and wills, against the plain commands of christ, and hinder Christian unity, impede the peace of their Brothers, and the unity of the Church, and will have no agreement; cs p-acp d d, cst pns11 vhb vvn, pc-acp vbi d av j, cc n1, cc j; cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po32 d n2, cc n2, p-acp dt j vvz pp-f np1, cc vvb njp n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb vhi dx n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 29
305 unless all others will be conformed to their Wills: I shall say no more to such; unless all Others will be conformed to their Wills: I shall say no more to such; cs d n2-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2: pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 29
306 but that these are not the Sons of peace, nor the living, compassionate Members of the Church: but self-Idolaters, that God is engaged to pull down. and let me tell you, that 'tis not by such, but that these Are not the Sons of peace, nor the living, compassionate Members of the Church: but self-Idolaters, that God is engaged to pull down. and let me tell you, that it's not by such, cc-acp cst d vbr xx dt n2 pp-f n1, ccx dt vvg, j n2 pp-f dt n1: p-acp n2, cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb a-acp. cc vvb pno11 vvi pn22, cst pn31|vbz xx p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 30
307 as these, that the Church must be headed, and repaired; but it is by them, that are sensible of their own infirmities, and compassionate to others; as these, that the Church must be headed, and repaired; but it is by them, that Are sensible of their own infirmities, and compassionate to Others; c-acp d, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvd; p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno32, cst vbr j pp-f po32 d n2, cc j p-acp n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 30
308 by them, that are of a meek, humble, Christian spirit, Principles, and affections: whom I pray God bless, that they may endeavour to settle this poor, distracted Church. by them, that Are of a meek, humble, Christian Spirit, Principles, and affections: whom I pray God bless, that they may endeavour to settle this poor, distracted Church. p-acp pno32, cst vbr pp-f dt j, j, njp n1, n2, cc n2: ro-crq pns11 vvb np1 vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d j, j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 30
309 Now the God of patience, and consolation, grant us all to be thus minded. Let all bitterness, and wrath, anger, Now the God of patience, and consolation, grant us all to be thus minded. Let all bitterness, and wrath, anger, av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvb pno12 d pc-acp vbi av vvn. vvb d n1, cc n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
310 and clamour, and evil-speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kinde, one towards another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another; and clamour, and Evil-speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be you kind, one towards Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another; cc n1, cc j, vbb vvn av p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1. cc vbb pn22 j, pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
311 even as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven you. Let there be no divisions amongst you, that hear me this day. even as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven you. Let there be no divisions among you, that hear me this day. av c-acp np1, p-acp npg1 n1, vhz vvn pn22. vvb pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22, cst vvb pno11 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
312 Let us be alike-minded, one towards another, according to Christ Jesus. Let us be Alikeminded, one towards Another, according to christ jesus. vvb pno12 vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
313 There are jars, discords, and divisions too many (God knows) amongst others: the Lord stand in the gap, and save us, that we be not utterly destroyed by ours. For our divisions, we have great reason (if we have any grace ) to have sad thoughts of heart; There Are jars, discords, and divisions too many (God knows) among Others: the Lord stand in the gap, and save us, that we be not utterly destroyed by ours. For our divisions, we have great reason (if we have any grace) to have sad thoughts of heart; pc-acp vbr n2, n2, cc n2 av d (np1 vvz) p-acp n2-jn: dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno12, cst pns12 vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp png12. p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vhb j n1 (cs pns12 vhb d n1) pc-acp vhi j n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
314 to see so glorious a Church, and People, as once we were, so miserably shattered, and divided, as now we are; to see so glorious a Church, and People, as once we were, so miserably shattered, and divided, as now we Are; pc-acp vvi av j dt n1, cc n1, p-acp a-acp pns12 vbdr, av av-j vvn, cc vvn, p-acp av pns12 vbr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
315 to see our dear Mother thus set upon the Rack, and her bones (as it were) put out of joynt: surely this, if any thing, must needs make a good Christian 's heart to bleed, and to wish his eyes were a Fountain of tears, &c. And to pray and weep, and weep and pray, for the peace of this our Jerusalem; that all they, that confess thy Holy Name in this city, and Nation, may yet agree, &c. Now the God of patientce, to see our dear Mother thus Set upon the Rack, and her bones (as it were) put out of joint: surely this, if any thing, must needs make a good Christian is heart to bleed, and to wish his eyes were a Fountain of tears, etc. And to pray and weep, and weep and pray, for the peace of this our Jerusalem; that all they, that confess thy Holy Name in this City, and nation, may yet agree, etc. Now the God of patientce, p-acp vvb po12 j-jn n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n2 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvd av pp-f n1: av-j d, cs d n1, vmb av vvi dt j njp vbz n1 p-acp vvb, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n2, av cc p-acp vvb cc vvb, cc vvb cc vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po12 np1; cst d pns32, cst vvb po21 j n1 p-acp d n1, cc n1, vmb av vvi, av av dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 30
316 and consolation, grant you to be alike-minded, one towards another, according to Christ Jesus. and consolation, grant you to be Alikeminded, one towards Another, according to christ jesus. cc n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi j, pi p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31
317 I'le conclude with that Excellent conclusion of St. Paul, in the second Epistle to the Corinthians, Chap. xiii. II. Farewell Brethren, be prefect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, I'll conclude with that Excellent conclusion of Saint Paul, in the second Epistle to the Corinthians, Chap. xiii. II Farewell Brothers, be prefect, be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, pns11|vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, np1 crd. crd n1 n2, vbb j, vbb pp-f j n1, vbb pp-f crd n1, vvb p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31
318 and the God of Love, and Peace, shall be with you. And let all of us jointly to this say, Amen, Amen, So be it. FINIS. and the God of Love, and Peace, shall be with you. And let all of us jointly to this say, Amen, Amen, So be it. FINIS. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vmb vbi p-acp pn22. cc vvb d pp-f pno12 av-j p-acp d vvb, uh-n, uh-n, av vbb pn31. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 31

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3 0 The Occasion. The Occasion. dt n1.
12 0 Gal. vi. 1. Gal. vi. 1. np1 fw-la. crd
30 0 He seals up his former Exhortation with a word of Benediction: so should we pray for the People, as well as Instruct them; so would our Labours bring more comfort to our selves, and more profit to our hearers. He Seals up his former Exhortation with a word of Benediction: so should we pray for the People, as well as Instruct them; so would our Labours bring more Comfort to our selves, and more profit to our hearers. pns31 vvz a-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: av vmd pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp av c-acp vvb pno32; av vmd po12 n2 vvb dc vvb p-acp po12 n2, cc av-dc vvb p-acp po12 n2.
41 0 It is either meant of God 's Patience, or ours: that is, either of that Patience, which God uses towards us; or of that Patience, which God, by his Grace, and Holy Spirit, works in us. Now he is the God of both. And the God of Consolation, because sound Comfort is from God alone: and therefore the Holy Ghost is called by his proper Name, when he is called NONLATINALPHABET. It is either meant of God is Patience, or ours: that is, either of that Patience, which God uses towards us; or of that Patience, which God, by his Grace, and Holy Spirit, works in us. Now he is the God of both. And the God of Consolation, Because found Comfort is from God alone: and Therefore the Holy Ghost is called by his proper Name, when he is called. pn31 vbz av-d vvn pp-f np1 vbz n1, cc png12: cst vbz, d pp-f d n1, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pno12; cc pp-f d n1, r-crq np1, p-acp po31 n1, cc j n1, vvz p-acp pno12. av pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f av-d. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp j n1 vbz p-acp np1 av-j: cc av dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 j vvb, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn.
47 0 Vide Psal. xxiii. 4. Vide Psalm xxiii. 4. fw-la np1 crd. crd
271 1 Simul colligamus; neè dividendo perdamus. Aug. De 5. Haeres. cap. 6. Simul colligamus; neè dividendo perdamus. Aug. De 5. Haeres. cap. 6. fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr crd fw-la. n1. crd
271 2 We should be insupe rabiles; if we were once inseparabiles. We should be insupe rabiles; if we were once inseparabiles. pns12 vmd vbi vvb fw-la; cs pns12 vbdr a-acp fw-la.
51 0 Patience is an help to Ʋnity: for what is it but Pride, and Heat of mens spirits, that both sets Contentions afoot at first, and afterwards keeps them so? See Prov. xiii. 10. and Prov. xv. 1. Patience is the true Peace-Maker. And as Patience is an help to Unity; so is Comfort a special fruit, and effect of it. See Hebr. x. 36. Patience is an help to Ʋnity: for what is it but Pride, and Heat of men's spirits, that both sets Contentions afoot At First, and afterwards keeps them so? See Curae xiii. 10. and Curae xv. 1. Patience is the true Peace-Maker. And as Patience is an help to Unity; so is Comfort a special fruit, and Effect of it. See Hebrew x. 36. n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1: p-acp r-crq vbz pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvb pp-f ng2 n2, cst d vvz n2 j p-acp ord, cc av vvz pno32 av? n1 np1 crd. crd cc np1 crd. crd n1 vbz dt j n1. cc p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; av vbz n1 dt j n1, cc vvb pp-f pn31. n1 np1 crd. crd
58 0 Pax cum bonis custodienda est, non cum sceleratis, & iniquis: qui pacem inter se habent in peccatis suis. Pax cum bonis: Bellum cum vitiis semper habendum est. Aug. Tom. 10. De Temp. Ser. 166. Pax cum bonis custodienda est, non cum sceleratis, & iniquis: qui pacem inter se habent in peccatis suis. Pax cum bonis: Bellum cum Vitiis semper habendum est. Aug. Tom. 10. De Temp. Ser. 166. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la: np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 crd fw-fr np1 np1 crd
60 0 Maneat potius nobis adversus Manichaeos pro veritate certamen; quam cum illis in falsitate concordia. Aug. Tom. 6. contra Faustum Manich. lib. 29. cap. 2. Maneat potius nobis Adversus Manichaeos Pro veritate certamen; quam cum illis in falsitate Concord. Aug. Tom. 6. contra Faustum Manich lib. 29. cap. 2. j fw-la fw-la fw-la npg1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la. np1 np1 crd fw-la np1 np1 n1. crd n1. crd
69 0 Charitas laudat Deum: discordia blasphemat Aug. in Psal. 149. Charitas Laudat God: Discordia blasphemat Aug. in Psalm 149. fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la np1 p-acp np1 crd
82 0 NONLATINALPHABET Coagmentati, sive coadunati, at compacti: as Learned Beza reads it. Coagmentati, sive coadunati, At compacti: as Learned Beza reads it. n1, fw-la fw-la, p-acp fw-la: p-acp j np1 vvz pn31.
100 0 Satanae Triumphus est Christianorum dissentio. Aug. Tom. 10. Serm, à L•van. edit. Serm. 74. Satan Triumphus est Christians dissentio. Aug. Tom. 10. Sermon, à L•van. edit. Sermon 74. np1 fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. np1 np1 crd n1, fw-fr fw-mi. n1. np1 crd
128 0 Vide locum. Vide locum. fw-la fw-la.
129 0 Ecce quám bonum, & •••cundum! Ecce quám bonum, & •••cundum! fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la!
132 0 Gen. xiii. 8. Gen. xlv. 24. Gen. xiii. 8. Gen. xlv. 24. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. crd
157 0 Scilurus that Scythian King in Plutarch, De Garr. Scilurus that Scythian King in Plutarch, De Garr. np1 cst jp n1 p-acp np1, fw-fr zz.
174 0 Luke xii. 32. Luke xii. 32. np1 crd. crd
189 0 See Dr. Sanderson, Bishop of Lincoln, in his Sermon ad C•erum on Rom. xiv 3. and pag. 21, 22, 23. Men must grant (though they be unwilling) that every particular Church hath Power for Decency; and Order's sake, to Ordain, and Constitute Ceremonies. See Dr. Sanderson, Bishop of Lincoln, in his Sermon and C•erum on Rom. xiv 3. and page. 21, 22, 23. Men must grant (though they be unwilling) that every particular Church hath Power for Decency; and Order's sake, to Ordain, and Constitute Ceremonies. vvb n1 np1, n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 cc fw-la p-acp np1 crd crd cc n1. crd, crd, crd np1 vmb vvi (c-acp pns32 vbb j) cst d j n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1; cc ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2.
191 0 See Salv. Lib. 4. Instit. 〈 ◊ 〉. 10, 27. Alass, whereto serves all this Ado about Gestures, and Vestures, and other outward Rites, and Formalities, that for such things men should make such Clamours against the Times? I say whereto serves all this; but to give scandal to the Enemies of our Church, and Religion? See Salvation Lib. 4. Institutio 〈 ◊ 〉. 10, 27. Alas, whereto serves all this Ado about Gestures, and Vestures, and other outward Rites, and Formalities, that for such things men should make such Clamours against the Times? I say whereto serves all this; but to give scandal to the Enemies of our Church, and Religion? vvb np1 np1 crd np1 〈 sy 〉. crd, crd uh, q-crq vvz d d n1 p-acp n2, cc n2, cc j-jn j n2, cc n2, cst p-acp d n2 n2 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp dt n2? pns11 vvb c-crq vvz d d; cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1?
198 0 Believe it; we shall never grow to Christian unanimity in any tolerable measure; so long as every man seeks but to please himself onely; following his own liking; and is not desirous withall to please his Neighbor. Dr. Sanderson pag. 168. Believe it; we shall never grow to Christian unanimity in any tolerable measure; so long as every man seeks but to please himself only; following his own liking; and is not desirous withal to please his Neighbour. Dr. Sanderson page. 168. vvb pn31; pns12 vmb av-x vvi p-acp njp n1 p-acp d j n1; av av-j c-acp d n1 vvz p-acp pc-acp vvi px31 av-j; vvg po31 d vvg; cc vbz xx j av pc-acp vvi po31 n1. n1 np1 n1. crd
201 0 NONLATINALPHABET, I Cor. XV. vlt. V. See Arch-Bishop Laud 's Speech at his Death; Ne veniant Romani, &c. , I Cor. XV. Ult. V. See Arch-Bishop Laud is Speech At his Death; Ne veniant Romani, etc. , pns11 np1 crd. vvd. np1 vvb n1 vvb vbz n1 p-acp po31 n1; ccx fw-la np1, av
229 0 Jude 22. U^de 22. np1 crd
244 0 1 Cor. 12.2. 1 Cor. 12.2. vvn np1 crd.
263 0 How have the Divisions among the Christians made may for, and given advantage, not a little, to the Turk, for the making of and Inrode into Christendom? How have the Divisions among the Christians made may for, and given advantage, not a little, to the Turk, for the making of and Inroad into Christendom? q-crq vhb dt n2 p-acp dt np1 vvd vmb p-acp, cc vvn n1, xx dt j, p-acp dt np1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f cc n1 p-acp np1?
268 0 Ʋlysses demonstrates it to Achilles, that the discord between him, and Agamemnon, would in probability prove the ruin of the Greeks, Hom, Iliad. NONLATINALPHABET. Ʋlysses demonstrates it to Achilles, that the discord between him, and Agamemnon, would in probability prove the ruin of the Greeks, Hom, Iliad.. np1 vvz pn31 p-acp np1, cst dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc np1, vmd p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt np1, uh, np1..
271 0 Frangimur, si collidi. mur. Frangimur, si collidi. mur. fw-la, fw-la fw-la. fw-la.
272 0 Quisquis ab Ecclesia Catholica fuerit separatus. &c. ab unitate Christi disjunctus ext, &c. Aug. Epist. 152. ad Pop. fact. Don. Quisquis ab Ecclesia Catholica fuerit separatus. etc. ab unitate Christ disjunctus Ext, etc. Aug. Epistle 152. and Pop. fact. Don. fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. av fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1 np1 crd vvi np1 n1. n1
274 0 1 Kings iii. 26. 1 Kings iii. 26. crd n2 crd. crd
277 0 1 Kings vi. 7. 1 Kings vi. 7. crd n2 crd. crd
280 0 Exod. xv. 25. Exod xv. 25. np1 crd. crd
282 0 Ubi Pax, ibi Christus; quia Christus Pax: saith St. Ambrose, Tom. 3. Epist. 82. Ubi Pax, There Christus; quia Christus Pax: Says Saint Ambrose, Tom. 3. Epistle 82. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la: vvz n1 np1, np1 crd np1 crd
291 0 If ye bite, and devour, one another, take heed, that ye he not consumed one of another. Gal. v. 15. If you bite, and devour, one Another, take heed, that you he not consumed one of Another. Gal. v. 15. cs pn22 vvb, cc vvi, crd j-jn, vvb n1, cst pn22 pns31 xx vvn crd pp-f n-jn. np1 n1 crd
295 0 I remember Saint Augustine thus argues against the Schism of the Donatists; Tom 8. in Psal. LV. Fratres sumus (saith the there,) Ʋnum Deum incocamus, in unum Christum credimus, unum Evangelium audimus, unum Psalmum cantamus, &c. Quid in foris, ego intus sum, & c? I Remember Saint Augustine thus argues against the Schism of the Donatists; Tom 8. in Psalm LV. Brothers sumus (Says the there,) Ʋnum God incocamus, in Unum Christ Credimus, Unum Evangelium audimus, Unum Psalm cantamus, etc. Quid in Foris, ego intus sum, & c? pns11 vvb n1 np1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; np1 crd p-acp np1 crd. fw-la fw-la (vvz dt zz,) np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, av fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc sy?
298 0 And elswhere, Qui Adoramus unum Patrem; cur non agnoscimus unam Matrem? Tom 6. De 5. Haeres. cap. 6. And elsewhere, Qui Adoramus Unum Patrem; cur non agnoscimus unam Matrem? Tom 6. De 5. Haeres. cap. 6. cc av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; n1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la? np1 crd fw-fr crd fw-la. n1. crd
298 1 Acts ii. 1. Acts ii. 1. n2 crd. crd
309 0 Ephes. iv. 32. Ephesians iv. 32. np1 crd. crd
315 0 Jer. ix. 1. Jer. ix. 1. np1 crd. crd