A shock of corn coming in in its season. A sermon preached at the funeral of that ancient and eminent servant of Christ VVilliam Gouge, Doctor of Divinity, and late pastor of Black-Fryars, London, December the 16th, 1653. With the ample and deserved testimony that then was given of his life, by William Jenkyn (now) pastor of Black-Fryars, London.

Jenkyn, William, 1613-1685
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Gellibrand at the Ball in Pauls Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1654
Approximate Era: Interregnum
TCP ID: A87565 ESTC ID: R202634 STC ID: J653
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Job V, 26; Funeral sermons; Gouge, William, 1578-1653; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 The 5th Chapter of Job, Vers 26. In these words. The 5th Chapter of Job, Vers 26. In these words. dt ord n1 pp-f np1, fw-la crd p-acp d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 3
1 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of Corn cometh in, in his season. Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of Corn comes in, in his season. pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1, av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp, p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 3
2 THe words were spoken by Eliphaz to inforce that dehortation given to Job, Vers 17. Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: THe words were spoken by Eliphaz to enforce that dehortation given to Job, Vers 17. Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d n1 vvn p-acp n1, fw-la crd vvb xx pns21 dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
3 that is, Cast it not off with a wearisome aversness, and loathing, nor reject it either as unprofitable and unuseful, that is, Cast it not off with a wearisome averseness, and loathing, nor reject it either as unprofitable and unuseful, cst vbz, vvb pn31 xx a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc vvg, ccx vvi pn31 d p-acp j cc j-u, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
4 or as disgraceful and dishonourable to thee, nor slight it as a thing of which no notice is taken, &c. This counsel he backs with an argument drawn from the benefit that should accrue unto him, by a submissivenesse under the afflicting hand of God. or as disgraceful and dishonourable to thee, nor slight it as a thing of which no notice is taken, etc. This counsel he backs with an argument drawn from the benefit that should accrue unto him, by a submissiveness under the afflicting hand of God. cc p-acp j cc j p-acp pno21, ccx n1 pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq dx n1 vbz vvn, av d n1 pns31 n2 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
5 Eliphaz shews, that at length, the mercy of God, shall appear for his good; Eliphaz shows, that At length, the mercy of God, shall appear for his good; np1 vvz, cst p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi p-acp po31 j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
6 and that both, First, by preservation from evils (Vers 19. He shall deliver thee from six troubles, and that both, First, by preservation from evils (Vers 19. He shall deliver thee from six Troubles, cc cst d, ord, p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn (fw-la crd pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp crd n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
7 yea in seven, there shall no evil touch thee ) and also, Secondly, by the bestowing of blessings, Vers 23, 24; yea in seven, there shall no evil touch thee) and also, Secondly, by the bestowing of blessings, Vers 23, 24; uh p-acp crd, pc-acp vmb dx j-jn vvi pno21) cc av, ord, p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2, fw-la crd, crd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
8 25. Thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace, &c. Yea he declares that Job shall not onely be happy in his life-time, but also even at and after his death, in the words of my Text, Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, 25. Thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace, etc. Yea he declares that Job shall not only be happy in his lifetime, but also even At and After his death, in the words of my Text, Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, crd pns21 vm2 vvi d po21 n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1, av uh pns31 vvz cst n1 vmb xx av-j vbi j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp av av p-acp cc a-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
9 like as a shock of corn cometh in, in his season. In which words, you have this two parts considerable. like as a shock of corn comes in, in his season. In which words, you have this two parts considerable. av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp, p-acp po31 n1. p-acp r-crq n2, pn22 vhb d crd n2 j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
10 1. A godly mans arival at his Port, or terme, Thou shalt come to thy grave. 1. A godly men arrival At his Port, or term, Thou shalt come to thy grave. crd dt j ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
11 2. The seasonablenesse of this arival, in a full age, like as, &c. In the former, I take notice of two particulars, 1. What that place or Port is, the grave. 2. What that kind of passage to it is, which here is promised. Thou shalt come to it. 2. The seasonableness of this arrival, in a full age, like as, etc. In the former, I take notice of two particulars, 1. What that place or Port is, the grave. 2. What that kind of passage to it is, which Here is promised. Thou shalt come to it. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt j n1, av-j a-acp, av p-acp dt j, pns11 vvb n1 pp-f crd n2-j, crd q-crq d vvb cc n1 vbz, dt n1. crd q-crq d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 vbz, r-crq av vbz vvn. pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
12 The Later, the seasonablenesse of the arival; The Later, the seasonableness of the arrival; dt jc, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
13 is set out two wayes, 1. Properly, in a full age. 2. Metaphorically, or by way of resemblance, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season. is Set out two ways, 1. Properly, in a full age. 2. Metaphorically, or by Way of resemblance, like as a shock of corn comes in his season. vbz vvn av crd n2, crd av-j, p-acp dt j n1. crd av-j, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
14 1. I begin with the former part, and therein with the first particular, the Port, or place it self, to which even the godly must arive, The grave. 1. I begin with the former part, and therein with the First particular, the Port, or place it self, to which even the godly must arrive, The grave. crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc av p-acp dt ord j, dt n1, cc n1 pn31 n1, p-acp r-crq av dt j vmb vvi, dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
15 This hath been the place where the holiest men have met, and to which the dearest Saints, the Jobs of God, have come. This hath been the place where the Holiest men have met, and to which the dearest Saints, the Jobs of God, have come. d vhz vbn dt n1 c-crq dt js n2 vhb vvn, cc p-acp r-crq dt js-jn n2, dt n2 pp-f np1, vhb vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
16 The grave (I say) is their term, their Center. The holy Patriarchs of old, Abraham the friend of God. The grave (I say) is their term, their Centre. The holy Patriarchs of old, Abraham the friend of God. dt n1 (pns11 vvb) vbz po32 n1, po32 n1. dt j n2 pp-f j, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
17 The godly Kings, David went the way of all flesh. The Prophets live not for ever. The Apostles died; The godly Kings, David went the Way of all Flesh. The prophets live not for ever. The Apostles died; dt j n2, np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1. dt n2 vvb xx p-acp av. dt np1 vvd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
18 and thus it is In regard of 1. Themselves. 2. Others. 1. Themselves as they are 1. Men. 2. Sinfull men. 3. Good men. and thus it is In regard of 1. Themselves. 2. Others. 1. Themselves as they Are 1. Men. 2. Sinful men. 3. Good men. cc av pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f crd px32. crd ng2-jn. crd px32 a-acp pns32 vbr crd n2. crd j n2. crd j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
19 1. They are men. Their bodies consist of corruptible principles, and are earthen vessels and Cottage. 1. They Are men. Their bodies consist of corruptible principles, and Are earthen vessels and Cottage. crd pns32 vbr n2. po32 n2 vvi pp-f j n2, cc vbr j n2 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
20 Every day they daub them over (as it were) with food, and labour to keep them in reparations, Every day they daub them over (as it were) with food, and labour to keep them in reparations, np1 n1 pns32 vvb pno32 a-acp (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
21 and to make them tenantable for the soul, but alas all will not do, they cannot long be shord up, down they will at last and crumble to dust. and to make them tenantable for the soul, but alas all will not do, they cannot long be shord up, down they will At last and crumble to dust. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp uh d vmb xx vdi, pns32 vmbx av-j vbi vvn a-acp, a-acp pns32 vmb p-acp ord cc vvi p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
22 Even the props wherewith they are kept up, are but rotten, meats are corruptible, bread is cald that which perisheth. Even the props wherewith they Are kept up, Are but rotten, Meats Are corruptible, bred is called that which Perishes. np1 dt n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn a-acp, vbr p-acp j-vvn, n2 vbr j, n1 vbz vvn d r-crq vvz. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
23 How can such structures, then, stand long? the truth is their falling begins (as Isidore of Pelusium speaks) with their very building; How can such structures, then, stand long? the truth is their falling begins (as Isidore of Pelusium speaks) with their very building; q-crq vmb d n2, av, vvb av-j? dt n1 vbz po32 n-vvg vvz (c-acp np1 pp-f np1 vvz) p-acp po32 j n-vvg; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
24 and being men they are subject also to the same accidents, and casualties with others. 2. Sinfull men. Tis true sin is in them, and not in them: and being men they Are Subject also to the same accidents, and casualties with Others. 2. Sinful men. This true since is in them, and not in them: cc vbg n2 pns32 vbr j-jn av p-acp dt d n2, cc n2 p-acp n2-jn. crd j n2. pn31|vbz j n1 vbz p-acp pno32, cc xx p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
25 in them, not as their love but their load and vexation. And death doth befall them, and doth not befall. in them, not as their love but their load and vexation. And death does befall them, and does not befall. p-acp pno32, xx p-acp po32 vvb p-acp po32 vvi cc n1. cc n1 vdz vvi pno32, cc vdz xx vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
26 Doth befall them, as afflictive to sense, as a cure of their woes, as a consequent of sin; Does befall them, as afflictive to sense, as a cure of their woes, as a consequent of since; vdz vvi pno32, c-acp j p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-acp dt j pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
27 but not as a curse, or a wrathfull punishment; but not as a curse, or a wrathful punishment; cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
28 but yet this repeated addition (and he dyed) subjoyned to the relation of the long lives of the ancient Patriarchs, shewed the immoveable certainty of that threatning of death against Adams sin, notwithstanding the deceitfull promise of the devil. 3. They are holy men. but yet this repeated addition (and he died) subjoined to the Relation of the long lives of the ancient Patriarchs, showed the immoveable certainty of that threatening of death against Adams since, notwithstanding the deceitful promise of the Devil. 3. They Are holy men. cc-acp av d vvn n1 (cc pns31 vvd) vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j n2, vvd dt j n1 pp-f d n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. crd pns32 vbr j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
29 And to the grave they must come. First, For a resiing place. And to the grave they must come. First, For a resiing place. cc p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi. ord, c-acp dt vvg n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
30 Here is not their rest, their works at length follow them, and they shall not follow their work any more. Here is not their rest, their works At length follow them, and they shall not follow their work any more. av vbz xx po32 n1, po32 vvz p-acp n1 vvb pno32, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 n1 d dc. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
31 Secondly, They must be perfectly freed from sin, which till death they cannot be. Thirdly, They must have their Crown of life; Secondly, They must be perfectly freed from since, which till death they cannot be. Thirdly, They must have their Crown of life; ord, pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp n1 pns32 vmbx vbi. ord, pns32 vmb vhi po32 vvb pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
32 and Fourthly, Shall for ever be with the Lord, who loves his children so well, that he will not alwayes suffer them to be abroad, and absent from him. and Fourthly, Shall for ever be with the Lord, who loves his children so well, that he will not always suffer them to be abroad, and absent from him. cc ord, vmb p-acp av vbi p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz po31 n2 av av, cst pns31 vmb xx av vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av, cc j p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
33 2. In regard of others, they must come to the grave. 2. In regard of Others, they must come to the grave. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
34 First, Some are unkind and cruel to them, and haply they hurry them to the Port of the grave with a blustering storm and tempest of persecution. First, some Are unkind and cruel to them, and haply they hurry them to the Port of the grave with a blustering storm and tempest of persecution. ord, d vbr j cc j p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
35 The Saints (especially Ministers) of Christ are set in the forlorn hope, and commonly the bullet soonest hits them. The Saints (especially Ministers) of christ Are Set in the forlorn hope, and commonly the bullet soonest hits them. dt n2 (av-j n2) pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc av-j dt n1 av-s vvz pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
36 Secondly, Some idolize them, deifie them: Secondly, some idolise them, deify them: ord, d vvb pno32, vvi pno32: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
37 how many, when adored, hath God grownde to pouder, as Moses did the Israelites Calf, and removed them from men, how many, when adored, hath God ground to powder, as Moses did the Israelites Calf, and removed them from men, c-crq d, c-crq vvn, vhz np1 n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp np1 vdd dt np1 n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
38 when we have made them equall with God. Its the great sin of the times either to deifie or nullifie men. God loves neither. when we have made them equal with God. Its the great since of the times either to deify or nullify men. God loves neither. c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno32 vvi p-acp np1. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2. np1 vvz av-dx. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
39 Thirdly, The living must prize them, and get much good by them in a little time. Thirdly, The living must prize them, and get much good by them in a little time. ord, dt n-vvg vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi d j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
40 He who hath a book lent him, but for a little while, makes the more hast to read it over, the Prophets and Saints of God live not ever, nor are given us to use as long as we please, they are but lent us, He who hath a book lent him, but for a little while, makes the more haste to read it over, the prophets and Saints of God live not ever, nor Are given us to use as long as we please, they Are but lent us, pns31 r-crq vhz dt n1 vvd pno31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvz dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvb xx av, ccx vbr vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb, pns32 vbr p-acp vvn pno12, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
41 and we must improve them speedily. and we must improve them speedily. cc pns12 vmb vvi pno32 av-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
42 God hath held the candle of a Saints Life, and a Ministers Doctrine to many idle professors many a year, God hath held the candle of a Saints Life, and a Ministers Doctrine to many idle professors many a year, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc dt ng1 n1 p-acp d j n2 d dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
43 and he oft puts out this light to punish them for their negligence. and he oft puts out this Light to Punish them for their negligence. cc pns31 av vvz av d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
44 Since then, even the best must come to the grave, let them study to do much for God while they live. Since then, even the best must come to the grave, let them study to do much for God while they live. p-acp av, av dt js vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 vvi pc-acp vdi d p-acp np1 cs pns32 vvb. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
45 The grave is a place of silence and rest. The living, the living they praise and are employed for God. Short seasons require speedy services. The grave is a place of silence and rest. The living, the living they praise and Are employed for God. Short seasons require speedy services. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. dt j-vvg, dt j-vvg pns32 vvb cc vbr vvn p-acp np1. j n2 vvb j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
46 The nearnesse of death should put us upon holy serviceablenesse during life, as for the preserving of a sweet and precious remembrance of our selves in that generation which follows so especially for the transmitting by our examples, holiness to Posterity, that so a seed of Saints may be continued in the World, The nearness of death should put us upon holy serviceableness during life, as for the preserving of a sweet and precious remembrance of our selves in that generation which follows so especially for the transmitting by our Examples, holiness to Posterity, that so a seed of Saints may be continued in the World, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz av av-j p-acp dt vvg p-acp po12 n2, n1 p-acp n1, cst av dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
47 when we are dead and gone. when we Are dead and gone. c-crq pns12 vbr j cc vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
48 And truely as otherwise we shall die while we live, so hereby we shall live when we are dead, And truly as otherwise we shall die while we live, so hereby we shall live when we Are dead, cc av-j c-acp av pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vvb, av av pns12 vmb vvi c-crq pns12 vbr j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
49 and be like civet, which, when tis taken out of the box, leaves a sweet savour behind it. and be like civet, which, when this taken out of the box, leaves a sweet savour behind it. cc vbi j n1, r-crq, c-crq pn31|vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1, vvz dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
50 2. Let not any settle themselves securely in this World, he is a mad man, that will go about to build a house upon a quaking quag-mire, upon a rotten foundation. 2. Let not any settle themselves securely in this World, he is a mad man, that will go about to built a house upon a quaking quagmire, upon a rotten Foundation. crd vvb xx d vvi px32 av-j p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1, cst vmb vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
51 The longest lived of those long-lived Patriarchs lived not a thousand years; The longest lived of those longlived Patriarchs lived not a thousand Years; dt js vvn pp-f d j n2 vvd xx dt crd n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
52 God hereby shewing that the longest life of any of the sons of men is not able to reach to that space which in respect of Gods Eternity is not a day. God hereby showing that the longest life of any of the Sons of men is not able to reach to that Molle which in respect of God's Eternity is not a day. np1 av vvg cst dt js n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz xx dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
53 Expect not Eternity in this life. Expect not Eternity in this life. vvb xx n1 p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
54 Let us live as if we were alwayes dying, and yet as such as are ever to live. Let us live as if we were always dying, and yet as such as Are ever to live. vvb pno12 vvi c-acp cs pns12 vbdr av vvg, cc av c-acp d c-acp vbr av pc-acp vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
55 Set not up your hopes, your expectations here; Set not up your hope's, your Expectations Here; j-vvn xx a-acp po22 n2, po22 n2 av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
56 the grave will rub off all our worldly grandeur, as a narrow hole sweepes off all the apples, that the foolish hedge-hog loads her prickles withall. the grave will rub off all our worldly grandeur, as a narrow hold sweeps off all the Apples, that the foolish hedgehog loads her prickles withal. dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp d po12 j n1, c-acp dt j n1 vvz a-acp d dt n2, cst dt j n1 vvz po31 n2 av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
57 Labour to be taken off from the world, before you are taken out of it. Labour to be taken off from the world, before you Are taken out of it. n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn22 vbr vvn av pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
58 3. Thirdly if Saints must come to the grave, get good by them, while they live. 3. Thirdly if Saints must come to the grave, get good by them, while they live. crd ord cs n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb j p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vvb. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
59 Walk and work by the light while you have it with you. Walk and work by the Light while you have it with you. n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j cs pn22 vhb pn31 p-acp pn22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
60 Neglect not to get good by the godly, in hope to enjoy them longer with you. Neglect not to get good by the godly, in hope to enjoy them longer with you. vvb xx pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt j, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-jc p-acp pn22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
61 Thou mayst bewail thy over-slipt opportunities when tis too late. Thou Mayest bewail thy overslipped opportunities when this too late. pns21 vm2 vvi po21 j n2 c-crq pn31|vbz av j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
62 I will not let thee go except thou blesse me, you know it was the speech of Jacob to God. I will not let thee go except thou bless me, you know it was the speech of Jacob to God. pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 vvi c-acp pns21 vvb pno11, pn22 vvb pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
63 O Lord, (say thou) let not not such a Saint go, such a Minister die, till thou hast blessed me by his meanes, let not his light be put out, till he hath shewed me the way to heaven, better. O Lord, (say thou) let not not such a Saint go, such a Minister die, till thou hast blessed me by his means, let not his Light be put out, till he hath showed me the Way to heaven, better. sy n1, (vvb pns21) vvb xx xx d dt n1 vvb, d dt n1 vvi, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po31 n2, vvb xx po31 n1 vbi vvn av, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno11 dt n1 p-acp n1, av-jc. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
64 4. Fourthly if Saints must die, you that live, stand up in their stead, if God take away pillars, be not you as reeds. 4. Fourthly if Saints must die, you that live, stand up in their stead, if God take away pillars, be not you as reeds. crd ord cs n2 vmb vvi, pn22 cst vvb, vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cs np1 vvb av n2, vbb xx pn22 c-acp n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
65 Supply their departure by your piety and usefulnesse. 5. Lastly must Saints die? here is comfort in many respects; Supply their departure by your piety and usefulness. 5. Lastly must Saints die? Here is Comfort in many respects; n1 po32 n1 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1. crd ord vmb n2 vvi? av vbz n1 p-acp d n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
66 they shall come to the grave, they shall die, but their souls shall never die, the second death hath no power over them; they shall come to the grave, they shall die, but their Souls shall never die, the second death hath no power over them; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi, cc-acp po32 n2 vmb av-x vvi, dt ord n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno32; (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
67 they shall die, but secondly the Church shall never die: they shall die, but secondly the Church shall never die: pns32 vmb vvi, cc-acp ord dt n1 vmb av-x vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
68 they shall die, but thirdly their works shall never die, these shall follow them: they shall die, they shall die, but Thirdly their works shall never die, these shall follow them: they shall die, pns32 vmb vvi, cc-acp ord po32 vvz vmb av-x vvi, d vmb vvi pno32: pns32 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
69 but fourthly, their God shall never die: but fourthly, their God shall never die: cc-acp j, po32 n1 vmb av-x vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
70 the Prophets of God, Do they live for ever? but the God of the Prophets lives for ever. the prophets of God, Do they live for ever? but the God of the prophets lives for ever. dt n2 pp-f np1, vdb pns32 vvi c-acp av? p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
71 Lastly, they dye, and therefore why should not we be willing to dye, to fare as they fare. Lastly, they die, and Therefore why should not we be willing to die, to fare as they fare. ord, pns32 vvb, cc av q-crq vmd xx pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vvb. (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
72 Not onely the wicked but Saints dye. A godly man was the first who dyed. If death were not advantagious, it should never be the lot of Gods beloved. Not only the wicked but Saints die. A godly man was the First who died. If death were not advantageous, it should never be the lot of God's Beloved. xx av-j dt j p-acp n2 vvb. dt j n1 vbds dt ord r-crq vvd. cs n1 vbdr xx j, pn31 vmd av-x vbi dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
73 2. This Port or place of the Saints, the Grave, affords us somewhat more for meditation. 2. This Port or place of the Saints, the Grave, affords us somewhat more for meditation. crd d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, dt j, vvz pno12 av n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
74 It is a mercy not only to have a house to hide the head of the living in, It is a mercy not only to have a house to hide the head of the living in, pn31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j pc-acp vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
75 but to have a sepulchre in which to hide the head of the dead. but to have a Sepulchre in which to hide the head of the dead. cc-acp pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp r-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
76 It is a mercy to have a grave. Great was Abrahams provident care to purchase a burying-place for his dead. God himself buried Moses his dear servant: It is a mercy to have a grave. Great was Abrahams provident care to purchase a burying-place for his dead. God himself buried Moses his dear servant: pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vhi dt j. j vbds npg1 j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j. np1 px31 vvn np1 po31 j-jn n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
77 nor was the contention of the Angel about the body of Moses, to hinder its burial, nor was the contention of the Angel about the body of Moses, to hinder its burial, ccx vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
78 but onely to forbid the Devil to be present at it. When the Kings of Judah are recorded, their burials are also frequently mentioned; but only to forbid the devil to be present At it. When the Kings of Judah Are recorded, their burials Are also frequently mentioned; cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31. c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn, po32 n2 vbr av av-j vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
79 and those of the highest merit were buried in the upper part of the sepulchres of the sons of David, 2 Chron. 32.33. and those of the highest merit were buried in the upper part of the sepulchres of the Sons of David, 2 Chronicles 32.33. cc d pp-f dt js n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
80 Nor was it a small judgement of God inflicted upon Baasha and Jezabel, to be buried in the bellies of Dogs: Nor was it a small judgement of God inflicted upon Baasha and Jezebel, to be buried in the bellies of Dogs: ccx vbds pn31 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp np1 cc np1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
81 Or upon Jehoiakim, that he should be buried with the burial of an Asse, contemptibly cast into a ditch. Or upon Jehoiakim, that he should be buried with the burial of an Ass, contemptibly cast into a ditch. cc p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
82 Or upon the king of Babylon, that he should not be joyned with the kings in burial. Or upon the King of Babylon, that he should not be joined with the Kings in burial. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
83 Neither was that a slight imprecation, Let them be a portion for Foxes. Nor a small threatning, Jer. 14.16. That the people should be cast out into the streets, and have none to bury them; Neither was that a slight imprecation, Let them be a portion for Foxes. Nor a small threatening, Jer. 14.16. That the people should be cast out into the streets, and have none to bury them; d vbds d dt j n1, vvb pno32 vbi dt n1 p-acp n2. ccx dt j n-vvg, np1 crd. cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp dt n2, cc vhb pix pc-acp vvi pno32; (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
84 and that the bones of the kings, & priests, and prophets, should be taken out of the grave, and that the bones of the Kings, & Priests, and Prophets, should be taken out of the grave, cc cst dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc n2, cc n2, vmd vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
85 and laid open to the sun and moon. and laid open to the sun and moon. cc vvd j p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
86 Nor a small complaint, that the enemies of the Church had given the dead bodies of Gods saints, to be meat to the fowls of the heaven, Nor a small complaint, that the enemies of the Church had given the dead bodies of God's Saints, to be meat to the fowls of the heaven, ccx dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhd vvn dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2, pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
87 and their flesh unto the beasts of the earth. and their Flesh unto the beasts of the earth. cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
88 Want of burial is so hateful, that some have been more restrained from sin by the fear of not being buried, then of dying. Want of burial is so hateful, that Some have been more restrained from since by the Fear of not being buried, then of dying. n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j, cst d vhb vbn av-dc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f xx vbg vvn, av pp-f vvg. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
89 And David commends the burial of a dead Saul: nay Jehu commands the burial of the remains of a cursed Jezabel. The practise (therefore) of giving the body decent burial is very commendable Sutable it is, that the body, a piece of Gods workmanship so curiously wrought, Psal. 139. should not be carelesly thrown away. And David commends the burial of a dead Saul: nay Jehu commands the burial of the remains of a cursed Jezebel. The practice (Therefore) of giving the body decent burial is very commendable Suitable it is, that the body, a piece of God's workmanship so curiously wrought, Psalm 139. should not be carelessly thrown away. np1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j np1: uh np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn np1. dt n1 (av) pp-f vvg dt n1 j n1 vbz av j j pn31 vbz, cst dt n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av av-j vvn, np1 crd vmd xx vbi av-j vvn av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
90 Yea, it hath been repair'd, redeem'd, as well as made by God. Yea, it hath been repaired, redeemed, as well as made by God. uh, pn31 vhz vbn vvn, vvn, c-acp av c-acp vvn p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
91 It is partner in redemption with the soul, and bought with the precious blood of Christ: It is partner in redemption with the soul, and bought with the precious blood of christ: pn31 vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
92 The body is also sanctified for the spirits temple. The ointment of sanctification rests not onely on the head (the soul) but runs down alrests not onely on the head (the soul) but runs down also upon the skirts, (the body.) The chair where the King of glory hath sate should not be abused. The body is also sanctified for the spirits temple. The ointment of sanctification rests not only on the head (the soul) but runs down alrests not only on the head (the soul) but runs down also upon the skirts, (the body.) The chair where the King of glory hath sat should not be abused. dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz xx av-j p-acp dt n1 (dt n1) cc-acp vvz a-acp n2 xx av-j p-acp dt n1 (dt n1) cc-acp vvz a-acp av p-acp dt n2, (dt n1.) dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvd vmd xx vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
93 With the bodies of our deceased friends we lately had sweet commerce; haply they were very beneficial to us. With the bodies of our deceased Friends we lately had sweet commerce; haply they were very beneficial to us. p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn n2 pns12 av-j vhd j n1; av pns32 vbdr av j p-acp pno12. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
94 The body of a faithful Minister was an earthen Conduitpipe whereby God conveighed spiritual comforts to our souls The body was once a partner with the soul in all her actions, it was the souls brother-twin; The body of a faithful Minister was an earthen Conduit pipe whereby God conveyed spiritual comforts to our Souls The body was once a partner with the soul in all her actions, it was the Souls brother-twin; dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbds dt j n1 c-crq np1 vvd j n2 p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 vbds a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, pn31 vbds dt ng1 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
95 what could the soul do without it? whatever was in the understanding was conveighed by the sence. The soul sees by its eyes, hears by its ears, works by its hands; what could the soul do without it? whatever was in the understanding was conveyed by the sense. The soul sees by its eyes, hears by its ears, works by its hands; q-crq vmd dt n1 vdb p-acp pn31? r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1 vbds vvd p-acp dt n1. dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, vvz p-acp po31 n2, vvz p-acp po31 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
96 yea, which is more, there is an indissoluble union between the dust in the grave, and the glorious soul. yea, which is more, there is an indissoluble Union between the dust in the grave, and the glorious soul. uh, r-crq vbz av-dc, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
97 Churchyards are but sleeping-places, and (as they were called among the Jews) houses of the living. A great Heir is regarded, Churchyards Are but Sleeping-places, and (as they were called among the jews) houses of the living. A great Heir is regarded, n2 vbr p-acp n2, cc (c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt np2) n2 pp-f dt n-vvg. dt j n1 vbz vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
98 though he be for the present in rags: though he be for the present in rags: cs pns31 vbb p-acp dt j p-acp n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
99 and which is more, our very bodies are the members of Christ, and of that lump, whereof he was the First-fruits. and which is more, our very bodies Are the members of christ, and of that lump, whereof he was the Firstfruits. cc r-crq vbz av-dc, po12 j n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f d n1, c-crq pns31 vbds dt n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
100 Hence is discovered, the more then heathenish Barbarousnesse of the Papists, both in denying and recalling burial, digging up the dead again, Hence is discovered, the more then Heathenish Barbarousness of the Papists, both in denying and recalling burial, digging up the dead again, av vbz vvn, dt av-dc cs j n1 pp-f dt njp2, av-d p-acp vvg cc vvg n1, vvg a-acp dt j av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
101 as they dealt with the bodies of Paulus Fagius, and Peter Martyrs wife; Heathens themselves have shewen greater humanity; as they dealt with the bodies of Paulus Fagius, and Peter Martyrs wife; heathens themselves have shown greater humanity; c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1, cc np1 n2 n1; n2-jn px32 vhb vvn jc n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
102 witnesse that of Alexander, in allowing enterment to the dead body of Darius, Hanibal to Marcellus 's, Caesar to Pompey's. The comfort of Saints is, that God keeps every one of their bones; witness that of Alexander, in allowing Interment to the dead body of Darius, Hannibal to Marcellus is, Caesar to Pompey's. The Comfort of Saints is, that God keeps every one of their bones; vvb d pp-f np1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 p-acp np1 vbz, np1 p-acp npg1. dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz, cst np1 vvz d crd pp-f po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
103 and that as he left not one out of his book, when he made them at first, and that as he left not one out of his book, when he made them At First, cc d c-acp pns31 vvd xx pi av pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp ord, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
104 so that neither shall one be missing when he will remake them. so that neither shall one be missing when he will remake them. av cst dx vmb crd vbi j-vvg c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
105 Nor is the superstitious folly of Papists about the bodies of the dead, lesse reproveable then their inhumane cruelty, I mean, their religious reverencing of the reliques of the deceased. Nor is the superstitious folly of Papists about the bodies of the dead, less reprovable then their inhumane cruelty, I mean, their religious reverencing of the Relics of the deceased. ccx vbz dt j n1 pp-f njp2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, av-dc j cs po32 j n1, pns11 vvb, po32 j vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
106 Though the Devil could not obtain a license for this sin (according to some) from Michael, yet hath he obtained a command for it from the Pope. To name this practise is to confute it. Though the devil could not obtain a license for this since (according to Some) from Michael, yet hath he obtained a command for it from the Pope. To name this practice is to confute it. cs dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt vvb p-acp d n1 (vvg p-acp d) p-acp np1, av vhz pns31 vvn dt vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1. p-acp vvb d n1 vbz p-acp vvi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
107 Its idolatry, derogation from the merits of Christ, ridiculousnesse, (for Popish Historians tell us, that the bones of the worship'd have afterward proved to be the reliques of theeves and murderers & to such a proportion are they increased, that they are rather the objects of derision then adoration.) Yea lastly, its injuriousnesse to the saints, who in pretence are honoured (whose bodies hereby have insepultam sepulturam are kept from their honour of rest, Its idolatry, derogation from the merits of christ, ridiculousness, (for Popish Historians tell us, that the bones of the worshipped have afterwards proved to be the Relics of thieves and murderers & to such a proportion Are they increased, that they Are rather the objects of derision then adoration.) Yea lastly, its injuriousness to the Saints, who in pretence Are honoured (whose bodies hereby have insepultam sepulturam Are kept from their honour of rest, po31 n1, n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, n1, (c-acp j n2 vvb pno12, cst dt n2 pp-f dt vvn vhb av vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 cc p-acp d dt n1 vbr pns32 vvn, cst pns32 vbr av dt n2 pp-f n1 cs n1.) uh ord, po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, r-crq p-acp n1 vbr vvn (rg-crq n2 av vhb fw-la fw-la vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
108 and brought into a condition threatned as a curse) are more then enough to procure our abhorrence of it. To conclude this; and brought into a condition threatened as a curse) Are more then enough to procure our abhorrence of it. To conclude this; cc vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1) vbr av-dc cs av-d pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f pn31. p-acp vvi d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
109 the care (yet) of a dead body should not be comparable to that of the living, ever-living soul: what profit is it for the body to be embalmed, the care (yet) of a dead body should not be comparable to that of the living, everliving soul: what profit is it for the body to be embalmed, dt n1 (av) pp-f dt j n1 vmd xx vbi j p-acp d pp-f dt vvg, j n1: r-crq n1 vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
110 and entombed richly, and the soul to be tormented eternally? As great a folly is the respecting of the vile body, joyn'd with the neglecting of the precious soul, as for a frantick mother onely to lament the losse of the coat of her drowned childe, never laying to heart the losse of the childe it self. and entombed richly, and the soul to be tormented eternally? As great a folly is the respecting of the vile body, joined with the neglecting of the precious soul, as for a frantic mother only to lament the loss of the coat of her drowned child, never laying to heart the loss of the child it self. cc vvn av-j, cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j? p-acp j dt n1 vbz dt vvg pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j n1, a-acp p-acp dt j n1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, av-x vvg p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
111 Chiefly look after thy soul and God will take care of thy body, it shall be embalmed to eternity, Chiefly look After thy soul and God will take care of thy body, it shall be embalmed to eternity, av-jn vvb p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
112 though it should be eaten up with the beasts of the earth. though it should be eaten up with the beasts of the earth. cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
113 This for the first, the Saints Port or Place, the Grave But secondly, what kinde of passage shall he have thither? Eliphaz saith, He shall come to the grave: This for the First, the Saints Port or Place, the Grave But secondly, what kind of passage shall he have thither? Eliphaz Says, He shall come to the grave: d p-acp dt ord, dt n2 n1 cc n1, dt j p-acp ord, r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vmb pns31 vhi av? np1 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
114 And this notes that his passage to the grave shall be willing, and uninforced. He shall get thither by coming, he shall go, And this notes that his passage to the grave shall be willing, and unenforced. He shall get thither by coming, he shall go, cc d n2 cst po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc vvn. pns31 vmb vvi av p-acp vvg, pns31 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
115 as it were upon his own feet, he shall not be hailed and dragged, and pulled thither against his own minde. as it were upon his own feet, he shall not be hailed and dragged, and pulled thither against his own mind. c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 d n2, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvd cc vvn, cc vvd av p-acp po31 d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
116 It shall be his portion to be willing to dye; his soul shall not be required of him, taken from him by force against his wil, as his was Luke 12.20. No, he shall be one, that is pleased with the thoughts of his departure, and desires with Paul to be dissolved. It shall be his portion to be willing to die; his soul shall not be required of him, taken from him by force against his will, as his was Lycia 12.20. No, he shall be one, that is pleased with the thoughts of his departure, and Desires with Paul to be dissolved. pn31 vmb vbi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi; po31 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f pno31, vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp png31 vbds av crd. uh-dx, pns31 vmb vbi pi, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
117 One that may say (as Elijah, ) Lord take away my soul; and with Simeon, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart: One that may say (as Elijah,) Lord take away my soul; and with Simeon, Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart: pi cst vmb vvi (c-acp np1,) n1 vvb av po11 n1; cc p-acp np1, n1, av vv2 pns21 po21 n1 vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
118 He will open the door cheerfully, when his master shall but send his Sergeant Death to knock; He will open the door cheerfully, when his master shall but send his sergeant Death to knock; pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 av-j, c-crq po31 n1 vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1 n1 pc-acp vvi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
119 he will meet Death (as it were) half way, Death shall be his priviledge as well as his task; he will meet Death (as it were) half Way, Death shall be his privilege as well as his task; pns31 vmb vvi n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) j-jn n1, n1 vmb vbi po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
120 with Peter and John he running to the sepulchre, not being urged, drag'd to it Necessitatis Ʋinculo, by the bond of necessity, with Peter and John he running to the Sepulchre, not being urged, dragged to it Necessitatis Ʋinculo, by the bound of necessity, p-acp np1 cc np1 pns31 vvg p-acp dt n1, xx vbg vvn, vvd p-acp pn31 fw-la np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
121 but making toward it Voluntatis Obsequio, with the holy forwardnesse of his will. but making towards it Voluntatis Obsequio, with the holy forwardness of his will. cc-acp vvg p-acp pn31 fw-la np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
122 Thou shalt come. By death Saints are freed, from the reach of, as well as hurt by Satans temptations: From the evil company of the ungodly, from divine desertion, from the burden of sin and corruption, from the painful and laborious employments of their places, from all bodily infirmities and diseases (death is the best physick,) from all Gods fatherlike chastisements, from an unkinde, persecuting unquiet world (that bed of thorns) they love not the world, Thou shalt come. By death Saints Are freed, from the reach of, as well as hurt by Satan temptations: From the evil company of the ungodly, from divine desertion, from the burden of since and corruption, from the painful and laborious employments of their places, from all bodily infirmities and diseases (death is the best physic,) from all God's fatherlike chastisements, from an unkind, persecuting unquiet world (that Bed of thorns) they love not the world, pns21 vm2 vvi. p-acp n1 n2 vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f, c-acp av c-acp vvn p-acp npg1 n2: p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp d j n2 cc n2 (n1 vbz dt js n1,) p-acp d n2 j n2, p-acp dt j, vvg j n1 (cst n1 pp-f n2) pns32 vvb xx dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
123 and therefore they linger not in it. and Therefore they linger not in it. cc av pns32 vvb xx p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
124 They are in love with heaven, where they shall have the consummation of grace and glory, They Are in love with heaven, where they shall have the consummation of grace and glory, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
125 and enjoy the sweet soul-ravishing society of their Friend, Husband, Saviour, Head; and enjoy the sweet Soul ravishing society of their Friend, Husband, Saviour, Head; cc vvi dt j j n1 pp-f po32 n1, n1, n1, n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
126 and therefore as their better portion Christ, so their better part their heart, is there already. and Therefore as their better portion christ, so their better part their heart, is there already. cc av c-acp po32 j n1 np1, av po32 j vvb po32 n1, vbz a-acp av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
127 He hath perfumed the grave for them, and made that narrow noisome place, a place of ease and sweetnesse. He hath perfumed the grave for them, and made that narrow noisome place, a place of ease and sweetness. pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvd cst j j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
128 Ever since Christ trod and walk'd upon the sea of death, they may say (as Peter to Christ) Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. Ever since christ trod and walked upon the sea of death, they may say (as Peter to christ) Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. av c-acp np1 vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vvi (c-acp np1 p-acp np1) n1, cs pn31 vbb pns21, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
129 Christ by his death hath laboured, and they when they dye, do but enter into his labours. In a word: christ by his death hath laboured, and they when they die, do but enter into his labours. In a word: np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn, cc pns32 c-crq pns32 vvb, vdb p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n2. p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
130 Sin the strength and only weapon which Death can use, is by the merit and spirit of Christ, taken away; since the strength and only weapon which Death can use, is by the merit and Spirit of christ, taken away; n1 dt n1 cc j n1 r-crq n1 vmb vvi, vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvn av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
131 so that death is now become a stinglesse Serpent, and a toothlesse Lion; a tame, disarmed enemy, or rather the bare name and notion of an enemy. so that death is now become a stingless Serpent, and a toothless lion; a tame, disarmed enemy, or rather the bore name and notion of an enemy. av d n1 vbz av vvn dt j n1, cc dt j n1; dt j, vvn n1, cc av-c dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
132 The unwillingnesse of Gods people to dye, is not because they judge that death is not good for them, but because they think not themselves good enough for death. The unwillingness of God's people to die, is not Because they judge that death is not good for them, but Because they think not themselves good enough for death. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz xx c-acp pns32 vvb cst n1 vbz xx j p-acp pno32, p-acp c-acp pns32 vvb xx px32 av-j av-d p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
133 How unlike to Christians, do they then shew themselves who are so loath to dye, that they will not come, but must be drag'd to the grave, yea, to the very thoughts thereof, who though they cannot live without misery, How unlike to Christians, do they then show themselves who Are so loath to die, that they will not come, but must be dragged to the grave, yea, to the very thoughts thereof, who though they cannot live without misery, c-crq av-j p-acp np1, vdb pns32 av vvi px32 r-crq vbr av j pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi, p-acp vmb vbi vvd p-acp dt j, uh, p-acp dt j n2 av, r-crq cs pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
134 yet neither can they be content with that, which as they cannot avoid, so will put an end to all misery. yet neither can they be content with that, which as they cannot avoid, so will put an end to all misery. av dx vmb pns32 vbb j p-acp d, r-crq c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi, av vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
135 Oh how unsuitable is this distemper, to those who both profess they desire that Gods will may be done, O how unsuitable is this distemper, to those who both profess they desire that God's will may be done, uh q-crq j vbz d n1, p-acp d r-crq d vvb pns32 vvb cst n2 vmb vmb vbi vdn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
136 & that they are pilgrims and strangers upon earth, and that heaven is their countrey, their fathers house! & that they Are pilgrim's and Strangers upon earth, and that heaven is their country, their Father's house! cc cst pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, cc d n1 vbz po32 n1, po32 ng1 n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
137 2. How excellent is the grace of Faith, which makes a beleever cheerfully to come to that, to which another must be drawn and dragd, I mean the grave! 2. How excellent is the grace of Faith, which makes a believer cheerfully to come to that, to which Another must be drawn and dragged, I mean the grave! crd c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d, p-acp r-crq j-jn vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, pns11 vvb dt n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
138 To a beleever, when his faith is on the wing, life (as Paul speaks of his) is not dear, and death (as he speaks of his) is desired. To a believer, when his faith is on the wing, life (as Paul speaks of his) is not dear, and death (as he speaks of his) is desired. p-acp dt n1, c-crq po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, n1 (c-acp np1 vvz pp-f po31) vbz xx j-jn, cc n1 (c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f po31) vbz vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
139 It was as hard to make Paul patient when he thought of living, as to make another patient when he expected dying. Faith is the alone mantle which divides the waters of death: It was as hard to make Paul patient when he Thought of living, as to make Another patient when he expected dying. Faith is the alone mantle which divides the waters of death: pn31 vbds c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi np1 j c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f vvg, a-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 c-crq pns31 vvd vvg. n1 vbz dt j n1 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
140 so as that a beleever sees he may go through them dry-shod. so as that a believer sees he may go through them dry-shod. av c-acp cst dt n1 vvz pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
141 That grace which throwes the Crosse of Christ into these waters of marah, and thereby makes them not onely wholsome but pleasant. That grace which throws the Cross of christ into these waters of marah, and thereby makes them not only wholesome but pleasant. cst n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc av vvz pno32 xx av-j j p-acp j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
142 Its our duty to labour for such a spirit, as to be willing to die: Its our duty to labour for such a Spirit, as to be willing to die: pn31|vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1, a-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
143 to Come to the grave. If it was Christs desire to die for us, should it not be our longing to live with him. To this end, to Come to the grave. If it was Christ desire to die for us, should it not be our longing to live with him. To this end, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1. cs pn31 vbds npg1 n1 p-acp vvb p-acp pno12, vmd pn31 xx vbi po12 n1 p-acp vvb p-acp pno31. p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
144 First, clear up thy interest in Christs death, the death of thy death: the blood of Christ makes pale death look beautifully. First, clear up thy Interest in Christ death, the death of thy death: the blood of christ makes pale death look beautifully. ord, vvb a-acp po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f po21 n1: dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j n1 vvb av-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
145 He was a curse, and death is thereby a blessing: this horn of salvation dipt into the waters of death, makes them not onely poisonless but wholsome: death hath left its sting in the sides of Christ. He was a curse, and death is thereby a blessing: this horn of salvation dipped into the waters of death, makes them not only poisonless but wholesome: death hath left its sting in the sides of christ. pns31 vbds dt vvb, cc n1 vbz av dt n1: d n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvz pno32 xx av-j j p-acp j: n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
146 He that beleeveth in him, shall never die. Secondly, In looking toward death, look likewise beyond it: He that Believeth in him, shall never die. Secondly, In looking towards death, look likewise beyond it: pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno31, vmb av-x vvi. ord, p-acp vvg p-acp n1, vvb av p-acp pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
147 even as far, as the benefits which follow it: even as Far, as the benefits which follow it: av c-acp av-j, c-acp dt n2 r-crq vvb pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
148 view that blessednesse which is invisible. Consider not death as it shews it self to an eye of sence, but as its manifest to an eye of Faith, not as an enemie to man, view that blessedness which is invisible. Consider not death as it shows it self to an eye of sense, but as its manifest to an eye of Faith, not as an enemy to man, vvb d n1 r-crq vbz j. vvb xx n1 c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp c-acp pn31|vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
149 but as changed by Christ into a friend, yea the best friend, next Christ himself. Thirdly, Oft meditate of death: let it not surprize thee unawares: but as changed by christ into a friend, yea the best friend, next christ himself. Thirdly, Oft meditate of death: let it not surprise thee unawares: cc-acp c-acp vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, uh dt js n1, ord np1 px31. ord, av vvi pp-f n1: vvb pn31 xx vvi pno21 av-j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
150 let it be an acquaintance not a a stranger: die before thou diest: let it be an acquaintance not a a stranger: die before thou Dies: vvb pn31 vbi dt n1 xx av dt n1: vvb a-acp pns21 vv2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
151 death onely seems a great businesse, to those who are to go through it all at once. death only seems a great business, to those who Are to go through it all At once. n1 av-j vvz dt j n1, p-acp d r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 d p-acp a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
152 Fourthly, Hate sin: the love of sin makes men fear death; Fourthly, Hate since: the love of since makes men Fear death; ord, vvb n1: dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n2 vvb n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
153 and he who hates sin must needs love death, because thereby sin shall be wholly abolisht. and he who hates since must needs love death, Because thereby since shall be wholly abolished. cc pns31 r-crq vvz n1 vmb av vvi n1, c-acp av n1 vmb vbi av-jn vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
154 The love of sin is the arming of death, and an armed enemy must needs be formidable, The love of since is the arming of death, and an armed enemy must needs be formidable, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt vvg pp-f n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 vmb av vbi j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
155 Fifthly, Wean thy self from the world: an empty traveller, will sing when he meets with the thief; Fifthly, Wean thy self from the world: an empty traveller, will sing when he meets with the thief; ord, vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1: dt j n1, vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
156 he who looks upon himself as possessing nothing in the world, fears not a stripping by death: he who looks upon himself as possessing nothing in the world, fears not a stripping by death: pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp px31 p-acp vvg pix p-acp dt n1, vvz xx dt vvg p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
157 let not the world cleave to thee, as a shirt which sticks to an ulcerous body, let not the world cleave to thee, as a shirt which sticks to an ulcerous body, vvb xx dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
158 and so pulls skin and flesh away withall. and so pulls skin and Flesh away withal. cc av vvz n1 cc n1 av av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
159 The loose tooth comes out with ease, but when it stands fast in the head its drawn out with much pain. The lose tooth comes out with ease, but when it Stands fast in the head its drawn out with much pain. dt j n1 vvz av p-acp n1, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pn31|vbz vvn av p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
160 If the world and our affections be fastned, the parting will not be without much difficulty. If the world and our affections be fastened, the parting will not be without much difficulty. cs dt n1 cc po12 n2 vbb vvn, dt n-vvg vmb xx vbi p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
161 I come to the second part of the text, and that is the seasonableness of a Saints coming to the grave: and I come to the second part of the text, and that is the seasonableness of a Saints coming to the grave: and pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1: cc (6) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
162 First, it is set out properly. First, it is Set out properly. ord, pn31 vbz vvn av av-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
163 In a full age. Tremelius renders it, cum senio, with old age, Pagnine in maturitate, in ripenesse. Ʋatablus in senio. The uulgar latine in abundantia, in abundance, which some expound of abundance of honours and riches, others of abundance of years and long life; In a full age. Tremelius renders it, cum Senio, with old age, Pagnine in maturitate, in ripeness. Ʋatablus in Senio. The Vulgar latin in abundantia, in abundance, which Some expound of abundance of honours and riches, Others of abundance of Years and long life; p-acp dt j n1. np1 vvz pn31, fw-la fw-la, p-acp j n1, j p-acp fw-la, p-acp n1. np1 p-acp fw-la. dt j jp p-acp fw-la, p-acp n1, r-crq d vvb pp-f n1 pp-f ng1 cc n2, n2-jn pp-f n1 pp-f n2 cc j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
164 and indeed the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET, signifies old age, or a full age which stands in the abundance of years: and therefore I know no reason why we should by giving other interpretations, raise a dust to obscure the sence. and indeed the Hebrew word, signifies old age, or a full age which Stands in the abundance of Years: and Therefore I know no reason why we should by giving other interpretations, raise a dust to Obscure the sense. cc av dt njp n1, vvz j n1, cc dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: cc av pns11 vvb dx n1 c-crq pns12 vmd p-acp vvg j-jn n2, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
165 But yet withall here is imported a happy, blessed old age, such an old age as is a promise, and is in scripture frequently cal'd a good old age, and therefore this full age may include a threefold fulnesse (to name no more.) But yet withal Here is imported a happy, blessed old age, such an old age as is a promise, and is in scripture frequently called a good old age, and Therefore this full age may include a threefold fullness (to name no more.) p-acp av av av vbz vvn dt j, j-vvn j n1, d dt j n1 c-acp vbz dt vvb, cc vbz p-acp n1 av-j vvn dt j j n1, cc av d j n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 (p-acp n1 av-dx av-dc.) (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
166 First, a Civill fulnesse, or maturity, and so a full age is an age full of honour, peace, First, a Civil fullness, or maturity, and so a full age is an age full of honour, peace, ord, dt j n1, cc n1, cc av dt j n1 vbz dt n1 j pp-f n1, n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
167 and riches, so it is said, that David died in a good old age, full of dayes, riches and honour, this civil fulnesse being not onely considered actively when men have set their houses in order, setled their Estates, and riches, so it is said, that David died in a good old age, full of days, riches and honour, this civil fullness being not only considered actively when men have Set their houses in order, settled their Estates, cc n2, av pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vvd p-acp dt j j n1, j pp-f n2, n2 cc n1, d j n1 vbg xx av-j vvn av-j c-crq n2 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp n1, vvd po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
168 when they are ripe, and fit, for death, in regard, they have made their will, when they Are ripe, and fit, for death, in regard, they have made their will, c-crq pns32 vbr j, cc j, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
169 and fitly disposed of their goods (the neglect whereof for fear of death, being a childish folly, and fitly disposed of their goods (the neglect whereof for Fear of death, being a childish folly, cc av-j vvn pp-f po32 n2-j (dt n1 c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbg dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
170 for death is never awhit the nearer, because we place it before our eyes nor the further off, for death is never awhit the nearer, Because we place it before our eyes nor the further off, p-acp n1 vbz av-x av dt jc, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2 ccx dt jc p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
171 because we will not see it:) but passively also, when God hath bestowed upon men a full estate, Because we will not see it:) but passively also, when God hath bestowed upon men a full estate, c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31:) cc-acp av-j av, c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp n2 dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
172 and especially a good name, when they go not out in a snuff of disgrace, and especially a good name, when they go not out in a snuff of disgrace, cc av-j dt j n1, c-crq pns32 vvb xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
173 and the sun of their life, sets not in a cloud, but they are buried with honour, and leave a sweetly perfumed memoriall behind them, their name living when their bodies are dead. and the sun of their life, sets not in a cloud, but they Are buried with honour, and leave a sweetly perfumed memorial behind them, their name living when their bodies Are dead. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvz xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vvb dt av-j j-vvn n1 p-acp pno32, po32 n1 vvg c-crq po32 n2 vbr j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
174 In this respect Jeroboams son died in a full age, being honoured with the lamentations of Israel, and Jehojada who was buried honourably in the chief of the Sepulchers of the Kings of Judah. In this respect Jeroboams son died in a full age, being honoured with the lamentations of Israel, and Jehoiada who was buried honourably in the chief of the Sepulchers of the Kings of Judah. p-acp d n1 n2 n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc np1 r-crq vbds vvn av-j p-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
175 Secondly, here may be recomprehended a Religious fulnesse, and that in three respects. Secondly, Here may be recomprehended a Religious fullness, and that in three respects. ord, av vmb vbi vvn dt j n1, cc cst p-acp crd n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
176 First, when a person is born again, hath gotten grace into his soul, and an interest in Jesus Christ, of whose fulnesse he hath received and grace for grace, John 1.16. whereby he hath a meekness to die: First, when a person is born again, hath got grace into his soul, and an Interest in jesus christ, of whose fullness he hath received and grace for grace, John 1.16. whereby he hath a meekness to die: ord, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn av, vhz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 np1, pp-f r-crq n1 pns31 vhz vvn cc n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
177 and thus yong ones may be of full age even before they are one and twenty, they may be old young-men; as on the contrary; and thus young ones may be of full age even before they Are one and twenty, they may be old Young men; as on the contrary; cc av j pi2 vmb vbi pp-f j n1 av c-acp pns32 vbr crd cc crd, pns32 vmb vbi j n2; c-acp p-acp dt n-jn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
178 old sinners, or sinners though of an hundred year old, may be cal'd young or childish old-men: old Sinners, or Sinners though of an hundred year old, may be called young or childish Old-men: j n2, cc n2 c-acp pp-f dt crd n1 j, vmb vbi vvn j cc j n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
179 young Josiah had his full age, in this respect, before he died, and (as Mercer well notes on the text) a green age is to the godly a ripe age, and they live more in ten years, young Josiah had his full age, in this respect, before he died, and (as Mercer well notes on the text) a green age is to the godly a ripe age, and they live more in ten Years, j np1 vhd po31 j n1, p-acp d n1, c-acp pns31 vvd, cc (c-acp n1 av n2 p-acp dt n1) dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp dt j dt j n1, cc pns32 vvb av-dc p-acp crd n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
180 then the wicked, in an hundred. then the wicked, in an hundred. cs dt j, p-acp dt crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
181 Secondly, when a person not onely hath grace, but also is beneficial, usefull, doth much good in his time, is diffusive of holinesse, full of good works, serves his generation, and hath done his work, before he fals a sleep, hath his Dorcasses coats to be seen after his death; Secondly, when a person not only hath grace, but also is beneficial, useful, does much good in his time, is diffusive of holiness, full of good works, serves his generation, and hath done his work, before he falls a sleep, hath his Dorcas's coats to be seen After his death; ord, c-crq dt n1 xx av-j vhz n1, cc-acp av vbz j, j, vdz d j p-acp po31 n1, vbz j pp-f n1, j pp-f j n2, vvz po31 n1, cc vhz vdn po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1, vhz po31 n2 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
182 it is only our doing good that makes us called good, we are not called good men, it is only our doing good that makes us called good, we Are not called good men, pn31 vbz j po12 vdg j cst vvz pno12 vvn j, pns12 vbr xx vvn j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
183 for the good, which we have within us, but for the good that is performed by us; that blessed Hilarion died in a good age in a full age who having served Jesus Christ seventy years, for the good, which we have within us, but for the good that is performed by us; that blessed Hilarion died in a good age in a full age who having served jesus christ seventy Years, p-acp dt j, r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp pno12, p-acp p-acp dt j cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12; cst j-vvn np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vhg vvn np1 np1 crd n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
184 when he came to die said, Go forth O foul. when he Come to die said, Go forth Oh foul. c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi vvd, vvb av uh j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
185 In this sence Elijah saith, according to some) it is enough. Unlike to others who are infants of dayes, that have not filled their dayes, which are like emptie, white paper, having nothing written in them. In this sense Elijah Says, according to Some) it is enough. Unlike to Others who Are Infants of days, that have not filled their days, which Are like empty, white paper, having nothing written in them. p-acp d n1 np1 vvz, vvg p-acp d) pn31 vbz av-d. av-j p-acp ng2-jn r-crq vbr n2 pp-f n2, cst vhb xx vvn po32 n2, r-crq vbr av-j j, j-jn n1, vhg pix vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
186 Thirdly, when a person is satisfied, and contented with that time, and age which God hath already given him, Thirdly, when a person is satisfied, and contented with that time, and age which God hath already given him, ord, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc j-vvn p-acp d n1, cc n1 r-crq np1 vhz av vvn pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
187 and is (as the Scripture oft expresseth it) full of dayes, having lived as long as himself desired, and is (as the Scripture oft Expresses it) full of days, having lived as long as himself desired, cc vbz (c-acp dt n1 av vvz pn31) j pp-f n2, vhg vvn a-acp av-j c-acp px31 vvd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
188 or as heart could wish, accounting (as Elijah speaks) that he hath lived enough. Thus Abraham, Gen. 25.8. Isaac, Gen. 35.29. David, 1 Chro. 23.1. Job chap. 42.17. Jehoiada, 2 Chro. 24.15. or as heart could wish, accounting (as Elijah speaks) that he hath lived enough. Thus Abraham, Gen. 25.8. Isaac, Gen. 35.29. David, 1 Chro 23.1. Job chap. 42.17. Jehoiada, 2 Chro 24.15. cc p-acp n1 vmd vvi, vvg (c-acp np1 vvz) cst pns31 vhz vvn av-d. av np1, np1 crd. np1, np1 crd. np1, vvn np1 crd. np1 n1 crd. np1, crd np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
189 are all said to be full of dayes, to them there was not so much an irksome tediousnesse, Are all said to be full of days, to them there was not so much an irksome tediousness, vbr d vvn pc-acp vbi j pp-f n2, p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbds xx av av-d dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
190 as a fulnesse and satiety of life: as a fullness and satiety of life: c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
191 they were as willing to leave this world, as men are wont to be to rise from the table when they have eaten their fill. they were as willing to leave this world, as men Are wont to be to rise from the table when they have eaten their fill. pns32 vbdr a-acp j pc-acp vvi d n1, c-acp n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
192 It was an expression sutable to a godly man when he said; It was an expression suitable to a godly man when he said; pn31 vbds dt n1 j p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vvd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
193 Lord I am cloyd with these present enjoyments (for indeed they cloy us, but they do not satisfie us ) there is the second, a fulnesse of age, in regard of a Religious fulnesse. Lord I am cloyed with these present enjoyments (for indeed they cloy us, but they do not satisfy us) there is the second, a fullness of age, in regard of a Religious fullness. n1 pns11 vbm vvn p-acp d j n2 (c-acp av pns32 vvb pno12, p-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi pno12) pc-acp vbz dt ord, dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
194 Thirdly, there is a fulnesse of age in regard of a naturall fulnesse, which is the fulnesse here principally intended, (though the other be not excluded) and this naturall fulnesse of age is twofold. Thirdly, there is a fullness of age in regard of a natural fullness, which is the fullness Here principally intended, (though the other be not excluded) and this natural fullness of age is twofold. ord, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 av av-j vvn, (cs dt j-jn vbi xx vvn) cc d j n1 pp-f n1 vbz j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
195 First, here is intended senectus sera a late, long, ripe age, in respect of the great number of its years; First, Here is intended Old age sera a late, long, ripe age, in respect of the great number of its Years; ord, av vbz vvn fw-la fw-it dt j, av-j, j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
196 he shall not be taken away by an immature, untimely death, when he hath lived out but half his dayes, the candle of his life shall not be blown out, no, this lamp shall not be put but go out; all the oyl shall be spent, his vital moisture shal be dried up, & gone. In a word: he shall not be taken away by an immature, untimely death, when he hath lived out but half his days, the candle of his life shall not be blown out, no, this lamp shall not be put but go out; all the oil shall be spent, his vital moisture shall be dried up, & gone. In a word: pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1, j n1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn av p-acp j-jn po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn av, uh-dx, d n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp vvb av; d dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, po31 j n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvn. p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
197 He shall not be taken away in the midst of his dayes. There is a prediction, Psalm 55.23. that the wicked shall not Dimidiare dies, half their dayes; He shall not be taken away in the midst of his days. There is a prediction, Psalm 55.23. that the wicked shall not Dimidiare die, half their days; pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. pc-acp vbz dt n1, n1 crd. cst dt j vmb xx np1 vvz, av-jn po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
198 i. e. live out half those dayes, which according to the course of nature they might reach unto. i. e. live out half those days, which according to the course of nature they might reach unto. pns11. sy. vvb av av-jn d n2, r-crq vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp. (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
199 But Eliphaz here intends that Job shall go, though surely, yet slowly to heaven, and shall not be as the corn upon the house top, that wi•hers, But Eliphaz Here intends that Job shall go, though surely, yet slowly to heaven, and shall not be as the corn upon the house top, that wi•hers, p-acp np1 av vvz cst n1 vmb vvi, cs av-j, av av-j p-acp n1, cc vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cst n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
200 before it be grown up, but shall come to his full measure of yeers, and live as long as (according to the course of nature) could be expected. before it be grown up, but shall come to his full measure of Years, and live as long as (according to the course of nature) could be expected. c-acp pn31 vbb vvn a-acp, p-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n2, cc vvi c-acp av-j a-acp (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vmd vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
201 2. In this natural fulnesse is contained Senectus sana, an hail, youthful old-age, sound, strong, vigorous, 2. In this natural fullness is contained Old age sana, an hail, youthful Old age, found, strong, vigorous, crd p-acp d j n1 vbz vvn fw-la fw-la, dt n1, j n1, vvb, j, j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
202 and that both in respect of body and minde. 1. Of body. When men are free, for the most part from such bodily infirmities, and that both in respect of body and mind. 1. Of body. When men Are free, for the most part from such bodily infirmities, cc cst d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. crd pp-f n1. c-crq n2 vbr j, p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp d j n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
203 and annoiances as old age is wont to be infested withal, and are without, though not such weaknesse as necessarily accompnaies the decay of nature, and annoyances as old age is wont to be infested withal, and Are without, though not such weakness as necessarily accompnaies the decay of nature, cc n2 p-acp j n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi j-vvn av, cc vbr p-acp, cs xx d n1 c-acp av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
204 yet such pains, aches, and diseases, as are wont to annoy that age. yet such pains, aches, and diseases, as Are wont to annoy that age. av d n2, n2, cc n2, c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
205 Health is a mercy at all times, even such wherin others are wont usually to enjoy it; Health is a mercy At all times, even such wherein Others Are wont usually to enjoy it; n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2, av d c-crq n2-jn vbr vvn av-j p-acp vvb pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
206 but especially is it a blessing to enjoy it in that age, wherein men most commonly want it. Health in infectious times is a singular mercy, but especially is it a blessing to enjoy it in that age, wherein men most commonly want it. Health in infectious times is a singular mercy, cc-acp av-j vbz pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, c-crq n2 av-ds av-j vvb pn31. n1 p-acp j n2 vbz dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
207 and so is it in old-age which is subject to so many diseases. and so is it in Old age which is Subject to so many diseases. cc av vbz pn31 p-acp n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp av d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
208 It is not so much the decay of bodily strength, as pains and diseases, which make old age burdensome. It is not so much the decay of bodily strength, as pains and diseases, which make old age burdensome. pn31 vbz xx av av-d dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb j n1 j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
209 How choice a priviledge is it to be fat and flourishing even in old age, (as it is spoken in another regard, Psalm 92.14.) not altogether unlike to Moses, who being an hundred and twenty yeers old when he died, his eye was not dim, How choice a privilege is it to be fat and flourishing even in old age, (as it is spoken in Another regard, Psalm 92.14.) not altogether unlike to Moses, who being an hundred and twenty Years old when he died, his eye was not dim, q-crq n1 dt n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi j cc j-vvg av p-acp j n1, (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n1, n1 crd.) xx av av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vbg dt crd cc crd n2 j c-crq pns31 vvd, po31 n1 vbds xx j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
210 nor his natural strength abated, Deut. 34.7. Or Caleb, who Josh. 14.11. nor his natural strength abated, Deuteronomy 34.7. Or Caleb, who Josh. 14.11. ccx po31 j n1 vvn, np1 crd. cc np1, r-crq np1 crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
211 saith of himself, that he was as strong as eighty five yeers as he was at fourty, for war. Says of himself, that he was as strong as eighty five Years as he was At fourty, for war. vvz pp-f px31, cst pns31 vbds a-acp j c-acp crd crd n2 c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp crd, p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
212 Here was a Spring in Autumn, a good healthful old age, NONLATINALPHABET: not an old age, sick, diseased, squalid: Here was a Spring in Autumn, a good healthful old age,: not an old age, sick, diseased, squalid: av vbds dt n1 p-acp n1, dt j j j n1,: xx dt j n1, j, j-vvn, j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
213 the bones (here) are not full of the sins of youth in regard whereof there are some men older at thirty, then others are at sixty: they are old, the bones (Here) Are not full of the Sins of youth in regard whereof there Are Some men older At thirty, then Others Are At sixty: they Are old, dt n2 (av) vbr xx j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 c-crq pc-acp vbr d n2 jc p-acp crd, av n2-jn vbr p-acp crd: pns32 vbr j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
214 when they are young. in regard of the diseases, they have brought upon themselves by their intemperance. when they Are young. in regard of the diseases, they have brought upon themselves by their intemperance. c-crq pns32 vbr j. p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, pns32 vhb vvn p-acp px32 p-acp po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
215 2. Of minde. When men are not (though old in yeers) crazy in their intellectuals, 2. Of mind. When men Are not (though old in Years) crazy in their intellectuals, crd pp-f n1. c-crq n2 vbr xx (c-acp j p-acp n2) j p-acp po32 n2-j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
216 but the parts of their minde are green and youthful, they being not (as some) twice children: a great blessing it is for young men to have the parts of old men in regard of prudence; and for old men to retain their youthful and pregnant abilities of knowledge, fancy, memory, apprehension; but the parts of their mind Are green and youthful, they being not (as Some) twice children: a great blessing it is for young men to have the parts of old men in regard of prudence; and for old men to retain their youthful and pregnant abilities of knowledge, fancy, memory, apprehension; cc-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbr j-jn cc j, pns32 vbg xx (c-acp d) av n2: dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp j n2 pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; cc p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j cc j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
217 and the eyes of their minde not to grow dim and dark with old age. and the eyes of their mind not to grow dim and dark with old age. cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 xx pc-acp vvi j cc j p-acp j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
218 Thus this season of coming of the grave, is set forth properly, in a full age. Thus this season of coming of the grave, is Set forth properly, in a full age. av d n1 pp-f vvg pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn av av-j, p-acp dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
219 2. Secondly, it is described metaphorically in these words, Like as a shock of corn cometh in, in his season. 2. Secondly, it is described metaphorically in these words, Like as a shock of corn comes in, in his season. crd ord, pn31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp, p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
220 These words A shock of corn, may as well be rendred A heap of corn, the word signifies both; These words A shock of corn, may as well be rendered A heap of corn, the word signifies both; d n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb a-acp av vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
221 either corn before or after its threshing. This corn is said to come in. The word in the Original imports to ascend: and corn may be said to ascend by bringing, carrying, laying of it up, either corn before or After its threshing. This corn is said to come in. The word in the Original imports to ascend: and corn may be said to ascend by bringing, carrying, laying of it up, d n1 a-acp cc p-acp po31 vvg. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb p-acp. dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn vvz pc-acp vvi: cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg pp-f pn31 a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
222 and it comes in in its season, when it comes in, in its full maturity and perfect ripenesse: and so a Saint shall come to his grave, in a mature age, and it comes in in its season, when it comes in, in its full maturity and perfect ripeness: and so a Saint shall come to his grave, in a mature age, cc pn31 vvz p-acp p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp, p-acp po31 j n1 cc j n1: cc av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
223 like unto a shock of corn in its season and ripenesse. But why is a full age compared unto the fully mature and ripened corn? In sundry respects. like unto a shock of corn in its season and ripeness. But why is a full age compared unto the Fully mature and ripened corn? In sundry respects. av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. cc-acp q-crq vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt av-j j cc vvn n1? p-acp j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
224 1. First in reagard of the variety of seasons that ripened corn must go through, before it be ripe. 1. First in reagard of the variety of seasons that ripened corn must go through, before it be ripe. crd ord p-acp j-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cst j-vvn n1 vmb vvi p-acp, c-acp pn31 vbb j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
225 There must be storms, blustering windes, nipping frosts, sun-shine, & rain, go over it, before it come to maturity; There must be storms, blustering winds, nipping frosts, sunshine, & rain, go over it, before it come to maturity; pc-acp vmb vbi n2, j-vvg n2, j-vvg n2, n1, cc n1, vvb p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vvb p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
226 and the frost is as good to kill the worms, as the sun is needfull to quicken its growth: and the frost is as good to kill the worms, as the sun is needful to quicken its growth: cc dt n1 vbz a-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n2, c-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
227 and who is there hath-hath lived to a full ripe age, that is not as ripe corn in this respect; and who is there hath-hath lived to a full ripe age, that is not as ripe corn in this respect; cc r-crq vbz a-acp j vvn p-acp dt j j n1, cst vbz xx p-acp j n1 p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
228 witnesse Jacob Joseph, David, Paul, &c. When man of yeers, but hath been a man of variety of conditions in the world, witness Jacob Joseph, David, Paul, etc. When man of Years, but hath been a man of variety of conditions in the world, n1 np1 np1, np1, np1, av c-crq n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
229 but hath met with his stormes and windes, with his unkinde usage, and a troublesome state here below? And its good it should be so; but hath met with his storms and winds, with his unkind usage, and a troublesome state Here below? And its good it should be so; cc-acp vhz vvn p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp po31 j n1, cc dt j n1 av a-acp? cc pn31|vbz j pn31 vmd vbi av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
230 we should not be willing to be cut down by the sickle of death, nor long to be taken into the barn, (laid up in the quiet grave) were not the field stormy and rainy, the world boisterous and unquiet. we should not be willing to be Cut down by the fickle of death, nor long to be taken into the barn, (laid up in the quiet grave) were not the field stormy and rainy, the world boisterous and unquiet. pns12 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j pp-f n1, ccx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (vvd a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1) vbdr xx dt n1 j cc j, dt n1 j cc j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
231 The world is too much loved now when it is troublesome; oh how much desired would it be were it altogether delightful! The world is too much loved now when it is troublesome; o how much desired would it be were it altogether delightful! dt n1 vbz av av-d vvn av c-crq pn31 vbz j; uh c-crq d vvd vmd pn31 vbi vbdr pn31 av j! (6) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
232 2. Secondly, a full age is as a ripe shock of corn in regard of the diversity of ages, 2. Secondly, a full age is as a ripe shock of corn in regard of the diversity of ages, crd ord, dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
233 and periods of a mans life. and periods of a men life. cc n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
234 1. First the corn is sown in the ground, so the seed is thrown into the womb. 1. First the corn is sown in the ground, so the seed is thrown into the womb. crd np1 dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
235 2. Secondly, the corn doth Herbescere, it is green in the tender blade, and grows like an herb, 2. Secondly, the corn does Herbescere, it is green in the tender blade, and grows like an herb, crd ord, dt n1 vdz fw-la, pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz av-j dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
236 and this is as our childhood. and this is as our childhood. cc d vbz p-acp po12 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
237 3. Thirdly, the corn doth grow to a stalk; it doth adolescere grow and shoot up to some kinde of stature, and this is our youthful age. 3. Thirdly, the corn does grow to a stalk; it does adolescere grow and shoot up to Some kind of stature, and this is our youthful age. crd ord, dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt vvb; pn31 vdz fw-la vvb cc vvi a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc d vbz po12 j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
238 4. Fourthly, there is a full ear afterward, and that is in the manhood, when a man is come to some fulnesse of abilities, 4. Fourthly, there is a full ear afterwards, and that is in the manhood, when a man is come to Some fullness of abilities, crd ord, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 av, cc d vbz p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
239 and endowments to transact his calling, to go through his duties, and employments. and endowments to transact his calling, to go through his duties, and employments. cc n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n-vvg, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
240 5. Fifthly, there is a maturity, the corn comes to be ripe, sear, dry, and this is old age. 5. Fifthly, there is a maturity, the corn comes to be ripe, sear, dry, and this is old age. crd ord, pc-acp vbz dt n1, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi j, vvb, j, cc d vbz j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
241 Sixthly, there is the cutting down of the corn, and this is by the sickle of death as this godly man once said the sickle of death will cut down all my diseases, and pains and troubles. Sixthly, there is the cutting down of the corn, and this is by the fickle of death as this godly man once said the fickle of death will Cut down all my diseases, and pains and Troubles. j, pc-acp vbz dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, cc d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1 a-acp vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi a-acp d po11 n2, cc n2 cc n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
242 Seventhly, after it is cut down it is laid up in the born: when we are cut down by death, we are put into our grave, that is our barn. Seventhly, After it is Cut down it is laid up in the born: when we Are Cut down by death, we Are put into our grave, that is our barn. crd, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt vvn: c-crq pns12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, cst vbz po12 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
243 Eightly, when it is put into the barn, then it is threshed and fanned; there will come a day of Judgement wherein there shall be a disquisition, a sifting, Eighth, when it is put into the barn, then it is threshed and fanned; there will come a day of Judgement wherein there shall be a disquisition, a sifting, ord, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbz vvn cc j-vvn; pc-acp vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1, dt vvg, (6) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
244 and fanning, of all the actions, that have been done ini the World. Ninthly, it is set before the Master, upon his table for his use: and fanning, of all the actions, that have been done ini the World. Ninthly, it is Set before the Master, upon his table for his use: cc vvg, pp-f d dt n2, cst vhb vbn vdn fw-la dt n1. ord, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
245 the people of God shall be presented before the presence of glory, they shall be Shew-bread in Heaven; the people of God shall be presented before the presence of glory, they shall be Shewbread in Heaven; dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vbi n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
246 they are for God, and shall be with God, for ever, I am (said Ignatius ) to be grownd with the teeth of the wild beasts, that so I may be as manchet, fine bread for my Master. they Are for God, and shall be with God, for ever, I am (said Ignatius) to be ground with the teeth of the wild beasts, that so I may be as manchet, fine bred for my Master. pns32 vbr p-acp np1, cc vmb vbi p-acp np1, c-acp av, pns11 vbm (vvd np1) pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n2, cst av pns11 vmb vbi p-acp n1, j n1 p-acp po11 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
247 Thirdly, a full age is as ripe Corn, in regard of the cost that is bestowed upon corn, Thirdly, a full age is as ripe Corn, in regard of the cost that is bestowed upon corn, ord, dt j n1 vbz p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
248 before it comes to maturity; how much labour is laid out! how much pains do men take to raise the expectation of an harvest! before it comes to maturity; how much labour is laid out! how much pains do men take to raise the expectation of an harvest! c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp n1; c-crq d n1 vbz vvn av! c-crq d n2 vdb n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
249 How much plowing, harrowing, dunging, weeding doth corn require before it be carried in! How much plowing, harrowing, dunging, weeding does corn require before it be carried in! c-crq d vvg, n-vvg, vvg, n-vvg vdz n1 vvi p-acp pn31 vbb vvn p-acp! (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
250 and it may be, that though it hath been a yeer or two in the fitting and preparing for a crop, its cut down by 2. or 3. harvest men in a day or two. and it may be, that though it hath been a year or two in the fitting and preparing for a crop, its Cut down by 2. or 3. harvest men in a day or two. cc pn31 vmb vbi, cst cs pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 cc crd p-acp dt vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz vvn a-acp p-acp crd cc crd n1 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc crd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
251 A Parent hath laid out a great deal of cost, it may be in the Educating of a Child, in the University, bringing him up in the Arts, nurturing him and polishing him with choisest Education, A Parent hath laid out a great deal of cost, it may be in the Educating of a Child, in the university, bringing him up in the Arts, nurturing him and polishing him with Choicest Education, dt n1 vhz vvn av dt j n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1, vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n2, vvg pno31 cc n-vvg pno31 p-acp js n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
252 and then death comes, and cuts him down with his sickle in a few houres; and then death comes, and cuts him down with his fickle in a few hours; cc av n1 vvz, cc vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt d n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
253 when a man is full of wind and swoln with gifts and knowledge, death comes with a little prick (as it were) of a pin, when a man is full of wind and swollen with Gifts and knowledge, death comes with a little prick (as it were) of a pin, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f n1 cc vvn p-acp n2 cc n1, n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
254 and lets out all the wind again, and all mans thoughts perish. and lets out all the wind again, and all men thoughts perish. cc vvb|pno12 av d dt n1 av, cc d ng1 n2 vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
255 Fourthly, maturity of age is like the maturity of corn in regard of hopefulnesse; the husband-man sowes in hope, every one expects a harvest, Fourthly, maturity of age is like the maturity of corn in regard of hopefulness; the husbandman sows in hope, every one expects a harvest, ord, n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; dt n1 n2 p-acp n1, d pi vvz dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
256 if he hath had a seedtime: old age is that which men both covet and expect. if he hath had a seedtime: old age is that which men both covet and expect. cs pns31 vhz vhn dt n1: j n1 vbz d r-crq n2 d vvb cc vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
257 If Satan and security be a mans teachers, he will say, I shall live long enough, let the Ministers, If Satan and security be a men Teachers, he will say, I shall live long enough, let the Ministers, cs np1 cc n1 vbb dt ng1 n2, pns31 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi av-j av-d, vvb dt n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
258 and examples of mortality say what they will. No man is so old but he hopes to live one yeer longer; and Examples of mortality say what they will. No man is so old but he hope's to live one year longer; cc n2 pp-f n1 vvb r-crq pns32 vmb. dx n1 vbz av j p-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi crd n1 av-jc; (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
259 and the youngest hopes to live to old age. and the youngest hope's to live to old age. cc dt js n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
260 Fifthly, a full age is like unto ripe corn, in regard of continuation. No tooth nor foot of the beast hath cropt or trod it down. Fifthly, a full age is like unto ripe corn, in regard of continuation. No tooth nor foot of the beast hath cropped or trod it down. ord, dt j n1 vbz av-j p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvd cc vvd pn31 a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
261 All the blasts that have befallen it, all the storms that have bin cast upon it, may make it bend, All the blasts that have befallen it, all the storms that have been cast upon it, may make it bend, av-d dt n2 cst vhb vvn pn31, d dt n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pn31, vmb vvi pn31 vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
262 but yet till the harvest comes, it is not cut down and destroyed utterly: but yet till the harvest comes, it is not Cut down and destroyed utterly: cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 vvz, pn31 vbz xx vvn a-acp cc vvn av-j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
263 thus it is, here, till God take us away by death, till our time is come, nothing shall take us away, thus it is, Here, till God take us away by death, till our time is come, nothing shall take us away, av pn31 vbz, av, c-acp np1 vvb pno12 av p-acp n1, c-acp po12 n1 vbz vvn, pix vmb vvi pno12 av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
264 when that is come presently we are gone; when that is come presently we Are gone; c-crq d vbz vvn av-j pns12 vbr vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
265 our times are not in our enemies hand, for if so, we should not live long enough, they are not in our own hands, our times Are not in our enemies hand, for if so, we should not live long enough, they Are not in our own hands, po12 n2 vbr xx p-acp po12 ng1 n1, c-acp cs av, pns12 vmd xx vvi av-j av-d, pns32 vbr xx p-acp po12 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
266 if they were, we should live too long, but they are in Gods hands, my times (saith David ) are in thy hands, Psal. 31.15. Sixthly, a full age is compared to ripe corn in regard of fitnesse for the barn, and for the masters use, ripe corn is onely acceptable corn, onely good corn, onely such as pleaseth the tooth of the feeder; if they were, we should live too long, but they Are in God's hands, my times (Says David) Are in thy hands, Psalm 31.15. Sixthly, a full age is compared to ripe corn in regard of fitness for the barn, and for the Masters use, ripe corn is only acceptable corn, only good corn, only such as Pleases the tooth of the feeder; cs pns32 vbdr, pns12 vmd vvi av av-j, cc-acp pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n2, po11 n2 (vvz np1) vbr p-acp po21 n2, np1 crd. j, dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt ng1 n1, j n1 vbz j j n1, av-j j n1, av-j d c-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
267 they that are ripe in yeers, should be ripe in grace; they that Are ripe in Years, should be ripe in grace; pns32 cst vbr j p-acp n2, vmd vbi j p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
268 they that are full of dayes should be full of Holinesse; they should be fit for Heaven; they that Are full of days should be full of Holiness; they should be fit for Heaven; pns32 cst vbr j pp-f ng2 vmd vbi j pp-f n1; pns32 vmd vbi j p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
269 if any, they that have one foot in the grave should have the other in Heaven; if any, they that have one foot in the grave should have the other in Heaven; cs d, pns32 cst vhb crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vhi dt j-jn p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
270 they that have white heads should not (as the swan which under her white feathers hath a black skin) have a black heart. they that have white Heads should not (as the swan which under her white Feathers hath a black skin) have a black heart. pns32 cst vhb j-jn n2 vmd xx (c-acp dt n1 r-crq p-acp po31 j-jn n2 vhz dt j-jn n1) vhb dt j-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
271 In a word (we say) toward harvest, corn ripens night and day, (it is a country proverb:) when a man growes old, he shouldl grow Heavenward might and day. In a word (we say) towards harvest, corn ripens night and day, (it is a country proverb:) when a man grows old, he shouldl grow Heavenward might and day. p-acp dt n1 (pns12 vvb) p-acp n1, n1 vvz n1 cc n1, (pn31 vbz dt n1 n1:) q-crq dt n1 vvz j, pns31 vmd vvi av n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
272 Oh he should live more in one day then heretofore he hath done in a whole yeer. O he should live more in one day then heretofore he hath done in a Whole year. uh pns31 vmd vvi av-dc p-acp crd n1 av av pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
273 A full age is as ripe corn, in regard of the certainty of harvest, and cutting down: A full age is as ripe corn, in regard of the certainty of harvest, and cutting down: dt j n1 vbz p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg a-acp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
274 The corn which hath stood longest, meets at last with a sickle: The corn which hath stood longest, meets At last with a fickle: dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn js, vvz p-acp ord p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
275 they that have lived longest must die at length, and be cut down with deaths sickle; they that have lived longest must die At length, and be Cut down with death's fickle; pns32 cst vhb vvn js vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn a-acp p-acp ng1 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
276 the longest Summers day, hath a Sun set; though thy age be a Summers age, yet it must end. the longest Summer's day, hath a Sun Set; though thy age be a Summer's age, yet it must end. dt js n2 n1, vhz dt n1 vvd; cs po21 n1 vbb dt ng1 n1, av pn31 vmb vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
277 Its possible, corn may be troden down and devoured by the beasts of the field, withered with scorching heat, Its possible, corn may be trodden down and devoured by the beasts of the field, withered with scorching heat, po31 j, n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp j-vvg n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
278 or destroyed with floods, but should it escape all those dangers, to be sure, it must meet with a sickle at the harvest. or destroyed with floods, but should it escape all those dangers, to be sure, it must meet with a fickle At the harvest. cc vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp vmd pn31 vvi d d n2, pc-acp vbi j, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
279 Though a man escape a violent death, and the many diseases incident to youth and manhood, at length he must have a disease, whereby he must die. Though a man escape a violent death, and the many diseases incident to youth and manhood, At length he must have a disease, whereby he must die. cs dt n1 vvi dt j n1, cc dt d n2 j p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pns31 vmb vhi dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
280 A Nestors a Methusalems age must end. A Nestors a Methuselah's age must end. dt npg1 dt npg1 n1 vmb vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
281 The sailes of our Times as well as of Time, are daily winding up: unto all the descriptions of the great age of the Patriarchs before the flood, its added, and he died. The sails of our Times as well as of Time, Are daily winding up: unto all the descriptions of the great age of the Patriarchs before the flood, its added, and he died. dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 c-acp av c-acp pp-f n1, vbr j vvg a-acp: p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz vvn, cc pns31 vvd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
282 8. Lastly, a full age is as ripe corn, in respect of the near approach of its cutting down: 8. Lastly, a full age is as ripe corn, in respect of the near approach of its cutting down: crd ord, dt j n1 vbz a-acp j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg a-acp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
283 ripe corn hath not long to stand; ripe corn hath not long to stand; j n1 vhz xx av-j pc-acp vvi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
284 the young - may, the old must dîe. How long have I to live (said old Barzillai ) that I should go up with the King? Grey hairs are deaths harbingers, which with their white strokes, mark and take up lodgings for death, the King of terrours. And thus! the young - may, the old must dîe. How long have I to live (said old Barzillai) that I should go up with the King? Grey hairs Are death's harbingers, which with their white Strokes, mark and take up lodgings for death, the King of terrors. And thus! dt j - vmb, dt j vmb vvi. c-crq av-j vhb pns11 pc-acp vvi (vvd j np1) cst pns11 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1? np1 n2 vbr n2 n2, r-crq p-acp po32 j-jn n2, vvb cc vvi a-acp n2 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n2. cc av! (6) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
285 I have opened both the branches of this second part of my Text: I have opened both the branches of this second part of my Text: pns11 vhb vvn d dt n2 pp-f d ord n1 pp-f po11 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 22
286 the former setting form the season of a Saints coming to the grave, properly, the second Metaphorically. the former setting from the season of a Saints coming to the grave, properly, the second Metaphorically. dt j j-vvg n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j, dt ord av-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
287 The use that I shall make of this second Part in both its branches, put together shall be two-fold. I shall apply what I have said. The use that I shall make of this second Part in both its branches, put together shall be twofold. I shall apply what I have said. dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pp-f d ord n1 p-acp d po31 n2, vvd av vmb vbi n1. pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pns11 vhb vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
288 1. To our selves. 2. To the occasion. 1. To our selves. 2. To the occasion. crd p-acp po12 n2. crd p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 23
289 For the first, there are then these following inferences that I draw from hence, if (as I have described unto you) a full age be here promised, For the First, there Are then these following inferences that I draw from hence, if (as I have described unto you) a full age be Here promised, p-acp dt ord, pc-acp vbr av d j-vvg n2 cst pns11 vvb p-acp av, cs (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22) dt j n1 vbb av vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
290 and such as is like unto ripe corn; I Note then in the first place, The difference between godly and wicked men. and such as is like unto ripe corn; I Note then in the First place, The difference between godly and wicked men. cc d c-acp vbz av-j p-acp j n1; pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
291 The godly mans age is a full age to him, he is fill'd with age, and hath a satiety of life; The godly men age is a full age to him, he is filled with age, and hath a satiety of life; dt j ng1 n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vhz dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
292 Its far otherwise with the wicked. Its Far otherwise with the wicked. pn31|vbz av-j av p-acp dt j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
293 I read not of any one of them in Scripture of whom its said, that he was full of dayes none can be full of Time, but he who hath had a taste of Eternity: the wicked never think they have enough either of the wealth or life of this World. I read not of any one of them in Scripture of whom its said, that he was full of days none can be full of Time, but he who hath had a taste of Eternity: the wicked never think they have enough either of the wealth or life of this World. pns11 vvb xx pp-f d crd pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f ro-crq vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbds j pp-f ng2 pi vmb vbi j pp-f n1, p-acp pns31 r-crq vhz vhn dt n1 pp-f n1: dt j av-x vvb pns32 vhb d d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
294 By their good will they would never die. By their good will they would never die. p-acp po32 j n1 pns32 vmd av-x vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
295 The miseries and calamities of this world sometimes indeed may make them impatiently weary of their lives; The misery's and calamities of this world sometime indeed may make them impatiently weary of their lives; dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 av av vmb vvi pno32 av-j j pp-f po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
296 But the godly in the midst of all their worldly solaces and enjoyments, health, honour, wealth, &c. are fill'd with dayes. But the godly in the midst of all their worldly solaces and enjoyments, health, honour, wealth, etc. Are filled with days. cc-acp dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 j n2 cc n2, n1, n1, n1, av vbr vvn p-acp n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
297 Jacob said now let me die, when he was in the midst of his greatest worldly rejoycing by the unexpected mercy of seeing both Joseph and his sons. Jacob said now let me die, when he was in the midst of his greatest worldly rejoicing by the unexpected mercy of seeing both Joseph and his Sons. np1 vvd av vvb pno11 vvi, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 js j vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg d np1 cc po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
298 David was full of dayes when he was also full of riches and honour. David was full of days when he was also full of riches and honour. np1 vbds j pp-f ng2 c-crq pns31 vbds av j pp-f n2 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
299 The wicked may be angry with the troubles of this; but a Saint is enamoured with the Beauty of the next life, a wicked man may be weary of life, The wicked may be angry with the Troubles of this; but a Saint is enamoured with the Beauty of the next life, a wicked man may be weary of life, dt j vmb vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d; p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, dt j n1 vmb vbi j pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
300 but a Saint is also desirous of death. I observe, the •nfulness of shortning our lives; but a Saint is also desirous of death. I observe, the •nfulness of shortening our lives; cc-acp dt n1 vbz av j pp-f n1. pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
301 a full age is a blessing promised, yea a choice blessing, first, then those cowards are hence worthily reproved who shorten their lives by Duels the greatest cowards in the World, who being pursu'd with a disgrace, will run as far as hell before they look back. a full age is a blessing promised, yea a choice blessing, First, then those cowards Are hence worthily reproved who shorten their lives by Duels the greatest cowards in the World, who being pursued with a disgrace, will run as Far as hell before they look back. dt j n1 vbz dt n1 vvd, uh dt j n1, ord, cs d n2 vbr av av-j vvd r-crq vvb po32 n2 p-acp n2 dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi c-acp av-j c-acp n1 p-acp pns32 vvb av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
302 Secondly, those that shorten their lives by intemperance that dig their graves with their teeth, that are felons of themselves, that swallow, not only their estates and lively-hoods, Secondly, those that shorten their lives by intemperance that dig their graves with their teeth, that Are felons of themselves, that swallow, not only their estates and livelihoods, ord, d cst vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1 cst vvb po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cst vbr n2 pp-f px32, cst n1, xx av-j po32 n2 cc n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
303 but their lives also down their throats: but their lives also down their throats: cc-acp po32 n2 av p-acp po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
304 these (I say) unkindly prevent this kinde and sweet enjoyment here promised, a full age; they being grown old by diseases, these (I say) unkindly prevent this kind and sweet enjoyment Here promised, a full age; they being grown old by diseases, d (pns11 vvb) av-j vvi d n1 cc j n1 av vvn, dt j n1; pns32 vbg vvn j p-acp n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
305 before their time, making their tumors, rheums, and other distempers to prevent their old age, to be sure the vigour and vivacity of it. before their time, making their tumors, rheums, and other distempers to prevent their old age, to be sure the vigour and vivacity of it. p-acp po32 n1, vvg po32 n2, n2, cc j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j n1, pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
306 These do that against themselves, which the very Devils desired to shun, they tormenting themselves before their time. Luxury is the greatest enemy of health, and hinderance of old age. These do that against themselves, which the very Devils desired to shun, they tormenting themselves before their time. Luxury is the greatest enemy of health, and hindrance of old age. np1 vdb d p-acp px32, r-crq dt j n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvg px32 p-acp po32 n1. n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
307 How many by being cast away in the surges of riot and drunkenness, fall short of the Port of a full age? How many by being cast away in the surges of riot and Drunkenness, fallen short of the Port of a full age? c-crq d p-acp vbg vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
308 3. Thirdly, great is the sin of deriding at old age, and contempt of old men in their full age, as when men voice them twice children, silly men, Dotards; 3. Thirdly, great is the since of deriding At old age, and contempt of old men in their full age, as when men voice them twice children, silly men, Dotards; crd ord, j vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp j n1, cc n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp po32 j n1, c-acp c-crq n2 n1 pno32 av n2, j n2, n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 24
309 these scoffers imitating those children that called the Propeht baldpate. I remember a smart and fit answer which an old man once gave to a scoffing youngster; these scoffers imitating those children that called the Propeht baldpate. I Remember a smart and fit answer which an old man once gave to a scoffing youngster; d n2 vvg d n2 cst vvd dt n1 n1. pns11 vvb dt n1 cc j n1 r-crq dt j n1 a-acp vvd p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 24
310 the young man telling the old, that his memory grew weak and frail; well (replyed the old man.) though my memory be now f•ail, yet know: the young man telling the old, that his memory grew weak and frail; well (replied the old man.) though my memory be now f•ail, yet know: dt j n1 vvg dt j, cst po31 n1 vvd j cc j; av (vvd dt j n1.) cs po11 n1 vbb av j, av vvb: (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 24
311 that I have forgotten more then ever thou didst remember. that I have forgotten more then ever thou didst Remember. cst pns11 vhb vvn av-dc cs av pns21 vdd2 vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 24
312 If he that mocketh the poor, certainly he that despiseth the aged, reproach th his Maker. If he that mocks the poor, Certainly he that despises the aged, reproach that his Maker. cs pns31 cst vvz dt j, av-j pns31 cst vvz dt j-vvn, n1 cst po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 24
313 The aged must be both honourable, and honoured, before whom thou must rise up. They who will not honour old Fathers seldom find their dayes to be long in the land which God gives them. The aged must be both honourable, and honoured, before whom thou must rise up. They who will not honour old Father's seldom find their days to be long in the land which God gives them. dt j-vvn vmb vbi av-d j, cc j-vvn, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vmb vvi a-acp. pns32 r-crq vmb xx vvi j n2 av vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 24
314 4. Fourthly, I note from hence, That all the creatures should not onely be improved spiritually, 4. Fourthly, I note from hence, That all the creatures should not only be improved spiritually, crd ord, pns11 vvb p-acp av, cst d dt n2 vmd xx av-j vbi vvn av-j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
315 but particularly improved, even to the putting of us in minde of death: but particularly improved, even to the putting of us in mind of death: cc-acp av-j vvn, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
316 even the shocks of ripe corn, the ripe wheat that is in the field, should make thee consider, that as that same corn must shortly be carried into the Barn, even the shocks of ripe corn, the ripe wheat that is in the field, should make thee Consider, that as that same corn must shortly be carried into the Barn, av dt n2 pp-f j n1, dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1, vmd vvi pno21 vvi, cst c-acp cst d n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
317 so thou must be tumbled into the grave; thy sleep should make thee think of the sleep of death; so thou must be tumbled into the grave; thy sleep should make thee think of the sleep of death; av pns21 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; po21 n1 vmd vvi pno21 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
318 the Autumn should put thee in minde of the day of thy fading, falling leaf: the Autumn should put thee in mind of the day of thy fading, falling leaf: dt n1 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 j-vvg, j-vvg n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
319 the setting of the Sun, should make thee forecast the setting of the sun of thy life, the harvest should make thee think of deaths reaping sickle, the dead creatures upon which thou daily feedest, should convince thee that the feeder cannot live alwayes; the setting of the Sun, should make thee forecast the setting of the sun of thy life, the harvest should make thee think of death's reaping fickle, the dead creatures upon which thou daily Feedest, should convince thee that the feeder cannot live always; dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi pno21 vvi dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, dt n1 vmd vvi pno21 vvi pp-f n2 vvg n1, dt j n2 p-acp r-crq pns21 av-j vv2, vmd vvi pno21 d dt n1 vmbx vvi av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
320 the putting off thy clothes from thy body, should instruct thee, of putting off (shortly) the clothes of thy body. the putting off thy clothes from thy body, should instruct thee, of putting off (shortly) the clothes of thy body. dt vvg a-acp po21 n2 p-acp po21 n1, vmd vvi pno21, pp-f vvg a-acp (av-j) dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
321 The blood of the grape that thou drinkest, was pressed and shed, before thou couldst come to the sweetnesse of it. The blood of the grape that thou drinkest, was pressed and shed, before thou Couldst come to the sweetness of it. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pns21 vv2, vbds vvn cc vvn, c-acp pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
322 The skins which clothe us were the cast sutes of dead beasts. The skins which cloth us were the cast suits of dead beasts. dt n2 r-crq vvb pno12 vbdr av vvn n2 pp-f j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
323 When thou puttest on thy clothes in the morning, thou shouldst think of being clothed with new robes of the resurrection. When thou puttest on thy clothes in the morning, thou Shouldst think of being clothed with new robes of the resurrection. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vmd2 vvi pp-f vbg vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
324 Oh could you do thus, you would not onely think of, but expect death in all places, O could you do thus, you would not only think of, but expect death in all places, uh vmd pn22 vdi av, pn22 vmd xx av-j vvi pp-f, cc-acp vvb n1 p-acp d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
325 as death expects you every where: Death may lie under your trencher, may be at the bottom of every cup. as death expects you every where: Death may lie under your trencher, may be At the bottom of every cup. c-acp n1 vvz pn22 d c-crq: n1 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1, vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
326 The delights of the creature, should not extinguish the suggestions which they give us of mortality. The delights of the creature, should not extinguish the suggestions which they give us of mortality. dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmd xx vvi dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb pno12 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
327 The Ancients had their sepulchres in their places of pleasure, their Gardens: The Ancients had their sepulchres in their places of pleasure, their Gardens: dt n2-j vhn po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
328 and (of old) some were wont to roll a dead-mans skil upon their table, after their greatest feasts. and (of old) Some were wont to roll a Dead man's skill upon their table, After their greatest feasts. cc (pp-f j) d vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 js n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 25
329 5. Fifthly, note that old age is a blessing. 5. Fifthly, note that old age is a blessing. crd ord, vvb d j n1 vbz dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 25
330 1. A full age, like unto the ripe corn is here promised, as an encouragement to duty, 1. A full age, like unto the ripe corn is Here promised, as an encouragement to duty, crd dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt j n1 vbz av vvd, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 25
331 and the contrary is threatned as a curse. and the contrary is threatened as a curse. cc dt n-jn vbz j-vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 25
332 God foretels that there should not be an old man in the house of Eli. Its the curse threatned against the wicked, that they shall not live out half their dayes, and be like the corn on the house top, which withers before it be grown. God foretells that there should not be an old man in the house of Eli. Its the curse threatened against the wicked, that they shall not live out half their days, and be like the corn on the house top, which withers before it be grown. np1 vvz cst a-acp vmd xx vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31|vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi av av-jn po32 n2, cc vbi av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 vbb vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 26
333 2. Secondly, it is laboured and contended for, as a great blessing; they that despise it, yet desire it and would count it a mercy. 2. Secondly, it is laboured and contended for, as a great blessing; they that despise it, yet desire it and would count it a mercy. crd ord, pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp, p-acp dt j n1; pns32 cst vvb pn31, av vvb pn31 cc vmd vvi pn31 dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 26
334 All thy food is taken but to patch up thy cottage, that so thou mayest live till thou art an old man: All thy food is taken but to patch up thy cottage, that so thou Mayest live till thou art an old man: av-d po21 n1 vbz vvn cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1, cst av pns21 vm2 vvi c-acp pns21 vb2r dt j n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 26
335 Physicians are but Pilots to conduct to the haven of old age. All the physick that the Apothecary prepares; Physicians Are but Pilots to conduct to the Haven of old age. All the physic that the Apothecary prepares; n2 vbr cc-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. av-d dt n1 cst dt n1 vvz; (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 26
336 all the Physitians prescriptions are but helps to old age; beyond old age thou canst not go, to old age thou wouldst fain go. all the Physicians prescriptions Are but helps to old age; beyond old age thou Canst not go, to old age thou Wouldst fain go. d dt n2 n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp j n1; p-acp j n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi, p-acp j n1 pns21 vmd2 av-j vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 26
337 3. Grace is not onely an honour to old age, (as it is indeed to every age,) But old age is a great honour also to grace; 3. Grace is not only an honour to old age, (as it is indeed to every age,) But old age is a great honour also to grace; crd n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp j n1, (c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp d n1,) p-acp j n1 vbz dt j n1 av p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
338 they cast a mutual lustre upon one another. The oldest presons most commend grace in having, because in keeping it; they cast a mutual lustre upon one Another. The oldest presons most commend grace in having, Because in keeping it; pns32 vvd dt j n1 p-acp crd j-jn. dt js n2 av-ds vvb n1 p-acp vhg, c-acp p-acp vvg pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
339 grace beautifies the youngest, but it is not beautified so much by any as by the oldest. These shew that after all the solicitations of sin and vanity, grace is (yet) the best, and their best beloved, and that though they have served Jesus Christ so many scores of yeers, grace beautifies the youngest, but it is not beautified so much by any as by the oldest. These show that After all the solicitations of since and vanity, grace is (yet) the best, and their best Beloved, and that though they have served jesus christ so many scores of Years, vvb vvz dt js, p-acp pn31 vbz xx vvn av av-d p-acp d c-acp p-acp dt js. d n1 cst p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 vbz (av) dt av-js, cc po32 js vvn, cc cst cs pns32 vhb vvn np1 np1 av d n2 pp-f n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
340 yet that they esteem him the best master, and are not weary of his service, yet that they esteem him the best master, and Are not weary of his service, av cst pns32 vvb pno31 dt js n1, cc vbr xx j pp-f po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
341 but that they account it impossible to change it for the best of temporals, unlesse to losse. but that they account it impossible to change it for the best of temporals, unless to loss. cc-acp cst pns32 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt js pp-f n2, cs p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
342 O how glorious is it, when there is the silver crown of gray hairs, and the golden crown of grace upon one head! O how glorious is it, when there is the silver crown of grey hairs, and the golden crown of grace upon one head! sy q-crq j vbz pn31, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
343 How amiable a conjunction are the golden apples of grace in the silver picture of the hoary head! How amiable a conjunction Are the golden Apples of grace in the silver picture of the hoary head! q-crq j dt n1 vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 26
344 4. Fourthly, its an age of the greatest growth and perfection of grace, the bringing of our graces to the greatest fulnesse in this world. 4. Fourthly, its an age of the greatest growth and perfection of grace, the bringing of our graces to the greatest fullness in this world. crd ord, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
345 Old men (if godly) are spiritual hoarders; Old men (if godly) Are spiritual hoarders; j n2 (cs j) vbr j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
346 they have been laying up of grace all their dayes, and adding grace to grace, day after day, and yeer after yeer; they have been laying up of grace all their days, and adding grace to grace, day After day, and year After year; pns32 vhb vbn vvg a-acp pp-f n1 d po32 n2, cc vvg n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 26
347 sermon after sermon, ordinance after ordinance: and a great many littles have by this time made a mickle. sermon After sermon, Ordinance After Ordinance: and a great many littles have by this time made a much. n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1: cc dt j d n2-j vhb p-acp d n1 vvd dt d. (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
348 And how comfortable is it for a godly old man to recollect, that he hath not onely got much grace throughout his long life to himself, but instrumentally bestowed much grace upon others: And how comfortable is it for a godly old man to recollect, that he hath not only god much grace throughout his long life to himself, but instrumentally bestowed much grace upon Others: cc c-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn d n1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp px31, p-acp av-j vvn d n1 p-acp n2-jn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
349 Childrens children are the crown of old age (saith Solomon ) Pro. 17.6. but no children are so glorious golden, and glistering a crown, as those who are spiritual. Children's children Are the crown of old age (Says Solomon) Pro 17.6. but no children Are so glorious golden, and glistering a crown, as those who Are spiritual. ng2 n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f j n1 (vvz np1) np1 crd. cc-acp dx n2 vbr av j j, cc vvg dt n1, c-acp d r-crq vbr j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
350 Oh how happy is it for a godly old man to be able to say, Lord, I am not onely my self thy childe, O how happy is it for a godly old man to be able to say, Lord, I am not only my self thy child, uh q-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp dt j j n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi, n1, pns11 vbm xx av-j po11 n1 po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
351 but I have brought forth children to Jesus Christ throughout my life, and who (now) are come to a great number. but I have brought forth children to jesus christ throughout my life, and who (now) Are come to a great number. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn av n2 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp po11 n1, cc r-crq (av) vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 27
352 5. Fifthly, it is in some respect the most advantagious time of doing good: 5. Fifthly, it is in Some respect the most advantageous time of doing good: crd ord, pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 dt av-ds j n1 pp-f vdg j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
353 its an honourable age, (as mariage) honourable among all men; a kinde of resemblance of Gods antiquity who is called the ancient of dayes. The gray head is called beauty, its an honourable age, (as marriage) honourable among all men; a kind of resemblance of God's antiquity who is called the ancient of days. The grey head is called beauty, vbz dt j n1, (c-acp n1) j p-acp d n2; dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f npg1 n1 r-crq vbz vvn dt j pp-f n2. dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
354 and a crown of glory. Now as our duty to do good, so our opportunity of doing it to others, follows our receiving or honour from others. and a crown of glory. Now as our duty to do good, so our opportunity of doing it to Others, follows our receiving or honour from Others. cc dt n1 pp-f n1. av p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vdi j, av po12 n1 pp-f vdg pn31 p-acp n2-jn, vvz po12 j-vvg cc n1 p-acp n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
355 Besides, old age brings wisdom and experience, and therefore makes men more able to give wise and wholesome counsel to others. Beside, old age brings Wisdom and experience, and Therefore makes men more able to give wise and wholesome counsel to Others. p-acp, j n1 vvz n1 cc n1, cc av vvz n2 av-dc j pc-acp vvi j cc j n1 p-acp n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
356 It was a good expression of him who call'd an old mans head the house of wisdom. The most prudent Roman Convention, the Senate, was so called from old age; noting, that wisdom is commonly the endowment of old men. It was a good expression of him who called an old men head the house of Wisdom. The most prudent Roman Convention, the Senate, was so called from old age; noting, that Wisdom is commonly the endowment of old men. pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvd dt j ng1 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. dt av-ds j np1 n1, dt n1, vbds av vvn p-acp j n1; vvg, cst n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
357 The rash and foolish counsellors of Rehoboam were young men. The rash and foolish counsellors of Rehoboam were young men. dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
358 Old men are sometime as eminent for wisdom, as young men are for strength. And its as rare to see a young man prudent, as an old man strong. By grave and good counsel and advice, the strength of the head, the aged may be more helpful, Old men Are sometime as eminent for Wisdom, as young men Are for strength. And its as rare to see a young man prudent, as an old man strong. By grave and good counsel and Advice, the strength of the head, the aged may be more helpful, j n2 vbr av p-acp j c-acp n1, p-acp j n2 vbr p-acp n1. cc po31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 j, p-acp dt j n1 j. p-acp n1 cc j n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn vmb vbi av-dc j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
359 then the yonger may be by their hands. A few gray hairs may be more worth, then many yong locks, and green heads. then the younger may be by their hands. A few grey hairs may be more worth, then many young locks, and green Heads. cs dt jc vmb vbi p-acp po32 n2. dt d j-jn n2 vmb vbi av-dc j, cs d j n2, cc j-jn n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 27
360 The night is the best time for counsell, and so it is best to take counsel of Men, in the night of their age, The night is the best time for counsel, and so it is best to take counsel of Men, in the night of their age, dt n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vbz js pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
361 when they have past through their troubles, difficulties and manifold experiences, when as they are quiet, when they have passed through their Troubles, difficulties and manifold experiences, when as they Are quiet, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n2, n2 cc j n2, c-crq c-acp pns32 vbr j-jn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
362 and sedate, and there is not the noise and hurrying of passions to disturb and distract them. and sedate, and there is not the noise and hurrying of passion to disturb and distract them. cc vvi, cc pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 cc vvg pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
363 And then old age is a fit age for the doing of good in regard of the prayers of old Men, I should ordinarily chuse, a young mans strength and an old mans prayers to be employed for me. And then old age is a fit age for the doing of good in regard of the Prayers of old Men, I should ordinarily choose, a young men strength and an old men Prayers to be employed for me. cc av j n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2, pns11 vmd av-j vvi, dt j ng1 n1 cc dt j ng1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno11. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
364 I count it a choice blessing to have a stock of prayers going in an old mans heart, for me; I count it a choice blessing to have a stock of Prayers going in an old men heart, for me; pns11 vvb pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp dt j ng1 n1, p-acp pno11; (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
365 God loves to hear the prayers of his old servants, when the hands of old Moses were up, his prayers were acceptable, God loves to hear the Prayers of his old Servants, when the hands of old Moses were up, his Prayers were acceptable, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2, c-crq dt n2 pp-f j np1 vbdr a-acp, po31 n2 vbdr j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
366 though his hands were held up; we make much of the words of a dying man, and God eminently regards them. though his hands were held up; we make much of the words of a dying man, and God eminently regards them. cs po31 n2 vbdr vvn a-acp; pns12 vvb av-d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, cc np1 av-j vvz pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
367 Hence old men are wont to give their blessings. i e. to pray for blessings from God: old Jacob blessed Pharaoh, &c. Sixthly, Old age is highly commendable for its safety. Hence old men Are wont to give their blessings. i e. to pray for blessings from God: old Jacob blessed Pharaoh, etc. Sixthly, Old age is highly commendable for its safety. av j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2. sy sy. pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp np1: j np1 j-vvn np1, av j, j n1 vbz av-j j p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 28
368 And old Saint hath passed through those dangerous storms and difficulties that a poor young one is now sailing toward; And old Saint hath passed through those dangerous storms and difficulties that a poor young one is now sailing towards; cc j n1 vhz vvn p-acp d j n2 cc n2 cst dt j j pi vbz av vvg p-acp; (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 28
369 he hath done living almost, the other is now going and beginning to live; he hath done living almost, the other is now going and beginning to live; pns31 vhz vdn vvg av, dt n-jn vbz av vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 28
370 a young Man is happy, that doth live well, but an old an is happier, that hath lived well, he is by death beyond the temptations, the difficulties, the passions, that a young man lies ingaged to, a young Man is happy, that does live well, but an old an is Happier, that hath lived well, he is by death beyond the temptations, the difficulties, the passion, that a young man lies engaged to, dt j n1 vbz j, cst vdz vvi av, cc-acp dt j cs vbz jc, cst vhz vvn av, pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, cst dt j n1 vvz vvn p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 28
371 and this is the fourth Corollary, that old age is a blessing. and this is the fourth Corollary, that old age is a blessing. cc d vbz dt ord n1, cst j n1 vbz dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 28
372 Ʋse 6. Though the coming to the grave in a full age, in a age wherein one is like to a shock of ripe Corn, be a promise, yet is it to be understood rightly; Ʋse 6. Though the coming to the grave in a full age, in a age wherein one is like to a shock of ripe Corn, be a promise, yet is it to be understood rightly; j crd cs dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pi vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbb dt vvb, av vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn av-jn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
373 all Gods people do not alwayes die in full age, in regard either of civill or natural fulnesse; all God's people do not always die in full age, in regard either of civil or natural fullness; d ng1 n1 vdb xx av vvi p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 av-d pp-f j cc j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
374 but yet if even such a fulnesse be good for them, they shall have it; and it shall note be bestowed, if it be not for their good. but yet if even such a fullness be good for them, they shall have it; and it shall note be bestowed, if it be not for their good. cc-acp av cs av d dt n1 vbb j p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vhi pn31; cc pn31 vmb n1 vbb vvn, cs pn31 vbb xx p-acp po32 j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 28
375 Honour thy father and thy mother, (as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee) that thy dayes may be prolonged, Honour thy father and thy mother, (as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee) that thy days may be prolonged, vvb po21 n1 cc po21 n1, (c-acp dt n1 po21 n1 vhz vvn pno21) cst po21 n2 vmb vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
376 and that it may go well with thee. Mark that Deut. 5.16. If it shall go well with thee. and that it may go well with thee. Mark that Deuteronomy 5.16. If it shall go well with thee. cc cst pn31 vmb vvi av p-acp pno21. vvb cst np1 crd. cs pn31 vmb vvi av p-acp pno21. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
377 Gods people shall have old age, if God see it may make for their welfare, God sometime sees that old age would tend to the outward trouble and misery of his servants, by war, captivity poverty, famine, God's people shall have old age, if God see it may make for their welfare, God sometime sees that old age would tend to the outward trouble and misery of his Servants, by war, captivity poverty, famine, npg1 n1 vmb vhi j n1, cs np1 vvb pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, np1 av vvz d j n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp n1, n1 n1, n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
378 so that it would not be a good old age; and therefore he in mercy denies it them. so that it would not be a good old age; and Therefore he in mercy Denies it them. av cst pn31 vmd xx vbi dt j j n1; cc av pns31 p-acp n1 vvz pn31 pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
379 Josiah was taken away, before he was an old man, that he might not see the evil that should come upon the place where he lived, Josiah was taken away, before he was an old man, that he might not see the evil that should come upon the place where he lived, np1 vbds vvn av, c-acp pns31 vbds dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n-jn cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
380 or much more if God sees by old age, that they shall be brought under temptations which (it may be) they are not able to overcome, he will not suffer them to go out to battle in their old age, or much more if God sees by old age, that they shall be brought under temptations which (it may be) they Are not able to overcome, he will not suffer them to go out to battle in their old age, cc av-d av-dc cs np1 vvz p-acp j n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 r-crq (pn31 vmb vbi) pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
381 as the people said concerning David, as the Lord lives thou shalt not go out to battle, as the people said Concerning David, as the Lord lives thou shalt not go out to battle, c-acp dt n1 vvd vvg np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz pns21 vm2 xx vvi av p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
382 lest the light of Israel go out: lest the Light of Israel go out: cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
383 if God sees that thou shalt meet with such great stormes and tempests as thou art not able to withstand, he will take thee to himself, if God sees that thou shalt meet with such great storms and tempests as thou art not able to withstand, he will take thee to himself, cs np1 vvz cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp d j n2 cc n2 c-acp pns21 vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp px31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
384 and shelter thee in the grave. and shelter thee in the grave. cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
385 In a word, if Gods people be taken away before they are old, and have a full age, they are taken away unto a full age, unto the full age of grace and glory in Heaven. In a word, if God's people be taken away before they Are old, and have a full age, they Are taken away unto a full age, unto the full age of grace and glory in Heaven. p-acp dt n1, cs npg1 n1 vbi vvn av c-acp pns32 vbr j, cc vhb dt j n1, pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvb cc n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
386 God will give them an eternall life, and is not God in that way, as good as his word in promising a long life, God will give them an Eternal life, and is not God in that Way, as good as his word in promising a long life, np1 vmb vvi pno32 dt j n1, cc vbz xx np1 p-acp d n1, c-acp j c-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
387 and are they any losers? doth God break his promise in not giving them an old age in this world, and Are they any losers? does God break his promise in not giving them an old age in this world, cc vbr pns32 d n2? vdz np1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp xx vvg pno32 dt j n1 p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
388 if he give them an everlasting age in the next? If thy father had promised thee an acre or two of Land lying in a barren Heath, if he give them an everlasting age in the next? If thy father had promised thee an acre or two of Land lying in a barren Heath, cs pns31 vvb pno32 dt j n1 p-acp dt ord? cs po21 n1 vhd vvn pno21 dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
389 or Common, and afterwards (in stead thereof) gives thee a thousand acres of rich Meadow, doth he break his promises with thee, or Common, and afterwards (in stead thereof) gives thee a thousand acres of rich Meadow, does he break his promises with thee, cc j, cc av (p-acp n1 av) vvz pno21 dt crd n2 pp-f j n1, vdz pns31 vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno21, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 29
390 if the Lord promise to give an old age, and in stead thereof give thee Heaven and Eternall life, doth he not exceed his own promise as well as thy merit? That man breaks not his word, who having promised ten pieces of brasse, gives instead of these an hundred pieces of gold: if the Lord promise to give an old age, and in stead thereof give thee Heaven and Eternal life, does he not exceed his own promise as well as thy merit? That man breaks not his word, who having promised ten Pieces of brass, gives instead of these an hundred Pieces of gold: cs dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc p-acp n1 av vvb pno21 n1 cc j n1, vdz pns31 xx vvi po31 d n1 c-acp av c-acp po21 n1? cst n1 vvz xx po31 n1, r-crq vhg vvn crd n2 pp-f n1, vvz av pp-f d dt crd n2 pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
391 as Herod, when he promised half his Kingdom unto the daughter of Herodias, if he had given the whole Kingdom to her, he had not broke his promise, as Herod, when he promised half his Kingdom unto the daughter of Herodias, if he had given the Whole Kingdom to her, he had not broke his promise, c-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd j-jn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vhd vvn dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhd xx vvn po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
392 so when God promises not half nor the thousand part of Heaven in promising long life, he falls not short, so when God promises not half nor the thousand part of Heaven in promising long life, he falls not short, av c-crq np1 vvz xx j-jn ccx dt crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg av-j n1, pns31 vvz xx j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
393 but goes beyond his word, in bestowing Eternity of blisse. but Goes beyond his word, in bestowing Eternity of bliss. cc-acp vvz p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
394 Besides, God promises no good to his people in this world but that which shall be a furtherance to the obtaining of the chiefest good; Beside, God promises no good to his people in this world but that which shall be a furtherance to the obtaining of the chiefest good; p-acp, np1 vvz dx j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 cc-acp cst r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt js-jn j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
395 if it be a bond to binde them to God, not if it be a snare to intrap and hinder them from God, if it be a bound to bind them to God, not if it be a snare to entrap and hinder them from God, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, xx cs pn31 vbb dt vvb p-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
396 and he should be unjust and unkind in bestowing an earthly good upon thee, if he sees that it would stop thee from that which is Eternall. and he should be unjust and unkind in bestowing an earthly good upon thee, if he sees that it would stop thee from that which is Eternal. cc pns31 vmd vbi j cc j p-acp vvg dt j j p-acp pno21, cs pns31 vvz cst pn31 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp d r-crq vbz j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
397 Ita disponit de minimo ut non fiat periculum de maximo. Ita disponit de minimo ut non fiat periculum de Maximo. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
398 God so disposeth of thee here in regard of this, that thou mayest not be in danger of losing Eternall life. God so Disposeth of thee Here in regard of this, that thou Mayest not be in danger of losing Eternal life. np1 av vvz pp-f pno21 av p-acp n1 pp-f d, cst pns21 vm2 xx vbi p-acp n1 pp-f vvg j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 30
399 In a word remember, the people of God die in a full age, whensoever they die! In a word Remember, the people of God die in a full age, whensoever they die! p-acp dt n1 vvb, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns32 vvb! (6) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 30
400 though they die young, yet they are imbalmed for Eternity. 2. Besides they are satisfied and filled with their daies: though they die young, yet they Are imbalmed for Eternity. 2. Beside they Are satisfied and filled with their days: cs pns32 vvb j, av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1. crd p-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 30
401 the wicked never live out half their dayes, no when they live to be never so old; the wicked never live out half their days, no when they live to be never so old; dt j av-x vvb av j-jn po32 n2, dx c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi av-x av j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 30
402 the godly live fully, though they die never so young: the godly live Fully, though they die never so young: dt j j av-j, c-acp pns32 vvb av-x av j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 30
403 they die old, if not according to the course of nature, yet according to the course of their desires. they die old, if not according to the course of nature, yet according to the course of their Desires. pns32 vvb j, cs xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 30
404 Lastly, Old age is not to be abused by the aged themselves, 1. It must not be abused by ignorance, how shamefull is it to see a man whose hairs and wrinckles speak him an hundred, Lastly, Old age is not to be abused by the aged themselves, 1. It must not be abused by ignorance, how shameful is it to see a man whose hairs and wrinkles speak him an hundred, ord, j n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-vvn px32, crd pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 rg-crq n2 cc n2 vvb pno31 dt crd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 30
405 but his knowledge of Christ speaks him not ten, who is an alphabetical old man (as one calls him,) who is in the worse sence twice a child, that doth not know his right hand from his left in Religion, that though he should be a teacher of others, had need himself to be taught the first principles of the Oracles of God. but his knowledge of christ speaks him not ten, who is an alphabetical old man (as one calls him,) who is in the Worse sense twice a child, that does not know his right hand from his left in Religion, that though he should be a teacher of Others, had need himself to be taught the First principles of the Oracles of God. cc-acp po31 n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno31 xx crd, r-crq vbz dt j j n1 (c-acp pi vvz pno31,) q-crq vbz p-acp dt jc n1 av dt n1, cst vdz xx vvi po31 j-jn n1 p-acp po31 j p-acp n1, cst cs pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vhd vvb px31 pc-acp vbi vvn dt ord n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
406 2. Abuse not old age by prophanenesse, oh how sad is it for a black heart to lodge under a hoary head, 2. Abuse not old age by profaneness, o how sad is it for a black heart to lodge under a hoary head, crd vvi xx j n1 p-acp n1, uh q-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
407 for one to be ripe for the grave, and ripe for hell at the same time. for one to be ripe for the grave, and ripe for hell At the same time. c-acp pi pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
408 Let old men take heed of recollecting former youthfull follies with delight. Let old men take heed of recollecting former youthful follies with delight. vvb j n2 vvb n1 pp-f vvg j j n2 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
409 O let them be more bitter to remember then ever they have been sweet to commit, 3. Abuse it not by unprofitablenesse, and negligence, what art thou almost at thy Haven, O let them be more bitter to Remember then ever they have been sweet to commit, 3. Abuse it not by unprofitableness, and negligence, what art thou almost At thy Haven, sy vvb pno32 vbi av-dc j p-acp vvb av av pns32 vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi, crd vvi pn31 xx p-acp n1, cc n1, q-crq vb2r pns21 av p-acp po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
410 and doest thou sail so slowly? art thou in danger of losing Eternity, and doest thou run no faster. and dost thou sail so slowly? art thou in danger of losing Eternity, and dost thou run no faster. cc vd2 pns21 vvi av av-j? vb2r pns21 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc vd2 pns21 vvi av-dx av-jc. (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
411 For shame, old Christians up and be doing you have but a little paper to write in, oh write the closer: improve your time; For shame, old Christians up and be doing you have but a little paper to write in, o write the closer: improve your time; p-acp n1, j np1 a-acp cc vbi vdg pn22 vhb p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, uh vvb dt av-jc: vvb po22 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
412 you have but a little time to work, your candle is almost burnt out. O work the faster; you have but a little time to work, your candle is almost burned out. O work the faster; pn22 vhb p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, po22 n1 vbz av vvn av. sy vvb dt av-jc; (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
413 your sun is almost set, O labour with the more Christian diligence and vigor. your sun is almost Set, Oh labour with the more Christian diligence and vigor. po22 n1 vbz av vvn, uh n1 p-acp dt n1 njp n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 31
414 THus I have given you the Application of this part of the Text to our selves, give me leave to speak in the next place something in the Application thereof to the occasion. THus I have given you the Application of this part of the Text to our selves, give me leave to speak in the next place something in the Application thereof to the occasion. av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pi p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 31
415 And indeed to it I might here apply both the Parts of the Text. Out of the former part you have heard that the grave is the Port and place even of Saints: And indeed to it I might Here apply both the Parts of the Text. Out of the former part you have herd that the grave is the Port and place even of Saints: cc av p-acp pn31 pns11 vmd av vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt np1 av pp-f dt j n1 pn22 vhb vvn d dt n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 av pp-f n2: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 31
416 here is a Saint, an old eminent Saint, and yet (you see) the grave is his place to which he is arrived he is laid down in this his bed, Here is a Saint, an old eminent Saint, and yet (you see) the grave is his place to which he is arrived he is laid down in this his Bed, av vbz dt n1, dt j j n1, cc av (pn22 vvb) dt n1 vbz po31 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 31
417 and sleeps in the Lord, his grace could not exempt him from the grave: And further God hath given him a grave, an honourable peaceable buriall: and sleeps in the Lord, his grace could not exempt him from the grave: And further God hath given him a grave, an honourable peaceable burial: cc vvz p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1: cc jc np1 vhz vvn pno31 dt j, dt j j n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 31
418 he is not buried as some have been in the bellies of beasts, but laid to rest in the bosome of the earth: he is not buried as Some have been in the bellies of beasts, but laid to rest in the bosom of the earth: pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d vhb vbn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
419 he is not a portion for foxes, but a spectacle of Saints, I say of Saints, who love his memory, to whom as his Doctrine was profitable, he is not a portion for foxes, but a spectacle of Saints, I say of Saints, who love his memory, to whom as his Doctrine was profitable, pns31 vbz xx dt n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns11 vvb pp-f n2, r-crq n1 po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp po31 n1 vbds j, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
420 so now is his memory sweet and Savoury, he hath perfumed the world with the sweet ointment of his preaching and example, so now is his memory sweet and Savoury, he hath perfumed the world with the sweet ointment of his preaching and Exampl, av av vbz po31 n1 j cc j, pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 vvg cc n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
421 and now he is taken out of it, the Savour is left behind; and now he is taken out of it, the Savour is left behind; cc av pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f pn31, dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
422 the great numbers of spectators and tears that attend his Funerall, speak the honourablenesse of his interment. the great numbers of spectators and tears that attend his Funeral, speak the honourablenesse of his interment. dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst vvb po31 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
423 But then he comes to his grave too, and so likewise he is the man in my Text ▪ this servant of Christ, came willingly, he was not pulled and dragged to the grave: But then he comes to his grave too, and so likewise he is the man in my Text ▪ this servant of christ, Come willingly, he was not pulled and dragged to the grave: p-acp av pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 av, cc av av pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 ▪ d n1 pp-f np1, vvd av-j, pns31 vbds xx vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
424 death was his familiar acquaintance, it was his priviledge as well as his task; when his good Sister said to him in his sicknesse Brother I am afraid to leave you alone; death was his familiar acquaintance, it was his privilege as well as his task; when his good Sister said to him in his sickness Brother I am afraid to leave you alone; n1 vbds po31 j-jn n1, pn31 vbds po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp po31 n1; c-crq po31 j n1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 n1 pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi pn22 av-j; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
425 why Sister (said he) I shall I am sure be with Jesus Christ when I die: why Sister (said he) I shall I am sure be with jesus christ when I die: q-crq n1 (vvd pns31) pns11 vmb pns11 vbm j vbi p-acp np1 np1 c-crq pns11 vvb: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
426 the meditation of death was not more frequent then sweet to him: he chewed upon this morsel, death, every day: the meditation of death was not more frequent then sweet to him: he chewed upon this morsel, death, every day: dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds xx av-dc j cs j p-acp pno31: pns31 vvd p-acp d n1, n1, d n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
427 he did not go about to swallow it down all at once (as some foolish sinners do) when he came to die, he did not go about to swallow it down all At once (as Some foolish Sinners do) when he Come to die, pns31 vdd xx vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp d p-acp a-acp (c-acp d j n2 vdb) c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
428 for then he would have found this great morsel too big for him; but by holy Meditation he took it down dayly piece by piece; for then he would have found this great morsel too big for him; but by holy Meditation he took it down daily piece by piece; c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn d j n1 av j c-acp pno31; cc-acp p-acp j n1 pns31 vvd pn31 a-acp av-j n1 p-acp n1; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
429 he lookt (as it were) so frequently from the top of the mast into the sea of death, that at length it seemed to him not onely a not astonishing, he looked (as it were) so frequently from the top of the mast into the sea of death, that At length it seemed to him not only a not astonishing, pns31 vvd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst p-acp n1 pn31 vvd p-acp pno31 xx av-j av xx vvg, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
430 but an ordinary, familiar, pleasing spectacle. but an ordinary, familiar, pleasing spectacle. cc-acp dt j, j-jn, j-vvg n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
431 His soul was upon the wing, and was bent heavenward, even when it was in the cage of his poor carkasse, His soul was upon the wing, and was bent heavenward, even when it was in the cage of his poor carcase, po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1, cc vbds vvn av, av c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
432 and when the violence of his disease began to break open that cage, I say not how patient, but how joyfull was he! and when the violence of his disease began to break open that cage, I say not how patient, but how joyful was he! cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi j cst n1, pns11 vvb xx c-crq j, cc-acp c-crq j vbds pns31! (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
433 much he longed to be with Christ, and in effect he would say, why is his Chariot so long a coming; much he longed to be with christ, and in Effect he would say, why is his Chariot so long a coming; av-d pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 pns31 vmd vvi, q-crq vbz po31 n1 av av-j dt n-vvg; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 32
434 well, he is in the grave, and he is come to the grave. Thus the former part of my text is applicable to him. well, he is in the grave, and he is come to the grave. Thus the former part of my text is applicable to him. av, pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. av dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz j p-acp pno31. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
435 But that which I principally intended, was the application of the second Part of the Text to him: But that which I principally intended, was the application of the second Part of the Text to him: p-acp cst r-crq pns11 av-j vvd, vbds dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
436 namely, the seasonablenesse of the godly mans coming to the grave ▪ Come he is to the grave like the man in my Text, in a full age like as a shock of corn, &c. If you consider his birth, this ripe shock of corn, Doctor William Gouge brought this day to the barn of the grave, sprang at first from Mr. Thomas Gouge of Stratford Bow, a Gentleman of eminent quality, and of Singular piety in his generation. namely, the seasonableness of the godly men coming to the grave ▪ Come he is to the grave like the man in my Text, in a full age like as a shock of corn, etc. If you Consider his birth, this ripe shock of corn, Doctor William Gouge brought this day to the barn of the grave, sprang At First from Mr. Thomas Gouge of Stratford Bow, a Gentleman of eminent quality, and of Singular piety in his generation. av, dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 vvg p-acp dt n1 ▪ vvb pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp dt j n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av cs pn22 vvb po31 n1, d j n1 pp-f n1, n1 np1 np1 vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp ord p-acp n1 np1 np1 pp-f np1 n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
437 If you look upon him in the growing years of his youth, he was an Eaton Scholer, If you look upon him in the growing Years of his youth, he was an Eaton Scholar, cs pn22 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbds dt np1 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
438 and he was there fitted for the University, and sent to Kings Colledge in Cambridge, where he was so Studious, and profited so much by his studies, that he was made modorator in the Sophisters Schooles. and he was there fitted for the university, and sent to Kings College in Cambridge, where he was so Studious, and profited so much by his studies, that he was made modorator in the Sophisters Schools. cc pns31 vbds a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds av j, cc vvn av av-d p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vbds vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 n2. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
439 He took all his degrees in their order, and did perform all those acts, that were required of him publikely, He took all his Degrees in their order, and did perform all those acts, that were required of him publicly, pns31 vvd d po31 n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc vdd vvi d d n2, cst vbdr vvn pp-f pno31 av-j, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
440 for the taking those degrees He was a close Student in the University, and eminent for his knowledge in the learned Languages, and in the Arts, very well versed in Logick and Philosophy, of both which he was chosen the Lecturer in his Colledge. for the taking those Degrees He was a close Student in the university, and eminent for his knowledge in the learned Languages, and in the Arts, very well versed in Logic and Philosophy, of both which he was chosen the Lecturer in his College. p-acp dt vvg d n2 pns31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2, cc p-acp dt n2, av av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pp-f d r-crq pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
441 Nor yet was he there lesse noted for his piety, even in his younger years, he was not once absent (neither morning nor Evening) from the publike and solemn worship of God in the Colledge performed twice every day, Nor yet was he there less noted for his piety, even in his younger Years, he was not once absent (neither morning nor Evening) from the public and solemn worship of God in the College performed twice every day, ccx av vbds pns31 a-acp av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp po31 jc n2, pns31 vbds xx a-acp j (dx n1 ccx n1) p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvd av d n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
442 for the space of nine whole years together. for the Molle of nine Whole Years together. p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j-jn n2 av. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
443 He read fifteen Chapters in the Bible every day, and when he lay awake in the night, his course was to Meditate of what he had read in the day-time, He read fifteen Chapters in the bible every day, and when he lay awake in the night, his course was to Meditate of what he had read in the daytime, pns31 vvd crd n2 p-acp dt n1 d n1, cc c-crq pns31 vvd j p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
444 so deceiving the tediousness of his waking and depriving himself also sometimes of the sweetnesse of his sleeping hours, so deceiving the tediousness of his waking and depriving himself also sometime of the sweetness of his sleeping hours, av vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg cc vvg px31 av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n2, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
445 though by a better and greater sweetnesse. Thus you have seen him in his growing years. though by a better and greater sweetness. Thus you have seen him in his growing Years. cs p-acp dt jc cc jc n1. av pn22 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp po31 vvg n2. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 33
446 Next look upon him in the full eare when he had taken all this pains to furnish himself with the Egyptian Jewels of University-learning and accomplishments, he was fit to come into the Canaan of the Church to deck & adorn the spouse of Christ: Next look upon him in the full ear when he had taken all this pains to furnish himself with the Egyptian Jewels of University-learning and accomplishments, he was fit to come into the Canaan of the Church to deck & adorn the spouse of christ: ord vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d d n2 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt jp n2 pp-f n1 cc n2, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
447 he entred into the Ministry, when he was in the thirty second yeer of his age: he entered into the Ministry, when he was in the thirty second year of his age: pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt crd ord n1 pp-f po31 n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
448 an age sutable to that calling which being so weighty, he durst not undertake rashly, and unadvisedly, (I wish all those whom it concerns would take notice of it, an age suitable to that calling which being so weighty, he durst not undertake rashly, and unadvisedly, (I wish all those whom it concerns would take notice of it, dt n1 j p-acp d n-vvg r-crq vbg av j, pns31 vvd xx vvi av-j, cc av-j, (pns11 vvb d d r-crq pn31 vvz vmd vvi n1 pp-f pn31, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
449 and example by him herein:) he laid up, before the laid out, he first laboured to fit himself with endowments, and Exampl by him herein:) he laid up, before the laid out, he First laboured to fit himself with endowments, cc n1 p-acp pno31 av:) pns31 vvn a-acp, p-acp dt vvd av, pns31 ord vvd pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n2, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
450 and not till then, did he put himself upon imployment. and not till then, did he put himself upon employment. cc xx c-acp av, vdd pns31 vvi px31 p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
451 He was a scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, like an ho•sholder which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. He was a scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, like an ho•sholder which brings forth out of his treasure things new and old. pns31 vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j dt n1 r-crq vvz av av pp-f po31 n1 n2 j cc j. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
452 He succeeded that eminently faithfull servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. Stephen Egerton in the charge of Black-Fryars, to which he was unanimously chosen. He succeeded that eminently faithful servant of jesus christ, Mr. Stephen Egerton in the charge of Black-Fryars, to which he was unanimously chosen. pns31 vvd cst av-j j n1 pp-f np1 np1, n1 np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
453 But (as I said) I principally look upon him in his ripe and full age And first God bestowed upon him a Civil maturity and ripenesse of age: But (as I said) I principally look upon him in his ripe and full age And First God bestowed upon him a Civil maturity and ripeness of age: cc-acp (c-acp pns11 vvd) pns11 av-j vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j cc j n1 cc ord np1 vvd p-acp pno31 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
454 First, he had much honour, How great was the confluence of hearers which in former times not onely from all parts of this famous City, First, he had much honour, How great was the confluence of hearers which in former times not only from all parts of this famous city, ord, pns31 vhd d n1, c-crq j vbds dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq p-acp j n2 xx av-j p-acp d n2 pp-f d j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
455 but of many parts of England, frequented his Lectures at Black-fryars (for so great was the flame of his pains, that he heated those who sat a great way off from it) and when the godly Christians of those times came to London, they thought not their businesse done unless they had been at Black-fryars Lectures: but of many parts of England, frequented his Lectures At Blackfriars (for so great was the flame of his pains, that he heated those who sat a great Way off from it) and when the godly Christians of those times Come to London, they Thought not their business done unless they had been At Blackfriars Lectures: cc-acp pp-f d n2 pp-f np1, vvd po31 n2 p-acp j (c-acp av j vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cst pns31 vvn d r-crq vvd dt j n1 a-acp p-acp pn31) cc c-crq dt j np1 pp-f d n2 vvd p-acp np1, pns32 vvd xx po32 n1 vdi cs pns32 vhd vbn p-acp j n2: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
456 and great was the benefit which many godly people, and young Ministers professed that they (then) reapt from his labours. and great was the benefit which many godly people, and young Ministers professed that they (then) reaped from his labours. cc j vbds dt n1 r-crq d j n1, cc j n2 vvd cst pns32 (av) vvd p-acp po31 n2. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
457 How was this place wherein you honour him at his death by your unwonted and great numbers, thronged in his life time! How was this place wherein you honour him At his death by your unwonted and great numbers, thronged in his life time! np1 vbds d n1 c-crq pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po22 j cc j n2, vvn p-acp po31 n1 n1! (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 34
458 and so great were the Assemblies that here met to hear him, and withall his tender compassion toward the multitudes of his hearers, that out of this Pulpit he was wont (before he began his Sermons) to observe what Pues were empty, and so great were the Assemblies that Here met to hear him, and withal his tender compassion towards the Multitudes of his hearers, that out of this Pulpit he was wont (before he began his Sermons) to observe what Pues were empty, cc av j vbdr dt n2 cst av vvd pc-acp vvi pno31, cc av po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cst av pp-f d n1 pns31 vbds j (c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n2) pc-acp vvi r-crq vvz vbdr j, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
459 and to command his Clark to open them, for the ease of those who thronged in the Isles. and to command his Clark to open them, for the ease of those who thronged in the Isles. cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
460 He was worthily not only for his years, but his prudence, and abilities accounted, a father among the London Ministers, and honoured as such: He was worthily not only for his Years, but his prudence, and abilities accounted, a father among the London Ministers, and honoured as such: pns31 vbds av-j xx av-j p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp po31 n1, cc n2 vvn, dt n1 p-acp dt np1 n2, cc vvn p-acp d: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
461 he was chosen to be a member of the Reverend Assembly of Divines, & was one of those learned Divines who wrote lately the large Annotations upon the Bible. he was chosen to be a member of the Reverend Assembly of Divines, & was one of those learned Divines who wrote lately the large Annotations upon the bible. pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc vbds crd pp-f d j n2-jn r-crq vvd av-j dt j n2 p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
462 He was for his wisdom and faithfulnesse, worthily chosen a Trustee for buying in impropriations, wherein he approved himself most faithfull and conscientiously carefull to discharge the trust committed to him: He was for his Wisdom and faithfulness, worthily chosen a Trustee for buying in impropriations, wherein he approved himself most faithful and conscientiously careful to discharge the trust committed to him: pns31 vbds p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av-j vvn dt np1 p-acp vvg p-acp n2, c-crq pns31 vvd px31 av-ds j cc av-j j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
463 nor was he altogether without the blessing of a fulnesse in respect of a wealthy and plentifull Estate in the world. nor was he altogether without the blessing of a fullness in respect of a wealthy and plentiful Estate in the world. ccx vbds pns31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
464 I know there are some who look upon a Ministers wealth as his crime (when they can espie no other) who out of covetousnesse, care not how little they themselves bestow upon Ministers, I know there Are Some who look upon a Ministers wealth as his crime (when they can espy no other) who out of covetousness, care not how little they themselves bestow upon Ministers, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp po31 n1 (c-crq pns32 vmb vvi dx j-jn) r-crq av pp-f n1, vvb xx c-crq j pns32 px32 vvi p-acp n2, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
465 and out of envie are readie to voice them to possesse much more then they do, and out of envy Are ready to voice them to possess much more then they do, cc av pp-f vvi vbr j pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d dc cs pns32 vdb, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
466 and therefore do not instead of an hundred set down fiftie, but instead of fifty, set down a thousand: and Therefore do not instead of an hundred Set down fiftie, but instead of fifty, Set down a thousand: cc av vdb xx av pp-f dt crd vvb a-acp crd, cc-acp av pp-f crd, vvd a-acp dt crd: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
467 many such back friends, hath this reverend man met with; many such back Friends, hath this reverend man met with; d d av n2, vhz d j-jn n1 vvd p-acp; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
468 for his Estate, though it were not so small as either for him or his, to be ashamed of, for his Estate, though it were not so small as either for him or his, to be ashamed of, p-acp po31 n1, cs pn31 vbdr xx av j c-acp d p-acp pno31 cc png31, pc-acp vbi j pp-f, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
469 yet neither was it so great as for any to envy, or as some have reported. yet neither was it so great as for any to envy, or as Some have reported. av d vbds pn31 av j a-acp p-acp d p-acp vvb, cc c-acp d vhb vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
470 For thus much I can assure you from those who very well know, that his personall Estate is found short, by some hundreds of pounds, of his Legacies and gifts, For thus much I can assure you from those who very well know, that his personal Estate is found short, by Some hundreds of pounds, of his Legacies and Gifts, p-acp av av-d pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d r-crq av av vvi, cst po31 j n1 vbz vvn j, p-acp d crd pp-f n2, pp-f po31 n2 cc n2, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
471 & his reall Estate is not half so much as sundry have voiced it. & his real Estate is not half so much as sundry have voiced it. cc po31 j n1 vbz xx j-jn av av-d c-acp j vhb vvn pn31. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 35
472 And yet had he been such an one as some have maliciously and falsly censured him, And yet had he been such an one as Some have maliciously and falsely censured him, cc av vhd pns31 vbn d dt pi p-acp d vhb av-j cc av-j vvn pno31, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
473 an usurer, he might have had, though lesse grace, yet more money, and yet as much grace also, an usurer, he might have had, though less grace, yet more money, and yet as much grace also, dt n1, pns31 vmd vhi vhn, cs av-dc n1, av dc n1, cc av c-acp d n1 av, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
474 as (I fear) most of those have, who so unworthily have asperst him. as (I Fear) most of those have, who so unworthily have aspersed him. c-acp (pns11 vvb) av-ds pp-f d vhb, r-crq av av-j vhb vvn pno31. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
475 This I can assure you from many who fully knew his course, and Estate (particularly from the mouth of his eldest son, my reverend brother) who can testifie what I am about to say in this particular upon oath, that in all his life-time, he never did either directly or indirectly, This I can assure you from many who Fully knew his course, and Estate (particularly from the Mouth of his eldest son, my reverend brother) who can testify what I am about to say in this particular upon oath, that in all his lifetime, he never did either directly or indirectly, d pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d r-crq av-j vvd po31 n1, cc n1 (av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 js-jn n1, po11 j-jn n1) r-crq vmb vvi r-crq pns11 vbm a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d j p-acp n1, cst p-acp d po31 n1, pns31 av-x vdd d av-j cc av-j, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
476 neither by himself or any other for him, put any money to use, and so far was he from doing so, that sundry can testifie, he was scarce ever out of debt; neither by himself or any other for him, put any money to use, and so Far was he from doing so, that sundry can testify, he was scarce ever out of debt; av-dx p-acp px31 cc d n-jn p-acp pno31, vvd d n1 pc-acp vvi, cc av av-j vbds pns31 p-acp vdg av, cst j vmb vvi, pns31 vbds av-j av av pp-f n1; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
477 for he had divers children before the inheritance which he had by his father came to him, for he had diverse children before the inheritance which he had by his father Come to him, c-acp pns31 vhd j n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno31, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
478 and from the time of his fathers death, till his children came of age, he laid out, and from the time of his Father's death, till his children Come of age, he laid out, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, c-acp po31 n2 vvd pp-f n1, pns31 vvd av, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
479 for his brother, sisters, and their children, above two thousand pounds; for his brother, Sisters, and their children, above two thousand pounds; c-acp po31 n1, n2, cc po32 n2, p-acp crd crd n2; (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
480 yea in those times, wherein he was charged to have put money to use, he paid interest for six hundred pounds, which with the principall, he himself paid, though it were anothers debt: yea in those times, wherein he was charged to have put money to use, he paid Interest for six hundred pounds, which with the principal, he himself paid, though it were another's debt: uh p-acp d n2, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vhi vvn n1 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp crd crd n2, r-crq p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 px31 vvn, cs pn31 vbdr j-jn n1: (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
481 and for these 20. years last past, he purchased not one foot of Land, unlesse ten pounds per annum; and he would often say that after his death, the world would know how much they were mistaken in judging of his Estate. and for these 20. Years last passed, he purchased not one foot of Land, unless ten pounds per annum; and he would often say that After his death, the world would know how much they were mistaken in judging of his Estate. cc p-acp d crd n2 ord vvn, pns31 vvd xx crd n1 pp-f n1, cs crd ng2 fw-la fw-la; cc pns31 vmd av vvi cst p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vmd vvi c-crq av-d pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
482 And yet through the bleffing of God upon him, he was both rich in contentment with his Estate while he lived, And yet through the bleffing of God upon him, he was both rich in contentment with his Estate while he lived, cc av p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbds av-d j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cs pns31 vvd, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
483 and left a comfortable subsistence behind him for all his surviving children when he died, and left a comfortable subsistence behind him for all his surviving children when he died, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d po31 j-vvg n2 c-crq pns31 vvd, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 36
484 and as his children (I trust) shall finde the blessing of the latter, so did he in his life-time, expresse the grace of the former, in refusing great and to him, inregard of his naturall disposition (as he oft professed to me) desirable preferment (as particularly that of the Provostship of Kings Colledge in Cambridge, offered him by an honourable hand) much more advantagious in worldly respects, and as his children (I trust) shall find the blessing of the latter, so did he in his lifetime, express the grace of the former, in refusing great and to him, In regard of his natural disposition (as he oft professed to me) desirable preferment (as particularly that of the Provostship of Kings College in Cambridge, offered him by an honourable hand) much more advantageous in worldly respects, cc p-acp po31 n2 (pns11 vvb) vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt d, av vdd pns31 p-acp po31 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp vvg j cc p-acp pno31, n1 pp-f po31 j n1 (c-acp pns31 av vvd p-acp pno11) j n1 (c-acp av-j d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 n1 p-acp np1, vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n1) d av-dc j p-acp j n2, (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 37
485 then that of his Living of Black Fryers, and this he did for the tender respect which he bare to the souls of his people, to which God had called him. then that of his Living of Black Friars, and this he did for the tender respect which he bore to the Souls of his people, to which God had called him. cs d pp-f po31 n-vvg pp-f j-jn n2, cc d pns31 vdd p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31. (7) part (DIV2) 70 Page 37
486 But for no fulnesse was his age so eminent, as for that which principally deserves commendation. But for no fullness was his age so eminent, as for that which principally deserves commendation. cc-acp p-acp dx n1 vbds po31 n1 av j, c-acp p-acp d r-crq av-j vvz n1. (7) part (DIV2) 71 Page 37
487 I mean spiritual fulnesse. This I shall briefly consider, both in respect 1. Of what grace he had, and 2. What good he did. 1. For the former. I mean spiritual fullness. This I shall briefly Consider, both in respect 1. Of what grace he had, and 2. What good he did. 1. For the former. pns11 vvb j n1. d pns11 vmb av-j vvi, av-d p-acp n1 crd pp-f r-crq vvb pns31 vhd, cc crd q-crq j pns31 vdd. crd p-acp dt j. (7) part (DIV2) 71 Page 37
488 In the general, he had received of the fulnesse of Christ, that grace for grace whereby he was made meet for glory, In the general, he had received of the fullness of christ, that grace for grace whereby he was made meet for glory, p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhd vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst n1 p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn j p-acp n1, (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
489 and which was suitable to his state and station, both as a Christian and a Minister: and which was suitable to his state and station, both as a Christian and a Minister: cc r-crq vbds j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, d c-acp dt njp cc dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
490 but more particularly, there were three beautiful graces which eminently shin'd in this godly man; but more particularly, there were three beautiful graces which eminently shined in this godly man; cc-acp dc av-j, a-acp vbdr crd j n2 r-crq av-j vvd p-acp d j n1; (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
491 in which he seem'd higher by the head and shoulders, then other Christians, and then most Ministers. 1. The first was the grace of humility; though others knew not when his face did not shine, yet he knew not when it did. And yet he easily could observe the least glymps or appearance of any worth in another, and would acknowledge it. in which he seemed higher by the head and shoulders, then other Christians, and then most Ministers. 1. The First was the grace of humility; though Others knew not when his face did not shine, yet he knew not when it did. And yet he Easily could observe the least Glimpse or appearance of any worth in Another, and would acknowledge it. p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd jc p-acp dt n1 cc n2, av j-jn np1, cc av av-ds n2. crd dt ord vbds dt n1 pp-f n1; cs n2-jn vvd xx c-crq po31 n1 vdd xx vvi, av pns31 vvd xx c-crq pn31 vdd. cc av pns31 av-j vmd vvi dt ds n2 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp j-jn, cc vmd vvi pn31. (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
492 He knew not that worth which had a beam-like bignesse in himself, but he easily espied and respected that of good which was but as a mote in another. He knew not that worth which had a beam-like bigness in himself, but he Easily espied and respected that of good which was but as a mote in Another. pns31 vvd xx d n1 r-crq vhd dt j n1 p-acp px31, cc-acp pns31 av-j vvd cc vvn d pp-f j r-crq vbds cc-acp c-acp dt vmb p-acp j-jn. (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
493 This I have alwayes (almost) observed in him since it was my happy unhappinesse to have occasion to be so frequently in his company by reason of my employment among his people. This I have always (almost) observed in him since it was my happy unhappiness to have occasion to be so frequently in his company by reason of my employment among his people. d pns11 vhb av (av) vvd p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 vbds po11 j n1 pc-acp vhi n1 pc-acp vbi av av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
494 He was, as its said of Nazianzen, NONLATINALPHABET, high in employments and abilities, low in his disposition and resentment of his worth. He was, as its said of Nazianzen,, high in employments and abilities, low in his disposition and resentment of his worth. pns31 vbds, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn pp-f np1,, j p-acp n2 cc n2, av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 37
495 So eminent was his humility, that he charged his Executor to whom he committed the care of his Funeral, that there should bee no Green-staff laid upon his Herse, So eminent was his humility, that he charged his Executor to whom he committed the care of his Funeral, that there should be no Green-staff laid upon his Hearse, av j vbds po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
496 though this was the usual respect given to those who in their life-time had been Governours of Bridewell (one of which number, though this was the usual respect given to those who in their lifetime had been Governors of Bridewell (one of which number, cs d vbds dt j n1 vvn p-acp d r-crq p-acp po32 n1 vhd vbn n2 pp-f np1 (pi pp-f r-crq n1, (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
497 yea, and Benefactor to the house this worthy Doctor was) and that he should not affix any Escucheons to his Herse, yea, and Benefactor to the house this worthy Doctor was) and that he should not affix any Escutcheons to his Hearse, uh, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 d j n1 vbds) cc cst pns31 vmd xx vvi d n2 p-acp po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
498 though he were a Gentleman anciently descended; though he were a Gentleman anciently descended; cs pns31 vbdr dt n1 av-jn vvn; (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
499 as if he had thought that the poverty of Christ was his patrimony (as Ambrose said) and Coat of Arms, and his interest in him, his greatest and best atchievement, as if he had Thought that the poverty of christ was his patrimony (as Ambrose said) and Coat of Arms, and his Interest in him, his greatest and best Achievement, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds po31 n1 (c-acp np1 vvd) cc n1 pp-f n2, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, po31 js cc js n1, (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
500 or as if both living and dead, he would be (as the Apostle speaks) clothed with humility. or as if both living and dead, he would be (as the Apostle speaks) clothed with humility. cc c-acp cs d j-vvg cc j, pns31 vmd vbi (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vvn p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 72 Page 36
501 2. A second grace which eminently appeared in him was that grace of Faith. I observed in him as great a study to advance Christ as to debase himself; frequently (of late) I have heard him say, When I look upon my self, I see nothing but emptiness & weakness, 2. A second grace which eminently appeared in him was that grace of Faith. I observed in him as great a study to advance christ as to debase himself; frequently (of late) I have herd him say, When I look upon my self, I see nothing but emptiness & weakness, crd dt ord n1 r-crq av-j vvd p-acp pno31 vbds cst n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp j dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 a-acp pc-acp vvi px31; av-j (pp-f j) pns11 vhb vvn pno31 vvi, c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvb pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
502 But when I look upon Christ, I see nothing but fulnesse and sufficiency: But when I look upon christ, I see nothing but fullness and sufficiency: cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp np1, pns11 vvb pix cc-acp n1 cc n1: (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
503 when the hand of his body was weak and shaking, that of his soul (faith) was strong and steddy. when the hand of his body was weak and shaking, that of his soul (faith) was strong and steady. c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds j cc j-vvg, cst pp-f po31 n1 (n1) vbds j cc j. (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
504 When he could not hold the cup at the Sacrament, nor evenly carry it to his mouth, by reason of his weaknesse and shaking, with what a firm and fixed affiance did he lay hold upon Christ, When he could not hold the cup At the Sacrament, nor evenly carry it to his Mouth, by reason of his weakness and shaking, with what a firm and fixed affiance did he lay hold upon christ, c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, ccx av-j vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n-vvg, p-acp r-crq dt j cc j-vvn n1 vdd pns31 vvi n1 p-acp np1, (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
505 and with what a strong and eager appetite, did he apply the blood of Christ to his soul! and with what a strong and eager appetite, did he apply the blood of christ to his soul! cc p-acp r-crq dt j cc j n1, vdd pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1! (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
506 And how sweetly have I heard him breathe out joyful thanksgivings for his refreshment by the blood of Christ, And how sweetly have I herd him breathe out joyful thanksgivings for his refreshment by the blood of christ, cc c-crq av-j vhb pns11 vvn pno31 vvi av j n2-vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
507 when he was returned to his house, after the Lords Supper; when he could hardly creep with his body to the place where it was celebrated, when he was returned to his house, After the lords Supper; when he could hardly creep with his body to the place where it was celebrated, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 n1; c-crq pns31 vmd av vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 36
508 nay, was forced to make use of the strength and support of others to hold him up, his faith swiftly ran, nay, was forced to make use of the strength and support of Others to hold him up, his faith swiftly ran, uh-x, vbds vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp, po31 n1 av-j vvd, (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 37
509 nay, was upon the wing in carrying him to Christ. nay, was upon the wing in carrying him to christ. uh-x, vbds p-acp dt vvb p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp np1. (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 37
510 When worldly supports failed him, his health, strength forsook him, he made JESUS CHRIST the staff of his old age, oft professing as his great misery and impotency without him, When worldly supports failed him, his health, strength forsook him, he made JESUS CHRIST the staff of his old age, oft professing as his great misery and impotency without him, c-crq j n2 vvd pno31, po31 n1, n1 vvd pno31, pns31 vvd np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, av vvg p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 37
511 so his holy and humble recumbency upon him. so his holy and humble recumbency upon him. av po31 j cc j n1 p-acp pno31. (7) part (DIV2) 73 Page 37
512 3. A third grace wherewith this holy man was (even to common observation) beautified, was that of patience under the hand of God: 3. A third grace wherewith this holy man was (even to Common observation) beautified, was that of patience under the hand of God: crd dt ord n1 c-crq d j n1 vbds (av p-acp j n1) vvd, vbds d pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
513 the truth is, he was of a meek and quiet spirit toward man. the truth is, he was of a meek and quiet Spirit towards man. dt n1 vbz, pns31 vbds pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
514 I have not heard that ever he was moved to anger by any injuries or disgraceful and false reports wherewith hee was asperst. I have not herd that ever he was moved to anger by any injuries or disgraceful and false reports wherewith he was aspersed. pns11 vhb xx vvn cst av pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 cc j cc j n2 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
515 They were as bullets shot against a mud-wall, which there sink and dye: They were as bullets shot against a mudwall, which there sink and die: pns32 vbdr c-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi: (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
516 when dirt was most abusively cast into his face, there never (in my observation) was blood fetcht into his face, by wrath and passion: when dirt was most abusively cast into his face, there never (in my observation) was blood fetched into his face, by wrath and passion: c-crq n1 vbds av-ds av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, a-acp av (p-acp po11 n1) vbds n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1: (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
517 he was truly meek in spirit. he was truly meek in Spirit. pns31 vbds av-j j p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
518 So amiable was the meeknesse of his carriage toward his wife, that for twenty two yeers (for so long they lived together) there was never heard any one word proceeding from him toward her, sounding like an angry one. So amiable was the meekness of his carriage towards his wife, that for twenty two Years (for so long they lived together) there was never herd any one word proceeding from him towards her, sounding like an angry one. av j vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst p-acp crd crd n2 (c-acp av av-j pns32 vvd av) pc-acp vbds av-x vvn d crd n1 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp pno31, vvg av-j dt j pi. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
519 But for his patience under the afflicting hand of God, I know not whether it were more admirable or imitable. But for his patience under the afflicting hand of God, I know not whither it were more admirable or imitable. p-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb xx cs pn31 vbdr av-dc j cc j. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
520 Though by reason of the bitternesse of his pains by the stone and sharpnesse of urine, Though by reason of the bitterness of his pains by the stone and sharpness of urine, cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
521 and that Lethalis arundo (as he oft called it) that deadly arrow in his side (which hee knew could never be pluckt out of it but by death) I mean his Asthma or difficulty of breathing, which he got by an excessive cold in attending upon publick employment: and that Lethalis arundo (as he oft called it) that deadly arrow in his side (which he knew could never be plucked out of it but by death) I mean his Asthma or difficulty of breathing, which he god by an excessive cold in attending upon public employment: cc cst np1 fw-la (c-acp pns31 av vvd pn31) cst j n1 p-acp po31 n1 (r-crq pns31 vvd vmd av-x vbi vvn av pp-f pn31 p-acp p-acp n1) pns11 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt j j-jn p-acp vvg p-acp j n1: (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
522 notwithstanding, I say, by reason of these, I have heard him groan a thousand times, yet never did I hear him grumble once. notwithstanding, I say, by reason of these, I have herd him groan a thousand times, yet never did I hear him grumble once. a-acp, pns11 vvb, p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns11 vhb vvn pno31 vvi dt crd n2, av av-x vdd pns11 vvi pno31 vvi a-acp. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 37
523 Never did he complain of God for his suffering, though oft of himself for sinning. Never did he complain of God for his suffering, though oft of himself for sinning. av-x vdd pns31 vvi pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cs av pp-f px31 p-acp vvg. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
524 Never did I hear him say great sufferer! but often great sinner! and yet he would overtake that expression again, with the discoursing of, Never did I hear him say great sufferer! but often great sinner! and yet he would overtake that expression again, with the discoursing of, av-x vdd pns11 vvi pno31 vvi j n1! p-acp av j n1! cc av pns31 vmd vvi d n1 av, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
525 and comforting himself in a great Saviour: and in the depth of his torments he would say, and comforting himself in a great Saviour: and in the depth of his torments he would say, cc vvg px31 p-acp dt j n1: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 pns31 vmd vvi, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
526 well, yet in all these, there is nothing of Hell or Gods wrath. His sufferings never were so deep but he could see to the bottom of them. well, yet in all these, there is nothing of Hell or God's wrath. His sufferings never were so deep but he could see to the bottom of them. av, av p-acp d d, pc-acp vbz pix pp-f n1 cc npg1 n1. po31 n2 av-x vbdr av j-jn p-acp pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
527 And as the grace he had was great, so secondly, in this spiritual fulnesse of his age, I consider the good he did: Look upon him in his family, And as the grace he had was great, so secondly, in this spiritual fullness of his age, I Consider the good he did: Look upon him in his family, cc c-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vbds j, av ord, p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vvb dt j pns31 vdd: vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
528 and there you will finde him both indulgent toward the bodies of his children, and servants, and there you will find him both indulgent towards the bodies of his children, and Servants, cc a-acp pn22 vmb vvi pno31 d j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc n2, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
529 and yet especially careful of their souls, witnesse his constant labour in catechizing them, and daily dropping upon them with holy instructions. and yet especially careful of their Souls, witness his constant labour in catechizing them, and daily dropping upon them with holy instructions. cc av av-j j pp-f po32 n2, vvb po31 j n1 p-acp vvg pno32, cc av-j vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
530 He was the husband of one wife, a widower eight and twenty yeers, and he had thirteen children by that his one and onely wife, whereof eight lived to mans and womans estate: He was the husband of one wife, a widower eight and twenty Years, and he had thirteen children by that his one and only wife, whereof eight lived to men and woman's estate: pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f crd n1, dt n1 crd cc crd n2, cc pns31 vhd crd n2 p-acp d po31 crd cc j n1, c-crq crd vvd p-acp n2 cc ng1 n1: (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
531 all his sons he brought up to learning, desiring that they might have all been imployed in the Ministery, it being that calling which to him was as full of pleasure as imployment; all his Sons he brought up to learning, desiring that they might have all been employed in the Ministry, it being that calling which to him was as full of pleasure as employment; d po31 n2 pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp n1, vvg cst pns32 vmd vhi av-d vbn vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbg d n1 r-crq p-acp pno31 vbds p-acp j pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
532 his labours wherein, he went through so delightfully, that he oft professed to mee, that the greatest pleasure which he took in the world, was in the employments of his calling, in regard whereof, he hath told great persons, his labours wherein, he went through so delightfully, that he oft professed to me, that the greatest pleasure which he took in the world, was in the employments of his calling, in regard whereof, he hath told great Persons, po31 n2 c-crq, pns31 vvd p-acp av av-j, cst pns31 av vvd p-acp pno11, cst dt js n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n-vvg, p-acp n1 c-crq, pns31 vhz vvn j n2, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
533 and particularly the Lord Keeper, that he envied not the greatnesse of his place; and particularly the Lord Keeper, that he envied not the greatness of his place; cc av-j dt n1 n1, cst pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
534 and yet he was a very close (I had almost said a severe) student, and yet he was a very close (I had almost said a severe) student, cc av pns31 vbds dt j j (pns11 vhd av vvn dt j) n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 40
535 and was at his study, every morning (Winter and Summer during his health) by five a clock in the morning and alwayes by four in the summer, and was At his study, every morning (Winter and Summer during his health) by five a clock in the morning and always by four in the summer, cc vbds p-acp po31 n1, d n1 (n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1) p-acp crd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc av p-acp crd p-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
536 and oft sooner, so that he had done that which might have been counted a dayes work, before many began their study. and oft sooner, so that he had done that which might have been counted a days work, before many began their study. cc av av-c, av cst pns31 vhd vdn d r-crq vmd vhi vbn vvn dt ng1 n1, p-acp d vvd po32 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
537 And indeed it was his desire to perform his secret worshipping of God before day-light, that so he might have the benefit of the whole day for his study, And indeed it was his desire to perform his secret worshipping of God before daylight, that so he might have the benefit of the Whole day for his study, cc av pn31 vbds po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n-jn vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cst av pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
538 and he would oft say (as Demosthenes spake concerning the smith) that he was ashamed that those of others callings, should be at their work, and he would oft say (as Demosthenes spoke Concerning the smith) that he was ashamed that those of Others callings, should be At their work, cc pns31 vmd av vvi (c-acp npg1 vvd vvg dt n1) cst pns31 vbds j cst d pp-f n2-jn n2, vmd vbi p-acp po32 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
539 before he was at his: so that none could give him that reproof which I have read a certain Religious man gave to a Bishop who slept too long a mornings, the sparrows are up, and chirping and yet the Bishop is in bed and sleeping. before he was At his: so that none could give him that reproof which I have read a certain Religious man gave to a Bishop who slept too long a morning's, the sparrows Are up, and chirping and yet the Bishop is in Bed and sleeping. c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp po31: av cst pix vmd vvi pno31 d n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn dt j j n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvd av av-j dt n2, dt n2 vbr a-acp, cc n-vvg cc av dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc j-vvg. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
540 (If he laboured to make the sleepy Bishop ashamed by the rising of the sparro•s, oh how should slothfull Ministers be ashamed of their idlenesse, (If he laboured to make the sleepy Bishop ashamed by the rising of the sparro•s, o how should slothful Ministers be ashamed of their idleness, (cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2, uh q-crq vmd j n2 vbb j pp-f po32 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
541 when they hear of this painfull servant of Christ Doctor Gouge ) The Parish of Black-fryars will be a standing and a constant witnesse of his delighting to do good. when they hear of this painful servant of christ Doctor Gouge) The Parish of Blackfriars will be a standing and a constant witness of his delighting to do good. c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1 n1 np1) dt n1 pp-f j vmb vbi dt n-vvg cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg pc-acp vdi j. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
542 At his first coming to it, the old Church in regard of the great thronging from all parts to his Sermons, being found far too small for the auditory, he procured fifteen hundred pounds by collections at his Lectures and by Letters written to his Friends, whereby it was enlarged to this Stately and Beautifull structure without any briefes at all. At his First coming to it, the old Church in regard of the great thronging from all parts to his Sermons, being found Far too small for the auditory, he procured fifteen hundred pounds by collections At his Lectures and by Letters written to his Friends, whereby it was enlarged to this Stately and Beautiful structure without any briefs At all. p-acp po31 ord n-vvg p-acp pn31, dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j vvg p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n2, vbg vvn av-j av j c-acp dt j, pns31 vvd crd crd n2 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n2 cc p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2, c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d j cc j n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp d. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
543 He was ever very Charitable to the (especially) godly poor, of which (yet) he would make no report vain gloriously. He was ever very Charitable to the (especially) godly poor, of which (yet) he would make no report vain gloriously. pns31 vbds av av j p-acp dt (av-j) j j, pp-f r-crq (av) pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 j av-j. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
544 In his life time, he set a part as a sacred sto•k, a portion for the poor, proportionable to all his receipts, which he faithfully distributed. In his life time, he Set a part as a sacred sto•k, a portion for the poor, proportionable to all his receipts, which he faithfully distributed. p-acp po31 n1 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp dt j, j p-acp d po31 n2, r-crq pns31 av-j vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 41
545 He preached for many years together thrice (constantly) every week, and how pithy clear, Judicious his Sermons were, not onely the confluence, He preached for many Years together thrice (constantly) every Week, and how pithy clear, Judicious his Sermons were, not only the confluence, pns31 vvd p-acp d n2 av av (av-j) d n1, cc c-crq j j, j po31 n2 vbdr, xx av-j dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
546 and applause of his Auditors, but especially the benefit which they reaped from them will abundantly testifie. and applause of his Auditors, but especially the benefit which they reaped from them will abundantly testify. cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc-acp av-j dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 vmb av-j vvi. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
547 For five and forty years together, he did once every moneth administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, not so much as once interrupting that course; For five and forty Years together, he did once every Monn administer the Sacrament of the lords Supper, not so much as once interrupting that course; p-acp crd cc crd n2 av, pns31 vdd a-acp d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, xx av av-d c-acp a-acp vvg d n1; (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
548 and if upon some urgent occasion, he was necessitated to be from his charge, he would not fail to be present at it upon the Sacrament-day though his other employments never so loudly called him off. and if upon Some urgent occasion, he was necessitated to be from his charge, he would not fail to be present At it upon the Sacrament-day though his other employments never so loudly called him off. cc cs p-acp d j n1, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 cs po31 j-jn n2 av-x av av-j vvn pno31 a-acp. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
549 In a great part of the fore-mentioned long space of yeers (during the time of Prelatical Innovations) he was a sweet refreshing shade and shelter, In a great part of the forementioned long Molle of Years (during the time of Prelatical Innovations) he was a sweet refreshing shade and shelter, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j j n1 pp-f n2 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2) pns31 vbds dt j j-vvg n1 cc n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
550 and even as streams in a dry scorching wildernesse, to the old godly Puritanes (now accounted to be a name of honour, and even as streams in a dry scorching Wilderness, to the old godly Puritanes (now accounted to be a name of honour, cc av c-acp n2 p-acp dt j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j j np2 (av vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
551 though heretofore a nickname of disgrace) by admitting them to the Lords Supper at his Congregation, who could not either at all, though heretofore a nickname of disgrace) by admitting them to the lords Supper At his Congregation, who could not either At all, cs av dt n1 pp-f n1) p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmd xx d p-acp d, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
552 or at least purely (in regard of Superstitious gestures genuflexions, &c.) enjoy that ordinance at home. or At least purely (in regard of Superstitious gestures genuflexions, etc.) enjoy that Ordinance At home. cc p-acp ds av-j (p-acp n1 pp-f j n2 n2, av) vvb d n1 p-acp n1-an. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
553 He preached to his people by his life as well as by his lip: He preached to his people by his life as well as by his lip: pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp po31 n1: (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
554 he was (as one speaks of John Baptist ) all voice, and such in his practice as well as his Pulpit. he was (as one speaks of John Baptist) all voice, and such in his practice as well as his Pulpit. pns31 vbds (c-acp pi vvz pp-f np1 np1) d n1, cc d p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
555 How unblameable, temperate, holy, was his deportment in all places! how exemplary was he to the flock! How unblameable, temperate, holy, was his deportment in all places! how exemplary was he to the flock! np1 j-u, j, j, vbds po31 n1 p-acp d n2! q-crq j vbds pns31 p-acp dt n1! (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
556 He was not like some of whom I have heard, that they preach so well, that its pity they should ever be out of the Pulpit, He was not like Some of whom I have herd, that they preach so well, that its pity they should ever be out of the Pulpit, pns31 vbds xx av-j d pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, cst pns32 vvb av av, cst po31 n1 pns32 vmd av vbi av pp-f dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
557 but they live so ill, that its pity they should ever be in the Pulpit. but they live so ill, that its pity they should ever be in the Pulpit. cc-acp pns32 vvb av av-jn, cst po31 n1 pns32 vmd av vbi p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
558 He was as of a most sweet even and peaceable temper himself, so of much forvvardnesse to compose, He was as of a most sweet even and peaceable temper himself, so of much forwardness to compose, pns31 vbds a-acp pp-f dt av-ds j av cc j n1 px31, av pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi, (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 42
559 and (vvhich is not every peaceable mans happinesse) much prudence in composing all differences among his people, among vvhom he was (as some of them have told me) as it were a Justice of Peace, as well as a Minister of Peace. If he could not (as what man can) hinder dissentions from being born, he would not suffer them to be longlived. and (which is not every peaceable men happiness) much prudence in composing all differences among his people, among whom he was (as Some of them have told me) as it were a justice of Peace, as well as a Minister of Peace. If he could not (as what man can) hinder dissensions from being born, he would not suffer them to be longlived. cc (r-crq vbz xx d j ng1 n1) d n1 p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds (c-acp d pp-f pno32 vhb vvn pno11) c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cs pns31 vmd xx (c-acp r-crq n1 vmb) vvi n2 p-acp vbg vvn, pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn. (7) part (DIV2) 74 Page 43
560 As it was his contentment and crown laboriously, during his healthfull years, to Preach, so notwithstanding his forementioned pains and infirmities, he did Preach, As it was his contentment and crown laboriously, during his healthful Years, to Preach, so notwithstanding his forementioned pains and infirmities, he did Preach, p-acp pn31 vbds po31 n1 cc n1 av-j, p-acp po31 j n2, pc-acp vvi, av p-acp po31 j n2 cc n2, pns31 vdd vvi, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
561 as long as he was able to get up into the Pulpit, and this (I question whither it can be a paraleld) Commendation, I shall adde, He Preached so long as that it was a greater difficulty for him to go up into the Pulpit, as long as he was able to get up into the Pulpit, and this (I question whither it can be a paralleled) Commendation, I shall add, He Preached so long as that it was a greater difficulty for him to go up into the Pulpit, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc d (pns11 vvb c-crq pn31 vmb vbi dt vvn) n1, pns11 vmb vvi, pns31 vvn av av-j p-acp cst pn31 vbds dt jc n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
562 then either to make or Preach a Sermon, and that both because of the growing weaknesse of his body, then either to make or Preach a Sermon, and that both Because of the growing weakness of his body, av av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvb dt n1, cc cst d c-acp pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
563 and the constant if not increasing ability of his parts and judgement, even to his last. and the constant if not increasing ability of his parts and judgement, even to his last. cc dt j cs xx vvg n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n1, av p-acp po31 ord. (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
564 In snort, he would have accounted it a mercy, if he who Preacht so much in his life, might also have dyed Preaching. In snort, he would have accounted it a mercy, if he who Preached so much in his life, might also have died Preaching. p-acp vvi, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn31 dt n1, cs pns31 r-crq vvn av av-d p-acp po31 n1, vmd av vhi vvn vvg. (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
565 To all this I might adjoyn his great industry in, and usefulnesse by publishing in Print many excellent and pithy discourses. To all this I might adjoin his great industry in, and usefulness by publishing in Print many excellent and pithy discourses. p-acp d d pns11 vmd vvi po31 j n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp n1 d j cc j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
566 Here I might mention his Printed Catechisme, his clear and judicious Annotations upon that part of the Bible contained from the first of Samuel to Job. His book called the whole Armour of God, another called Domestical duties, his Comment on the 116. Psa Gods three arrows, and his Exquisite (and I question whether to be paraleld) exposition of the Lords Prayer, and that Elaborate Comment of his upon the Epistle to the Hebrewes which (after many yeers preaching) he went through in his Sermons at Black-Fryars, and which he fully prepared for the Presse, Here I might mention his Printed Catechism, his clear and judicious Annotations upon that part of the bible contained from the First of Samuel to Job. His book called the Whole Armour of God, Another called Domestical duties, his Comment on the 116. Psa God's three arrows, and his Exquisite (and I question whither to be paralleled) exposition of the lords Prayer, and that Elaborate Comment of his upon the Epistle to the Hebrews which (After many Years preaching) he went through in his Sermons At Black-Fryars, and which he Fully prepared for the Press, av pns11 vmd vvi po31 j-vvn n1, po31 j cc j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 p-acp np1. po31 n1 vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, j-jn vvd j n2, po31 n1 p-acp dt crd np1 npg1 crd n2, cc po31 j (cc pns11 vvb cs pc-acp vbi vvn) n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cc d vvi n1 pp-f png31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njpg2 r-crq (c-acp d n2 vvg) pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n2, cc r-crq pns31 av-j vvd p-acp dt vvb, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
567 before his death, excepting one half Chapter; before his death, excepting one half Chapter; p-acp po31 n1, vvg pi j-jn n1; (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 43
568 a work of excellent worth, both considering the Subject (noble, and difficult) and the great paines and dexterity of the Commentator; and which being now in the Presse shall (I trust) shortly see the light, a work of excellent worth, both considering the Subject (noble, and difficult) and the great pains and dexterity of the Commentator; and which being now in the Press shall (I trust) shortly see the Light, dt n1 pp-f j n1, d vvg dt j-jn (j, cc j) cc dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; cc r-crq vbg av p-acp dt vvb vmb (pns11 vvb) av-j vvi dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 44
569 though in regard of its bignesse the coming forth thereof cannot be so speedy, as is desired, though in regard of its bigness the coming forth thereof cannot be so speedy, as is desired, cs p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt n-vvg av av vmbx vbi av j, c-acp vbz vvn, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 44
570 and as the book will (I am confident) when publisht, be useful. and as the book will (I am confident) when published, be useful. cc p-acp dt n1 vmb (pns11 vbm j) c-crq vvn, vbb j. (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 44
571 To conclude this head of his spiritual fulnesse of age, he was one who may be fitly called both one of a thousand, and also a thousand men in one, for his excellent endowments, To conclude this head of his spiritual fullness of age, he was one who may be fitly called both one of a thousand, and also a thousand men in one, for his excellent endowments, p-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbds pi r-crq vmb vbi av-j vvn d crd pp-f dt crd, cc av dt crd n2 p-acp crd, p-acp po31 j n2, (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 44
572 for his usefulnesse in his employments. 3. Thirdly and lastly, for his natural fulnesse and ripenesse of age; for his usefulness in his employments. 3. Thirdly and lastly, for his natural fullness and ripeness of age; p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2. crd ord cc ord, p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (7) part (DIV2) 75 Page 44
573 he was one to whom my Text is applicable in that particular also. he was one to whom my Text is applicable in that particular also. pns31 vbds pi p-acp ro-crq po11 n1 vbz j p-acp d j av. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 44
574 He was aged seventy nine when he died, so that he had the full age, which (as I said before) was senectus sera a late, long age. He was aged seventy nine when he died, so that he had the full age, which (as I said before) was Old age sera a late, long age. pns31 vbds vvn crd crd c-crq pns31 vvd, av cst pns31 vhd dt j n1, r-crq (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) vbds fw-la fw-it dt j, j n1. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 44
575 But then I confesse, he runs not fully parallel with my Text in respect of that branch of naturall fulnesse of age, which (I told you) was Senectus sana, a strong, hayl, vigorous, diseaselesse old age. No; But then I confess, he runs not Fully parallel with my Text in respect of that branch of natural fullness of age, which (I told you) was Old age sana, a strong, hail, vigorous, diseaselesse old age. No; p-acp av pns11 vvb, pns31 vvz xx av-j vvi p-acp po11 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq (pns11 vvd pn22) vbds fw-la fw-la, dt j, n1, j, j j n1. uh-dx; (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 44
576 his forementioned diseases, and bodily infirmities of the Stone and Asthma, here would make me halt, were it not for this double consideration (in regard of which I cannot onely excuse his crazinesse in old age, his forementioned diseases, and bodily infirmities of the Stone and Asthma, Here would make me halt, were it not for this double consideration (in regard of which I cannot only excuse his craziness in old age, po31 j n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, av vmd vvi pno11 vvi, vbdr pn31 xx p-acp d j-jn n1 (p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmbx av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 44
577 but even highly commend him under it.) 1. His diseases came not upon him, in, much lesse by any sinful or unwarrantable courses; but even highly commend him under it.) 1. His diseases Come not upon him, in, much less by any sinful or unwarrantable courses; cc-acp av av-j vvi pno31 p-acp pn31.) crd po31 n2 vvd xx p-acp pno31, p-acp, d dc p-acp d j cc j n2; (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 44
578 envie it self dares not tax him of intemperance, in eating, drinking, pastimes, (hee hath been oft heard to say hee never took a journey meerly for pleasure in all his life;) No, his diseases came either by his laboriousnesse in studying, preaching, watching, envy it self dares not Tax him of intemperance, in eating, drinking, pastimes, (he hath been oft herd to say he never took a journey merely for pleasure in all his life;) No, his diseases Come either by his laboriousness in studying, preaching, watching, vvi pn31 n1 vvz xx vvi pno31 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg, vvg, n2, (pns31 vhz vbn av vvn pc-acp vvi pns31 av-x vvd dt n1 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n1;) uh-dx, po31 n2 vvd d p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 44
579 or attending in all weathers and seasons, upon his work at the Assembly. or attending in all weathers and seasons, upon his work At the Assembly. cc vvg p-acp d n2 cc n2, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
580 He received his wounds in his Masters service, they were all scars of honour, he was not worn with rust, He received his wounds in his Masters service, they were all scars of honour, he was not worn with rust, pns31 vvd po31 n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, pns32 vbdr d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp n1, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
581 but whetting. 2. This I shall adde as his honour under his crazinesse of body, that when he was most decrepit and feeble, he had the blessing of a Senectus sana, an hayl strong old age, in regard of his parts of minde, his intellectuals, which were as vivid, quick, but whetting. 2. This I shall add as his honour under his craziness of body, that when he was most decrepit and feeble, he had the blessing of a Old age sana, an hail strong old age, in regard of his parts of mind, his intellectuals, which were as vivid, quick, cc-acp vvg. crd d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, cst c-crq pns31 vbds av-ds j cc j, pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f dt fw-la fw-la, dt vvi j j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2 pp-f n1, po31 n2-j, r-crq vbdr p-acp fw-la, j, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
582 and vigorous in reasoning and disputing as when he was fourty yeers of age, in the greatest of his bodily strength. and vigorous in reasoning and disputing as when he was fourty Years of age, in the greatest of his bodily strength. cc j p-acp vvg cc vvg a-acp c-crq pns31 vbds crd n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt js pp-f po31 j n1. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
583 And this few can more fully know then my self, by reason of my frequent occasions of conversing with him, especially upon the Lords dayes, And this few can more Fully know then my self, by reason of my frequent occasions of conversing with him, especially upon the lords days, cc d d vmb av-dc av-j vvi av po11 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po11 j n2 pp-f vvg p-acp pno31, av-j p-acp dt n2 n2, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
584 when often after the evening Sermon propounded those Theological doubts to him, concerning which I desired to draw forth his apprehensions; when often After the evening Sermon propounded those Theological doubts to him, Concerning which I desired to draw forth his apprehensions; c-crq av p-acp dt n1 n1 vvd d j n2 p-acp pno31, vvg r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi av po31 n2; (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
585 yea, of this which I now say, the whole Ministry of London will attest the truth from their own experience, by calling to their mindes that learned, cleer, yea, of this which I now say, the Whole Ministry of London will attest the truth from their own experience, by calling to their minds that learned, clear, uh, pp-f d r-crq pns11 av vvb, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 cst vvd, j, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
586 and polite Sermon of his, lately preached in Latin at Sion Colledge before them all. and polite Sermon of his, lately preached in Latin At Sion College before them all. cc j n1 pp-f png31, av-j vvn p-acp jp p-acp np1 n1 p-acp pno32 d. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
587 And the truth is, this continuance of the use of his reason, and abilities of minde, was the reason why he adventured so long as he did, to frequent the publick Assembly, And the truth is, this Continuance of the use of his reason, and abilities of mind, was the reason why he adventured so long as he did, to frequent the public Assembly, cc dt n1 vbz, d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, vbds dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd av av-j c-acp pns31 vdd, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
588 yea, and to preach, notwithstanding the crazinesse and weaknesses of his body. yea, and to preach, notwithstanding the craziness and Weaknesses of his body. uh, cc pc-acp vvi, c-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
589 I can study my Sermon, said he, I can preach my Sermon, and shall I forbear preaching because I am so weak as not to be able to go? I will be carryed rather, and carryed he oft was. I can study my Sermon, said he, I can preach my Sermon, and shall I forbear preaching Because I am so weak as not to be able to go? I will be carried rather, and carried he oft was. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, vvd pns31, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, cc vmb pns11 vvi vvg c-acp pns11 vbm av j c-acp xx pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi? pns11 vmb vbi vvn av-c, cc vvd pns31 av vbds. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
590 So that indeed the blade of his minde was too sharp for the sheath of his body, the wine too strong for the cask, So that indeed the blade of his mind was too sharp for the sheath of his body, the wine too strong for the cask, av cst av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds av j c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 av j c-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 45
591 and his abilities of minde too vigorous for his weak diseased carkass. I now draw to a conclusion: and his abilities of mind too vigorous for his weak diseased carcase. I now draw to a conclusion: cc po31 n2 pp-f n1 av j p-acp po31 j j-vvn n1. pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1: (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 46
592 some will say, I have not commended him enough, I confesse it, nor can I. Some will say, I have not commended him enough, I confess it, nor can I. d vmb vvi, pns11 vhb xx vvn pno31 d, pns11 vvb pn31, ccx vmb pns11. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 46
593 Others that I have in his commendation said too much, I confesse it too, but my meaning is, too much perhaps for their liking, too much (I sear) for their imitation. Others that I have in his commendation said too much, I confess it too, but my meaning is, too much perhaps for their liking, too much (I sear) for their imitation. ng2-jn cst pns11 vhb p-acp po31 n1 vvd av av-d, pns11 vvb pn31 av, cc-acp po11 n1 vbz, av d av p-acp po32 n-vvg, av d (pns11 vvb) p-acp po32 n1. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 46
594 But since he who thought that seventy nine yeers on earth were not, nay that eternity in heaven, is not too much to serve and praise his and our Lord, let not us think that half an hour is too much to scatter a few flowers on his Herse, they being such as were planted by his own labour, But since he who Thought that seventy nine Years on earth were not, nay that eternity in heaven, is not too much to serve and praise his and our Lord, let not us think that half an hour is too much to scatter a few flowers on his Hearse, they being such as were planted by his own labour, cc-acp c-acp pns31 r-crq vvd cst crd crd n2 p-acp n1 vbdr xx, uh-x cst n1 p-acp n1, vbz xx av av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 cc po12 n1, vvb xx pno12 vvi d n-jn dt n1 vbz av av-d pc-acp vvi dt d n2 p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vbg d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp po31 d n1, (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 46
595 or such rather which grew out of his own worth. or such rather which grew out of his own worth. cc d av r-crq vvd av pp-f po31 d n1. (7) part (DIV2) 76 Page 46

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161 0 2. Generall part of the Text. 2. General part of the Text. crd n1 n1 pp-f dt np1
165 0 1. Maturitas civilis. Gen. 15.15. 1 Chro. 29.28 1. Maturitas Civilis. Gen. 15.15. 1 Chro 29.28 crd fw-la fw-la. np1 crd. crd np1 crd
175 0 2. Maturitas spiritualis. 2. Maturitas spiritualis. crd fw-la fw-la.
179 0 Aetas immatura, pijs matura• est, et plus illis est annos decem vixisse, quam inpijs centum. inercer. in loc. Aetas immatura, pijs matura• est, et plus illis est annos Decem vixisse, quam inpijs centum. inercer. in loc. np1 fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1. p-acp n1.
185 0 Isai. 65.20. Isaiah 65.20. np1 crd.
189 0 Rarus qui exacto contentus tempore vitae, cedat, uti conuiua satur. Hor. sat. 1. Omnino rerum sum satur praesentium. Rarus qui exacto Contentus tempore vitae, Cedat, uti conuiua satur. Hor. sat. 1. Omnino rerum sum satur praesentium. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 vvd. crd np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
194 0 3. Maturitas Naturalis. 3. Maturitas Naturalis. crd fw-la fw-la.
195 0 Senectus sera. Old age sera. fw-la fw-it.
198 0 juxta editionem vulgata. juxta editionem vulgata. fw-la fw-la fw-la.
201 0 Senectus sana vegeta. Old age sana vegeta. fw-la fw-la fw-la.
219 0 2 2. Branch of the 2. Part of the Text opened. 2 2. Branch of the 2. Part of the Text opened. crd crd n1 pp-f dt crd n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd.
221 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
297 0 Gen 46.30. Gen 46.30. np1 crd.
302 0 Lascivis brevis est aetas & rara senectus. Lascivis brevis est Aetas & rara Old age. fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 cc fw-la fw-la.
313 0 Prov. 17.5. Lev. 19.2. Curae 17.5. Lev. 19.2. np1 crd. np1 crd.
332 0 Gen. 15.15. 1 Sam 2.32. Psal. 55.22. Gen. 15.15. 1 Sam 2.32. Psalm 55.22. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
353 0 Levit. 19.32. Dan. 7.13. Prov. 16.31. Prov. 20.29. Levit. 19.32. Dan. 7.13. Curae 16.31. Curae 20.29. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd.
356 0 Domicilium sapientiae. NONLATINALPHABET. Clem. Paed. NONLATINALPHABET. Seris venit usus ab annis. Ovid. Met. l. 6. Domicilium sapientiae.. Clem. Paed. Seris venit usus ab Annis. Ovid. Met. l. 6. fw-la fw-la.. np1 np1. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. np1 n1 crd
379 0 2 King. 22.20. 2 King. 22.20. crd n1. crd.
451 0 Mat. 13.52. Mathew 13.52. np1 crd.
454 0 His Civil maturity or fulnesse of age. His Civil maturity or fullness of age. po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1.
486 0 His spiritual fulnesse of age. His spiritual fullness of age. po31 j n1 pp-f n1.
499 0 Paupertas Christi meum patrimonium. Ambr. Paupertas Christ meum patrimonium. Ambrose fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
539 0 Surrexerunt passeres et ster•unt pontifices? Surrexerunt passeres et ster•unt pontifices? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la?
544 0 His own expression. His own expression. po31 d n1.
566 0 A Treatise. A Treatise. dt n1.
572 0 His natural fulnesse. His natural fullness. po31 j n1.
574 0 Senectus sera. Old age sera. fw-la fw-it.
581 0 Senectus sana. Old age sana. fw-la fw-la.