A sermon preached on the 27th of January, 1673/4 before several persons who formerly have had their education in St. Paul's School, London. / By R.P. member of that society.

R. P
St. Paul's School (London, England)
Publisher: s n
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1674
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A90346 ESTC ID: R181389 STC ID: P102A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Philippians III, 7; Sermons, English;
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0 PHILIP. 37. But what things were Gain to me, those I counted Loss for Christ. ST. PHILIP. 37. But what things were Gain to me, those I counted Loss for christ. SAINT. np1. crd cc-acp r-crq n2 vbdr n1 p-acp pno11, d pns11 vvd n1 p-acp np1. zz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Paul (whose Name our Founder of Happy Memory would have us bear, professes himself a great Linguist (1 Cor. 14. 8. v) I thank my God I speak with Tongues more then you all; Paul (whose Name our Founder of Happy Memory would have us bear, Professes himself a great Linguist (1 Cor. 14. 8. v) I thank my God I speak with Tongues more then you all; np1 (rg-crq n1 po12 n1 pp-f j n1 vmd vhi pno12 vvi, vvz px31 dt j n1 (vvd np1 crd crd crd) pns11 vvb po11 np1 pns11 vvb p-acp n2 av-dc cs pn22 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 and since the Wisdom of the Prince is well discerned in chosing able Ministers and Instruments for his Business, Christ the King of Kings, and since the Wisdom of the Prince is well discerned in choosing able Ministers and Instruments for his Business, christ the King of Kings, cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp vvg j n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 and the wisdom of all the Wise, gives us to understand that for Intellectuals, Morals, Spirituals, and the Wisdom of all the Wise, gives us to understand that for Intellectuals, Morals, Spirituals, cc dt n1 pp-f d dt j, vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst p-acp n2-j, n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and Fidelity in the use of them all, never any exceeded or equalled this Man, for for to him he committed that trust, which was formidable even to Angels; and Fidis in the use of them all, never any exceeded or equaled this Man, for for to him he committed that trust, which was formidable even to Angels; cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 d, av d vvd cc vvn d n1, c-acp c-acp p-acp pno31 pns31 vvd cst n1, r-crq vbds j av p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 he sent of them to joy a righteous, but sorrowful Soul, to encourage a fearful minded Man, to strengthen a staggering Faith; he sent of them to joy a righteous, but sorrowful Soul, to encourage a fearful minded Man, to strengthen a staggering Faith; pns31 vvd pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi dt j, cc-acp j n1, p-acp vvb dt j j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 they had but one particular, little Work to do, must say no more then the person, they had but one particular, little Work to do, must say no more then the person, pns32 vhd cc-acp pi j, j n1 pc-acp vdi, vmb vvi av-dx av-dc cs dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 and present Case required, and flee up again to their Heavenly Habitations. and present Case required, and flee up again to their Heavenly Habitations. cc j n1 vvd, cc vvi a-acp av p-acp po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 But our Apostle was to lay the foundations of eternal truth and holiness for all Generations, to give an Example in himself, a repenting sinner, of doing and suffering according to the perfect Will of God, But our Apostle was to lay the foundations of Eternal truth and holiness for all Generations, to give an Exampl in himself, a repenting sinner, of doing and suffering according to the perfect Will of God, p-acp po12 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp px31, dt vvg n1, pp-f vdg cc vvg vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and to transact the Affairs of the Kingdome of Heaven with all the World. and to transact the Affairs of the Kingdom of Heaven with all the World. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 I cannot surmise then Reverend and Learned Fathers and Brethren, that any of usshould be so sick of an evil NONLATINALPHABET, a windy conceit, I cannot surmise then Reverend and Learned Father's and Brothers, that any of usshould be so sick of an evil, a windy conceit, pns11 vmbx vvi av n-jn cc j n2 cc n2, cst d pp-f n1 vbb av j pp-f dt j-jn, dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
11 or haughty presumption of our selves, as to despise the counsel, or practice of so great a Master in things both Humane and Divine. or haughty presumption of our selves, as to despise the counsel, or practice of so great a Master in things both Humane and Divine. cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f av j dt n1 p-acp n2 d j cc j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 He did not mount up aloft, and sing to himself, he did not please himself with the Musick of his own Notes; He did not mount up aloft, and sing to himself, he did not please himself with the Music of his own Notes; pns31 vdd xx vvi a-acp av, cc vvi p-acp px31, pns31 vdd xx vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 he did not so far forget himself as to think his own things were for his own Use and Admiration, he did not so Far forget himself as to think his own things were for his own Use and Admiration, pns31 vdd xx av av-j vvi px31 c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 d n2 vbdr p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 but prostrated all at the feet of the Lord Jesus NONLATINALPHABET, I thought them all, saith he, loss for Christ Jesus. but prostrated all At the feet of the Lord jesus, I Thought them all, Says he, loss for christ jesus. cc-acp vvd d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, pns11 vvd pno32 d, vvz pns31, n1 p-acp np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 If you look back upon the NONLATINALPHABET what things they were he made so light of, they seem no way contemptible: If you look back upon the what things they were he made so Light of, they seem no Way contemptible: cs pn22 vvb av p-acp dt r-crq n2 pns32 vbdr pns31 vvn av j pp-f, pns32 vvb dx n1 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 as (1.) He was Circumcised the Eighth day; he was early and duly Consecrated to God like Isaac the Son of the Promise; as (1.) He was Circumcised the Eighth day; he was early and duly Consecrated to God like Isaac the Son of the Promise; c-acp (crd) pns31 vbds j-vvn av ord n1; pns31 vbds j cc av-jn j-vvn p-acp np1 av-j np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 he was taken into the Covenant, and so under the Coverture of Gods mercy, and under the influence of his Grace. (2.) He was of the stock of Israel, a Legitimate Son of the Holy Seed, born in the House of God, had right to all the Ordinances & Promises of God. he was taken into the Covenant, and so under the Coverture of God's mercy, and under the influence of his Grace. (2.) He was of the stock of Israel, a Legitimate Son of the Holy Seed, born in the House of God, had right to all the Ordinances & Promises of God. pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (crd) pns31 vbds pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vhd j-jn p-acp d dt n2 cc vvz pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
18 Of this the Antient Jew boasted more Warrantably, then any one now can of his Family, Of this the Ancient Jew boasted more Warrantably, then any one now can of his Family, pp-f d dt j np1 vvd av-dc av-j, cs d crd av vmb pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
19 or Honourable Ancestors, ( Rom. 9. 4.) Whose are the Fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all God blessed for ever. or Honourable Ancestors, (Rom. 9. 4.) Whose Are the Father's, and of whom as Concerning the Flesh christ Come, who is over all God blessed for ever. cc j n2, (np1 crd crd) r-crq vbr dt n2, cc pp-f ro-crq p-acp vvg dt n1 np1 vvd, r-crq vbz p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 (3.) Of the Tribe of Benjamin, that is one of the most innocent and beloved Families of the Patriarchal Race; (3.) Of the Tribe of Benjamin, that is one of the most innocent and Beloved Families of the Patriarchal Raze; (crd) pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j-jn cc j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 not by the Concubine, or Bond-Woman, but by the lawfull Wife, and Free. not by the Concubine, or Bond-Woman, but by the lawful Wife, and Free. xx p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 Not by the despised and suborned Leah, but by the chosen and beloved Rachel; of a Country which lay not far from the Holy City, Not by the despised and suborned Leah, but by the chosen and Beloved Rachel; of a Country which lay not Far from the Holy city, xx p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn np1, p-acp p-acp dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1; pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 and the House of its God, and so fit to enjoy the Society of Holy Prophets, Priests, and the House of its God, and so fit to enjoy the Society of Holy prophets, Priests, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 and Peers, and hear the Wisdom and determinations of their Oracles. and Peers, and hear the Wisdom and determinations of their Oracles. cc n2, cc vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 For the shire-line of its Division run through the streets of Jerusalem, though the Temple was in Judah. For the shire-line of its Division run through the streets of Jerusalem, though the Temple was in Judah. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cs dt n1 vbds p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 Divisa erat Ʋrbs (Hierso•ym.) inter Tribum Judae & Benjaminis. Processit { que } linea disterminans per ipsum atrium Templi. Gloss. in Sanhedr. — Divisa erat Ʋrbs (Hierso•ym.) inter Tribum Judae & Benjaminis. Processit { que } linea disterminans per ipsum atrium Templi. Gloss. in Sanhedrin. — np1 fw-la vvz (np1.) fw-la np1 np1 cc fw-la. fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vvn. np1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
27 (4,) He was an Hebrew of the Hebrews; of Holy Parent's on both Sides: (4,) He was an Hebrew of the Hebrews; of Holy Parent's on both Sides: (crd,) pns31 vbds dt njp pp-f dt np1; pp-f j ng1 p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
28 no prosyte, nor of later Institution, but bred up from his Infancy in the knowledge of the Law by those that had Learned it themselves, with the first Rudiments of things. no prosyte, nor of later Institution, but bred up from his Infancy in the knowledge of the Law by those that had Learned it themselves, with the First Rudiments of things. dx n1, ccx pp-f jc n1, cc-acp vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d cst vhd vvn pn31 px32, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
29 If you ask hw it could be? when as he professes himself a free Roman by birth, 22 Acts 28. Photius the Learned Patriarch of Constantinople resolves you well; If you ask hw it could be? when as he Professes himself a free Roman by birth, 22 Acts 28. Photius the Learned Patriarch of Constantinople resolves you well; cs pn22 vvb av pn31 vmd vbi? c-crq c-acp pns31 vvz px31 dt j np1 p-acp n1, crd n2 crd np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn22 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
30 His Father was born in Gischala, a petty Town of Benjamin, but carried Captive with his Wife into Cilicia, where he Seated himself in Tarsus, and obtained the priviledge of a Roman. Soon after this (it is like) he had this Son, who hath been a Glorions blessing to all succeeding Ages. His Father was born in Gischala, a Petty Town of Benjamin, but carried Captive with his Wife into Cilicia, where he Seated himself in Tarsus, and obtained the privilege of a Roman. Soon After this (it is like) he had this Son, who hath been a Glorious blessing to all succeeding Ages. po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvd j-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvn px31 p-acp np1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt np1. av p-acp d (pn31 vbz j) pns31 vhd d n1, r-crq vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
31 If you say, Sed genus & proavos & quae non fecinius ipsi, Vix eo nostra voco, Mark 〈 ◊ 〉 our Apostle was by Election and Inherent Virtue. If you say, said genus & Proavos & Quae non fecinius ipsi, Vix eo nostra voco, Mark 〈 ◊ 〉 our Apostle was by Election and Inherent Virtue. cs pn22 vvb, vvd fw-la cc n2 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb 〈 sy 〉 po12 n1 vbds p-acp n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
32 5. As to the Law he was a Pharisee; he chose the straitest Sect of profession, Act. 26. 5. his Master was Gamaliel of Jerusalem, one of the Honestest Men, 5. As to the Law he was a Pharisee; he chosen the straitest Sect of profession, Act. 26. 5. his Master was Gamaliel of Jerusalem, one of the Honestest Men, crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbds dt np1; pns31 vvd dt js n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd crd po31 n1 vbds np1 pp-f np1, crd pp-f dt js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
33 and profoundest Scribes of the Sanhedrim. (6.) As to his Zeale, indeed he persecuted the Church; and profoundest Scribes of the Sanhedrim. (6.) As to his Zeal, indeed he persecuted the Church; cc js n2 pp-f dt np1. (crd) p-acp p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vvn dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
34 which mistake of his had like to have cost him the favour of God; which mistake of his had like to have cost him the favour of God; r-crq n1 pp-f po31 vhn av-j pc-acp vhi vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
35 but before Men, hath this Excuse and Mitigation that he meant to uphold and secure that Religion which he knew was Originally from God himself. but before Men, hath this Excuse and Mitigation that he meant to uphold and secure that Religion which he knew was Originally from God himself. cc-acp p-acp n2, vhz d n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 r-crq pns31 vvd vbds av-j p-acp np1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
36 (7.) As to the righteousness of the Law, he was blameless: (7.) As to the righteousness of the Law, he was blameless: (crd) p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbds j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
37 No Religion can save that Man who doth not live by the Rule and Direction of it; No Religion can save that Man who does not live by the Rule and Direction of it; uh-dx n1 vmb vvi d n1 r-crq vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
38 he doth but weakly receive his own Faith, who doth not Address and Conform his Life accordingly; he does but weakly receive his own Faith, who does not Address and Conform his Life accordingly; pns31 vdz cc-acp av-j vvi po31 d n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi cc vvi po31 n1 av-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
39 We shall be found vaine boasters, if we magnifie the reasonableness of our Religion, when we disavow it in our practice. We shall be found vain boaster's, if we magnify the reasonableness of our Religion, when we disavow it in our practice. pns12 vmb vbi vvn j ng1, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-crq pns12 vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
40 Clemens of Alexandria hath Taught us well, NONLATINALPHABET: the Office and Business of Faith is to beget a new heart and life. Clemens of Alexandria hath Taught us well,: the Office and Business of Faith is to beget a new heart and life. np1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno12 av,: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
41 NONLATINALPHABET. He is a believer that observes the things which God hath delivered to him. . He is a believer that observes the things which God hath Delivered to him. . pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
42 And what hath he delivered us, but (NONLATINALPHABET) his holy Commandements, which if we keep not, we as certainly believe, that God will refuse our Souls. And what hath he Delivered us, but () his holy commandments, which if we keep not, we as Certainly believe, that God will refuse our Souls. cc r-crq vhz pns31 vvn pno12, cc-acp () po31 j n2, r-crq cs pns12 vvb xx, pns12 p-acp av-j vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
43 You see then what Advantages our Apostle had, natural, and rational, civil, and religious; You see then what Advantages our Apostle had, natural, and rational, civil, and religious; pn22 vvb av q-crq n2 po12 n1 vhd, j, cc j, j, cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
44 the parallels of which, most of us, I trust, have had by the glorious Grace and Donation of God, viz. an Early Baptism, were born Children of the Church, had our Education where Learning and virtue is professed, had the lively Oracles of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 Citizens, at least for a time, of no meane City. the parallels of which, most of us, I trust, have had by the glorious Grace and Donation of God, viz. an Early Baptism, were born Children of the Church, had our Education where Learning and virtue is professed, had the lively Oracles of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 Citizens, At least for a time, of no mean city. dt n2 pp-f r-crq, ds pp-f pno12, pns11 vvb, vhb vhn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, n1 dt j n1, vbdr vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, vhd po12 n1 c-crq n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, vhd dt j n2 pp-f np1, 〈 sy 〉 ng2, p-acp ds p-acp dt n1, pp-f dx j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
45 I wish from my Soul now, that there be no profane person among us as Esau, who by a naughty life and behaviour blemishes this Gifts of God, his worthy Masters, and his own Education. NONLATINALPHABET. Origen. lib. 1. Contra Celsum. I wish from my Soul now, that there be no profane person among us as Esau, who by a naughty life and behaviour blemishes this Gifts of God, his worthy Masters, and his own Education.. Origen. lib. 1. Contra Celsum. pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 av, cst pc-acp vbi dx j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 n2 d n2 pp-f np1, po31 j n2, cc po31 d n1.. np1. n1. crd np1 fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
46 But if there be, and these Favours of God are bestowed on him in vain, and his Pearls are trampled under foot, let such a one bear his own burthen, But if there be, and these Favours of God Are bestowed on him in vain, and his Pearls Are trampled under foot, let such a one bear his own burden, cc-acp cs pc-acp vbi, cc d n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp j, cc po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, vvb d dt pi vvi po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
47 and his Iniquity will be heavy upon his head. and his Iniquity will be heavy upon his head. cc po31 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
48 Yet doth not his Abuse detract any thng from the things themselves, but they remain not NONLATINALPHABET, not in appearance only, Yet does not his Abuse detract any thng from the things themselves, but they remain not, not in appearance only, av vdz xx po31 vvi vvi d n1 p-acp dt n2 px32, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx, xx p-acp n1 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
49 but verily, and in truth great Gains. but verily, and in truth great Gains. cc-acp av-j, cc p-acp n1 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
50 Is it a mean Advantage to be able to converse with all the Worthy Souls in all parts and Ages of the World? Nothing to enjoy Conference with the Hero's past, Is it a mean Advantage to be able to converse with all the Worthy Souls in all parts and Ages of the World? Nothing to enjoy Conference with the Hero's passed, vbz pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j-jn n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1? pix pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt npg1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
51 and dead, and yet without Necromancy? To be in the Roman Senate, and hear the Masculine Eloquence af Cicero, who made them yield to him, to whom all the World submitted it self, is this of no value? You may Accompany Caesar in all his Expeditions and victories, and dead, and yet without Necromancy? To be in the Roman Senate, and hear the Masculine Eloquence of Cicero, who made them yield to him, to whom all the World submitted it self, is this of no valve? You may Accompany Caesar in all his Expeditions and victories, cc j, cc av p-acp n1? pc-acp vbi p-acp dt njp n1, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd pno32 vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq d dt n1 vvd pn31 n1, vbz d pp-f dx n1? pn22 vmb vvi np1 p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
52 and know the Caball and Intrigues of so wise a Commander; and know the Caball and Intrigues of so wise a Commander; cc vvb dt n1 cc np1 pp-f av j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
53 but above all, to be privy to the Wisdom of God, to understand the Resentments and holy affections of those who had his most familiar Inspirations, but above all, to be privy to the Wisdom of God, to understand the Resentments and holy affections of those who had his most familiar Inspirations, cc-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f d r-crq vhd po31 av-ds j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
54 how Glorious is this? What a raising Education! how Glorious is this? What a raising Education! c-crq j vbz d? q-crq dt n-vvg n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
55 Is it a mean Opportunity to stand next to Heaven Gate, to hear the Son of God call, come ye and Inherit Eternal life, to have him reach forth his hand to pu• us up to him, Is it a mean Opportunity to stand next to Heaven Gate, to hear the Son of God call, come you and Inherit Eternal life, to have him reach forth his hand to pu• us up to him, vbz pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi ord p-acp n1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb, vvb pn22 cc vvb j n1, pc-acp vhi pno31 vvi av po31 n1 p-acp n1 pno12 p-acp p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
56 if we do not wickedly scorn and refuse so stupendious a Grace? If I should say more, which is not hard to do, we would be rather puffed up then Edified; if we do not wickedly scorn and refuse so stupendious a Grace? If I should say more, which is not hard to do, we would be rather puffed up then Edified; cs pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi cc vvi av j dt n1? cs pns11 vmd vvi av-dc, r-crq vbz xx j pc-acp vdi, pns12 vmd vbi av-c vvn a-acp av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
57 for these External priviledges do easily beget NONLATINALPHABET, a confidence in our selves, and in our God wot what! for these External privileges do Easily beget, a confidence in our selves, and in our God wot what! p-acp d j n2 vdb av-j vvi, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n1 vvb r-crq! (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
58 Let me rather say, what kind of Gains these things are, that we may understand our selves and them, with their Nature and Use: Let me rather say, what kind of Gains these things Are, that we may understand our selves and them, with their Nature and Use: vvb pno11 av-c vvi, r-crq n1 pp-f n2 d n2 vbr, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 cc pno32, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
59 And 1. They are NONLATINALPHABET rather Capacities then perfections, rather foundations then superstructures; they are excellent Instruments if held by a Wise and provident hand. And 1. They Are rather Capacities then perfections, rather foundations then superstructures; they Are excellent Instruments if held by a Wise and provident hand. cc crd pns32 vbr av-c n2 cs n2, av-c n2 cs n2; pns32 vbr j n2 cs vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
60 2. They are NONLATINALPHABET, things of a variable and middle nature, which may be used well or ill, according to the disposition and preparation of him that hath them; 2. They Are, things of a variable and middle nature, which may be used well or ill, according to the disposition and preparation of him that hath them; crd pns32 vbr, n2 pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn av cc av-jn, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 cst vhz pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
61 they are like the Sword which may Kill our Enemy, or Wound our Friend; they Are like the Sword which may Kill our Enemy, or Wound our Friend; pns32 vbr av-j dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi po12 n1, cc vvb po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
62 not like the NONLATINALPHABET which you read of Hebr: 6. 9. the things that contain Salvation, which include it, which will bless and sanctifie those that have them, not like the which you read of Hebrew: 6. 9. the things that contain Salvation, which include it, which will bless and sanctify those that have them, xx av-j dt r-crq pn22 vvb pp-f np1: crd crd dt n2 cst vvb n1, r-crq vvb pn31, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi d cst vhb pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
63 and bring them assuredly unto God. and bring them assuredly unto God. cc vvi pno32 av-vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
64 3. They are NONLATINALPHABET, such gifts of God as flow from his Bouncy and good Will to us; 3. They Are, such Gifts of God as flow from his Bouncy and good Will to us; crd pns32 vbr, d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 np1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
65 though they are not the peculiar Inheritances of the children of the Kingdom, yet are they faire Legacies which any one would be glad to have. though they Are not the peculiar Inheritances of the children of the Kingdom, yet Are they fair Legacies which any one would be glad to have. cs pns32 vbr xx dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av vbr pns32 j n2 r-crq d crd vmd vbi j pc-acp vhi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
66 Shame then must cover their faces who have had the Key of Knowledge, and the Institution of the Wise, Shame then must cover their faces who have had the Key of Knowledge, and the Institution of the Wise, n1 av vmb vvi po32 n2 r-crq vhb vhn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
67 and yet have not profited thereby. and yet have not profited thereby. cc av vhb xx vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
68 May I not say to some of you, What hath the Church or Nation, your company or Relations been the better for you, May I not say to Some of you, What hath the Church or nation, your company or Relations been the better for you, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp d pp-f pn22, q-crq vhz dt n1 cc n1, po22 n1 cc n2 vbi dt jc p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
69 Or what you have been Learning with so much paines and patience? May I not take up that of St: Augustin against you? Surgunt Indocti & rapiunt Caelum, Or what you have been Learning with so much pains and patience? May I not take up that of Saint: Augustin against you? Surgunt Indocti & rapiunt Caelum, cc r-crq pn22 vhb vbn vvg p-acp av d n2 cc n1? vmb pns11 xx vvi a-acp d pp-f zz: np1 p-acp pn22? np1 np1 cc fw-la fw-la, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
70 sed nos cum Doctrina in Gehennam detrudimur: sed nos cum Doctrina in Gehennam detrudimur: fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 p-acp fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
71 The unlearned take Heaven by violence, and you and all your Learning are thrust into the Dungeon of utter Darkness. The unlearned take Heaven by violence, and you and all your Learning Are thrust into the Dungeon of utter Darkness. dt j vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc pn22 cc d po22 n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
72 Verily these things were Gains, a great and fair Estate; Verily these things were Gains, a great and fair Estate; av-j d n2 vbdr n2, dt j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
73 but if We have mispent them, We shall give an Account to God, who knoweth the Worth and Weight of his own Talents. but if We have Mis-spent them, We shall give an Account to God, who Knoweth the Worth and Weight of his own Talents. cc-acp cs pns12 vhb vvn pno32, pns12 vmb vvi dt vvb p-acp np1, r-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
74 I come now to the maine Assertion of the Apostle, and the Text, That as great as all these things are, He, I come now to the main Assertion of the Apostle, and the Text, That as great as all these things Are, He, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, cst p-acp j c-acp d d n2 vbr, pns31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
75 and so We must count them all loss for Christ Jesus. He doth not require us to loose them; and so We must count them all loss for christ jesus. He does not require us to lose them; cc av pns12 vmb vvi pno32 d n1 p-acp np1 np1. pns31 vdz xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
76 for Christ Ascended up on High, and bestowed these and such like Gifts on Men, for the Edification of his body, which is the Church; for christ Ascended up on High, and bestowed these and such like Gifts on Men, for the Edification of his body, which is the Church; c-acp np1 vvd a-acp p-acp j, cc vvd d cc d j n2 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
77 and he doth not now mean that we should throw them all away, as some in this Malevolent and perverse Age understand it: and he does not now mean that we should throw them all away, as Some in this Malevolent and perverse Age understand it: cc pns31 vdz xx av j cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32 d av, c-acp d p-acp d j cc j n1 vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
78 the Scholiast hath well attained the meaning of the Apostle, NONLATINALPHABET. He speaks not simply, when he directs us to to count all loss for Christ; the Scholiast hath well attained the meaning of the Apostle,. He speaks not simply, when he directs us to to count all loss for christ; dt n1 vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1,. pns31 vvz xx av-j, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp p-acp n1 d n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
79 as if he meant to revile the Law of God, his Gifts and Favours, as the Marcionites of old Construed him. as if he meant to revile the Law of God, his Gifts and Favours, as the Marcionites of old Construed him. c-acp cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n2 cc n2, c-acp dt np1 pp-f j vvn pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
80 NONLATINALPHABET, either in comparison with Christ they are loss, or else in Opposition they are not Worthy to appear. 1. In comparison of him; , either in comparison with christ they Are loss, or Else in Opposition they Are not Worthy to appear. 1. In comparison of him; , av-d p-acp n1 p-acp np1 pns32 vbr n1, cc av p-acp n1 pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi. crd p-acp n1 pp-f pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
81 though these things have their Worth, yet if you respect NONLATINALPHABET, the far more excelling and transcendent Knowledg of the Lord Jesus, they are meer dross and dung. though these things have their Worth, yet if you respect, the Far more excelling and transcendent Knowledge of the Lord jesus, they Are mere dross and dung. cs d n2 vhb po32 n1, av cs pn22 vvb, dt av-j av-dc j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, pns32 vbr j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
82 And now Brethren, I wish we may all appear to be true Scholars of St. Paul herein, Ye have heard his NONLATINALPHABET his past, And now Brothers, I wish we may all appear to be true Scholars of Saint Paul herein, You have herd his his past, cc av n2, pns11 vvb pns12 vmb d vvi pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f n1 np1 av, pn22 vhb vvn po31 po31 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
83 and present thoughts, and what he ever resolved to think, that all these things, yea, and present thoughts, and what he ever resolved to think, that all these things, yea, cc j n2, cc r-crq pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi, cst d d n2, uh, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
84 if they were a thousand times more Worth, are not yet Worthy to be Named with him, to be had or held if Christ be in the Counterpoise: if they were a thousand times more Worth, Are not yet Worthy to be Nam with him, to be had or held if christ be in the Counterpoise: cs pns32 vbdr dt crd n2 av-dc j, vbr xx av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbi vhd cc vvn cs np1 vbb p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
85 Sequimurne patrem non passibus aequis? Do we follow this Father and Instructer in Jesus, Sequimurne patrem non passibus aequis? Do we follow this Father and Instructer in jesus, vvb fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la? vdb pns12 vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
86 though with little Iulus we take shorter strides, and prove somewhat behind? In Christian simplicity and verity, though with little Iulus we take shorter strides, and prove somewhat behind? In Christian simplicity and verity, cs p-acp j npg1 pns12 vvb jc n2, cc vvi av a-acp? p-acp njp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
87 if you do not look upon Christ as the Sun in the Firmament, as one that infinitely outshines all other glittering Excellencies, you are unworthy of him; if you do not look upon christ as the Sun in the Firmament, as one that infinitely outshines all other glittering Excellencies, you Are unworthy of him; cs pn22 vdb xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pi cst av-j vvz d j-jn j-vvg n2, pn22 vbr j pp-f pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
88 let me add, so unworthy you are, that your Ingratitude will constraine him to With-hold the blessing of all from you, let me add, so unworthy you Are, that your Ingratitude will constrain him to Withhold the blessing of all from you, vvb pno11 vvi, av j pn22 vbr, cst po22 n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp j dt n1 pp-f d p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
89 and the reproach you cast upon him will kindle his righteous Indignation against your Souls; and the reproach you cast upon him will kindle his righteous Indignation against your Souls; cc dt n1 pn22 vvd p-acp pno31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
90 yea your Parts and Ornaments of Wit Art, Learning are Cursed to you, and Cursed be they all, yea your Parts and Ornament of Wit Art, Learning Are Cursed to you, and Cursed be they all, uh pn22 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 n1, n1 vbr vvn p-acp pn22, cc vvn vbb pns32 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
91 if you exalt them above and against the Lord Jesus our precious Saviour. if you exalt them above and against the Lord jesus our precious Saviour. cs pn22 vvb pno32 a-acp cc p-acp dt n1 np1 po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
92 The grand Importance and Consequence of this Argument hath constrained me to urge and provoke you a little for your good with these honest Interrogatories. 1. Is Christ the end of all your Accomplishments? He is indeed the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and end of all things, The grand Importance and Consequence of this Argument hath constrained me to urge and provoke you a little for your good with these honest Interrogatories. 1. Is christ the end of all your Accomplishments? He is indeed the Alpha and Omega, the First and the last, the beginning and end of all things, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22 dt j p-acp po22 j p-acp d j n2-jn. crd vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2? pns31 vbz av dt np1 cc np1, dt ord cc dt ord, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
93 but do you intend him? do you aime at him? do you count that all things are impertinent and vain that 〈 ◊ 〉 do not Minister to him? do you reckon that you are frustrated in all your labours, but do you intend him? do you aim At him? do you count that all things Are impertinent and vain that 〈 ◊ 〉 do not Minister to him? do you reckon that you Are frustrated in all your labours, cc-acp vdb pn22 vvi pno31? vdb pn22 vvb p-acp pno31? vdb pn22 vvi cst d n2 vbr j cc j cst 〈 sy 〉 vdb xx vvi p-acp pno31? vdb pn22 vvi cst pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
94 if you have indeed the Reputation of Eminent, Learned, and Eloquent, but Jesus Christ is not sanctisied, if you have indeed the Reputation of Eminent, Learned, and Eloquent, but jesus christ is not sanctisied, cs pn22 vhb av dt n1 pp-f j, j, cc j, cc-acp np1 np1 vbz xx j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
95 nor satissied in the Salvation of his Redeemed ones? if the Lord Christ be principall, nor satissied in the Salvation of his Redeemed ones? if the Lord christ be principal, ccx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn pi2? cs dt n1 np1 vbb j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
96 and all loss in comparison of him, he must thus be the end of all. and all loss in comparison of him, he must thus be the end of all. cc d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, pns31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
97 2ly. Do 〈 ◊ 〉 look upon all your Ornaments and Acquisitions but as meanes to this our end? In heart and conscience do we thus apprehend? do We thus Operate? do we promote with the greatest Zeal and Diligence those things that lye nearest to the heart of the Lord Jesus, 2ly. Do 〈 ◊ 〉 look upon all your Ornament and Acquisitions but as means to this our end? In heart and conscience do we thus apprehend? do We thus Operate? do we promote with the greatest Zeal and Diligence those things that lie nearest to the heart of the Lord jesus, av-j. vdb 〈 sy 〉 vvb p-acp d po22 n2 cc n2 cc-acp p-acp n2 p-acp d po12 n1? p-acp n1 cc n1 vdb pns12 av vvi? vdb pns12 av vvi? vdb pns12 vvd p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 d n2 cst vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
98 and are more precious to him than his blood? do we labour in our places and degrees that the people which he hath purchased may be redeemed from under the power of Satan? do we delight in sealing to them the love of God, and Are more precious to him than his blood? do we labour in our places and Degrees that the people which he hath purchased may be redeemed from under the power of Satan? do we delight in sealing to them the love of God, cc vbr av-dc j p-acp pno31 cs po31 n1? vdb pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 cst dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vdb pns12 vvb p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
99 and the consolation of the Spirit? and the consolation of the Spirit? cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
100 Do we Intend with Zeal and Heartiness 〈 ◊ 〉 Men 〈 ◊ 〉 would turn to Christ, Do we Intend with Zeal and Heartiness 〈 ◊ 〉 Men 〈 ◊ 〉 would turn to christ, vdb pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 〈 sy 〉 n2 〈 sy 〉 vmd vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
101 and give him the glory which belongs to him? do We Intercede for them with God when they sin, and give him the glory which belongs to him? do We Intercede for them with God when they sin, cc vvb pno31 dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno31? vdb pns12 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 c-crq pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
102 as those that are truly toucht with the dishonour and loss of Christ himself? Is it our care in all our discourse, private, as those that Are truly touched with the dishonour and loss of christ himself? Is it our care in all our discourse, private, c-acp d cst vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 px31? vbz pn31 po12 n1 p-acp d po12 n1, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
103 or publick, to shew forth the unsearchable Riches of his Majesty? If Christ be not the next end of our callings, or public, to show forth the unsearchable Riches of his Majesty? If christ be not the next end of our callings, cc j, pc-acp vvi av dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1? cs np1 vbi xx dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
104 yet is he the real and ultimate end of our conversation? If ye study the knowledge of the Laws, is it your principal aime that judgement and justice may be impartially Administred, that the Oppressed may be delivered, that we may all live in Godliness and Honesty to the praise of Christ? Is it not rather that you may get Wealth, Reputation, yet is he the real and ultimate end of our Conversation? If you study the knowledge of the Laws, is it your principal aim that judgement and Justice may be impartially Administered, that the Oppressed may be Delivered, that we may all live in Godliness and Honesty to the praise of christ? Is it not rather that you may get Wealth, Reputation, av vbz pns31 dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n1? cs pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vbz pn31 po22 j-jn vvb d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst dt j-vvn vmb vbi vvn, cst pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vbz pn31 xx av cst pn22 vmb vvi n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
105 and victory, while Christ and his Members bleed and perish? If you bestow your selves upon Nature, is it your business to Advance the publick Good of Mankind, and victory, while christ and his Members bleed and perish? If you bestow your selves upon Nature, is it your business to Advance the public Good of Mankind, cc n1, cs np1 cc po31 n2 vvi cc vvi? cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp n1, vbz pn31 po22 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j j pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
106 and like Compassionate Samaritans to set free those whom Satan hath bound in manifold Infirmities? If ye be Gentlemen of Estate, do you imploy your Authority, Interest, Wealth, and like Compassionate Samaritans to Set free those whom Satan hath bound in manifold Infirmities? If you be Gentlemen of Estate, do you employ your authority, Interest, Wealth, cc av-j j njp2 p-acp vvi j d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp j n1? cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f n1, vdb pn22 vvi po22 n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
107 and Power to Incourage the Profession, Ordinances, and People of Christ? If Citizens, and Traders, Is it your care that Faithfulness, Just dealing, Equity and Love may appear in all your Matters, and Power to Encourage the Profession, Ordinances, and People of christ? If Citizens, and Traders, Is it your care that Faithfulness, Just dealing, Equity and Love may appear in all your Matters, cc n1 p-acp vvb dt n1, n2, cc n1 pp-f np1? cs n2, cc n2, vbz pn31 po22 n1 cst n1, j n-vvg, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp d po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
108 and this for Christ his sake, who hath called us to be Brethren? If not Sirs, we pervert the Text, we disavow the Apostle, we loose our right in Christ, we count that he is but loss to us while the World is our Gain. and this for christ his sake, who hath called us to be Brothers? If not Sirs, we pervert the Text, we disavow the Apostle, we lose our right in christ, we count that he is but loss to us while the World is our Gain. cc d p-acp np1 po31 n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi n2? cs xx n2, pns12 vvb dt n1, pns12 vvi dt n1, pns12 vvb po12 n-jn p-acp np1, pns12 vvb cst pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 n1 dt n1 vbz po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
109 If we do not thus aime at the Lord Jesus, he is but light with us in the Scales of comparison. If we do not thus aim At the Lord jesus, he is but Light with us in the Scales of comparison. cs pns12 vdb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
110 I proceed now to the 2d. Particular from the NONLATINALPHABET to the NONLATINALPHABET to see if we reckon all but loss for the Lord, I proceed now to the 2d. Particular from the to the to see if we reckon all but loss for the Lord, pns11 vvb av p-acp dt crd. j p-acp dt p-acp dt pc-acp vvi cs pns12 vvb d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
111 when he is set in Opposition with other things: when he is Set in Opposition with other things: c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
112 When Christ is set before us on this Hand, and the World with all its Glories on that, what do we choos? whom do we follow? what do we hold to? We shall despise one to give content to the other; When christ is Set before us on this Hand, and the World with all its Glories on that, what do we Chose? whom do we follow? what do we hold to? We shall despise one to give content to the other; c-crq np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, cc dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp d, q-crq vdb pns12 n2? qo-crq vdb pns12 vvi? q-crq vdb pns12 vvb p-acp? pns12 vmb vvi pi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
113 and I pray Brethren, Where are our Hearts? God hath as I may say, Furnished us Tables with Royal Daintyes; and I pray Brothers, Where Are our Hearts? God hath as I may say, Furnished us Tables with Royal Dainties; cc pns11 vvb n2, q-crq vbr po12 n2? np1 vhz p-acp pns11 vmb vvi, vvn pno12 n2 p-acp j n2-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
114 He sets before us his own blood, and the flesh of his Son, a Feast which the Arch-Angels of Heaven are not Invited to in like sort: He sets before us his own blood, and the Flesh of his Son, a Feast which the Arch-Angels of Heaven Are not Invited to in like sort: pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 po31 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx vvn p-acp p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
115 But there are Acorns also to be picked up, and the soure Fruits of the Hedge, But there Are Acorns also to be picked up, and the sour Fruits of the Hedge, cc-acp pc-acp vbr n2 av pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
116 As We feed, as we choose, so We discover our Nature and Appetite. As We feed, as we choose, so We discover our Nature and Appetite. c-acp pns12 vvb, c-acp pns12 vvb, av pns12 vvb po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
117 Do we then, Christian Brethren, as the children of the Kingdom, as those that are of a Celestial and Divine Race, (do We I say) feast our Souls with Gods precious Manna, the things of life Eternal? Do we not rather with Kites and Vultures fly upon the Carrion? do we not hunt as the Swine that we may glut our selves with the trash and offal of this World? do we not glory in our hearts how much Wiser we are than our Religion? do we not look down from our high contemplations, Do we then, Christian Brothers, as the children of the Kingdom, as those that Are of a Celestial and Divine Raze, (do We I say) feast our Souls with God's precious Manna, the things of life Eternal? Do we not rather with Kites and Vultures fly upon the Carrion? do we not hunt as the Swine that we may glut our selves with the trash and offal of this World? do we not glory in our hearts how much Wiser we Are than our Religion? do we not look down from our high contemplations, vdb pns12 av, njp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d cst vbr pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1, (vdb pns12 pns11 vvb) n1 po12 n2 p-acp npg1 j n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 j? vdb pns12 xx av p-acp n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt n1? vdb pns12 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1? vdb pns12 xx n1 p-acp po12 n2 c-crq d jc pns12 vbr av po12 n1? vdb pns12 xx vvi a-acp p-acp po12 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
118 and despise the poor people who serve the Lord Jesus in Humility, Simplicity, and the loss of all things? do We not rejoyce in a Criticism more than in a Sacrament? have We not more Inward Satisfaction in little Experiment about matter, and despise the poor people who serve the Lord jesus in Humility, Simplicity, and the loss of all things? do We not rejoice in a Criticism more than in a Sacrament? have We not more Inward Satisfaction in little Experiment about matter, cc vvi dt j n1 r-crq vvb dt n1 np1 p-acp n1, n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2? vdb pns12 xx vvi p-acp dt np1 av-dc cs p-acp dt n1? vhb pns12 xx av-dc j n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
119 and motion, than in the Sanctification of the Spirit, and having our Names Written in the Book of Life? What is our Element my Friends? Where are we most our selves? Had we rather be in the company of the Holy Jesus, and motion, than in the Sanctification of the Spirit, and having our Names Written in the Book of Life? What is our Element my Friends? Where Are we most our selves? Had we rather be in the company of the Holy jesus, cc n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhg po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vbz po12 n1 po11 n2? q-crq vbr pns12 av-ds po12 n2? vhd pns12 av-c vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
120 and doing his Work, than vending our selves as Acute and Learned? I beseech you by the Mercies of God, let us lay our hands upon our hearts, and doing his Work, than vending our selves as Acute and Learned? I beseech you by the mercies of God, let us lay our hands upon our hearts, cc vdg png31 n1, cs vvg po12 n2 p-acp j cc j? pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
121 and ask within doors if these things be not too true with many of us; and ask within doors if these things be not too true with many of us; cc vvi p-acp n2 cs d n2 vbb xx av j p-acp d pp-f pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
122 Christ ought to have had the preference, he is the Altar that must Sanctifie our Gold, our Gifts, christ ought to have had the preference, he is the Altar that must Sanctify our Gold, our Gifts, np1 vmd pc-acp vhi vhn dt n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvb po12 n1, po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
123 and Parts, I meane, or they will never find acceptance before the Throne of God. and Parts, I mean, or they will never find acceptance before the Throne of God. cc n2, pns11 vvb, cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
124 That this may be more effectual, let me present you with a few Considerations Relating hereto, That this may be more effectual, let me present you with a few Considerations Relating hereto, cst d vmb vbi av-dc j, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 p-acp dt d n2 vvg av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
125 and I have done. 1 Know that Christ is Worthy of all the Interest that he claimes in your Hearts and Study's, Consider the Dignity of his Person. and I have done. 1 Know that christ is Worthy of all the Interest that he claims in your Hearts and Study's, Consider the Dignity of his Person. cc pns11 vhb vdn. crd vvb d np1 vbz j pp-f d dt n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp po22 n2 cc ng1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
126 We venture for him, We yield all to him, by whom all things were made in Heaven and Earth, visible or invisible, We venture for him, We yield all to him, by whom all things were made in Heaven and Earth, visible or invisible, pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, pns12 vvb d p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
127 whether they be Thrones, or Dominions, Principalities, or Powers, and he is before all things, whither they be Thrones, or Dominions, Principalities, or Powers, and he is before all things, cs pns32 vbb n2, cc n2, n2, cc n2, cc pns31 vbz p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
128 and by him all things consist, 1 Coll. 16, 17. Think upon the Endearments of his Grace, the Zeal of his Love and Sufferings, that he might bring us into Friendship and Favour with God. and by him all things consist, 1 Coll. 16, 17. Think upon the Endearments of his Grace, the Zeal of his Love and Sufferings, that he might bring us into Friendship and Favour with God. cc p-acp pno31 d n2 vvi, crd np1 crd, crd vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
129 Oh how nearly doth it concern us to get into his love, that we may live with God! Whether fall we if Christ be not our Friend? how do these things touch us to the quick, to the flesh, O how nearly does it concern us to get into his love, that we may live with God! Whither fallen we if christ be not our Friend? how do these things touch us to the quick, to the Flesh, uh c-crq av-j vdz pn31 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 cs vvb pns12 cs np1 vbi xx po12 n1? q-crq vdb d n2 vvb pno12 p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
130 and to the bone, yea to the marrow, and the Spirit? One day sure the Acceptance and Favour of Christ Jesus will be somewhat Worth. and to the bone, yea to the marrow, and the Spirit? One day sure the Acceptance and Favour of christ jesus will be somewhat Worth. cc p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1? crd n1 av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 vmb vbi av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
131 What is there then of all the Worldly Gauds and Glories that you can set up as a Rival against his Glorious Majesty? For what things will ye part with your Immortal Hopes in him? How easie, me thinks, it is to the believing serious Soul to scorn and trample upon all those things which we have sometimes called Temptations? How reasonable is it to boast in the Lord, What is there then of all the Worldly Gauds and Glories that you can Set up as a Rival against his Glorious Majesty? For what things will you part with your Immortal Hope's in him? How easy, me thinks, it is to the believing serious Soul to scorn and trample upon all those things which we have sometime called Temptations? How reasonable is it to boast in the Lord, q-crq vbz a-acp av pp-f d dt j n2 cc n2 cst pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1? p-acp r-crq n2 vmb pn22 vvi p-acp po22 j ng1 p-acp pno31? q-crq j, pno11 vvz, pn31 vbz p-acp dt vvg j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d d n2 r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn n2? q-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
132 and say, What shall separate us from the Love of God in his dear and blessed Son? 2. If Christ have not the Headship and Dominion, he will blast the glory of all our Excellencies, and say, What shall separate us from the Love of God in his dear and blessed Son? 2. If christ have not the Headship and Dominion, he will blast the glory of all our Excellencies, cc vvi, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-jn cc j-vvn n1? crd cs np1 vhb xx dt n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
133 and tarnish the beauty of them. and tarnish the beauty of them. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
134 If we provoke him to jealousie with our parts, wit, learning, his Indignation like a Canker will quickly Eat up our springing Hopes and Glories. If we provoke him to jealousy with our parts, wit, learning, his Indignation like a Canker will quickly Eat up our springing Hope's and Glories. cs pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, n1, n1, po31 n1 av-j dt n1 vmb av-j vvi a-acp po12 j-vvg ng1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
135 It hath been Observed always that the most pregnant Wits in our Schools of Language, have not proved the most Substantial in our Universities, It hath been Observed always that the most pregnant Wits in our Schools of Language, have not proved the most Substantial in our Universities, pn31 vhz vbn vvd av cst dt av-ds j n2 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1, vhb xx vvn dt av-ds j p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
136 & the forwardest there also have not been the most serviceable in the Church, or Nation; & the forwardest there also have not been the most serviceable in the Church, or nation; cc dt js a-acp av vhb xx vbn dt av-ds j p-acp dt n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
137 they have been as Trees Transplanted out of our Nurseries which do not prosper accordingly in the Orchard where they should bear Fruit: they have been as Trees Transplanted out of our Nurseries which do not prosper accordingly in the Orchard where they should bear Fruit: pns32 vhb vbn p-acp n2 vvn av pp-f po12 n2 r-crq vdb xx vvi av-vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
138 When as in the Interim many Obscure and Unobserved Souls have come forth from their Privacies like the Great Gregory from Nazianzum, a poor Country Village in Cappadocia, who have been the Wonders of the Age, When as in the Interim many Obscure and Unobserved Souls have come forth from their Privacies like the Great Gregory from Nazianzum, a poor Country Village in Cappadocia, who have been the Wonders of the Age, c-crq c-acp p-acp dt n1 d j cc j n2 vhb vvn av p-acp po32 n2 av-j dt j np1 p-acp np1, dt j n1 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhb vbn dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
139 and the Glory of the Church. This comes to pass not only from the divers Natures of the Wit, Capacity, and Abilities which are proper to the several Studies, Imployments, and Excellencies; and the Glory of the Church. This comes to pass not only from the diverse Nature's of the Wit, Capacity, and Abilities which Are proper to the several Studies, Employments, and Excellencies; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. d vvz pc-acp vvi xx av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, n1, cc n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp dt j n2, n2, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
140 nor meerly that certain Intellects arrive to Ripeness in their proper periods, before which they are harsh and unsavory; nor merely that certain Intellects arrive to Ripeness in their proper periods, before which they Are harsh and unsavoury; ccx av-j d j n2 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
141 but chiefly and mostly by the blessing of God upon their humility, patience, and Integrity: but chiefly and mostly by the blessing of God upon their humility, patience, and Integrity: cc-acp av-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
142 When as the others have boasted too much of the Ignis lambens that Environed their Temples, When as the Others have boasted too much of the Ignis lambens that Environed their Temples, c-crq c-acp dt n2-jn vhb vvn av d pp-f dt fw-la fw-la cst vvd po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
143 and have Adored too much the brightness of their Intellectuals. and have Adored too much the brightness of their Intellectuals. cc vhb vvn av av-d dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
144 Christ was not, could not be pleased that his Servants should count themselves his Betters, that they should Belive they knew what was Wisdom better than himself; christ was not, could not be pleased that his Servants should count themselves his Betters, that they should Believe they knew what was Wisdom better than himself; np1 vbds xx, vmd xx vbi vvn cst po31 n2 vmd vvi px32 po31 n2-j, cst pns32 vmd vvi pns32 vvd r-crq vbds n1 av-jc cs px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
145 they have it may be with Herod received the Applause of them that cryed out, Nec vox hominem sonat! the voice of God, and not of man! they have it may be with Herod received the Applause of them that cried out, Nec vox hominem Sonnet! the voice of God, and not of man! pns32 vhb pn31 vmb vbi p-acp np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvd av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la! dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
146 Thus the Angel of the Lord had smitten them with dishonor; Thus the Angel of the Lord had smitten them with dishonour; av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
147 they bring to God the Sacrifice of Cain, whose Error was of Old thought to be, that when he seemed to bring somewhat to God, yet too much too himself; they bring to God the Sacrifice of Cain, whose Error was of Old Thought to be, that when he seemed to bring somewhat to God, yet too much too himself; pns32 vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vbds pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi, cst c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi av p-acp np1, av av av-d av px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
148 for ye Read, ( Gen. 4. 7.) after the Septuagint thus: for you Read, (Gen. 4. 7.) After the septuagint thus: c-acp pn22 vvb, (np1 crd crd) p-acp dt vvb av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
149 NONLATINALPHABET; If thou hast brought a right and worthy Offering to God, but hast not divided Right (between him and thy self) hast thou not sinned? To this Reading agree both the Samaritan Text, ; If thou hast brought a right and worthy Offering to God, but hast not divided Right (between him and thy self) hast thou not sinned? To this Reading agree both the Samaritan Text, ; cs pns21 vh2 vvn dt j-jn cc j vvg p-acp np1, cc-acp vvb xx vvn av-jn (p-acp pno31 cc po21 n1) vh2 pns21 xx vvn? p-acp d n-vvg vvi d dt np1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
150 and the Targum of Hierusalem, though the Hebrew Bibles, and those that are derived thence have not the Words, The belief or Tradition of Antient times seems to have been, that in the Mincha, or Meat-Offering which Cain brought to the Lord, he took too much for his own Portion; and the Targum of Jerusalem, though the Hebrew Bibles, and those that Are derived thence have not the Words, The belief or Tradition of Ancient times seems to have been, that in the Mincha, or Meat offering which Cain brought to the Lord, he took too much for his own Portion; cc dt np1 pp-f np1, cs dt njp np1, cc d cst vbr vvn av vhb xx dt n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 vvz pc-acp vhi vbn, cst p-acp dt np1, cc j r-crq np1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd av av-d c-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
151 wherefore God that hath no pleasure in the Illibera•le Sacrifices of Churls, who think that all is too much which is bestowed upon him, had no Respect to him, Wherefore God that hath no pleasure in the Illibera•le Sacrifices of Churls, who think that all is too much which is bestowed upon him, had no Respect to him, c-crq np1 cst vhz dx n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb cst d vbz av av-d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31, vhd dx n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
152 and refused to testifie his Acceptance by sending down fire upon the Altar. and refused to testify his Acceptance by sending down fire upon the Altar. cc vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
153 But is not this our own case? have we not counted that Christ in Humility, Simplicity, Self-denial, Meekness, But is not this our own case? have we not counted that christ in Humility, Simplicity, Self-denial, Meekness, cc-acp vbz xx d po12 d n1? vhb pns12 xx vvn cst np1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
154 and Holiness is but loss, while the Reputation of Men, the praise and profit of the World have been thought all the Gaine? What do we then but set the Celestial and Royal Diadem of God upon our own Heads? shall he Incourage us in so Horrible a Sacriledge? shall he contribute to his own Dishonour? and Holiness is but loss, while the Reputation of Men, the praise and profit of the World have been Thought all the Gain? What do we then but Set the Celestial and Royal Diadem of God upon our own Heads? shall he Encourage us in so Horrible a Sacrilege? shall he contribute to his own Dishonour? cc n1 vbz p-acp n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vhb vbn vvn d dt n1? q-crq vdb pns12 av cc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 d n2? vmb pns31 vvb pno12 p-acp av j dt n1? vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po31 d vvb? (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 17
155 3ly. If all be not loss for Christ with us, he may justly leave all our Parts and Ornaments to be our Infelicity, 3ly. If all be not loss for christ with us, he may justly leave all our Parts and Ornament to be our Infelicity, av-j. cs d vbb xx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb av-j vvi d po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
156 and the Bane and Mischief of those that converse with us. If unbred Souls commonly prove brutish, inconsiderate, stubborn, and profane; and the Bane and Mischief of those that converse with us. If unbred Souls commonly prove brutish, inconsiderate, stubborn, and profane; cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno12. cs j n2 av-j vvi j, j, j, cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
157 no lesser or lighter Diseases attend those that have been quickned by Study, Exercise, and Education. no lesser or lighter Diseases attend those that have been quickened by Study, Exercise, and Education. av-dx jc cc jc n2 vvb d cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
158 The most spritely and vivacious Wits have alwayes proved most Ungovernable, the most Turbulent Subjects in the State, the most Pestilent Heriticks in the Church, the worst Friends, the worst Neighbours, the worst Husbands or Masters to their Relations and Families. The most spritely and vivacious Wits have always proved most Ungovernable, the most Turbulent Subject's in the State, the most Pestilent Heretics in the Church, the worst Friends, the worst Neighbours, the worst Husbands or Masters to their Relations and Families. dt av-ds j cc j n2 vhb av vvd av-ds j-u, dt av-ds j n2-jn p-acp dt n1, dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1, dt js n2, dt js n2, dt js n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
159 The Men of middle capacity and stature of mind have in the interim been successful in their Affairs, peacable in their Deportment, treatable by their Allyes, The Men of middle capacity and stature of mind have in the interim been successful in their Affairs, peaceable in their Deportment, treatable by their Allies, dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vhb p-acp dt n1 vbn j p-acp po32 n2, j p-acp po32 n1, j-u p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
160 and more truly profitable to the World. and more truly profitable to the World. cc av-dc av-j j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
161 In Ten years there have been more Frayes and Seditions of one in City Florence, than in five hundred among the Switzers and Grisons, people of a slower Genius, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Mettle. In Ten Years there have been more Frays and Seditions of one in city Florence, than in five hundred among the Switzers and Grisons, people of a slower Genius, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Mettle. p-acp crd n2 pc-acp vhi vbn av-dc n2 cc n2 pp-f crd p-acp n1 np1, cs p-acp crd crd p-acp dt np2 cc np1, n1 pp-f dt jc n1, cc 〈 sy 〉 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
162 But what need we go so far for Examples? See we not among our selves, what the Audacious Wits of Men are daily endeavouring and practising? do we not see how our Capitones, Men of great and busie Heads, cannot be at rest, But what need we go so Far for Examples? See we not among our selves, what the Audacious Wits of Men Are daily endeavouring and practising? do we not see how our Capitones, Men of great and busy Heads, cannot be At rest, p-acp q-crq vvb pns12 vvb av av-j p-acp n2? n1 pns12 xx p-acp po12 n2, r-crq dt j n2 pp-f n2 vbr av-j vvg cc vvg? vdb pns12 xx vvi c-crq po12 np1, n2 pp-f j cc j n2, vmbx vbi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
163 but they enterprise and examine every thing, and can suffer nothing to settle? how do they as with battering Rammes shake, undermine, demolish the very fences and foundations of Nature. but they enterprise and examine every thing, and can suffer nothing to settle? how do they as with battering Rams shake, undermine, demolish the very fences and foundations of Nature. cc-acp pns32 n1 cc vvi d n1, cc vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi? q-crq vdb pns32 a-acp p-acp j-vvg n2 vvb, vvb, vvb dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
164 Policy, Piety, and Society? They censure and judge of every matter; Policy, Piety, and Society? They censure and judge of every matter; n1, n1, cc n1? pns32 vvb cc n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
165 and what they have not ability to comprehend, or humility to submit to, they despise as weak and imperfect, and what they have not ability to comprehend, or humility to submit to, they despise as weak and imperfect, cc r-crq pns32 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pns32 vvb p-acp j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
166 or will not Reverence as Holy. or will not reverence as Holy. cc vmb xx vvi c-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 10
167 Ill Work we make for our Governors Ecclesiastical or Civil, while we molest and vex them with our unruly practices. Ill Work we make for our Governors Ecclesiastical or Civil, while we molest and vex them with our unruly practices. j-jn n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 j cc j, cs pns12 vvb cc vvi pno32 p-acp po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 11
168 when We should help them to bear their Burthens. when We should help them to bear their Burdens. c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 11
169 While some be Wiser than Christianity, others wiser than the Laws, and all the rest wiser than their Teachers and Governors, we forget our selves, While Some be Wiser than Christianity, Others Wiser than the Laws, and all the rest Wiser than their Teachers and Governors, we forget our selves, cs d vbb jc cs np1, n2-jn jc cs dt n2, cc d dt n1 jc cs po32 n2 cc n2, pns12 vvb po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 11
170 and become Reprobate in our Manners and Conversations, Nobis obsequii gloria relicta est, Corn. and become Reprobate in our Manners and Conversations, Nobis obsequii gloria relicta est, Corn. cc vvi j-jn p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 11
171 Tacit. The glory of yeilding Obedience to those that are over us in our proper Virtue and Eminence. Tacit. The glory of yielding obedience to those that Are over us in our proper Virtue and Eminence. np1 dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp d cst vbr a-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 11
172 What now is the cause of all this Disorder? Learning? Knowledge? Wisdome? God forbid that we should have such a Thought in our Hearts! What now is the cause of all this Disorder? Learning? Knowledge? Wisdom? God forbid that we should have such a Thought in our Hearts! q-crq av vbz dt n1 pp-f d d n1? n1? n1? n1? np1 vvb cst pns12 vmd vhi d dt n1 p-acp po12 n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 11
173 God never gave Understanding to Men to do them Mischief, no more than day-light to Blear our Eyes: God never gave Understanding to Men to do them Mischief, no more than daylight to Blear our Eyes: np1 av-x vvd n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vdi pno32 n1, av-dx dc cs n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 11
174 But the Mischief is, that we Eate more freely of the Tree of Knowledge, than of Life, that we have knowledge in Superproportion to our Humility, self-denyal, Modesty, But the Mischief is, that we Eat more freely of the Tree of Knowledge, than of Life, that we have knowledge in Superproportion to our Humility, self-denial, Modesty, cc-acp dt n1 vbz, cst pns12 vvb av-dc av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pp-f n1, cst pns12 vhb n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
175 and Sanctity, and so that Sun which should Enlighten our Earth, by our Ill conduct sets it all on fire, and Sanctity, and so that Sun which should Enlighten our Earth, by our Ill conduct sets it all on fire, cc n1, cc av d n1 r-crq vmd vvi po12 n1, p-acp po12 j-jn n1 vvz pn31 d p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
176 and then instead of counting all our Wisdome loss for Christ, we are left to the tyranny and sedition of our Thoughts. and then instead of counting all our Wisdom loss for christ, we Are left to the tyranny and sedition of our Thoughts. cc av av pp-f vvg d po12 n1 n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 20
177 4. If we give not Christ the preeminence, our Rebellious Affections will pollute and deprave our Judgements: 4. If we give not christ the preeminence, our Rebellious Affections will pollute and deprave our Judgments: crd cs pns12 vvb xx np1 dt n1, po12 j n2 vmb vvi cc vvi po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
178 This Honourable City which Traines up so many Youths to Learning, hath not in my Opinion been suitably Happy in them. This Honourable city which Trains up so many Youths to Learning, hath not in my Opinion been suitably Happy in them. d j n1 r-crq n2 a-acp av d n2 p-acp n1, vhz xx p-acp po11 n1 vbn av-j j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
179 The reason of which (besides the foreassigned) is like to be, that the Luxury and many vices of the place like Ill Weeds grow up with the Corn, The reason of which (beside the foreassigned) is like to be, that the Luxury and many vices of the place like Ill Weeds grow up with the Corn, dt n1 pp-f r-crq (p-acp dt j-vvn) vbz av-j pc-acp vbi, cst dt n1 cc d n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j j-jn n2 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
180 and choak it that nothing comes to Perfection. and choke it that nothing comes to Perfection. cc vvi pn31 cst pix vvz p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
181 By their Meanes they who should have by their Studies made themselves serviceable to the Lord Jesus, become but more Ingenuously wicked. By their Means they who should have by their Studies made themselves serviceable to the Lord jesus, become but more Ingenuously wicked. p-acp po32 n2 pns32 r-crq vmd vhi p-acp po32 n2 vvd px32 j p-acp dt n1 np1, vvn p-acp av-dc av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
182 Ah! sad conclusion of so much Goodness of God! To conclude, Learning is both Profitable and Honourable, it is the light of our Eyes, the Guide of our Lives, the proper Excellency of Humane Nature: Ah! sad conclusion of so much goodness of God! To conclude, Learning is both Profitable and Honourable, it is the Light of our Eyes, the Guide of our Lives, the proper Excellency of Humane Nature: uh j n1 pp-f av d n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, n1 vbz d j cc j, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt j n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
183 But if it claime precedence of Christ, though We were Angels of Heaven, it would bring us down to Hell: But if it claim precedence of christ, though We were Angels of Heaven, it would bring us down to Hell: cc-acp cs pn31 vvb n1 pp-f np1, cs pns12 vbdr n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vmd vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 20
184 Take therefore the good Counsel of the blessed Apostle 1 Cor. 1. 30. 31. Let Christ be made unto us of God, Wisdom, Take Therefore the good Counsel of the blessed Apostle 1 Cor. 1. 30. 31. Let christ be made unto us of God, Wisdom, vvb av dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 crd np1 crd crd crd vvb np1 vbb vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 21
185 and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption, and let him that Glories glory in the Lord. FINIS. and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption, and let him that Glories glory in the Lord. FINIS. cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc vvb pno31 cst vvz n1 p-acp dt n1. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 21

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30 0 NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Phot, in Epist. Euschaem, Caesar, Archiopisc. , etc. Phot, in Epistle Euschaem, Caesar, Archiopisc. , av vvd, p-acp np1 np1, np1, np1-n.
40 0 Clem. Stromat. l. 2. Clem. Stromat. l. 2. np1 np1. n1 crd
79 0 Occumen. in loc. Occumen. in loc. fw-la. p-acp n1.
169 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Origines libr. 1 Contra Celsum. . Origines Libr. 1 Contra Celsum. . np1 n1. crd fw-la fw-la.