A sermon by Hugh Peters: preached before his death: as it was taken by a faithful hand. And now published for publick information. Entred according to order.

Peters, Hugh, 1598-1660
Publisher: printed by John Best in Guiltspur street without Newgate
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A90544 ESTC ID: R208056 STC ID: P1717
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED BY Hugh Peters. ISA•AH 55. 1. Ho every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money: A SERMON PREACHED BY Hugh Peter's. ISA•AH 55. 1. Ho every one that Thirsteth, come you to the waters, and he that hath no money: dt n1 vvn p-acp j npg1. np1 crd crd uh d crd cst vvz, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n2, cc pns31 cst vhz dx n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 come ye, buy and eat, yea, come, buy wine and milk without money, and without price. come you, buy and eat, yea, come, buy wine and milk without money, and without price. vvb pn22, vvb cc vvi, uh, vvb, vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 IN this whole Chapter there are many things driven at; IN this Whole Chapter there Are many things driven At; p-acp d j-jn n1 pc-acp vbr d n2 vvn p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 The first a loving and kinde invitation of a company of poor thirsty souls to come and buy wine and milk without money or moneys worth; The First a loving and kind invitation of a company of poor thirsty Souls to come and buy wine and milk without money or moneys worth; dt ord dt j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n2 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 they must not bring money in their purses, but must bring hungry thirsty souls to come hither. they must not bring money in their purses, but must bring hungry thirsty Souls to come hither. pns32 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp vmb vvi j j n2 pc-acp vvi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 The second is a differing the ways of God from the ways of man; The second is a differing the ways of God from the ways of man; dt ord vbz dt vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 were Gods ways like the ways of men, then a poor soul hearing of such rich booties to be had in Christ, were God's ways like the ways of men, then a poor soul hearing of such rich booties to be had in christ, vbdr npg1 n2 av-j dt n2 pp-f n2, cs dt j n1 vvg pp-f d j n2 pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 and at so low a rate, will be ready to object and say, Oh sir, the news is good, and At so low a rate, will be ready to Object and say, O sir, the news is good, cc p-acp av j dt n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, uh n1, dt n1 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 but I fear too good to be true; but I Fear too good to be true; cc-acp pns11 vvb av j pc-acp vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 what, to come to the market and bring no money, and yet have the commodities, this is strange, men will ••t do thus? therefore mark what God answers, My ways are not as your ways, what, to come to the market and bring no money, and yet have the commodities, this is strange, men will ••t do thus? Therefore mark what God answers, My ways Are not as your ways, r-crq, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvb dx n1, cc av vhb dt n2, d vbz j, n2 vmb av vdi av? av vvb r-crq np1 vvz, po11 n2 vbr xx p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 nor my thoughts as your thoughts, saith the Lord. In your affairs it is not so, but in my dealing it is so; nor my thoughts as your thoughts, Says the Lord. In your affairs it is not so, but in my dealing it is so; ccx po11 n2 p-acp po22 n2, vvz dt n1. p-acp po22 n2 pn31 vbz xx av, cc-acp p-acp po11 vvg pn31 vbz av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 the comfortable joy and rejoycing these poor hungry souls shall go away with, ver. 12. This, the comfortable joy and rejoicing these poor hungry Souls shall go away with, ver. 12. This, dt j n1 cc vvg d j j n2 vmb vvi av p-acp, fw-la. crd np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 as I conceive, is the meaning of the whole Chapter. The words in the Text are nothing else but a precept and a reason. These words note three things, 1. The Inquisition, seek as I conceive, is the meaning of the Whole Chapter. The words in the Text Are nothing Else but a precept and a reason. These words note three things, 1. The Inquisition, seek c-acp pns11 vvb, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr pix av cc-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. d n2 vvb crd n2, crd dt n1, vvb (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 2. The prayer, To call upon him ▪ 2. The prayer, To call upon him ▪ crd dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 ▪ (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
14 3. In reformation, to forsake their evil and wicked ways, vers. 7. the reason is vers. 8. For Gods thoughts are not as your thoughts, 3. In Reformation, to forsake their evil and wicked ways, vers. 7. the reason is vers. 8. For God's thoughts Are not as your thoughts, crd p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po32 j-jn cc j n2, fw-la. crd dt n1 vbz fw-la. crd p-acp ng1 n2 vbr xx p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
15 nor his ways as your ways. In the Inquisition or Inquiring there are these parts considerable. 1. Barely an act, seek. nor his ways as your ways. In the Inquisition or Inquiring there Are these parts considerable. 1. Barely an act, seek. ccx po31 n2 p-acp po22 n2. p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pc-acp vbr d n2 j. crd av-j dt n1, vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
16 2. The circumstance of time, implying there is a time when he will be found, and a time when he will not be found. 3. The object, The Lord. 4. The seekers, Ye. 2. The circumstance of time, implying there is a time when he will be found, and a time when he will not be found. 3. The Object, The Lord. 4. The seekers, You. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg a-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn. crd dt n1, dt n1. crd dt n2, pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 2
17 In the first verse there is some comfort for a poor broken soul, and I cannot pass it over; In the First verse there is Some Comfort for a poor broken soul, and I cannot pass it over; p-acp dt ord n1 a-acp vbz d n1 p-acp dt j j-vvn n1, cc pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
18 therefore let us a little consider the invitation which the words of the Text are a part. Therefore let us a little Consider the invitation which the words of the Text Are a part. av vvb pno12 dt j vvi dt n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
19 There is too seldom proclaimation made with a O yes, Come all poor and rich, great and small, come without money or moneys worth, bring only necessity and desire to buy; There is too seldom proclamation made with a Oh yes, Come all poor and rich, great and small, come without money or moneys worth, bring only necessity and desire to buy; pc-acp vbz av av n1 vvd p-acp dt uh uh, vvb d j cc j, j cc j, vvb p-acp n1 cc n2 j, vvb av-j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
20 where you may see the qualification of the buyers; they are but mean men, poor, hungry, thirsty souls that have nothing: from whence take this Conclusion. where you may see the qualification of the buyers; they Are but mean men, poor, hungry, thirsty Souls that have nothing: from whence take this Conclusion. c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2; pns32 vbr p-acp j n2, j, j, j n2 cst vhb pix: p-acp c-crq vvi d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
21 Doct. That there is no unworthiness in an humble soul, or a poor broken hearted sinner, can hinder the work of his redemption. Doct. That there is no unworthiness in an humble soul, or a poor broken hearted sinner, can hinder the work of his redemption. np1 cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j j-vvn j-vvn n1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 3
22 A poor soul he comes, and hath nothing to shew what he hath done, no work to manifest, he can scarce pray, he would fain have a Sermon, fain have a Sacrament, fain have a Christ, A poor soul he comes, and hath nothing to show what he hath done, no work to manifest, he can scarce pray, he would fain have a Sermon, fain have a Sacrament, fain have a christ, dt j n1 pns31 vvz, cc vhz pix pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, dx n1 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb av-j vvi, pns31 vmd av-j vhi dt n1, av-j vhb dt n1, av-j vhb dt np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
23 and that makes him long for him; such a soul as this, is most fit to receive Christ. and that makes him long for him; such a soul as this, is most fit to receive christ. cc d vvz pno31 av-j p-acp pno31; d dt n1 c-acp d, vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
24 Reason 1. Because the miseries of such a poor soul is the object of Gods mercy ▪ sin is the object of his Justice, Reason 1. Because the misery's of such a poor soul is the Object of God's mercy ▪ since is the Object of his justice, n1 crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 ▪ n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 3
25 but misery is the object of his mercy; but misery is the Object of his mercy; cc-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 3
26 what would become of a poor soul if this were not a truth? what need a theif or a murderer cry out for pardon unless he were guilty of the crimes. what would become of a poor soul if this were not a truth? what need a thief or a murderer cry out for pardon unless he were guilty of the crimes. q-crq vmd vvi pp-f dt j n1 cs d vbdr xx dt n1? q-crq vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb av p-acp n1 cs pns31 vbdr j pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 3
27 2. Reas. Because all ease and refreshments flows from the free mercy of God in Christ ▪ First, There is a time when a sinner is turned off from God, 2. Reas. Because all ease and refreshments flows from the free mercy of God in christ ▪ First, There is a time when a sinner is turned off from God, crd np1 p-acp d n1 cc n2 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 ▪ np1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 4
28 but in mercy God turns to them again, and turns them to himself; Ah poor wretch, in this case you may say, I know God will abundantly pardon, but in mercy God turns to them again, and turns them to himself; Ah poor wretch, in this case you may say, I know God will abundantly pardon, cc-acp p-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno32 av, cc vvz pno32 p-acp px31; uh j n1, p-acp d n1 pn22 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb np1 vmb av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 4
29 yea I have a promise, Rev. 12. 17. Who ever is athirst, come and drink of the water of life freely. yea I have a promise, Rev. 12. 17. Who ever is athirst, come and drink of the water of life freely. uh pns11 vhb dt n1, n1 crd crd r-crq av vbz j, vvb cc vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 4
30 3. Reas. No unworthiness in a poor soul can hinder a poor soul from getting Christ, 3. Reas. No unworthiness in a poor soul can hinder a poor soul from getting christ, crd np1 dx n1 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp vvg np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
31 because the greater the sin, the greater honor God will have in pardoning of your sins, Because the greater the since, the greater honour God will have in pardoning of your Sins, c-acp dt jc dt n1, dt jc n1 np1 vmb vhi p-acp vvg pp-f po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
32 therefore hold up your heads ye great sinners, if your hearts be broken God will have much glory by you, by pardoning your sins. Therefore hold up your Heads you great Sinners, if your hearts be broken God will have much glory by you, by pardoning your Sins. av vvb a-acp po22 n2 pn22 j n2, cs po22 n2 vbb vvn np1 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp pn22, p-acp vvg po22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
33 Thus Moses pleaded for Israel, Exod. 22. 11. If thou destroy them now, what will become of the promises made to their Fathers, nay saith he, what will the Egyptians say. Thus Moses pleaded for Israel, Exod 22. 11. If thou destroy them now, what will become of the promises made to their Father's, nay Says he, what will the egyptians say. av np1 vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd crd cs pns21 vvb pno32 av, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, uh vvz pns31, r-crq vmb dt njp2 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
34 So saith a great sinner, as David, If thou wilt pardon this may hainous sin, then shall many sinners be converted to thee; So Says a great sinner, as David, If thou wilt pardon this may heinous since, then shall many Sinners be converted to thee; av vvz dt j n1, c-acp np1, cs pns21 vm2 vvi d n1 j n1, av vmb d n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
35 I will tell an old drunkard and adulterer what thou hast done for me. Object. I will tell an old drunkard and adulterer what thou hast done for me. Object. pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vdn p-acp pno11. n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
36 It is a comfortable saying, saith a poor soul, but I cannot finde it so in my self, my sins are so great. It is a comfortable saying, Says a poor soul, but I cannot find it so in my self, my Sins Are so great. pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, vvz dt j n1, cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 av p-acp po11 n1, po11 n2 vbr av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
37 Answ. Though all the sins of the whole world were upon thee, except the sin of the Holy Ghost, thou lying under them with a broken heart, Answer Though all the Sins of the Whole world were upon thee, except the since of the Holy Ghost, thou lying under them with a broken heart, np1 cs d dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbdr p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns21 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
38 then I tell thee there is a pardon for thee; a merciful God and a Saviour for thee. then I tell thee there is a pardon for thee; a merciful God and a Saviour for thee. cs pns11 vvb pno21 a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pno21; dt j np1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
39 Object. True, I know God is merciful, but not to such a wretched soul as mine, you know not me; Object. True, I know God is merciful, but not to such a wretched soul as mine, you know not me; n1. j, pns11 vvb np1 vbz j, cc-acp xx p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp png11, pn22 vvb xx pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
40 Sir, I have been a prophane person, and am so still, and an Adulterer, and a Sabbath-breaker, indeed I confess my heart hath been a little humbled, Sir, I have been a profane person, and am so still, and an Adulterer, and a Sabbath breaker, indeed I confess my heart hath been a little humbled, n1, pns11 vhb vbn dt j n1, cc vbm av av, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, av pns11 vvb po11 n1 vhz vbn dt j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
41 but I am not worthy of mercy. but I am not worthy of mercy. cc-acp pns11 vbm xx j pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
42 Answ. I tell thee, if thou wert worthy in thy esteem then there were no hope of mercy for thee, Answer I tell thee, if thou Wertenberg worthy in thy esteem then there were no hope of mercy for thee, np1 pns11 vvb pno21, cs pns21 vbd2r j p-acp po21 n1 av pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
43 for then thou wert in a poor case; for then thou Wertenberg in a poor case; c-acp cs pns21 vbd2r p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
44 if in thy own esteem thou wantest worthiness, and if thou wilt stay till thou be worthy, certainly thou wilt never finde Christ. Object. if in thy own esteem thou Wantest worthiness, and if thou wilt stay till thou be worthy, Certainly thou wilt never find christ. Object. cs p-acp po21 d n1 pns21 vv2 n1, cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi c-acp pns21 vbb j, av-j pns21 vm2 av-x vvi np1. n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
45 But if I could finde some lets and impediments taken away, there might be some hope of comfort; But if I could find Some lets and impediments taken away, there might be Some hope of Comfort; cc-acp cs pns11 vmd vvi d n2 cc n2 vvn av, pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
46 but alas Sir, when I come to pray, I am like a dead stock; and in preaching, and in hearing, I have no life nor power. but alas Sir, when I come to pray, I am like a dead stock; and in preaching, and in hearing, I have no life nor power. cc-acp uh n1, c-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm av-j dt j n1; cc p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg, pns11 vhb dx n1 ccx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
47 Answ. I pray you consider, is it because you can pray well, or preach well that thou mayest have Christ? or is it of Gods free mercy, Answer I pray you Consider, is it Because you can pray well, or preach well that thou Mayest have christ? or is it of God's free mercy, np1 pns11 vvb pn22 vvb, vbz pn31 c-acp pn22 vmb vvi av, cc vvi av cst pns21 vm2 vhi np1? cc vbz pn31 pp-f ng1 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
48 and that because he delights in mercy? Mic. 7. 17. Never tell me of deadness in duties to keep thee from Christ, and that Because he delights in mercy? Mic. 7. 17. Never tell me of deadness in duties to keep thee from christ, cc d c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1? np1 crd crd av-x vvb pno11 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
49 but bring with thee an empty soul, and my soul for thine, Christ will be found of thee to thy comfort. Object. but bring with thee an empty soul, and my soul for thine, christ will be found of thee to thy Comfort. Object. cc-acp vvb p-acp pno21 dt j n1, cc po11 n1 p-acp png21, np1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno21 p-acp po21 n1. n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
50 Sir, I am afraid it will not stand with Gods justice, to pardon such sins as I have committed; Sir, I am afraid it will not stand with God's Justice, to pardon such Sins as I have committed; n1, pns11 vbm j pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 5
51 for if I were in his place, I should not do it. Answ. This God answers himself: for if I were in his place, I should not do it. Answer This God answers himself: c-acp cs pns11 vbdr p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmd xx vdi pn31. np1 d n1 vvz px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 5
52 Were you in Gods place, you would not pass by such offences; but saith God, My ways are not as your ways; Were you in God's place, you would not pass by such offences; but Says God, My ways Are not as your ways; vbdr pn22 p-acp ng1 n1, pn22 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n2; cc-acp vvz np1, po11 n2 vbr xx p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 5
53 I know a way how to be merciful to such a soul in Christ, therefore let no unworthiness hinder thee from coming to Christ. I know a Way how to be merciful to such a soul in christ, Therefore let no unworthiness hinder thee from coming to christ. pns11 vvb dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbi j p-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1, av vvb dx n1 vvi pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
54 Come we then to the words of the Text, Seek ye the Lord, and put all the parts together, the act, agent and object, time, Come we then to the words of the Text, Seek you the Lord, and put all the parts together, the act, agent and Object, time, np1 pns12 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb pn22 dt n1, cc vvi d dt n2 av, dt n1, n1 cc n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
55 and cast them up, and see what the count will be: I think it will be thus much; and cast them up, and see what the count will be: I think it will be thus much; cc vvd pno32 a-acp, cc vvb r-crq dt n1 vmb vbi: pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi av av-d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
56 Doctr. 2. That all those that do seek for true happiness, excellent, solid ▪ and sound comfort, must seek the Lord Jesus to accomplish their ends. Doctrine 2. That all those that do seek for true happiness, excellent, solid ▪ and found Comfort, must seek the Lord jesus to accomplish their ends. np1 crd cst d d cst vdb vvi p-acp j n1, j, j ▪ cc j n1, vmb vvi dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
57 See this made more plain by a place or two of Scripture, John 3. 16. It is called the g•eat promise, God so loved the world, that he gave his onely begotten, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life; See this made more plain by a place or two of Scripture, John 3. 16. It is called the g•eat promise, God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life; vvb d vvd av-dc j p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn dt j n1, np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vhb j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
58 seeking and believing in him come very near together; so Mat. 11. 28. Come unto me all you that are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you: seeking and believing in him come very near together; so Mathew 11. 28. Come unto me all you that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you: vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31 vvi av av-j av; av np1 crd crd np1 p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
59 And see what our Saviour saith, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, John 14. 6. No man can come to the Father but by me: And see what our Saviour Says, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, John 14. 6. No man can come to the Father but by me: cc vvb r-crq po12 n1 vvz, pns11 vbm dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, np1 crd crd dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
60 So Rev. 22. 17. Let every one that is a thirst come: So Rev. 22. 17. Let every one that is a thirst come: av n1 crd crd vvb d pi cst vbz dt n1 vvb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
61 The same is proclaimed, John 7. 37. it is he that comes with healing under his wings. The same is proclaimed, John 7. 37. it is he that comes with healing under his wings. dt d vbz vvn, np1 crd crd pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
62 The point is plain, and I think understood of all; come we then to Reasons, for we aim at Application. The point is plain, and I think understood of all; come we then to Reasons, for we aim At Application. dt n1 vbz j, cc pns11 vvb vvd pp-f d; vvb pns12 av p-acp n2, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
63 Reas. 1. Taken from the ground of contraries; Reas. 1. Taken from the ground of contraries; np1 crd j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 6
64 because all other things besides Christ, whatsoever they be, cannot give satisfaction to the soul, they are all sublunary, all things are short but onely Christ: Because all other things beside christ, whatsoever they be, cannot give satisfaction to the soul, they Are all sublunary, all things Are short but only christ: c-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp np1, r-crq pns32 vbb, vmbx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr d j, d n2 vbr j p-acp j np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
65 Take what you will, pitch upon any thing, Honour, it passeth and comes to nothing; Riches takes the wings of the morning and flies away; Take what you will, pitch upon any thing, Honour, it passes and comes to nothing; Riches Takes the wings of the morning and flies away; vvb r-crq pn22 vmb, vvb p-acp d n1, n1, pn31 vvz cc vvz p-acp pix; n2 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc vvz av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
66 Beauty, there comes a disease, and that is blasted, whatsoever it be that man can take pleasure in; Beauty, there comes a disease, and that is blasted, whatsoever it be that man can take pleasure in; n1, a-acp vvz dt n1, cc d vbz vvn, r-crq pn31 vbi cst n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
67 there is not a Goa•d under Heaven, but it hath a worm in the root that will eat it up, therefore look to your hearts: there is not a Goa•d under Heaven, but it hath a worm in the root that will eat it up, Therefore look to your hearts: pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi pn31 a-acp, av vvb p-acp po22 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
68 Many people trust in vain things; the old doting dreamer he comes, and he hopes well of his estate and condition; Many people trust in vain things; the old doting dreamer he comes, and he hope's well of his estate and condition; d n1 vvb p-acp j n2; dt j j-vvg n1 pns31 vvz, cc pns31 vvz av pp-f po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
69 why? because he comes to Church, he was baptized, and he pays every man his own, and he receives the Sacrament: why? Because he comes to Church, he was baptised, and he pays every man his own, and he receives the Sacrament: q-crq? c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vbds vvn, cc pns31 vvz d n1 po31 d, cc pns31 vvz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
70 Ah, the Lord pity thee, thou yet falls short of Christ. Ah, the Lord pity thee, thou yet falls short of christ. uh, dt n1 vvb pno21, pns21 av vvz j pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
71 This is as if a man come to some water side, and had much business to go over, This is as if a man come to Some water side, and had much business to go over, d vbz c-acp cs dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 n1, cc vhd d n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
72 and all in post calls for a boat, and he gets in, and he takes a nap in the boat, and all in post calls for a boat, and he gets in, and he Takes a nap in the boat, cc d p-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp, cc pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
73 and goes no farther, though his busine•s be of great importance: and Goes no farther, though his busine•s be of great importance: cc vvz dx jc, cs po31 n2 vbb pp-f j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
74 This is the state of many, for want of going over the water, they fall short of Christ, This is the state of many, for want of going over the water, they fallen short of christ, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb j pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
75 and so neglect their greatest business; and so neglect their greatest business; cc av vvb po32 js n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
76 much to do they had, but they never sought Christ, there they rest onely in the boat of the Ordinance; much to do they had, but they never sought christ, there they rest only in the boat of the Ordinance; d pc-acp vdi pns32 vhd, cc-acp pns32 av-x vvd np1, a-acp pns32 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
77 we come to the Temple, but we finde not Christ there. we come to the Temple, but we find not christ there. pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns12 vvb xx np1 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
78 Again, thou hast many outward blessings, and thou sayest, I have a good stock, and thou resteth there, Again, thou hast many outward blessings, and thou Sayest, I have a good stock, and thou rests there, av, pns21 vh2 d j n2, cc pns21 vv2, pns11 vhb dt j n1, cc pns21 vvz a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
79 well, but there is a worm in that goard that will eat it out; well, but there is a worm in that Guard that will eat it out; av, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d vvn cst vmb vvi pn31 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
80 thou hast a pretty childe, and thou much delights in it, and thou seest not that it hath a desperate and cursed heart which it will bring to thee, thou hast a pretty child, and thou much delights in it, and thou See not that it hath a desperate and cursed heart which it will bring to thee, pns21 vh2 dt j n1, cc pns21 d n2 p-acp pn31, cc pns21 vv2 xx d pn31 vhz dt j cc j-vvn n1 r-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
81 and as a worm will devour it. and as a worm will devour it. cc p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
82 Again, some dote upon a wife, and beauty in a wife, and then comes a disease and seiseth upon her, Again, Some dote upon a wife, and beauty in a wife, and then comes a disease and seizeth upon her, av, d vvb p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvz dt n1 cc vvz p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
83 then her beauty is gone, and she exposed so much misery, and death takes her away, then her beauty is gone, and she exposed so much misery, and death Takes her away, cs po31 n1 vbz vvn, cc pns31 vvd av d n1, cc n1 vvz pno31 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
84 and deprives thee of all thy comfort thou tookest in her. and deprives thee of all thy Comfort thou tookest in her. cc vvz pno21 pp-f d po21 n1 pns21 vvd2 p-acp po31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
85 Another man, he shrewds himself under the King or State, for there be but few but have some goard or other; another man, he shrewds himself under the King or State, for there be but few but have Some Guard or other; j-jn n1, pns31 ng1-j px31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp d p-acp vhb d vvn cc j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
86 for will some say, and have said, O the Parliament will help us all: for will Some say, and have said, Oh the Parliament will help us all: p-acp n1 d vvi, cc vhb vvn, uh dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
87 Some rest in the wisdom and policy of our Statesmen, but you see there is a worm in that goard. some rest in the Wisdom and policy of our Statesmen, but you see there is a worm in that Guard. d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
88 Oh, but we come to the Sacrament, and fast and pray, and that will help all, O, but we come to the Sacrament, and fast and pray, and that will help all, uh, cc-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc av-j cc vvb, cc cst vmb vvi d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
89 but a worm eats up that goard; but a worm eats up that Guard; cc-acp dt n1 vvz a-acp d vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
90 and you see our helps are almost blasted, for say some, we need not come so often tegether, and you see our helps Are almost blasted, for say Some, we need not come so often tegether, cc pn22 vvb po12 n2 vbr av vvn, p-acp vvi d, pns12 vvb xx vvn av av av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
91 and keep Conventicles, as it is called, other matters will serve the turn, we need not be so strict, and keep Conventicles, as it is called, other matters will serve the turn, we need not be so strict, cc vvi n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, j-jn n2 vmb vvi dt n1, pns12 vvb xx vbi av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
92 but that worm will eat the goard. We trusted on another sort of people, that have another goard; but that worm will eat the Guard. We trusted on Another sort of people, that have Another Guard; cc-acp cst n1 vmb vvi dt vvn. pns12 vvd p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cst vhb j-jn vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
93 O, say they, we have the Gospel, and that in a flourishing manner, as none in the World have the like; Oh, say they, we have the Gospel, and that in a flourishing manner, as none in the World have the like; uh, vvb pns32, pns12 vhb dt n1, cc cst p-acp dt j-vvg n1, c-acp pix p-acp dt n1 vhb dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
94 but alas, is there not a worm in that goard? is not the Doctrine of Devils set up amongst us, Arminianism and Heresie will soon eat up your Gospel that is now ready to be devoured with open mouth; but alas, is there not a worm in that Guard? is not the Doctrine of Devils Set up among us, Arminianism and Heresy will soon eat up your Gospel that is now ready to be devoured with open Mouth; cc-acp uh, vbz pc-acp xx dt n1 p-acp d vvn? vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, n1 cc n1 vmb av vvi a-acp po22 n1 cst vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
95 If thou hast all these things, and no Christ, thou hast yet an empty soul, and unsatisfied for want of Christ, thou art yet disappointed of thy ends and hopes. If thou hast all these things, and no christ, thou hast yet an empty soul, and unsatisfied for want of christ, thou art yet disappointed of thy ends and hope's. cs pns21 vh2 d d n2, cc dx np1, pns21 vh2 av dt j n1, cc j-vvn p-acp n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r av vvn pp-f po21 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 8
96 Reas. 2. The second Reason is, Because that in Christ there is all that a soul can long for, or heart can desire; Reas. 2. The second Reason is, Because that in christ there is all that a soul can long for, or heart can desire; np1 crd dt ord n1 vbz, c-acp cst p-acp np1 pc-acp vbz d cst dt n1 vmb av-j p-acp, cc n1 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
97 therefore if you would have your hearts filled with joy, it must be drawn out of the excellency and fulness in Christ; Therefore if you would have your hearts filled with joy, it must be drawn out of the excellency and fullness in christ; av cs pn22 vmd vhi po22 n2 vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
98 for there is in him a balm to heal all our dumb and deaf, lame and blinde diseases; for there is in him a balm to heal all our dumb and deaf, lame and blind diseases; c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp pno31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi d po12 j cc j, j cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
99 he is onely able to satisfie a thirsty soul. There be three things that will not be satisfied without this all-sufficient remedy: he is only able to satisfy a thirsty soul. There be three things that will not be satisfied without this All-sufficient remedy: pns31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi dt j n1. pc-acp vbi crd n2 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 9
100 First, the justice of God, it comes and claims its right, this soul was forfeited to me, First, the Justice of God, it comes and claims its right, this soul was forfeited to me, ord, dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz cc vvz po31 j-jn, d n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
101 and so it cryes out for condemnation against such a soul, because it despised mercy when it was offered, therefore justice claims his right. and so it cries out for condemnation against such a soul, Because it despised mercy when it was offered, Therefore Justice claims his right. cc av pn31 vvz av p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvd n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, av n1 vvz po31 n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
102 Here the poor soul is lost, no stay in the World, but if the sentence of justice be propounded, Here the poor soul is lost, no stay in the World, but if the sentence of Justice be propounded, av dt j n1 vbz vvn, dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
103 then the Lord have mercy on thee, as we say of a condemned man: then the Lord have mercy on thee, as we say of a condemned man: cs dt n1 vhb n1 p-acp pno21, c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dt j-vvn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
104 Then in comes Christ and brings a pardon, and he answers Gods justice, and says, this is an humbled soul, it is mine, I have satisfied justice for it, Then in comes christ and brings a pardon, and he answers God's Justice, and Says, this is an humbled soul, it is mine, I have satisfied Justice for it, av p-acp vvz np1 cc vvz dt n1, cc pns31 vvz npg1 n1, cc vvz, d vbz dt j-vvn n1, pn31 vbz png11, pns11 vhb vvn n1 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
105 and thou hast nothing to do with it; here a poor soul were lost for ever, if Christ had not come in. and thou hast nothing to do with it; Here a poor soul were lost for ever, if christ had not come in. cc pns21 vh2 pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31; av dt j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp av, cs np1 vhd xx vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 9
106 Secondly, The Devil comes, Oh, thou art mine, for thou art forfeited to me in Adam, and hast been lead by me, Secondly, The devil comes, O, thou art mine, for thou art forfeited to me in Adam, and hast been led by me, ord, dt n1 vvz, uh, pns21 vb2r png11, c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp np1, cc vh2 vbn vvn p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
107 and art a wretched sinner, and a damned creature, and therefore must share with me in torments for ever: and art a wretched sinner, and a damned creature, and Therefore must share with me in torments for ever: cc n1 dt j n1, cc dt j-vvn n1, cc av vmb vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n2 c-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
108 Well, what will help thee? now call all thy friends together, thy wife and children, Well, what will help thee? now call all thy Friends together, thy wife and children, av, q-crq vmb vvi pno21? av vvb d po21 n2 av, po21 n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
109 and see if they can help thee; and see if they can help thee; cc vvb cs pns32 vmb vvi pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
110 call all thy state together, and offer it for a ransome to the Devil, alas, it will all be nothing, all thy silver, call all thy state together, and offer it for a ransom to the devil, alas, it will all be nothing, all thy silver, vvb d po21 n1 av, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, uh, pn31 vmb d vbb pix, d po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
111 and gold, and friends, cannot redeem thy soul from Hell; ah poor wretch, miserable is thy case: and gold, and Friends, cannot Redeem thy soul from Hell; ah poor wretch, miserable is thy case: cc n1, cc n2, vmbx vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1; uh j n1, j vbz po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
112 Well, but in steps Christ, and saith, Avoid Satan, this soul is mine, I have dyed for it; Well, but in steps christ, and Says, Avoid Satan, this soul is mine, I have died for it; av, cc-acp p-acp n2 np1, cc vvz, vvb np1, d n1 vbz png11, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
113 time was when it was thine, but I have redeemed it out of thy hands; this is a poor broken soul, and I have dyed for such souls: time was when it was thine, but I have redeemed it out of thy hands; this is a poor broken soul, and I have died for such Souls: n1 vbds c-crq pn31 vbds po21, cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn31 av pp-f po21 n2; d vbz dt j j-vvn n1, cc pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
114 Here is a Saviour indeed in time of need. Here is a Saviour indeed in time of need. av vbz dt n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
115 Thirdly, Here is another thing to be satisfied, and that is, the raging power of sin. Thirdly, Here is Another thing to be satisfied, and that is, the raging power of since. ord, av vbz j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc d vbz, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
116 This soul is mine, saith Sin, and I will dwell here, I will make it a hypocritical heart, This soul is mine, Says since, and I will dwell Here, I will make it a hypocritical heart, d n1 vbz png11, vvz n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi av, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
117 and a murderous heart, and a proud and unclean heart, I will keep it from mending; and a murderous heart, and a proud and unclean heart, I will keep it from mending; cc dt j n1, cc dt j cc j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
118 it hath been a proud heart, and it shall be so still, a Drunkard still, a Blasphemer and unclean still, it hath been a proud heart, and it shall be so still, a Drunkard still, a Blasphemer and unclean still, pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi av av, dt n1 av, dt n1 cc j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
119 and no means shall do him good. Then comes Christ; and no means shall do him good. Then comes christ; cc dx n2 vmb vdi pno31 j. av vvz np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
120 Nay, saith he, I have redeemed this soul from the power of sin, and sin shall have no more power over it: Nay, Says he, I have redeemed this soul from the power of since, and since shall have no more power over it: uh-x, vvz pns31, pns11 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vmb vhi dx dc n1 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
121 tell me if any thing can help thee; for without Christ no help, no salvation. tell me if any thing can help thee; for without christ no help, no salvation. vvb pno11 cs d n1 vmb vvi pno21; c-acp p-acp np1 dx n1, dx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
122 Ʋse. If this be so, That no thing can help us, or do us good but Christ, Ʋse. If this be so, That no thing can help us, or do us good but christ, n1. cs d vbb av, cst dx n1 vmb vvi pno12, cc vdb pno12 j p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
123 and is all other things esteemed above him, and he onely neglected? I cannot tell whether I should weep or exclaim against you. and is all other things esteemed above him, and he only neglected? I cannot tell whither I should weep or exclaim against you. cc vbz d j-jn n2 vvn p-acp pno31, cc pns31 av-j vvn? pns11 vmbx vvi cs pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
124 I answer, we have all cause to weep, we speak to a people that are dead, and almost past feeling: I answer, we have all cause to weep, we speak to a people that Are dead, and almost past feeling: pns11 vvb, pns12 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 cst vbr j, cc av j n-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
125 Oh, it is a comfortable doctrine, Christ came into the world to save sinners: It is true, but this belongs not to all. O, it is a comfortable Doctrine, christ Come into the world to save Sinners: It is true, but this belongs not to all. uh, pn31 vbz dt j n1, np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2: pn31 vbz j, cc-acp d vvz xx p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
126 A man loose his purse, and many jevvels in it (its found) every one would have some, A man lose his purse, and many Jewels in it (its found) every one would have Some, dt n1 vvi po31 n1, cc d n2 p-acp pn31 (pn31|vbz vvn) d pi vmd vhi d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
127 vvhen as they are all but one mans; when as they Are all but one men; c-crq c-acp pns32 vbr d p-acp crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
128 so in this case, vvhen vve offer Christ, every one is ready to claim right in Christ, so in this case, when we offer christ, every one is ready to claim right in christ, av p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 vvb np1, d pi vbz j pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 10
129 but he belongs but to fevv. but he belongs but to few. cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
130 Novv therefore that vve may not be deceived, let us mark this point is of singular use, let us knovv to vvhom Christ belongs. Now Therefore that we may not be deceived, let us mark this point is of singular use, let us know to whom christ belongs. av av cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, vvb pno12 vvi d n1 vbz pp-f j n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
131 There be four sorts of people in a miserable condition, and though Christ have cast abroad so many excellent jevvels, There be four sorts of people in a miserable condition, and though christ have cast abroad so many excellent Jewels, pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc cs np1 vhb vvn av av d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
132 yet they are never a vvhit the better: I could vvish you stood out by your selves, you that are not for Christ; yet they Are never a whit the better: I could wish you stood out by your selves, you that Are not for christ; av pns32 vbr av-x dt n1 dt jc: pns11 vmd vvi pn22 vvd av p-acp po22 n2, pn22 cst vbr xx p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
133 I vvould I did knovv vvho vvere for Christ, and vvho for the Devil, but such of you as hear me, take your portion vvhere it falls, I would I did know who were for christ, and who for the devil, but such of you as hear me, take your portion where it falls, pns11 vmd pns11 vdd vvi r-crq vbdr p-acp np1, cc r-crq p-acp dt n1, cc-acp d pp-f pn22 p-acp vvi pno11, vvb po22 n1 c-crq pn31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
134 for you best knovv your ovvn case: Christ comes, and he offers healings, and vvould fain do you good. for you best know your own case: christ comes, and he offers healings, and would fain do you good. c-acp pn22 av-js vvb po22 d n1: np1 vvz, cc pns31 vvz n2-jn, cc vmd av-j vdi pn22 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
135 The first of people, are such as are sick, and are like a company of mad frantick men, they have no sense at all, their case is very desperate: The First of people, Are such as Are sick, and Are like a company of mad frantic men, they have no sense At all, their case is very desperate: dt ord pp-f n1, vbr d c-acp vbr j, cc vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f j j n2, pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp d, po32 n1 vbz av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
136 As if a grave Physician comes in and offers them good physick, intreats them to take it, As if a grave physician comes in and offers them good physic, intreats them to take it, c-acp cs dt j n1 vvz p-acp cc vvz pno32 j n1, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
137 or else they are all dead men; or Else they Are all dead men; cc av pns32 vbr d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
138 yet these mad Patients refuse to take it, and kick out the Physician, and throvvs the glasses against the vvalls, yet these mad Patients refuse to take it, and kick out the physician, and throws the glasses against the walls, av d j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvi av dt n1, cc vvz dt n2 p-acp dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
139 and vvill not accept of his physick; and will not accept of his physic; cc vmb xx vvi pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
140 so say I to a poor soul, now for the Lords sake take Christ, or else thou art a damned wretch for ever. so say I to a poor soul, now for the lords sake take christ, or Else thou art a damned wretch for ever. av vvb pns11 p-acp dt j n1, av p-acp dt n2 n1 vvb np1, cc av pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1 p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
141 Oh, but saith one of these mad Ruffins, we take Christ? get you out of our Towns, what have we to do with Christ? we cannot endure this earnestness for Christ, keep your Christ to your self if you will, O, but Says one of these mad Ruffians, we take christ? get you out of our Towns, what have we to do with christ? we cannot endure this earnestness for christ, keep your christ to your self if you will, uh, cc-acp vvz crd pp-f d j n2, pns12 vvb np1? vvb pn22 av pp-f po12 n2, q-crq vhb pns12 pc-acp vdi p-acp np1? pns12 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp np1, vvb po22 np1 p-acp po22 n1 cs pn22 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
142 and see if others will take him: O the Lord have mercy on thee poor wretch: and see if Others will take him: Oh the Lord have mercy on thee poor wretch: cc vvb cs n2-jn n1 vvi pno31: uh dt n1 vhb n1 p-acp pno21 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
143 Let Ministers say what they will, and preach themselves whorce, yet we will drink, and swagger, and svvear; Let Ministers say what they will, and preach themselves whorce, yet we will drink, and swagger, and swear; vvb n2 vvi r-crq pns32 vmb, cc vvi px32 av, av pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
144 are not all these the conditions of no smal fools? What, they take on them the yoke of Christ, no, no, not they, they vvill not: Are not all these the conditions of no small Fools? What, they take on them the yoke of christ, no, no, not they, they will not: vbr xx d d dt n2 pp-f dx j n2? q-crq, pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1, uh-dx, uh-dx, xx pns32, pns32 vmb xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
145 but alas for you that make so light of Christ; yet many such there be in the World. but alas for you that make so Light of christ; yet many such there be in the World. cc-acp uh p-acp pn22 cst vvb av j pp-f np1; av d d a-acp vbi p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
146 A second sort are such as can be content to hear of Christ, and to receive him a little; A second sort Are such as can be content to hear of christ, and to receive him a little; dt ord n1 vbr d c-acp vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
147 they are like to a people of fine stomacks that can take physick but it must be sweetned, course fare will not down with them; they Are like to a people of fine stomachs that can take physic but it must be sweetened, course fare will not down with them; pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cst vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, n1 vvb vmb xx a-acp p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
148 so these men can be content to hear of Christ by this or that man, so these men can be content to hear of christ by this or that man, av d n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 p-acp d cc d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
149 and receive him so far as he suits with them, but in all things they cannot indure him; and receive him so Far as he suits with them, but in all things they cannot endure him; cc vvi pno31 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp d n2 pns32 vmbx vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
150 if he come to course fare, they cannot endure this chear; of going to heaven and deliverance from hell, this they can relish. if he come to course fare, they cannot endure this cheer; of going to heaven and deliverance from hell, this they can relish. cs pns31 vvb p-acp n1 vvb, pns32 vmbx vvi d n1; pp-f vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, d pns32 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
151 I profess men would have such a Christ as I never heard of, he must be a giving Christ, a Christ that stands with their pride, hypocrisie and prophaness, I profess men would have such a christ as I never herd of, he must be a giving christ, a christ that Stands with their pride, hypocrisy and profaneness, pns11 vvb n2 vmd vhi d dt np1 c-acp pns11 av-x vvd pp-f, pns31 vmb vbi dt vvg np1, dt np1 cst vvz p-acp po32 n1, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
152 or he is no Christ for them; if they cannot have Christ and their ease and gain, but must part with these, or he is no christ for them; if they cannot have christ and their ease and gain, but must part with these, cc pns31 vbz dx np1 p-acp pno32; cs pns32 vmbx vhb np1 cc po32 n1 cc vvi, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
153 then take Christ to your selves; rather then they will part with these base lusts they will have no Christ; then take christ to your selves; rather then they will part with these base Lustiest they will have no christ; av vvb np1 p-acp po22 n2; av cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d j n2 pns32 vmb vhi dx np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
154 if they may have him upon sweet terms well and good, if not, then farewel Christ. if they may have him upon sweet terms well and good, if not, then farewell christ. cs pns32 vmb vhi pno31 p-acp j n2 av cc j, cs xx, cs n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
155 You shall have one come to a Chaplain in a great mans house, and he will say, Oh sir beware that you speak sweetly and fairly, take heed you touch not the Governours by any means; You shall have one come to a Chaplain in a great men house, and he will say, O sir beware that you speak sweetly and fairly, take heed you touch not the Governors by any means; pn22 vmb vhi crd vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi, uh n1 vvb cst pn22 vvb av-j cc av-j, vvb n1 pn22 vvb xx dt n2 p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
156 you may have leave to preach in forenoons, but in the afternoons let them hunt and hauk and take their pleasure; you may have leave to preach in forenoons, but in the afternoons let them hunt and Hawk and take their pleasure; pn22 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 vvb pno32 vvi cc vvb cc vvi po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
157 but if you abridge them of their liberty, you will scarce be heard any more; but if you abridge them of their liberty, you will scarce be herd any more; cc-acp cs pn22 vvb pno32 pp-f po32 n1, pn22 vmb av-j vbi vvn d dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 12
158 alas poor soul, never think to receive Christ, if thou canst not receive him but when he is a pleasure and gain unto thee. alas poor soul, never think to receive christ, if thou Canst not receive him but when he is a pleasure and gain unto thee. uh j n1, av-x vvi pc-acp vvi np1, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno31 p-acp c-crq pns31 vbz dt n1 cc vvi p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
159 Such deal with Christ as Inn-Keepers do with passengers so long as they have money, Such deal with christ as Inn-Keepers do with passengers so long as they have money, d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 vdb p-acp n2 av av-j c-acp pns32 vhb n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
160 and spend it willingly, they have what they will call for, and you are welcome Gentlemen, and spend it willingly, they have what they will call for, and you Are welcome Gentlemen, cc vvi pn31 av-j, pns32 vhb q-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp, cc pn22 vbr j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
161 but if their money be spent, and no more gain gotten by them, then let them be gone, there is no more entertainment for them: but if their money be spent, and no more gain got by them, then let them be gone, there is no more entertainment for them: cc-acp cs po32 n1 vbb vvn, cc dx dc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, av vvb pno32 vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
162 So if you may have ease, and pleasure, and profit, and Christ too, he is welcome; So if you may have ease, and pleasure, and profit, and christ too, he is welcome; av cs pn22 vmb vhi n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc np1 av, pns31 vbz j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
163 but if he will not, if he will carry away any thing, though never so base a lust, but if he will not, if he will carry away any thing, though never so base a lust, cc-acp cs pns31 vmb xx, cs pns31 vmb vvi av d n1, cs av-x av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
164 yet we had rather part with Christ then that which we may a great deal better spare. yet we had rather part with christ then that which we may a great deal better spare. av pns12 vhd av-c vvb p-acp np1 av cst r-crq pns12 vmb dt j n1 av-jc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
165 Oh if they cannot have Christ but hazard their estates, expose their bodies to imprisonment, theyle have no Christ. O if they cannot have christ but hazard their estates, expose their bodies to imprisonment, theyle have no christ. uh cs pns32 vmbx vhb np1 p-acp vvi po32 n2, vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1, pns32|vmb vhi dx np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
166 Like the Soldiers they will follow Christ to the Hall, but it was for his garments, Like the Soldiers they will follow christ to the Hall, but it was for his garments, j dt n2 pns32 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
167 when they had got that then they let Christ go; so many will follow Christ so long as there is any thing to be gotten, when they had god that then they let christ go; so many will follow christ so long as there is any thing to be got, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn cst av pns32 vvb np1 vvi; av d vmb vvi np1 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
168 but when they must part with any thing they will go no further: but when they must part with any thing they will go no further: cc-acp c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
169 Its with these as with a childe, the childe having cut its finger and seeing it bleed, it will cry and bemoan the mother; Its with these as with a child, the child having Cut its finger and seeing it bleed, it will cry and bemoan the mother; pn31|vbz p-acp d c-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vhg vvn po31 n1 cc vvg pn31 vvi, pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
170 but if the mother require but an apple out of the childs hand, it turns the back to the mother, but if the mother require but an apple out of the child's hand, it turns the back to the mother, cc-acp cs dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt ng1 n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
171 and the mother may bleed to death before the childe will give her so small a matter: and the mother may bleed to death before the child will give her so small a matter: cc dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 av j dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
172 And so likewise if Christ bring you gain, it may be you will receive him, And so likewise if christ bring you gain, it may be you will receive him, cc av av cs np1 vvb pn22 n1, pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
173 but if he would have you part with prophaness, pride or a base lust, then Christ may bleed his heart out before they will look after him. but if he would have you part with profaneness, pride or a base lust, then christ may bleed his heart out before they will look After him. cc-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi pn22 vvb p-acp n1, n1 cc dt j n1, cs np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
174 A third sort of hearers that are to be reproved are such that will not meddle with Christ at all; A third sort of hearers that Are to be reproved Are such that will not meddle with christ At all; dt ord n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn vbr d cst vmb xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
175 they take up a principle from the Country people it is a dangerous thing to take physick, they take up a principle from the Country people it is a dangerous thing to take physic, pns32 vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
176 but let nature work, and so far as nature will work they are willing to go, and no further: but let nature work, and so Far as nature will work they Are willing to go, and no further: cc-acp vvb n1 vvi, cc av av-j c-acp n1 vmb vvi pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc dx jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
177 They say they are well-meaning men, that keep good houses, come to the Church, and pay every man his own, and the like: They say they Are well-meaning men, that keep good houses, come to the Church, and pay every man his own, and the like: pns32 vvb pns32 vbr j n2, cst vvb j n2, vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvi d n1 po31 d, cc dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
178 Alas poor wretch that crys out so for nature, and thinks it needless to look any further for Christ, your condition is lamentable and desperate. Alas poor wretch that cries out so for nature, and thinks it needless to look any further for christ, your condition is lamentable and desperate. uh j n1 cst vvz av av p-acp n1, cc vvz pn31 j pc-acp vvi d av-jc p-acp np1, po22 n1 vbz j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
179 A fourth sort of people here reproved are such as seem to have received Christ, but tbey disgorge their stomacks of what they have received; A fourth sort of people Here reproved Are such as seem to have received christ, but tbey disgorge their stomachs of what they have received; dt ord n1 pp-f n1 av vvn vbr d c-acp vvb pc-acp vhi vvn np1, cc-acp vvb vvi po32 n2 pp-f r-crq pns32 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
180 now physick being received, and presently coming up again it doth no good at all; now physic being received, and presently coming up again it does no good At all; av n1 vbg vvn, cc av-j vvg a-acp av pn31 vdz av-dx j p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
181 even so let Christ come but to be a little costly unto us, and cross us, in any thing then up comes profession, even so let christ come but to be a little costly unto us, and cross us, in any thing then up comes profession, av av vvb np1 vvi p-acp pc-acp vbi dt j j p-acp pno12, cc vvi pno12, p-acp d n1 av a-acp vvz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
182 and Christ and all must lie in the floar. Further to illustrate the same; Say we do seek Christ; and christ and all must lie in the floar. Further to illustrate the same; Say we do seek christ; cc np1 cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. av-jc pc-acp vvi dt d; vvb pns12 vdb vvi np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
183 well, what time didst thou ever set apart to seek him in? how many solemn days and hours hast thou set apart for that work? but art not thou such a one that doth not greatly care whether thou hast Christ yea or no, thou seest no great benefit by having of him, well, what time didst thou ever Set apart to seek him in? how many solemn days and hours hast thou Set apart for that work? but art not thou such a one that does not greatly care whither thou hast christ yea or no, thou See not great benefit by having of him, av, q-crq n1 vdd2 pns21 av vvn av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp? q-crq d j n2 cc n2 vh2 pns21 vvn av p-acp d n1? cc-acp n1 xx pns21 d dt pi cst vdz xx av-j vvi cs pns21 vh2 np1 uh cc uh-dx, pns21 vv2 xx j n1 p-acp vhg pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
184 nor no less if thou have him not, but if Christ will have thee so it is, if not, well and good: nor no less if thou have him not, but if christ will have thee so it is, if not, well and good: ccx dx dc cs pns21 vhb pno31 xx, cc-acp cs np1 vmb vhi pno21 av pn31 vbz, cs xx, av cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
185 O poor wretch, that thou makest no more reckoning of Christ: You see a man posting to the Physitian, riding as fasting as he can: Oh poor wretch, that thou Makest no more reckoning of christ: You see a man posting to the physician, riding as fasting as he can: uh j n1, cst pns21 vv2 av-dx av-dc n-vvg pp-f np1: pn22 vvb dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp vvg c-acp pns31 vmb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
186 Why, whats the matter? O my wife or my childe lieth at the point of death; Why, whats the matter? O my wife or my child lies At the point of death; uh-crq, q-crq|vbz dt n1? sy po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
187 but where is the man that maketh so much haste to the Minister for the souls of his wife and children that are dead; but where is the man that makes so much haste to the Minister for the Souls of his wife and children that Are dead; cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 cst vvz av d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2 cst vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
188 nay where is the Minister that took such pains with their people, and say, Oh neighbors look about you, you are going to hell, you had need take heed; nay where is the Minister that took such pains with their people, and say, O neighbours look about you, you Are going to hell, you had need take heed; uh-x q-crq vbz dt n1 cst vvd d n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvi, uh n2 vvb p-acp pn22, pn22 vbr vvg p-acp n1, pn22 vhd n1 vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
189 now get a Saviour, take pains for him, and that speedily, or else you perish; but Ministers are so lazy and dead hearted that they have no courage for Christ, now get a Saviour, take pains for him, and that speedily, or Else you perish; but Ministers Are so lazy and dead hearted that they have no courage for christ, av vvb dt n1, vvb n2 p-acp pno31, cc cst av-j, cc av pn22 vvb; cc-acp n2 vbr av j cc j j-vvn cst pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
190 but if the Minister did see one stand at the Church door ready to chop off his neck if he did not convert one at his Sermon, O what zeal and earnestness would be put forth! but if the Minister did see one stand At the Church door ready to chop off his neck if he did not convert one At his Sermon, Oh what zeal and earnestness would be put forth! cc-acp cs dt n1 vdd vvi crd vvb p-acp dt n1 n1 j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 cs pns31 vdd xx vvi pi p-acp po31 n1, uh q-crq n1 cc n1 vmd vbi vvn av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
191 You can tell every man of his bodily dangers, and bid him look about, and tell him such and such will deceive him, You can tell every man of his bodily dangers, and bid him look about, and tell him such and such will deceive him, pn22 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f po31 j n2, cc vvb pno31 vvi a-acp, cc vvb pno31 d cc d vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
192 but his poor soul is going post to Hell, and that moves you not; you press no necessity on him then to take heed. but his poor soul is going post to Hell, and that moves you not; you press no necessity on him then to take heed. cc-acp po31 j n1 vbz vvg av p-acp n1, cc d vvz pn22 xx; pn22 vvb dx n1 p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
193 A beggars very necessity makes him to beg; A beggars very necessity makes him to beg; dt n2 j n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
194 but we are idle, and will not pray, nor preach, nor hear a Sermon as we ought to do; but we Are idle, and will not pray, nor preach, nor hear a Sermon as we ought to do; cc-acp pns12 vbr j, cc vmb xx vvi, ccx vvi, ccx vvi dt n1 c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
195 why, what is the matter? we see not the necessity of Christ, and this is the reason why we are so dull because our hearts are not possest with the need of the Lord Christ; why, what is the matter? we see not the necessity of christ, and this is the reason why we Are so dull Because our hearts Are not possessed with the need of the Lord christ; uh-crq, q-crq vbz dt n1? pns12 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr av j c-acp po12 n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
196 some say they can seek Christ, they can weep, pray, and mourn, and yet walk loosly: Some say they can seek christ, they can weep, pray, and mourn, and yet walk loosely: d vvb pns32 vmb vvi np1, pns32 vmb vvi, vvb, cc vvi, cc av vvb av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
197 Well, as hard a matter as it is to find out an hypocrite from a true seeker of Christ, Well, as hard a matter as it is to find out an hypocrite from a true seeker of christ, av, c-acp av-j dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp dt j jc pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
198 yet you may know him, for though they agree in many generals, but in particulars there is a broad difference between them; yet you may know him, for though they agree in many generals, but in particulars there is a broad difference between them; av pn22 vmb vvi pno31, c-acp cs pns32 vvb p-acp d n2, cc-acp p-acp n2-j a-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
199 the one comes out of love to Christ, the other out of love to himself: the one comes out of love to christ, the other out of love to himself: dt pi vvz av pp-f n1 p-acp np1, dt n-jn av pp-f n1 p-acp px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 15
200 Look as a condemned man comes to the King for a pardon, he loves not to stay long in the Kings presence, Look as a condemned man comes to the King for a pardon, he loves not to stay long in the Kings presence, vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
201 but so soon as he gets his pardon he is gone. So an hypocrite comes to God in a spirit of bondage, and anguish of conscience, but so soon as he gets his pardon he is gone. So an hypocrite comes to God in a Spirit of bondage, and anguish of conscience, cc-acp av av c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1 pns31 vbz vvn. np1 dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
202 and oh he would fain have a pardon out of his own easie end, not any love to God, having ease you shall not oft see him desire to come in Gods presence. and o he would fain have a pardon out of his own easy end, not any love to God, having ease you shall not oft see him desire to come in God's presence. cc uh pns31 vmd av-j vhi dt n1 av pp-f po31 d j n1, xx d n1 p-acp np1, vhg n1 pn22 vmb xx av vvi pno31 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
203 As I once saw a drunken wretch when the torments of hell lay upon his conscience, I coming in, they told him such a one is coming to see you, methinks I hear him still cry, It is too late, it is too late; As I once saw a drunken wretch when the torments of hell lay upon his conscience, I coming in, they told him such a one is coming to see you, methinks I hear him still cry, It is too late, it is too late; p-acp pns11 a-acp vvd dt j n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vvg p-acp, pns32 vvd pno31 d dt pi vbz vvg pc-acp vvi pn22, vvz pns11 vvb pno31 av vvi, pn31 vbz av j, pn31 vbz av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
204 Oh sir, what shall I do? and when he had gotten a little ease he turned to his filthiness again, such as those never knew what the love of God in Christ was: O sir, what shall I do? and when he had got a little ease he turned to his filthiness again, such as those never knew what the love of God in christ was: uh n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi? cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 av, d c-acp d av-x vvd r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vbds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
205 Oh what a stir is there if an house be on fire, though before all asleep, O what a stir is there if an house be on fire, though before all asleep, uh r-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp cs dt n1 vbb p-acp n1, cs p-acp d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
206 then, oh save my wife or my childe; then, o save my wife or my child; av, uh vvb po11 n1 cc po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
207 so when the conscience breaks out into terrors, then oh help, help, but ease that and you shall hear no more of him. so when the conscience breaks out into terrors, then o help, help, but ease that and you shall hear no more of him. av c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp n2, av uh n1, vvb, cc-acp vvi d cc pn22 vmb vvi av-dx dc pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
208 Again, it may be an hypocrite prays, but either he rushes into Gods presence without any preparation, Again, it may be an hypocrite prays, but either he Rushes into God's presence without any preparation, av, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 vvz, cc-acp av-d pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
209 or else passeth over the duty very slubberingly of any fashion so it be done, or Else passes over the duty very slubberingly of any fashion so it be done, cc av vvz p-acp dt n1 av av-vvg pp-f d n1 av pn31 vbb vdn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
210 or else after the duty more proudly, saith, I have prayed and preached, &c. but if he have not what he would have, he leaves all. or Else After the duty more proudly, Says, I have prayed and preached, etc. but if he have not what he would have, he leaves all. cc av p-acp dt n1 av-dc av-j, vvz, pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn, av p-acp cs pns31 vhb xx r-crq pns31 vmd vhi, pns31 vvz d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
211 Like as Suiters coming to a widow, some come for wealth, some for grace: Like as Suitors coming to a widow, Some come for wealth, Some for grace: j c-acp n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, d vvb p-acp n1, d p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
212 Now vvhen she expresseth her estate, and saith, My estate is not that it is taken for, it is but small, Now when she Expresses her estate, and Says, My estate is not that it is taken for, it is but small, av c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, cc vvz, po11 n1 vbz xx cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp, pn31 vbz p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
213 but if you like me as I am, so it is; but if you like me as I am, so it is; cc-acp cs pn22 vvb pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm, av pn31 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
214 then he that comes for vvealth makes no further labour, but ceases his 〈 ◊ 〉; then he that comes for wealth makes no further labour, but ceases his 〈 ◊ 〉; cs pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1 vvz dx jc n1, cc-acp vvz po31 〈 sy 〉; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
215 so we hear of Christ that he bring ▪ heaven, and delivers from Hell, we would fain have him, so we hear of christ that he bring ▪ heaven, and delivers from Hell, we would fain have him, av pns12 vvb pp-f np1 cst pns31 vvi ▪ n1, cc vvz p-acp n1, pns12 vmd av-j vhi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
216 yet if there be no present gain to be had, we are loth to take him as he is, yet if there be no present gain to be had, we Are loath to take him as he is, av cs pc-acp vbb dx j n1 pc-acp vbi vhn, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
217 if he comes once to be naked, and poor, and bare Christ; if he comes once to be naked, and poor, and bore christ; cs pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vbi j, cc j, cc vvd np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
218 then, what is this all the gain, then farewel Christ? Ah poor wretch, the Lord pitty thy soul. then, what is this all the gain, then farewell christ? Ah poor wretch, the Lord pity thy soul. av, q-crq vbz d d dt n1, cs n1 np1? uh j n1, dt n1 vvb po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
219 But now faith a poor soul, the poor humble soul, a broken hearted Ch•istion saith, Oh let me have Christ though I have nothing else in the world. But now faith a poor soul, the poor humble soul, a broken hearted Ch•istion Says, O let me have christ though I have nothing Else in the world. p-acp av n1 dt j n1, dt j j n1, dt j-vvn j-vvn np1 vvz, uh vvb pno11 vhi np1 cs pns11 vhb pix av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
220 Ʋse. If the ground of all contentedness and happiness stands in seeking Christ, then I must make sure work with those that have Christ and th•se that have him not; Ʋse. If the ground of all contentedness and happiness Stands in seeking christ, then I must make sure work with those that have christ and th•se that have him not; n1. cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp vvg np1, cs pns11 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp d cst vhb np1 cc n1 cst vhb pno31 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 17
221 and we may consider who have found Christ a Saviour by these parts of seeking here set down. 1. Seeking considered barely as an action. 2. As a Christian action. 3. As a particular action. 4. The object, the Lord. 5. How, By rule of Scripture. and we may Consider who have found christ a Saviour by these parts of seeking Here Set down. 1. Seeking considered barely as an actium. 2. As a Christian actium. 3. As a particular actium. 4. The Object, the Lord. 5. How, By Rule of Scripture. cc pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vhb vvn np1 dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg av vvn a-acp. crd vvg vvd av-j p-acp dt n1. crd p-acp dt njp n1. crd p-acp dt j n1. crd dt n1, dt n1. crd uh-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 17
222 1. As an action barely considered: There were three things observed of the Heathen in every action, First, A serious deliberation. Secondly, A serious consultation. And thirdly, A present execution. 1. As an actium barely considered: There were three things observed of the Heathen in every actium, First, A serious deliberation. Secondly, A serious consultation. And Thirdly, A present execution. crd p-acp dt n1 av-j vvn: pc-acp vbdr crd n2 vvn pp-f dt j-jn p-acp d n1, ord, dt j n1. ord, dt j n1. cc ord, dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
223 Try your selves by these particulars. Try your selves by these particulars. vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n2-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
224 First, Tell me I pray thee, when didst thou deliberate about Christ whether he was worth the having? tell me, what time have you taken to deliberate to think with your selves how to come by him? tell me in what closet, in what field, under what hedge hast thou been casting about this point? you can cast about how to pay your rents, First, Tell me I pray thee, when didst thou deliberate about christ whither he was worth the having? tell me, what time have you taken to deliberate to think with your selves how to come by him? tell me in what closet, in what field, under what hedge hast thou been casting about this point? you can cast about how to pay your rends, ord, vvb pno11 pns11 vvb pno21, q-crq vdd2 pns21 vvi p-acp np1 cs pns31 vbds j dt vhg? vvb pno11, q-crq n1 vhb pn22 vvn pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31? vvb pno11 p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vh2 pns21 vbn vvg p-acp d n1? pn22 vmb vvi a-acp c-crq pc-acp vvi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
225 but tell me when didst thou consider thy soul was going to Hell without Christ being a Saviour to thee? but tell me when didst thou Consider thy soul was going to Hell without christ being a Saviour to thee? cc-acp vvb pno11 c-crq vdd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 vbds vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vbg dt n1 p-acp pno21? (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 17
226 Secondly, Who is he that makes serious consultation how he may get Christ and salvation to his soul? and who is he that goes to the Ministers or neighbors, Secondly, Who is he that makes serious consultation how he may get christ and salvation to his soul? and who is he that Goes to the Ministers or neighbours, ord, r-crq vbz pns31 cst vvz j n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi np1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1? cc q-crq vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
227 and consults how and by what means he may obtain Christ: and consults how and by what means he may obtain christ: cc vvz c-crq cc p-acp r-crq n2 pns31 vmb vvi np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
228 Physicians may have their Patients, Lawyers their cliants come by twenties knocking at their door before they be up, Physicians may have their Patients, Lawyers their Clients come by twenties knocking At their door before they be up, n2 vmb vhi po32 n2, n2 po32 n2 vvn p-acp n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vbb a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
229 and good sir follow my suit, I must beg else; and good sir follow my suit, I must beg Else; cc j n1 vvb po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
230 but your Minister may cool his heels in his study all the week long before you come with such a question, Alas fir, what shall I do? and cry out good sir help me to Christ or else I perish: but your Minister may cool his heels in his study all the Week long before you come with such a question, Alas fir, what shall I do? and cry out good sir help me to christ or Else I perish: cc-acp po22 n1 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1 d dt n1 av-j p-acp pn22 vvb p-acp d dt n1, uh n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi? cc vvb av j n1 vvb pno11 p-acp np1 cc av pns11 vvb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
231 But alas poor wretch thou hast meat and drink, and a deal of worldly trash, and that contents thee, is this a seeking of Christ? But alas poor wretch thou hast meat and drink, and a deal of worldly trash, and that contents thee, is this a seeking of christ? p-acp uh j n1 pns21 vh2 n1 cc vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc d vvz pno21, vbz d dt n-vvg pp-f np1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
232 Thirdly, And who puts this in execution, we stand dreaming about it; Thirdly, And who puts this in execution, we stand dreaming about it; ord, cc r-crq vvz d p-acp n1, pns12 vvb vvg p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
233 it is good he saith, but we hope all shall be well, and many other good thoughts; it is good he Says, but we hope all shall be well, and many other good thoughts; pn31 vbz j pns31 vvz, cc-acp pns12 vvb d vmb vbi av, cc d j-jn j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
234 but alas thou hast a miserable poor soul; but alas thou hast a miserable poor soul; cc-acp uh pns21 vh2 dt j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
235 so that take it as an act we may in some measure see whether we seek Christ or not. so that take it as an act we may in Some measure see whither we seek christ or not. av cst vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb cs pns12 vvb np1 cc xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
236 2. Consider this as it is a Christian and good action, three things herein very necessary to be considered. 1. A clear sight or knowledge of the thing we go about. 2. A sincere affection to it. 3. Quickness in dispatch of it. 1. Consider the thing we go about is weighty, and of great importance; 2. Consider this as it is a Christian and good actium, three things herein very necessary to be considered. 1. A clear sighed or knowledge of the thing we go about. 2. A sincere affection to it. 3. Quickness in dispatch of it. 1. Consider the thing we go about is weighty, and of great importance; crd np1 d c-acp pn31 vbz dt njp cc j n1, crd n2 av av j pc-acp vbi vvn. crd dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb a-acp. crd dt j n1 p-acp pn31. crd n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. crd np1 dt n1 pns12 vvb a-acp vbz j, cc pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
237 to find Christ pardoning sin, and working our redemption; to find christ pardoning since, and working our redemption; pc-acp vvi np1 vvg n1, cc vvg po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
238 now there must be a true knowledge of this, else there can be no true seeking: now there must be a true knowledge of this, Else there can be no true seeking: av pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f d, av pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
239 Herein are reproved all ignorant Masters and Ministers. Herein Are reproved all ignorant Masters and Ministers. av vbr vvn d j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
240 I met lately with a man of eighty years of age save one, I asked him how many Gods there were, he could not tell. It is a pittiful case; I met lately with a man of eighty Years of age save one, I asked him how many God's there were, he could not tell. It is a pitiful case; pns11 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp crd, pns11 vvd pno31 c-crq d n2 a-acp vbdr, pns31 vmd xx vvi. pn31 vbz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
241 one day their children will cry out, Oh murdering parents, you might have made me better had you catechised me, I had never come to these flames; one day their children will cry out, O murdering Parents, you might have made me better had you catechised me, I had never come to these flames; crd n1 po32 n2 vmb vvi av, uh j-vvg n2, pn22 vmd vhi vvn pno11 av-jc vhd pn22 vvn pno11, pns11 vhd av-x vvn p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
242 Oh cursed Father and Mother it is you that sent me to hell; O cursed Father and Mother it is you that sent me to hell; uh j-vvn n1 cc n1 pn31 vbz pn22 cst vvd pno11 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
243 I might have had a Saviour had it not been for you for ought I know. I might have had a Saviour had it not been for you for ought I know. pns11 vmd vhi vhn dt n1 vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp pn22 p-acp pi pns11 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
244 Shall the Lord give you children and will you give them to the Devil? Your servants they moil and toil for you, Shall the Lord give you children and will you give them to the devil? Your Servants they moil and toil for you, vmb dt n1 vvb pn22 n2 cc vmb pn22 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1? po22 n2 pns32 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
245 and you send them to hell for their labour; and you send them to hell for their labour; cc pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
246 well they will one day curse you and say, I had not been here but for my bloody Master; well they will one day curse you and say, I had not been Here but for my bloody Master; av pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi pn22 cc vvb, pns11 vhd xx vbn av cc-acp p-acp po11 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
247 Oh the Lord help you to think of this better. O the Lord help you to think of this better. uh dt n1 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi pp-f d av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
248 How good a course is it for a Minister to quarter out his Parish, and set himself and make it his daily work to go to four or six houses in the afternoon, How good a course is it for a Minister to quarter out his Parish, and Set himself and make it his daily work to go to four or six houses in the afternoon, q-crq j dt n1 vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1, cc vvd px31 cc vvi pn31 po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
249 and see how it stands with their families, and deal plainly with the poor souls of his people, you will finde much good follow this, you will deliver many souls from hell, and see how it Stands with their families, and deal plainly with the poor Souls of his people, you will find much good follow this, you will deliver many Souls from hell, cc vvb c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vmb vvi d j vvi d, pn22 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
250 and meet with them you never met withal: Ah the Lord help us, we want a spirit of love to their poor souls. and meet with them you never met withal: Ah the Lord help us, we want a Spirit of love to their poor Souls. cc vvi p-acp pno32 pn22 av-x vvd av: uh dt n1 vvb pno12, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
251 What is the reason so many make haste to hell? it is through ignorance and want of better instruction; What is the reason so many make haste to hell? it is through ignorance and want of better instruction; q-crq vbz dt n1 av av-d vvi n1 p-acp n1? pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f jc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
252 many old doting fools are ready to say of these times, Never was good world since there was so much preaching. many old doting Fools Are ready to say of these times, Never was good world since there was so much preaching. d j j-vvg n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f d n2, av-x vbds j n1 c-acp pc-acp vbds av av-d vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
253 But alas it is because they know no better of Christ; But alas it is Because they know no better of christ; cc-acp uh pn31 vbz c-acp pns32 vvb av-dx av-jc pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
254 but alas for thee, poor ignorant old man or young man who ever thou art, look to it, thou art going to hell, but alas for thee, poor ignorant old man or young man who ever thou art, look to it, thou art going to hell, cc-acp uh p-acp pno21, j j j n1 cc j n1 r-crq av pns21 vb2r, vvb p-acp pn31, pns21 vb2r vvg p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
255 if no knowledge of Christ, there is no love to him. if no knowledge of christ, there is no love to him. cs dx n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
256 Now let me intreat you to buy orthodox books, make store of them, get Bibles into your houses, get your Minister to catechise you, Now let me entreat you to buy orthodox books, make store of them, get Bibles into your houses, get your Minister to catechise you, av vvb pno11 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 n2, vvb n1 pp-f pno32, vvb np1 p-acp po22 n2, vvb po22 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
257 and to instruct you, to have a care of your poor souls. and to instruct you, to have a care of your poor Souls. cc pc-acp vvi pn22, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
258 And thus much let me say to Ministers, If ever you would spend your selves or be spent for the souls of your people: And thus much let me say to Ministers, If ever you would spend your selves or be spent for the Souls of your people: cc av av-d vvb pno11 vvi p-acp n2, cs av pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
259 Now is the time, the Palatinate and other Countries are shaken already, and England begins to shake fast, Now is the time, the Palatinate and other Countries Are shaken already, and England begins to shake fast, av vbz dt n1, dt n1 cc j-jn n2 vbr vvn av, cc np1 vvz pc-acp vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
260 and it is likely it cannot hold out, therefore labour as much as you can to bring them to Christ; and it is likely it cannot hold out, Therefore labour as much as you can to bring them to christ; cc pn31 vbz j pn31 vmbx vvi av, av vvb p-acp d c-acp pn22 vmb p-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
261 for Popery gets head and grows fast, therefore never more need. 2. To seek Christ argues some sincere affection after Christ. for Popery gets head and grows fast, Therefore never more need. 2. To seek christ argues Some sincere affection After christ. p-acp n1 vvz n1 cc vvz av-j, av av-x av-dc vvi. crd p-acp vvi np1 vvz d j n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
262 Judas had knowledge, but for want of practice he died in a halter. Judas had knowledge, but for want of practice he died in a halter. np1 vhd n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
263 Would you think your servant dealt well with you, if you send him to look your lost cattel, Would you think your servant dealt well with you, if you send him to look your lost cattle, vmd pn22 vvi po22 n1 vvd av p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi po22 j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
264 and he goeth step by step, and spend half the day before he get to the place where he should look them. and he Goes step by step, and spend half the day before he get to the place where he should look them. cc pns31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi j-jn dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
265 Should not Ministers now come and lift up their voyces, and cry Oh get Christ you perish else? yet see how undisposed we go about it, Should not Ministers now come and lift up their voices, and cry O get christ you perish Else? yet see how undisposed we go about it, vmd xx n2 av vvn cc vvi a-acp po32 n2, cc vvi uh vvb np1 pn22 vvb av? av vvi c-crq j pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
266 and we will take our own time; now here wants affection for Christ. and we will take our own time; now Here Wants affection for christ. cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n1; av av vvz n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
267 But finally, for quickness in dispatch of this action, it is too much seen what long delays, But finally, for quickness in dispatch of this actium, it is too much seen what long delays, cc-acp av-j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz av av-d vvn r-crq j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
268 and excuses, and pretences we have, it is soon enough we hope, so that any thing will hinder that work. and excuses, and pretences we have, it is soon enough we hope, so that any thing will hinder that work. cc n2, cc n2 pns12 vhb, pn31 vbz av av-d pns12 vvb, av cst d n1 vmb vvi d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
269 Come we to the third rule of this seeking, and so to the metaphor, which stands in three things: Come we to the third Rule of this seeking, and so to the metaphor, which Stands in three things: vvb pns12 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d vvg, cc av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp crd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
270 First, It requires a good light: First, It requires a good Light: ord, pn31 vvz dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
271 we have cause of great thankfulness for the light we enjoy, God hath been merciful to this Nation, light instead of darkness; we have cause of great thankfulness for the Light we enjoy, God hath been merciful to this nation, Light instead of darkness; pns12 vhb n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb, np1 vhz vbn j p-acp d n1, vvb av pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
272 many a poor soul hath had light, when most of the Kingdom have been in darkness: many a poor soul hath had Light, when most of the Kingdom have been in darkness: d dt j n1 vhz vhn n1, c-crq av-ds pp-f dt n1 vhb vbn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
273 Now if God intend to save thee, he will send thee a light where thou dwellest, Now if God intend to save thee, he will send thee a Light where thou dwellest, av cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno21, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 dt n1 c-crq pns21 vv2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
274 or else remove thee to a light in a family; or Else remove thee to a Light in a family; cc av vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
275 if God intend to save thee, he will send a light, some good husband, or wife, or childe, or servant: if God intend to save thee, he will send a Light, Some good husband, or wife, or child, or servant: cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno21, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, d j n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
276 If you would have Christ, you must have light, and walk in the light while you have it; If you would have christ, you must have Light, and walk in the Light while you have it; cs pn22 vmd vhi np1, pn22 vmb vhi n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cs pn22 vhb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
277 for it darkens apace, and our Sun is decliming: Now for the Lords sake look about you; for it darkens apace, and our Sun is decliming: Now for the lords sake look about you; c-acp pn31 vvz av, cc po12 n1 vbz vvg: av p-acp dt n2 n1 vvb p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
278 if ever you had need to get Christ, and we to preach Christ, now is the time, if ever you had need to get christ, and we to preach christ, now is the time, cs av pn22 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc pns12 p-acp vvi np1, av vbz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
279 for it is almost past time already, and yet we believe it not, see it not. for it is almost past time already, and yet we believe it not, see it not. c-acp pn31 vbz av j n1 av, cc av pns12 vvb pn31 xx, vvb pn31 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
280 If thou sayest thou hast Christ, I ask thee how thou camest by him; either thou hast Christ by the Word, or else thou hast him not at all: If thou Sayest thou hast christ, I ask thee how thou camest by him; either thou hast christ by the Word, or Else thou hast him not At all: cs pns21 vv2 pns21 vh2 np1, pns11 vvb pno21 c-crq pns21 vvd2 p-acp pno31; av-d pns21 vh2 np1 p-acp dt n1, cc av pns21 vh2 pno31 xx p-acp d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
281 This may be proclaimed to all the World, If any man come to Christ, it must be by the light of the Word. This may be proclaimed to all the World, If any man come to christ, it must be by the Light of the Word. d vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, cs d n1 vvb p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 21
282 Secondly, In a particular action there is required a good eye: A blinde man cannot tell how to do any thing. Secondly, In a particular actium there is required a good eye: A blind man cannot tell how to do any thing. ord, p-acp dt j n1 a-acp vbz vvn dt j n1: dt j n1 vmbx vvi c-crq pc-acp vdi d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
283 Now this eye is the eye of Faith; for no faith, no Saviour, no Christ: Now it is this faith that lays hold on a particular promise, and gets Christ: Now this eye is the eye of Faith; for no faith, no Saviour, no christ: Now it is this faith that lays hold on a particular promise, and gets christ: av d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp dx n1, dx n1, av-dx np1: av pn31 vbz d n1 cst vvz vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
284 It fares with faith pitched on a particular promise, as it is with a childe; It fares with faith pitched on a particular promise, as it is with a child; pn31 vvz p-acp n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
285 a father dyes, and leaves six children, and in his Will he bequeaths to every one of his children a portion: a father dies, and leaves six children, and in his Will he Bequeathes to every one of his children a portion: dt n1 vvz, cc vvz crd n2, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz p-acp d crd pp-f po31 n2 dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
286 When the Will comes to be read, Item, I give to my eldest son John so much Land, that is mine, saith he: When the Will comes to be read, Item, I give to my eldest son John so much Land, that is mine, Says he: c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, n1, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 js-jn n1 np1 av d n1, cst vbz png11, vvz pns31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
287 I give to my daughter Elizabeth so much money, that is mine, saith she: I give to my daughter Elizabeth so much money, that is mine, Says she: pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 np1 av d n1, cst vbz png11, vvz pns31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
288 So in this case, when Gods Will is read, that is his Word, wherein his legacy is bequeathed to his children, So in this case, when God's Will is read, that is his Word, wherein his legacy is bequeathed to his children, av p-acp d n1, c-crq n2 vmb vbz vvn, cst vbz po31 n1, c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
289 and there is read, Whosoever is a thirst, let him believe, and here is water of life for him: and there is read, Whosoever is a thirst, let him believe, and Here is water of life for him: cc pc-acp vbz vvn, r-crq vbz dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi, cc av vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
290 Oh, saith the thirsty soul, that is mine: O, Says the thirsty soul, that is mine: uh, vvz dt j n1, cst vbz png11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
291 And so when he hears, That whoever believes in Christ, shall not perish, but have everlasting life: And so when he hears, That whoever believes in christ, shall not perish, but have everlasting life: cc av c-crq pns31 vvz, cst r-crq vvz p-acp np1, vmb xx vvi, cc-acp vhb j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
292 Such a soul as believes in Christ, he takes and receives Christ to the use and benefit of his soul, as act and deed; Such a soul as believes in christ, he Takes and receives christ to the use and benefit of his soul, as act and deed; d dt n1 c-acp vvz p-acp np1, pns31 vvz cc vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
293 and therefore he claims his right in everlasting life: Such a soul will adventure any thing for Christ. and Therefore he claims his right in everlasting life: Such a soul will adventure any thing for christ. cc av pns31 vvz po31 j-jn p-acp j n1: d dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
294 Oh, saith some to such a soul, what need you be so earnest in runing to Sermons? it was a better world when there was less. O, Says Some to such a soul, what need you be so earnest in runing to Sermons? it was a better world when there was less. uh, vvz d p-acp d dt n1, r-crq vvb pn22 vbb av j p-acp vvg p-acp n2? pn31 vbds dt jc n1 c-crq pc-acp vbds dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
295 Ah poor hearts, you will not come together to seek; Ah poor hearts, you will not come together to seek; uh j n2, pn22 vmb xx vvi av pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
296 well, when Gods judgements fall heavy upon you, then it will drive you together pell mell; well, when God's Judgments fallen heavy upon you, then it will drive you together pell mell; av, c-crq npg1 n2 vvb j p-acp pn22, cs pn31 vmb vvi pn22 av av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
297 then, O good Sir help, but help will not be found. then, Oh good Sir help, but help will not be found. av, uh j n1 vvi, cc-acp n1 vmb xx vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
298 And thus much let me say to Christians, learn to prize the good eye, there is many curious tunicles in this eye: And thus much let me say to Christians, Learn to prize the good eye, there is many curious tunicles in this eye: cc av d vvb pno11 vvi p-acp np1, vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vbz d j n2 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
299 What faith to procure me a Saviour? O preserve it. What faith to procure me a Saviour? O preserve it. q-crq n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 dt n1? sy vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 22
300 Three things hurt the bodily eye, 1. Looking upon water. 2. Wind. 3. Dust. The like to these hurt the spiritual eye; Three things hurt the bodily eye, 1. Looking upon water. 2. Wind. 3. Dust. The like to these hurt the spiritual eye; crd n2 vvn dt j n1, crd vvg p-acp n1. crd n1 crd n1 dt av-j p-acp d n1 dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
301 if you take water for the fleeting lusts, profits, and pleasures of this life, looking much on these hurt the eye of faith; if you take water for the fleeting Lustiest, profits, and pleasures of this life, looking much on these hurt the eye of faith; cs pn22 vvb n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1, vvg d p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
302 as David looked on Bathsheba, she was a pearl wind. as David looked on Bathsheba, she was a pearl wind. c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vbds dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
303 Secondly, that is pride that puffs a man up, now faith and a proud heart cannot stand together, these cannot agree; Secondly, that is pride that puffs a man up, now faith and a proud heart cannot stand together, these cannot agree; ord, cst vbz n1 cst vvz dt n1 a-acp, av n1 cc dt j n1 vmbx vvi av, d vmbx vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
304 gifts received puffs a man up, and much hurt a mans faith: Gifts received puffs a man up, and much hurt a men faith: n2 vvn vvz dt n1 a-acp, cc av-d vvi dt ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
305 A ship is cast away sometimes by the same wind that brings him into the Harbour; A ship is cast away sometime by the same wind that brings him into the Harbour; dt n1 vbz vvn av av p-acp dt d n1 cst vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
306 there is an evil fountain in mens studies, and that is covetousness, when men preach for hire and gain; there is an evil fountain in men's studies, and that is covetousness, when men preach for hire and gain; pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp ng2 n2, cc d vbz n1, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
307 when they are afraid to trust God with their wives and children, this hurts faith: when they Are afraid to trust God with their wives and children, this hurts faith: c-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, d vvz n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
308 Take heed you stand not over long, lest you lose the benevolence of such a one; Take heed you stand not over long, lest you loose the benevolence of such a one; vvb n1 pn22 vvb xx p-acp av-j, cs pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f d dt pi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
309 and in prosperity a man had need have a good eye, to see through so much thick clay. and in Prosperity a man had need have a good eye, to see through so much thick clay. cc p-acp n1 dt n1 vhd n1 vhi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp av d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
310 There be three objects whom we must seek; There be three objects whom we must seek; pc-acp vbi crd n2 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
311 and that is the Lord, he must be sought in three particulars: 1. Nothing before him. 2. Nothing besides him. 3. Nothing with him. and that is the Lord, he must be sought in three particulars: 1. Nothing before him. 2. Nothing beside him. 3. Nothing with him. cc d vbz dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n2-j: crd pix p-acp pno31. crd pix p-acp pno31. crd pix p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
312 Thus doth a good soul seek Christ; Thus does a good soul seek christ; av vdz dt j n1 vvb np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
313 every one can say they seek Christ, but when I pray you? One day, saith the Worldling, every one can say they seek christ, but when I pray you? One day, Says the Worldling, d pi vmb vvi pns32 vvb np1, cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvb pn22? crd n1, vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
314 but I would have some thing else first. but I would have Some thing Else First. cc-acp pns11 vmd vhi d n1 av ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
315 Saith the young man, it is time enough yet, I will take some pleasure, and when I can do little else, I will seek Christ. Says the young man, it is time enough yet, I will take Some pleasure, and when I can do little Else, I will seek christ. vvz dt j n1, pn31 vbz n1 av-d av, pns11 vmb vvi d n1, cc c-crq pns11 vmb vdi j av, pns11 vmb vvi np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
316 Oh, saith the old doting fool, when I married all my daughters, then will I seek Christ; O, Says the old doting fool, when I married all my daughters, then will I seek christ; uh, vvz dt j j-vvg n1, c-crq pns11 vvd d po11 n2, av vmb pns11 vvi np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
317 alas, for thee it seems Christ must be last sought, as if he were least worth: a lamentable condition. alas, for thee it seems christ must be last sought, as if he were least worth: a lamentable condition. uh, p-acp pno21 pn31 vvz np1 vmb vbi ord vvn, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av-ds j: dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
318 5. Some rules from Scripture, whereby a man may know whether he have Christ or not, or whether he seek him: 5. some rules from Scripture, whereby a man may know whither he have christ or not, or whither he seek him: crd d n2 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cs pns31 vhb np1 cc xx, cc cs pns31 vvb pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
319 You must seek him after his own manner prescribed in his Word; you must not pick and chuse with God, take and leave as you list: You must seek him After his own manner prescribed in his Word; you must not pick and choose with God, take and leave as you list: pn22 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1; pn22 vmb xx vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, vvb cc vvi c-acp pn22 vvb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
320 You would seek Christ, but it must be on your own terms, you are loath to be at cost: You would seek christ, but it must be on your own terms, you Are loath to be At cost: pn22 vmd vvi np1, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po22 d n2, pn22 vbr j pc-acp vbi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
321 But to prevent this, take four or or five rules in seeking Christ. But to prevent this, take four or or five rules in seeking christ. cc-acp pc-acp vvi d, vvb crd cc cc crd n2 p-acp vvg np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 23
322 1. The Church must be sought, as the Spouse in the Canticles sought him, Cant. 5. 8. I charge you if you see my beloved, tell him I am sick of love: 1. The Church must be sought, as the Spouse in the Canticles sought him, Cant 5. 8. I charge you if you see my Beloved, tell him I am sick of love: crd dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvd pno31, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb pn22 cs pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn, vvb pno31 pns11 vbm j pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
323 If a man should meet one in such a condition for Christ, you would think him almost mad; If a man should meet one in such a condition for christ, you would think him almost mad; cs dt n1 vmd vvi pi p-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vmd vvi pno31 av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
324 but a poor soul must be thus ravished with the love of Christ. A Lawyer posting up to the Term, O if I lose my fees, I beg: but a poor soul must be thus ravished with the love of christ. A Lawyer posting up to the Term, Oh if I loose my fees, I beg: cc-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1, uh cs pns11 vvb po11 n2, pns11 vvb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
325 Or if a poor woman have many children, and all of them live upon her husbands hand labour, Or if a poor woman have many children, and all of them live upon her Husbands hand labour, cc cs dt j n1 vhb d n2, cc d pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp po31 ng1 n1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
326 alas, if he be slain in the way, then I am undone: alas, if he be slave in the Way, then I am undone: uh, cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pns11 vbm vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
327 Thus must we seek Christ, without him we have nothing, such a soul is never at rest, till he finde Christ. First, we must seek Christ, as a thirsty man would seek for drink; Thus must we seek christ, without him we have nothing, such a soul is never At rest, till he find christ. First, we must seek christ, as a thirsty man would seek for drink; av vmb pns12 vvi np1, p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb pix, d dt n1 vbz av-x p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvb np1. ord, pns12 vmb vvi np1, p-acp dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
328 will you agree to this, will you promise to seek Christ thus. will you agree to this, will you promise to seek christ thus. vmb pn22 vvi p-acp d, vmb pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi np1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
329 A man that is ready to perish for want of drink, will part with any thing for drink: A man that is ready to perish for want of drink, will part with any thing for drink: dt n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
330 He comes into a room, and spies a cup of drink, he saith, O good Sir, take my clothes off my back, He comes into a room, and spies a cup of drink, he Says, Oh good Sir, take my clothes off my back, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz, uh j n1, vvb po11 n2 a-acp po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
331 or any thing, so I may have but a cup of drink: or any thing, so I may have but a cup of drink: cc d n1, av pns11 vmb vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
332 So a poor soul comes to seek Christ, O that I might have but a Christ, give me but a Christ, and take what you will from me; So a poor soul comes to seek christ, Oh that I might have but a christ, give me but a christ, and take what you will from me; av dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi np1, uh cst pns11 vmd vhi p-acp dt np1, vvb pno11 p-acp dt np1, cc vvb r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
333 then away with this fashion, or that garment, so I may have but a Christ, away with all this dung and dross; then away with this fashion, or that garment, so I may have but a christ, away with all this dung and dross; av av p-acp d n1, cc d n1, av pns11 vmb vhi p-acp dt np1, av p-acp d d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 23
334 so I may have Christ, take Simeon and Benjamin too, or any thing, so I may have but a Christ, for it is Christ I want, onely Christ, onely Christ, saith the poor soul. so I may have christ, take Simeon and Benjamin too, or any thing, so I may have but a christ, for it is christ I want, only christ, only christ, Says the poor soul. av pns11 vmb vhi np1, vvb np1 cc np1 av, cc d n1, av pns11 vmb vhi p-acp dt np1, p-acp pn31 vbz np1 pns11 n1, av-j np1, av-j np1, vvz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 24
335 2. A thirsty man will be satisfied with nothing but drink; 2. A thirsty man will be satisfied with nothing but drink; crd dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pix cc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
336 let a man come and offer him gold, and silver, and precious stones, alas, this satisfies him not, let a man come and offer him gold, and silver, and precious stones, alas, this Satisfies him not, vvb dt n1 vvb cc vvi pno31 n1, cc n1, cc j n2, uh, d vvz pno31 xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
337 though you stop his mouth full; but good Sir, give me a little drink, or else I perish; though you stop his Mouth full; but good Sir, give me a little drink, or Else I perish; cs pn22 vvb po31 n1 j; cc-acp j n1, vvb pno11 dt j n1, cc av pns11 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
338 for saith a poor soul, wherefore do you offer me gold, the World, and all these outward things, its Christ I want to save me: for Says a poor soul, Wherefore do you offer me gold, the World, and all these outward things, its christ I want to save me: p-acp vvz dt j n1, q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pno11 n1, dt n1, cc d d j n2, po31 np1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
339 O what hard shift will a man make for drink in extremity; Oh what hard shift will a man make for drink in extremity; uh q-crq j n1 vmb dt n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
340 As once I heard of three men that went a fishing from the Summer Islands in a boat, As once I herd of three men that went a fishing from the Summer Islands in a boat, c-acp a-acp pns11 vvd pp-f crd n2 cst vvd dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
341 and being from the Land by a storm, and continued at Sea eight or nine days, at length one dyed, and being from the Land by a storm, and continued At Sea eight or nine days, At length one died, cc vbg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp n1 crd cc crd n2, p-acp n1 pi vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
342 and the other threw him over board; and the other threw him over board; cc dt n-jn vvd pno31 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
343 a second dyed, and then the third takes up the dead and unbowels him, and sets open his body to catch rain water; a second died, and then the third Takes up the dead and unbowels him, and sets open his body to catch rain water; dt ord vvd, cc av dt ord vvz a-acp dt j cc n2 pno31, cc vvz j po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
344 in so doing, he lived with water and blood, and so came to Land: Thus a poor thirsty soul vvill make hard shift for Christ. in so doing, he lived with water and blood, and so Come to Land: Thus a poor thirsty soul will make hard shift for christ. p-acp av vdg, pns31 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av vvd p-acp n1: av dt j j n1 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 24
345 3. We must seek Christ, as a man vvould dig for treasure, Wife and children, all must dig: 3. We must seek christ, as a man would dig for treasure, Wife and children, all must dig: crd pns12 vmb vvi np1, p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, n1 cc n2, d vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
346 Oh it vvill enrich me, vve must take all pains to get Christ, vvhy vvhat is the matter? What? vvhy he vvill save me. O it will enrich me, we must take all pains to get christ, why what is the matter? What? why he will save me. uh pn31 vmb vvi pno11, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi np1, c-crq r-crq vbz dt n1? q-crq? c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 24
347 4. Christ must be sought, as a condemned man vvould seek for pardon. 4. christ must be sought, as a condemned man would seek for pardon. crd np1 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp dt j-vvn n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
348 I have seen stout Gallants, being condemned, desire to fight vvith three or four, and be slain; I have seen stout Gallants, being condemned, desire to fight with three or four, and be slave; pns11 vhb vvn j n2-jn, vbg vvn, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp crd cc crd, cc vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
349 rather dye any death, then a Dogs death: rather die any death, then a Dogs death: av-c vvb d n1, cs dt ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
350 O Sir, is there no hope of pardon for me? O that I had but a day more. Oh Sir, is there no hope of pardon for me? O that I had but a day more. uh n1, vbz pc-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11? sy cst pns11 vhd cc-acp dt n1 av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
351 I have been vvith some in that case, and they have greatly complained of three things, 1. They vvould take no counsel. 2. They lived in profaning the Sabbath. 3. They have lost their time. I have been with Some in that case, and they have greatly complained of three things, 1. They would take no counsel. 2. They lived in profaning the Sabbath. 3. They have lost their time. pns11 vhb vbn p-acp d p-acp d n1, cc pns32 vhb av-j vvn pp-f crd n2, crd pns32 vmd vvi dx n1. crd pns32 vvd p-acp vvg dt n1. crd pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
352 I have lived 20, 30, 40 years, but my time is novv gone over; bring vvhat you vvill to a man in this case, bring a silken, sattin shute, I have lived 20, 30, 40 Years, but my time is now gone over; bring what you will to a man in this case, bring a silken, satin shute, pns11 vhb vvn crd, crd, crd n2, cc-acp po11 n1 vbz av vvn a-acp; vvb r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvb dt j, n1 zz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 24
353 and tell him he may have wife worth so much by the year, alas, what do you mock me? this will do me no good: and tell him he may have wife worth so much by the year, alas, what do you mock me? this will do me no good: cc vvb pno31 pns31 vmb vhi n1 j av av-d p-acp dt n1, uh, q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pno11? d vmb vdi pno11 dx j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
354 I am going to dye, if you bring me a pardon, I will say something to it. I am going to die, if you bring me a pardon, I will say something to it. pns11 vbm vvg pc-acp vvi, cs pn22 vvb pno11 dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
355 So I may tell you, the great day is coming, when fire and faggot is about thine ears, a Christ will then be worth something: So I may tell you, the great day is coming, when fire and faggot is about thine ears, a christ will then be worth something: av pns11 vmb vvi pn22, dt j n1 vbz vvg, c-crq n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp po21 n2, dt np1 vmb av vbi j pi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
356 Thou that hast not Christ, tell me what thou wouldst do, if thou wast to dye this night; Thou that hast not christ, tell me what thou Wouldst do, if thou wast to die this night; pns21 cst vh2 xx np1, vvb pno11 r-crq pns21 vmd2 vdi, cs pns21 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
357 without Christ thou art a condemned man; without christ thou art a condemned man; p-acp np1 pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
358 without Christ what will become of thy poor soul? if thou hast not a Saviour, Hell is fit to receive thee, the Devil fit to carry thee thither; without christ what will become of thy poor soul? if thou hast not a Saviour, Hell is fit to receive thee, the devil fit to carry thee thither; p-acp np1 r-crq vmb vvi pp-f po21 j n1? cs pns21 vh2 xx dt n1, n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21, dt n1 j pc-acp vvi pno21 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
359 and then a Christ to step in and challenge thee, were worth thousands: Now seek the Lord while he may be found. and then a christ to step in and challenge thee, were worth thousands: Now seek the Lord while he may be found. cc av dt np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi pno21, vbdr j crd: av vvi dt n1 cs pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
360 Now let me proclaim to you, in the name of the Lord, That if there be any man in this congregation that doth mean and intend to seek Christ from this day forward, well and good; Now let me proclaim to you, in the name of the Lord, That if there be any man in this congregation that does mean and intend to seek christ from this day forward, well and good; av vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp d n1 cst vdz vvi cc vvb pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n1 av-j, av cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
361 but if you purpose to be drunkards and swearers still, and Sabbath-breakers still, and resolve to live so, let me entreat you to depart out of the congregatien, let me see it, I have nothing to do with you: but if you purpose to be drunkards and swearers still, and Sabbath breakers still, and resolve to live so, let me entreat you to depart out of the congregatien, let me see it, I have nothing to do with you: cc-acp cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2 av, cc n2 av, cc vvb pc-acp vvi av, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, vvb pno11 vvi pn31, pns11 vhb pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pn22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
362 I pray you once again, let me see it, who are for Christ, and who are not: I pray you once again, let me see it, who Are for christ, and who Are not: pns11 vvb pn22 a-acp av, vvb pno11 vvi pn31, r-crq vbr p-acp np1, cc q-crq vbr xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
363 Well, why do you not stir? you do not all mean as you make a shew of: Well, why do you not stir? you do not all mean as you make a show of: av, q-crq vdb pn22 xx vvi? pn22 vdb xx d j c-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
364 What, will you all take Christ on this condition, to be drunk no more, to swear no more, to break the Sabbath no more? Well, I see none of you stir, What, will you all take christ on this condition, to be drunk no more, to swear no more, to break the Sabbath no more? Well, I see none of you stir, q-crq, vmb pn22 d vvb np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi vvn av-dx av-dc, pc-acp vvi av-dx av-dc, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dx dc? uh-av, pns11 vvb pix pp-f pn22 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
365 if this be in truth, you are able to save a whole Nation; but if it be not in truth, you are horrible hypocrites before God: Therefore look to your hearts; if this be in truth, you Are able to save a Whole nation; but if it be not in truth, you Are horrible Hypocrites before God: Therefore look to your hearts; cs d vbb p-acp n1, pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1; cc-acp cs pn31 vbb xx p-acp n1, pn22 vbr j n2 p-acp np1: av vvb p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
366 now therefore take notice of the day of this moneth, this present Thursday, that you have made a covenant with God to forsake all your poophane courses ▪ which at your perils break not. now Therefore take notice of the day of this Monn, this present Thursday, that you have made a Covenant with God to forsake all your poophane courses ▪ which At your perils break not. av av vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, d j np1, cst pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d po22 j n2 ▪ r-crq p-acp po22 n2 vvb xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 25
367 I desire again to know your minde, Whether you are resolved on this or no. I tell you, its no jesting with God; I desire again to know your mind, Whither you Are resolved on this or no. I tell you, its no jesting with God; pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi po22 n1, cs pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d cc uh-dx. pns11 vvb pn22, pn31|vbz dx n-vvg p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 26
368 and remember what you do, we are making or receiving a covenant, do not gratifie vice with your presence, and Remember what you do, we Are making or receiving a Covenant, do not gratify vice with your presence, cc vvb r-crq pn22 vdb, pns12 vbr vvg cc vvg dt n1, vdb xx vvi n1 p-acp po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 26
369 unless on this condition, Well, I see none stir, therefore fore this covenant is ratified; unless on this condition, Well, I see none stir, Therefore before this Covenant is ratified; cs p-acp d n1, av, pns11 vvb pix vvi, av p-acp d n1 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 26
370 therefore look to it, for I tell you, I my self at the last will witness against you, that on such a day, Therefore look to it, for I tell you, I my self At the last will witness against you, that on such a day, av vvb p-acp pn31, c-acp pns11 vvb pn22, pns11 po11 n1 p-acp dt ord vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cst p-acp d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 26
371 and in such a house, you made a covenant with God to be drunkards no more, and in such a house, you made a Covenant with God to be drunkards no more, cc p-acp d dt n1, pn22 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi n2 av-dx av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 26
372 nor swearers no more, &c. therefore take notice what you have done. nor swearers no more, etc. Therefore take notice what you have done. ccx n2 av-dx av-dc, av av vvi n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 26
373 Ob. But some may say, It is strange Ministers should speak thus, after such a manner: Ob. But Some may say, It is strange Ministers should speak thus, After such a manner: np1 p-acp d vmb vvi, pn31 vbz j n2 vmd vvi av, c-acp d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
374 What, is it possible to have Christ, and keep my please, my pride and hypocrisie still, this is marvellous strange. What, is it possible to have christ, and keep my please, my pride and hypocrisy still, this is marvellous strange. q-crq, vbz pn31 j pc-acp vhi np1, cc vvb po11 vvb, po11 n1 cc n1 av, d vbz j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 26
375 Answ. I tell thee thou must forgo all, and vvhat hath been past, and novv to redeem out of the Devils hands, Answer I tell thee thou must forgo all, and what hath been passed, and now to Redeem out of the Devils hands, np1 pns11 vvb pno21 pns21 vmb vvi d, cc r-crq vhz vbn vvn, cc av pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt ng1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
376 and take this day to begin; delay no longer, its almost past time already. and take this day to begin; Delay no longer, its almost past time already. cc vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi; vvb av-dx av-jc, pn31|vbz av j n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
377 Were it not a folly for a Mariner to have his ship girt, rigged, and victualled, Were it not a folly for a Mariner to have his ship girded, rigged, and victualed, vbdr pn31 xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi po31 n1 vvn, vvn, cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
378 and he lie sleeping all the Summer, till provision be spent, and Winter storms and rumours, and he lie sleeping all the Summer, till provision be spent, and Winter storms and rumours, cc pns31 vvi vvg d dt n1, c-acp n1 vbb vvn, cc n1 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
379 and Worms eat holes in the ship, and then go out: and Worms eat holes in the ship, and then go out: cc n2 vvb n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
380 So dost thou think its a meet time to seek the Lord, vvhen thy body is rotten and decayed; So dost thou think its a meet time to seek the Lord, when thy body is rotten and decayed; av vd2 pns21 vvi pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-crq po21 n1 vbz vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
381 no, no, the Lord vvill not alvvays be found; no, no, the Lord will not always be found; uh-dx, uh-dx, dt n1 vmb xx av vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
382 nay, it is very likely the Lord vvill not give thee a heart to seek him, nay, it is very likely the Lord will not give thee a heart to seek him, uh-x, pn31 vbz av j dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
383 then vvill you sleep in Summer, vvhen the harvest is past. then will you sleep in Summer, when the harvest is past. av vmb pn22 vvi p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
384 Will any man vvhen there is catching Weather, bid his servants rest? nay, vvill he not rather say, get you all into the field, Will any man when there is catching Weather, bid his Servants rest? nay, will he not rather say, get you all into the field, n1 d n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz vvg n1, vvb po31 n2 vvi? uh-x, vmb pns31 xx av-c vvi, vvb pn22 d p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
385 and vvork hard, for you see vvhat catching Weather vve have; and work hard, for you see what catching Weather we have; cc vvi av-j, c-acp pn22 vvb r-crq vvg n1 pns12 vhb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 26
386 get all the Workmen you can, and vvork hard, though you rest for it aftervvards, that you may have the harvest in the barns before the storms come. get all the Workmen you can, and work hard, though you rest for it afterwards, that you may have the harvest in the Barns before the storms come. vvb d dt n2 pn22 vmb, cc vvi av-j, cs pn22 vvb p-acp pn31 av, cst pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
387 Why truly brethren, these are catching times as ever men lived in; how soon the storms may fall, I cannot tell, but I believe very suddenly: Why truly brothers, these Are catching times as ever men lived in; how soon the storms may fallen, I cannot tell, but I believe very suddenly: q-crq av-j n2, d vbr vvg n2 c-acp av n2 vvd p-acp; c-crq av dt n2 vmb vvi, pns11 vmbx vvi, cc-acp pns11 vvb av av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
388 I would I might be a False Prophet, but I am sure there are dark clouds abroad; I would I might be a False Prophet, but I am sure there Are dark Clouds abroad; pns11 vmd pns11 vmd vbi dt j n1, p-acp pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbr j n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
389 therefore now set to work, and live no longer in ignorance. Therefore now Set to work, and live no longer in ignorance. av av vvn pc-acp vvi, cc vvb av-dx av-jc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
390 I once lived in a place, where they had not a Sermon once in ten or twelve years space; I once lived in a place, where they had not a Sermon once in ten or twelve Years Molle; pns11 a-acp vvd p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vhd xx dt n1 a-acp p-acp crd cc crd ng2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
391 What a company of non-residents are there, that live a hundred miles off their flock, that scarce see them once in a year? and when they do come, it is with such tuff-taffity phraises of Hebrew, Greek and Latine, that scarce any one understands them, What a company of non-residents Are there, that live a hundred miles off their flock, that scarce see them once in a year? and when they do come, it is with such tuff-taffity phrases of Hebrew, Greek and Latin, that scarce any one understands them, q-crq dt n1 pp-f j vbr a-acp, cst vvb dt crd n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst av-j vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1? cc c-crq pns32 vdb vvi, pn31 vbz p-acp d j n2 pp-f njp, jp cc jp, cst av-j d pi vvz pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
392 but need bring Greek and Latine ears with them: but need bring Greek and Latin ears with them: cc-acp vvb vvi jp cc jp n2 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
393 And these I cannot tell what better to compare to, then a great pair of Brass Andirons; And these I cannot tell what better to compare to, then a great pair of Brass Andirons; cc d pns11 vmbx vvi q-crq av-jc pc-acp vvi p-acp, cs dt j n1 pp-f n1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
394 a comparison though homely, yet sometimes used by me: a comparison though homely, yet sometime used by me: dt n1 cs j, av av vvn p-acp pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
395 You know these Brass Andirons stand for shew, and not for use, and the little creepers that stand by them must hold up the fire: You know these Brass Andirons stand for show, and not for use, and the little creepers that stand by them must hold up the fire: pn22 vvb d n1 n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1, cc dt j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
396 So these men make a shew, as if all were done by them, when one Sermon in the year, and quarter, will serve turn; So these men make a show, as if all were done by them, when one Sermon in the year, and quarter, will serve turn; av d n2 vvb dt n1, c-acp cs d vbdr vdn p-acp pno32, c-crq crd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1, vmb vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
397 as in Wales, which is most woful, you may have one ride and serve four or five Parishes, as in Wales, which is most woeful, you may have one ride and serve four or five Parishes, c-acp p-acp n2, r-crq vbz av-ds j, pn22 vmb vhi crd vvb cc vvi crd cc crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
398 and read a little Starvis, or Service, as they call it. O the Lord help you, time will come when the Lord will not be found; and read a little Starvis, or Service, as they call it. O the Lord help you, time will come when the Lord will not be found; cc vvb dt j np1, cc n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31. sy dt n1 vvb pn22, n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
399 How is he found of the Palatinate? One day you will say, I had sweet times, I had a good Minister, but the time is gone. How is he found of the Palatinate? One day you will say, I had sweet times, I had a good Minister, but the time is gone. q-crq vbz pns31 vvn pp-f dt n1? crd n1 pn22 vmb vvi, pns11 vhd j n2, pns11 vhd dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
400 Well, I tell you, it is now high time, it is good making hay while the Sun shine; Well, I tell you, it is now high time, it is good making hay while the Sun shine; uh-av, pns11 vvb pn22, pn31 vbz av j n1, pn31 vbz j vvg n1 cs dt n1 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
401 the times are marvellous catching, therefore be not afraid of coming together, but do any thing for Christ, he will stand you instead. the times Are marvellous catching, Therefore be not afraid of coming together, but do any thing for christ, he will stand you instead. dt n2 vbr j vvg, av vbb xx j pp-f vvg av, cc-acp vdb d n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi pn22 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
402 A poor man thresheth, and takes great pains; what is the matter? it is to maintain my poor family: A poor man Thresheth, and Takes great pains; what is the matter? it is to maintain my poor family: dt j n1 vvz, cc vvz j n2; q-crq vbz dt n1? pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po11 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 27
403 But who are ye that seek Christ, to get him into your houses? Stand not hawking with God, But who Are you that seek christ, to get him into your houses? Stand not hawking with God, cc-acp r-crq vbr pn22 cst vvb np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po22 n2? n1 xx vvg p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 28
404 as a Woman is loth to part with her old gold to buy commodities; why? it was a token of an old Friend; as a Woman is loath to part with her old gold to buy commodities; why? it was a token of an old Friend; c-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi n2; q-crq? pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 28
405 for we would have Christ, but we are loth to part with the Devils tokens, the World, and our Lusts: for we would have christ, but we Are loath to part with the Devils tokens, the World, and our Lustiest: c-acp pns12 vmd vhi np1, cc-acp pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n2, dt n1, cc po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 28
406 Take heed thou hast not the Devil, and Hell and all, one day for it. FINIS. Take heed thou hast not the devil, and Hell and all, one day for it. FINIS. vvb n1 pns21 vh2 xx dt n1, cc n1 cc d, crd n1 p-acp pn31. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 28

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