A sermon preached before the religious societies in St. Michael's Church Dublin. September the 25th. 1698. / by Thomas Pollard ...

Pollard, Thomas
Publisher: Printed by and for Joseph Ray bookseller in Skinner row over against the Tholsel
Place of Publication: Dublin
Publication Year: 1698
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A90810 ESTC ID: R181919 STC ID: P2777
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Leviticus XIX, 17; Broadsides -- England -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd before the Societies in St. Michael 's Church, Dublin, September the 25th. 1698. The 19th. of Leviticus in the latter part of the 17th. verse. A SERMON Preached before the Societies in Saint Michael is Church, Dublin, September the 25th. 1698. The 19th. of Leviticus in the latter part of the 17th. verse. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1, np1, np1 dt ord. crd dt ord. pp-f np1 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt ord. n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer Sin upon him. The whole Verse runs thus, Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thine heart: Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer since upon him. The Whole Verse runs thus, Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thine heart: pns21 vm2 p-acp d j n1 po21 n1, cc xx vvi n1 p-acp pno31. dt j-jn n1 vvz av, pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer Sin upon him. THese words recommend a duty as difficult to the Performer, as unwelcom to the Receiver; thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer since upon him. THese words recommend a duty as difficult to the Performer, as unwelcome to the Receiver; pns21 vm2 p-acp d j n1 po21 n1, cc xx vvi n1 p-acp pno31. d n2 vvb dt n1 c-acp j p-acp dt n1, c-acp j p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 and that is Brotherly Admonition and Reproof: for whosoever shall attempt it (tho' in the greatest kindness to Mens Souls) is in danger not only of being accounted, and that is Brotherly Admonition and Reproof: for whosoever shall attempt it (though in the greatest kindness to Men's Souls) is in danger not only of being accounted, cc d vbz j n1 cc n1: p-acp r-crq vmb vvi pn31 (cs p-acp dt js n1 p-acp ng2 n2) vbz p-acp n1 xx av-j pp-f vbg vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 1
4 but of being treated as their Enemy, because he tells them the truth. but of being treated as their Enemy, Because he tells them the truth. cc-acp pp-f vbg vvn p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 1
5 'Twas a work difficult enough for a Prophet, and we find God himself intimating, as if there were but few qualified for so generous an undertaking: Isaiah 6.8. And I heard the Voice of the Lord saying whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Implying that it was no easie matter to find a well qualified and willing Person; 'Twas a work difficult enough for a Prophet, and we find God himself intimating, as if there were but few qualified for so generous an undertaking: Isaiah 6.8. And I herd the Voice of the Lord saying whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Implying that it was no easy matter to find a well qualified and willing Person; pn31|vbds dt n1 j av-d p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vvb np1 px31 vvg, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr p-acp d vvn p-acp av j dt n-vvg: np1 crd. cc pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg r-crq vmb pns11 vvi, cc r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno32? vvg cst pn31 vbds dx j n1 pc-acp vvi dt av vvn cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 1
6 and tho' the Prophet Isaiah was prepared and ready at that time to undertake the Imployment, yet we find the Prophet Jeremiah something backward, bewailing himself and complaining of the hardship of the Duty. and though the Prophet Isaiah was prepared and ready At that time to undertake the Employment, yet we find the Prophet Jeremiah something backward, bewailing himself and complaining of the hardship of the Duty. cc cs dt n1 np1 vbds vvn cc j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av pns12 vvb dt n1 np1 pi av-j, vvg px31 cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
7 Saying, Wo is me, my Mother that thou hast born me a Man of strife, and a Man of Contention to the whole Earth, Jer. 15.10. Saying, Woe is me, my Mother that thou hast born me a Man of strife, and a Man of Contention to the Whole Earth, Jer. 15.10. vvg, n1 vbz pno11, po11 n1 cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
8 And therefore to arm him against all dangers and difficulty of the undertaking, God does not only chear him up, And Therefore to arm him against all dangers and difficulty of the undertaking, God does not only cheer him up, cc av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n-vvg, np1 vdz xx av-j vvi pno31 a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
9 but threaten him too, Thou therefore gird up thy Loins, i. e. but threaten him too, Thou Therefore gird up thy Loins, i. e. cc-acp vvb pno31 av, pns21 av vvi a-acp po21 n2, sy. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
10 rouze up thy Spirits and thy Courage, and arise, speak to them all that I commanded thee, be not dismayed at their Faces, rouse up thy Spirits and thy Courage, and arise, speak to them all that I commanded thee, be not dismayed At their Faces, vvi a-acp po21 n2 cc po21 n1, cc vvi, vvb p-acp pno32 d cst pns11 vvd pno21, vbb xx vvn p-acp po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
11 lest I Confound thee before them. lest I Confound thee before them. cs pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
12 Jer. 1st. 17. And whether they would hear, or whether they would forbear, God oblig'd him to discharge this necessary, tho' unwelcome office towards them. Jer. 1st. 17. And whither they would hear, or whither they would forbear, God obliged him to discharge this necessary, though unwelcome office towards them. np1 ord. crd cc cs pns32 vmd vvi, cc cs pns32 vmd vvi, np1 vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi d j, cs j n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 2
13 And with the same caution God arms Ezekiel upon the like occasion, And thou son of man be not afraid of their words, And with the same caution God arms Ezekielem upon the like occasion, And thou son of man be not afraid of their words, cc p-acp dt d n1 np1 n2 np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc pns21 n1 pp-f n1 vbb xx j pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
14 tho' Briers and Thorns be with thee, i. e. though Briers and Thorns be with thee, i. e. cs n2 cc n2 vbb p-acp pno21, sy. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
15 tho' this people be as Briers and Thorns, which shall prick and wound thy Soul, And tho' thou dost dwell among Scorpions, be not afraid of their words, though this people be as Briers and Thorns, which shall prick and wound thy Soul, And though thou dost dwell among Scorpions, be not afraid of their words, cs d n1 vbi c-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi po21 n1, cc cs pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp n2, vbb xx j pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
16 nor be dismayed at their looks, Ezek. 2.6. nor be dismayed At their looks, Ezekiel 2.6. ccx vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 2
17 And if a Commission'd Prophet was to expect such Treatment, when he was sent by God to rebuke a wicked Nation, And if a Commissioned Prophet was to expect such Treatment, when he was sent by God to rebuke a wicked nation, cc cs dt np1 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi d n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 2
18 how much rougher usage must a private Person look for when he undertakes to Reprove a wicked and licentious People? and to reform those Vices which by a long and general Practice and Indulgence, are not only grown fashionable, how much rougher usage must a private Person look for when he undertakes to Reprove a wicked and licentious People? and to reform those Vices which by a long and general Practice and Indulgence, Are not only grown fashionable, c-crq d jc n1 vmb dt j n1 vvb p-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvb dt j cc j n1? cc pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1, vbr xx av-j vvn j, (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 2
19 but have gotten Credit and Power in the World? insomuch that he that dares attempt a Reformation, must look for nothing less than to be torn with Briers and Thorns, and to be the object of all the Venom, that the Tongues of these wicked Scorpions can spit against him; but have got Credit and Power in the World? insomuch that he that dares attempt a Reformation, must look for nothing less than to be torn with Briers and Thorns, and to be the Object of all the Venom, that the Tongues of these wicked Scorpions can spit against him; cc-acp vhb vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? av cst pns31 cst vvz vvi dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp pix av-dc cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 2
20 but God that knew the danger does not excuse from the duty, but lays his commands peremptorily thus, Thou shalt in any wise Rebuke thy Neighbour, &c. but God that knew the danger does not excuse from the duty, but lays his commands peremptorily thus, Thou shalt in any wise Rebuke thy Neighbour, etc. cc-acp np1 cst vvd dt n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvz po31 n2 av-j av, pns21 vm2 p-acp d j n1 po21 n1, av (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 2
21 And tho' this Precept was given under the Law, yet it is of that Moral Obligation, that it is not superseded, but rather reinforced by the Gospel Dispensation. And though this Precept was given under the Law, yet it is of that Moral Obligation, that it is not superseded, but rather reinforced by the Gospel Dispensation. cc cs d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz pp-f d j n1, cst pn31 vbz xx vvn, p-acp av-c vvd p-acp dt n1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 2
22 I shall not at present confine these words (as some understand them) in Relation only to the former part of the Verse. I shall not At present confine these words (as Some understand them) in Relation only to the former part of the Verse. pns11 vmb xx p-acp j vvi d n2 (c-acp d vvb pno32) p-acp n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
23 Thou shalt not hate thy Brother, in thine heart, i. e. Thou shalt not hate thy Brother, in thine heart, i. e. pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1, sy. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
24 Thou shalt not bear any private Malice or Grudge against him, and smother it in thy breast, Thou shalt not bear any private Malice or Grudge against him, and smother it in thy breast, pns21 vm2 xx vvi d j n1 cc vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
25 as Absolom did against his Brother Amnon, for the Text says, He spake unto him neither good nor bad, and gives this as the reason, For Absolom hated Amnon, 2 Sam. 13.22. as Absalom did against his Brother Amnon, for the Text Says, He spoke unto him neither good nor bad, and gives this as the reason, For Absalom hated Amnon, 2 Sam. 13.22. c-acp np1 vdd p-acp po31 n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dx j ccx j, cc vvz d p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 vvd np1, crd np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
26 But thou shalt make known the cause of the Difference and Displeasure, and shalt in any wise plainly rebuke him for it. But thou shalt make known the cause of the Difference and Displeasure, and shalt in any wise plainly rebuke him for it. p-acp pns21 vm2 vvi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cc vmb p-acp d n1 av-j vvb pno31 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
27 Tho' this be an excellent duty, and may prove the prevention of many great and grievous Evils, Though this be an excellent duty, and may prove the prevention of many great and grievous Evils, cs d vbb dt j n1, cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
28 yet I shall at this time treat of these words in a greater Latitude, even as they respect Sin in general and not only some trespass committed against our selves. yet I shall At this time Treat of these words in a greater Latitude, even as they respect since in general and not only Some trespass committed against our selves. av pns11 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi pp-f d n2 p-acp dt jc n1, av c-acp pns32 vvb n1 p-acp n1 cc xx av-j d n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 3
29 And in handling of them in this larger sense, I shall follow this method. 1. I will endeavour to make it appear that it is the Duty of a private Christian, And in handling of them in this larger sense, I shall follow this method. 1. I will endeavour to make it appear that it is the Duty of a private Christian, cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp d jc n1, pns11 vmb vvi d n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 3
30 as much as in him lies, to Reprove and Reform Sin in his Neighbour. 2. I shall shew you the manner how this duty is to be perform'd. 3. The Motives and Reasons that may encourage him in so difficult a performance. as much as in him lies, to Reprove and Reform since in his Neighbour. 2. I shall show you the manner how this duty is to be performed. 3. The Motives and Reasons that may encourage him in so difficult a performance. c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno31 vvz, pc-acp vvb cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 c-crq d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. crd dt n2 cc n2 cst vmb vvi pno31 p-acp av j dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 3
31 1. I shall endeavour to make it appear, that it is the duty of a private Christian, 1. I shall endeavour to make it appear, that it is the duty of a private Christian, crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 3
32 as much as in him lies, to Reprove and Reform Sin in his Neighbour. as much as in him lies, to Reprove and Reform since in his Neighbour. c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno31 vvz, pc-acp vvb cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 3
33 To prevent Sin, and destroy the works of the Devil, is so Noble and generous a design, that for the accomplishment thereof our Blessed Saviour thought it worth while to leave all the Glorious Mansions of Heaven, to descend into a wicked World, To prevent since, and destroy the works of the devil, is so Noble and generous a Design, that for the accomplishment thereof our Blessed Saviour Thought it worth while to leave all the Glorious Mansions of Heaven, to descend into a wicked World, pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz av j cc j dt n1, cst p-acp dt n1 av po12 j-vvn n1 vvd pn31 j n1 pc-acp vvi d dt j n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
34 and to submit himself to the most barbarous Treatment it could give him; and to submit himself to the most barbarous Treatment it could give him; cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pn31 vmd vvi pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
35 and his great business here was to save his People from their Sins, that they being deliver'd from their Spiritual Enemies, might become a peculiar People zealous of good works, and his great business Here was to save his People from their Sins, that they being Delivered from their Spiritual Enemies, might become a peculiar People zealous of good works, cc po31 j n1 av vbds pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vbg vvn p-acp po32 j n2, vmd vvi dt j n1 j pp-f j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
36 and might serve God without fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the days of their life. and might serve God without Fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the days of their life. cc vmd vvi np1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 d dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 3
37 And if it be our Duty to learn of Him, and endeavour to be like him, we are certainly oblig'd to promote the good of Souls, And if it be our Duty to Learn of Him, and endeavour to be like him, we Are Certainly obliged to promote the good of Souls, cc cs pn31 vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, cc vvb pc-acp vbi av-j pno31, pns12 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
38 as much as in us lies, and to be willing to run some hazzard, to be at some cost and pains for the rescue of a poor Soul, which was so precious in the eyes of Christ, that he thought it worth dying for; as much as in us lies, and to be willing to run Some hazard, to be At Some cost and pains for the rescue of a poor Soul, which was so precious in the eyes of christ, that he Thought it worth dying for; c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz, cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d vvi, pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbds av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd pn31 n1 vvg p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
39 he came into the world on purpose to do Kindnesses to the Souls of Men, even to turn us from the Errors of our ways to the living God. he Come into the world on purpose to do Kindnesses to the Souls of Men, even to turn us from the Errors of our ways to the living God. pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vdi n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg np1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 4
40 The very first act that a Christian does in behalf of himself, is solemnly to engage in a war against the Devil and all his Works, against all the deceitful and wicked Pomps and Vanities of the World, The very First act that a Christian does in behalf of himself, is solemnly to engage in a war against the devil and all his Works, against all the deceitful and wicked Pomps and Vanities of the World, dt av ord n1 cst dt np1 vdz p-acp n1 pp-f px31, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc d po31 vvz, p-acp d dt j cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 4
41 and all the sinful lusts of the Flesh; and all the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh; cc d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 4
42 and that sacred Vow does oblige us by all lawful ways and means to prevent and destroy all these, and that sacred Voelli does oblige us by all lawful ways and means to prevent and destroy all these, cc cst j vvi vdz vvi pno12 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d d, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 4
43 as well in others as our selves: and if we neglect it, we make our selves partakers of their sins. as well in Others as our selves: and if we neglect it, we make our selves partakers of their Sins. c-acp av p-acp n2-jn p-acp po12 n2: cc cs pns12 vvb pn31, pns12 vvb po12 n2 n2 pp-f po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 4
44 Even under the Law they were enjoyn'd to Rebuke Sin in their Neighbour, and not to suffer sin upon him: Even under the Law they were enjoined to Rebuke since in their Neighbour, and not to suffer since upon him: av-j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
45 Some translate it, Thou shalt not bear Sin for him, by which is sometimes understood the Sin it self, and sometimes the Punishment thereof. some translate it, Thou shalt not bear since for him, by which is sometime understood the since it self, and sometime the Punishment thereof. d vvb pn31, pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp r-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 pn31 n1, cc av dt n1 av. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
46 And truly he that neglects this Duty among his Friends and Equals, when 'tis fit to perform it, makes himself liable to both. And truly he that neglects this Duty among his Friends and Equals, when it's fit to perform it, makes himself liable to both. cc av-j pns31 cst vvz d n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2-jn, c-crq pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31, vvz px31 j p-acp d. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 4
47 And this neglect in the former part of the verse, is called A hating our Brother in our heart; And this neglect in the former part of the verse, is called A hating our Brother in our heart; cc d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn dt vvg po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 4
48 for so some apply that part of the Verse, and not without reason; for so Some apply that part of the Verse, and not without reason; p-acp av d vvb cst n1 pp-f dt n1, cc xx p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 4
49 for what hatred so deadly as that which tends to the utter ruin and destruction of a Soul? for what hatred so deadly as that which tends to the utter ruin and destruction of a Soul? p-acp r-crq n1 av j c-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1? (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 4
50 What was spoken by the Prophet Ezekiel of the Watchman, to whom the charge of the People was committed, What was spoken by the Prophet Ezekielem of the Watchman, to whom the charge of the People was committed, q-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
51 and was by virtue of his Office oblig'd to give the People warning of their Danger, is in some measure applicable to every Christian, who is so far a Prophet, and was by virtue of his Office obliged to give the People warning of their Danger, is in Some measure applicable to every Christian, who is so Far a Prophet, cc vbds p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbz p-acp d n1 j p-acp d njp, r-crq vbz av av-j dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
52 as to be oblig'd to prevent Sin, as far as lawfully he may, and in any wise to warn and rebuke his Neighbours, as to be obliged to prevent since, as Far as lawfully he may, and in any wise to warn and rebuke his Neighbours, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1, c-acp av-j c-acp av-j pns31 vmb, cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
53 when an opportunity and fit Circumstances do offer. when an opportunity and fit circumstances do offer. c-crq dt n1 cc j n2 vdb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 4
54 And in this respect why should we grudge any one the honour of rescuing a Soul from Death? ought we not all much rather, to joyn in Moses 's passionate Prayer; And in this respect why should we grudge any one the honour of rescuing a Soul from Death? ought we not all much rather, to join in Moses is passionate Prayer; cc p-acp d n1 q-crq vmd pns12 vvi d pi dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp n1? vmd pns12 xx d d av, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vbz j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 5
55 Would to God that all the Lords People were Prophets, and that he would put his holy Spirit upon them. Would to God that all the lords People were prophets, and that he would put his holy Spirit upon them. vmd p-acp np1 cst d dt n2 n1 vbdr n2, cc cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 5
56 The punishment that God threatned the Prophet with, in case of neglect is very dreadful; His blood will I require at thine hand. The punishment that God threatened the Prophet with, in case of neglect is very dreadful; His blood will I require At thine hand. dt n1 cst np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j; po31 n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
57 Now thô this be more particularly the duty of a Minister, who is intrusted with the cure of Souls, Now though this be more particularly the duty of a Minister, who is Entrusted with the cure of Souls, av cs d vbb av-dc av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
58 and design'd here by the name of a Prophet, yet private Christians are not altogether free from the Obligation, and designed Here by the name of a Prophet, yet private Christians Are not altogether free from the Obligation, cc vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av j np1 vbr xx av j p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
59 but even a meer Laick may draw the blood of his Brother upon his own head, but even a mere Laick may draw the blood of his Brother upon his own head, cc-acp av dt j np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
60 and by a silent approbation of his Sin make himself liable both to the guilt and punishment; and by a silent approbation of his since make himself liable both to the guilt and punishment; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi px31 j av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
61 and every Man is so far ingag'd against the common Enemy, as to take his Brothers part, and every Man is so Far engaged against the Common Enemy, as to take his Brother's part, cc d n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
62 and rescue him out of his hands, as well as he is bound to defend himself. and rescue him out of his hands, as well as he is bound to defend himself. cc vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n2, c-acp av c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi px31. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 5
63 Our Blessed Saviour enjoyns this private Admonition in these words, If thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone, Our Blessed Saviour enjoins this private Admonition in these words, If thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone, po12 j-vvn n1 vvz d j n1 p-acp d n2, cs po21 n1 n1 p-acp pno21, vvb cc vvi pno31 po31 n1 p-acp pno21 cc pno31 av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
64 if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. cs pns31 vmb vvi pno21, pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
65 And thô these words speak only of a trespass committed against our selves, yet if we love God as we ought, we should sure be as much concerned for him as we are for our selves. And though these words speak only of a trespass committed against our selves, yet if we love God as we ought, we should sure be as much concerned for him as we Are for our selves. cc cs d n2 vvb av-j pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2, av cs pns12 vvb np1 c-acp pns12 vmd, pns12 vmd av-j vbb c-acp av-d vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
66 And 'tis a sign that we have little zeal for the Glory of his Name, And it's a Signen that we have little zeal for the Glory of his Name, cc pn31|vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vhb j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
67 when we can patiently hear it blasphem'd, and see his honour trampled upon by wicked and prophane wretches, when we can patiently hear it blasphemed, and see his honour trampled upon by wicked and profane wretches, c-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi pn31 vvd, cc vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp p-acp j cc j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
68 and sit contentedly by, and neither say nor do any thing to retrieve and vindicate it; and fit contentedly by, and neither say nor doe any thing to retrieve and vindicate it; cc vvb n1 p-acp, cc dx vvi ccx n1 d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
69 sure we could not think him our Friend, that could silently and contentedly stand by, and see any of our selves thus rudely treated and abused. sure we could not think him our Friend, that could silently and contentedly stand by, and see any of our selves thus rudely treated and abused. av-j pns12 vmd xx vvi pno31 po12 n1, cst vmd av-j cc av-vvn vvb p-acp, cc vvi d pp-f po12 n2 av av-j vvn cc vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 5
70 'Tis the same private reproof that St. Paul means by his first and second Admonition; Titus, 3.10. It's the same private reproof that Saint Paul means by his First and second Admonition; Titus, 3.10. pn31|vbz dt d j n1 cst n1 np1 vvz p-acp po31 ord cc ord n1; np1, crd. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 5
71 And the end of all this is in the expression of my Text. Not to suffer Sin upon our Brother; And the end of all this is in the expression of my Text. Not to suffer since upon our Brother; cc dt n1 pp-f d d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 np1 xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
72 or as St. James expresses it, The converting of a Sinner from the error of his ways. or as Saint James Expresses it, The converting of a Sinner from the error of his ways. cc p-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 5
73 And were our love to our Brother, of the same kind with Christ's love to us, we should not need many arguments to convince us of our obligation to this Duty; And were our love to our Brother, of the same kind with Christ's love to us, we should not need many Arguments to convince us of our obligation to this Duty; cc vbdr po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1, pp-f dt d n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmd xx vvi d n2 p-acp vvi pno12 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
74 that Love alone would soon put us upon the discharge of it; 'Tis a very powerful Passion, where it is sincere; that Love alone would soon put us upon the discharge of it; It's a very powerful Passion, where it is sincere; d n1 av-j vmd av vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; pn31|vbz dt j j n1, c-crq pn31 vbz j; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
75 it will not stick at Niceties, or be discouraged with every seeming Difficulty. And we know 'tis our duty to love one another, as he loved us. it will not stick At Niceties, or be discouraged with every seeming Difficulty. And we know it's our duty to love one Another, as he loved us. pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp d j-vvg n1. cc pns12 vvb pn31|vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvd pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
76 And if his love was so great to the Souls of Men, as to think the Redemption of them worth the infinite value of his own Blood, sure, to render our love, in any degree like his, we are certainly oblig'd to lay out our most vigorous endeavours towards the conversion of one another, And if his love was so great to the Souls of Men, as to think the Redemption of them worth the infinite valve of his own Blood, sure, to render our love, in any degree like his, we Are Certainly obliged to lay out our most vigorous endeavours towards the conversion of one Another, cc cs po31 n1 vbds av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 j dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, j, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, p-acp d n1 av-j png31, pns12 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi av po12 av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
77 and be as solicitous for the prevention or removal of Sin, as of the Plague, for indeed the former is as catching, and more fatally mortal than the latter. and be as solicitous for the prevention or removal of since, as of the Plague, for indeed the former is as catching, and more fatally Mortal than the latter. cc vbi a-acp j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f dt n1, c-acp av dt j vbz p-acp vvg, cc av-dc av-j j-jn cs dt d. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 6
78 Who could stand patiently by, and see his Friend about to take deadly Poyson, or throw himself off a dangerous Precipise, Who could stand patiently by, and see his Friend about to take deadly Poison, or throw himself off a dangerous Precipise, r-crq vmd vvi av-j p-acp, cc vvi po31 n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi j n1, cc vvb px31 p-acp dt j vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
79 and not use his utmost endeavours to prevent such a mischief? And is it not much more barbarous and inhumane to stand uconcernedly by, and not use his utmost endeavours to prevent such a mischief? And is it not much more barbarous and inhumane to stand uconcernedly by, cc xx vvi po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi d dt n1? cc vbz pn31 xx av-d av-dc j cc j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
80 and see my Brother Sin a Sin unto Death, and so ruin Himself, Soul, and Body, to all Eternity? And yet never make one step towards his rescue and deliverance. and see my Brother since a since unto Death, and so ruin Himself, Soul, and Body, to all Eternity? And yet never make one step towards his rescue and deliverance. cc vvb po11 n1 n1 dt n1 p-acp n1, cc av vvi px31, n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1? cc av av-x vvi crd n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
81 Sure did we know the worth of a Soul, or had any Bowels and Compassion for our Brother, we should with the same earnestness endeavour his preservation, that the Angel did Lots, even by calling upon him, Sure did we know the worth of a Soul, or had any Bowels and Compassion for our Brother, we should with the same earnestness endeavour his preservation, that the Angel did Lots, even by calling upon him, np1 vdd pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhd d n2 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmd p-acp dt d n1 vvi po31 n1, cst dt n1 vdd n2, av p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
82 and leading him by the hand, and forcing him out of Sodom, warning him of his danger, and leading him by the hand, and forcing him out of Sodom, warning him of his danger, cc vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pno31 av pp-f np1, vvg pno31 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
83 and with the same zealous concern bidding him escape, Neither stay thou in all the plain, least thou be consumed: and with the same zealous concern bidding him escape, Neither stay thou in all the plain, lest thou be consumed: cc p-acp dt d j vvb vvg pno31 vvi, dx n1 pns21 p-acp d dt j, cs pns21 vbb vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
84 And indeed he that can't find in his Heart, to do something towards the conversion of a Sinner, And indeed he that can't find in his Heart, to do something towards the conversion of a Sinner, cc av pns31 cst vmb|pn31 vvi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vdi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
85 nay to run some hazard, and be thus importunate, when he sees his Brother ready to tumble in Hell, has sure very little of this heavenly Angelical Temper in him, very little value for a Soul, which Christ thought so precious, nay to run Some hazard, and be thus importunate, when he sees his Brother ready to tumble in Hell, has sure very little of this heavenly Angelical Temper in him, very little valve for a Soul, which christ Thought so precious, uh-x p-acp vvi d n1, cc vbb av j, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, vhz av-j av j pp-f d j j vvi p-acp pno31, av j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 vvd av j, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
86 and less of Christian Love and Resolution in him, he falls far below the Character of the more generous Heathens, who look'd upon the preventing of Sin and Error in their Friend, and less of Christian Love and Resolution in him, he falls Far below the Character of the more generous heathens, who looked upon the preventing of since and Error in their Friend, cc dc pp-f njp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-dc j n2-jn, r-crq vvd p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 6
87 as the most sacred Office of their Love and Friendship, and upon this account look'd upon their Friend as their Guardian Angel, as the most sacred Office of their Love and Friendship, and upon this account looked upon their Friend as their Guardian Angel, c-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 7
88 or rather as their own Conscience, whose business it was, not only to direct them in their Duty, or rather as their own Conscience, whose business it was, not only to Direct them in their Duty, cc av-c p-acp po32 d n1, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbds, xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 7
89 and forewarn them of their danger, but also to check and reprove them when they did amits, and forewarn them of their danger, but also to check and reprove them when they did amits, cc vvb pno32 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 c-crq pns32 vdd n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 7
90 and wandred out of the ways of Truth and right Reason. And sure Christianity does not supersede, but improve and exalt this excellent and necessary duty. and wandered out of the ways of Truth and right Reason. And sure Christianity does not supersede, but improve and exalt this excellent and necessary duty. cc vvd av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j-jn n1. cc j np1 vdz xx vvi, cc-acp vvb cc vvi d j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 7
91 And by how much we have more noble motives for the performance of it, by so much are we the more strictly oblig'd to the Conscientious discharge of it. And by how much we have more noble motives for the performance of it, by so much Are we the more strictly obliged to the Conscientious discharge of it. cc p-acp c-crq av-d pns12 vhb av-dc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp av d vbr pns12 dt av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 7
92 And thus having proved that it is the Duty of a private Christian, as much as in him lies, to reprove and reform Sin in his Neighbour; And thus having proved that it is the Duty of a private Christian, as much as in him lies, to reprove and reform since in his Neighbour; cc av vhg vvn cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno31 vvz, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 7
93 I come in the second place to shew you how this Duty is to be performed. I come in the second place to show you how this Duty is to be performed. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 7
94 And that is first of all by instructing the Ignorant, and that both as to the Credenda and Agenda of their Religion: And that is First of all by instructing the Ignorant, and that both as to the Credenda and Agenda of their Religion: cc d vbz ord pp-f d p-acp vvg dt j, cc cst d c-acp p-acp dt np1 cc np1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 7
95 For as many Sin against light, so some Sin for want of it; For as many since against Light, so Some since for want of it; c-acp c-acp d n1 p-acp n1, av d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 7
96 and it is noble charity, to give Eyes to the Blind, to give Light to them that sit in Darkness and the Shadow of Death, and it is noble charity, to give Eyes to the Blind, to give Light to them that fit in Darkness and the Shadow of Death, cc pn31 vbz j n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 7
97 and to guide their Feet into the way of Peace. and to guide their Feet into the Way of Peace. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 7
98 But thô this may tend very much to the Reformation of our Brother, yet it is properly rather to Direct than Reprove. 2dly. There is a way of reproving Sin-by the contrary example of Holiness and Vertue, and when Sin has not taken too deep a root, this may prove an excellent method for the reclaiming of Sinners. But though this may tend very much to the Reformation of our Brother, yet it is properly rather to Direct than Reprove. 2dly. There is a Way of reproving Sin-by the contrary Exampl of Holiness and Virtue, and when since has not taken too deep a root, this may prove an excellent method for the reclaiming of Sinners. p-acp cs d vmb vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av pn31 vbz av-j av pc-acp vvi cs vvb. av. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg j dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc c-crq n1 vhz xx vvn av j-jn dt n1, d vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 7
99 For the exemplary Piety and Holiness of a good Man, is such a Check and Reproach to the Ungodly, that like the Ark and Dagon, one cannot stand before the other. For the exemplary Piety and Holiness of a good Man, is such a Check and Reproach to the Ungodly, that like the Ark and Dagon, one cannot stand before the other. p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j, cst av-j dt n1 cc np1, pi vmbx vvi p-acp dt n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 7
100 But if the Contagion of Sin be spread and grown so inveterate, that Example alone cannot Shame and Master it, But if the Contagion of since be spread and grown so inveterate, that Exampl alone cannot Shame and Master it, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn cc vvn av j, cst n1 j vmbx n1 cc n1 pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 7
101 yet it will still have the Advantage of giving the more Force and Efficacy to our Reproofs; yet it will still have the Advantage of giving the more Force and Efficacy to our Reproofs; av pn31 vmb av vhi dt n1 pp-f vvg dt av-dc n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 7
102 it will convince them that we are sincere and in earnest, when they see us so Zealous in the Practise of that our selves, which we would so earnestly recommend unto them. it will convince them that we Are sincere and in earnest, when they see us so Zealous in the practice of that our selves, which we would so earnestly recommend unto them. pn31 vmb vvi pno32 cst pns12 vbr j cc p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vvb pno12 av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, r-crq pns12 vmd av av-j vvi p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 8
103 But it will be a hard matter to perswade any man to believe and practice that, which, by my own Actions, that by most People are look'd upon as the most sensible and convincing Arguments, I do plainly demonstrate, I neither believe nor practice my self. But it will be a hard matter to persuade any man to believe and practice that, which, by my own Actions, that by most People Are looked upon as the most sensible and convincing Arguments, I do plainly demonstrate, I neither believe nor practice my self. p-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d, r-crq, p-acp po11 d n2, cst p-acp ds n1 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n2, pns11 vdb av-j vvi, pns11 av-dx vvb ccx vvi po11 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 8
104 How apt will every one be to retort my Rebukes, with a Physitian heal thy self; or rather with a Thou Hypocrite, first cast the Beam out of thine own Eye, How apt will every one be to retort my Rebukes, with a physician heal thy self; or rather with a Thou Hypocrite, First cast the Beam out of thine own Eye, q-crq j vmb d crd vbb p-acp n1 po11 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvi po21 n1; cc av-c p-acp dt pns21 n1, ord vvd dt n1 av pp-f po21 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 8
105 and then shalt thou see clearly to pull the Mote out of thy Brothers Eye. He that is guilty himself is not fit to stone Sin in another. 3dly. and then shalt thou see clearly to pull the Mote out of thy Brother's Eye. He that is guilty himself is not fit to stone since in Another. 3dly. cc av vm2 pns21 vvi av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f po21 ng1 n1. pns31 cst vbz j n1 vbz xx j p-acp n1 n1 p-acp j-jn. av. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 8
106 Our Rebukes and Reproofs of our Brother, ought to be insinuated with all Tenderness and Brotherly love, that they may plainly perceive our design is to save their Souls, Our Rebukes and Reproofs of our Brother, ought to be insinuated with all Tenderness and Brotherly love, that they may plainly perceive our Design is to save their Souls, po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1, pi pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp d n1 cc j n1, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
107 and not to Gratisie our own, or others Spleen, in exposing their Persons and Reputations. And that we may the better insinuate our kind concern for them, we must observe, and not to Gratify our own, or Others Spleen, in exposing their Persons and Reputations. And that we may the better insinuate our kind concern for them, we must observe, cc xx pc-acp vvi po12 d, cc ng2-jn n1, p-acp vvg po32 n2 cc n2. cc cst pns12 vmb dt av-jc vvi po12 n1 vvi p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 8
108 as near as we can, the Mollia Tempora fandi, the season and circumstances that are most likely to render our endeavours successful; as near as we can, the Mollia Tempora fandi, the season and Circumstances that Are most likely to render our endeavours successful; c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, dt np1 fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n2 cst vbr av-ds j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 j; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 8
109 least otherwise it should appear that we design rather to Upbraid, than Reform them. lest otherwise it should appear that we Design rather to Upbraid, than Reform them. cs av pn31 vmd vvi cst pns12 vvb av-c pc-acp vvb, cs vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 8
110 And then 'tis likely they will rather grow worse than better under our Admonitions, as 'tis thought the Physick that does not Master, does irritate and ferment the evil Humour. And then it's likely they will rather grow Worse than better under our Admonitions, as it's Thought the Physic that does not Master, does irritate and ferment the evil Humour. cc av pn31|vbz j pns32 vmb av-c vvi av-jc cs j p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn dt n1 cst vdz xx n1, vdz fw-la cc n1 dt j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 8
111 And therefore we ought to use the greatest caution and prudence, that our Reproofs, (according to the observation of a great Divine) may come as the Fathers thought Grace did to the Elect, Tempore congruo, in a fit season, not when they are in the heat and Career of their Sins, And Therefore we ought to use the greatest caution and prudence, that our Reproofs, (according to the observation of a great Divine) may come as the Father's Thought Grace did to the Elect, Tempore Congruo, in a fit season, not when they Are in the heat and Career of their Sins, cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt js n1 cc n1, cst po12 n2, (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j-jn) vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1 n1 vdd p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j n1, xx c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 8
112 but as God did to Adam, in the cool of the day, when the temper of the Wax may make it more capable of an impression, but as God did to Adam, in the cool of the day, when the temper of the Wax may make it more capable of an impression, cc-acp c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 av-dc j pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 8
113 lest striving to stop the Rapid Stream in ' its force we make it swell and overwhelm all before it. lest striving to stop the Rapid Stream in ' its force we make it swell and overwhelm all before it. cs vvg pc-acp vvi dt np1 n1 p-acp ' pn31|vbz n1 pns12 vvb pn31 vvi cc vvi d p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 8
114 Reproofs ill placed look more like the Attacks of an Enemy, than the Rebukes of a Friend, Reproofs ill placed look more like the Attacks of an Enemy, than the Rebukes of a Friend, n2 av-jn vvn n1 av-dc av-j dt np1 pp-f dt n1, cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 8
115 and they will sooner Exasperate than Reform the Delinquent. and they will sooner Exasperate than Reform the Delinquent. cc pns32 vmb av-c vvi cs vvi dt n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 8
116 And therefore, when there is any hopes of doing good this way, this gentle method should be always used, And Therefore, when there is any hope's of doing good this Way, this gentle method should be always used, cc av, c-crq pc-acp vbz d n2 pp-f vdg j d n1, d j n1 vmd vbi av vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 9
117 before we proceed to rougher treatment; before we proceed to rougher treatment; c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp jc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 9
118 we should try if the pouring in the precious Balm of Reproof will do the work, we should try if the pouring in the precious Balm of Reproof will do the work, pns12 vmd vvi cs dt vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vdi dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 9
119 before we proceed to break their Heads by the severity and Penalty of the Laws. before we proceed to break their Heads by the severity and Penalty of the Laws. c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 9
120 But 4. sometimes the wound is more dangerous, and will perhaps need Incisions and rougher Applications; But 4. sometime the wound is more dangerous, and will perhaps need Incisions and rougher Applications; p-acp crd av dt n1 vbz av-dc j, cc vmb av vvi n2 cc jc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
121 sometimes the Sin is deeply rooted by a long Custom, and is become not only fashionable, sometime the since is deeply rooted by a long Custom, and is become not only fashionable, av dt n1 vbz av-jn vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vbz vvn xx av-j j, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
122 but has gotten Credit as well as Ground in the World, and then People Sin on with a stiff Neck, but has got Credit as well as Ground in the World, and then People since on with a stiff Neck, cc-acp vhz vvn n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av n1 n1 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
123 and a high Hand, and a Crest lifted up; and a high Hand, and a Crest lifted up; cc dt j n1, cc dt n1 vvd a-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
124 and when the Man becomes so exceeding Sinful, then Reproof will be lost upon such obstinate Sinners, all this precious Balm will like Oyl to the Fire, make it flame the more. and when the Man becomes so exceeding Sinful, then Reproof will be lost upon such obstinate Sinners, all this precious Balm will like Oil to the Fire, make it flame the more. cc c-crq dt n1 vvz av av-vvg j, cs n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n2, d d j n1 vmb av-j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pn31 n1 dt av-dc. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
125 Those are the People the wise man speaks of, Reprove not a Scorner lest he hate thee. Prov. 9.8. He means such as are Incorrigible, have ascended the Chair of the Scornful, and are become presumptuous, open and daring Sinners; Those Are the People the wise man speaks of, Reprove not a Scorner lest he hate thee. Curae 9.8. He means such as Are Incorrigible, have ascended the Chair of the Scornful, and Are become presumptuous, open and daring Sinners; d vbr dt n1 dt j n1 vvz pp-f, vvb xx dt n1 cs pns31 vvb pno21. np1 crd. pns31 vvz d c-acp vbr j, vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vbr vvn j, j cc j-vvg n2; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
126 such, as the Hereticks of old, are to be rejected, and the precious Pearl of Reproof are not to be cast before such Swine, such, as the Heretics of old, Are to be rejected, and the precious Pearl of Reproof Are not to be cast before such Swine, d, c-acp dt n2 pp-f j, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
127 lest, like the evil Spirit, they turn upon thee and tear thee. lest, like the evil Spirit, they turn upon thee and tear thee. cs, av-j dt j-jn n1, pns32 vvb p-acp pno21 cc vvi pno21. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
128 But here we are to call in the help of the Civil Magistrate, who should be as the Apostle speaks, the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil, Rom. 13.4. But Here we Are to call in the help of the Civil Magistrate, who should be as the Apostle speaks, the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil, Rom. 13.4. p-acp av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 cst vdz n-jn, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
129 And let him look to it, if he bears this Sword in vain, he makes himself partaker of other mens Sins, draws a vast guilt upon his own head, And let him look to it, if he bears this Sword in vain, he makes himself partaker of other men's Sins, draws a vast guilt upon his own head, cc vvb pno31 vvi p-acp pn31, cs pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp j, pns31 vvz px31 n1 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, vvz dt j n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
130 and his Doom will be so much sharper, as his Trust was greater than other Mens. and his Doom will be so much sharper, as his Trust was greater than other Mens. cc po31 n1 vmb vbi av av-d jc, c-acp po31 n1 vbds jc cs j-jn np1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 9
131 But thanks be to God, who has not only given us good Laws, for the suppression of Vice and Reformation of Manners; But thanks be to God, who has not only given us good Laws, for the suppression of Vice and Reformation of Manners; p-acp n2 vbb p-acp np1, r-crq vhz xx av-j vvn pno12 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 9
132 but has also inspired some of our Magistrates with so much Courage and Zeal for God and Religion, but has also inspired Some of our Magistrates with so much Courage and Zeal for God and Religion, cc-acp vhz av vvn d pp-f po12 n2 p-acp av d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 9
133 as resolutely to put these wholesom Laws in Execution, maugre all the Interest and Malice of a wicked, Prophane and Licentious Faction. as resolutely to put these wholesome Laws in Execution, maugre all the Interest and Malice of a wicked, Profane and Licentious Faction. c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp n1, p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j, j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 9
134 And since we have not only good Laws but good Magistrates, who do so Zealously abett the cause of GOD and Practical Holiness, we ought not to be fainthearted, in so good a cause, And since we have not only good Laws but good Magistrates, who do so Zealously abet the cause of GOD and Practical Holiness, we ought not to be fainthearted, in so good a cause, cc c-acp pns12 vhb xx av-j j n2 p-acp j n2, r-crq vdb av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1, pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vbi j, p-acp av j dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 10
135 but where Brotherly Admonition will not, or is not likely to take place, there to appeal to the Civil Magistrate, but where Brotherly Admonition will not, or is not likely to take place, there to appeal to the Civil Magistrate, cc-acp c-crq j n1 vmb xx, cc vbz xx j pc-acp vvi n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 10
136 and to pray the assistance of the Sword of Justice, for the cutting down those Sins, which were too strong and powerful for any private Reproof. and to pray the assistance of the Sword of justice, for the cutting down those Sins, which were too strong and powerful for any private Reproof. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp d n2, r-crq vbdr av j cc j p-acp d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 10
137 I told you before, that by our Baptismal Vow, we are all engag'd to resist and prevent Sin, I told you before, that by our Baptismal Voelli, we Are all engaged to resist and prevent since, pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp, cst p-acp po12 j vvb, pns12 vbr d vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 10
138 as far as lawfully we may; as Far as lawfully we may; c-acp av-j c-acp av-j pns12 vmb; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 10
139 and when 'tis not probable that the best Arts of Perswasion and Reproof will take place, and when it's not probable that the best Arts of Persuasion and Reproof will take place, cc c-crq pn31|vbz xx j cst dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi n1, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 10
140 but men are become so obstinate, and desperately wicked, that they are not to be awakened by all the terrors of the LORD, but men Are become so obstinate, and desperately wicked, that they Are not to be awakened by all the terrors of the LORD, cc-acp n2 vbr vvn av j, cc av-j j, cst pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 10
141 then 'tis high time to try if the Sword of Justice will deter them, or have any better influence upon them; then it's high time to try if the Sword of justice will deter them, or have any better influence upon them; av pn31|vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc vhb d jc n1 p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 10
142 and to this end we may justly and fairly complain to the Civil Magistrate, and desire the execution of the Laws against such scandalous Offenders. and to this end we may justly and fairly complain to the Civil Magistrate, and desire the execution of the Laws against such scandalous Offenders. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 10
143 And the reproach of being call'd an Informer, ought not to discourage us, or to quench our zeal for GOD's Glory and the good of Souls; And the reproach of being called an Informer, ought not to discourage us, or to quench our zeal for GOD's Glory and the good of Souls; cc dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn dt n1, vmd xx pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp ng1 n1 cc dt j pp-f n2; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
144 and thô a sort of men among us are reviled and hated for no other reason but discharging a good Conscience in this matter, and though a sort of men among us Are reviled and hated for no other reason but discharging a good Conscience in this matter, cc cs dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dx j-jn n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
145 yet they do no more than what the Law it self as well as Conscience does allow of and encourage. yet they do no more than what the Law it self as well as Conscience does allow of and encourage. av pns32 vdb dx dc cs r-crq dt n1 pn31 n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 vdz vvi pp-f cc vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
146 Or else how should Convictions be made, or Offenders brought to condign Punishment? What would Laws signify, Or Else how should Convictions be made, or Offenders brought to condign Punishment? What would Laws signify, cc av q-crq vmd n2 vbi vvn, cc n2 vvn p-acp j n1? q-crq vmd n2 vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
147 when no man had care or zeal enough to see them executed and take effect? How should the Magistrate take Cognizance of Delinquents when each connives at the others wickedness? when no man had care or zeal enough to see them executed and take Effect? How should the Magistrate take Cognizance of Delinquents when each connives At the Others wickedness? c-crq dx n1 vhd n1 cc n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 vvn cc vvi n1? q-crq vmd dt n1 vvb n1 pp-f n2-jn c-crq d n2 p-acp dt ng2-jn n1? (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 10
148 What if some people reproach you as too busy and forward; What if Some people reproach you as too busy and forward; q-crq cs d n1 n1 pn22 a-acp av j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
149 if we will be Christ's Disciples, we must exercise more self denyal than that amounts to. if we will be Christ's Disciples, we must exercise more self denial than that amounts to. cs pns12 vmb vbi npg1 n2, pns12 vmb vvi dc n1 n1 cs d n2 p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Page 10
150 The word Insormer, may be taken in a good as well as in a bad Sense, according as it is apply'd. The word Insormer, may be taken in a good as well as in a bad Sense, according as it is applied. dt n1 j, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvg c-acp pn31 vbz vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
151 The Odium that was first derived upon the name, was in the early persecutions of the Church, The Odium that was First derived upon the name, was in the early persecutions of the Church, dt np1 cst vbds ord vvn p-acp dt n1, vbds p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
152 when the Christians lost both their Lives and Estates by the Heathenish Informers; when the Christians lost both their Lives and Estates by the Heathenish Informers; c-crq dt np1 vvd d po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
153 but as it was an Enemy to Virtue then, so it may be to Vice now; but as it was an Enemy to Virtue then, so it may be to Vice now; cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp n1 av, av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 av; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
154 and if it be really so, if it tends to the Promotion of Piety and Reformation, it can be no inglorious name, and if it be really so, if it tends to the Promotion of Piety and Reformation, it can be no inglorious name, cc cs pn31 vbb av-j av, cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi dx j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
155 unless it be a crime to suppress Sin, and to root out the Lewdness and Prophaness which will bring a Curse and Destruction upon a Nation. unless it be a crime to suppress since, and to root out the lewdness and Profaneness which will bring a Curse and Destruction upon a nation. cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
156 Would he deserve to be Branded with an Infamous Character, that should discover to the Magistrate such Treasonable Practises as tended to the utter Subvertion of the State and Government? Ought he not rather to be Encourag'd and Rewarded? Or is it less meritorious to Inform in the cause of GOD than of the King? And is there a greater Enemy to any Nation than the Vices thereof? Does any thing tend more to the Ruin of a People, Would he deserve to be Branded with an Infamous Character, that should discover to the Magistrate such Treasonable Practises as tended to the utter Subversion of the State and Government? Ought he not rather to be Encouraged and Rewarded? Or is it less meritorious to Inform in the cause of GOD than of the King? And is there a greater Enemy to any nation than the Vices thereof? Does any thing tend more to the Ruin of a People, vmd pns31 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 d j n2 c-acp vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1? vmd pns31 xx av-c pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn? cc vbz pn31 av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f dt n1? cc vbz pc-acp dt jc n1 p-acp d n1 cs dt n2 av? vdz d n1 vvi av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
157 than Debauchery and Prophaness, and the Contempt of GOD and Religion? Did we ever see a Kingdom brought to Misery and Desolation, where the wickedness and unrestrain'd Lusts of the People had not the chiefest hand in it? And does he deserve ill of the Common Wealth, than Debauchery and Profaneness, and the Contempt of GOD and Religion? Did we ever see a Kingdom brought to Misery and Desolation, where the wickedness and unrestrained Lustiest of the People had not the chiefest hand in it? And does he deserve ill of the Common Wealth, cs n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1? vdd pns12 av vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 vhd xx dt js-jn n1 p-acp pn31? cc vdz pns31 vvi av-jn pp-f dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
158 or any name of Distinction, that is not kind and creditable, that does all that lies in his Power to suppress those Vices, that would ruin a Nation, or any name of Distinction, that is not kind and creditable, that does all that lies in his Power to suppress those Vices, that would ruin a nation, cc d n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz xx j cc j, cst vdz d d vvz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, cst vmd vvi dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
159 and have a natural as well as moral tendency to draw down the severest Judgments of GOD upon a Land? The best actions are likely to be misrepresented by ill men, especially if they create any unquiet to them, and have a natural as well as moral tendency to draw down the Severest Judgments of GOD upon a Land? The best actions Are likely to be misrepresented by ill men, especially if they create any unquiet to them, cc vhb dt j c-acp av c-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt js n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1? dt js n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2, av-j cs pns32 vvb d j p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
160 and disturb them in the enjoyment of their Lusts and Sensualities; and disturb them in the enjoyment of their Lustiest and Sensualities; cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
161 he that attacks them here, touches the apple of their Eye, and must expect all the ill usage that their Rage and Malice can suggest. he that attacks them Here, touches the apple of their Eye, and must expect all the ill usage that their Rage and Malice can suggest. pns31 cst n2 pno32 av, vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vmb vvi d dt j-jn n1 cst po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
162 This is the Root of all, and the true reason why some men are so inrag'd at Informers, This is the Root of all, and the true reason why Some men Are so enraged At Informers, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d, cc dt j n1 c-crq d n2 vbr av vvd p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
163 and if they would lay their hands upon their Hearts, and impartially examine them; I suppose their own Conscience would hardly give them leave to deny it. and if they would lay their hands upon their Hearts, and impartially examine them; I suppose their own Conscience would hardly give them leave to deny it. cc cs pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc av-j vvi pno32; pns11 vvb po32 d n1 vmd av vvi pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
164 But thô those people rage and swell, and conspire together against the LORD, and all that are Enemies to their Lewdness and Prophaness, But though those people rage and swell, and conspire together against the LORD, and all that Are Enemies to their lewdness and Profaneness, cc-acp cs d n1 n1 cc vvi, cc vvi av p-acp dt n1, cc d cst vbr n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 12
165 yet all this ought not to quench your zeal for the Advancement of Holiness and GOD's Glory. yet all this ought not to quench your zeal for the Advancement of Holiness and GOD's Glory. av d d vmd xx pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc ng1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 12
166 But go on resolutely in this good work, comforting and encouraging your selves with St. Peter 's words, If ye suffer for Righteousness sake happy are ye: But go on resolutely in this good work, comforting and encouraging your selves with Saint Peter is words, If you suffer for Righteousness sake happy Are you: cc-acp vvb a-acp av-j p-acp d j n1, vvg cc vvg po22 n2 p-acp n1 np1 vbz n2, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1 n1 j vbr pn22: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 12
167 For as our Saviour says, great is your Reward in Heaven. For as our Saviour Says, great is your Reward in Heaven. c-acp c-acp po12 n1 vvz, j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 12
168 And the most effectual way to conquer their Malice, and disprove their Calumnies is, as the same Apostle advises, Resolutely to maintain a good Conscience, that where as they speak evil of you, And the most effectual Way to conquer their Malice, and disprove their Calumnies is, as the same Apostle advises, Resolutely to maintain a good Conscience, that where as they speak evil of you, cc dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n2 vbz, c-acp dt d n1 vvz, av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cst c-crq c-acp pns32 vvb j-jn pp-f pn22, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 12
169 as of evil doers, they may be asham'd that falsly accuse your good Conversation in Christ, 1 Pet. 3.16. as of evil doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good Conversation in christ, 1 Pet. 3.16. c-acp pp-f j-jn n2, pns32 vmb vbi j cst av-j vvb po22 j n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 12
170 The Informer that is so odious amongst Men is one that does Vexatiously prosecute his Neighbours, meerly out of Lucre or Malice, without any regard to the Service of the State, or the Reformation of Offenders. The Informer that is so odious among Men is one that does Vexatiously prosecute his Neighbours, merely out of Lucre or Malice, without any regard to the Service of the State, or the Reformation of Offenders. dt n1 cst vbz av j p-acp n2 vbz pi cst vdz av-j vvi po31 n2, av-j av pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
171 But this is far different from his case, who out of a due regard to Virtue and the Glory of GOD, cannot patiently bear the trampling upon either, without interposing his endeavours for the preservation of both, But this is Far different from his case, who out of a due regard to Virtue and the Glory of GOD, cannot patiently bear the trampling upon either, without interposing his endeavours for the preservation of both, p-acp d vbz av-j j p-acp po31 n1, r-crq av pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vmbx av-j vvi dt j-vvg p-acp d, p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
172 whether it be by friendly Reproof and Admonition, or when that won't, or is it not likely to prevail, by applying to the Magistrate, who bears the Sword of GOD, whither it be by friendly Reproof and Admonition, or when that won't, or is it not likely to prevail, by applying to the Magistrate, who bears the Sword of GOD, cs pn31 vbb p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc c-crq cst vmbx, cc vbz pn31 xx j pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
173 and is bound to wield it for the support of Virtue and Religion, and for the Punishment and suppression of evil doers. and is bound to wield it for the support of Virtue and Religion, and for the Punishment and suppression of evil doers. cc vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 12
174 And when neither Malice nor Lucre comes in for a share, but the Glory of GOD, the eternal wellfart of Souls, And when neither Malice nor Lucre comes in for a share, but the Glory of GOD, the Eternal wellfart of Souls, cc c-crq dx n1 ccx n1 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 13
175 and the good of the Kingdom are the sole motives of such Information, the name of Informer is so far from being a Reproach, that it ought to be had in honour with every man that loves GOD or his Country, and the good of the Kingdom Are the sole motives of such Information, the name of Informer is so Far from being a Reproach, that it ought to be had in honour with every man that loves GOD or his Country, cc dt j pp-f dt n1 vbr dt j n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt n1, cst pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz np1 cc po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 13
176 or has any kind regards to Virtue and Religion. or has any kind regards to Virtue and Religion. cc vhz d n1 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 13
177 And so I proceed to the last Particular, viz. To shew the motives and reasons that may encourage you in so difficult an undertaking. And so I proceed to the last Particular, viz. To show the motives and Reasons that may encourage you in so difficult an undertaking. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord j-jn, n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 cst vmb vvi pn22 p-acp av j dt n-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 13
178 I have already told you, that some by this Phrase of not suffering Sin upon him, do mean thou shalt not bear Sin for him, I have already told you, that Some by this Phrase of not suffering since upon him, do mean thou shalt not bear since for him, pns11 vhb av vvn pn22, cst d p-acp d n1 pp-f xx vvg n1 p-acp pno31, vdb vvi pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1 p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
179 or make thy self partaker of his Sin: or make thy self partaker of his since: cc vvb po21 n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
180 And if so, then the neglect of rebuking a Sinner when my kind Reproof may tend to the reclaiming of him, is to make me partaker of his Sins, And if so, then the neglect of rebuking a Sinner when my kind Reproof may tend to the reclaiming of him, is to make me partaker of his Sins, cc cs av, cs dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 c-crq po11 j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno31, vbz pc-acp vvi pno11 n1 pp-f po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
181 and I am oblig'd to discharge this Charitable office to my Brother, as I love my own Soul, and I am obliged to discharge this Charitable office to my Brother, as I love my own Soul, cc pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp po11 n1, c-acp pns11 vvb po11 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
182 and would not bring my self under his Condemnation. 2dly. and would not bring my self under his Condemnation. 2dly. cc vmd xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1. av. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
183 If men would be so kind to themselves or others, as to suffer themselves to be perswaded into a Conscientious discharge of this Duty, what a happy Change and Reformation might we soon expect in our little World! If men would be so kind to themselves or Others, as to suffer themselves to be persuaded into a Conscientious discharge of this Duty, what a happy Change and Reformation might we soon expect in our little World! cs n2 vmd vbi av j p-acp px32 cc n2-jn, c-acp pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vmd pns12 av vvb p-acp po12 j n1! (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
184 Especially did the more Holy, Wise, and Pious, faithfully and zealously ingage in it. How would Sinners be ashamed and blush at their Villanies! Especially did the more Holy, Wise, and Pious, faithfully and zealously engage in it. How would Sinners be ashamed and blush At their Villainies! av-j vdd dt av-dc j, j, cc j, av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp pn31. q-crq vmd n2 vbi j cc vvi p-acp po32 n2! (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
185 We should have no more bare-fac'd wickedness, but Sin would sculk into the Corners of darkness, We should have no more barefaced wickedness, but since would skulk into the Corners of darkness, pns12 vmd vhi dx dc j n1, cc-acp n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
186 and what a blessed Reformation would ensue! This precious Balm of Reproof is the most likely medicine to heal up our breaches, and what a blessed Reformation would ensue! This precious Balm of Reproof is the most likely medicine to heal up our Breaches, cc q-crq dt j-vvn n1 vmd vvi! d j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
187 and to cure the wounds and putrified sores of GOD's People David calls it an excellent Oyl: Psalm. 141.5. an Oyl that has two soveraign qualities, those of Cleansing and Healing: and to cure the wounds and Putrified sores of GOD's People David calls it an excellent Oil: Psalm. 141.5. an Oil that has two sovereign qualities, those of Cleansing and Healing: cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc j-vvn n2 pp-f ng1 n1 np1 vvz pn31 dt j n1: np1. crd. dt n1 cst vhz crd j-jn n2, d pp-f vvg cc n-vvg: (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 13
188 this Reproof searches the ground of the Heart, and when that is well prob'd and made clean, it soon heals the breaches thereof. this Reproof Searches the ground of the Heart, and when that is well probed and made clean, it soon heals the Breaches thereof. d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-crq d vbz av vvn cc vvd j, pn31 av vvz dt n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
189 'Tis an excellent means to awaken the conscience of the Sinner, and to set it upon the discharge of her office; It's an excellent means to awaken the conscience of the Sinner, and to Set it upon the discharge of her office; pn31|vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
190 even to check us for our miscarriages, and forewarn us of the dreadfull expectation of the just Judgments of GOD, even to check us for our miscarriages, and forewarn us of the dreadful expectation of the just Judgments of GOD, av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
191 and consequently puts us upon a diligent enquiry, which way we shall escape, and secure our selves from the wrath to come? and consequently puts us upon a diligent enquiry, which Way we shall escape, and secure our selves from the wrath to come? cc av-j vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
192 Hence it is that the Wise Man tells us, that The Rod and Reproof give wisdom, Hence it is that the Wise Man tells us, that The Rod and Reproof give Wisdom, av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 cc n1 vvb n1, (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
193 and that he that hateth Reproof is brutish. and that he that hates Reproof is brutish. cc cst pns31 cst vvz n1 vbz j. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
194 And so highly did he esteem of this method of reducing a Sinner, that if this repeated could not reform him, he seems utterly to dispair of his conversion, He that being often reproved hardneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. Prov. 29.1. Intimating that if this method fail'd, nothing would be effectual. And so highly did he esteem of this method of reducing a Sinner, that if this repeated could not reform him, he seems utterly to despair of his conversion, He that being often reproved Hardeneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. Curae 29.1. Intimating that if this method failed, nothing would be effectual. cc av av-j vdd pns31 vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, cst cs d vvn vmd xx vvi pno31, pns31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1, pns31 cst vbg av vvn vvz po31 n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn, cc cst p-acp n1. np1 crd. vvg cst cs d n1 vvn, pix vmd vbi j. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 14
195 But thirdly whether Sinners will hear or whether they will forbear, whether they will take warning and be converted or not, the faithful dischargers of this Duty will have this remaining comfort, They will be sure to save their own Souls, But Thirdly whither Sinners will hear or whither they will forbear, whither they will take warning and be converted or not, the faithful dischargers of this Duty will have this remaining Comfort, They will be sure to save their own Souls, p-acp ord c-crq n2 vmb vvi cc cs pns32 vmb vvi, cs pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc vbi vvn cc xx, dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vhi d j-vvg n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
196 whilest the Obstinate and Incorrigible shall perish in their Iniquities: whilst the Obstinate and Incorrigible shall perish in their Iniquities: cs dt j cc j vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
197 Thus St. James assures us, that he that converteth a Sinner from the error of his way, shall save a Soul a live, Thus Saint James assures us, that he that Converts a Sinner from the error of his Way, shall save a Soul a live, av n1 np1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi dt n1 dt vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
198 and shall cover a multitude of Sins. James, 5.20. i.e. of his own Sins; and shall cover a multitude of Sins. James, 5.20. i.e. of his own Sins; cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. np1, crd. n1 pp-f po31 d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
199 For as the former part of the Verse contains a motive taken from the advantage that accrews to the Converted, For as the former part of the Verse contains a motive taken from the advantage that accrues to the Converted, c-acp c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
200 so the latter is an argument drawn from the benefit that redounds to the Convertor, viz. He shall hide a multitude of his own Sins. so the latter is an argument drawn from the benefit that redounds to the Convertor, viz. He shall hide a multitude of his own Sins. av dt d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 14
201 i. e. GOD will the easier be perswaded to be propitious to him, and upon his repentance. (which must always be suppos'd) forgive him those Sins he had formerly been guilty of, i. e. GOD will the Easier be persuaded to be propitious to him, and upon his Repentance. (which must always be supposed) forgive him those Sins he had formerly been guilty of, sy. sy. np1 vmb dt av-jc vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n1. (r-crq vmb av vbi vvn) vvb pno31 d n2 pns31 vhd av-j vbn j pp-f, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
202 and I the rather take this to be the sense of the words, because it is exactly agreeable to that of Daniel. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and I the rather take this to be the sense of the words, Because it is exactly agreeable to that of daniel. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, cc pns11 dt av-c vvi d pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j j p-acp d pp-f np1. pns32 cst vbb j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
203 and they that turn many to Righteousness as the Stars for ever and ever. and they that turn many to Righteousness as the Stars for ever and ever. cc pns32 cst vvb d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp av cc av. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
204 Dan. 12. This is such an exceeding and an eternal weight of Glory, that I can say nothing greater; Dan. 12. This is such an exceeding and an Eternal weight of Glory, that I can say nothing greater; np1 crd d vbz d dt j-vvg cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi pix jc; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
205 and therefore shall leave off here; desiring you to consider the weight and efficacy of this Motive; and Therefore shall leave off Here; desiring you to Consider the weight and efficacy of this Motive; cc av vmb vvi a-acp av; vvg pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
206 and shall only remind you, that since the effects of this Duty are so blessed, and shall only remind you, that since the effects of this Duty Are so blessed, cc vmb av-j vvi pn22, cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr av vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
207 and the Reward so Glorious we ought not to be discourg'd in it, either thrô the fear of singularity, censoriousness, and the Reward so Glorious we ought not to be discourged in it, either thrô the Fear of singularity, censoriousness, cc dt n1 av j pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, d uh dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
208 or any dirt that a malicious people can bespatter us with: or any dirt that a malicious people can bespatter us with: cc d n1 cst dt j n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
209 Remembring that it is commonly the fate of Christ's Disciples, That if in him they have peace, in the World they shall have Tribulation. Remembering that it is commonly the fate of Christ's Disciples, That if in him they have peace, in the World they shall have Tribulation. vvg cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cst cs p-acp pno31 pns32 vhb n1, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vhi n1. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
210 And our Saviour himself does assure us, That narrow is the Way, and streight is the Gate that leads to Life, And our Saviour himself does assure us, That narrow is the Way, and straight is the Gate that leads to Life, cc po12 n1 px31 vdz vvi pno12, cst j vbz dt n1, cc av vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
211 and few there be that find it. and few there be that find it. cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
212 Now to GOD the Father, GOD the Son, and GOD the Holy Ghost be ascribed all Honour, Power and Glory, for ever and ever. FINIS. Now to GOD the Father, GOD the Son, and GOD the Holy Ghost be ascribed all Honour, Power and Glory, for ever and ever. FINIS. av p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1 vbb vvn d n1, n1 cc n1, c-acp av cc av. fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 50 Page 15

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