The best portion being a sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Steed, in the City of Exon, November 16th, 1699 ... / by T.W. a lover of peace and truth.

Whinnell, Thomas, fl. 1699
Publisher: Printed by Sam Darker and Sam Farley and are to be sold by H Chaulklin Bookseller in Taunton and at Joshua Mechœ s in Exon
Place of Publication: Exon
Publication Year: 1699
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A96318 ESTC ID: R204174 STC ID: W1666A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms LXXIII, 26; Funeral sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSAL. lxxiii. 26. My Flesh and my Heart faileth; but God is the strength of my Heart, and my Portion for ever. PSALM lxxiii. 26. My Flesh and my Heart Faileth; but God is the strength of my Heart, and my Portion for ever. np1 crd. crd po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz; cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THO' there can be no certain Judgment made, of the eternal States of Men or Women, by any external Providence of God towards them; THOUGH there can be no certain Judgement made, of the Eternal States of Men or Women, by any external Providence of God towards them; cs pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 vvd, pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 either during the time of Life, or from the time and manner of their Death; For all things come alike to all; either during the time of Life, or from the time and manner of their Death; For all things come alike to all; d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1; p-acp d n2 vvb av-j p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 there's one event to the righteous, and to the wicked, to the good, and to the clean, there's one event to the righteous, and to the wicked, to the good, and to the clean, pc-acp|vbz pi n1 p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and to the unclean, and no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them, Eccles. 9.1, 2. Yet good Men have been stumbled, and to the unclean, and no man Knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them, Eccles. 9.1, 2. Yet good Men have been stumbled, cc p-acp dt j, cc dx n1 vvz d n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst vbz p-acp pno32, np1 crd, crd av j n2 vhb vbn vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 whilst they have beheld the Prosperity of the Wicked, in their Life, and that no remarkable Evil hath befall'n them at their Death. while they have beheld the Prosperity of the Wicked, in their Life, and that no remarkable Evil hath befallen them At their Death. cs pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp po32 n1, cc cst dx j n-jn vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 When many that truly fear God, have been greatly afflicted whilst they live, and under great Trouble and Sorrow when they die. When many that truly Fear God, have been greatly afflicted while they live, and under great Trouble and Sorrow when they die. c-crq d cst av-j vvb np1, vhb vbn av-j vvn cs pns32 vvb, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 Wicked Men from hence, have hardned themselves in their Sins, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Wicked Men from hence, have hardened themselves in their Sins, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Therefore the heart of the Sons of men is Fully Set in them to do evil. j n2 p-acp av, vhb vvn px32 p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd. p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 They have presumed upon the goodness of their condition, by reason of the smiling Providences of God towards them; They have presumed upon the Goodness of their condition, by reason of the smiling Providences of God towards them; pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 thus it was with those the Psalmist speaks of in the 3, 4, 5, and 6th Verses. thus it was with those the Psalmist speaks of in the 3, 4, 5, and 6th Verses. av pn31 vbds p-acp d dt n1 vvz pp-f p-acp dt crd, crd, crd, cc ord n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
10 In this Psalm, you have an account of a great and sore Temptation, which this holy Man Asaph lay under for some time; In this Psalm, you have an account of a great and soar Temptation, which this holy Man Asaph lay under for Some time; p-acp d n1, pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq d j n1 np1 vvb p-acp p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
11 occasioned by the Observation he had made of the Prosperity of the Wicked, and Adversity of the Righteous. occasioned by the Observation he had made of the Prosperity of the Wicked, and Adversity of the Righteous. vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 From Verse 2d, to the 12th, and from the 12th to the 16th, he declares the diffident Unbelieving, From Verse 2d, to the 12th, and from the 12th to the 16th, he declares the diffident Unbelieving, p-acp n1 crd, p-acp dt ord, cc p-acp dt ord p-acp dt ord, pns31 vvz dt j vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 and carnal Reasonings of this Heart, whilst he lay under the Power of this Temptation; and carnal Reasonings of this Heart, while he lay under the Power of this Temptation; cc j n2-vvg pp-f d n1, cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 being ready to conclude, that all his care and diligence in living a holy and vertuous Life were in vain. being ready to conclude, that all his care and diligence in living a holy and virtuous Life were in vain. vbg j pc-acp vvi, cst d po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg dt j cc j n1 vbdr p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 Verse 13th, Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain, &c. for all the day long, I have been plagued and chastned every morning, Verse 14th. Verse 13th, Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain, etc. for all the day long, I have been plagued and chastened every morning, Verse 14th. n1 ord, av-j, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp j, av p-acp d dt n1 av-j, pns11 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn d n1, n1 ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 And from Verse 16th to the 21st, he manifests the way and means, how he was delivered from this Temptation. First Negatively: And from Verse 16th to the 21st, he manifests the Way and means, how he was Delivered from this Temptation. First Negatively: cc p-acp n1 ord p-acp dt ord, pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n2, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1. np1 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
17 Not by his own Reasoning, Strength, or Skill; Not by his own Reasoning, Strength, or Skill; xx p-acp po31 d vvg, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
18 for (saith he, Verse 16th) When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me. Secondly Affirmatively: By consulting Sanctuary Counsels; Then understood he their end: for (Says he, Verse 16th) When I Thought to know this, it was too painful for me. Secondly Affirmatively: By consulting Sanctuary Counsels; Then understood he their end: c-acp (vvz pns31, n1 ord) c-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi d, pn31 vbds av j c-acp pno11. ord av-jn: p-acp vvg n1 n2; av vvd pns31 po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
19 and saw, how little cause he had to envy them a short-liv'd Prosperity, who for their evil Deeds, should soon be doom'd to an eternal Misery. and saw, how little cause he had to envy them a short-lived Prosperity, who for their evil deeds, should soon be doomed to an Eternal Misery. cc vvd, c-crq j n1 pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1, r-crq p-acp po32 j-jn n2, vmd av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
20 Thus being instructed into that most glorious Truth, of a future Retribution, declares what the end of these ungodly Wretches is like to be, Verse 18th and 19th, Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: Thus being instructed into that most glorious Truth, of a future Retribution, declares what the end of these ungodly Wretches is like to be, Verse 18th and 19th, Surely thou didst Set them in slippery places: av vbg vvn p-acp d av-ds j n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvz r-crq dt n1 pp-f d j n2 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi, n1 ord cc ord, av-j pns21 vdd2 vvi pno32 p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
21 thou castedst them down into destruction. thou castedst them down into destruction. pns21 vvd2 pno32 a-acp p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
22 How are they brought into desolation as in a moment? they are utterly consumed with terrors. How Are they brought into desolation as in a moment? they Are utterly consumed with terrors. q-crq vbr pns32 vvn p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1? pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
23 And in Verse 21st and 22d, he laments and bewails his own Foolishness and Brutishness; Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins; And in Verse 21st and 22d, he laments and bewails his own Foolishness and Brutishness; Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins; cc p-acp n1 ord cc crd, pns31 vvz cc vvz po31 d n1 cc n1; av po11 n1 vbds vvn, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
24 so foolish was I, and ignorant, I was even as a beast before thee. And in Verse the 23d, he ascribes the Glory of his Preservation to the Lord; so foolish was I, and ignorant, I was even as a beast before thee. And in Verse the 23d, he ascribes the Glory of his Preservation to the Lord; av j vbds pns11, cc j, pns11 vbds av p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. cc p-acp n1 dt crd, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
25 Nevertheless, I am continually with thee, thou hast holden me by my right hand. Nevertheless, I am continually with thee, thou hast held me by my right hand. av, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
26 And lastly, being shaken by the Wind of this Temptation, he takes the advantage to lay the faster hold on his God; And lastly, being shaken by the Wind of this Temptation, he Takes the advantage to lay the faster hold on his God; cc ord, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
27 and proceeds to a higher Profession of his Faith, Hope, and Confidence in God; and proceeds to a higher Profession of his Faith, Hope, and Confidence in God; cc vvz p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
28 entirely giving up himself to the Conduct of his Counsel, Verse 24th, in hope of his glory. entirely giving up himself to the Conduct of his Counsel, Verse 24th, in hope of his glory. av-j vvg p-acp px31 p-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, vvb ord, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
29 And declareth his high Estimation of God, and his ardent Desires for him, Verse 25th. And Declareth his high Estimation of God, and his Ardent Desires for him, Verse 25th. cc vvz po31 j n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 j n2 p-acp pno31, n1 ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
30 And in our Text, confesseth, that God is the strength of his Heart, and his Portion for ever. And in our Text, Confesses, that God is the strength of his Heart, and his Portion for ever. cc p-acp po12 n1, vvz, cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
31 Thus much for the Parts of this Psalm. Thus much for the Parts of this Psalm. av av-d c-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
32 In the Text you have two Parts. (1.) An humble Confession of human Frailty; In the Text you have two Parts. (1.) an humble Confessi of human Frailty; p-acp dt n1 pn22 vhb crd n2. (crd) dt j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
33 My flesh and my heart faileth. (2.) A sincere Profession of his Faith, Hope, and Confidence in God; My Flesh and my heart Faileth. (2.) A sincere Profession of his Faith, Hope, and Confidence in God; po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz. (crd) dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
34 But God is the strength of my heart, and my Portion for ever. Ainsworth, according to the Hebrew, reads the Text thus; But God is the strength of my heart, and my Portion for ever. Ainsworth, according to the Hebrew, reads the Text thus; p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av. np1, vvg p-acp dt njp, vvz dt n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
35 Wholly consumed is my flesh, and my heart; the the rock of my heart, and my portion is God for ever. Wholly consumed is my Flesh, and my heart; the the rock of my heart, and my portion is God for ever. av-jn vvn vbz po11 n1, cc po11 n1; cs dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 vbz np1 p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
36 There are several Glosses upon the Text, which I shall only mention. Some thus: There Are several Glosses upon the Text, which I shall only mention. some thus: pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi. d av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
37 All the Reasonings of my Flesh, and my Heart, about the Dispensations of God, do fail me, to find out the true Cause and Reason, All the Reasonings of my Flesh, and my Heart, about the Dispensations of God, do fail me, to find out the true Cause and Reason, d dt n2-vvg pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdb vvi pno11, pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
38 why God doth suffer the Wicked to prosper in this World; why God does suffer the Wicked to prosper in this World; c-crq np1 vdz vvi dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
39 and to let them (many times) go quietly out of it, without any Remarks of his Displeasure upon them: and to let them (many times) go quietly out of it, without any Remarks of his Displeasure upon them: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 (d n2) vvb av-jn av pp-f pn31, p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
40 whilst the Godly are in Trouble, and exercised with many Plagues and Afflictions in their Life, while the Godly Are in Trouble, and exercised with many Plagues and Afflictions in their Life, cs dt j vbr p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
41 and attended with Doubts and Distresses when they die. and attended with Doubts and Distresses when they die. cc vvd p-acp n2 cc n2 c-crq pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
42 I am not able, by all the strength of natural Reasoning, to extricate my self out of this Temptation; I am not able, by all the strength of natural Reasoning, to extricate my self out of this Temptation; pns11 vbm xx j, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j vvg, p-acp j po11 n1 av pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
43 but the Rock of my Heart, i.e. He that supports my Soul, resolves my Doubts, quiets my Mind, but the Rock of my Heart, i.e. He that supports my Soul, resolves my Doubts, quiets my Mind, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, n1 pns31 cst vvz po11 n1, vvz po11 n2, vvz po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
44 and gives rest to my troubled Heart, is God, who is my Portion for ever; in the enjoyment of whom my Soul is satisfied; and gives rest to my troubled Heart, is God, who is my Portion for ever; in the enjoyment of whom my Soul is satisfied; cc vvz n1 p-acp po11 j-vvn n1, vbz np1, r-crq vbz po11 n1 c-acp av; p-acp dt n1 pp-f ro-crq po11 n1 vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
45 and that not only for a little time, but for ever: and that not only for a little time, but for ever: cc cst xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
46 I am content with him for my Lot and Portion, and nothing else in Heaven or Earth, will, I am content with him for my Lot and Portion, and nothing Else in Heaven or Earth, will, pns11 vbm j p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n1 cc n1, cc pix av p-acp n1 cc n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
47 or can, satiate the desire of my longing Soul. Others thus: Altho' my Heart or my Flesh fail; or can, satiate the desire of my longing Soul. Others thus: Although my Heart or my Flesh fail; cc vmb, vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 j-vvg n1 ng2-jn av: cs po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
48 or, if my Heart and my Flesh were consumed, yet God is the Rock of my Heart, and my everlasting Portion. or, if my Heart and my Flesh were consumed, yet God is the Rock of my Heart, and my everlasting Portion. cc, cs po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vbdr vvn, av np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
49 And if so read, the Sense seems to be this, (viz.) If I were, And if so read, the Sense seems to be this, (viz.) If I were, cc cs av vvn, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi d, (n1) cs pns11 vbdr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
50 or, altho' I may be (with respect to my Flesh and Heart) wholly consumed, or, although I may be (with respect to my Flesh and Heart) wholly consumed, cc, cs pns11 vmb vbi (p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc n1) av-jn vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
51 tho' my Strength, Health, and Life in this World were ended, and the comforts of Creatures wholly taken from me; though my Strength, Health, and Life in this World were ended, and the comforts of Creatures wholly taken from me; cs po11 n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1 vbdr vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f n2 av-jn vvn p-acp pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
52 yet my Soul hath its Refuge in God, he is the strength of my Heart: I have enough in him to satisfy all my desires. yet my Soul hath its Refuge in God, he is the strength of my Heart: I have enough in him to satisfy all my Desires. av po11 n1 vhz po31 n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1: pns11 vhb av-d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
53 I might, by Afflictions, be deprived of all earthly Enjoyments, yet I shall not be strip'd of my chiefest Treasure; I might, by Afflictions, be deprived of all earthly Enjoyments, yet I shall not be striped of my chiefest Treasure; pns11 vmd, p-acp n2, vbb vvn pp-f d j n2, av pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f po11 js-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
54 God is my Portion for ever. God is my Portion for ever. np1 vbz po11 n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
55 My Heart and my Flesh fail (i.e.) saith another, through the desire of thee. My Heart and my Flesh fail (i.e.) Says Another, through the desire of thee. po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvi (n1) vvz j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
56 And if so understood, it is as much as if he should have said, My Flesh and my Heart do even pine and consume away, through my Soul's longing desire after thee: as Psal. 84.3. and 119.81. And if so understood, it is as much as if he should have said, My Flesh and my Heart do even pine and consume away, through my Soul's longing desire After thee: as Psalm 84.3. and 119.81. cc cs av vvn, pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vdb av vvi cc vvi av, p-acp po11 ng1 n1 vvb p-acp pno21: c-acp np1 crd. cc crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
57 And so it is expressive of that ardent Love, and vehement Desire of his Soul, after greater Enjoyments of God; And so it is expressive of that Ardent Love, and vehement Desire of his Soul, After greater Enjoyments of God; cc av pn31 vbz j pp-f cst j n1, cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp jc n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
58 and agrees with what he expresseth in the Verses before our Text; and agrees with what he Expresses in the Verses before our Text; cc vvz p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
59 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the earth I desire besides thee. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the earth I desire beside thee. r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
60 But not to stand longer on the nicities of the Text; But not to stand longer on the niceties of the Text; cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
61 the Sense, I humbly conceive, is this, Altho' my Flesh and my Heart fail, tho' I may be consumed through Misery and Affliction (whilst the Wicked prosper) yet, nevertheless I will constantly love thee, the Sense, I humbly conceive, is this, Although my Flesh and my Heart fail, though I may be consumed through Misery and Affliction (while the Wicked prosper) yet, nevertheless I will constantly love thee, dt n1, pns11 av-j vvb, vbz d, cs po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvi, cs pns11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 (cs dt j vvi) av, av pns11 vmb av-j vvi pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
62 and put my trust in thee, as my sure Rock, and everlasting Portion. and put my trust in thee, as my sure Rock, and everlasting Portion. cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno21, c-acp po11 j n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
63 And is as much as if he should have said, I have gotten this Advantage, by being delivered out of this Temptation; And is as much as if he should have said, I have got this Advantage, by being Delivered out of this Temptation; cc vbz p-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pns11 vhb vvn d n1, p-acp vbg vvn av pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
64 That whatsoever Straits, Troubles, and Afflictions, may press distress, and grieve my Body, or Mind; That whatsoever Straits, Troubles, and Afflictions, may press distress, and grieve my Body, or Mind; cst r-crq n2, vvz, cc n2, vmb vvi n1, cc vvb po11 n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
65 However the Lord dispose of my outward State, tho' my Strength, Peace and Life it self, be taken away; However the Lord dispose of my outward State, though my Strength, Peace and Life it self, be taken away; c-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po11 j n1, cs po11 n1, n1 cc n1 pn31 n1, vbb vvn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
66 yet I am resolved to depend on God, to trust in him, for he is my Rock and Portion for ever. yet I am resolved to depend on God, to trust in him, for he is my Rock and Portion for ever. av pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz po11 n1 cc n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
67 We have done with opening the Text. There is one Proposition I shall speak to from the Words, (viz.) We have done with opening the Text. There is one Proposition I shall speak to from the Words, (viz.) pns12 vhb vdn p-acp vvg dt np1 pc-acp vbz crd n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n2, (n1) (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
68 That however distressed a true Believer may be, either in Life or Death; That however distressed a true Believer may be, either in Life or Death; cst a-acp vvd dt j n1 vmb vbi, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
69 yet it's enough to comfort and support his Soul, that God is the Rock of his Heart, and everlasting Portion. yet it's enough to Comfort and support his Soul, that God is the Rock of his Heart, and everlasting Portion. av pn31|vbz av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1, cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
70 For the clearing and confirmation of this great Truth, I shall confine my self to three general Heads. For the clearing and confirmation of this great Truth, I shall confine my self to three general Heads. p-acp dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f d j n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp crd j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
71 I. The first general Head is this; I. The First general Head is this; np1 dt ord j n1 vbz d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
72 That those who have God for their Portion, may in Life and Death, be exercised under great and grievous Afflictions. That those who have God for their Portion, may in Life and Death, be exercised under great and grievous Afflictions. cst d r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb p-acp n1 cc n1, vbb vvn p-acp j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
73 (1.) From the Testimony of the holy Scriptures. this Truth appears. That thus it hath been, is, and shall be, Acts 14.22. We must through many tribulations, enter into the kingdom of God. (1.) From the Testimony of the holy Scriptures. this Truth appears. That thus it hath been, is, and shall be, Acts 14.22. We must through many tribulations, enter into the Kingdom of God. (crd) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2. d n1 vvz. cst av pn31 vhz vbn, vbz, cc vmb vbi, n2 crd. pns12 vmb p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
74 And our Lord acquaints his Disciples, John 16.33. That in the world they shall have tribulation. And our Lord acquaints his Disciples, John 16.33. That in the world they shall have tribulation. cc po12 n1 vvz po31 n2, np1 crd. cst p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vhi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
75 And faith the Psalmist, Many are the afflictions of the righteous, Psal. 34.19. In this Life the People of God receive their evil things, this is not the place of their rest; And faith the Psalmist, Many Are the afflictions of the righteous, Psalm 34.19. In this Life the People of God receive their evil things, this is not the place of their rest; cc n1 dt n1, d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j, np1 crd. p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi po32 j-jn n2, d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
76 For if in this life only believers had hope, they were of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 15.19. This Life is the time of their Warfare; For if in this life only believers had hope, they were of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 15.19. This Life is the time of their Warfare; c-acp cs p-acp d n1 av-j n2 vhd n1, pns32 vbdr pp-f d n2 av-ds j, vvn np1 crd. d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
77 they must endure hardship, as good Soldiers of Jesus Christ: they must endure hardship, as good Soldiers of jesus christ: pns32 vmb vvi n1, c-acp j n2 pp-f np1 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
78 they that would live in the fruition of the ever blessed God hereafter, must be content to deny themselves here; they that would live in the fruition of the ever blessed God hereafter, must be content to deny themselves Here; pns32 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av vvd np1 av, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi px32 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
79 and be willing to bear the Cross, if they intend to wear the Crown; and bear about in their Bodies, the Marks of a crucified Jesus: and be willing to bear the Cross, if they intend to wear the Crown; and bear about in their Bodies, the Marks of a Crucified jesus: cc vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1; cc vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2, dt n2 pp-f dt vvn np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
80 the Lord Christ will conform his Members to himself, as well in Sufferings, as in Joys, in Troubles, as in Triumphs. the Lord christ will conform his Members to himself, as well in Sufferings, as in Joys, in Troubles, as in Triumphos. dt n1 np1 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp px31, c-acp av p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp n2, p-acp vvz, c-acp p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 6
81 Think of this, you that are willing to enjoy the Crown, but care not to meddle with the Cross; Think of this, you that Are willing to enjoy the Crown, but care not to meddle with the Cross; vvb pp-f d, pn22 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 6
82 that would be with Christ on Mount Sion, where he's glorified; but will not go with him to Mount Calvary, where he's crucify: that would be with christ on Mount Sion, where he's glorified; but will not go with him to Mount Calvary, where he's crucify: cst vmd vbi p-acp np1 p-acp vvb np1, c-crq pns31|vbz vvn; cc-acp vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp vvb np1, c-crq pns31|vbz vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 6
83 that would (with Balaam ) die the death of the Righteous, but not live their life; that would (with balaam) die the death of the Righteous, but not live their life; cst vmd (p-acp np1) vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc-acp xx vvi po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 6
84 that spend your Days in sinful Pleasures here, and will not forsake them for the pure Beatitudes of an endless Life hereafter. that spend your Days in sinful Pleasures Here, and will not forsake them for the pure Beatitudes of an endless Life hereafter. cst vvb po22 n2 p-acp j n2 av, cc vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 6
85 But (2.) God doth, in love and faithfulness to his own Children, exercise them under manifold Trials and afflictions in this life; But (2.) God does, in love and faithfulness to his own Children, exercise them under manifold Trials and afflictions in this life; p-acp (crd) np1 vdz, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 d n2, vvb pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
86 he shews his paternal Love in chastising them for their Profit, Heb. 12.10. He sees they have need of Affliction, to wean their Hearts from this World, to manifest to them, the vanity and emptiness of Creatures, to unclog their minds from Earth; he shows his paternal Love in chastising them for their Profit, Hebrew 12.10. He sees they have need of Affliction, to wean their Hearts from this World, to manifest to them, the vanity and emptiness of Creatures, to unclog their minds from Earth; pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvz pns32 vhb n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
87 that with the greater freedom, their Souls may take slight on the Wing of Faith and Love, to contemplate the pure Felicities that are above. that with the greater freedom, their Souls may take slight on the Wing of Faith and Love, to contemplate the pure Felicities that Are above. cst p-acp dt jc n1, po32 n2 vmb vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cst vbr a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
88 He hath said the Idols shall be utterly abolished, Isai. 2.18. and by Affliction he takes those Idols out of their hands which steal away their hearts from him; He hath said the Idols shall be utterly abolished, Isaiah 2.18. and by Affliction he Takes those Idols out of their hands which steal away their hearts from him; pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, np1 crd. cc p-acp n1 pns31 vvz d n2 av pp-f po32 n2 r-crq vvb av po32 n2 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
89 and makes them willing to leave a sinful World, to enjoy the sweet Embraces of his everlasting Mercy: and makes them willing to leave a sinful World, to enjoy the sweet Embraces of his everlasting Mercy: cc vvz pno32 j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
90 and as often as need requires, they are in Heaviness, through manifold Temptations, 1 Pet. 1.6. He by Affliction tries their Graces, and puts their Faith upon a more strong and vigorous Exercise; and as often as need requires, they Are in Heaviness, through manifold Temptations, 1 Pet. 1.6. He by Affliction tries their Graces, and puts their Faith upon a more strong and vigorous Exercise; cc c-acp av c-acp n1 vvz, pns32 vbr p-acp n1, p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd. pns31 p-acp n1 vvz po32 n2, cc vvz po32 n1 p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
91 whoever goes uncorrected, God will not bastardize his own Children by leaving them without Chastisement, Heb. 12.8. he deals with them, as with the legitimate Offspring of Heaven, and makes good his Covenant to them; whoever Goes uncorrected, God will not bastardise his own Children by leaving them without Chastisement, Hebrew 12.8. he deals with them, as with the legitimate Offspring of Heaven, and makes good his Covenant to them; r-crq vvz j, np1 vmb xx vvi po31 d n2 p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz j po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
92 his love to their everlasting welfare, will not leave them to themselves, as a Child that brings the Parent to shame, Proz. 29.15. his Holiness will not suffer Sin to go unpunished in his dearest Off-spring, Amos 3.2. his Goodness will not see them sustain any Injury, by the sharpest Affliction; his love to their everlasting welfare, will not leave them to themselves, as a Child that brings the Parent to shame, Proz. 29.15. his Holiness will not suffer since to go unpunished in his dearest Offspring, Amos 3.2. his goodness will not see them sustain any Injury, by the Sharpest Affliction; po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n1, vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp px32, c-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, np1. crd. po31 n1 vmb xx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp po31 js-jn n1, np1 crd. po31 n1 vmb xx vvi pno32 vvi d n1, p-acp dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
93 his Truth and Faithfulness will not leave them without Grace, Strength, and Support, to help them in all their times of need, Deut. 33.25. and his Power will not rest, until it hath brought good to their Souls, by all their Afflictions, Rom. 8.28. turned their loss into gain, their sorrow into joy; his Truth and Faithfulness will not leave them without Grace, Strength, and Support, to help them in all their times of need, Deuteronomy 33.25. and his Power will not rest, until it hath brought good to their Souls, by all their Afflictions, Rom. 8.28. turned their loss into gain, their sorrow into joy; po31 n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp n1, n1, cc vvb, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d po32 n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. cc po31 n1 vmb xx vvi, c-acp pn31 vhz vvn j p-acp po32 n2, p-acp d po32 n2, np1 crd. vvn po32 n1 p-acp n1, po32 n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
94 and thro' the dark passages of Death, brought them to the glorious light of an endless Life: and through the dark passages of Death, brought them to the glorious Light of an endless Life: cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
95 and if so, then those that have God for their Portion, may in this Life, be exercised under great and grievous Afflictions. and if so, then those that have God for their Portion, may in this Life, be exercised under great and grievous Afflictions. cc cs av, cs d cst vhb n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb p-acp d n1, vbb vvn p-acp j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
96 ƲSE I This may serve for a Use of Caution to us all. ƲSE I This may serve for a Use of Caution to us all. j pns11 d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 d. (4) application (DIV2) 17 Page 8
97 Not to think the worse of the state and condition of any of them who fear God, Not to think the Worse of the state and condition of any of them who Fear God, xx pc-acp vvi dt jc pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32 r-crq n1 np1, (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
98 because of any great Affliction that befals them, either in Life or Death: for a Man may be afflicted in Love, Rev. 3.19. whilst others are let alone in Judgment. Because of any great Affliction that befalls them, either in Life or Death: for a Man may be afflicted in Love, Rev. 3.19. while Others Are let alone in Judgement. c-acp pp-f d j n1 cst vvz pno32, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1: c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, n1 crd. cs n2-jn vbr vvn av-j p-acp n1. (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
99 The things of this life may be denied to some in mercy, whilst they are granted to others as a curse, Psal. 69.22. Job 's friends erred in Judgment on this very account; The things of this life may be denied to Some in mercy, while they Are granted to Others as a curse, Psalm 69.22. Job is Friends erred in Judgement on this very account; dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d p-acp n1, cs pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. np1 vbz n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1; (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
100 They concluded, that he who was grievously afflicted must needs be an Hypocrite: They concluded, that he who was grievously afflicted must needs be an Hypocrite: pns32 vvd, cst pns31 r-crq vbds av-j vvn vmb av vbi dt n1: (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
101 and because Job was so afflicted, they were not afraid to draw up their false Indictment against him, and Because Job was so afflicted, they were not afraid to draw up their false Indictment against him, cc c-acp n1 vbds av vvn, pns32 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 j n1 p-acp pno31, (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
102 and drop their hard Censures, to the grief of his holy Soul. Therefore make no judgment of your Estate for Heaven, by any thing you have, or are denied of Earth; and drop their hard Censures, to the grief of his holy Soul. Therefore make no judgement of your Estate for Heaven, by any thing you have, or Are denied of Earth; cc vvi po32 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 av vvb dx n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 pn22 vhb, cc vbr vvn pp-f n1; (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
103 but prove your Title to Heaven, by the truth of your Regeneration and Conversion; your intrest in Christ, by the sincerity of your Faith; but prove your Title to Heaven, by the truth of your Regeneration and Conversion; your Interest in christ, by the sincerity of your Faith; cc-acp vvb po22 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1; po22 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1; (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
104 the truth of your Love, by the unfeignedness of your Obedience; the truth of your Love, by the unfeignedness of your obedience; dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1; (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
105 and that God is your Portion, by your Soul's hearty chusing of him, constant dependance on him, and sincere resignation to him. and that God is your Portion, by your Soul's hearty choosing of him, constant dependence on him, and sincere resignation to him. cc cst np1 vbz po22 n1, p-acp po22 ng1 j vvg pp-f pno31, j n1 p-acp pno31, cc j n1 p-acp pno31. (4) application (DIV2) 18 Page 8
106 II. The second general Head for the cleering of this Doctrine, is this, (viz.) That the intrest of a believer in God, II The second general Head for the clearing of this Doctrine, is this, (viz.) That the Interest of a believer in God, crd dt ord n1 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, vbz d, (n1) cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, (4) application (DIV2) 19 Page 9
107 as his portion, is not at all weakned by the greatest affliction. Affliction may and doth try the Faith of a Believer; as his portion, is not At all weakened by the greatest affliction. Affliction may and does try the Faith of a Believer; c-acp po31 n1, vbz xx p-acp d vvn p-acp dt js n1. n1 vmb cc vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) application (DIV2) 19 Page 9
108 but never destroys it in a Child of God. but never Destroys it in a Child of God. cc-acp av-x vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
109 And as a strong Wind shakes the Roots of young and thriving Trees, and opens the Earth about them, to give them the advantage of taking the deeper and faster Root; And as a strong Wind shakes the Roots of young and thriving Trees, and Opens the Earth about them, to give them the advantage of taking the Deeper and faster Root; cc c-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f j cc j-vvg n2, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f vvg dt jc-jn cc jc n1; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
110 so Affliction and Temptation may shake a Believer, humble his Heart, and make him take the faster hold of Christ; so Affliction and Temptation may shake a Believer, humble his Heart, and make him take the faster hold of christ; av n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt n1, j po31 n1, cc vvi pno31 vvi dt jc n1 pp-f np1; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
111 and make him grow downward in humility and self-abasement; and upward in love, trust, and dependance on his God: and make him grow downward in humility and self-abasement; and upward in love, trust, and dependence on his God: cc vvb pno31 vvi av-j p-acp n1 cc n1; cc av-j p-acp n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
112 or it may, as the Frost in the Winter, kill the Weeds of Sin, which naturally sprout up in them; or it may, as the Frost in the Winter, kill the Weeds of since, which naturally sprout up in them; cc pn31 vmb, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq av-j vvi a-acp p-acp pno32; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
113 but the good Seed of Grace takes the advantage to grow up with the less interruption. but the good Seed of Grace Takes the advantage to grow up with the less interruption. cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt av-dc n1. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
114 God loves his Children nevertheless, tho' he make them even black with smiting them, Job 30.30. 'tis his love to their Souls, that en gageth him to afflict their Bodies; God loves his Children nevertheless, though he make them even black with smiting them, Job 30.30. it's his love to their Souls, that en gageth him to afflict their Bodies; np1 vvz po31 n2 av, cs pns31 vvb pno32 av j-jn p-acp vvg pno32, np1 crd. pn31|vbz po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst fw-fr vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
115 and 'tis his desire of receiving them to the comfortable Embraces of his glorious Arms, that makes him hurry them out of a sinful World in haste, Isai. 57.1, 2. And which way soever he takes to translate his Children from Earth to Heaven, he is faithful and able to make all things to work together for their good, Rom. 8.28. and it's his desire of receiving them to the comfortable Embraces of his glorious Arms, that makes him hurry them out of a sinful World in haste, Isaiah 57.1, 2. And which Way soever he Takes to translate his Children from Earth to Heaven, he is faithful and able to make all things to work together for their good, Rom. 8.28. cc pn31|vbz po31 n1 pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n2, cst vvz pno31 vvi pno32 av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd cc r-crq n1 av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp po32 j, np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
116 Tho' some are carried (as it were) to Heaven in a fiery Chariot, as Elijah, 2 Kings 2.11. and others, with old Jacob, gather up themselves in their Beds and give up the Ghost, Gen. 42.33. Some come to the Harbor of Heaven with their Sails fully spread; Though Some Are carried (as it were) to Heaven in a fiery Chariot, as Elijah, 2 Kings 2.11. and Others, with old Jacob, gather up themselves in their Beds and give up the Ghost, Gen. 42.33. some come to the Harbour of Heaven with their Sails Fully spread; cs d vbr vvn (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1, crd n2 crd. cc n2-jn, p-acp j np1, vvb a-acp px32 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvb a-acp dt n1, np1 crd. d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 av-j vvn; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 9
117 and with good old Simeon say, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Lu. 2.29. whilst others, like weather-beaten Vessels, come to the Harbor with their Sails rent and torn; and with good old Simeon say, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Lu. 2.29. while Others, like Weather-beaten Vessels, come to the Harbour with their Sails rend and torn; cc p-acp j j np1 vvb, n1 av vv2 pns21 po21 n1 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp po11 n2 vhb vvn po21 n1, np1 crd. cs n2-jn, av-j j n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvn cc vvn; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
118 and from a holy Fear, kindled by the Flames of a jealous Love, are ready to cry out with their dearest Lord, My God, my God, and from a holy fear, kindled by the Flames of a jealous Love, Are ready to cry out with their dearest Lord, My God, my God, cc p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi av p-acp po32 js-jn n1, po11 np1, po11 np1, (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
119 why hast thou forsaken me? Mat. 27.46. why hast thou forsaken me? Mathew 27.46. q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
120 But however it be, there is reason to say to the Righteous, it shall be well with them; But however it be, there is reason to say to the Righteous, it shall be well with them; cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbb, pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno32; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
121 but woe to the Wicked, it shall be ill with them; but woe to the Wicked, it shall be ill with them; cc-acp n1 p-acp dt j, pn31 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp pno32; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
122 how-ever they live in pleasure, and die secure, their end is, and shall be, miserable, Isai. 3.10. In some, the actions of their rational Soul continue in their strength and vigor, until their Breath is just expiring; however they live in pleasure, and die secure, their end is, and shall be, miserable, Isaiah 3.10. In Some, the actions of their rational Soul continue in their strength and vigor, until their Breath is just expiring; j pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi j, po32 n1 vbz, cc vmb vbi, j, np1 crd. p-acp d, dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1 vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, c-acp po32 n1 vbz av j-vvg; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
123 in others, the actions of the rational Soul (by violent Distempers) cease, and then their Actions cease to be morally good or evil: in Others, the actions of the rational Soul (by violent Distempers) cease, and then their Actions cease to be morally good or evil: p-acp n2-jn, dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 (p-acp j n2) vvb, cc av po32 n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j j cc j-jn: (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
124 For tho' neither their Persons nor Actions cease to be under the government of God, For though neither their Persons nor Actions cease to be under the government of God, c-acp cs d po32 n2 ccx n2 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
125 as all things are, yet they wanting a capacity for moral Obedience (which can't be performed without Understanding and Will) the Morality of their Actions must by just consequence cease at that time; as all things Are, yet they wanting a capacity for moral obedience (which can't be performed without Understanding and Will) the Morality of their Actions must by just consequence cease At that time; c-acp d n2 vbr, av pns32 vvg dt n1 p-acp j n1 (r-crq vmb|pn31 vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1) dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmb p-acp j n1 vvb p-acp d n1; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
126 and are in that respect, no more to be accounted of, than the Actions of a meer Animal void of Reason; and Are in that respect, no more to be accounted of, than the Actions of a mere Animal void of Reason; cc vbr p-acp d n1, av-dx av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, cs dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 j pp-f n1; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
127 and there is nothing of moral goodness or badness in them. and there is nothing of moral Goodness or badness in them. cc pc-acp vbz pix pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
128 But which way soever God takes, either in their Life or Death, his Wisdom will order it for their good; But which Way soever God Takes, either in their Life or Death, his Wisdom will order it for their good; p-acp r-crq n1 av np1 vvz, av-d p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po32 j; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
129 God loves his Children as much when his Hand is heavy on them, as when he dandles them upon the Knee of his smiling Providences; God loves his Children as much when his Hand is heavy on them, as when he dandles them upon the Knee of his smiling Providences; np1 vvz po31 n2 c-acp d c-crq po31 n1 vbz j p-acp pno32, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n2; (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
130 he hath chosen his People in the Furnace of affliction, Isai. 48.10. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of all his Saints, Psal. 116.15. he hath chosen his People in the Furnace of affliction, Isaiah 48.10. Precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of all his Saints, Psalm 116.15. pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 10
131 And if so, then the intrest of a believer in God, as his Portion, is not at all weakned by the greatest Affliction. And if so, then the Interest of a believer in God, as his Portion, is not At all weakened by the greatest Affliction. cc cs av, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, c-acp po31 n1, vbz xx p-acp d vvn p-acp dt js n1. (4) application (DIV2) 20 Page 11
132 But 2dly, Afflictions do not drive a Believer from God, but brings him nearer to God; Psal. 119.71. It was good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. But 2dly, Afflictions do not drive a Believer from God, but brings him nearer to God; Psalm 119.71. It was good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might Learn thy statutes. p-acp j, n2 vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp vvz pno31 jc p-acp np1; np1 crd. pn31 vbds j p-acp pno11 cst pns11 vhb vbn vvn, cst pns11 vmd vvi po21 n2. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
133 Oh! how many can speak the same Language by sweet experience? There's not a Saint in Heaven (that hath had time on Earth to pass through Trouble and Affliction) but is praising God for the peaceable Fruit of Righteousness gained thereby The Winds and Storms of Affliction, that usually blow down the rotten and unstable Professors, makes the sincere Believer look the more green and florishing. Oh! how many can speak the same Language by sweet experience? There's not a Saint in Heaven (that hath had time on Earth to pass through Trouble and Affliction) but is praising God for the peaceable Fruit of Righteousness gained thereby The Winds and Storms of Affliction, that usually blow down the rotten and unstable Professors, makes the sincere Believer look the more green and flourishing. uh q-crq d vmb vvi dt d n1 p-acp j n1? pc-acp|vbz xx dt n1 p-acp n1 (cst vhz vhn n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1) cc-acp vbz vvg np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst av-j vvi a-acp dt j-vvn cc j n2, vvz dt j n1 vvb dt av-dc j-jn cc vvg. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
134 Afflictions are the means which God useth to quicken us to our Duty, to call us back to himself, Afflictions Are the means which God uses to quicken us to our Duty, to call us back to himself, n2 vbr dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp px31, (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
135 when we go astray from him; Psal, 119.67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word They are God's great Ordinance to bring his People nearer to himself, to put them upon Prayer; Psal. 50.15. Call upon me in the day of trouble. when we go astray from him; Psalm, 119.67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word They Are God's great Ordinance to bring his People nearer to himself, to put them upon Prayer; Psalm 50.15. Call upon me in the day of trouble. c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp pno31; np1, crd. c-acp pns11 vbds vvn pns11 vvd av, cc-acp av vhb pns11 vvn po21 n1 pns32 vbr npg1 j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-jc p-acp px31, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; np1 crd. vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
136 Had it not been for Afflictions, Prayer might have been at an end with some of us: Had it not been for Afflictions, Prayer might have been At an end with Some of us: vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp n2, n1 vmd vhi vbn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12: (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
137 But Oh! how good is God, when by them he takes away our Tin and Dross? Isai. 27.9. By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his sin. But Oh! how good is God, when by them he Takes away our Tin and Dross? Isaiah 27.9. By this Therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his since. cc-acp uh q-crq j vbz np1, c-crq p-acp pno32 pns31 vvz av po12 n1 cc n1? np1 crd. p-acp d av vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi vvn, cc d vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
138 In short, as no Affliction can weaken God's love to his Children, so it cannot, it shall not, move them from their love to him; Rom. 8.35. In short, as no Affliction can weaken God's love to his Children, so it cannot, it shall not, move them from their love to him; Rom. 8.35. p-acp j, c-acp dx n1 vmb vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, av pn31 vmbx, pn31 vmb xx, vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno31; np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
139 to the 39th, Who shall seperate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, to the 39th, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? Shall tribulation, p-acp dt ord, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
140 or distress, &c. Nay, in all these things Believers are more then Conquerors, through him that loved them. or distress, etc. Nay, in all these things Believers Are more then Conquerors, through him that loved them. cc n1, av uh, p-acp d d n2 n2 vbr av-dc cs n2, p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno32. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 11
141 We are apt to dread Afflictions, not only because of the smart of them (which makes Nature shrink) but because we are insensible of God's gracious end in them. We Are apt to dread Afflictions, not only Because of the smart of them (which makes Nature shrink) but Because we Are insensible of God's gracious end in them. pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi n2, xx av-j c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32 (r-crq vvz n1 vvb) cc-acp c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 12
142 But how gracious is God to every Believer? Who, tho' he visit their Transgressions with the Rod, But how gracious is God to every Believer? Who, though he visit their Transgressions with the Rod, p-acp c-crq j vbz np1 p-acp d n1? q-crq, cs pns31 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 12
143 and their Iniquities with Stripes, Psal. 90.33. Nevertheless his loving kindness will he not utterly take from them, nor suffer his faithfulness to fail; and their Iniquities with Stripes, Psalm 90.33. Nevertheless his loving kindness will he not utterly take from them, nor suffer his faithfulness to fail; cc po32 n2 p-acp n2, np1 crd. av po31 j-vvg n1 vmb pns31 xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32, ccx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 12
144 but will at last crown all their Afflictions with the peaceable fruits of Righteousness: but will At last crown all their Afflictions with the peaceable fruits of Righteousness: p-acp n1 p-acp ord vvi d po32 n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1: (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 12
145 And if so, then the Intrest of a Believer in God, as his Portion, is not at all weakned by the greatest Affliction. And if so, then the Interest of a Believer in God, as his Portion, is not At all weakened by the greatest Affliction. cc cs av, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, c-acp po31 n1, vbz xx p-acp d vvn p-acp dt js n1. (4) application (DIV2) 21 Page 12
146 (3.) Affliction hath, and doth, make the People of God more ardently to love him, (3.) Affliction hath, and does, make the People of God more ardently to love him, (crd) n1 vhz, cc vdz, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
147 and more earnestly desire the full enjoyment of him. God by Affliction makes the Creature bitter and himself sweet; and more earnestly desire the full enjoyment of him. God by Affliction makes the Creature bitter and himself sweet; cc av-dc av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno31. np1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 j cc px31 j; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
148 the more bitterness he puts in the Creature, the more sweetness do gracious Souls find in himself: the more bitterness he puts in the Creature, the more sweetness do gracious Souls find in himself: dt av-dc n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt av-dc n1 vdb j n2 vvb p-acp px31: (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
149 the less they have of Creature-enjoyments to trust in, the more they put their trust in God; the less they have of Creature enjoyments to trust in, the more they put their trust in God; dt av-dc pns32 vhb pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, dt av-dc pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp np1; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
150 the more weary they are of this World, the more they long to be in the full enjoyment of God; the more weary they Are of this World, the more they long to be in the full enjoyment of God; dt av-dc j pns32 vbr pp-f d n1, dt av-dc pns32 av-j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
151 an Intrest in Heaven hath been so much the more desirable to them, as they have been strip'd of earthly Comforts; an Interest in Heaven hath been so much the more desirable to them, as they have been striped of earthly Comforts; dt n1 p-acp n1 vhz vbn av av-d dt av-dc j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vhb vbn vvn pp-f j n2; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
152 they have tasted the sweets of Communion with God, with the greater delight, and the Eye of their Souls have been more strongly fix'd upon Heaven, they have tasted the sweets of Communion with God, with the greater delight, and the Eye of their Souls have been more strongly fixed upon Heaven, pns32 vhb vvn dt n2-j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt jc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vhb vbn av-dc av-j vvn p-acp n1, (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
153 as their way in this World hath been hedg'd up with Thorns; as their Way in this World hath been hedged up with Thorns; c-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1 vhz vbn vvn a-acp p-acp n2; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
154 the more troublesome the World hath been to them, the greater delight they have taken in the contemplation of that rest which remains for the People of God. the more troublesome the World hath been to them, the greater delight they have taken in the contemplation of that rest which remains for the People of God. dt av-dc j dt n1 vhz vbn p-acp pno32, dt jc n1 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
155 Doth not your experience tell you so Christians? When God by Affliction make; Does not your experience tell you so Christians? When God by Affliction make; vdz xx po22 n1 vvb pn22 av np1? c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvi; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 12
156 the things of this World bitter to you, how doth the Soul with the greater freedom clap about him, the things of this World bitter to you, how does the Soul with the greater freedom clap about him, dt n2 pp-f d n1 j p-acp pn22, q-crq vdz dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 vvb p-acp pno31, (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
157 and with more entireness give up it self to the Lord? Psal. 73.24. and with more entireness give up it self to the Lord? Psalm 73.24. cc p-acp dc n1 vvb a-acp pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1? np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
158 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, &c. When was this resignation of himself to God, Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, etc. When was this resignation of himself to God, pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 p-acp po21 n1, av q-crq vbds d n1 pp-f px31 p-acp np1, (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
159 but after he had understood God's gracious end in the Afflictions of his People, and had a prospect of a future retribution, but After he had understood God's gracious end in the Afflictions of his People, and had a prospect of a future retribution, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vhd vvn npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vhd dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
160 then his Souls ascends on the wing of holy desires to God? Verse 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the earth that I desire besides thee. then his Souls ascends on the wing of holy Desires to God? Verse 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the earth that I desire beside thee. cs po31 n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp np1? n1 crd ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
161 Now if you put these things together, you may see this Truth fully confirmed; Now if you put these things together, you may see this Truth Fully confirmed; av cs pn22 vvb d n2 av, pn22 vmb vvi d n1 av-j vvn; (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
162 That the Intrest of a Believer in God, as his Portion, is not weakned by the greatest Affliction. That the Interest of a Believer in God, as his Portion, is not weakened by the greatest Affliction. cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, c-acp po31 n1, vbz xx vvn p-acp dt js n1. (4) application (DIV2) 22 Page 13
163 Ʋse. 1. From hence we should learn, not so much to fear Suffering, as Sin. Let us make Moses 's choice, Heb. 11.25. rather to suffer Affliction with the People of God, than to enjoy the Pleasures of Sin, that are but for a season. Ʋse. 1. From hence we should Learn, not so much to Fear Suffering, as Sin. Let us make Moses is choice, Hebrew 11.25. rather to suffer Affliction with the People of God, than to enjoy the Pleasures of since, that Are but for a season. n1. crd p-acp av pns12 vmd vvi, xx av av-d pc-acp vvi vvg, c-acp np1 vvb pno12 vvi np1 vbz j, np1 crd. av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vbr p-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) application (DIV2) 23 Page 13
164 Sin always doth us hurt, but Affliction never does a Child of God any injury; since always does us hurt, but Affliction never does a Child of God any injury; n1 av vdz pno12 vvi, cc-acp n1 av-x vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1; (4) application (DIV2) 23 Page 13
165 But how many are there, who are not afraid to Sin, that fear the Cross? But how many Are there, who Are not afraid to since, that Fear the Cross? cc-acp c-crq d vbr a-acp, r-crq vbr xx j p-acp n1, cst vvb dt n1? (4) application (DIV2) 23 Page 13
166 Tho' it be an undoubted truth, that all Sorrows, Afflictions, and Deaths in the World, are the fruit and effect of Sin; Though it be an undoubted truth, that all Sorrows, Afflictions, and Death's in the World, Are the fruit and Effect of since; cs pn31 vbb dt j n1, cst d n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) application (DIV2) 24 Page 13
167 and that the first Sin of the human Nature, brought Wrath, and a Curse, upon the Inhabitants of this lower World. and that the First since of the human Nature, brought Wrath, and a Curse, upon the Inhabitants of this lower World. cc cst dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvd n1, cc dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d jc n1. (4) application (DIV2) 24 Page 13
168 Yet how easily are we drawn to Sin? How hardly perswaded to Repent? tho' the Groans and Sighs of the whole Creation calls us thereto. Yet how Easily Are we drawn to since? How hardly persuaded to repent? though the Groans and Sighs of the Whole Creation calls us thereto. av c-crq av-j vbr pns12 vvn p-acp n1? uh-crq av vvd pc-acp vvi? cs dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvz pno12 av. (4) application (DIV2) 24 Page 13
169 But if Sin be pardoned (as it is to every sincere Believer) the Sting of all Afflictions is removed, But if since be pardoned (as it is to every sincere Believer) the Sting of all Afflictions is removed, p-acp cs n1 vbb vvn (c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp d j n1) dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz vvn, (4) application (DIV2) 24 Page 13
170 and they need not fear them. 2. From hence we should learn, to chuse rather to have Affliction sanctified than removed. and they need not Fear them. 2. From hence we should Learn, to choose rather to have Affliction sanctified than removed. cc pns32 vvb xx vvb pno32. crd p-acp av pns12 vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi av-c pc-acp vhi n1 vvn cs vvn. (4) application (DIV2) 24 Page 13
171 An Affliction sanctified, is by the Grace and Mercy of God, ordered as a means to work out our good and salvation; an Affliction sanctified, is by the Grace and Mercy of God, ordered as a means to work out our good and salvation; dt n1 vvn, vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi av po12 j cc n1; (4) application (DIV2) 25 Page 14
172 when an Affliction removed, may be an occasion to harden our Hearts, as it did Pharaoh ' s. when an Affliction removed, may be an occasion to harden our Hearts, as it did Pharaoh ' s. c-crq dt n1 vvn, vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-acp pn31 vdd np1 ' zz. (4) application (DIV2) 25 Page 14
173 But how impatient are we to have them removed? and how little concern'd to have our Souls better'd by them? But dot this savor of a christian Spirit? alass! 'tis far from it. But how impatient Are we to have them removed? and how little concerned to have our Souls bettered by them? But dot this savour of a christian Spirit? alas! it's Far from it. p-acp c-crq j vbr pns12 pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn? cc c-crq av-j vvn pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp pno32? p-acp zz d n1 pp-f dt njp n1? uh! pn31|vbz av-j p-acp pn31. (4) application (DIV2) 25 Page 14
174 He that is willing to have Affliction sanctified, makes a better choice, than he that would have it removed. He that is willing to have Affliction sanctified, makes a better choice, than he that would have it removed. pns31 cst vbz j pc-acp vhi n1 vvn, vvz dt jc n1, cs pns31 cst vmd vhi pn31 vvn. (4) application (DIV2) 25 Page 14
175 It is the Language of a gracious Heart, Lord do by me even as thou wilt, It is the Language of a gracious Heart, Lord do by me even as thou wilt, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1 vdb p-acp pno11 av c-acp pns21 vm2, (4) application (DIV2) 25 Page 14
176 so my soul may be brought nearer to thee thereby. so my soul may be brought nearer to thee thereby. av po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn av-jc p-acp pno21 av. (4) application (DIV2) 25 Page 14
177 3. Be not solicitous how or when you shall die, but careful how you may live to please God. 3. Be not solicitous how or when you shall die, but careful how you may live to please God. crd vbb xx j c-crq cc c-crq pn22 vmb vvi, cc-acp j c-crq pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1. (4) application (DIV2) 26 Page 14
178 Let your Life be pleasing to God, and be sure Death will be your gain; Phil. 1.21. Let us mind to honor God whilst we live, and leave him to dispose of us when we die; Let your Life be pleasing to God, and be sure Death will be your gain; Philip 1.21. Let us mind to honour God while we live, and leave him to dispose of us when we die; vvb po22 n1 vbb vvg p-acp np1, cc vbi j n1 vmb vbi po22 n1; np1 crd. vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi np1 cs pns12 vvb, cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb; (4) application (DIV2) 26 Page 14
179 let us not be so desirous to live a long Life, as industrious to live an holy Life. let us not be so desirous to live a long Life, as Industria to live an holy Life. vvb pno12 xx vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, c-acp j pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (4) application (DIV2) 26 Page 14
180 4. Learn from hence, to think well of God under all afflictive Dispensations; and take care of entertaining hard Thoughts of him. 4. Learn from hence, to think well of God under all afflictive Dispensations; and take care of entertaining hard Thoughts of him. crd np1 p-acp av, pc-acp vvi av pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2; cc vvb n1 pp-f vvg j n2 pp-f pno31. (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 14
181 With Job. bless him as well when he is taking from you, as when he is giving to you. With Job. bless him as well when he is taking from you, as when he is giving to you. p-acp np1. vvb pno31 a-acp av c-crq pns31 vbz vvg p-acp pn22, c-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvg p-acp pn22. (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 14
182 God hath a right to you, and all you have; God hath a right to you, and all you have; np1 vhz dt j-jn p-acp pn22, cc d pn22 vhb; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 14
183 when he takes away the desire of your Eyes, and the joy of your Hearts, doth he take any more than his own? What reason then have Creatures to complain? If we did but duly consider, that by Sin we have forfeited our Right to every good thing; when he Takes away the desire of your Eyes, and the joy of your Hearts, does he take any more than his own? What reason then have Creatures to complain? If we did but duly Consider, that by since we have forfeited our Right to every good thing; c-crq pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, vdz pns31 vvi d dc cs po31 d? q-crq n1 av vhb n2 pc-acp vvi? cs pns12 vdd cc-acp av-jn vvb, cst p-acp n1 pns12 vhb vvn po12 n-jn p-acp d j n1; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
184 and that all we enjoy on this side Hell, is from Mercy: we should bear our Afflictions with greater patience and with the Church, Mich. 7.9. remember that we have sinned against him; and that all we enjoy on this side Hell, is from Mercy: we should bear our Afflictions with greater patience and with the Church, Mich. 7.9. Remember that we have sinned against him; cc cst d pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 n1, vbz p-acp n1: pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp jc n1 cc p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. vvb cst pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno31; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
185 and say with the Prophet, Lam. 3.22. It is of the Lord's mercy that we are not consumed. But to conclude this Head; and say with the Prophet, Lam. 3.22. It is of the Lord's mercy that we Are not consumed. But to conclude this Head; cc vvb p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. pn31 vbz pp-f dt ng1 n1 cst pns12 vbr xx vvn. p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
186 Let no Affliction make you call in question God's Love to you, that fear his Name; Let no Affliction make you call in question God's Love to you, that Fear his Name; vvb dx n1 vvi pn22 vvb p-acp n1 npg1 n1 p-acp pn22, cst vvb po31 n1; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
187 but put you upon the search of your own hearts and ways, Lam. 3.40. and say with holy Job, Tho' he slay me, yet will I put my trust in him, Job 13.15. Think not the worse of the ways of God, because Afflictions do attend them; but put you upon the search of your own hearts and ways, Lam. 3.40. and say with holy Job, Though he slay me, yet will I put my trust in him, Job 13.15. Think not the Worse of the ways of God, Because Afflictions do attend them; cc-acp vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2 cc n2, np1 crd. cc vvb p-acp j np1, cs pns31 vvb pno11, av vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd. vvb xx dt jc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp n2 vdb vvi pno32; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
188 nor the better of the ways of Sin, because some Men meet with worldly Prosperity in them: nor the better of the ways of since, Because Some Men meet with worldly Prosperity in them: ccx dt jc pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp d n2 vvb p-acp j n1 p-acp pno32: (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
189 but think well of God and his ways under all his Dispensations, and be content that he should have the dispose of you and yours; but think well of God and his ways under all his Dispensations, and be content that he should have the dispose of you and yours; cc-acp vvb av pp-f np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp d po31 n2, cc vbi j cst pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f pn22 cc png22; (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
190 he's faithful who hath promised that all things shall work together for good, to them that love him. III. he's faithful who hath promised that all things shall work together for good, to them that love him. III. pns31|vbz j r-crq vhz vvn d d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j, p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. np1. (4) application (DIV2) 27 Page 15
191 The third and last general Head is this (viz.) That God only is a Soul-satisfying Portion to true Believers, both in Life and Death, The third and last general Head is this (viz.) That God only is a Soul-satisfying Portion to true Believers, both in Life and Death, dt ord cc ord n1 n1 vbz d (n1) cst np1 av-j vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 15
192 and for ever, The rock of my heart, and my portion for ever, saith our Text. The great God hath by a most free and gracious grant, made over himself to true Believers, in an everlasting Covenant, to be their God, their Portion, and for ever, The rock of my heart, and my portion for ever, Says our Text. The great God hath by a most free and gracious grant, made over himself to true Believers, in an everlasting Covenant, to be their God, their Portion, cc p-acp av, dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av, vvz po12 np1 dt j np1 vhz p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, vvn p-acp px31 p-acp j n2, p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbi po32 n1, po32 n1, (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 15
193 and Inheritance for ever, Jer. 31.33. I will be their Goe. Lam. 3.24. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul, therefore will I hope in him; and Psal. 16.5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance. and Inheritance for ever, Jer. 31.33. I will be their Go. Lam. 3.24. The Lord is my portion, Says my soul, Therefore will I hope in him; and Psalm 16.5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance. cc n1 c-acp av, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vbi po32 vvb. np1 crd. dt n1 vbz po11 n1, vvz po11 n1, av vmb pns11 vvb p-acp pno31; cc np1 crd. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 15
194 The Father of Mercies bestows upon his Children the best of Portions, he gives like himself; The Father of mercies bestows upon his Children the best of Portions, he gives like himself; dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz p-acp po31 n2 dt js pp-f n2, pns31 vvz av-j px31; (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
195 and because there is no thing better than himself, he hath not denied to give himself to his People, and Because there is no thing better than himself, he hath not denied to give himself to his People, cc c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-jc cs px31, pns31 vhz xx vvn pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
196 for their God and eternal Portion. Now this is more than if he had given them all the World; for their God and Eternal Portion. Now this is more than if he had given them all the World; p-acp po32 n1 cc j n1. av d vbz av-dc cs cs pns31 vhd vvn pno32 d dt n1; (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
197 yea more than if he had said, I will give you all the kingdoms of the world, yea more than if he had said, I will give you all the kingdoms of the world, uh av-dc cs cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
198 and the glory of them (as the Devil falsly promised our Lord Jesus). and the glory of them (as the devil falsely promised our Lord jesus). cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 (c-acp dt n1 av-j vvn po12 n1 np1). (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
199 For if all the Riches, Honors, Pleasures, and Treasures of this World, could be gathered together, For if all the Riches, Honours, Pleasures, and Treasures of this World, could be gathered together, p-acp cs d dt n2, n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1, vmd vbi vvn av, (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
200 and any one Soul of you could say, all this is mine; and any one Soul of you could say, all this is mine; cc d crd n1 pp-f pn22 vmd vvi, d d vbz png11; (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
201 and that Man were assured of ten thousand Years to live in health and ease to enjoy them, and that Man were assured of ten thousand years to live in health and ease to enjoy them, cc d n1 vbdr vvn pp-f crd crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
202 yet this Gist of God himself, is infinitely more than all this: wicked Men have their portion in this Life, Psal. 17.14. but Believers have theirs in God. yet this Gist of God himself, is infinitely more than all this: wicked Men have their portion in this Life, Psalm 17.14. but Believers have theirs in God. av d n1 pp-f np1 px31, vbz av-j av-dc cs d d: j n2 vhb po32 n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd. cc-acp n2 vhb png32 p-acp np1. (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
203 Now that God only is a Soul-satisfying Portion, be pleased to consider, (1.) That all other Portions perish with the using. Now that God only is a Soul-satisfying Portion, be pleased to Consider, (1.) That all other Portions perish with the using. av cst np1 av-j vbz dt j n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi, (crd) cst d j-jn n2 vvb p-acp dt vvg. (4) application (DIV2) 28 Page 16
204 Whatever Men have of the things of this Would, they are all perishing Vanities, corruptible Things, uncertain Riches, that a Man may have to day, and be strip'd of tomorrow; 1 Cor. 7.29. But this I say brethren, the time is short. Whatever Men have of the things of this Would, they Are all perishing Vanities, corruptible Things, uncertain Riches, that a Man may have to day, and be striped of tomorrow; 1 Cor. 7.29. But this I say brothers, the time is short. r-crq n2 vhb pp-f dt n2 pp-f d vmd, pns32 vbr d j-vvg n2, j n2, j n2, cst dt n1 vmb vhi p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn pp-f av-an; crd np1 crd. p-acp d pns11 vvb n2, dt n1 vbz j. (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 16
205 It remaineth, that both they that have wives, be as though they had none; and they that weep, as though they wept not; It remains, that both they that have wives, be as though they had none; and they that weep, as though they wept not; pn31 vvz, cst d pns32 cst vhb n2, vbb c-acp cs pns32 vhd pix; cc pns32 cst vvb, c-acp cs pns32 vvd xx; (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 16
206 and they that rejoyce, as though they rejoyced not; for the fashion of this world passeth away. and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; for the fashion of this world passes away. cc pns32 cst vvb, c-acp cs pns32 vvd xx; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz av. (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 16
207 It is but a little time, when all those things we set our foolish hearts upon, will be no more to us than the dust under our Feet. It is but a little time, when all those things we Set our foolish hearts upon, will be no more to us than the dust under our Feet. pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, c-crq d d n2 pns12 vvb po12 j n2 p-acp, vmb vbi dx dc p-acp pno12 av dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 16
208 When sickness comes, it spoils the sweetness and pleasure of all earthly Enjoyments; When sickness comes, it spoils the sweetness and pleasure of all earthly Enjoyments; c-crq n1 vvz, pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2; (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 16
209 and the cold dividing Hand of Death, doth at one Stroke, put an irrecoverable distance between us, and the cold dividing Hand of Death, does At one Stroke, put an irrecoverable distance between us, cc dt n-jn vvg n1 pp-f n1, vdz p-acp crd n1, vvd dt j n1 p-acp pno12, (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 17
210 and all those splendid Atoms, and goodly Nothings, that many ruine their Souls to get and keep. and all those splendid Atoms, and goodly Nothings, that many ruin their Souls to get and keep. cc d d j n2, cc av-j pi2x, cst d n1 po32 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 17
211 But God is an everlasting, never-fading Portion; But God is an everlasting, never-fading Portion; p-acp np1 vbz dt j, j n1; (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 17
212 and because he is so, our Savior adviseth to get a Treasure in Heaven, Luke 12.33. Sell that ye have, and give alms: and Because he is so, our Saviour adviseth to get a Treasure in Heaven, Lycia 12.33. Fell that you have, and give alms: cc c-acp pns31 vbz av, po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, av crd. vvb cst pn22 vhb, cc vvi n2: (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 17
213 provide your selves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not. provide your selves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that Faileth not. vvb po22 n2 n2 r-crq vvb xx j, dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvz xx. (4) application (DIV2) 29 Page 17
214 (2.) A true Believer cannot satisfy himself without the enjoyment of God, in any other thing; (2.) A true Believer cannot satisfy himself without the enjoyment of God, in any other thing; (crd) dt j n1 vmbx vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j-jn n1; (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
215 he is not content with the World, nor any thing in it, if he doth not enjoy Communion with his God. he is not content with the World, nor any thing in it, if he does not enjoy Communion with his God. pns31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1, ccx d n1 p-acp pn31, cs pns31 vdz xx vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
216 I appeal to your experiences, Christians, and come to the Bar of your Consciences; I appeal to your experiences, Christians, and come to the Bar of your Consciences; pns11 vvb p-acp po22 n2, np1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2; (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
217 let me ask you, What is that doth satisfy your Souls? Can Riches do it? Can Possessions or Relations? Are they not empty and unsatisfying, without you enjoy God in the possession of them? Are you not uneasy in every place and state, without some well-grounded hope, that the Lord is your God? I am satisfied, that a Soul who hath tasted that the Lord is gracious, cannot be content without a Christ; Psal. 142.5. I cried unto thee, O Lord, I said, thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living; let me ask you, What is that does satisfy your Souls? Can Riches do it? Can Possessions or Relations? are they not empty and unsatisfying, without you enjoy God in the possession of them? are you not uneasy in every place and state, without Some well-grounded hope, that the Lord is your God? I am satisfied, that a Soul who hath tasted that the Lord is gracious, cannot be content without a christ; Psalm 142.5. I cried unto thee, Oh Lord, I said, thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living; vvb pno11 vvi pn22, q-crq vbz cst vdz vvi po22 n2? vmb n2 vdb pn31? vmb n2 cc n2? vbr pns32 xx j cc j-vvg, p-acp pn22 vvb np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32? vbr pn22 xx j p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp d j n1, cst dt n1 vbz po22 n1? pns11 vbm vvn, cst dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn d dt n1 vbz j, vmbx vbi j p-acp dt np1; np1 crd. pns11 vvd p-acp pno21, uh n1, pns11 vvd, pns21 vb2r po11 n1 cc po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg; (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
218 he can say, Whom have I in heaven but thee, and there is none on the earth I desire besides thee, Verse 25. his Soul is longing after God, he can say, Whom have I in heaven but thee, and there is none on the earth I desire beside thee, Verse 25. his Soul is longing After God, pns31 vmb vvi, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, vvb crd po31 n1 vbz vvg p-acp np1, (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
219 as the Hart panteth after the Water-brooks, Psal. 42. 1, 2, 3. and when deprived of his Ordinances, (those means of Communion with God) cries out, When shall I come and appear before God? His Soul longeth, as the Heart pants After the Water brooks, Psalm 42. 1, 2, 3. and when deprived of his Ordinances, (those means of Communion with God) cries out, When shall I come and appear before God? His Soul Longeth, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc q-crq vvd pp-f po31 n2, (d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1) vvz av, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp np1? po31 n1 vvz, (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
220 yea, even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord; yea, even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord; uh, av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 17
221 his Heart and Flesh crieth out for the living God, Psal. 84.2 What can satisfy the Soul, that hath a principle of divine Life in him, short of the heavenly Manna? Hence it is, that when a Believer goes to the Throne of Grace, falls down on his knees, his Heart and Flesh cries out for the living God, Psalm 84.2 What can satisfy the Soul, that hath a principle of divine Life in him, short of the heavenly Manna? Hence it is, that when a Believer Goes to the Throne of Grace, falls down on his knees, po31 n1 cc n1 vvz av p-acp dt j-vvg np1, np1 crd r-crq vmb vvi dt n1, cst vhz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, j pp-f dt j n1? av pn31 vbz, cst c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n2, (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 18
222 if God hides his face from him, he comes away ashamed and confounded, like the Children of the Nobles, Jer. 14.3. if God hides his face from him, he comes away ashamed and confounded, like the Children of the Nobles, Jer. 14.3. cs np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz av j cc vvn, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n2-j, np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 18
223 When sent to the waters, they came to pits, and found no water, they returned with their vessels empty, they were ashamed, When sent to the waters, they Come to pits, and found no water, they returned with their vessels empty, they were ashamed, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n2, pns32 vvd p-acp n2, cc vvd dx n1, pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2 j, pns32 vbdr j, (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 18
224 and confounded, and covered their heads. and confounded, and covered their Heads. cc vvn, cc vvd po32 n2. (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 18
225 So it is with a Believer, when he comes to God, to wait on him in his Ordinances, So it is with a Believer, when he comes to God, to wait on him in his Ordinances, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 18
226 if he doth not find the Lord in them. if he does not find the Lord in them. cs pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (4) application (DIV2) 30 Page 18
227 It is most certain Truth, that there is nothing in the World can give satisfaction to the Soul of any Man; It is most certain Truth, that there is nothing in the World can give satisfaction to the Soul of any Man; pn31 vbz av-ds j n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
228 the Earth with all its fulness, cannot reach the Soul's wants, nor satisfy its vast desires: the Earth with all its fullness, cannot reach the Soul's Wants, nor satisfy its vast Desires: dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1, vmbx vvi dt ng1 n2, ccx vvi po31 j n2: (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
229 the rest, centre, and happiness of the Soul, is God alone. the rest, centre, and happiness of the Soul, is God alone. dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz np1 j. (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
230 But here lies the difference, carnal Hearts would fain fill their Bellies with it, & are still seeking for contentment in the fruition of Creatures; But Here lies the difference, carnal Hearts would fain fill their Bellies with it, & Are still seeking for contentment in the fruition of Creatures; p-acp av vvz dt n1, j n2 vmd av-j vvi po32 n2 p-acp pn31, cc vbr av vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
231 and their deceitful Hearts perswades them, that there is somthing in the World, could they come at it, would make them happy Creatures, and their deceitful Hearts persuades them, that there is something in the World, could they come At it, would make them happy Creatures, cc po32 j n2 vvz pno32, cst pc-acp vbz pi p-acp dt n1, vmd pns32 vvi p-acp pn31, vmd vvi pno32 j n2, (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
232 and give them rest and satisfaction; and give them rest and satisfaction; cc vvi pno32 vvi cc n1; (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
233 could they attain their desires, to have so much by the Year, and to live in pleasure, free from the ill conveniences they labor under: could they attain their Desires, to have so much by the Year, and to live in pleasure, free from the ill conveniences they labour under: vmd pns32 vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vhi av av-d p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, j p-acp dt j-jn n2 pns32 vvb p-acp: (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
234 but all this is a lying Vanity, for if they have their desire, their thirst after more is not quenched, but all this is a lying Vanity, for if they have their desire, their thirst After more is not quenched, cc-acp d d vbz dt j-vvg n1, c-acp cs pns32 vhb po32 n1, po32 n1 p-acp dc vbz xx vvn, (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
235 but inflamed, and they still as unsatisfied as before. but inflamed, and they still as unsatisfied as before. cc-acp vvn, cc pns32 av c-acp j-vvn c-acp a-acp. (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
236 Solomon would save the Men of the World a great deal of Labor, if they would believe him, Solomon would save the Men of the World a great deal of Labour, if they would believe him, np1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vmd vvi pno31, (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 18
237 when he acquaints us (after the greatest search that ever was made, to find out the sweetness and excellency of Creature-enjoyments) That all is vanity and vexation of spirit, Fccles. 1.2. when he acquaints us (After the greatest search that ever was made, to find out the sweetness and excellency of Creature enjoyments) That all is vanity and vexation of Spirit, Fccles. 1.2. c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 (c-acp dt js n1 cst av vbds vvn, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2) d d vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n2. crd. (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
238 But Men will not believe him, nor be fully perswaded of this Truth; But Men will not believe him, nor be Fully persuaded of this Truth; p-acp n2 vmb xx vvi pno31, ccx vbi av-j vvn pp-f d n1; (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
239 they will not entertain it in their Hearts, though they carry a Notion of it in their Heads. they will not entertain it in their Hearts, though they carry a Notion of it in their Heads. pns32 vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n2. (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
240 Sin deceives the Soul, and an evil Heart eagerly pursues sensual Enjoyments: since deceives the Soul, and an evil Heart eagerly pursues sensual Enjoyments: n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1 av-j vvz j n2: (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
241 but now a gracious Soul, as he knows his happiness is not in the fruition of any sublunary Enjoyments, but now a gracious Soul, as he knows his happiness is not in the fruition of any sublunary Enjoyments, cc-acp av dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
242 so he doth not seek it in them, but calls off his Heart from the pursuit of these things, that it may rest in God alone; so he does not seek it in them, but calls off his Heart from the pursuit of these things, that it may rest in God alone; av pns31 vdz xx vvi pn31 p-acp pno32, cc-acp vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 av-j; (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
243 Return unto thy rest, O my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee, Psal. 116.7. (3.) A true Believer can be content with the enjoyment of God, tho' the be denied other things; Return unto thy rest, Oh my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee, Psalm 116.7. (3.) A true Believer can be content with the enjoyment of God, though the be denied other things; vvb p-acp po21 n1, uh po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn av-j p-acp pno21, np1 crd. (crd) dt j n1 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs dt vbb vvn j-jn n2; (4) application (DIV2) 31 Page 19
244 Oh! how sweet is it to a Child of God, when the Light of God's Countenance is lifted upon his Soul? Psal. 63.3. Because thy loving kindness is better than life. Oh! how sweet is it to a Child of God, when the Light of God's Countenance is lifted upon his Soul? Psalm 63.3. Because thy loving kindness is better than life. uh q-crq j vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1? np1 crd. p-acp po21 j-vvg n1 vbz jc cs n1. (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 19
245 Life is the most valuable thing in Nature (the Father of Lyes in this spake a Truth) Skin for skin, and all that a man hath, will he give for his life, Job 2.4. yet a gracious Soul values the enjoyment of God more than Life: Life is the most valuable thing in Nature (the Father of Lies in this spoke a Truth) Skin for skin, and all that a man hath, will he give for his life, Job 2.4. yet a gracious Soul value's the enjoyment of God more than Life: n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1 (dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d vvd dt n1) n1 p-acp n1, cc d cst dt n1 vhz, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. av dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc cs n1: (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 19
246 a Dinner of Herbs is better with God's presence and favor, than a stalled Ox without him; a Dinner of Herbs is better with God's presence and favour, than a stalled Ox without him; dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz jc p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, cs dt vvn n1 p-acp pno31; (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 19
247 and Believers prefer the worst of Christ, before the best of the World, Heb. 11.26. and do esteem the lowest place in the House of God, above the highest station in the Tents of Wickedness, Psal. 84.10. and Believers prefer the worst of christ, before the best of the World, Hebrew 11.26. and do esteem the lowest place in the House of God, above the highest station in the Tents of Wickedness, Psalm 84.10. cc n2 vvb dt js pp-f np1, p-acp dt js pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc vdb vvi dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 19
248 How content is a gracious Soul, when God doth feast him with the Bread and Water of Life? when he eats of the hidden Manna, and drinks of the Water which springs from the Throne of God; How content is a gracious Soul, when God does feast him with the Bred and Water of Life? when he eats of the hidden Manna, and drinks of the Water which springs from the Throne of God; q-crq n1 vbz dt j n1, c-crq np1 vdz vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1? c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 19
249 this fills him with Joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, 1 Pet. 1.9. this fills him with Joy unspeakable, and full of Glory, 1 Pet. 1.9. d vvz pno31 p-acp n1 j-u, cc j pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 20
250 What is it that hath made Believers rejoyce in Tribulation, but the sweet Experience of the Love God, shed abroad in their Hearts, Rom. 4 •, 5. Paul and Silus sang in the Stocks when Christ was present with them, Acts 16.25 Ah! Sirs, did you but taste the sweetness of Communion with God, What is it that hath made Believers rejoice in Tribulation, but the sweet Experience of the Love God, shed abroad in their Hearts, Rom. 4 •, 5. Paul and Silas sang in the Stocks when christ was present with them, Acts 16.25 Ah! Sirs, did you but taste the sweetness of Communion with God, q-crq vbz pn31 cst vhz vvn n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vvb av p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd •, crd np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 c-crq np1 vbds j p-acp pno32, n2 crd uh n2, vdd pn22 cc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 20
251 how would your Souls disrelish the things of this World and esteem them but dung, that you might win Christ, Phil. 3.8 how would your Souls disrelish the things of this World and esteem them but dung, that you might win christ, Philip 3.8 q-crq vmd po22 n2 vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi np1, np1 crd (4) application (DIV2) 32 Page 20
252 (4.) God only is a Soul-satisfying Portion, because in him there is an all-sufficiency to supply all our wants, (4.) God only is a Soul-satisfying Portion, Because in him there is an All-sufficiency to supply all our Wants, (crd) np1 av-j vbz dt j n1, c-acp p-acp pno31 a-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi d po12 n2, (4) application (DIV2) 33 Page 20
253 and to satisfy all the desires of our Souls, both in life, death, and for ever. and to satisfy all the Desires of our Souls, both in life, death, and for ever. cc pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, av-d p-acp n1, n1, cc p-acp av. (4) application (DIV2) 33 Page 20
254 1. In this life there is enough to satisfy all the wants and desires of our Souls in God. 1. In this life there is enough to satisfy all the Wants and Desires of our Souls in God. crd p-acp d n1 a-acp vbz av-d pc-acp vvi d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1. (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
255 Esau said to Jacob, I have enough, my brother; Esau said to Jacob, I have enough, my brother; np1 vvd p-acp np1, pns11 vhb av-d, po11 n1; (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
256 but Jacob said (as you shall find in the Margents of some of your Bibles) I have all, Gen. 33.11. God was his Portion, and so he had all. but Jacob said (as you shall find in the Margins of Some of your Bibles) I have all, Gen. 33.11. God was his Portion, and so he had all. p-acp np1 vvd (c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d pp-f po22 np1) pns11 vhb d, np1 crd. np1 vbds po31 n1, cc av pns31 vhd d. (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
257 And it is on the same account, that the Apostle tells the Christians at Corinth, All things are yours, 1 Cor. 3.21. And it is on the same account, that the Apostle tells the Christians At Corinth, All things Are yours, 1 Cor. 3.21. cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt d n1, cst dt n1 vvz dt njpg2 p-acp np1, d n2 vbr png22, vvn np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
258 There is in God, Life to quicken our dead Sould, Light to irradiate our dark Minds, There is in God, Life to quicken our dead Should, Light to irradiate our dark Minds, pc-acp vbz p-acp np1, n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vmd, av-j p-acp j po12 j n2, (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
259 and to open our blind Eyes, Grace to soften our hard Hearts, and Power to subdue our stubborn Wills; and to open our blind Eyes, Grace to soften our hard Hearts, and Power to subdue our stubborn Wills; cc pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, vvb pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, cc n1 pc-acp vvi po12 j n2; (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
260 Love to attract our backward Hearts, Mercy to compassionate us in all our Miseries, to pardon our Sins, Love to attract our backward Hearts, Mercy to compassionate us in all our Misery's, to pardon our Sins, vvb pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, n1 p-acp j pno12 p-acp d po12 ng1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
261 and justify our Persons, to heal and sanctify our Natures, and merit in Christ, to render our sincere, and justify our Persons, to heal and sanctify our Nature's, and merit in christ, to render our sincere, cc vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2, cc vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi po12 j, (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
262 tho' imperfect Services, acceptable to God; though imperfect Services, acceptable to God; cs j n2, j p-acp np1; (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 20
263 who hath an Eye to direct us, a Hand to help us, and is all in all to the Believer; who hath an Eye to Direct us, a Hand to help us, and is all in all to the Believer; r-crq vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc vbz d p-acp d p-acp dt n1; (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 21
264 and can do more for him, than his narrow Heart can ask or think; and will with-hold no good thing from them that walk uprightly, Psal. 84.11. and can do more for him, than his narrow Heart can ask or think; and will withhold no good thing from them that walk uprightly, Psalm 84.11. cc vmb vdi av-dc p-acp pno31, cs po31 j n1 vmb vvi cc vvi; cc vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j, np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 21
265 And if so, then is God only a Soul-satisfying Portion. 2. Again, in death, God is a most desirable Portion. And if so, then is God only a Soul-satisfying Portion. 2. Again, in death, God is a most desirable Portion. cc cs av, av vbz np1 av-j dt j n1. crd av, p-acp n1, np1 vbz dt av-ds j n1. (4) application (DIV2) 34 Page 21
266 Even when all other things fail us, when Riches fail, Friends fail, and all the World can afford us no relief, Oh! then to have God to be our Portion, is enough to give the Soul the highest satisfaction; Even when all other things fail us, when Riches fail, Friends fail, and all the World can afford us no relief, Oh! then to have God to be our Portion, is enough to give the Soul the highest satisfaction; np1 c-crq d j-jn n2 vvb pno12, c-crq n2 vvb, n2 vvb, cc d dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 dx n1, uh cs pc-acp vhi n1 pc-acp vbi po12 n1, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt js n1; (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 21
267 when we come to look Death in the face, then to be able to say with the Apostle, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know in whom I have believed. when we come to look Death in the face, then to be able to say with the Apostle, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know in whom I have believed. c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. pns11 vvb p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn. (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 21
268 when our Hearts witness for us, that we have resigned up our Souls to the Lord for ever, What quiet of Mind and rest of Conscience will this afford? What comfort is Faith in a living Redeemer, to a poor dying Peliever? Job 19.25. This is the best Cordial to revive his fainting Spirits, when he can say with holy Job, I know that my redeemer liveth. when our Hearts witness for us, that we have resigned up our Souls to the Lord for ever, What quiet of Mind and rest of Conscience will this afford? What Comfort is Faith in a living Redeemer, to a poor dying Believer? Job 19.25. This is the best Cordial to revive his fainting Spirits, when he can say with holy Job, I know that my redeemer lives. c-crq po12 n2 vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vhb vvn a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av, q-crq vvb pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb d vvi? q-crq n1 vbz n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j j-vvg n1? np1 crd. d vbz dt js j pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvg n2, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j np1, pns11 vvb cst po11 n1 vvz. (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 21
269 But Horror and Amazement will it be to you, that are impenitent and unbelieving Sinners? (Tho' you have great Portions in this lise) when you come upon a dying Bed, to have all your Sins stare you in the face, But Horror and Amazement will it be to you, that Are impenitent and unbelieving Sinners? (Though you have great Portions in this lise) when you come upon a dying Bed, to have all your Sins stare you in the face, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb pn31 vbi p-acp pn22, cst vbr j cc vvg n2? (cs pn22 vhb j n2 p-acp d n1) c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pc-acp vhi d po22 n2 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 21
270 when Conscience shall be awakned, and bring to your remembrance your past Follies, and tell you how often you have quenched and resisted the Motions of the blessed Spirit, What a sad condition will your Souls be in? What will become of you that have not God for your Portion? when Death comes to arrest you, Who will or can relieve you, when Conscience shall be awakened, and bring to your remembrance your past Follies, and tell you how often you have quenched and resisted the Motions of the blessed Spirit, What a sad condition will your Souls be in? What will become of you that have not God for your Portion? when Death comes to arrest you, Who will or can relieve you, c-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvi p-acp po22 n1 po22 j n2, cc vvb pn22 c-crq av pn22 vhb vvn cc vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, q-crq dt j n1 vmb po22 n2 vbb p-acp? q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pn22 cst vhb xx np1 p-acp po22 n1? q-crq n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn22, q-crq vmb cc vmb vvi pn22, (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 21
271 or keep your Souls out of everlasting Flames? VVhen our Breath goeth forth, and we return to our Dust, we shall experimentally know, or keep your Souls out of everlasting Flames? When our Breath Goes forth, and we return to our Dust, we shall experimentally know, cc vvb po22 n2 av pp-f j n2? c-crq po12 n1 vvz av, cc pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 22
272 and set our Seal to this Truth, that they are happy, who have the God of Jacob for their help, whose hope is in the Lord their God, Psal. 146 5. and Set our Seal to this Truth, that they Are happy, who have the God of Jacob for their help, whose hope is in the Lord their God, Psalm 146 5. cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbr j, r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 po32 n1, np1 crd crd (4) application (DIV2) 35 Page 22
273 Lastly, VVhen the Souls of Believers ascend to the heavenly Region, unclogg'd of his House of Chay, Lastly, When the Souls of Believers ascend to the heavenly Region, unclogged of his House of Chay, ord, c-crq dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1, vvn pp-f po31 n1 pp-f np1, (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
274 and they begin to espy the glorious Hoasts above, Oh! VVhat ravishing Joys will fill their Souls? VVhen their Angel-Guardians usher them into the general Assembly, and they begin to espy the glorious Hosts above, Oh! What ravishing Joys will fill their Souls? When their Angel-Guardians usher them into the general Assembly, cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n2 a-acp, uh q-crq j-vvg n2 vmb vvi po32 n2? c-crq po32 n2 vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1, (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
275 and Church of the Firstborn in Heaven, then shall they with the heavenly Quire, the Spirits of just Men made persect, sing everlasting Hallelujah's unto God, and Church of the Firstborn in Heaven, then shall they with the heavenly Choir, the Spirits of just Men made persect, sing everlasting Hallelujah's unto God, cc n1 pp-f dt j p-acp n1, av vmb pns32 p-acp dt j n1, dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvn n1, vvb j npg1 p-acp np1, (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
276 and continually live in the pure Light of an endless Felicity, beholding Christ the Lamb, and be ever with the Lord, 1 Thes. 4.17. Where there shall be no more a scratching Bryar, nor a pricking Thorn; and continually live in the pure Light of an endless Felicity, beholding christ the Lamb, and be ever with the Lord, 1 Thebes 4.17. Where there shall be no more a scratching Briar, nor a pricking Thorn; cc av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvg np1 dt n1, cc vbb av p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. c-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx av-dc dt j-vvg n1, ccx dt j-vvg n1; (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
277 where Sin, Sorrow, Pain, and Sighing, shall have no place; where since, Sorrow, Pain, and Sighing, shall have no place; c-crq n1, n1, n1, cc vvg, vmb vhi dx n1; (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
278 then shall they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, 1 Cor. 13 12. Their Understandings shall rest in the knowledg of the supream Truth, then shall they see as they Are seen, and know as they Are known, 1 Cor. 13 12. Their Understandings shall rest in the knowledge of the supreme Truth, av vmb pns32 vvi c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvb c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, crd np1 crd crd po32 n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
279 and their Wills be delighted in the fruition of the chiefest Good; and their Wills be delighted in the fruition of the chiefest Good; cc po32 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js-jn j; (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
280 and all the Desires of their Souls silled and satisfied with divine and rational Pleasures for ever. and all the Desires of their Souls silled and satisfied with divine and rational Pleasures for ever. cc d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp j-jn cc j n2 c-acp av. (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
281 Oh! this is the Mark at which Believers aim, this is the Prize for which they run, this is the Rest they strive to enter into; Oh! this is the Mark At which Believers aim, this is the Prize for which they run, this is the Rest they strive to enter into; uh d vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb, d vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, d vbz dt n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp; (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
282 here's their Portion, here's their eternal Inheritance, Crown, and Kingdom; here's their All, all their Salvation, all their Desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. here's their Portion, here's their Eternal Inheritance, Crown, and Kingdom; here's their All, all their Salvation, all their Desire, 2 Sam. 23.5. av|vbz po32 n1, av|vbz po32 j n1, n1, cc n1; av|vbz po32 d, d po32 n1, d po32 n1, crd np1 crd. (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 22
283 For this they have labored, prayed, watched, waited, and longed to be in his Presence, Where is fulness of joy, For this they have laboured, prayed, watched, waited, and longed to be in his Presence, Where is fullness of joy, p-acp d pns32 vhb vvn, vvd, vvd, vvd, cc vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1, q-crq vbz n1 pp-f n1, (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 23
284 and at whose right hand there are pleasines for ever more, Psal. 16. ult. and At whose right hand there Are pleasines for ever more, Psalm 16. ult. cc p-acp rg-crq j-jn n1 pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp av av-dc, np1 crd n1. (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 23
285 And if so, then is God only a Soul satisfying Portion to true Believers, both in life and death, and for ever. And if so, then is God only a Soul satisfying Portion to true Believers, both in life and death, and for ever. cc cs av, av vbz np1 av-j dt n1 vvg n1 p-acp j n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp av. (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 23
286 Now put these things together, and you may see our first Proposition cleared and confimed. I now proceed, with all convenient Brevity, to apply this Truth. Now put these things together, and you may see our First Proposition cleared and confirmed. I now proceed, with all convenient Brevity, to apply this Truth. av vvd d n2 av, cc pn22 vmb vvi po12 ord n1 vvn cc vvn. pns11 av vvb, p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi d n1. (4) application (DIV2) 36 Page 23
287 If this be so, that God is a Soul-satisfying Portion to his People; Then, If this be so, that God is a Soul-satisfying Portion to his People; Then, cs d vbb av, cst np1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1; av, (4) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
288 I. Ʋse of Instruction. I Ʋse of Instruction. uh n1 pp-f n1. (5) application (DIV2) 38 Page 23
289 (1.) How wonderfully doth God condescend to Men on Earth? If the natural distance, (1.) How wonderfully does God condescend to Men on Earth? If the natural distance, (crd) c-crq av-j vdz np1 vvi p-acp n2 p-acp n1? cs dt j n1, (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 23
290 and disproportion, between the Creator, and us Creatures, be such, that it is next to Infinite, and disproportion, between the Creator, and us Creatures, be such, that it is next to Infinite, cc n1, p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 n2, vbb d, cst pn31 vbz ord p-acp j, (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 23
291 and exceeds our most raised Apprehensions, insomuch, that David, Psal. 8.3, 4. considering the Glory of God in his Works of Creation and Providence, breaks forth into an holy Admiration, saying, What is man that thou art mindful of him? and the Son of man that thou visitest him? How much more may we admire (when we reflect on the moral distance Sin hath made between God and us fallen Creatures) and that the most High should stoop so low for our Redemption; and exceeds our most raised Apprehensions, insomuch, that David, Psalm 8.3, 4. considering the Glory of God in his Works of Creation and Providence, breaks forth into an holy Admiration, saying, What is man that thou art mindful of him? and the Son of man that thou visitest him? How much more may we admire (when we reflect on the moral distance since hath made between God and us fallen Creatures) and that the most High should stoop so low for our Redemption; cc vvz po12 av-ds j-vvn n2, av, cst np1, np1 crd, crd vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz av p-acp dt j n1, vvg, q-crq vbz n1 cst pns21 vb2r j pp-f pno31? cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns21 js pno31? c-crq av-d av-dc vmb pns12 vvi (c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1 cc pno12 vvn n2) cc cst dt av-ds j vmd vvi av av-j p-acp po12 n1; (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 23
292 that God was in Christ, reconciling the World unto himself, 2 Cor. 5.18. that God was in christ, reconciling the World unto himself, 2 Cor. 5.18. cst np1 vbds p-acp np1, n-vvg dt n1 p-acp px31, crd np1 crd. (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 23
293 That God should set his love on us Enemies, and Rebels against his Crown and Dignity, That God should Set his love on us Enemies, and Rebels against his Crown and Dignity, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12 n2, cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 23
294 when there was nothing in us to attract his love, but enough to provoke his loathing; when there was nothing in us to attract his love, but enough to provoke his loathing; c-crq pc-acp vbds pix p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc-acp av-d pc-acp vvi po31 n-vvg; (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 23
295 being as wretched Infants cast out into the open Field in the Day that we were born, to the abhorrence of our Persons; being as wretched Infants cast out into the open Field in the Day that we were born, to the abhorrence of our Persons; vbg p-acp j n2 vvd av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vbdr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
296 and yet this was the time of love, Ezek. 16.5, 6. When God by Covenant made over himself to Abraham, to be his God and Portion. and yet this was the time of love, Ezekiel 16.5, 6. When God by Covenant made over himself to Abraham, to be his God and Portion. cc av d vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd, crd c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp px31 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi po31 n1 cc n1. (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
297 Gen. 17.1, 2, 3. Abraham fell on his face. Oh! How should we with the most profound Humility debase our selves, Gen. 17.1, 2, 3. Abraham fell on his face. Oh! How should we with the most profound Humility debase our selves, np1 crd, crd, crd np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. uh q-crq vmd pns12 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 vvb po12 n2, (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
298 and in the highest Strains of Thankfulness, adore and admire this wonderful Grace and Love of God to us. and in the highest Strains of Thankfulness, adore and admire this wondered Grace and Love of God to us. cc p-acp dt js vvz pp-f n1, vvb cc vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12. (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
299 Well may the Apostle say, By grace are ye saved, Eph. 2.8. Well may the Apostle say, By grace Are you saved, Ephesians 2.8. n1 vmb dt n1 vvb, p-acp n1 vbr pn22 vvn, np1 crd. (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
300 for if you, or I, or any of us, are brought to Heaven, and delivered from Hell, which we have deserved, it is Grace, Grace, self-moving Love in God, to make over himself to us, as our Portion. for if you, or I, or any of us, Are brought to Heaven, and Delivered from Hell, which we have deserved, it is Grace, Grace, self-moving Love in God, to make over himself to us, as our Portion. c-acp cs pn22, cc pns11, cc d pp-f pno12, vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp n1, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, pn31 vbz n1, n1, j n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 pc-acp pno12, c-acp po12 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 39 Page 24
301 2. This sheweth the great difference between the Righteous and the Wicked. 2. This shows the great difference between the Righteous and the Wicked. crd np1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 24
302 Do you see a wicked Man, in the enjoyment of all the VVorld can afford? Alas! Do you see a wicked Man, in the enjoyment of all the World can afford? Alas! vdb pn22 vvi dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vmb vvi? np1! (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 24
303 he's a poor miserable wretch in the midst of all his Enioyment; he's a poor miserable wretch in the midst of all his Enjoyment; pns31|vbz dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1; (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 24
304 you have no cause at all to envy him, his appearing Happiness is but like a Dream, which when a Man awaketh, he finds to be nothing but the vagrant wandrings of meer Fancy and Imagination; Psal. 73.20. So, O Lord when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image. you have no cause At all to envy him, his appearing Happiness is but like a Dream, which when a Man awakes, he finds to be nothing but the vagrant wanderings of mere Fancy and Imagination; Psalm 73.20. So, Oh Lord when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image. pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi pno31, po31 j-vvg n1 vbz p-acp av-j dt n1, r-crq c-crq dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi pix p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f j n1 cc n1; np1 crd. av, uh n1 c-crq pns21 vv2, pns21 vm2 vvi po32 n1. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 24
305 VVhat advantage had Dives, by all his sumptuous Fare, Honor, and Riches, when in Hell he list up his Eyes, being in Torments? Luke 16.23. What shall it profit a man (saith our Lord Jesus) to gain the whole world, and to lose his own soul? Matth. 16.26. What advantage had Dives, by all his sumptuous Fare, Honour, and Riches, when in Hell he list up his Eyes, being in Torments? Lycia 16.23. What shall it profit a man (Says our Lord jesus) to gain the Whole world, and to loose his own soul? Matthew 16.26. q-crq n1 vhd vvz, p-acp d po31 j n1, n1, cc n2, c-crq p-acp n1 pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n2, vbg p-acp n2? av crd. q-crq vmb pn31 vvi dt n1 (vvz po12 n1 np1) pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 d n1? np1 crd. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 24
306 And yet how many poor Creatures do run the hazard of the eternal Damnation of their Souls to gain this VVorld? To gain this VVorld, did I say? Yea, And yet how many poor Creatures do run the hazard of the Eternal Damnation of their Souls to gain this World? To gain this World, did I say? Yea, cc av c-crq d j n2 vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1? p-acp n1 d n1, vdd pns11 vvi? uh, (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
307 for a Trifle, for Vanity, and that which is worse than Nothing, to gratify a brutal Lust. for a Trifle, for Vanity, and that which is Worse than Nothing, to gratify a brutal Lust. p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1, cc cst r-crq vbz jc cs pix, pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
308 Do you see the Righteous under Affliction, sitting alone, crying to God for help; of whom it may be said, as the Prophet speaks, Jer. 30.17. This is Sion, whom no man regards. And they as a Beacon on the top of a Mountain? desolate and forsaken! Do you see the Righteous under Affliction, sitting alone, crying to God for help; of whom it may be said, as the Prophet speaks, Jer. 30.17. This is Sion, whom no man regards. And they as a Beacon on the top of a Mountain? desolate and forsaken! vdb pn22 vvi dt j p-acp n1, vvg av-j, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1; pp-f ro-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. d vbz np1, r-crq dx n1 vvz. cc pns32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? j cc vvn! (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
309 yet these poor Souls are rich in the midst of all their Poverty. Jam. 2.5. yet these poor Souls Are rich in the midst of all their Poverty. Jam. 2.5. av d j n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n1. np1 crd. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
310 Hearken my beloved brethren; Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, Harken my Beloved brothers; Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, vvb po11 j-vvn n2; vhz xx np1 vvn dt j pp-f d n1 j p-acp n1, (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
311 and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? Yea, God doth set a high Value on them; and Heirs of the Kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? Yea, God does Set a high Valve on them; cc n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31? uh, np1 vdz vvi dt j vvi p-acp pno32; (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
312 the poorest Believer is more valued by the Lord, than the richest. Unbeliever, tho' never so great and exalted in the VVorld. the Poorest Believer is more valued by the Lord, than the Richest. Unbeliever, though never so great and exalted in the World. dt js n1 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, cs dt js. n1, cs av-x av j cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
313 II. Ʋse of Examination. II Ʋse of Examination. crd n1 pp-f n1. (6) application (DIV2) 40 Page 25
314 (2.) How should this put us all upon a serious Enquiry into our State and Condition; (2.) How should this put us all upon a serious Enquiry into our State and Condition; (crd) q-crq vmd d vvi pno12 d p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (6) application (DIV2) 41 Page 25
315 how it is betwixt God and our Souls? Every one should say with himself, Lord, where is my Portion? Is it in this life? Or is God my Portion? how it is betwixt God and our Souls? Every one should say with himself, Lord, where is my Portion? Is it in this life? Or is God my Portion? c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp np1 cc po12 n2? d crd vmd vvi p-acp px31, n1, q-crq vbz po11 n1? vbz pn31 p-acp d n1? cc vbz np1 po11 n1? (6) application (DIV2) 41 Page 25
316 Now if you would know whether God be your Portion, you need not read over many Volumes, Now if you would know whither God be your Portion, you need not read over many Volumes, av cs pn22 vmd vvi cs np1 vbb po22 n1, pn22 vvb xx vvn p-acp d n2, (6) application (DIV2) 42 Page 25
317 but may find a Resolution to this grand Enquiry, by searching the Records of your own Breasts; but may find a Resolution to this grand Enquiry, by searching the Records of your own Breasts; cc-acp vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po22 d n2; (6) application (DIV2) 42 Page 25
318 I mean your own Consciences, if thus examined, will inform you, by answering to these few Questions. I mean your own Consciences, if thus examined, will inform you, by answering to these few Questions. pns11 vvb po22 d n2, cs av vvn, vmb vvi pn22, p-acp vvg p-acp d d n2. (6) application (DIV2) 42 Page 26
319 (1.) If God be your Portion, you have chosen him above all things besides. (1.) If God be your Portion, you have chosen him above all things beside. (crd) cs np1 vbb po22 n1, pn22 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp d n2 a-acp. (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
320 The Prophet could say, Lam. 3.24. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul, therefore will I hope in him. The Prophet could say, Lam. 3.24. The Lord is my portion, Says my soul, Therefore will I hope in him. dt n1 vmd vvi, np1 crd. dt n1 vbz po11 n1, vvz po11 n1, av vmb pns11 vvb p-acp pno31. (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
321 Now what do your Hearts say to this Question? It may be a little of the VVorld is your Portion, which you have chosen; Now what do your Hearts say to this Question? It may be a little of the World is your Portion, which you have chosen; av q-crq vdb po22 n2 vvb p-acp d n1? pn31 vmb vbi dt j pp-f dt n1 vbz po22 n1, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn; (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
322 and if your Hearts and Consciences might speak it out, would they not say to many amongst us, Pleasure is our Portion, that we have chosen, Riches, Honors, Preferments, and if your Hearts and Consciences might speak it out, would they not say to many among us, Pleasure is our Portion, that we have chosen, Riches, Honours, Preferments, cc cs po22 n2 cc n2 vmd vvi pn31 av, vmd pns32 xx vvi p-acp d p-acp pno12, n1 vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vhb vvn, n2, n2, n2, (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
323 or it may be, Lust and Sins we have chosen, rather than God; the Lord help you to consider what a sad Choice you have made. or it may be, Lust and Sins we have chosen, rather than God; the Lord help you to Consider what a sad Choice you have made. cc pn31 vmb vbi, n1 cc n2 pns12 vhb vvn, av-c cs np1; dt n1 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi r-crq dt j n1 pn22 vhb vvn. (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
324 But can any of you say, you have chosen the Lord, and do value an Interest in Christ above all the VVorld; But can any of you say, you have chosen the Lord, and do valve an Interest in christ above all the World; cc-acp vmb d pp-f pn22 vvb, pn22 vhb vvn dt n1, cc vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d dt n1; (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
325 bless God for his Goodness, who directed you to make such an happy Choice. bless God for his goodness, who directed you to make such an happy Choice. vvb np1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvd pn22 pc-acp vvi d dt j n1. (6) application (DIV2) 43 Page 26
326 (2.) If God be your Portion, you have the highest Esteem and Valuation for God and Christ; Psal. 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the Earth I desire besides thee. (2.) If God be your Portion, you have the highest Esteem and Valuation for God and christ; Psalm 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the Earth I desire beside thee. (crd) cs np1 vbb po22 n1, pn22 vhb dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc np1; np1 crd. ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 26
327 Is Jesus Christ to you precious? 1 Pet. 2.7. To you therefore that believe he is precious; Is jesus christ to you precious? 1 Pet. 2.7. To you Therefore that believe he is precious; vbz np1 np1 p-acp pn22 j? crd np1 crd. p-acp pn22 av cst vvb pns31 vbz j; (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 26
328 he is the chiefest among ten Thousand, and altogether lovely, Can. 5. ult. If so, then; he is the chiefest among ten Thousand, and altogether lovely, Can. 5. ult. If so, then; pns31 vbz dt js-jn p-acp crd crd, cc av j, vmb. crd n1. cs av, av; (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 26
329 is God your Portion? But it's to be feared, a great many Persons (if their Hearts speak the truth) must needs say the quite contrary; is God your Portion? But it's to be feared, a great many Persons (if their Hearts speak the truth) must needs say the quite contrary; vbz np1 po22 n1? p-acp pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, dt j d n2 (cs po32 n2 vvb dt n1) vmb av vvi dt av j-jn; (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
330 that they see more Beauty in Earth then Heaven; love the Creatures more than God; that they see more Beauty in Earth then Heaven; love the Creatures more than God; cst pns32 vvb dc n1 p-acp n1 cs n1; vvb dt n2 av-dc cs np1; (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
331 and see no from or comliness in Christ and his ways, that they should desire him. and see no from or comeliness in christ and his ways, that they should desire him. cc vvb av-dx p-acp cc n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi pno31. (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
332 The most live, as if they had no relation to God in Heaven, or dependance on Christ; The most live, as if they had no Relation to God in Heaven, or dependence on christ; dt av-ds j, c-acp cs pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp np1; (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
333 and desire any pleasing perishing Vanity more than God Oh! wretched deluded Souls, to prefer perishing Vanities, and desire any pleasing perishing Vanity more than God Oh! wretched deluded Souls, to prefer perishing Vanities, cc vvb d j-vvg j-vvg n1 av-dc cs np1 uh j j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi vvg n2, (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
334 before an Interest in an infinite God. before an Interest in an infinite God. p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j np1. (6) application (DIV2) 44 Page 27
335 (3.) Let your Consciences speak for you, Where are your Hearts, Thoughts, and Desires? Are they not after the World, (3.) Let your Consciences speak for you, Where Are your Hearts, Thoughts, and Desires? are they not After the World, (crd) vvb po22 n2 vvb p-acp pn22, q-crq vbr po22 n2, n2, cc n2? vbr pns32 xx p-acp dt n1, (6) application (DIV2) 45 Page 27
336 and Lusts thereof? How few are there, that can say, their Hearts are in Heaven? Our dear Lord saith, where your treasure is, there will your hearts be also, Luke 12.34. and Lustiest thereof? How few Are there, that can say, their Hearts Are in Heaven? Our dear Lord Says, where your treasure is, there will your hearts be also, Lycia 12.34. cc vvz av? c-crq d vbr a-acp, cst vmb vvi, po32 n2 vbr p-acp n1? po12 j-jn n1 vvz, c-crq po22 n1 vbz, pc-acp vmb po22 n2 vbb av, av crd. (6) application (DIV2) 45 Page 27
337 If you can say your Heart is with God, and Affections set on things above, then bless God for his goodness, and give him the Glory; If you can say your Heart is with God, and Affections Set on things above, then bless God for his Goodness, and give him the Glory; cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 vbz p-acp np1, cc n2 vvn p-acp n2 a-acp, av vvb np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 dt n1; (6) application (DIV2) 45 Page 27
338 God is thy Portion and thou hast a Treasure more valuable than all the World. God is thy Portion and thou hast a Treasure more valuable than all the World. np1 vbz po21 n1 cc pns21 vh2 dt n1 av-dc j cs d dt n1. (6) application (DIV2) 45 Page 27
339 (4.) What is it that you trust in, and depend upon? Is God the Rock of your Heart, (4.) What is it that you trust in, and depend upon? Is God the Rock of your Heart, (crd) q-crq vbz pn31 cst pn22 vvb p-acp, cc vvb p-acp? vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (6) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
340 and Portion that you trust in, and depend on? Do you live upon him, and Portion that you trust in, and depend on? Do you live upon him, cc n1 cst pn22 vvb p-acp, cc vvb p-acp? vdb pn22 vvi p-acp pno31, (6) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
341 and in all distresses and straits trust in him? Can you rely on his Promises, trust in his Truth and Faithfulness? They that have large Portions of this World, live on them, 'tis what they trust and depend on, for supply on all occasions; and in all Distresses and straits trust in him? Can you rely on his Promises, trust in his Truth and Faithfulness? They that have large Portions of this World, live on them, it's what they trust and depend on, for supply on all occasions; cc p-acp d n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp pno31? vmb pn22 vvi p-acp po31 vvz, vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? pns32 cst vhb j n2 pp-f d n1, vvb p-acp pno32, pn31|vbz q-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp, p-acp n1 p-acp d n2; (6) application (DIV2) 46 Page 27
342 a rich Man's Wealth, in his own conceit, is his strong City, Prov. 10.15. a rich Man's Wealth, in his own conceit, is his strong city, Curae 10.15. dt j ng1 n1, p-acp po31 d n1, vbz po31 j n1, np1 crd. (6) application (DIV2) 46 Page 28
343 Now if your Consciences can speak for you in these things, then is God the Rock of your Heart, and Portion for ever. Now if your Consciences can speak for you in these things, then is God the Rock of your Heart, and Portion for ever. av cs po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2, av vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc n1 c-acp av. (6) application (DIV2) 46 Page 28
344 III. Ʋse of Exhortation. III. Ʋse of Exhortation. np1. n1 pp-f n1. (7) application (DIV2) 46 Page 28
345 I shall close this Discourse with a Use of Exhortation, and shall Address my self to the Young. I shall close this Discourse with a Use of Exhortation, and shall Address my self to the Young. pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt j. (7) application (DIV2) 47 Page 28
346 1. Should not the present Providence affect your Hearts, and lead you to consider the uncertainty of your time in this World? You have followed a young Damsel to her long Home this Evening, who, a few Days past, was as likely to live as any of you; 1. Should not the present Providence affect your Hearts, and led you to Consider the uncertainty of your time in this World? You have followed a young Damsel to her long Home this Evening, who, a few Days past, was as likely to live as any of you; crd vmd xx dt j n1 vvi po22 n2, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp d n1? pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno31 av-j av-an d n1, r-crq, dt d n2 j, vbds a-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f pn22; (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
347 yet Death, that spares no Age, no Sex, hath her Body under its Arrest: yet Death, that spares no Age, no Sex, hath her Body under its Arrest: av n1, cst vvz dx n1, dx n1, vhz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
348 and it may be any of your Lot next, to be under the same fatal Stroke: and it may be any of your Lot next, to be under the same fatal Stroke: cc pn31 vmb vbi d pp-f po22 n1 ord, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt d j n1: (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
349 your Bodies may be turn'd into the Dust, from whence you came, and your Souls summon'd to appear before the Judg of all the World, your Bodies may be turned into the Dust, from whence you Come, and your Souls summoned to appear before the Judge of all the World, po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-crq pn22 vvd, cc po22 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
350 before the return of another Week or Day, You that have all things the World can afford you, before the return of Another Week or Day, You that have all things the World can afford you, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, pn22 cst vhb d n2 dt n1 vmb vvi pn22, (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
351 and are ready to sing a Requiem to your selves, and with the rich Fool in the Gospel, say, Luke 12.19. Soul take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry, for thou hast much goods laid up for many years; and Are ready to sing a Requiem to your selves, and with the rich Fool in the Gospel, say, Luke 12.19. Soul take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry, for thou hast much goods laid up for many Years; cc vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb, zz crd. n1 vvb po21 n1, vvb, vvb, cc vbi j, c-acp pns21 vh2 d n2-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n2; (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
352 may see the Hand-writing against the Wall, to make your Joynts smite one against another; may see the Handwriting against the Wall, to make your Joints smite one against Another; vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 vvi pi p-acp n-jn; (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 28
353 and God may say, Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee, &c. Pray think with your selves, were you in the place and stead of the young Virgin, that you have now followed to her Grave, and God may say, Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee, etc. Pray think with your selves, were you in the place and stead of the young Virgae, that you have now followed to her Grave, cc np1 vmb vvi, pns21 n1, d n1 vmb po21 n1 vbi vvn pp-f pno21, av uh-v vvb p-acp po22 n2, vbdr pn22 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst pn22 vhb av vvn p-acp po31 j, (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 29
354 How would it be with your Souls? In what preparedness are you to appear before God? What have many of you been doing, How would it be with your Souls? In what preparedness Are you to appear before God? What have many of you been doing, q-crq vmd pn31 vbi p-acp po22 n2? p-acp r-crq n1 vbr pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? q-crq vhb d pp-f pn22 vbn vdg, (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 29
355 but to undoe your Souls for ever? Oh! Sirs, there's nothing can secure you from the Stroke of Death for one Days time, but to undo your Souls for ever? Oh! Sirs, there's nothing can secure you from the Stroke of Death for one Days time, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp av? uh n2, pc-acp|vbz pix vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n2 n1, (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 29
356 nor be a comfort to you in that Hour, but an Intrest in God (through Jesus Christ) as your Portion. Therefore nor be a Comfort to you in that Hour, but an Interest in God (through jesus christ) as your Portion. Therefore ccx vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 (p-acp np1 np1) p-acp po22 n1. av (7) application (DIV2) 48 Page 29
357 2. Take the best Advice, that ever was given from the best Friend, and only Savior of Souls, Matth. 6.33. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; 2. Take the best advice, that ever was given from the best Friend, and only Saviour of Souls, Matthew 6.33. Seek you First the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; crd vvb dt js n1, cst av vbds vvn p-acp dt js n1, cc j n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd. vvb pn22 ord dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1; (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
358 and remember your Creator in the Days of your Youth, Eccles. 12.1. Consider how reasonable it is, that he which made you, and is your bountiful Benefactor, should first be sought unto by you; and Remember your Creator in the Days of your Youth, Eccles. 12.1. Consider how reasonable it is, that he which made you, and is your bountiful Benefactor, should First be sought unto by you; cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, np1 crd. np1 c-crq j pn31 vbz, cst pns31 r-crq vvd pn22, cc vbz po22 j n1, vmd ord vbi vvn p-acp p-acp pn22; (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
359 and that since you derive from him your Being, and the whole duration of it, 'tis but just, that what we receive from his Bounty, should be offered up to his Glory. and that since you derive from him your Being, and the Whole duration of it, it's but just, that what we receive from his Bounty, should be offered up to his Glory. cc d c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp pno31 po22 vbg, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, pn31|vbz p-acp j, cst r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n1, vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1. (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
360 Remember that the time of your Youth, is the time which God calls for, to be employed in his Service, to which he hath made a gracious Promise, Prov. 8.17. They that seek me ea•ly, shall find me. remember that the time of your Youth, is the time which God calls for, to be employed in his Service, to which he hath made a gracious Promise, Curae 8.17. They that seek me ea•ly, shall find me. np1 cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1, np1 crd. pns32 d vvb pno11 av-j, vmb vvi pno11. (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
361 O Labor therefore, to make it your first and chiefest Business, to give your Hearts and Souls to the Lord, in all holy Obedience; Oh Labour Therefore, to make it your First and chiefest Business, to give your Hearts and Souls to the Lord, in all holy obedience; uh n1 av, pc-acp vvi pn31 po22 ord cc js-jn n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d j n1; (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
362 strive to enter in at the strait Gate, and labor after an early conversion to God, strive to enter in At the strait Gate, and labour After an early conversion to God, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
363 before Sin hath hardned your Hearts, and the Spirit of God cease to strive with you. before since hath hardened your Hearts, and the Spirit of God cease to strive with you. p-acp n1 vhz vvn po22 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 29
364 With what comfort and confidence may those go to the Throne of Grace, who have devoted to God, the first and best of their time? And with what satisfaction may they in the Hour of Death, resign up their departing Souls into the Hands of God, who have offered to him the early Dew of their Youth. With what Comfort and confidence may those go to the Throne of Grace, who have devoted to God, the First and best of their time? And with what satisfaction may they in the Hour of Death, resign up their departing Souls into the Hands of God, who have offered to him the early Due of their Youth. p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 vmb d vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp np1, dt ord cc js pp-f po32 n1? cc p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb a-acp po32 j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno31 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (7) application (DIV2) 49 Page 30
365 3. Choose God for your Portion, Jesus Christ for your only Lord and Redeemer, the Holy Spirit for your Guide, the VVord of God for your Rule, 3. Choose God for your Portion, jesus christ for your only Lord and Redeemer, the Holy Spirit for your Guide, the Word of God for your Rule, crd vvb np1 p-acp po22 n1, np1 np1 p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1, dt j n1 p-acp po22 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n1, (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
366 and make his Glory the end of your Living and Dying. Choose Mary 's better part, which shall never be taken from you; and make his Glory the end of your Living and Dying. Choose Marry is better part, which shall never be taken from you; cc vvi po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po22 n-vvg cc vvg. vvb vvi vbz jc n1, r-crq vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pn22; (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
367 this was the Choice of the Damsel you have now followed to her Grave, and her greatest Comfort on her dying Bed: this was the Choice of the Damsel you have now followed to her Grave, and her greatest Comfort on her dying Bed: d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vhb av vvn p-acp po31 j, cc po31 js n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1: (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
368 For being asked whether she loved the Lord Jesus Christ, she answered; Yes, he is the chiefest Good; and that with Mary. For being asked whither she loved the Lord jesus christ, she answered; Yes, he is the chiefest Good; and that with Marry. c-acp vbg vvn cs pns31 vvd dt n1 np1 np1, pns31 vvd; uh, pns31 vbz dt js-jn j; cc cst p-acp vvi. (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
369 she had chosen the better part, that should never be taken away from her. she had chosen the better part, that should never be taken away from her. pns31 vhd vvn dt jc n1, cst vmd av-x vbi vvn av p-acp pno31. (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
370 Oh! what a comfort will it be to you, when you come to lie upon a sick and dying Bed, Oh! what a Comfort will it be to you, when you come to lie upon a sick and dying Bed, uh q-crq dt n1 vmb pn31 vbi p-acp pn22, c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1, (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
371 when Death stares you in the Face, and all the World can give you no relief or comfort, to be able to say, I have chosen God for my Portion, Christ for my Lord and Redeemer, the Holy Spirit for my Guide, the Word of God for my Rule, when Death stares you in the Face, and all the World can give you no relief or Comfort, to be able to say, I have chosen God for my Portion, christ for my Lord and Redeemer, the Holy Spirit for my Guide, the Word of God for my Rule, c-crq n1 vvz pn22 p-acp dt n1, cc d dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 dx n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vhb vvn np1 p-acp po11 n1, np1 p-acp po11 n1 cc n1, dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po11 n1, (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
372 and his Glory the great end of my Living! and his Glory the great end of my Living! cc po31 n1 dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1! (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
373 With what a holy Triumph will such a Soul be able to say with the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15.55. With what a holy Triumph will such a Soul be able to say with the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15.55. p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vmb d dt n1 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
374 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Come Sirs, young Men, young Women, will you be perswaded to make this happy Choice? And to press you hereto, be pleased to consider, Oh death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Come Sirs, young Men, young Women, will you be persuaded to make this happy Choice? And to press you hereto, be pleased to Consider, uh n1, q-crq vbz po21 n1? sy n1, q-crq vbz po21 n1? vvb n2, j n2, j n2, vmb pn22 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d j n1? cc pc-acp vvi pn22 av, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi, (7) application (DIV2) 50 Page 30
375 (1) What a miserable condition you are in, whilst out of Christ. Children of Wrath by Nature, and of Disobedience by Practice, Heirs of Hell and Damnation; (1) What a miserable condition you Are in, while out of christ. Children of Wrath by Nature, and of Disobedience by Practice, Heirs of Hell and Damnation; (crd) r-crq dt j n1 pn22 vbr p-acp, cs av pp-f np1. np1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (7) application (DIV2) 51 Page 30
376 and if God take you away in your Impenitency and Unbelief, miserable for ever will your condition be. Wo, and alas! and if God take you away in your Impenitency and Unbelief, miserable for ever will your condition be. Woe, and alas! cc cs np1 vvb pn22 av p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, j c-acp av vmb po22 n1 vbi. n1, cc uh! (7) application (DIV2) 51 Page 31
377 that ever you were born, better you had never known a Day, than to go out of the World without an Intrest in Jesus Christ. that ever you were born, better you had never known a Day, than to go out of the World without an Interest in jesus christ. cst av pn22 vbdr vvn, av-jc pn22 vhd av-x vvn dt n1, cs pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 np1. (7) application (DIV2) 51 Page 31
378 (2.) Consider, there is an absolute necessity of Conversion or Regeneration, or you are certainly damned; (2.) Consider, there is an absolute necessity of Conversion or Regeneration, or you Are Certainly damned; (crd) np1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pn22 vbr av-j vvn; (7) application (DIV2) 52 Page 31
379 the Judg of all the World hath irreversably pronounc'd it, Joh. 3.3. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. See Matth. 18.3. Lude 13.3. without Regeneration, there is no Salvation. the Judge of all the World hath irreversably pronounced it, John 3.3. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. See Matthew 18.3. Lude 13.3. without Regeneration, there is no Salvation. dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vhz av-j vvn pn31, np1 crd. av-j, av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n1 vbi vvn av, pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. vvb np1 crd. np1 crd. p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1. (7) application (DIV2) 52 Page 31
380 3. If you have seriously thought of these things, why may not this be the time? that there may be a blessed Marriage-union between Christ and your Souls. 3. If you have seriously Thought of these things, why may not this be the time? that there may be a blessed Marriage union between christ and your Souls. crd cs pn22 vhb av-j vvn pp-f d n2, q-crq vmb xx d vbi dt n1? cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1 cc po22 n2. (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
381 For the spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, Come. And let him that is athirst, come; For the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears, say, Come. And let him that is athirst, come; p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb, vvb. cc vvb pno31 cst vvz, vvb, vvb. cc vvb pno31 cst vbz j, vvb; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
382 And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, Rev. 22.17. Oh! what encouragement have you, young Men, and young Wo men; And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, Rev. 22.17. Oh! what encouragement have you, young Men, and young Woe men; cc r-crq vmb, vvb pno31 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, n1 crd. uh q-crq n1 vhb pn22, j n2, cc j n1 n2; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
383 yea, all of you, to come and embrace Jesus Christ? Shall all that Christ hath done and suffered for Sinners Salvation, be always slighted by you? Shall the Antient of Days, whose Hairs are white and woolly with Eternity, come down in our assumed Nature, yea, all of you, to come and embrace jesus christ? Shall all that christ hath done and suffered for Sinners Salvation, be always slighted by you? Shall the Ancient of Days, whose Hairs Are white and woolly with Eternity, come down in our assumed Nature, uh, d pp-f pn22, pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 np1? vmb d d np1 vhz vdn cc vvn p-acp n2 n1, vbb av vvn p-acp pn22? vmb dt n1 pp-f n2, rg-crq n2 vbr j-jn cc j p-acp n1, vvb a-acp p-acp po12 vvn n1, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
384 and become an Infant in time; and become an Infant in time; cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
385 and he that rear'd up the VVorld by the VVord of his Power, redeem it by the Blood of his Cross; and he that reared up the World by the Word of his Power, Redeem it by the Blood of his Cross; cc pns31 cst vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 31
386 and the blessed one be made a Curse, and make his own precious Blood a Fountain to wash poor Sinners from all their Uncleaness, be any longer slighted and rejected by you? Shall he stand at the Door and knock, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled, Cant. 5.2. and the blessed one be made a Curse, and make his own precious Blood a Fountain to wash poor Sinners from all their Uncleanness, be any longer slighted and rejected by you? Shall he stand At the Door and knock, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled, Cant 5.2. cc dt j-vvn pi vbb vvn dt n1, cc vvi po31 d j n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp d po32 n1, vbb d av-jc vvn cc vvn p-acp pn22? vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, vvg, j p-acp pno11, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j, np1 crd. (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
387 And yet your Hearts be still shut against him? Shall he come down by Entreaties, And yet your Hearts be still shut against him? Shall he come down by Entreaties, cc av po22 n2 vbb av vvn p-acp pno31? vmb pns31 vvi a-acp p-acp n2, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
388 and with a wooeing and beseeching Goodness, pray you to be reconciled to God, 2 Corinth. 5.19. 20. And will you yet continue in open Rebellion against him? and rather hearken to the foolish Delusions of your own evil Hearts, the Temptations of Satan, and with a wooing and beseeching goodness, pray you to be reconciled to God, 2 Corinth. 5.19. 20. And will you yet continue in open Rebellion against him? and rather harken to the foolish Delusions of your own evil Hearts, the Temptations of Satan, cc p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg n1, vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, crd np1. crd. crd cc vmb pn22 av vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31? cc av-c vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po22 d j-jn n2, dt n2 pp-f np1, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
389 and the Enticements of a sinful VVorld, than to the sweet Invitations of a dear Redeemer; and the Enticements of a sinful World, than to the sweet Invitations of a dear Redeemer; cc dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cs p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
390 and choose rather the Slavery of Sin, than by Christ to be made the free Denizens of Heaven? Have you not contracted Guilt enough already to sink you down to Hell, and choose rather the Slavery of since, than by christ to be made the free Denizens of Heaven? Have you not contracted Gilded enough already to sink you down to Hell, cc vvb av-c dt n1 pp-f n1, cs p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n2 pp-f n1? vhb pn22 xx vvn j-vvn av-d av pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp n1, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
391 unless the Lord be very gracious to you? Have you not deferred the VVork of God, unless the Lord be very gracious to you? Have you not deferred the VVork of God, cs dt n1 vbb av j p-acp pn22? vhb pn22 xx vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
392 and your Souls Salvation, too long already? Pray consider, what Fruit have you had in those things, whereof you have now cause to be ashamed? Have not your guilty Consciences, many times rebuked your carnal Confidence, and your Souls Salvation, too long already? Pray Consider, what Fruit have you had in those things, whereof you have now cause to be ashamed? Have not your guilty Consciences, many times rebuked your carnal Confidence, cc po22 n2 n1, av av-j av? uh-v vvb, q-crq n1 vhb pn22 vhd p-acp d n2, c-crq pn22 vhb av n1 pc-acp vbi j? vhb xx po22 j n2, d n2 vvd po22 j n1, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
393 and filled you with Fears of Death and Judgment? Oh! then say, the time past of your Life is enough, and more than enough; and filled you with Fears of Death and Judgement? Oh! then say, the time past of your Life is enough, and more than enough; cc vvd pn22 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? uh av vvb, dt n1 j pp-f po22 n1 vbz av-d, cc av-dc cs av-d; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
394 that you have wrought the VVill of the Flesh, followed a vain VVorld, and enslaved your Eodies and Souls to gratify the worst of Enemies; that you have wrought the VVill of the Flesh, followed a vain World, and enslaved your Eodies and Souls to gratify the worst of Enemies; cst pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd dt j n1, cc vvd po22 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt js pp-f n2; (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
395 and take the Advice the Holy Ghost gives, Heb. 3.7. To day, whilst it is called to day, hear his Voice, and not harden your Hearts. and take the advice the Holy Ghost gives, Hebrew 3.7. To day, while it is called to day, hear his Voice, and not harden your Hearts. cc vvb dt n1 dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, vvb po31 n1, cc xx vvi po22 n2. (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 32
396 Goe home, sall on your Knees, and earnestly beg of God to reveal Jesus Christ savingly to your Souls, Go home, shall on your Knees, and earnestly beg of God to reveal jesus christ savingly to your Souls, vvb av-an, vmb p-acp po22 n2, cc av-j vvi pp-f np1 p-acp vvb np1 np1 av-vvg pc-acp po22 n2, (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 33
397 and to enable you with full purpose of Heart, to cleave to the Lord. and to enable you with full purpose of Heart, to cleave to the Lord. cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (7) application (DIV2) 53 Page 33
398 Now a Word to those, who have this Evening, followed a near and dear Relation to her long Home. Now a Word to those, who have this Evening, followed a near and dear Relation to her long Home. av dt n1 p-acp d, r-crq vhb d n1, vvd dt j cc j-jn n1 p-acp pno31 av-j av-an. (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
399 What shall I say to the Mother, whose Loss is great, and Griefs are many? This only, I would say; What shall I say to the Mother, whose Loss is great, and Griefs Are many? This only, I would say; q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz j, cc n2 vbr d? np1 av-j, pns11 vmd vvi; (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
400 Sorrow not, as one without Hope; Sorrow not, as one without Hope; n1 xx, c-acp pi p-acp n1; (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
401 for blessed be God, that hath given you Consolation, and Ground of Hope, concerning your Daughter: for blessed be God, that hath given you Consolation, and Ground of Hope, Concerning your Daughter: c-acp vvn vbb np1, cst vhz vvn pn22 n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, vvg po22 n1: (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
402 What though the Loss be yours? Is not the Gain hers? Is she not gone to a better Place, What though the Loss be yours? Is not the Gain hers? Is she not gone to a better Place, r-crq cs dt n1 vbb png22? vbz xx dt n1 png31? vbz pns31 xx vvn p-acp dt jc n1, (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
403 and to better Company? From a company of dying Mortals on Earth, to Jesus, whom her Soul loved. and to better Company? From a company of dying Mortals on Earth, to jesus, whom her Soul loved. cc p-acp jc n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2-jn p-acp n1, p-acp np1, ro-crq po31 n1 vvd. (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
404 Therefore patiently submit to the Will of God, who orders all things well, and hath an absolute Right to dispose of us and ours. Therefore patiently submit to the Will of God, who order all things well, and hath an absolute Right to dispose of us and ours. av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n2 d n2 av, cc vhz dt j n-jn pc-acp vvi pp-f pno12 cc png12. (7) application (DIV2) 54 Page 33
405 And to the Children, what you saw good in your dear and deceased Sister, imitate; follow her in her Love to Jesus, and lovely Tenderness and Obedience to her Mother; And to the Children, what you saw good in your dear and deceased Sister, imitate; follow her in her Love to jesus, and lovely Tenderness and obedience to her Mother; cc p-acp dt n2, r-crq pn22 vvd j p-acp po22 j-jn cc j-vvn n1, vvb; vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1; (7) application (DIV2) 55 Page 33
406 and live in the Fear of God, and in Love one to another, and the God of Love and Peace will dwell among you. and live in the fear of God, and in Love one to Another, and the God of Love and Peace will dwell among you. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1 crd p-acp j-jn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22. (7) application (DIV2) 55 Page 34
407 Finally, let us all Labor to make sure of God for our Portion, and entirely give up our selves to the Conduct of his Counsel here, that afterward we may be received to his Glory. Finally, let us all Labour to make sure of God for our Portion, and entirely give up our selves to the Conduct of his Counsel Here, that afterwards we may be received to his Glory. av-j, vvb pno12 d n1 pc-acp vvi j pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc av-j vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1 av, cst av pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (7) application (DIV2) 55 Page 34
408 That we may be able (in great Assurance) to say with the Psalmist, Though our Heart and Flesh fail, That we may be able (in great Assurance) to say with the Psalmist, Though our Heart and Flesh fail, cst pns12 vmb vbi j (p-acp j n1) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cs po12 n1 cc n1 vvi, (7) application (DIV2) 55 Page 34
409 yet God is the strength of our Heart, and our Portion for ever. FINIS. yet God is the strength of our Heart, and our Portion for ever. FINIS. av np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc po12 n1 c-acp av. fw-la. (7) application (DIV2) 55 Page 34

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
47 0 • … eficiat licet astalio. Si consum• … asuerit. Gerus. • … eficiat licet astalio. Si consum• … asuerit. Gerus. • … n1 fw-la fw-la. fw-mi n1 … fw-la. np1.
55 0 • … ae tui desi• … rio. • … ae tui desi• … rio. • … fw-la fw-la n1 … fw-la.
61 0 Quaecunque me angustiae corporis aut animae Urant. Junius. Quaecunque me Angustiae corporis Or Spirits Urant. Junius. fw-la pno11 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-mi. np1.
83 0 Numb. 23.10. Numb. 23.10. j. crd.
102 0 Joh. 3.3. John 3.3. np1 crd.
104 0 Joh. 3.16 John 3.16 np1 crd
105 0 Joh. 14.23. John 14.23. np1 crd.
105 1 Lam. 3.24. Lam. 3.24. np1 crd.