The sermon of Henry Walker, ironmonger: having beene twice apprehended, for writing seditious pamphlets. Being both times rescued out of the hands of the officers. And now preacheth up and downe the City.

Walker, Henry, Ironmonger
Publisher: Printed for I C
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1642
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A97001 ESTC ID: R212741 STC ID: W384
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Luke XIII, 24; Dissenters, Religious -- England; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Walker, Henry, -- Ironmonger;
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0 Luk. 13.24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate: Luk. 13.24. Strive to enter in At the strait gate: np1 crd. vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 for many, I say unto you, will seeke to enter in, and shall not be able. for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. c-acp d, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vmb xx vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 THe Question formerly examined, being conceived (as by some of judgement it is) to be not onely needlessely curious, THe Question formerly examined, being conceived (as by Some of judgement it is) to be not only needlessly curious, dt n1 av-j vvn, vbg vvn (c-acp p-acp d pp-f n1 pn31 vbz) pc-acp vbi xx av-j av-j j, (3) part (DIV2) 2 Image 2
3 but also impiously carping, and captious; but also impiously carping, and captious; cc-acp av av-j j-vvg, cc j; (3) part (DIV2) 2 Image 2
4 herein, as in a cleare mirror, we may behold discovered the humours that have ever been in all ages amongst the people of the World; herein, as in a clear mirror, we may behold discovered the humours that have ever been in all ages among the people of the World; av, c-acp p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vmb vvi vvn dt n2 cst vhb av vbn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) part (DIV2) 2 Image 2
5 and in speciall how, This great and highest point of truth, touching the matter and means of salvation, is entertained, eith with carping impiety, or with dangerous curiosity. and in special how, This great and highest point of truth, touching the matter and means of salvation, is entertained, eith with carping impiety, or with dangerous curiosity. cc p-acp j c-crq, d j cc js n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbz vvn, vvz p-acp j-vvg n1, cc p-acp j n1. (3) part (DIV2) 2 Image 2
6 For so, to shew that this caviller, and his question, be not without fellowes as it is most certain, that no elder age of the World hath wanted them, who, in the pride of their rebellious and unbelieving hearts, have been bold to make a mocke, For so, to show that this caviller, and his question, be not without Fellows as it is most certain, that no elder age of the World hath wanted them, who, in the pride of their rebellious and unbelieving hearts, have been bold to make a mock, p-acp av, pc-acp vvi cst d jc, cc po31 n1, vbb xx p-acp n2 c-acp pn31 vbz av-ds j, cst dx jc n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn pno32, r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j cc vvg n2, vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) part (DIV2) 3 Image 2
7 and to move cavill against the Sacred truth of God, in his Word revealed, which easily might be instanced, and to move cavil against the Sacred truth of God, in his Word revealed, which Easily might be instanced, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 vvn, r-crq av-j vmd vbi vvn, (3) part (DIV2) 3 Image 2
8 even from the daies of Adam, downward untill Christ: even from the days of Adam, downward until christ: av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av-j c-acp np1: (3) part (DIV2) 3 Image 2
9 so, that we may not thinke such cavillers, by Christs comming, to be together with the Heathen Oracles, quite put to silence ▪ Saint Peter hath not spared to forewarne us of the comming in the last dayes of such mockers; so, that we may not think such cavillers, by Christ coming, to be together with the Heathen Oracles, quite put to silence ▪ Saint Peter hath not spared to forewarn us of the coming in the last days of such mockers; av, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi d n2, p-acp npg1 n-vvg, pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt j-jn n2, av vvn p-acp n1 ▪ n1 np1 vhz xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt vvg p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f d n2; (3) part (DIV2) 3 Image 2
10 who walking after their own lusts, shall aske, where is the promise of the comming, and be ready to bring reason against it, who walking After their own Lustiest, shall ask, where is the promise of the coming, and be ready to bring reason against it, r-crq vvg p-acp po32 d n2, vmb vvi, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, (3) part (DIV2) 3 Image 2
11 as if there were no such matter to be looked for. as if there were no such matter to be looked for. c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (3) part (DIV2) 3 Image 2
12 And accordingly, how easie, alas, is it, now adaies, to finde, and that amongst such as professe themselves worshippers of the true God in Christ, many every where of captious, and contradicting spirits; And accordingly, how easy, alas, is it, now adais, to find, and that among such as profess themselves worshippers of the true God in christ, many every where of captious, and contradicting spirits; cc av-vvg, c-crq j, uh, vbz pn31, av av, pc-acp vvi, cc cst p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 n2 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp np1, d d n1 pp-f j, cc j-vvg n2; (3) part (DIV2) 4 Image 2
13 who not onely live the life, but speak also the very language of Atheisme, bewraying by rheir tongues, their spite, who not only live the life, but speak also the very language of Atheism, bewraying by rheir tongues, their spite, r-crq xx av-j vvi dt n1, cc-acp vvb av dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp po32 n2, po32 n1, (3) part (DIV2) 4 Image 3
14 and deepe dislike against the truth of Christ, revealed in his Word; specially in this very point of points, touching Mans salvation. and deep dislike against the truth of christ, revealed in his Word; specially in this very point of points, touching men salvation. cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp po31 n1; av-j p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2, vvg ng1 n1. (3) part (DIV2) 4 Image 3
15 Who if they be called upon, according to the tenour of the Baptist, our Saviour, and his Apostles Doctrine, to repent, and beleeve the Gospel, to walke circumspectly, as by a line, abandoning the fashions and courses of this present World, and taking heed unto their waies, according to the Word, that so they may be saved: Who if they be called upon, according to the tenor of the Baptist, our Saviour, and his Apostles Doctrine, to Repent, and believe the Gospel, to walk circumspectly, as by a line, abandoning the fashions and courses of this present World, and taking heed unto their ways, according to the Word, that so they may be saved: r-crq cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po12 n1, cc po31 np1 n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi av-j, a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, cst av pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (3) part (DIV2) 4 Image 3
16 what shall you heare from them streight, but questionings and reasonings, such as this in our Text, uttering the foolishnesse of their ignorantly prophane hearts? what shall you hear from them straight, but questionings and reasonings, such as this in our Text, uttering the foolishness of their ignorantly profane hearts? r-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp pno32 av-j, cc-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, d c-acp d p-acp po12 n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 av-j j n2? (3) part (DIV2) 4 Image 3
17 For (to give instance in some few of their cursed speakings) Then belike, will they reply, there can none be saved but such as follow Sermons, which commonly are not the most, For (to give instance in Some few of their cursed speakings) Then belike, will they reply, there can none be saved but such as follow Sermons, which commonly Are not the most, c-acp (p-acp vvi n1 p-acp d d pp-f po32 j-vvn n2) av av, vmb pns32 vvi, a-acp vmb pix vbi vvn p-acp d c-acp vvb n2, r-crq av-j vbr xx dt ds, (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
18 and some of them as bad, as proud, covetous, and malicious, as any whosoever. and Some of them as bad, as proud, covetous, and malicious, as any whosoever. cc d pp-f pno32 p-acp j, c-acp j, j, cc j, c-acp d c-crq. (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
19 Or, what? if none can be saued, but such as will be so pure forsooth, Or, what? if none can be saved, but such as will be so pure forsooth, cc, q-crq? cs pi vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp d c-acp vmb vbi av j uh, (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
20 and holy, as your Preachers would have them; and holy, as your Preachers would have them; cc j, c-acp po22 n2 vmd vhi pno32; (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
21 then God be mercifull unto us, for sure, but a few of many should be saved. And then; then God be merciful unto us, for sure, but a few of many should be saved. And then; av np1 vbb j p-acp pno12, c-acp j, cc-acp dt d pp-f d vmd vbi vvn. cc av; (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
22 What then? why? By this reckoning, you would make God not to be so strong, as the Devill: What then? why? By this reckoning, you would make God not to be so strong, as the devil: r-crq av? q-crq? p-acp d n-vvg, pn22 vmd vvi np1 xx pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp dt n1: (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
23 Or, how can that be true, that God would have all men saved? For, though we be sinners, Or, how can that be true, that God would have all men saved? For, though we be Sinners, cc, q-crq vmb d vbi j, cst np1 vmd vhi d n2 vvn? p-acp, c-acp pns12 vbb n2, (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
24 yet, did not Christ die for all? Or, Is not God mercifull, yea, his mercy above all his works? Or, may we thinke that God made so many to condemne them? Yea, yet, did not christ die for all? Or, Is not God merciful, yea, his mercy above all his works? Or, may we think that God made so many to condemn them? Yea, av, vdd xx np1 vvi p-acp d? cc, vbz xx np1 j, uh, po31 n1 p-acp d po31 n2? cc, vmb pns12 vvb cst np1 vvd av d pc-acp vvi pno32? uh, (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
25 and what? Predestinated them of old unto it ere they were borne? Indeed, saith the Papisticall Atheist, Sir, I have heard Preachers preach of Predestination; and what? Predestinated them of old unto it ere they were born? Indeed, Says the Papistical Atheist, Sir, I have herd Preachers preach of Predestination; cc q-crq? vvn pno32 pp-f j p-acp pn31 c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn? np1, vvz dt j n1, n1, pns11 vhb vvn n2 vvi pp-f n1; (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
26 but me thinks, it is a very dangerous Doctrine, able to drive men to despaire. but me thinks, it is a very dangerous Doctrine, able to drive men to despair. cc-acp pno11 vvz, pn31 vbz dt av j n1, j pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi. (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
27 Or, What? can they tell who shall be saved, and who shall be damned? Doe they know Gods secrets? When, I marvell, were they in Heaven to speak with God? Or, be not they men as well as others? And good, many of them, no longer then whiles they are in the Pulpit? Well, we be sinners all, God amend us; Or, What? can they tell who shall be saved, and who shall be damned? Do they know God's secrets? When, I marvel, were they in Heaven to speak with God? Or, be not they men as well as Others? And good, many of them, no longer then while they Are in the Pulpit? Well, we be Sinners all, God amend us; cc, q-crq? vmb pns32 vvi r-crq vmb vbi vvn, cc r-crq vmb vbi vvn? vdb pns32 vvb npg1 n2-jn? c-crq, pns11 vvb, vbdr pns32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? cc, vbb xx pns32 n2 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn? cc j, d pp-f pno32, av-dx av-jc av cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1? uh-av, pns12 vbb n2 av-d, np1 vvb pno12; (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
28 and then we shall, I doubt not, all at length come to Heaven. and then we shall, I doubt not, all At length come to Heaven. cc cs pns12 vmb, pns11 vvb xx, d p-acp n1 vvb p-acp n1. (3) part (DIV2) 5 Image 3
29 I appeale herein, to the judgement of so many, as are able to discerne, and have had experience of any thing; I appeal herein, to the judgement of so many, as Are able to discern, and have had experience of any thing; pns11 vvb av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d, c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc vhb vhn n1 pp-f d n1; (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
30 whether these be not the questions and reasonings, touching this maine point of salvation and damnation, of many of all sorts, no better herein then very Atheists, who believing neither God, whither these be not the questions and reasonings, touching this main point of salvation and damnation, of many of all sorts, no better herein then very Atheists, who believing neither God, cs d vbb xx dt n2 cc n2-vvg, vvg d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f d pp-f d n2, av-dx av-jc av av j n2, r-crq vvg dx n1, (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
31 nor his revealed Truth, would faine flatter themselves in a vaine deluding hope; that, Live how they list, and doe what they please; Yet God is mercifull; nor his revealed Truth, would feign flatter themselves in a vain deluding hope; that, Live how they list, and do what they please; Yet God is merciful; ccx po31 vvn n1, vmd av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt j j-vvg n1; cst, vvb c-crq pns32 vvb, cc vdb r-crq pns32 vvb; av np1 vbz j; (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
32 and whensoever a sinner shall repent, &c. and Christ dyed for all, and so for them; and therefore, they doubt nothing but they shall be saved, as soon as the best. and whensoever a sinner shall Repent, etc. and christ died for all, and so for them; and Therefore, they doubt nothing but they shall be saved, as soon as the best. cc c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, av cc np1 vvd p-acp d, cc av p-acp pno32; cc av, pns32 vvb pix cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp av c-acp dt js. (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
33 Or, say, they be bad, yet they be not the worst in the World, there be as bad as they; Or, say, they be bad, yet they be not the worst in the World, there be as bad as they; cc, vvb, pns32 vbb j, av pns32 vbb xx dt js p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi a-acp j c-acp pns32; (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
34 and, if the worst thereof befall them, that they doe goe to Hell, yet they shall have fellowes, and, if the worst thereof befall them, that they do go to Hell, yet they shall have Fellows, cc, cs dt js av vvb pno32, cst pns32 vdb vvi p-acp n1, av pns32 vmb vhi n2, (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
35 and trust to make as good shift for themselves, as shall some others. and trust to make as good shift for themselves, as shall Some Others. cc vvb pc-acp vvi c-acp j n1 p-acp px32, c-acp vmb d n2-jn. (3) part (DIV2) 6 Image 3
36 But, (to leave these wretches, and their humours for a while may we not note also another sort, not so impious, But, (to leave these wretches, and their humours for a while may we not note also Another sort, not so impious, p-acp, (pc-acp vvi d n2, cc po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 vmb pns12 xx vvi av j-jn n1, xx av j, (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
37 but of a more indifferent temper; but of a more indifferent temper; cc-acp pp-f dt av-dc j n1; (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
38 who yet through idle curiosity, are dangerously transported, from embracing the means and way of salvation prescribed to make question how many, who yet through idle curiosity, Are dangerously transported, from embracing the means and Way of salvation prescribed to make question how many, r-crq av p-acp j n1, vbr av-j vvn, p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq d, (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
39 or what others shall be saved? Yes verily; or what Others shall be saved? Yes verily; cc r-crq n2-jn vmb vbi vvn? uh av-j; (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
40 but who herein shew themselves to be, what Saint Peter would not have Christians to be, busie bodies or (or as the word originally importeth) as Bishops in anothers Diocesse. As yet once, the same Saint Peter seeme to have been, but who herein show themselves to be, what Saint Peter would not have Christians to be, busy bodies or (or as the word originally imports) as Bishops in another's Diocese. As yet once, the same Saint Peter seem to have been, cc-acp q-crq av vvb px32 pc-acp vbi, r-crq n1 np1 vmd xx vhi np1 pc-acp vbi, j n2 cc (cc c-acp dt n1 av-j vvz) c-acp n2 p-acp j-jn n1. c-acp av a-acp, dt d n1 np1 vvb pc-acp vhi vbn, (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
41 when our Saviour saying to him, Follow me; He replyed streight upon the sight of Iohn with, Lord, what shall this man doe? Right like to whom in humour, may the most part of men be found, more curious in enquiring what they need not, when our Saviour saying to him, Follow me; He replied straight upon the sighed of John with, Lord, what shall this man do? Right like to whom in humour, may the most part of men be found, more curious in inquiring what they need not, c-crq po12 n1 vvg p-acp pno31, vvb pno11; pns31 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp, n1, r-crq vmb d n1 vdb? av-jn j p-acp ro-crq p-acp n1, vmb dt av-ds n1 pp-f n2 vbb vvn, av-dc j p-acp vvg r-crq pns32 vvb xx, (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
42 whether, or how many others shall be saved; then faithfully carefull, to do what God requireth, that themselves may atttain salvation. whither, or how many Others shall be saved; then faithfully careful, to do what God requires, that themselves may atttain salvation. cs, cc c-crq d n2-jn vmb vbi vvn; av av-j j, pc-acp vdi r-crq np1 vvz, cst px32 vmb vvi n1. (3) part (DIV2) 7 Image 3
43 Nay herein how many are there, that agree in humour, with that Persian Prince; who when by the French men, 〈 … 〉 government of Charles Martell, about the yeare of Christ, 730. the Phrysians were compelled to embrace the Christian faith, coming to be baptised, Nay herein how many Are there, that agree in humour, with that Persian Prince; who when by the French men, 〈 … 〉 government of Charles Martell, about the year of christ, 730. the Phrysians were compelled to embrace the Christian faith, coming to be baptised, uh av c-crq d vbr a-acp, cst vvb p-acp n1, p-acp cst jp n1; r-crq c-crq p-acp dt jp n2, 〈 … 〉 n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd dt npg1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt njp n1, vvg pc-acp vbi j-vvn, (3) part (DIV2) 8 Image 4
44 and having one foot in the water is recorded to have turned about to the Bishop, desiring, and having one foot in the water is recorded to have turned about to the Bishop, desiring, cc vhg crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg, (3) part (DIV2) 8 Image 4
45 first, to be resolved, whether more, already departed, were in hell, or more in heaven; First, to be resolved, whither more, already departed, were in hell, or more in heaven; ord, pc-acp vbi vvn, cs av-dc, av vvd, vbdr p-acp n1, cc av-dc p-acp n1; (3) part (DIV2) 8 Image 4
46 but receiving answer, that the greater number were in hell, whither all must that would not be baptised, but receiving answer, that the greater number were in hell, whither all must that would not be baptised, cc-acp vvg n1, cst dt jc n1 vbdr p-acp n1, c-crq d vmb cst vmd xx vbi j-vvn, (3) part (DIV2) 8 Image 4
47 and become Christians, refused thereupon to receive the Sacrament, pulling his foot, out of the water, and become Christians, refused thereupon to receive the Sacrament, pulling his foot, out of the water, cc vvi np1, vvd av pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvg po31 n1, av pp-f dt n1, (3) part (DIV2) 8 Image 4
48 and professing that he would follow where the most were gone before. and professing that he would follow where the most were gone before. cc vvg cst pns31 vmd vvi c-crq dt av-ds vbdr vvn a-acp. (3) part (DIV2) 8 Image 4
49 This you will perhaps say, was the desperate humour of an Infidell, that knew not God: This you will perhaps say, was the desperate humour of an Infidel, that knew not God: d pn22 vmb av vvi, vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvd xx np1: (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
50 Howbeit, would God he had not left behind him, even amongst Christians, many his fellowes, all too kinde hearted; good fellowes in this behalf; Howbeit, would God he had not left behind him, even among Christians, many his Fellows, all too kind hearted; good Fellows in this behalf; a-acp, vmd n1 pns31 vhd xx vvn p-acp pno31, av p-acp np1, d po31 n2, d av j j-vvn; j n2 p-acp d n1; (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
51 who though in words they will not for shame professe, yet prove by their licentious life, who though in words they will not for shame profess, yet prove by their licentious life, r-crq cs p-acp n2 pns32 vmb xx p-acp n1 vvi, av vvb p-acp po32 j n1, (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
52 and wicked deeds, that they had rather with the multitude, though wandring along to hell, then with the lesser, but far wiser company, to go streight to heaven, curiously enquiring, and wicked Deeds, that they had rather with the multitude, though wandering along to hell, then with the lesser, but Far Wiser company, to go straight to heaven, curiously inquiring, cc j n2, cst pns32 vhd av-c p-acp dt n1, c-acp vvg a-acp p-acp n1, av p-acp dt jc, cc-acp av-j jc n1, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1, av-j vvg, (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
53 as here this companion, touching the number of them thall be saved, how great or small it is; as Here this Companion, touching the number of them thall be saved, how great or small it is; c-acp av d n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi vvn, c-crq j cc j pn31 vbz; (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
54 wishing in heart, and hoping it will be great, that so they might shuffle in, amongst the multitude; wishing in heart, and hoping it will be great, that so they might shuffle in, among the multitude; vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg pn31 vmb vbi j, cst av pns32 vmd vvi p-acp, p-acp dt n1; (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
55 but not caring truly to learne, or when they are directed, obediently to follow, and walk in that path, which will, but not caring truly to Learn, or when they Are directed, obediently to follow, and walk in that path, which will, cc-acp xx vvg av-j pc-acp vvi, cc c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, av-j pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb, (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
56 though it be narrow, lead them unto life. though it be narrow, led them unto life. cs pn31 vbb j, vvb pno32 p-acp n1. (3) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
57 The second main part: The second main part: dt ord j n1: (4) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
58 our Saviours Answer: And first what is — implyed that but few, are to be saved. our Saviors Answer: And First what is — employed that but few, Are to be saved. po12 ng1 vvb: cc ord r-crq vbz — vvn cst p-acp d, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 9 Image 4
59 THe bad Humours of the world mentioned, and in part met withall, being hereafter farther to be censured; THe bad Humours of the world mentioned, and in part met withal, being hereafter farther to be censured; dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn, cc p-acp n1 vvd av, vbg av av-jc pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 10 Image 4
60 we may passe, from the consideration of the Question and proceed to the Answer, which our blessed Saviour, his Fathers wisedome, hath wisely, we may pass, from the consideration of the Question and proceed to the Answer, which our blessed Saviour, his Father's Wisdom, hath wisely, pns12 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvb cc vvb p-acp dt vvb, r-crq po12 j-vvn n1, po31 ng1 n1, vhz av-j, (4) part (DIV2) 10 Image 4
61 and to better puppose, framed, for direction, and stirring up of so many, as seriously desire no enter into life: and to better puppose, framed, for direction, and stirring up of so many, as seriously desire not enter into life: cc p-acp jc vvb, vvn, p-acp n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f av d, c-acp av-j vvb xx vvi p-acp n1: (4) part (DIV2) 10 Image 4
62 Strive to enter in at the strait gate, for many, I say to you, will seeke to enter in and shall not be able. Strive to enter in At the strait gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able. vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vmb xx vbi j. (4) part (DIV2) 10 Image 4
63 Wherein we have two things to observe in generall: First, is implyed. Wherein we have two things to observe in general: First, is employed. c-crq pns12 vhb crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: ord, vbz vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 11 Image 4
64 viz. the Resolution of the question mooved touching the number of them that shall be saved. viz. the Resolution of the question moved touching the number of them that shall be saved. n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vmb vbi vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 11 Image 4
65 Secondly what is expressed viz. an Exhortation, or counsell together with a reason to enforce it, touching the manner of attaining unto salvation. Secondly what is expressed viz. an Exhortation, or counsel together with a reason to enforce it, touching the manner of attaining unto salvation. ord q-crq vbz vvn n1 dt n1, cc n1 av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vvg dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 11 Image 4
66 And first for the implying Resolution of the question, we may conceive our Saviour dealing here with this questioning companion, right, And First for the implying Resolution of the question, we may conceive our Saviour dealing Here with this questioning Companion, right, cc ord p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 vvg av p-acp d vvg n1, j-jn, (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
67 as Solomon directeth a wise man to deale with a foole; as Solomon directeth a wise man to deal with a fool; c-acp np1 vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
68 whiles he answereth him not, according to his foolishnesse, that is, not directly to his question as he expected, while he Answers him not, according to his foolishness, that is, not directly to his question as he expected, cs pns31 vvz pno31 xx, vvg p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, xx av-j p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvd, (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
69 lest so he might seem to approve it as a question pertinent, and embolden him to further reply: lest so he might seem to approve it as a question pertinent, and embolden him to further reply: cs av pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 j, cc vvi pno31 p-acp jc n1: (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
70 and yet, according to his foolishnesse, he answereth him, that is, howsoever indirectly, yet fully to the point, that he might not grow wise, and yet, according to his foolishness, he Answers him, that is, howsoever indirectly, yet Fully to the point, that he might not grow wise, cc av, vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno31, cst vbz, c-acp av-j, av av-j p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi j, (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
71 as such Cock-brains will, if they be let alone, unanswered in) his own conceit. as such Cock-brains will, if they be let alone, unanswered in) his own conceit. c-acp d n2 vmb, cs pns32 vbb vvn av-j, j p-acp) po31 d n1. (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
72 For why? whiles here he giveth warning, borh to him, and all the rest, to strive and struggle and even sweat and wrestle as those do that try Masteries (for from such violence is the word here borrowed) to enter in, viz. into Heaven, by the strait and narrow gate, as the onely doore to life, telling them, the more to stirre them up to care, that Many will seek to enter, if wishing, For why? while Here he gives warning, borh to him, and all the rest, to strive and struggle and even sweat and wrestle as those do that try Masteries (for from such violence is the word Here borrowed) to enter in, viz. into Heaven, by the strait and narrow gate, as the only door to life, telling them, the more to stir them up to care, that Many will seek to enter, if wishing, p-acp q-crq? cs av pns31 vvz n1, vvd p-acp pno31, cc d dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi cc av vvb cc vvi p-acp d vdb d vvb n2 (c-acp p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 av vvn) pc-acp vvi p-acp, n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, vvg pno32, dt dc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, cst d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cs vvg, (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
73 and willing would serve, who yet for want of earnest violenec, shall be shut out: how doth he not onely imply an answer to the question moved, that indeed, and willing would serve, who yet for want of earnest violenec, shall be shut out: how does he not only imply an answer to the question moved, that indeed, cc j vmd vvi, r-crq av p-acp n1 pp-f j fw-la, vmb vbi vvn av: q-crq vdz pns31 xx av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn, cst av, (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
74 but a few, in comparison with the multitude, shall be saved; but a few, in comparison with the multitude, shall be saved; cc-acp dt d, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
75 but also to prevent all farther cavilling, yield withall a reason, to the straitnesse of the gate, whereat therefore so many sticke, but also to prevent all farther caviling, yield withal a reason, to the straitness of the gate, whereat Therefore so many stick, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi d av-jc vvg, vvb av dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq av av d n1, (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
76 why it it is so few come to be saved. why it it is so few come to be saved. c-crq pn31 pn31 vbz av d vvb pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 12 Image 4
77 From which resolution of the point, that which it hath pleased our Saviour to reveal, we may be bold for our instruction to take notice of, touching the counsell of Gods will in this particular, namely, that: From which resolution of the point, that which it hath pleased our Saviour to reveal, we may be bold for our instruction to take notice of, touching the counsel of God's will in this particular, namely, that: p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f dt n1, cst r-crq pn31 vhz vvn po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, vvg dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb p-acp d j, av, cst: (4) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
78 They are but few, the lesser number of mankinde, that shall enter into heaven and be saved. — They Are but few, the lesser number of mankind, that shall enter into heaven and be saved. — pns32 vbr p-acp d, dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
79 — For what in this answer Christ implyeth, we may see how elsewhere, he more fully openeth, making as it were, a comment upon this Text, in Math. 7.13.14. Enter in at the strait gate: — For what in this answer christ Implies, we may see how elsewhere, he more Fully Openeth, making as it were, a comment upon this Text, in Math. 7.13.14. Enter in At the strait gate: — p-acp r-crq p-acp d n1 np1 vvz, pns12 vmb vvi c-crq av, pns31 av-dc av-j vvz, vvg c-acp pn31 vbdr, dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp np1 crd. vvb p-acp p-acp dt j n1: (4) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
80 For it is the wide gate, and broad way, that leadeth to destruction: and many there be that go in thereat: For it is the wide gate, and broad Way, that leads to destruction: and many there be that go in thereat: c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc j n1, cst vvz p-acp n1: cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb p-acp av: (4) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5
81 Because the gate is strait, and the way narrow that leadeth unto life, and few there be that finde it. Because the gate is strait, and the Way narrow that leads unto life, and few there be that find it. c-acp dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 j cst vvz p-acp n1, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 13 Image 5

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