The spouses hidden glory, and faithfull leaning upon her wellbeloved. Wherein is laid down the soules glory in Christ, and the way by which the soule comes to Christ. Delivered in two lecture sermons in St. Andrewes church in Norwich. / By Iohn Collings Master of Arts, and preacher of Gods word in Saviours parish in Norwich.

Collinges, John, 1623-1690
Publisher: Printed for William Franckling and are to bee sold at his shop near the signe of the George in Norwich
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1646
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: B02276 ESTC ID: R174086 STC ID: C5340A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Song of Solomon VIII, 5 -- 17th century; God -- Worship and love -- 17th century; Jesus Christ -- Knowableness -- 17th century; Love -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 THE SPOUSES HIDDEN GLORY. SOLOMONS SONG, Chap. 8. vers. 5. Who is this that commeth out of the Wildernesse, leaning upon her beloved? THE SPOUSES HIDDEN GLORY. SOLOMONS SONG, Chap. 8. vers. 5. Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved? dt n2 vvn n1. np1 n1, np1 crd fw-la. crd q-crq vbz d cst vvz av pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp pno31 vvn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THis Booke is called the Song of Songs; Canticum Canticorum, that is Canticum Excellentissimum; the most excellent Song; THis Book is called the Song of Songs; Canticum Canticorum, that is Canticum Excellentissimum; the most excellent Song; d n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2; np1 fw-la, cst vbz np1 fw-la; dt av-ds j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 so Vatablus: and Estius gives the reason; because it contains a discourse betwixt Christ the Bridegroome, and his Church the Bride. so Vatablus: and Estius gives the reason; Because it contains a discourse betwixt christ the Bridegroom, and his Church the Bride. av np1: cc np1 vvz dt n1; c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, cc po31 n1 dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 The Song of Songs, as a note of Eminency (thinks hee) Mr Brightman will have it as well Nota distinctionis quam Eminentiae, a note of distinction, as of eminency; The Song of Songs, as a note of Eminency (thinks he) Mr Brightman will have it as well Nota distinctionis quam Eminentiae, a note of distinction, as of eminency; dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (vvz pns31) n1 np1 vmb vhi pn31 c-acp av fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 A Song more excellent then all those which Solomon made; The Song that sounded sweetest to Solomons penitent heart: A Song more excellent then all those which Solomon made; The Song that sounded Sweetest to Solomons penitent heart: dt n1 av-dc j cs d d r-crq np1 vvn; dt n1 cst vvd js p-acp np1 j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 But truly well may that be called the Song of Songs, where every straine is breathed by the Spirit of the most High, whose pen man was Sonne and Heir to the sweet Singer of Israel, and had the most wise understanding heart, that ever blest a creature: But truly well may that be called the Song of Songs, where every strain is breathed by the Spirit of the most High, whose pen man was Son and Heir to the sweet Singer of Israel, and had the most wise understanding heart, that ever blessed a creature: cc-acp av-j av vmb d vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, c-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, rg-crq n1 n1 vbds n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vhd dt av-ds j j-vvg n1, cst av vvn dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 whose every note is a note of Free grace, and every close a close with Christ, whose every note is a note of Free grace, and every close a close with christ, rg-crq d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc d av-j dt j p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 an union with him who is the head of his Church: an Union with him who is the head of his Church: dt n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 Finally, where every line breaths the perfume of the Rose of Sharon, and is beautified with the colour of the Lilly of the Valleys. It is a Song of Love, sung in parts, by the Sonne of his fathers Love, The Lord Christ, Finally, where every line breathes the perfume of the Rose of Sharon, and is beautified with the colour of the Lily of the Valleys. It is a Song of Love, sung in parts, by the Son of his Father's Love, The Lord christ, av-j, c-crq d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt vvd pp-f np1, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, dt n1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and the wife of his bosome, The Church in generall, and every beleeving soule in particular: and the wife of his bosom, The Church in general, and every believing soul in particular: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, cc d j-vvg n1 p-acp j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 It begin• with Love, Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth, for his love is better then wine; Osculum est Symbolum amoris: It begin• with Love, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, for his love is better then wine; Osculum est Symbol amoris: pn31 n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vbz jc cs n1; np1 fw-fr np1 fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 And it ends with love, Make hast my beloved, and come away. And it ends with love, Make hast my Beloved, and come away. cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1, vvb vvb po11 j-vvn, cc vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 The fountain from whence it ariseth is a spring of love, and the sea into which it falls is an Ocean of love, where the soule that enters is swallowed up of love, and drowned in sweetnesse. The fountain from whence it arises is a spring of love, and the sea into which it falls is an Ocean of love, where the soul that enters is swallowed up of love, and drowned in sweetness. dt n1 p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 cst vvz vbz vvn a-acp pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 The whole streame of the booke, is a streame of love, running betwixt two pretious banks, Iesus Christ, and the beleeving soule; The Whole stream of the book, is a stream of love, running betwixt two precious banks, Iesus christ, and the believing soul; dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp crd j n2, np1 np1, cc dt j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Sometimes it runnes an higher, sometimes a lower water; it is alwayes some, though the Flood-gates be not alwayes open. Sometime it runs an higher, sometime a lower water; it is always Some, though the Floodgates be not always open. av pn31 vvz dt jc, av dt jc n1; pn31 vbz av d, cs dt n2 vbb xx av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 The two lovers spend their song in feasting themselves with each others beauties; One while the Bridegroome is courting his Bride with ravishing strains of grace; The two lovers spend their song in feasting themselves with each Others beauty's; One while the Bridegroom is courting his Bride with ravishing strains of grace; dt crd n2 vvb po32 n1 p-acp vvg px32 p-acp d n2-jn n2; crd n1 dt n1 vbz vvg po31 n1 p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 another while she is emptying her soule into her beloveds bosome. Another while she is emptying her soul into her beloveds bosom. j-jn n1 pns31 vbz vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 ng1-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 The whole song is but a sweet enterchange of delightfull expressions, while both seeme to be ravished with each others mutuall embraces. The Whole song is but a sweet interchange of delightful expressions, while both seem to be ravished with each Others mutual embraces. dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cs d vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2-jn j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 I shall not study the coherence of the Text, it being a straine of the Song that stands in small dependency to the other. I shall not study the coherence of the Text, it being a strain of the Song that Stands in small dependency to the other. pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
19 The spouse had now her bridegroome by the hand, it was her turne to poure her love into her beloveds bosome: The spouse had now her bridegroom by the hand, it was her turn to pour her love into her beloveds bosom: dt n1 vhd av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31 ng1-vvn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
20 from the 10. verse of the former chapter. from the 10. verse of the former chapter. p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
21 My text seemeth to be a parenthesis, standing in small relation to the antecedent, or subsequent words; My text seems to be a parenthesis, standing in small Relation to the antecedent, or subsequent words; po11 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1, vvg p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
22 but seemes to be rhe voice of some third person, viewing this blessed pair sweetly embracing one another, but seems to be rhe voice of Some third person, viewing this blessed pair sweetly embracing one Another, cc-acp vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d ord n1, vvg d j-vvn n1 av-j vvg pi j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
23 and the beloved following her love through most rugged places and wildernesse wayes; and the Beloved following her love through most rugged places and Wilderness ways; cc dt j-vvn vvg po31 n1 p-acp ds j n2 cc n1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
24 in those wayes leaning upon Christ, either in admiration of Christs condiscention, that he would please through wildernesses to lead his beloved, in those ways leaning upon christ, either in admiration of Christ condescension, that he would please through Wildernesses to led his Beloved, p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp np1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
25 or in admiration of the spouse so worthlesse a creature, that she should leane; or in admiration of the spouse so worthless a creature, that she should lean; cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 av j dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
26 or of her beauty by the refl•xion of her beloveds countenance, or of her constancy, that the bria•s and thorns of the wildernesse could not separate her beloved and her, Quos Deus conjunxit, &c. cries out, Quae est illa quae ascendit ex deserto? What manner of creature is this, that she should leane? or what so glorious creature is this that leans? What manner of love is this, that makes her follow her Beloved through such uncoth, rugged, dangerous wayes as these? or of her beauty by the refl•xion of her beloveds countenance, or of her constancy, that the bria•s and thorns of the Wilderness could not separate her Beloved and her, Quos Deus conjunxit, etc. cries out, Quae est illa Quae ascendit ex Deserto? What manner of creature is this, that she should lean? or what so glorious creature is this that leans? What manner of love is this, that makes her follow her beloved through such uncouth, rugged, dangerous ways as these? cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 ng1-vvn vvi, cc pp-f po31 n1, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vvi po31 j-vvn cc pno31, fw-la fw-la fw-la, av vvz av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d, cst pns31 vmd vvi? cc q-crq av j n1 vbz d cst vvz? q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d, cst vvz pno31 vvi po31 j-vvn p-acp d j, j, j n2 c-acp d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
27 Learned •remellius would have these words to bee no Parenthesis at all, but the continued speech of the Church, Learned •remellius would have these words to be no Parenthesis At all, but the continued speech of the Church, vvd fw-la vmd vhi d n2 pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp d, cc-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 and sayes it is an Expression of the great love that the Church bare to the Lord Christ, by comparison. and Says it is an Expression of the great love that the Church bore to the Lord christ, by comparison. cc vvz pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 np1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
29 What Church ever (saith she) would undertake so many and so great labours encounter so many dangers to get her beloved? These are pledges of my good will, that by faith I have overcome all difficulties, leaning upon him, even in the wildernesse. What Church ever (Says she) would undertake so many and so great labours encounter so many dangers to get her Beloved? These Are pledges of my good will, that by faith I have overcome all difficulties, leaning upon him, even in the Wilderness. q-crq n1 av (vvz pns31) vmd vvi av d cc av j n2 vvi av d n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvn? d vbr n2 pp-f po11 j n1, cst p-acp n1 pns11 vhb vvn d n2, vvg p-acp pno31, av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
30 But with all due respect to Tremellius, I rather agree with our whole streame of Expositors, that it is a Parenthesis, But with all due respect to Tremellius, I rather agree with our Whole stream of Expositors, that it is a Parenthesis, cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp np1, pns11 av-c vvb p-acp po12 j-jn n1 pp-f n2, cst pn31 vbz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
31 and the voice of a third person speaking, Quae est illa? The onely question is, who this third person should be: and the voice of a third person speaking, Quae est illa? The only question is, who this third person should be: cc dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vvg, fw-la fw-la fw-la? dt j n1 vbz, r-crq d ord n1 vmd vbi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
32 Beda and Mr Brightman understand it to bee the voice of the Iewish Church, that with the eye of prophecy fore seeing the conversion of the Church of the Gentiles, cry out, Who is this? This wildernesse creature? that she should have any thing to do with the Messias? and therefore they read it, Dilectum meum, my beloved; Beda and Mr Brightman understand it to be the voice of the Jewish Church, that with the eye of prophecy before seeing the conversion of the Church of the Gentiles, cry out, Who is this? This Wilderness creature? that she should have any thing to do with the Messias? and Therefore they read it, Dilectum meum, my Beloved; np1 cc n1 np1 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, vvb av, r-crq vbz d? d n1 n1? cst pns31 vmd vhi d n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp dt np1? cc av pns32 vvb pn31, fw-la fw-la, po11 j-vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
33 Who is this that comes up from the wildernesse leaning upon my beloved? whom I thought only to have loved me, and to have been unknown to other nations (saith Beda) C••us nominis sit haec Gens quae ascendit ex deserto? Insti•ni videtur haec quaestio de grandioribus natu sororibus, quae stupescent hoc novo & inaudito spectaculo, saith Mr Brightman ad locum. Who is this that comes up from the Wilderness leaning upon my Beloved? whom I Thought only to have loved me, and to have been unknown to other Nations (Says Beda) C••us Nominis sit haec Gens Quae ascendit ex Deserto? Insti•ni videtur haec Question de grandioribus Natu sororibus, Quae stupescent hoc novo & inaudito spectaculo, Says Mr Brightman ad locum. r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp po11 j-vvn? ro-crq pns11 vvd av-j pc-acp vhi vvn pno11, cc pc-acp vhi vbn j p-acp j-jn n2 (vvz np1) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1 fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
34 But I see no reason why it should only be restrained to be the voice of the Iewish Church, But I see no reason why it should only be restrained to be the voice of the Jewish Church, cc-acp pns11 vvb dx n1 c-crq pn31 vmd av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
35 nor why [ illa ] [ this ] should be meant only of the Church in generall, nor why [ illa ] [ this ] should be meant only of the Church in general, ccx q-crq [ fw-la ] [ d ] vmd vbi vvn av-j pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
36 whiles that which is predicated of this subject is common to each beleeving Soule as well as the beleeving Church: while that which is predicated of this Subject is Common to each believing Soul as well as the believing Church: cs d r-crq vbz vvn pp-f d n-jn vbz j p-acp d j-vvg n1 c-acp av c-acp dt j-vvg n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
37 And therefore I rather agree with Luther upon the text; And Therefore I rather agree with Luther upon the text; cc av pns11 av-c vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
38 Not only (saith he) the neighbour nations, but those in the same nation shall admire her comming out of the wildernesse. Not only (Says he) the neighbour Nations, but those in the same Nation shall admire her coming out of the Wilderness. xx av-j (vvz pns31) dt n1 n2, cc-acp d p-acp dt d n1 vmb vvi pno31 vvg av pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
39 And I see no reason why wee may not make the ordinary eye of the world, the eye of the text, that seeing the beleeving soules confidence in Christ, And I see no reason why we may not make the ordinary eye of the world, the eye of the text, that seeing the believing Souls confidence in christ, cc pns11 vvb dx n1 c-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvg dt j-vvg ng1 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
40 and affiance to him, that no wildernesse will make her let go her hold but through every wildernesse shee finds a way by the help of her Saviour, who is her way, and up out of every wildernesse (how rugged soever) she will come, and affiance to him, that no Wilderness will make her let go her hold but through every Wilderness she finds a Way by the help of her Saviour, who is her Way, and up out of every Wilderness (how rugged soever) she will come, cc n1 p-acp pno31, cst dx n1 vmb vvi pno31 vvi vvi pno31 vvi cc-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1, cc a-acp av pp-f d n1 (c-crq j av) pns31 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
41 and not lose her Saviour her beloved neither, but comes up leaning, cries out, Quae est illa quae ascendit e deserto? Who is this that comes out of the Wildernesse? [ leaning ] Associans, associatura, Marrying or about to marry her self to her beloved; and not loose her Saviour her Beloved neither, but comes up leaning, cries out, Quae est illa Quae ascendit e Deserto? Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness? [ leaning ] Associans, associatura, Marrying or about to marry her self to her Beloved; cc xx vvi po31 n1 pno31 vvn av-d, cc-acp vvz a-acp vvg, vvz av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? r-crq vbz d cst vvz av pp-f dt n1? [ vvg ] njp2, fw-la, vvg cc a-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
42 so Tremellius Delicijs affluens, feasting her self with delight, abounding with delights in her beloved: so Tremellius Delicijs affluens, feasting her self with delight, abounding with delights in her Beloved: av np1 fw-la fw-la, vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n2 p-acp po31 j-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
43 so Vatablu, Hierome and Lyra, Innixa leaning upon her beloved; so Mr Brightman, and reverend Beda: The matter is not much. so Vatablu, Jerome and Lyra, Innixa leaning upon her Beloved; so Mr Brightman, and reverend Beda: The matter is not much. av np1, np1 cc np1, np1 vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn; av n1 np1, cc j-jn np1: dt n1 vbz xx av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
44 1. Leaning is a posture of familiarity and she that is so bold to lean upon her beloveds arme, is surely lodged in her beloveds heart, 1. Leaning is a posture of familiarity and she that is so bold to lean upon her beloveds arm, is surely lodged in her beloveds heart, crd vvg vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pns31 cst vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 ng1-vvn vvi, vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno31 ng1-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
45 and is associans, marrying, or associatura, about to marry her self to her beloved; and 2. Leaning is a posture of love too: She that leans, loves; and is associans, marrying, or associatura, about to marry her self to her Beloved; and 2. Leaning is a posture of love too: She that leans, loves; cc vbz n2, vvg, cc fw-la, p-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn; cc crd vvg vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av: pns31 cst vvz, vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
46 surely she takes pleasure in her posture, shee delights her self in her beloveds shoulder. surely she Takes pleasure in her posture, she delights her self in her beloveds shoulder. av-j pns31 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 ng1-vvn vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
47 The Text contains an imperfect description of a Virgin, the daughter of Zion, the Spouse of our Saviour; The Text contains an imperfect description of a Virgae, the daughter of Zion, the Spouse of our Saviour; dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
48 In which consider, 1. The place whence she came, The Wildernesse: 2. Her motion, She comes up: 3. Her posture, Innixa, Leaning: 4. The person upon whom she leans, Dilectum, A beloved: 5. The proper interest she hath in him, Dilectum suum, Her beloved: In which Consider, 1. The place whence she Come, The Wilderness: 2. Her motion, She comes up: 3. Her posture, Innixa, Leaning: 4. The person upon whom she leans, Dilectum, A Beloved: 5. The proper Interest she hath in him, Dilectum suum, Her Beloved: p-acp r-crq vvb, crd dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, dt n1: crd po31 n1, pns31 vvz a-acp: crd po31 n1, np1, vvg: crd dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, fw-la, dt j-vvn: crd dt j n1 pns31 vhz p-acp pno31, fw-la fw-la, po31 j-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
49 The imperfection of the description appears in the first words, being interrogatory, Quae est illa? Who is this? we know not what rare, princely, glorious creature it is? The imperfection of the description appears in the First words, being interrogatory, Quae est illa? Who is this? we know not what rare, princely, glorious creature it is? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n2, vbg n-jn, fw-la fw-la fw-la? r-crq vbz d? pns12 vvb xx r-crq j, j, j n1 pn31 vbz? (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
50 Who is this? It is formula interrogandi. An interrogatory form of speech; and doth (arguere ignorantiam) argue an ignorance; Who is this? It is formula interrogandi. an interrogatory from of speech; and does (arguere ignorantiam) argue an ignorance; r-crq vbz d? pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la. dt n-jn n1 pp-f n1; cc vdz (fw-la fw-la) vvb dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
51 We know not who she is; what is she? Secondly, it is a form of admiring, and doth argue amaze. We know not who she is; what is she? Secondly, it is a from of admiring, and does argue amaze. pns12 vvb xx r-crq pns31 vbz; r-crq vbz pns31? ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc vdz vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
52 Whatso glorious creature is this, that hath such relation to the Kings Sonne, that she leanes up•n him? Hence we learne Whatso glorious creature is this, that hath such Relation to the Kings Son, that she leans up•n him? Hence we Learn n1 j n1 vbz d, cst vhz d n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst pns31 vvz vvn pno31? av pns12 vvb (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
53 1. That the Spouse of Christ is a glorious creature that the world knowes not; from the latter part of the Text. 1. That the Spouse of christ is a glorious creature that the world knows not; from the latter part of the Text. crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 vvz xx; p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
54 2. That it is the property of the believing soule the spouse of the Lord Christ, to come out of the wildernesse leaning upon her Beloved. 2. That it is the property of the believing soul the spouse of the Lord christ, to come out of the Wilderness leaning upon her beloved. crd cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
55 Of the first, First, That the Spouse of Christ is a glorious creature that the world knowes not: Of the First, First, That the Spouse of christ is a glorious creature that the world knows not: pp-f dt ord, ord, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 vvz xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
56 Here first, we will enquire, Who is the Spouse. Secondly, How she is so glorious. Thirdly, How she is unknown, and what of her is unknown: Here First, we will inquire, Who is the Spouse. Secondly, How she is so glorious. Thirdly, How she is unknown, and what of her is unknown: av ord, pns12 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1. ord, c-crq pns31 vbz av j. ord, c-crq pns31 vbz j, cc q-crq pp-f pno31 vbz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
57 The confirmation will be interwoven with the explication: The confirmation will be interwoven with the explication: dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
58 By the Spouse of Christ every one knowes is meant either the Church in generall, Hosea 2.19.20. By the Spouse of christ every one knows is meant either the Church in general, Hosea 2.19.20. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d pi vvz vbz vvn d dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
59 I will betroth thee unto me for ever, yea I will betroth thee unto me, in righteousnesse, I will betrothed thee unto me for ever, yea I will betrothed thee unto me, in righteousness, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 c-acp av, uh pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11, p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
60 and in judgment, and in loving kindenesse, and mercyes. And I will betroth thee unto me in faithfullnesse; and in judgement, and in loving kindness, and Mercies. And I will betrothed thee unto me in faithfulness; cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp j-vvg n1, cc n2. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pno11 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
61 Or the believing soule in particular; Or the believing soul in particular; cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
62 the believing soule stands in the nearest relations to Iesus Christ, 12. Matthew. 50. She is his mother and sister, and Christs sister is his spouse. the believing soul Stands in the nearest relations to Iesus christ, 12. Matthew. 50. She is his mother and sister, and Christ sister is his spouse. dt j-vvg n1 vvz p-acp dt js n2 p-acp np1 np1, crd np1. crd pns31 vbz po31 n1 cc n1, cc npg1 n1 vbz po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
63 My sister, my spouse, he calls her Cantic. 5. ver. 1. But wherein is this Spouse of her Saviour so glorious that any neede say concerning her, Quae est illa? Who is this that cometh up? My sister, my spouse, he calls her Cantic. 5. for. 1. But wherein is this Spouse of her Saviour so glorious that any need say Concerning her, Quae est illa? Who is this that comes up? po11 n1, po11 n1, pns31 vvz po31 j. crd p-acp. crd p-acp q-crq vbz d n1 pp-f po31 n1 av j cst d n1 vvb vvg pno31, fw-la fw-la fw-la? r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
64 There are six things which may breed an admiration in the eye of the beholders, in relation to any Bride, all which are eminenter in this spouse. 1. Her breeding, that's admirable; There Are six things which may breed an admiration in the eye of the beholders, in Relation to any Bride, all which Are Eminently in this spouse. 1. Her breeding, that's admirable; pc-acp vbr crd n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, d r-crq vbr jc p-acp d n1. crd po31 j-vvg, d|vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 5
65 she is borne of God, 1 Ioh. 5.18. God is her father: she calls him Our Father and Abba Father every day. Iesus Christ himself Baptized her. she is born of God, 1 John 5.18. God is her father: she calls him Our Father and Abba Father every day. Iesus christ himself Baptised her. pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd. np1 vbz po31 n1: pns31 vvz pno31 po12 n1 cc np1 n1 d n1. np1 np1 px31 j-vvn pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
66 He shall Baptize you with the holy Ghost and with fire, Math. 3. she is a Kings daughter. 45. Psal. 13. and she lives in the Spirit of God Gal. 5.25. she and God are all one in a mystery; He shall Baptise you with the holy Ghost and with fire, Math. 3. she is a Kings daughter. 45. Psalm 13. and she lives in the Spirit of God Gal. 5.25. she and God Are all one in a mystery; pns31 vmb vvb pn22 p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp n1, np1 crd pns31 vbz dt ng1 n1. crd np1 crd cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 crd. pns31 cc np1 vbr d pi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
67 the Saint is a mysticall peece of Jesus Christ; it lives with him and in him, and he lives in and with it. the Saint is a mystical piece of jesus christ; it lives with him and in him, and he lives in and with it. dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1; pn31 vvz p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvz p-acp cc p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
68 It is writen the heavens shall containe him; contain him, but not circumscribe him; he lives under the Cottage-roof of the meanest Christian; It is written the heavens shall contain him; contain him, but not circumscribe him; he lives under the Cottage-roof of the Meanest Christian; pn31 vbz vvn dt n2 vmb vvi pno31; vvb pno31, cc-acp xx vvi pno31; pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
69 Christ dwells with the believer, and lives too. christ dwells with the believer, and lives too. np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
70 I live, but yet not I, but Christ lives in me (saith the Apostle.) The soule must needs be well bred under such a Tutor, a glorious breeding! I live, but yet not I, but christ lives in me (Says the Apostle.) The soul must needs be well bred under such a Tutor, a glorious breeding! pns11 vvb, cc-acp av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11 (vvz dt n1.) dt n1 vmb av vbi av vvn p-acp d dt n1, dt j n-vvg! (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
71 Its brother is Iesus Christ, Husband and brother too. Its brother is Iesus christ, Husband and brother too. po31 n1 vbz np1 np1, n1 cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
72 The spouse is Iesus Christs sister and spouse, as Abraham said concerning Sarah: She is near a kin to the Trinity; The spouse is Iesus Christ sister and spouse, as Abraham said Concerning Sarah: She is near a kin to the Trinity; dt n1 vbz np1 npg1 n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 vvd vvg np1: pns31 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
73 to all the Apostles and Saints; of the blood Royall: to all the Apostles and Saints; of the blood Royal: p-acp d dt n2 cc n2; pp-f dt n1 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
74 admirable for her breeding, that in that regard they might say, Quae est illa? Who is this? admirable for her breeding, that in that regard they might say, Quae est illa? Who is this? j p-acp po31 n-vvg, cst p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la? r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
75 2. Her carriage, that is admirable, this depends much upon breeding you know; she shames not her breeding: 2. Her carriage, that is admirable, this depends much upon breeding you know; she shames not her breeding: crd po31 n1, cst vbz j, d vvz d p-acp vvg pn22 vvb; pns31 vvz xx po31 n-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
76 her deportment is according to her birth, her companions noble Kings daughters 45. Psal. 9. Her carrriage chast, a Virgine through a spouse Christus non renascitur, nisi in cordibus eorum qui spirituales sunt virgines, & Deo uno spiritu adherent. her deportment is according to her birth, her Sodales noble Kings daughters 45. Psalm 9. Her carrriage chaste, a Virgae through a spouse Christus non renascitur, nisi in cordibus Their qui spirituales sunt Virgins, & God Uno spiritu adherent. po31 n1 vbz vvg p-acp po31 n1, po31 n2 j n2 n2 crd np1 crd po31 n1 j, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
77 Christ is not borne againe, nor married to those that are not spirituall Virgins, and adhere to him alone. christ is not born again, nor married to those that Are not spiritual Virgins, and adhere to him alone. np1 vbz xx vvn av, ccx vvn p-acp d cst vbr xx j n2, cc vvi p-acp pno31 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
78 She loveth righteousnesse, and hateth wickednesse, 45. Psal. 7. and keepeth her garment unspotted from the flesh; She loves righteousness, and hates wickedness, 45. Psalm 7. and Keepeth her garment unspotted from the Flesh; pns31 vvz n1, cc vvz n1, crd np1 crd cc vvz po31 n1 j p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
79 she carries not her self like the wanton women: she carries not her self like the wanton women: pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 av-j dt j-jn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
80 those that see the Saints carriage for humility, for gravity, for her whole deportment, may in admiration say, Quae est illa? Who is this? What rare, what glorious creature? those that see the Saints carriage for humility, for gravity, for her Whole deportment, may in admiration say, Quae est illa? Who is this? What rare, what glorious creature? d cst vvb dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vmb p-acp n1 vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la? r-crq vbz d? q-crq j, r-crq j n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
81 3. Her Beauty is admirable, 45. ps. 2. She is fairer then the Children of men, 3. Her Beauty is admirable, 45. psalm. 2. She is Fairer then the Children of men, crd po31 n1 vbz j, crd n1. crd pns31 vbz jc cs dt n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
82 for grace is poured into her lips. Some daughters are beautifull, but she is far more beautifull. for grace is poured into her lips. some daughters Are beautiful, but she is Far more beautiful. p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n2. d n2 vbr j, cc-acp pns31 vbz av-j av-dc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
83 Some in part, but she is all faire; thou art all faire my spouse. some in part, but she is all fair; thou art all fair my spouse. d p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz av-d j; pns21 vb2r d j po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
84 She is black (that is in her morning) but her black morning proves a fair day; She is black (that is in her morning) but her black morning Proves a fair day; pns31 vbz j-jn (cst vbz p-acp po31 n1) p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
85 black by nature, faire by grace, comely as the Tents of Kedar and Curtaines of Solomon. black by nature, fair by grace, comely as the Tents of Kedar and Curtains of Solomon. j-jn p-acp n1, j p-acp n1, j c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
86 A lilly (though amongst thornes.) 1. Her beauty is a perfect beauty. A Lily (though among thorns.) 1. Her beauty is a perfect beauty. dt n1 (cs p-acp n2.) crd po31 n1 vbz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
87 The Church was once calld the perfection of Beauty, 2. Lament. 25. No beauteous face and deformed body, much lesse deformed soule; The Church was once called the perfection of Beauty, 2. Lament. 25. No beauteous face and deformed body, much less deformed soul; dt n1 vbds a-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1. crd uh-dx j n1 cc j-vvn n1, av-d av-dc j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 6
88 All faire. See her full description from the best limner in the 7. chap. to the 7. verse. All fair. See her full description from the best limner in the 7. chap. to the 7. verse. d j. vvb po31 j n1 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 6
89 She is without spot, or wrinkle. 2. It is a desireable beauty, Kings shall desire thy beauty: She is without spot, or wrinkle. 2. It is a desirable beauty, Kings shall desire thy beauty: pns31 vbz p-acp n1, cc n1. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, n2 vmb vvi po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 6
90 amongst Creatures somtimes the flesh may be beautifull, but the countenance casts a vaile over, and makes the beauty not lovely, or desirable; among Creatures sometimes the Flesh may be beautiful, but the countenance Cast a veil over, and makes the beauty not lovely, or desirable; p-acp n2 av dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 a-acp, cc vvz dt n1 xx j, cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
91 but this is a lovely Beauty even in the eyes of Kings. 3. It is a constant beauty, no sicknesse can make her unlovely; but this is a lovely Beauty even in the eyes of Kings. 3. It is a constant beauty, no sickness can make her unlovely; cc-acp d vbz dt j n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, dx n1 vmb vvi po31 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
92 nothing can wrinkle the believing soule, or curle the gracious brow, the lilly of these valleyes looseth no beauty in the scorches of afflictions or haile of sorrow, or stormes of temptation; nothing can wrinkle the believing soul, or curl the gracious brow, the Lily of these valleys loses no beauty in the scorches of afflictions or hail of sorrow, or storms of temptation; pix vmb n1 dt j-vvg n1, cc vvi dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
93 but in every condition those that look uppon her may say, Quae est illa? What so beauteous creature is this? but in every condition those that look upon her may say, Quae est illa? What so beauteous creature is this? cc-acp p-acp d n1 d cst vvb p-acp pno31 vmb vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq av j n1 vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 7
94 4. She is admirable for her Clothing. Her clothing is of wrought gold. 45. Psal. 13. She shall be brought unto the King in a garment of needlework; 4. She is admirable for her Clothing. Her clothing is of wrought gold. 45. Psalm 13. She shall be brought unto the King in a garment of needlework; crd pns31 vbz j p-acp pno31 vvg. po31 n1 vbz a-acp vvn n1. crd np1 crd pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
95 in her espousall dayes she is cloathed with grace, hereafter she shall be clothed with glory: in her espousal days she is clothed with grace, hereafter she shall be clothed with glory: p-acp po31 n1 n2 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
96 she hath put off her widowes garments, and put on a garment like the garment Mordecay was arayed with. Ester 8.15. Royall apparrell taken out of the wardrobe of glory. Blew, and white, pretious Rayment; she hath put off her Widows garments, and put on a garment like the garment Mordecai was arrayed with. Ester 8.15. Royal apparel taken out of the wardrobe of glory. Blew, and white, precious Raiment; pns31 vhz vvn a-acp po31 ng2 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 av-j dt n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp. np1 crd. j n1 vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. vvd, cc j-jn, j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
97 even of the same cloth with the King of glories attyre. Dan. 7.9. Revel. 3.5. And with a crowne of glory upon her head, and a garment of fine linen, and purple; even of the same cloth with the King of Glories attire. Dan. 7.9. Revel. 3.5. And with a crown of glory upon her head, and a garment of fine linen, and purple; av pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 n1. np1 crd. vvb. crd. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
98 Indeed she was cloathed like Iehoshua with filthy garments. Indeed she was clothed like Joshua with filthy garments. av pns31 vbds vvn av-j np1 p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
99 But God hath said take away the filthy garments from her, and I will clothe her with change of Rayment. Zech. chap. 3. ver. 4.5. 1. She is admirable. But God hath said take away the filthy garments from her, and I will cloth her with change of Raiment. Zechariah chap. 3. ver. 4.5. 1. She is admirable. p-acp np1 vhz vvn vvb av dt j n2 p-acp pno31, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. np1 n1 crd fw-la. crd. crd pns31 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
100 First for the Variety of her clothing. Secondly, For the perfume of her garments. First for the Variety of her clothing. Secondly, For the perfume of her garments. ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. ord, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 7
101 We will open her wardrobe and shew you a few of the changes of Raiment this Bride hath: We will open her wardrobe and show you a few of the changes of Raiment this Bride hath: pns12 vmb vvi po31 n1 cc vvi pn22 dt d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 d n1 vhz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 7
102 First, She hath her Inner garment of Christs righteousnesse, her robe of righteousnesse; First, She hath her Inner garment of Christ righteousness, her robe of righteousness; ord, pns31 vhz po31 j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, po31 n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 7
103 this the Saints are clothed with, and this is their long white garment: Their inner garment that goes next their soule. this the Saints Are clothed with, and this is their long white garment: Their inner garment that Goes next their soul. d dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp, cc d vbz po32 av-j j-jn n1: po32 j n1 cst vvz ord po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 7
104 They are clothed in white, Revel. 7.13.14. Those that come out of Tribulation and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb are arrayed in white robes. They Are clothed in white, Revel. 7.13.14. Those that come out of Tribulation and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb Are arrayed in white robes. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn, vvb. crd. d cst vvb av pp-f n1 cc vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 7
105 2. She hath another white garment of chastity, which the Apostle bids Timothy put on, and the young women must have gownes made of it; 2. She hath Another white garment of chastity, which the Apostle bids Timothy put on, and the young women must have gowns made of it; crd pns31 vhz j-jn j-jn n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz np1 vvd a-acp, cc dt j n2 vmb vhi n2 vvn pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
106 they were to be chaste and discreet, not committing adultery with the pleasures and profits and vain delights as well as men of the world, they were to be chaste and discreet, not committing adultery with the pleasures and profits and vain delights as well as men of the world, pns32 vbdr pc-acp vbi j cc j, xx vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 cc j n2 c-acp av c-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
107 but keepe her whole love and whole soule to God, and God alone. but keep her Whole love and Whole soul to God, and God alone. cc-acp vvb po31 j-jn n1 cc j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cc np1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
108 3. Shee hath a long garment of Charity, her cloak of charity, this is both long and full; 3. She hath a long garment of Charity, her cloak of charity, this is both long and full; crd pns31 vhz dt j n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1 pp-f n1, d vbz d j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
109 with the others shee clothed her selfe, with this she clotheth others; with the Others she clothed her self, with this she clotheth Others; p-acp dt n2-jn pns31 vvd po31 n1, p-acp d pns31 vvz n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
110 with this she clotheth the naked, and this is a true garment, and it covers a multitude of sinnes: 1 Pet. 5.8. A garment that neatly becomes a Christian, and which she should be sure to have what ever she wants to the back of her soule: with this she clotheth the naked, and this is a true garment, and it covers a multitude of Sins: 1 Pet. 5.8. A garment that neatly becomes a Christian, and which she should be sure to have what ever she Wants to the back of her soul: p-acp d pns31 vvz dt j, cc d vbz dt j n1, cc pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2: crd np1 crd. dt n1 cst av-j vvz dt njp, cc r-crq pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vhi q-crq av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
111 Above all have fervent charity (saith the Apostle) It is a garment that the Bridegroome will looke that his Bride should bee clothed with, at the great marriage day, Matth. 25.34. &c. Come ye blessed of my Father, Above all have fervent charity (Says the Apostle) It is a garment that the Bridegroom will look that his Bride should be clothed with, At the great marriage day, Matthew 25.34. etc. Come you blessed of my Father, p-acp d vhb j n1 (vvz dt n1) pn31 vbz dt n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi cst po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp dt j n1 n1, np1 crd. av vvb pn22 j-vvn pp-f po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 8
112 and inherit the kingdome prepared for you, before the foundation of the world, for I was an hungry and ye gave me meat &c. and inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, before the Foundation of the world, for I was an hungry and you gave me meat etc. cc vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns11 vbds dt j cc pn22 vvd pno11 n1 av (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 8
113 A fourth change of Rayment, shee hath, is the hair cloath of humility; an homely, but precious garment, 1 Pet. 5.5. Bee yee clothed with humility; A fourth change of Raiment, she hath, is the hair cloth of humility; an homely, but precious garment, 1 Pet. 5.5. be ye clothed with humility; dt ord n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vhz, vbz dt n1 n1 pp-f n1; dt j, cc-acp j n1, crd np1 crd. vbb pn22 vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
114 The Bridegroome himself woed his spouse with this robe, He humbled himselfe and became obedient unto God, The Bridegroom himself wooed his spouse with this robe, He humbled himself and became obedient unto God, dt n1 px31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd px31 cc vvd j p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
115 even to death, the death upon the crosse; even to death, the death upon the cross; av p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
116 For these two last changes of rayment my heart akes to think how many Christians have left them off: For these two last changes of raiment my heart akes to think how many Christians have left them off: p-acp d crd ord n2 pp-f n1 po11 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi c-crq d np1 vhi vvn pno32 a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
117 Charity is growne cold, to a Proverb; and humilitie, the precious garment of humility, changed for the conceited coat of singularity; Charity is grown cold, to a Proverb; and humility, the precious garment of humility, changed for the conceited coat of singularity; n1 vbz vvn j-jn, p-acp dt n1; cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
118 the party coloured coat of factions hath brought this garment out of fashion; It hath lost no beauty, though it bee pittifully out of fashion. A fifth change of raiment; the party coloured coat of factions hath brought this garment out of fashion; It hath lost no beauty, though it be pitifully out of fashion. A fifth change of raiment; dt n1 j-vvn n1 pp-f n2 vhz vvn d n1 av pp-f n1; pn31 vhz vvn dx n1, cs pn31 vbb av-j av pp-f n1. dt ord n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
119 is her garment of Moderation, a summer garment to be worn when the Sun of prosperity shines hott: is her garment of Moderation, a summer garment to be worn when the Sun of Prosperity shines hot: vbz po31 n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 8
120 then let your moderation be known unto all men, Philip. 4.5. Sixthly, She hath likewise a winter garment of Patience, and this the Spouse puts on in a storm; then let your moderation be known unto all men, Philip. 4.5. Sixthly, She hath likewise a winter garment of Patience, and this the Spouse puts on in a storm; av vvb po22 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d n2, vvi. crd. j, pns31 vhz av dt n1 n1 pp-f n1, cc d dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 8
121 Tribulation worketh Patience: This the good Church of Ephesus was clad with, and her God loved her in this habit, Rev. 2.3. And hast borne and had patience, and for my name hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Tribulation works Patience: This the good Church of Ephesus was clad with, and her God loved her in this habit, Rev. 2.3. And haste born and had patience, and for my name hast laboured, and hast not fainted. n1 vvz n1: d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp, cc po31 np1 vvd pno31 p-acp d n1, n1 crd. cc n1 vvn cc vhd n1, cc p-acp po11 n1 vh2 vvn, cc vvb xx vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
122 Seventhly, Many are the changes of this Spouses Raiment, I will only mention one more, Seventhly, Many Are the changes of this Spouses Raiment, I will only mention one more, crd, d vbr dt n2 pp-f d n2 n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pi dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
123 and that is Vestimentum fidei, her Buff-coat of faith, this is Pistoll, yea Canon proof, this shee puts on in a time of warre: and that is Vestimentum fidei, her Buffcoat of faith, this is Pistol, yea Canon proof, this she puts on in a time of war: cc d vbz np1 fw-la, po31 n1 pp-f n1, d vbz n1, uh n1 n1, d pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
124 The shield of faith, called Ephes. 6.16. This is her militia vestment: These are the Spouses severall changes of Vesture, and many more; The shield of faith, called Ephesians 6.16. This is her militia vestment: These Are the Spouses several changes of Vesture, and many more; dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn np1 crd. d vbz po31 n1 n1: d vbr dt n2 j n2 pp-f n1, cc d dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
125 she hath garments of needlework, and divers colours, and she shall have at last a garment of Glory; she hath garments of needlework, and diverse colours, and she shall have At last a garment of Glory; pns31 vhz n2 pp-f n1, cc j n2, cc pns31 vmb vhi p-acp ord dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
126 She is glorious for the change of her raiment, that the eye of the beholder may be put to amaze, She is glorious for the change of her raiment, that the eye of the beholder may be put to amaze, pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
127 and he in admiration say, Quae est illa? Who is this that commeth up? and he in admiration say, Quae est illa? Who is this that comes up? cc pns31 p-acp n1 vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
128 2. She is admirable, as for the change, so for the perfume of her garments, Psal. 45.8. All her garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia. Cant. 4.11. The smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon; 2. She is admirable, as for the change, so for the perfume of her garments, Psalm 45.8. All her garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia. Cant 4.11. The smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon; crd pns31 vbz j, c-acp p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd. av-d po31 n2 vvb pp-f n1, n2, cc n1. np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 8
129 no perfume like the beleevers sweetnesse, sweetnesse that cannot be worn out, she gives a smell as she goes, no perfume like the believers sweetness, sweetness that cannot be worn out, she gives a smell as she Goes, dx n1 av-j dt n2 n1, n1 cst vmbx vbi vvn av, pns31 vvz dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 8
130 like the smell of a garden, like the smell of a field which the Lord hath blest; like the perfume of Paradise. like the smell of a garden, like the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed; like the perfume of Paradise. av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn; av-j dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 8
131 3. As she is admirable for her clothing, so for her vertues also, Vertues shall I say? Vertue is too cheap a garment for this glorious Bride; 3. As she is admirable for her clothing, so for her Virtues also, Virtues shall I say? Virtue is too cheap a garment for this glorious Bride; crd p-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp po31 n2 av, n2 vmb pns11 vvi? n1 vbz av j dt n1 p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
132 Graces are inward ornaments, and indeed this is but her clothing of wrought gold; Graces Are inward Ornament, and indeed this is but her clothing of wrought gold; n2 vbr j n2, cc av d vbz p-acp po31 n1 pp-f j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
133 I have spoke something to this before, the best nature is but the thred of her garment, the Gold of grace is wrought upon it, the warp of nature and the woof of Grace; I have spoke something to this before, the best nature is but the thread of her garment, the Gold of grace is wrought upon it, the warp of nature and the woof of Grace; pns11 vhb vvn pi p-acp d a-acp, dt js n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, dt vvb pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
134 she is cloathed with grace as a garment: she is clothed with grace as a garment: pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
135 Vertue is the cheapest cloth she wears, though that bee more pretious then a cloth of silver or gold: Virtue is the cheapest cloth she wears, though that be more precious then a cloth of silver or gold: n1 vbz dt js n1 pns31 vvz, cs d vbb av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
136 The vertues of her Bridegroome are in her; Nature refined beyond nature; The Quintessence of ingenuous nature seven times refined, clarified, spiritualized: The Virtues of her Bridegroom Are in her; Nature refined beyond nature; The Quintessence of ingenuous nature seven times refined, clarified, spiritualized: dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr p-acp pno31; n1 vvn p-acp n1; dt n1 pp-f j n1 crd n2 vvn, vvn, vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
137 Vertues (say they) are chained together: Virtues (say they) Are chained together: n2 (vvb pns32) vbr vvn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
138 This spouse is not adorned with collars of pearle, the most precious pearle is too cheap for her Ornaments, This spouse is not adorned with collars of pearl, the most precious pearl is too cheap for her Ornament, d n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, dt av-ds j n1 vbz av j c-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
139 but her cheeks are comely with rowes of jewels, and her neck with chains of gold, Cant. 1.16. What chains, but the chains of her vertues and graces? and this chain of grace ravisheth the heart of Iesus, Cant. 4.9. Thou hast ravished my heart my sister my spouse, thou hast ravished my heart with one of thy eyes, with one of the chains of thy neck, this pretious Chain the Apostle perswades the Saints to put on, 2 Pet. 1.5. but her cheeks Are comely with rows of Jewels, and her neck with chains of gold, Cant 1.16. What chains, but the chains of her Virtues and graces? and this chain of grace ravisheth the heart of Iesus, Cant 4.9. Thou hast ravished my heart my sister my spouse, thou hast ravished my heart with one of thy eyes, with one of the chains of thy neck, this precious Chain the Apostle persuades the Saints to put on, 2 Pet. 1.5. cc-acp po31 n2 vbr j p-acp n2 pp-f n2, cc po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. q-crq n2, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2? cc d n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1 po11 n1 po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1 p-acp crd pp-f po21 n2, p-acp crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, d j vvb dt n1 vvz dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
140 Adde to your faith vertue, and to vertue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience, Add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience, vvb p-acp po22 n1 n1, cc p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp n1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
141 and to patience godlinesse and to godlinesse brotherly kindnesse, and to brotherly kindnesse charity; Oh pretious chaine of intermixed pearle! and to patience godliness and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness charity; O precious chain of intermixed pearl! cc p-acp n1 n1 cc p-acp n1 av-j n1, cc p-acp j n1 n1; uh j n1 pp-f vvn n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
142 Surely this will make the spouse admirable, that whosoever hears of her, or sees her, will, must say, Quae est illa? who is this commeth up? Surely this will make the spouse admirable, that whosoever hears of her, or sees her, will, must say, Quae est illa? who is this comes up? np1 d vmb vvi dt n1 j, cst r-crq vvz pp-f pno31, cc vvz pno31, n1, vmb vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vbz d vvz a-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
143 4. Lastly, She is admirable for her Attendants, this makes all that see her, or know her, 4. Lastly, She is admirable for her Attendants, this makes all that see her, or know her, crd ord, pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n2-jn, d vvz d cst vvb pno31, cc vvb pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
144 or hear of her, stand and admire her, and say, who is this? &c. Psal. 45.9. Kings daughters were among thine Honourable women, upon thy right hand did stand the Queen in gold of Ophyr; or hear of her, stand and admire her, and say, who is this? etc. Psalm 45.9. Kings daughters were among thine Honourable women, upon thy right hand did stand the Queen in gold of Ophyr; cc vvi pp-f pno31, vvb cc vvi pno31, cc vvi, r-crq vbz d? av np1 crd. n2 n2 vbdr p-acp po21 j n2, p-acp po21 j-jn n1 vdd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
145 None more glorious Attendants then Kings and Queenes, Isay. 49.23. None more glorious Attendants then Kings and Queens, Saiah 49.23. pix av-dc j n2-jn cs n2 cc n2, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
146 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and Queens thy nursing mothers, they shall bow downe to thee, with their faces towards the earth, And Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, and Queen's thy nursing mother's, they shall bow down to thee, with their faces towards the earth, cc n2 vmb vbi po21 j-vvg n2, cc n2 po21 j-vvg n2, pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno21, p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
147 and lick up the dust of thy feet; and lick up the dust of thy feet; cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
148 What more honourable Attendants then the glorious Angels? Those houshold servants of the King of glory, What more honourable Attendants then the glorious Angels? Those household Servants of the King of glory, q-crq av-dc j n2-jn av dt j n2? d n1 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
149 even these are this Brides waiting servants, Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall bee heirs of salvation? Heb. 1.14. Shall I goe yet higher? The King of glory himself is the Attendant of the Kings daughter; even these Are this Brides waiting Servants, are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of salvation? Hebrew 1.14. Shall I go yet higher? The King of glory himself is the Attendant of the Kings daughter; av d vbr d n2 vvg n2, vbr pns32 xx d j-vvg n2, vvd av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 r-crq vmb vbi n2 pp-f n1? np1 crd. vmb pns11 vvi av jc? dt n1 pp-f n1 px31 vbz dt n-jn pp-f dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
150 he took upon him the forme of a servant, he came in person to attend her, he comes still and bears her company; he took upon him the Form of a servant, he Come in person to attend her, he comes still and bears her company; pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vvz av cc vvz po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
151 yea Iesus Christ is the beleevers servant in heaven, for hee stands at the right hand of her father, to make intercession for her, to make her prayers, yea Iesus christ is the believers servant in heaven, for he Stands At the right hand of her father, to make Intercession for her, to make her Prayers, uh np1 np1 vbz dt n2 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
152 and her welcome into the chambers of his Fathers glory, (the Mansion house of the King of heaven) Shee is admirable for her Attendants; and her welcome into the chambers of his Father's glory, (the Mansion house of the King of heaven) She is admirable for her Attendants; cc po31 j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, (dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1) pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
153 first for the multitude of them, The Creation is all her servant, the Creatures below are as the groomes of her kitchin, the Angels are the Gentlemen of her Bed-chamber, Queens are her maids of Honour, Iesus Christ her Bridegroome is her servant, though her Lord; First for the multitude of them, The Creation is all her servant, the Creatures below Are as the grooms of her kitchen, the Angels Are the Gentlemen of her Bedchamber, Queen's Are her maids of Honour, Iesus christ her Bridegroom is her servant, though her Lord; ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, dt n1 vbz d po31 n1, dt n2 a-acp vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n2 vbr po31 n2 pp-f n1, np1 np1 po31 n1 vbz po31 n1, cs po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
154 all his imployment is to do her service. all his employment is to do her service. d po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vdi po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
155 Secondly, for the gloriousnesse of her Attendants, the Queen that stands at her right hand, is clad with gold of Ophyr: Secondly, for the gloriousness of her Attendants, the Queen that Stands At her right hand, is clad with gold of Ophyr: ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
156 the Angels that are her ministring spirits are clothed with eternity; the Angels that Are her ministering spirits Are clothed with eternity; dt n2 cst vbr po31 j-vvg n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
157 None so glorious a retinue as this Spouses, they that look upon her Traine as she commeth, must needs say, Quae est illa? Who is this that commeth up? and thus I have shewed how this beloved soule is admirable; None so glorious a retinue as this Spouses, they that look upon her Train as she comes, must needs say, Quae est illa? Who is this that comes up? and thus I have showed how this Beloved soul is admirable; pix av j dt n1 c-acp d n2, pns32 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvz, vmb av vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? cc av pns11 vhb vvn c-crq d j-vvn n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
158 but the words are as well formula inquirendi as admirandi, a form of inquiring as a form of admiring; but the words Are as well formula inquirendi as admirandi, a from of inquiring as a from of admiring; cc-acp dt n2 vbr a-acp av fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
159 It argues they did not know her; It argues they did not know her; pn31 vvz pns32 vdd xx vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
160 therefore they say Who is this that commeth up? The beleever is a bride that is unknown to the world, an unknown creature. Therefore they say Who is this that comes up? The believer is a bride that is unknown to the world, an unknown creature. av pns32 vvb r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? dt n1 vbz dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp dt n1, dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
161 To whom and what are they unknown, and how far known? what of her must be known, To whom and what Are they unknown, and how Far known? what of her must be known, p-acp ro-crq cc q-crq vbr pns32 j, cc c-crq av-j vvn? q-crq pp-f pno31 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
162 and what in her is hidden? First, She is unknown to the wayes and carriage of the world. and what in her is hidden? First, She is unknown to the ways and carriage of the world. cc r-crq p-acp pno31 vbz vvn? ord, pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
163 Secondly, She is unknowne to the men of the world. Secondly, She is unknown to the men of the world. ord, pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
164 First, She is unknown to the wayes of the world, she hates the garment spotted with the flesh, Iude v. 23. shee is none of those that dare revell in mixed dances, she is not seene at every fair, she proclaimes not her beauty at every crosse, she dresseth not her selfe like a puppet of pride that forgets shee is dust and ashes, shee is indeed all glorious, but it is within; First, She is unknown to the ways of the world, she hates the garment spotted with the Flesh, Iude v. 23. she is none of those that Dare revel in mixed dances, she is not seen At every fair, she proclaims not her beauty At every cross, she dresseth not her self like a puppet of pride that forgets she is dust and Ashes, she is indeed all glorious, but it is within; ord, pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 n1 crd pns31 vbz pi pp-f d cst vvb vvi p-acp vvn n2, pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d j, pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz pns31 vbz n1 cc n2, pns31 vbz av d j, cc-acp pn31 vbz a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 10
165 there her clothing is of wrought gold; there her clothing is of wrought gold; a-acp po31 n1 vbz a-acp vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 10
166 she paints not her borrowed face, she knowes not how to looke God in the face another day with a face that is not of his adorning; she paints not her borrowed face, she knows not how to look God in the face Another day with a face that is not of his adorning; pns31 vvz xx po31 j-vvn n1, pns31 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx pp-f po31 vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 10
167 she hath beauty enough, she needs not borrow any, she knowes that paint will consume in hell fire: she hath beauty enough, she needs not borrow any, she knows that paint will consume in hell fire: pns31 vhz n1 av-d, pns31 vvz xx vvi d, pns31 vvz d n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 10
168 The painted puppets of earthly pride that fare deliciously every day, wonder at her native beauty, The painted puppets of earthly pride that fare deliciously every day, wonder At her native beauty, dt j-vvn n2 pp-f j n1 cst vvb av-j d n1, vvb p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 10
169 though maintained with pulse, and when they see her face out-shine theirs, and her making conscience of what they make no scruple, they shall wonder, though maintained with pulse, and when they see her face outshine theirs, and her making conscience of what they make no scruple, they shall wonder, cs vvn p-acp n1, cc c-crq pns32 vvb pno31 n1 vvi png32, cc po31 vvg n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb dx n1, pns32 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 11
170 and say, Who is this? and say, Who is this? cc vvi, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 11
171 Secondly, She is unknowne to the men of the world, an hidden creature, 1 Ioh. 3.1. The world knowes us not. Secondly, She is unknown to the men of the world, an hidden creature, 1 John 3.1. The world knows us not. ord, pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn n1, crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pno12 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
172 They are called Gods hidden ones, 83. Psal. 3. Sometimes compared to Iewels, In that day when I make up my Iew•ls, I will spare them. They Are called God's hidden ones, 83. Psalm 3. Sometime compared to Jewels, In that day when I make up my Iew•ls, I will spare them. pns32 vbr vvn n2 vvn pi2, crd np1 crd av vvn p-acp n2, p-acp d n1 c-crq pns11 vvb a-acp po11 n2, pns11 vmb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
173 Iewells are not seene to every one; Jewels Are not seen to every one; n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp d pi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
174 the Spouses excellency is not known to all, The men of the world do not know them. the Spouses excellency is not known to all, The men of the world do not know them. dt ng1 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp d, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb xx vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
175 What, are they spirits? doe not they live in the lower region? How so hidden then? What, Are they spirits? do not they live in the lower region? How so hidden then? q-crq, vbr pns32 n2? vdb xx pns32 vvi p-acp dt jc n1? uh-crq av vvn av? (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
176 Answ. First, They doe not know them Scientiâ perfectâ, with a perfect and full knowledge, they look upon a gracious man as one only of a refined nature, a pure moralist, that doth no one wrong, Answer First, They do not know them Scientiâ perfectâ, with a perfect and full knowledge, they look upon a gracious man as one only of a refined nature, a pure moralist, that does not one wrong, np1 ord, pns32 vdb xx vvi pno32 fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j cc j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pi av-j pp-f dt j-vvn n1, dt j n1, cst vdz xx pi j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
177 for they have only the carnall eye of sence, and the spirituality of a Christian is spiritually discerned: for they have only the carnal eye of sense, and the spirituality of a Christian is spiritually discerned: c-acp pns32 vhb av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
178 These diamonds are no better to them then pebles; a Iewell to them is but worth a barly corne. These diamonds Are no better to them then pebbles; a Jewel to them is but worth a Barley corn. d n2 vbr dx jc p-acp pno32 av n2; dt n1 p-acp pno32 vbz cc-acp j dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
179 Secondly, They doe not know them Scientiâ Scientificâ with a distinguishing knowledge; Secondly, They do not know them Scientiâ Scientificâ with a distinguishing knowledge; ord, pns32 vdb xx vvi pno32 fw-la fw-la p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
180 the Bristow stone is as precious to them as the Diamond, nor can they distinguish them; the Bristol stone is as precious to them as the Diamond, nor can they distinguish them; dt np1 n1 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, ccx vmb pns32 vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
181 and indeed no one hath infallible marks of them but hee that searcheth the hearts, and trieth the reins: and indeed no one hath infallible marks of them but he that Searches the hearts, and trieth the reins: cc av dx pi vhz j n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2, cc vvz dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
182 An hypocrite may paint her self with such seeming graces, that the world may say of her, Surely this is the Lords annointed, or as in the text, who is this that cometh up? But can the Saint be hidden? It is hard (saies that pious man) to hide a great fire, an hypocrite may paint her self with such seeming graces, that the world may say of her, Surely this is the lords anointed, or as in the text, who is this that comes up? But can the Saint be hidden? It is hard (Says that pious man) to hide a great fire, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f pno31, av-j d vbz dt n2 vvd, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? cc-acp vmb dt n1 vbb vvn? pn31 vbz j (vvz d j n1) pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
183 or to cast a covering upon sweet odours that they smell not; or to cast a covering upon sweet odours that they smell not; cc pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg p-acp j n2 cst pns32 vvb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
184 Christs name by which she is called is as a sweet ointment poured out, as a mountain of spices, Christ name by which she is called is as a sweet ointment poured out, as a mountain of spices, npg1 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvd av, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
185 and he is the strong favour of heaven, and of the highest Paradise; you may cast a covering over the man, that hee shall not see the Sun: and he is the strong favour of heaven, and of the highest Paradise; you may cast a covering over the man, that he shall not see the Sun: cc pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt js n1; pn22 vmb vvi dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
186 But not over the body of the sunne to hide daylight; But not over the body of the sun to hide daylight; cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
187 To whom is she hidden therefore? and to whom not hidden? What of her is uncovered, and what is covered? To whom is she hidden Therefore? and to whom not hidden? What of her is uncovered, and what is covered? p-acp ro-crq vbz pns31 vvn av? cc p-acp ro-crq xx vvn? q-crq pp-f pno31 vbz vvn, cc r-crq vbz vvn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
188 First, She is not hidden to God; First, She is not hidden to God; ord, pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
189 Elijah thought all the saints had beere both dead and buried, when hee complained that he was left alone, Elijah Thought all the Saints had beer both dead and buried, when he complained that he was left alone, np1 vvd d dt n2 vhd n1 av-d j cc vvn, c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds vvn av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
190 but God saw seven thousand in Israel, that had not bowed their knee to Baal: but God saw seven thousand in Israel, that had not bowed their knee to Baal: cc-acp np1 vvd crd crd p-acp np1, cst vhd xx vvn po32 n1 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
191 Ezechiel saw no mourners but God sent him to mark out such a precious tribe from the tribes of Israel: he saw their private drops; Ezechiel saw no mourners but God sent him to mark out such a precious tribe from the tribes of Israel: he saw their private drops; np1 vvd dx n2 p-acp np1 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi av d dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: pns31 vvd po32 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
192 God need not say concerning the most retired saint, Who is this that commeth up? God need not say Concerning the most retired saint, Who is this that comes up? np1 vvb xx vvb vvg dt av-ds j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
193 Secondly, To her selfe she is not hidden, She hath her conscience bearing her witnesse, the manifestation of Gods love in her owne soule, the prints of his foot-steps: Secondly, To her self she is not hidden, She hath her conscience bearing her witness, the manifestation of God's love in her own soul, the prints of his footsteps: ord, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbz xx vvn, pns31 vhz po31 n1 vvg po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
194 Gods Spirit bearing witnesse with their own Spirits; God's Spirit bearing witness with their own Spirits; n2 n1 vvg n1 p-acp po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
195 Christ is written in great letters in their hearts, she hath her NONLATINALPHABET her marks to know her selfe by: christ is written in great letters in their hearts, she hath her her marks to know her self by: np1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vhz po31 po31 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
196 By this we know 1 Iohn 2.3. and by this again we know vers. 5. 3. She is unknowne and hidden to the world, to the saints of the world, (her brethren know her not) and to the men of the world; By this we know 1 John 2.3. and by this again we know vers. 5. 3. She is unknown and hidden to the world, to the Saints of the world, (her brothers know her not) and to the men of the world; p-acp d pns12 vvb crd np1 crd. cc p-acp d av pns12 vvb zz. crd crd pns31 vbz j cc vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (po31 n2 vvb pno31 xx) cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
197 to the one lesse, to the other more; the saints know her not infallibly. to the one less, to the other more; the Saints know her not infallibly. p-acp dt crd dc, p-acp dt n-jn av-dc; dt n2 vvb pno31 xx av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
198 It was a true saying of him, " When any of us come in heaven, we shall see some faces there that we never thought had beene there, It was a true saying of him, " When any of us come in heaven, we shall see Some faces there that we never Thought had been there, pn31 vbds dt j n-vvg pp-f pno31, " q-crq d pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 a-acp cst pns12 av-x vvn vhd vbn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
199 and misse some others that we had verily thought to have found there. But yet many wayes may the Saints discerne by the fruits, betwixt light and darknesse; and miss Some Others that we had verily Thought to have found there. But yet many ways may the Saints discern by the fruits, betwixt Light and darkness; cc vvi d n2-jn cst pns12 vhd av-j vvn pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp. cc-acp av d n2 vmb dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n2, p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
200 yet not any that I know so certaine to our duskish eyes, that by it I can positively and infallibly say of any, This or that is a Saint of God, yet not any that I know so certain to our duskish eyes, that by it I can positively and infallibly say of any, This or that is a Saint of God, av xx d cst pns11 vvb av j p-acp po12 j n2, cst p-acp pn31 pns11 vmb av-j cc av-j vvb pp-f d, d cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
201 though in charity I ought to judge so of many; yet Samuel may bee deceived in Eliab, Gods eyes see not as man sees: though in charity I ought to judge so of many; yet Samuel may be deceived in Eliab, God's eyes see not as man sees: cs p-acp n1 pns11 vmd pc-acp vvi av pp-f d; av np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, n2 n2 vvb xx p-acp n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
202 Therefore I have sometimes wondred with what face any man (that professeth himselfe a servant of Iesus Christ) dare for a fee at a funerall, lift a moralist to heaven, that possibly burnes in hell that houre; Therefore I have sometime wondered with what face any man (that Professes himself a servant of Iesus christ) Dare for a fee At a funeral, lift a moralist to heaven, that possibly burns in hell that hour; av pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp r-crq n1 d n1 (cst vvz px31 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1) vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cst av-j vvz p-acp n1 cst n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
203 I should feare to speak it positively of him that (in my deceivable eyes) seems a pious Christian; I should Fear to speak it positively of him that (in my deceivable eyes) seems a pious Christian; pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j pp-f pno31 d (p-acp po11 j n2) vvz dt j njp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
204 They are Hidden ones: How many that shine in heaven at this day a glorious constellation that went out of the world clouded? and with what face shall a minister of Iesus Christ say more of me then I dare say of my self? How comes his assurance if I want mine? I know charity in this case is pleaded; They Are Hidden ones: How many that shine in heaven At this day a glorious constellation that went out of the world clouded? and with what face shall a minister of Iesus christ say more of me then I Dare say of my self? How comes his assurance if I want mine? I know charity in this case is pleaded; pns32 vbr j pi2: q-crq d cst vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 dt j n1 cst vvd av pp-f dt n1 vvn? cc p-acp r-crq n1 vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 vvb dc pp-f pno11 cs pns11 vvb vvb pp-f po11 n1? q-crq vvz po31 n1 cs pns11 vvb png11? pns11 vvb n1 p-acp d n1 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
205 But I conceive charity is enough shewen to say I hope, or we hope, if the tree may be judged by the fruits; But I conceive charity is enough shown to say I hope, or we hope, if the tree may be judged by the fruits; cc-acp pns11 vvb n1 vbz av-d vvn pc-acp vvi pns11 vvb, cc pns12 vvb, cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
206 declare the probabilities, and leave the soule to God: declare the probabilities, and leave the soul to God: vvb dt n2, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
207 But I am not amongst an indocible kinde of creatures, that will tell me, they are too old to be taught, But I am not among an indocible kind of creatures, that will tell me, they Are too old to be taught, cc-acp pns11 vbm xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cst vmb vvi pno11, pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
208 and I too young to teach them. and I too young to teach them. cc pns11 av j pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
209 To return therefore whence I digrest, and to tell you what of the Christian cannot be hidden, To return Therefore whence I digressed, and to tell you what of the Christian cannot be hidden, p-acp n1 av c-crq pns11 vvd, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 r-crq pp-f dt njp vmbx vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
210 and what of them is hidden. and what of them is hidden. cc q-crq pp-f pno32 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 12
211 1. The acts of his graces cannot bee hidden, A Christian must shew his love to God, 1. The acts of his graces cannot be hidden, A Christian must show his love to God, crd dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vmbx vbi vvn, dt njp vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 12
212 though God clouds himself to him; If they have any habit of love in them, it will act; though God Clouds himself to him; If they have any habit of love in them, it will act; cs np1 n2 px31 p-acp pno31; cs pns32 vhb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 12
213 For Love is strong as the grave, and jealousie burnes like fire, Cant. 8.6, 7. Many waters cannot quench love; For Love is strong as the grave, and jealousy burns like fire, Cant 8.6, 7. Many waters cannot quench love; c-acp vvb vbz j c-acp dt n1, cc n1 vvz av-j n1, np1 crd, crd d n2 vmbx vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 12
214 Their zeale cannot bee hidde, no not from the world, he cannot heare a wretch sweare, see him drunk, profaning Gods sabbaths, Their zeal cannot be hid, no not from the world, he cannot hear a wretch swear, see him drunk, profaning God's Sabbaths, po32 n1 vmbx vbi vvn, uh-dx xx p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 vvi, vvb pno31 vvn, vvg npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
215 nay, abusing his Christs blood, but he must speake, The zeale of Gods house hath eaten up the Christian, as well as his master: nay, abusing his Christ blood, but he must speak, The zeal of God's house hath eaten up the Christian, as well as his master: uh-x, vvg po31 npg1 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vhz vvn a-acp dt njp, c-acp av c-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
216 The hypocrite learns that politick paradox to see, and not to see, to see and winke: The hypocrite learns that politic paradox to see, and not to see, to see and wink: dt n1 vvz d j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc xx pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
217 Eliah must be zealous for the Lord God of hosts; Elijah must be zealous for the Lord God of hosts; np1 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
218 The hypocrite will tell you of discretion, " O that idoll of discretion (said hee) (and very well) that drives the power of Godlinesse out of the Kingdome! The hypocrite will tell you of discretion, " O that idol of discretion (said he) (and very well) that drives the power of Godliness out of the Kingdom! dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 pp-f n1, " sy cst n1 pp-f n1 (vvd pns31) (cc av av) d vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
219 Discretion indeed is commendable, The prudent man ordereth his affairs with discretion, but not with discretion as now impleaded; Discretion indeed is commendable, The prudent man Ordereth his affairs with discretion, but not with discretion as now impleaded; n1 av vbz j, dt j n1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp xx p-acp n1 c-acp av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
220 The Magistrate must be zealous in his place; The Magistrate must be zealous in his place; dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
221 these tell him he must bee moderate, Summum jus est summa injuria, he must not anger his rich neighbour, to levy the penaltie for swearing or blaspheming, these tell him he must be moderate, Summum jus est summa injuria, he must not anger his rich neighbour, to levy the penalty for swearing or blaspheming, d vvb pno31 pns31 vmb vbi j, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
222 nor make the poore men his enemies by executing the Statutes for tipling and drunkennesse, he must keepe his oath with discretion and punish sin with discret•on, nor make the poor men his enemies by executing the Statutes for tippling and Drunkenness, he must keep his oath with discretion and Punish since with discret•on, ccx vvi dt j n2 po31 n2 p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp j-vvg cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
223 and damne his owne soule with discretion too; and damn his own soul with discretion too; cc vvi po31 d n1 p-acp n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
224 The ministers they must act by the hypocriticall Newters lukewarme principles of discretion too, they must not reprove faction till they see how it will be favoured above; The Ministers they must act by the hypocritical Newters lukewarm principles of discretion too, they must not reprove faction till they see how it will be favoured above; dt n2 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 j n2 pp-f n1 av, pns32 vmb xx vvi n1 c-acp pns32 vvb c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
225 see what government will be settled and then speak against those that oppose it; see what government will be settled and then speak against those that oppose it; vvb r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn cc av vvb p-acp d cst vvb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
226 See the truth of Christ rent in peeces, his precious robe of truth torne from top to bottome, his church rent limb from limb, cut in more peeces then the Levites concubine, yet must they say nothing; See the truth of christ rend in Pieces, his precious robe of truth torn from top to bottom, his Church rend limb from limb, Cut in more Pieces then the Levites concubine, yet must they say nothing; vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp n2, po31 j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, po31 n1 vvn n1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dc n2 cs dt np2 n1, av vmb pns32 vvi pix; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
227 It were indiscretion, want of moderation, bitter Presbyterianisme, what not? to speak against these butchers; It were indiscretion, want of moderation, bitter Presbyterianism, what not? to speak against these butchers; pn31 vbdr n1, n1 pp-f n1, j np1, r-crq xx? pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
228 wait and see what will bee done above, and so indeed it may be salvation may bee brought to the church another way, wait and see what will be done above, and so indeed it may be salvation may be brought to the Church Another Way, vvb cc vvi r-crq vmb vbi vdn p-acp, cc av av pn31 vmb vbi n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
229 but we must know then assuredly that wee, and our houses, and our fathers houses shall perish: but we must know then assuredly that we, and our houses, and our Father's houses shall perish: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi av av-vvn cst pns12, cc po12 n2, cc po12 ng1 n2 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
230 The word of God was in Ieremiahs heart as a burning fire shut up in his bones, Ier. 20.9. The word of God was in Jeremiah's heart as a burning fire shut up in his bones, Jeremiah 20.9. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp njp2 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
231 Grace commands a Christian Magistrate, and a Christian Minister sometimes beyond what the world judgeth discretion, witnesse that though an extraordinary case of Phineas for Zimri and Cosbi. But alas where is this zeale? we have more Discreeter (as the world calls them) then Gracious zealous preachers by one half, meer Gallioes that can see a Church rent in peeces, soules perverted, truth torne, Grace commands a Christian Magistrate, and a Christian Minister sometime beyond what the world Judgeth discretion, witness that though an extraordinary case of Phinehas for Zimri and Cozbi. But alas where is this zeal? we have more Discreeter (as the world calls them) then Gracious zealous Preachers by one half, mere gallio that can see a Church rend in Pieces, Souls perverted, truth torn, n1 vvz dt njp n1, cc dt njp n1 av p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz n1, vvb cst cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 cc np1. cc-acp uh q-crq vbz d n1? pns12 vhb av-dc jc (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32) av j j n2 p-acp crd j-jn, j n2 cst vmb vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, n2 vvn, n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
232 and they care for none of these things: and they care for none of these things: cc pns32 vvb p-acp pix pp-f d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
233 And we have more moderate Magistrates then Godly, more that the world calls honest then God will thank for their honesty another day. And we have more moderate Magistrates then Godly, more that the world calls honest then God will thank for their honesty Another day. cc pns12 vhb av-dc j n2 av j, n1 cst dt n1 vvz j av np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 14
234 It was never before our dayes the Commendation of a Magistrate to be last in action, to do nothing against blasphemers, Hereticks, &c. Where •s these pretended Christians graces? O away with these Cyphers on Benches; It was never before our days the Commendation of a Magistrate to be last in actium, to do nothing against blasphemers, Heretics, etc. Where •s these pretended Christians graces? O away with these Ciphers on Benches; pn31 vbds av-x p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi ord p-acp n1, pc-acp vdi pix p-acp n2, n2, av q-crq vbz d j-vvn np1 n2? sy av p-acp d n2 p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 14
235 act for God or the Devill: act for God or the devil: n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 14
236 When God calls as in these dayes, Who is on my side, who? why do ye hide your heads in holes? were there a dramme of grace in your hearts, it could not be but we should see a little flame. When God calls as in these days, Who is on my side, who? why do you hide your Heads in holes? were there a dram of grace in your hearts, it could not be but we should see a little flame. c-crq np1 vvz a-acp p-acp d n2, r-crq vbz p-acp po11 n1, q-crq? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp n2? vbdr a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2, pn31 vmd xx vbi cc-acp pns12 vmd vvi dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 14
237 The acts of Christians graces cannot be hidden. No, one must say of them in that sence. Who is this? The acts of Christians graces cannot be hidden. No, one must say of them in that sense. Who is this? dt n2 pp-f np1 n2 vmbx vbi vvn. uh-dx, pi vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1. r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 14
238 Secondly, Their gracious and holy life cannot be hidden, They must walk as it becomes children of the light; Secondly, Their gracious and holy life cannot be hidden, They must walk as it becomes children of the Light; ord, po32 j cc j n1 vmbx vbi vvn, pns32 vmb vvi c-acp pn31 vvz n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 14
239 they cannot be saints here, and Devils there; their company be it good or bad, shall be the better for them: they cannot be Saints Here, and Devils there; their company be it good or bad, shall be the better for them: pns32 vmbx vbi n2 av, cc n2 a-acp; po32 n1 vbb pn31 j cc j, vmb vbi dt jc p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 14
240 It was a shrewd failing of Peter, to be a Iew amongst the Iewes ▪ and a Gentile amongst the Gentiles, Paul reproved him to his face for it. Thus they are not hidden; It was a shrewd failing of Peter, to be a Iew among the Iewes ▪ and a Gentile among the Gentiles, Paul reproved him to his face for it. Thus they Are not hidden; pn31 vbds dt j vvg pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi dt np1 p-acp dt np2 ▪ cc dt j p-acp dt n2-j, np1 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31. av pns32 vbr xx vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 14
241 if they be Gods coine they will have his image and superscription upon them: if they be God's coin they will have his image and superscription upon them: cs pns32 vbb n2 n1 pns32 vmb vhi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 14
242 How then are they hidden from the world, that they may say, who is this? admiring her, that her beloved so great, How then Are they hidden from the world, that they may say, who is this? admiring her, that her Beloved so great, c-crq av vbr pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz d? vvg pno31, cst po31 j-vvn av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 14
243 so glorious, should suffer her to leane on him? Many things in her are hidden, especially these five: so glorious, should suffer her to lean on him? Many things in her Are hidden, especially these five: av j, vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31? av-d n2 p-acp pno31 vbr vvn, av-j d crd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 14
244 First, Her b•eeding, that is hidden; Not a beleever but is a Kings daughter, borne of God, brother of Christ; First, Her b•eeding, that is hidden; Not a believer but is a Kings daughter, born of God, brother of christ; ord, po31 vvg, cst vbz vvn; xx dt n1 cc-acp vbz dt ng1 n1, vvn pp-f np1, n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 14
245 doe the scornfull gallants of the world think thus, that a Pesantly Christian is better bred then they that so boast of their Genus & proavos? do they think that the King of glory is father to that leatherne Christian? The Christians face indeed discovers his father, he is Christened with the name of the •rince of peace; do the scornful gallants of the world think thus, that a Pesantly Christian is better bred then they that so boast of their Genus & Proavos? do they think that the King of glory is father to that leathern Christian? The Christians face indeed discovers his father, he is Christened with the name of the •rince of peace; vdb dt j n2-jn pp-f dt n1 vvb av, cst dt av-j np1 vbz jc vvn cs pns32 cst av n1 pp-f po32 fw-la cc n2? vdb pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1 p-acp d j njp? dt njpg2 n1 av vvz po31 n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 14
246 Gods eldest son gives them their name Christian, but this their breeding is hidden: the worlds sayes, Who is this? Is not this the Carpenters Son? God's eldest son gives them their name Christian, but this their breeding is hidden: the world's Says, Who is this? Is not this the Carpenters Son? npg1 js n1 vvz pno32 po32 n1 np1, cc-acp d po32 vvg vbz vvn: dt ng1 vvz, r-crq vbz d? vbz xx d dt n2 n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 14
247 Secondly, Her Value that is hidden; Secondly, Her Valve that is hidden; ord, po31 vvi cst vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
248 Who knowes the Value of a childe of God? those are pretious creatures that are the passive creatures of the earth; Who knows thee Valve of a child of God? those Are precious creatures that Are the passive creatures of the earth; r-crq vvz pno32 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? d vbr j n2 cst vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
249 those Precisians, Puri ans, call them what you please, those that have trialls here of cruell mockings, scourgings, those precisians, Puri ans, call them what you please, those that have trials Here of cruel mockings, scourgings, d n2, np1 fw-fr, vvb pno32 r-crq pn22 vvb, d cst vhb n2 av pp-f j n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
250 yea moreover of bonds and imprisonments, that are stoned, sawne in sunder, tempted, slain with the sword, that wander about in Sheep-skins and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, Of these the world is not worthy, Heb. 12.37.38. yea moreover of bonds and imprisonments, that Are stoned, sawn in sunder, tempted, slave with the sword, that wander about in Sheepskins and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, Of these the world is not worthy, Hebrew 12.37.38. uh av pp-f n2 cc n2, cst vbr vvn, vvn p-acp av, vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1, cst vvb a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, vbg j, j-vvn, j-vvn, pp-f d dt n1 vbz xx j, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
251 The world, the fine world that glifters in cloth of Gold, knowes not the value of a Christians leatherne dublet, Sub sordido pallio jacet pietas, the world wonders to see a poor creature a peece of momentany dust, leaning upon the Prince of Glory, confiding in Christ, living upon Christ, The world, the fine world that glifters in cloth of Gold, knows not the valve of a Christians leathern doublet, Sub sordido Pallio jacet pietas, the world wonders to see a poor creature a piece of momentany dust, leaning upon the Prince of Glory, confiding in christ, living upon christ, dt n1, dt j n1 cst n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt njpg2 j n1, fw-la n1 n1 fw-la n2, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp np1, vvg p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 15
252 so welcome to his house, so precious in his eyes, so familiar with his heart, resting upon the Prince of glories bosome; so welcome to his house, so precious in his eyes, so familiar with his heart, resting upon the Prince of Glories bosom; av j-jn p-acp po31 n1, av j p-acp po31 n2, av j-jn p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 15
253 they wonder what they are, what invisible beauty this Prince should set his eyes on, they see no such worth in the Christian, they wonder what they Are, what invisible beauty this Prince should Set his eyes on, they see no such worth in the Christian, pns32 vvb r-crq pns32 vbr, r-crq j n1 d n1 vmd vvi po31 n2 a-acp, pns32 vvb dx d n1 p-acp dt njp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 15
254 therefore they say, Quae e•t illa? Who is this that comes up? What hidden beauty is inner? Her Value is hidden. Therefore they say, Quae e•t illa? Who is this that comes up? What hidden beauty is inner? Her Valve is hidden. av pns32 vvb, fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? q-crq j n1 vbz j? po31 vvi vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 15
255 Thirdly, Her joy and peace that is hidden. Thirdly, Her joy and peace that is hidden. ord, po31 n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
256 The Spouse of Iesus Christ is a carelesse creature, yet not secure, she is a calme in all tempest; The Spouse of Iesus christ is a careless creature, yet not secure, she is a Cam in all tempest; dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 vbz dt j n1, av xx j, pns31 vbz dt j-jn p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
257 let the winds blow and the waves beat this house is founded upon a rock, the gates of hell cannot prevaile against it; let the winds blow and the waves beatrice this house is founded upon a rock, the gates of hell cannot prevail against it; vvb dt n2 vvb cc dt n2 vvb d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
258 Let heaven and earth rush together yet the Christian is safe. Let heaven and earth rush together yet the Christian is safe. vvb n1 cc n1 vvb av av dt njp vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
259 There are in especiall five stormy and tempestuous dayes, which trouble the worldling, and they are all sun-shiny to this Spouse, she hath joy, There Are in especial five stormy and tempestuous days, which trouble the worldling, and they Are all sunshiny to this Spouse, she hath joy, pc-acp vbr p-acp j crd j cc j n2, r-crq vvb dt n1, cc pns32 vbr d j p-acp d n1, pns31 vhz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
260 and peace joyfull peace, and peace•ull joy in all. The first is the day of sicknesse t• his body; and peace joyful peace, and peace•ull joy in all. The First is the day of sickness t• his body; cc n1 j n1, cc j n1 p-acp d. dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 15
261 The worldling cries out my burthen is too heavy for me to bear, the Saint sayes, O my God! I will kisse thy rod; The worldling cries out my burden is too heavy for me to bear, the Saint Says, Oh my God! I will kiss thy rod; dt n1 vvz av po11 n1 vbz av j c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vvz, uh po11 np1 pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 15
262 Thy rod as well as thy s••ffe shall comfort me; Thy rod as well as thy s••ffe shall Comfort me; po21 n1 c-acp av c-acp po21 j vmb vvi pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 15
263 The rod of God to the Christian is made of severall boughs of joy and twigs of consolation: The rod of God to the Christian is made of several boughs of joy and twigs of consolation: dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt njp vbz vvn pp-f j n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 15
264 Though he kills me (saith Iob yet I will trust in him; Who is this that hath such peace? saith the worldling; Her peace is hidden. Though he kills me (Says Job yet I will trust in him; Who is this that hath such peace? Says the worldling; Her peace is hidden. c-acp pns31 vvz pno11 (vvz np1 av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31; q-crq vbz d cst vhz d n1? vvz dt n1; po31 n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 15
265 A second tempestuous day is the day of trouble to the Spirit; A second tempestuous day is the day of trouble to the Spirit; dt ord j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
266 let the worldling be a little troubled in spirit, his foule conscience a little shaked up, the stink choaks him: let the worldling be a little troubled in Spirit, his foul conscience a little shaked up, the stink chokes him: vvb dt n1 vbb dt j vvn p-acp n1, po31 j n1 dt av-j vvd a-acp, dt n1 vvz pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
267 Give me an halter, saith Iudas: Oh what shall he doe? Now he is damnd, that never would beleeve any such matter as damnation before, he that would beleeve no hell till hee felt it; Give me an halter, Says Iudas: O what shall he do? Now he is damned, that never would believe any such matter as damnation before, he that would believe no hell till he felt it; vvb pno11 dt n1, vvz np1: uh q-crq vmb pns31 vdi? av pns31 vbz vvn, cst av-x vmd vvi d d n1 p-acp n1 a-acp, pns31 cst vmd vvi dx n1 c-acp pns31 vvd pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
268 and scarce any one wicked man but hath at some time or other, a storme in his conscience, and scarce any one wicked man but hath At Some time or other, a storm in his conscience, cc av-j d crd j n1 cc-acp vhz p-acp d n1 cc n-jn, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
269 for all the flattered peace of their soul: for all the flattered peace of their soul: p-acp d dt vvn n1 pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
270 The merryest youth, if Democritus had the Anatomizing of him, would be sound to have some melancholy in him: The merriest youth, if Democritus had the Anatomizing of him, would be found to have Some melancholy in him: dt js n1, cs np1 vhd dt n-vvg pp-f pno31, vmd vbi j pc-acp vhi d n-jn p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
271 Esay sayes they are like a foaming sea continually casting forth mire and dirt; Now here hath the Christian peace, the winds and the waves obey her Master; Isaiah Says they Are like a foaming sea continually casting forth mire and dirt; Now Here hath the Christian peace, the winds and the waves obey her Master; np1 vvz pns32 vbr av-j dt vvg n1 av-j vvg av n1 cc n1; av av vhz dt njp n1, dt n2 cc dt n2 vvi po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
272 If the winds blow, she casts but out her anchor of hope, and the ship of her soule is still; If the winds blow, she Cast but out her anchor of hope, and the ship of her soul is still; cs dt n2 vvb, pns31 vvz p-acp av po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 15
273 though she doth strike her sailes a little, yet she is sure her cable cannot breake in her saddest sorrowes: though she does strike her sails a little, yet she is sure her cable cannot break in her Saddest sorrows: cs pns31 vdz vvi po31 n2 dt j, av pns31 vbz j po31 n1 vmbx vvi p-acp po31 js n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
274 she rejoyceth in the salvation of God, she findes a bottome in the deepest seas, she Rejoiceth in the salvation of God, she finds a bottom in the Deepest Seas, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt js-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
275 and as confidently looks, that though sh• goes out weeping, yet carrying precious seed, she shall returne rejoycing, and bring her sheaves with her; and as confidently looks, that though sh• Goes out weeping, yet carrying precious seed, she shall return rejoicing, and bring her sheaves with her; cc c-acp av-j vvz, cst c-acp n1 vvz av vvg, av vvg j n1, pns31 vmb vvi vvg, cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
276 as after a storme, the weather-beaten mariner expects a calme; as After a storm, the Weather-beaten mariner expects a Cam; a-acp p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
277 the worldling wonders at her hope that makes her not ashamed, at her joy and peace, that cannot be drowned in sorrow, the worldling wonders At her hope that makes her not ashamed, At her joy and peace, that cannot be drowned in sorrow, dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 cst vvz pno31 xx j, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cst vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
278 and sayes, Who is this that cometh up? and Says, Who is this that comes up? cc vvz, r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
279 3. A third tempestuous day, is a day o• trouble in the publicke State or Church; 3. A third tempestuous day, is a day o• trouble in the public State or Church; crd dt ord j n1, vbz dt n1 n1 vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
280 Here the worldling is distracted, and cries out, What shall we do to be saved? In this day she hath peace, she trusts in God, Here the worldling is distracted, and cries out, What shall we do to be saved? In this day she hath peace, she trusts in God, av dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvz av, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz n1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
281 and her God is able to deliver her; and her God is able to deliver her; cc po31 np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
282 she useth lawfull means to calme these tempests, and throwes her God-displeasing Ionas into the sea; she uses lawful means to Cam these tempests, and throws her God-displeasing Ionas into the sea; pns31 vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi d n2, cc vvz po31 j np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
283 if all will not doe, in a sweet acquiescency of spirit, she rests, saying, Deus est, It is God, let h•m doe what seemeth him good: if all will not do, in a sweet acquiescency of Spirit, she rests, saying, Deus est, It is God, let h•m do what seems him good: cs d vmb xx vdi, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz, vvg, fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz np1, vvb n1 vdb r-crq vvz pno31 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
284 No stroake can be unlovely that comes from the hand of a father: The Saints of God see God, though he ride• upon the wings of th wind, No stroke can be unlovely that comes from the hand of a father: The Saints of God see God, though he ride• upon the wings of that wind, dx n1 vmb vbi j cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb np1, cs pns31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
285 and makes the whirlewind his chariot, and she doth not much care whether she goes to heaven in a calme or in a storme, and makes the whirlwind his chariot, and she does not much care whither she Goes to heaven in a Cam or in a storm, cc vvz dt n1 po31 n1, cc pns31 vdz xx d n1 cs pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn cc p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
286 whether she be gently taken thither, or wrapt up in a fiery chariot, whether she goes fairly by land, whither she be gently taken thither, or wrapped up in a fiery chariot, whither she Goes fairly by land, cs pns31 vbb av-j vvn av, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cs pns31 vvz av-j p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
287 or swims through a sea of bloud: The world wonders at this carelesse, secure calme and sayes, Who is this? or swims through a sea of blood: The world wonders At this careless, secure Cam and Says, Who is this? cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: dt n1 vvz p-acp d j, j n-jn cc vvz, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
288 4. A fourth tempestuous day, is the day of death; Oh! here is the worldling troubled, 4. A fourth tempestuous day, is the day of death; Oh! Here is the worldling troubled, crd dt ord j n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; uh av vbz dt n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
289 now he sighs out (with the dying Emperour) Animula! quo vadis? I have drunk away my soule, sworne away mine heaven, blasphemed the God that should now save me; Now poore soule! now he sighs out (with the dying Emperor) Animula! quo vadis? I have drunk away my soul, sworn away mine heaven, blasphemed the God that should now save me; Now poor soul! av pns31 vvz av (p-acp dt j-vvg n1) np1! fw-la fw-la? pns11 vhb vvn av po11 n1, vvn av po11 n1, vvd dt n1 cst vmd av vvi pno11; av j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
290 whither goest thou? The spouse of Christ goes downe to the grave as willingly as the sleepy body goes to bed; whither goest thou? The spouse of christ Goes down to the grave as willingly as the sleepy body Goes to Bed; q-crq vv2 pns21? dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt j c-acp av-j c-acp dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
291 Indeed this virgin hath cause to go willingly to it, she goes but to see where her Lord lay; Indeed this Virgae hath cause to go willingly to it, she Goes but to see where her Lord lay; av d n1 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz p-acp pc-acp vvi c-crq po31 n1 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
292 It was her Bridegroomes bed, She loves the winding sheet ever since it enwrapt her Saviour; It was her Bridegrooms Bed, She loves the winding sheet ever since it enwrapped her Saviour; pn31 vbds po31 ng1 n1, pns31 vvz dt j-vvg n1 av c-acp pn31 vvd po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
293 The grave is a bed of roses to her, ever since, and she cries out, I desire to be dissolved, The grave is a Bed of roses to her, ever since, and she cries out, I desire to be dissolved, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31, av c-acp, cc pns31 vvz av, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
294 and to be with Christ, which is best of all; and to be with christ, which is best of all; cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, r-crq vbz js pp-f d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
295 She is of the Spirit of that dying Saint, that profest, If all the crownes and empires, riches, honours and glory of the earth were on one hand, She is of the Spirit of that dying Saint, that professed, If all the crowns and empires, riches, honours and glory of the earth were on one hand, pns31 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1, cst vvd, cs d dt n2 cc n2, n2, n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
296 and death on the other, he would scorne them and embrace this: and death on the other, he would scorn them and embrace this: cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 cc vvi d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 16
297 The world wonders at the serene death of the Saint, that the King of terrours should be a messenger of joy, the most fearfull thing of things to be feared, the most joyfull thing to be emb aced: The world wonders At the serene death of the Saint, that the King of terrors should be a Messenger of joy, the most fearful thing of things to be feared, the most joyful thing to be Emb aced: dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vbi vvi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
298 Balaam himsel• could •ay, O that I might dye the d•ath o• the Righteous let my latter end be like his; balaam himsel• could •ay, Oh that I might die the d•ath o• the Righteous let my latter end be like his; np1 n1 vmd vvi, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 n1 dt j vvb po11 d n1 vbi av-j po31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
299 A as the Godly man his peace and joy is hidden, and when they see him li•ting up his undaunted •ead in this terrible day, they say concerning him, Who is this? A as the Godly man his peace and joy is hidden, and when they see him li•ting up his undaunted •ead in this terrible day, they say Concerning him, Who is this? pns31 p-acp dt j n1 po31 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, cc c-crq pns32 vvb pno31 vvg a-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d j n1, pns32 vvb vvg pno31, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
300 5. The last tempestuous day indeed it is the last d y, he day of Iudgement: this day but in a fancy the thoughts of this day, Oh how they troub•e a worldling when they but think they heare the trumpet sounding Alarum to this dreadfull day! 5. The last tempestuous day indeed it is the last d y, he day of Judgement: this day but in a fancy the thoughts of this day, O how they troub•e a worldling when they but think they hear the trumpet sounding Alarm to this dreadful day! crd dt ord j n1 av pn31 vbz dt ord zz zz, pns31 n1 pp-f n1: d n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f d n1, uh c-crq pns32 vbr dt n1 c-crq pns32 cc-acp vvb pns32 vvb dt n1 vvg n1 p-acp d j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
301 Oh how ready are they to have their hearts like Nabals dye within them, and become as cold as a stone! O how ready Are they to have their hearts like Nabals die within them, and become as cold as a stone! uh q-crq j vbr pns32 pc-acp vhi po32 n2 av-j npg1 vvb p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp j-jn c-acp dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
302 how ready be•ore their time to cry, O Rocks, Rocks, fall upon us, cover us from the face of the lamb. how ready be•ore their time to cry, Oh Rocks, Rocks, fallen upon us, cover us from the face of the lamb. q-crq j n1 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, uh n2, n2, vvb p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
303 When they hear but those words r•peated, Behold I come like a theife, that • (saies this wretch) is that Iesus whose blood I have trampled upon, whose free grace I have despised; When they hear but those words r•peated, Behold I come like a thief, that • (Says this wretch) is that Iesus whose blood I have trampled upon, whose free grace I have despised; c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n2 vvn, vvb pns11 vvb av-j dt n1, cst • (vvz d n1) vbz d np1 rg-crq n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp, rg-crq j n1 pns11 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
304 that I (saies the Spouses) is the first letter of my Iesus, my sweet and precious saviour; that I (Says the Spouses) is the First Letter of my Iesus, my sweet and precious Saviour; cst pns11 (vvz dt n2) vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po11 np1, po11 j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
305 Oh how glad shall I be to see my husband with his glorious retinue come to fetch me away to his bed of glory! O come my precious Iesu! O how glad shall I be to see my husband with his glorious retinue come to fetch me away to his Bed of glory! O come my precious Iesu! uh q-crq j vmb pns11 vbi pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno11 av p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1! sy vvb po11 j np1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
306 my deare husband come quickly, Oh that the dayes of my widdowhood were accomplished, Oh that I could see but my husbands face in the clouds, that I might say, Lo this is my Christ, I have waited for him, my deer husband come quickly, O that the days of my widowhood were accomplished, O that I could see but my Husbands face in the Clouds, that I might say, Lo this is my christ, I have waited for him, po11 j-jn n1 vvb av-j, uh cst dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 vbdr vvn, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp po11 ng1 n1 p-acp dt n2, cst pns11 vmd vvi, np1 d vbz po11 np1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
307 Lo this is my Christ, I have waited for him, I will rejoyce and be glad in his salvation. Lo this is my christ, I have waited for him, I will rejoice and be glad in his salvation. uh d vbz po11 np1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, pns11 vmb vvi cc vbi j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
308 The world wonders what manner of spirit the Christian hath that is scared with nothing, what manner of peace it is that passeth all understanding, he cries out Quae est illa? Who is this? I must confesse the fountain though it be of a great depth, may not contain it self within its owne banks; The world wonders what manner of Spirit the Christian hath that is scared with nothing, what manner of peace it is that passes all understanding, he cries out Quae est illa? Who is this? I must confess the fountain though it be of a great depth, may not contain it self within its own banks; dt n1 vvz r-crq n1 pp-f n1 dt njp vhz d vbz vvn p-acp pix, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz cst vvz d n1, pns31 vvz av fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vbz d? pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vbb pp-f dt j n1, vmb xx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp po31 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
309 but if full, it must runne over; but if full, it must run over; cc-acp cs j, pn31 vmb vvi a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
310 The Saint must speak his joy, if his heart be full, It must breath out its comforts, I charge you tell my beloved, O ye daughters of Ierusalem, that I am sick of love; The Saint must speak his joy, if his heart be full, It must breath out its comforts, I charge you tell my Beloved, Oh you daughters of Ierusalem, that I am sick of love; dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cs po31 n1 vbb j, pn31 vmb vvi av po31 n2, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb po11 j-vvn, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cst pns11 vbm j pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
311 Ioy will speak it selfe, It is not, it cannot be dumb; If the Bridegroome be with the Children of the Bride-chamber, they cannot mourne. Joy will speak it self, It is not, it cannot be dumb; If the Bridegroom be with the Children of the Bridechamber, they cannot mourn. n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1, pn31 vbz xx, pn31 vmbx vbi j; cs dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmbx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
312 1. But first, The ground of their joy is not knowne, that is hidden, they know not whence the spring cometh that maketh the fountain of their joy so brimfull as it is; 1. But First, The ground of their joy is not known, that is hidden, they know not whence the spring comes that makes the fountain of their joy so brimful as it is; crd p-acp ord, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz xx vvn, cst vbz vvn, pns32 vvb xx c-crq dt n1 vvz cst vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 av j c-acp pn31 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
313 they see them smile, but they know not wherefore. 2. The measure of their joy is hidden; they see them smile, but they know not Wherefore. 2. The measure of their joy is hidden; pns32 vvb pno32 vvi, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx c-crq. crd dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
314 I may know by the brook, that there is water in the fountain, but I cannot know by the shallow brooke what depth the water is that is in the fountaine: I may know by the brook, that there is water in the fountain, but I cannot know by the shallow brook what depth the water is that is in the fountain: pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n1 r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz cst vbz p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 18
315 they may say for this, Who is this joyfull creature? What is the Basis? How great is the depth of her hidden joy? what is she? Who is this that commeth? they may say for this, Who is this joyful creature? What is the Basis? How great is the depth of her hidden joy? what is she? Who is this that comes? pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d, r-crq vbz d j n1? q-crq vbz dt n1? q-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1? q-crq vbz pns31? r-crq vbz d cst vvz? (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 18
316 4. But Fourthly, The Saints sincerity is hidden, From the world? yea from one another infallibly: 4. But Fourthly, The Saints sincerity is hidden, From the world? yea from one Another infallibly: crd p-acp ord, dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1? uh p-acp pi j-jn av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
317 The Barbarians think Paul a murtherer one day, a God another day, they know not what any day: The Barbarians think Paul a murderer one day, a God Another day, they know not what any day: dt n2-jn vvb np1 dt n1 crd n1, dt n1 j-jn n1, pns32 vvb xx r-crq d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
318 The disciples are readier to accuse themselves then Iudas: An unmixed company of Saints is peculiar to the Church triumphant. The Disciples Are Readier to accuse themselves then Iudas: an unmixed company of Saints is peculiar to the Church triumphant. dt n2 vbr jc pc-acp vvi px32 av np1: dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2 vbz j p-acp dt n1 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
319 I would demand of any who plead for unmixed Congregations, by what infallible mark I shall know a sincere Christian from a deceitfull hypocrite; I would demand of any who plead for unmixed Congregations, by what infallible mark I shall know a sincere Christian from a deceitful hypocrite; pns11 vmd vvi pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp j-vvn n2, p-acp r-crq j n1 pns11 vmb vvi dt j njp p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
320 and to my thoughts, that title of Visible Saints seemes to have contradictionem in terminis; for if they be saints they are not visible; and to my thoughts, that title of Visible Saints seems to have contradictionem in terminis; for if they be Saints they Are not visible; cc p-acp po11 n2, cst n1 pp-f j n2 vvz pc-acp vhi fw-la p-acp fw-la; c-acp cs pns32 vbb n2 pns32 vbr xx j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
321 at least the truth of their Saintship is not visible; At least the truth of their Saintship is not visible; p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz xx j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
322 And why it is necessarily required to the constitution of Gods Church, that they be such as my deceivable eye judgeth Saints, which may be the eldest children of perdition and the worst of devils, is such a riddle, And why it is necessarily required to the constitution of God's Church, that they be such as my deceivable eye Judgeth Saints, which may be the eldest children of perdition and the worst of Devils, is such a riddle, cc c-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns32 vbb d c-acp po11 j n1 vvz n2, r-crq vmb vbi dt js-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc dt js pp-f n2, vbz d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
323 as I must professe I cannot open, nor can (I suppose any considerable reason be given for it. as I must profess I cannot open, nor can (I suppose any considerable reason be given for it. c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vmbx vvi, ccx vmb (pns11 vvb d j n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 18
324 It was a true saying of him, To have none good, is the property of a Church malignant; It was a true saying of him, To have none good, is the property of a Church malignant; pn31 vbds dt j n-vvg pp-f pno31, pc-acp vhi pix j, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
325 to have all good, and none bad, is the property of the Church Triumphant; to have some good and some bad, is the property of the Church Militant: to have all good, and none bad, is the property of the Church Triumphant; to have Some good and Some bad, is the property of the Church Militant: pc-acp vhi d j, cc pix j, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j; pc-acp vhi d j cc d j, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
326 Only God and their own consciences know their sinceritie; Only God and their own Consciences know their sincerity; av-j np1 cc po32 d n2 vvb po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
327 O Lo d remember how I have walkt before thee (saith Hezekiah ) God knew, and his own conscience knew: Oh Lo worser Remember how I have walked before thee (Says Hezekiah) God knew, and his own conscience knew: uh uh n2 vvb c-crq pns11 vhb vvd p-acp pno21 (vvz np1) np1 vvd, cc po31 d n1 vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
328 The Saints sincerity is hidd•n to the world; The Saints sincerity is hidd•n to the world; dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
329 they are ready to say, Who is this? what wine-bibber? as concerning Iohn, What friend of Publicanes and sinners? as concerning Christ. they Are ready to say, Who is this? what winebibber? as Concerning John, What friend of Publicans and Sinners? as Concerning christ. pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz d? r-crq n1? p-acp vvg np1, q-crq n1 pp-f n2 cc n2? p-acp vvg np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
330 What Babler? as concerning Paul. What Puritan? What Round-head? as now adayes, Who is this? What Babbler? as Concerning Paul. What Puritan? What Roundhead? as now adays, Who is this? q-crq n1? p-acp vvg np1. r-crq np1? q-crq np1? c-acp av av, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 18
331 5. Lastly, The Saints Glory is hidden, their future estate; and this is one reason why the world despiseth them; 5. Lastly, The Saints Glory is hidden, their future estate; and this is one reason why the world despises them; crd ord, dt n2 n1 vbz vvn, po32 j-jn n1; cc d vbz crd n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 18
332 the world useth to make much of great men, Kings and Queenes; but their greatnesse must be visible; the world uses to make much of great men, Kings and Queens; but their greatness must be visible; dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi d pp-f j n2, n2 cc n2; cc-acp po32 n1 vmb vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 18
333 the world would be kinder to them, if they knew they should be their Iudges, and sure enough they shall; the world would be kinder to them, if they knew they should be their Judges, and sure enough they shall; dt n1 vmd vbi jc p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vvd pns32 vmd vbi po32 n2, cc av-j d pns32 vmb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 18
334 it is written, The Saints shall judge the world, they shall have a Kingdome, when these shall go to hell; it is written, The Saints shall judge the world, they shall have a Kingdom, when these shall go to hell; pn31 vbz vvn, dt n2 vmb vvi dt n1, pns32 vmb vhi dt n1, c-crq d vmb vvi p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
335 and an hidden Kingdome it is, 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seene, nor eare heard ▪ nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive what things God hath prepared for th•m that love him. and an hidden Kingdom it is, 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd ▪ nor can it enter into the heart of man to conceive what things God hath prepared for th•m that love him. cc dt j-vvn n1 pn31 vbz, crd np1 crd. n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx n1 vvd ▪ ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 cst vvb pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
336 So much may serve for the Doctrinall part; now let us bring what you have heard to practise. So much may serve for the Doctrinal part; now let us bring what you have herd to practise. av av-d vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1; av vvb pno12 vvi r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 19
337 1. Let this be a cautionary reproof to the men of the world: 1. Let this be a cautionary reproof to the men of the world: crd vvb d vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
338 no such despised handfull of dust and ashes as the little flock, the handfull of Christians; no such despised handful of dust and Ashes as the little flock, the handful of Christians; dx d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
339 the mouth of every dogge is open against them: O let what thou hast heard of their glory, be a bridle in thy lips, the Mouth of every dog is open against them: Oh let what thou hast herd of their glory, be a bridle in thy lips, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j p-acp pno32: uh vvb q-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f po32 n1, vbb dt n1 p-acp po21 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
340 and an hook in thy nostrills: and an hook in thy nostrils: cc dt n1 p-acp po21 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
341 The least and meanest of them, though c ad in raggs, is a better man, of better breeding, of more value then thou art, that abasest them, The least and Meanest of them, though c ad in rags, is a better man, of better breeding, of more valve then thou art, that abasest them, dt ds cc js pp-f pno32, cs sy fw-la fw-la n2, vbz dt jc n1, pp-f jc n-vvg, pp-f dc n1 cs pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
342 though in cloth of Gold and cloak of Scarlet; Saints are precious creatures. First, Consider •he is the Spouse of the King of glory; Mighty •esus is her husband; though in cloth of Gold and cloak of Scarlet; Saints Are precious creatures. First, Consider •he is the Spouse of the King of glory; Mighty •esus is her husband; cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn; n2 vbr j n2. ord, vvb av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; j fw-la vbz po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
343 Art thou a gallan, t and hast thou a wife of thy bosome? tell me, what wouldst thou do to him that in thy absence should turn her out of doores ▪ or kick her about the streets? Is not the Lord Christ (thinkst thou) as tender of his, Art thou a gallan, tO and hast thou a wife of thy bosom? tell me, what Wouldst thou do to him that in thy absence should turn her out of doors ▪ or kick her about the streets? Is not the Lord christ (Thinkest thou) as tender of his, vb2r pns21 dt n1, sy cc vh2 pns21 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? vvb pno11, q-crq vmd2 pns21 vdi p-acp pno31 cst p-acp po21 n1 vmd vvi pno31 av pp-f n2 ▪ cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2? vbz xx dt n1 np1 (vv2 pns21) c-acp j pp-f png31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
344 as thou canst be of thy Spouse? She is the wife of an Omnipotent Christ, whose power makes him able, as thou Canst be of thy Spouse? She is the wife of an Omnipotent christ, whose power makes him able, c-acp pns21 vm2 vbi pp-f po21 n1? pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, rg-crq n1 vvz pno31 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
345 and whose •ove makes him willing to avenge his Spouse: Verily he will teare thee in pe•ces, and there shall be none to deliver thee: and whose •ove makes him willing to avenge his Spouse: Verily he will tear thee in pe•ces, and there shall be none to deliver thee: cc rg-crq n1 vvz pno31 j pc-acp vvi po31 n1: av-j pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vmb vbi pix pc-acp vvi pno21: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
346 Her husband is one that non• can stand before, when he is angry: If he be angry but a little, Blessed are all they that trust in him: Her husband is one that non• can stand before, when he is angry: If he be angry but a little, Blessed Are all they that trust in him: po31 n1 vbz pi cst n1 vmb vvi a-acp, c-crq pns31 vbz j: cs pns31 vbb j p-acp dt j, vvn vbr d pns32 cst vvb p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
347 O take heed if he drawes his sword, wo unto thee! Oh take heed if he draws his sword, woe unto thee! uh vvb n1 cs pns31 vvz po31 n1, n1 p-acp pno21! (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
348 and he loves his spouse ▪ for concerning her, he hath said, He that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of mine eye. and he loves his spouse ▪ for Concerning her, he hath said, He that touches you, touches the apple of mine eye. cc pns31 vvz po31 n1 ▪ p-acp vvg pno31, pns31 vhz vvn, pns31 cst vvz pn22, vvz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
349 Beware, O Beware of the Apple of Gods eye: Beware, Oh Beware of the Apple of God's eye: vvb, uh vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
350 I had rather lie under the feet ▪ then but tread upon the toe of Gods childe. I had rather lie under the feet ▪ then but tread upon the toe of God's child. pns11 vhd av-c vvb p-acp dt n2 ▪ av p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
351 I might draw some arguments from Love, as this from fear considering she is so lovely, so glorious a creature. I might draw Some Arguments from Love, as this from Fear considering she is so lovely, so glorious a creature. pns11 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp n1, c-acp d p-acp n1 vvg pns31 vbz av j, av j dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
352 But I will use but one more, from the latter part of my doctrine. But I will use but one more, from the latter part of my Doctrine. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd dc, p-acp dt d n1 pp-f po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 19
353 2. Remember she is an hidden unknowne creature; we have a Proverb, De absentibus & mortuis nihil malum, speak no evill of those that are absent or dead: 2. remember she is an hidden unknown creature; we have a Proverb, De absentibus & mortuis nihil malum, speak no evil of those that Are absent or dead: crd np1 pns31 vbz dt vvn j n1; pns12 vhb dt n1, fw-fr fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb dx j-jn pp-f d cst vbr j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
354 we may put in a third, de ignotis; Ingenuity commands us, as well not to wrong those we know not, we may put in a third, de ignotis; Ingenuity commands us, as well not to wrong those we know not, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord, fw-fr fw-la; n1 vvz pno12, c-acp av xx pc-acp vvi d pns12 vvb xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
355 as those that are dead, or ab ent: as those that Are dead, or ab ent: c-acp d cst vbr j, cc fw-la fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
356 O that rhese few words might bridle the tongues of wretches, from abusing that poore little flock which God is so tender of, that his eye will not endure to see any of it wronged in the least sort, Oh that rhese few words might bridle the tongues of wretches, from abusing that poor little flock which God is so tender of, that his eye will not endure to see any of it wronged in the least sort, uh cst vv2 d n2 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp vvg d j j n1 r-crq np1 vbz av j pp-f, cst po31 n1 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp dt ds n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 19
357 before they repent them of the wrong they offer to them, before this Spouse cries out to her husband and his wrath be kindled in his b east but a little; before they Repent them of the wrong they offer to them, before this Spouse cries out to her husband and his wrath be kindled in his b east but a little; c-acp pns32 vvb pno32 pp-f dt n-jn pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, c-acp d n1 vvz av p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp po31 sy n1 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 20
358 his wrath is far sooner kindled then quenched. In the second place, it may be applied by way of discovery: his wrath is Far sooner kindled then quenched. In the second place, it may be applied by Way of discovery: po31 n1 vbz av-j av-c vvn cs vvn. p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 20
359 First, To discover the reason why the children of God meet with such course handling from the men of the world; First, To discover the reason why the children of God meet with such course handling from the men of the world; ord, pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
360 they are accounted as the off se•uring of the world, and refuse of the Nations; It is because they are hidden ones, the world knowes them not; they Are accounted as the off se•uring of the world, and refuse of the nations; It is Because they Are hidden ones, the world knows them not; pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt a-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvi pp-f dt n2; pn31 vbz c-acp pns32 vbr j pi2, dt n1 vvz pno32 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
361 a King may walk in a place where he is not knowne, and the meanest Pea•ant not stir•e his hatte to him; a King may walk in a place where he is not known, and the Meanest Pea•ant not stir•e his hat to him; dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz xx vvn, cc dt js n1 xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
362 an Emperour may walk in a forreigne Nation, and the most sordid clowne not give him the way; an Emperor may walk in a foreign nation, and the most sordid clown not give him the Way; dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc dt av-ds j n1 xx vvi pno31 dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
363 The Saint is here in a st ange countrey; he is in, but not of the world: The Saint is Here in a Saint ange country; he is in, but not of the world: dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt zz j n1; pns31 vbz p-acp, cc-acp xx pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
364 I am a sojourner and a pilgr•m here (said the holy man) as all my fathers were; I am a sojourner and a pilgr•m Here (said the holy man) as all my Father's were; pns11 vbm dt n1 cc dt n1 av (vvd dt j n1) p-acp d po11 n2 vbdr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
365 Their dwelling (their fixed dwelling, I mean) is not in the world, they have tents, Their Dwelling (their fixed Dwelling, I mean) is not in the world, they have tents, po32 n1 (po32 j-vvn n1, pns11 vvb) vbz xx p-acp dt n1, pns32 vhb n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
366 but they will build no Tabernacles; They will scarce say It is good for us to be here; but they will built no Tabernacles; They will scarce say It is good for us to be Here; cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi dx n2; pns32 vmb av-j vvi pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
367 their voice is Cupio dissolvi, I desire to be dissolved, and be with Christ; Their inheritance is above the starres, their mansion house in the land of glory; their voice is Cupio Dissolvi, I desire to be dissolved, and be with christ; Their inheritance is above the Stars, their mansion house in the land of glory; po32 n1 vbz np1 fw-la, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vbb p-acp np1; po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2, po32 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
368 if once they come in heaven, the Saints shall Court th m, the blessed Angels shall wait upon them, the King of glory their Father shall bid them welcome, if once they come in heaven, the Saints shall Court that m, the blessed Angels shall wait upon them, the King of glory their Father shall bid them welcome, cs a-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, dt n2 vmb vvi dt crd, dt j-vvn n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f n1 po32 n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
369 and their Bridegroome give them joy; and their Bridegroom give them joy; cc po32 n1 vvi pno32 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
370 there they are known, here they are not, The world saies of them, Who are these? there they Are known, Here they Are not, The world Says of them, Who Are these? a-acp pns32 vbr vvn, av pns32 vbr xx, dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32, r-crq vbr d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 20
371 2. This may, Secondly, discover a difference betwixt the meanest Saint, and the greatest Worldling. 2. This may, Secondly, discover a difference betwixt the Meanest Saint, and the greatest Worldling. crd d vmb, ord, vvb dt n1 p-acp dt js n1, cc dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
372 Are they so glorious in •ods eyes, how mean soever in the eyes of men? learne then that a leathern doublet may be more precious then a scarlet coat: These are born of God: are they so glorious in •ods eyes, how mean soever in the eyes of men? Learn then that a leathern doublet may be more precious then a scarlet coat: These Are born of God: vbr pns32 av j p-acp n2 n2, c-crq j av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2? vvb av cst dt j n1 vmb vbi av-dc j cs dt j-jn n1: d vbr vvn pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
373 the Devill is their father, how great soever their parentage be: You are of your father the devill, Ioh. 8.44. There's their Breeding in Gods Heraldry. the devil is their father, how great soever their parentage be: You Are of your father the Devil, John 8.44. There's their Breeding in God's Heraldry. dt n1 vbz po32 n1, c-crq j av po32 n1 vbb: pn22 vbr pp-f po22 n1 dt n1, np1 crd. pc-acp|vbz po32 n-vvg p-acp ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
374 And the lus•s of their father they will doe: There's their Carriage. And the lus•s of their father they will do: There's their Carriage. cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 pns32 vmb vdi: pc-acp|vbz po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
375 No•withstanding their gay clothes, they are clothed with the ragges of unrighteousnesse, and their garments are spotted with the flesh, Their best clothes w ll not cover this Nakednesse; No•withstanding their gay clothes, they Are clothed with the rags of unrighteousness, and their garments Are spotted with the Flesh, Their best clothes w ll not cover this Nakedness; vvg po32 j n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, po32 js n2 zz vmb xx vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
376 The Saints are glorious, these inglorious creatures, in the sight of their God. The Saints Are glorious, these inglorious creatures, in the sighed of their God. dt n2 vbr j, d j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 20
377 3. Thirdly, Are the Saints hidden creatures? This may then informe us, that all is not Gold that glisters; 3. Thirdly, are the Saints hidden creatures? This may then inform us, that all is not Gold that glisters; crd ord, vbr dt n2 vvn n2? d vmb av vvi pno12, cst d vbz xx n1 cst vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 20
378 the sincerity and habit of the Saints graces is hidden: every one in Israel is not of Israel: Saints are hidden creatures; the sincerity and habit of the Saints graces is hidden: every one in Israel is not of Israel: Saints Are hidden creatures; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 n2 vbz vvn: d pi p-acp np1 vbz xx pp-f np1: n2 vbr vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 20
379 hidden to others, and something modestly retired to themselves: hidden to Others, and something modestly retired to themselves: vvn p-acp n2-jn, cc pi av-j vvn p-acp px32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
380 they are such as we must say of them, Who are these? I like not those that are too much their own trumpets; they Are such as we must say of them, Who Are these? I like not those that Are too much their own trumpets; pns32 vbr d c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno32, r-crq vbr d? pns11 vvb xx d cst vbr av d po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
381 when I heare one boasting of his graces, (which, by the way, is the best beauty he hath to glory in, when I hear one boasting of his graces, (which, by the Way, is the best beauty he hath to glory in, c-crq pns11 vvb pi vvg pp-f po31 n2, (r-crq, p-acp dt n1, vbz dt js n1 pns31 vhz p-acp n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
382 if hee might glory in any thing, when hee hath nothing but what hee hath received ) inviting others into his chariot to see his zeale for the Lord God of Hosts (as Jehu once did Jonadab; ) though I had rather call a mans title to his lands, if he might glory in any thing, when he hath nothing but what he hath received) inviting Others into his chariot to see his zeal for the Lord God of Hosts (as Jehu once did Jonadab;) though I had rather call a men title to his Lands, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vhz pix p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn) vvg n2-jn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f n2 (c-acp np1 a-acp vdd np1;) cs pns11 vhd av-c vvb dt ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
383 then his title to the Kingdome of heaven in question, which is his best inheritance; then his title to the Kingdom of heaven in question, which is his best inheritance; cs po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz po31 js n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
384 yet I am ready to suspect such a creature, that there is more without then within; yet I am ready to suspect such a creature, that there is more without then within; av pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz av-dc p-acp av a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
385 more in his forehead then in his heart: I am ready to feare the Cities running out of the gates; the empty vessell sound•ng most. more in his forehead then in his heart: I am ready to Fear the Cities running out of the gates; the empty vessel sound•ng most. av-dc p-acp po31 n1 av p-acp po31 n1: pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvg av pp-f dt n2; dt j n1 vvg av-ds. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
386 It is a pretty Simile of a quaint Divine of our owne, Those Merchants and other Whole-sale men in a City, whose shops are of greatest value, It is a pretty Simile of a quaint Divine of our own, Those Merchant's and other Wholesale men in a city, whose shops Are of greatest valve, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j j-jn pp-f po12 d, d n2 cc j-jn n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n2 vbr pp-f js n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
387 and have most solid Merchandise in them, set no great shew out at their shop windowes, perhaps they are shut up, and have most solid Merchandise in them, Set no great show out At their shop windows, perhaps they Are shut up, cc vhb av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32, vvd dx j n1 av p-acp po32 n1 n2, av pns32 vbr vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
388 whiles the poore Pedlar layes out every piece of Ribband, and bit of Lace hee hath: while the poor Pedlar lays out every piece of Ribbon, and bit of Lace he hath: cs dt j n1 vvz av d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vhz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
389 The solid and serious Saint is an hidden creature; The solid and serious Saint is an hidden creature; dt j cc j n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
390 of whom we must say, Who is this? Hee doth not care to set out so much at his windowes as hee hath in his shop; of whom we must say, Who is this? He does not care to Set out so much At his windows as he hath in his shop; pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz d? pns31 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi av av av-d p-acp po31 n2 c-acp pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
391 and yet not so hidden, but communicative upon occasion too. and yet not so hidden, but communicative upon occasion too. cc av xx av vvn, cc-acp j p-acp n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 21
392 To demonstrate that the smell of Christs spikenard is upon his clothing, that his garments smell of Myrrhe, Aloes and Cassia; To demonstrate that the smell of Christ spikenard is upon his clothing, that his garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes and Cassia; pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, cst po31 n2 vvb pp-f n1, n2 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
393 whiles the pedling hypocrite hangs out every seeming grace to the eye of the world; while the peddling hypocrite hangs out every seeming grace to the eye of the world; cs dt j-vvg n1 vvz av d j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
394 I am afraid at this time there is many a painted Theban Lady in the Church of God, that will not endure to wash her face: I am afraid At this time there is many a painted Theban Lady in the Church of God, that will not endure to wash her face: pns11 vbm j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbz d dt j-vvn jp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
395 many a painted hypocrite, that dare not come at the fire. We say, Good Wine needs no Bush: many a painted hypocrite, that Dare not come At the fire. We say, Good Wine needs no Bush: d dt j-vvn n1, cst vvb xx vvn p-acp dt n1. pns12 vvb, j n1 vvz dx n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
396 The good Christian needs no Trumpet. The beauteous face looks most beautifull through a vaile; and odours will smell through a covering: The good Christian needs no Trumpet. The beauteous face looks most beautiful through a veil; and odours will smell through a covering: dt j njp vvz dx n1. dt j n1 vvz av-ds j p-acp dt n1; cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
397 It is the painted lewd strumpet that walks the streets brazing every one shee meets, that calls to every one to look on her beauty, It is the painted lewd strumpet that walks the streets brazing every one she meets, that calls to every one to look on her beauty, pn31 vbz dt j-vvn j n1 cst vvz dt n2 vvg d pi pns31 vvz, cst vvz p-acp d pi pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
398 and invites the wild-eyed passenger to her lodgings. The modest Gentlewoman weares a vaile, and is only seen under that. and invites the wildeyed Passenger to her lodgings. The modest Gentlewoman wears a veil, and is only seen under that. cc vvz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2. dt j n1 vvz dt n1, cc vbz av-j vvn p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 21
399 It is the strum•et in Christianity that proclaimes her beauty to all, and sounds a trumpet before her, It is the strum•et in Christianity that proclaims her beauty to all, and sounds a trumpet before her, pn31 vbz dt j p-acp np1 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp d, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
400 and invites all to kisse her because she is Christs Spouse. and invites all to kiss her Because she is Christ Spouse. cc vvz d pc-acp vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
401 O friend take heed ▪ let there be more in thy heart, and lesse in thy tongue; O friend take heed ▪ let there be more in thy heart, and less in thy tongue; sy n1 vvb n1 ▪ vvb pc-acp vbi av-dc p-acp po21 n1, cc av-dc p-acp po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
402 Christs Spouse is all-glorious, but not vain-glorious: Glorious, but it is within: Shee hath a glorious inscription, but her superscription is not in so big characters. Christ Spouse is All-glorious, but not vainglorious: Glorious, but it is within: She hath a glorious inscription, but her superscription is not in so big characters. npg1 n1 vbz j, cc-acp xx j: j, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp: pns31 vhz dt j n1, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz xx p-acp av j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
403 You will say of the Saint of God whiles you have a glympse of her beau•y through her vaile, Who is this? As for the other, you shall not need ask who they are, they are the on•ly Church of Chri•t, The godly party, THE well-affected. You will say of the Saint of God while you have a glimpse of her beau•y through her veil, Who is this? As for the other, you shall not need ask who they Are, they Are the on•ly Church of Chri•t, The godly party, THE Well-affected. pn22 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz d? c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, pn22 vmb xx vvi vvi r-crq pns32 vbr, pns32 vbr dt av-j n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1, dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
404 These say ▪ Stand by your selves; come not neare to us; we will have no communion with you; These say ▪ Stand by your selves; come not near to us; we will have no communion with you; d vvi ▪ vvi p-acp po22 n2; vvb xx av-j p-acp pno12; pns12 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
405 for we are holier then you. The holy God make them more holy; for we Are Holier then you. The holy God make them more holy; p-acp pns12 vbr jc cs pn22. dt j np1 vvi pno32 av-dc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
406 but the Lord grant that none of these boasters be a smoke in Gods nose, we find them a fire that burnes all the day, Isai. 65.5. The next Life is of Exhortation: but the Lord grant that none of these boaster's be a smoke in God's nose, we find them a fire that burns all the day, Isaiah 65.5. The next Life is of Exhortation: cc-acp dt n1 vvb cst pix pp-f d ng1 vbb dt n1 p-acp ng1 n1, pns12 vvb pno32 dt n1 cst vvz d dt n1, np1 crd. dt ord n1 vbz pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 22
407 to teach all of us severall lessons. 1. To those that are not yet married to this King of glory: to teach all of us several Lessons. 1. To those that Are not yet married to this King of glory: pc-acp vvi d pp-f pno12 j n2. crd p-acp d cst vbr xx av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 22
408 O that this day might be a day of espousalls! Oh that this day might be a day of espousals! uh cst d n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
409 And me thinks I have spoke enough to perswade with poore creatures, that are vile dust and ashes, to consider how glorious they are made after this wedding day. And me thinks I have spoke enough to persuade with poor creatures, that Are vile dust and Ashes, to Consider how glorious they Are made After this wedding day. cc pno11 vvz pns11 vhb vvn av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, cst vbr j n1 cc n2, pc-acp vvi c-crq j pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
410 What is there desireable in an husband that is not to be found in this mighty Jesus? I know but foure things that can make a Bridegrome desireable; What is there desirable in an husband that is not to be found in this mighty jesus? I know but foure things that can make a Bridegroom desirable; q-crq vbz a-acp j p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j np1? pns11 vvb cc-acp crd n2 cst vmb vvi dt n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
411 all which are to be found to the highest in the Lord Iesus Christ: 1. Breeding. 2. Beauty. 3. Riches. 4. A loving ingenuous nature. all which Are to be found to the highest in the Lord Iesus christ: 1. Breeding. 2. Beauty. 3. Riches. 4. A loving ingenuous nature. d r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js p-acp dt n1 np1 np1: crd n-vvg. crd n1. crd n2. crd dt j-vvg j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
412 I am come this day to plead for my Master with you (friends) who are but dust and ashes: I am come this day to plead for my Master with you (Friends) who Are but dust and Ashes: pns11 vbm vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1 p-acp pn22 (n2) q-crq vbr p-acp n1 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
413 Doth any one here think that the marriage of Christ will disparage their house? and his crosse dishonour their coat? Know (friend) my Master (whose love I tender thee) is the Son of the Lord of lords; the Heire of heaven and earth; Does any one Here think that the marriage of christ will disparage their house? and his cross dishonour their coat? Know (friend) my Master (whose love I tender thee) is the Son of the Lord of Lords; the Heir of heaven and earth; vdz d crd av vvb d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi po32 n1? cc po31 j n1 po32 n1? vvb (n1) po11 n1 (rg-crq n1 pns11 vvb pno21) vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
414 One that hath alwayes been brought up in the Court of glory: One that hath always been brought up in the Court of glory: pi cst vhz av vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
415 One that in the day of thine espousalls to him shall put a degree of honour more upon thee, One that in the day of thine espousals to him shall put a degree of honour more upon thee, pi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 p-acp pno31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av-dc p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
416 though thou wer't the Empresse of the world before. though thou Were't the Empress of the world before. cs pns21 vbdr|pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
417 No honour like the honour to be call'd the sons and daughters of the most High. No honour like the honour to be called the Sons and daughters of the most High. dx n1 av-j dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-ds j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
418 If thou hast an ambitious eye, here is an object of highest honour for thee; If thou hast an ambitious eye, Here is an Object of highest honour for thee; cs pns21 vh2 dt j n1, av vbz dt n1 pp-f js n1 p-acp pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 22
419 thou shalt be daughter to that King that can bind Kings in chaines, and Nobles in links of iron; thou shalt be daughter to that King that can bind Kings in chains, and Nobles in links of iron; pns21 vm2 vbi n1 p-acp cst n1 cst vmb vvi n2 p-acp n2, cc n2-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
420 and Bride to him that hath Emperors for his meanest servants, and is Heire of eternity. and Bride to him that hath Emperor's for his Meanest Servants, and is Heir of eternity. cc n1 p-acp pno31 cst vhz n2 p-acp po31 js n2, cc vbz n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
421 2. Hast thou a wanton eye? will beauty move thy affection? My Master is the fairest of ten thousand, white and ruddy, Cant. 5.10. His head is of most fine gold, his locks bushy and black as a Raven, &c. See the full description of him in that Chapter. 2. Hast thou a wanton eye? will beauty move thy affection? My Master is the Fairest of ten thousand, white and ruddy, Cant 5.10. His head is of most fine gold, his locks bushy and black as a Raven, etc. See the full description of him in that Chapter. crd vh2 pns21 dt j-jn n1? vmb n1 vvi po21 n1? po11 n1 vbz dt js pp-f crd crd, j-jn cc j, np1 crd. po31 n1 vbz pp-f ds j n1, po31 n2 j cc j-jn c-acp dt n1, av vvb dt j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 23
422 The creatures beauty is mouldring paint, but His native beauty is permanent glory. The creatures beauty is mouldering paint, but His native beauty is permanent glory. dt n2 n1 vbz j-vvg n1, cc-acp po31 j-jn n1 vbz j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 23
423 3. Hast thou a covetous eye? and doest thou look for a great joynture? My Master hath it for thee: 3. Hast thou a covetous eye? and dost thou look for a great jointure? My Master hath it for thee: crd vh2 pns21 dt j n1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt j n1? po11 n1 vhz pn31 p-acp pno21: (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
424 Hee is rich in inheritance, heaven is his, and earth is his, and the sea is the work of his hands. He is rich in moveables: He is rich in inheritance, heaven is his, and earth is his, and the sea is the work of his hands. He is rich in movables: pns31 vbz j p-acp n1, n1 vbz png31, cc n1 vbz png31, cc dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. pns31 vbz j p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
425 Every beast of the forrest is his, and the cattell upon a thousand hills: The fowls of the mountaine, and the wild beasts of the field. Ay, and all is thine; Every beast of the forest is his, and the cattle upon a thousand hills: The fowls of the mountain, and the wild beasts of the field. Ay, and all is thine; d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz png31, cc dt n2 p-acp dt crd n2: dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. uh, cc d vbz png21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
426 for hee can with-hold no good thing from those that live uprightly. The Father of glory gives all with his Son in marriage. for he can withhold no good thing from those that live uprightly. The Father of glory gives all with his Son in marriage. c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp d cst vvb av-j. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz d p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
427 He hath given us his Son; shall hee not with him give us all things? He hath given us his Son; shall he not with him give us all things? pns31 vhz vvn pno12 po31 n1; vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
428 4. Hast thou a sober ingenuous eye? that thou thinkest love is the best riches, 4. Hast thou a Sobrium ingenuous eye? that thou Thinkest love is the best riches, crd vh2 pns21 dt j j n1? cst pns21 vv2 n1 vbz dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
429 and a certainty in that the best joynture? Know that my Master is of a loving nature too. Read this delicious Song; and a certainty in that the best jointure? Know that my Master is of a loving nature too. Read this delicious Song; cc dt n1 p-acp d dt js n1? vvb cst po11 n1 vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1 av. np1 d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
430 tell me what Gallant ever courted his Mistresse (though far above himself) with such Rethoricall expressions of love as this precious Jesus woes poor dust and ashes? O tell me (poore creature) how wouldst thou desire to try my Masters love towards thee? O man, did ever Bridegroome do so much for his Bride? why man? he hath come and left his pallace of Glory, tell me what Gallant ever courted his Mistress (though Far above himself) with such Rhetorical expressions of love as this precious jesus woes poor dust and Ashes? O tell me (poor creature) how Wouldst thou desire to try my Masters love towards thee? O man, did ever Bridegroom do so much for his Bride? why man? he hath come and left his palace of Glory, vvb pno11 r-crq n-jn av vvd po31 n1 (cs av-j p-acp px31) p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 c-acp d j np1 n2 j n1 cc n2? sy vvb pno11 (j n1) c-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi po11 ng1 n1 p-acp pno21? sy n1, vdd av n1 vdb av av-d c-acp po31 n1? q-crq n1? pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn po31 n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
431 for thee, and lived a scornfull tedious life upon the earth; he hath pleaded night and day with his angry father in heaven for thee: for thee, and lived a scornful tedious life upon the earth; he hath pleaded night and day with his angry father in heaven for thee: p-acp pno21, cc vvd dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1; pns31 vhz vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
432 that thy soule might not be damned; but thou mightst be married to him; that thy soul might not be damned; but thou Mightest be married to him; d po21 n1 vmd xx vbi vvn; cc-acp pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
433 he hath made thee a path for thy prayers to his father, and thou hast not had a gracious answer to one prayer, he hath made thee a path for thy Prayers to his father, and thou hast not had a gracious answer to one prayer, pns31 vhz vvn pno21 dt n1 p-acp po21 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns21 vh2 xx vhn dt j n1 p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
434 but hath come under Christs hand, and been sealed with my masters blood. but hath come under Christ hand, and been sealed with my Masters blood. cc-acp vhz vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc vbn vvn p-acp po11 ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
435 Wilt thou try him by what he hath or will suffer for thee? Why poor creature, Wilt thou try him by what he hath or will suffer for thee? Why poor creature, vm2 pns21 vvi pno31 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz cc vmb vvi p-acp pno21? q-crq j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
436 for thee hath he been buffeted, beaten, whipt, prickt with a crowne of thorns; for thee did he suffer his precious side to be ript with a speare; for thee hath he been buffeted, beaten, whipped, pricked with a crown of thorns; for thee did he suffer his precious side to be ripped with a spear; p-acp pno21 vhz pns31 vbn vvn, vvn, vvd, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; p-acp pno21 vdd pns31 vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 23
437 for thee did that precious bloody balsamy sweat trickle down his sacred cheeks, for thee was he nailed to crosse, for thee did that precious bloody balsamy sweat trickle down his sacred cheeks, for thee was he nailed to cross, p-acp pno21 vdd cst j j n1 vvb vvi a-acp po31 j n2, p-acp pno21 vbds pns31 vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
438 for thee he did suffer such torments as made his dying soule cry out, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? is this no suffering? doth not he deserve thee, that hath suffered so much for thee that art but a peece of momentary clay? The Gallant perhaps will venture his life for his Mistresse, for thee he did suffer such torments as made his dying soul cry out, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? is this no suffering? does not he deserve thee, that hath suffered so much for thee that art but a piece of momentary clay? The Gallant perhaps will venture his life for his Mistress, p-acp pno21 pns31 vdd vvi d n2 c-acp vvd po31 j-vvg n1 vvb av, np1, np1, fw-la fw-la? vbz d dx n1? vdz xx pns31 vvi pno21, cst vhz vvn av av-d p-acp pno21 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1? dt j-jn av vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
439 but my Master hath more then ventured his life for thee; he embraced death for thee; He knew he should dye; but my Master hath more then ventured his life for thee; he embraced death for thee; He knew he should die; cc-acp po11 n1 vhz dc av vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno21; pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno21; pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
440 yet to shew that he valued not his heart blood for thee, he shund not the crosse: yet to show that he valued not his heart blood for thee, he shunned not the cross: av pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vvd xx po31 n1 n1 p-acp pno21, pns31 vvd xx dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
441 I doubt whether a gallant would fight a duell for his Love, if he were certain he should be slain in that duel: I doubt whither a gallant would fight a duel for his Love, if he were certain he should be slave in that duel: pns11 vvb cs dt j-jn vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vbdr j pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
442 But this my Master hath done for thee. But this my Master hath done for thee. cc-acp d po11 n1 vhz vdn p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
443 Some have a trick to try the constancy of their lovers, by making them long suitors: some have a trick to try the constancy of their lovers, by making them long Suitors: d vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp vvg pno32 av-j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
444 If they be content to woe seven years, then perhaps they will love: This is but an unmannerly trick; If they be content to woe seven Years, then perhaps they will love: This is but an unmannerly trick; cs pns32 vbb j p-acp n1 crd n2, av av pns32 vmb vvi: d vbz p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
445 but yet thus hast thou tryed my Lord, and Master (most unworthy creature) He hath proved himself constant in his patient woings and waitings upon thy scorne; but yet thus hast thou tried my Lord, and Master (most unworthy creature) He hath proved himself constant in his patient wooings and waitings upon thy scorn; cc-acp av av vh2 pns21 vvn po11 n1, cc n1 (av-ds j n1) pns31 vhz vvn px31 j p-acp po31 j n2-vvg cc n2 p-acp po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
446 this hath been his woing place; every minister came with a love-letter from my Master to thee; this hath been his wooing place; every minister Come with a love-letter from my Master to thee; d vhz vbn po31 vvg n1; d n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
447 He hath come himselfe many a time and knockt at the door of thine heart, whilst thou hast been in bed with sin; He hath come himself many a time and knocked At the door of thine heart, while thou hast been in Bed with since; pns31 vhz vvn px31 d dt n1 cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cs pns21 vh2 vbn p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
448 yea he hath stood and knockt while his locks have been wet with the dew of the night; O hard heart! yea he hath stood and knocked while his locks have been wet with the due of the night; Oh hard heart! uh pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn cs po31 n2 vhb vbn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; uh j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
449 Why dost thou tire out my Masters patience (most worthlesse creature?) What, hath he not staid for thee long enough? is not yet the constancy of his love approved to thee? What, was it for a portion he should have with thee what portion but sin? he must give his blood to cleanse thee before he can embrace thee; Why dost thou tire out my Masters patience (most worthless creature?) What, hath he not stayed for thee long enough? is not yet the constancy of his love approved to thee? What, was it for a portion he should have with thee what portion but since? he must give his blood to cleanse thee before he can embrace thee; q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi av po11 ng1 n1 (av-ds j n1?) q-crq, vhz pns31 xx vvn p-acp pno21 av-j av-d? vbz xx av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno21? q-crq, vbds pn31 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmd vhi p-acp pno21 r-crq n1 p-acp n1? pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
450 yet rather then loose thee he will do it: O precious melting love! here love was stronger then the grave indeed; yet rather then lose thee he will do it: Oh precious melting love! Here love was Stronger then the grave indeed; av av-c cs vvi pno21 pns31 vmb vdi pn31: uh j j-vvg n1! av n1 vbds jc cs dt n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
451 was ever love like his? Let me be familiar with thee this day; (I would gladly make joy in heaven this day, was ever love like his? Let me be familiar with thee this day; (I would gladly make joy in heaven this day, vbds av n1 av-j png31? vvb pno11 vbi j-jn p-acp pno21 d n1; (pns11 vmd av-j vvi n1 p-acp n1 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
452 for the marriage of some poor soule to my Master) What makes thee so coy and scornfull? Art thou a creature of such deserts dost thou think? What dost thou deserve? if any thing, it is hell: for the marriage of Some poor soul to my Master) What makes thee so coy and scornful? Art thou a creature of such deserts dost thou think? What dost thou deserve? if any thing, it is hell: p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp po11 n1) q-crq vvz pno21 av j cc j? vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f d n2 vd2 pns21 vvi? q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi? cs d n1, pn31 vbz n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
453 yet he, even he who is in heaven it self, and glory it self, he woes thee. yet he, even he who is in heaven it self, and glory it self, he woes thee. av pns31, av pns31 r-crq vbz p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cc vvb pn31 n1, pns31 n2 pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 24
454 What will move thee? Thou art vile and filthie, polluted in thy blood, more loathsome then a toad, worse then the stinking leper that goes up and down the stree•s: What will move thee? Thou art vile and filthy, polluted in thy blood, more loathsome then a toad, Worse then the stinking leper that Goes up and down the stree•s: q-crq vmb vvi pno21? pns21 vb2r j cc j, vvn p-acp po21 n1, dc j av dt n1, av-jc cs dt j-vvg n1 cst vvz a-acp cc a-acp dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
455 O come, come this day and be married to the Lord Christ; Oh come, come this day and be married to the Lord christ; uh vvb, vvb d n1 cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
456 Take him, and him alone, not for the heaven thou shalt have with him, but for the heaven thou shalt have in him; Take him, and him alone, not for the heaven thou shalt have with him, but for the heaven thou shalt have in him; vvb pno31, cc pno31 av-j, xx p-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 vhi p-acp pno31, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 vhi p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
457 he shall make thee admired, thou shalt be a Queen, thou that art the childe of the Devil shalt become the childe of God; he shall make thee admired, thou shalt be a Queen, thou that art the child of the devil shalt become the child of God; pns31 vmb vvi pno21 vvn, pns21 vm2 vbi dt n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
458 thou that wert so filthy shalt learne the carriage of a Kings daughter; thou that Wertenberg so filthy shalt Learn the carriage of a Kings daughter; pns21 cst vbd2r av j vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
459 thou that wert all dirty, and besmeared with sin, shalt become all faire; Thou art all faire my s ouse; thou that Wertenberg all dirty, and besmeared with since, shalt become all fair; Thou art all fair my s ouse; pns21 cst vbd2r d j, cc vvn p-acp n1, vm2 vvi d j; pns21 vb2r d j po11 ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
460 Thou that hadst nothing but raggs of iniquity, shalt now be clothed with the glorious robes of righteousnesse; Thou that Hadst nothing but rags of iniquity, shalt now be clothed with the glorious robes of righteousness; pns21 cst vhd2 pix p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vm2 av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
461 Isai. 61. vers. 10. Thou shalt be cloathed with the garments of salvation, and covered with the robes of righteousnesse: Isaiah 61. vers. 10. Thou shalt be clothed with the garments of salvation, and covered with the robes of righteousness: np1 crd fw-la. crd pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
462 Thou shalt be deckt like a Bridegroome, and as a Bride decks her selfe with jewells. Thou shalt be decked like a Bridegroom, and as a Bride decks her self with Jewels. pns21 vm2 vbi vvn av-j dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
463 He shall make thee so glister with graces, and shine with holinesse in thy life and conversation, that the worlds eye shall be dazled upon thee, He shall make thee so glister with graces, and shine with holiness in thy life and Conversation, that the world's eye shall be dazzled upon thee, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 av vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, cst dt ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
464 and they shall say of thee, Who is this? O you that are children of pleasure, Come; and they shall say of thee, Who is this? Oh you that Are children of pleasure, Come; cc pns32 vmb vvi pp-f pno21, r-crq vbz d? uh pn22 cst vbr n2 pp-f n1, vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 25
465 O make haste and be married to this glorious Bridegroome; the King of glory waits upon you to honour you this day: Oh make haste and be married to this glorious Bridegroom; the King of glory waits upon you to honour you this day: uh vvb n1 cc vbi vvn p-acp d j n1; dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 25
466 O come to the wedding, become his friends, and Eat of his fatnesse, and drink of his sweetnesse, Oh come to the wedding, become his Friends, and Eat of his fatness, and drink of his sweetness, uh vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb po31 n2, cc vvb pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 25
467 and be merry and rejoyce in the God of your salvation, and let us all cry out, Effice (O Christe) nos dignos ut ad Nuptias Agni aliquando introducamur, Lord make us all worthy of such a Bridegroome. and be merry and rejoice in the God of your salvation, and let us all cry out, Effice (Oh Christ) nos dignos ut ad Nuptias Agni aliquando introducamur, Lord make us all worthy of such a Bridegroom. cc vbi j cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc vvb pno12 d vvi av, n1 (uh np1) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 vvb pno12 d j pp-f d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 25
468 Secondly, Are the Saints of God hidden creatures, that the world must say of them, Who are th•se? Then judge not, that ye be not judged; Secondly, are the Saints of God hidden creatures, that the world must say of them, Who Are th•se? Then judge not, that you be not judged; ord, vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 j-vvn n2, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f pno32, r-crq vbr j? av vvb xx, cst pn22 vbb xx vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 25
469 Say not, This man is a Saint, and the other a Reprobate, lest you condemne the generation of the just, Say not, This man is a Saint, and the other a Reprobate, lest you condemn the generation of the just, vvb xx, d n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt j-jn dt n-jn, cs pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 25
470 and justifie the generation of the wicked, both which things are an abomination to the Lord. and justify the generation of the wicked, both which things Are an abomination to the Lord. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, d r-crq n2 vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 25
471 A Third branch of this use, may reach to the children of God, those who are already marryed to this blessed Bridegroome, A Third branch of this use, may reach to the children of God, those who Are already married to this blessed Bridegroom, dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, d r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 25
472 and made honourable and glorious by such a marriage; and made honourable and glorious by such a marriage; cc vvd j cc j p-acp d dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 25
473 O carry your selves as the Brides of so glorious a Bridegreome, as it becommeth those that should not shame their breeding, that the world may say concerning you, Who is this? you are made glorious, you were inglorious creatures: Oh carry your selves as the Brides of so glorious a Bridegreome, as it becomes those that should not shame their breeding, that the world may say Concerning you, Who is this? you Are made glorious, you were inglorious creatures: uh vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f av j dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz d cst vmd xx vvi po32 n-vvg, cst dt n1 vmb vvi vvg pn22, r-crq vbz d? pn22 vbr vvn j, pn22 vbdr j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
474 First, Remember what you were, and carry your selves humbly: Philip King of Macedon, would alwayes be awaked with a momento of his mortality; First, remember what you were, and carry your selves humbly: Philip King of Macedon, would always be awaked with a momento of his mortality; ord, vvb r-crq pn22 vbdr, cc vvb po22 n2 av-j: np1 n1 pp-f np1, vmd av vbi vvn p-acp dt fw-la pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
475 and Wigiliscus would delight to hear Memento quid fueris, O remember what thou wert; and Wigiliscus would delight to hear Memento quid fueris, Oh Remember what thou Wertenberg; cc np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n1 fw-la fw-la, uh vvb q-crq pns21 vbd2r; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
476 Such were some of you, humbled the beleeving Corinthians, though now they were washed and sanctified; Quanto Nobilior es tanto te geras submissius, Humility is the g•eatest Ornament of Honour: Such were Some of you, humbled the believing Corinthians, though now they were washed and sanctified; Quanto Nobilior es tanto te geras submissius, Humility is the g•eatest Ornament of Honour: d vbdr d pp-f pn22, vvn dt j-vvg np1, cs av pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn; fw-es fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la, n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
477 Thou art admired, but it is Christ and free grace that hath set the lustre upon thee, and made thee admirable; Thou art admired, but it is christ and free grace that hath Set the lustre upon thee, and made thee admirable; pns21 vb2r vvn, cc-acp pn31 vbz np1 cc j n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno21, cc vvd pno21 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
478 Admire him for his goodnesse, and let others admire thee for thy humble carriage: Admire him for his Goodness, and let Others admire thee for thy humble carriage: vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb n2-jn vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
479 The Leper was to bring two birds at his cleansing, the one was to be killed, the other let go, The Leper was to bring two Birds At his cleansing, the one was to be killed, the other let go, dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp po31 vvg, dt pi vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n-jn vvb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
480 but first dipt in the blood of the dead bird; but First dipped in the blood of the dead bird; cc-acp ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
481 The Christians heavenly life must be dipt in the blood of the bird which it hath killed: The Christians heavenly life must be dipped in the blood of the bird which it hath killed: dt np1 j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pn31 vhz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
482 Though our sins be pardoned, they may be remembred so far as to make us humble: Though our Sins be pardoned, they may be remembered so Far as to make us humble: cs po12 n2 vbb vvn, pns32 vmb vbi vvn av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
483 Let the world for thy humble lowly carriage, say, Who is this? Let the world for thy humble lowly carriage, say, Who is this? vvb dt n1 p-acp po21 j j n1, vvb, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 26
484 Secondly, Walk thankfully; Thou wert not honourably clothed, he hath given thee the Robes of righteousness•; Secondly, Walk thankfully; Thou Wertenberg not honourably clothed, he hath given thee the Robes of righteousness•; ord, vvb av-j; pns21 vbd2r xx av-j vvn, pns31 vhz vvn pno21 dt n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 26
485 Thou wert without Ornaments, he hath given thee bracelets, and ear-rings; Thou Wertenberg without Ornament, he hath given thee bracelets, and earrings; pns21 vbd2r p-acp n2, pns31 vhz vvn pno21 n2, cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 26
486 O be singing perpetuall Hosanna's, till thou shalt be translated, and sing perpetuall Hallelujah; Be alwayes saying Quid Retribuam, O Quid Retribuam? What shall I? what can I render unto the Lord for his mercie? O that I could praise the name of my God! whose mercie endures for ever, Oh be singing perpetual Hosanna's, till thou shalt be translated, and sing perpetual Hallelujah; Be always saying Quid Retribuam, O Quid Retribuam? What shall I? what can I render unto the Lord for his mercy? O that I could praise the name of my God! whose mercy endures for ever, uh vbb vvg j npg1, c-acp pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, cc vvi j np1; vbb av vvg fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq vmb pns11? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? sy cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 np1 rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 26
487 for his mercie endureth for ever. Thirdly, Walk lovingly towards this Bridegroome that hath honoured thee; for his mercy Endureth for ever. Thirdly, Walk lovingly towards this Bridegroom that hath honoured thee; c-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp av. ord, vvb av-vvg p-acp d n1 cst vhz vvn pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 26
488 thou wert naked, He hath clothed thee with the garments of Righteousnesse and Salvation, O keep it on for his sake; thou Wertenberg naked, He hath clothed thee with the garments of Righteousness and Salvation, Oh keep it on for his sake; pns21 vbd2r j, pns31 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, uh vvb pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 26
489 Thou wert damned, remember who saved thee, for to marry thee; Thou wert rolled in thy blood; Thou Wertenberg damned, Remember who saved thee, for to marry thee; Thou Wertenberg rolled in thy blood; pns21 vbd2r vvn, vvb r-crq vvd pno21, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno21; pns21 vbd2r vvn p-acp po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 26
490 Remember who gave his blood to wash thee; remember who gave his blood to wash thee; vvb r-crq vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 26
491 Thou wert filthy, and defiled, Remember who annointed thee with oyle, and made thy face to shine, Thou wert clothed with raggs, O remember who puld off his own robes to clothe thee; Thou Wertenberg filthy, and defiled, remember who anointed thee with oil, and made thy face to shine, Thou Wertenberg clothed with rags, Oh Remember who pulled off his own robes to cloth thee; pns21 vbd2r j, cc vvn, vvb r-crq vvd pno21 p-acp n1, cc vvd po21 n1 pc-acp vvi, pns21 vbd2r vvn p-acp n2, uh vvb r-crq vvd a-acp po31 d n2 pc-acp vvi pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 26
492 Thou wert poore, Remember who left heaven and glory to make thee rich; Thou Wertenberg poor, remember who left heaven and glory to make thee rich; pns21 vbd2r j, vvb r-crq vvd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 26
493 Thou wert starved, Remember who gave thee his flesh for meat, and his blood for drink; Thou Wertenberg starved, remember who gave thee his Flesh for meat, and his blood for drink; pns21 vbd2r vvn, vvb r-crq vvd pno21 po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 27
494 Thou didst play the Adulteresse with him; Thou didst play the Adulteress with him; pns21 vdd2 vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 27
495 O remember who notwithstanding that, received thee again into favour, and let us all say with that Holy man, Tota vita nostra conformis illi reddatur qui ex amore nostri totum se nobis conformavit, Let us in all our life conforme our selves to him, who out of a meer principle of love in all things made himselfe conformable unto us; Oh Remember who notwithstanding that, received thee again into favour, and let us all say with that Holy man, Tota vita nostra conformis illi reddatur qui ex amore Our totum se nobis conformavit, Let us in all our life conform our selves to him, who out of a mere principle of love in all things made himself conformable unto us; uh vvb r-crq a-acp cst, vvd pno21 av p-acp n1, cc vvb pno12 d vvi p-acp d j n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb pno12 p-acp d po12 n1 vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31, r-crq av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 vvd px31 j p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 27
496 Art thou made a glorious creature? Walk lovingly, that for that they may say, Who is this? Art thou made a glorious creature? Walk lovingly, that for that they may say, Who is this? vb2r pns21 vvn dt j n1? vvb av-vvg, cst p-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 27
497 Fourthly, Keep the garbe of of a Kings daughter, walk according to thy place; a Kings daughter is no conpanion for every idle woman; Fourthly, Keep the garb of of a Kings daughter, walk according to thy place; a Kings daughter is no conpanion for every idle woman; ord, vvb dt n1 pp-f pp-f dt ng1 n1, vvb vvg p-acp po21 n1; dt ng1 n1 vbz dx n1 p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 27
498 you that are the Saints of God, keep company like your selves: you that Are the Saints of God, keep company like your selves: pn22 cst vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb n1 av-j po22 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 27
499 How precious is the communion of Saints? How unpleasant is the company of sinners? Dishonour not your selves. How precious is the communion of Saints? How unpleasant is the company of Sinners? Dishonour not your selves. c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f n2? q-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f n2? vvb xx po22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 27
500 Fifthly, Walk Dependently: The Spouse leans upon her Bridegroome, she drawes her very breath from Christs lungs, She breaths through Christs lips. Fifthly, Walk Dependently: The Spouse leans upon her Bridegroom, she draws her very breath from Christ lungs, She breathes through Christ lips. ord, vvb av-j: dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 27
501 She is described here to come up leaning; She is described Here to come up leaning; pns31 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi a-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 27
502 O lean upon his arm, if you be his Bride, lean upon him for pardoning grace, upon him for strengthning grace, upon him for perfecting grace, Begg not your bread out of your husbands doores, it were a signe he kept too poor an house to maintain you. Oh lean upon his arm, if you be his Bride, lean upon him for pardoning grace, upon him for strengthening grace, upon him for perfecting grace, Beg not your bred out of your Husbands doors, it were a Signen he kept too poor an house to maintain you. uh j p-acp po31 n1, cs pn22 vbb po31 n1, j p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg n1, p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg n1, p-acp pno31 p-acp j-vvg n1, vvb xx po22 n1 av pp-f po22 ng1 n2, pn31 vbdr dt n1 pns31 vvd av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 27
503 6. Lastly, Walk chastly, that the world may see that every thought of your heart is but as an arrow drawn from the Quiver of your soules, 6. Lastly, Walk chastely, that the world may see that every Thought of your heart is but as an arrow drawn from the Quiver of your Souls, crd ord, vvb av-j, cst dt n1 vmb vvi cst d n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 27
504 and shot heavenward, that your language is the dialect of Canaan, and your actions all aiming at the glory of God; and shot heavenward, that your language is the dialect of Canaan, and your actions all aiming At the glory of God; cc vvd av, cst po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po22 n2 d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 27
505 that all the perishing profits, and vanishing pleasures of the world cannot flatter downe your heavenly soule to an houres lodging; that all the perishing profits, and vanishing pleasures of the world cannot flatter down your heavenly soul to an hours lodging; cst d dt j-vvg n2, cc vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vvi a-acp po22 j n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 27
506 But you love the Lord your Christ, with all your heart, and all your soule, and will serve him with all your minde, and all your strength: But you love the Lord your christ, with all your heart, and all your soul, and will serve him with all your mind, and all your strength: cc-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 po22 np1, p-acp d po22 n1, cc d po22 n1, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d po22 n1, cc d po22 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 27
507 Thus walk beleevingly, above meanes, beyond meanes, with and without meanes; Leane when Christ may seem to draw away his shoulder; Thus walk believingly, above means, beyond means, with and without means; Lean when christ may seem to draw away his shoulder; av vvb av-vvg, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp cc p-acp n2; j c-crq np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 27
508 Though he kills you, yet trust in him, and make the world admire and say, Who is this? Though he kills you, yet trust in him, and make the world admire and say, Who is this? cs pns31 vvz pn22, av vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvi dt n1 vvb cc vvi, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 27
509 Walk humbly, Remember what you were, whence you are, what hath saved you, despising no Saint, humbling your self to all, that the world may admire, Walk humbly, remember what you were, whence you Are, what hath saved you, despising no Saint, humbling your self to all, that the world may admire, vvi av-j, vvb r-crq pn22 vbdr, c-crq pn22 vbr, r-crq vhz vvn pn22, vvg dx n1, vvg po22 n1 p-acp d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 27
510 and say, Who is this? and say, Who is this? cc vvi, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 28
511 Walk holily and righteously, defrauding none, graciously and strictly before God, close with him, loose to the world, Walk holily and righteously, defrauding none, graciously and strictly before God, close with him, lose to the world, vvi av-j cc av-j, vvg pix, av-j cc av-j p-acp np1, av-j p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 28
512 and make the earthly world to say, Who is this? and make the earthly world to say, Who is this? cc vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 28
513 Walk lovingly to your husband, charitably to your brethren, judging none, condemning none, honouring all, becoming all things to all men, to gain some; Walk lovingly to your husband, charitably to your brothers, judging none, condemning none, honouring all, becoming all things to all men, to gain Some; vvi av-vvg p-acp po22 n1, av-j p-acp po22 n2, vvg pix, vvg pix, vvg d, vvg d n2 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 28
514 courteously, ingenuously, graciously, that the world may admire, and say, Who is this? courteously, ingenuously, graciously, that the world may admire, and say, Who is this? av-j, av-j, av-j, cst dt n1 vmb vvi, cc vvi, r-crq vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 28
515 Walk finally as becomes the Brides of so glorious a Bridegroome, in all places, in all conditions, Remembring what you are, Walk finally as becomes the Brides of so glorious a Bridegroom, in all places, in all conditions, Remembering what you Are, vvi av-j c-acp vvz dt n2 pp-f av j dt n1, p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, vvg r-crq pn22 vbr, (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 28
516 and whence you are, letting your graces shine out, even to your enemies, till your gracious soul•s be swallowed up in glory. and whence you Are, letting your graces shine out, even to your enemies, till your gracious soul•s be swallowed up in glory. cc c-crq pn22 vbr, vvg po22 n2 vvb av, av p-acp po22 n2, c-acp po22 j n2 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 28
517 Lastly, Let it be a word of consolation to all the Saints of God, that can say with Hezekiah, Remember Lord how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart; Lastly, Let it be a word of consolation to all the Saints of God, that can say with Hezekiah, remember Lord how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart; ord, vvb pn31 vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vmb vvi p-acp np1, vvb n1 c-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
518 or with Peter, Thou knowest Lord that I love thee; against all the scoffs, slanders and malice of the world: Alas! they know thee not; or with Peter, Thou Knowest Lord that I love thee; against all the scoffs, slanders and malice of the world: Alas! they know thee not; cc p-acp np1, pns21 vv2 n1 cst pns11 vvb pno21; p-acp d dt n2, n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: uh! pns32 vvb pno21 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
519 not thy sincerity, nor thy joy, nor thy value ▪ nor thy glory; not thy sincerity, nor thy joy, nor thy valve ▪ nor thy glory; xx po21 n1, ccx po21 n1, ccx po21 n1 ▪ ccx po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
520 carry thy selfe so gloriously before them, that they may see the vertue that is in thee, carry thy self so gloriously before them, that they may see the virtue that is in thee, vvb po21 n1 av av-j p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
521 and glorifie thy Father which is in heaven; then and not before, will the world have a better estimate of thee. and Glorify thy Father which is in heaven; then and not before, will the world have a better estimate of thee. cc vvi po21 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1; av cc xx a-acp, vmb dt n1 vhb dt jc n1 pp-f pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
522 And so I have done with the imperfection of the description, from the interrogatory Who is this? I now come to the description it selfe, Cometh up from the wildernesse, leaning upon her Beloved. And so I have done with the imperfection of the description, from the interrogatory Who is this? I now come to the description it self, Comes up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her beloved. cc av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-jn r-crq vbz d? pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 28
523 We have already taken notice of two travellers in this text: Christ is a traveller; We have already taken notice of two travellers in this text: christ is a traveller; pns12 vhb av vvn n1 pp-f crd n2 p-acp d n1: np1 vbz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
524 for had he not come up with his garments died, from Bozra, we had been in the wildernesse still. for had he not come up with his garments died, from Bozrah, we had been in the Wilderness still. c-acp vhd pns31 xx vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2 vvd, p-acp np1, pns12 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
525 And his Spouse is a traveller, the text saith, she comes up from the wildernesse, leaning upon her beloved. And his Spouse is a traveller, the text Says, she comes up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved. cc po31 n1 vbz dt n1, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 28
526 We have took notice of her glorious garbe, and her vaile: We have took notice of her glorious garb, and her veil: pns12 vhb vvd n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 28
527 she is still upon her march, let us now take a more full survey of her, she is still upon her march, let us now take a more full survey of her, pns31 vbz av p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno12 av vvi dt av-dc j n1 pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 28
528 and enquire whence she comes? and who is her companion? and what her posture? and inquire whence she comes? and who is her Companion? and what her posture? cc vvi c-crq pns31 vvz? cc q-crq vbz po31 n1? cc q-crq po31 n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 28
529 Whence comes she? E Deserto from the Wildernesse, that is Terminus a quo, the place from which she comes. Whence comes she? E Deserto from the Wilderness, that is Terminus a quo, the place from which she comes. q-crq vvz pns31? sy av p-acp dt n1, cst vbz np1 dt fw-la, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 28
530 What's her motion? Ascendit, She commeth up. Her posture is Leaning, Innixa, What's her motion? Ascendit, She comes up. Her posture is Leaning, Innixa, q-crq|vbz po31 n1? fw-la, pns31 vvz a-acp. po31 n1 vbz vvg, np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 28
531 The person upon whom she lea•s, is Dilectum, a Beloved; and she hath a propriety in him, it is Dilectum suum her Beloved: Who is this that commeth up from the wildernesse, leaning upon her Beloved? The person upon whom she lea•s, is Dilectum, a beloved; and she hath a propriety in him, it is Dilectum suum her beloved: Who is this that comes up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, vbz fw-la, dt j-vvn; cc pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la pno31 j-vvn: r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp pno31 vvn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 23
532 Doct. It is the property or the duty of the Spouse of the Lord Iesus Christ, to come out of the Wildernesse, leaning upon her Beloved. Doct. It is the property or the duty of the Spouse of the Lord Iesus christ, to come out of the Wilderness, leaning upon her beloved. np1 pn31 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 23
533 We must take it in pieces, and handle the parts severally: These four things lie couched in it. We must take it in Pieces, and handle the parts severally: These four things lie couched in it. pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n2, cc vvi dt n2 av-j: d crd n2 vvb vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 23
534 1. That the Spouse of Christ hath had, and may sometimes have her dwelling in the Wildernesse. That is implied. 1. That the Spouse of christ hath had, and may sometime have her Dwelling in the Wilderness. That is implied. crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vhn, cc vmb av vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1. cst vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 23
535 2. Though she hath had, and may sometimes have her dwelling in the Wildernesse, yet she rests not there, She comes up from it. 2. Though she hath had, and may sometime have her Dwelling in the Wilderness, yet she rests not there, She comes up from it. crd cs pns31 vhz vhn, cc vmb av vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vvz xx a-acp, pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 23
536 Who is this that comes up? 3. She cannot come up alone; She must come up leaning. Who is this that comes up? 3. She cannot come up alone; She must come up leaning. q-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? crd pns31 vmbx vvi a-acp av-j; pns31 vmb vvi a-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 23
537 4. She will lean upon her Beloved, and he will, and only can bear her. First, She hath had, and sometimes may have her dwelling in the wildernesse: 4. She will lean upon her beloved, and he will, and only can bear her. First, She hath had, and sometime may have her Dwelling in the Wilderness: crd pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, cc pns31 vmb, cc av-j vmb vvi pno31. ord, pns31 vhz vhn, cc av vmb vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 23
538 Here first I must open the terme Wildernesse. Secondly, I shall shew you what Wildernesse the Spouse hath had, Here First I must open the term Wilderness. Secondly, I shall show you what Wilderness the Spouse hath had, av ord pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 n1. ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq n1 dt n1 vhz vhn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 23
539 or may have her dwelling in. I shall open the first in five or six particulars. or may have her Dwelling in. I shall open the First in five or six particulars. cc vmb vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp. pns11 vmb vvi dt ord p-acp crd cc crd n2-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 23
540 1. The Wildernesse is an untilled place, where wild nature is yet seen, that Art hath not yet tamed, no pruning hook hath lopt the over-grown trees, no plow broke up the soyle to make it fruitfull: 1. The Wilderness is an untilled place, where wild nature is yet seen, that Art hath not yet tamed, no pruning hook hath lopped the overgrown trees, no blow broke up the soil to make it fruitful: crd dt n1 vbz dt vvn n1, c-crq j n1 vbz av vvn, cst n1 vhz xx av vvn, av-dx vvg n1 vhz vvn dt j-vvn n2, dx n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 23
541 The husband-man hath not tilled the ground there; nor can the reaper fill his hand: It is a place just in its naturall state, not yet manured. The husbandman hath not tilled the ground there; nor can the reaper fill his hand: It is a place just in its natural state, not yet manured. dt n1 vhz xx vvn dt n1 a-acp; ccx vmb dt n1 vvb po31 n1: pn31 vbz dt n1 j p-acp po31 j n1, xx av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 23
542 2. The Wildernesse is a losing place; no beaten road for the Traveller there to follow, no land-marks, nothing to guide him in his way, hee is lost if once in it; 2. The Wilderness is a losing place; no beaten road for the Traveller there to follow, no landmarks, nothing to guide him in his Way, he is lost if once in it; crd dt n1 vbz dt vvg n1; dx j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi, dx n2, pix pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz vvn cs a-acp p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 23
543 hee looks on this side, and on the other, forward, backward, every way, still hee sees himselfe lost, knowes not whither to goe: he looks on this side, and on the other, forward, backward, every Way, still he sees himself lost, knows not whither to go: pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt n-jn, av-j, av-j, d n1, av pns31 vvz px31 vvn, vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 23
544 Hee is in a Wildernesse, and knowes not the way out. He is in a Wilderness, and knows not the Way out. pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz xx dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 23
545 3. The Wildernesse is a dangerous place: A man in the Wildernesse is a prey to the mouth of every Lion; 3. The Wilderness is a dangerous place: A man in the Wilderness is a prey to the Mouth of every lion; crd dt n1 vbz dt j n1: dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 23
546 the Lion is the King of those waste places; and the Bears, Wolves, Cockatrices, and Adders his lesser subjects: the lion is the King of those waste places; and the Bears, Wolves, Cockatrices, and Adders his lesser subject's: dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2; cc dt n2, n2, n2, cc n2 po31 jc n2-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 23
547 There dwells the young Lion, the Cockatrice, and the Adder together, each one searching for his prey: It is a dangerous place. There dwells the young lion, the Cockatrice, and the Adder together, each one searching for his prey: It is a dangerous place. a-acp vvz dt j n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 av, d pi vvg p-acp po31 n1: pn31 vbz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 24
548 4. The Wildernesse is a solitary place; where hee that walks, as hee hath no path, so hee hath no company: 4. The Wilderness is a solitary place; where he that walks, as he hath no path, so he hath no company: crd dt n1 vbz dt j n1; c-crq pns31 cst vvz, c-acp pns31 vhz dx n1, av pns31 vhz dx n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 24
549 The paths in the Wildernesse are not trodden, no beaten highwayes are there; The paths in the Wilderness Are not trodden, no beaten highways Are there; dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr xx vvn, dx j-vvn n2 vbr a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 24
550 no company but the Owls and the Ostriches, the beasts of the field, and creeping things of the earth: no company but the Owls and the Ostriches, the beasts of the field, and creeping things of the earth: dx n1 p-acp dt n2 cc dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 24
551 Nothing fit to be a companion for man: No, it is a Wildernesse. Nothing fit to be a Companion for man: No, it is a Wilderness. pix vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1: uh-dx, pn31 vbz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 24
552 5. The Wildernesse is a disconsolate place: no curiosities of nature to refresh his spirits with: Terror is round about him; no pleasure to delight him. 5. The Wilderness is a disconsolate place: no curiosities of nature to refresh his spirits with: Terror is round about him; no pleasure to delight him. crd dt n1 vbz dt j n1: dx n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp: n1 vbz av-j p-acp pno31; dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 24
553 6. Lastly, the Wildernesse is a place voyd of all provisions: There is neither bread for the hungry, 6. Lastly, the Wilderness is a place void of all provisions: There is neither bred for the hungry, crd ord, dt n1 vbz dt n1 j pp-f d n2: pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 24
554 nor water for the thirsty soule; no necessities, much lesse superfluities. The expression is very apt: nor water for the thirsty soul; no necessities, much less superfluities. The expression is very apt: ccx n1 p-acp dt j n1; dx n2, av-d av-dc n2. dt n1 vbz av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 24
555 Such a Wildernesse, yea many a such Wildernesse the Spouse of Christ hath had, and may have her dwelling in: Such a Wilderness, yea many a such Wilderness the Spouse of christ hath had, and may have her Dwelling in: d dt n1, uh d dt d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vhn, cc vmb vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 24
556 1. A Wildernesse of Sinne. 2. A Wildernesse of Sorrow. 3. A Wildernesse of Affliction. 4. A Wildernesse of Temptation. 5. A Wildernesse of Desertion. 1. A Wilderness of Sin. 2. A Wilderness of Sorrow. 3. A Wilderness of Affliction. 4. A Wilderness of Temptation. 5. A Wilderness of Desertion. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 24
557 Nay, lastly, This whole life is but a Wildernesse to her: Shee hath been in some of these, and may be in all of them; Nay, lastly, This Whole life is but a Wilderness to her: She hath been in Some of these, and may be in all of them; uh-x, ord, d j-jn n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31: pns31 vhz vbn p-acp d pp-f d, cc vmb vbi p-acp d pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 24
558 but out of all Shee cometh up leaning. Every one of these is the soules Wildernesse: but out of all She comes up leaning. Every one of these is the Souls Wilderness: cc-acp av pp-f d pns31 vvz a-acp vvg. d crd pp-f d vbz dt ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 24
559 and as they come up to Christ, they come up from some of them; and in their walking with the Lord Christ, they goe through some of them; and as they come up to christ, they come up from Some of them; and in their walking with the Lord christ, they go through Some of them; cc c-acp pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp np1, pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp d pp-f pno32; cc p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp dt n1 np1, pns32 vvb p-acp d pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 24
560 and some goe through all of them. The first is Eremus peccati, The Wildernesse of sinne; and Some go through all of them. The First is eremus peccati, The Wilderness of sin; cc d vvb p-acp d pp-f pno32. dt ord vbz np1 fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 24
561 and every soule is born in this Wildernesse: Man at first created dwelt in Paradise; but alas! and every soul is born in this Wilderness: Man At First created dwelled in Paradise; but alas! cc d n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1: n1 p-acp ord vvn vvn p-acp n1; cc-acp uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 24
562 hee threw himselfe out into the Wildernesse, and God lockt the Garden gate against him. Sinfull man preferr'd the Wildernesse before Paradise, and God allots him his dwelling there: he threw himself out into the Wilderness, and God locked the Garden gate against him. Sinful man preferred the Wilderness before Paradise, and God allots him his Dwelling there: pns31 vvd px31 av p-acp dt n1, cc np1 vvd dt n1 n1 p-acp pno31. j n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, cc np1 vvz pno31 po31 n1 a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 24
563 There was man throwne, and all mankind born in it. We are all Wildernesse brats by nature, Ephes. 2.3. You were children of wrath by nature, even as others. There was man thrown, and all mankind born in it. We Are all Wilderness brats by nature, Ephesians 2.3. You were children of wrath by nature, even as Others. pc-acp vbds n1 vvn, cc d n1 vvn p-acp pn31. pns12 vbr d n1 n2 p-acp n1, np1 crd. pn22 vbdr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, av c-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 24
564 And sinne may well be call d a Wildernesse; it is status naturalis, our naturall condition: And sin may well be call d a Wilderness; it is status Naturalis, our natural condition: cc n1 vmb av vbb vvi zz dt n1; pn31 vbz n1 fw-la, po12 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
565 We are in a Wildernesse habit, when we are clothed with the raggs of iniquity. Ay and it is a state as dangerous as the Wildernesse: We Are in a Wilderness habit, when we Are clothed with the rags of iniquity. Ay and it is a state as dangerous as the Wilderness: pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. uh cc pn31 vbz dt n1 c-acp j c-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
566 The Lion claimes him in the Wildernesse as his prey; The lion claims him in the Wilderness as his prey; dt n1 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
567 and if hee scapes his teeth, it will be hard to escape the Cockatrice, and young Lion, and if he escapes his teeth, it will be hard to escape the Cockatrice, and young lion, cc cs pns31 vvz po31 n2, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
568 and Adder, the lesser fry of destroyers: and Adder, the lesser fry of destroyers: cc n1, dt jc n1 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
569 If in this sinfull naturall condition we doe escape the mouth of the roaring Lion the Devill, it is greatly to be seared that the Beare, If in this sinful natural condition we do escape the Mouth of the roaring lion the devil, it is greatly to be seared that the Bear, cs p-acp d j j n1 pns12 vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1 dt n1, pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn cst dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
570 and the Wolfe, and the Cockatrice, the lesser judgements of God, will swallow us up: we are children of wrath, as well passively as actively, in a dangerous condition. and the Wolf, and the Cockatrice, the lesser Judgments of God, will swallow us up: we Are children of wrath, as well passively as actively, in a dangerous condition. cc dt n1, cc dt n1, dt jc n2 pp-f np1, vmb vvi pno12 a-acp: pns12 vbr n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av av-j c-acp av-j, p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
571 Lastly, as the Wildernesse is a place voyd of all necessary provisions for the body, so is sinne a state voyd of all necessary provisions for the soule: Lastly, as the Wilderness is a place void of all necessary provisions for the body, so is sin a state void of all necessary provisions for the soul: ord, c-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 j pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1, av vbz n1 dt n1 j pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
572 We are hungry, and naked, and bloudy, and filthy in our sinnes, it is a Wildernesse dresse Ezek. •6. We Are hungry, and naked, and bloody, and filthy in our Sins, it is a Wilderness dress Ezekiel •6. pns12 vbr j, cc j, cc j, cc j p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 n1 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
573 As for thy nativity, in the day that thou wert born, •hy navell was not cut: As for thy Nativity, in the day that thou Wertenberg born, •hy navel was not Cut: c-acp p-acp po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vbd2r vvn, j n1 vbds xx vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
574 neither wert thou washed in water to su ple thee, thou wert cut out in the open field. neither Wertenberg thou washed in water to sum ple thee, thou Wertenberg Cut out in the open field. av-dx vbd2r pns21 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvb pno21, pns21 vbd2r vvn av p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
575 Vers. 8. Every spouse of the Lord Christ hath been in this Wildernesse. Who is this that cometh up? Vers. 8. Every spouse of the Lord christ hath been in this Wilderness. Who is this that comes up? np1 crd np1 n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vhz vbn p-acp d n1. r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 21
576 The second Wildernesse is Eremus c•ntritionis, The Wildernesse of contrition, or sorrow for sinne: Every soule is naturally in the Wildernesse; The second Wilderness is eremus c•ntritionis, The Wilderness of contrition, or sorrow for sin: Every soul is naturally in the Wilderness; dt ord n1 vbz np1 fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: d n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
577 but every one that is in it seeth not that it is there: Every soule is born blind, though most think they see. but every one that is in it sees not that it is there: Every soul is born blind, though most think they see. cc-acp d pi cst vbz p-acp pn31 vvz xx cst pn31 vbz a-acp: d n1 vbz vvn j, cs av-ds vvi pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
578 When God opens the soules eyes, and shewes it the hell that it treads over every houre, When God Opens the Souls eyes, and shows it the hell that it treads over every hour, c-crq np1 vvz dt ng1 n2, cc vvz pn31 dt n1 cst pn31 vvz p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
579 and makes the soule apprehensive of its danger, it conceives it selfe in a worse Wildernesse then before; the physick works: and makes the soul apprehensive of its danger, it conceives it self in a Worse Wilderness then before; the physic works: cc vvz dt n1 j pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt jc n1 cs a-acp; dt n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
580 the Patient thinks it is nearer death then before it took it. Here it cryes out, Oh, I am a lost undone creature! the Patient thinks it is nearer death then before it took it. Here it cries out, O, I am a lost undone creature! dt n1 vvz pn31 vbz jc n1 cs p-acp pn31 vvd pn31. av pn31 vvz av, uh, pns11 vbm dt j-vvn vvn n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
581 Oh, whither should I goe? on one side behold terror! on the other side despaire! O, whither should I go? on one side behold terror! on the other side despair! uh, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi? p-acp crd n1 vvi n1! p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
582 If it looks up to heaven, there is an angry God; if downward, there is a gaping hell: If it looks up to heaven, there is an angry God; if downward, there is a gaping hell: cs pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dt j np1; cs av-j, pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
583 Oh, whither should it goe? Now it cryes out (with the Iaylor) O what shall I doe to be saved? I am lost in my sinnes! O, whither should it go? Now it cries out (with the Jailer) Oh what shall I do to be saved? I am lost in my Sins! uh, q-crq vmd pn31 vvi? av pn31 vvz av (p-acp dt n1) uh q-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
584 I am lost in mine own righteousnesse! I know not what to doe: If I stay in my sinnes I perish; I am lost in mine own righteousness! I know not what to do: If I stay in my Sins I perish; pns11 vbm vvn p-acp po11 d n1! pns11 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vdi: cs pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n2 pns11 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 21
585 if I goe out of the world I perish. if I go out of the world I perish. cs pns11 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
586 Here stands the soule turning it selfe every way, and seeing comfort no way, till the Lord Christ bowes the heavens, Here Stands the soul turning it self every Way, and seeing Comfort no Way, till the Lord christ bows the heavens, av vvz dt n1 vvg pn31 n1 d n1, cc vvg vvi dx n1, c-acp dt n1 np1 n2 dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
587 and thrusts out his arme of salvation, his shoulder of merits, and takes the soule by the hand, saying, Come (my Beloved) I will tell thee what thou shalt doe; and thrusts out his arm of salvation, his shoulder of merits, and Takes the soul by the hand, saying, Come (my beloved) I will tell thee what thou shalt do; cc vvz av po31 n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1 pp-f n2, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg, vvb (po11 np1) pns11 vmb vvi pno21 r-crq pns21 vm2 vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
588 I am the way out of this wildernesse, come out leaning; leane thy arme of faith upon the shoulder of my merits; I am the Way out of this Wilderness, come out leaning; lean thy arm of faith upon the shoulder of my merits; pns11 vbm dt n1 av pp-f d n1, vvb av vvg; j po21 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
589 Free grace is able to beare thee: Free grace is able to bear thee: j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21: (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
590 I am thy Welbeloved, and thy Welbeloved is thine. And ordinarily the soule when it comes to the Lord Christ, comes through this wildernesse, this losing place of conviction and contrition, I am thy Well-beloved, and thy Well-beloved is thine. And ordinarily the soul when it comes to the Lord christ, comes through this Wilderness, this losing place of conviction and contrition, pns11 vbm po21 j, cc po21 j vbz po21. cc av-j dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 np1, vvz p-acp d n1, d vvg n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
591 and weeps her selfe a path; and weeps her self a path; cc vvz po31 n1 dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
592 where shee would drown in the waters of Marah, if Christ did not hold her up. where she would drown in the waters of Marah, if christ did not hold her up. c-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cs np1 vdd xx vvi pno31 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
593 Indeed God could have brought the Israelites a shorter Journey, then through the wildernesse to Canaan; Indeed God could have brought the Israelites a shorter Journey, then through the Wilderness to Canaan; np1 np1 vmd vhi vvn dt np2 dt jc n1, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
594 and sometimes God miraculously drawes a soul to himselfe, onely by the cords of mercy: God is not tyed alwayes to bring a soule the same road to heaven; and sometime God miraculously draws a soul to himself, only by the cords of mercy: God is not tied always to bring a soul the same road to heaven; cc av np1 av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp px31, av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: np1 vbz xx vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt d n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
595 Elijah was carried to heaven in a fiery chariot; but the more ordinary way is by Jacobs ladder. Elijah was carried to heaven in a fiery chariot; but the more ordinary Way is by Jacobs ladder. np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1; cc-acp dt av-dc j n1 vbz p-acp np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
596 The common way to heaven is by the gates of hell; the way to life is through the chambers of death, through a wildernesse: The Common Way to heaven is by the gates of hell; the Way to life is through the chambers of death, through a Wilderness: dt j n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
597 Who is this that cometh up out of the wildernesse? Who is this that comes up out of the Wilderness? r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp av pp-f dt n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 22
598 The third wildernesse in which the Spouse of the Lord Christ may sometimes have her dwelling in, is the Wildernesse of afflictions; bodily afflictions I meane. The third Wilderness in which the Spouse of the Lord christ may sometime have her Dwelling in, is the Wilderness of afflictions; bodily afflictions I mean. dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vmb av vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2; j n2 pns11 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
599 A wildernesse is a place full of bryars and thornes; A Wilderness is a place full of briars and thorns; dt n1 vbz dt n1 j pp-f n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
600 and through such a wildernesse (the holy Ghost tells us) lies the Saints way to heaven: and through such a Wilderness (the holy Ghost tells us) lies the Saints Way to heaven: cc p-acp d dt n1 (dt j n1 vvz pno12) vvz dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
601 By much tribulation [ much pricking of thornes, thornes in the flesh sometimes ] must wee enter into the kingdome of God. By much tribulation [ much pricking of thorns, thorns in the Flesh sometime ] must we enter into the Kingdom of God. p-acp d n1 [ av-d n-vvg pp-f n2, n2 p-acp dt n1 av ] vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
602 The Spouse hath a dirty way to goe to marrying in; and when shee is married, shee hath a dirty way home too: A wildernesse on either side. The Spouse hath a dirty Way to go to marrying in; and when she is married, she hath a dirty Way home too: A Wilderness on either side. dt n1 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg p-acp; cc c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pns31 vhz dt j n1 av-an av: dt n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
603 The Apostle speaks plain, Heb. 11.7, 38. They wandred about in Sheep-skins, and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, they wandred in deserts, The Apostle speaks plain, Hebrew 11.7, 38. They wandered about in Sheepskins, and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, they wandered in deserts, dt n1 vvz j, np1 crd, crd pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp n2, cc n2, vbg j, j-vvn, j-vvn, pns32 vvd p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
604 and in mountains, and in dens, and in caves of the earth; and in Mountains, and in dens, and in caves of the earth; cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 22
605 And who were these that wandred thus in the wildernesse? They were such of whom the world was not wo•thy; And who were these that wandered thus in the Wilderness? They were such of whom the world was not wo•thy; cc r-crq vbdr d cst vvd av p-acp dt n1? pns32 vbdr d pp-f ro-crq dt n1 vbds xx j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 27
606 the Spouses of the Lord Christ. And truly afflictions may bee called a wildernesse, for the disconsolacy of them too; the Spouses of the Lord christ. And truly afflictions may be called a Wilderness, for the disconsolacy of them too; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1. cc av-j n2 vmb vbi vvn dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 27
607 they are times of sorrow, no delights please; the Spouse in affliction is in a wildernesse. they Are times of sorrow, no delights please; the Spouse in affliction is in a Wilderness. pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1, dx n2 vvi; dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 27
608 4. A fourth wildernesse that the Spouse sometimes dwells in, is the wildernesse of temptations; The Bridegroome himselfe was in this wildernesse; 4. A fourth Wilderness that the Spouse sometime dwells in, is the Wilderness of temptations; The Bridegroom himself was in this Wilderness; crd dt ord n1 cst dt n1 av vvz p-acp, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2; dt n1 px31 vbds p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 27
609 Hee was led into the Wildernesse, to bee tempted of the Devill; He was led into the Wilderness, to be tempted of the devil; pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 27
610 The Spirit took him thither, Matth. 4. vers. 1. and Paul was in this wildernesse, troubled on every side, this is Sathans wildernesse, that hee leads many a poore soule into, The Spirit took him thither, Matthew 4. vers. 1. and Paul was in this Wilderness, troubled on every side, this is Satan's Wilderness, that he leads many a poor soul into, dt n1 vvd pno31 av, np1 crd fw-la. crd cc np1 vbds p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp d n1, d vbz npg1 n1, cst pns31 vvz d dt j n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 27
611 and it had beene a sadde wildernesse, had not our WAY beene there first: and it had been a sad Wilderness, had not our WAY been there First: cc pn31 vhd vbn dt j n1, vhd xx po12 n1 vbn a-acp ord: (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 27
612 If the Devill could have lost our Saviour in it, wee should never have found the way out of it: If the devil could have lost our Saviour in it, we should never have found the Way out of it: cs dt n1 vmd vhi vvn po12 n1 p-acp pn31, pns12 vmd av-x vhi vvn dt n1 av pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 27
613 A dangerous, a disconsolate place, well termed a wildernesse, as the Saint will tell you that hath beene in it. A dangerous, a disconsolate place, well termed a Wilderness, as the Saint will tell you that hath been in it. dt j, dt j n1, av vvd dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 d vhz vbn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 27
614 5. A fifth Wildernesse that the Spouse is sometimes in, is the Wildernesse of desertion; Heres a sad wildernesse, a desert indeed, Quum Deus deseruit, When God hath forsaken or withdrawne himselfe from the Soule; 5. A fifth Wilderness that the Spouse is sometime in, is the Wilderness of desertion; Heres a sad Wilderness, a desert indeed, Whom Deus deseruit, When God hath forsaken or withdrawn himself from the Soul; crd dt ord n1 cst dt n1 vbz av p-acp, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; fw-la dt j n1, dt n1 av, np1 fw-la fw-la, c-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn px31 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
615 this Desert Christ himself was in, Eli, Eli, lamasabachthani? My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? was the voice of the Lord Iesus hollowing in the wildernesse: this Desert christ himself was in, Eli, Eli, Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? was the voice of the Lord Iesus hollowing in the Wilderness: d n1 np1 px31 vbds p-acp, np1, np1, fw-la? po11 np1, po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvg p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
616 such a wildernesse was the Spouse in, when she sought him, but found him not, Cant. 3. vers 2. In this desert the soule is solitary, her God is gone, such a Wilderness was the Spouse in, when she sought him, but found him not, Cant 3. vers 2. In this desert the soul is solitary, her God is gone, d dt n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31, cc-acp vvd pno31 xx, np1 crd zz crd p-acp d n1 dt n1 vbz j, po31 n1 vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
617 and she knowes not what is become of him; the soule never calls any company her company, if her God be not there: and she knows not what is become of him; the soul never calls any company her company, if her God be not there: cc pns31 vvz xx r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno31; dt n1 av-x vvz d n1 po31 n1, cs po31 n1 vbb xx a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
618 David was in this wildernesse too, he is often crying out of the wildernesse he was in, David was in this Wilderness too, he is often crying out of the Wilderness he was in, np1 vbds p-acp d n1 av, pns31 vbz av vvg av pp-f dt n1 pns31 vbds p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
619 when God hidde his face from him: when God hid his face from him: c-crq np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
620 The soule that belongs to the Lord Iesus goes through many a wildernesse in this world, The soul that belongs to the Lord Iesus Goes through many a Wilderness in this world, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
621 but scarce any which Christ hath not walkt in before it, and hewen it a way through it; but scarce any which christ hath not walked in before it, and hewn it a Way through it; cc-acp av-j d r-crq np1 vhz xx vvd p-acp p-acp pn31, cc vvn pn31 dt n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
622 through every wildernesse we may follow the Lamb in his own path. 6. Nay lastly, The Saints whole life below, is but a wildernesse: Earth is a Christians desert; through every Wilderness we may follow the Lamb in his own path. 6. Nay lastly, The Saints Whole life below, is but a Wilderness: Earth is a Christians desert; p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1. crd uh-x ord, dt n2 j-jn n1 a-acp, vbz p-acp dt n1: n1 vbz dt njpg2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 27
623 while she lives here, she lives in widowhood, it is a sinfull place and a dangerous place, a thorny place, while she lives Here, she lives in widowhood, it is a sinful place and a dangerous place, a thorny place, cs pns31 vvz av, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cc dt j n1, dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 28
624 and a place where she findes an abatement of the joyes she shall be swallowed up in glory. and a place where she finds an abatement of the Joys she shall be swallowed up in glory. cc dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 28
625 Mortality is but Meshech, and her best habitations are but tents of Kedar, nothing to the temple of Glory she shall worship her God in hereafter; Mortality is but Meshech, and her best habitations Are but tents of Kedar, nothing to the temple of Glory she shall worship her God in hereafter; n1 vbz p-acp vvb, cc po31 js n2 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f np1, pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 28
626 and the former deserts are but as severall corners of this wildernesse; but she cometh up out of every wildernesse: and the former deserts Are but as several corners of this Wilderness; but she comes up out of every Wilderness: cc dt j n2 vbr p-acp c-acp j n2 pp-f d n1; cc-acp pns31 vvz a-acp av pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 28
627 That is the next branch of the Doctrine I hasten to. That is the next branch of the Doctrine I hasten to. cst vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 28
628 Doctr. 2. That though the Saint of God hath had, and may have her dwelling in the wildernesse, she rests not there, Doctrine 2. That though the Saint of God hath had, and may have her Dwelling in the Wilderness, she rests not there, np1 crd cst cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vhn, cc vmb vhi po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz xx a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 28
629 but cometh up out of it. She cometh up: but comes up out of it. She comes up: cc-acp vvz a-acp av pp-f pn31. pns31 vvz a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 28
630 It seems to argue a propriety in the motion, as if she were not driven nor drawn up, It seems to argue a propriety in the motion, as if she were not driven nor drawn up, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr xx vvn ccx vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 28
631 and a voluntarinesse in the motion, as if she were not compelled nor made to come, and a voluntariness in the motion, as if she were not compelled nor made to come, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr xx vvn ccx vvd pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 28
632 but of her self came, and of her own strength, and yet not of her own strength neither; but of her self Come, and of her own strength, and yet not of her own strength neither; cc-acp pp-f po31 n1 vvd, cc pp-f po31 d n1, cc av xx pp-f po31 d n1 av-dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 28
633 her own leggs would not bear her, for the text tells us she comes up leaning, she had fallen had she not leaned. Here is the Question stated; her own legs would not bear her, for the text tells us she comes up leaning, she had fallen had she not leaned. Here is the Question stated; po31 d n2 vmd xx vvi pno31, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 pns31 vvz a-acp vvg, pns31 vhd vvn vhd pns31 xx vvd. av vbz dt n1 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 28
634 what the soule doth towards its conversion, what power of doing any thing tending towards its conversion before it is sanctified, what the soul does towards its conversion, what power of doing any thing tending towards its conversion before it is sanctified, r-crq dt n1 vdz p-acp po31 n1, r-crq n1 pp-f vdg d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 120 Page 28
635 or after it is sanctified, whether it be meerely passive, what she may doe, what she cannot doe, or After it is sanctified, whither it be merely passive, what she may do, what she cannot do, cc c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cs pn31 vbb av-j j, r-crq pns31 vmb vdi, r-crq pns31 vmbx vdi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 120 Page 28
636 how farre she may come, where she must leane? how Far she may come, where she must lean? c-crq av-j pns31 vmb vvi, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi? (4) sermon (DIV1) 120 Page 28
637 Whether hath the soule any power to come up out of the wildernesse of sin to the Lord Christ, to move one step heavenward of it self? And here I have a narrow path to tread betwixt the Pelagians and Arminians on the one side, that would make the soule have more power then it hath: Whither hath the soul any power to come up out of the Wilderness of since to the Lord christ, to move one step heavenward of it self? And Here I have a narrow path to tread betwixt the Pelagians and Arminians on the one side, that would make the soul have more power then it hath: cs vhz dt n1 d n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, pc-acp vvi crd n1 av pp-f pn31 n1? cc av pns11 vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt njp2 cc njp2 p-acp dt crd n1, cst vmd vvi dt n1 vhb dc n1 cs pn31 vhz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 28
638 and the Antinomians and Sectaries on the other side, that are so farre from holding that the soule hath no power to come to Christ, that they would make us beleeve she hath no power to come to Church neither. and the Antinomians and Sectaries on the other side, that Are so Far from holding that the soul hath no power to come to christ, that they would make us believe she hath no power to come to Church neither. cc dt njp2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst vbr av av-j p-acp vvg cst dt n1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi pno12 vvi pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av-dx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 28
639 I shall not know how to determine this Question better then in the words of pious and learned Bishop Davenant, Determ. I shall not know how to determine this Question better then in the words of pious and learned Bishop Davenant, Determ. pns11 vmb xx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi d n1 av-jc cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j n1 np1, n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 28
640 Q. 9. p. 46. Non potest quodvis opus ex divina promissione, ad impetrandam peccatorum remissionem, aut ad eundam possessionem regni coelorum ordinatum, The soule cannot doe any thing that is ordained by God, Q. 9. p. 46. Non potest quodvis opus ex Divine promission, and impetrandam peccatorum remissionem, Or ad eundam possessionem Regni Coelorum ordinatum, The soul cannot do any thing that is ordained by God, sy crd n1 crd fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, cc n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vmbx vdb d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
641 or hath the promise of God, to obtain pardon of sins, or possession of the Kingdome of heaven; or hath the promise of God, to obtain pardon of Sins, or possession of the Kingdom of heaven; cc vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
642 shee cannot savingly beleeve, repent, love, &c. for these are the acts of grace, and God is the fountain and donour of all grace. she cannot savingly believe, Repent, love, etc. for these Are the acts of grace, and God is the fountain and Donor of all grace. pns31 vmbx av-vvg vvi, vvb, n1, av p-acp d vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, cc np1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
643 1. But first, She may, by Gods generall restraining grace, without speciall and saving grace, abstaine from grosse sinnes; the heathens did so; 1. But First, She may, by God's general restraining grace, without special and Saving grace, abstain from gross Sins; the Heathens did so; crd p-acp ord, pns31 vmb, p-acp ng1 n1 vvg n1, p-acp j cc j-vvg n1, vvb p-acp j n2; dt n2-jn vdd av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 25
644 the light of nature which God keeps from none, will shew her that this is darknesse. the Light of nature which God keeps from none, will show her that this is darkness. dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pix, vmb vvi pno31 cst d vbz n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 25
645 2. Secondly, Shee may by Gods exciting grace, without any saving grace performe many previous actions that are required of men to faith and repentance; 2. Secondly, She may by God's exciting grace, without any Saving grace perform many previous actions that Are required of men to faith and Repentance; crd ord, pns31 vmb p-acp npg1 j n1, p-acp d j-vvg n1 vvi d j n2 cst vbr vvn pp-f n2 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
646 she may by vertue of Gods generall grace, his exciting grace, goe to Church, hear the word of God, meditate of God, peccata propria considerare & sensu eorum expavescere, saith Dr. Davenant; Ay, she may by virtue of God's general grace, his exciting grace, go to Church, hear the word of God, meditate of God, Peccata propria considerare & sensu Their expavescere, Says Dr. Davenant; Ay, pns31 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, po31 j n1, vvb p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvi pp-f np1, n1 fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1; uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
647 and shee may begge deliverance from that wofull condition, which she apprehends her selfe in; and she may beg deliverance from that woeful condition, which she apprehends her self in; cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d j n1, r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
648 but she stirrs not one of these stepps after a spirituall, but after a naturall manner, till the quickning grace of God come: but she stirs not one of these steps After a spiritual, but After a natural manner, till the quickening grace of God come: cc-acp pns31 vvz xx pi pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 vvb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
649 A man may in a wildernesse conceive himselfe lost, look about for the way out, call for help, be willing to be out, A man may in a Wilderness conceive himself lost, look about for the Way out, call for help, be willing to be out, dt n1 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb px31 vvn, vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 av, vvb p-acp n1, vbb j pc-acp vbi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
650 yet not be one step in the way that will lead him out; and this the soule must doe so far as it can: yet not be one step in the Way that will led him out; and this the soul must do so Far as it can: av xx vbi crd n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno31 av; cc d dt n1 vmb vdi av av-j c-acp pn31 vmb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
651 Negamus etenim hanc gratiam regenerantem, infundi homnibus, mertibus sed animis per verbum Dei erectis, & subactis, Negamus Etenim hanc gratiam regenerantem, infundi homnibus, mertibus sed animis per verbum Dei erectis, & subactis, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
652 & per praedictas actiones quodammodo dispositis, viz. We deny that regenerating grace is infused into sloathfull men, & per praedictas actiones quodammodo dispositis, viz. We deny that regenerating grace is infused into slothful men, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 pns12 vvb cst vvg n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
653 but into soules subdued by Gods word and law, and after a manner disposed by the foregoing actions; but into Souls subdued by God's word and law, and After a manner disposed by the foregoing actions; cc-acp p-acp n2 vvn p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
654 yet wee say, that even these forgoing actions have their first motions from God; yet we say, that even these foregoing actions have their First motions from God; av pns12 vvb, cst av d vvg n2 vhb po32 ord n2 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
655 and the question is whither God doth not first work a sight and sense of sinne, and the question is whither God does not First work a sighed and sense of sin, cc dt n1 vbz c-crq np1 vdz xx ord vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
656 and an humiliation for it by his exciting grace, before he comes with his regenerating, quickning and saving grace into the soule; and an humiliation for it by his exciting grace, before he comes with his regenerating, quickening and Saving grace into the soul; cc dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 vvg, j-vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
657 we say he doth in his ordinary course of his dispensations. (Only I must here be safely understood that I speak according to mans apprehension; we say he does in his ordinary course of his dispensations. (Only I must Here be safely understood that I speak according to men apprehension; pns12 vvb pns31 vdz p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n2. (j pns11 vmb av vbi av-j vvn cst pns11 vvb vvg p-acp ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
658 for in respect of God, nothing is first or last, hee works all in an instant, all graces together in the soule; for in respect of God, nothing is First or last, he works all in an instant, all graces together in the soul; c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f np1, pix vbz ord cc ord, pns31 vvz d p-acp dt n-jn, d n2 av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 25
659 but the question lies not whether God works the habit of Repentance before the habit of Faith, or no; but the question lies not whither God works the habit of Repentance before the habit of Faith, or no; cc-acp dt n1 vvz xx cs np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
660 for without question he works together all his works; but whether God makes humiliation act before faith, which wee say hee doth. for without question he works together all his works; but whither God makes humiliation act before faith, which we say he does. c-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vvz av d po31 n2; cc-acp cs np1 vvz n1 n1 p-acp n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pns31 vdz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
661 Esau and Iacob may be in their mothers wombe together, but Esau may come out and be seene in the world before Iacob: yet not tying up the Almighty to this method, who can and will work any way, Esau and Iacob may be in their mother's womb together, but Esau may come out and be seen in the world before Iacob: yet not tying up the Almighty to this method, who can and will work any Way, np1 cc np1 vmb vbi p-acp po32 ng1 n1 av, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi av cc vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1: av xx vvg a-acp dt j-jn p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb cc vmb vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
662 even which way it pleaseth him: even which Way it Pleases him: av r-crq n1 pn31 vvz pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
663 Nor doe we say that any such previous action can be performed by the Creature, ut de merito congrui teneatur Gratiam dare, That God is bound for the desert of any such previous action to give his inward and regenerating quickning grace: Nor do we say that any such previous actium can be performed by the Creature, ut de merito congrui teneatur Gratiam Dare, That God is bound for the desert of any such previous actium to give his inward and regenerating quickening grace: ccx vdb pns12 vvb cst d d j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la ng1 fw-la vvb, cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j cc vvg j-vvg n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
664 But yet this we say, that in the church of God, where men are dayly stirr'd up by the word and spirit to repent and beleeve savingly, God will give (though not for any of these previous or dispository actions, But yet this we say, that in the Church of God, where men Are daily stirred up by the word and Spirit to Repent and believe savingly, God will give (though not for any of these previous or dispository actions, cc-acp av d pns12 vvb, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-vvg, n1 vmb vvi (cs xx p-acp d pp-f d j cc n1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
665 yet) freely, regenerating grace to all such as are capable of it, unlesse they have resisted the Spirit of God in the preceding operations, and rejected his quickning grace; yet) freely, regenerating grace to all such as Are capable of it, unless they have resisted the Spirit of God in the preceding operations, and rejected his quickening grace; av) av-j, vvg n1 p-acp d d c-acp vbr j pp-f pn31, cs pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2, cc vvd po31 j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
666 but yet we deny, that any man can performe these actions so but he will offend and resist the Spirit of God in them: but yet we deny, that any man can perform these actions so but he will offend and resist the Spirit of God in them: cc-acp av pns12 vvb, cst d n1 vmb vvi d n2 av p-acp pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
667 Now why when as all resist, God should reject some, as they have rejected him, Now why when as all resist, God should reject Some, as they have rejected him, av q-crq c-crq p-acp d vvb, np1 vmd vvi d, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
668 and leave them to the hardnesse of their own hearts, and work irresistibly on others who have resisted their God as much, and leave them to the hardness of their own hearts, and work irresistibly on Others who have resisted their God as much, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp n2-jn zz vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
669 and break open their hearts, though lock'd and barr'd against him, and fill them with quickning grace, and break open their hearts, though locked and barred against him, and fill them with quickening grace, cc vvi j po32 n2, cs vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvg n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
670 and pull a Lot out of Sodom by force, and draw a soule out of the wildernesse by head and shoulders, I say, and pull a Lot out of Sodom by force, and draw a soul out of the Wilderness by head and shoulders, I say, cc vvi dt n1 av pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n2, pns11 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
671 why he should doe it, when two are grinding at the same mill, take one and leave the other; why he should do it, when two Are grinding At the same mill, take one and leave the other; c-crq pns31 vmd vdi pn31, c-crq crd vbr vvg p-acp dt d n1, vvb crd cc vvi dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
672 when two are in the same field, why the one should bee taken the other left; when two Are in the same field, why the one should be taken the other left; c-crq crd vbr p-acp dt d n1, q-crq dt pi vmd vbi vvn dt j-jn vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
673 when two soules are equall in duties, fasting, mourning, in the way that God hath appointed, when two Souls Are equal in duties, fasting, mourning, in the Way that God hath appointed, c-crq crd n2 vbr j-jn p-acp n2, vvg, j-vvg, p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
674 why hee should baulk this and take the other, when perhaps that which is taken hath beene the least penitent too, I will conclude with Dr. Davenant, is Sacrum Misterium divinae voluntati reliquendum, A sacred and secret mystery to be left to the divine pleasure, why he should balk this and take the other, when perhaps that which is taken hath been the least penitent too, I will conclude with Dr. Davenant, is Sacrum Misterium Divinae Voluntati reliquendum, A sacred and secret mystery to be left to the divine pleasure, c-crq pns31 vmd vvb d cc vvi dt n-jn, c-crq av cst r-crq vbz vvn vhz vbn dt av-ds j-jn av, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 np1, vbz np1 fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, dt j cc j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
675 and the reason lies in the agents own breast; and the reason lies in the agents own breast; cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
676 It is because he will have mercy upon whom he will have mercy, and whom he wills he hardeneth; It is Because he will have mercy upon whom he will have mercy, and whom he wills he Hardeneth; pn31 vbz p-acp pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vhi n1, cc r-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
677 God is his own reason, and his free grace its owne cause. God is his own reason, and his free grace its own cause. np1 vbz po31 d n1, cc po31 j n1 po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 26
678 So then wee conclude, that the soule cannot move one foot to a spirituall action spiritually, not by any common grace, it must be onely by Gods regenerating and saving grace. So then we conclude, that the soul cannot move one foot to a spiritual actium spiritually, not by any Common grace, it must be only by God's regenerating and Saving grace. av av pns12 vvb, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi crd n1 p-acp dt j n1 av-j, xx p-acp d j n1, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp n2 vvg cc vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 37
679 So that to answer yet more distinctly to the Question. So that to answer yet more distinctly to the Question. av cst pc-acp vvi av av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 37
680 In respect of Gods exciting and preventing grace, if wee looke so farre wee cannot come, but that preventeth us: In respect of God's exciting and preventing grace, if we look so Far we cannot come, but that preventeth us: p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j cc vvg n1, cs pns12 vvb av av-j pns12 vmbx vvi, cc-acp cst vvz pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 37
681 Wee are as clay in the hands of the Potter, wee are all dead in sinnes. we Are as clay in the hands of the Potter, we Are all dead in Sins. pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr d j p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 37
682 But when the Lord hath changed the soule, then it commeth. But when the Lord hath changed the soul, then it comes. cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1, cs pn31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 37
683 The first motion upon the will is from God, before there is any motion of the will unto God; The First motion upon the will is from God, before there is any motion of the will unto God; dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp np1, c-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 37
684 but when the will is healed of God, then the soule commeth, then the soule which was meerly passive before, is active, but when the will is healed of God, then the soul comes, then the soul which was merely passive before, is active, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cs dt n1 vvz, cs dt n1 r-crq vbds av-j j a-acp, vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 37
685 & wil endeavor to do something for that God, that hath done so much for her. & will endeavour to do something for that God, that hath done so much for her. cc vmb vvi pc-acp vdi pi p-acp cst np1, cst vhz vdn av av-d p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 37
686 It followes, the drawing of God, most holy Spirit: Draw me (saith the Spouse) and I will runne after thee. First, I must be drawne; but then I will runne: It follows, the drawing of God, most holy Spirit: Draw me (Says the Spouse) and I will run After thee. First, I must be drawn; but then I will run: pn31 vvz, dt vvg pp-f np1, av-ds j n1: vvb pno11 (vvz dt n1) cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. ord, pns11 vmb vbi vvn; cc-acp av pns11 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 37
687 In the same moment God makes us to will, and wee will; and yet all the efficacy of the Action comes from Gods most holy Spirit. In the same moment God makes us to will, and we will; and yet all the efficacy of the Actium comes from God's most holy Spirit. p-acp dt d n1 np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vmb, cc pns12 vmb; cc av d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp ng1 av-ds j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 37
688 It is certaine (saith Augustine ) That wee are willing when wee are willing; It is certain (Says Augustine) That we Are willing when we Are willing; pn31 vbz j (vvz np1) cst pns12 vbr j c-crq pns12 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
689 but he makes us willing, that workes in us to will and to performe, Phil. 2.13. And so he, NONLATINALPHABET; but he makes us willing, that works in us to will and to perform, Philip 2.13. And so he,; cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 j, cst vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vmb cc pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. cc av pns31,; (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
690 God drawes, but he drawes the soule that is willing: Ay, but first, NONLATINALPHABET, he makes it willing. God draws, but he draws the soul that is willing: Ay, but First,, he makes it willing. np1 vvz, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 cst vbz j: uh, cc-acp ord,, pns31 vvz pn31 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
691 So, I have shewed what proprietie the soule hath in the Action, how she commeth, and how willing she is to the motion. So, I have showed what propriety the soul hath in the Actium, how she comes, and how willing she is to the motion. np1, pns11 vhb vvn r-crq n1 dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, cc c-crq j pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
692 She is drawne, but she is willing to be drawne to Jesus Christ. But first, she is made willing before she is willing, ay, and in her life, She is drawn, but she is willing to be drawn to jesus christ. But First, she is made willing before she is willing, ay, and in her life, pns31 vbz vvn, cc-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 np1. p-acp ord, pns31 vbz vvn j c-acp pns31 vbz j, uh, cc p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
693 after she is come to Christ, in her walking with Christ; After she is come to christ, in her walking with christ; c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp np1, p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
694 Non suis confidit viribus, she trusts not her owne strength, she even then commeth leaning, which is the next Branch of the Doctrine I have to handle. Non suis confidit viribus, she trusts not her own strength, she even then comes leaning, which is the next Branch of the Doctrine I have to handle. fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la, pns31 vvz xx po31 d n1, pns31 av av vvz vvg, r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 37
695 Though she comes up from the wildernesse, yet she comes up, not of her owne strength, but leaning. Though she comes up from the Wilderness, yet she comes up, not of her own strength, but leaning. cs pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vvz a-acp, xx pp-f po31 d n1, cc-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 37
696 First, Let us enquire what the expression holds out to us. Secondly, What is the soules hand. First, Let us inquire what the expression holds out to us. Secondly, What is the Souls hand. ord, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp pno12. ord, q-crq vbz dt ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 130 Page 37
697 Thirdly, Who it is she leanes upon. Thirdly, Who it is she leans upon. ord, r-crq pn31 vbz pns31 vvz p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 37
698 Fourthly, What in him she hath to trust to, and how in every wildernesse she leanes, Fourthly, What in him she hath to trust to, and how in every Wilderness she leans, ord, r-crq p-acp pno31 pns31 vhz pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc c-crq p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 133 Page 38
699 and out of every wildernesse comes up leaning. and out of every Wilderness comes up leaning. cc av pp-f d n1 vvz a-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 133 Page 38
700 I conceive, here are foure things hinted in this expression leaning, which I may terme the foure fingers of the Spouses hand, which she layes upon her Saviours shoulders. I conceive, Here Are foure things hinted in this expression leaning, which I may term the foure fingers of the Spouses hand, which she lays upon her Saviors shoulders. pns11 vvb, av vbr crd n2 vvn p-acp d n1 vvg, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt crd n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 ng1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 134 Page 38
701 First, It doth argue that the soule is weary, otherwise she would not leane. Secondly, It is a willing posture; First, It does argue that the soul is weary, otherwise she would not lean. Secondly, It is a willing posture; ord, pn31 vdz vvi cst dt n1 vbz j, av pns31 vmd xx vvi. ord, pn31 vbz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 135 Page 38
702 I am not forced to leane, I doe it willingly: The soule that comes up with Christ is willing. I am not forced to lean, I do it willingly: The soul that comes up with christ is willing. pns11 vbm xx vvn pc-acp vvi, pns11 vdb pn31 av-j: dt n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp np1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 136 Page 38
703 Thirdly, It is a posture of love; Otherwise she would not leane. Thirdly, It is a posture of love; Otherwise she would not lean. ord, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; av pns31 vmd xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 38
704 Fourthly, It doth argue a confidence that the soule hath in the Lord, that he is able to boare her; Fourthly, It does argue a confidence that the soul hath in the Lord, that he is able to boar her; ord, pn31 vdz vvi dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vbz j p-acp n1 pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 38
705 Otherwise she would not trust the weight of her soule upon him. First, It doth argue wearinesse; If she were not weary she would not leane. Otherwise she would not trust the weight of her soul upon him. First, It does argue weariness; If she were not weary she would not lean. av pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31. ord, pn31 vdz vvi n1; cs pns31 vbdr xx j pns31 vmd xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 38
706 Humiliation is a preface to faith, and the way to be found is to be lost. Humiliation is a preface to faith, and the Way to be found is to be lost. n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
707 It is not a leaning of wantonnesse, but a leaning of wearinesse: It is not a leaning of wantonness, but a leaning of weariness: pn31 vbz xx dt vvg pp-f n1, cc-acp dt vvg pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
708 O Lord, I am sinking into Hell, let me save my selfe from sinking by thy shoulders; Oh Lord, I am sinking into Hell, let me save my self from sinking by thy shoulders; uh n1, pns11 vbm vvg p-acp n1, vvb pno11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po21 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
709 I am falling, Lord let me leane: I am falling, Lord let me lean: pns11 vbm vvg, n1 vvb pno11 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
710 whiles the soule hath any strength to goe, it is too proud to be beholden to leane; while the soul hath any strength to go, it is too proud to be beholden to lean; cs dt n1 vhz d n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
711 Come unto me ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you, Mat. 11.29. First, weary; then come: First, heavie laden; then I will ease you: Come unto me you that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you, Mathew 11.29. First, weary; then come: First, heavy laden; then I will ease you: vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22, np1 crd. ord, j; av vvb: ord, j vvn; av pns11 vmb vvi pn22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
712 What shall I doe to be saved (saith the Gaoler?) O I am lost! undone! I am at a Non-plus! What shall I do to be saved (Says the Gaoler?) O I am lost! undone! I am At a Nonplus! q-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn (vvz dt n1?) sy pns11 vbm vvn! vvn! pns11 vbm p-acp dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
713 O what shall I doe? I am weary! O what shall I do? I am weary! sy q-crq vmb pns11 vdb? pns11 vbm j! (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
714 for I am farre readier to beleeve, That that Voice, What shall I doe? is rather the Voice of the soule (at it's nil•••tra ) Sadly sensible of it's lost and miserable condition, sufficiently humbled in the sense of it, for I am Far Readier to believe, That that Voice, What shall I do? is rather the Voice of the soul (At it's nil•••tra) Sadly sensible of it's lost and miserable condition, sufficiently humbled in the sense of it, p-acp pns11 vbm av-j jc pc-acp vvi, cst d n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi? vbz av-c dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp pn31|vbz fw-fr) av-j j pp-f pn31|vbz vvn cc j n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
715 then the voice of a soule, thinking it might doe any thing that might be but in the least contributary to the desert of salvation. then the voice of a soul, thinking it might do any thing that might be but in the least contributary to the desert of salvation. cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pn31 vmd vdb d n1 cst vmd vbi cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
716 I cannot be perswaded, to thinke, that when the Gaoler spake those words, prostrated by humiliation at the Apostles feet, that he had the least thought that he could throw in so much as two mites into the Treasury of free grace. I cannot be persuaded, to think, that when the Gaoler spoke those words, prostrated by humiliation At the Apostles feet, that he had the least Thought that he could throw in so much as two mites into the Treasury of free grace. pns11 vmbx vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi, cst c-crq dt n1 vvd d n2, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 n2, cst pns31 vhd dt ds n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp av av-d c-acp crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
717 But as it is the ordinary speech of one drown'd in the depth of sorrow, amazing sorrow; But as it is the ordinary speech of one drowned in the depth of sorrow, amazing sorrow; cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f crd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 38
718 O what shall I doe? What shall I doe? though at that instant they know they can doe nothing to helpe themselves. Oh what shall I do? What shall I do? though At that instant they know they can do nothing to help themselves. uh q-crq vmb pns11 vdb? q-crq vmb pns11 vdb? cs p-acp d n-jn pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vdb pix pc-acp vvi px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
719 So the Gaoler, in a true sense of his own lost condition, cryes out, O what shall I doe? he was weary, it was time for the Apostle to bid him leane, So the Gaoler, in a true sense of his own lost condition, cries out, Oh what shall I do? he was weary, it was time for the Apostle to bid him lean, np1 dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d j-vvn n1, vvz av, uh q-crq vmb pns11 vdi? pns31 vbds j, pn31 vbds n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
720 then beleeve (saith the Apostle) and thou shalt be saved. then believe (Says the Apostle) and thou shalt be saved. cs vvb (vvz dt n1) cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
721 It is but a wresting of the place, or mocking it rather, to bring it to perswade that duties preparatory were here excluded. It is but a wresting of the place, or mocking it rather, to bring it to persuade that duties preparatory were Here excluded. pn31 vbz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvg pn31 av-c, pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi d n2 n1 vbdr av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
722 Surely, had not the Apostles seene him humbled in some degrees, they would as well have prefixed Repent here, Surely, had not the Apostles seen him humbled in Some Degrees, they would as well have prefixed repent Here, np1, vhd xx dt n2 vvn pno31 vvn p-acp d n2, pns32 vmd a-acp av vhi vvn vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
723 as Peter did to them, Act. 2. Repent, and be baptized. The Fig-leafe is too thin to cover these Opinionists nakednesse; as Peter did to them, Act. 2. repent, and be baptised. The fig leaf is too thin to cover these Opinionists nakedness; c-acp np1 vdd p-acp pno32, n1 crd vvb, cc vbi vvn. dt n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi d np1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
724 Christ came not to call the Righteous, but sinners to repentance. christ Come not to call the Righteous, but Sinners to Repentance. np1 vvd xx pc-acp vvi dt j, cc-acp n2 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
725 He is a Saviour, but it is for them that are lost in their owne feeling too. He is a Saviour, but it is for them that Are lost in their own feeling too. pns31 vbz dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp po32 d vvg av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
726 And the truth of it is, the soule scorns to leane upon Christ so long as it is able to goe alone, And the truth of it is, the soul scorns to lean upon christ so long as it is able to go alone, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
727 when it hath never a crutch of merits or duties to rest upon, then it lookes out for some rest for it's foot, when it hath never a crutch of merits or duties to rest upon, then it looks out for Some rest for it's foot, c-crq pn31 vhz av-x dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cs pn31 vvz av p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31|vbz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
728 for some shoulder to beare up, for some staffe to stay it selfe upon: Leaning doth argue wearinesse, that's the first. for Some shoulder to bear up, for Some staff to stay it self upon: Leaning does argue weariness, that's the First. p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp: vvg vdz vvi n1, d|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 39
729 Secondly, It doth argue a willingnesse in the soule to come to Jesus Christ: Leaning is not a forced action. Secondly, It does argue a willingness in the soul to come to jesus christ: Leaning is not a forced actium. ord, pn31 vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 np1: vvg vbz xx dt j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 39
730 Indeed (as I said before) Christ first workes this willingnesse; Indeed (as I said before) christ First works this willingness; np1 (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) np1 ord vvz d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 39
731 he it is that gives us power to will, and it is by his power that wee are willing as it is written; he it is that gives us power to will, and it is by his power that we Are willing as it is written; pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz pno12 n1 p-acp n1, cc pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1 cst pns12 vbr j c-acp pn31 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 39
732 They shall be willing in the day of my power. But he doth not let us leane before wee are willing; They shall be willing in the day of my power. But he does not let us lean before we Are willing; pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. p-acp pns31 vdz xx vvi pno12 vvi c-acp pns12 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 39
733 leaning is an action proceeds from the will, Who is this commeth up leaning? leaning is an actium proceeds from the will, Who is this comes up leaning? vvg vbz dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz d vvz a-acp vvg? (4) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 39
734 Thirdly, Leaning doth argue love, who leanes upon his enemies, I will not leane upon one whom I cannot trust, I must have some good thoughts of his love. Thirdly, Leaning does argue love, who leans upon his enemies, I will not lean upon one whom I cannot trust, I must have Some good thoughts of his love. ord, vvg vdz vvi vvi, r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pi r-crq pns11 vmbx vvi, pns11 vmb vhi d j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 39
735 The soule that leanes upon the Lord Jesus Christ loves Christ; The soul that leans upon the Lord jesus christ loves christ; dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 vvz np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 39
736 that Faith, that pretended dependancy of any upon Christ, that proceedeth not out of a principle of love, groweth out of a false root; that Faith, that pretended dependency of any upon christ, that Proceedeth not out of a principle of love, grows out of a false root; d n1, cst j-vvn n1 pp-f d p-acp np1, cst vvz xx av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz av pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 39
737 the loving soule is onely the truely beleeving soule, Leaning is a loving posture: That's the third. the loving soul is only the truly believing soul, Leaning is a loving posture: That's the third. dt j-vvg n1 vbz av-j dt av-j j-vvg n1, vvg vbz dt j-vvg n1: d|vbz dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 39
738 Fourthly, It doth argue fiduciam, a resting, a trusting the soule upon Christ; he that leanes upon another reposeth his whole weight, trusteth his whole strength upon him: Fourthly, It does argue fiduciam, a resting, a trusting the soul upon christ; he that leans upon Another reposes his Whole weight, Trusteth his Whole strength upon him: ord, pn31 vdz vvi fw-la, dt j-vvg, dt vvg dt n1 p-acp np1; pns31 cst vvz p-acp n-jn vvz po31 j-jn n1, vvz po31 j-jn n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 39
739 He doth as much as say, well; I know I cannot go alone, I cannot stand; He does as much as say, well; I know I cannot go alone, I cannot stand; pns31 vdz p-acp d c-acp vvb, av; pns11 vvb pns11 vmbx vvi av-j, pns11 vmbx vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 39
740 but I will trust my selfe, upon thy strength will I leane, if I fall, I fall: but I will trust my self, upon thy strength will I lean, if I fallen, I fallen: cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, p-acp po21 n1 vmb pns11 j, cs pns11 vvi, pns11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 40
741 So the soule that comes up out of the wildernesse of sinne to the Lord Jesus Christ, doth repose it's whole weight upon the Lord Christ, it sayes, O Lord, I am a great and grievous sinner, I am not able to stand upon mine owne legges, So the soul that comes up out of the Wilderness of sin to the Lord jesus christ, does repose it's Whole weight upon the Lord christ, it Says, Oh Lord, I am a great and grievous sinner, I am not able to stand upon mine own legs, av dt n1 cst vvz a-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, vdz vvi pn31|vbz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, pn31 vvz, uh n1, pns11 vbm dt j cc j n1, pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 40
742 but I trust my soule upon thy armes; but I trust my soul upon thy arms; cc-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp po21 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 40
743 thou hast mercies, and great mercies, and free mercies, if I fall, I fall, if I be damned, I am damned; here I will leane. thou hast Mercies, and great Mercies, and free Mercies, if I fallen, I fallen, if I be damned, I am damned; Here I will lean. pns21 vh2 n2, cc j n2, cc j n2, cs pns11 vvi, pns11 vvi, cs pns11 vbb vvn, pns11 vbm vvn; av pns11 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 40
744 And here you have the second thing plain, viz, And Here you have the second thing plain, videlicet, cc av pn22 vhb dt ord n1 j, av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 40
745 Secondly, The soules hand with which she leanes upon Jesus Christ for salvation & these 4. things which I have hinted from this expression, leaning, are as the foure fingers of the hand of Faith. Secondly, The Souls hand with which she leans upon jesus christ for salvation & these 4. things which I have hinted from this expression, leaning, Are as the foure fingers of the hand of Faith. ord, dt ng1 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1 np1 p-acp n1 cc d crd n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1, vvg, vbr p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 40
746 And wee may thus give a description of it. And we may thus give a description of it. cc pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 40
747 Faith is the hand of a soule which God hath humbled, whereby the soule, being not able to stand alone, Faith is the hand of a soul which God hath humbled, whereby the soul, being not able to stand alone, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, c-crq dt n1, vbg xx j pc-acp vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 40
748 nor daring to trust to any thing else, and being made willing by God, out of a principle of love, layes hold upon Jesus Christ, nor daring to trust to any thing Else, and being made willing by God, out of a principle of love, lays hold upon jesus christ, ccx vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av, cc vbg vvn j p-acp np1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 vvb p-acp np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 40
749 and trusts and rests it selfe upon him for her salvation. and trusts and rests it self upon him for her salvation. cc vvz cc vvz pn31 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 40
750 And that leads me to the third thing I propounded, the Person upon whom she leanes, the Text renders it, Her beloved; or as I conceive, the old Translation better, Her welbeloved: The Latin dilectum suum, him that is her, conjugally beloved. And that leads me to the third thing I propounded, the Person upon whom she leans, the Text renders it, Her Beloved; or as I conceive, the old translation better, Her well-beloved: The Latin dilectum suum, him that is her, conjugally Beloved. cc cst vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvn, dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, dt n1 vvz pn31, po31 j-vvn; cc c-acp pns11 vvb, dt j n1 av-jc, po31 j: dt jp fw-la fw-la, pno31 cst vbz pns31, av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 40
751 This is the last Branch of the Doctrine, That though the beleeving soule comes up from the wildernesse leaning, This is the last Branch of the Doctrine, That though the believing soul comes up from the Wilderness leaning, d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, cst cs dt j-vvg n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 40
752 yet shee will onely leane upon her beloved, and he onely can and will beare her. yet she will only lean upon her Beloved, and he only can and will bear her. av pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, cc pns31 av-j vmb cc vmb vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 40
753 Wee know, that whosoever leanes, must have a Person to leane upon. we know, that whosoever leans, must have a Person to lean upon. pns12 vvb, cst r-crq vvz, vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 146 Page 40
754 Secondly, There must be a capacitie in this arme to beare her, some strength, yea, there had need be a great deale to hold up the weight of a soule: Secondly, There must be a capacity in this arm to bear her, Some strength, yea, there had need be a great deal to hold up the weight of a soul: ord, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, d n1, uh, a-acp vhd n1 vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 146 Page 40
755 First, let us enquire who the Person is, rendred in the Text dilectum, Her welbeloved; in plaine termes, her Husband, one that hath more then an ordinary portion of her love. First, let us inquire who the Person is, rendered in the Text dilectum, Her well-beloved; in plain terms, her Husband, one that hath more then an ordinary portion of her love. ord, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq dt n1 vbz, vvn p-acp dt n1 fw-la, po31 j; p-acp j n2, po31 n1, pi cst vhz dc cs dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 146 Page 40
756 Here are five things hinted in this Expression. It is one whom she loves: The word signifies a speciall sort of love; Here Are five things hinted in this Expression. It is one whom she loves: The word signifies a special sort of love; av vbr crd n2 vvn p-acp d n1. pn31 vbz crd ro-crq pns31 vvz: dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 40
757 and every greater includes a lesse. One that she is married to, he is welbeloved, her dearest love; and every greater includes a less. One that she is married to, he is well-beloved, her dearest love; cc d jc vvz dt av-dc. pi cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, pns31 vbz j, po31 js-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 40
758 not charum, but dilectum; one that hath a title to her. Her Beloved, not anothers Beloved. not charum, but dilectum; one that hath a title to her. Her beloved, not another's beloved. xx n1, p-acp fw-la; pi cst vhz dt n1 p-acp pno31. po31 j-vvn, xx j-jn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 40
759 Her Beloved: He that is her Beloved, not who was her Beloved. Her Beloved, not her Beloveds. Her beloved: He that is her beloved, not who was her beloved. Her beloved, not her Beloveds. po31 j-vvn: pns31 cst vbz po31 j-vvn, xx r-crq vbds po31 j-vvn. po31 j-vvn, xx po31 ng1-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 41
760 First, It is one whom shee loves. This I hinted at before; First, It is one whom she loves. This I hinted At before; ord, pn31 vbz crd ro-crq pns31 vvz. d pns11 vvd p-acp a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
761 it is a principle of love, that drawes the Soule to leane upon the Lord Jesus Christ. it is a principle of love, that draws the Soul to lean upon the Lord jesus christ. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
762 The hatred of her selfe, hath bred the love of her Saviour in it. And no Soule loves Christ more then that which loaths it selfe most: The hatred of her self, hath bred the love of her Saviour in it. And no Soul loves christ more then that which Loathes it self most: dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31. cc dx n1 vvz np1 av-dc cs d r-crq vvz pn31 n1 av-ds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
763 When the Soule shall consider what a Brand for Hell it was in its originall, When the Soul shall Consider what a Brand for Hell it was in its original, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 pn31 vbds p-acp po31 n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
764 how worthlesse a worme it is, how basely it hath dealt by God, trampling upon his rich offers of Grace, scorning his Invitations. how worthless a worm it is, how basely it hath dealt by God, trampling upon his rich offers of Grace, scorning his Invitations. c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz, c-crq av-j pn31 vhz vvn p-acp np1, vvg p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f n1, vvg po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
765 And againe, consider that God hath no need at all of it: But if it were burning in hell, could be as glorious as in its Salvation, And again, Consider that God hath no need At all of it: But if it were burning in hell, could be as glorious as in its Salvation, cc av, vvb cst np1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d pp-f pn31: cc-acp cs pn31 vbdr vvg p-acp n1, vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
766 and yet would be pleased to powre out his pretious bloud for it, yet so unworthy: and yet would be pleased to pour out his precious blood for it, yet so unworthy: cc av vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av po31 j n1 p-acp pn31, av av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
767 To woe the Soule that hath need of him, and yet never praies to him nor ever was a suitor for mercy. To woe the Soul that hath need of him, and yet never prays to him nor ever was a suitor for mercy. p-acp n1 dt n1 cst vhz n1 pp-f pno31, cc av av-x vvz p-acp pno31 ccx av vbds dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
768 This breeds love in the Soule: This breeds love in the Soul: np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
769 And the more the Soule fadomes her owne misery, the more yet she loves and admires the Lords mercy, And the more the Soul fathoms her own misery, the more yet she loves and admires the lords mercy, cc dt av-dc dt n1 n2 po31 d n1, dt av-dc av pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n2 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
770 and loving thus, she leanes upon him. and loving thus, she leans upon him. cc vvg av, pns31 vvz p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 41
771 Secondly, It is one that she pleades some title to, and interest in, she cals him hers. Secondly, It is one that she pleads Some title to, and Interest in, she calls him hers. ord, pn31 vbz pi cst pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp, pns31 vvz pno31 png31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
772 Christ is the Bridegroome of the Soule, and the Soule is Christs Bride: christ is the Bridegroom of the Soul, and the Soul is Christ Bride: np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
773 Beloved, in all this Song is taken for the highest degree of love, and nearest relation, conjugall love, beloved, in all this Song is taken for the highest degree of love, and nearest Relation, conjugal love, vvn, p-acp d d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, cc js n1, j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
774 therefore Christ elsewhere calls her his Sister, his Spouse; she hath a title to, and interest in him, possession of him; Therefore christ elsewhere calls her his Sister, his Spouse; she hath a title to, and Interest in him, possession of him; av np1 av vvz pno31 po31 n1, po31 n1; pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp, cc n1 p-acp pno31, n1 pp-f pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
775 and in another place, I am my welbeloveds, and my welbeloved is mine. She is his, and he is hers: and in Another place, I am my welbeloveds, and my well-beloved is mine. She is his, and he is hers: cc p-acp j-jn n1, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, cc po11 j vbz png11. pns31 vbz png31, cc pns31 vbz png31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
776 they have a propriety each in other. they have a propriety each in other. pns32 vhb dt n1 d p-acp n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
777 But suppose we should put the Spouse to prove her title to him, What is thy Beloved more then anothers Beloved? Or, But suppose we should put the Spouse to prove her title to him, What is thy beloved more then another's beloved? Or, cc-acp vvb pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31, q-crq vbz po21 j-vvn n1 av j-jn vvn? cc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
778 why is he thy Beloved (O beleeving soule) more than the Beloved of another? shew thy title to him: why is he thy beloved (Oh believing soul) more than the beloved of Another? show thy title to him: q-crq vbz pns31 po21 n-vvn (uh j-vvg n1) av-dc cs dt n-vvn pp-f j-jn? vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
779 And againe, why is she Christs more than another? Why should the Beleever monopolize Christ? and how came Christ to be hers? she is his, And again, why is she Christ more than Another? Why should the Believer monopolize christ? and how Come christ to be hers? she is his, cc av, q-crq vbz pns31 npg1 av-dc cs j-jn? q-crq vmd dt n1 vvb np1? cc q-crq vvd np1 pc-acp vbi png31? pns31 vbz png31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
780 and he is hers by right of gift, her heavenly Father hath given her unto him; and he is hers by right of gift, her heavenly Father hath given her unto him; cc pns31 vbz png31 p-acp n-jn pp-f n1, po31 j n1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
781 hence is that Phrase of her Saviours Prayer, John 17.9. All that the Father hath given me, and I pray for all them that thou hast given me. hence is that Phrase of her Saviors Prayer, John 17.9. All that the Father hath given me, and I pray for all them that thou hast given me. av vbz d n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, np1 crd. d d dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, cc pns11 vvb p-acp d pno32 cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
782 She hath given her selfe to him. Cant. 1.2. Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth, for his love is better then wine. She hath given her self to him. Cant 1.2. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, for his love is better then wine. pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno31. np1 crd. vvb pno31 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vbz j av n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 41
783 She hath said, Draw me, and I will run after thee; ay and he hath given himselfe to her; She hath said, Draw me, and I will run After thee; ay and he hath given himself to her; pns31 vhz vvn, vvb pno11, cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21; uh cc pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 42
784 he hath given his grace unto her, Gal. 1.6. And his glory unto her. The glory which thou hast given me I have given them. he hath given his grace unto her, Gal. 1.6. And his glory unto her. The glory which thou hast given me I have given them. pns31 vhz vvn po31 vvb p-acp pno31, np1 crd. cc po31 vvb p-acp pno31. dt n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 pns11 vhb vvn pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 42
785 Her Beloved by right of gift. She is his, and he is hers, by right of bargaine and sale. Her beloved by right of gift. She is his, and he is hers, by right of bargain and sale. po31 j-vvn p-acp n-jn pp-f n1. pns31 vbz png31, cc pns31 vbz png31, p-acp n-jn pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 154 Page 42
786 The Ancients had three waies to get themselves wives; by gift, purchase, or desert. The Ancients had three ways to get themselves wives; by gift, purchase, or desert. dt n2-j vhn crd n2 pc-acp vvi px32 n2; p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 42
787 The Fathers sold their Daughters, and the Bridegroome bought his Bride, he gave a Dowry for her. The Father's sold their Daughters, and the Bridegroom bought his Bride, he gave a Dowry for her. dt n2 vvd po32 n2, cc dt n1 vvd po31 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 42
788 Hence when Sechem had a minde to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, he saies, Aske me what Dowry thou wilt, Hence when Shechem had a mind to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, he Says, Ask me what Dowry thou wilt, av c-crq np1 vhd dt n1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz, vvb pno11 r-crq n1 pns21 vm2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 42
789 and I will give it thee. Christ hath bought his Beloved; hence (saith the Apostle) He hath paid a price for us. A bloudy price: and I will give it thee. christ hath bought his beloved; hence (Says the Apostle) He hath paid a price for us. A bloody price: cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31 pno21. np1 vhz vvn po31 vvn; av (vvz dt n1) pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12. dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 42
790 more than all the world was worth. But he would have her because he delighted in her, and so she is his, more than all the world was worth. But he would have her Because he delighted in her, and so she is his, av-dc cs d dt n1 vbds j. p-acp pns31 vmd vhi pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, cc av pns31 vbz png31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 42
791 and he is hers by right of purchase. and he is hers by right of purchase. cc pns31 vbz png31 p-acp n-jn pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 42
792 She is his Beloved, and he is hers (by correlation) By right ef desert, she deserved not him, but he deserved her. She is his beloved, and he is hers (by correlation) By right ef desert, she deserved not him, but he deserved her. pns31 vbz po31 j-vvn, cc pns31 vbz png31 (p-acp n1) p-acp n-jn pp-f n1, pns31 vvd xx pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvd pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 42
793 This was a third way by which the Ancients got them wives, by some gallant exploit, or great service. This was a third Way by which the Ancients god them wives, by Some gallant exploit, or great service. d vbds dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq dt n2-j vvd pno32 n2, p-acp d j-jn n1, cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 42
794 Their wives were sometimes given them for wages; Jacob served fourteene yeares for Rachell, Gen. 29.17. David for his Soveraignes daughter, encountred great Goliah; and afterwards robbed the Philistines of their foreskins: Their wives were sometime given them for wages; Jacob served fourteene Years for Rachel, Gen. 29.17. David for his Sovereigns daughter, encountered great Goliath; and afterwards robbed the philistines of their foreskins: po32 n2 vbdr av vvn pno32 p-acp n2; np1 vvd crd n2 p-acp np1, np1 crd. np1 p-acp po31 n2-jn n1, vvd j np1; cc av vvd dt njp2 pp-f po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 42
795 he paid more for her, then she proved to be worth: he paid more for her, then she proved to be worth: pns31 vvd av-dc p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 42
796 By this right, the beleeving soule is the beloved of Christ, he hath served a long service for her; By this right, the believing soul is the Beloved of christ, he hath served a long service for her; p-acp d n-jn, dt j-vvg n1 vbz dt j-vvn pp-f np1, pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 42
797 not fourteene, but above thirty yeares, he hath vanquished the Goliahs of our soules, and hath conquered our Spirituall Enemies. not fourteene, but above thirty Years, he hath vanquished the Goliath's of our Souls, and hath conquered our Spiritual Enemies. xx crd, cc-acp p-acp crd n2, pns31 vhz vvn dt njp2 pp-f po12 n2, cc vhz vvn po12 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 42
798 He is hers, and she is his, by right of possession, he dwels in her, and she dwels in him. He is hers, and she is his, by right of possession, he dwells in her, and she dwells in him. pns31 vbz png31, cc pns31 vbz png31, p-acp n-jn pp-f n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 42
799 The second person in the Trinity, is an inmate with the beleeving soule: He dwels under the roofe of her heart: The second person in the Trinity, is an inmate with the believing soul: He dwells under the roof of her heart: dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1: pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 42
800 He hath a chamber in the soule, and hath pitched his tent within her, and she is in him too; He hath a chamber in the soul, and hath pitched his tent within her, and she is in him too; pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vbz p-acp pno31 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 42
801 united each unto other, this is very plainly exprest, Ga. 2.20. I live, but yet not I, but Christ lives in me. united each unto other, this is very plainly expressed, Ga. 2.20. I live, but yet not I, but christ lives in me. vvn d p-acp n-jn, d vbz av av-j vvn, np1 crd. pns11 vvb, cc-acp av xx pns11, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 42
802 I am the Carcasse, Christ the Soule; the Soule moveth the body, so Christ moves my soule: I am the Carcase, christ the Soul; the Soul moves the body, so christ moves my soul: pns11 vbm dt n1, np1 dt n1; dt n1 vvz dt n1, av np1 vvz po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 42
803 I move not from any principle in my selfe, but from a principle of Grace. I move not from any principle in my self, but from a principle of Grace. pns11 vvb xx p-acp d n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 42
804 The life I live in the flesh, I live by the life of the Sonne of God who dwelleth in me, who loved me, and gave himselfe for me. The life I live in the Flesh, I live by the life of the Son of God who dwells in me, who loved me, and gave himself for me. dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno11, r-crq vvd pno11, cc vvd px31 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 43
805 Thus you see she may well call Christ her Beloved, and Christ may well call her his Beloved, He hath a propriety in her, Thus you see she may well call christ her beloved, and christ may well call her his beloved, He hath a propriety in her, av pn22 vvb pns31 vmb av vvi np1 po31 j-vvn, cc np1 vmb av vvi pno31 po31 j-vvn, pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 43
806 and she hath a propriety in him also; and she hath a propriety in him also; cc pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno31 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 43
807 he hath married her, and dwels with her, yea, and in her, dilectum suum her welbeloved indeed. he hath married her, and dwells with her, yea, and in her, dilectum suum her well-beloved indeed. pns31 vhz vvn pno31, cc vvz p-acp pno31, uh, cc p-acp pno31, fw-la fw-la po31 j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 43
808 Thirdly, It is her beloved, not anothers beloved. Every soule hath a Beloved; the Drunkard hath his beloved cups; Thirdly, It is her Beloved, not another's Beloved. Every soul hath a beloved; the Drunkard hath his Beloved cups; ord, pn31 vbz po31 j-vvn, xx j-jn vvn. d n1 vhz dt vvn; dt n1 vhz po31 j-vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 43
809 the wanton hath his beloved Queanes; the Covetous person his beloved Gold; the wanton hath his Beloved Queans; the Covetous person his Beloved Gold; dt j-jn vhz po31 j-vvn n2; dt j n1 po31 j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 43
810 The soule that leanes upon Christ, goes not a whoring after other Gods. The Spouse of Christ, leanes not upon the Papists beloved merits, The soul that leans upon christ, Goes not a whoring After other God's The Spouse of christ, leans not upon the Papists Beloved merits, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1, vvz xx dt vvg p-acp j-jn n2 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz xx p-acp dt njp2 j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 43
811 nor upon the Turkes beloved Mahomet, nor upon the Pharisees beloved duties, nor upon the Idolaters beloved Saints; nor upon the Turkes Beloved Mahomet, nor upon the Pharisees Beloved duties, nor upon the Idolaters Beloved Saints; ccx p-acp dt npg1 vvn np1, ccx p-acp dt np2 vvn n2, ccx p-acp dt n2 vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 43
812 she saies, Abrah•m knowes her not, and Israell is ignorant of her, but the Lord is her father, Christ is her Redeemer, and her maker, her Redeemer is her husband, Creator tuus est sponsus tuus. Her Beloved, not anothers Beloved. she Says, Abrah•m knows her not, and Israel is ignorant of her, but the Lord is her father, christ is her Redeemer, and her maker, her Redeemer is her husband, Creator Thy est Sponsus Thy. Her beloved, not another's beloved. pns31 vvz, n1 vvz pno31 xx, cc np1 vbz j pp-f pno31, cc-acp dt n1 vbz po31 n1, np1 vbz po31 n1, cc po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz po31 n1, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. po31 j-vvn, xx j-jn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 43
813 4. He that is her Beloved, not that which was her Beloved. She once loved her sins, and her lust were the beloveds of her soule. 4. He that is her beloved, not that which was her beloved. She once loved her Sins, and her lust were the beloveds of her soul. crd pns31 cst vbz po31 j-vvn, xx d r-crq vbds po31 j-vvn. pns31 a-acp vvd po31 n2, cc po31 n1 vbdr dt ng1-vvn pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
814 The name of Baali was in her mouth; her lusts were her Lords, and they ruled over her. The name of Baal was in her Mouth; her Lustiest were her lords, and they ruled over her. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1; po31 n2 vbdr po31 n2, cc pns32 vvd p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
815 But now the name of Baalim is taken out of her mouth: But now the name of Baalim is taken out of her Mouth: p-acp av dt n1 pp-f fw-la vbz vvn av pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
816 she calls the Lord Ishi, God alone is her beloved, sin was the dearly beloved of her soule, she calls the Lord Ishi, God alone is her Beloved, since was the dearly Beloved of her soul, pns31 vvz dt n1 np1, np1 av-j vbz po31 j-vvn, n1 vbds av av-jn vvn pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
817 but now she calls sin no more Naomi, she cals it Marah; that which was once the sweetnesse, is now the bitternesse of her soule, she takes no pleasure in it; but now she calls since no more Naomi, she calls it Marah; that which was once the sweetness, is now the bitterness of her soul, she Takes no pleasure in it; cc-acp av pns31 vvz n1 av-dx dc np1, pns31 vvz pn31 np1; cst r-crq vbds a-acp dt n1, vbz av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
818 no, nor doth she account her duties her beloved; she useth them, but she dares not trust her soule upon them; no, nor does she account her duties her Beloved; she uses them, but she dares not trust her soul upon them; uh-x, ccx vdz pns31 vvi po31 n2 po31 j-vvn; pns31 vvz pno32, cc-acp pns31 vvz xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
819 she dares not plead any desert in them, though once perhaps she had a Pharisaicall conceit, that her duties would be her healing, she dares not plead any desert in them, though once perhaps she had a Pharisaical conceit, that her duties would be her healing, pns31 vvz xx vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, cs a-acp av pns31 vhd dt j n1, cst po31 n2 vmd vbi po31 n-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
820 yet when she comes to the Lord Christ to leane upon his Arme, though she useth duties, yet when she comes to the Lord christ to lean upon his Arm, though she uses duties, av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vvz n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
821 and is as full of full of Prayer and humiliation as ever: and is as full of full of Prayer and humiliation as ever: cc vbz a-acp j pp-f j pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
822 she knocks her hand upon her brest, and cries she is a sinner, Oh! but what remedy? the knocking her hand upon her brest she knowes cannot save her; she knocks her hand upon her breast, and cries she is a sinner, Oh! but what remedy? the knocking her hand upon her breast she knows cannot save her; pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pns31 vbz dt n1, uh p-acp q-crq n1? dt vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz vmbx vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
823 no, for that, God be mercifull to her, she leanes upon Christ, that is her now Beloved, not upon any duties, no, for that, God be merciful to her, she leans upon christ, that is her now beloved, not upon any duties, uh-dx, c-acp d, np1 vbi j p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cst vbz po31 av j-vvn, xx p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
824 or any other merits that was before her Beloved. Fifthly, Her beloved, not her beloveds. or any other merits that was before her beloved. Fifthly, Her Beloved, not her beloveds. cc d j-jn n2 cst vbds p-acp po31 j-vvn. ord, po31 j-vvn, xx po31 ng1-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 43
825 The soule that comes to the Lord Jesus Christ loves him intensly, and as she loves him best, so she loves him only. The soul that comes to the Lord jesus christ loves him intensely, and as she loves him best, so she loves him only. dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 vvz pno31 av-j, cc c-acp pns31 vvz pno31 av-js, av pns31 vvz pno31 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
826 As nothing shall have her whole heart, so neither will she divide her heart betwixt him and another: As nothing shall have her Whole heart, so neither will she divide her heart betwixt him and Another: p-acp pix vmb vhi po31 j-jn n1, av dx vmb pns31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31 cc j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
827 he shall have her heart, and he only shall have her heart, and he shall have her whole heart too; he shall have her heart, and he only shall have her heart, and he shall have her Whole heart too; pns31 vmb vhi po31 n1, cc pns31 av-j vmb vhi po31 n1, cc pns31 vmb vhi po31 j-jn n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
828 she dare trust her strength upon Christ, and upon him alone: she desireth only to be found in the Lord Jesus, who is her Bridegroome; she Dare trust her strength upon christ, and upon him alone: she Desires only to be found in the Lord jesus, who is her Bridegroom; pns31 vvb vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 av-j: pns31 vvz av-j p-acp vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, r-crq vbz po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
829 she is a Virgin, not a Whore; she leanes not upon Christ with one hand, and her owne merits with another: she is a Virgae, not a Whore; she leans not upon christ with one hand, and her own merits with Another: pns31 vbz dt n1, xx dt n1; pns31 vvz xx p-acp np1 p-acp crd n1, cc po31 d n2 p-acp j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
830 no, nor dares she leane upon the merits of another; she durst not trust the weight of her soule upon the wings of an Angell, no, nor dares she lean upon the merits of Another; she durst not trust the weight of her soul upon the wings of an Angel, uh-dx, ccx vvz pns31 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn; pns31 vvd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
831 nor to the Prayers of a Saint; she relies upon God, and upon God only. The Papists leane upon Christ, but not upon him alone: nor to the Prayers of a Saint; she relies upon God, and upon God only. The Papists lean upon christ, but not upon him alone: ccx p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 av-j. dt njp2 j p-acp np1, cc-acp xx p-acp pno31 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
832 she knowes it will be a dishonour both to her and her husband, to take any thing in partem amoris, to share with her husband in his love; she knows it will be a dishonour both to her and her husband, to take any thing in partem amoris, to share with her husband in his love; pns31 vvz pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 av-d p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
833 she will keepe her honour in being the wife of one husband. she will keep her honour in being the wife of one husband. pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 44
834 And so I have shewed you how she leanes, what is her hand, who it is she leanes upon, what title she hath to him, what rules she observeth in her leaning. And so I have showed you how she leans, what is her hand, who it is she leans upon, what title she hath to him, what rules she observeth in her leaning. cc av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 c-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq vbz po31 n1, r-crq pn31 vbz pns31 vvz p-acp, r-crq n1 pns31 vhz p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 44
835 I have but one thing more, and that is, to shew you what strength there is in the Lord Christs shoulders to beare her; I have but one thing more, and that is, to show you what strength there is in the Lord Christ shoulders to bear her; pns11 vhb cc-acp crd n1 av-dc, cc d vbz, pc-acp vvi pn22 r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 44
836 how she leanes even in every wildernesse, and what fulnesse of strength there is in her husbands arme to keepe her up from falling. how she leans even in every Wilderness, and what fullness of strength there is in her Husbands arm to keep her up from falling. c-crq pns31 vvz av p-acp d n1, cc r-crq n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vbz p-acp po31 ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 44
837 The first wildernesse you may remember, was the wildernesse of sin: Here the Spouse cannot be said properly to leane upon her beloved, The First Wilderness you may Remember, was the Wilderness of since: Here the Spouse cannot be said properly to lean upon her Beloved, dt ord n1 pn22 vmb vvi, vbds dt n1 pp-f n1: av dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
838 for she wants the hand of faith to lay hold upon Christ, and indeed she is not weary: for she Wants the hand of faith to lay hold upon christ, and indeed she is not weary: c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc av pns31 vbz xx j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
839 yet I do not know why in some sense, even in this estate, the elect soule is not beholding to free grace; yet I do not know why in Some sense, even in this estate, the elect soul is not beholding to free grace; av pns11 vdb xx vvi c-crq p-acp d n1, av p-acp d n1, dt j-vvn n1 vbz xx vvg p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
840 he is her Christ here, though he hath not yet manifested himselfe to be her Iesus, her saviour. he is her christ Here, though he hath not yet manifested himself to be her Iesus, her Saviour. pns31 vbz po31 np1 av, cs pns31 vhz xx av vvn px31 pc-acp vbi po31 np1, po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
841 The elect soule in sin is elect, & decreed to be saved, though she be not declared to be elect; The elect soul in since is elect, & decreed to be saved, though she be not declared to be elect; dt j-vvn n1 p-acp n1 vbz j, cc vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pns31 vbb xx vvn pc-acp vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
842 she is beloved in decree, though God hath not actullay manifested his love unto her: she is Beloved in Decree, though God hath not actullay manifested his love unto her: pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cs np1 vhz xx n1 vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
843 he is not her beloved, but the soule is his beloved, not actually but decretally, he hath thoughts of good to her, he is not her Beloved, but the soul is his Beloved, not actually but decretally, he hath thoughts of good to her, pns31 vbz xx po31 j-vvn, p-acp dt n1 vbz po31 j-vvn, xx av-j cc-acp av-j, pns31 vhz n2 pp-f j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
844 but his thoughts are kept within himselfe, till he is pleased to reveale them to her at his best time: but his thoughts Are kept within himself, till he is pleased to reveal them to her At his best time: cc-acp po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp px31, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 js n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 44
845 she is his Beloved though there be no correlation, she is in his thoughts, his Spouse, aye, and positively, not conditionally. she is his beloved though there be no correlation, she is in his thoughts, his Spouse, aye, and positively, not conditionally. pns31 vbz po31 vvn c-acp pc-acp vbb dx n1, pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n2, po31 n1, uh, cc av-j, xx av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
846 The Arminians falsely dreame of Gods conditionall decrees, because they comprehend not the wayes of God: The Arminians falsely dream of God's conditional decrees, Because they comprehend not the ways of God: dt njp2 av-j n1 pp-f npg1 j n2, c-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
847 Beleeving is necessarily required, yet it was not a condition in Gods decree: Believing is necessarily required, yet it was not a condition in God's Decree: vvg vbz av-j vvn, av pn31 vbds xx dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
848 The soule is his beloved, though yet there be no correlation, though she be not his wife yet, The soul is his Beloved, though yet there be no correlation, though she be not his wife yet, dt n1 vbz po31 j-vvn, cs av pc-acp vbi dx n1, cs pns31 vbb xx po31 n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
849 yet she is intended for his wife. yet she is intended for his wife. av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
850 To speake according to the wayes of men, I may intend to make a woman my wife, To speak according to the ways of men, I may intend to make a woman my wife, p-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
851 before I actually declare my intentions to her; before I actually declare my intentions to her; c-acp pns11 av-j vvb po11 n2 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
852 she is my wife in my determinations and thoughts before I wooe her, though not actually my wife before I have wooed her, she is my wife in my determinations and thoughts before I woo her, though not actually my wife before I have wooed her, pns31 vbz po11 n1 p-acp po11 n2 cc n2 c-acp pns11 vvb pno31, cs xx av-j po11 n1 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
853 and she hath yeelded too, there lyes onely this difference, my determination must be but conditionally, and she hath yielded too, there lies only this difference, my determination must be but conditionally, cc pns31 vhz vvn av, a-acp vvz av-j d n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi cc-acp av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
854 if she will accept of my proffer'd love: There lyes a power in her to refuse. if she will accept of my proffered love: There lies a power in her to refuse. cs pns31 vmb vvi pp-f po11 j-vvn n1: a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
855 Wee may therefore make the simile a little higher; A great Emperour buyeth a woman that is a slave, which he intends to marry, we may Therefore make the simile a little higher; A great Emperor buyeth a woman that is a slave, which he intends to marry, pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 dt av-j jc; dt j n1 vvz dt n1 cst vbz dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
856 and will, whither she will or no; and will, whither she will or no; cc vmb, c-crq pns31 vmb cc uh-dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
857 yet he will wooe her, and if it be possible marry her will, as well as her person; yet whither she will or no, he will and may marry her, yet he will woo her, and if it be possible marry her will, as well as her person; yet whither she will or no, he will and may marry her, av pns31 vmb vvi pno31, cc cs pn31 vbb j uh po31 vmb, c-acp av c-acp po31 n1; av c-crq pns31 vmb cc uh-dx, pns31 vmb cc vmb vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
858 for she is his purchase, she is his wife in his determination before he hath married her. for she is his purchase, she is his wife in his determination before he hath married her. c-acp pns31 vbz po31 n1, pns31 vbz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
859 But yet even this simile is lame. (Every simile, comparing the wayes of God, with the wayes of man, must at least halt of one foot) for though this Emperour hath power to force the womans body to the action, But yet even this simile is lame. (Every simile, comparing the ways of God, with the ways of man, must At least halt of one foot) for though this Emperor hath power to force the woman's body to the actium, p-acp av av d n1 vbz j. (d n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb p-acp ds n1 pp-f crd n1) c-acp cs d n1 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
860 yet he hath no power to force her will, to be willing to the action: The will is alwayes independent. yet he hath no power to force her will, to be willing to the actium: The will is always independent. av pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1: dt n1 vbz av j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
861 sui juris; but God hath power, not onely to marry the soule, which he hath bought from being a slave to the Divell, sui Juris; but God hath power, not only to marry the soul, which he hath bought from being a slave to the devil, fw-la fw-la; p-acp np1 vhz n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
862 but to make her willing to marry him; but to make her willing to marry him; cc-acp pc-acp vvi po31 j pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
863 yet she is in Christs decree his Spouse, before he hath actually revealed his decree unto her: yet she is in Christ Decree his Spouse, before he hath actually revealed his Decree unto her: av pns31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1 po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
864 So though strictly and properly the soule cannot be said to lean upon Christ in the wildernesse of sinne, yet she may be said to be beholden unto the Lord Christ, and that thus. So though strictly and properly the soul cannot be said to lean upon christ in the Wilderness of sin, yet she may be said to be beholden unto the Lord christ, and that thus. av c-acp av-j cc av-j dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, cc cst av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 45
865 Every soule hath the like principles of corruption, and would act to the full of it's depraved operations, were it not for Gods preventing and restraining grace, Shee is beholding unto God for his preventing and restraining grace, though here she is meerly passive. Every soul hath the like principles of corruption, and would act to the full of it's depraved operations, were it not for God's preventing and restraining grace, She is beholding unto God for his preventing and restraining grace, though Here she is merely passive. d n1 vhz dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc vmd vvi p-acp dt j pp-f pn31|vbz vvn n2, vbdr pn31 xx p-acp n2 vvg cc vvg n1, pns31 vbz vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po31 vvg cc vvg n1, cs av pns31 vbz av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 45
866 Secondly, She is beholden unto God for his exciting grace: The foule heares, and fasts and prayes, meditates of her owne sad condition, Secondly, She is beholden unto God for his exciting grace: The foul hears, and fasts and prays, meditates of her own sad condition, ord, pns31 vbz vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1: dt j n2, cc n2 cc n2, vvz pp-f po31 d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 46
867 though for the substance of the action it is her owne, yet it is Gods exciting grace makes her willing to hear, fast, pray, though for the substance of the actium it is her own, yet it is God's exciting grace makes her willing to hear, fast, pray, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vbz po31 d, av pn31 vbz ng1 j n1 vvz po31 j pc-acp vvi, av-j, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 46
868 though not his speciall saving-grace, yet his common grace: But this is not a leaning meant in the Text, shee leanes here upon Christ, though not his special Saving grace, yet his Common grace: But this is not a leaning meant in the Text, she leans Here upon christ, cs xx po31 j n1, av po31 j n1: cc-acp d vbz xx dt vvg vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz av p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 46
869 but not upon Jesus [ a Saviour ] upon God, but not as her Beloved. And here the soule is brought into a second wildernesse. but not upon jesus [ a Saviour ] upon God, but not as her beloved. And Here the soul is brought into a second Wilderness. cc-acp xx p-acp np1 [ dt n1 ] p-acp np1, cc-acp xx p-acp po31 j-vvn. cc av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 46
870 The wildernesse of Sorrow, Contrition, Repentance, call it what you please; though I know the latter terme Repentance, be controverted by some new Opinionists. The Wilderness of Sorrow, Contrition, Repentance, call it what you please; though I know the latter term Repentance, be controverted by Some new Opinionists. dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, vvb pn31 r-crq pn22 vvb; cs pns11 vvb dt d n1 n1, vbb vvn p-acp d j np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 46
871 Yet I know not why wee may not say, That a man may repent without saving-grace. Yet I know not why we may not say, That a man may Repent without Saving grace. av pns11 vvb xx c-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
872 And for that Repentance which they say must be the effect of faith; And for that Repentance which they say must be the Effect of faith; cc p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vvb vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
873 if I were a Schoole-man, I should rather call it Godly Sorrow, but I desire not to play upon termes: if I were a Schoolman, I should rather call it Godly Sorrow, but I desire not to play upon terms: cs pns11 vbdr dt n1, pns11 vmd av-c vvi pn31 j n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
874 And for their defining Repentance, To be a sorrow for sinne out of the sense of the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ, it is a definition they have devised for their owne purpose; And for their defining Repentance, To be a sorrow for sin out of the sense of the love of God revealed in jesus christ, it is a definition they have devised for their own purpose; cc p-acp po32 vvg n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1 np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po32 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
875 And give them their premises according as they please, they would be poore Logicians if they made the conclusion to displease them: And give them their premises according as they please, they would be poor Logicians if they made the conclusion to displease them: cc vvb pno32 po32 n2 vvg c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vmd vbi j n2 cs pns32 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
876 For from hence they argue, If the love of God be the ground and cause of Repentance [ viz. the love of God manifested and sensible to us, wee having apprehended it by faith ] the speciall love of God then faith must goe before repentance, viz. an apprehension of Gods saving love, and reliance upon it. For from hence they argue, If the love of God be the ground and cause of Repentance [ viz. the love of God manifested and sensible to us, we having apprehended it by faith ] the special love of God then faith must go before Repentance, viz. an apprehension of God's Saving love, and reliance upon it. c-acp p-acp av pns32 vvb, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1-n [ n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc j p-acp pno12, pns12 vhg vvn pn31 p-acp n1 ] dt j n1 pp-f np1 cs n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
877 But I answer, the definition which they give us of Repentance is deceitfull; But I answer, the definition which they give us of Repentance is deceitful; p-acp pns11 vvb, dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb pno12 pp-f n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
878 it is a definition of a Species in steed of a Genus (as wee say in Logick) As some unwary Divines define Faith, to be an assurane of Gods love in Iesus Christ: it is a definition of a Species in steed of a Genus (as we say in Logic) As Some unwary Divines define Faith, to be an assurane of God's love in Iesus christ: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt fw-la (c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1) p-acp d j-u n2-jn vvi n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1 np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
879 This is true, but this is a faith of the highest stamp, and many a precious soule is without this faith to his dying day. This is true, but this is a faith of the highest stamp, and many a precious soul is without this faith to his dying day. d vbz j, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, cc d dt j n1 vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 46
880 Faith of adherence is another thing; Faith of adherence is Another thing; n1 pp-f n1 vbz j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 46
881 as if I should goe to define a man to be a reasonable creature, skil'd in all sorts of Learning. as if I should go to define a man to be a reasonable creature, skilled in all sorts of Learning. c-acp cs pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 46
882 Any man would understand me, that I did not goe about to describe a man in generall, Any man would understand me, that I did not go about to describe a man in general, d n1 vmd vvi pno11, cst pns11 vdd xx vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 46
883 but this or that particular man. but this or that particular man. cc-acp d cc d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
884 And I say once againe, If I were a Schoole-man, I should rather call this A godly sorrow, and define Repentance in generall to be A sorrow for sinne, there is the genus and differentia: Or if there be required a fuller definition with the ground, And I say once again, If I were a Schoolman, I should rather call this A godly sorrow, and define Repentance in general to be A sorrow for sin, there is the genus and differentia: Or if there be required a fuller definition with the ground, cc pns11 vvb a-acp av, cs pns11 vbdr dt n1, pns11 vmd av-c vvi d dt j n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1, a-acp vbz dt fw-la cc fw-la: cc cs pc-acp vbi vvn dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
885 though I conceive such a definition would be more proper to give of Repentance in it's severall kinds, then of Repentance in generall; though I conceive such a definition would be more proper to give of Repentance in it's several Kinds, then of Repentance in general; cs pns11 vvb d dt n1 vmd vbi av-dc j pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 p-acp pn31|vbz j n2, av pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
886 yet wee may give it thus, It is a sorrow for sinne, arising out of the feare of Gods wrath, or apprehensions of Gods love. yet we may give it thus, It is a sorrow for sin, arising out of the Fear of God's wrath, or apprehensions of God's love. av pns12 vmb vvi pn31 av, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg av pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
887 And I know not, why we may not say, That a man may repent without saving grace. And I know not, why we may not say, That a man may Repent without Saving grace. cc pns11 vvb xx, c-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
888 Bishop Davenant sayes, A man by exciting the grace of God, may Peccata propria considerare, ad sensum corundem expavescere & liberationem ab hoc metu exoptare, tremble for his sinnes, and mourne for them, Bishop Davenant Says, A man by exciting the grace of God, may Peccata propria considerare, ad sensum corundem expavescere & liberationem ab hoc metu exoptare, tremble for his Sins, and mourn for them, np1 np1 vvz, dt n1 p-acp j dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
889 and desire deliverance out of them, and if this be not Repentance, I know not what is, (not taking Repentance for the whole worke of conversion, and desire deliverance out of them, and if this be not Repentance, I know not what is, (not taking Repentance for the Whole work of conversion, cc vvb n1 av pp-f pno32, cc cs d vbb xx n1, pns11 vvb xx r-crq vbz, (xx vvg n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
890 as sometimes it is taken in Scripture) but taking Repentance for a wearinesse of sinne and sorrow for it. as sometime it is taken in Scripture) but taking Repentance for a weariness of sin and sorrow for it. c-acp av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1) p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 47
891 But those of our Brethren here (that are so afraid of Babylon, that they will runne quite beyond Ierusalem, so afraid of being Arminians, or Papists, to ascribe any desert to duties, But those of our Brothers Here (that Are so afraid of Babylon, that they will run quite beyond Ierusalem, so afraid of being Arminians, or Papists, to ascribe any desert to duties, p-acp d pp-f po12 n2 av (cst vbr av j pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp np1, av j pp-f vbg njp2, cc njp2, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 47
892 or tye that God hath to concurre with our duties, that they are resolved they will not be sober Protestants: So afraid of being Heterodox, that to avoyd it, they will not be Orthodox. or tie that God hath to concur with our duties, that they Are resolved they will not be Sobrium Protestants: So afraid of being Heterodox, that to avoid it, they will not be Orthodox. cc vvb cst np1 vhz p-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst pns32 vbr vvn pns32 vmb xx vbi j n2: av j pp-f vbg n1, cst pc-acp vvi pn31, pns32 vmb xx vbi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 47
893 Tell us, that this is a legall, not a saving Repentance, it soundsill to distinguish betweene a legall and saving Repentance. Tell us, that this is a Legal, not a Saving Repentance, it soundsill to distinguish between a Legal and Saving Repentance. vvb pno12, cst d vbz dt j, xx dt vvg n1, pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 47
894 I will digresse a little to rend this Fig-leafe, being all they have to cover the nakednesse of their Opinion: I will digress a little to rend this fig leaf, being all they have to cover the nakedness of their Opinion: pns11 vmb vvi dt j pc-acp vvi d n1, vbg d pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 47
895 I would faine understand that terme saving Repentance, in what sense they take it; the Scripture warrants no such distinction. I would feign understand that term Saving Repentance, in what sense they take it; the Scripture warrants no such distinction. pns11 vmd av-j vvi d n1 vvg n1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vvb pn31; dt n1 vvz dx d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 47
896 If they meane by saving Repentance, such a repentance as merits Salvation; If they mean by Saving Repentance, such a Repentance as merits Salvation; cs pns32 vvb p-acp vvg n1, d dt n1 c-acp vvz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 47
897 or such a Repentance as God is tyed necessarily to concurre with, with his saving grace I say, no Repentance can be saving Repentance. or such a Repentance as God is tied necessarily to concur with, with his Saving grace I say, no Repentance can be Saving Repentance. cc d dt n1 c-acp np1 vbz vvn av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 pns11 vvb, dx n1 vmb vbi vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 47
898 No Repentance (saith Learned Davenant ) can so dispose the heart; Ut ex merito congrui teneatur Deus gratiam cuiquam infundere. No Repentance (Says Learned Davenant) can so dispose the heart; Ut ex merito congrui teneatur Deus gratiam cuiquam infundere. dx n1 (vvz j np1) vmb av vvi dt n1; fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la ng1 fw-mi fw-la fw-la n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 47
899 If they meane by saving Repentance, such a repentance, as of it selfe without any more adoe, shall be sufficient to Salvation: If they mean by Saving Repentance, such a Repentance, as of it self without any more ado, shall be sufficient to Salvation: cs pns32 vvb p-acp vvg n1, d dt n1, c-acp pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp d dc n1, vmb vbi j p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 48
900 I say againe, no Repentance can be called a saving Repentance. For, Without Faith, it is impossible to please God. I say again, no Repentance can be called a Saving Repentance. For, Without Faith, it is impossible to please God. pns11 vvb av, dx n1 vmb vbi vvn dt j-vvg n1. p-acp, p-acp n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 48
901 If they meane by saving Repentance, a repentance that conduceth to Salvation; If they mean by Saving Repentance, a Repentance that conduceth to Salvation; cs pns32 vvb p-acp vvg n1, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 48
902 I say, this kind of Repentance (let them call it legall or what they please) is a saving Repentance. I say, this kind of Repentance (let them call it Legal or what they please) is a Saving Repentance. pns11 vvb, d n1 pp-f n1 (vvb pno32 vvi pn31 j cc r-crq pns32 vvb) vbz dt j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 48
903 If they meane by saving Repentance, such a repentance as is wrought ordinarily in such as shall be saved; If they mean by Saving Repentance, such a Repentance as is wrought ordinarily in such as shall be saved; cs pns32 vvb p-acp vvg n1, d dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn av-j p-acp d c-acp vmb vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 48
904 I say, in that sense this Repentance is a saving Repentance. I say, in that sense this Repentance is a Saving Repentance. pns11 vvb, p-acp d n1 d n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 48
905 Now, Whether it ought not to be preacht, as well from law as Gospel-motives, is a question lyes not in my way to determine; Now, Whither it ought not to be preached, as well from law as Gospel-motives, is a question lies not in my Way to determine; av, cs pn31 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvd, c-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp n2, vbz dt n1 vvz xx p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
906 only I hear my Saviour (though he were Gospel it sell, preaching it from a Law-motive, Luk. 13.2. Except yee repent, yee shall all likewise perish. only I hear my Saviour (though he were Gospel it fell, preaching it from a Law-motive, Luk. 13.2. Except ye Repent, ye shall all likewise perish. av-j pns11 vvb po11 n1 (cs pns31 vbdr n1 pn31 vvi, vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. c-acp pn22 vvb, pn22 vmb av-d av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
907 Let the unprejudiced Reader judge, if damnation be not there preached as a terrible motive to Repentance: Let the unprejudiced Reader judge, if damnation be not there preached as a terrible motive to Repentance: vvb dt j n1 n1, cs n1 vbb xx a-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
908 Surely I then may learne to preach from the Best of Preachers, and preach, Repent, or you will goe to Hell; Surely I then may Learn to preach from the Best of Preachers, and preach, repent, or you will go to Hell; av-j pns11 av vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js pp-f n2, cc vvi, vvb, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
909 Repent, or you will be damn'd, as well as Repent, because God hath loved you: repent, or you will be damned, as well as repent, Because God hath loved you: vvb, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp av c-acp vvb, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
910 Yea, and John too preacht Repentance as well, because The axe was laid to the root of the tree, Yea, and John too preached Repentance as well, Because The axe was laid to the root of the tree, uh, cc np1 av vvd n1 c-acp av, c-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
911 and whatsoever tree brought not forth good fruit, should be hewen downe and cast into the fire, as because The Kingdome of Heaven was at hand. and whatsoever tree brought not forth good fruit, should be hewn down and cast into the fire, as Because The Kingdom of Heaven was At hand. cc r-crq n1 vvd xx av j n1, vmd vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
912 I dare not learne contrary to Christ, and Baptists Copy; I Dare not Learn contrary to christ, and Baptists Copy; pns11 vvb xx vvi j-jn p-acp np1, cc np1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
913 I will preach Mercy and Judgement: The Law and the Gospel goe well together, I will not be accursed for seperating what God hath joyned. But I will preach Mercy and Judgement: The Law and the Gospel go well together, I will not be accursed for separating what God hath joined. But pns11 vmb vvi n1 cc n1: dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb av av, pns11 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n-vvg r-crq n1 vhz vvn. p-acp (4) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 48
914 Lastly, I conceive, Wee cannot call any Repentance saving Repentance, till the worke of conversion be fully wrought in our soules. Lastly, I conceive, we cannot call any Repentance Saving Repentance, till the work of conversion be Fully wrought in our Souls. ord, pns11 vvb, pns12 vmbx vvi d n1 vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 48
915 Nay, I make a question, whither any man (without the grace of Assurance) can properly call his Repentance saving Repentance, till he comes in Heaven. Nay, I make a question, whither any man (without the grace of Assurance) can properly call his Repentance Saving Repentance, till he comes in Heaven. uh-x, pns11 vvb dt n1, c-crq d n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) vmb av-j vvi po31 n1 vvg n1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 48
916 And for my owne part, I am full in the Negative. And for my own part, I am full in the Negative. cc p-acp po11 d n1, pns11 vbm j p-acp dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 48
917 But I have digressed too farre, to convince some (who I feare are not so willing to suffer the word of conviction, But I have digressed too Far, to convince Some (who I Fear Are not so willing to suffer the word of conviction, p-acp pns11 vhb vvd av av-j, pc-acp vvi d (r-crq pns11 vvb vbr xx av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 48
918 as I to speak it.) as I to speak it.) c-acp pns11 pc-acp vvi pn31.) (4) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 48
919 We left the Spouse in the second wildernesse, The wildernesse of sorrow; 'tis time wee now returne to her, We left the Spouse in the second Wilderness, The Wilderness of sorrow; it's time we now return to her, pns12 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f n1; pn31|vbz n1 pns12 av vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 48
920 and comfort her, and shew you how she comes out of that, leaning upon her Beloved. and Comfort her, and show you how she comes out of that, leaning upon her beloved. cc n1 po31, cc vvb pn22 c-crq pns31 vvz av pp-f d, vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 49
921 Here now the beloved Soule is mourning like a Turtle, and crying, O what shall I doe to be saved? I am lost! Here now the Beloved Soul is mourning like a Turtle, and crying, Oh what shall I do to be saved? I am lost! av av dt j-vvn n1 vbz vvg av-j dt n1, cc vvg, uh q-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? pns11 vbm vvn! (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
922 oh, how shall I find the way out of this wildernesse? O my sins pull me back! o, how shall I find the Way out of this Wilderness? O my Sins pull me back! uh, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 av pp-f d n1? sy po11 n2 vvb pno11 av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
923 I cannot set a step forward! Sin trips up my heeles. The Devill tels me I am his; I cannot Set a step forward! since trips up my heals. The devil tells me I am his; pns11 vmbx vvi dt n1 av-j! n1 vvz a-acp po11 n2. dt n1 vvz pno11 pns11 vbm po31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
924 and my sins beare witnesse to his words? Now she that is not the Spouse of Christ, sinkes in these mighty waters, she sinkes to hell in despaire, is quite lost, and my Sins bear witness to his words? Now she that is not the Spouse of christ, sinks in these mighty waters, she sinks to hell in despair, is quite lost, cc po11 n2 vvb n1 p-acp po31 n2? av pns31 cst vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp d j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vbz av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
925 if once she comes into them: if once she comes into them: cs a-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
926 But he that said not one of those whom his father had given him should perish, seeing the poore soule like Peter, (Math. 14.30.) that thought to have trode upon those waters, sinking in them, But he that said not one of those whom his father had given him should perish, seeing the poor soul like Peter, (Math. 14.30.) that Thought to have trodden upon those waters, sinking in them, cc-acp pns31 cst vvd xx pi pp-f d r-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn pn31 vmd vvi, vvg dt j n1 av-j np1, (np1 crd.) cst vvd pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp d n2, vvg p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
927 and crying, Lord save me or else I perish! and crying, Lord save me or Else I perish! cc vvg, n1 p-acp pno11 cc av pns11 vvb! (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
928 when he sees such a poore soules ship in which he is, though he seemes to sleepe, tost in these bitter waves, when he sees such a poor Souls ship in which he is, though he seems to sleep, tossed in these bitter waves, c-crq pns31 vvz d dt j ng1 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz, cs pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, vvn p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
929 when the tempest ariseth, and hearing the soule in this Agony, crying out, Master save me or else I perish, now he begins to arise, when the tempest arises, and hearing the soul in this Agony, crying out, Master save me or Else I perish, now he begins to arise, c-crq dt n1 vvz, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvg av, n1 p-acp pno11 cc av pns11 vvb, av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
930 and stretch out his shoulder for the soule to leane upon, speakes, and rebukes the winds, and calmes the busie tempests; and stretch out his shoulder for the soul to lean upon, speaks, and rebukes the winds, and calms the busy tempests; cc vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvz, cc n2 dt n2, cc vvz dt j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
931 when the Whale of sorrow hath swallowed up these Jonahs, and they are in the bottome of the Sea in the Whales belly, they cry, their God heares: when the Whale of sorrow hath swallowed up these Jonahs, and they Are in the bottom of the Sea in the Whale's belly, they cry, their God hears: c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn a-acp d np1, cc pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns32 vvb, po32 n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
932 and causeth the Whale to vomit them out on the dry land. and Causes the Whale to vomit them out on the dry land. cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
933 Me thinkes that voyce of Ionah, is the voice of every penitent soule, Ionah 2. The soule cries by reason of her affliction unto the Lord, and the Lord heares her; Me thinks that voice of Jonah, is the voice of every penitent soul, Jonah 2. The soul cries by reason of her affliction unto the Lord, and the Lord hears her; pno11 vvz d n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1, np1 crd dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
934 out of the belly of hell she cries, and he heares her voyce for he hath cast her into this deepe, into the midst of the Seas, out of the belly of hell she cries, and he hears her voice for he hath cast her into this deep, into the midst of the Seas, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
935 and the flouds compasse her about, and all the billowes, and the waves past over her. and the floods compass her about, and all the billows, and the waves passed over her. cc dt n2 vvi pno31 a-acp, cc d dt n2, cc dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
936 Then the soule saith, I am cast out of the Lords sight! yet I will looke again towards his holy Temple: Then the soul Says, I am cast out of the lords sighed! yet I will look again towards his holy Temple: av dt n1 vvz, pns11 vbm vvn av pp-f dt n2 n1! av pns11 vmb vvi av p-acp po31 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
937 The waters compasse her about, even to the soule, the depths closed round about her, the weeds were wrapt about her head; The waters compass her about, even to the soul, the depths closed round about her, the weeds were wrapped about her head; dt n2 vvi pno31 a-acp, av p-acp dt n1, dt n2 vvn av-j p-acp pno31, dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
938 she went downe to the bottome of the mountains, the earth with her barres was about her, she went down to the bottom of the Mountains, the earth with her bars was about her, pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbds p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
939 yet her Lord, her God brings up her life from corruption: yet her Lord, her God brings up her life from corruption: av po31 n1, po31 n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
940 when her soule faints within her, she remembers the Lord, and her prayers come unto him, even into his holy place. when her soul faints within her, she remembers the Lord, and her Prayers come unto him, even into his holy place. c-crq po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz dt n1, cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno31, av p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 49
941 And when the soule is in this wildernesse, in the deepes of sorrow, then her Beloved doth throw her his shoulder of supporting grace to leane upon: And when the soul is in this Wilderness, in the deeps of sorrow, then her beloved does throw her his shoulder of supporting grace to lean upon: cc c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n1, av pno31 vvn vdz vvi pno31 po31 n1 pp-f vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
942 that she saith as David, Psal. 94.17, 18. Unlesse the Lord had been my helpe, my soule had almost dwelt in silence, that she Says as David, Psalm 94.17, 18. Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelled in silence, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd, crd cs dt n1 vhd vbn po11 n1, po11 n1 vhd av vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
943 when I said my foot slippeth, thy mercy O Lord held me up. When the soule cries, O I am drowned! when I said my foot slippeth, thy mercy Oh Lord held me up. When the soul cries, Oh I am drowned! c-crq pns11 vvd po11 n1 vvz, po21 n1 uh n1 vvd pno11 a-acp. c-crq dt n1 vvz, uh pns11 vbm vvn! (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
944 Then the Lords mercy holds her up: Then the lords mercy holds her up: av dt n2 n1 vvz pno31 a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
945 No (saith God) thou art not drowned, here is a cord of mercy for thee to lay hold upon, No (Says God) thou art not drowned, Here is a cord of mercy for thee to lay hold upon, uh-dx (vvz np1) pns21 vb2r xx vvn, av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
946 and I will draw thee out by it. Here is my hand, be still O ye waves, this soule is mine. and I will draw thee out by it. Here is my hand, be still Oh you waves, this soul is mine. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 av p-acp pn31. av vbz po11 n1, vbb av uh pn22 n2, d n1 vbz png11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
947 When the soule is burthened with sins, laden with the sense of them; When the soul is burdened with Sins, laden with the sense of them; c-crq dt n1 vbz j-vvn p-acp n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
948 and in the sad apprehension of them, cries out, my burthen is too great for mee to beare: O I sinke! I sinke under it! and in the sad apprehension of them, cries out, my burden is too great for me to bear: Oh I sink! I sink under it! cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, vvz av, po11 n1 vbz av j c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi: uh pns11 vvi! pns11 vvi p-acp pn31! (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
949 then Christ lookes out of the heavens, and saies, Cast thy burthen upon the Lord (man) and he shall sustaine thee: then christ looks out of the heavens, and Says, Cast thy burden upon the Lord (man) and he shall sustain thee: av np1 vvz av pp-f dt n2, cc vvz, vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 (n1) cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21: (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
950 or Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you: Mat. 11.29. or Come unto me all you that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you: Mathew 11.29. cc vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22: np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
951 The supporting grace of God, is the Anchor of the soule, which staies the Ship of the soule when a tempest of sorrow arises, The supporting grace of God, is the Anchor of the soul, which stays the Ship of the soul when a tempest of sorrow arises, dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
952 and the waves beate upon it. Now this Anchor hath two flukes. The first, is her Beloveds mercies and merits. and the waves beat upon it. Now this Anchor hath two flukes. The First, is her Beloveds Mercies and merits. cc dt n2 vvb p-acp pn31. av d n1 vhz crd n2. dt ord, vbz po31 ng1-vvn ng1 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 50
953 The second, is her Beloveds promises, when she is in this sad wildernesse of sorrow, her Beloved gives her a staffe of merits, The second, is her Beloveds promises, when she is in this sad Wilderness of sorrow, her beloved gives her a staff of merits, dt ord, vbz po31 ng1-vvn vvz, c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, po31 j-vvn n2 pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 50
954 and mercy, and free grace to leane upon, and a clue of promises to lead her out of this Labyrinth: and mercy, and free grace to lean upon, and a Clue of promises to led her out of this Labyrinth: cc n1, cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 50
955 and the mercies and merits of her Beloved, have two hookes, both which take fast hold to stay her soule. 1. The fulnesse of them. 2. The freenesse of them. The fulnesse of them: and the Mercies and merits of her beloved, have two hooks, both which take fast hold to stay her soul. 1. The fullness of them. 2. The freeness of them. The fullness of them: cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, vhb crd n2, d r-crq vvb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f pno32. crd dt n1 pp-f pno32. dt n1 pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 50
956 The soule cries out, O I am damned! Christ suggests to her: The soul cries out, Oh I am damned! christ suggests to her: dt n1 vvz av, uh pns11 vbm vvn! np1 vvz p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 50
957 But didst thou never heare of one that came to save those which were in their owne apprehension damned? I deserve to dye everlastingly, saith the soule, oh! But didst thou never hear of one that Come to save those which were in their own apprehension damned? I deserve to die everlastingly, Says the soul, o! cc-acp vdd2 pns21 av-x vvi pp-f pi cst vvd pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbdr p-acp po32 d n1 vvn? pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av-j, vvz dt n1, uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 50
958 but did not he dye for thee, that deserved to live everlastingly. (saith Christ?) I deserve infinite torments, (saith the soule) Oh! but are not thy Christs mercies infinite mercies, (saith God) Thy mercy held me up. but did not he die for thee, that deserved to live everlastingly. (Says christ?) I deserve infinite torments, (Says the soul) Oh! but Are not thy Christ Mercies infinite Mercies, (Says God) Thy mercy held me up. cc-acp vdd xx pns31 vvi p-acp pno21, cst vvd pc-acp vvi av-j. (vvz np1?) pns11 vvb j n2, (vvz dt n1) uh cc-acp vbr xx po21 npg1 n2 j n2, (vvz np1) po21 n1 vvd pno11 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 50
959 My sins have cryed up to heaven, (saith the soul) O but my mercies are above the heavens, (saith Christ) Psal. 108.5. My Sins have cried up to heaven, (Says the soul) Oh but my Mercies Are above the heavens, (Says christ) Psalm 108.5. po11 n2 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (vvz dt n1) uh p-acp po11 ng1 vbr p-acp dt n2, (vvz np1) np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 50
960 My sins are more in number then the haires of my head, (saith the soule) O, My Sins Are more in number then the hairs of my head, (Says the soul) Oh, po11 n2 vbr av-dc p-acp n1 av dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, (vvz dt n1) uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
961 but my mercies ) saith Christ) are more in number then the sand which lies on the Sea shore. but my Mercies) Says christ) Are more in number then the sand which lies on the Sea shore. cc-acp po11 ng1) vvz np1) vbr av-dc p-acp n1 av dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
962 Psal. 139.17, 18. My sins have abounded, (saith the soule) O, but my grace hath much more abounded, (saith Christ) NONLATINALPHABET Rom. 5.20. Psalm 139.17, 18. My Sins have abounded, (Says the soul) Oh, but my grace hath much more abounded, (Says christ) Rom. 5.20. np1 crd, crd po11 n2 vhb vvn, (vvz dt n1) uh, cc-acp po11 n1 vhz d dc vvn, (vvz np1) np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
963 O, but my heart is as hard as Iron, and the face of my sins like Brasle, (saith the soule) O, O, but my heart is as hard as Iron, and the face of my Sins like Brasle, (Says the soul) Oh, sy, cc-acp po11 n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 j n1, (vvz dt n1) uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
964 but that God that made the Leviathan, is as strong as the Leviathan. He esteemes Iron as straw, and Brasse as rotten wood. but that God that made the Leviathan, is as strong as the Leviathan. He esteems Iron as straw, and Brass as rotten wood. cc-acp cst np1 cst vvd dt np1, vbz a-acp j c-acp dt np1. pns31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
965 My sins are many, (saith the soule) But were their name Legion, (saith Christ) I could cast them out. My Sins Are many, (Says the soul) But were their name Legion, (Says christ) I could cast them out. po11 n2 vbr d, (vvz dt n1) cc-acp vbdr po32 n1 n1, (vvz np1) pns11 vmd vvi pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
966 O, but I am an old sinner, I have a mountaine of sins. But my mercies are from euerlasting, (saith Christ) so are not thy sins, O, but I am an old sinner, I have a mountain of Sins. But my Mercies Are from everlasting, (Says christ) so Are not thy Sins, sy, cc-acp pns11 vbm dt j n1, pns11 vhb dt n1 pp-f n2. p-acp po11 n2 vbr p-acp j, (vvz np1) av vbr xx po21 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
967 and I came to levell Mountaines, Luke 3.4. and I Come to level Mountains, Lycia 3.4. cc pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi n2, av crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
968 The more old thou art, the more glory shall my free grace have, all the world shall see, I do not pardon thee for any service thou canst, The more old thou art, the more glory shall my free grace have, all the world shall see, I do not pardon thee for any service thou Canst, dt av-dc j pns21 vb2r, dt av-dc n1 vmb po11 j n1 vhb, d dt n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vdb xx vvi pno21 p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
969 or wilt do me, thou must ere long lye downe in the grave. Thus the soule in this wildernesse of sorrow, leanes upon the fulnesse of Gods mercies. or wilt do me, thou must ere long lie down in the grave. Thus the soul in this Wilderness of sorrow, leans upon the fullness of God's Mercies. cc vmd2 vdi pno11, pns21 vmb a-acp av-j vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1. av dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 51
970 But secondly, there must be freenesse, as well as fulnesse, or else what hath the soule to do with Christ? O, (saith the soule) I know that the least drop of Christ bloud is fully able to wash away all my guilt: But oh! But secondly, there must be freeness, as well as fullness, or Else what hath the soul to do with christ? O, (Says the soul) I know that the least drop of christ blood is Fully able to wash away all my guilt: But o! p-acp ord, pc-acp vmb vbi n1, c-acp av c-acp n1, cc av q-crq vhz dt n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp np1? sy, (vvz dt n1) pns11 vvb cst dt ds n1 pp-f np1 n1 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi av d po11 n1: cc-acp uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
971 what have I to do with Christ? I am a poore creature • the fitter object for divine charity: what have I to do with christ? I am a poor creature • the fitter Object for divine charity: q-crq vhb pns11 pc-acp vdi p-acp np1? pns11 vbm dt j n1 • dt jc n1 p-acp j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
972 what dowry have I for Christ to marry me? Because thou hast nothing, therefore I will doe it, (saith Christ) If thou hadst any thing that thou thoughtest riches, I would not have married thee (saith Christ) Thou art mistaken in my thoughts, I do not marry thee because thou art rich, what dowry have I for christ to marry me? Because thou hast nothing, Therefore I will do it, (Says christ) If thou Hadst any thing that thou thoughtest riches, I would not have married thee (Says christ) Thou art mistaken in my thoughts, I do not marry thee Because thou art rich, r-crq n1 vhb pns11 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno11? p-acp pns21 vh2 pix, av pns11 vmb vdi pn31, (vvz np1) cs pns21 vhd2 d n1 cst pns21 vvd2 n2, pns11 vmd xx vhi vvn pno21 (vvz np1) pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po11 n2, pns11 vdb xx vvi pno21 c-acp pns21 vb2r j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
973 but because I have a delight in thee, and have an intention to make thee rich: Hosea. 14.4. but Because I have a delight in thee, and have an intention to make thee rich: Hosea. 14.4. cc-acp c-acp pns11 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno21, cc vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 j: np1. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
974 I will heale their back-slidings, I will love them freely, Ezek. 16.7, 8, 9. Now the soule being fully perswaded of this, that Christ is full of mercy, I will heal their backslidings, I will love them freely, Ezekiel 16.7, 8, 9. Now the soul being Fully persuaded of this, that christ is full of mercy, pns11 vmb vvi po32 j, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, np1 crd, crd, crd av dt n1 vbg av-j vvn pp-f d, cst np1 vbz j pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
975 and able to pardon her, and free in his mercy, therefore willing to forgive her, and able to pardon her, and free in his mercy, Therefore willing to forgive her, cc j pc-acp vvi pno31, cc j p-acp po31 n1, av j pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
976 and desiring nothing for her pardon, but to live like a Spouse in his sight, begins to leane, beleeving he will pardon her: and desiring nothing for her pardon, but to live like a Spouse in his sighed, begins to lean, believing he will pardon her: cc vvg pix p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvz pc-acp vvi, vvg pns31 vmb vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
977 But yet saith the soule, I could desire to see it under Christs hand; I thinke I could take his word now. But yet Says the soul, I could desire to see it under Christ hand; I think I could take his word now. cc-acp av vvz dt n1, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp npg1 n1; pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vvi po31 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 51
978 So she leanes upon Christs promises, which are as the other Fluke of this Anchor: So she leans upon Christ promises, which Are as the other Fluke of this Anchor: av pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vbr p-acp dt j-jn np1 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
979 Now saies the soule, Oh, that I had it but under Christs hand, that my sins (which I am scarce able to thinke can be pardoned) may be pardoned, Now Says the soul, O, that I had it but under Christ hand, that my Sins (which I am scarce able to think can be pardoned) may be pardoned, av vvz dt n1, uh, cst pns11 vhd pn31 p-acp p-acp npg1 n1, cst po11 n2 (r-crq pns11 vbm av-j j pc-acp vvi vmb vbi vvn) vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
980 though I staid my Jesus his leisure for the sealing of it. though I stayed my jesus his leisure for the sealing of it. cs pns11 vvd po11 np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
981 Here she enquires for first, Promises: and secondly, Presidents: Did ever Christ promise (saith the Soule) to pardon such a scarlet, crimson sinner as I am? Yes, I have (saith Christ) looke Isai. 1.18. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as snow, though they be red like Crimson, they shall be as wooll: Here she enquires for First, Promises: and secondly, Presidents: Did ever christ promise (Says the Soul) to pardon such a scarlet, crimson sinner as I am? Yes, I have (Says christ) look Isaiah 1.18. Though your Sins be as scarlet, they shall be as snow, though they be read like Crimson, they shall be as wool: av pns31 vvz p-acp ord, vvz: cc ord, n2: vdd av np1 n1 (vvz dt n1) pc-acp vvi d dt j-jn, j-jn n1 c-acp pns11 vbm? uh, pns11 vhb (vvz np1) vvb np1 crd. cs po22 n2 vbb a-acp j-jn, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn av-j j-jn, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
982 and so Isai. 55.6, 7. I will have mercy upon you, I will abundantly pardon you. Matth. 11.29. and so Isaiah 55.6, 7. I will have mercy upon you, I will abundantly pardon you. Matthew 11.29. cc av np1 crd, crd pns11 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
983 O, but where hath Christ promised freely to dispense these mercies (saith the soule?) Christ turnes her againe to Isai. 55.1, 2, 3. He every one that thirsteth, come buy of me without money, or money worth: O, but where hath christ promised freely to dispense these Mercies (Says the soul?) christ turns her again to Isaiah 55.1, 2, 3. He every one that Thirsteth, come buy of me without money, or money worth: sy, cc-acp q-crq vhz np1 vvn av-j pc-acp vvi d n2 (vvz dt n1?) np1 vvz pno31 av p-acp np1 crd, crd, crd pns31 d pi cst vvz, vvb vvi pp-f pno11 p-acp n1, cc n1 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
984 O, but secondly, where did he ever pardon such a sinner as I am (saith the soule?) Christ puts her in mind of Mary Magdalen, Manasses. O, Oh, but secondly, where did he ever pardon such a sinner as I am (Says the soul?) christ puts her in mind of Marry Magdalen, Manasses. Oh, uh, cc-acp ord, q-crq vdd pns31 av vvi d dt n1 c-acp pns11 vbm (vvz dt n1?) np1 vvz pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f uh np1, np1. uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
985 but where one that was so neare hell as I am (saith the Soule) an old sinner? the theefe upon the Crosse (saith Christ.) but where one that was so near hell as I am (Says the Soul) an old sinner? the thief upon the Cross (Says christ.) cc-acp c-crq pi cst vbds av j n1 c-acp pns11 vbm (vvz dt n1) dt j n1? dt n1 p-acp dt n1 (vvz np1.) (4) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 52
986 Now it must not be understood, that Christ Jesus should reveale these Promises Audibly to the Soule, but Now it must not be understood, that christ jesus should reveal these Promises Audibly to the Soul, but av pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn, cst np1 np1 vmd vvi d vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp (4) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 52
987 1. Either sets his Ministers a worke to declare his Charters of Grace, and read the Soules pardon. 1. Either sets his Ministers a work to declare his Charters of Grace, and read the Souls pardon. crd av-d vvz po31 n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb dt n2 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 52
988 2. Or else he suggests into the soule such promises in such a seasonable time, which must be taken as the voyce of God to that soule. 2. Or Else he suggests into the soul such promises in such a seasonable time, which must be taken as the voice of God to that soul. crd cc av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 d n2 p-acp d dt j n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
989 Thus the soule furnished with presidents, trusting upon promises, wipes her eyes, comes out of the wildernesse leaning upon her blessed Saviour, Thus the soul furnished with Presidents, trusting upon promises, wipes her eyes, comes out of the Wilderness leaning upon her blessed Saviour, av dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, vvg p-acp n2, vvz po31 n2, vvz av pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
990 and saying, O my sweet Saviour! thou that hast drawne me from the pit of hell, and saying, Oh my sweet Saviour! thou that hast drawn me from the pit of hell, cc vvg, uh po11 j n1! pns21 cst vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
991 and hast reached out thy arme for a worthlesse lost worme, to leane upon thee. I dare beleeve thee. and hast reached out thy arm for a worthless lost worm, to lean upon thee. I Dare believe thee. cc vh2 vvd av po21 n1 p-acp dt j j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21. pns11 vvb vvb pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
992 I now roule my soule upon thee, I am shipwract, but thou are my harbour; I now roll my soul upon thee, I am shipwract, but thou Are my harbour; pns11 av n1 po11 n1 p-acp pno21, pns11 vbm j, cc-acp pns21 vbr po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
993 and now, ô what shall I do for thee? O my God! I am sicke of love! Thou hast rauished my heart! and now, o what shall I do for thee? O my God! I am sick of love! Thou hast ravished my heart! cc av, uh q-crq vmb pns11 vdi p-acp pno21? sy po11 np1 pns11 vbm j pp-f n1! pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
994 I am thine, I am thine. I am thine, I am thine. pns11 vbm png21, pns11 vbm png21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
995 Thus have I shewen how the Soule comes out of the wildernesse of sin, and sorrow, leaning upon her Beloved. Thus have I shown how the Soul comes out of the Wilderness of since, and sorrow, leaning upon her beloved. av vhb pns11 vvn c-crq dt n1 vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
996 And here the ship is in harbour, but yet ever and anon she is tossed still, persecuted, though not forsaken: And Here the ship is in harbour, but yet ever and anon she is tossed still, persecuted, though not forsaken: cc av dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc-acp av av cc av pns31 vbz vvn av, vvn, cs xx vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
997 This is the most dangerous wildernesse; afterwards she is often in the Corner of a Desart. This is the most dangerous Wilderness; afterwards she is often in the Corner of a Desert. d vbz dt av-ds j n1; av pns31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 52
998 I must shew you how even then she leanes, and how out of them she comes leaning upon her Beloved. I must show you how even then she leans, and how out of them she comes leaning upon her beloved. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 c-crq av av pns31 vvz, cc c-crq av pp-f pno32 pns31 vvz vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 53
999 She is alwayes a dependent creature; she leanes when ever she is wearied. The third Wildernesse therefore is the wildernesse of afflictictions; in this she leanes; She is always a dependent creature; she leans when ever she is wearied. The third Wilderness Therefore is the Wilderness of afflictictions; in this she leans; pns31 vbz av dt j-jn n1; pns31 vvz c-crq av pns31 vbz vvn. dt ord n1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f n2; p-acp d pns31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 53
1000 out of this she comes leaning upon her Welbeloved, id est, In afflictions she leanes. Christ is her Comfort in her saddest troubles. out of this she comes leaning upon her Well-beloved, id est, In afflictions she leans. christ is her Comfort in her Saddest Troubles. av pp-f d pns31 vvz vvg p-acp po31 j, fw-la fw-la, p-acp n2 pns31 vvz. np1 vbz po31 n1 p-acp po31 js n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 53
1001 Shee leanes upon him, viz. Upon his supporting grace: Thy rod and thy staffe comforted me, Psal. 23. The staffe held him up, Shee leans upon him, viz. Upon his supporting grace: Thy rod and thy staff comforted me, Psalm 23. The staff held him up, np1 vvz p-acp pno31, n1 p-acp po31 vvg n1: po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vvd pno11, np1 crd dt n1 vvd pno31 a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 53
1002 while the rod was upon his back. The rod was a comfort because of the staffe; while the rod was upon his back. The rod was a Comfort Because of the staff; cs dt n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1. dt n1 vbds dt n1 c-acp pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 53
1003 the more he had of the rod, the more he had of the staffe also. the more he had of the rod, the more he had of the staff also. dt av-dc pns31 vhd pp-f dt n1, dt av-dc pns31 vhd pp-f dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 53
1004 In afflictions, the beleeving soule leans upon •od, and sayes, 2 Lam. 20. Behold O Lord, for I am in distresse: In afflictions, the believing soul leans upon •od, and Says, 2 Lam. 20. Behold Oh Lord, for I am in distress: p-acp n2, dt j-vvg n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vvz, crd np1 crd vvb uh n1, c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 53
1005 Out of the belly of Hell she cries, as Jonas, chap. 2. Out of the belly of Hell she cries, as Jonah, chap. 2. av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz, p-acp np1, n1 crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 53
1006 First, She beleeves, that she shall suffer no more then she is able to beare, 2 Cor. 12.9. My grace shall be sufficient for thee For Gods strength is made perfect in the Christians weak nesse. First, She believes, that she shall suffer no more then she is able to bear, 2 Cor. 12.9. My grace shall be sufficient for thee For God's strength is made perfect in the Christians weak ness. ord, pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vmb vvi av-dx dc cs pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, crd np1 crd. po11 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21 p-acp npg1 n1 vbz vvn j p-acp dt njpg2 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 53
1007 Secondly, She believes, that she shall beare no more then shall be for her good, Rom. 8.28. All things shall worke together for the good of those that love God. Secondly, She believes, that she shall bear no more then shall be for her good, Rom. 8.28. All things shall work together for the good of those that love God. ord, pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vmb vvi av-dx dc cs vmb vbi p-acp po31 j, np1 crd. d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt j pp-f d cst n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1008 Shee hath a Promise or two here to leane upon also, Job 5. v. 19. He shall deliver thee in six troubles, She hath a Promise or two Here to lean upon also, Job 5. v. 19. He shall deliver thee in six Troubles, pns31 vhz dt n1 cc crd av pc-acp vvi p-acp av, np1 crd n1 crd pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1009 yea in seven there shall no evill touch thee: And Isa. 43.2. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the Rivers, they shall not over-flow thee: yea in seven there shall no evil touch thee: And Isaiah 43.2. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: uh p-acp crd zz vmb dx j-jn vvi pno21: cc np1 crd. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, cc p-acp dt n2, pns32 vmb xx j pno21: (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1010 when thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. when thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn, dx vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1011 She comes out also leaning, trusting upon God as before, that he would helpe her out, She comes out also leaning, trusting upon God as before, that he would help her out, pns31 vvz av av vvg, vvg p-acp np1 c-acp a-acp, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1012 if hee saw best, or support her in: So when she is come out, she believes that God loves her never the worse; if he saw best, or support her in: So when she is come out, she believes that God loves her never the Worse; cs pns31 vvd js, cc vvi pno31 p-acp: av c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av, pns31 vvz cst np1 vvz pno31 av dt av-jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1013 neither doth shee love him any whit the worse, she cries, It is good for me that I was afflicted. neither does she love him any whit the Worse, she cries, It is good for me that I was afflicted. dx vdz pns31 vvi pno31 d n1 dt jc, pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 cst pns11 vbds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1014 When she is in, she believes she shall come out; When she is in, she believes she shall come out; c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp, pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1015 and she commeth out with as much love to her God, and confidence in him as ever shee had before, not being wearie of Gods service, because he hath smitten her: and she comes out with as much love to her God, and confidence in him as ever she had before, not being weary of God's service, Because he hath smitten her: cc pns31 vvz av p-acp c-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31 a-acp av pns31 vhd a-acp, xx vbg j pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1016 Shee sees a smile in a smiting, favour in a frowne, love in a lower, She sees a smile in a smiting, favour in a frown, love in a lower, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt vvg, n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp dt jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 53
1017 and she is resolved, though he kills her, yet to trust in him: shee comes out of this Wildernesse leaning. and she is resolved, though he kills her, yet to trust in him: she comes out of this Wilderness leaning. cc pns31 vbz vvn, c-acp pns31 vvz pno31, av p-acp vvb p-acp pno31: pns31 vvz av pp-f d n1 vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 54
1018 A fourth wildernesse that the Spouse is in sometimes, is the Wildernesse of Temptations. Even in this shee leanes upon the Lord Jesus Christ. A fourth Wilderness that the Spouse is in sometime, is the Wilderness of Temptations. Even in this she leans upon the Lord jesus christ. dt ord n1 cst dt n1 vbz p-acp av, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. np1 p-acp d pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1019 They were not the Spouses of Christ, The good ground, Luke 8.13. Which when they heard, received the Word with joy, but having no root, for a time believed, and in time of temptation tell away. They were not the Spouses of christ, The good ground, Lycia 8.13. Which when they herd, received the Word with joy, but having no root, for a time believed, and in time of temptation tell away. pns32 vbdr xx dt n2 pp-f np1, dt j n1, av crd. r-crq c-crq pns32 vvd, vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vhg dx n1, p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1020 The true Disciples are those that continue with Christ in tentations, Luke 22.18. The true Disciples Are those that continue with christ in tentations, Lycia 22.18. dt j n2 vbr d d vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n2, av crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1021 First, they beleeve, that God who is faithfull, will not suffer them to be tempted above that which they are able: First, they believe, that God who is faithful, will not suffer them to be tempted above that which they Are able: ord, pns32 vvb, cst np1 r-crq vbz j, vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq pns32 vbr j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1022 But will with the temptation also make way to escape, that they may be able to beare it, 1 Cor. 10.13. They believe, in that himselfe suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour those that are tempted, 2 Heb. 18. The Saints that suffered many things were in many wildernesses, Heb. 11.37. Amongst the rest were in this also; But will with the temptation also make Way to escape, that they may be able to bear it, 1 Cor. 10.13. They believe, in that himself suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour those that Are tempted, 2 Hebrew 18. The Saints that suffered many things were in many Wildernesses, Hebrew 11.37. among the rest were in this also; cc-acp vmb p-acp dt n1 av vvi n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, crd np1 crd. pns32 vvb, p-acp cst px31 vvd, vbg vvn, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d cst vbr vvn, crd np1 crd dt n2 cst vvd d n2 vbdr p-acp d n2, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vbdr p-acp d av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1023 and they all leaned, v. 39. They received a good report through faith. and they all leaned, v. 39. They received a good report through faith. cc pns32 d vvd, n1 crd pns32 vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1024 Yea, temptation is so farre from making a childe of God let goe his hold, that it makes him lay the faster hold, 1 Pet. 1.6. Though now for a season you are in heavinesse, through manifold temptations; Yea, temptation is so Far from making a child of God let go his hold, that it makes him lay the faster hold, 1 Pet. 1.6. Though now for a season you Are in heaviness, through manifold temptations; uh, n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb vvi po31 n1, cst pn31 vvz pno31 vvi dt jc n1, crd np1 crd. cs av c-acp dt n1 pn22 vbr p-acp n1, p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1025 yet it is that the triall of your faith (being much more precious then of gold which perishes) though it be tried with the fire, might be found unto praise, yet it is that the trial of your faith (being much more precious then of gold which Perishes) though it be tried with the fire, might be found unto praise, av pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 (vbg d av-dc j cs pp-f n1 r-crq vvz) cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1026 and honour, and glorie In temptations they leane upon God; and honour, and glory In temptations they lean upon God; cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n2 pns32 vvi p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1027 and they come out of these temptations leaning, believing upon God too, having found, that he is able, and knoweth how to deliver the godly out of all temptations, 2 Pet. 2.9. and they come out of these temptations leaning, believing upon God too, having found, that he is able, and Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of all temptations, 2 Pet. 2.9. cc pns32 vvb av pp-f d n2 vvg, vvg p-acp np1 av, vhg vvn, cst pns31 vbz j, cc vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j av pp-f d n2, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 54
1028 A fifth wildernesse, in which the Spouse of Christ leaneth upon her beloved, and out of which she commeth leaning, is the wildernesse of desertion. And this is one of the saddest Wildernesses that the Spouse of Christ comes in, A fifth Wilderness, in which the Spouse of christ leaneth upon her Beloved, and out of which she comes leaning, is the Wilderness of desertion. And this is one of the Saddest Wildernesses that the Spouse of christ comes in, dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn, cc av pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz vvg, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. cc d vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 54
1029 and she hath an hard worke to leane here, when Christ seemeth to pull away his shoulder: yet even here she leanes: Christ himselfe did so: and she hath an hard work to lean Here, when christ seems to pull away his shoulder: yet even Here she leans: christ himself did so: cc pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av, c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi av po31 n1: av av av pns31 vvz: np1 px31 vdd av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 54
1030 My God! my God why hast thou forsa•en me? Mark the phrase, Forsaken, yet not forsaken: My God! my God why hast thou forsa•en me? Mark the phrase, Forsaken, yet not forsaken: po11 np1 po11 np1 q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? vvb dt n1, j-vvn, av xx vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 54
1031 the Bride-groom cries out he was forsaken, yet my God! Gods forsaking us is no ground for us to forsake him: the Bridegroom cries out he was forsaken, yet my God! God's forsaking us is no ground for us to forsake him: dt n1 vvz av pns31 vbds vvn, av po11 np1 npg1 vvg pno12 vbz dx n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1032 If hee seems not to owne us, it is no warrant, nor policy in us not to owne him: If he seems not to own us, it is no warrant, nor policy in us not to own him: cs pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno12, pn31 vbz dx n1, ccx n1 p-acp pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1033 It is the duty of a pious soule, when God clouds himselfe, yet to crie, My God. The Bowels of the father must yerne upon the childe againe, It is the duty of a pious soul, when God Clouds himself, yet to cry, My God. The Bowels of the father must yearn upon the child again, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq np1 n2 px31, av pc-acp vvi, po11 np1. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1034 if the childe cries, and will not shake him off, It is a remarkable expression of Job, chap. 13. v. 15. Though he kills mee, yet will I trust in him. if the child cries, and will not shake him off, It is a remarkable expression of Job, chap. 13. v. 15. Though he kills me, yet will I trust in him. cs dt n1 vvz, cc vmb xx vvi pno31 a-acp, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd n1 crd cs pns31 vvz pno11, av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1035 How now? if thou beest kill'd (blest Job ) how canst thou trust? O immortall faith I that puttest Spirits of confidence in the dust and ashes of Job. Let God hide himselfe from the soule, How now? if thou Best killed (blessed Job) how Canst thou trust? O immortal faith I that puttest Spirits of confidence in the dust and Ashes of Job. Let God hide himself from the soul, c-crq av? cs pns21 vb2s vvn (vvd np1) c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi? sy j n1 pns11 d vv2 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. vvb np1 vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1036 and so kill it. (For Gods separration of himselfe from the Christians soule, is a worse death then the separation of his soule from his body.) Yet the soule must trust in him, it must, it will leane upon him. and so kill it. (For God's separration of himself from the Christians soul, is a Worse death then the separation of his soul from his body.) Yet the soul must trust in him, it must, it will lean upon him. cc av vvb pn31. (p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp dt njpg2 n1, vbz dt jc n1 cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1.) av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1037 The Spouse looseth not, but quickens her faith in a fit of desertion. The Spouse loses not, but quickens her faith in a fit of desertion. dt n1 vvz xx, cc-acp vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1038 That place of the Prophet is remarkable, Isa. 50. v. 10. Who is amongst you that feareth the Lord? that obeyeth the voice of his servant? that walketh in darknesse and hath no light; That place of the Prophet is remarkable, Isaiah 50. v. 10. Who is among you that fears the Lord? that Obeyeth the voice of his servant? that walks in darkness and hath no Light; cst n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, np1 crd n1 crd r-crq vbz p-acp pn22 cst vvz dt n1? cst vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? cst vvz p-acp n1 cc vhz dx n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1039 let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1040 They that feare the Lord, though they may walke in a darke Wildernesse, and see no such light as they were wont to see, have no such comfortable enjoyments of their God as they were wont to have, They that Fear the Lord, though they may walk in a dark Wilderness, and see no such Light as they were wont to see, have no such comfortable enjoyments of their God as they were wont to have, pns32 d vvb dt n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc vvb dx d n1 c-acp pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi, vhb dx d j n2 pp-f po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vhi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1041 yet they will trust and rest themselves upon the Lord, and come out of this wildernesse leaning. yet they will trust and rest themselves upon the Lord, and come out of this Wilderness leaning. av pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb av pp-f d n1 vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 55
1042 In all the wildernesses of this life, the Spouse will leane upon her Beloved, yea, In all the Wildernesses of this life, the Spouse will lean upon her beloved, yea, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 55
1043 and upon him alone, in all states, in all conditions, upon him for directing grace, upon him for quickning grace, upon him for whatsoever shee hath need of, either pardon, and upon him alone, in all states, in all conditions, upon him for directing grace, upon him for quickening grace, upon him for whatsoever she hath need of, either pardon, cc p-acp pno31 av-j, p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg n1, p-acp pno31 p-acp j-vvg n1, p-acp pno31 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz n1 pp-f, d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 55
1044 or guidance, or direction, or assistance, or comfort or heaven; at all times she must trust in the Covert of his wings, for all blessings: or guidance, or direction, or assistance, or Comfort or heaven; At all times she must trust in the Covert of his wings, for all blessings: cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 cc n1; p-acp d n2 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 55
1045 The Spouse of Christ is a most dependent creature. The Spouse of christ is a most dependent creature. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt av-ds j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 55
1046 The Babe of grace is never old enough to goe alone, it hangs like a childe upon the mothers hands, The Babe of grace is never old enough to go alone, it hangs like a child upon the mother's hands, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-x j av-d pc-acp vvi av-j, pn31 vvz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 55
1047 and leanes like a Bride upon the Bride-grooms bosome. Thus have I done with the Doctrinall part, having shewed you, how she hath had, and leans like a Bride upon the Bridegrooms bosom. Thus have I done with the Doctrinal part, having showed you, how she hath had, cc vvz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n1. av vhb pns11 vdn p-acp dt j n1, vhg vvn pn22, c-crq pns31 vhz vhn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 55
1048 and sometimes hath her dwelling in the wildernesse; and sometime hath her Dwelling in the Wilderness; cc av vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 55
1049 and how out of every wildernesse shee commeth up but leaning, and what strength there is in her Saviour to beare her up leaning upon him; even in every wildernesse. and how out of every Wilderness she comes up but leaning, and what strength there is in her Saviour to bear her up leaning upon him; even in every Wilderness. cc c-crq av pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp vvg, cc r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp vvg p-acp pno31; av p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 56
1050 Who is this commeth up from the wildernesse leaning upon her Beloved? Now let us see what use we may make of it. Who is this comes up from the Wilderness leaning upon her beloved? Now let us see what use we may make of it. r-crq vbz d vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31 vvn? av vvb pno12 vvi r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 56
1051 And first here may a word of reproofe, and a brand of folly be fastned upon divers erroneous opinions and practises. And First Here may a word of reproof, and a brand of folly be fastened upon diverse erroneous opinions and practises. cc ord av vmb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp j j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 193 Page 56
1052 First is it so that the Spouse of the Lord Christ, that comes, and is married to the Lord Christ, comes out of the wildernesse of sinne? Then this may reprove the errour and folly of those that dream of heaven, First is it so that the Spouse of the Lord christ, that comes, and is married to the Lord christ, comes out of the Wilderness of sin? Then this may reprove the error and folly of those that dream of heaven, np1 vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, cst vvz, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1? cs d vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1053 and flatter themselves with the hopes of glorie: but yet never regard comming out of this Wildernesse. and flatter themselves with the hope's of glory: but yet never regard coming out of this Wilderness. cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: cc-acp av av-x vvi vvg av pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1054 Christ came not to call the righteous, but sinner to repentance. These men dreame of heaven, and yet never think of Repentance. christ Come not to call the righteous, but sinner to Repentance. These men dream of heaven, and yet never think of Repentance. np1 vvd xx pc-acp vvi dt j, cc-acp n1 p-acp n1. d n2 vvb pp-f n1, cc av av-x vvb pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1055 Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost (friend) how lost? what, insensibly lost, christ Come to seek and to save that which was lost (friend) how lost? what, insensibly lost, np1 vvd pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds vvn (n1) q-crq vvd? q-crq, av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1056 as all of us were by Nature? This is an idle construction that giddy headed Sectaries have of late devised to help themselves to heaven with. The Devills are so lost: as all of us were by Nature? This is an idle construction that giddy headed Sectaries have of late devised to help themselves to heaven with. The Devils Are so lost: c-acp d pp-f pno12 vbdr p-acp n1? d vbz dt j n1 cst j j-vvn n2 vhb pp-f av-j vvn pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1 p-acp. dt n2 vbr av vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1057 yet Christ never came to save them: No no friend! yet christ never Come to save them: No no friend! av np1 av-x vvd pc-acp vvi pno32: uh-x dx n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1058 it is those that are lost in their own apprehensions, those that know not what to doe to be saved, those that feele themselves even in the jawes of hell: it is those that Are lost in their own apprehensions, those that know not what to do to be saved, those that feel themselves even in the Jaws of hell: pn31 vbz d cst vbr vvn p-acp po32 d n2, d cst vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vdi pc-acp vbi vvn, d cst vvb px32 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1059 hee makes apprehensions of his wrath precede the apprehensions of his love: But woe, and alas! he makes apprehensions of his wrath precede the apprehensions of his love: But woe, and alas! pns31 vvz n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: cc-acp n1, cc uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1060 how many thinke they have a part in Christ, That the Devill hath as great a part in Christ actually as they have? heaven is growne the common journeyes end, how many think they have a part in christ, That the devil hath as great a part in christ actually as they have? heaven is grown the Common journeys end, c-crq d vvb pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp np1, cst dt n1 vhz p-acp j dt n1 p-acp np1 av-j c-acp pns32 vhb? n1 vbz vvn dt j n2 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1061 and let men ride which way they list. and let men ride which Way they list. cc vvb n2 vvi r-crq n1 pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1062 Not the most debauched wretch in a Congregation, but aske him what hee thinks shall become of him, Not the most debauched wretch in a Congregation, but ask him what he thinks shall become of him, xx dt av-ds j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb pno31 r-crq pns31 vvz vmb vvi pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1063 if he dyes in that condition: why he hopes he shall goe to heaven; nay I wish he doth not say, he is sure of it too. All men are sinners: if he dies in that condition: why he hope's he shall go to heaven; nay I wish he does not say, he is sure of it too. All men Are Sinners: cs pns31 vvz p-acp d n1: c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1; uh-x pns11 vvb pns31 vdz xx vvi, pns31 vbz j pp-f pn31 av. av-d n2 vbr n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1064 He is lost, but Christ came to seek and save that which was lost. He is lost, but christ Come to seek and save that which was lost. pns31 vbz vvn, cc-acp np1 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi d r-crq vbds vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1065 Tell him of mourning for his sinnes, if he meanes to be comforted, of humbling himself, Tell him of mourning for his Sins, if he means to be comforted, of humbling himself, vvb pno31 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, cs pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, pp-f vvg px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1066 if he means to be exalted, of feeling hel, if ever he means to feele heaven: if he means to be exalted, of feeling hell, if ever he means to feel heaven: cs pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, pp-f j-vvg n1, cs av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1067 O then, you are a legall Preacher. Heare what the other side saith, what those you call• Antinomian Preachers; Oh then, you Are a Legal Preacher. Hear what the other side Says, what those you call• Antinomian Preachers; uh av, pn22 vbr dt j n1. vvb r-crq dt j-jn n1 vvz, r-crq d pn22 n1 jp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1068 O these are the onely Gospel-preachers to them. This makes them passe for such honest men: Oh these Are the only Gospel preachers to them. This makes them pass for such honest men: uh d vbr dt j n2 p-acp pno32. np1 vvz pno32 vvi p-acp d j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 56
1069 O they shew a fine Cushion-way to Heaven! that you shall not need wet a a foot or eye in: Oh they show a fine Cushion way to Heaven! that you shall not need wet a a foot or eye in: uh pns32 vvb dt j n1 p-acp n1! cst pn22 vmb xx vvi j dt dt n1 cc n1 p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1070 But let them preach what they will (friend) beleeve him, who (although he knowes but little) yet knowes you must goe out of the wildernesse if ever you come there. But let them preach what they will (friend) believe him, who (although he knows but little) yet knows you must go out of the Wilderness if ever you come there. cc-acp vvb pno32 vvi r-crq pns32 vmb (n1) vvb pno31, r-crq (cs pns31 vvz p-acp j) av vvz pn22 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1 cs av pn22 vvb a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1071 The way is, neither the Drunkards Ale-way, nor the Adulterers uncleane way, nor the Covetous man his dirtie way, The Way is, neither the Drunkards Ale-way, nor the Adulterers unclean Way, nor the Covetous man his dirty Way, dt n1 vbz, av-dx dt ng1 n1, ccx dt n2 j n1, ccx dt j n1 po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1072 nor the Ambitious mans high-way, nor the Hypocrites hidden way, nor the Carnall-Gospellers formall way, nor the Antinomians easie way. nor the Ambitious men highway, nor the Hypocrites hidden Way, nor the Carnal-gospelers formal Way, nor the Antinomians easy Way. ccx dt j ng1 n1, ccx dt n2 vvn n1, ccx dt j j n1, ccx dt njp2 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1073 It is a way through a wildernesse, not a way in a wildernesse: It is a Way through a Wilderness, not a Way in a Wilderness: pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1074 The Spouse is not described by her staying in the wildernesse, but by comming out of the wildernesse; The Spouse is not described by her staying in the Wilderness, but by coming out of the Wilderness; dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg av pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1075 Who is this commeth out of the wildernesse? Who is this comes out of the Wilderness? r-crq vbz d vvz av pp-f dt n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 57
1076 Secondly, Doth the Spouse of the Lord come out of a wildernesse of sorrow, leaning upon her Beloved? First, she is in, then she commeth out; Secondly, Does the Spouse of the Lord come out of a Wilderness of sorrow, leaning upon her beloved? First, she is in, then she comes out; ord, vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pno31 vvn? ord, pns31 vbz p-acp, cs pns31 vvz av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1077 then this reproves the folly of those that preach men found before they were lost, and of those that dreame of leaning before they are in the wildernesse: then this reproves the folly of those that preach men found before they were lost, and of those that dream of leaning before they Are in the Wilderness: av d vvz dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb n2 vvn c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn, cc pp-f d cst n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1078 The Spouse leans, but it is when she is comming out of the wildernesse: The Spouse leans, but it is when she is coming out of the Wilderness: dt n1 vvz, p-acp pn31 vbz c-crq pns31 vbz vvg av pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1079 Is there none that preacheth downe a needlesnesse of duties, that mocks at mourners? that learne people a way to be found before they are lost? Examine the Scriptures before you trust them; Is there none that Preacheth down a needlessness of duties, that mocks At mourners? that Learn people a Way to be found before they Are lost? Examine the Scriptures before you trust them; vbz a-acp pix cst vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vvz p-acp n2? d vvb n1 dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns32 vbr vvn? vvb dt n2 p-acp pn22 vvb pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1080 under a pretence of exalting Faith, doe they not cry downe sorrow for sin? and all preparatory duties? Nay, they doe cry downe the preaching of the Law, to bring men to see they are in the wildernesse, that they might leane: under a pretence of exalting Faith, do they not cry down sorrow for since? and all preparatory duties? Nay, they do cry down the preaching of the Law, to bring men to see they Are in the Wilderness, that they might lean: p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, vdb pns32 xx vvi a-acp n1 p-acp n1? cc d n1 n2? uh-x, pns32 vdb vvi a-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1081 Doe they make you beleeve, that preaching the Law is a piece of Anti-christianisme, and no one ought to preach it? And for their parts, they will take heed of it, Do they make you believe, that preaching the Law is a piece of Antichristianism, and no one ought to preach it? And for their parts, they will take heed of it, vdb pns32 vvi pn22 vvb, cst vvg dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j, cc dx pi vmd pc-acp vvi pn31? cc p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1082 for feare of preaching away their hearers. O beware of this leaven! for Fear of preaching away their hearers. O beware of this leaven! p-acp n1 pp-f vvg av po32 n2. sy vvb pp-f d n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1083 For my part, I had rather heare them, then beleeve them; (and yet I would not much care for that neither) were it nothing but to consider. For my part, I had rather hear them, then believe them; (and yet I would not much care for that neither) were it nothing but to Consider. p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhd av-c vvi pno32, av vvb pno32; (cc av pns11 vmd xx d n1 p-acp d d) vbdr pn31 pix p-acp pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 57
1084 First, That this way of preaching, hath beene that which God hath most blest by his Servants labours: First, That this Way of preaching, hath been that which God hath most blessed by his Servants labours: ord, cst d n1 pp-f vvg, vhz vbn d r-crq np1 vhz av-ds j-vvn p-acp po31 n2 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 57
1085 Witnesse our Rogers, our Hooker, our Pious Shepard; those three, to which many threes may be added, thougn they will scarce come up to the first three. Those three Constellations of Heaven, that gave more light to darke Travellers, that wandred in the night of sinne while they shined in our Firmament, Witness our Rogers, our Hooker, our Pious Shepard; those three, to which many threes may be added, thougn they will scarce come up to the First three. Those three Constellations of Heaven, that gave more Light to dark Travellers, that wandered in the night of sin while they shined in our Firmament, vvb po12 np1, po12 np1, po12 j np1; d crd, p-acp r-crq d crd vmb vbi vvn, vvi pns32 vmb av-j vvi a-acp p-acp dt ord crd. d crd n2 pp-f n1, cst vvd av-dc j p-acp j n2, cst vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pns32 vvd p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1086 then all these Ignes fatui; Oh! I would I could not construe it false-fires, mis-leading poore Travellers. then all these Ignes Fatui; Oh! I would I could not construe it false-fires, misleading poor Travellers. cs d d fw-la fw-la; uh pns11 vmd pns11 vmd xx vvi pn31 n2, j j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1087 Was ever any of these Leaders so honoured (though they have beat up their Drums almost in every street of the Kingdome for followers) as to gather such Troopes of Saints to the Christian warfare, Was ever any of these Leaders so honoured (though they have beatrice up their Drums almost in every street of the Kingdom for followers) as to gather such Troops of Saints to the Christian warfare, vbds av d pp-f d n2 av vvd (c-acp pns32 vhb vvn a-acp po32 n2 av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2) p-acp pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt njp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1088 as these before mentioned? Did ever God honour their labours so much as these? who (poore soules!) shone in their dayes like lights under Bushels too, had onely the corner of a Pulpit, as these before mentioned? Did ever God honour their labours so much as these? who (poor Souls!) shone in their days like lights under Bushels too, had only the corner of a Pulpit, c-acp d c-acp vvd? vdd av np1 vvb po32 n2 av av-d c-acp d? r-crq (j n2!) vvd p-acp po32 n2 av-j n2 p-acp n2 av, vhd av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1089 or a Pulpit in some blind corner tolerated them. or a Pulpit in Some blind corner tolerated them. cc dt n1 p-acp d j n1 vvn pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1090 Nay, looke upon these that have lately fallen into this Veine, and were Preachers of Gods whole truth before; Nay, look upon these that have lately fallen into this Vein, and were Preachers of God's Whole truth before; uh-x, vvb p-acp d cst vhb av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cc vbdr n2 pp-f n2 j-jn n1 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1091 was not their first fruits better, and more accepted of God then their harvest is now? Hath not God distinguished which way of preaching he will most honour, by making the first ripe grapes sweeter then the whole Vintage? were it onely for this, And was not their First fruits better, and more accepted of God then their harvest is now? Hath not God distinguished which Way of preaching he will most honour, by making the First ripe grapes Sweeten then the Whole Vintage? were it only for this, And vbds xx po32 ord n2 av-jc, cc av-dc vvn pp-f np1 av po32 n1 vbz av? vhz xx np1 vvn r-crq n1 pp-f vvg pns31 vmb av-ds n1, p-acp vvg dt ord j n2 jc cs dt j-jn n1? vbdr pn31 j p-acp d, cc (4) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 58
1092 Secondly, For the constant experience of the Saints of God, let them speake their minds freely; Secondly, For the constant experience of the Saints of God, let them speak their minds freely; ord, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno32 vvi po32 n2 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1093 hath not this beene the way of their conversion? Have not the best Saints in Heaven cryed out of the belly of Hell before God heard their voice? Was not Paul strucken downe to the earth before he went in the Triumph of Glory? Did not the Gaoler come in trembling, and fall at the Apostles feet, hath not this been the Way of their conversion? Have not the best Saints in Heaven cried out of the belly of Hell before God herd their voice? Was not Paul strucken down to the earth before he went in the Triumph of Glory? Did not the Gaoler come in trembling, and fallen At the Apostles feet, vhz xx d vbn dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? vhb xx dt js n2 p-acp n1 vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvd po32 n1? vbds xx np1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vdd xx dt n1 vvb p-acp vvg, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1094 and cry, what shall I doe to be saved? before they bid him beleeve, and thou shalt be saved. and cry, what shall I do to be saved? before they bid him believe, and thou shalt be saved. cc vvi, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? a-acp pns32 vvb pno31 vvi, cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1095 Neither can they evade it with saying, That trembling was not an humiliation for sinne, but occasioned for feare his prisoners were gone. Neither can they evade it with saying, That trembling was not an humiliation for sin, but occasioned for Fear his Prisoners were gone. av-d vmb pns32 vvi pn31 p-acp vvg, cst vvg vbds xx dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvn p-acp n1 po31 n2 vbdr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1096 Least people should wrest it in that manner, The Holy Ghost hath cleared it to their hand; lest people should wrest it in that manner, The Holy Ghost hath cleared it to their hand; cs n1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1097 for before wee read of his trembling, Paul had cryed with a loud voice, vers 28. Do thy self no harme for wee are all here. for before we read of his trembling, Paul had cried with a loud voice, vers 28. Do thy self no harm for we Are all Here. c-acp c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f po31 n-vvg, np1 vhd vvn p-acp dt j n1, fw-la crd vdb po21 n1 dx n1 c-acp pns12 vbr d av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1098 Neither do wee read, that he trembled for th•t at all; Neither do we read, that he trembled for th•t At all; av-dx vdb pns12 vvb, cst pns31 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1099 but like one strucke senselesse, and his spirits dead as it were, in a fit of desperate madnesse, was about with his Sword to let out his owne blood. but like one struck senseless, and his spirits dead as it were, in a fit of desperate madness, was about with his Sword to let out his own blood. cc-acp av-j crd vvd j, cc po31 n2 j c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbds a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 58
1100 Now I say, were it no more then to heare such doctrine, contrary to the Doctrine which God hath chiefly honoured in his Servants lips, by making it efficacious for the salvation of their soules, and contrary to the experience of the generalitie of Gods Servants, Now I say, were it not more then to hear such Doctrine, contrary to the Doctrine which God hath chiefly honoured in his Servants lips, by making it efficacious for the salvation of their Souls, and contrary to the experience of the generality of God's Servants, av pns11 vvb, vbdr pn31 xx dc cs pc-acp vvi d n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz av-jn vvn p-acp po31 n2 n2, p-acp vvg pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1101 if not contrary to the Preachers owne former and better thoughts and practice, it would be sufficient to make me suspend my faith, from being too hastie to beleeve this new way to Heaven: if not contrary to the Preachers own former and better thoughts and practice, it would be sufficient to make me suspend my faith, from being too hasty to believe this new Way to Heaven: cs xx j-jn p-acp dt n2 d j cc j n2 cc n1, pn31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pno11 vvi po11 n1, p-acp vbg av j pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1102 But it is enough to confirme me, to heare my Christ calling, Come unto me all yee that are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you. But it is enough to confirm me, to hear my christ calling, Come unto me all ye that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will ease you. cc-acp pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno11, pc-acp vvi po11 np1 vvg, vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc j vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1103 Before you are sensible of an heavy load you will need no ease, and to heare my Text speaking of leaning, but in a wildernesse; Before you Are sensible of an heavy load you will need no ease, and to hear my Text speaking of leaning, but in a Wilderness; p-acp pn22 vbr j pp-f dt j n1 pn22 vmb vvi dx n1, cc pc-acp vvi po11 n1 vvg pp-f vvg, cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1104 Nay, it may be noted too, The Text saith, Who is this that commeth? Not who is this that jumpeth up from the wildernesse; Nay, it may be noted too, The Text Says, Who is this that comes? Not who is this that jumps up from the Wilderness; uh-x, pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, dt n1 vvz, r-crq vbz d cst vvz? xx r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1105 I cannot fancy this going to Heaven at a running jump, nor can I like this pressing faith without preaching repentance also: I cannot fancy this going to Heaven At a running jump, nor can I like this pressing faith without preaching Repentance also: pns11 vmbx vvi d vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, ccx vmb pns11 vvi d vvg n1 p-acp vvg n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1106 Faith is an act of an humble soule. Faith is an act of an humble soul. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1107 Nor can the soule apprehend the beautie of Christ, and love Christ, before it apprehends it's owne miserable condition. Nor can the soul apprehend the beauty of christ, and love christ, before it apprehends it's own miserable condition. ccx vmb dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 np1, c-acp pn31 vvz pn31|vbz d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1108 The onely harme this Doctrine doth, is to make poore soules presume, insteed of beleeving, for alas! The only harm this Doctrine does, is to make poor Souls presume, instead of believing, for alas! dt j n1 d n1 vdz, vbz pc-acp vvi j n2 vvb, av pp-f vvg, c-acp uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1109 Tell an impenitent soule of beleeving, it apprehends it easie, because it doth not understand it, Tell an impenitent soul of believing, it apprehends it easy, Because it does not understand it, np1 dt j n1 pp-f vvg, pn31 vvz pn31 j, c-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1110 and runnes on upon a supposition, that it hath faith, when, alas, it beleeveth no more then the Divell beleeveth: and runs on upon a supposition, that it hath faith, when, alas, it Believeth no more then the devil Believeth: cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vhz n1, c-crq, uh, pn31 vvz av-dx dc cs dt n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1111 sorrow for sinne is better understood by a carnall heart then faith is; for the truth of it is, the humbled soule onely can tell what faith is: sorrow for sin is better understood by a carnal heart then faith is; for the truth of it is, the humbled soul only can tell what faith is: n1 p-acp n1 vbz jc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cs n1 vbz; p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz, dt j-vvn n1 av-j vmb vvi r-crq n1 vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1112 The other sees, neither the want they have of faith, nor yet the nature of that precious grace. The other sees, neither the want they have of faith, nor yet the nature of that precious grace. dt n-jn vvz, av-dx dt n1 pns32 vhb pp-f n1, ccx av dt n1 pp-f cst j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1113 Shall I tell you what pious Master Rutherford sayes concerning this. Shall I tell you what pious Master Rutherford Says Concerning this. vmb pns11 vvi pn22 r-crq j n1 np1 vvz vvg d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 59
1114 Faith (saith he) is bottomed upon the sense and paine of a lost condition; Faith (Says he) is bottomed upon the sense and pain of a lost condition; n1 (vvz pns31) vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 59
1115 Povertie is the nearest capacitie of beleeving. This is Faiths method, be condemned, and be saved; be hang'd, and be pardoned; be sick, and be healed. Poverty is the nearest capacity of believing. This is Faiths method, be condemned, and be saved; be hanged, and be pardoned; be sick, and be healed. n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f vvg. d vbz ng1 n1, vbb vvn, cc vbi vvn; vbb vvn, cc vbi vvn; vbb j, cc vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 59
1116 Faith is a flower of Christs onely planting, yet it growes out of no soile, Faith is a flower of Christ only planting, yet it grows out of no soil, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n-vvg, av pn31 vvz av pp-f dx n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 59
1117 but out of the margin and banck of the lake, which burnes with fire and brimstone — Antinomians (saith he againe) make faith an act of a loftie Pharisee, applying, (immediato contactu) presently, his hot boyling and smoking lusts to Christs wounds, blood, but out of the margin and bank of the lake, which burns with fire and brimstone — Antinomians (Says he again) make faith an act of a lofty Pharisee, applying, (immediato contactu) presently, his hight boiling and smoking Lustiest to Christ wounds, blood, cc-acp av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 — njp2 (vvz pns31 av) vvb n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, vvg, (fw-it fw-la) av-j, po31 j j-vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp npg1 n2, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 59
1118 and merit, without any conscience of a precedent command, that the person thus beleeving should be humbled, wearied, loaden, grieved for his sinnes: and merit, without any conscience of a precedent command, that the person thus believing should be humbled, wearied, loaded, grieved for his Sins: cc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst dt n1 av vvg vmd vbi vvn, j-vvn, j-vvn, vvn p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1119 I confesse (saith he) This is hastie, hot worke, but it is a wanton, fleshly, presumptuous opinion, that it is an immediate worke to lay hold on the promises and be saved. I confess (Says he) This is hasty, hight work, but it is a wanton, fleshly, presumptuous opinion, that it is an immediate work to lay hold on the promises and be saved. pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) d vbz j, j n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j-jn, j, j n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 cc vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1120 In his Book of the Tryall and Triumph of Faith, you hear the opinion of Gods Servants, In his Book of the Trial and Triumph of Faith, you hear the opinion of God's Servants, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1121 and the Text mentions a comming too; pedetentim, gradatim, little by little, step by step: and the Text mentions a coming too; pedetentim, gradatim, little by little, step by step: cc dt n1 n2 dt n-vvg av; fw-la, av, j p-acp j, vvb p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1122 Those that come, cannot goe so fast as these illegall Sectaries, because they are weary and heavie loaden. Those that learne people to jumppe, must take away Math. 11.29. the heavie load of sinnes which the Spouse hath upon her shoulders, keepes her from that hastie motion that Antinomians make. Those that come, cannot go so fast as these illegal Sectaries, Because they Are weary and heavy loaded. Those that Learn people to jump, must take away Math. 11.29. the heavy load of Sins which the Spouse hath upon her shoulders, keeps her from that hasty motion that Antinomians make. d cst vvb, vmbx vvi av av-j c-acp d j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j vvn. d cst vvb n1 pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi av np1 crd. dt j n1 pp-f n2 r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 n2, vvz pno31 p-acp d j n1 cst njp2 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1123 I doe not speake to limit the Almighties power, but to shew you his ordinarie dispensations; I do not speak to limit the Almighty's power, but to show you his ordinary dispensations; pns11 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt ng1-jn n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1124 not what he can doe, but what he will doe, what he hath used to doe, not what he can do, but what he will do, what he hath used to do, xx r-crq pns31 vmb vdi, cc-acp q-crq pns31 vmb vdi, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vdi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1125 and God ordinarily walkes in his owne paths, not in the paths our fancies make for him: and God ordinarily walks in his own paths, not in the paths our fancies make for him: cc np1 av-jn vvz p-acp po31 d n2, xx p-acp dt n2 po12 n2 vvi p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1126 we may looke for God in his ordinary wayes of Providence and dispensations to the soule, we may look for God in his ordinary ways of Providence and dispensations to the soul, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1127 if he comes in a new way, it must be beyond our expectations, though not beyond our faith that he can doe it, if he comes in a new Way, it must be beyond our Expectations, though not beyond our faith that he can do it, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po12 n2, cs xx p-acp po12 n1 cst pns31 vmb vdi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1128 yet beyond our faith that he will doe it. yet beyond our faith that he will do it. av p-acp po12 n1 cst pns31 vmb vdi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1129 When wee have no word to assure us, what shall faith be builded upon? God can turne mid-night into mid-day, ipso facto: But wee know in Gods ordinary course of Providence, When we have no word to assure us, what shall faith be built upon? God can turn midnight into midday, ipso facto: But we know in God's ordinary course of Providence, c-crq pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, q-crq vmb n1 vbi vvn p-acp? np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la: cc-acp pns12 vvb p-acp npg1 j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1130 first comes the dawning of the day, then the morning, then the noone-day: First comes the dawning of the day, then the morning, then the noonday: ord vvz dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1, cs dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1131 God can take a soule and marry it, and never humble it, but where hath he promised it? where hath he done it? or if he hath done it, wee say, one Swallow makes not a Summer, one example make• not a Rule, one president makes not a Law. God can take a soul and marry it, and never humble it, but where hath he promised it? where hath he done it? or if he hath done it, we say, one Swallow makes not a Summer, one Exampl make• not a Rule, one president makes not a Law. np1 vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi pn31, cc av-x vvi pn31, cc-acp q-crq vhz pns31 vvn pn31? q-crq vhz pns31 vdn pn31? cc cs pns31 vhz vdn pn31, pns12 vvb, crd n1 vvz xx dt n1, crd n1 n1 xx dt n1, crd n1 vvz xx dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1132 It is no rule for thee or me to trust in that, no more then the saving of the thiefe upon the Crosse, might be a safe president for us to deferre repentance tell our dying day. It is no Rule for thee or me to trust in that, no more then the Saving of the thief upon the Cross, might be a safe president for us to defer Repentance tell our dying day. pn31 vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21 cc pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, av-dx dc cs dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vmd vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 vvi po12 j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1133 Let thee and I learne to be humbled, to get broken hearts, to loath our selves, see our owne misery. Let thee and I Learn to be humbled, to get broken hearts, to loath our selves, see our own misery. vvb pno21 cc pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vvb po12 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1134 Sorrow is the ordinary doore to joy, Humiliation the ordinary step to exaltation, Mourning for sinne the onely preface to Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, in Gods ordinary way of dealing out grace. Sorrow is the ordinary door to joy, Humiliation the ordinary step to exaltation, Mourning for sin the only preface to Faith in the Lord jesus christ, in God's ordinary Way of dealing out grace. n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, p-acp npg1 j n1 pp-f vvg av n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1135 The Latine is full, Quae est illa quae ascendit, that ascends from the wildernesse: Our Translation commeth up, implying an ascensive motion, tis hard running up an hill. The Latin is full, Quae est illa Quae ascendit, that ascends from the Wilderness: Our translation comes up, implying an ascensive motion, this hard running up an hill. dt jp vbz j, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst vvz p-acp dt n1: po12 n1 vvz a-acp, vvg dt j n1, pn31|vbz av-j vvg a-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 60
1136 They that runne up a mountaine, if they runne too fast, they may quickly runne themselves out of breath: They that run up a mountain, if they run too fast, they may quickly run themselves out of breath: pns32 cst vvb a-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vvb av av-j, pns32 vmb av-j vvi px32 av pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1137 It is bad jumping over a broad ditch (especially if it be drowning depth) for feare if wee jumpe short wee jump our last. It is bad jumping over a broad ditch (especially if it be drowning depth) for Fear if we jump short we jump our last. pn31 vbz j vvg p-acp dt j n1 (av-j cs pn31 vbb vvg n1) p-acp n1 cs pns12 vvb j pns12 vvb po12 ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1138 It is a great jump from the bottome of Hel to Heaven, to take it at one leape. It is a great jump from the bottom of Hell to Heaven, to take it At one leap. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1139 I wish, those that dare take it, do not fall short and drown themselves eternally. I wish, those that Dare take it, do not fallen short and drown themselves eternally. pns11 vvb, d cst vvb vvi pn31, vdb xx vvi j cc vvi px32 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1140 I had rather go up Gods steps, then make such a hasty motion, God give me grace to ascend up the Saints staires to the chambers of glory. I had rather go up God's steps, then make such a hasty motion, God give me grace to ascend up the Saints stairs to the chambers of glory. pns11 vhd av-c vvb p-acp npg1 n2, av vvb d dt j n1, np1 vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1141 Elijah was such a favourite to heaven, that God sent a coach for him; but those that will expect till that fiery Chariot be sent downe for them too: Elijah was such a favourite to heaven, that God sent a coach for him; but those that will expect till that fiery Chariot be sent down for them too: np1 vbds d dt n1 p-acp n1, cst np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31; cc-acp d cst vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1142 I suppose may waite something a longer time then they desire. I suppose may wait something a longer time then they desire. pns11 vvb vmb vvi pi dt jc n1 cs pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1143 O beg of God to humble you, to powre out his spirit of mourning, and supplications upon you, this will learne you to beleeve (friends) It is the humbled soule only that can construe that word Faith: it is Hebrew to others, it poseth the impenitent heart, Faith is a riddle to them: O beg of God to humble you, to pour out his Spirit of mourning, and supplications upon you, this will Learn you to believe (Friends) It is the humbled soul only that can construe that word Faith: it is Hebrew to Others, it poseth the impenitent heart, Faith is a riddle to them: sy vvb pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc n2 p-acp pn22, d vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi (n2) pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 av-j cst vmb vvi d n1 n1: pn31 vbz njp p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vvz dt j n1, n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1144 Christ findes his Spouse in the wildernesse, and there he gives her his shoulder to leane upon: But, christ finds his Spouse in the Wilderness, and there he gives her his shoulder to lean upon: But, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp pns31 vvz pno31 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp: cc-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 61
1145 Thirdly, She commeth up leaning out of the wildernesse. Thirdly, She comes up leaning out of the Wilderness. ord, pns31 vvz a-acp vvg av pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 199 Page 61
1146 Is it the duty of a soule that is in a wildernesse of sorrow or affliction, Is it the duty of a soul that is in a Wilderness of sorrow or affliction, vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1147 or temptation, or desertion, to leane upon the Lord Christ? Then this may reprove those that are in these wildernesses, or temptation, or desertion, to lean upon the Lord christ? Then this may reprove those that Are in these Wildernesses, cc n1, cc n1, p-acp j p-acp dt n1 np1? cs d vmb vvi d cst vbr p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1148 and yet cannot be perswaded to leane upon the Lord Christ: hence they cry out, O, faith is impossible! and yet cannot be persuaded to lean upon the Lord christ: hence they cry out, Oh, faith is impossible! cc av vmbx vbi vvn p-acp j p-acp dt n1 np1: av pns32 vvb av, uh, n1 vbz j! (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1149 is it possible to beleeve that Christ Jesus will save me? me, that have scorned his salvation, is it possible to believe that christ jesus will save me? me, that have scorned his salvation, vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi cst np1 np1 vmb vvi pno11? pno11, cst vhb vvn po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1150 and slighted his mercies? And because thou hast slighted mercy, wilt thou therefore still slight mercy? still refuse his offer of grace? Thou sinnest as much now in not beleeving there is mercy for thee, that hast despised mercy, and slighted his Mercies? And Because thou hast slighted mercy, wilt thou Therefore still slight mercy? still refuse his offer of grace? Thou Sinnest as much now in not believing there is mercy for thee, that hast despised mercy, cc vvd po31 n2? cc c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn n1, vm2 pns21 av av j n1? av vvb po31 n1 pp-f n1? pns21 vv2 p-acp d av zz xx vvg a-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno21, cst vh2 vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1151 as thou didst sin in despising that mercy. as thou didst sin in despising that mercy. c-acp pns21 vdd2 vvi p-acp vvg d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1152 O why is it harder to raise up, then to cast downe a soule? Why wilt thou not beleeve, O thou of little faith? Is the mole-hill of thy sins, O why is it harder to raise up, then to cast down a soul? Why wilt thou not believe, Oh thou of little faith? Is the molehill of thy Sins, sy q-crq vbz pn31 jc pc-acp vvi a-acp, cs pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1? q-crq vm2 pns21 xx vvi, uh pns21 pp-f j n1? vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 61
1153 like the mountaine of his mercies? doth the voice of thy sins roare like the voice of his loving kindnesse? Is there any humbled soule before the Lord? O do not provoke God by thy infidelity now he hath made thee capable of faith: like the mountain of his Mercies? does the voice of thy Sins roar like the voice of his loving kindness? Is there any humbled soul before the Lord? O do not provoke God by thy infidelity now he hath made thee capable of faith: av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? vdz dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1? vbz pc-acp d j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1? sy vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp po21 n1 av pns31 vhz vvn pno21 j pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 62
1154 You that are Christians, for shame, in your severall wildernesses of afflictions, temptations, and desertions, doe not, O do not cast downe your heads, You that Are Christians, for shame, in your several Wildernesses of afflictions, temptations, and desertions, do not, Oh do not cast down your Heads, pn22 cst vbr np1, p-acp n1, p-acp po22 j n2 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, vdb xx, uh vdb xx vvi a-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 62
1155 and say, who shall shew us any good? or if you do, say againe with the Saint in the ensuing words, Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us: and say, who shall show us any good? or if you do, say again with the Saint in the ensuing words, Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us: cc vvi, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? cc cs pn22 vdb, vvb av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2, n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 62
1156 Beleeve in your depths of sorrow, beleeve in your most trying afflictions, most sadding temptations, most killing desertions, beleeve me, it is the greatest honour you can put upon the Lord Christ: Believe in your depths of sorrow, believe in your most trying afflictions, most sadding temptations, most killing desertions, believe me, it is the greatest honour you can put upon the Lord christ: vvb p-acp po22 n2 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp po22 av-ds vvg n2, av-ds j-vvg n2, av-ds j-vvg n2, vvb pno11, pn31 vbz dt js n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 62
1157 And it is the greatest dishonour you can put upon your God, to have any diffidence in the Lords armes, any distrust in the Lords free-grace. And it is the greatest dishonour you can put upon your God, to have any diffidence in the lords arms, any distrust in the lords Free grace. cc pn31 vbz dt js n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp dt n2 n2, d n1 p-acp dt n2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 62
1158 It is the property, nay, it is the duty of the Spouse to come out of wildernesses leaning. It is the property, nay, it is the duty of the Spouse to come out of Wildernesses leaning. pn31 vbz dt n1, uh-x, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f n2 vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 62
1159 Fourthly, Doth she leane upon God before she can come? must he worke the first motion to make her willing, Fourthly, Does she lean upon God before she can come? must he work the First motion to make her willing, ord, vdz pns31 vvi p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi? vmb pns31 vvi dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 201 Page 62
1160 before she can beleeve in him? before she can believe in him? c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31? (4) sermon (DIV1) 201 Page 62
1161 Then how are those to be here reproved that would make mans will to be the Author of its first motions unto God. Then how Are those to be Here reproved that would make men will to be the Author of its First motions unto God. av c-crq vbr d pc-acp vbi av vvn cst vmd vvi ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 ord n2 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1162 Pelagius was a great defender of it. Pelagius was a great defender of it. np1 vbds dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1163 First he would hold, That the grace of God was not necessary, but by the law of nature we might be saved. First he would hold, That the grace of God was not necessary, but by the law of nature we might be saved. ord pns31 vmd vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds xx j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmd vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1164 2. That the grace of God (which the Apostle speakes of) was only in giving the law of nature. 2. That the grace of God (which the Apostle speaks of) was only in giving the law of nature. crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 (r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f) vbds av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1165 3. Driven from this, he would maintaine, that the faculties of the soule, and their naturall Actions was the grace of God, understood by the Apostle. 3. Driven from this, he would maintain, that the faculties of the soul, and their natural Actions was the grace of God, understood by the Apostle. crd j-vvn p-acp d, pns31 vmd vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc po32 j n2 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1166 Yet here is no leaning upon our Beloved. Afterwards he would maintaine. Yet Here is no leaning upon our beloved. Afterwards he would maintain. av av vbz dx vvg p-acp po12 np1. av pns31 vmd vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1167 4. That the grace of God was necessary for sins past, but it was in the power of mans free-will, to avoid or commit sins for the time to come, and to resist rebellious corruptions. 4. That the grace of God was necessary for Sins past, but it was in the power of men freewill, to avoid or commit Sins for the time to come, and to resist rebellious corruptions. crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j p-acp n2 j, cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1168 5. After this, he would maintaine, That some men indeed were weake, and must do all by the grace of God, others that were stronger might act good by their owne will. 5. After this, he would maintain, That Some men indeed were weak, and must do all by the grace of God, Others that were Stronger might act good by their own will. crd p-acp d, pns31 vmd vvi, cst d n2 av vbdr j, cc vmb vdi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n2-jn cst vbdr jc n1 vvi j p-acp po32 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1169 But still only some Spouses leane. Lastly, he would maintaine, (and the Arminiams still from him: But still only Some Spouses lean. Lastly, he would maintain, (and the Arminiams still from him: p-acp av av-j d n2 j. ord, pns31 vmd vvi, (cc dt njp2 av p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 62
1170 ) That grace did indeed helpe a good worke, but it had its first motion from our wils, or at least might have: ) That grace did indeed help a good work, but it had its First motion from our wills, or At least might have: ) d n1 vdd av vvi dt j n1, cc-acp pn31 vhd pn31|vbz ord n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp ds n1 vhb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 63
1171 and the will had a negative voice, and might resist and crosse grace which did not worke irresistably in the soule, to force the soule to him. and the will had a negative voice, and might resist and cross grace which did not work irresistible in the soul, to force the soul to him. cc dt n1 vhd dt j-jn n1, cc vmd vvi cc vvi n1 r-crq vdd xx vvi j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 63
1172 I would not rake up these graves, did not these ghosts walke in these our dayes, I would not rake up these graves, did not these Ghosts walk in these our days, pns11 vmd xx vvi a-acp d n2, vdd xx d n2 vvb p-acp d po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1173 when every grave of Heresie is unbowelled, and no one takes care to throw the dirt upon them againe. when every grave of Heresy is unboweled, and no one Takes care to throw the dirt upon them again. c-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, cc dx pi vvz n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1174 Nay, and the Papists having beene tainted with this Leven, the Sententiaries now tell us, That a man without grace, meerly by the strength of his free will, may avoid any mortall sinne, Nay, and the Papists having been tainted with this Leven, the Sententiaries now tell us, That a man without grace, merely by the strength of his free will, may avoid any Mortal sin, uh-x, cc dt njp2 vhg vbn vvn p-acp d crd, dt n2-j av vvb pno12, cst dt n1 p-acp n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, vmb vvi d j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1175 and prepare himselfe for Gods free grace, and fulfill the Commandements of God; and prepare himself for God's free grace, and fulfil the commandments of God; cc vvb px31 p-acp npg1 j n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1176 Quoad substantiam actus, for the substance of the Act. And another more impudently maintains, That a man without any grace of God (by the meere strength of nature) may doe workes morally good, Quoad substantiam actus, for the substance of the Act. And Another more impudently maintains, That a man without any grace of God (by the mere strength of nature) may do works morally good, av fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j-jn n1 av-j vvz, cst dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 (p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1) vmb vdi n2 av-j j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1177 yea, even such as God shall be bound to concur with, and give his speciall grace for. yea, even such as God shall be bound to concur with, and give his special grace for. uh, av d c-acp np1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1178 Even thus going back from their owne great Rabbies, one of which was pleased to confesse, That a man without the grace of God, could not but sinne both mortally and venially. Even thus going back from their own great Rabbies, one of which was pleased to confess, That a man without the grace of God, could not but sin both mortally and venially. av av vvg av p-acp po32 d j n2, crd pp-f r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd xx p-acp n1 d j-jn cc av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1179 What is become here of the Beloveds Leaning? But no more of these; What is become Here of the Beloveds Leaning? But no more of these; q-crq vbz vvn av pp-f dt ng1-vvn vvg? p-acp dx dc pp-f d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1180 onely if you heare such Doctrines (as you may heare any thing in these dayes) beleeve them not. only if you hear such Doctrines (as you may hear any thing in these days) believe them not. av-j cs pn22 vvb d n2 (c-acp pn22 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d n2) vvb pno32 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 63
1181 Doth God move the will attending him in duties, first? secondly, when the will is thus moved, doth it then come? when it is drawne, doth it runne? Then this reproves the Enthusiasts of old, the Anabaptists, Antin•mians, Seekers of our dayes, that hold, Does God move the will attending him in duties, First? secondly, when the will is thus moved, does it then come? when it is drawn, does it run? Then this reproves the Enthusiasts of old, the Anabaptists, Antin•mians, Seekers of our days, that hold, vdz n1 vvi dt n1 vvg pno31 p-acp n2, ord? ord, c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn, vdz pn31 av vvn? c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, vdz pn31 vvi? cs d vvz dt n2 pp-f j, dt np1, njp2, n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 63
1182 first, there is no need of duties. First, there is no need of duties. ord, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 63
1183 The Enthusiasts of old affirmed, That for the receiving of the Spirit of Promise and saving grace, the Spirit of God was either infused to them in a dreame, Vel per simulationem orationis: The Enthusiasts of old affirmed, That for the receiving of the Spirit of Promise and Saving grace, the Spirit of God was either infused to them in a dream, Vel per simulationem orationis: dt n2 pp-f j j-vvn, cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-d vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 63
1184 Ay, and the motions of the Spirit, were as sensible in their flesh as the beating of the pulse, so blasphemous were they growne; Ay, and the motions of the Spirit, were as sensible in their Flesh as the beating of the pulse, so blasphemous were they grown; uh, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbdr a-acp j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, av j vbdr pns32 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 63
1185 and thence they would lye, and gape for Revelations, and so indeed they may have a suggestion from the Devill but scarce a Revelation from God. and thence they would lie, and gape for Revelations, and so indeed they may have a suggestion from the devil but scarce a Revelation from God. cc av pns32 vmd vvi, cc vvb p-acp n2, cc av av pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp av-j dt n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 63
1186 Oh! How in these dayes are mentainted with these lazie Opinions! slighting duties, vilifying Sabbaths, neglecting ordinances; Oh! How in these days Are mentainted with these lazy Opinions! slighting duties, vilifying Sabbaths, neglecting ordinances; uh c-crq p-acp d n2 vbr j p-acp d j n2! vvg n2, j-vvg n2, vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 63
1187 that if poore people would truely now give account of their growth in grace, and of their learning godlinesse: many of them might truly. that if poor people would truly now give account of their growth in grace, and of their learning godliness: many of them might truly. cst cs j n1 vmd av-j av vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc pp-f po32 vvg n1: d pp-f pno32 vmd av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 64
1188 As the child that ye have heard a story, in the learning of its primer, boasted to the fathe• that it had learned past Grace. Is not this the miserable learning of our dayes? that men are growne past grace, past Prayer, past Ordinances, past all duties? As the child that you have herd a story, in the learning of its primer, boasted to the fathe• that it had learned passed Grace. Is not this the miserable learning of our days? that men Are grown passed grace, past Prayer, past Ordinances, passed all duties? p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vhb vvn dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvd p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vhd vvn p-acp n1. vbz xx d dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2? d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, j n1, j n2, p-acp d n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 64
1189 6. Again what you have heard, that after the soule is drawn, then it comes, may shew us the falsenesse of another Doctrine of Enthusiasme, too briefe even in these dayes also: 6. Again what you have herd, that After the soul is drawn, then it comes, may show us the falseness of Another Doctrine of Enthusiasm, too brief even in these days also: crd av r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, cs pn31 vvz, vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av av-j av p-acp d n2 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1190 that the soule is meerly passive, even after the worke of conversion also; and is even then a meere stone. that the soul is merely passive, even After the work of conversion also; and is even then a mere stone. cst dt n1 vbz av-j j, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av; cc vbz av av dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1191 Draw me (saith the Spouse) and then, I will run after thee. Draw me (Says the Spouse) and then, I will run After thee. vvb pno11 (vvz dt n1) cc av, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1192 Indeed, after our conversion, the will is but in part sanctified, and the Image of God in us will want of his first integrity, after it is renewed: Indeed, After our conversion, the will is but in part sanctified, and the Image of God in us will want of his First integrity, After it is renewed: av, p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp p-acp n1 j-vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vmb vvi pp-f po31 ord n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1193 but Christs strength is perfected in our weakenesse; but Christ strength is perfected in our weakness; cc-acp npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1194 we must understand if we be the children of God, that God hath therefore wrought in us that we might also worke something, we must understand if we be the children of God, that God hath Therefore wrought in us that we might also work something, pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1, cst np1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vmd av vvi pi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1195 and when we have wrought it, give thankes to God, who hath made us to worke; and when we have wrought it, give thanks to God, who hath made us to work; cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pn31, vvb n2 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1196 for God hath wrought in us, that we might worke, not that we should be idle. for God hath wrought in us, that we might work, not that we should be idle. p-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi, xx cst pns12 vmd vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1197 Thus I have laboured to you to divide the Truth from Errour; Now you have heard of the leaven of these Pharisees; take heed of it. Thus I have laboured to you to divide the Truth from Error; Now you have herd of the leaven of these Pharisees; take heed of it. av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1; av pn22 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d np2; vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 64
1198 In the next place, what you have heard, that the soule that comes to the Lord Jesus Christ, leanes upon a new Beloved, not upon her old beloveds: In the next place, what you have herd, that the soul that comes to the Lord jesus christ, leans upon a new beloved, not upon her old beloveds: p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn, cst dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, vvz p-acp dt j vvn, xx p-acp po31 j ng1-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1199 may serve to reprove those that would faine plead a title to Christ, and have a portion in Christ, may serve to reprove those that would feign plead a title to christ, and have a portion in christ, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d cst vmd av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vhb dt n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1200 but they will not take Christ alone: two sorts there are of these. but they will not take christ alone: two sorts there Are of these. cc-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi np1 av-j: crd n2 a-acp vbr pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1201 The one cannot leave their old beloveds, and the other cannot trust this Beloved O the wicked man would have his portion in Christ, The one cannot leave their old beloveds, and the other cannot trust this beloved O the wicked man would have his portion in christ, dt crd vmbx vvi po32 j ng1-vvn, cc dt n-jn vmbx vvi d j-vvn fw-la dt j n1 vmd vhi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1202 if he might but have his lusts too, his pleasures, his profi•; if he might but have his Lustiest too, his pleasures, his profi•; cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vhb po31 n2 av, po31 n2, po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1203 but to take Christ, & Christ alone, ô this is such a hard saying that they cannot beare by any meanes; but to take christ, & christ alone, o this is such a hard saying that they cannot bear by any means; cc-acp pc-acp vvi np1, cc np1 av-j, uh d vbz d dt j n-vvg cst pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1204 If Christ and his lusts would lye both in one bed, Christ at the feet, and his lusts at the head; If christ and his Lustiest would lie both in one Bed, christ At the feet, and his Lustiest At the head; cs np1 cc po31 n2 vmd vvi d p-acp crd n1, np1 p-acp dt n2, cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 64
1205 then Christ should be as welcome as any thing to him, but he is loath to sue a divorce for this Beloved, he is loath to part with his old love for a new; then christ should be as welcome as any thing to him, but he is loath to sue a divorce for this beloved, he is loath to part with his old love for a new; av np1 vmd vbi a-acp j-jn c-acp d n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d j-vvn, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 65
1206 till he seeth how he can love him. But at a venture he will take him in p•rtem amoris. O wretch! till he sees how he can love him. But At a venture he will take him in p•rtem amoris. Oh wretch! c-acp pns31 vvz c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno31. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp fw-la fw-la. uh n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 65
1207 flatter not thy selfe, if Christ be thy Beloved, he will endure no Polygamy; you must leave your sins or be without your Christ. flatter not thy self, if christ be thy beloved, he will endure no Polygamy; you must leave your Sins or be without your christ. vvb xx po21 n1, cs np1 vbb po21 np1, pns31 vmb vvi dx n1; pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 cc vbb p-acp po22 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 65
1208 The true Spouse leanes upon her Beloved, not upon her Beloveds, upon her now Beloved, she forsakes her old. The true Spouse leans upon her beloved, not upon her Beloveds, upon her now beloved, she forsakes her old. dt j n1 vvz p-acp po31 vvn, xx p-acp po31 ng1-vvn, p-acp pno31 av vvn, pns31 vvz po31 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 65
1209 Lastly this may serve to reproove. Lastly this may serve to reprove. ord d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 207 Page 65
1210 1. Those that would leane upon Christ, but they dare not trust their soules upon Christ alone. 1. Those that would lean upon christ, but they Dare not trust their Souls upon christ alone. crd d cst vmd vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 65
1211 Forsooth he will be the Spouse of Christ, but he must leane upon Christ with one hand, Forsooth he will be the Spouse of christ, but he must lean upon christ with one hand, uh pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 65
1212 and his good workes with the other. The whore of Babylon commits adultery with her selfe. and his good works with the other. The whore of Babylon commits adultery with her self. cc po31 j n2 p-acp dt n-jn. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 65
1213 2. Under this lash comes a better ranke of people, that when God hath shewed them their owne sinfull, sad condition, they do not only performe duties, pray, 2. Under this lash comes a better rank of people, that when God hath showed them their own sinful, sad condition, they do not only perform duties, pray, crd p-acp d n1 vvz dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cst c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32 po32 d j, j n1, pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi n2, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1214 and mourne, and repent, and be humbled, all which they ought to do; but they are ready to rest in them, and make them their Beloved: and mourn, and Repent, and be humbled, all which they ought to do; but they Are ready to rest in them, and make them their beloved: cc vvi, cc vvi, cc vbi vvn, d r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi; cc-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 po32 n-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1215 It is naturall to the soule, that God hath made to loath its sins, to love its duties, it finds duties almost as consentaneous to its nature, as sins were before; It is natural to the soul, that God hath made to loath its Sins, to love its duties, it finds duties almost as consentaneous to its nature, as Sins were before; pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pn31 vvz n2 av p-acp j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp n2 vbdr a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1216 and it is too ready to thinke that its saving, or damning, depends upon such a quantity of teares, and humiliation: and it is too ready to think that its Saving, or damning, depends upon such a quantity of tears, and humiliation: cc pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi cst po31 vvg, cc vvg, vvz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1217 Hence, you heare soules in this condition, often complaining; oh! I could beleeve, if I were humbled enough, if I could but mourne enough. Hence, you hear Souls in this condition, often complaining; o! I could believe, if I were humbled enough, if I could but mourn enough. av, pn22 vvb n2 p-acp d n1, av vvg; uh! pns11 vmd vvi, cs pns11 vbdr vvn av-d, cs pns11 vmd cc-acp vvi av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1218 This soule doth well to be sensible of the hardnesse of its own heart; and it is too true, it can never mourne, it can never be humbled enough. This soul does well to be sensible of the hardness of its own heart; and it is too true, it can never mourn, it can never be humbled enough. d n1 vdz av pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; cc pn31 vbz av j, pn31 vmb av-x vvi, pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1219 But it doth ill to thinke that free-grace stints its operation, and blessed influence, to such a quantity of teares, But it does ill to think that Free grace stints its operation, and blessed influence, to such a quantity of tears, p-acp pn31 vdz av-jn pc-acp vvi d n1 vvz po31 n1, cc j-vvn n1, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1220 if it be humbled enough, to see its want of Christ. if it be humbled enough, to see its want of christ. cs pn31 vbb vvn av-d, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1221 The water runs through the river, that is the way to the Sea, but it doth not rest in the river, The water runs through the river, that is the Way to the Sea, but it does not rest in the river, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1222 but with a swift and continued motion, runs betwixt the banks, till it comes, and is swallowed up in the Sea: but with a swift and continued motion, runs betwixt the banks, till it comes, and is swallowed up in the Sea: cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, vvz p-acp dt n2, c-acp pn31 vvz, cc vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1223 Even so the soule ought to run through duties, but not to rest betwixt the bankes of duties, Even so the soul ought to run through duties, but not to rest betwixt the banks of duties, av-j av dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1224 but to run through, till it come to the Sea of free-grace, where it will be swallowed up of infinite mercy; but to run through, till it come to the Sea of Free grace, where it will be swallowed up of infinite mercy; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-acp pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1225 and our imperfections will be drowned in his infinite perfection; and our imperfections will be drowned in his infinite perfection; cc po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 65
1226 we ought to take duties in our way to Christ, but not to make duties our Jesus. God hath ordained that they should fit us for him; we ought to take duties in our Way to christ, but not to make duties our jesus. God hath ordained that they should fit us for him; pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi n2 po12 np1. np1 vhz vvn cst pns32 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 66
1227 but it is written, My glory will I not give to another. The glory of the Lords free-grace, is his greatest glory; but it is written, My glory will I not give to Another. The glory of the lords Free grace, is his greatest glory; cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn, po11 n1 vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp j-jn. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, vbz po31 js n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 66
1228 he will not give that to any other: None shall share with him in his Spouses love, he is a jealous Saviour. he will not give that to any other: None shall share with him in his Spouses love, he is a jealous Saviour. pns31 vmb xx vvi cst p-acp d n-jn: pi vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2 vvi, pns31 vbz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 66
1229 The Spouse leanes upon her Beloved, not Beloveds: Thus I have done with my use of reproofe. The Spouse leans upon her beloved, not Beloveds: Thus I have done with my use of reproof. dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 vvn, xx ng1-vvn: av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp po11 n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 66
1230 The next use is for examination, here may every one try himselfe whether he be the Spouse of the Lord Jesus Christ, or no: The next use is for examination, Here may every one try himself whither he be the Spouse of the Lord jesus christ, or no: dt ord n1 vbz p-acp n1, av vmb d crd vvi px31 cs pns31 vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cc dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 210 Page 66
1231 Even by what hath been already said; I will reduce it all 〈 ◊ 〉 three heads. Even by what hath been already said; I will reduce it all 〈 ◊ 〉 three Heads. av p-acp r-crq vhz vbn av vvn; pns11 vmb vvi pn31 d 〈 sy 〉 crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 210 Page 66
1232 First Examine thy selfe, whether thou beest out of the wildernesse of sin, yea, or no. First Examine thy self, whither thou Best out of the Wilderness of since, yea, or no. ord vvb po21 n1, cs pns21 vb2s av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, uh, cc uh-dx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 66
1233 Secondly, Whether thou wert, or art in any other wildernesse, yea, or no. Secondly, Whither thou Wertenberg, or art in any other Wilderness, yea, or no. ord, cs pns21 vbd2r, cc n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, uh, cc uh-dx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 212 Page 66
1234 Thirdly, What was, or is thy demeanour in these wildernesses thou hast been, or art in, Thirdly, What was, or is thy demeanour in these Wildernesses thou hast been, or art in, ord, r-crq vbds, cc vbz po21 n1 p-acp d n2 pns21 vh2 vbn, cc n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 66
1235 and how hast thou come, or dost thou come out. Examine whether thou beest not in the wildernesse of sin, yea, or no: and how hast thou come, or dost thou come out. Examine whither thou Best not in the Wilderness of since, yea, or no: cc q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn, cc vd2 pns21 vvi av. vvb cs pns21 vb2s xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, uh, cc dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 66
1236 It was given as the Character of the Spouse, to come out of this wildernesse: It was given as the Character of the Spouse, to come out of this Wilderness: pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 66
1237 O, but how shall I know that? (will the soule say.) I will name two or three notes, by which thou mayest suspect thy selfe as from probabilities. Oh, but how shall I know that? (will the soul say.) I will name two or three notes, by which thou Mayest suspect thy self as from probabilities. uh, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi d? (n1 dt n1 vvb.) pns11 vmb vvi crd cc crd n2, p-acp r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 c-acp p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 66
1238 1. The wildernesse it is an incult place; a place where the soyle was never tilled, it is as hard almost as a milstone; 1. The Wilderness it is an incult place; a place where the soil was never tilled, it is as hard almost as a millstone; crd dt n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1; dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vbds av-x vvn, pn31 vbz a-acp j av c-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1239 the over-growne Trees were never pruned, the unruly boughs never lopt, the bushes never cut or stubbed: the overgrown Trees were never pruned, the unruly boughs never lopped, the Bushes never Cut or stubbed: dt j n2 vbdr av-x vvn, dt j n2 av-x vvn, dt n2 av-x vvn cc j-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1240 dost thou finde thy heart in such a condition, that it is as hard as ever; dost thou find thy heart in such a condition, that it is as hard as ever; vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp d dt n1, cst pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1241 neither judgement breakes it, nor mercy melts it, the fallow-ground of it is not plowed, neither judgement breaks it, nor mercy melts it, the Fallow-ground of it is not plowed, dx n1 vvz pn31, ccx n1 vvz pn31, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz xx vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1242 nor the seed of righteousnesse sowne in it? Thy unruly lusts are not tamed, thy life is as much overgrowne with sin as ever it was: nor the seed of righteousness sown in it? Thy unruly Lustiest Are not tamed, thy life is as much overgrown with since as ever it was: ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31? po21 j n2 vbr xx vvn, po21 n1 vbz p-acp av-d vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av pn31 vbds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1243 thy sins were never yet cut off from the body of thy life. O friend! suspect thy selfe; thy Sins were never yet Cut off from the body of thy life. O friend! suspect thy self; po21 n2 vbdr av-x av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. sy n1! vvb po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1244 Thou mayest justly feare, yea, and know too, that thou art not the Spouse of Christ, thou art in the wildernesse, in thy naturall estate. Thou Mayest justly Fear, yea, and know too, that thou art not the Spouse of christ, thou art in the Wilderness, in thy natural estate. pns21 vm2 av-j vvi, uh, cc vvb av, cst pns21 vb2r xx dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, p-acp po21 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 66
1245 Secondly, The wildernesse is a barren place, it brings forth no corne for the sickle, no wholesome fruit, no figgs, no grapes for mans pallat, Secondly, The Wilderness is a barren place, it brings forth no corn for the fickle, no wholesome fruit, no Figgs, no grapes for men palate, ord, dt n1 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vvz av av-dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dx j n1, dx n2, dx n2 p-acp ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1246 for can a man gather grapes of thistles, or figgs of thornes? No pastures wholsome for the beasts. for can a man gather grapes of thistles, or Figgs of thorns? No pastures wholesome for the beasts. c-acp vmb dt n1 vvi n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n2? av-dx n2 j p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1247 The fire hath devoured the pastures of the wildernesse. Joel 1.19. And God complained that Nineveh was dry like a wildernesse. Zeph. 2.13. Art thou a barren, and unfruitfull creature, that dost nothing for God? thy heart is a barren heart, no seeds of good are sowne there, thy tongue is a barren tongue, no good words come out thence; The fire hath devoured the pastures of the Wilderness. Joel 1.19. And God complained that Nineveh was dry like a Wilderness. Zephaniah 2.13. Art thou a barren, and unfruitful creature, that dost nothing for God? thy heart is a barren heart, no seeds of good Are sown there, thy tongue is a barren tongue, no good words come out thence; dt n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. cc np1 vvd cst np1 vbds j av-j dt n1. np1 crd. vb2r pns21 dt j, cc j n1, cst vd2 pix p-acp np1? po21 n1 vbz dt j n1, dx n2 pp-f j vbr vvn a-acp, po21 n1 vbz dt j n1, dx j n2 vvb av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1248 thy whole soule a barren soule; not a good action upon the record of thy life. thy Whole soul a barren soul; not a good actium upon the record of thy life. po21 j-jn n1 dt j n1; xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1249 Indeed, no soule can be barren, the soule is of a working nature; Indeed, no soul can be barren, the soul is of a working nature; np1, dx n1 vmb vbi j, dt n1 vbz pp-f dt j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1250 but sinfull workes are unfruitfull workes (in the Apostles language.) The unfruitfull workes of darknesse, and what fruits had ye of those things, whereof you are now ashamed? Gods Spouse is a fruitfull creature, Gal, 5.22. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, &c. A barren soule is alwaies a wildernesse soule. but sinful works Are unfruitful works (in the Apostles language.) The unfruitful works of darkness, and what fruits had you of those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? God's Spouse is a fruitful creature, Gall, 5.22. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, etc. A barren soul is always a Wilderness soul. cc-acp j n2 vbr j n2 (p-acp dt n2 n1.) dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc r-crq n2 vhd pn22 pp-f d n2, c-crq pn22 vbr av j? npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1, n1, crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, n1, n1, j, av dt j n1 vbz av dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1251 Those that are borne of God, bring forth fruits unto God. Those that Are born of God, bring forth fruits unto God. d cst vbr vvn pp-f np1, vvb av n2 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 67
1252 Thirdly, Thou mayest know whether thou beest in the wildernesse or no, by the company thou delightest in: Thirdly, Thou Mayest know whither thou Best in the Wilderness or no, by the company thou delightest in: ord, pns21 vm2 vvi cs pns21 vb2s p-acp dt n1 cc uh-dx, p-acp dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 67
1253 It is a known rule, Noscitur ex socio qui non dignoscitur ex se. He that is a wildernesse creature, loves wildernesse company, the wolves, and beares, and foxes: It is a known Rule, Noscitur ex socio qui non dignoscitur ex se. He that is a Wilderness creature, loves Wilderness company, the wolves, and bears, and foxes: pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. pns31 cst vbz dt n1 n1, vvz n1 n1, dt n2, cc vvz, cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 67
1254 but he that is out, keeps the company of men; but he that is out, keeps the company of men; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz av, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 67
1255 dost thou love the wildernesse company? the swinish drunkard, the politike Foxe, the malitious Lyon, the venemous lyar and slanderer, the lascivious wanton, more then the Children of God? oh suspect thy selfe! dost thou love the Wilderness company? the swinish drunkard, the politic Fox, the malicious lion, the venomous liar and slanderer, the lascivious wanton, more then the Children of God? o suspect thy self! vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 n1? dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1 cc n1, dt j j-jn, av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f np1? uh vvb po21 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 67
1256 By this we know (saith John) that we are translated from death to life, if we love the Brethren: By this we know (Says John) that we Are translated from death to life, if we love the Brothers: p-acp d pns12 vvb (vvz np1) cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 67
1257 Lazarus when he was raised from the grave, we do not read he went to keep the dead men company again: Lazarus when he was raised from the grave, we do not read he went to keep the dead men company again: np1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vdb xx vvi pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n2 n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 67
1258 those that God hath raised from the death of their sins, live amongst living men, and delight in living mens company; those that God hath raised from the death of their Sins, live among living men, and delight in living men's company; d cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvb p-acp j-vvg n2, cc vvi p-acp vvg ng2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 67
1259 Thus examine whether thou beest come out of the wildernesse of sin, or no. Secondly, As comming out of the wildernesse is a sign of the child of God: Thus examine whither thou Best come out of the Wilderness of since, or no. Secondly, As coming out of the Wilderness is a Signen of the child of God: av vvb cs pns21 vb2s vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc uh-dx. ord, c-acp vvg av pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 67
1260 so being in the wildernesse, is likewise a note whereby thou mayest know thy selfe. so being in the Wilderness, is likewise a note whereby thou Mayest know thy self. av vbg p-acp dt n1, vbz av dt n1 c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 67
1261 Gods Spouse comes out of one wildernesse into another, out of the wildernesse of sin into the wildernesse of sorrow, God's Spouse comes out of one Wilderness into Another, out of the Wilderness of since into the Wilderness of sorrow, npg1 n1 vvz av pp-f crd n1 p-acp j-jn, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1262 and out of that to their Saviour. and out of that to their Saviour. cc av pp-f d p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1263 Wouldest thou know whether thou art found, or no? Examine whether thou wert ever lost or no: Wouldst thou know whither thou art found, or no? Examine whither thou Wertenberg ever lost or no: vmd2 pns21 vvi cs pns21 vb2r vvn, cc dx? vvb cs pns21 vbd2r av vvn cc dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1264 wouldst thou know whether ever thou wert a beleever, examine whether ever thou wert a penitent, or not. This is Gods ordinary way; Wouldst thou know whither ever thou Wertenberg a believer, examine whither ever thou Wertenberg a penitent, or not. This is God's ordinary Way; vmd2 pns21 vvi cs av pns21 vbd2r dt n1, vvb cs av pns21 vbd2r dt j-jn, cc xx. d vbz ng1 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1265 thence he complaines of his people, that they would not repent, that they might beleeve in him. thence he complains of his people, that they would not Repent, that they might believe in him. av pns31 vvz pp-f po31 n1, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1266 Dost thou find God in another manner of working in thy soule? blesse God for it; Dost thou find God in Another manner of working in thy soul? bless God for it; vd2 pns21 vvi np1 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po21 n1? vvb np1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1267 and if thy title be good to heaven, which will be knowne by thy walking with God; and if thy title be good to heaven, which will be known by thy walking with God; cc cs po21 n1 vbi j p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 n-vvg p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1268 beleeve me, God hath used thee kindly, heaven hath cost thee cheaper then it costs many a poore soule, believe me, God hath used thee kindly, heaven hath cost thee cheaper then it costs many a poor soul, vvb pno11, np1 vhz vvn pno21 av-j, n1 vhz vvn pno21 jc cs pn31 vvz d dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1269 and walke humbly before God, because he hath not humbled thee under his mighty hand, as he hath done many another poor creature: and walk humbly before God, Because he hath not humbled thee under his mighty hand, as he hath done many Another poor creature: cc vvi av-j p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn pno21 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vdn d j-jn j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1270 and though I would not condemne those that plead their title to heaven this way, and though I would not condemn those that plead their title to heaven this Way, cc cs pns11 vmd xx vvi d cst vvb po32 n1 p-acp n1 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1271 for feare I should condemne the generation of the righteous, yet beleeve me, I should suspect it in my owne cause. for Fear I should condemn the generation of the righteous, yet believe me, I should suspect it in my own cause. p-acp n1 pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, av vvb pno11, pns11 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po11 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1272 They that go out weeping, and carry precious seed, shall returne rejoycing, and bring their sheaves with them. They that go out weeping, and carry precious seed, shall return rejoicing, and bring their sheaves with them. pns32 d vvb av vvg, cc vvi j n1, vmb vvi vvg, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 68
1273 2. Examine thy selfe, What other wildernesses thou meetest with? Afflictions, temptations, &c. I would not give this as an infallible marke, 2. Examine thy self, What other Wildernesses thou meetest with? Afflictions, temptations, etc. I would not give this as an infallible mark, crd vvb po21 n1, q-crq j-jn n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp? n2, n2, av pns11 vmd xx vvi d p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 68
1274 and yet God saies, whom he loves he chasteneth, and scourgeth every child whom he receiveth; and yet God Says, whom he loves he Chasteneth, and scourges every child whom he receives; cc av np1 vvz, r-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vvz, cc vvz d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 68
1275 and thence the Father drew out his Conclusion, Unicum Deus habuit filium sine peccato, nullum sine flagello. and thence the Father drew out his Conclusion, Unicum Deus Habuit Son sine Peccato, nullum sine Flagello. cc av dt n1 vvd av po31 n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 68
1276 God had one Sor without sin, but none without a rod. But I know, even the wicked sometimes begin their hell upon the earth: God had one Sor without since, but none without a rod. But I know, even the wicked sometime begin their hell upon the earth: np1 vhd pi p-acp p-acp n1, cc-acp pix p-acp dt n1. p-acp pns11 vvb, av dt j av vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 68
1277 and though would suspect my selfe, if I met with no afflictions, ye I would not be glad to have a life full of crosses, and though would suspect my self, if I met with no afflictions, you I would not be glad to have a life full of Crosses, cc cs vmd vvi po11 n1, cs pns11 vvd p-acp dx n2, pn22 pns11 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vhi dt n1 j pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 68
1278 and afflictions my best evidence for heaven: I rather named this for a prefac• to the next note, and afflictions my best evidence for heaven: I rather nam this for a prefac• to the next note, cc n2 po11 js n1 p-acp n1: pns11 av-c vvd d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 68
1279 3. Examine how thou carriest thy selfe in the wildernesse ▪ there is a different carriage betwixt the child of God, 3. Examine how thou carriest thy self in the Wilderness ▪ there is a different carriage betwixt the child of God, crd vvb c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 ▪ a-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 68
1280 and th• child of the Devill in afflictions: and th• child of the devil in afflictions: cc n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 68
1281 the one sinkes into his grav• with despaire, the other lifts up his head to Sion with hope the one is prest to death under crosses, the other lives above al crosses. the one sinks into his grav• with despair, the other lifts up his head to Sion with hope the one is pressed to death under Crosses, the other lives above all Crosses. dt pi vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, dt n-jn vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 dt pi vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2, dt j-jn n2 p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 68
1282 Caine cries, my punishment is too heavy for me to beare Job cries, though he should kill me, Cain cries, my punishment is too heavy for me to bear Job cries, though he should kill me, np1 vvz, po11 n1 vbz av j c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi np1 vvz, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 68
1283 yet I will trust in him: yet I will trust in him: av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 68
1284 Th• Reprobate cryes, Who is the Lord that I should wait for him? The Saint sayes, I will patiently wait for the Lords Salvation: Th• Reprobate cries, Who is the Lord that I should wait for him? The Saint Says, I will patiently wait for the lords Salvation: n1 n-jn n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno31? dt n1 vvz, pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 69
1285 the wicked man dyes, the Saint leanes; the eyes of the sinners faile that day; but the Saints looke up to Sion, from whence comes their helpe that day. the wicked man dies, the Saint leans; the eyes of the Sinners fail that day; but the Saints look up to Sion, from whence comes their help that day. dt j n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz; dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb d n1; cc-acp dt n2 vvb a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp q-crq vvz po32 n1 cst n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 69
1286 Examine How thou hast come out of thy wildernesse? of thine owne strength? or leaning? Canst thou say, That God knew thee in the wildernesse, in the land of great drought. Hos. 13.5. Examine How thou hast come out of thy Wilderness? of thine own strength? or leaning? Canst thou say, That God knew thee in the Wilderness, in the land of great drought. Hos. 13.5. vvb c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av pp-f po21 n1? pp-f po21 d n1? cc vvg? vm2 pns21 vvi, cst np1 vvd pno21 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 69
1287 If thou thinkest thou camest out alone, thou art there still, What gave thee comfort in the depths of sorrow? what? thy merry company? did thy duties doe it? If any thing did it but thy Christ, I feare thou art still in the wildernesse: If thou Thinkest thou camest out alone, thou art there still, What gave thee Comfort in the depths of sorrow? what? thy merry company? did thy duties do it? If any thing did it but thy christ, I Fear thou art still in the Wilderness: cs pns21 vv2 pns21 vvd2 av av-j, pns21 vb2r a-acp av, q-crq vvd pno21 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? q-crq? po21 j n1? vdd po21 n2 vdb pn31? cs d n1 vdd pn31 p-acp po21 np1, pns11 vvb pns21 vb2r av p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 69
1288 when thou didst mourne, as one that mourneth for his onely begotten sonne, didst thou looke upon him whom thou hadst pierced? there is nothing but the blood of Christ can give a cordiall to a fainting soule; when thou didst mourn, as one that Mourneth for his only begotten son, didst thou look upon him whom thou Hadst pierced? there is nothing but the blood of christ can give a cordial to a fainting soul; c-crq pns21 vdd2 vvi, c-acp pi cst vvz p-acp po31 j vvn n1, vdd2 pns21 vvb p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns21 vhd2 vvn? pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi dt j p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 69
1289 nothing but the hand-kerchiefe of free grace that can wipe thine eyes; nothing but the handkerchief of free grace that can wipe thine eyes; pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cst vmb vvi po21 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 69
1290 nothing but the blotting out of the hand-writing, which was written in Gods Booke, and thine owne conscience against thee, that can make thy heart leave trembling, nothing but the blotting out of the handwriting, which was written in God's Book, and thine own conscience against thee, that can make thy heart leave trembling, pix cc-acp dt vvg av pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp ng1 n1, cc po21 d n1 p-acp pno21, cst vmb vvi po21 n1 vvb j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 69
1291 and thy knees leave beating together for terror. Thou canst not come out alone, if ever thou camest out, it was leaning. and thy knees leave beating together for terror. Thou Canst not come out alone, if ever thou camest out, it was leaning. cc po21 n2 vvb vvg av p-acp n1. pns21 vm2 xx vvi av av-j, cs av pns21 vvd2 av, pn31 vbds vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 69
1292 Examine thy selfe, How thou hast carried thy selfe since thou camest out? How hast thou beene since thou wert humbled, Examine thy self, How thou hast carried thy self since thou camest out? How hast thou been since thou Wertenberg humbled, vvb po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 c-acp pns21 vvd2 av? q-crq vh2 pns21 vbn p-acp pns21 vbd2r vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 69
1293 and lost in the wildernesse of sorrow? What effects hath the wildernesse of sorrow wrought upon thee? Hath thy sorrow beene like the sorrow of Achan, that thou hast beene onely sorry because thou hast beene under an Attachment of wrath? Or like Ahab, rending his clothes, putting on his sack-cloth, and lost in the Wilderness of sorrow? What effects hath the Wilderness of sorrow wrought upon thee? Hath thy sorrow been like the sorrow of achan, that thou hast been only sorry Because thou hast been under an Attachment of wrath? Or like Ahab, rending his clothes, putting on his Sackcloth, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq n2 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno21? vhz po21 n1 vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vh2 vbn av-j j c-acp pns21 vh2 vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? cc av-j np1, vvg po31 n2, vvg p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 69
1294 and going softly? 2 Chron. 22. Or like Pharoah, saying, I have sinned? Exod. Or like Balaam, saying, I have sinned, I will returne backe againe? when he might have had more thankes for his labour and never have come there, he had checks enough. and going softly? 2 Chronicles 22. Or like Pharaoh, saying, I have sinned? Exod Or like balaam, saying, I have sinned, I will return back again? when he might have had more thanks for his labour and never have come there, he had Checks enough. cc vvg av-j? crd np1 crd cc av-j np1, vvg, pns11 vhb vvn? np1 cc j np1, vvg, pns11 vhb vvn, pns11 vmb vvi av av? c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vhn dc n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc av-x vhi vvn a-acp, pns31 vhd n2 av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 69
1295 Art thou worse when thou commest out of the wildernesse of Affliction, that wee may brand thee with Ahaz his Brand, This was that King Ahaz? Or doest thou come out of thy Afflictions leaning, with thy weake faith strengthened, Art thou Worse when thou Comest out of the Wilderness of Affliction, that we may brand thee with Ahaz his Brand, This was that King Ahaz? Or dost thou come out of thy Afflictions leaning, with thy weak faith strengthened, vb2r pns21 jc c-crq pns21 vv2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp np1 po31 n1, d vbds d n1 np1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi av pp-f po21 n2 vvg, p-acp po21 j n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 69
1296 and thy strong faith confirmed? Hast thou lost no grains, but got in the fire? Is thy gold as good weight now as before? it is a good signe it is good then. and thy strong faith confirmed? Hast thou lost no grains, but god in the fire? Is thy gold as good weight now as before? it is a good Signen it is good then. cc po21 j n1 vvn? vh2 pns21 vvn dx n2, cc-acp vvd p-acp dt n1? vbz po21 n1 c-acp j n1 av p-acp a-acp? pn31 vbz dt j n1 pn31 vbz j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 70
1297 But I hasten to the next Use, which may be to informe us: First, The sad condition that all unbeleevers are in. But I hasten to the next Use, which may be to inform us: First, The sad condition that all unbelievers Are in. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vmb vbi pc-acp vvi pno12: ord, dt j n1 cst d n2 vbr p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 70
1298 Secondly, The joyfull condition that all the Children of God are in. Secondly, The joyful condition that all the Children of God Are in. ord, dt j n1 cst d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 70
1299 Thirdly, The great love of God, that he would send Christ to seeke us up in the wildernesse, Thirdly, The great love of God, that he would send christ to seek us up in the Wilderness, ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 70
1300 and give his hand to poore creatures to lead them out. and give his hand to poor creatures to led them out. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 70
1301 And lastly, If in every wildernesse wee must leane upon the Lord Jesus Christ, It may informe us, what need wee have at all times to walke close with the Lord Christ. And lastly, If in every Wilderness we must lean upon the Lord jesus christ, It may inform us, what need we have At all times to walk close with the Lord christ. cc ord, cs p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12, q-crq vvb pns12 vhb p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 227 Page 70
1302 First, here see the sad condition that all men and women by nature are in, that have not the Lord Jesus Christ. It consists in two things: First, Here see the sad condition that all men and women by nature Are in, that have not the Lord jesus christ. It consists in two things: ord, av vvb dt j n1 cst d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp, cst vhb xx dt n1 np1 np1. pn31 vvz p-acp crd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 227 Page 70
1303 First, They are in a wildernesse: Sinne is a wildernesse. First, They Are in a Wilderness: Sin is a Wilderness. ord, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1: n1 vbz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1304 Now which of you (friends) but would thinke himselfe as good as a dead man if he were in the midst of an Arabian desert, that he could not see any possibilitie of getting out, Now which of you (Friends) but would think himself as good as a dead man if he were in the midst of an Arabian desert, that he could not see any possibility of getting out, av r-crq pp-f pn22 (n2) cc-acp vmd vvi px31 p-acp j c-acp dt j n1 cs pns31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi d n1 pp-f vvg av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1305 nor any comfort he could enjoy there: terror on every side, comfort on no side; nor any Comfort he could enjoy there: terror on every side, Comfort on no side; ccx d n1 pns31 vmd vvi a-acp: n1 p-acp d n1, n1 p-acp dx n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1306 the Lyons and beasts of prey of every hand ready to devour him, and it is well if he can keepe his flesh for food for himselfe, the Lyons and beasts of prey of every hand ready to devour him, and it is well if he can keep his Flesh for food for himself, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1 j pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pn31 vbz n1 cs pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1307 for he can get no provision for his body, nothing, except he would eate the barke of trees; o• the parched grasse. for he can get no provision for his body, nothing, except he would eat the bark of trees; o• the parched grass. c-acp pns31 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, pix, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n2; n1 dt j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1308 What man would not tremble, to thinke of on that should be condemned to such an exile? Doe not your hearts pittie as oft as you thinke of those poore men that were left but halfe a yeare in Green-land? And yet O Lord! How few pittie themselves! O poore creature! What man would not tremble, to think of on that should be condemned to such an exile? Do not your hearts pity as oft as you think of those poor men that were left but half a year in Green-land? And yet Oh Lord! How few pity themselves! O poor creature! q-crq n1 vmd xx vvi, pc-acp vvi pp-f p-acp cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1? vdb xx po22 n2 vvb c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb pp-f d j n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp j-jn dt n1 p-acp np1? cc av uh n1! c-crq d vvb px32! sy j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1309 Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur, the Story is thy owne, apply it therefore: You that are in your sinnes are all in a sad wildernesse; Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur, the Story is thy own, apply it Therefore: You that Are in your Sins Are all in a sad Wilderness; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vbz po21 d, vvb pn31 av: pn22 cst vbr p-acp po22 n2 vbr d p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1310 the judgements of God, like the beasts of prey, are ready to swallow you up on every hand; the Judgments of God, like the beasts of prey, Are ready to swallow you up on every hand; dt n2 pp-f np1, av-j dt n2 pp-f n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1311 'tis a miracle of mercy you are not in hell; there is but a thred betwixt you and death; it's a miracle of mercy you Are not in hell; there is but a thread betwixt you and death; pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vbr xx p-acp n1; pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1312 the Sword of Gods wrath hangs over your head, while you are at your Drunken Banquets of sinne: the Sword of God's wrath hangs over your head, while you Are At your Drunken Banquets of sin: dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvz p-acp po22 n1, cs pn22 vbr p-acp po22 j n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 70
1313 Oh! what comfort? what joy can you have in the wildernesse (friends?) that when you lye downe at night, you know not but you may wake in the morning past Repentance, Oh! what Comfort? what joy can you have in the Wilderness (Friends?) that when you lie down At night, you know not but you may wake in the morning passed Repentance, uh q-crq n1? r-crq n1 vmb pn22 vhb p-acp dt n1 (n2?) cst c-crq pn22 vvb a-acp p-acp n1, pn22 vvb xx p-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 71
1314 even with Hell flames about you; as the Lord lives, there is but a haires breadth betwixt you and Hell. even with Hell flames about you; as the Lord lives, there is but a hairs breadth betwixt you and Hell. av p-acp n1 vvz p-acp pn22; c-acp dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vbz p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp pn22 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 71
1315 Consider, That you have no one to helpe you out of any wildernesse; if Christ be not yours, nothing is yours: Consider, That you have not one to help you out of any Wilderness; if christ be not yours, nothing is yours: vvb, cst pn22 vhb xx pi pc-acp vvi pn22 av pp-f d n1; cs np1 vbb xx png22, pix vbz png22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1316 what will you doe in a stormy day of Afflictions, when you shall cry unto God, what will you do in a stormy day of Afflictions, when you shall cry unto God, q-crq vmb pn22 vdi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1317 and he shall say unto you, as he once said to the roaring Israelites, Judg. 10.14. Goe, and cry unto the gods which you have chosen; and he shall say unto you, as he once said to the roaring Israelites, Judges 10.14. Go, and cry unto the God's which you have chosen; cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, c-acp pns31 a-acp vvd p-acp dt j-vvg np1, np1 crd. vvb, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1318 let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. vvb pno32 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1319 Cry unto your Gold now, unto your Lusts now, trust your Riches now, make you a golden Calfe! Cry unto your Gold now, unto your Lustiest now, trust your Riches now, make you a golden Calf! vvb p-acp po22 n1 av, p-acp po22 n2 av, vvb po22 n2 av, vvb pn22 dt j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1320 See if it will now save you. O thinke! See if it will now save you. O think! n1 cs pn31 vmb av vvi pn22. sy vvb! (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1321 You that live in sinne, and love and delight in sinne, what shall I doe in a sad day of sicknesse, You that live in sin, and love and delight in sin, what shall I do in a sad day of sickness, pn22 cst vvb p-acp n1, cc n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1322 when the feare of the grave shall surround me, and the terrors of Hell shall make me afraid? What shall I leane upon when these comforts shall be no comforts? when I shall say to all creature enjoyments, miserable comforters are you all. when the Fear of the grave shall surround me, and the terrors of Hell shall make me afraid? What shall I lean upon when these comforts shall be no comforts? when I shall say to all creature enjoyments, miserable Comforters Are you all. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno11, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno11 j? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp c-crq d n2 vmb vbi dx n2? c-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 n2, j n2 vbr pn22 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1323 Where shall I warme me when these flashes will be out? when these sparkes of pleasure and profit shall be choakt, Where shall I warm me when these flashes will be out? when these sparks of pleasure and profit shall be choked, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno11 c-crq d n2 vmb vbi av? c-crq d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1324 and kill'd with the dust and ashes of my grave? Heare yee this all yee, That kindle a fire that compasse your selves about with sparkes; and killed with the dust and Ashes of my grave? Hear ye this all ye, That kindle a fire that compass your selves about with sparks; cc vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po11 n1? vvb pn22 d d pn22, cst vvb dt n1 cst vvi po22 n2 a-acp p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1325 walke in the light of your fire, and in the sparkes that you have kindled; This shall yee have at the Lords hand, you shall lye downe in sorrow: walk in the Light of your fire, and in the sparks that you have kindled; This shall ye have At the lords hand, you shall lie down in sorrow: vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cst pn22 vhb vvn; d vmb pn22 vhb p-acp dt n2 n1, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1326 Your pleasurable sinnes are but as sparkes (Sirs) What will you doe when your sparkes are out? They are (as wee say of a short flame) but a Widowes joy for a moment: Your pleasurable Sins Are but as sparks (Sirs) What will you do when your sparks Are out? They Are (as we say of a short flame) but a Widows joy for a moment: po22 j n2 vbr cc-acp p-acp n2 (n2) q-crq vmb pn22 vdi c-crq po22 n2 vbr av? pns32 vbr (c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dt j n1) p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1327 Take heed, that when your sparkes are out you blow not your nailes in hell: Take heed, that your sparkes doe not kindle everlasting burnings for you. Take heed, that when your sparks Are out you blow not your nails in hell: Take heed, that your sparks do not kindle everlasting burnings for you. vvb n1, cst c-crq po22 n2 vbr av pn22 vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp n1: vvb n1, cst po22 n2 vdb xx vvi j n2 p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1328 What will you doe in a wildernesse of Affliction? how will you come out? What will yee leane upon? What will you do in a Wilderness of Affliction? how will you come out? What will ye lean upon? q-crq vmb pn22 vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vmb pn22 vvb av? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp? (4) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 71
1329 Secondly, This may serve to informe us of the happy condition of Gods Children, and that è contrario, in a just opposion to the others misery: Secondly, This may serve to inform us of the happy condition of God's Children, and that è contrario, in a just opposion to the Others misery: ord, d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc cst fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt ng2-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 230 Page 71
1330 O lift up your heads yee righteous, and be glad yee upright in heart: Your happinesse consists in these two things: Oh lift up your Heads ye righteous, and be glad ye upright in heart: Your happiness consists in these two things: uh vvb a-acp po22 n2 pn22 j, cc vbb j pn22 av-j p-acp n1: po22 n1 vvz p-acp d crd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 230 Page 71
1331 First, You are out of the wildernesse, out of the danger of Hell, and those that can spell in their thoughts but that word Hell, will know it to be a mercy to be out of the feare of it. First, You Are out of the Wilderness, out of the danger of Hell, and those that can spell in their thoughts but that word Hell, will know it to be a mercy to be out of the Fear of it. ord, pn22 vbr av pp-f dt n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d cst vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1 n1, vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pc-acp vbi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1332 You are out of the wildernesse, O blesse that God that hath helpt you out: 'tis a great happinesse to be delivered of feares; beleeve me! You Are out of the Wilderness, Oh bless that God that hath helped you out: it's a great happiness to be Delivered of fears; believe me! pn22 vbr av pp-f dt n1, uh vvb cst np1 cst vhz vvn pn22 av: pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2; vvb pno11! (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1333 Did the wicked men seriously thinke what a weight of wrath they lye under, what a cloud of bloud hangs over their heads, they would pray till all their knees were melted (though they were all steele) to be delivered from it. Did the wicked men seriously think what a weight of wrath they lie under, what a cloud of blood hangs over their Heads, they would pray till all their knees were melted (though they were all steel) to be Delivered from it. vdd dt j n2 av-j vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d po32 n2 vbdr vvn (c-acp pns32 vbdr d n1) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1334 Hold up your hands that you have escaped a drowning; that you feare not the wild beasts that belong to the wildernesse; Hold up your hands that you have escaped a drowning; that you Fear not the wild beasts that belong to the Wilderness; vvb a-acp po22 n2 cst pn22 vhb vvn dt vvg; cst pn22 vvb xx dt j n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1335 Gods dreadfull judgements you dare meet, the Lyon and the Beare, and they dare not set the print of their teeth upon you. God's dreadful Judgments you Dare meet, the lion and the Bear, and they Dare not Set the print of their teeth upon you. n2 j n2 pn22 vvb vvi, dt n1 cc dt n1, cc pns32 vvb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1336 A godly man is like a man under protection, he owes much, but the Bayliffe dares not meddle with him; A godly man is like a man under protection, he owes much, but the Bailiff dares not meddle with him; dt j n1 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz d, cc-acp dt n1 vvz xx vvi p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1337 Christ hath undertaken the debt for him, he is under the protection of the Sonne of God; christ hath undertaken the debt for him, he is under the protection of the Son of God; np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1338 he can looke a Judgement in the face, and never runne for it. The wicked man, on the contrary, is like one. he can look a Judgement in the face, and never run for it. The wicked man, on the contrary, is like one. pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-x vvn p-acp pn31. dt j n1, p-acp dt n-jn, vbz av-j crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1339 that hangs upon every bush (as wee say) owes more then he is worth; that hangs upon every bush (as we say) owes more then he is worth; cst vvz p-acp d n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb) vvz av-dc cs pns31 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1340 he dares scarce looke out of the doores whiles the Bayliffes are about; he dares scarce look out of the doors while the Bailiffs Are about; pns31 vvz av-j vvb av pp-f dt n2 cs dt n2 vbr a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1341 when the judgements of God are about, the wicked wretch dares not looke out, he sinks into his grave in the thoughts of it. when the Judgments of God Are about, the wicked wretch dares not look out, he sinks into his grave in the thoughts of it. c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr a-acp, dt j n1 vvz xx vvi av, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1342 This Plague, this Feaver, this Ague, may be a Bayliffe to Arrest me, that God hath sent to carry me bound hand and foot and throwne into Hell, where is weeping and wayling, and gnashing of teeth. This Plague, this Fever, this Ague, may be a Bailiff to Arrest me, that God hath sent to carry me bound hand and foot and thrown into Hell, where is weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth. d n1, d n1, d n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11, cst np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 vvn n1 cc n1 cc vvn p-acp n1, q-crq vbz vvg cc vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1343 And then thinks with himselfe (O that they did so!) Where is my suretie (if it should be so?) who would be bound for the payment of the Debt due for my sinnes, And then thinks with himself (Oh that they did so!) Where is my surety (if it should be so?) who would be bound for the payment of the Debt due for my Sins, cc av vvz p-acp px31 (uh cst pns32 vdd av!) q-crq vbz po11 n1 (cs pn31 vmd vbi av?) q-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp po11 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1344 and to be payd at Gods judgement seat? The godly man, he likewise saith; This Plague, this Feaver, this Sicknesse, may Arrest me: and to be paid At God's judgement seat? The godly man, he likewise Says; This Plague, this Fever, this Sickness, may Arrest me: cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1 n1? dt j n1, pns31 av vvz; d n1, d n1, d n1, vmb vvi pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1345 But suppose they should, the Sonne of God is bound for my Debt; My Judge surely will not demand better Suretie then his owne Sonne. But suppose they should, the Son of God is bound for my Debt; My Judge surely will not demand better Surety then his own Son. cc-acp vvb pns32 vmd, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1; po11 n1 av-j vmb xx vvi jc n1 cs po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1346 I blesse God I am out of the wildernesse: O happy man! Here's a portion of thy happinesse; but here is not all. I bless God I am out of the Wilderness: Oh happy man! Here's a portion of thy happiness; but Here is not all. pns11 vvb np1 pns11 vbm av pp-f dt n1: uh j n1! av|vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; cc-acp av vbz xx d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 72
1347 2. Consider, That if thou shouldest fall into the corner of another wildernesse: Thou hast one to leane upon, even in every wildernesse: 2. Consider, That if thou Shouldst fallen into the corner of Another Wilderness: Thou hast one to lean upon, even in every Wilderness: crd np1, cst cs pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1: pns21 vh2 crd pc-acp vvi p-acp, av p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 72
1348 If thou shouldst have a rod upon thy back, thou hast a staffe to comfort thee. If thou Shouldst have a rod upon thy back, thou hast a staff to Comfort thee. cs pns21 vmd2 vhi dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vh2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1349 Thou hast one to lead thee out, when soever thou art in: an arme that thou mayest trust to. Thou hast one to led thee out, when soever thou art in: an arm that thou Mayest trust to. pns21 vh2 crd pc-acp vvi pno21 av, c-crq av pns21 vb2r p-acp: dt n1 cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1350 Happy is he that hath a friend in the Court, such is thy friend. Happy is he that hath a friend in the Court, such is thy friend. j vbz pns31 cst vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d vbz po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1351 A friend in adversity, is better then a Brother, (saith Solomon ) thou hast a friend in adversity, and he is thy brother. A friend in adversity, is better then a Brother, (Says Solomon) thou hast a friend in adversity, and he is thy brother. dt n1 p-acp n1, vbz jc cs dt n1, (vvz np1) pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vbz po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1352 Thy brother Christ is thy friend, that will lead thee through, & out of every wildernesse; Thy brother christ is thy friend, that will led thee through, & out of every Wilderness; po21 n1 np1 vbz po21 n1, cst vmb vvi pno21 a-acp, cc av pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1353 Is the child happy that in want hath a father to run unto? the wife happy that hath a husband in time of sicknesse to comfort her? The servant happy that hath a Master in adversity to pitty him? then I dare pronounce thee in all times happy. Is the child happy that in want hath a father to run unto? the wife happy that hath a husband in time of sickness to Comfort her? The servant happy that hath a Master in adversity to pity him? then I Dare pronounce thee in all times happy. vbz dt n1 j cst p-acp n1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp? dt n1 j cst vhz dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31? dt n1 j cst vhz dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31? cs pns11 vvb vvb pno21 p-acp d n2 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1354 Thy husband loves thee, thy father sends his Son to lead thee: thy husband is alwaies by, to comfort thee, and lead thee by his hand. God hath said, Esay 58.11. That he will guide thee continually, and satisfie thy soule in drought, and make fat thy bones. Thy husband loves thee, thy father sends his Son to led thee: thy husband is always by, to Comfort thee, and led thee by his hand. God hath said, Isaiah 58.11. That he will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones. po21 n1 vvz pno21, po21 n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21: po21 n1 vbz av p-acp, pc-acp vvi pno21, cc vvb pno21 p-acp po31 n1. np1 vhz vvn, np1 crd. cst pns31 vmb vvi pno21 av-j, cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi j po21 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1355 Thou hast alwaies a friend at need, a brother in adversity. Thou hast always a friend At need, a brother in adversity. pns21 vh2 av dt n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 73
1356 Thirdly, Is it so that the Spouse comes out of the wildernesse ▪ leaning upon her Beloved? This may then shew us the infinite love of God to the Creature; Thirdly, Is it so that the Spouse comes out of the Wilderness ▪ leaning upon her beloved? This may then show us the infinite love of God to the Creature; ord, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 vvz av pp-f dt n1 ▪ vvg p-acp pno31 vvn? d vmb av vvi pno12 dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1357 that he would be pleased to looke us up in the wildernesse, and let us leane upon him: that he would be pleased to look us up in the Wilderness, and let us lean upon him: cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1358 Christ was lead into the wildernesse because thou wert there, he had a bad journey to fetch thee home: christ was led into the Wilderness Because thou Wertenberg there, he had a bad journey to fetch thee home: np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns21 vbd2r a-acp, pns31 vhd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 av-an: (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1359 Oh! what should? what could (besides his infinite free-grace) make his bowels of mercy so yerne towards the Creature, Oh! what should? what could (beside his infinite Free grace) make his bowels of mercy so yearn towards the Creature, uh q-crq vmd? q-crq vmd (p-acp po31 j n1) vvb po31 n2 pp-f n1 av vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1360 as to looke it up in the wildernesse, to cloath it naked, to wash it polluted, to save it damned? Christ the shepheard had lost his stray sheepe, as to look it up in the Wilderness, to cloth it naked, to wash it polluted, to save it damned? christ the shepherd had lost his stray sheep, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pn31 j, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvn, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvn? np1 dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1361 and goes after that which was lost in the wildernesse untill he findeth it, then he layeth it on his shoulders, and bringeth it home. and Goes After that which was lost in the Wilderness until he finds it, then he Layeth it on his shoulders, and brings it home. cc vvz p-acp d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz pn31, cs pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz pn31 av-an. (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1362 O, blessed be the name of the Lord for his free grace and mercy! The sheepheard followed the sheepe, whiles the sheep regarded not the sheepheard; O, blessed be the name of the Lord for his free grace and mercy! The shepherd followed the sheep, while the sheep regarded not the shepherd; sy, j-vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1! dt n1 vvd dt n1, cs dt n1 vvd xx dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1363 we were in a wildernesse, he came to find us out. O! was not this infinite love, astonishing mercy? we were in a Wilderness, he Come to find us out. OH! was not this infinite love, astonishing mercy? pns12 vbdr p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno12 av. uh vbds xx d j n1, vvg n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 73
1364 Lastly, Is it so? that we must come out of every wildernesse leaning upon our Beloved? O then let this informe us what need we have to walke close with the Lord Jesus Christ; Lastly, Is it so? that we must come out of every Wilderness leaning upon our beloved? O then let this inform us what need we have to walk close with the Lord jesus christ; ord, vbz pn31 av? cst pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f d n1 vvg p-acp po12 np1? sy av vvb d vvi pno12 r-crq n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 73
1365 what need we have to be fearefull of offending, and carefull to please him: It is he that must helpe us in every need; what need we have to be fearful of offending, and careful to please him: It is he that must help us in every need; q-crq vvb pns12 vhb pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg, cc j pc-acp vvi pno31: pn31 vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1366 he that must lead us in every wildernesse: If he forsakes us we are undone. Have we but one friend? let us keepe him then: he that must led us in every Wilderness: If he forsakes us we Are undone. Have we but one friend? let us keep him then: pns31 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1: cs pns31 vvz pno12 pns12 vbr vvn. vhb pns12 cc-acp crd n1? vvb pno12 vvi pno31 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1367 if we anger him, we loose our best friend: if we anger him, we lose our best friend: cs pns12 vvb pno31, pns12 vvb po12 js n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1368 hath the shiftlesse child need to keepe the love of the father? the Babe need to keepe in the armes of the Nurse? the wife need to keepe the love of the husband? the blind man need to keep the love of his guide? O Christian, thou hast much more need to keep the love of thy Christ. hath the shiftless child need to keep the love of the father? the Babe need to keep in the arms of the Nurse? the wife need to keep the love of the husband? the blind man need to keep the love of his guide? O Christian, thou hast much more need to keep the love of thy christ. vhz dt j n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1? dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1? dt j n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? sy np1, pns21 vh2 d dc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1369 It is he that must succour thee at every need; he that must make the rugged waies plaine for thee; It is he that must succour thee At every need; he that must make the rugged ways plain for thee; pn31 vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pno21 p-acp d n1; pns31 cst vmb vvi dt j n2 av-j p-acp pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1370 It is he that must carry the Babe of grace in his armes, least it should dash its feet against the stones of affliction. It is he that must carry the Babe of grace in his arms, lest it should dash its feet against the stones of affliction. pn31 vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, cs pn31 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1371 It is he that must lead the child of God upon his hand, least in this world of afflictions it fall, and hurt it selfe. It is he that must led the child of God upon his hand, lest in this world of afflictions it fallen, and hurt it self. pn31 vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 pn31 vvb, cc vvi pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1372 O keep close in his armes, keep thy selfe warme in his bosome; feare that which may make thy God go from thee. O keep close in his arms, keep thy self warm in his bosom; Fear that which may make thy God go from thee. sy vvb av-j p-acp po31 n2, vvb po21 n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1; vvb d r-crq vmb vvi po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1373 Gods departing from the Creature is a peice of hell: thou knowest not how soone thou mayest need him; God's departing from the Creature is a piece of hell: thou Knowest not how soon thou Mayest need him; npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: pns21 vv2 xx c-crq av pns21 vm2 vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1374 yea, thou alwaies needest him, therefore take heed of sinning against him; thou wilt anger the best friend, I will assure thee. yea, thou always Needest him, Therefore take heed of sinning against him; thou wilt anger the best friend, I will assure thee. uh, pns21 av vv2 pno31, av vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno31; pns21 vm2 vvi dt js n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 74
1375 I hasten to the last use, which shall be a word of Exhortation: Doth the Spouse of Christ come out of the wildernesse leaning upon her Beloved. I hasten to the last use, which shall be a word of Exhortation: Does the Spouse of christ come out of the Wilderness leaning upon her beloved. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1: vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb av pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 74
1376 First, O then, you that are yet in the wildernesse of sinnes, come out, come out, get this Spouses Beloved, and then leane upon him. First, Oh then, you that Are yet in the Wilderness of Sins, come out, come out, get this Spouses beloved, and then lean upon him. ord, uh av, pn22 cst vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb av, vvb av, vvb d n2 vvn, cc av j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 74
1377 2. You that are in the wildernesse of sorrow for sin, afflictions, temptations desertions, leane upon your beloved, live leaning and dye leaning: 2. You that Are in the Wilderness of sorrow for since, afflictions, temptations desertions, lean upon your Beloved, live leaning and die leaning: crd pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n2, n2 n2, j p-acp po22 j-vvn, vvb vvg cc vvb vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 74
1378 you that say you are sinking, and you cannot beleeve. Oh leane! and come out of this wildernesse leaning upon your Beloved. A word to the first: you that say you Are sinking, and you cannot believe. O lean! and come out of this Wilderness leaning upon your beloved. A word to the First: pn22 cst vvb pn22 vbr vvg, cc pn22 vmbx vvi. uh j! cc vvb av pp-f d n1 vvg p-acp po22 j-vvn. dt n1 p-acp dt ord: (4) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 74
1379 Is there any before the Lord this day that is yet in the gall of bitternesse, Is there any before the Lord this day that is yet in the Gall of bitterness, vbz a-acp d c-acp dt n1 d n1 cst vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 74
1380 and in the bond of iniquity, with what arguments shall I plead with such a soule? Those are not wanting, and in the bound of iniquity, with what Arguments shall I plead with such a soul? Those Are not wanting, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp d dt n1? d vbr xx vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 74
1381 but with what arguments shall I prevaile with such a soule, to come unto the Lord Christ? were any here drowning in the water? a little Rhetoricke would perswade them to let me helpe them out? were any cast in a wood, I should not need much entreat them to give me their hand, but with what Arguments shall I prevail with such a soul, to come unto the Lord christ? were any Here drowning in the water? a little Rhetoric would persuade them to let me help them out? were any cast in a wood, I should not need much entreat them to give me their hand, cc-acp p-acp r-crq n2 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp d dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1? vbdr d av vvg p-acp dt n1? dt j n1 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pno11 vvi pno32 av? vbdr d vvn p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi d vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pno11 po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 75
1382 and I would shew them a way out of that loosing place, why should I not as much prevaile for heaven this day? and I would show them a Way out of that losing place, why should I not as much prevail for heaven this day? cc pns11 vmd vvi pno32 dt n1 av pp-f d j-vvg n1, q-crq vmd pns11 xx c-acp av-d vvi p-acp n1 d n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 75
1383 1 Consider what estate it is that thou takest such pleasure to continue in? first, It it a dangerous place, more dangerous then the sands to the ship: 1 Consider what estate it is that thou Takest such pleasure to continue in? First, It it a dangerous place, more dangerous then the sands to the ship: vvd vvi r-crq n1 pn31 vbz d pns21 vv2 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp? ord, pn31 pn31 dt j n1, av-dc j cs dt n2 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 75
1384 thou art ready to be swallowed up of hell every houre in it. A troope of judgements waites upon thee to destroy it; thou art ready to be swallowed up of hell every hour in it. A troop of Judgments waits upon thee to destroy it; pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp pp-f n1 d n1 p-acp pn31. dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 75
1385 how canst thou abide consuming fire? or dwell in everlasting burnings? Secondly, Consider, it is a joylesse condition: There is no true joy to the sinner, how Canst thou abide consuming fire? or dwell in everlasting burnings? Secondly, Consider, it is a joyless condition: There is no true joy to the sinner, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi vvg n1? cc vvb p-acp j n2? ord, vvb, pn31 vbz dt j n1: pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 75
1386 though he sings sometimes amongst his drunken cups, yet he cannot feed heartily upon a feast of joy, though he sings sometime among his drunken cups, yet he cannot feed heartily upon a feast of joy, cs pns31 vvz av p-acp po31 j n2, av pns31 vmbx vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 75
1387 because the Sword hangs over his head; Because the Sword hangs over his head; c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 75
1388 it is but a feigned joy that the sinner hath, a sudden short lived flame, without any coales underneath to preserve it. it is but a feigned joy that the sinner hath, a sudden short lived flame, without any coals underneath to preserve it. pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cst dt n1 vhz, dt j j vvd n1, p-acp d n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 75
1389 There is no peace to the wicked (saith God) and if no peace, there can be no joy; There is no peace to the wicked (Says God) and if no peace, there can be no joy; pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j (vvz np1) cc cs dx n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 75
1390 when the sinner is serious he cannot rejoyce, his rejoycing is like the skipping of mad men that know not what they do. when the sinner is serious he cannot rejoice, his rejoicing is like the skipping of mad men that know not what they do. c-crq dt n1 vbz j pns31 vmbx vvi, po31 vvg vbz av-j dt j-vvg pp-f j n2 cst vvb xx r-crq pns32 vdb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 75
1391 Thirdly, Consider, it is a starving c•ndition. The sinners soule starves whiles he feasts bis body like a glutton, his soule dyes for thirst, Thirdly, Consider, it is a starving c•ndition. The Sinners soul starves while he feasts bis body like a glutton, his soul dies for thirst, ord, vvb, pn31 vbz dt vvg n1. dt ng1 n1 vvz cs pns31 vvz fw-la n1 vvi dt n1, po31 n1 vvz p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 75
1392 when his body is overflowen with drunkenesse. It is impossible the puffe-past of iniquity should nourish a soule: when his body is overflown with Drunkenness. It is impossible the puff-past of iniquity should nourish a soul: c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. pn31 vbz j dt j pp-f n1 vmd vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 75
1393 Doth an Angell feed upon the earth? doth a Saint feed upon hell? The soule is of an Angelicke substance, it cannot feed upon sin: sin starves it. Does an Angel feed upon the earth? does a Saint feed upon hell? The soul is of an angelic substance, it cannot feed upon since: since starves it. vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1? vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp n1? dt n1 vbz pp-f dt n1 n1, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp n1: n1 vvz pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 75
1394 Dost thou love to be in the middest of thornes? dost thou delight to lye downe in sorrow? canst thou endure to see thy better part starved, Dost thou love to be in the midst of thorns? dost thou delight to lie down in sorrow? Canst thou endure to see thy better part starved, vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1? vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi po21 jc n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 75
1395 whilest thou pamperest thy filthy Carcasse? O let this deterre thee from the wildernesse of sin, whilst thou pamperest thy filthy Carcase? O let this deter thee from the Wilderness of since, cs pns21 vv2 po21 j n1? sy vvb d vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 75
1396 and perswade thee to come out of it unto Paradise. There, First, Thou shalt be in a safe condition: and persuade thee to come out of it unto Paradise. There, First, Thou shalt be in a safe condition: cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi av pp-f pn31 p-acp n1. a-acp, ord, pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 75
1397 Out of the feare of judgements, out of hells gunshot. Out of the Fear of Judgments, out of Hells gunshot. av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, av pp-f ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 75
1398 There life or death will be either peace temporall, or else eternall, either grace, or glory unto thee; There life or death will be either peace temporal, or Else Eternal, either grace, or glory unto thee; a-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vbi d n1 j, cc av j, d n1, cc n1 p-acp pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 75
1399 here thy soule shall be in a harbour, if thousands fall at thy left hand, and ten thousands at thy right: Here thy soul shall be in a harbour, if thousands fallen At thy left hand, and ten thousands At thy right: av po21 n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cs crd n1 p-acp po21 j n1, cc crd crd p-acp po21 j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 75
1400 none shall make thee afraid, thou shalt laugh at trouble when it comes. Thou shalt be sure to go to heaven either by land, or water: none shall make thee afraid, thou shalt laugh At trouble when it comes. Thou shalt be sure to go to heaven either by land, or water: pi vmb vvi pno21 j, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vvz. pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 75
1401 If thou goest through the fire, thou shalt be sure to have Christ with thee. If thou goest through the fire, thou shalt be sure to have christ with thee. cs pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1402 Heaven is a security in all estates, a protection from all Arrests, if the King of Glory hath a mind to sue thee, thou shalt not be arrested (like other men) with a writ of wrath, Heaven is a security in all estates, a protection from all Arrests, if the King of Glory hath a mind to sue thee, thou shalt not be arrested (like other men) with a writ of wrath, n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2, dt n1 p-acp d n2, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn (av-j j-jn n2) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1403 but invited to sup with him in glory, only by a letter of love, and he will send his Ushers of glory to waite upon thy soule to the chambers of glory, Luke 16.22. The soule of good Lazarus was carried by Angels into Abrahams bosome: but invited to sup with him in glory, only by a Letter of love, and he will send his Ushers of glory to wait upon thy soul to the chambers of glory, Lycia 16.22. The soul of good Lazarus was carried by Angels into Abrahams bosom: cc-acp vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av crd. dt n1 pp-f j np1 vbds vvn p-acp n2 p-acp npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1404 you shall not live like other men, haunted with the bloud-hounds of wrath, nor dye like other wretches, that go out of the world, haled by the Serjeants of hell to everlasting prison: you shall not live like other men, haunted with the bloodhounds of wrath, nor die like other wretches, that go out of the world, haled by the Sergeants of hell to everlasting prison: pn22 vmb xx vvi av-j j-jn n2, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, ccx vvb av-j j-jn n2, cst vvb av pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1405 but quietly sleepe, and awake againe one day in glory. but quietly sleep, and awake again one day in glory. cc-acp av-jn vvi, cc vvb av crd n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1406 O who would not desire such a protection for himselfe? such a security for his soule? who would not throw off his raggs of sinne, to put on Christs livery of grace, O who would not desire such a protection for himself? such a security for his soul? who would not throw off his rags of sin, to put on Christ livery of grace, sy q-crq vmd xx vvi d dt n1 p-acp px31? d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1? q-crq vmd xx vvi a-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1407 when Christs badge upon his shoulder shall free him from all Arrests? That he shall walke up and downe, when Christ badge upon his shoulder shall free him from all Arrests? That he shall walk up and down, c-crq npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n2? cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp cc a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1408 and nothing shall make him affraid? and nothing shall make him afraid? cc pix vmb vvi pno31 j? (4) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 76
1409 Secondly, Consider that Heaven is a place as full of joy, as ever the wildernesse was full of sorrow and trouble; of this I spake before. Secondly, Consider that Heaven is a place as full of joy, as ever the Wilderness was full of sorrow and trouble; of this I spoke before. ord, vvb d n1 vbz dt n1 c-acp j pp-f n1, c-acp av dt n1 vbds j pp-f n1 cc n1; pp-f d pns11 vvd a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 76
1410 O thinke of the joy of the Saints, you children of vaine pleasure, you mad-men of the earth, that can dance over the hole of the Aspe, and put your hands on the Cocatrices den. O think of the joy of the Saints, you children of vain pleasure, you madmen of the earth, that can dance over the hold of the Asp, and put your hands on the Cockatrices den. sy vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pn22 n2 pp-f j n1, pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 76
1411 Your false and flattering joy is nothing to the reall joyes of heaven, There is joy like the joy in the harvest, Your false and flattering joy is nothing to the real Joys of heaven, There is joy like the joy in the harvest, po22 j cc j-vvg n1 vbz pix p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 76
1412 like the joy when men divide the spoyle. The yoke of their burthen is broken, and the rod of the oppressour: like the joy when men divide the spoil. The yoke of their burden is broken, and the rod of the oppressor: av-j dt n1 c-crq n2 vvb dt n1. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 76
1413 O you that love your drinking meetings, and dancing dayes, that you would but love heaven, where you might drinke new wine with your Lord Christ: Oh you that love your drinking meetings, and dancing days, that you would but love heaven, where you might drink new wine with your Lord christ: uh pn22 cst vvb po22 n-vvg n2, cc j-vvg n2, cst pn22 vmd cc-acp vvi n1, c-crq pn22 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp po22 n1 np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 76
1414 where you might dance in glory, and make all your daies, dayes of joy, and every houre, an houre of pleasure. where you might dance in glory, and make all your days, days of joy, and every hour, an hour of pleasure. c-crq pn22 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi d po22 n2, n2 pp-f n1, cc d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 76
1415 Thirdly, consider, that there, and there only, is provision for your soule. Christs robes is the only cloathing that will cover the nakednesse of it; Thirdly, Consider, that there, and there only, is provision for your soul. Christ robes is the only clothing that will cover the nakedness of it; ord, vvb, cst a-acp, cc a-acp av-j, vbz n1 p-acp po22 n1. npg1 n2 vbz dt j n1 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 76
1416 his flesh is meat indeed, and his bloud is drinke indeed, there my friends, Eate, and drinke, and be merry, there you may have wine and milke without money, or without price. his Flesh is meat indeed, and his blood is drink indeed, there my Friends, Eat, and drink, and be merry, there you may have wine and milk without money, or without price. po31 n1 vbz n1 av, cc po31 n1 vbz n1 av, a-acp po11 n2, vvb, cc vvi, cc vbi j, a-acp pn22 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 76
1417 O, spend not your money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which profiteth not? O, spend not your money for that which is not bred, and your labour for that which profiteth not? sy, vvb xx po22 n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx n1, cc po22 n1 p-acp d r-crq vvz xx? (4) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 77
1418 Here you may eate that which is good, and let your soule delight it selfe in fatnesse. Here you may eat that which is good, and let your soul delight it self in fatness. av pn22 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz j, cc vvb po22 n1 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1419 Here is a Feast of fat things; The fatlings are killed: O come unto the wedding! Here is a Feast of fat things; The fatlings Are killed: Oh come unto the wedding! av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2; dt n2 vbr vvn: uh vvb p-acp dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1420 Why should your roomes bee emptie in the day of the Lords Espousalls? You shall bee welcome to my Masters Table: Why should your rooms be empty in the day of the lords Espousals? You shall be welcome to my Masters Table: q-crq vmd po22 n2 vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2? pn22 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp po11 ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1421 Now, O now, Behold hee stands at the doore and knocks: Now, Oh now, Behold he Stands At the door and knocks: av, uh av, vvb pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1422 (Lord, breake where thou knockest) If any man will heare his voice, and open the doore, he will come into him, (Lord, break where thou knockest) If any man will hear his voice, and open the door, he will come into him, (n1, vvb c-crq pns21 vv2) cs d n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvi dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1423 and sup with him, and he shall sup with him. O let mee intreat you, to pittie the yerning of your Saviours bowels toward you; and sup with him, and he shall sup with him. Oh let me entreat you, to pity the yearning of your Saviors bowels towards you; cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. uh vvb pno11 vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f po22 ng1 n2 p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1424 pittie the groanings of his tender heart for you; pittie your selves, if not your Christ; pity the groanings of his tender heart for you; pity your selves, if not your christ; vvb dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pn22; vvb po22 n2, cs xx po22 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1425 and, O come, come out of the wildernesse of sinne into this wildernesse of sorrow; that of a drunken profane creature, thou mayest be a mourning pious soule; and, Oh come, come out of the Wilderness of sin into this Wilderness of sorrow; that of a drunken profane creature, thou Mayest be a mourning pious soul; cc, uh vvb, vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; d pp-f dt j j n1, pns21 vm2 vbi dt n1 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1426 of a proud carelesse sinner, become a poore humbled poenitent; of a proud careless sinner, become a poor humbled penitent; pp-f dt j j n1, vvb dt j j-vvn j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1427 that the world may admire, Saul amongst the Prophets, and Paul amongst the Apostles, and thee amongst the Saints of Christ; that the world may admire, Saul among the prophets, and Paul among the Apostles, and thee among the Saints of christ; cst dt n1 vmb vvi, np1 p-acp dt n2, cc np1 p-acp dt n2, cc pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1428 and say of thee, who art now a profane Swearer and Blasphemer, Behold hee Prayeth! Of thee that wert a filthy Wanton, Behold hee Mournes! and say of thee, who art now a profane Swearer and Blasphemer, Behold he Prayeth! Of thee that Wertenberg a filthy Wanton, Behold he Mourns! cc vvb pp-f pno21, q-crq vb2r av dt j n1 cc n1, vvb pns31 vvz! pp-f pno21 cst vbd2r dt j j-jn, vvb pns31 vvz! (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1429 Of thee that wert a filthy Drunkard and Glutton, Behold hee Fasts! Of thee that Wertenberg a filthy Drunkard and Glutton, Behold he Fasts! pp-f pno21 cst vbd2r dt j n1 cc n1, vvb pns31 n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1430 And may in time say of thee, Who is this that commeth up from the wildernesse leaning upon her Beloved? But, And may in time say of thee, Who is this that comes up from the Wilderness leaning upon her beloved? But, cc vmb p-acp n1 vvi pp-f pno21, r-crq vbz d cst vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31 vvn? p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 77
1431 Secondly, Is there any before the Lord this day, that is in any other wildernesse of Sorrow, Affliction, Temptation, Desertion, &c. O leane! Secondly, Is there any before the Lord this day, that is in any other Wilderness of Sorrow, Affliction, Temptation, Desertion, etc. O lean! ord, vbz pc-acp d c-acp dt n1 d n1, cst vbz p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, av sy j! (4) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 77
1432 Come out of your wildernesse leaning upon your Beloved. Come out of your Wilderness leaning upon your beloved. np1 av pp-f po22 n1 vvg p-acp po22 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 77
1433 First, Is there any one here, to whom the Lord hath shewen their owne sad condition too, First, Is there any one Here, to whom the Lord hath shown their own sad condition too, ord, vbz pc-acp d crd av, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po32 d j n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 77
1434 and yet hath not revealed the fulnesse of his free grace to them? O leane upon the Lord Jesus Christ, and yet hath not revealed the fullness of his free grace to them? O lean upon the Lord jesus christ, cc av vhz xx vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno32? sy j p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 77
1435 and leaning come out of thy wildernesse; and leaning come out of thy Wilderness; cc vvg vvb av pp-f po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 77
1436 Beleeve, and thou shalt be saved? But here's the hard taske, to perswade such a soule to beleeve. Consider but these few things. Believe, and thou shalt be saved? But here's the hard task, to persuade such a soul to believe. Consider but these few things. vvb, cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn? p-acp av|vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pc-acp vvi. vvb p-acp d d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 77
1437 1. That now thou art in a capacitie of beleeving. Povertie of spirit is the nearest capacitie of faith; 1. That now thou art in a capacity of believing. Poverty of Spirit is the nearest capacity of faith; crd cst av pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg. n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 249 Page 77
1438 Blessed are th•y that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse. Now thou art weary. Christ hath promised to ease thee; Blessed Are th•y that hunger and thirst After righteousness. Now thou art weary. christ hath promised to ease thee; vvn vbr j cst n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. av pns21 vb2r j. np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 249 Page 78
1439 now thou art heavie laden, he hath promised to helpe thee. Secondly, Consider that thou hast ground enough to build thy faith upon; now thou art heavy laden, he hath promised to help thee. Secondly, Consider that thou hast ground enough to built thy faith upon; av pns21 vb2r j vvn, pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno21. ord, vvb d pns21 vh2 n1 av-d pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 249 Page 78
1440 Christs power and love are two Pillars, able to hold up the weakest faith. First, Beleeve; Christ power and love Are two Pillars, able to hold up the Weakest faith. First, Believe; npg1 n1 cc n1 vbr crd n2, j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt js n1. ord, vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 78
1441 leane upon Christ, for he is able to pardon thy sinnes; thou shouldest blaspheme in thy thoughts if thou shouldest not thinke this. lean upon christ, for he is able to pardon thy Sins; thou Shouldst Blaspheme in thy thoughts if thou Shouldst not think this. j p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi po21 n2; pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po21 n2 cs pns21 vmd2 xx vvi d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 78
1442 Can infinite mercy be fadomed thinkest thou? Can any one plead his undeservings against free grace? Were thy burthen farre heavier then it is, cast it upon Christ, Can infinite mercy be fadomed Thinkest thou? Can any one plead his undeservings against free grace? Were thy burden Far Heavier then it is, cast it upon christ, vmb j n1 vbb j vv2 pns21? vmb d crd vvi po31 n2-vvg p-acp j n1? np1 po21 n1 av-j jc cs pn31 vbz, vvb pn31 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 78
1443 for he is able to beare it; Art thou thick darkenesse? he is infinite light: for he is able to bear it; Art thou thick darkness? he is infinite Light: c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31; vb2r pns21 j n1? pns31 vbz j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 78
1444 Art thou all sinne? he is all pardon: Art thou altogether lovely? why Christ is altogether lovely. Secondly, Beleeve; Art thou all sin? he is all pardon: Art thou altogether lovely? why christ is altogether lovely. Secondly, Believe; vb2r pns21 d n1? pns31 vbz d n1: vb2r pns21 av j? q-crq np1 vbz av j. ord, vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 78
1445 because Christ is as much love as he is power: he is not onely able, but he is willing to pardon thee; free grace thirsts after thee. Because christ is as much love as he is power: he is not only able, but he is willing to pardon thee; free grace thirsts After thee. c-acp np1 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp pns31 vbz n1: pns31 vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21; j n1 vvz p-acp pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1446 Nay, beleeve me, thou canst give Christ no greater satisfaction then to receive his mercies. Nay, believe me, thou Canst give christ no greater satisfaction then to receive his Mercies. uh-x, vvb pno11, pns21 vm2 vvi np1 dx jc n1 cs pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1447 Christ is withchild of free grace (to speake it with reverence) and he desires nothing more then to be delivered in thine heart. christ is withchild of free grace (to speak it with Reverence) and he Desires nothing more then to be Delivered in thine heart. np1 vbz n1 pp-f j n1 (pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1) cc pns31 vvz pix av-dc cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1448 He is a Sea of mercy, and he would rejoyce to emptie himselfe by drops into his peoples hearts. He is a Sea of mercy, and he would rejoice to empty himself by drops into his peoples hearts. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vmd vvi p-acp j px31 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1449 But why did I say emptie? Can the Sunne loose any light by communicating his light to others? When the creature speakes of God, he must speake NONLATINALPHABET, he would fill thee, and yet continue full himselfe. But why did I say empty? Can the Sun lose any Light by communicating his Light to Others? When the creature speaks of God, he must speak, he would fill thee, and yet continue full himself. p-acp q-crq vdd pns11 vvi j? vmb dt n1 vvb d n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp n2-jn? c-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi, pns31 vmd vvi pno21, cc av vvb j px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1450 He is satisfied when thou art full. He shall see of the travell of his soule, and shall be satisfied. He is satisfied when thou art full. He shall see of the travel of his soul, and shall be satisfied. pns31 vbz vvn c-crq pns21 vb2r j. pns31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1451 Thou art not so willing to receive, as he is to bestow free grace. O then leane upon him. Thou art not so willing to receive, as he is to bestow free grace. O then lean upon him. pns21 vb2r xx av j pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi j n1. sy av j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 78
1452 Thirdly, Consider, thou canst not dishonour thy God; Thirdly, Consider, thou Canst not dishonour thy God; ord, vvb, pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 78
1453 more then when thou art humbled by him for thy sinnes, and cast downe in thine owne thoughts, more then when thou art humbled by him for thy Sins, and cast down in thine own thoughts, dc cs c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po21 n2, cc vvd a-acp p-acp po21 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 78
1454 and cal'd to beleeve in his mercies, and secured upon his word, if thou wilt but trust him. and called to believe in his Mercies, and secured upon his word, if thou wilt but trust him. cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cs pns21 vm2 cc-acp vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 78
1455 If thou wilt not, then beleeve in him, Surely then thou art of a little faith, if not an Infidell. If thou wilt not, then believe in him, Surely then thou art of a little faith, if not an Infidel. cs pns21 vm2 xx, av vvb p-acp pno31, av-j cs pns21 vb2r pp-f dt j n1, cs xx dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1456 Thou couldst not beleeve when thou wert an impaenitent hard-hearted creature. Why? because thou knewest no need thou hadst of faith: Thou Couldst not believe when thou Wertenberg an impenitent hardhearted creature. Why? Because thou Knewest no need thou Hadst of faith: pns21 vmd2 xx vvi c-crq pns21 vbd2r dt j j n1. q-crq? c-acp pns21 vvd2 dx n1 pns21 vhd2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1457 Neither couldst thou heare Christs invitation, because thou wert not weary and heavie loaden; Neither Couldst thou hear Christ invitation, Because thou Wertenberg not weary and heavy loaded; av-dx vmd2 pns21 vvi npg1 n1, c-acp pns21 vbd2r xx j cc j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1458 but now that the Lord hath humbled thee, now the promises belong unto thee, what? darest thou not take Christs word? Suppose a Traytour were condemned to dye, but now that the Lord hath humbled thee, now the promises belong unto thee, what? Darest thou not take Christ word? Suppose a Traitor were condemned to die, cc-acp av cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno21, av dt n2 vvb p-acp pno21, q-crq? vv2 pns21 xx vvi npg1 n1? vvb dt n1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1459 and the King should send a Pardon by the hand of his owne Sonne to this forlorne wretch, and the King should send a Pardon by the hand of his own Son to this forlorn wretch, cc dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1460 and hee should refuse it, saying; The King cannot pardon me; and he should refuse it, saying; The King cannot pardon me; cc pns31 vmd vvi pn31, vvg; dt n1 vmbx vvi pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1461 what hath hee to doe to send me a Pardon? I know hee doth but mocke mee, he meanes nothing lesse, &c. Were not this a piece of unworthinesse, by which he should dishonour his Prince as much as with his Treason before? O take heed of provoking the Lord still; what hath he to do to send me a Pardon? I know he does but mock me, he means nothing less, etc. Were not this a piece of unworthiness, by which he should dishonour his Prince as much as with his Treason before? O take heed of provoking the Lord still; r-crq vhz pns31 pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi pno11 dt n1? pns11 vvb pns31 vdz p-acp vvi pno11, pns31 vvz pix dc, av vbdr xx d dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 c-acp d c-acp p-acp po31 n1 a-acp? sy vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1462 it is enough that thou hast provoked him once, yet he will pardon thee. And on the contrary, thou canst not honour Christ more then in beleeving; it is enough that thou hast provoked him once, yet he will pardon thee. And on the contrary, thou Canst not honour christ more then in believing; pn31 vbz d cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 a-acp, av pns31 vmb vvi pno21. cc p-acp dt n-jn, pns21 vm2 xx vvi np1 av-dc cs p-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1463 for thou acknowledgest the unfadomable depth of his free love and mercy; for thou acknowledgest the unfadomable depth of his free love and mercy; c-acp pns21 vv2 dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1464 Thou proclaimest God, to be a God, gracious, long-suffering, a God that may bee trusted by the creature which hath deserved nothing at his hand; Thou proclaimest God, to be a God, gracious, long-suffering, a God that may be trusted by the creature which hath deserved nothing At his hand; pns21 vv2 np1, pc-acp vbi dt np1, j, j, dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn pix p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1465 that he is so pure an Essence of love, that he will create himselfe a cause of love where is none. that he is so pure an Essence of love, that he will create himself a cause of love where is none. cst pns31 vbz av j dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi px31 dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq vbz pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1466 And though he could find nothing in thee to pardon thee, for thy sake, yet he would pardon thee for his owne Name sake. And though he could find nothing in thee to pardon thee, for thy sake, yet he would pardon thee for his own Name sake. cc cs pns31 vmd vvi pix p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi pno21, p-acp po21 n1, av pns31 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp po31 d n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 79
1467 So likewise, you that are in any wildernesse, or shall be, of Affliction, Desertion, Temptation, &c. O leane! leane! 'Tis that which God requires at your hand; So likewise, you that Are in any Wilderness, or shall be, of Affliction, Desertion, Temptation, etc. O lean! lean! It's that which God requires At your hand; av av, pn22 cst vbr p-acp d n1, cc vmb vbi, pp-f n1, n1, n1, av sy j! j! pn31|vbz d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 79
1468 'tis that which will ease you when you are weary; helpe you when you are heavie laden; it's that which will ease you when you Are weary; help you when you Are heavy laden; pn31|vbz d r-crq vmb vvi pn22 c-crq pn22 vbr j; vvb pn22 c-crq pn22 vbr j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 79
1469 Beleeving will ease you when complaining will not; 'tis that which honours God, and honours Christ; Believing will ease you when complaining will not; it's that which honours God, and honours christ; vvg n1 vvi pn22 c-crq vvg vmb xx; pn31|vbz d r-crq vvz np1, cc vvz np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 79
1470 It gives him the glory of his Power, and Providence, and Dominion, and free Grace, and mercy. It gives him the glory of his Power, and Providence, and Dominion, and free Grace, and mercy. pn31 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc j n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 79
1471 Christ, beleeve me, will take it kindly at your hands, that you will try him in need, christ, believe me, will take it kindly At your hands, that you will try him in need, np1, vvb pno11, vmb vvi pn31 av-j p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 79
1472 and trust him even in despaire; though he kills you, yet you will trust in him. and trust him even in despair; though he kills you, yet you will trust in him. cc vvb pno31 av p-acp n1; cs pns31 vvz pn22, av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 79
1473 Those that venture upon Death with such a faith cannot dye. Those that have such a Spirit must live eternally. Those that venture upon Death with such a faith cannot die. Those that have such a Spirit must live eternally. d cst n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1 vmbx vvi. d cst vhb d dt n1 vmb vvi av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 80
1474 The way to live, is to dye beleeving, and the way to stand, is to leane falling. The Way to live, is to die believing, and the Way to stand, is to lean falling. dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz pc-acp vvi vvg, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz pc-acp vvi vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 80
1475 O come all yee that love the Lord • and trust in his mercies: I have done, only I conclude with my Text. O come all ye that love the Lord • and trust in his Mercies: I have done, only I conclude with my Text. sy vvb d pn22 cst vvb dt n1 • cc vvi p-acp po31 n2: pns11 vhb vdn, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp po11 np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 80
1476 O you that are falling, as you thinke into the pit of despaire that are lost in the wildernesse of sorrow: Oh you that Are falling, as you think into the pit of despair that Are lost in the Wilderness of sorrow: uh pn22 cst vbr vvg, c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 80
1477 Beleeve, beleeve, and you shall be saved. Come out trusting upon God; Believe, believe, and you shall be saved. Come out trusting upon God; vvb, vvb, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn. vvb av vvg p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 80
1478 resting upon the fulnesse of his mercy, and the freenesse of his grace, come out, come out leaning upon your Beloved. resting upon the fullness of his mercy, and the freeness of his grace, come out, come out leaning upon your beloved. vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb av, vvb av vvg p-acp po22 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 80
1479 O you that are in a wildernesse of afflictions, leane upon Gods staffe, let his rod comfort you; Oh you that Are in a Wilderness of afflictions, lean upon God's staff, let his rod Comfort you; uh pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, j p-acp ng1 n1, vvb po31 n1 vvi pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 80
1480 beleeve that he smileth while he smiteth thee, beleeve in affliction you shall have no more then you are able to beare; believe that he smileth while he smites thee, believe in affliction you shall have no more then you Are able to bear; vvb cst pns31 vvz cs pns31 vvz pno21, vvb p-acp n1 pn22 vmb vhi dx dc cs pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 80
1481 he will let his grace bee sufficient for you, all shall worke for your good ▪ And come you out of your wildernesse leaning upon your Beloved. he will let his grace be sufficient for you, all shall work for your good ▪ And come you out of your Wilderness leaning upon your beloved. pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 vbi j p-acp pn22, d vmb vvi p-acp po22 j ▪ cc vvb pn22 av pp-f po22 n1 vvg p-acp po22 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 80
1482 O you that are in the wildernesse of temptations, in the snare of the Divell, beleeve, Oh you that Are in the Wilderness of temptations, in the snare of the devil, believe, uh pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 80
1483 and leane, your Christ was tempted, and he knowes how to succour those that are tempted: and lean, your christ was tempted, and he knows how to succour those that Are tempted: cc j, po22 np1 vbds vvn, cc pns31 vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi d cst vbr vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 80
1484 leane upon him to beare you up in, and to give you an happy issue out of your temptations in which you are in, for the triall of your faith, and come you out likewise leaning upon your Beloved. lean upon him to bear you up in, and to give you an happy issue out of your temptations in which you Are in, for the trial of your faith, and come you out likewise leaning upon your beloved. j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt j n1 av pp-f po22 n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc vvb pn22 av av vvg p-acp po22 j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 80
1485 You that are in the sad wildernesse of Desertion, cry, My God! though you be forsaken, keepe your faith, retaine your Interest; You that Are in the sad Wilderness of Desertion, cry, My God! though you be forsaken, keep your faith, retain your Interest; pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvb, po11 np1 cs pn22 vbb vvn, vvb po22 n1, vvb po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 80
1486 O leane, loose not your hold you have upon the Almighty, leane in: and come out of this your wildernesse leaning upon your Beloved. Finally. Oh lean, lose not your hold you have upon the Almighty, lean in: and come out of this your Wilderness leaning upon your beloved. Finally. uh j, vvb xx po22 n1 pn22 vhb p-acp dt j-jn, j p-acp: cc vvb av pp-f d po22 n1 vvg p-acp po22 j-vvn. av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 80
1487 All you that are in the wildernesse of sin; the worst wildernesse of all: All you that Are in the Wilderness of since; the worst Wilderness of all: av-d pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; dt js n1 pp-f d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 80
1488 Let me conclude with you, And once more as the Emba••adour of Jesus Christ, in my Masters name, Let me conclude with you, And once more as the Emba••adour of jesus christ, in my Masters name, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22, cc a-acp av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp po11 ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 80
1489 as if he himselfe were here. as if he himself were Here. c-acp cs pns31 px31 vbdr av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 80
1490 I beseech you, by the many, and tender mercies of him, whose bowels yerne towards you, by his precious bloud, which was powred out upon the Crosse for sinners, (and who knowes, I beseech you, by the many, and tender Mercies of him, whose bowels yearn towards you, by his precious blood, which was poured out upon the Cross for Sinners, (and who knows, pns11 vvb pn22, p-acp dt d, cc j n2 pp-f pno31, rg-crq n2 vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp po31 j n1, r-crq vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, (cc r-crq vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 81
1491 whether not for you, as well as others) as you tender the life and happinesse of your owne soules, the joy of your faithfull pastours: whither not for you, as well as Others) as you tender the life and happiness of your own Souls, the joy of your faithful Pastors: cs xx p-acp pn22, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn) c-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d n2, dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 81
1492 nay, (which is most of all) as you tender the honour of God, come out, ô come out of your sad wildernesse! nay, (which is most of all) as you tender the honour of God, come out, o come out of your sad Wilderness! uh-x, (r-crq vbz av-ds pp-f d) p-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb av, uh vvb av pp-f po22 j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 81
1493 be humbled, and mourne, sit down in dust and ashes, that you may rise up, adorned with grace, be humbled, and mourn, fit down in dust and Ashes, that you may rise up, adorned with grace, vbb vvn, cc vvi, vvb a-acp p-acp n1 cc n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi a-acp, vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 81
1494 and be crowned with glory, that you may leane upon your Beloved, and (O that my first or last words might prevaile with some great sinner this day for whom we might all rejoyce, concerning whom we might all say, who is this that comes out of the wildernesse leaning upon her welbeloved. FINIS. and be crowned with glory, that you may lean upon your beloved, and (Oh that my First or last words might prevail with Some great sinner this day for whom we might all rejoice, Concerning whom we might all say, who is this that comes out of the Wilderness leaning upon her well-beloved. FINIS. cc vbi vvn p-acp n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 j-vvn, cc (uh cst po11 ord cc ord n2 vmd vvi p-acp d j n1 d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmd d vvi, vvg r-crq pns12 vmd d vvi, r-crq vbz d cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 j. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 81

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2 0 Qu•a sermocinationem continet Christi sponsi, & Ecclesiae sponsae, Estius. Qu•a sermocinationem Continet Christ sponsi, & Ecclesiae Sponsa, Estius. fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc np1 fw-la, fw-la.
4 0 Canticum excellentius omnibus quae Solomon composuit. Canticum excellentius omnibus Quae Solomon Composuit. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 n1.
29 0 Expositio summi amoris quo Ecclesi prosequitur S•orsum, ansuit ull• unquam Ecclesia quae tot ac tantos l bores perse•ret, tantaque pericu•a susciperet, ad consequendum dilectum s•um? hec igitur sunt pignora Voluntat•• me• qued fide diffi•ultates omnes superavi. Tremell••s ad locum. Exposition summi amoris quo Ecclesiastes prosequitur S•orsum, ansuit ull• unquam Ecclesia Quae tot ac tantos l boars perse•ret, tantaque pericu•a susciperet, ad consequendum dilectum s•um? hec igitur sunt pignora Voluntat•• me• qued fide diffi•ultates omnes superavi. Tremell••s ad locum. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la, n1 n1 fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-es sy vvz fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 n1 vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la.
33 0 Quem mesolum dil•gese, ceteris aut•m Nationibus rebar esse ignotum. Bed• ad locum. Whom mesolum dil•gese, ceteris aut•m Nationibus rebar esse ignotum. Bed• ad locum. fw-la fw-la fw-it, fw-la fw-la fw-la vvi fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la.
37 0 Luther ad loc. Non solum V•cinae gen•es, sed etiam ipsi quisunt in po•ulo hanc mirantur sic ascendentem? deserto. Luther ad loc. Non solum V•cinae gen•es, sed etiam ipsi quisunt in po•ulo hanc mirantur sic ascendentem? Deserto. np1 fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? fw-la.
664 0 Davenant, ibid. Davenant, Ibid. np1, fw-la.
689 0 certum est no velle quum volumus, sed ille facit ut velimus qui operatur in nobis velle. certum est no velle Whom volumus, sed Isle facit ut Velimus qui operatur in nobis velle. fw-la fw-la zz fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-fr.
733 0 Psal. 110.3. Psalm 110.3. np1 crd.
812 0 Isa. 63.16. Isaiah 63.16. np1 crd.
888 0 Mark. 1.15. Luk. 17.3, 4. Ezek 14 6. Mark. 1.15. Luk. 17.3, 4. Ezekiel 14 6. vvb. crd. np1 crd, crd np1 crd crd
950 0 Psal. 55.22. Psalm 55.22. np1 crd.
1044 0 Psal. 62.8. Psalm 62.8. np1 crd.
1167 0 Si quaeratur an ex suis Naturalibus viribus anima aliquid afferat ad suam conversionem, vel renovationem, vel aliquam facultatem, vel actionem, quae vel partialis causa, vel quocunque alio modo appelletur, vere respondetur quod habet se mere passive. Chemnit. in loc. de l. b. A bit. Si quaeratur nias ex suis Naturalibus viribus anima Aliquid afferat ad suam conversionem, vel renovationem, vel aliquam facultatem, vel actionem, Quae vel partialis causa, vel quocunque Alio modo appelletur, vere respondetur quod habet se mere passive. Chemnit. in loc. de l. b. A bit. fw-mi fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j j. fw-la. p-acp n1. fw-fr n1 sy. dt n1.
1170 0 Quae de gratia dei praveni nte, & praeparante, & operante traduntur, hunc habent sensum, quod non nostrae partes priores sunt in conversione, sed quod deus per afflatum divinum praeveniat, post hunc autem motum, voluntatis divinae factum, voluntas humona, non habet se merè passivè sed mota & adjuta, espiritu sancto non repugnat sed assentitur. Ib. Quae de Gratia dei praveni nte, & praeparante, & operante traduntur, hunc habent sensum, quod non Nostrae parts priores sunt in conversion, sed quod deus per afflatum Divinum praeveniat, post hunc autem motum, voluntatis Divinae factum, Voluntas humona, non habet se merè passivè sed mota & adjuta, espiritu sancto non repugnat sed assentitur. Ib. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc vvb, cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
1172 0 Cassianus Monachus Pelagis Doctrinam amplexus est. Faustus Hormisda & Ben. Cassian Monachus Pelagis Doctrinam Amplexus est. Faustus Hormisdas & Ben. np1 np1 np1 np1 fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 cc np1
1174 0 Hominis est preparare cor. Aquin. in Sum. Theol. Aquiescere & assentiri est nostrúm. Hominis est preparare cor. Aquinas in Sum. Theology Aquiescere & assentiri est nostrúm. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp np1 np1 fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la.
1176 0 Quibus de cōgruo mereatur gratiam gratum facientem. Scotus. Quibus de cōgruo mereatur gratiam gratum facientem. Scotus. fw-la fw-la fw-la ng1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1.
1178 0 Homo sinegratiâ Dei non potest non peccare & mortaliter & venialiter. Lomb. Homo sinegratiâ Dei non potest non Peccare & mortaliter & venialiter. Lomb. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la uh cc fw-la cc fw-la. np1
1181 0 5. Spiritus Sanctus pravenit. movet & impellit voluntatem in conversione, non •tiosam, sed attendentem verbo Chemnit. Vel per speculationem somniorum, vel per simulationem orationis illabi efficaciam. Spiritus Sa•cti. Vide D. Featly, Dippers Dip•. 5. Spiritus Sanctus pravenit. Movet & impellit voluntatem in conversion, non •tiosam, sed attendentem verbo Chemnit. Vel per speculationem somniorum, vel per simulationem orationis illabi efficaciam. Spiritus Sa•cti. Vide D. Featly, Dippers Dip•. crd fw-la fw-la fw-la. vvb cc vvi fw-la p-acp n1, fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la. fw-la np1 av-j, n2 np1.
1191 0 See the Booke set out from the Ministers of New-England of the hereticks, &c. Post conversionem concurrit voluntas, non tamen quasi suis viri•us adjuvet spirituales actiones. Semper addendum est non esse plenam libertatem, in sancto renato, sed virtutem in infirmitate perfici, Chemnit. Intelligant si filij Dei sint spiritu Dei se agi, ut quod agendum est agant, & cum egerint, illi, a quo aguntur gratias agan•. Aguntur enim, ut agant, non ut ipsi nihil agant. Aug. See the Book Set out from the Ministers of New england of the Heretics, etc. Post conversionem concurrit Voluntas, non tamen quasi suis viri•us adjuvet spirituales actiones. Semper addendum est non esse plenam libertatem, in sancto renato, sed virtutem in Infirmity perfici, Chemnit. Intelligent si filij Dei sint spiritu Dei se agi, ut quod agendum est Agent, & cum egerint, illi, a quo aguntur gratias agan•. Aguntur enim, ut Agent, non ut ipsi nihil Agent. Aug. vvb dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pp-f dt n2, av vvb fw-la n1 fw-fr, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp vvi fw-la, fw-la. np1 fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la, dt fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. np1
1325 0 Isa. 50. v. 11. Isaiah 50. v. 11. np1 crd n1 crd
1418 0 Esa. 35.1, 2, 3. Isaiah 35.1, 2, 3. np1 crd, crd, crd
1423 0 Revel. 20. Revel. 20. vvb. crd