A description of the natural condition of being in the flesh. A sermon / preached by Nicholas Smyth ... And published at the request of some private friends for the publique good.

Smith, Nicholas, d. 1680
Publisher: Printed by J Owsley for Rich Knowls
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1657
Approximate Era: Interregnum
TCP ID: B10050 ESTC ID: R184316 STC ID: S4138
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Romans VIII, 8; Flesh and spirit antithesis (Pauline doctrine); Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A DESCRIPTION of the NATURAL CONDITION OF Being in the Fesh. Rom. 8. ver. 8. So then they that are in the flesh, cannot please God. A DESCRIPTION of the NATURAL CONDITION OF Being in the Fesh. Rom. 8. ver. 8. So then they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f vbg p-acp dt np1. np1 crd fw-la. crd av cs pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THat hereditary stain and original corruption which we all drew from the loins of our first parents, (Christian and beloved brethren) it sticketh fast and close unto us: THat hereditary stain and original corruption which we all drew from the loins of our First Parents, (Christian and Beloved brothers) it sticketh fast and close unto us: cst j n1 cc j-jn n1 r-crq pns12 d vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 ord n2, (np1 cc j-vvn n2) pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and so long as we carry about us this body of clay, this burden of flesh, we can never be perfectly rid of it. and so long as we carry about us this body of clay, this burden of Flesh, we can never be perfectly rid of it. cc av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 And the weight and burden of sin doth so press and weigh down a true Christian, that it causeth him to cry out almost dispairingly with the Apostle S. Paul, O miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of sin? But as we say in Philosophy, elementa in suo loco neque gravant neque levant, the elements in their proper place they are neither light nor heavy. And the weight and burden of since does so press and weigh down a true Christian, that it Causes him to cry out almost dispairingly with the Apostle S. Paul, Oh miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of since? But as we say in Philosophy, Elementa in Sue loco neque Gravant neque levant, the elements in their proper place they Are neither Light nor heavy. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vdz av vvb cc vvi a-acp dt j njp, cst pn31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi av av av-vvg p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm, r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? p-acp c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la av fw-la n1, dt n2 p-acp po32 j n1 pns32 vbr dx n1 ccx j. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
4 So is it with sins, when they are in their proper place, the hearts of wicked men, they weigh nothing there: So is it with Sins, when they Are in their proper place, the hearts of wicked men, they weigh nothing there: np1 vbz pn31 p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp po32 j n1, dt n2 pp-f j n2, pns32 vvb pix a-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 and whether they be light sins or heavy, they are insensible of the burden of them: and whither they be Light Sins or heavy, they Are insensible of the burden of them: cc cs pns32 vbb j n2 cc j, pns32 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 and if hypocrites complain of sin in others, and true Christians of sin in themselves, they that are fleshly minded meer natural men, and if Hypocrites complain of since in Others, and true Christians of since in themselves, they that Are fleshly minded mere natural men, cc cs n2 vvb pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc j np1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, pns32 cst vbr j j-vvn j j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 as they know not what sin is, so they feel not the burden of it. as they know not what since is, so they feel not the burden of it. c-acp pns32 vvb xx r-crq n1 vbz, av pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 And if they be not over curious to see sin in others, they are not over careful to see or amend it in themselves: And if they be not over curious to see since in Others, they Are not over careful to see or amend it in themselves: cc cs pns32 vbb xx p-acp j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn, pns32 vbr xx p-acp j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp px32: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and therefore they think themselves of all others in a happy condition, who neither trouble them selves with others sins, nor yet with their own. and Therefore they think themselves of all Others in a happy condition, who neither trouble them selves with Others Sins, nor yet with their own. cc av pns32 vvb px32 pp-f d n2-jn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq av-dx vvb pno32 n2 p-acp ng2-jn n2, ccx av p-acp po32 d. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 Whereas in truth there is no peace promised but to the troubled conscience, no quiet nor rest but to the burdened soul: Whereas in truth there is no peace promised but to the troubled conscience, no quiet nor rest but to the burdened soul: cs p-acp n1 a-acp vbz dx n1 vvd p-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dx j-jn ccx n1 cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
11 those that are weary and heavy laden with the burden of their sins. those that Are weary and heavy laden with the burden of their Sins. d cst vbr j cc j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
12 While therfore these men are pleasing themselves with this vain phantasie and thinking that they of all others have right to heaven and to earth too: While Therefore these men Are pleasing themselves with this vain fantasy and thinking that they of all Others have right to heaven and to earth too: n1 av d n2 vbr vvg px32 p-acp d j n1 cc vvg cst pns32 pp-f d n2-jn vhb j-jn p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 av: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
13 The Spirit of God in the Scripture meeteth with them, and sheweth them that they may please themselves, The Spirit of God in the Scripture meeteth with them, and shows them that they may please themselves, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz pno32 cst pns32 vmb vvi px32, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
14 but they cannot, they do not please God, while they remain in their natural condition without purging sin out of their hearts. but they cannot, they do not please God, while they remain in their natural condition without purging since out of their hearts. cc-acp pns32 vmbx, pns32 vdb xx vvi np1, cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp vvg n1 av pp-f po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
15 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. The text it is a conclusion drawn from foregoing premises. So then they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. The text it is a conclusion drawn from foregoing premises. av cs pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. dt n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp vvg n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
16 The Apostle having in the sixth ver. laid down what a miserable condition it is to be carnally minded, The Apostle having in the sixth for. laid down what a miserable condition it is to be carnally minded, dt np1 vhg p-acp dt ord p-acp. vvd a-acp r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
17 and what a happy condition it is to be spiritually minded: to be carnally minded is death: and what a happy condition it is to be spiritually minded: to be carnally minded is death: cc q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn: pc-acp vbi av-j vvn vbz n1: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
18 but to be spiritually minded, is life and peace: but to be spiritually minded, is life and peace: cc-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, vbz n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 3
19 In the seventh ver. he laieth down the incompetibility between these two conditions, and sheweth that the natural man is not, (and the impossibility that he should be) subject to the law of God, the carnal minde is enmity against God: In the seventh for. he Layeth down the incompetibility between these two conditions, and shows that the natural man is not, (and the impossibility that he should be) Subject to the law of God, the carnal mind is enmity against God: p-acp dt ord p-acp. pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp d crd n2, cc vvz cst dt j n1 vbz xx, (cc dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi) vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 4
20 for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. for it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. c-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 4
21 And then from hence he doth inferre this necessary Conclusion, So then they that are in the flesh, cannot please God. And then from hence he does infer this necessary Conclusion, So then they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God. cc av p-acp av pns31 vdz vvi d j n1, av av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 4
22 In which words the Apostle doth note three things unto us; In which words the Apostle does note three things unto us; p-acp r-crq n2 dt n1 vdz vvi crd n2 p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 4
23 1. He doth 〈 ◊ 〉 imply that some may be involved in this natural condition here described and set forth unto us: 1. He does 〈 ◊ 〉 imply that Some may be involved in this natural condition Here described and Set forth unto us: crd pns31 vdz 〈 sy 〉 vvb cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 av vvn cc vvn av p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 4
24 they may be in the flesh. 2. He doth grant that a great many are involved in this condition: they may be in the Flesh. 2. He does grant that a great many Are involved in this condition: pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1. crd pns31 vdz vvi cst dt j d vbr vvn p-acp d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 4
25 ye see it is set forth in the plural number, They that are in the flesh; and you see it is Set forth in the plural number, They that Are in the Flesh; and pn22 vvb pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1; cc (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 4
26 3. There is the inferrence that the Apostle doth inferre, or the conclusion that he draweth from thence, They cannot please God. 3. There is the Inference that the Apostle does infer, or the conclusion that he draws from thence, They cannot please God. crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst dt n1 vdz vvi, cc dt n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp av, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
27 First, then I will speak of that which the Apostle implieth here, which is, that some may be involved in this natural condition here described, and be in the flesh. First, then I will speak of that which the Apostle Implies Here, which is, that Some may be involved in this natural condition Here described, and be in the Flesh. ord, cs pns11 vmb vvi pp-f d r-crq dt n1 vvz av, r-crq vbz, cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 av vvn, cc vbb p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
28 I purpose not to lay down all the acceptions of the word Flesh in Scripture, I purpose not to lay down all the acceptions of the word Flesh in Scripture, pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
29 but to propound onely so many as may make for the necessary explication of the meaning of the holy Ghost in this place, where he saith, They that are in the flesh cannot please God. but to propound only so many as may make for the necessary explication of the meaning of the holy Ghost in this place, where he Says, They that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j av av-d c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
30 Flesh then it is taken for the body, as it consisteth of bones, sinews, ligaments, bloud, arteries, all that material massie fleshly lump which we carry about us: Flesh then it is taken for the body, as it Consisteth of bones, sinews, ligaments, blood, arteries, all that material massy fleshly lump which we carry about us: n1 cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz pp-f n2, n2, n2, n1, n2, d d j-jn j j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
31 and for this body informed with a living soul, and so it is taken in the 1 Cor. 15. chap. the 50. verse where the Apostle saith, flesh and bloud cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven: and for this body informed with a living soul, and so it is taken in the 1 Cor. 15. chap. the 50. verse where the Apostle Says, Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of heaven: cc p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt crd np1 crd n1 dt crd n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz, n1 cc n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
32 and so it is taken, 1 Pet. 3. chap. 18. verse where the Apostle speaketh of our Saviour, that he was put to death in the flesh. and so it is taken, 1 Pet. 3. chap. 18. verse where the Apostle speaks of our Saviour, that he was put to death in the Flesh. cc av pn31 vbz vvn, crd np1 crd n1 crd n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f po12 n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
33 And in this sense are the Apostles words to be understood, 1 Phil. the 24. verse where he telleth the Philippians, that for him to abide in the flesh was more needful for them: And in this sense Are the Apostles words to be understood, 1 Philip the 24. verse where he Telleth the Philippians, that for him to abide in the Flesh was more needful for them: cc p-acp d n1 vbr dt n2 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, crd np1 dt crd n1 c-crq pns31 vvz dt njp2, cst p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbds av-dc j p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
34 that is for him to continue in the body and live upon the earth was better for them. that is for him to continue in the body and live upon the earth was better for them. cst vbz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 vbds jc p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
35 Or else flesh may be taken for the remainder of natural corruption in the regenerate. Or Else Flesh may be taken for the remainder of natural corruption in the regenerate. cc av n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j-vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
36 So it is taken in the 5. of the Gal. 17. ver. the flesh lusteth against the spirit, So it is taken in the 5. of the Gal. 17. ver. the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt crd pp-f dt np1 crd fw-la. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
37 and the spirit against the flesh. and the Spirit against the Flesh. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
38 And so to be in the flesh it is to live in this frail body incompassed about with sins and infirmities, And so to be in the Flesh it is to live in this frail body encompassed about with Sins and infirmities, cc av pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
39 and so the Apostles words may be understood 2 Cor. 10. chap. 3. ver. Though we walk in the flesh yet we do not warre after the flesh. and so the Apostles words may be understood 2 Cor. 10. chap. 3. ver. Though we walk in the Flesh yet we do not war After the Flesh. cc av dt n2 n2 vmb vbi vvn crd np1 crd n1 crd fw-la. cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 av pns12 vdb xx n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
40 Or lastly flesh is taken for natural corruption, for the pravity of our nature, for the proneness and propensity of the heart to evil, Or lastly Flesh is taken for natural corruption, for the pravity of our nature, for the proneness and propensity of the heart to evil, cc ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
41 and the indisposition thereof to do good: and the indisposition thereof to do good: cc dt n1 av pc-acp vdi j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
42 when the evil desires and motions of the flesh reign and bear sway and rule in the heart: when the evil Desires and motions of the Flesh Reign and bear sway and Rule in the heart: c-crq dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 cc vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
43 and so the Apostles words are to be understood in the 7. Rom. 5. ver. where he layeth down, that when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins which were by the Law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. and so the Apostles words Are to be understood in the 7. Rom. 5. ver. where he Layeth down, that when we were in the Flesh, the motions of Sins which were by the Law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. cc av dt n2 n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt crd np1 crd fw-la. c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp, cst c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1, vdd vvi p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
44 Properly in the Apostles meaning they are not said to be in the flesh in this place, who live in the body, Properly in the Apostles meaning they Are not said to be in the Flesh in this place, who live in the body, av-j p-acp dt n2 vvg pns32 vbr xx vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
45 for so we are all in the flesh. for so we Are all in the Flesh. c-acp av pns12 vbr d p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
46 Neither are they said properly to be in the flesh according to the Apostles meaning in this place, in whom the reliques of natural corruption do remain: Neither Are they said properly to be in the Flesh according to the Apostles meaning in this place, in whom the Relics of natural corruption do remain: av-d vbr pns32 vvn av-j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp d n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 pp-f j n1 vdb vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
47 For so likewise we are all in the flesh, and the reliques of sin they will still remain in us, For so likewise we Are all in the Flesh, and the Relics of since they will still remain in us, c-acp av av pns12 vbr d p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
48 so long as we live in the flesh, until such time as we put off the flesh, so long as we live in the Flesh, until such time as we put off the Flesh, av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp d n1 c-acp pns12 vvd a-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
49 and this mortal put on immortality. and this Mortal put on immortality. cc d j-jn vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
50 But according to the true meaning of the Apostles words in this place they are said to be in the flesh, who suffer sin to reign in their mortal bodies, that they should obey it in the lusts thereof. But according to the true meaning of the Apostles words in this place they Are said to be in the Flesh, who suffer since to Reign in their Mortal bodies, that they should obey it in the Lustiest thereof. p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j-jn n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
51 And so the Apostle describeth the natural condition of all the sons of Adam, and of all sanctified and regenerate persons before their conversion the 2 of the Ephesians 3. ver. we all had our conversation in times past, in the lusts of the flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the minde, And so the Apostle Describeth the natural condition of all the Sons of Adam, and of all sanctified and regenerate Persons before their conversion the 2 of the Ephesians 3. ver. we all had our Conversation in times past, in the Lustiest of the Flesh, fulfilling the Desires of the Flesh and of the mind, cc av dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f d j-vvn cc j-vvn n2 p-acp po32 n1 dt crd pp-f dt np1 crd fw-la. pns12 d vhd po12 n1 p-acp n2 j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 7
52 and were by nature the children of wrath. This is the condition that all have been in, and were by nature the children of wrath. This is the condition that all have been in, cc vbdr p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f n1. d vbz dt n1 cst d vhb vbn p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
53 and some must needs acknowledge themselves to be still in. and Some must needs acknowledge themselves to be still in. cc d vmb av vvi px32 pc-acp vbi av p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
54 They have no knowledge of of Christ or of God, their understanding is not enlightned with the saving doctrine of Christ and his kingdom, Christ crucified is a stumbling block unto them, they esteem it foolishness when they hear it preached, they mock at the resurrection of the dead, They have no knowledge of of christ or of God, their understanding is not enlightened with the Saving Doctrine of christ and his Kingdom, christ Crucified is a stumbling block unto them, they esteem it foolishness when they hear it preached, they mock At the resurrection of the dead, pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1, po32 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1, np1 vvn vbz dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb pn31 n1 c-crq pns32 vvb pn31 vvd, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
55 and the principles of Christian Religion are so absurd to their natural sence and reason, that they will not down with them by any means. and the principles of Christian Religion Are so absurd to their natural sense and reason, that they will not down with them by any means. cc dt n2 pp-f njp n1 vbr av j p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vmb xx a-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
56 Sin•• they know not what it is, they have no sight of it: or if they have, they have no sence nor feeling of the hainousness of it, Sin•• they know not what it is, they have no sighed of it: or if they have, they have no sense nor feeling of the heinousness of it, np1 pns32 vvb xx r-crq pn31 vbz, pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f pn31: cc cs pns32 vhb, pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
57 and for the inward corruption of the heart they suffer it to lye there without mortifying it: and for the inward corruption of the heart they suffer it to lie there without mortifying it: cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp vvg pn31: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
58 and it is the constraint of the laws of the land that restraineth them from the actual commission of sin, and it is the constraint of the laws of the land that restraineth them from the actual commission of since, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 8
59 for otherwise they give full sway and swinge to their crooked and corrupt affections, free scope and liberty to themselves in sin, for otherwise they give full sway and swinge to their crooked and corrupt affections, free scope and liberty to themselves in since, c-acp av pns32 vvb j n1 cc vvi p-acp po32 j cc j n2, j n1 cc n1 p-acp px32 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
60 and run their full career in wickedness: and run their full career in wickedness: cc vvi po32 j n1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
61 and if they can but extricate themselves out of the briers so that the laws of the land should not lay hold of them, they care not to commit all manner of iniquity and impiety. and if they can but extricate themselves out of the briers so that the laws of the land should not lay hold of them, they care not to commit all manner of iniquity and impiety. cc cs pns32 vmb p-acp j px32 av pp-f dt n2 av cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vvi n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
62 Yea though they hear that the law of God is spiritual, and requireth the obedience of the inward man, Yea though they hear that the law of God is spiritual, and requires the Obedience of the inward man, uh cs pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
63 and that God looketh more to the heart then to the outward actions, and that a little sin such a sin as it is a question among a great many whether it be a sin, is exceeding hainous in the sight of God if mens hearts be set upon it, and that God looks more to the heart then to the outward actions, and that a little since such a since as it is a question among a great many whither it be a since, is exceeding heinous in the sighed of God if men's hearts be Set upon it, cc cst np1 vvz av-dc p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt j n2, cc cst dt j n1 d dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j d cs pn31 vbb dt n1, vbz vvg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cs ng2 n2 vbb vvn p-acp pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
64 so that they will not part with it: so that they will not part with it: av cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
65 Though they hear out of the Scripture that God will call men to account for idle words, Though they hear out of the Scripture that God will call men to account for idle words, cs pns32 vvb av pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
66 for wanton looks, for lascivious gestures, for spleeny passions, and revengeful meditations, for but purposes to enrich themselves by the gain of oppression: for wanton looks, for lascivious gestures, for spleeny passion, and revengeful meditations, for but Purposes to enrich themselves by the gain of oppression: p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp j n2, p-acp j n2, cc j n2, c-acp p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 9
67 yet they suffer these euil motions of their corrupt minde, these desires of the flesh, to domineer and bear sway, yet they suffer these evil motions of their corrupt mind, these Desires of the Flesh, to domineer and bear sway, av pns32 vvb d j-jn n2 pp-f po32 j n1, d n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 10
68 and reign and rule in their hearts. and Reign and Rule in their hearts. cc vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 10
69 And as for the works of the flesh which the Apostle reckons up in the 5 of the Galatians, 19 and 20 verses; The works of the flesh are manifest which are these, adultery, fornication, laciviousness, uncleanness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, seditious heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: And as for the works of the Flesh which the Apostle reckons up in the 5 of the Galatians, 19 and 20 Verses; The works of the Flesh Are manifest which Are these, adultery, fornication, lasciviousness, uncleanness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, seditious heresies, envyings, murders, Drunkenness, revellings and such like: cc c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt crd pp-f dt np1, crd cc crd n2; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j r-crq vbr d, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, j n2, n2-vvg, n2, n1, n2 cc d av-j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 10
70 they are exceedingly in love with these, and spare not to commit them so far forth as they come not within the compass of mens laws to be punished: they Are exceedingly in love with these, and spare not to commit them so Far forth as they come not within the compass of men's laws to be punished: pns32 vbr av-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp d, cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi pno32 av av-j av c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 10
71 yea and many times they leap over the laws of God and the land, wallow in swinish pleasures and sinful surfeting, follow their brutish appetites, their sinful and sensual desires, give no law to their unbridled passions, to their loose carriages, to their dissolute behaviours, to their unjust practises: yea and many times they leap over the laws of God and the land, wallow in swinish pleasures and sinful surfeiting, follow their brutish appetites, their sinful and sensual Desires, give no law to their unbridled passion, to their lose carriages, to their dissolute behaviours, to their unjust practises: uh cc d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc dt n1, vvb p-acp j n2 cc j j-vvg, vvb po32 j n2, po32 j cc j n2, vvb dx n1 p-acp po32 j-vvn n2, p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp po32 j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 10
72 the restraint neither of Gods laws nor of mens can keep them within bounds, but they break both, the restraint neither of God's laws nor of men's can keep them within bounds, but they break both, dt n1 av-dx pp-f npg1 n2 ccx pp-f ng2 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb d, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
73 and pursue their evil courses with all vehemency and violence. And are such as the Scripture speaketh of the unjust Judge; and pursue their evil courses with all vehemency and violence. And Are such as the Scripture speaks of the unjust Judge; cc vvi po32 j-jn n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1. cc vbr d c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
74 They neither fear God nor regard man, but oppress the poor, grind their faces, undo the fatherless and widows, against all law and equity: They neither Fear God nor regard man, but oppress the poor, grind their faces, undo the fatherless and Widows, against all law and equity: pns32 d vvb np1 ccx n1 n1, p-acp vvi dt j, vvb po32 n2, vvb dt j cc n2, p-acp d n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
75 and yet they have no sence nor feeling of their sins, they are touched with no remorse for them. and yet they have no sense nor feeling of their Sins, they Are touched with no remorse for them. cc av pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dx n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
76 The terror of the law which doometh death and damnation to the breach of the least of Gods Commandments, the horror of their own guilty consciences, The terror of the law which doometh death and damnation to the breach of the least of God's commandments, the horror of their own guilty Consciences, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ds pp-f npg1 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
77 when they see their sins laid before them in their own ugly plight, shape, and form: when they see their Sins laid before them in their own ugly plighted, shape, and from: c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d j n1, n1, cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
78 doth not make them so to groan under the burden of their sins, that they should see what a sweet thing it is to have a Saviour, what a happiness it is to be a Christian. does not make them so to groan under the burden of their Sins, that they should see what a sweet thing it is to have a Saviour, what a happiness it is to be a Christian. vdz xx vvi pno32 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vhi dt n1, r-crq dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi dt njp. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
79 They are not so wearied with the heavy load and burden of their sins that they should seek and finde rest in Christ Jesus: They Are not so wearied with the heavy load and burden of their Sins that they should seek and find rest in christ jesus: pns32 vbr xx av vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp np1 np1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 11
80 But they weary themselves in the way of wickednes, and never say, what hath pride profited us? Or what good hath riches with our vanting brought us? till they groan out this in hell, where they are never like to have part in God or inheritance in Christ. But they weary themselves in the Way of wickedness, and never say, what hath pride profited us? Or what good hath riches with our vaunting brought us? till they groan out this in hell, where they Are never like to have part in God or inheritance in christ. cc-acp pns32 j px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-x vvb, r-crq vhz n1 vvn pno12? cc q-crq j vhz n2 p-acp po12 j-vvg vvd pno12? c-acp pns32 vvb av d p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vbr av-x av-j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
81 These now are the wicked, and such as these they are in the flesh, and fulfil the desires of the flesh and of the minde: These now Are the wicked, and such as these they Are in the Flesh, and fulfil the Desires of the Flesh and of the mind: np1 av vbr dt j, cc d c-acp d pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
82 and sure some such men as these the Apostle yieldeth and granteth that there may be. and sure Some such men as these the Apostle yieldeth and grants that there may be. cc av-j d d n2 c-acp d dt n1 vvz cc vvz cst a-acp vmb vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
83 They have not their understanding informed, nor their reason rectified. They have not their understanding informed, nor their reason rectified. pns32 vhb xx po32 n1 vvn, ccx po32 n1 vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
84 Their talk is of bullocks, and they know 〈 ◊ 〉 how to give the kine fodder: Their talk is of bullocks, and they know 〈 ◊ 〉 how to give the kine fodder: po32 n1 vbz pp-f n2, cc pns32 vvb 〈 sy 〉 uh-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
85 or their discourse is of their wares and their merchandise, and they know how to buy and sell and get gain. or their discourse is of their wares and their merchandise, and they know how to buy and fell and get gain. cc po32 n1 vbz pp-f po32 n2 cc po32 n1, cc pns32 vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi cc vvi n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
86 But they are strangers in Israel, unacquainted with the mysteries of Christ and his kingdom: But they Are Strangers in Israel, unacquainted with the Mysteres of christ and his Kingdom: p-acp pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1, j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
87 That Christ came down from heaven, and was inclosed in the virgins womb, that he was born of the seed of David, and took flesh for our redemption: That christ Come down from heaven, and was enclosed in the Virgins womb, that he was born of the seed of David, and took Flesh for our redemption: cst np1 vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd n1 p-acp po12 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 12
88 his Priestly, his Princely, his Prophetical office: his being God, his being Man, the necessity of his being both for our redemption. His humiliation, his exaltation: his Priestly, his Princely, his Prophetical office: his being God, his being Man, the necessity of his being both for our redemption. His humiliation, his exaltation: po31 j, po31 j, po31 j n1: po31 n1 np1, po31 vbg n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg av-d p-acp po12 n1. po31 n1, po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 13
89 his humility, that he humbled himself and became obedient to death even the death of the Cross: his humility, that he humbled himself and became obedient to death even the death of the Cross: po31 n1, cst pns31 vvn px31 cc vvd j p-acp n1 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 13
90 his exaltation, his rising again from the dead: his glorification, his leading captivity captive. These are things that they have small knowledge of; his exaltation, his rising again from the dead: his glorification, his leading captivity captive. These Are things that they have small knowledge of; png31 n1, po31 vvg av p-acp dt j: png31 n1, po31 j-vvg n1 j-jn. d vbr n2 cst pns32 vhb j n1 pp-f; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 13
91 or if they have some confused knowledge of the fall of Adam, of the corrupt state and condition of all mankind since the fall, of the impossibility of keeping Gods Laws and Commandements, or if they have Some confused knowledge of the fallen of Adam, of the corrupt state and condition of all mankind since the fallen, of the impossibility of keeping God's Laws and commandments, cc cs pns32 vhb d j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 13
92 and of the necessity of a Saviour to free us from the curse of sin, which is death, and of the necessity of a Saviour to free us from the curse of since, which is death, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 13
93 and from the punishment of the breach of Gods Laws, which is damnation: and from the punishment of the breach of God's Laws, which is damnation: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, r-crq vbz n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 13
94 have they now a lively faith that worketh by love to purge their consciences from dead works to serve the living Lord? Do they believe in Jesus Christ and him crucified? yet they believe that there is one God and one Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus. have they now a lively faith that works by love to purge their Consciences from dead works to serve the living Lord? Do they believe in jesus christ and him Crucified? yet they believe that there is one God and one Mediator between God and man, the man christ jesus. vhb pns32 av dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1? vdb pns32 vvi p-acp np1 np1 cc pno31 vvd? av pns32 vvb cst pc-acp vbz crd np1 cc crd n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, dt n1 np1 np1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 14
95 Yea S. Iames telleth them that the devils believe and tremble. Yea S. James Telleth them that the Devils believe and tremble. uh n1 np1 vvz pno32 d dt n2 vvb cc vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 14
96 But do they believe that Christ died for their sins, and rose again for their justification? yea they believe that Christ died for the sins of the whole world, and more particularly for theirs: But do they believe that christ died for their Sins, and rose again for their justification? yea they believe that christ died for the Sins of the Whole world, and more particularly for theirs: cc-acp vdb pns32 vvi cst np1 vvd p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd av p-acp po32 n1? uh pns32 vvb cst np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av-dc av-j p-acp png32: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 14
97 and they are ready at any time when they are weary and heavy laden with the burden of their sins, to apply Christ and his merits to themselves for the remission of them: and they Are ready At any time when they Are weary and heavy laden with the burden of their Sins, to apply christ and his merits to themselves for the remission of them: cc pns32 vbr j p-acp d n1 c-crq pns32 vbr j cc j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 14
98 and therefore they make no question but they are truly engraffed into Christ, and made lively members of his body: and Therefore they make no question but they Are truly engrafted into christ, and made lively members of his body: cc av pns32 vvb dx n1 cc-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd j n2 pp-f po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 14
99 yea they weary Christ with the load and burden of their sins, and make him their pack-horse to bear their iniquities, yea they weary christ with the load and burden of their Sins, and make him their packhorse to bear their iniquities, uh pns32 vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi pno31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 14
100 and as God speaketh by his Prophet, He is pressed under them as a cart is pressed that as full of sheaves. But do they so groan under the burden of their sins, that they desire to be rid of them, and as God speaks by his Prophet, He is pressed under them as a cart is pressed that as full of sheaves. But doe they so groan under the burden of their Sins, that they desire to be rid of them, cc p-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn d p-acp j pp-f n2. p-acp n1 pns32 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
101 and to purge them out of their hearts? Doth their faith in Christ for the remission of their sins increase their hatred of sin, and to purge them out of their hearts? Does their faith in christ for the remission of their Sins increase their hatred of since, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 n2? vdz po32 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
102 and their desire to cleanse themselves from all filthiness both of flesh and spirit? Hereby they shall know whether they be in Christ or no: and their desire to cleanse themselves from all filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit? Hereby they shall know whither they be in christ or no: cc po32 n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1? av pns32 vmb vvi cs pns32 vbb p-acp np1 cc dx: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
103 They that are Christs the Apostle telleth us, have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Unless therefore men crucifie the flesh, and mortifie their earthly members: They that Are Christ the Apostle Telleth us, have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest. Unless Therefore men crucify the Flesh, and mortify their earthly members: pns32 cst vbr npg1 dt n1 vvz pno12, vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2. cs av n2 vvi dt n1, cc vvi po32 j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
104 fornication uncleanness, immoderate affection, evil concupiscence, covetousness and the like: fornication uncleanness, immoderate affection, evil concupiscence, covetousness and the like: n1 n1, j n1, j-jn n1, n1 cc dt j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
105 they are not in Christ but are still in the flesh, and whatsoever right or title they may plead to Christ, they are carnally, they are earthly minded. they Are not in christ but Are still in the Flesh, and whatsoever right or title they may plead to christ, they Are carnally, they Are earthly minded. pns32 vbr xx p-acp np1 cc-acp vbr av p-acp dt n1, cc r-crq j-jn cc n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vbr av-j, pns32 vbr j vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
106 Let not sin reign in your mortal bodies, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Let not since Reign in your Mortal bodies, that you should obey it in the Lustiest thereof. vvb xx n1 vvi p-acp po22 j-jn n2, cst pn22 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
107 If then mens hearts and consciences tell them, that they are not renewed in the spirit of their minde, their hearts are set upon evil, the thoughts of their hearts are evil, If then men's hearts and Consciences tell them, that they Are not renewed in the Spirit of their mind, their hearts Are Set upon evil, the thoughts of their hearts Are evil, cs av ng2 n2 cc n2 vvb pno32, cst pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n-jn, dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vbr j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 15
108 and that continually: the evil desires of the flesh they swarm there, and the carnal desires of the mind they nourish and cherish them, please themselves in them, take a great deal of delight to suffer their mindes to wander after vain pleasures and sinful delights: and that continually: the evil Desires of the Flesh they swarm there, and the carnal Desires of the mind they nourish and cherish them, please themselves in them, take a great deal of delight to suffer their minds to wander After vain pleasures and sinful delights: cc cst av-j: dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb a-acp, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32, vvb px32 p-acp pno32, vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 cc j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
109 and as for the inward corruption of the heart, they give no stay nor stop to it. and as for the inward corruption of the heart, they give no stay nor stop to it. cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb dx n1 ccx vvi p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
110 For the proneness and propensity of the heart to evil, and the indisposition thereof to do good, they see it not: For the proneness and propensity of the heart to evil, and the indisposition thereof to do good, they see it not: p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn, cc dt n1 av pc-acp vdi j, pns32 vvb pn31 xx: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
111 or if they do they love it with all their heart: or if they do they love it with all their heart: cc cs pns32 vdb pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp d po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
112 and desire to live and die in this polluted estate, this corrupted condition, over run with sin and iniquity. and desire to live and die in this polluted estate, this corrupted condition, over run with since and iniquity. cc vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1, d j-vvn n1, p-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
113 Their heart is corrupt, their conscience defiled, and yet they are touched with no remorse for the inward pollution of their souls, Their heart is corrupt, their conscience defiled, and yet they Are touched with no remorse for the inward pollution of their Souls, po32 n1 vbz j, po32 n1 vvn, cc av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dx n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
114 for the outward defilement of their bodies, but make sin their solace, and iniquity their pastime: for the outward defilement of their bodies, but make sin their solace, and iniquity their pastime: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc-acp vvb vvi po32 n1, cc n1 po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 16
115 and if God do so work by his word, by the good motions of his Spirit, by his mercies, by his judgements, and if God do so work by his word, by the good motions of his Spirit, by his Mercies, by his Judgments, cc cs np1 vdb av vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
116 as to restrain them from some open enormious crimes: as to restrain them from Some open enormous crimes: c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
117 If there be some few virtues that they love, and some few vices that they hate, If there be Some few Virtues that they love, and Some few vices that they hate, cs pc-acp vbb d d n2 cst pns32 vvb, cc d d n2 cst pns32 vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
118 and their corruption doth not shew it self in the commission of them, yet when they hear of an inward change of the whole minde, of the whole man, of a general hatred of sin, and their corruption does not show it self in the commission of them, yet when they hear of an inward change of the Whole mind, of the Whole man, of a general hatred of since, cc po32 n1 vdz xx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, av c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
119 and a general love of goodness, that so God might accept of their imperfect obedience for Christs sake, and a general love of Goodness, that so God might accept of their imperfect Obedience for Christ sake, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst av np1 vmd vvi pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
120 and intitle them to heaven and salvation, this they cannot endure. and entitle them to heaven and salvation, this they cannot endure. cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, d pns32 vmbx vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
121 To fear all their waies with the holy man Iob: and to refrain their feet from every evil path with the Psalmist, this they will not admit of. To Fear all their ways with the holy man Job: and to refrain their feet from every evil path with the Psalmist, this they will not admit of. p-acp n1 d po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 np1: cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, d pns32 vmb xx vvi pp-f. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
122 They have not onely one, but many sins reigning in them: They have not only one, but many Sins reigning in them: pns32 vhb xx av-j pi, cc-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
123 and many virtues there be which Gods Ministers have made appear to their understanding are exceeding lovely, and many Virtues there be which God's Ministers have made appear to their understanding Are exceeding lovely, cc d n2 pc-acp vbi r-crq npg1 n2 vhb vvn vvb p-acp po32 n1 vbr vvg j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
124 and yet they will not practise them. Their heart is not whole within them, the mass of corruption lieth there still; and yet they will not practise them. Their heart is not Whole within them, the mass of corruption lies there still; cc av pns32 vmb xx vvi pno32. po32 n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp pno32, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz a-acp av; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 17
125 The old leaven is not purged out, that so it may be a new lump. The old leaven is not purged out, that so it may be a new lump. dt j n1 vbz xx vvd av, cst av pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
126 There is the same proneness and propensity of the heart to evil, and the same indisposition to do good. There is the same proneness and propensity of the heart to evil, and the same indisposition to do good. pc-acp vbz dt d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn, cc dt d n1 pc-acp vdi j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
127 And excepting that the restraining grace of Gods Spirit doth restrain them from the commission of some sins, And excepting that the restraining grace of God's Spirit does restrain them from the commission of Some Sins, np1 vvg cst dt vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
128 and enable them to do some good; their practise for the general it is to do evil, and not to do good. and enable them to do Some good; their practice for the general it is to do evil, and not to do good. cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi d j; po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vdi j-jn, cc xx pc-acp vdi j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
129 Such as these there are, and such as these they are in the flesh and make provision for the flesh to fulfil the lusts thereof. Such as these there Are, and such as these they Are in the Flesh and make provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof. d c-acp d a-acp vbr, cc d c-acp d pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
130 And thus I leave the first thing implied in the words that some may be involved in this natural condition and be in the flesh. And thus I leave the First thing implied in the words that Some may be involved in this natural condition and be in the Flesh. cc av pns11 vvb dt ord n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 cc vbb p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
131 As the Apostle yieldeth that some may be in this condition, so he further granteth that a great many are in this condition, it is set forth in the plural number, they that are in the flesh. As the Apostle yieldeth that Some may be in this condition, so he further grants that a great many Are in this condition, it is Set forth in the plural number, they that Are in the Flesh. p-acp dt n1 vvz cst d vmb vbi p-acp d n1, av pns31 av-jc vvz cst dt j d vbr p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 18
132 And so I proceed to prove that which is plainly expressed and come in the second place to show that there are numbers and multitudes that are in the flesh: And so I proceed to prove that which is plainly expressed and come in the second place to show that there Are numbers and Multitudes that Are in the Flesh: cc av pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi cst a-acp vbr n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
133 our Saviour in the seventh of S. Matthews Gospel telleth us that wide is the gate, our Saviour in the seventh of S. Matthews Gospel Telleth us that wide is the gate, po12 n1 p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 np1 n1 vvz pno12 cst j vbz dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
134 and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat. and broad is the Way that leads to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat. cc j vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb p-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
135 And every where in Scripture we have the multitude of wicked men described and set forth unto us. And every where in Scripture we have the multitude of wicked men described and Set forth unto us. cc d c-crq p-acp n1 pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn cc vvn av p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
136 S. Paul layeth it down in his Epistle to the Romans, as the Psalmist had before set it down, S. Paul Layeth it down in his Epistle to the Roman, as the Psalmist had before Set it down, np1 np1 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp dt n1 vhd a-acp vvn pn31 a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
137 and the wiseman in his Proverbs, 3 Rom. the 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 verses; They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable, there is none that doth good, no not one: and the Wiseman in his Proverbs, 3 Rom. the 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Verses; They Are all gone out of the Way, they Are together become unprofitable, there is none that does good, no not one: cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, crd np1 dt crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd n2; pns32 vbr d vvn av pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr av vvn j, pc-acp vbz pix cst vdz j, uh-dx xx crd: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
138 their throat is an open sepulchre, With their tongues they have used deceit, the poyson of aspes is under their lips: their throat is an open Sepulchre, With their tongues they have used deceit, the poison of asps is under their lips: po32 n1 vbz dt j n1, p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vhb vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp po32 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
139 whose mouth is full of cursing and and bitterness, their feet are swift to shed blood; whose Mouth is full of cursing and and bitterness, their feet Are swift to shed blood; rg-crq n1 vbz j pp-f vvg cc cc n1, po32 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
140 destruction and misery are in their waies, and the way of peace they have not known; destruction and misery Are in their ways, and the Way of peace they have not known; n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb xx vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
141 there is no fear of God before their eyes. And the Psalmist bringeth in God wondring at the multitude of wicked men; there is no Fear of God before their eyes. And the Psalmist brings in God wondering At the multitude of wicked men; pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2. cc dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 19
142 Have they no knowledge that they are all such workers of mischief eating up my people as it were bread, Have they no knowledge that they Are all such workers of mischief eating up my people as it were bred, vhb pns32 dx n1 cst pns32 vbr d d n2 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp po11 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
143 and call not upon God? Nos numerus sumus, & fruges consumere nati, we were all of us so in our natural condition, and call not upon God? Nos Numerus sumus, & Fruges consumere Nati, we were all of us so in our natural condition, cc vvb xx p-acp np1? np1 fw-la fw-la, cc n2 j-u n1, pns12 vbdr d pp-f pno12 av p-acp po12 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
144 and no doubt but there are still a number, a multitude of Epicurean people, who think they are born onely to eat and to drink and to enjoy the sinful pleasures of of this life. and no doubt but there Are still a number, a multitude of Epicurean people, who think they Are born only to eat and to drink and to enjoy the sinful pleasures of of this life. cc dx n1 cc-acp pc-acp vbr av dt n1, dt n1 pp-f jp n1, r-crq vvb pns32 vbr vvn av-j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f pp-f d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
145 Though the world went after Christ and the multitudes followed him, yet it was but for loaves, Though the world went After christ and the Multitudes followed him, yet it was but for loaves, cs dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 cc dt n2 vvd pno31, av pn31 vbds cc-acp p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
146 for carnal and by respects, and he had but few true disciples and they were not many in whom the word of God did take place. for carnal and by respects, and he had but few true Disciples and they were not many in whom the word of God did take place. p-acp j cc p-acp n2, cc pns31 vhd p-acp d j n2 cc pns32 vbdr xx d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
147 They were not all Israelites that were of Israel. Neither are they now all truly converted, that live in the bosome of the Church. They were not all Israelites that were of Israel. Neither Are they now all truly converted, that live in the bosom of the Church. pns32 vbdr xx d np1 cst vbdr pp-f np1. av-d vbr pns32 av d av-j vvn, cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
148 Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved. Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved. cs dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 20
149 They are but a remnant, a few, a small company that have saving grace whereby the soul should be converted. They Are but a remnant, a few, a small company that have Saving grace whereby the soul should be converted. pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1, dt d, dt j n1 cst vhb vvg n1 c-crq dt n1 vmd vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
150 Many are called, but few are chosen to be vessels of honour sanctified and meet for the masters use. Many Are called, but few Are chosen to be vessels of honour sanctified and meet for the Masters use. av-d vbr vvn, cc-acp d vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
151 The many, the number, the multitude, they have not felt the inward Covenant, the circumcision of the heart, whereby God should put his law in their hearts and write it in their inward parts, there is no truth in their inward parts, their inward parts are very wickedness. The many, the number, the multitude, they have not felt the inward Covenant, the circumcision of the heart, whereby God should put his law in their hearts and write it in their inward parts, there is no truth in their inward parts, their inward parts Are very wickedness. dt d, dt n1, dt n1, pns32 vhb xx vvn dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvb pn31 p-acp po32 j n2, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp po32 j n2, po32 j n2 vbr j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
152 They say, as it is in Iob; Depart from us we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes. They say, as it is in Job; Depart from us we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. pns32 vvb, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1; vvb p-acp pno12 pns12 vvi xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
153 God would have healed them, but they would not. They love to lie in this polluted estate, this sinful condition: God would have healed them, but they would not. They love to lie in this polluted estate, this sinful condition: np1 vmd vhi vvn pno32, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx. pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1, d j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
154 And as for the inward corruption of the heart, they do not desire that it should be abolished: And as for the inward corruption of the heart, they do not desire that it should be abolished: cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vdb xx vvi cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
155 they will not purge it out, yea and many multitudes there are of such kinde of men. they will not purge it out, yea and many Multitudes there Are of such kind of men. pns32 vmb xx vvi pn31 av, uh cc d n2 pc-acp vbr pp-f d n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
156 They go by companies into the Taverns: they assemble themselves by troops into the harlots houses: They go by companies into the Taverns: they assemble themselves by troops into the harlots houses: pns32 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2: pns32 vvb px32 p-acp n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
157 they meet together and commune of laying snares: they encourage one another in unjust practises: they meet together and commune of laying snares: they encourage one Another in unjust practises: pns32 vvb av cc j pp-f vvg n2: pns32 vvb crd j-jn p-acp j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 21
158 and their onely care is to buy and sell and get gain, and go beyond their neighbours in bargaining: and their only care is to buy and fell and get gain, and go beyond their neighbours in bargaining: cc po32 j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi cc vvi n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp vvg: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 22
159 but among these multidudes of evil men; there are but a few godly Christians, a few good men. but among these multidudes of evil men; there Are but a few godly Christians, a few good men. cc-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f j-jn n2; pc-acp vbr p-acp dt d j np1, dt d j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 22
160 A world of sinners there were in the dayes of Noah but one Noah a preacher of righteousness. A world of Sinners there were in the days of Noah but one Noah a preacher of righteousness. dt n1 pp-f n2 a-acp vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp crd np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 22
161 A great many of filthy and unclean Sodomites, but one righteous Lot whose soul was vexed with the filthy Conversation of the unclean Sodomites. And S. Peter reckoning up the multitude of sinners that were in the dayes of Noah, and in the dayes of Lot sheweth that there should be the like multitude of sinners in the world unto the worlds end. A great many of filthy and unclean Sodomites, but one righteous Lot whose soul was vexed with the filthy Conversation of the unclean Sodomites. And S. Peter reckoning up the multitude of Sinners that were in the days of Noah, and in the days of Lot shows that there should be the like multitude of Sinners in the world unto the world's end. dt j d pp-f j cc j n2, p-acp crd j n1 rg-crq n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2. cc np1 np1 vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvz cst a-acp vmd vbi dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 22
162 And as Gods vengeance did not sleep against the multitude of sinners that were in the days of Noah and in the days of Lot, so neither should it sleep against the multitude of sinners that shloud be in the world unto the worlds end. And as God's vengeance did not sleep against the multitude of Sinners that were in the days of Noah and in the days of Lot, so neither should it sleep against the multitude of Sinners that shloud be in the world unto the world's end. cc c-acp npg1 n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vbdr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av dx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cst av vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 22
163 But cheifly Gods vengeance should shew it self against those who walk after the flesh, in the lusts of uncleanness presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. But chiefly God's vengeance should show it self against those who walk After the Flesh, in the Lustiest of uncleanness presumptuous Are they, self-willed, they Are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. p-acp av-jn ng1 n1 vmd vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 j vbr pns32, j, pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 23
164 Wilful sinners then there are who walk after the flesh, and commit all uncleanness with greediness. Wilful Sinners then there Are who walk After the Flesh, and commit all uncleanness with greediness. j n2 av pc-acp vbr r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvi d n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 23
165 And many such evil disposed persons there are who make a sport of sin, and pastime of iniquity: And many such evil disposed Persons there Are who make a sport of since, and pastime of iniquity: cc d d n-jn vvn n2 pc-acp vbr r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 23
166 and who is there almost that his heart should stand affected as the Psalmist speaketh, that he should have respect to all Gods commandements? and hate sin indifferently, his own sins as well as other mens, and who is there almost that his heart should stand affected as the Psalmist speaks, that he should have respect to all God's Commandments? and hate since indifferently, his own Sins as well as other men's, cc r-crq vbz a-acp av cst po31 n1 vmd vvi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvz, cst pns31 vmd vhb n1 p-acp d ng1 n2? cc vvb n1 av-j, po31 d n2 c-acp av c-acp j-jn ng2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 23
167 and his hatred should shew it self especially against those sins to which he seeth the greatest proneness and propensity in his own heart. and his hatred should show it self especially against those Sins to which he sees the greatest proneness and propensity in his own heart. cc po31 n1 vmd vvi pn31 n1 av-j p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 23
168 They are very few but they have their hearts set upon some sins or other, they suffer them to lie and roust there, they will not part with them or purge them out. They Are very few but they have their hearts Set upon Some Sins or other, they suffer them to lie and roust there, they will not part with them or purge them out. pns32 vbr av d p-acp pns32 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp d n2 cc j-jn, pns32 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 cc vvi pno32 av. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 23
169 The bent of their affections is not set against sin, is not set upon good: their heart meditateth mischief and they stirre up strife and contension all the day long. The bent of their affections is not Set against since, is not Set upon good: their heart meditateth mischief and they stir up strife and contension all the day long. dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, vbz xx vvn p-acp j: po32 n1 vvz n1 cc pns32 vvb a-acp n1 cc n1 d dt n1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
170 They may blear the eyes of the world with dawbing policies, and skin over their corruptions: They may blear the eyes of the world with daubing policies, and skin over their corruptions: pns32 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg n2, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
171 but their heart is not right neither toward God nor toward their neighbour. Indoluit orbis Christianus factum se videns Arianum. but their heart is not right neither towards God nor towards their neighbour. Indoluit Orbis Christian factum se videns Arianum. cc-acp po32 n1 vbz xx j-jn av-d p-acp np1 ccx p-acp po32 n1. fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
172 The whole Christian world was overspread with Arianisme, and Scismes and Heresies they abound in every place, The Whole Christian world was overspread with Arianism, and Sicms and Heresies they abound in every place, dt j-jn njp n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, cc n2 cc n2 pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
173 and multitudes of men there are that cause sects and divisions: and Multitudes of men there Are that cause Sects and divisions: cc n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbr d n1 n2 cc n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
174 sins and surfetings they increase and multiply continually, and sinners they thronge in the streets, All tables are full of vomit and filthiness, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, every one is given to covetousness, and from the Prophet unto the Priest every one dealeth falsely. Sins and surfeitings they increase and multiply continually, and Sinners they throng in the streets, All tables Are full of vomit and filthiness, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, every one is given to covetousness, and from the Prophet unto the Priest every one deals falsely. n2 cc n2-vvg pns32 vvi cc vvi av-j, cc n2 pns32 n1 p-acp dt n2, d n2 vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt ds pp-f pno32 p-acp dt js pp-f pno32, d pi vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 d pi vvz av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
175 Some few onely excepted as S. Iohn hath it, the whole world lieth in wickedness, tumbleth and walloweth in this sinful condition; some few only excepted as S. John hath it, the Whole world lies in wickedness, tumbleth and walloweth in this sinful condition; d d av-j vvn p-acp np1 np1 vhz pn31, dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp n1, vvz cc vvz p-acp d j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 24
176 their hearts are uncleansed, unsanctified, unreformed, even sinkes of sin: their hearts Are uncleansed, unsanctified, unreformed, even sinks of since: po32 n2 vbr vvn, j, j-vvn, av vvz pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
177 and the spreading contagion of sin and iniquity it overrunneth all places and persons, and few there be that are not infected with this plague and leprosie of sin. and the spreading contagion of since and iniquity it overrunneth all places and Persons, and few there be that Are not infected with this plague and leprosy of since. cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pn31 vvz d n2 cc n2, cc d pc-acp vbi d vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
178 Some have it in their forehead, and it riseth up as it did in Uzziah his. some have it in their forehead, and it Riseth up as it did in Uzziah his. d vhb pn31 p-acp po32 n1, cc pn31 vvz a-acp c-acp pn31 vdd p-acp np1 po31. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
179 They declare their sin as Sodom they hide it not. They declare their since as Sodom they hide it not. pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp np1 pns32 vvb pn31 xx. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
180 Others have it in their heart, their sore rankleth and festereth inwardly, and their wound is in curable: Others have it in their heart, their soar rankleth and festereth inwardly, and their wound is in curable: ng2-jn vhb pn31 p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1 vvz cc vvz av-j, cc po32 n1 vbz p-acp j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
181 others, their loins are filled with a loathsom disease and there is no whole part in their flesh: Others, their loins Are filled with a loathsome disease and there is no Whole part in their Flesh: n2-jn, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
182 others, their feet are swift to shed bloud: others, their hands are instruments of cruelty: others, their eyes are blinded that they see not; Others, their feet Are swift to shed blood: Others, their hands Are Instruments of cruelty: Others, their eyes Are blinded that they see not; n2-jn, po32 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1: n2-jn, po32 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1: n2-jn, po32 n2 vbr vvn cst pns32 vvb xx; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
183 they have the eyes of their understanding darkned so that they know not what sin is, they have the eyes of their understanding darkened so that they know not what since is, pns32 vhb dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vvn av cst pns32 vvb xx r-crq n1 vbz, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
184 and how should they then amend it? Many, too many there be, who have not one but many sins reigning in them, who walk and war after the flesh, and how should they then amend it? Many, too many there be, who have not one but many Sins reigning in them, who walk and war After the Flesh, cc q-crq vmd pns32 av vvi pn31? av-d, av d pc-acp vbi, r-crq vhb xx pi p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno32, r-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 25
185 and fulfil the desires of their evil and corrupt mindes: and fulfil the Desires of their evil and corrupt minds: cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 j-jn cc j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
186 so that it is no marvel though the Apostle setteth it forth in the plural number, They that are in the flesh. so that it is no marvel though the Apostle sets it forth in the plural number, They that Are in the Flesh. av cst pn31 vbz dx n1 cs dt n1 vvz pn31 av p-acp dt j n1, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
187 Having thus described the Natural Condition of being in the flesh, & having shewed what it is to be in the flesh and having made it plain that there are numbers and multitudes of men who live and lie in this sinful condition, overrun with iniquity, Having thus described the Natural Condition of being in the Flesh, & having showed what it is to be in the Flesh and having made it plain that there Are numbers and Multitudes of men who live and lie in this sinful condition, overrun with iniquity, vhg av vvn dt j n1 pp-f vbg p-acp dt n1, cc vhg vvn r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc vhg vvn pn31 j cst a-acp vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 r-crq vvb cc vvi p-acp d j n1, vvn p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
188 and drowned as I may say in the lusts of the flesh. and drowned as I may say in the Lustiest of the Flesh. cc vvn c-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
189 It remaineth that I come to shew what it is that maketh this condition so miserable and so deplorable a condition: It remains that I come to show what it is that makes this condition so miserable and so deplorable a condition: pn31 vvz cst pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq pn31 vbz cst vv2 d n1 av j cc av j dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
190 It may seem to be a happy condition, and no marvel if there be multitudes that are in love with sin, It may seem to be a happy condition, and no marvel if there be Multitudes that Are in love with since, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc dx n1 cs pc-acp vbb n2 cst vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
191 and the greatest part please themselves in their natural condition, and have some sin or other which they propound unto themselves as their cheifest happiness, felicity, and contentment in this life: and the greatest part please themselves in their natural condition, and have Some since or other which they propound unto themselves as their chiefest happiness, felicity, and contentment in this life: cc dt js n1 vvb px32 p-acp po32 j n1, cc vhb d n1 cc n-jn r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp px32 p-acp po32 js-jn n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
192 for sin it is sweet and the task of repentance it is tedious bitter and irksome: for since it is sweet and the task of Repentance it is tedious bitter and irksome: p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j cc dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz j j cc j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 26
193 and the childbearing pangs of a woman in travail are not so painful and laborious, and the childbearing pangs of a woman in travail Are not so painful and laborious, cc dt vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 vbr xx av j cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
194 as are the travailing pains of those that are born again, in whom new birth is wrought. as Are the travailing pains of those that Are born again, in whom new birth is wrought. c-acp vbr dt vvg n2 pp-f d cst vbr vvn av, p-acp ro-crq j n1 vbz vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
195 A troubled conscience and a minde disquieted with the burden of sin, it is above all the troubles and tribulations that can happen to a man in this life. A troubled conscience and a mind disquieted with the burden of since, it is above all the Troubles and tribulations that can happen to a man in this life. dt j-vvn n1 cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
196 Seeing then sin is so sweet, and the task of repentance so bitter, tedious and irksome: Seeing then since is so sweet, and the task of Repentance so bitter, tedious and irksome: vvg av n1 vbz av j, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av j, j cc j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
197 not to strive against sin, but to enjoy the pleasures and profits of this life, there is no misery at all in this condition, not to strive against since, but to enjoy the pleasures and profits of this life, there is no misery At all in this condition, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
198 but a great deal of happiness: but a great deal of happiness: cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
199 and if it were not for that which followeth in this text of Scripture, who might not wish to remain still in his natural condition, without purging sin out of his heart. and if it were not for that which follows in this text of Scripture, who might not wish to remain still in his natural condition, without purging since out of his heart. cc cs pn31 vbdr xx p-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp vvg n1 av pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
200 So then that which maketh this condition so miserable a condition it is this, that men while they are in love with this supposed happiness, they lose that which is their true happiness, their summum bonum, and their chief felicitv: Gods favourable countenance. So then that which makes this condition so miserable a condition it is this, that men while they Are in love with this supposed happiness, they loose that which is their true happiness, their summum bonum, and their chief felicitv: God's favourable countenance. av av cst r-crq vvz d n1 av j dt n1 pn31 vbz d, cst n2 cs pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1, pns32 vvb cst r-crq vbz po32 j n1, po32 fw-la fw-la, cc po32 j-jn n1: n2 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 27
201 Nothing can content the soul but God, nothing can satisfie the heart but the Trinity, Nothing can content the soul but God, nothing can satisfy the heart but the Trinity, np1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, pix vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt np1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 28
202 and while men remain in this condition without purging sin out of their hearts, they are deprived of this felicity they are debarred of this happiness. and while men remain in this condition without purging since out of their hearts, they Are deprived of this felicity they Are debarred of this happiness. cc cs n2 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp vvg n1 av pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr vvn pp-f d n1 pns32 vbr vvn pp-f d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 28
203 So then this condition of being out of the state of grace, maketh men miserable, So then this condition of being out of the state of grace, makes men miserable, av cs d n1 pp-f vbg av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vv2 n2 j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 28
204 because those that are out of the state of grace and not truly regenerate cannot please God. Because those that Are out of the state of grace and not truly regenerate cannot please God. c-acp d cst vbr av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc xx av-j vvn vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 28
205 And so I pass to the third thing the inference that the Apostle doth inferre, And so I pass to the third thing the Inference that the Apostle does infer, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 cst dt n1 vdz vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 28
206 and the conclusion that he gathereth to set forth the misery of those that are in their natural condition, They cannot please God. The Apostles meaning when he saith, those that are in the flesh cannot please God. and the conclusion that he gathereth to Set forth the misery of those that Are in their natural condition, They cannot please God. The Apostles meaning when he Says, those that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. cc dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. dt np1 vvg c-crq pns31 vvz, d cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 28
207 Is not, that it is all one whether they do good or whether they do evil, their vices and their virtues finde the like acceptance at Gods hands, their gloriousest virtues are but glittering sins, their best actions are abominable, they are in the flesh out of Christ, Is not, that it is all one whither they do good or whither they do evil, their vices and their Virtues find the like acceptance At God's hands, their gloriousest Virtues Are but glittering Sins, their best actions Are abominable, they Are in the Flesh out of christ, vbz xx, cst pn31 vbz d pi cs pns32 vdb j cc cs pns32 vdb j-jn, po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vvi dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, po32 js n2 vbr p-acp j-vvg n2, po32 js n2 vbr j, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 av pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
208 and whatsoever they do they cannot please God. and whatsoever they do they cannot please God. cc r-crq pns32 vdb pns32 vmbx vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
209 These are the exceptions that the Sectaries of these times make, not onely against the actions of those who are meer natural men, unreconciled, unconverted, These Are the exceptions that the Sectaries of these times make, not only against the actions of those who Are mere natural men, unreconciled, unconverted, d vbr dt n2 cst dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvi, xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr j j n2, j, vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
210 but against the actions of those that are spiritual, and more truly engraffed into Christ then themselves. but against the actions of those that Are spiritual, and more truly engrafted into christ then themselves. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr j, cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp np1 av px32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
211 And these Sectaries they do dilate and spread themselves every where, and where there are fewest of them there are two many of them. And these Sectaries they do dilate and spread themselves every where, and where there Are fewest of them there Are two many of them. cc d n2 pns32 vdb vvi cc vvi px32 d c-crq, cc c-crq pc-acp vbr ds pp-f pno32 pc-acp vbr crd d pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
212 Yet for my part I am and ever shall be so charitable as to believe that there are among them, some ignorantly seduced Christians, who desire above all things to fear God and to serve him, Yet for my part I am and ever shall be so charitable as to believe that there Are among them, Some ignorantly seduced Christians, who desire above all things to Fear God and to serve him, av p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vbm cc av vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi cst a-acp vbr p-acp pno32, d av-j vvn np1, r-crq vvb p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi np1 cc pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
213 and for the elects sake that are among them, shall speak unto them all as unto Saints, and for the elects sake that Are among them, shall speak unto them all as unto Saints, cc p-acp dt vvz n1 cst vbr p-acp pno32, vmb vvi p-acp pno32 d c-acp p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
214 and unto brethren, and all that I shall at this time say is but this; and unto brothers, and all that I shall At this time say is but this; cc p-acp n2, cc d cst pns11 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb vbz p-acp d; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 29
215 If these men cannot be perswaded to have a little more charity, it were to be wished that they would be perswaded to have a little more humility: If these men cannot be persuaded to have a little more charity, it were to be wished that they would be persuaded to have a little more humility: cs d n2 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt j dc n1, pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt j dc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
216 if saith Iob, I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean: if Says Job, I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean: cs vvz np1, pns11 vvb px11 p-acp n1 n1, cc vvb po11 n2 av-x av j: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
217 yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me. yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me. av vm2 pns21 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1, cc po11 d n2 vmb vvi pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
218 And the holy Father S. Augustin sheweth how imperfect the actions of the best are, that none can be found innocent if God should deal with them according to the rigour of his justice. And the holy Father S. Augustin shows how imperfect the actions of the best Are, that none can be found innocent if God should deal with them according to the rigour of his Justice. cc dt j n1 np1 np1 vvz c-crq j dt n2 pp-f dt js vbr, cst pix vmb vbi vvn j-jn cs np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
219 Vae laudabili vitae hominum si remota miserecordia discutias eam. Wo unto the most praise-worthy life of men, if God shall examine it without mercy. Vae laudabili vitae hominum si Remota Miserecordia discutias eam. Woe unto the most praiseworthy life of men, if God shall examine it without mercy. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n2, cs np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
220 And so Arnobius, Vae nobis si quod debeamus exegerit vel quod debet rediderit. And so Arnobius, Vae nobis si quod debeamus exegerit vel quod debet rediderit. cc av np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
221 Wo unto us all if God should exact of us what we owe or are indebted unto him: Woe unto us all if God should exact of us what we owe or Are indebted unto him: n1 p-acp pno12 d cs np1 vmd vvi pp-f pno12 r-crq pns12 vvb cc vbr vvn p-acp pno31: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
222 or return unto us according to our deserts. or return unto us according to our deserts. cc vvi p-acp pno12 vvg p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
223 I beseech you beloved brethren whosoever you are, can you do any thing to please God? have you any righteousness that is not stained? survay your own best actions, I beseech you Beloved brothers whosoever you Are, can you do any thing to please God? have you any righteousness that is not stained? survey your own best actions, pns11 vvb pn22 j-vvn n2 r-crq pn22 vbr, vmb pn22 vdi d n1 pc-acp vvi np1? vhb pn22 d n1 cst vbz xx vvn? vvb po22 d js n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 30
224 & abhor your selves in dust & ashes, your most lovely virtues, your goodliest actions, they receive such a tincture from the corrupt channel from whence they proceed, that you must needs see nothing but a menstruous cloth, have you any thing to glory of before God? take heed least he enter into judgement with you, you will find that all flesh hath corrupted it self before God, & abhor your selves in dust & Ashes, your most lovely Virtues, your Goodliest actions, they receive such a tincture from the corrupt channel from whence they proceed, that you must needs see nothing but a menstruous cloth, have you any thing to glory of before God? take heed lest he enter into judgement with you, you will find that all Flesh hath corrupted it self before God, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc n2, po22 av-ds j n2, po22 js n2, pns32 vvb d dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb, cst pn22 vmb av vvi pix cc-acp dt j n1, vhb pn22 d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f p-acp np1? vvb n1 cs pns31 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb vvi cst d n1 vhz vvn pn31 n1 p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
225 and that you have nothing but what others have imperfect goodness. and that you have nothing but what Others have imperfect Goodness. cc cst pn22 vhb pix cc-acp q-crq n2-jn vhb j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
226 But yet goodness it is Gods gift and the effect of our Saviours sufferings, and though it be imperfect in all, in regard we are not subjects capable of perfect goodness, But yet Goodness it is God's gift and the Effect of our Saviors sufferings, and though it be imperfect in all, in regard we Are not subject's capable of perfect Goodness, p-acp av n1 pn31 vbz ng1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n2, cc cs pn31 vbb j p-acp d, p-acp n1 pns12 vbr xx n2-jn j pp-f j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
227 yet God as he wroketh it in all, so he loveth it, and is pleased with it in all that he worketh it. yet God as he wroketh it in all, so he loves it, and is pleased with it in all that he works it. av np1 c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp d, av pns31 vvz pn31, cc vbz vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp d cst pns31 vvz pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
228 And whether he worketh it by restraining grace in those that are in their natural condition, And whither he works it by restraining grace in those that Are in their natural condition, cc cs pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp po32 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
229 or by saving grace in those that are in their spiritual condition, he is pleased with it, accepteth it, will reward it for Christs sake. or by Saving grace in those that Are in their spiritual condition, he is pleased with it, Accepteth it, will reward it for Christ sake. cc p-acp vvg n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp po32 j n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, vvz pn31, vmb vvi pn31 p-acp npg1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
230 Some good works that are wrought by restraining grace, they are as lovely in the sight of men, some good works that Are wrought by restraining grace, they Are as lovely in the sighed of men, d j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp vvg n1, pns32 vbr a-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 31
231 and as pleasing in the sight of God, as are those that are wrought by saving grace. and as pleasing in the sighed of God, as Are those that Are wrought by Saving grace. cc c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vbr d cst vbr vvn p-acp vvg n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
232 And God as he worketh, so he is pleased with, and accepteth of goodness in every body. And God as he works, so he is pleased with, and Accepteth of Goodness in every body. cc np1 c-acp pns31 vvz, av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, cc vvz pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
233 It was Gods speech to Cain, if thou doest well shalt thou not be accepted? He accepteth of every body when they do well, he will reward his own works and will be no mans debter for goodness. It was God's speech to Cain, if thou dost well shalt thou not be accepted? He Accepteth of every body when they do well, he will reward his own works and will be no men debtor for Goodness. pn31 vbds npg1 n1 p-acp np1, cs pns21 vd2 av vm2 pns21 xx vbi vvn? pns31 vvz pp-f d n1 c-crq pns32 vdb av, pns31 vmb vvi po31 d n2 cc vmb vbi dx ng1 n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
234 He hath rewarded you, he will reward you, he doth reward you, for works of piety, He hath rewarded you, he will reward you, he does reward you, for works of piety, pns31 vhz vvn pn22, pns31 vmb vvi pn22, pns31 vdz vvi pn22, c-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
235 for deeds of charity, for any thing that is good. for Deeds of charity, for any thing that is good. c-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1 cst vbz j. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
236 So then this is not the meaning of the words (howsoever some please to descant and paraphrase upon them) that those that are in the flesh, their best actions are abominable, their goodness imperfect and they cannot please God: So then this is not the meaning of the words (howsoever Some please to descant and Paraphrase upon them) that those that Are in the Flesh, their best actions Are abominable, their Goodness imperfect and they cannot please God: av cs d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n2 (c-acp d vvb pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp pno32) d d cst vbr p-acp dt n1, po32 js n2 vbr j, po32 n1 j cc pns32 vmbx vvi np1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
237 for so are the actions of the best Saints living and some actions that are wrought by restraining grace are as perfect as those that are wrought by saving grace, for so Are the actions of the best Saints living and Some actions that Are wrought by restraining grace Are as perfect as those that Are wrought by Saving grace, c-acp av vbr dt n2 pp-f dt js n2 vvg cc d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp vvg n1 vbr a-acp j c-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp vvg n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
238 though both of them are imperfect: and God is pleased to accept of imperfect goodness for Christs sake and reward it. Onely herein is the difference: though both of them Are imperfect: and God is pleased to accept of imperfect Goodness for Christ sake and reward it. Only herein is the difference: cs d pp-f pno32 vbr j: cc np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc vvi pn31. j av vbz dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 32
239 those good deeds that proceed from restraining grace, they have the promise onely of a temporary reward, those good Deeds that proceed from restraining grace, they have the promise only of a temporary reward, d j n2 cst vvb p-acp vvg n1, pns32 vhb dt n1 av-j pp-f dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 33
240 but those good deeds that proceed from saving grace they entitle men to heaven and salvation. but those good Deeds that proceed from Saving grace they entitle men to heaven and salvation. cc-acp d j n2 cst vvb p-acp vvg n1 pns32 vvb n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 33
241 So then the meaning of the Apostles words, (as it may appear plainly to those that are not minded wilfully to pervert the Scritures) is this: So then the meaning of the Apostles words, (as it may appear plainly to those that Are not minded wilfully to pervert the Scriptures) is this: av av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, (c-acp pn31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp d cst vbr xx vvn av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2) vbz d: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 33
242 They that are unreconciled, unconverted, unrenewed in the spirit of their mindes, they cannot so please God, that he should accept of their imperfect obedience and entitle them to heaven, and deliver them from hell. They that Are unreconciled, unconverted, unrenewed in the Spirit of their minds, they cannot so please God, that he should accept of their imperfect Obedience and entitle them to heaven, and deliver them from hell. pns32 cst vbr j, vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmbx av vvi np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pp-f po32 j n1 cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 33
243 This then is the miserable condition of all those who have not felt the inward Covenant, the circumcision of the heart, in whom restraining grace hath wrought onely a hatred of some few sins, This then is the miserable condition of all those who have not felt the inward Covenant, the circumcision of the heart, in whom restraining grace hath wrought only a hatred of Some few Sins, np1 av vbz dt j n1 pp-f d d r-crq vhb xx vvn dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq vvg n1 vhz vvn av-j dt n1 pp-f d d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 33
244 and a love of some few vertues, and the saving grace of Gods Spirit hath not inlightened the understanding with the knowledge of all sins which by the search of reason can be found to be sins: and a love of Some few Virtues, and the Saving grace of God's Spirit hath not enlightened the understanding with the knowledge of all Sins which by the search of reason can be found to be Sins: cc dt n1 pp-f d d n2, cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vhz xx vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi n2: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
245 nor reformed the will that there should be a hatred of all sins nor rectified the affections, that so this hatred of sin should increase more and more. nor reformed the will that there should be a hatred of all Sins nor rectified the affections, that so this hatred of since should increase more and more. ccx vvd dt n1 cst a-acp vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2 ccx vvn dt n2, cst av d n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi av-dc cc av-dc. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
246 But they do good by fits and by starts, as they are taught by custome and example of others, But they do good by fits and by starts, as they Are taught by custom and Exampl of Others, p-acp pns32 vdb j p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
247 as they are induced unto it by Gods mercies and his judgements, or as it pleaseth him sometimes to work extraordinarily in their hearts by his word and the good motions of his Spirit. as they Are induced unto it by God's Mercies and his Judgments, or as it Pleases him sometime to work extraordinarily in their hearts by his word and the good motions of his Spirit. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp npg1 n2 cc po31 n2, cc c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 av pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
248 Such as these they are in the flesh and cannot please God: that is they are out of Gods favour, the wrath of God abideth upon them; Such as these they Are in the Flesh and cannot please God: that is they Are out of God's favour, the wrath of God Abideth upon them; d c-acp d pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 cc vmbx vvi np1: cst vbz pns32 vbr av pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
249 they have no hopes of heaven nor of happiness after this life. they have no hope's of heaven nor of happiness After this life. pns32 vhb dx n2 pp-f n1 ccx pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
250 And what more miserable condition can there be then this? It is a life no life, And what more miserable condition can there be then this? It is a life no life, cc q-crq av-dc j n1 vmb a-acp vbi av d? pn31 vbz dt n1 dx n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
251 when Gods frowning and ireful countenance is toward men: When men have no assurance of heaven, no hopes in their death: when God's frowning and ireful countenance is towards men: When men have no assurance of heaven, no hope's in their death: c-crq n2 vvg cc j n1 vbz p-acp n2: c-crq n2 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n2 p-acp po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 34
252 their consciences tell them that they have lived so, that they shall never see God nor enjoy the company nor presence of the blessed Angels: their Consciences tell them that they have lived so, that they shall never see God nor enjoy the company nor presence of the blessed Angels: po32 n2 vvb pno32 cst pns32 vhb vvn av, cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi np1 ccx vvi dt n1 ccx n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
253 but shall have their portion in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone with the devil and his angels. but shall have their portion in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone with the Devil and his Angels. cc-acp vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
254 Sure the wrath of God for sin it causeth men to pine and languish away in despair. Sure the wrath of God for since it Causes men to pine and languish away in despair. av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pn31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
255 When thou with rebukes doest chasten a man for sin, thou causest his beauty to consume away like a moth fretting a garment: When thou with rebukes dost chasten a man for since, thou causest his beauty to consume away like a moth fretting a garment: c-crq pns21 p-acp n2 vd2 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, pns21 vv2 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av av-j dt n1 vvg dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
256 and who can stand when thou art angry saith the Psalmist? If God please to hide away his face from his Saints from his servants, and who can stand when thou art angry Says the Psalmist? If God please to hide away his face from his Saints from his Servants, cc r-crq vmb vvb c-crq pns21 vb2r j vvz dt n1? cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
257 for a moment in a little wrath, nothing can afford them comfort. for a moment in a little wrath, nothing can afford them Comfort. p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pix vmb vvi pno32 vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
258 And when he teareth the wicked in his wrath for the multitude of their transgressions, (as some time his hand is heavy upon them here for their sins) his wrath is a burden unsupportable. And when he teareth the wicked in his wrath for the multitude of their transgressions, (as Some time his hand is heavy upon them Here for their Sins) his wrath is a burden unsupportable. cc c-crq pns31 vvz dt j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (c-acp d n1 po31 n1 vbz j p-acp pno32 av p-acp po32 n2) po31 n1 vbz dt n1 j-u. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 35
259 Let then their own experience of the heaviness of Gods wrath when he afflicteth them for a short time for their sins in his wrath, teach them what a miserable condion it is to be such men with whom God will be angry for ever. Let then their own experience of the heaviness of God's wrath when he afflicts them for a short time for their Sins in his wrath, teach them what a miserable Condition it is to be such men with whom God will be angry for ever. vvb av po32 d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno32 r-crq dt j fw-la pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi d n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vmb vbi j p-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
260 If so be then that God be pleased with mens good works, with their hearty sighes and earnest groans, their weeping and howling and their repentance for sin: If so be then that God be pleased with men's good works, with their hearty sighs and earnest groans, their weeping and howling and their Repentance for since: cs av vbi av cst np1 vbb vvn p-acp ng2 j n2, p-acp po32 j n2 cc j n2, po32 j-vvg cc vvg cc po32 n1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
261 If God see these things, and be pleased with them: If God see these things, and be pleased with them: cs np1 vvb d n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
262 yet if he be not so pleased with them, that he should accept of mens good works, of their repentance for sin, that so they should be delivered from his wrath, yet if he be not so pleased with them, that he should accept of men's good works, of their Repentance for since, that so they should be Delivered from his wrath, av cs pns31 vbb xx av vvn p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vmd vvi pp-f ng2 j n2, pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1, cst av pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
263 and have hopes of heaven and happiness, what are they the better? And yet unless men be inwardly renewed in the spirit of their mindes, and have hope's of heaven and happiness, what Are they the better? And yet unless men be inwardly renewed in the Spirit of their minds, cc vhb n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr pns32 dt jc? cc av cs n2 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
264 and have felt a change of the whole minde, of the whole man, they shall not be intitled to heaven, they shall not be delivered from hell. and have felt a change of the Whole mind, of the Whole man, they shall not be entitled to heaven, they shall not be Delivered from hell. cc vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvd p-acp n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
265 This then is the misery of those who remain unreconciled, unconverted, whose hearts are unchanged unaltered: This then is the misery of those who remain unreconciled, unconverted, whose hearts Are unchanged unaltered: np1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb j, vvn, rg-crq n2 vbr j j-vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
266 they are liable to Gods curse and eternal damnation. Heaven they have no part nor portion in it. they Are liable to God's curse and Eternal damnation. Heaven they have no part nor portion in it. pns32 vbr j p-acp ng1 n1 cc j n1. n1 pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 36
267 Christian Reader, whosoever thou art, think now, think I say, (if it be possible for thee to conceive the greatness of this misery) what a miserable condition it is when men shall perish everlastingly, Christian Reader, whosoever thou art, think now, think I say, (if it be possible for thee to conceive the greatness of this misery) what a miserable condition it is when men shall perish everlastingly, np1 n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb av, vvb pns11 vvb, (cs pn31 vbb j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1) r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz c-crq n2 vmb vvi av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
268 and shall never see God, nor possess the joyes of the celestial Paradise. and shall never see God, nor possess the Joys of the celestial Paradise. cc vmb av-x vvi np1, ccx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
269 It were a thousand times better for men that they had never been born, then that they should live and die in this defiled condition, this polluted estate. It were a thousand times better for men that they had never been born, then that they should live and die in this defiled condition, this polluted estate. pn31 vbdr dt crd n2 av-jc p-acp n2 cst pns32 vhd av-x vbn vvn, av cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1, d j-vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
270 The brute beasts and juments are happier then they, for when they die, their miseries are ended: The brutus beasts and juments Are Happier then they, for when they die, their misery's Are ended: dt n1 n2 cc n2 vbr jc cs pns32, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb, po32 n2 vbr vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
271 but there are unspeakable miseries everlasting sorrows appointed to such after death. but there Are unspeakable misery's everlasting sorrows appointed to such After death. cc-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 j n2 vvn p-acp d c-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
272 What creatures are there so loathsome but men might wish to be them and be happy in the change unless they be changed inwardly, What creatures Are there so loathsome but men might wish to be them and be happy in the change unless they be changed inwardly, q-crq n2 vbr a-acp av j p-acp n2 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi pno32 cc vbi j p-acp dt n1 cs pns32 vbb vvn av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
273 and renewed in the spirit of their mindes. All other creatures their miseries they end in death, but theirs will but then begin. and renewed in the Spirit of their minds. All other creatures their misery's they end in death, but theirs will but then begin. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. av-d j-jn n2 po32 n2 pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cc-acp png32 vmb cc-acp av vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 37
274 Those that believe not as it is in S. Iohns gospel, are condenned already: Those that believe not as it is in S. Iohns gospel, Are condemned already: d cst vvb xx c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1 npg1 n1, vbr vvn av: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
275 and when death cometh how frightful will the presence of the angry judge be? and when the great day of his wrath is come they will creep into the holes and cliffes of the rocks, and say to the mountains fall on us, and when death comes how frightful will the presence of the angry judge be? and when the great day of his wrath is come they will creep into the holes and cliffs of the Rocks, and say to the Mountains fallen on us, cc c-crq n1 vvz c-crq j vmb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbi? cc c-crq dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
276 and to the hils cover us. and to the hills cover us. cc p-acp dt n2 vvb pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
277 God is pleased with mens good works, and there is none of them forgotten before him. God is pleased with men's good works, and there is none of them forgotten before him. np1 vbz vvn p-acp ng2 j n2, cc pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pno32 vvn p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
278 When men repent of there sins he seeth their repentance, and he can, he will lighten his hand of them. When men Repent of there Sins he sees their Repentance, and he can, he will lighten his hand of them. c-crq n2 vvb pp-f a-acp n2 pns31 vvz po32 n1, cc pns31 vmb, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
279 God is pleased with goodness in every body, and there is no mans repentance that shall be in vain and to no purpose. God is pleased with Goodness in every body, and there is no men Repentance that shall be in vain and to no purpose. np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx ng1 n1 cst vmb vbi p-acp j cc p-acp dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
280 But unless mens repentance be true and unfeined, unless their sorrow for sin increase every day more and more, But unless men's Repentance be true and unfeigned, unless their sorrow for since increase every day more and more, p-acp cs ng2 n1 vbb j cc j, cs po32 n1 p-acp n1 vvi d n1 av-dc cc av-dc, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
281 and there be a setled purpose to weed all sins out of their hearts, they have no hopes to enjoy heaven to escape hell. and there be a settled purpose to weed all Sins out of their hearts, they have no hope's to enjoy heaven to escape hell. cc pc-acp vbi dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 av pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vhb dx n2 pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
282 I beseech you therefore Christian men and women whosoever ye be that read this: I beseech you Therefore Christian men and women whosoever you be that read this: pns11 vvb pn22 av np1 n2 cc n2 r-crq pn22 vbb cst vvb d: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 38
283 as you look to stand in the day of our Lord Jesus, when he shall come in flames of fire to render vengeance to them that know him not, as you look to stand in the day of our Lord jesus, when he shall come in flames of fire to render vengeance to them that know him not, c-acp pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31 xx, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 39
284 and to them that obey not the Gospel of Christ: and to them that obey not the Gospel of christ: cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 39
285 seek unto God and desire of him that he would sanctifie you throughout, and season your hearts with grace, that so your souls and bodies may be safe in the day of our Lord Jesus. seek unto God and desire of him that he would sanctify you throughout, and season your hearts with grace, that so your Souls and bodies may be safe in the day of our Lord jesus. vvb p-acp np1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 a-acp, cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, cst av po22 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 39
286 Never rest till you finde in your hearts a general hatred of sin, and a general love of goodness and a constant progress in this general hatred of sin and love of goodness, which may intitle you to heaven, and deliver you from hell. Never rest till you find in your hearts a general hatred of since, and a general love of Goodness and a constant progress in this general hatred of since and love of Goodness, which may entitle you to heaven, and deliver you from hell. av-x vvb c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2 dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1, cc vvb pn22 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 39
287 If God should hear you at every call, and when you are overborn with grief, upon your repentance for two or three sins to which your hearts are exceedingly prone (which you suspect to be the cause of your misery) deliver you from evil that it should not vex you. If God should hear you At every call, and when you Are overborne with grief, upon your Repentance for two or three Sins to which your hearts Are exceedingly prove (which you suspect to be the cause of your misery) deliver you from evil that it should not vex you. cs np1 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp d vvb, cc c-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp po22 n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2 p-acp r-crq po22 n2 vbr av-vvg j (r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1) vvb pn22 p-acp j-jn cst pn31 vmd xx vvi pn22. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 39
288 If upon your performance of two or three good works, and your charity and humility in the performance of them, he should load you with his earthly favours and his temporal blessings, (as he will be no mans debter for goodness so he will reward his own gifts in every body) yet if he be not so pleased with your good works, If upon your performance of two or three good works, and your charity and humility in the performance of them, he should load you with his earthly favours and his temporal blessings, (as he will be no men debtor for Goodness so he will reward his own Gifts in every body) yet if he be not so pleased with your good works, cs p-acp po22 n1 pp-f crd cc crd j n2, cc po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp po31 j n2 cc po31 j n2, (c-acp pns31 vmb vbi dx ng1 n1 p-acp n1 av pns31 vmb vvi po31 d n2 p-acp d n1) av cs pns31 vbb xx av vvn p-acp po22 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 40
289 as to accept of them and reward them with heaven and happiness hereafter, what have you gained? how are you advantaged? What will it profit a man to win the whole world, as to accept of them and reward them with heaven and happiness hereafter, what have you gained? how Are you advantaged? What will it profit a man to win the Whole world, c-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 av, q-crq vhb pn22 vvn? q-crq vbr pn22 vvn? q-crq vmb pn31 n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 40
290 and to lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? If God should give you all that the world can afford, heap upon you his earthly favours, and his temporal blessings; and to loose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? If God should give you all that the world can afford, heap upon you his earthly favours, and his temporal blessings; cc pc-acp vvi po31 d n1? cc q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1? cs np1 vmd vvi pn22 d cst dt n1 vmb vvi, vvb p-acp pn22 po31 j n2, cc po31 j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 40
291 if your conscience upon your death-bed should tell you that you are unreconciled, unconverted, that you have received the reward of your good deeds here, if your conscience upon your deathbed should tell you that you Are unreconciled, unconverted, that you have received the reward of your good Deeds Here, cs po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1 vmd vvi pn22 cst pn22 vbr j, vvn, cst pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2 av, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 40
292 and God should answer you when you cry for mercy as Abraham did Dives and say son, remember that thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things, and God should answer you when you cry for mercy as Abraham did Dives and say son, Remember that thou in thy life time Received thy good things, cc np1 vmd vvi pn22 c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n1 c-acp np1 vdd np1 cc vvb n1, vvb cst pns21 p-acp po21 n1 n1 vvd2 po21 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 40
293 and likewise Lazarus evil things, and therefore seeing in your life time you received the reward of your good deeds, and likewise Lazarus evil things, and Therefore seeing in your life time you received the reward of your good Deeds, cc av np1 j-jn n2, cc av vvg p-acp po22 n1 n1 pn22 vvd dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 41
294 therefore there are t•rments everlasting appointed for you, and joyes unspeakable appointed for others. Therefore there Are t•rments everlasting appointed for you, and Joys unspeakable appointed for Others. av a-acp vbr n2 j vvn p-acp pn22, cc n2 j vvn p-acp n2-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 41
295 Sure now (when you lay in this case) if God would hear you and grant that you might begin your life again, you would choose with Moses to suffer affliction with the children of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season: Sure now (when you lay in this case) if God would hear you and grant that you might begin your life again, you would choose with Moses to suffer affliction with the children of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season: j av (c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp d n1) cs np1 vmd vvi pn22 cc vvb cst pn22 vmd vvi po22 n1 av, pn22 vmd vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av-c cs pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 41
296 And the conceit that Gods over liberal rewarding you with his temporal mercies for your good deeds here, had excluded you from all hopes that he would reward you with his everlasting mercies hereafter, would peirce your hearts with a thousand sorrowes: And the conceit that God's over liberal rewarding you with his temporal Mercies for your good Deeds Here, had excluded you from all hope's that he would reward you with his everlasting Mercies hereafter, would pierce your hearts with a thousand sorrows: cc dt n1 cst n2 p-acp j vvg pn22 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp po22 j n2 av, vhd vvn pn22 p-acp d n2 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp po31 j n2 av, vmd vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt crd n2: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 41
297 labour then so to please God, that whatsoever reward you receive for your good deeds here, you may have assurance that he will not forget your patience and your labour of love hereafter. labour then so to please God, that whatsoever reward you receive for your good Deeds Here, you may have assurance that he will not forget your patience and your labour of love hereafter. vvb av av pc-acp vvi np1, cst r-crq vvb pn22 vvb p-acp po22 j n2 av, pn22 vmb vhi n1 cst pns31 vmb xx vvi po22 n1 cc po22 n1 pp-f n1 av. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 41
298 To die in Gods displeasure it is a misery above all the miseries than can be conceived and imagined: To die in God's displeasure it is a misery above all the misery's than can be conceived and imagined: p-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 cs vmb vbi vvn cc vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 42
299 and if you cannot so please God, that he would intitle you to heaven and deliver you from hell when you die: and if you cannot so please God, that he would entitle you to heaven and deliver you from hell when you die: cc cs pn22 vmbx av vvi np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp n1 cc vvb pn22 p-acp n1 c-crq pn22 vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 42
300 though you have all that the earth can afford you while you live, you will be never the better. though you have all that the earth can afford you while you live, you will be never the better. cs pn22 vhb d cst dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 cs pn22 vvb, pn22 vmb vbi av-x dt jc. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 42
301 And so ye see the greatness of their misery that are in the flesh, they cannot so please God as to have hopes of heaven and happiness. And so you see the greatness of their misery that Are in the Flesh, they cannot so please God as to have hope's of heaven and happiness. cc av pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmbx av vvi np1 c-acp pc-acp vhi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 42
302 The conclusion. The conclusion. dt n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 6 Page 42
303 Having run over this Text of Scripture and having at large described the Natural condition of being in the flesh; Having run over this Text of Scripture and having At large described the Natural condition of being in the Flesh; vhg vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc vhg p-acp j vvn dt j n1 pp-f vbg p-acp dt n1; (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 42
304 I shall shut up all with a charitable conclusion to all you whosoever you are that shall read what is here written. I shall shut up all with a charitable conclusion to all you whosoever you Are that shall read what is Here written. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d pn22 c-crq pn22 vbr d vmb vvi r-crq vbz av vvn. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 42
305 The natural condition of being in the flesh, it hath been described unto you, and it hath been likewise made plain unto you that some there be that are in the flesh, The natural condition of being in the Flesh, it hath been described unto you, and it hath been likewise made plain unto you that Some there be that Are in the Flesh, dt j n1 pp-f vbg p-acp dt n1, pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn22, cc pn31 vhz vbn av vvn j p-acp pn22 cst d pc-acp vbi d vbr p-acp dt n1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 42
306 yea a great many, multitudes there are that live and lie in this sinful condition, yea a great many, Multitudes there Are that live and lie in this sinful condition, uh dt j d, n2 pc-acp vbr d vvb cc vvi p-acp d j n1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
307 and few there be (God knoweth) who have their consciences purged from dead works to serve the living Lord, who have felt the powerful and effectual operation of Gods Spirit in their hearts, and few there be (God Knoweth) who have their Consciences purged from dead works to serve the living Lord, who have felt the powerful and effectual operation of God's Spirit in their hearts, cc d a-acp vbb (n1 vvz) r-crq vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vhb vvn dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
308 and excepting onely this little flock, this few of Christs sheep, the number, the multitude, the whole world lieth in wickedness; and excepting only this little flock, this few of Christ sheep, the number, the multitude, the Whole world lies in wickedness; cc vvg av-j d j n1, d d pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp n1; (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
309 walloweth and tumbleth in this sinful condition, in this polluted estate, they are dead in sin, dead for sin, condemned already as the Scripture speaketh, walloweth and tumbleth in this sinful condition, in this polluted estate, they Are dead in since, dead for since, condemned already as the Scripture speaks, vvz cc vvz p-acp d j n1, p-acp d j-vvn n1, pns32 vbr j p-acp n1, j p-acp n1, vvd av p-acp dt n1 vvz, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
310 and if they live and die in this sinful condition, hell fire it shall be their portion, and if they live and die in this sinful condition, hell fire it shall be their portion, cc cs pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp d j n1, n1 n1 pn31 vmb vbi po32 n1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
311 and they cannot so please God here that they should have hopes of heaven and happiness hereafter. and they cannot so please God Here that they should have hope's of heaven and happiness hereafter. cc pns32 vmbx av vvi np1 av cst pns32 vmd vhi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
312 But yet, though there be milions and multitudes that are unreconciled, unconverted, who live and lie in sin without remorse: But yet, though there be milions and Multitudes that Are unreconciled, unconverted, who live and lie in since without remorse: p-acp av, cs pc-acp vbb crd cc n2 cst vbr j, vvn, r-crq vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 43
313 yet we can know but few, yea we cannot know any of whom we may say these are unconverted, in the state of condemnation, you may know concerning your selves whether you be in Christ, yet we can know but few, yea we cannot know any of whom we may say these Are unconverted, in the state of condemnation, you may know Concerning your selves whither you be in christ, av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d, uh pns12 vmbx vvi d pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi d vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vvi vvg po22 n2 cs pn22 vbb p-acp np1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 44
314 or whether you be in the flesh. or whither you be in the Flesh. cc cs pn22 vbb p-acp dt n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 44
315 Examine your selves, prove your own selves, know ye not your own selves how that Iesus Christ is in you expcept ye bee reprobates? ye may know concerning your selves whether ye be reconciled unto God, Examine your selves, prove your own selves, know you not your own selves how that Iesus christ is in you expcept you bee Reprobates? you may know Concerning your selves whither you be reconciled unto God, vvb po22 n2, vvb po22 d n2, vvb pn22 xx po22 d n2 c-crq d np1 np1 vbz p-acp pn22 vvb pn22 n1 n2-jn? pn22 vmb vvi vvg po22 n2 cs pn22 vbb vvn p-acp np1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 44
316 and he be become a gracious father unto you in Christ Jesus: and he be become a gracious father unto you in christ jesus: cc pns31 vbb vvn dt j n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp np1 np1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 44
317 is your hatred of sin general? your love of goodness universal? do you increase and grow every day more and more in grace and goodness? in your hatred and opposition of sin? Have you a care of the inward man as well as of the outward? and do you look more to the heart then to the outward actions, is not there some secret darling bosome and beloved sin upon which your heart is set, which you defend and maintain, against all that Gods Ministers can say against it, is your hatred of since general? your love of Goodness universal? do you increase and grow every day more and more in grace and Goodness? in your hatred and opposition of since? Have you a care of the inward man as well as of the outward? and do you look more to the heart then to the outward actions, is not there Some secret darling bosom and Beloved since upon which your heart is Set, which you defend and maintain, against all that God's Ministers can say against it, vbz po22 n1 pp-f n1 n1? po22 n1 pp-f n1 j? vdb pn22 vvi cc vvi d n1 av-dc cc av-dc p-acp n1 cc n1? p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1? vhb pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt j? cc vdb pn22 vvb av-dc p-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt j n2, vbz xx a-acp d j-jn j-jn n1 cc j-vvn n1 p-acp r-crq po22 n1 vbz vvn, r-crq pn22 vvb cc vvi, p-acp d cst npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 44
318 and will not be convinced in conscience of it, or acknowledge it to be a sin? do you not call your pride decency? your lust love? your drunkenness goodfellowship? your malice zeal? your covetousness thrift? Or is there not some secret sin like Herod his incest, which you defend to be lawful? ye may know concerning your selves, in what terms you stand with God, and will not be convinced in conscience of it, or acknowledge it to be a since? do you not call your pride decency? your lust love? your Drunkenness Good fellowship? your malice zeal? your covetousness thrift? Or is there not Some secret since like Herod his Incest, which you defend to be lawful? you may know Concerning your selves, in what terms you stand with God, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1? vdb pn22 xx vvi po22 n1 n1? po22 n1 vvi? po22 n1 n1? po22 n1 n1? po22 n1 n1? cc vbz pc-acp xx d j-jn n1 av-j np1 po31 n1, r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j? pn22 vmb vvi vvg po22 n2, p-acp r-crq n2 pn22 vvb p-acp np1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 45
319 whether you be in Christ or whether you be in the flesh: unless ye be ignorant persons and know not what the desires of the flesh mean. whither you be in christ or whither you be in the Flesh: unless you be ignorant Persons and know not what the Desires of the Flesh mean. cs pn22 vbb p-acp np1 cc cs pn22 vbb p-acp dt n1: cs pn22 vbb j n2 cc vvb xx r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 45
320 But yet though it be an easie matter to know this concerning your selves, yet it is the hardest matter of a thousand to know this concerning others, But yet though it be an easy matter to know this Concerning your selves, yet it is the Hardest matter of a thousand to know this Concerning Others, p-acp av cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d vvg po22 n2, av pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f dt crd pc-acp vvi d vvg n2-jn, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 45
321 whether they be in the faith or no. whither they be in the faith or no. cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1 cc uh-dx. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 45
322 Restraining grace it may work as perfect a hatred of some sins, and as perfect a love of some graces and virtues as saving grace. Restraining grace it may work as perfect a hatred of Some Sins, and as perfect a love of Some graces and Virtues as Saving grace. vvg n1 pn31 vmb vvi c-acp j dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc p-acp j dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 p-acp vvg n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 45
323 They who outwardly appear very wicked men, they may hate some vices with as perfect a hatred as it is possible for men to do, who carry about them a body of flesh: They who outwardly appear very wicked men, they may hate Some vices with as perfect a hatred as it is possible for men to do, who carry about them a body of Flesh: pns32 r-crq av-j vvb av j n2, pns32 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp a-acp j dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp n2 pc-acp vdi, r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 45
324 and love some virtues with as perfect a love, as it is possible for men to do who live since the fall of Adam, yea restraining grace may work such a reformation of the outward man and of the inward man too that there may not be many sins in the heart unpurged out. and love Some Virtues with as perfect a love, as it is possible for men to do who live since the fallen of Adam, yea restraining grace may work such a Reformation of the outward man and of the inward man too that there may not be many Sins in the heart unpurged out. cc vvb d n2 p-acp a-acp j dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp n2 pc-acp vdi r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh vvg n1 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc pp-f dt j n1 av cst a-acp vmb xx vbi d n2 p-acp dt n1 j av. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
325 We read of Herod how he reformed himself in many things at Iohns preaching, and he had not many sins with which he was greatly in love beside his incest. We read of Herod how he reformed himself in many things At Iohns preaching, and he had not many Sins with which he was greatly in love beside his Incest. pns12 vvb pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvd px31 p-acp d n2 p-acp npg1 vvg, cc pns31 vhd xx d n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
326 And Iehu beside his state policy he had not many sins upon which his heart was set. And Iehu beside his state policy he had not many Sins upon which his heart was Set. np1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 n1 pns31 vhd xx d n2 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
327 And whether it be constraint of laws restraint of shame, custome and example of others that teacheth men to do well, And whither it be constraint of laws restraint of shame, custom and Exampl of Others that Teaches men to do well, cc cs pn31 vbb n1 pp-f n2 n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn cst vvz n2 pc-acp vdi av, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
328 whether God work by his mercies or by his judgements, by his word or by the good motions of his Spirit, by fits and by starts extraordinarily. whither God work by his Mercies or by his Judgments, by his word or by the good motions of his Spirit, by fits and by starts extraordinarily. cs np1 vvb p-acp po31 n2 cc p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2 av-j. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
329 Or whether there be a constant and a continued work of the spirit: Or whither there be a constant and a continued work of the Spirit: cc cs pc-acp vbi dt j cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
330 whether there be a general hatred of sin, whether mens obedience to Gods laws and commandments be total or partial: whither there be a general hatred of since, whither men's Obedience to God's laws and Commandments be total or partial: cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1, cs ng2 n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc n2 vbb j cc j: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 46
331 Whether there be many sins reigning in men or one darling sin upon which their heart is set unpurged out: Whither there be many Sins reigning in men or one darling since upon which their heart is Set unpurged out: cs pc-acp vbb d n2 vvg p-acp n2 cc crd j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vbz vvn j av: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
332 These are secrets known onely to God who searcheth the heart and trieth the reins. These Are secrets known only to God who Searches the heart and trieth the reins. d vbr n2-jn vvn j p-acp np1 r-crq vvz dt n1 cc vvz dt n2. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
333 This men must see (unless they will shut their eyes against a known truth) that there is in all men living a hatred of some vices, This men must see (unless they will shut their eyes against a known truth) that there is in all men living a hatred of Some vices, d n2 vmb vvi (cs pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1) cst pc-acp vbz p-acp d n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f d n2, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
334 and a love of some virtues, and though it be restraining grace that worketh in the most, and a love of Some Virtues, and though it be restraining grace that works in the most, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc cs pn31 vbb vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp dt ds, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
335 yet for ought we know or ought to judge, it is saving grace that worketh in all. yet for ought we know or ought to judge, it is Saving grace that works in all. av c-acp pi pns12 vvi cc pi pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp d. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
336 And that there should be in a Christian Common-wealth this distinction of the godly and the wicked, And that there should be in a Christian Commonwealth this distinction of the godly and the wicked, cc cst a-acp vmd vbi p-acp dt njp n1 d n1 pp-f dt j cc dt j, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
337 for my part I see no reason for it: for my part I see no reason for it: p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp pn31: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
338 Charity thinketh no evil, but is easily perswaded to believe that all the congregation of the Lord is holy. Charity Thinketh no evil, but is Easily persuaded to believe that all the congregation of the Lord is holy. n1 vvz dx n-jn, cc-acp vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi cst d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
339 This is a certain truth we cannot certainly know, and ought not peremtorily to judge of any men or company of men, that they are in the whole tenour of their lives wicked men or profane persons; This is a certain truth we cannot Certainly know, and ought not peremptorily to judge of any men or company of men, that they Are in the Whole tenor of their lives wicked men or profane Persons; d vbz dt j n1 pns12 vmbx av-j vvi, cc vmd xx av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f d n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n2 j n2 cc j n2; (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
340 or that they are in the whole tenour of their lives hypocrits or false christians. or that they Are in the Whole tenor of their lives Hypocrites or false Christians. cc cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n2 n2 cc j njpg2. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 47
341 But if men may probably conjecture of a great many that they are sinners or hypocrits, know them by their fruits because it outwardly appeareth to the world that many sins reign in them. But if men may probably conjecture of a great many that they Are Sinners or Hypocrites, know them by their fruits Because it outwardly appears to the world that many Sins Reign in them. p-acp cs n2 vmb av-j vvi pp-f dt j d cst pns32 vbr n2 cc n2, vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n2 c-acp pn31 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 cst d n2 vvi p-acp pno32. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 48
342 What use should they make of their knowledge? Let them abstain from their company and not partake with them in their sins, What use should they make of their knowledge? Let them abstain from their company and not partake with them in their Sins, q-crq n1 vmd pns32 vvi pp-f po32 n1? vvb pno32 vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 48
343 If necessity or some occasion of business force them into their company, let them soberly admonish them of their faults that they may amend, let them reprove and rebuke them sharply if they doe not amend: If necessity or Some occasion of business force them into their company, let them soberly admonish them of their Faults that they may amend, let them reprove and rebuke them sharply if they do not amend: cs n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, vvb pno32 av-j vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n2 cst pns32 vmb vvi, vvb pno32 vvi cc vvi pno32 av-j cs pns32 vdb xx vvi: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 48
344 let them informe against them that they may be reformed if their sins be capital or scandalous, punishable by the laws of the land: let them inform against them that they may be reformed if their Sins be capital or scandalous, punishable by the laws of the land: vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn cs po32 n2 vbb j cc j, j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 48
345 let them mourn in secret because they do pray in private that they may not continually dishonour God by their unlawful deeds their open profanes and their secret hypocrisie these things are good and acceptable in the sight of God, let them mourn in secret Because they do pray in private that they may not continually dishonour God by their unlawful Deeds their open profanes and their secret hypocrisy these things Are good and acceptable in the sighed of God, vvb pno32 vvi p-acp j-jn c-acp pns32 vdb vvi p-acp j cst pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi np1 p-acp po32 j n2 po32 j vvz cc po32 j-jn n1 d n2 vbr j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 48
346 If beside these you can think of any lawful means to reduce men from their sins, their open profaness and their secret hypocrisie on God his name use it. If beside these you can think of any lawful means to reduce men from their Sins, their open profaneness and their secret hypocrisy on God his name use it. cs p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi pp-f d j n2 p-acp vvb n2 p-acp po32 n2, po32 j n1 cc po32 j-jn n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvi pn31. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
347 But as for all slandring and traducing men for sin, all casting out their names and evil all rash censuring of their present condition; But as for all slandering and traducing men for since, all casting out their names and evil all rash censuring of their present condition; cc-acp c-acp p-acp d vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp n1, d vvg av po32 n2 cc j-jn d j vvg pp-f po32 j n1; (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
348 all uncharitable and unchristian judging of their future as final condition, let not these things be once named among you as becometh saints. all uncharitable and unchristian judging of their future as final condition, let not these things be once nam among you as Becometh Saints. d j cc j n-vvg pp-f po32 n-jn c-acp j n1, vvb xx d n2 vbb a-acp vvn p-acp pn22 c-acp vvz n2. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
349 For my part I know no man so flagitiously sinful that I dare determine of him that he is in the state of condemnation, For my part I know no man so flagitiously sinful that I Dare determine of him that he is in the state of condemnation, p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb dx n1 av av-j j cst pns11 vvb vvi pp-f pno31 cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
350 though I see him in the acts of impiety, for I know there is a salve for this sore, his repentant tears. though I see him in the acts of impiety, for I know there is a salve for this soar, his repentant tears. cs pns11 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, po31 j n2. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
351 And if I say that such a one is a saint in the state of grace, And if I say that such a one is a saint in the state of grace, cc cs pns11 vvb cst d dt pi vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
352 and hath right to the kingdome of heaven when he doth well I say no more then charity bindeth me to speak, and hath right to the Kingdom of heaven when he does well I say no more then charity binds me to speak, cc vhz av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vdz vvi pns11 vvb av-dx av-dc cs n1 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
353 when I see a man that is suspected to have sinned the sin against the holy Ghost. when I see a man that is suspected to have sinned the since against the holy Ghost. c-crq pns11 vvb dt n1 cst vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 49
354 I may peradventure think that there is small hopes of remission for such a one, because he cannot repent; I may Peradventure think that there is small hope's of remission for such a one, Because he cannot Repent; pns11 vmb av vvi cst pc-acp vbz j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt pi, c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi; (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 50
355 yet I shall be sparing to terme such an one a reprobate when I fee him sin and shall be bold to say he is a saint when he doth well. yet I shall be sparing to term such an one a Reprobate when I fee him since and shall be bold to say he is a saint when he does well. av pns11 vmb vbi vvg pc-acp vvi d dt pi dt n-jn c-crq pns11 vvb pno31 n1 cc vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pns31 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vdz av. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 50
356 Be charitable, and judge of no mans final condition: Be charitable, and judge of no men final condition: vbb j, cc n1 pp-f dx n2 j n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 50
357 ye cannot certainly know and therefore ought not to say of any men lining though they be never so hainously sinful that they are in the state of condemnation. you cannot Certainly know and Therefore ought not to say of any men lining though they be never so heinously sinful that they Are in the state of condemnation. pn22 vmbx av-j vvi cc av vmd xx pc-acp vvi pp-f d n2 vvg c-acp pns32 vbb av-x av av-j j cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 50
358 And yet still there are a number, a multitude, the whole world lieth in wickedness, walloweth and tumbleth in this sinful condition, in this polluted estate, their conscience is defiled their heart is corrupt, set upon sin, they have no sence nor feeling of their sins, they are touched with no remorse for them they will not weed them out of their hearts, And yet still there Are a number, a multitude, the Whole world lies in wickedness, walloweth and tumbleth in this sinful condition, in this polluted estate, their conscience is defiled their heart is corrupt, Set upon since, they have no sense nor feeling of their Sins, they Are touched with no remorse for them they will not weed them out of their hearts, cc av av a-acp vbr dt n1, dt n1, dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp n1, vvz cc vvz p-acp d j n1, p-acp d j-vvn n1, po32 n1 vbz vvn po32 n1 vbz j, vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dx n1 p-acp pno32 pns32 vmb xx vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 n2, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 50
359 and though others may not, and we dare not judge them any otherwise then as God judgeth them: and though Others may not, and we Dare not judge them any otherwise then as God Judgeth them: cc cs n2-jn vmb xx, cc pns12 vvb xx vvi pno32 d av av c-acp np1 vvz pno32: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 50
360 yet unless they will judge and condemne them selves and endeavour to purge, sin out of their hearts we must leave them where we found them in the flesh, insuch a condition wherein they cannot please God, yet unless they will judge and condemn them selves and endeavour to purge, sin out of their hearts we must leave them where we found them in the Flesh, insuch a condition wherein they cannot please God, av cs pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 n2 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb av pp-f po32 n2 pns12 vmb vvi pno32 c-crq pns12 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmbx vvi np1, (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 51
361 nor have right to the kingdome of heaven but are liable to God his curse and eternal damnation: nor have right to the Kingdom of heaven but Are liable to God his curse and Eternal damnation: ccx vhb j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp vbr j p-acp np1 po31 n1 cc j n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 51
362 for so they see the scripture speaketh so then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. for so they see the scripture speaks so then they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. c-acp av pns32 vvb dt n1 vvz av av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 51
363 But I shall rather pray for such as are in the flesh, that God would grant them according to the riches if his glory to be strengthned with might by his spirit according to the inner man, that Christ may dwell in their hearts by faith, that they being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth. But I shall rather pray for such as Are in the Flesh, that God would grant them according to the riches if his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit according to the inner man, that christ may dwell in their hearts by faith, that they being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all Saints what is the breadth. p-acp pns11 vmb av-c vvb p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 vvg p-acp dt n2 cs po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq vbz dt n1. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 51
364 And length, and depth and height: And length, and depth and height: cc n1, cc n1 cc n1: (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 51
365 and know the love of Christ which passeth knowledg that they may be filled with the fulness of God, and have right to an inheritance incorruptible, immortal, undefiled, not fading away, reserved in the heavens for them. Amen. FINIS. and know the love of christ which passes knowledge that they may be filled with the fullness of God, and have right to an inheritance incorruptible, immortal, undefiled, not fading away, reserved in the heavens for them. Amen. FINIS. cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhb j-jn p-acp dt n1 j, j, j, xx vvg av, vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp pno32. uh-n. fw-la. (4) conclusion (DIV2) 7 Page 51

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50 0 Rom. 6. 12. Rom. 6. 12. np1 crd crd
65 0 2 Mat. 36. ver. 5 Mat. 28 ver. Pet. 2 ch. 14 ver. 5 Matth. 22 ver. 3 Gen. 42. 20 Exod. 17 ver. 2 Mathew 36. ver. 5 Mathew 28 ver. Pet. 2 changed. 14 ver. 5 Matthew 22 ver. 3 Gen. 42. 20 Exod 17 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la. np1 crd n2. crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd crd np1 crd fw-la.
74 0 18 Luke 4 ver. 18 Lycia 4 ver. crd av crd fw-la.
80 0 5 Wis. 7 & 8 ver. 5 Wis. 7 & 8 ver. crd np1 crd cc crd fw-la.
87 0 13 Act. 23 ver. 13 Act. 23 ver. crd n1 crd fw-la.
94 0 5 Gal. 6 ver. 5 Gal. 6 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
94 1 2 Tim. 2 c. 5 ver. 2 Tim. 2 c. 5 ver. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
95 0 2 Jam. 19 ver. 2 Jam. 19 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
96 0 4 Rom. 8 ver. 4 Rom. 8 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
96 1 1 Tim. 4 c. 10 ver. 1 Tim. 4 c. 10 ver. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
100 0 2 Amos 13 ver. 2 Amos 13 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
101 0 2 Cor. 7 c. 1 ver. 2 Cor. 7 c. 1 ver. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
103 0 5 Gal. 24 ver. 5 Gal. 24 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
106 0 6 Rom. 12 ver. 6 Rom. 12 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
107 0 4 Eph. 23. 4 Ephesians 23. crd np1 crd
108 0 6 Gen. 5 ver. 6 Gen. 5 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
121 0 1 Job. 5 ver. 119 Psal. 101 ver. 1 Job. 5 for. 119 Psalm 101 ver. crd np1. crd p-acp. crd np1 crd fw-la.
125 0 1 Cor. 5 c. 7 ver. 1 Cor. 5 c. 7 ver. vvn np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
129 0 3 Rom. 14 ver. 3 Rom. 14 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
130 0 2 Doctrin. 2 Doctrine. crd n1.
142 0 14 Psal. 4 ver. 14 Psalm 4 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
144 0 12 Joh. 19 ver. 12 John 19 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
145 0 6 Joh. 26 ver. 6 John 26 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
150 0 20 Matth, 16 ver. 2 Tim. • c. 21 ver. 20 Matthew, 16 ver. 2 Tim. • c. 21 ver. crd av, crd fw-la. crd np1 • sy. crd fw-la.
151 0 31 Jerm. 33 ver. 31 Jeremiah. 33 for. crd n1. crd p-acp.
152 0 5 Psal. 9 ver. 5 Psalm 9 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
153 0 21 Job 14 ver. 21 Job 14 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
156 0 23 Prov. 20 ver. 5 Jer. 7. ver. 64 Psal. 5. ver. 23 Curae 20 ver. 5 Jer. 7. ver. 64 Psalm 5. ver. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la.
158 0 5 Jam. 13 ver. 1 Thes. 4 c. 6 ver. 5 Jam. 13 ver. 1 Thebes 4 c. 6 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
163 0 2 Pet. 2 c. 10 ver. 2 Pet. 2 c. 10 ver. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
166 0 9 Psal. 6 ver. 9 Psalm 6 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
174 0 28 Isaiah • ver. 28 Isaiah • ver. crd np1 • fw-la.
174 1 6 Jer. 13 ver. 6 Jer. 13 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
175 0 1 Joh. 5 c. 9 ver. 1 John 5 c. 9 ver. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la.
179 0 2 Cor. 26 c. 9 ver. 3 Isaiah 9 ver. 2 Cor. 26 c. 9 ver. 3 Isaiah 9 ver. crd np1 crd sy. crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la.
181 0 38 Psal. 7 ver. 38 Psalm 7 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
182 0 1 Prov. 16 ver. 49 Gen. 5 ver. 55 Psal. 20 ver. 69 Psal. 23 ver. 1 Curae 16 ver. 49 Gen. 5 ver. 55 Psalm 20 ver. 69 Psalm 23 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la.
205 0 3 Doctrin. 3 Doctrine. crd n1.
216 0 9 Job 30, 31 ver 9 Job 30, 31 for crd np1 crd, crd p-acp
219 0 August. confess. August. confess. np1. vvb.
220 0 Arno. in Psal. Arno. in Psalm np1. p-acp np1
253 0 20 Revel. 10 ver. 20 Revel. 10 for. crd vvb. crd p-acp.
255 0 39 Psal. 11 ver. 39 Psalm 11 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
256 0 76 Psal. 7 ver. 76 Psalm 7 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
257 0 54 Isaiah 6 ver. 54 Isaiah 6 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
289 0 18 Matth. 26 ver. 18 Matthew 26 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
292 0 16 Luke 24 ver. 16 Lycia 24 ver. crd av crd fw-la.
307 0 9 Heb. 14 ver. 9 Hebrew 14 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la.
308 0 12 Luke 32 ver. 12 Lycia 32 ver. crd av crd fw-la.
309 0 2 Ephes. 2 ver. 8 Matth. 22 ver. 3 John 18 ver. 2 Ephesians 2 ver. 8 Matthew 22 ver. 3 John 18 ver. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la. crd np1 crd fw-la.
315 0 2 Cor. 13 c 5 ver. 2 Cor. 13 c 5 ver. crd np1 crd sy crd fw-la.
363 0 3 Ephes. 16, 17, 18. 19 ver. 3 Ephesians 16, 17, 18. 19 ver. crd np1 crd, crd, crd crd fw-la.
365 0 1 Pet. 10. 4 ver. 1 Pet. 10. 4 ver. crd np1 crd crd fw-la.