The scorner incapable of true wisdom a sermon before the Queen at White-hall, October 28, 1694 / by Francis Atterbury ...

Atterbury, Francis, 1662-1732
Publisher: Printed for Thomas Bennet
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: B17322 ESTC ID: None STC ID: A4152
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century; Wisdom;
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0 A SERMON ON PROVERBS xiv. 6. A Scorner seeketh Wisdom, and findeth it not. IT is the Wisest among the Children of Men, who speaks; A SERMON ON PROVERBS xiv. 6. A Scorner seeks Wisdom, and finds it not. IT is the Wisest among the Children of Men, who speaks; dt n1 p-acp n2 crd. crd dt n1 vvz n1, cc vvz pn31 xx. pn31 vbz dt js p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 and about That in which We are most nearly concern'd, and He was most immediately conversant, and about That in which We Are most nearly concerned, and He was most immediately conversant, cc p-acp cst p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av-ds av-j vvn, cc pns31 vbds av-ds av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
2 even the Method of attaining True Wisdom; even the Method of attaining True Wisdom; av dt n1 pp-f vvg j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 It becomes us therefore to give the most fixt and serious Attention, we can, to what he is saying: It becomes us Therefore to give the most fixed and serious Attention, we can, to what he is saying: pn31 vvz pno12 av pc-acp vvi dt av-ds vvn cc j n1, pns12 vmb, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 A Scorner, says he, seeketh Wisdom, and findeth it not. A Scorner, Says he, seeks Wisdom, and finds it not. dt n1, vvz pns31, vvz n1, cc vvz pn31 xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
5 Where, we are first to enquire, Who it is, that is represented to us under the Character of a Scorner; and then in what Sense he is said to seek Wisdom, but not to find it. Where, we Are First to inquire, Who it is, that is represented to us under the Character of a Scorner; and then in what Sense he is said to seek Wisdom, but not to find it. c-crq, pns12 vbr ord pc-acp vvi, r-crq pn31 vbz, cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb n1, p-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
6 The Scorner, is One, who is frequently mention'd in this Book of Proverbs; and whom the Author of it has levell'd many of his wise sayings against. The Scorner, is One, who is frequently mentioned in this Book of Proverbs; and whom the Author of it has leveled many of his wise sayings against. dt n1, vbz pi, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; cc r-crq dt n1 pp-f pn31 vhz vvn d pp-f po31 j n2-vvg p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
7 We find in the Psalms, and Prophetic Writings also, many Glances at him, many Complaints of him. We find in the Psalms, and Prophetic Writings also, many Glances At him, many Complaints of him. pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, cc j n2-vvg av, d n2 p-acp pno31, d n2 pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
8 So that the Nation of the Jews did, it seems, abound mightily with This sort of Men; So that the nation of the jews did, it seems, abound mightily with This sort of Men; av cst dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vdd, pn31 vvz, vvb av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
9 and They were a Great and Particular Grievance to the Followers of True Piety and Wisedom. and They were a Great and Particular Grievance to the Followers of True Piety and Wisdom. cc pns32 vbdr dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
10 Their Character seems, in short, to have been this. Their Character seems, in short, to have been this. po32 n1 vvz, p-acp j, pc-acp vhi vbn d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
11 They were Men, that, with much adoe, had made a shift to get rid of Good Principles, They were Men, that, with much ado, had made a shift to get rid of Good Principles, pns32 vbdr n2, cst, p-acp d n1, vhd vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi vvn pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
12 and such stiff Opinions as they found inconsistent with a Loose Practise. and such stiff Opinions as they found inconsistent with a Lose practice. cc d j n2 c-acp pns32 vvd j p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
13 As they had not any Religion themselves, so Their Way was to despise Those who had; As they had not any Religion themselves, so Their Way was to despise Those who had; p-acp pns32 vhd xx d n1 px32, av po32 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi d r-crq vhd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
14 to look down with Pitty and Contempt upon a poor deluded Under-World; Beasts of Burthen that follow'd, in a Track, after their Leader; to look down with Pity and Contempt upon a poor deluded Under-World; Beasts of Burden that followed, in a Track, After their Leader; p-acp vvb a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j j-vvn n1; n2 pp-f n1 cst vvd, p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
15 Slaves to receiv'd Rules, and Precarious Opinions, to Foolish Empty Forms and Observanses; but who never once reason'd freely, or thought for Themselves. Slaves to received Rules, and Precarious Opinions, to Foolish Empty Forms and Observanses; but who never once reasoned freely, or Thought for Themselves. n2 p-acp j-vvn n2, cc j n2, p-acp j j n2 cc vvz; cc-acp q-crq av a-acp vvd av-j, cc vvd p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
16 They were unfortunately fallen into a Time, wherein frequent Commotions hapned in the Jewish State (as the Case was remarkably in the Age before Solomon came to the Throne) and had seen several Sorts of Men uppermost, They were unfortunately fallen into a Time, wherein frequent Commotions happened in the Jewish State (as the Case was remarkably in the Age before Solomon Come to the Throne) and had seen several Sorts of Men uppermost, pns32 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq j n2 vvn p-acp dt jp n1 (c-acp dt n1 vbds av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1) cc vhd vvn j n2 pp-f n2 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
17 and, consequently, several Notions of Things prevailing by Turns, This contributed mightily to unsettle their Thoughts, and, consequently, several Notions of Things prevailing by Turns, This contributed mightily to unsettle their Thoughts, cc, av-j, j n2 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp vvz, d vvn av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
18 or (as They call'd it doubtless) to inlarge 'em; or (as They called it doubtless) to enlarge they; cc (c-acp pns32 vvd pn31 av-j) p-acp vvb pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
19 to create in 'em a flight Opinion of the Eternal Differences of Right and Wrong, Good and Evil; to create in they a flight Opinion of the Eternal Differences of Right and Wrong, Good and Evil; pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f j-jn cc n-jn, j cc j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
20 and to make 'em laugh at Those, who were Eager on any Side, or for any Cause whatsoever, which They did not get by. and to make they laugh At Those, who were Eager on any Side, or for any Cause whatsoever, which They did not get by. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi p-acp d, r-crq vbdr j p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 r-crq, r-crq pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
21 They evidently saw that Some, who set up for Greater Purity, and a Demurer Shew and Face of Religion than their Neighbours, were really Counterfeits, They evidently saw that some, who Set up for Greater Purity, and a Demurer Show and Face of Religion than their Neighbours, were really Counterfeits, pns32 av-j vvd cst d, r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp jc n1, cc dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cs po32 n2, vbdr av-j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
22 and meant nothing, at the bottom, but Their Own Interest. and meant nothing, At the bottom, but Their Own Interest. cc vvd pix, p-acp dt n1, cc-acp po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
23 And they wisely resolv'd, upon This, that All Religion was, like Theirs, a Convenient Trick and Pretence onely; And they wisely resolved, upon This, that All Religion was, like Theirs, a Convenient Trick and Pretence only; cc pns32 av-j vvd, p-acp d, cst d n1 vbds, vvb png32, dt j n1 cc n1 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
24 invented by Cunning men to keep silly People in awe, to make Princes Reign safely, and the Priesthood Live Easily. invented by Cunning men to keep silly People in awe, to make Princes Reign safely, and the Priesthood Live Easily. vvn p-acp j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n2 vvi av-j, cc dt n1 vvb av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
25 But as for Them, They knew better things, than to fall in With the Herd, But as for Them, They knew better things, than to fallen in With the Heard, cc-acp c-acp p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd j n2, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
26 and to give themselves up to be ridden by the Tribe of Levi: The Poorest and most Contemptible Tribe of the Twelve, who had no Lott, no Inheritance amongst 'em; and to give themselves up to be ridden by the Tribe of Levi: The Poorest and most Contemptible Tribe of the Twelve, who had no Lot, no Inheritance among they; cc pc-acp vvi px32 a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: dt js cc av-ds j n1 pp-f dt crd, r-crq vhd dx n1, dx n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
27 but liv'd upon the Cheat of Sacrifices and Offerings, and upon driving a Gainful Traffick for the Good Things of This World, paid down to Them here, by promising and preaching up to Those they dealt with, a Recompence in Another World hereafter. but lived upon the Cheat of Sacrifices and Offerings, and upon driving a Gainful Traffic for the Good Things of This World, paid down to Them Here, by promising and preaching up to Those they dealt with, a Recompense in another World hereafter. cc-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 av, p-acp vvg cc vvg a-acp p-acp d pns32 vvd p-acp, dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
28 Nor were These men content to injoy this Secret, which They had Thus found out, quietly among themselves; Nor were These men content to enjoy this Secret, which They had Thus found out, quietly among themselves; ccx vbdr d n2 j pc-acp vvi d n-jn, r-crq pns32 vhd av vvn av, av-jn p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
29 but set up openly for Proselytes and a Party; for running down all Religion, and for laughing Piety and Virtue out of Countenance: but Set up openly for Proselytes and a Party; for running down all Religion, and for laughing Piety and Virtue out of Countenance: cc-acp vvb a-acp av-j c-acp n2 cc dt n1; c-acp vvg a-acp d n1, cc p-acp j-vvg n1 cc n1 av pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
30 so that a Good and Honest Man was sure to be Their Mark wheresoever they found him, so that a Good and Honest Man was sure to be Their Mark wheresoever they found him, av cst dt j cc j n1 vbds j pc-acp vbi po32 n1 c-crq pns32 vvd pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
31 and They were ever shooting out Their Arrows against him, even Bitter Words. and They were ever shooting out Their Arrows against him, even Bitter Words. cc pns32 vbdr av vvg av po32 n2 p-acp pno31, av j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
32 And This was come to that pass, that the True Servants of God did almost sink under the Affliction; And This was come to that pass, that the True Servants of God did almost sink under the Affliction; cc d vbds vvn p-acp d n1, cst dt j n2 pp-f np1 vdd av vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
33 and did make it matter of Publick Request to God in the Solemn Service of the Church, to be freed from it. and did make it matter of Public Request to God in the Solemn Service of the Church, to be freed from it. cc vdd vvi pn31 n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
34 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, said They, have mercy upon us, for we are exceedingly filled with Contempt. Have mercy upon us, Oh Lord, said They, have mercy upon us, for we Are exceedingly filled with Contempt. vhb n1 p-acp pno12, uh n1, vvd pns32, vhb n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vbr av-vvg vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
35 Our Soul is exceedingly filled with the Scorning of Those that are at Ease, and with the Contempt of the Proud. Our Soul is exceedingly filled with the Scorning of Those that Are At Ease, and with the Contempt of the Proud. po12 n1 vbz av-vvg vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d cst vbr p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
36 This is, in some Measure, the Character of That man, who, in the Language of the Text, is call'd A Scorner: And You see now in what Sense he is said to seek Wisdom, but not to find it. For the meaning of that is plainly this; This is, in Some Measure, the Character of That man, who, in the Language of the Text, is called A Scorner: And You see now in what Sense he is said to seek Wisdom, but not to find it. For the meaning of that is plainly this; d vbz, p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn dt n1: cc pn22 vvb av p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb n1, p-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vbz av-j d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
37 that He pretends to know more, and to see further, than the rest of mankind; that He pretends to know more, and to see further, than the rest of mankind; cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi av-dc, cc pc-acp vvi av-jc, cs dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
38 to have made freer Enquiries after Truth, and to have shaken off the Prejudices of Education more Throughly; to have made freer Enquiries After Truth, and to have shaken off the Prejudices of Education more Thoroughly; pc-acp vhi vvn jc n2 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 av-dc av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
39 He sets up for examining Things to the bottom, without taking 'em upon Trust, or relying on the Authority of any Man. What God is pretended to have said in the Holy Writings, What Wise and Good Men have said in all Ages and Countries of the World, he is not concern'd to know. He sets up for examining Things to the bottom, without taking they upon Trust, or relying on the authority of any Man. What God is pretended to have said in the Holy Writings, What Wise and Good Men have said in all Ages and Countries of the World, he is not concerned to know. pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 q-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt j n2-vvg, r-crq j cc j n2 vhb vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
40 To the Oracles of Right Reason he goes (by Right Reason always meaning his Own) and from thence he enquires what he is to think, and to do: To the Oracles of Right Reason he Goes (by Right Reason always meaning his Own) and from thence he enquires what he is to think, and to do: p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 pns31 vvz (p-acp j-jn n1 av vvg po31 d) cc p-acp av pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vdi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
41 raises some Fancyful Scheme of things to himself, frames some Particular Set of Opinions; raises Some Fanciful Scheme of things to himself, frames Some Particular Set of Opinions; vvz d j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp px31, vvz d j-jn j-vvn pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
42 and then rejoyces in the mighty Discovery he has made, and wonders at the Rest of the World, that they do not fall in with it, and adore it. and then rejoices in the mighty Discovery he has made, and wonders At the Rest of the World, that they do not fallen in with it, and adore it. cc av vvz p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
43 Now these Pretences the Wise man tells us are vain, and these searches are vain: He has taken a great deal of pains, only to be out of the way, Now these Pretences the Wise man tells us Are vain, and these Searches Are vain: He has taken a great deal of pains, only to be out of the Way, av d n2 dt j n1 vvz pno12 vbr j, cc d n2 vbr j: pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n2, av-j pc-acp vbi av pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
44 and to miss the mark which he aims at. A Scorner seeketh Wisdom, and findeth it not! and to miss the mark which he aims At. A Scorner seeks Wisdom, and finds it not! cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp. dt n1 vvz n1, cc vvz pn31 xx! (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
45 Having, thus largely, open'd the Sense of the Text, I shall endeavour, in what follows, to justifie the Truth of the Observation contain'd there, by shewing You, Having, thus largely, opened the Sense of the Text, I shall endeavour, in what follows, to justify the Truth of the Observation contained there, by showing You, np1, av av-j, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp r-crq vvz, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn a-acp, p-acp vvg pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
46 how it comes to pass, that the Men who thus set up for a more than ordinary pitch of Wisdom and Sense, by Contemning Religion, how it comes to pass, that the Men who thus Set up for a more than ordinary pitch of Wisdom and Sense, by Contemning Religion, c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst dt n2 r-crq av vvd a-acp p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
47 and Deriding the Professors of it, do always, and must always fail of the End which they propose to themselves; and Deriding the Professors of it, do always, and must always fail of the End which they propose to themselves; cc vvg dt n2 pp-f pn31, vdb av, cc vmb av vvi pp-f dt vvb r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
48 since whatever Abilities they may have in Other matters, yet they are the most unqualified and incapable of all men, to make impartial Enquiries after Divine Truth, since whatever Abilities they may have in Other matters, yet they Are the most unqualified and incapable of all men, to make impartial Enquiries After Divine Truth, c-acp r-crq n2 pns32 vmb vhi p-acp j-jn n2, av pns32 vbr dt av-ds vvn cc j pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
49 and to discern between That and Error. and to discern between That and Error. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
50 There are Four Things that particularly unfit a Man for such a Task, a very Proud, or a very Suspicious Temper, False Wit, or Sensuality. And These are the Chief and Prevailing Ingredients in the Composition of That man, whom we call a Scorner. There Are Four Things that particularly unfit a Man for such a Task, a very Proud, or a very Suspicious Temper, False Wit, or Sensuality. And These Are the Chief and Prevailing Ingredients in the Composition of That man, whom we call a Scorner. pc-acp vbr crd n2 cst av-j j dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, dt j j, cc dt j j vvi, j n1, cc n1. cc d vbr dt j-jn cc j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, ro-crq pns12 vvb dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
51 The Two Last do generally, and in most instances, belong to him; but the Two First are Essential to him ▪ and inseparable from him. The Two Last doe generally, and in most instances, belong to him; but the Two First Are Essential to him ▪ and inseparable from him. dt crd ord n1 av-j, cc p-acp ds n2, vvb p-acp pno31; cc-acp dt crd ord vbr j p-acp pno31 ▪ cc j p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
52 Pride is that Ruling Quality which (of all others) has the most considerable share in him; Pride is that Ruling Quality which (of all Others) has the most considerable share in him; n1 vbz d j-vvg n1 r-crq (pp-f d n2-jn) vhz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
53 Proud and Haughty Scorner is his Name, says Solomon, elsewhere. And agen, There is a Generation, O how lofty are their Eyes! and Their Eylids lifted up! Proud and Haughty Scorner is his Name, Says Solomon, elsewhere. And again, There is a Generation, Oh how lofty Are their Eyes! and Their Eyelids lifted up! j cc j n1 vbz po31 vvb, vvz np1, av. cc av, pc-acp vbz dt n1, uh q-crq j vbr po32 n2! cc po32 n2 vvd a-acp! (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
54 The truth is, there never was, nor ever can be a settled Contempt of Religious Principles, that is not built upon Pride, i. e. The truth is, there never was, nor ever can be a settled Contempt of Religious Principles, that is not built upon Pride, i. e. dt n1 vbz, a-acp av-x vbds, ccx av vmb vbi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n2, cst vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, uh. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
55 upon an undue Value which a Man has for himself, and for his own Opinion, and a Disregard for every thing besides. upon an undue Valve which a Man has for himself, and for his own Opinion, and a Disregard for every thing beside. p-acp dt j vvi q-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp px31, cc p-acp po31 d n1, cc dt n1 p-acp d n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
56 And therefore the Author of that Fantastical Book, the Leviathan, does at the very Entrance of it, very honestly, And Therefore the Author of that Fantastical Book, the Leviathan, does At the very Entrance of it, very honestly, cc av dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, dt np1, vdz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, av av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
57 and in Terms, confess that he is a Man, who Loves his own Opinions. And so doubtless does every Man too, who treads in his Steps, and in Terms, confess that he is a Man, who Loves his own Opinions. And so doubtless does every Man too, who treads in his Steps, cc p-acp n2, vvb cst pns31 vbz dt n1, r-crq vvz po31 d n2. cc av av-j vdz d n1 av, r-crq vvz p-acp po31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
58 thô he does not own it so frankly, or perhaps know it so throughly. though he does not own it so frankly, or perhaps know it so thoroughly. cs pns31 vdz xx vvi pn31 av av-j, cc av vvb pn31 av av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
59 Indeed a Modest Humble man can hardly bring himself once to think of shaking off common receiv'd Principles, Indeed a Modest Humble man can hardly bring himself once to think of shaking off Common received Principles, np1 dt j j n1 vmb av vvi px31 a-acp pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg a-acp j j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
60 and going against the United Wisdom of mankind: and going against the United Wisdom of mankind: cc vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
61 or, if he should think of it, yet will he never venture to publish that Thought, or, if he should think of it, yet will he never venture to publish that Thought, cc, cs pns31 vmd vvi pp-f pn31, av vmb pns31 av-x vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
62 but will conceal it as carefully, as he would his own Bosom Infirmity, or the Secret of his Friend. but will conceal it as carefully, as he would his own Bosom Infirmity, or the Secret of his Friend. cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 a-acp av-j, c-acp pns31 vmd po31 vvi n1 n1, cc dt n-jn pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
63 'Tis the Presumptuous and Proud man only, that dares to trample on those Truths, which the rest of the World reverence, It's the Presumptuous and Proud man only, that dares to trample on those Truths, which the rest of the World Reverence, pn31|vbz dt j cc j n1 av-j, cst vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
64 and can sit down quietly in the assurance that He alone is in the Right, and all mankind beside in the Wrong. and can fit down quietly in the assurance that He alone is in the Right, and all mankind beside in the Wrong. cc vmb vvi a-acp av-jn p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 av-j vbz p-acp dt n-jn, cc d n1 a-acp p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
65 Now, I say, as there is no One Quality, that sticks more closely to a Scorner, Now, I say, as there is no One Quality, that sticks more closely to a Scorner, av, pns11 vvb, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx pi n1, cst vvz av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
66 than That of Pride, so is there none that is a greater Enemy to just Thinking, than That of Pride, so is there none that is a greater Enemy to just Thinking, cs d pp-f n1, av vbz pc-acp pix cst vbz dt jc n1 p-acp j vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
67 and to an impartial Search after Truths of all kinds; especially after those, which relate to Religion and Piety. and to an impartial Search After Truths of all Kinds; especially After those, which relate to Religion and Piety. cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f d n2; av-j p-acp d, r-crq vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
68 And no wonder therefore, if, on This Account, the Scorner, thô he seek Wisdom, yet findeth it not. And no wonder Therefore, if, on This Account, the Scorner, though he seek Wisdom, yet finds it not. cc dx n1 av, cs, p-acp d vvb, dt n1, cs pns31 vvb n1, av vvz pn31 xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
69 Pride makes a man seem sufficient in his own Eyes for all manner of Speculations and Inquiries, Pride makes a man seem sufficient in his own Eyes for all manner of Speculations and Inquiries, n1 vvz dt n1 vvb j p-acp po31 d n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
70 and therefore puts him indifferently upon the pursuit of all Knowledge, and the determination of all Doubts, without giving him Leave to distrust himself in the least, and Therefore puts him indifferently upon the pursuit of all Knowledge, and the determination of all Doubts, without giving him Leave to distrust himself in the least, cc av vvz pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp vvg pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt ds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
71 or once to consider, which way his Genius and Abilities lie. or once to Consider, which Way his Genius and Abilities lie. cc a-acp pc-acp vvi, r-crq n1 po31 n1 cc n2 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
72 Hence it comes, that the Man, not being duly Qualified for Every Search, or, if he were, Hence it comes, that the Man, not being duly Qualified for Every Search, or, if he were, av pn31 vvz, cst dt n1, xx vbg av-jn vvn p-acp d n1, cc, cs pns31 vbdr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
73 yet not having leisure and opportunity enough to go through with it, is fain to take up with slight and superficial accounts of things; yet not having leisure and opportunity enough to go through with it, is fain to take up with slight and superficial accounts of things; av xx vhg n1 cc n1 av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pn31, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
74 and then, what he wants in true Knowledge, to make up in down right Assurance. and then, what he Wants in true Knowledge, to make up in down right Assurance. cc av, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp a-acp j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
75 As soon as he has touch'd on any Study, he immediately seems to himself to have master'd it; As soon as he has touched on any Study, he immediately seems to himself to have mastered it; p-acp av c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 av-j vvz p-acp px31 pc-acp vhi vvn pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
76 is as Positive in his Opinions, and as hardy in his Assertions, as if the Thoughts of his whole Life had been directed That way only: is as Positive in his Opinions, and as hardy in his Assertions, as if the Thoughts of his Whole Life had been directed That Way only: vbz p-acp j p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp j p-acp po31 n2, c-acp cs dt n2 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 vhd vbn vvn cst n1 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
77 Which is, as if a Coaster, who has gone from Port to Port only, should pretend to give a better description of the Inland Parts of a Country, Which is, as if a Coaster, who has gone from Port to Port only, should pretend to give a better description of the Inland Parts of a Country, r-crq vbz, c-acp cs dt np1, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 av-j, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
78 than Those who have travelled it all over. But this, I say, is the mischievous Nature of Pride; than Those who have traveled it all over. But this, I say, is the mischievous Nature of Pride; cs d r-crq vhb vvn pn31 d a-acp. p-acp d, pns11 vvb, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
79 it makes a Man Grasp at every thing; and, by Consequence, comprehend nothing effectually and throughly; it makes a Man Grasp At every thing; and, by Consequence, comprehend nothing effectually and thoroughly; pn31 vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp d n1; cc, p-acp n1, vvb pix av-j cc av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
80 and yet (which is worst of all) incline, him to despise and contradict those that do. and yet (which is worst of all) incline, him to despise and contradict those that do. cc av (r-crq vbz js pp-f d) vvb, pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d cst vdb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
81 It gives him just enough understanding to raise an Objection, or a Doubt, but not enough to lay it; It gives him just enough understanding to raise an Objection, or a Doubt, but not enough to lay it; pn31 vvz pno31 av av-d vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt n1, cc-acp xx av-d pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
82 which, as it is the meanest and most despicable, so it is also the most dangerous State of mind, a man can be in; which, as it is the Meanest and most despicable, so it is also the most dangerous State of mind, a man can be in; r-crq, c-acp pn31 vbz dt js cc av-ds j, av pn31 vbz av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
83 and by so much the more dangerous, as the Subject he is upon is more important, and by so much the more dangerous, as the Subject he is upon is more important, cc p-acp av av-d dt av-dc j, c-acp dt j-jn pns31 vbz p-acp vbz av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
84 and the Errors more fatal which he runs into in managing it. He that is but Half a Philosopher is in danger of being an Atheist; and the Errors more fatal which he runs into in managing it. He that is but Half a Philosopher is in danger of being an Atheist; cc dt n2 av-dc j r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp vvg pn31. pns31 cst vbz p-acp j-jn dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f vbg dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
85 an Half Physician is apt to turn Empiric; an Half Bred man is conceited in his Address, and troublesome in his Conversation. an Half physician is apt to turn Empiric; an Half Bred man is conceited in his Address, and troublesome in his Conversation. dt j-jn n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n-jn; dt n-jn vvn n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
86 Thus it is in all matters of Speculation or Practise; Thus it is in all matters of Speculation or practice; av pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
87 He that knows but a little of 'em, and is very confident of his own strength, is more out of the way of True Knowledge than if he knew nothing at all. He that knows but a little of they, and is very confident of his own strength, is more out of the Way of True Knowledge than if he knew nothing At all. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j pp-f pno32, cc vbz av j pp-f po31 d n1, vbz av-dc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1 cs cs pns31 vvd pix p-acp av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
88 Now there is, I say, a Natural Tendency in Pride, to put a man into this State, Now there is, I say, a Natural Tendency in Pride, to put a man into this State, av a-acp vbz, pns11 vvb, dt j n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
89 and therefore it must needs be a Quality very opposite to the Search and Attainment of True Wisdom. and Therefore it must needs be a Quality very opposite to the Search and Attainment of True Wisdom. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 av j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
90 And then, supposing a Proud man to be once in the Wrong, it is almost impossible, that he should ever be set Right again; And then, supposing a Proud man to be once in the Wrong, it is almost impossible, that he should ever be Set Right again; cc av, vvg dt j n1 pc-acp vbi a-acp p-acp dt n-jn, pn31 vbz av j, cst pns31 vmd av vbi vvn av-jn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
91 He is plac'd above the reach of that great means of amendment, Reproof; He is placed above the reach of that great means of amendment, Reproof; pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n2 pp-f n1, n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
92 A Scorner heareth not rebuke, says Solomon: and therefore as his Pride led him into a mistake at first, A Scorner hears not rebuke, Says Solomon: and Therefore as his Pride led him into a mistake At First, dt n1 vvz xx vvi, vvz np1: cc av c-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
93 so will it be sure to keep him there; so will it be sure to keep him there; av vmb pn31 vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
94 and to harden him in his way, against whatever wise men can think, or say of him. and to harden him in his Way, against whatever wise men can think, or say of him. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq j n2 vmb vvi, cc vvb pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
95 Thus, I say, is Pride an Enemy to the Knowledge of Truth in general, but most of all does it hinder men form discerning Sacred Truths, Thus, I say, is Pride an Enemy to the Knowledge of Truth in general, but most of all does it hinder men from discerning Sacred Truths, av, pns11 vvb, vbz n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp ds pp-f d vdz pn31 vvi n2 p-acp vvg j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
96 and the Doctrines of Reveal'd Religion. A Proud man is very hardly brought to digest the Humble Duties of the Cross, and the Doctrines of Revealed Religion. A Proud man is very hardly brought to digest the Humble Duties of the Cross, cc dt n2 pp-f vvn n1. dt j n1 vbz av av vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
97 or to receive the Mysteries of Christianity: or to receive the Mysteres of Christianity: cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
98 the One are too low for him, and he cannot stoop to the Practise of 'em; the One Are too low for him, and he cannot stoop to the practice of they; dt pi vbr av j c-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
99 the other are too high for his Understanding, and he cannot tell how to entertain any thing as true, that he does not perfectly comprehend. the other Are too high for his Understanding, and he cannot tell how to entertain any thing as true, that he does not perfectly comprehend. dt j-jn vbr av j c-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vmbx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi d n1 c-acp j, cst pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
100 If he cannot give himself a certain plain account in what Manner, and to what End God did a thing, he wisely resolves, that therefore he did it not all. If he cannot give himself a certain plain account in what Manner, and to what End God did a thing, he wisely resolves, that Therefore he did it not all. cs pns31 vmbx vvi px31 dt j j n1 p-acp r-crq n1, cc p-acp r-crq vvb np1 vdd dt n1, pns31 av-j vvz, cst av pns31 vdd pn31 xx av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
101 If he has not as clear an Idea of every Term in an Article of Faith, If he has not as clear an Idea of every Term in an Article of Faith, cs pns31 vhz xx p-acp j dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
102 as he has of Those in a Mathematical Proposition, 'tis presently Unphilosophical absurd, and foolish; as he has of Those in a Mathematical Proposition, it's presently Unphilosophical absurd, and foolish; c-acp pns31 vhz pp-f d p-acp dt j n1, pn31|vbz av-j j j, cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
103 invented by Those whose Interest it is, to puzzle mens understandings, that they may have their Wills and Affections at Their Service. invented by Those whose Interest it is, to puzzle men's understandings, that they may have their Wills and Affections At Their Service. vvn p-acp d rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz, pc-acp vvi ng2 n2, cst pns32 vmb vhi po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
104 And This puts Us in mind also of that Second Great Ingredient in the Character of a Scorner which we propos'd to consider, a strange and unreasonable Suspicion, by which he doubts of every thing be hears, And This puts Us in mind also of that Second Great Ingredient in the Character of a Scorner which we proposed to Consider, a strange and unreasonable Suspicion, by which he doubts of every thing be hears, cc d vvz pno32 p-acp n1 av pp-f d ord j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi, dt j cc j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f d n1 vbi zz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
105 and distrusts every man he converses with; Imagines the World to be all Cheat and Imposture; and distrusts every man he converses with; Imagines the World to be all Cheat and Imposture; cc vvz d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp; vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi d n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
106 that there is no Sincerity, no Honesty any where; but that every man is continually Studying how to put a Trick upon his Neighbour. that there is no Sincerity, no Honesty any where; but that every man is continually Studying how to put a Trick upon his Neighbour. cst pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1 d q-crq; cc-acp cst d n1 vbz av-j vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
107 Without This Temper it might be Easily prov'd, that a man cannot bring himself to run down Religion and the Professors of it; Without This Temper it might be Easily proved, that a man cannot bring himself to run down Religion and the Professors of it; p-acp d vvi pn31 vmd vbi av-j vvn, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi px31 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
108 and, with it, it is impossible, I think, to arrive at True Wisdom. and, with it, it is impossible, I think, to arrive At True Wisdom. cc, p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz j, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
109 Indeed to be Cautious and upon our Guard in receiving Doctrines, and not easily to give up our assent to every Tale that is told us, is a piece of great Prudence and very requisite in such a multiplicity of Opinions as there is in the world, to preserve us from Error: Indeed to be Cautious and upon our Guard in receiving Doctrines, and not Easily to give up our assent to every Tale that is told us, is a piece of great Prudence and very requisite in such a Multiplicity of Opinions as there is in the world, to preserve us from Error: np1 pc-acp vbi j cc p-acp po12 n1 p-acp vvg n2, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn pno12, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc av j p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
110 But then we may carry this point too farr; But then we may carry this point too Far; cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi d n1 av av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
111 we may be so scrupulous and circumspect in admitting the Testimonies of men, as to reject some Good Witnesses among several Bad ones; we may be so scrupulous and circumspect in admitting the Testimonies of men, as to reject Some Good Witnesses among several Bad ones; pns12 vmb vbi av j cc j p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp j j pi2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
112 and to deceive our Selves often times for very fear of being deceiv'd by Others. and to deceive our Selves often times for very Fear of being deceived by Others. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av n2 p-acp j n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
113 A General undistinguishing suspicion is as apt every whit to mislead a man, as a too Easie and Unwary Credulity. A General undistinguishing suspicion is as apt every whit to mislead a man, as a too Easy and Unwary Credulity. dt j vvg n1 vbz a-acp j d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-acp dt av j cc j-u n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
114 And This is remarkably the Case of the Scorner. And This is remarkably the Case of the Scorner. cc d vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
115 He is so possess'd with the Notion of Priest-Craft, and Pious Frauds, as to apply it indifferently to all Religions, He is so possessed with the Notion of Priest-Craft, and Pious Frauds, as to apply it indifferently to all Religions, pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
116 and to Every thing in Religion. and to Every thing in Religion. cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
117 He is so afraid of having his Understanding impos'd on in Matters of Faith that he stands equally aloof from all Propositions of that kind, whether True or False. He is so afraid of having his Understanding imposed on in Matters of Faith that he Stands equally aloof from all Propositions of that kind, whither True or False. pns31 vbz av j pp-f vhg po31 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vvz av-j av p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1, cs j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
118 Which is, as if a Man should refuse to receive any Mony at all, because there is a great deal goes about that is False and Counterfeit; Which is, as if a Man should refuse to receive any Money At all, Because there is a great deal Goes about that is False and Counterfeit; r-crq vbz, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvz p-acp d vbz j cc n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
119 or resolve not to make a Friendship or Acquaintance with any man; because many men are not to be trusted. or resolve not to make a Friendship or Acquaintance with any man; Because many men Are not to be trusted. cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1; c-acp d n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
120 Certainly this is a very great Instance of Folly, and in what Breast soever it is, cannot possibly be consistent with True Prudence and Wisdom. Certainly this is a very great Instance of Folly, and in what Breast soever it is, cannot possibly be consistent with True Prudence and Wisdom. av-j d vbz dt av j n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbz, vmbx av-j vbi j p-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
121 An extremity of Suspicion in an Inquirer after Truth, is like a Raging Jealousie in an Husband, or a Friend; an extremity of Suspicion in an Inquirer After Truth, is like a Raging Jealousy in an Husband, or a Friend; dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt np1 p-acp n1, vbz av-j dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
122 It leads a man to turn all his thoughts toward the ill-natur'd side, and to put the worst construction upon every thing, It leads a man to turn all his thoughts towards the Ill-natured side, and to put the worst construction upon every thing, pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt js n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
123 and (in Consequence of that) for once that he is really in the Right, in his Guesses and Censures, to be very often and very much in the Wrong. and (in Consequence of that) for once that he is really in the Right, in his Guesses and Censures, to be very often and very much in the Wrong. cc (p-acp n1 pp-f d) p-acp c-acp cst pns31 vbz av-j p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbi av av cc av av-d p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
124 A Third part of the Character of that Man we are discoursing of, is False Wit; or a Way of exposing Things Sacred and Serious by passing a Bold Jest upon 'em, A Third part of the Character of that Man we Are discoursing of, is False Wit; or a Way of exposing Things Sacred and Serious by passing a Bold Jest upon they, dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vbr vvg pp-f, vbz j n1; cc dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 j cc j p-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
125 and Ridiculing arguments instead of Confuting ' em. and Ridiculing Arguments instead of Confuting ' em. cc j-vvg n2 av pp-f vvg ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
126 The very name of a Scorner will tell us, that This is One of his most belov'd Accomplishments: The very name of a Scorner will tell us, that This is One of his most Beloved Accomplishments: dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, cst d vbz pi pp-f po31 av-ds j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
127 And I am sure it is such an One, as can never conduce to his Getting right Impressions of Things, And I am sure it is such an One, as can never conduce to his Getting right Impressions of Things, cc pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz d dt pi, c-acp vmb av-x vvi p-acp po31 vvg j-jn n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
128 and can hardly ever be made consistent with his Having ' em. and can hardly ever be made consistent with his Having ' em. cc vmb av av vbi vvn j p-acp po31 vhg ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
129 Wit indeed, as it implies a certain uncommon Reach and Vivacity of Thought, is a very Useful Talent; Wit indeed, as it Implies a certain uncommon Reach and Vivacity of Thought, is a very Useful Talon; n1 av, c-acp pn31 vvz dt j j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt av j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
130 very fit to be employ'd in the Search of Truth, and very capable of assisting us to discern and find it: very fit to be employed in the Search of Truth, and very capable of assisting us to discern and find it: av j pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av j pp-f vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
131 but in the Way, in which the Scorner exerts it, the Way of Satyr and Prophane Drollery, it betrays a man into a Thousand Errors, but in the Way, in which the Scorner exerts it, the Way of Satyr and Profane Drollery, it betrays a man into a Thousand Errors, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pn31, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
132 for One that it discovers to him. for One that it discovers to him. p-acp crd d pn31 vvz p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
133 Men of Quick and Lively parts are apt to give themselves a loose beyond Plain Reason and Common Sense; Men of Quick and Lively parts Are apt to give themselves a lose beyond Plain Reason and Common Sense; n2 pp-f j cc j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi px32 dt j p-acp j n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
134 and to say many things not exactly Right and True in order to say something New and Surprizing. and to say many things not exactly Right and True in order to say something New and Surprising. cc pc-acp vvi d n2 xx av-j vvi cc j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pi j cc vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
135 Their Great Aim is, in general, to please; and, in order to that, they must bend all their Wit that way, to which the Corrupt Nature of man is inclin'd, Their Great Aim is, in general, to please; and, in order to that, they must bend all their Wit that Way, to which the Corrupt Nature of man is inclined, po32 j n1 vbz, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi; cc, p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns32 vmb vvi d po32 n1 cst n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
136 and be sure always to speak against that which is uppermost. This gives 'em a Light and Trifling, instead of a Serious and Manly Spirit; and be sure always to speak against that which is uppermost. This gives they a Light and Trifling, instead of a Serious and Manly Spirit; cc vbi j av pc-acp vvi p-acp cst r-crq vbz j. np1 vvz pno32 dt n1 cc j-vvg, av pp-f dt j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
137 and makes 'em think, they have answer'd all the Wisest Reasons that can be brought for any thing, and makes they think, they have answered all the Wisest Reasons that can be brought for any thing, cc vvz pno32 vvi, pns32 vhb vvn d dt js n2 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
138 if they have but clap'd a Nickname upon it, and dress'd up a Grave and Venerable Truth in so Odd a disguise, if they have but claped a Nickname upon it, and dressed up a Grave and Venerable Truth in so Odd a disguise, cs pns32 vhb p-acp vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvd a-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
139 as to raise Mirth and Laughter from it. as to raise Mirth and Laughter from it. c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
140 Thus a late Person, Eminent for Wit and Wickedness, till a Death-bed made him more Serious, Thus a late Person, Eminent for Wit and Wickedness, till a Deathbed made him more Serious, av dt j n1, j p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
141 and gave him truer apprehensions of Things, us'd to please himself mightily with that Thought, that the doing of a Miracle was onely shewing of a Trick: and when he had once represented the Thing to himself under that Light Image, he could hardly be brought to think reverently of it ever afterwards; and gave him truer apprehensions of Things, used to please himself mightily with that Thought, that the doing of a Miracle was only showing of a Trick: and when he had once represented the Thing to himself under that Light Image, he could hardly be brought to think reverently of it ever afterwards; cc vvd pno31 jc n2 pp-f n2, vvd pc-acp vvi px31 av-j p-acp d n1, cst dt vdg pp-f dt n1 vbds j vvg pp-f dt n1: cc c-crq pns31 vhd a-acp vvn dt n1 p-acp px31 p-acp d j n1, pns31 vmd av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f pn31 av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
142 or to allow the strongest Arguments that could be brought for the Truth of Miracles, a due and impartial Consideration. or to allow the Strongest Arguments that could be brought for the Truth of Miracles, a due and impartial Consideration. cc pc-acp vvi dt js n2 cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j-jn cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
143 And thus also the great Leader of the Libertines of This Age (whom we have already had occassion to mention) thought he had said something very prejudicial to the Divinity of Christ, And thus also the great Leader of the Libertines of This Age (whom we have already had occasion to mention) Thought he had said something very prejudicial to the Divinity of christ, cc av av dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 (ro-crq pns12 vhb av vhd n1 pc-acp vvi) vvd pns31 vhd vvn pi av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
144 when he had Translated, after an Absurd Manner, the Greek Word NONLATINALPHABET (which by S. John is apply'd to Him) and blasphemously told us, that That was as much as to say, in Our Tongue, the Verb of God: And again, he pretended to give a mighty Blow to the Doctrine of Grace, by strictly enquiring into the meaning of those Two Expressions, generally us'd by Divines concerning it, To wit Infusion, and Inspiration; and by informing us, that they signified, in plain English, Inpowring and Inblowing. I bring These Instances, to shew, when he had Translated, After an Absurd Manner, the Greek Word (which by S. John is applied to Him) and blasphemously told us, that That was as much as to say, in Our Tongue, the Verb of God: And again, he pretended to give a mighty Blow to the Doctrine of Grace, by strictly inquiring into the meaning of those Two Expressions, generally used by Divines Concerning it, To wit Infusion, and Inspiration; and by informing us, that they signified, in plain English, Inpowring and Inblowing. I bring These Instances, to show, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp dt j n1, dt jp n1 (r-crq p-acp n1 np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31) cc av-j vvd pno12, cst d vbds p-acp d c-acp pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd n2, av-j vvn p-acp n2-jn vvg pn31, pc-acp vvi n1, cc n1; cc p-acp vvg pno12, cst pns32 vvd, p-acp j jp, vvg cc vvg. pns11 vvb d n2, pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
145 how far a Scorner may be led out of the Way of Truth, by a little Knack of playing upon Things and Words, which he miscals Wit; and upon which he shall value himself more, how Far a Scorner may be led out of the Way of Truth, by a little Knack of playing upon Things and Words, which he miscalls Wit; and upon which he shall valve himself more, c-crq av-j dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq pns31 vvz n1; cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi px31 av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
146 and be wiser in his own Conceipt than Seven Men that can render a Reason. and be Wiser in his own Conceit than Seven Men that can render a Reason. cc vbb jc p-acp po31 d n1 cs crd n2 cst vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
147 The Fourth and Last Thing, from whence we propos'd to give an account of His Deceptions, was Sensuality: and that This too does, The Fourth and Last Thing, from whence we proposed to give an account of His Deceptions, was Sensuality: and that This too does, dt ord cc ord n1, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vbds n1: cc cst d av vdz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
148 for the most part, accompany a Contempt of Religion, I appeal to the Observation and Experience of every One that Hears me. for the most part, accompany a Contempt of Religion, I appeal to the Observation and Experience of every One that Hears me. p-acp dt av-ds n1, vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d crd cst vvz pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
149 Look round the World, and You shall seldom find a man Loose in his Principles, that is not so in his Manners too. Look round the World, and You shall seldom find a man Lose in his Principles, that is not so in his Manners too. n1 av-j dt n1, cc pn22 vmb av vvi dt n1 j p-acp po31 n2, cst vbz xx av p-acp po31 n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
150 There may possibly be, now and then, in an Age, an Instance of some Cold Phlegmatic man, that shall set up for overturning Religion and Morality, merely for the sake of Contradiction, There may possibly be, now and then, in an Age, an Instance of Some Cold Phlegmatic man, that shall Set up for overturning Religion and Morality, merely for the sake of Contradiction, pc-acp vmb av-j vbi, av cc av, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d j-jn j-jn n1, cst vmb vvi a-acp p-acp vvg n1 cc n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
151 or to get himself a Name by it, without the design of Indulging his Own Appetites, in so doing: or to get himself a Name by it, without the Design of Indulging his Own Appetites, in so doing: cc pc-acp vvi px31 dt n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg po31 d n2, p-acp av vdg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
152 But This is a very Rare Case; But This is a very Rare Case; cc-acp d vbz dt av j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
153 generally the Scorners are, as S. Peter and S. James have Unanimously describ'd 'em, in their several Epistles; generally the Scorner's Are, as S. Peter and S. James have Unanimously described they, in their several Epistles; av-j dt ng1 vbr, c-acp np1 np1 cc np1 np1 vhb av-j vvn pno32, p-acp po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
154 Men who walk after their Own Lusts. Accordingly, we may observe, that This Scorning Humor has been most prevalent in Those Ages of the World, in which the Love of Pleasure, Men who walk After their Own Lusts. Accordingly, we may observe, that This Scorning Humour has been most prevalent in Those Ages of the World, in which the Love of Pleasure, n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po32 d np1 av-vvg, pns12 vmb vvi, cst d vvg n1 vhz vbn av-ds j p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
155 and the Arts of Ease and Luxury did most abound; and the Arts of Ease and Luxury did most abound; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vdd av-ds vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
156 and is commonly Incident to Men, at that Time of their Lives, when their Lusts are most ungovern'd, and their Blood boils hottest. and is commonly Incident to Men, At that Time of their Lives, when their Lustiest Are most ungoverned, and their Blood boils hottest. cc vbz av-j j p-acp n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq po32 n2 vbr av-ds j, cc po32 n1 vvz js. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
157 'Tis chiefly the Young Robust Sinner that indulges himself in it, whilst he is in the midst of his Enjoyments: It's chiefly the Young Robust Sinner that indulges himself in it, while he is in the midst of his Enjoyments: pn31|vbz av-jn dt j vvn n1 cst vvz px31 p-acp pn31, cs pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
158 for thô a Man may continue on this Temper in the Latest Years of his Life, for though a Man may continue on this Temper in the Latest years of his Life, c-acp cs dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d vvi p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
159 yet he generally takes it up much Earlier. yet he generally Takes it up much Earlier. av pns31 av-j vvz pn31 a-acp d av-jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
160 Now the Sensual Man, is, of all men living, the most Improper for inquiries after Truth, Now the Sensual Man, is, of all men living, the most Improper for inquiries After Truth, av dt j n1, vbz, pp-f d n2 vvg, dt av-ds j p-acp n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
161 and the least at Leisure for it. and the least At Leisure for it. cc dt ds p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
162 He is never Sedate and Cool, and therefore not able to fix his attention to a Point, and go through with it. He is never Sedate and Cool, and Therefore not able to fix his attention to a Point, and go through with it. pns31 vbz av-x n1 cc vvi, cc av xx j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
163 He is never Disinterested and Impartial; and therefore not capable of deliberating Freely. He is already under the Dominion and Power of his Lust; He is never Disinterested and Impartial; and Therefore not capable of deliberating Freely. He is already under the Dominion and Power of his Lust; pns31 vbz av-x vvn cc j; cc av xx j pp-f vvg av-j. pns31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
164 and perhaps likes to be so, and is very unwilling to shake off his Chains. and perhaps likes to be so, and is very unwilling to shake off his Chains. cc av vvz pc-acp vbi av, cc vbz av j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
165 Now such a Man, so qualified, is, no doubt, a very incompetent Judge of Divine Truth, Now such a Man, so qualified, is, no doubt, a very incompetent Judge of Divine Truth, av d dt n1, av vvd, vbz, dx n1, dt j j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
166 and very unfit to consider the Pleas that are brought for it. His Search into These things is like to be with no great Evenness and Fairness; and very unfit to Consider the Pleasant that Are brought for it. His Search into These things is like to be with no great Evenness and Fairness; cc av j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31. po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi p-acp dx j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
167 How can it? When he comes with strong Wishes that he may find it all a mistake. How can it? When he comes with strong Wishes that he may find it all a mistake. q-crq vmb pn31? c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp j n2 cst pns31 vmb vvi pn31 d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
168 Indeed, when a Man allows himself in all sorts of Impurities, and is determin'd to go on in 'em; Indeed, when a Man allows himself in all sorts of Impurities, and is determined to go on in they; np1, c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, cc vbz vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
169 and yet finds himself under the Troublesome Restraint of Principles, and the Dread of Religion, that hangs continually over him, the onely way for him to pursue his Enjoyments, and yet finds himself under the Troublesome Restraint of Principles, and the Dread of Religion, that hangs continually over him, the only Way for him to pursue his Enjoyments, cc av vvz px31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j pp-f n1, cst vvz av-j p-acp pno31, dt j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
170 and yet be easie, is to set his Face directly against the Doctrines of Religion, that give him any check or disturbance, and yet be easy, is to Set his Face directly against the Doctrines of Religion, that give him any check or disturbance, cc av vbi j, vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vvb pno31 d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
171 and resolve to get rid of 'em as soon as he can. And he may put the Thoughts, which arise in him upon This occasion, together; and resolve to get rid of they as soon as he can. And he may put the Thoughts, which arise in him upon This occasion, together; cc vvb pc-acp vvi vvn pp-f pno32 c-acp av c-acp pns31 vmb. cc pns31 vmb vvi dt n2, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
172 and make a Book of 'em, if He pleases; and then tell us, that This is a sober Enquiry after Truth; and make a Book of they, if He Pleases; and then tell us, that This is a Sobrium Enquiry After Truth; cc vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32, cs pns31 vvz; cc av vvb pno12, cst d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
173 and a free discussion of the Point in debate: but there is nothing of that in it. and a free discussion of the Point in debate: but there is nothing of that in it. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1: cc-acp pc-acp vbz pix pp-f d p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
174 He thinks of Truth just as a man does of his Enemy, with Spite and Anger, He thinks of Truth just as a man does of his Enemy, with Spite and Anger, pns31 vvz pp-f n1 j c-acp dt n1 vdz pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
175 and a Design only of finding out whatever may blast and expose it. and a Design only of finding out whatever may blast and expose it. cc dt n1 av-j pp-f vvg av r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
176 This is a strange contumelious way of treating Divine things, and would tempt a Good man to return the affronts done to Vertue and Piety, by opening the Characters of Those who do 'em; This is a strange contumelious Way of treating Divine things, and would tempt a Good man to return the affronts done to Virtue and Piety, by opening the Characters of Those who do they; d vbz dt j j n1 pp-f vvg j-jn n2, cc vmd vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvz vdi p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vvz pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
177 in which we should always find, that Sensuality and Loosness of Life had a very great and particular share. in which we should always find, that Sensuality and Looseness of Life had a very great and particular share. p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd av vvi, cst n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vhd dt j j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
178 But Some Men, who Write pretended Histories of Religion, are beholding to the Real Religion of Others, that Their Histories are not written. But some Men, who Write pretended Histories of Religion, Are beholding to the Real Religion of Others, that Their Histories Are not written. p-acp d n2, r-crq vvb vvd n2 pp-f n1, vbr vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst po32 n2 vbr xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
179 Thus have I run through those four several Properties which remarkably belong to the Character of a Scorner; Thus have I run through those four several Properties which remarkably belong to the Character of a Scorner; av vhb pns11 vvn p-acp d crd j n2 r-crq av-j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
180 and shewn You, how Each of 'em contributes to misinform and mislead Him in his pursuit of Wisdom; and shown You, how Each of they contributes to misinform and mislead Him in his pursuit of Wisdom; cc vvn pn22, c-crq d pp-f pno32 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
181 so that, supposing him really and in good Earnest to seek it, yet thus setting out and thus Qualified, it is not at all probable that he should find it. so that, supposing him really and in good Earnest to seek it, yet thus setting out and thus Qualified, it is not At all probable that he should find it. av cst, vvg pno31 av-j cc p-acp j n1 p-acp vvb pn31, av av vvg av cc av vvn, pn31 vbz xx p-acp d j cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
182 And now the Plain and Obvious Use we are to make of This Discourse, is, to satisfie our selves from hence how it has come to pass, that the True Religion, all along, in the several Ages of the World, have not been entertain'd, by many of the seemingly Wittiest and Wisest amongst the Children of Men. And now the Plain and Obvious Use we Are to make of This Discourse, is, to satisfy our selves from hence how it has come to pass, that the True Religion, all along, in the several Ages of the World, have not been entertained, by many of the seemingly Wittiest and Wisest among the Children of Men. cc av dt j cc j n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp av c-crq pn31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt j n1, d a-acp, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, vhb xx vbn vvn, p-acp d pp-f dt av-vvg js cc js p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
183 To This startling Question, We can now give a Short and Easie Answer, from the Observation of the Text; To This startling Question, We can now give a Short and Easy Answer, from the Observation of the Text; p-acp d vvg n1, pns12 vmb av vvi dt j cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
184 They were Scorners. They were either Proud and Opinionative Men, that could not endure to learn the plain humble Lessons of Piety and Goodness; They were Scorner's. They were either Proud and Opinionative Men, that could not endure to Learn the plain humble Lessons of Piety and goodness; pns32 vbdr ng1. pns32 vbdr d j cc n1 n2, cst vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
185 especially from Such as They had no Esteem of, no value for. especially from Such as They had no Esteem of, no valve for. av-j p-acp d c-acp pns32 vhd dx n1 pp-f, dx n1 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
186 Or their Minds were tainted with an ill natur'd, and unreasonable Supicion, which, from finding out Some Cheats in Religion, led 'em to pronounce All Religion a Cheat. Or their Minds were tainted with an ill natured, and unreasonable Suspicion, which, from finding out some Cheats in Religion, led they to pronounce All Religion a Cheat. cc po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j-jn j-vvn, cc j n1, r-crq, p-acp vvg av d vvz p-acp n1, vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi d n1 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
187 They had a Talent perhaps at Ridiculing Honest Rules and Maxims, and making Sport with Things Sacred and Serious; They had a Talon perhaps At Ridiculing Honest Rules and Maxims, and making Sport with Things Sacred and Serious; pns32 vhd dt n1 av p-acp vvg j n2 cc n2, cc vvg n1 p-acp n2 j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
188 and therefore to have own'd any fix'd Scheme of Religious Principles, would have been a mighty Damp to their Imaginations, and Therefore to have owned any fixed Scheme of Religious Principles, would have been a mighty Damp to their Imaginations, cc av pc-acp vhi j-vvn d j-vvn n1 pp-f j n2, vmd vhi vbn dt j n-jn p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
189 and have taken away from 'em the Subject of above half their Wit and Pleasantness. and have taken away from they the Subject of above half their Wit and Pleasantness. cc vhb vvn av p-acp pno32 dt j-jn pp-f p-acp j-jn po32 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
190 Or, Lastly, They were Men of Sensual and Impure Lives, who were resolv'd to make their Opinions and their Pleasures as consistent as they could; Or, Lastly, They were Men of Sensual and Impure Lives, who were resolved to make their Opinions and their Pleasures as consistent as they could; cc, ord, pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f j cc j n2, r-crq vbdr vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc po32 n2 p-acp j c-acp pns32 vmd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
191 and who therefore were oblig'd, in point of Interest, to disbelieve every thing that made against ' em. and who Therefore were obliged, in point of Interest, to disbelieve every thing that made against ' em. cc r-crq av vbdr vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vvd p-acp ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
192 This is the Short and True Account of the Matter; This is the Short and True Account of the Matter; d vbz dt j cc j vvb pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
193 and will appear to be so, if we cast our Eyes backward on the Story of the World, and will appear to be so, if we cast our Eyes backward on the Story of the World, cc vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av, cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
194 and consider, Who they have been, that have rejected the True Religion all along from the Creation down to this Time. and Consider, Who they have been, that have rejected the True Religion all along from the Creation down to this Time. cc vvi, r-crq pns32 vhb vbn, cst vhb vvn dt j n1 d a-acp p-acp dt n1 a-acp p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
195 In the Old World, Noah, Who was the onely man that preserv'd the Worship of the True God in his Family, seems to have been an honest plain hearted man; In the Old World, Noah, Who was the only man that preserved the Worship of the True God in his Family, seems to have been an honest plain hearted man; p-acp dt j n1, np1, r-crq vbds dt j n1 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvz pc-acp vhi vbn dt j j j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
196 just and perfect in his Generation, (as he is described in Scripture) and walking with God. The Rest of the World are said to have Eaten and Drunken, to have Married and been given in Marriage, i.e. They were men who liv'd in all the Enjoyments of Sense, who revell'd, just and perfect in his Generation, (as he is described in Scripture) and walking with God. The Rest of the World Are said to have Eaten and Drunken, to have Married and been given in Marriage, i.e. They were men who lived in all the Enjoyments of Sense, who revealed, j cc j p-acp po31 n1, (c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1) cc vvg p-acp np1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi vvn cc j, pc-acp vhi vvn cc vbn vvn p-acp n1, n1 pns32 vbdr n2 r-crq vvd p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
197 and took their fill of all the Good Things of this World; and, to be sure, were very Merry, and very Bitter upon Those who did not. and took their fill of all the Good Things of this World; and, to be sure, were very Merry, and very Bitter upon Those who did not. cc vvd po32 n1 pp-f d dt j n2 pp-f d n1; cc, pc-acp vbi j, vbdr av j, cc av j p-acp d r-crq vdd xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
198 How did they deride that Grave Preacher of Righteousness, and his Precise Family, when He and his Sons talk'd to 'em of Righteousness, Temperance and Judgment! How did they deride that Grave Preacher of Righteousness, and his Precise Family, when He and his Sons talked to they of Righteousness, Temperance and Judgement! q-crq vdd pns32 vvi cst j n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 j n1, c-crq pns31 cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno32 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
199 especially, when he told 'em that there was Such a Flood coming, and that he was building That Ark to preserve himself and his Household, what a Jest was he to the Men of Parts and Pleasure! especially, when he told they that there was Such a Flood coming, and that he was building That Ark to preserve himself and his Household, what a Jest was he to the Men of Parts and Pleasure! av-j, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 cst a-acp vbds d dt n1 vvg, cc cst pns31 vbds vvg cst n1 pc-acp vvi px31 cc po31 n1, r-crq dt n1 vbds pns31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
200 How many Scornful and Gay things were said upon this Occasion, while the Work went forward, by Those, who thought themselves very wise, and Him very Foolish! How many Scornful and Gay things were said upon this Occasion, while the Work went forward, by Those, who Thought themselves very wise, and Him very Foolish! c-crq d j cc j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 vvd av-j, p-acp d, r-crq n1 px32 av j, cc pno31 av j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
201 But the Fountains of the great Deep were broken up, and the Windows of Heaven open'd, But the Fountains of the great Deep were broken up, and the Windows of Heaven opened, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j j-jn vbdr vvn a-acp, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
202 and then they began to change their Opinions when (alas!) it was too late to learn. and then they began to change their Opinions when (alas!) it was too late to Learn. cc av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2 c-crq (uh!) pn31 vbds av j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
203 In the next great Period after the Flood, the true Religion was confin'd to the single Nation of the Jews: and one may think it strange at first sight that (if it were the True Religion) it should be so; In the next great Period After the Flood, the true Religion was confined to the single nation of the jews: and one may think it strange At First sighed that (if it were the True Religion) it should be so; p-acp dt ord j n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt np2: cc pi vmb vvi pn31 j p-acp ord n1 cst (cs pn31 vbdr dt j n1) pn31 vmd vbi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
204 that the wise and knowing part of mankind should not discern the strength of the Evidence that was brought for the Divinity of That way of Worship, that the wise and knowing part of mankind should not discern the strength of the Evidence that was brought for the Divinity of That Way of Worship, cst dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
205 nor receive the God of Israel for Their God; nor receive the God of Israel for Their God; ccx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
206 that All Nations did not fall down before him, all Kingdoms did not do him service. that All nations did not fallen down before him, all Kingdoms did not do him service. d d n2 vdd xx vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, d n2 vdd xx vdi pno31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
207 But, if We consider a little further, we shall be satisfied, that the true reason of Mens Incredulity throughout this long Period of time, was, a Mean and Contemtible Notion they had entertain'd, of the Jewish People, of their Rites and Ceremonies. But, if We Consider a little further, we shall be satisfied, that the true reason of Men's Incredulity throughout this long Period of time, was, a Mean and Contemptible Notion they had entertained, of the Jewish People, of their Rites and Ceremonies. p-acp, cs pns12 vvb dt j av-jc, pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt j n1 pp-f ng2 n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, vbds, dt j cc j n1 pns32 vhd vvn, pp-f dt jp n1, pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
208 The Wise Men of the East in the Earliest Ages, and the Philosophers of the West in Later Times, had too high an Opinion of themselves, The Wise Men of the East in the Earliest Ages, and the Philosophers of the West in Later Times, had too high an Opinion of themselves, dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt av-js n2, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp jc n2, vhd av j dt n1 pp-f px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
209 and too low an one of that Little, Narrow-soul'd, Superstitious Nation, to submit themselves to be taught by ' em. and too low an one of that Little, Narrowsouled, Superstitious nation, to submit themselves to be taught by ' em. cc av j dt crd pp-f d j, j, j n1, pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
210 The Jews were a Proverb and a By-word to the rest of the World, the perpetual Subject of their Contempt and Reproach: The jews were a Proverb and a Byword to the rest of the World, the perpetual Subject of their Contempt and Reproach: dt np2 vbdr dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j j-jn pp-f po32 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
211 And who would have thought (may we suppose one of those Wise Heathens to have said) that Truth should have lain hid among such an Odd sort of People in such a little Spot of the World. And who would have Thought (may we suppose one of those Wise heathens to have said) that Truth should have lain hid among such an Odd sort of People in such a little Spot of the World. cc r-crq vmd vhi vvn (vmb pns12 vvb crd pp-f d j n2-jn pc-acp vhi vvn) cst n1 vmd vhi vvn vvn p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
212 And Thus, Again, when Christianity first appear'd, it made no great Progress among the Disputers of this World, among the Men of Wit and Sublety; And Thus, Again, when Christianity First appeared, it made no great Progress among the Disputers of this World, among the Men of Wit and Sublety; cc av, av, c-crq np1 ord vvd, pn31 vvd dx j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
213 for this very Reason, because they were Scorners. for this very Reason, Because they were Scorner's. p-acp d j n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr ng1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
214 The Gospel was to the Jews, to the most Learned and Proud Sect among the Jews, (the Pharisees ) a Stumbling-block, and to those of highest Repute among the Greeks, foolishness. The Great pretenders to knowledge Every Where unanimously contemn'd and derided it, The Gospel was to the jews, to the most Learned and Proud Sect among the jews, (the Pharisees) a Stumbling-block, and to those of highest Repute among the Greeks, foolishness. The Great pretenders to knowledge Every Where unanimously contemned and derided it, dt n1 vbds p-acp dt np2, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp dt np2, (dt np1) dt n1, cc p-acp d pp-f js n1 p-acp dt np1, n1. dt j n2 p-acp n1 d q-crq av-j vvd cc vvn pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
215 as a poor and low Systeme of Principles, and could never once think of humbling their minds to entertain the simplicity of the Gospel. as a poor and low System of Principles, and could never once think of humbling their minds to entertain the simplicity of the Gospel. c-acp dt j cc j np1 pp-f n2, cc vmd av a-acp vvb pp-f vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
216 And no wonder therefore, if, in some Ages after Christianity, We find not much said to the advantage of it, in the Writings of Those Eminent Greeks and Romans, who are allow'd to have been the best Masters of Polite Thought and Expression. Alas! And no wonder Therefore, if, in Some Ages After Christianity, We find not much said to the advantage of it, in the Writings of Those Eminent Greeks and Romans, who Are allowed to have been the best Masters of Polite Thought and Expression. Alas! cc dx n1 av, cs, p-acp d n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vvb xx av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f d j np1 cc np1, r-crq vbr vvn pc-acp vhi vbn dt js n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1. np1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
217 Porphyry must have vail'd his great name for Philosophy, and Lucian in great measure have forgone his Skill in Satyr; Porphyry must have veiled his great name for Philosophy, and Lucian in great measure have forgone his Skill in Satyr; np1 vmb vhi vvn po31 j n1 p-acp n1, cc np1 p-acp j n1 vhb vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
218 The Witty Libertines of those Times must have parted with much of the Esteem they had, The Witty Libertines of those Times must have parted with much of the Esteem they had, dt j n2 pp-f d n2 vmb vhi vvn p-acp d pp-f dt n1 pns32 vhd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
219 and with most of their Pleasures, if they had once admitted the Truth of Christianity: and with most of their Pleasures, if they had once admitted the Truth of Christianity: cc p-acp ds pp-f po32 n2, cs pns32 vhd a-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
220 and therefore they agreed in running down the Reputation of That, that they might not lose their Own. and Therefore they agreed in running down the Reputation of That, that they might not loose their Own. cc av pns32 vvd p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
221 And as it was immediately after our Saviours coming, so has it been ever since to this very day. And as it was immediately After our Saviors coming, so has it been ever since to this very day. cc c-acp pn31 vbds av-j p-acp po12 ng1 n-vvg, av vhz pn31 vbn av c-acp p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
222 The Doctrines of the Cross have never in any Age met, nor will they ever in any future Age meet with a kind and hearty reception, among Those, who sit in the Seat of the Scorners. The Doctrines of the Cross have never in any Age met, nor will they ever in any future Age meet with a kind and hearty reception, among Those, who fit in the Seat of the Scorner's. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb av p-acp d n1 vvd, ccx vmb pns32 av p-acp d j-jn n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, p-acp d, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
223 But let it not therefore deject us, That there are Many whom the World Esteems, who yet esteem not Us, But let it not Therefore deject us, That there Are Many whom the World Esteems, who yet esteem not Us, p-acp vvb pn31 xx av vvi pno12, cst a-acp vbr d r-crq dt n1 vvz, r-crq av vvb xx pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
224 and Our Holy and Undefiled Religion! and Our Holy and Undefiled Religion! cc po12 j cc j-vvn-u n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
225 and let us not suspect our selves upon that Account, as being out of the way and imposed upon, and let us not suspect our selves upon that Account, as being out of the Way and imposed upon, cc vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp d vvb, c-acp vbg av pp-f dt n1 cc vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
226 because Men of greater Reach, and perhaps a more improv'd Understanding than We, are not of Our Mind. Because Men of greater Reach, and perhaps a more improved Understanding than We, Are not of Our Mind. c-acp n2 pp-f jc n1, cc av dt av-dc vvn n1 cs pns12, vbr xx pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
227 Solomon, who was certainly a Man of Understanding, and who was of our Mind, does, in a very few Words (which I cannot repeat too often) afford us a thorough Solution of the Case, A Scorner (saith he) seeketh Wisdom and findeth it not. Solomon, who was Certainly a Man of Understanding, and who was of our Mind, does, in a very few Words (which I cannot repeat too often) afford us a thorough Solution of the Case, A Scorner (Says he) seeks Wisdom and finds it not. np1, r-crq vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc r-crq vbds pp-f po12 n1, vdz, p-acp dt av d n2 (r-crq pns11 vmbx vvi av av) vvb pno12 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 (vvz pns31) vvz n1 cc vvz pn31 xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
228 From the Account of Former Times it appears to us, that Thus it always has been, and from reasoning on the Nature of the Thing, that Thus it necessarily must be: and therefore let us possess our Souls in Patience and Peace; From the Account of Former Times it appears to us, that Thus it always has been, and from reasoning on the Nature of the Thing, that Thus it necessarily must be: and Therefore let us possess our Souls in Patience and Peace; p-acp dt vvb pp-f j n2 pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, cst av pn31 av vhz vbn, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst av pn31 av-j vmb vbi: cc av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
229 and go on in the plain Paths of Godliness and Honesty, without Turning to the Right or Left, and go on in the plain Paths of Godliness and Honesty, without Turning to the Right or Left, cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-jn cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
230 for whatever Men scornfully-Witty can say of us or to us. for whatever Men scornfully-Witty can say of us or to us. p-acp r-crq n2 j vmb vvi pp-f pno12 cc p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
231 Let us beg of Him, who resisteth the Proud, but giveth Grace to the Lowly, let us beg of him to Bestow on us, to Preserve and Increase in us, that serious and humble Frame of Spirit, which alone can qualifie us for a Right Apprehension of the Truths and Mysteries of the Gospel; Let us beg of Him, who Resisteth the Proud, but gives Grace to the Lowly, let us beg of him to Bestow on us, to Preserve and Increase in us, that serious and humble Frame of Spirit, which alone can qualify us for a Right Apprehension of the Truths and Mysteres of the Gospel; vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pno31, r-crq vvz dt j, cc-acp vvz n1 p-acp dt j, vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12, cst j cc j vvi pp-f n1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
232 and which is therefore certainly Preferable to all Other Endowments of Mind, however the World may have misplac'd the greatest Part of its Esteem upon ' em. and which is Therefore Certainly Preferable to all Other Endowments of Mind, however the World may have misplaced the greatest Part of its Esteem upon ' em. cc r-crq vbz av av-j j p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb vhi vvn dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
233 And let us, in order to this end, frequently take to our selves the humble Words of the Son of Syrach, and say; And let us, in order to this end, frequently take to our selves the humble Words of the Son of Sirach, and say; cc vvb pno12, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, av-j vvb p-acp po12 n2 dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
234 O Lord, Father and God of my Life, leave me not in Their Imagination, neither give me a proud Look; Oh Lord, Father and God of my Life, leave me not in Their Imagination, neither give me a proud Look; uh n1, n1 cc np1 pp-f po11 n1, vvb pno11 xx p-acp po32 n1, av-dx vvb pno11 dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
235 but turn away from Thy Servant an haughty Mind! but turn away from Thy Servant an haughty Mind! cc-acp vvb av p-acp po21 n1 dt j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
236 Take away from me vain Hope and Concupiscence, and retain him in Obedience that desireth continually to serve thee! Take away from me vain Hope and Concupiscence, and retain him in obedience that Desires continually to serve thee! vvb av p-acp pno11 j n1 cc n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cst vvz av-j pc-acp vvi pno21! (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
237 Let not the Greediness of the Belly, nor the Lust of the Flesh hold me, and give not Me thy Servant over to an Impudent Mind! Let not the Greediness of the Belly, nor the Lust of the Flesh hold me, and give not Me thy Servant over to an Impudent Mind! vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno11, cc vvb xx pno11 po21 n1 a-acp p-acp dt j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
238 And as for Those, who contemn Us, and Our Narrow Principles, and who make us Their Derision daily, let us (in the Words of the Apostle) not cease to make mention of 'em in our Prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give unto 'em the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation to the Acknowledgment of him! And as for Those, who contemn Us, and Our Narrow Principles, and who make us Their Derision daily, let us (in the Words of the Apostle) not cease to make mention of they in our Prayers, that the God of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of Glory, may give unto they the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation to the Acknowledgment of him! cc c-acp p-acp d, r-crq vvb pno32, cc po12 j n2, cc q-crq vvb pno12 po32 n1 av-j, vvb pno12 (p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1) xx vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
239 The Eyes of their Understanding being enlightened, that they may know what is the Hope of his Calling, The Eyes of their Understanding being enlightened, that they may know what is the Hope of his Calling, dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbg vvn, cst pns32 vmb vvi r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
240 and what the Riches of the Glory of his Inheritance in the Saints. FINIS. and what the Riches of the Glory of his Inheritance in the Saints. FINIS. cc q-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3

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