[A] true account of what was done by a Church of Christ in Exon (whereof Mr. Lewis Stucley is pastor) the eighth day of March, 1657. when two members thereof were excommunicated. Together with the judgement of the non-conformists in the dayes of Q. Elizabeth, and K. Iames, concerning excommunication by a particular church. [Pu]blished by an eye abd ear-witness.

Mall, Thomas, b. 1629 or 30
Publisher: printed by R W for Matthew Keinton at the Fountain in Pauls Church yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1658
Approximate Era: Interregnum
TCP ID: B26461 ESTC ID: None STC ID: M335A
Subject Headings: Dissenters, Religious -- England; Excommunication;
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0 1 Cor. 5.5. To deliver such a one unto Satan for the Destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 1 Cor. 5.5. To deliver such a one unto Satan for the Destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus. vvn np1 crd. pc-acp vvi d dt pi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 IN the former part of this Chapter we have these two things: 1. The Apostles reprehension of the neglect of Church-Discipline. IN the former part of this Chapter we have these two things: 1. The Apostles reprehension of the neglect of Church discipline. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vhb d crd n2: crd dt np1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 And secondly, The Apostles care to supply the neglect thereof. First, The Apostles Reprehension of the neglect of Church-Discipline; And secondly, The Apostles care to supply the neglect thereof. First, The Apostles Reprehension of the neglect of Church discipline; cc ord, dt n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 av. ord, dt n2 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
3 where we have 1. A Church Delinquent, but one in the Chapter, or but one notorious; where we have 1. A Church Delinquent, but one in the Chapter, or but one notorious; c-crq pns12 vhb crd dt n1 n-jn, cc-acp pi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp crd j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
4 an incestuous person, that is, but one to such a height as was fitted, and prepared for the throwing out: an incestuous person, that is, but one to such a height as was fitted, and prepared for the throwing out: dt j n1, cst vbz, cc-acp pi p-acp d dt n1 a-acp vbds vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt vvg av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
5 and under this head we have 1. the nature of his sin described; and under this head we have 1. the nature of his since described; cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb crd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
6 and that two wayes: 1. It was incest; and then 2. such as the Heathens would not allow, they detested it verse 1. It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and that two ways: 1. It was Incest; and then 2. such as the heathens would not allow, they detested it verse 1. It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, cc d crd n2: crd pn31 vbds n1; cc av crd d c-acp dt n2-jn vmd xx vvi, pns32 vvd pn31 n1 crd pn31 vbz vvn av-j cst pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn22, (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
7 and such fornication, as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, &c. And as we have the nature of the sin; and such fornication, as is not so much as nam among the Gentiles, etc. And as we have the nature of the since; cc d n1, c-acp vbz xx av av-d c-acp vvd p-acp dt n2-j, av cc c-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
8 So secondly we have the notorietie, the publikeness of it. So secondly we have the notoriety, the publikeness of it. av ord pns12 vhb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
9 It is commonly reported, generally known verse 1. But then, as we have a Church-Delinquent fitted for Excommunication: It is commonly reported, generally known verse 1. But then, as we have a Church-Delinquent fitted for Excommunication: pn31 vbz av-j vvn, av-j vvn n1 crd p-acp av, c-acp pns12 vhb dt n-jn vvn p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
10 So 2. Here we have the Churches sin; So 2. Here we have the Churches since; av crd av pns12 vhb dt ng1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
11 and the Church is charged for three things. 1. That they rested in a good opinion of their own condition, and the Church is charged for three things. 1. That they rested in a good opinion of their own condition, cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp crd n2. crd cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
12 while they were not chargeable with such an abomination: they prided themselves likely, and likely were puffed up, that they were not so unclean, while they were not chargeable with such an abomination: they prided themselves likely, and likely were puffed up, that they were not so unclean, cs pns32 vbdr xx j p-acp d dt n1: pns32 vvd px32 j, cc j vbdr vvn a-acp, cst pns32 vbdr xx av j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
13 as that man ver. 2. And ye are puffed up, &c. 3. He accuseth them for not publikely sorrowing for this scandalous sinner ver. 2. and have not rather mourned, &c. That which the Apostle expected from them was, that they should have demeaned themselves in such a manner, as that man ver. 2. And you Are puffed up, etc. 3. He Accuseth them for not publicly sorrowing for this scandalous sinner ver. 2. and have not rather mourned, etc. That which the Apostle expected from them was, that they should have demeaned themselves in such a manner, c-acp cst n1 fw-la. crd cc pn22 vbr vvn a-acp, av crd pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp xx av-j vvg p-acp d j n1 fw-la. crd cc vhb xx av vvn, av d r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32 vbds, cst pns32 vmd vhi vvn px32 p-acp d dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
14 as that they should have evidenced to others, that they were sensible that God was dishonoured, as that they should have evidenced to Others, that they were sensible that God was dishonoured, c-acp cst pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n2-jn, cst pns32 vbdr j cst np1 vbds vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
15 and that they abominated such a sin. and that they abominated such a since. cc cst pns32 vvn d dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
16 But then thirdly, he chargeth them for their neglecting to excommunicate this man v. 2. And have no• rather mourned, that he that hat• … done this deed, might be taken away from among you. But then Thirdly, he charges them for their neglecting to excommunicate this man v. 2. And have no• rather mourned, that he that hat• … done this deed, might be taken away from among you. cc-acp cs ord, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 vvg p-acp vvi d n1 n1 crd cc vhb n1 av-c vvd, cst pns31 cst n1 … vdn d n1, vmd vbi vvn av p-acp p-acp pn22. (18) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
17 He would have had them so to have sorrowed, as that their sorro• should have ended in Excommunication. He would have had them so to have sorrowed, as that their sorro• should have ended in Excommunication. pns31 vmd vhi vhn pno32 av pc-acp vhi vvn, c-acp cst po32 n1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
18 But it is not the work of the Apostle to charge home sin only; But Secondly, The Apostles care is also to supply their neglect: But it is not the work of the Apostle to charge home since only; But Secondly, The Apostles care is also to supply their neglect: p-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-an n1 av-j; cc-acp ord, dt n2 vvb vbz av pc-acp vvi po32 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
19 and here we have 1. the Apostle encouraging of t•is Church to •roceed to a sentence ver. 3. For I verily as absent in body, bu• present in spirit, have judged a•ready, &c. as if he had said, I am free to do what I put you upon doing; and Here we have 1. the Apostle encouraging of t•is Church to •roceed to a sentence ver. 3. For I verily as absent in body, bu• present in Spirit, have judged a•ready, etc. as if he had said, I am free to do what I put you upon doing; cc av pns12 vhb crd dt n1 vvg pp-f fw-la n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 fw-la. crd c-acp pns11 av-j c-acp j p-acp n1, n1 j p-acp n1, vhb vvn av, av c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp vdg; (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
20 and 2. as if he did not much doubt that they would submit: and 2. as if he did not much doubt that they would submit: cc crd c-acp cs pns31 vdd xx d n1 cst pns32 vmd vvi: (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
21 he sheweth the manner ho• the sentence must be executed ver. 4. In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, he shows the manner ho• the sentence must be executed for. 4. In the Name of our Lord jesus christ, pns31 vvz dt n1 n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
22 when ye are gathered together, &c. 3. He she eth them who is the efficient cause of Excommunication; when you Are gathered together, etc. 3. He she eth them who is the efficient cause of Excommunication; c-crq pn22 vbr vvn av, av crd pns31 pns31 zz pno32 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
23 •nd here is a principal cause; •nd Here is a principal cause; vvb av vbz dt j-jn n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
24 the Power of the Lord Jes•s Christ co•curring •ith his Church ver. 4. with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ; the Power of the Lord Jes•s christ co•curring •ith his Church ver. 4. with the power of our Lord jesus christ; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz np1 vvg av po31 n1 fw-la. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
25 and the Ministerial cause, the Church ver. 4. when ye are ga hered together. 4. That things may be well managed, he setteth down the form of Excommunication: and the Ministerial cause, the Church ver. 4. when you Are gam Heard together. 4. That things may be well managed, he sets down the from of Excommunication: cc dt j n1, dt n1 fw-la. crd c-crq pn22 vbr vvd j av. crd d n2 vmb vbi av vvn, pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
26 to deliver the Chu•ch-Delinquent to Satan, ver. 5. To deliver such a one to Satan. 5. He giveth them the end of this Church-Discipline; to deliver the Chu•ch-Delinquent to Satan, ver. 5. To deliver such a one to Satan. 5. He gives them the end of this Church discipline; pc-acp vvi dt n-jn p-acp np1, fw-la. crd pc-acp vvi d dt pi p-acp np1. crd pns31 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f d n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
27 and that is double. 1. The destruction of the flesh. and that is double. 1. The destruction of the Flesh. cc d vbz j-jn. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
28 2. that the soul may be saved ver. 5. to deliver such a one to Satan, 2. that the soul may be saved for. 5. to deliver such a one to Satan, crd cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp. crd pc-acp vvi d dt pi p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
29 for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
30 Give me leave a little, as it were in a paraphrase, to run over the words to my Text. As if the Apostle had said, It is a g•eat shame, Give me leave a little, as it were in a Paraphrase, to run over the words to my Text. As if the Apostle had said, It is a g•eat shame, vvb pno11 vvi dt j, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp po11 np1 p-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, pn31 vbz dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
31 and reproach that lieth upon you, that sins of unnatural uncleanness are found among you. and reproach that lies upon you, that Sins of unnatural uncleanness Are found among you. cc n1 cst vvz p-acp pn22, cst n2 pp-f j n1 vbr vvn p-acp pn22. (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
32 And that such offences are committed among you, as civil nations, though not Christians would a•hor to be guilty of; And that such offences Are committed among you, as civil Nations, though not Christians would a•hor to be guilty of; cc cst d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pn22, c-acp j n2, cs xx np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j pp-f; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
33 namely, a son to use his fathers wife; namely, a son to use his Father's wife; av, dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
34 and you are so far from being humbled at this, that you are secure, and puffed up with your Priviledges, that you do not mind the dishonour of God hereby: and you Are so Far from being humbled At this, that you Are secure, and puffed up with your Privileges, that you do not mind the dishonour of God hereby: cc pn22 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d, cst pn22 vbr j, cc vvn a-acp p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
35 you do not consider that this is a crime fit for censure; you do not Consider that this is a crime fit for censure; pn22 vdb xx vvi cst d vbz dt n1 j p-acp n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
36 Now the Apostle supposing their consciences are convinced of this sin, and enquiring what is to be done? He tels them ver. 3. that his judgement is, that he should be excommunicated: Now the Apostle supposing their Consciences Are convinced of this since, and inquiring what is to be done? He tells them for. 3. that his judgement is, that he should be excommunicated: av dt n1 vvg po32 n2 vbr vvn pp-f d n1, cc vvg r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn? pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp. crd n1 po31 n1 vbz, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
37 and least they should say, we will not do it without thee in thy absence; and lest they should say, we will not do it without thee in thy absence; cc cs pns32 vmd vvi, pns12 vmb xx vdi pn31 p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
38 to temove that, he tells them, that though he be absent from them, yet that should not hinder: to temove that, he tells them, that though he be absent from them, yet that should not hinder: pc-acp vvi d, pns31 vvz pno32, cst cs pns31 vbb j p-acp pno32, av cst vmd xx vvi: (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
39 for though I be absent, I am of this Judgement ver. 3. For I verily as absent in body, for though I be absent, I am of this Judgement ver. 3. For I verily as absent in body, c-acp cs pns11 vbb j, pns11 vbm pp-f d n1 fw-la. crd c-acp pns11 av-j c-acp j p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
40 but present in spirit have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed. but present in Spirit have judged already, as though I were present, Concerning him that hath so done this deed. cc-acp j p-acp n1 vhb vvn av, c-acp cs pns11 vbdr j, vvg pno31 cst vhz av vdn d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
41 But we know not how to proceed against him, we are convinced he ought to be removed, But we know not how to proceed against him, we Are convinced he ought to be removed, cc-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr vvn pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
42 But how shall it be done? Why, saith the Apostle, get a Church meeting; But how shall it be done? Why, Says the Apostle, get a Church meeting; cc-acp q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vdn? uh-crq, vvz dt n1, vvb dt n1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
43 and the power of the Lord Jesus will be with them so met, and what then? Why, Excommunicate him. and the power of the Lord jesus will be with them so met, and what then? Why, Excommunicate him. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32 av vvd, cc q-crq av? uh-crq, j pno31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
44 Ho• shall that be done? D•liver him over to Satan. I, but this is a very unlikely means to reduce him; Ho• shall that be done? D•liver him over to Satan. I, but this is a very unlikely means to reduce him; n1 vmb d vbi vdn? vvb pno31 a-acp p-acp np1. pns11, cc-acp d vbz dt av j n2 pc-acp vvi pno31; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
45 Is Satan to help the Church? or will Satan be useful to save the sinner? Yea, saith the Apostle: Is Satan to help the Church? or will Satan be useful to save the sinner? Yea, Says the Apostle: vbz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1? cc vmb np1 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1? uh, vvz dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
46 though Satan intentionally will not reduce a sinner, yet God will over-rule him; God will use him, and employ him in the work; though Satan intentionally will not reduce a sinner, yet God will overrule him; God will use him, and employ him in the work; cs np1 av-j vmb xx vvi dt n1, av np1 vmb vvi pno31; np1 vmb vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
47 therefore Deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Therefore Deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus. av vvb d dt pi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
48 The obse•vation I shall give you is this: The obse•vation I shall give you is this: dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vbz d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
49 That it is the will of God, that a Church of Christ should excommunicate their scandalous members, when they remain incorrigible. That it is the will of God, that a Church of christ should excommunicate their scandalous members, when they remain incorrigible. cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi po32 j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
50 Here we are to consider these things. First, Who those are that are to Excommunicate. Secondly, Wherein Excommunication lyeth. Here we Are to Consider these things. First, Who those Are that Are to Excommunicate. Secondly, Wherein Excommunication lies. av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n2. ord, r-crq d vbr d vbr p-acp j. ord, c-crq n1 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
51 Thirdly, Why the Church must Excommunicate. Fourthly, What a fearful Sentence this is. Fifthly, Answer some Objections, and give the matter of Fact, and so some uses. Thirdly, Why the Church must Excommunicate. Fourthly, What a fearful Sentence this is. Fifthly, Answer Some Objections, and give the matter of Fact, and so Some uses. ord, q-crq dt n1 vmb j. ord, q-crq dt j n1 d vbz. ord, vvb d n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av d n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
52 First, Who are to Excommunicate? the fourth verse tells you, when ye are gathered together, the Church convened: First, Who Are to Excommunicate? the fourth verse tells you, when you Are gathered together, the Church convened: ord, r-crq vbr p-acp j? dt ord n1 vvz pn22, c-crq pn22 vbr vvn av, dt n1 vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
53 the Authority of Excommunication perteineth to the whole Church: So Mr. Leigh on this Scripture. the authority of Excommunication pertaineth to the Whole Church: So Mr. Leigh on this Scripture. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1: av n1 np1 p-acp d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
54 The Apostle would not take the whole power to himself, saith Peter Martyr, he would not Excommunicate him alone; The Apostle would not take the Whole power to himself, Says Peter Martyr, he would not Excommunicate him alone; dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp px31, vvz np1 n1, pns31 vmd xx j pno31 av-j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
55 the Pope and the Bishops have been bold this way: but so would not the Apostle. the Pope and the Bishops have been bold this Way: but so would not the Apostle. dt n1 cc dt n2 vhb vbn j d n1: cc-acp av vmd xx dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
56 But when ye are gathered together. But when you Are gathered together. p-acp c-crq pn22 vbr vvn av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
57 It is a dangerous course that so great a Sentence, as is Excommunication (saith Peter Martyr ) should be in the hand of one particular person: It is a dangerous course that so great a Sentence, as is Excommunication (Says Peter Martyr) should be in the hand of one particular person: pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst av j dt n1, c-acp vbz n1 (vvz np1 n1) vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
58 If the power were in the Apostle alone, the Apostle were more blame-worthy then the Church, If the power were in the Apostle alone, the Apostle were more blameworthy then the Church, cs dt n1 vbdr p-acp dt n1 av-j, dt n1 vbdr av-dc j cs dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
59 for suffering this unclean member in this Chu•ch; for suffering this unclean member in this Chu•ch; p-acp vvg d j n1 p-acp d n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
60 but the Apostle blameth the Church, that they did not cast him out; they should have taken him away from among them ver. 3. And he prescribeth the manner of excommunication to them, that they mig•t proceed upon him; but the Apostle blameth the Church, that they did not cast him out; they should have taken him away from among them for. 3. And he prescribeth the manner of excommunication to them, that they mig•t proceed upon him; cc-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vdd xx vvi pno31 av; pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno31 av p-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp. crd cc pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31; (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
61 and after he •resseth them to put the sentence in execution: and After he •resseth them to put the sentence in execution: cc c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
62 that they should purge away the old leaven ver 7. And again ver. 13. that they should p•t away f•om among themselves tha• wicked person: that they should purge away the old leaven for 7. And again for. 13. that they should p•t away f•om among themselves tha• wicked person: cst pns32 vmd vvi av dt j n1 p-acp crd cc av p-acp. crd cst pns32 vmd vvi av vvi p-acp px32 n1 j n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
63 The Arguments to enforce th s Exhor ation concern the whole Church: From the danger of infection; that •s one; The Arguments to enforce that s Exhort ation concern the Whole Church: From the danger of infection; that •s one; dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 vvb n1 vvi dt j-jn n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; d vbz pi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
64 such a sin being as leaven, that will diffuse from the whole lump; the whole are in danger ver. 6.7. your glorying is no• good: such a since being as leaven, that will diffuse from the Whole lump; the Whole Are in danger ver. 6.7. your glorying is no• good: d dt n1 vbg p-acp n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1; dt j-jn vbr p-acp n1 fw-la. crd. po22 vvg vbz n1 j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
65 know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out •herefore the o•d leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened: know you not that a little leaven leaveneth the Whole lump? Purge out •herefore the o•d leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you Are unleavened: vvb pn22 xx d dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1? vvb av av dt j n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi dt j n1, c-acp pn22 vbr j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
66 Again, the whole were to keep the C•ristian-pass-over, as the Jews did theirs; Again, the Whole were to keep the C•ristian-pass-over, as the jews did theirs; av, dt j-jn vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j, c-acp dt np2 vdd png32; (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
67 where the Leaven was to be cast out of every house, and every one was to contribut• … what he could to the casting it out. where the Leaven was to be cast out of every house, and every one was to contribut• … what he could to the casting it out. c-crq dt n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f d n1, cc d pi vbds p-acp n1 … q-crq pns31 vmd p-acp dt vvg pn31 av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
68 Besides the Apostle had written a former Epistle to this Church, wherein he had advised th• … whole Church not to keep company with Fornicators, verse 9. suc• … he means as they had power over; Beside the Apostle had written a former Epistle to this Church, wherein he had advised th• … Whole Church not to keep company with Fornicators, verse 9. suc• … he means as they had power over; p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn n1 … j-jn n1 xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2, n1 crd n1 … pns31 vvz c-acp pns32 vhd n1 a-acp; (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
69 for some there were that wer• … without, and these he leaveth to Gods judgement, verse 13. Object. for Some there were that wer• … without, and these he Leaveth to God's judgement, verse 13. Object. p-acp d a-acp vbdr d n1 … p-acp, cc d pns31 vvz pc-acp ng1 n1, n1 crd n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
70 The Papists (and so others) object, that though the Apostl• … commanded that the Act should be done in the face of the Church, ye• … (say they) the Judgement and Authority of giving sentence, was i• … himself, The Papists (and so Others) Object, that though the Apostl• … commanded that the Act should be done in the face of the Church, ye• … (say they) the Judgement and authority of giving sentence, was i• … himself, dt njp2 (cc av ng2-jn) n1, cst cs dt np1 … vvd cst dt n1 vmd vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 … (vvb pns32) dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1, vbds n1 … px31, (18) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
71 and not in the whole multitude, as the Protestants affirm. and not in the Whole multitude, as the Protestants affirm. cc xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-acp dt n2 vvb. (18) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
72 Answ. It seems then the Protestants hold so, that it lieth in the Church, if the Authors of the Rhemish Testament wrong them not. Answer It seems then the Protestants hold so, that it lies in the Church, if the Authors of the Rhemish Testament wrong them not. np1 pn31 vvz av dt n2 vvb av, cst pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 vvb pno32 xx. (18) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
73 2. The Papists also (it seems) grant that the Act should be done in the face of the whole Church: and if excommunication of members; 2. The Papists also (it seems) grant that the Act should be done in the face of the Whole Church: and if excommunication of members; crd dt njp2 av (pn31 vvz) vvb d dt n1 vmd vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: cc cs n1 pp-f n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
74 then admission of Members should be in the face of th• … whole Church. then admission of Members should be in the face of th• … Whole Church. av n1 pp-f n2 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 … j-jn n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
75 There is the same reason for the admission o• … Members into the Church, as for the casting of them out. There is the same reason for the admission o• … Members into the Church, as for the casting of them out. pc-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 … n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
76 I wis• … this were considered by them who admit, and suspend Members i• … corners and Chambers, without the privitie of them that shoul• … be present at such a work. I wis• … this were considered by them who admit, and suspend Members i• … corners and Chambers, without the privity of them that shoul• … be present At such a work. pns11 n1 … d vbdr vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb, cc vvi n2 n1 … n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 d n1 … vbi j p-acp d dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
77 3. But for a full answer to this, let Mr. Cartwright give it i• … his notes on the Rhemish Testament. 3. But for a full answer to this, let Mr. Cartwright give it i• … his notes on the Rhemish Testament. crd p-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d, vvb n1 np1 vvb pn31 n1 … po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
78 First, It is clear (saith he) that though the Apostle judged him worthy of excommunication yet if the Ministrs of the Church, with the rest of the Body, ha• … not shut him out, he had not been taken for a Publican. First, It is clear (Says he) that though the Apostle judged him worthy of excommunication yet if the ministers of the Church, with the rest of the Body, ha• … not shut him out, he had not been taken for a Publican. ord, pn31 vbz j (vvz pns31) cst cs dt n1 vvd pno31 j pp-f n1 av cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 … xx vvn pno31 av, pns31 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
79 Secondly It is clear the Apostle would not have them do it, but when gathered together: Secondly It is clear the Apostle would not have them do it, but when gathered together: ord pn31 vbz j dt n1 vmd xx vhi pno32 vdi pn31, cc-acp c-crq vvd av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
80 he would not have them to excommunicate him, but a• … a Church-meeting, &c. Object. he would not have them to excommunicate him, but a• … a Church meeting, etc. Object. pns31 vmd xx vhi pno32 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp n1 … dt n1, av n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
81 The Papists object further, that the Church are but witnesse and lookers on of the Action. The Papists Object further, that the Church Are but witness and lookers on of the Actium. dt njp2 n1 av-j, cst dt n1 vbr p-acp n1 cc n2 p-acp pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 4
82 Answ. Mr. Cartwright giveth many Answers to this. Answer Mr. Cartwright gives many Answers to this. np1 n1 np1 vvz d n2 p-acp d. (18) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 4
83 1. First, (saith he) if the Church were only assembled to bea• … witness; 1. First, (Says he) if the Church were only assembled to bea• … witness; crd ord, (vvz pns31) cs dt n1 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp n1 … vvi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
84 then Pauls Spirit was only to bear witness: then Paul's Spirit was only to bear witness: av npg1 n1 vbds av-j pc-acp vvi n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
85 for the personal presence of the Church, and the Apostles spiritual presenc• … were met together in this affair. Besides. for the personal presence of the Church, and the Apostles spiritual presenc• … were met together in this affair. Beside. c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 j n1 … vbdr vvn av p-acp d n1. p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 4
86 2. He saith, Do not ye judge them that are within; surely that i• … much more then to be Witnesses, and Lookers on; 2. He Says, Do not you judge them that Are within; surely that i• … much more then to be Witnesses, and Lookers on; crd pns31 vvz, vdb xx pn22 vvi pno32 cst vbr p-acp; av-j cst n1 … av-d av-dc cs pc-acp vbb n2, cc n2 p-acp; (18) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
87 for the Apostl• … useth the same work to declare the Churches Power, as he doth t• … declare his own Power; for the Apostl• … uses the same work to declare the Churches Power, as he does t• … declare his own Power; p-acp dt np1 … vvz dt d n1 pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1, c-acp pns31 vdz n1 … vvi po31 d n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
88 and how unlikly is it that the same word i• … the same chapter, about the same matter, should signifie to judg• … when applyed to Paul, and to be but a Witness, and how unlikely is it that the same word i• … the same chapter, about the same matter, should signify to judg• … when applied to Paul, and to be but a Witness, cc c-crq j vbz pn31 cst dt d n1 n1 … dt d n1, p-acp dt d n1, vmd vvi p-acp n1 … c-crq vvd p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
89 when applyed to th• … Church? And that we are not alone in this; to this also agreeth Dr. Fu• … on the Rhemish Testament. when applied to th• … Church? And that we Are not alone in this; to this also agreeth Dr. Fu• … on the Rhemish Testament. c-crq vvd p-acp n1 … n1? cc cst pns12 vbr xx av-j p-acp d; p-acp d av vvz n1 np1 … p-acp dt n1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 4
90 The Authority of excommunicatio• … (saith he) pertaintaineth to the whole Church, and the Governours execute that Authority in the name of Christ, The authority of excommunicatio• … (Says he) pertaintaineth to the Whole Church, and the Governors execute that authority in the name of christ, dt n1 pp-f n1 … (vvz pns31) vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc dt n2 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 5
91 and in the name of the Church to avoid confusion. Thus saith Paraeus on the place, the Church are not witnessess only: and in the name of the Church to avoid confusion. Thus Says Pareus on the place, the Church Are not Witnesses only: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1. av vvz np1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbr xx n2 av-j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 5
92 but judges of this Action, and he concurs with Peter Martyr, of whom before. but judges of this Actium, and he concurs with Peter Martyr, of whom before. cc-acp n2 pp-f d n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp np1 n1, pp-f ro-crq a-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 5
93 So Mr. Rutherford (that great champion for Presbytery) the Apostle (saith he) sheweth what was their duty as Christians convened together in a Church-way: So Mr. Rutherford (that great champion for Presbytery) the Apostle (Says he) shows what was their duty as Christians convened together in a Churchway: av n1 np1 (cst j n1 p-acp n1) dt n1 (vvz pns31) vvz q-crq vbds po32 n1 p-acp np1 vvn av p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
94 the Apostle doth not command one christian, but the Church gathered together in the name of the Lord Jesus to cast himout; the Apostle does not command one christian, but the Church gathered together in the name of the Lord jesus to cast himout; dt n1 vdz xx vvi crd njp, cc-acp dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
95 we apply it (saith he) to the casting of scandalous persons out of the Church, we apply it (Says he) to the casting of scandalous Persons out of the Church, pns12 vvb pn31 (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2 av pp-f dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
96 as leaven was to be put out of the Houses of all who were to eat the Passover. But. as leaven was to be put out of the Houses of all who were to eat the Passover. But. c-acp n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbdr pc-acp vvi dt np1. np1 (18) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 5
97 Secondly, Wherein lieth Excommunication? It lieth in the Churches, delivering up a scandalous impenitent sinner to Satan: It lieth in turning such a one out of the house of God; Secondly, Wherein lies Excommunication? It lies in the Churches, delivering up a scandalous impenitent sinner to Satan: It lies in turning such a one out of the house of God; ord, q-crq vvz n1? pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2, vvg a-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1: pn31 vvz p-acp vvg d dt pi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
98 and from the company of the Lords people, and putting him into the Kingdom and power of the Devil. and from the company of the lords people, and putting him into the Kingdom and power of the devil. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cc vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
99 To make his sentence full, three thing are requisite (though not all alike necessary.) 1. It should pass • … rom a good intention and heart; To make his sentence full, three thing Are requisite (though not all alike necessary.) 1. It should pass • … rome a good intention and heart; p-acp vvi po31 n1 j, crd n1 vbr j (cs xx d av j.) crd pn31 vmd vvi • … vvi dt j n1 cc n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
100 and not from a revengeful principle. 2. It should be when the cause is just and clear, and clearly proved. and not from a revengeful principle. 2. It should be when the cause is just and clear, and clearly proved. cc xx p-acp dt j n1. crd pn31 vmd vbi c-crq dt n1 vbz j cc j, cc av-j vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 5
101 And 3. Executed according to Christs order, that is, after private Admonition, unless the sin be publique as the incestuous persons was; And 3. Executed according to Christ order, that is, After private Admonition, unless the since be public as the incestuous Persons was; cc crd vvd vvg p-acp npg1 n1, cst vbz, p-acp j n1, cs dt n1 vbb j c-acp dt j n2 vbds; (18) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
102 when we have gone privately, and then more publiquely, (if the offence be private) and the party remain incorrigible, when we have gone privately, and then more publicly, (if the offence be private) and the party remain incorrigible, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn av-j, cc av av-dc av-j, (cs dt n1 vbb j) cc dt n1 vvb j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
103 then the sentence is to be pronounced in a Church-assemblie convened for that end, in the name of Christ, then the sentence is to be pronounced in a Church assembly convened for that end, in the name of christ, cs dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
104 and then it is of validity, yea of such validity, that Christ hath said expresly, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, Mat. 18.18. and then it is of validity, yea of such validity, that christ hath said expressly, whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, Mathew 18.18. cc av pn31 vbz pp-f n1, uh pp-f d n1, cst np1 vhz vvn av-j, r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
105 It is a committing the incorrigible delinquent unto Satan, not an absolute giving of him up, It is a committing the incorrigible delinquent unto Satan, not an absolute giving of him up, pn31 vbz dt vvg dt j n-jn p-acp np1, xx dt j vvg pp-f pno31 a-acp, (18) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
106 but a committing to him, as of a prisoner to a Jailor. Non dedendum sed committendum saith Asanasius on the place. but a committing to him, as of a prisoner to a Jailor. Non dedendum sed committendum Says Asanasius on the place. cc-acp dt vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la vvz np1 p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
107 First he is not delivered to Satan morally, this is a sinfull deliverance to give over one to Satan that he may work in him as in his work-house, First he is not Delivered to Satan morally, this is a sinful deliverance to give over one to Satan that he may work in him as in his workhouse, ord pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp np1 av-j, d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pi p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 5
108 and as in a child of disobedience. Eph. 2.2. for we suppose that a soul already converted, may be excommunicated, but he cannot be thus delivered unto Satan, so as to be under that power that natural men are. But. and as in a child of disobedience. Ephesians 2.2. for we suppose that a soul already converted, may be excommunicated, but he cannot be thus Delivered unto Satan, so as to be under that power that natural men Are. But. cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. c-acp pns12 vvb cst dt n1 av vvn, vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vbi av vvn p-acp np1, av c-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 cst j n2 vbr. np1 (18) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 5
109 Secondly, he is delivered unto Satan penally, to a penal Torturer, and who is to work sororw and fear in the conscience for sin, Secondly, he is Delivered unto Satan penally, to a penal Torturer, and who is to work sororw and Fear in the conscience for since, ord, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 av-j, p-acp dt j n1, cc r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 5
110 and to scare the Offender, and that way to humble him, that so the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. This form of Excommunication. and to scare the Offender, and that Way to humble him, that so the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus. This from of Excommunication. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. d n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 5
111 as Deodati and Paraeus think, is taken from Saul, (1 Sam. 16, 14.) when rejected of the Lord. as Deodati and Pareus think, is taken from Saul, (1 Sam. 16, 14.) when rejected of the Lord. c-acp np1 cc np1 vvb, vbz vvn p-acp np1, (crd np1 crd, crd) r-crq vvd pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
112 Fo• … Excommunication is a partial rejection from God, and whilst th• … party is excommunicated, those influences from God that wer• … wont to be given, are suspended from him, though a gracious soul. Fo• … Excommunication is a partial rejection from God, and while th• … party is excommunicated, those influences from God that wer• … wont to be given, Are suspended from him, though a gracious soul. np1 … n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc cs n1 … n1 vbz vvn, d n2 p-acp np1 cst n1 … j pc-acp vbi vvn, vbr vvn p-acp pno31, cs dt j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
113 I• … the primitive times it was followed with horrors of Spirit, and torments of body. I• … the primitive times it was followed with horrors of Spirit, and torments of body. n1 … dt j n2 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
114 And Josephus reports that those that were foun• … in any considerable sin, and cast out of the congregation, came t• … some miserable death. And Josephus reports that those that were foun• … in any considerable since, and cast out of the congregation, Come t• … Some miserable death. np1 np1 vvz cst d cst vbdr n1 … p-acp d j n1, cc vvd av pp-f dt n1, vvd n1 … d j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
115 To be short, I suppose that the essence o• … excommunication lieth in severing sinners from Saints Communion and so throwing them back into Satans Kingdom. To be short, I suppose that the essence o• … excommunication lies in severing Sinners from Saints Communion and so throwing them back into Satan Kingdom. pc-acp vbi j, pns11 vvb cst dt n1 n1 … n1 vvz p-acp j-vvg n2 p-acp ng1 n1 cc av vvg pno32 av p-acp npg1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
116 Delivering to Satan, includeth two things. 1. Here is terminus a quo, from whence delivered from the Church: Delivering to Satan, includeth two things. 1. Here is terminus a quo, from whence Delivered from the Church: vvg p-acp np1, vvz crd n2. crd av vbz fw-la dt fw-la, p-acp c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
117 from the Society of the Faithfull they are taken off from them, and then 2. terminus ad quem, unto whom, from the Society of the Faithful they Are taken off from them, and then 2. terminus ad Whom, unto whom, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno32, cc av crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp ro-crq, (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
118 and that is said to be the divel. and that is said to be the Devil. cc d vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
119 The word Deliver in signification it is a relative word, it seemeth to have a relation to asking or demanding. The word Deliver in signification it is a relative word, it seems to have a Relation to asking or demanding. dt n1 vvb p-acp n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
120 The Devil he is called the Accuser of the Brethren, Rev. 12.10. and he is called an Adversary, 1 Pet. 5.8. or an Impleader; The devil he is called the Accuser of the Brothers, Rev. 12.10. and he is called an Adversary, 1 Pet. 5.8. or an Impleader; dt n1 pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n1 crd. cc pns31 vbz vvn dt n1, vvn np1 crd. cc dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
121 When he hath an Accusation against a Church or Member: he demands to have the sinner delivered over to him, that he may torment him, When he hath an Accusation against a Church or Member: he demands to have the sinner Delivered over to him, that he may torment him, c-crq pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1: pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno31, (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
122 and the Lord is pleased to answer this request of his, and biddeth the Church deliver up the Offendor to Satan; and the Lord is pleased to answer this request of his, and bids the Church deliver up the Offender to Satan; cc dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f png31, cc vvz dt n1 vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
123 and he is so delivered up, when he is thrust out from before the Lord, and excluded from the Saints communion; and he is so Delivered up, when he is thrust out from before the Lord, and excluded from the Saints communion; cc pns31 vbz av vvn a-acp, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
124 he is no longer to be accounted (saith Barcus) membrum Christi & ecclesiae, he is no longer to be accounted (Says Barcus) Limb Christ & ecclesiae, pns31 vbz dx jc pc-acp vbi vvn (vvz np1) n1 np1 cc fw-la, (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
125 sed Satanae ) a member of Christ and the Church, but a member of Satan of Satans Kingdom. But then. sed Satan) a member of christ and the Church, but a member of Satan of Satan Kingdom. But then. fw-la np1) dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f npg1 n1. p-acp av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 6
126 3. Why must the Church excommunicate, or why must they deliver to Satan? Before I shall answer this, 3. Why must the Church excommunicate, or why must they deliver to Satan? Before I shall answer this, crd q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb, cc q-crq vmb pns32 vvi p-acp np1? p-acp pns11 vmb vvi d, (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
127 for method-sake I shall premise that look, as hell consist in paena damni & paena sensus, so doth this punishment in the pain of loss, and the pain of sense: for method-sake I shall premise that look, as hell consist in paena damn & paena sensus, so does this punishment in the pain of loss, and the pain of sense: p-acp n1 pns11 vmb n1 cst vvb, c-acp n1 vvi p-acp fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, av vdz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
128 here somewhat that the sinner is deprived of, and somewhat that he is sensibly under, as a misery and torment; Here somewhat that the sinner is deprived of, and somewhat that he is sensibly under, as a misery and torment; av av cst dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f, cc av cst pns31 vbz av-j p-acp, c-acp dt n1 cc n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
129 somewhat he is cut off from, and deprived of, and some positive evil that he lieth under: somewhat he is Cut off from, and deprived of, and Some positive evil that he lies under: av pns31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp, cc vvn pp-f, cc d j n-jn cst pns31 vvz p-acp: (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
130 he is deprived of the society of Gods people, and actually set under the tormenting power of the devil; he is deprived of the society of God's people, and actually Set under the tormenting power of the Devil; pns31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
131 we need not puzel our selves much, what course Satan takes with the Offendor so delivered: we need not puzel our selves much, what course Satan Takes with the Offender so Delivered: pns12 vvb xx n1 po12 n2 av-d, r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 av vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
132 sure it is such a Power that he hath over him, as Christ hath appointed for the destruction of the flesh, that the soul may be saved. sure it is such a Power that he hath over him, as christ hath appointed for the destruction of the Flesh, that the soul may be saved. av-j pn31 vbz d dt n1 cst pns31 vhz p-acp pno31, c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
133 Accordingly I shall put this into two questions. Accordingly I shall put this into two questions. av-vvg pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp crd n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 6
134 Quest. 1. Why are scandalous m mbers to be cut off from the communion of Saints? Quest. 1. Why Are scandalous m mbers to be Cut off from the communion of Saints? n1. crd q-crq vbr j crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? (18) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 6
135 Quest. 2. Why are they to be deliv•red to Satan? Quest. 1. Why are they to be cut off from the hous• of God? Quest. 2. Why Are they to be deliv•red to Satan? Quest. 1. Why Are they to be Cut off from the hous• of God? n1. crd q-crq vbr pns32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1? n1. crd q-crq vbr pns32 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (18) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 6
136 Answ. 1. Because that God hath forsaken them, and therefore so should the Church: God is departed from them, and therefore the Church should leave them: Answer 1. Because that God hath forsaken them, and Therefore so should the Church: God is departed from them, and Therefore the Church should leave them: np1 crd p-acp cst np1 vhz vvn pno32, cc av av vmd dt n1: np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, cc av dt n1 vmd vvi pno32: (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
137 the ground of our Union with them (whom we are to procede on) was their visible closing with Christ: the ground of our union with them (whom we Are to proceed on) was their visible closing with christ: dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno32 (r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp) vbds po32 j n-vvg p-acp np1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
138 now when that visibility ceaseth, when that outward appearance of religion ceaseth, the Union is to be dissolved. now when that visibility ceases, when that outward appearance of Religion ceases, the union is to be dissolved. av c-crq d n1 vvz, c-crq cst j n1 pp-f n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
139 It was founded and built upon visible holiness, and when visible holiness ceaseth, the Union must cease: It was founded and built upon visible holiness, and when visible holiness ceases, the union must cease: pn31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1, cc c-crq j n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vvi: (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
140 he that opposeth God and Christ in his Laws, is to be opposed by all that are Christs: he that Opposeth God and christ in his Laws, is to be opposed by all that Are Christ: pns31 cst vvz np1 cc np1 p-acp po31 n2, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cst vbr npg1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
141 there ought to be the same mind in all that are the servants of Christ, that was in Christ their Master; there ought to be the same mind in all that Are the Servants of christ, that was in christ their Master; a-acp pi pc-acp vbi dt d n1 p-acp d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbds p-acp np1 po32 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
142 they are to esteem whom Christ esteemeth, and to hate whom he hateth; they Are to esteem whom christ esteems, and to hate whom he hates; pns32 vbr p-acp n1 ro-crq np1 vvz, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vvz; (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
143 when these persons outwardly closed with Christ, they outwardly subscribed, that they would be the Lords; and therefore we owned them: when these Persons outwardly closed with christ, they outwardly subscribed, that they would be the lords; and Therefore we owned them: c-crq d n2 av-j vvn p-acp np1, pns32 av-j vvn, cst pns32 vmd vbi dt n2; cc av pns12 vvd pno32: (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
144 now they have cast away these cords from them, they have broken Covenant, neglected the house of God, contemned admonition private and publique, &c. 2. Therefore are they are be cast out from Communion, because indeed there can be no Communion with them. now they have cast away these cords from them, they have broken Covenant, neglected the house of God, contemned admonition private and public, etc. 2. Therefore Are they Are be cast out from Communion, Because indeed there can be no Communion with them. av pns32 vhb vvn av d n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb vvn n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd n1 j cc j, av crd av vbr pns32 vbr vbi vvn av p-acp n1, c-acp av pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 7
145 They being acted by indifferent Laws, they cannot be owned: we cannot walk with them: they that are sound, they own Christ as their Law-giver and Head: They being acted by indifferent Laws, they cannot be owned: we cannot walk with them: they that Are found, they own christ as their Lawgiver and Head: pns32 vbg vvn p-acp j n2, pns32 vmbx vbi vvd: pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp pno32: pns32 cst vbr j, pns32 d np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
146 these reject him as their Lawgiver and Head; we cannot agree with such: Sanctity and Sensuality cannot agree; these reject him as their Lawgiver and Head; we cannot agree with such: Sanctity and Sensuality cannot agree; d vvb pno31 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d: n1 cc n1 vmbx vvi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
147 the Motions and Original of the godly and wicked are contrary: the Motions and Original of the godly and wicked Are contrary: dt n2 cc j-jn pp-f dt j cc j vbr av-jn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
148 the Saints Original is from Heaven, and the wicked mans from earth, and their motion are contrary, the one downward, the other upward, the Saints Original is from Heaven, and the wicked men from earth, and their motion Are contrary, the one downward, the other upward, dt n2 j-jn vbz p-acp n1, cc dt j n2 p-acp n1, cc po32 n1 vbr j-jn, dt pi av-j, dt j-jn j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
149 like two ballances, if one goeth up, the other goeth downward, therefore they must needs be put on contrary practises: like two balances, if one Goes up, the other Goes downward, Therefore they must needs be put on contrary practises: av-j crd n2, cs crd vvz p-acp, dt n-jn vvz av-j, av pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
150 for that which is born of the flesh will oppose that which is born of the Spirit; and though Jacob and Esau may for a while be in the womb of the Church, for that which is born of the Flesh will oppose that which is born of the Spirit; and though Jacob and Esau may for a while be in the womb of the Church, c-acp d r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1; cc cs np1 cc np1 vmb p-acp dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
151 yet there will be strugling till they part, they cannot admit of no accommodation: yet there will be struggling till they part, they cannot admit of no accommodation: av pc-acp vmb vbi vvg c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f dx n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
152 What Communion hath Light with Darkness? What Concord hath God with Belial? What part have Believers with Infidels? What agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols. What Communion hath Light with Darkness? What Concord hath God with Belial? What part have Believers with Infidels? What agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols. q-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1? q-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp np1? q-crq n1 vhb n2 p-acp n2? q-crq n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
153 The Apostle bids us in the 2 Cor. 6.14, 15.16. Be ye not unequally yoaked together with Ʋnbelievers, for what fellowship hath Righteousness with Ʋnrighteousness? &c. Depart from me all ye Workers of Iniquity; saith David, Psal. 6.8. It is an intollerable Wo to good men to be forced to be amonst wicked men. Psal. 120.5. Wo is me that I sojorn in Mesech, that I dwell in the Tents of Kedar. But then. The Apostle bids us in the 2 Cor. 6.14, 15.16. Be you not unequally yoked together with Ʋnbelievers, for what fellowship hath Righteousness with Ʋnrighteousness? etc. Depart from me all you Workers of Iniquity; Says David, Psalm 6.8. It is an intolerable Woe to good men to be forced to be amongst wicked men. Psalm 120.5. Woe is me that I sojorn in Mesech, that I dwell in the Tents of Kedar. But then. dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt crd np1 crd, crd. vbb pn22 xx av-j vvn av p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1? av vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 n2 pp-f n1; vvz np1, np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2. np1 crd. n1 vbz pno11 cst pns11 vvb p-acp vvb, cst pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. p-acp av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 7
154 3. God hath promised his peculiar residence among his Church, but he hath not promised it, save upon these terms, that he may be in a clean house, 3. God hath promised his peculiar residence among his Church, but he hath not promised it, save upon these terms, that he may be in a clean house, crd np1 vhz vvn po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn pn31, vvb p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 7
155 and not among beasts, now all contumacious persons are as beasts, God will not dwell with them, he compareth them to Spiders and Cockatrices, Isa, 59.5. to Vipers, Mat• … 12.34. to Scorpions. Ezek. 2.6. these are no fit company fo• … God or Man, therefore to be cast out: and not among beasts, now all contumacious Persons Are as beasts, God will not dwell with them, he compareth them to Spiders and Cockatrices, Isaiah, 59.5. to Vipers, Mat• … 12.34. to Scorpions. Ezekiel 2.6. these Are no fit company fo• … God or Man, Therefore to be cast out: cc xx p-acp n2, av d j n2 vbr p-acp n2, np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2, np1, crd. p-acp n2, np1 … crd. p-acp n2. np1 crd. d vbr dx j n1 n1 … uh-np cc n1, av pc-acp vbi vvn av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
156 look into the Scriptur• … again, and you shall see that wicked men are called Lions, and they are savage, Psal. 22.21. they are called Bears, Isa. 11.7. an• … they are cruel, they are called Dragons, Ezek. 29.3. and they ar• … hidious, Dogs, Mat. 7.6. and they are bloody, they are called Wolve• … Ezek, 22.27. and they are ravenous. look into the Scriptur• … again, and you shall see that wicked men Are called Lions, and they Are savage, Psalm 22.21. they Are called Bears, Isaiah 11.7. an• … they Are cruel, they Are called Dragons, Ezekiel 29.3. and they ar• … hideous, Dogs, Mathew 7.6. and they Are bloody, they Are called Wolve• … Ezekiel, 22.27. and they Are ravenous. vvb p-acp dt np1 … av, cc pn22 vmb vvi d j n2 vbr vvn n2, cc pns32 vbr j-jn, np1 crd. pns32 vbr vvn vvz, np1 crd. n1 … pns32 vbr j, pns32 vbr vvn n2, np1 crd. cc pns32 n1 … j, n2, np1 crd. cc pns32 vbr j, pns32 vbr vvn np1 … np1, crd. cc pns32 vbr j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 8
157 And what, Do you think God will dwell with Wolves, Bears• … Dogs, surely no? And therefore the Church seeing that this i• … the way to keep God among them, by removing Dogs (without are Dogs) therefore they are met together this day to remove such, in whose presence God cannot delight, nor sobe• … Saints. And what, Do you think God will dwell with Wolves, Bears• … Dogs, surely no? And Therefore the Church seeing that this i• … the Way to keep God among them, by removing Dogs (without Are Dogs) Therefore they Are met together this day to remove such, in whose presence God cannot delight, nor sobe• … Saints. cc q-crq, vdb pn22 vvi np1 vmb vvi p-acp n2, np1 … ng1, av-j av-d? cc av dt n1 vvg cst d n1 … dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg n2 (p-acp vbr n2) av pns32 vbr vvn av d n1 pc-acp vvi d, p-acp rg-crq n1 np1 vmbx vvi, ccx n1 … n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 8
158 4. There is danger of infection to the Church, if this leaven〈 … 〉 continued; and therefore they are to be thrown out. 4. There is danger of infection to the Church, if this leaven〈 … 〉 continued; and Therefore they Are to be thrown out. crd pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cs d n1 … 〉 j-vvn; cc av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
159 A litt• … leaven l•aveneth the whole lump: A litt• … leaven l•aveneth the Whole lump: dt n1 … crd vvz dt j-jn n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
160 it is the Argument of the Apostle in this chapter to press them to excommunication, verse 〈 … 〉 7. Your glorying is not good (saith the Apostle) Know ye not, th• … a little leaven leaveneth the whole Lump? Purge out therefore the o• … leaven that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened; it is the Argument of the Apostle in this chapter to press them to excommunication, verse 〈 … 〉 7. Your glorying is not good (Says the Apostle) Know you not, th• … a little leaven leaveneth the Whole Lump? Purge out Therefore the o• … leaven that you may be a new lump, as you Are unleavened; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, n1 〈 … 〉 crd po22 vvg vbz xx j (vvz dt n1) vvb pn22 xx, n1 … dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1? vvb av av dt n1 … crd cst pn22 vmb vbi dt j n1, c-acp pn22 vbr j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
161 &c. Our E• … glish Proverb is significant, one scabbed sheep infects a who• … flock: etc. Our E• … glish Proverb is significant, one scabbed sheep infects a who• … flock: av po12 np1 … j n1 vbz j, pi j-vvn n1 vvz dt n1 … vvb: (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
162 a man cannot take this fier into his bosoms, and not be bu• … ned. Prov. 6.28. a man cannot take this fire into his bosoms, and not be bu• … ned. Curae 6.28. dt n1 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc xx vbi n1 … zz. np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
163 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burnt• … neither can a man handle this pitch without defilement, Psal. 10 35. They were mingled among the heathens, Can one go upon hight coals, and his feet not be burnt• … neither can a man handle this pitch without defilement, Psalm 10 35. They were mingled among the Heathens, vmb crd vvb p-acp j n2, cc po31 n2 xx vbi n1 … av-d vmb dt n1 vvi d n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2-jn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
164 and learned their work And therefore Mr Rutherford in his due right of of Presbyteri• … page 76. observeth, that the power of excommunication was give• … by Christ to a Church upon this formal ground and reason, b• … cause a Congregation is a number of sinfull men, who may〈 … 〉 scandalized, and learned their work And Therefore Mr Rutherford in his due right of of Presbyteri• … page 76. observeth, that the power of excommunication was give• … by christ to a Church upon this formal ground and reason, b• … cause a Congregation is a number of sinful men, who may〈 … 〉 scandalized, cc vvd po32 n1 cc av n1 np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n-jn pp-f pp-f np1 … n1 crd vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds n1 … p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1 cc n1, n1 … n1 dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq n1 … 〉 vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
165 and who may be infected with the company of〈 … 〉 scandalous person, for if a Congregation were a company of A• … gels, which cannot be infected; and who may be infected with the company of〈 … 〉 scandalous person, for if a Congregation were a company of A• … gels, which cannot be infected; cc r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 … 〉 j n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1 … n2, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
166 such Power should not be giv• … them, so that as Nature hath given hands to a man to defend hi• … self from injuries and violence: such Power should not be giv• … them, so that as Nature hath given hands to a man to defend hi• … self from injuries and violence: d n1 vmd xx vbi n1 … pno32, av cst p-acp n1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 … n1 p-acp n2 cc n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
167 and horns to oxen to hold off v• … olence; and horns to oxen to hold off v• … olence; cc n2 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 … n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
168 so Christ hath given to his Church the Power of exco• … munication, as spiritual Armour to ward off and defend the co• … tagion of •icked fellowship. so christ hath given to his Church the Power of exco• … munication, as spiritual Armour to ward off and defend the co• … tagion of •icked fellowship. av np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 … n1, c-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt n1 … n1 pp-f j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
169 Gal. 5.9, 10. A little leaven leveneth the whole lump. Gal. 5.9, 10. A little leaven leveneth the Whole lump. np1 crd, crd dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
170 I have confidence in you through the Lo• … that ye will b• none otherwise minded: I have confidence in you through the Lo• … that you will b• none otherwise minded: pns11 vhb n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt np1 … cst pn22 vmb n1 pix av vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
171 but he that troubleth you, sh• … ar his Judg•ment whoever he be. but he that Troubles you, sh• … Are his Judg•ment whoever he be. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz pn22, n1 … vbr po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vbb. (18) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 8
172 All the members may be corrupted by one rotten one, as〈 … 〉 rotten coar may corrupt a hoard; All the members may be corrupted by one rotten one, as〈 … 〉 rotten Coar may corrupt a hoard; d dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pi vvn crd, n1 … 〉 j-vvn n1 vmb vvi dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
173 a Gangreen thoug• in t• … Toe, will soon endanger the vital parts, if it be not cut off fro• … the body natural, a Gangrene thoug• in t• … Toe, will soon endanger the vital parts, if it be not Cut off fro• … the body natural, dt np1 n1 p-acp n1 … n1, vmb av vvi dt j n2, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn a-acp n1 … dt n1 j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 8
174 and it holdeth in the Church, where t• … several members are in danger from one corrupted part; and it holds in the Church, where t• … several members Are in danger from one corrupted part; cc pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq n1 … j n2 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp crd j-vvn n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
175 so that except we use the remedy appointed by God to eschew the contagion of the wicked, we are in danger: so that except we use the remedy appointed by God to eschew the contagion of the wicked, we Are in danger: av d c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns12 vbr p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
176 and therefore, Prov. 22.24, 25. Make no frienship with an angry man, and with a furious man thou shalt not go, and Therefore, Curae 22.24, 25. Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man thou shalt not go, cc av, np1 crd, crd vvb dx n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
177 least thou learn his way, and get a snare to thy soul. lest thou Learn his Way, and get a snare to thy soul. cs pns21 vvb po31 n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
178 And again, Prov. 5.8, 9. Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh • … he door of her house, And again, Curae 5.8, 9. Remove thy Way Far from her, and come not High • … he door of her house, cc av, np1 crd, crd vvb po21 n1 av-j p-acp pno31, cc vvb xx av-j • … pns31 n1 pp-f po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
179 least thou give thine honour unto others, and thy • … ears unto the cruel. It is dangerous to come near the house of such, Revel. 18.4. lest thou give thine honour unto Others, and thy • … ears unto the cruel. It is dangerous to come near the house of such, Revel. 18.4. cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc po21 • … n2 p-acp dt j. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f d, vvb. crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
180 And I heard another Voice from Heaven, saying, Come • … ut of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, And I herd Another Voice from Heaven, saying, Come • … ut of her my people, that you be not partakers of her Sins, cc pns11 vvd j-jn n1 p-acp n1, vvg, vvb • … fw-it pp-f po31 po11 n1, cst pn22 vbb xx n2 pp-f po31 n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
181 and that ye re• … eive not of her plagues. and that you re• … eive not of her plagues. cc cst pn22 n1 … vvi xx pp-f po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
182 And though we should not be actually cor• … upted, yet we shall sin, and tempt the Lord, in keeping our selves • … nder such a temptation, And though we should not be actually cor• … upted, yet we shall sin, and tempt the Lord, in keeping our selves • … nder such a temptation, cc cs pns12 vmd xx vbi av-j n1 … j-vvn, av pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvi dt n1, p-acp vvg po12 n2 • … av-d d dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
183 when we have power to deliver our selves • … rom it, by cutting off them, that will eat as a Gangreen, 2 Tim. • ….17. when we have power to deliver our selves • … rome it, by cutting off them, that will eat as a Gangrene, 2 Tim. • ….17. c-crq pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 • … vvi pn31, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, cst vmb vvi p-acp dt np1, crd np1 • … crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
184 Their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenus, • … nd Philaetus. Their word will eat as does a canker: of whom is Hymenus, • … and Philaetus. po32 n1 vmb vvi c-acp vdz dt n1: pp-f r-crq vbz np1, • … cc np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
185 The whole lump is in danger, that is the Argument • … f our Apostle here. The Whole lump is in danger, that is the Argument • … f our Apostle Here. dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp n1, cst vbz dt n1 • … sy po12 n1 av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
186 All the Church, they that are most confident, • … nd pride themselves most are in danger: All the Church, they that Are most confident, • … and pride themselves most Are in danger: av-d dt n1, pns32 cst vbr av-ds j, • … cc n1 px32 av-ds vbr p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
187 therefore the leaven is to • … e cast out, that is, not the sin abstractly considered, Therefore the leaven is to • … e cast out, that is, not the since abstractly considered, av dt n1 vbz pc-acp • … sy vvn av, cst vbz, xx dt n1 av-j vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
188 but he that • … ath done the deed. The Antients have been curious this way; but he that • … ath done the deed. The Ancients have been curious this Way; cc-acp pns31 cst • … a-acp|dt vdn dt n1. dt n2-j vhb vbn j d n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
189 and • … erefore Sozomene reports concerning the Emperour Theodosius Se• … or, that he being willing to confer with Eunomius, the Arian Bi• … op, his wife Placilla the Empress earnestly diswaded him, least • … e being perverted by his speeches, should begin to like of his He• … sie. and • … erefore Sozomene reports Concerning the Emperor Theodosius Se• … or, that he being willing to confer with Eunomius, the Arian Bi• … open, his wife Placilla the Empress earnestly dissuaded him, least • … e being perverted by his Speeches, should begin to like of his He• … sie. cc • … av np1 vvz vvg dt n1 np1 np1 … cc, cst pns31 vbg j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, dt np1 np1 … j, po31 n1 np1 dt n1 av-j vvd pno31, ds • … sy vbg vvn p-acp po31 n2, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 np1 … uh. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
190 Nothing is more difficult then to be familiar with sinners, • … nd not to be infected by them: Nothing is more difficult then to be familiar with Sinners, • … and not to be infected by them: np1 vbz av-dc j cs pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n2, • … cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
191 by being encouraged, or seduced, • … nd even constrained to sin by the conversations of rotten fellow-• … embers. by being encouraged, or seduced, • … and even constrained to since by the conversations of rotten fellow-• … embers. p-acp vbg vvn, cc vvn, • … cc av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn j … n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
192 If Corah be of a troublesome spirit, and be over-run with • … ride and envy, he quickly draweth in two hundred and fifty into • … e conspiracy; If Corah be of a troublesome Spirit, and be overrun with • … ride and envy, he quickly draws in two hundred and fifty into • … e Conspiracy; cs np1 vbi pp-f dt j n1, cc vbb vvi p-acp • … vvi cc n1, pns31 av-j vvz p-acp crd crd cc crd p-acp • … sy n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
193 men famous in the Congregation and men of renown. men famous in the Congregation and men of renown. n2 j p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
194 • … is abode was so near the Reubenites, that he soon infuseth his poy• … n into Dathan and Abyran, and had not all Israel withdrawn spee• … ly, they had been in danger of infection with a •itness. • … is Abided was so near the Reubenites, that he soon infuseth his poy• … n into Dathan and Abyran, and had not all Israel withdrawn spee• … lie, they had been in danger of infection with a •itness. • … vbz n1 vbds av av-j dt np2, cst pns31 av vvz po31 n1 … wd p-acp np1 cc n1, cc vhd xx d np1 vvn n1 … vvb, pns32 vhd vbn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 9
195 5. If Excommunication should not be with reference to scanda• … us members, Christ and his Chruch would suffer by connivance, • … d sparing this Rod: 5. If Excommunication should not be with Referente to scanda• … us members, christ and his Church would suffer by connivance, • … worser sparing this Rod: crd cs n1 vmd xx vbi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 … pno12 n2, np1 cc po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, • … sy vvg d n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 9
196 it is a kind of justifying a sinner, when we • … not punish his sin, according to the power of the Lord Jesus gi• … n us for this end. it is a kind of justifying a sinner, when we • … not Punish his since, according to the power of the Lord jesus gi• … n us for this end. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, c-crq pns12 • … xx vvi po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 n1 … wd pno12 p-acp d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 9
197 Religion becometh ridiculous, and Profession is • … ught to scorn, when sinners are let alone; Religion Becometh ridiculous, and Profession is • … ught to scorn, when Sinners Are let alone; n1 vvz j, cc n1 vbz • … vmdx pc-acp vvi, c-crq n2 vbr vvn av-j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 9
198 and therefore we ought • … r Christs honour to pull off the Masking Robes; and Therefore we ought • … r Christ honour to pull off the Masking Robes; cc av pns12 vmd • … sy npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvg n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 9
199 and the Vi• … rds wherewith these have deceived us, and others to, and to • … ew to the world, that we do not Judge them. and the Vi• … rds wherewith these have deceived us, and Others to, and to • … ew to the world, that we do not Judge them. cc dt np1 … n2 c-crq d vhb vvn pno12, cc n2-jn pc-acp, cc pc-acp • … zz p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 9
200 But upon this account, because they rise u• against the Lawes of • … hrist; But upon this account, Because they rise u• against the Laws of • … hrist; cc-acp p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f • … n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
201 we are to declare plainly that they are guilty of such sins • … make them not worthy of a Name in the House of God. we Are to declare plainly that they Are guilty of such Sins • … make them not worthy of a Name in the House of God. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j cst pns32 vbr j pp-f d n2 • … vvi pno32 xx j pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 9
202 The Apostle may aim at this in the first ver. It is certainly heard that th• … is fornication amongst you; The Apostle may aim At this in the First for. It is Certainly herd that th• … is fornication among you; dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d p-acp dt ord p-acp. pn31 vbz av-j vvn cst n1 … vbz n1 p-acp pn22; (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
203 this bad report he makes the first groun• … of proceeding to Excommunication,, as if he had said, It is a di• … honour to Christ that there are such things commonly talked o• … therefore timely declare against them. this bad report he makes the First groun• … of proceeding to Excommunication,, as if he had said, It is a di• … honour to christ that there Are such things commonly talked o• … Therefore timely declare against them. d j n1 pns31 vvz dt ord n1 … pp-f vvg p-acp n1,, p-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vbz dt n1 … n1 p-acp np1 d a-acp vbr d n2 av-j vvn n1 … av av-j vvi p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
204 So say I, it is Reported th• … there is among you a notorious lyar, So say I, it is Reported th• … there is among you a notorious liar, av vvb pns11, pn31 vbz j-vvn n1 … a-acp vbz p-acp pn22 dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
205 and a lawless woman, th• … knoweth no subjection at home and or abroad, to her own husban• … or to the Church of God; and a lawless woman, th• … Knoweth no subjection At home and or abroad, to her own husban• … or to the Church of God; cc dt j n1, n1 … vvz dx n1 p-acp n1-an cc cc av, p-acp po31 d n1 … cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
206 It will argue little affection to Christ: It will argue little affection to christ: pn31 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp np1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
207 〈 … 〉 you let these alone, if you let Rebels against his Majesty alone〈 … 〉 therefore purge out these, bear witness against these, that t• … wicked may not say, we have lyars and disobedient persons among us uncontrouled: 〈 … 〉 you let these alone, if you let Rebels against his Majesty alone〈 … 〉 Therefore purge out these, bear witness against these, that t• … wicked may not say, we have liars and disobedient Persons among us uncontrolled: 〈 … 〉 pn22 vvb d j, cs pn22 vvb n2 p-acp po31 n1 n1 … 〉 av vvi av d, vvb n1 p-acp d, cst n1 … j vmb xx vvi, pns12 vhb n2 cc j n2 p-acp pno12 j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
208 ut sitis nova massa, that you may appear to〈 … 〉 such a lump, such a Cong•egation as is unleavened. ut sitis nova massa, that you may appear to〈 … 〉 such a lump, such a Cong•egation as is unleavened. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 … 〉 d dt n1, d dt n1 c-acp vbz j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 10
209 6. Therefore are we to throw out such to deter others from s• … that these may be examples to others; 6. Therefore Are we to throw out such to deter Others from s• … that these may be Examples to Others; crd av vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi av d pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 … cst d vmb vbi n2 p-acp n2-jn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
210 when the Magistrate gro• … eth careless, sin groweth bold, when he doth not punish sin, sinn• … grow bold-faced; when the Magistrate gro• … eth careless, since grows bold, when he does not Punish since, sinn• … grow boldfaced; c-crq dt n1 n1 … zz j, n1 vvz j, c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi n1, n1 … vvb j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
211 not only the offenders themselves, but others〈 … 〉 so sin after their similitude in hope of the same impunity, 1 T• … 5.20. Them that sin rebuke openly that the rest also may fear; not only the offenders themselves, but others〈 … 〉 so since After their similitude in hope of the same impunity, 1 T• … 5.20. Them that since rebuke openly that the rest also may Fear; xx av-j dt n2 px32, cc-acp n1 … 〉 av n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt d n1, crd np1 … crd. pno32 d n1 vvi av-j cst dt n1 av vmb vvi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
212 Here• … the End of God, and this is a blessed end that others may fear. Here• … the End of God, and this is a blessed end that Others may Fear. np1 … dt vvb pp-f np1, cc d vbz dt j-vvn n1 cst n2-jn vmb vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 10
213 By the way give me leave to reflect on our selves: this is a d• … of taking shame to our selves; By the Way give me leave to reflect on our selves: this is a d• … of taking shame to our selves; p-acp dt n1 vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2: d vbz dt n1 … pp-f vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 10
214 what do we know but that, if〈 … 〉 had discharged our duty sooner on the lyar, we might have preve• … ed the others fail, her disobedience and pe•versness of spirit? T• … Lord lay not this to our charge: what do we know but that, if〈 … 〉 had discharged our duty sooner on the liar, we might have preve• … ed the Others fail, her disobedience and pe•versness of Spirit? T• … Lord lay not this to our charge: q-crq vdb pns12 vvb p-acp d, n1 … 〉 vhn vvn po12 n1 av-c p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd vhi n1 … wd dt n2-jn vvb, po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1? np1 … n1 vvd xx d p-acp po12 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 10
215 if publick and notorious offend〈 … 〉 had been made publick examples, others might have feared; if public and notorious offend〈 … 〉 had been made public Examples, Others might have feared; cs j cc j n1 … 〉 vhn vbn vvn j n2, n2-jn vmd vhi vvn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 10
216 this〈 … 〉 the End that God aimeth at in punishing, that all Israel sho• … hear and fear, this〈 … 〉 the End that God aimeth At in punishing, that all Israel sho• … hear and Fear, n1 … 〉 dt vvb cst np1 vvz p-acp p-acp vvg, cst d np1 n1 … vvi cc vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 10
217 and do no more such wickedness, Deut. 13.11. and do no more such wickedness, Deuteronomy 13.11. cc vdb dx av-dc d n1, np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 10
218 If〈 … 〉 partake of their sin, we must expect to partake of their judgeme• … If〈 … 〉 partake of their since, we must expect to partake of their judgeme• … n1 … 〉 vvi pp-f po32 n1, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n1 … (18) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 10
219 7. And lastly, Because God delights that the punishment of a〈 … 〉 be like the sin in kind: 7. And lastly, Because God delights that the punishment of a〈 … 〉 be like the since in kind: crd cc ord, c-acp np1 vvz cst dt n1 pp-f n1 … 〉 vbi av-j dt n1 p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
220 the punishment commonly bears the Im• … and superscription of the sin; the punishment commonly bears the Im• … and superscription of the since; dt n1 av-j vvz dt np1 … cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
221 so true is it, that what a man sow• … that shall he reap, Gal. 6.7. God often returns the sins of Chu• … members so on them, that they may read the name of their〈 … 〉 stampt upon their punishment; so true is it, that what a man sow• … that shall he reap, Gal. 6.7. God often returns the Sins of Chu• … members so on them, that they may read the name of their〈 … 〉 stamped upon their punishment; av j vbz pn31, cst r-crq dt n1 n1 … cst vmb pns31 vvi, np1 crd. np1 av vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 … n2 av p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 … 〉 vvn p-acp po32 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
222 Eye for eye, that was of old, E• … 21.24. These have turned their backs on pure Ordinances, theref• … they shall no longer enjoy them: Eye for eye, that was of old, E• … 21.24. These have turned their backs on pure Ordinances, theref• … they shall no longer enjoy them: vvb p-acp n1, cst vbds pp-f j, np1 … crd. np1 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp j n2, n1 … pns32 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi pno32: (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
223 they were careless and rega• … less of Church-orders; they were careless and rega• … less of Church orders; pns32 vbdr j cc n1 … dc pp-f n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
224 and now by the orders of the House〈 … 〉 God, they are to be turned out from behold•ng our faith, and• … der, that they may say, and now by the order of the House〈 … 〉 God, they Are to be turned out from behold•ng our faith, and• … der, that they may say, cc av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1 … 〉 uh-np, pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp vvg po12 n1, n1 … zf, cst pns32 vmb vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
225 as that wretched Adonibezel, Judg. 17. A• … have done so God hath requited me; That is a dreadful word, Z• … 7.13. therefore it is come to pass, that as he called, and they would h•ar; as that wretched Adonibezel, Judges 17. A• … have done so God hath requited me; That is a dreadful word, Z• … 7.13. Therefore it is come to pass, that as he called, and they would h•ar; c-acp cst j vvi, np1 crd n1 … vhb vdn av np1 vhz vvn pno11; cst vbz dt j n1, np1 … crd. av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pns31 vvd, cc pns32 vmd vvi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
226 so they cryed, and I would not hear, saith the Lord of H• … God hath cryed by Officers, by Members, so they cried, and I would not hear, Says the Lord of H• … God hath cried by Officers, by Members, av pns32 vvd, cc pns11 vmd xx vvi, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 … np1 vhz vvn p-acp n2, p-acp n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
227 but these wretches wo• … •ot hear the Church; but these wretches wo• … •ot hear the Church; cc-acp d ng1 n1 … vmbx vvi dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 10
228 well saith God, will not they hear me〈 … 〉 shall come to pass they shall cry, and I will not hear; well Says God, will not they hear me〈 … 〉 shall come to pass they shall cry, and I will not hear; av vvz np1, vmb xx pns32 vvi n1 … 〉 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pns32 vmb vvi, cc pns11 vmb xx vvi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 11
229 Christ giveth Orders to throw them to day out of his special care, and the Churches daily inspection. christ gives Order to throw them to day out of his special care, and the Churches daily inspection. np1 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 av pp-f po31 j n1, cc dt n2 j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 11
230 Qestion 2. Why are hey to be delivered to S•tan? Question 2. Why Are heigh to be Delivered to S•tan? vvb crd q-crq vbr uh pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1? (18) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 11
231 Answer, It may be a sufficient Reason that it is the will of God it should be so. Answer, It may be a sufficient Reason that it is the will of God it should be so. vvb, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vmd vbi av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
232 But I shall name two other Reasons. But I shall name two other Reasons. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi crd j-jn n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 11
233 1. That there may be some proportion betwixt their punishment and their visible state and condition. 1. That there may be Some proportion betwixt their punishment and their visible state and condition. crd d a-acp vmb vbi d n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 j n1 cc n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
234 They appear to be children of Hell, and therefore fitter for fellowship with damned spirits, then to be associates of the Lord and his peo•le. They appear to be children of Hell, and Therefore fitter for fellowship with damned spirits, then to be associates of the Lord and his peo•le. pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1, cc av jc p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvn n2, cs pc-acp vbb n2 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
235 Ye are of your Father the D•vil, and the lusts of your father ye will do, Joh. 8.44. You Are of your Father the D•vil, and the Lustiest of your father you will do, John 8.44. pn22 vbr pp-f po22 n1 dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 pn22 vmb vdi, np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
236 If they will do the works of the Devil, the Devils company is fitter for them then the fellowship of the people of God. Object. If they will do the works of the devil, the Devils company is fitter for them then the fellowship of the people of God. Object. cs pns32 vmb vdi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt ng1 n1 vbz jc p-acp pno32 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 11
237 But perhaps the parties have faith: and what will ye deliver such to Satan? Answ. I answer, they do not appear to us as Believers: But perhaps the parties have faith: and what will you deliver such to Satan? Answer I answer, they do not appear to us as Believers: p-acp av dt n2 vhb n1: cc q-crq vmb pn22 vvi d p-acp np1? np1 pns11 vvb, pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 11
238 they that live in the neglect of any known duty wilfully, are not to be looked on as Believers; they that live in the neglect of any known duty wilfully, Are not to be looked on as Believers; pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1 av-j, vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
239 they have no more visible faith to me then an Heathen. My Brethren, de occultis non judicat Ecclesi•; they have no more visible faith to me then an Heathen. My Brothers, de occultis non judicat Ecclesi•; pns32 vhb dx dc j n1 p-acp pno11 av dt j-jn. po11 n2, fw-fr fw-la fw-fr fw-la np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
240 we do not look to secret things: we do not look to secret things: pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp j-jn n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
241 He that liveth in any known sin, and refuseth to repent of it, is visibly unregenerate. He that lives in any known since, and Refuseth to Repent of it, is visibly unregenerate. pns31 cst vvz p-acp d j-vvn n1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, vbz av-j j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
242 And that is our quarrel, or rather the Lords quarrel with them, this day ours, because the Lords. And that is our quarrel, or rather the lords quarrel with them, this day ours, Because the lords. cc cst vbz po12 n1, cc av-c dt n2 vvb p-acp pno32, d n1 png12, c-acp dt n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
243 After the church hath proceeded on a person, he is to be looked on without Grace, After the Church hath proceeded on a person, he is to be looked on without Grace, p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
244 because none appeareth but the contrary. It is said of Cain that he was of that wicked one, 1 John 3.12. Because none appears but the contrary. It is said of Cain that he was of that wicked one, 1 John 3.12. c-acp pix vvz p-acp dt n-jn. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 cst pns31 vbds pp-f cst j pi, vvn np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
245 And all that live in sin, & blush not to be seen in the practice of it, they look like the Devil. And all that live in since, & blush not to be seen in the practice of it, they look like the devil. cc d cst vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 vvb av-j dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 11
246 2. That the flesh may be destroyed, and the spirit may be saved in the day of Christ. 2. That the Flesh may be destroyed, and the Spirit may be saved in the day of christ. crd cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 11
247 But more of this by and by under the fifth general. Fourthly, I shall shew you what a fearful sentence this is. But more of this by and by under the fifth general. Fourthly, I shall show you what a fearful sentence this is. p-acp dc pp-f d p-acp cc a-acp p-acp dt ord n1. ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq dt j n1 d vbz. (18) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 11
248 And here I shall distinguish as before. First, It is a fearful sentence to be cast out of a Church. A very severe sentence; And Here I shall distinguish as before. First, It is a fearful sentence to be cast out of a Church. A very severe sentence; cc av pns11 vmb vvi c-acp a-acp. ord, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1. dt j j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 11
249 and this will appear if we consider a few things. and this will appear if we Consider a few things. cc d vmb vvi cs pns12 vvb dt d n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 11
250 1. Gods people in Church-Relation, they stand nearly Related unto God, in the Relation of children to a father, that is a near Relation; 1. God's people in Church-relation, they stand nearly Related unto God, in the Relation of children to a father, that is a near Relation; crd npg1 n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb av-j vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
251 they are children, and God is their Father; they are sons and daughters, and he their Father; they Are children, and God is their Father; they Are Sons and daughters, and he their Father; pns32 vbr n2, cc np1 vbz po32 n1; pns32 vbr n2 cc n2, cc pns31 po32 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
252 In the Relation of a wife to an Husband, the Lambs wife, so the Church is called; In the Relation of a wife to an Husband, the Lambs wife, so the Church is called; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt ng1 n1, av dt n1 vbz vvn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
253 in as near a Relation as members to the head; they are members of Christs body, bone of his bone, flesh of his flesh: in as near a Relation as members to the head; they Are members of Christ body, bone of his bone, Flesh of his Flesh: p-acp c-acp av-j dt n1 c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; pns32 vbr n2 pp-f npg1 n1, n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 pp-f po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
254 what a fearful judgement is it to be separated from these? to be pulled as it were from the body of Christ, from the flesh of Christ? to be cut off from the bones of Christ! what a fearful judgement is it to be separated from these? to be pulled as it were from the body of christ, from the Flesh of christ? to be Cut off from the bones of christ! r-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d? pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1! (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
255 they are called the Excellent of the Earth, Isa. 43.4. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: they Are called the Excellent of the Earth, Isaiah 43.4. Since thou wast precious in my sighed, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: pns32 vbr vvn dt j pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. c-acp pns21 vbd2s j p-acp po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vbn j, cc pns11 vhb vvn pno21: (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
256 therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. It is a credit to a man to keep company with honourable persons: Therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. It is a credit to a man to keep company with honourable Persons: av vmb pns11 vvi n2 p-acp pno21, cc n1 p-acp po21 n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 11
257 but to be burned out of their Societie is a sore, and bitter thing. For a Noble man to be degraded, and live amongst scullions; but to be burned out of their Society is a soar, and bitter thing. For a Noble man to be degraded, and live among scullions; p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n1 vbz dt j, cc j n1. p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvi p-acp n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 12
258 this is nothing to the being thrown out of the Assembly of Gods people among the pots of the earth. this is nothing to the being thrown out of the Assembly of God's people among the pots of the earth. d vbz pix p-acp dt vbg vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 12
259 2. There are choice blessings entailed on a Church estate, which they are cut off from. God hath said Zeph. 3.17. The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoyce over thee with joy: 2. There Are choice blessings entailed on a Church estate, which they Are Cut off from. God hath said Zephaniah 3.17. The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy: crd pc-acp vbr j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp. np1 vhz vvn np1 crd. dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21 vbz j, pns31 vmb vvi, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
260 he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing: Here is a promise to Zion; the Lord thy God will rest in them. he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing: Here is a promise to Zion; the Lord thy God will rest in them. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp vvg: av vbz dt n1 p-acp np1; dt n1 po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
261 God will not rest with Excommunicates, Psalm 87.2. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion, more then all the dwellings of Jacob. God delights in the publick communion of his people, more then in all their private dwellings; God will not rest with Excommunicates, Psalm 87.2. The Lord loves the gates of Zion, more then all the dwellings of Jacob. God delights in the public communion of his people, more then in all their private dwellings; np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2, n1 crd. dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, av-dc cs d dt n2 pp-f np1 np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-dc cs p-acp d po32 j n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
262 these are to be turned out from that Society which God loveth. Again Isa. 46.13. And I will place Salvation in Zion for Israel my Glory. These are to be turned out from salvation to day, from the place of salvation. these Are to be turned out from that Society which God loves. Again Isaiah 46.13. And I will place Salvation in Zion for Israel my Glory. These Are to be turned out from salvation to day, from the place of salvation. d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vvz. av np1 crd. cc pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 po11 n1. d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
263 The Name of the Church is Jehovah Shammah, Ezek. 48.35. The Lord is there: To be turned out of the place where the Lord is, The Name of the Church is Jehovah Shammah, Ezekiel 48.35. The Lord is there: To be turned out of the place where the Lord is, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz np1 np1, np1 crd. dt n1 vbz a-acp: pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz, (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
264 how sad is it? Psal. 76.2. In Salem is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion; how sad is it? Psalm 76.2. In Salem is his Tabernacle, and his Dwelling place in Zion; c-crq j vbz pn31? np1 crd. p-acp np1 vbz po31 n1, cc po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
265 What a sad thing is it to be turned out of the house where God is resident? Psal. 27.4. What a sad thing is it to be turned out of the house where God is resident? Psalm 27.4. r-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz j-jn? np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
266 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the daies of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lo•d, One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lo•d, crd n1 vhb pns11 vvn pp-f dt n1, cst vmb pns11 vvi a-acp, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
267 and to enquire in his Temple. There God unvaileth himself; these are to be denied this one thing that David desired: and to inquire in his Temple. There God unvaileth himself; these Are to be denied this one thing that David desired: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. pc-acp np1 vvz px31; d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn d crd n1 cst np1 vvd: (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
268 there are choice manifestations of God there, and these may not hope to enjoy them whilst in an Excommunicate estate. Again in Isa. 25.6. God promiseth that in this Mountain he will make a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees: there Are choice manifestations of God there, and these may not hope to enjoy them while in an Excommunicate estate. Again in Isaiah 25.6. God promises that in this Mountain he will make a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees: a-acp vbr j n2 pp-f np1 a-acp, cc d vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 cs p-acp dt j n1. av p-acp np1 crd. np1 vvz cst p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
269 of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. pp-f j n2 j pp-f n1, pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 av vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
270 These are to be turned out from this feast of fat things, Psalm 36.7, 8. How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. These Are to be turned out from this feast of fat things, Psalm 36.7, 8. How excellent is thy loving kindness, Oh God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, n1 crd, crd c-crq j vbz po21 vvg n1, uh np1 av dt n2 pp-f n2 vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
271 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy House, and thou shalt make them drink of the River of thy Pleasures. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy House, and thou shalt make them drink of the River of thy Pleasures. pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
272 Nay, David found that all his springs were in the Church, Psal. 87.7. All his joys, and inlargements he got them in the Church. Nay, David found that all his springs were in the Church, Psalm 87.7. All his Joys, and enlargements he god them in the Church. uh, np1 vvd cst d po31 n2 vbdr p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. av-d po31 n2, cc n2 pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
273 How sad is it to have these springs so dammed up, that that we cannot enjoy them? Nay, to the Church is committed the Covenants, Rom. 9.4. and the Seals of the Covenant too; How sad is it to have these springs so dammed up, that that we cannot enjoy them? Nay, to the Church is committed the Covenants, Rom. 9.4. and the Seals of the Covenant too; q-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vhi d n2 av vvn a-acp, d cst pns12 vmbx vvi pno32? uh-x, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn dt n2, np1 crd. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av; (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
274 you cannot singly have the Seals of the Covenant; you cannot singly have the Seals of the Covenant; pn22 vmbx av-j vhi dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
275 but as joyned with the people of God? What a sad thing is it to be put in such a condition, where one shall not enjoy the benefit of the Covenant. but as joined with the people of God? What a sad thing is it to be put in such a condition, where one shall not enjoy the benefit of the Covenant. cc-acp c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pi vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 12
276 3. Gods people inchurched have the Image of God shining upon them: they have or should have choice Graces, which are indeed very delightfull. 3. God's people inchurched have the Image of God shining upon them: they have or should have choice Graces, which Are indeed very delightful. crd npg1 n1 vvd vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32: pns32 vhb cc vmd vhi j n2, r-crq vbr av av j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
277 Seneca could say, that the very look of a good man did please him. Senecca could say, that the very look of a good man did please him. np1 vmd vvi, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdd vvi pno31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 12
278 If the look of a good man did please an heathen, should it not please much more a Christian? and if the look of one good man, What should the look of many? if one star be glorious, what is a constellation? It must needs be a sweet thing to be in a Communion with the Lords people, to be in the midst of these beds of spices, Can. 6.2. My beloved is gone down into his garden, into the beds of Spices to feed in the gardens and to gather lillies It is as sad to be thrust out of their company from the sight of the graces of the Lords people: If the look of a good man did please an heathen, should it not please much more a Christian? and if the look of one good man, What should the look of many? if one star be glorious, what is a constellation? It must needs be a sweet thing to be in a Communion with the lords people, to be in the midst of these Beds of spices, Can. 6.2. My Beloved is gone down into his garden, into the Beds of Spices to feed in the gardens and to gather lilies It is as sad to be thrust out of their company from the sighed of the graces of the lords people: cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdd vvi dt j-jn, vmd pn31 xx av av-d av-dc dt njp? cc cs dt n1 pp-f crd j n1, q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f d? cs crd n1 vbb j, r-crq vbz dt n1? pn31 vmb av vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n2, vmb. crd. po11 j-vvn vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc pc-acp vvi n2 pn31 vbz a-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
279 the appearance of these Graces, are lost to Excommunicates. the appearance of these Graces, Are lost to Excommunicates. dt n1 pp-f d n2, vbr vvn p-acp n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
280 Saints in Communion have a mighty advantage by seeing the Conversation of Church-members, to see how they deny themselves, Saints in Communion have a mighty advantage by seeing the Conversation of Church-members, to see how they deny themselves, np1 p-acp n1 vhb dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vvb px32, (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
281 how they trample the world under their feet, to see a company of Believers part from life rather t•en from a little Command; how they trample the world under their feet, to see a company of Believers part from life rather t•en from a little Command; c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp n1 av-c av p-acp dt j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
282 this is taken to see their feet stand in an even place, not walking halting•y and uncomly, this is taken to see their feet stand in an even place, not walking halting•y and uncomely, d vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1, xx vvg n1 cc j-u, (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
283 but keeping Judgement and doing Righteousness at all times, Psal. 106.3. but keeping Judgement and doing Righteousness At all times, Psalm 106.3. cc-acp vvg n1 cc vdg n1 p-acp d n2, np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
284 to see their hands filled with both the Tables, having an equal respect to all his commands, these are glorious sights, to see their hands filled with both the Tables, having an equal respect to all his commands, these Are glorious sights, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vvn p-acp d dt n2, vhg dt j-jn n1 p-acp d po31 n2, d vbr j n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
285 but such as excommunicates may not enjoy; for they are to be put away from the midst of them. but such as excommunicates may not enjoy; for they Are to be put away from the midst of them. cc-acp d c-acp n2 vmb xx vvi; c-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
286 Examples of imitation or caution are very cogent and taking: they work more on us sometimgs then Doctrines: Examples of imitation or caution Are very cogent and taking: they work more on us sometimgs then Doctrines: n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr av j cc n-vvg: pns32 vvb av-dc p-acp pno12 n2 cs n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
287 we are more prone to be affected with what we see, then what we here. Those that will not be wrought on by Sermons, may by conversations. 1 Pet. 3.1. Likewise ye wives be in subjection to your own husbands, that if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives. we Are more prove to be affected with what we see, then what we Here. Those that will not be wrought on by Sermons, may by conversations. 1 Pet. 3.1. Likewise you wives be in subjection to your own Husbands, that if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be wone by the Conversation of the wives. pns12 vbr av-dc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, cs r-crq pns12 av. d cst vmb xx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2, vmb p-acp n2. crd np1 crd. av pn22 n2 vbb p-acp n1 p-acp po22 d n2, cst cs d vvb xx dt n1, pns32 av vmb p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
288 Now what a sad thing is it to be turned out from beholding the Conversations of the Lords people! Now what a sad thing is it to be turned out from beholding the Conversations of the lords people! av q-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n1! (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
289 this is a dreadful sentence, a little piece or Hell, this is a dreadful sentence, a little piece or Hell, d vbz dt j n1, dt j n1 cc n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
290 4. Saints in Communion are engaged to be faithfull to one anothers souls, in watching over one another, and in reproving one another. 4. Saints in Communion Are engaged to be faithful to one another's Souls, in watching over one Another, and in reproving one Another. crd np1 p-acp n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp pi ng1-jn n2, p-acp vvg p-acp crd j-jn, cc p-acp vvg pi j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 13
291 But all this is to be lost to day. These are to lose all this. Likely they did not much care for it, the more is the pitty. But all this is to be lost to day. These Are to loose all this. Likely they did not much care for it, the more is the pity. p-acp d d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. d vbr pc-acp vvi d d. j pns32 vdd xx d n1 c-acp pn31, dt dc vbz dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 13
292 But Mannah is Mannah, though such proud and filthy stomacks nauseate it. But Manna is Manna, though such proud and filthy stomachs nauseate it. p-acp np1 vbz np1, cs d j cc j n2 vvb pn31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 13
293 God will loose us to day from that particular tie that we were before under to these wretches. God will lose us to day from that particular tie that we were before under to these wretches. np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 cst pns12 vbdr a-acp p-acp p-acp d n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 13
294 My Brethren, have not you found advantages by watching over one anothers quickning one another, councilling one another, My Brothers, have not you found advantages by watching over one another's quickening one Another, councilling one Another, po11 n2, vhb xx pn22 vvn n2 p-acp vvg p-acp pi ng1-jn j-vvg pi j-jn, vvg pi j-jn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 13
295 and stirring up the Graces of one another? And when you have come off from one another; and stirring up the Graces of one Another? And when you have come off from one Another; cc vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f crd j-jn? cc c-crq pn22 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp crd j-jn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 13
296 Have you not been more inflamed with love to God, more humbled in your own eyes, more prepared for sufferings, more dis-engaged from the world? Think then what a loss this is to be deprived of these helps. Have you not been more inflamed with love to God, more humbled in your own eyes, more prepared for sufferings, more disengaged from the world? Think then what a loss this is to be deprived of these helps. vhb pn22 xx vbn av-dc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av-dc vvn p-acp po22 d n2, av-dc vvn p-acp n2, av-dc j p-acp dt n1? vvb av q-crq dt n1 d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 13
297 Secondly, To be delivered to Satan, is also a further proof of the sharpness of this Rod, Secondly, To be Delivered to Satan, is also a further proof of the sharpness of this Rod, ord, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vbz av dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 13
298 and the weight and heaviness of it Though it be hard to tell which is worse: and the weight and heaviness of it Though it be hard to tell which is Worse: cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av-jc: (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 13
299 as I tould you but now. as I told you but now. c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 13
300 The delivery supposeth a Demand, the Devil cometh, and d• … mandeth of God such a Member (she is mine saith the Devil, 〈 … 〉 have been a Lier from the Beginning, and such a one is she, she hat• … learned to lie after me, and therefore give her up. The delivery Supposeth a Demand, the devil comes, and d• … mandeth of God such a Member (she is mine Says the devil, 〈 … 〉 have been a Liar from the Beginning, and such a one is she, she hat• … learned to lie After me, and Therefore give her up. dt n1 vvz dt vvb, dt n1 vvz, cc n1 … vvz pp-f np1 d dt n1 (pns31 vbz po11 vvz dt n1, 〈 … 〉 vhb vbn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d dt pi vbz pns31, pns31 n1 … j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, cc av vvb pno31 a-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
301 What saith Go• … to us, deliver up such a Lier to Satan? take her devil and torme• … her, What Says Go• … to us, deliver up such a Liar to Satan? take her Devil and torme• … her, q-crq vvz np1 … pc-acp pno12, vvb a-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1? vvb po31 n1 cc n1 … po31, (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
302 and vex her, put forth some Power on her for the destruct• … on of the flesh: Satan cometh on again; and vex her, put forth Some Power on her for the destruct• … on of the Flesh: Satan comes on again; cc vvi pno31, vvd av d n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 … a-acp pp-f dt n1: np1 vvz a-acp av; (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
303 There is another i• … this fold that I demand saith he: There is Another i• … this fold that I demand Says he: pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 … d vvb cst pns11 vvb vvz pns31: (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
304 I demand her that hath remove• … the bounds in her family in imitation of me: I demand her that hath remove• … the bounds in her family in imitation of me: pns11 vvb pno31 cst vhz n1 … dt n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno11: (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
305 when I was in thy family, I was not contented with my then station: I was not hig• … enough: when I was in thy family, I was not contented with my then station: I was not hig• … enough: c-crq pns11 vbds p-acp po21 n1, pns11 vbds xx vvn p-acp po11 av n1: pns11 vbds xx n1 … av-d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
306 I would pirck up, and be above: I would pirck up, and be above: pns11 vmd n1 a-acp, cc vbi a-acp: (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
307 and so hath she〈 … 〉 she hath sinned after my likeness, give me that lawless woman give me all my Children. and so hath she〈 … 〉 she hath sinned After my likeness, give me that lawless woman give me all my Children. cc av vhz n1 … 〉 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po11 n1, vvb pno11 d j n1 vvb pno11 d po11 n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
308 O saith God! That you did it: O my Church when convened! Deliver her also to Satan. Oh Says God! That you did it: Oh my Church when convened! Deliver her also to Satan. uh vvz np1 cst pn22 vdd pn31: uh po11 n1 c-crq vvn! vvb pno31 av p-acp np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
309 I have given him leav• … to molest and disquiet her: do not with-hold her, but deliver her O Beloved! I have given him leav• … to molest and disquiet her: do not withhold her, but deliver her Oh beloved! pns11 vhb vvn pno31 n1 … pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31: vdb xx vvi pno31, cc-acp vvb pno31 uh np1! (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
310 Is not this a fearfull Judgement? therefore it is called a curse: It is an NONLATINALPHABET: Is not this a fearful Judgement? Therefore it is called a curse: It is an: vbz xx d dt j n1? av pn31 vbz vvn dt n1: pn31 vbz dt: (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
311 Is it not sad for God t• … curse such a one, and to say, the devil take such an one? remember for the Churc• to be commanded in the name of Christ to curse such an one, to bid the Devil take such a woman, such a liar, such a contumacious woman; Is it not sad for God t• … curse such a one, and to say, the Devil take such an one? Remember for the Churc• to be commanded in the name of christ to curse such an one, to bid the devil take such a woman, such a liar, such a contumacious woman; vbz pn31 xx j p-acp np1 n1 … vvi d dt pi, cc pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vvb d dt pi? vvb p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi d dt pi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb d dt n1, d dt n1, d dt j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
312 here vox populi est vox Dei: to go forth from the Church of Christ with the curse of God and man, Here vox People est vox Dei: to go forth from the Church of christ with the curse of God and man, av fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
313 how terrible is it? It is like the final sentence, depart from me, &c. If we must depart, let us go into some good place and good company, no, but into the Devils company: how terrible is it? It is like the final sentence, depart from me, etc. If we must depart, let us go into Some good place and good company, no, but into the Devils company: c-crq j vbz pn31? pn31 vbz av-j dt j n1, vvb p-acp pno11, av cs pns12 vmb vvi, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d j n1 cc j n1, uh-dx, cc-acp p-acp dt ng1 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
314 but let us be at liberty, no, but chains must be put on: ye must be bound, Mat. 18.18. Ho• terrible is this? Beloved know this of a truth, whom ye this day shall bind on earth, shall bo bound in Heaven: but let us be At liberty, no, but chains must be put on: you must be bound, Mathew 18.18. Ho• terrible is this? beloved know this of a truth, whom you this day shall bind on earth, shall Bo bound in Heaven: cc-acp vvb pno12 vbi p-acp n1, uh-dx, cc-acp n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp: pn22 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd. n1 j vbz d? j-vvn vvb d pp-f dt n1, ro-crq pn22 d n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vmb zz vvn p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
315 and those poor souls that shall be under the curse of God to day, shall never be delivered from it without Repentance from these sins of theirs. and those poor Souls that shall be under the curse of God to day, shall never be Delivered from it without Repentance from these Sins of theirs. cc d j n2 cst vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f png32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
316 Look as Godliness h•th the promises of this life, and that which is to come; so Ungodliness hath the curse of this life, and that which is to come. Look as Godliness h•th the promises of this life, and that which is to come; so Ungodliness hath the curse of this life, and that which is to come. n1 p-acp n1 vhz dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc cst r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi; av n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc cst r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
317 They are cursed, if they repent not to the day of Christ. Quis non exhorreat se trad•• Satanae summo host• Dei. They Are cursed, if they Repent not to the day of christ. Quis non exhorreat se trad•• Satan Summo host• Dei. pns32 vbr vvn, cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la n1 np1 j n1 fw-la. (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
318 Who would not tremble saith Peter Martyr to be delivered to Satan, the greatest enemy that God hath in the world: Who would not tremble Says Peter Martyr to be Delivered to Satan, the greatest enemy that God hath in the world: r-crq vmd xx vvi vvz np1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, dt js n1 cst np1 vhz p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
319 to be under the power of a cruel Tyrant, to be a Galli-slave to the Turk, were a great misesy; to be under the power of a cruel Tyrant, to be a Galli-slave to the Turk, were a great misesy; pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt np1, vbdr dt j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
320 but alas no Magistrate, no Power so cruel and malicious, as Satan is: to lie under such a cruel enemy that hates, the soul, and persons so exceedingly. but alas no Magistrate, no Power so cruel and malicious, as Satan is: to lie under such a cruel enemy that hates, the soul, and Persons so exceedingly. cc-acp uh uh-dx n1, dx n1 av j cc j, c-acp np1 vbz: pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j n1 cst vvz, dt n1, cc n2 av av-vvg. (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
321 It cannot but be a very great Affliction. It cannot but be a very great Affliction. pn31 vmbx p-acp vbi dt av j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
322 I sp•ak this that I might bespeak you, and my o•n soul to pitty these poor forlo•n souls. I sp•ak this that I might bespeak you, and my o•n soul to pity these poor forlo•n Souls. pns11 vvb d cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22, cc po11 j n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 14
323 That in putting them under the Power of the Devil, ye may she• campassion. That in putting them under the Power of the devil, you may she• campassion. cst p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb n1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 14
324 You that are servants, do not ye account it a sad thing to be under wicked Masters? David reckoneth it amongst other great curses, set thou a wicked man over • … m, that is a curse, Psal. 109.6. O what is it then to set a wick• … Devil over a soul? What is it to have a wicked Spirit • … er one? Nay the wi•ked one as he is called, 1 Ioh. 3.12? • … ear my Brethren, that the work we are about to day, though it • … such sad work, doth not lie near enough to our hearts; You that Are Servants, do not you account it a sad thing to be under wicked Masters? David Reckoneth it among other great curses, Set thou a wicked man over • … m, that is a curse, Psalm 109.6. O what is it then to Set a wick• … devil over a soul? What is it to have a wicked Spirit • … er one? Nay the wi•ked one as he is called, 1 John 3.12? • … ear my Brothers, that the work we Are about to day, though it • … such sad work, does not lie near enough to our hearts; pn22 cst vbr n2, vdb xx pn22 vvi pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2? np1 vvz pn31 p-acp j-jn j n2, vvb pns21 dt j n1 a-acp • … sy, cst vbz dt n1, np1 crd. sy q-crq vbz pn31 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 … n1 p-acp dt n1? q-crq vbz pn31 pc-acp vhi dt j n1 • … fw-ge pi? uh-x dt vvd crd c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, crd np1 crd? • … n1 po11 n2, cst dt n1 pns12 vbr a-acp p-acp n1, cs pn31 • … d j n1, vdz xx vvi av-j av-d p-acp po12 n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
325 nay as • … d as it is, I fear it maketh some besotted sinners to laugh this • … y: nay as • … worser as it is, I Fear it makes Some besotted Sinners to laugh this • … y: uh-x p-acp • … sy c-acp pn31 vbz, pns11 vvb pn31 vvz d vvn n2 pc-acp vvi d • … wd: (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
326 but surely did these consider the fearful nature of Excommucation, it might turn their laughter into weeping. but surely did these Consider the fearful nature of Excommucation, it might turn their laughter into weeping. cc-acp av-j vdd d vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg. (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
327 Whatever • … untenance Excommunicates may have amongst us, yet an excomunicate person was so odious to the Jews; Whatever • … untenance Excommunicates may have among us, yet an excommunicate person was so odious to the jews; r-crq • … n1 n2 vmb vhi p-acp pno12, av dt j n1 vbds av j p-acp dt np2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
328 that besides that they • … d shut him out of the Synagouge; that beside that they • … worser shut him out of the Synagogue; cst p-acp cst pns32 • … sy vvd pno31 av pp-f dt j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
329 if they did but meet such an • … e, they looked on it as a special mis-fortune, if they did but meet such an • … e, they looked on it as a special misfortune, cs pns32 vdd p-acp vvi d dt • … sy, pns32 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
330 as a special token • … some sad tidings, which would befall them. as a special token • … Some sad tidings, which would befall them. c-acp dt j n1 • … d j n2, r-crq vmd vvi pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
331 So much was this censure of the Church reverenced in those days, that it was accounted worse then five deaths. So much was this censure of the Church reverenced in those days, that it was accounted Worse then five death's. av d vbds d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2, cst pn31 vbds vvn av-jc cs crd n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
332 Will you hear Mr. Greenham's Opinion of Excommuni• … tes; they are among Ziims and Jiims, among the Owls and • … ragons; Will you hear Mr. Greenham's Opinion of Excommuni• … tes; they Are among Ziims and Jiims, among the Owls and • … ragons; vmb pn22 vvi n1 npg1 n1 pp-f np1 … fw-gr; pns32 vbr p-acp vvz cc n2, p-acp dt n2 cc • … ng1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
333 they are as in Hell, and from the Congregation of • … rist. To say no more of this: they Are as in Hell, and from the Congregation of • … rist. To say no more of this: pns32 vbr a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f • … n1. p-acp vvb av-dx dc pp-f d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
334 if God saith, take him Jailor, if the • … evil he the Keeper, and a Saint, if God Says, take him Jailor, if the • … evil he the Keeper, and a Saint, cs np1 vvz, vvb pno31 n1, cs dt • … n-jn pns31 dt n1, cc dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
335 or another be the Prisoner, • … u may guess how he shall be used: or Another be the Prisoner, • … u may guess how he shall be used: cc j-jn vbi dt n1, • … sy vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vmb vbi vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
336 O! how will hetear and rend • … conscience, &c. But will you say why so fearfull a sentence? • … What is the end of Excommunication? that is the fifth thing. OH! how will hetear and rend • … conscience, etc. But will you say why so fearful a sentence? • … What is the end of Excommunication? that is the fifth thing. uh q-crq vmb vvi cc vvi • … n1, av cc-acp vmb pn22 vvb c-crq av j dt n1? • … q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? cst vbz dt ord n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
337 Fifthly, What doth God intend in all this? I answer, that this • … ting out it is a medicinal punishment; Fifthly, What does God intend in all this? I answer, that this • … ting out it is a medicinal punishment; ord, q-crq vdz np1 vvi p-acp d d? pns11 vvb, cst d • … zf av pn31 vbz dt j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 15
338 it is Physick, and it is • … last Physick: it is Physic, and it is • … last Physic: pn31 vbz n1, cc pn31 vbz • … ord n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 15
339 God saith now or never, here is the last way, • … this doth not take, farewell. God Says now or never, Here is the last Way, • … this does not take, farewell. np1 vvz av cc av-x, av vbz dt ord n1, • … d vdz xx vvi, uh-n. (18) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 15
340 The end (its plain) is medici• … l, that the flesh may be destroyed, The end (its plain) is medici• … l, that the Flesh may be destroyed, dt n1 (pn31|vbz j) vbz n1 … sy, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 15
341 and the Spirit may be • … ed in the day of Christ: and the Spirit may be • … ed in the day of christ: cc dt n1 vmb vbi • … wd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 15
342 and here let us take notice, though • … ere be severity, yet there is mercy mingled with it. and Here let us take notice, though • … ere be severity, yet there is mercy mingled with it. cc av vvb pno12 vvi n1, cs • … c-acp vbb n1, av pc-acp vbz n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 15
343 1. Here is Mercy in this, that God will not have such a course • … en, save when all other helps fail, not till then: 1. Here is Mercy in this, that God will not have such a course • … en, save when all other helps fail, not till then: crd av vbz n1 p-acp d, cst np1 vmb xx vhi d dt n1 • … fw-fr, vvb c-crq d j-jn n2 vvb, xx c-acp av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
344 and there• … e he will have us to begin with private admonitions, Mat. 18. • …. and there• … e he will have us to begin with private admonitions, Mathew 18. • …. cc n1 … sy pns31 vmb vhi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, np1 crd • …. (18) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
345 Cover the fault as long as may be; Cover the fault as long as may be; np1 dt n1 c-acp av-j c-acp vmb vbi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
346 if yet no audience then • … ceed unto a second or third, untill such time as the party ceas• … to hear the Church; if yet no audience then • … ceed unto a second or third, until such time as the party ceas• … to hear the Church; cs av dx n1 cs • … vvi p-acp dt ord cc ord, c-acp d n1 c-acp dt n1 n1 … pc-acp vvi dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
347 untill that day, this sentence is not to • … inflicted. There is Mercy in this, that God delayeth it so long. 〈 … 〉. Here is mercy in this: until that day, this sentence is not to • … inflicted. There is Mercy in this, that God delayeth it so long. 〈 … 〉. Here is mercy in this: c-acp cst n1, d n1 vbz xx pc-acp • … vvn. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp d, cst np1 vvz pn31 av av-j. 〈 … 〉. av vbz n1 p-acp d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
348 it is but in interitum carnis: it is but for • … destruction of the flesh, that is the prime end of excommunica• … n, and then. 〈 … 〉. it is but in Interitum carnis: it is but for • … destruction of the Flesh, that is the prime end of excommunica• … n, and then. 〈 … 〉. pn31 vbz p-acp p-acp fw-la fw-la: pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp • … n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 … wd, cc av. 〈 … 〉. (18) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 15
349 He setteth bounds to the Devil: He sets bounds to the devil: pns31 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
350 prescribeth it Diabolo ter• … os. Athan, he sheweth that Satan is limmitted to the flesh, • … shall go no further then the flesh: Again. 〈 … 〉. prescribeth it Diabolo ter• … os. Athan, he shows that Satan is limmitted to the Flesh, • … shall go no further then the Flesh: Again. 〈 … 〉. vvz pn31 fw-la n1 … fw-la. np1, pns31 vvz cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, • … vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs dt n1: av. 〈 … 〉. (18) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
351 It is not malum perpetuum, sed ad tempus,: It is not malum perpetuum, sed ad Tempus,: pn31 vbz xx fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la,: (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 15
352 the end is, that the soul may be saved in the day of Christ: (which last w• … (in the day of Christ) you may apply either to the day of de• … or the day of Christs appearing:) so that this moderateth〈 … 〉 severity of the sentence, in this, that it doth not put any into a〈 … 〉 wherein they cannot be saved; the end is, that the soul may be saved in the day of christ: (which last w• … (in the day of christ) you may apply either to the day of de• … or the day of Christ appearing:) so that this moderateth〈 … 〉 severity of the sentence, in this, that it does not put any into a〈 … 〉 wherein they cannot be saved; dt n1 vbz, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (r-crq ord n1 … (p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) pn22 vmb vvi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 … cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg:) av cst d n1 … 〉 n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d, cst pn31 vdz xx vvi d p-acp n1 … 〉 c-crq pns32 vmbx vbi vvn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
353 we put them rather in a way to saved: Perirent, nisi perirent, 1 Tim. 1.20. we put them rather in a Way to saved: Perirent, nisi perirent, 1 Tim. 1.20. pns12 vvd pno32 av-c p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvn: j, fw-la fw-la, crd np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
354 Therefore were Hy• … nus and Alexander delivered to Satan, that they might learn no• … blaspheme. Therefore were Hy• … nus and Alexander Delivered to Satan, that they might Learn no• … Blaspheme. av vbdr np1 … fw-la cc np1 vvn p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi n1 … vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
355 And Paul boasts of his Authority, 2 Cor. 10.8. that〈 … 〉 Lord gave it him for edification, and not for destruction: And Paul boasts of his authority, 2 Cor. 10.8. that〈 … 〉 Lord gave it him for edification, and not for destruction: cc np1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, crd np1 crd. n1 … 〉 n1 vvd pn31 pno31 p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
356 So t• … the primary intrinsecal end of the Rod of Excommunication is〈 … 〉 the edifying of souls. So t• … the primary intrinsical end of the Rod of Excommunication is〈 … 〉 the edifying of Souls. av n1 … dt n1 j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 … 〉 dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
357 The wisdom of God hath appointed by sha• … grief, and sorrow of being put out of Christs Family, to humble〈 … 〉 spirit of him that hath any thing of God, (though secretly) ly• … in him. The Wisdom of God hath appointed by sha• … grief, and sorrow of being put out of Christ Family, to humble〈 … 〉 Spirit of him that hath any thing of God, (though secretly) ly• … in him. dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 … np1-n, cc n1 pp-f vbg vvn av pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp n1 … 〉 n1 pp-f pno31 cst vhz d n1 pp-f np1, (cs av-jn) n1 … p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
358 I come now to some Objections to be answered. I come now to Some Objections to be answered. pns11 vvb av p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
359 Object. 1. Is not this a very unlikely way to save souls by put• … them out of the care of the Church, Object. 1. Is not this a very unlikely Way to save Souls by put• … them out of the care of the Church, n1. crd vbz xx d dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 … pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 16
360 and out of the fellowship of the p• … ple of God? and especially to put them into the hands of the Dev• … may you not more easily reform a wanton within her fathers house, t• … by casting her forth into the stews? and out of the fellowship of the p• … ple of God? and especially to put them into the hands of the Dev• … may you not more Easily reform a wanton within her Father's house, t• … by casting her forth into the Stews? cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 … j-jn pp-f np1? cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1 … vmb pn22 xx av-dc av-j vvi dt j-jn p-acp po31 ng1 n1, n1 … p-acp vvg pno31 av p-acp dt n2? (18) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 16
361 Answ. But who art thou, O man that disputest against God? 〈 … 〉 will you reason against the wisdom of Christ? You see clearly it his will, that he be put away; Answer But who art thou, Oh man that Disputes against God? 〈 … 〉 will you reason against the Wisdom of christ? You see clearly it his will, that he be put away; np1 p-acp q-crq vb2r pns21, uh n1 cst vv2 p-acp np1? 〈 … 〉 vmb pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? pn22 vvb av-j pn31 po31 n1, cst pns31 vbb vvn av; (18) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 16
362 and this putting away is the• … livering to Satan: and the express reason is, that the flesh may be• … st•oyed, and the soul saved. and this putting away is the• … livering to Satan: and the express reason is, that the Flesh may be• … st•oyed, and the soul saved. cc d vvg av vbz n1 … vvg p-acp np1: cc dt j n1 vbz, cst dt n1 vmb n1 … vvn, cc dt n1 vvd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 16
363 A Medicinal depriving of an off• … dor of the comfortable communion of the Saints is a means, a• … mighty through God to humble. A Medicinal depriving of an off• … dor of the comfortable communion of the Saints is a means, a• … mighty through God to humble. dt j vvg pp-f dt n1 … n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz dt n2, n1 … j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 16
364 Object. 2. But what if these persons that we intend to excommunic• … be found godly: Object. 2. But what if these Persons that we intend to excommunic• … be found godly: n1. crd cc-acp q-crq cs d n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1 … vbi vvn j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 16
365 is not this dangerous to carry our selves so to〈 … 〉 children of God? is not this dangerous to carry our selves so to〈 … 〉 children of God? vbz xx d j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av n1 … 〉 n2 pp-f np1? (18) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 16
366 Answ. This hath been spoken to already; Answer This hath been spoken to already; np1 d vhz vbn vvn p-acp av; (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
367 but yet some will〈 … 〉 you, that the Apostle speaketh of the incestuous person, supposing h• … godly, that he had not all flesh, but yet Some will〈 … 〉 you, that the Apostle speaks of the incestuous person, supposing h• … godly, that he had not all Flesh, cc-acp av d n1 … 〉 pn22, cst dt n1 vvz pp-f dt j n1, vvg n1 … j, cst pns31 vhd xx d n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
368 but spirit as well as flesh. Yet wave that: I pray you consider to prevent stumbling at Excom• … nication: but Spirit as well as Flesh. Yet wave that: I pray you Consider to prevent stumbling At Excom• … nication: cc-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp n1. av vvb cst: pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp np1 … n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
369 may not Regenerate persons fall into such grievous sin• … incest and murder? and then why not for a time into contumacy〈 … 〉 to the Church, which deserveth Excommunication. may not Regenerate Persons fallen into such grievous sin• … Incest and murder? and then why not for a time into contumacy〈 … 〉 to the Church, which deserveth Excommunication. vmb xx vvn n2 vvi p-acp d j n1 … n1 cc vvi? cc av q-crq xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 … 〉 pc-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
370 They that co• … mit such sins deserve Excommunication; They that co• … mit such Sins deserve Excommunication; pns32 cst n1 … fw-ge d n2 vvb n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
371 but the converted n• … commit such sins, therefore they may deserve to be Excommuni• … ted, but the converted n• … commit such Sins, Therefore they may deserve to be Excommuni• … ted, cc-acp dt vvn n1 … vvi d n2, av pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi np1 … n-vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
372 and they that deserve it should have it. Godly men have〈 … 〉 heard admonition: and they that deserve it should have it. Godly men have〈 … 〉 herd admonition: cc pns32 cst vvb pn31 vmd vhi pn31. j n2 n1 … 〉 vvn n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
373 Asa was a good man, yet he was so far fr• … hearing the Prophet ▪ that he claps him up in prison, for being fai• … ful; Asa was a good man, yet he was so Far fr• … hearing the Prophet ▪ that he claps him up in prison, for being fai• … full; np1 vbds dt j n1, av pns31 vbds av av-j n1 … n-vvg dt n1 ▪ cst pns31 vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp vbg n1 … j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
374 Are we to suspend Excommunication on this supposition, t• … such an one may be seminally, are we to suspend Excommunication on this supposition, t• … such an one may be seminally, vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, n1 … d dt pi vmb vbi av-j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
375 or secretly a child of God? who t• … shall be Excommunicated? It being possible that Grace may〈 … 〉 within him: But to shut up this; or secretly a child of God? who t• … shall be Excommunicated? It being possible that Grace may〈 … 〉 within him: But to shut up this; cc av-jn dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq n1 … vmb vbi vvn? pn31 vbg j cst n1 n1 … 〉 p-acp pno31: cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp d; (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 17
376 know that the object of • … xcommunication by Christs appointment, is one that refus• … th to hear the Church, know that the Object of • … xcommunication by Christ appointment, is one that refus• … th to hear the Church, vvb d dt n1 pp-f • … n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbz pi cst n1 … zz pc-acp vvi dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 17
377 whether he be converted or not. whither he be converted or not. cs pns31 vbb vvn cc xx. (18) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 17
378 Object. 3. But you will say Excommunication in the Text was for • … ncest, that is a great offence, Object. 3. But you will say Excommunication in the Text was for • … ncest, that is a great offence, n1. crd p-acp pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp • … vv2, cst vbz dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 17
379 and you have not such matter against • … ese, that you intend to proceed upon. and you have not such matter against • … ease, that you intend to proceed upon. cc pn22 vhb xx d n1 p-acp • … n1, cst pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 17
380 Answ. 1. The first Answer I shall give you here unto is this. • … hough the offence should be in the matter small; Answer 1. The First Answer I shall give you Here unto is this. • … hough the offence should be in the matter small; np1 crd dt ord n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn22 av p-acp vbz d. • … uh dt n1 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
381 yet that hin• … ereth not, but that the Offender should be excommunicated: As • … said before, so say I still; yet that hin• … ereth not, but that the Offender should be excommunicated: As • … said before, so say I still; av d n1 … vvz xx, cc-acp cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn: c-acp • … vvd a-acp, av vvb pns11 av; (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
382 and it will be found a truth for ever: • … he Reason of Excommunication is not for the first ossence only; and it will be found a truth for ever: • … he Reason of Excommunication is not for the First ossence only; cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 c-acp av: • … pns31 n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx p-acp dt ord n1 av-j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
383 • … ut for contumacy and impenitency joyned with it: so that look • …; Unbelief is in some sence the only condemning sin; • … ut for contumacy and impenitency joined with it: so that look • …; Unbelief is in Some sense the only condemning since; • … fw-it p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31: av cst vvb • …; n1 vbz p-acp d n1 dt av-j vvg n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
384 that is thus, • … hatever sins a man hath committed; if he did but believe, he were • … ife: that is thus, • … hatever Sins a man hath committed; if he did but believe, he were • … ife: d vbz av, • … av vvz dt n1 vhz vvn; cs pns31 vdd p-acp vvi, pns31 vbdr • … n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
385 so whatever offence a man hath committed, if he would • … ear the first admonition, so whatever offence a man hath committed, if he would • … ear the First admonition, av r-crq n1 dt n1 vhz vvn, cs pns31 vmd • … n1 dt ord n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
386 or the second, or the Churches admoni• … on, he should not be proceeded on, he may not be excommuni• … ted. or the second, or the Churches admoni• … on, he should not be proceeded on, he may not be excommuni• … ted. cc dt ord, cc dt ng1 n1 … a-acp, pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn a-acp, pns31 vmb xx vbi n1 … n-vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
387 As Unbelief is the sin that damneth, so neglecting to hear • … e Church is the sin that excommunicateth. As Unbelief is the since that damneth, so neglecting to hear • … e Church is the since that excommunicateth. p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz, av vvg pc-acp vvi • … sy n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
388 If a Church-mem• … r was guilty of the higest crime imaginable. If a Church-mem• … r was guilty of the higest crime imaginable. cs dt j … sy vbds j pp-f dt js n1 j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
389 Suppose it Sodo• … y, &c. Yet if he giveth evidence of Repentance, he is not to • … cast out: Suppose it Sodo• … y, etc. Yet if he gives evidence of Repentance, he is not to • … cast out: vvb pn31 np1 … wd, av av cs pns31 vvz n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz xx pc-acp • … vvd av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
390 and yet if the offence be never so small, if he hears • … ot the Church: and therein Christ; he is to proceeded against. and yet if the offence be never so small, if he hears • … It the Church: and therein christ; he is to proceeded against. cc av cs dt n1 vbi av-x av j, cs pns31 vvz • … zz dt n1: cc av np1; pns31 vbz p-acp vvn p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
391 No • … oner did this incestuous person discover sorrows for his sin, but • … e Apostle is as urgent for his absolution, No • … over did this incestuous person discover sorrows for his since, but • … e Apostle is as urgent for his absolution, uh-dx • … p-acp vdd d j n1 vvi n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp • … sy np1 vbz a-acp j c-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
392 as before his Excomu• … cation. 2 Cor. 2 6, 7. sufficient to such a man is this punishment • … hich was inflicted of many: as before his Excomu• … cation. 2 Cor. 2 6, 7. sufficient to such a man is this punishment • … hich was inflicted of many: c-acp p-acp po31 np1 … n1. crd np1 crd crd, crd j p-acp d dt n1 vbz d n1 • … fw-ge vbds vvn pp-f d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
393 so that contrarwise ye ought rather • … forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps, such an one should • … swallowed up with over-much sorrow: so that contrarwise you ought rather • … forgive him, and Comfort him, lest perhaps, such an one should • … swallowed up with overmuch sorrow: av cst j pn22 vmd av-c • … vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31, cs av, d dt pi vmd • … vvn a-acp p-acp av n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
394 And you shall find that • … e Brethren for the Presbyterian Government are of this mind: • … ear their great Champion, Mr. Rutherford in his Divine right of • … hurch-government. And you shall find that • … e Brothers for the Presbyterian Government Are of this mind: • … ear their great Champion, Mr. Rutherford in his Divine right of • … hurch-government. cc pn22 vmb vvi cst • … sy n2 p-acp dt j n1 vbr pp-f d n1: • … n1 po32 j n1, n1 np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n-jn pp-f • … n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
395 p. 226. A Fault may be light, and small in • … s rise. (mark it light and small) so long as it is private which de• … rveth not Excommuaication: p. 226. A Fault may be Light, and small in • … s rise. (mark it Light and small) so long as it is private which de• … rueth not Excommuaication: n1 crd dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc j p-acp • … sy vvi. (vvb pn31 j cc j) av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j r-crq n1 … vvz xx n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
396 but if contumacy shall come to • … e fault, (that is, if the party shall neglect private and publique • … dmonition) as it is here in its growth, but if contumacy shall come to • … e fault, (that is, if the party shall neglect private and public • … dmonition) as it is Here in its growth, cc-acp cs n1 vmb vvi pc-acp • … sy n1, (cst vbz, cs dt n1 vmb vvi j cc j • … n1) c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
397 and tendency to scanda• … ze many, it is not small. and tendency to scanda• … ze many, it is not small. cc n1 p-acp n1 … zf d, pn31 vbz xx j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
398 Will ye hear one much unbiassed, Lu• … er himself. Si aliquis Ecclesiae Minister, &c. Tom. 2. in Gen. 21. If • … be any Officer of the Church should not absolve me, but drive • … e off from the holy Communion, Will you hear one much unbiased, Lu• … er himself. Si aliquis Ecclesiae Minister, etc. Tom. 2. in Gen. 21. If • … be any Officer of the Church should not absolve me, but drive • … e off from the holy Communion, n1 pn22 vvi pi av-d vvn, np1 … fw-ge px31. fw-mi fw-la np1 n1, av np1 crd p-acp np1 crd cs • … vbi d n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vvi pno11, cc-acp vvb • … sy a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
399 though the matter of offence • … ere but light, yee I believe I should despair with Iudas, and go and • … ang my self. though the matter of offence • … ere but Light, ye I believe I should despair with Iudas, and go and • … ang my self. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 • … c-acp cc-acp j, pn22 pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi cc • … vvb po11 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
400 And we find also, that whoever was three days together from • … hurch without urgent necessity, was to be excommunicated, ac• … ording to the fixth general Council in Trull. In Constantinople can 80. Do not some think it a small matter to be three or〈 … 〉 times absent from the Church-meetings without any cause? But 2. I answer that all things being considered, the fa• … of both these delinquent-members will (for ought I〈 … 〉 see, And we find also, that whoever was three days together from • … hurch without urgent necessity, was to be excommunicated, ac• … ording to the fixth general Council in Trull. In Constantinople can 80. Do not Some think it a small matter to be three or〈 … 〉 times absent from the church-meetings without any cause? But 2. I answer that all things being considered, the fa• … of both these delinquent-members will (for ought I〈 … 〉 see, cc pns12 vvb av, cst r-crq vbds crd n2 av p-acp • … n1 p-acp j n1, vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 … vvg p-acp dt n1 j n1 p-acp n1. p-acp np1 vmb crd vdb xx d vvi pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vbi crd n1 … 〉 n2 j p-acp dt n2 p-acp d n1? p-acp crd pns11 vvb cst d n2 vbg vvn, dt n1 … pp-f d d n2 vmb (c-acp pi np1 … 〉 vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
401 yet to the contrary) weigh in the scal with the〈 … 〉 of the incestuous person. yet to the contrary) weigh in the scal with the〈 … 〉 of the incestuous person. av p-acp dt n-jn) vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 … 〉 pp-f dt j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
402 For though this sin of the Corinthia• … called an unheard of sin, not named among the Gentiles; For though this since of the Corinthia• … called an unheard of since, not nam among the Gentiles; p-acp cs d n1 pp-f dt np1 … vvd dt j pp-f n1, xx vvn p-acp dt n2-j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
403 yet sure〈 … 〉 is a kind of Hyperbolick expression not heard, that is, not very c• … mon among the Gentiles, yet sure〈 … 〉 is a kind of Hyperbolic expression not herd, that is, not very c• … mon among the Gentiles, av n1 … 〉 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 xx vvn, cst vbz, xx av n1 … fw-fr p-acp dt n2-j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
404 but detested by some of them. There instances among the Prophane Authors of this sin. but detested by Some of them. There instances among the Profane Authors of this since. cc-acp vvd p-acp d pp-f pno32. a-acp n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
405 Antiochus the〈 … 〉 of Demetrius by his fathers consent matched with his mother〈 … 〉 Law as Plutarch, in the life of Demetrius doth observe. Antiochus the〈 … 〉 of Demetrius by his Father's consent matched with his mother〈 … 〉 Law as Plutarch, in the life of Demetrius does observe. np1 n1 … 〉 pp-f npg1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 … 〉 n1 c-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
406 So Da〈 … 〉 married his father Artaxerxes his wife. There was incest. The meaning then is, that this sin was abominable to som• … the civil heathens: So Da〈 … 〉 married his father Artaxerxes his wife. There was Incest. The meaning then is, that this since was abominable to som• … the civil Heathens: np1 np1 … 〉 j-vvn po31 n1 np1 po31 n1. pc-acp vbds n1. dt n1 av vbz, cst d n1 vbds j p-acp n1 … dt j n2-jn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 18
407 and so we may say of the delinquencies wh• … both these are charged with. I shall speak here a little plainly. For the one of them. and so we may say of the delinquencies wh• … both these Are charged with. I shall speak Here a little plainly. For the one of them. cc av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt ng1 n1 … av-d d vbr vvn p-acp. pns11 vmb vvi av dt j av-j. p-acp dt crd pp-f pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 18
408 Mistriss S.E. she is accused among o• … things for lying more then three times: sufficiently proved. Mistress SEE she is accused among o• … things for lying more then three times: sufficiently proved. n1 np1 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 … n2 c-acp vvg av-dc cs crd n2: av-j vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
409 〈 … 〉 us look a little into this sin, and perhaps we may say of it, i• … not named among the Gentiles: 〈 … 〉 us look a little into this since, and perhaps we may say of it, i• … not nam among the Gentiles: 〈 … 〉 pno12 vvi dt j p-acp d n1, cc av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pn31, n1 … xx vvn p-acp dt n2-j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
410 sure it was a sin abominated〈 … 〉 the heathen. sure it was a since abominated〈 … 〉 the heathen. av-j pn31 vbds dt n1 n1 … 〉 dt j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
411 It is said of Epaminondas that he abhorred mendacium• … cosum, a jesting lie, though he was an Heathen; It is said of Epaminondas that he abhorred mendacium• … cosum, a jesting lie, though he was an Heathen; pn31 vbz vvn pp-f npg1 cst pns31 vvd n1 … fw-la, dt j-vvg n1, cs pns31 vbds dt j-jn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
412 So that the Apo• … aggravation will fall on this sin also. It is a fault that is not na• … among the heathen: So that the Apo• … aggravation will fallen on this since also. It is a fault that is not na• … among the heathen: av cst dt np1 … n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 av. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vbz xx n1 … p-acp dt j-jn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
413 that is, it is detestable to some of the heath• … so Calvin and Paraeus open the words. that is, it is detestable to Some of the heath• … so calvin and Pareus open the words. cst vbz, pn31 vbz j p-acp d pp-f dt n1 … av np1 cc np1 av-j dt n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
414 And the Persian: & Indians 〈 … 〉 a Law, that whoever had heen thrice convicted of lying, should〈 … 〉 on pain of death never s•eak a word more all his life after. And the Persian: & Indians 〈 … 〉 a Law, that whoever had heen thrice convicted of lying, should〈 … 〉 on pain of death never s•eak a word more all his life After. cc dt jp: cc np1 〈 … 〉 dt n1, cst r-crq vhd vvn av vvn pp-f vvg, n1 … 〉 a-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-x vvb dt n1 dc d po31 n1 a-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 18
415 I beseech you my Brethren, let us not account of sins only• … cording to the esteem of Nations: I beseech you my Brothers, let us not account of Sins only• … cording to the esteem of nations: pns11 vvb pn22 po11 n2, vvb pno12 xx vvi pp-f n2 n1 … vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
416 let us look into the boo• … God; let us look into the boo• … God; vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 … uh-np; (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
417 and see whethet lying be a small sin First God saith• … presly, that there is no sin more against godliness, then lying〈 … 〉 63.8. Surely they are my People: and see whethet lying be a small since First God saith• … presly, that there is no since more against godliness, then lying〈 … 〉 63.8. Surely they Are my People: cc vvb n1 vvg vbb dt j n1 ord np1 n1 … av-j, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-dc p-acp n1, cs n1 … 〉 crd. av-j pns32 vbr po11 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
418 How prove you that? I have〈 … 〉 evidence of it; They are Children that will not lie. How prove you that? I have〈 … 〉 evidence of it; They Are Children that will not lie. q-crq vvb pn22 d? pns11 n1 … 〉 n1 pp-f pn31; pns32 vbr n2 cst vmb xx vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
419 So that ly• … seemeth to be inconsistent with the relation of Children: thi• … such a spot as is not in Gods own Children: So that ly• … seems to be inconsistent with the Relation of Children: thi• … such a spot as is not in God's own Children: av cst n1 … vvz pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: n1 … d dt n1 c-acp vbz xx p-acp n2 d n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
420 nay God engag• … himself? if you look narrowly to that Scripture) for his peo• … these a•e the People that will not lie. nay God engag• … himself? if you look narrowly to that Scripture) for his peo• … these a•e the People that will not lie. uh np1 n1 … px31? cs pn22 vvb av-j p-acp d n1) p-acp po31 n1 … d vbr dt n1 cst vmb xx vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
421 Secondly it is one of the se• … things that God abominateth. Secondly it is one of the se• … things that God abominateth. ord pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt n1 … n2 cst np1 vvz. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
422 Prov. 6.16, 17, 18, 19, These〈 … 〉 things doth the Lord hate, yea seven are an abomination unto him: Curae 6.16, 17, 18, 19, These〈 … 〉 things does the Lord hate, yea seven Are an abomination unto him: np1 crd, crd, crd, crd, np1 … 〉 n2 vdz dt n1 vvb, uh crd vbr dt n1 p-acp pno31: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
423 〈 … 〉 proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An he• … that deviseth wicked immaginations, feet that be swift in running〈 … 〉 mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, 〈 … 〉 proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, an he• … that devises wicked Imaginations, feet that be swift in running〈 … 〉 mischief, a false witness that speaks lies, 〈 … 〉 j vvb, dt j-vvg n1, cc n2 cst vvb j-jn n1, dt n1 … cst vvz j n2, n2 cst vbb j p-acp n1 … 〉 n1, dt j n1 cst vvz n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
424 and him that soweth• … cord among Brethren, &c. Among these seven things abominated〈 … 〉 God, lying is twice repeated: and him that soweth• … cord among Brothers, etc. Among these seven things abominated〈 … 〉 God, lying is twice repeated: cc pno31 cst n1 … n1 p-acp n2, av p-acp d crd n2 n1 … 〉 uh-np, vvg vbz av vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
425 and therefore it is no slight thi• … it seemeth to be most abominable. And what though, so• … amongst us, should account this a l•ttle sin: and Therefore it is no slight thi• … it seems to be most abominable. And what though, so• … among us, should account this a l•ttle since: cc av pn31 vbz dx j n1 … pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi av-ds j. cc q-crq cs, n1 … p-acp pno12, vmd vvi d dt j n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 18
426 so was Sodomy one • … ty by the Inhabitants of Sodom. Thirdly, though men will rank • … s sin among the lower-form sins, so was Sodomy one • … ty by the Inhabitants of Sodom. Thirdly, though men will rank • … s since among the lower-form Sins, av vbds n1 crd • … zz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. ord, cs n2 vmb vvi • … sy n1 p-acp dt n1 n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
427 yet it may further appear that • … od doth not, in that dreadful word, Rev. 21.8. yet it may further appear that • … od does not, in that dreadful word, Rev. 21.8. av pn31 vmb jc vvi cst • … zz vdz xx, p-acp cst j n1, n1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
428 But the fearful • … d unbelieving, and the abominable, and Murderers, and Whoremongers, • … d Sorcerers, But the fearful • … worser unbelieving, and the abominable, and Murderers, and Whoremongers, • … worser Sorcerers, p-acp dt j • … sy vvg, cc dt j, cc n2, cc n2, • … sy n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
429 and Idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the • … ke, which burneth with brimstone: which is the second death. and Idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the • … ke, which burns with brimstone: which is the second death. cc n2, cc d n2 vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp dt • … wd, r-crq vvz p-acp n1: r-crq vbz dt ord n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
430 Mark it, • … ith what sinners are liar, coupled? you couple them with sinners, • … ilty only of vain thoughts, &c. But the Scripture coupleth them • … ith Unbelievers, Mark it, • … ith what Sinners Are liar, coupled? you couple them with Sinners, • … ilty only of vain thoughts, etc. But the Scripture Coupleth them • … ith Unbelievers, vvb pn31, • … p-acp|dt r-crq n2 vbr n1, vvn? pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp n2, • … j av-j pp-f j n2, av p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 • … p-acp|dt n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
431 and abominable, with Whoremongers, Murder• … s, and Idolatets: view the place again: and abominable, with Whoremongers, Murder• … s, and Idolatets: view the place again: cc j, p-acp n2, np1 … sy, cc vvz: vvb dt n1 av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
432 it is not said all the fear• … il, all the murderers, &c. but all liars, it is not said all the fear• … il, all the murderers, etc. but all liars, pn31 vbz xx vvn d dt n1 … fw-it, d dt n2, av p-acp d n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
433 and what shall become of • … em? they must all to the lake; and what shall become of • … em? they must all to the lake; cc q-crq vmb vvi pp-f • … pno32? pns32 vmb d p-acp dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
434 and may not we turn them out of • … e Church of God, whom God will turn down to Hell? Fourthly, • … is safer in some sence to tolerate an incestuous person, then a liar • … a Church: and may not we turn them out of • … e Church of God, whom God will turn down to Hell? Fourthly, • … is safer in Some sense to tolerate an incestuous person, then a liar • … a Church: cc vmb xx pns12 vvi pno32 av pp-f • … sy n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq np1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1? ord, • … vbz jc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, av dt n1 • … dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
435 especially such an one as soweth discord, a disconten• … ed liar, as this woman was. especially such an one as Soweth discord, a disconten• … ed liar, as this woman was. av-j d dt crd c-acp vvz n1, dt n1 … wd n1, c-acp d n1 vbds. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
436 The peace of the Church is not so • … ndangered by an unclean wretch, as by a liar, there can be no com• … union with such. The peace of the Church is not so • … ndangered by an unclean wretch, as by a liar, there can be no com• … Union with such. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx av • … vvd p-acp dt j n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 … n1 p-acp d. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
437 It is (as one saith) the breaking of all Socie• … y: It is (as one Says) the breaking of all Socie• … y: pn31 vbz (c-acp pi vvz) dt n-vvg pp-f d np1 … wd: (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
438 there can be no converse between man and man where this is. • … nd what mischief this lying woman hath been likely to do amongst • … s, you are not altogether ignorant. there can be no converse between man and man where this is. • … and what mischief this lying woman hath been likely to do among • … s, you Are not altogether ignorant. pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 c-crq d vbz. • … cc r-crq n1 d j-vvg n1 vhz vbn j pc-acp vdi p-acp • … sy, pn22 vbr xx av j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 19
439 But to come to the other woman: But to come to the other woman: p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
440 she hath bin accused for neg• … ecting fellowship with the people of God, and in that for Cove• … ant-breaking; she hath been accused for neg• … ecting fellowship with the people of God, and in that for Cove• … ant-breaking; pns31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1 … vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d c-acp np1 … j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
441 but chiefly hath been dealt with, for that scan• … alous carriage of hers in running away from her husband. but chiefly hath been dealt with, for that scan• … alous carriage of hers in running away from her husband. cc-acp av-jn vhz vbn vvn p-acp, c-acp cst n1 … j n1 pp-f png31 p-acp vvg av p-acp po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
442 Though • … ome may make this a light sin to, yet this is a sin against the light of Nature: Though • … ome may make this a Light since to, yet this is a since against the Light of Nature: cs • … zz vmb vvi d dt j n1 p-acp, av d vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
443 and so cometh under the Character the Apostle • … iveth. The Heathen could have taught her otherwise: and so comes under the Character the Apostle • … iveth. The Heathen could have taught her otherwise: cc av vvz p-acp dt n1 dt n1 • … vvz. dt j-jn vmd vhi vvn pno31 av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
444 the • … ight of Nature led them to co-habitation ubi tu Cajus, ibi ego Caja: the • … ight of Nature led them to cohabitation ubi tu Cajus, There ego Caja: dt • … wd pp-f np1-n vvd pno32 pc-acp n1 fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la np1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
445 was a solemn usage in their marriages; was a solemn usage in their marriages; vbds dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
446 and therefore we may be • … ble to give account to others, that this is no slight offence, and Therefore we may be • … ble to give account to Others, that this is no slight offence, cc av pns12 vmb vbi • … zz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn, cst d vbz dx j n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
447 for the Heathen knew by the light of Nature, that as they were to be one • … lesh: for the Heathen knew by the Light of Nature, that as they were to be one • … lesh: p-acp dt j-jn vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst c-acp pns32 vbdr pc-acp vbi crd • … zz: (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
448 so they were to live together. The Scripture saith, Let the wife see that she fears her husband, Eph. 5.33. so they were to live together. The Scripture Says, Let the wife see that she fears her husband, Ephesians 5.33. av pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi av. dt n1 vvz, vvb dt n1 vvb cst pns31 vvz po31 n1, np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
449 But to run from an husband, argueth a base esteem of the husband, and to take such a vile woman for her companion, that had run before — some of you know how, greatneth her sin, But to run from an husband, argue a base esteem of the husband, and to take such a vile woman for her Companion, that had run before — Some of you know how, greatneth her since, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi d dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst vhd vvn a-acp — d pp-f pn22 vvb c-crq, vvz po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
450 and maketh it the more scandalous. Hagar was culpable in running from her Mistress: but a wife much more, in running from her husband. and makes it the more scandalous. Hagar was culpable in running from her Mistress: but a wife much more, in running from her husband. cc vv2 pn31 dt av-dc j. np1 vbds j p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1: cc-acp dt n1 av-d av-dc, p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 19
451 The Apostle saith of wives, that they must be keepers at home, and obedient to their husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed, Tit. 2.5. The Apostle Says of wives, that they must be keepers At home, and obedient to their Husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed, Tit. 2.5. dt n1 vvz pp-f n2, cst pns32 vmb vbb n2 p-acp n1-an, cc j p-acp po32 n2, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vbi vvn, np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 19
452 How much the Name of God suffered (you know in part) by her leaving her husband: How much the Name of God suffered (you know in part) by her leaving her husband: c-crq d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd (pn22 vvb p-acp n1) p-acp po31 vvg po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 19
453 I am sure I have been hit in the teeth with the scandalousness of the fact: I am sure I have been hit in the teeth with the scandalousness of the fact: pns11 vbm j pns11 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 19
454 the streets of the City have rung with the disobedience of that wretch, Mistris M. A. by na• … I approve of Dr. Taylors Exposition on the last named Scripture, 〈 … 〉 thing here condemned (saith he) is the affection of gadding at a• … or all hours with disposition of hearing, the streets of the city have rung with the disobedience of that wretch, Mistress M. A. by na• … I approve of Dr. Tailors Exposition on the last nam Scripture, 〈 … 〉 thing Here condemned (Says he) is the affection of gadding At a• … or all hours with disposition of hearing, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1 n1 np1 p-acp n1 … pns11 vvb pp-f n1 n2 n1 p-acp dt ord vvd n1, 〈 … 〉 n1 av vvd (vvz pns31) vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1 … cc d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
455 or telling news, or affe• … ing merriment and expensive company, accounting the house a p• … son. or telling news, or affe• … ing merriment and expensive company, accounting the house a p• … son. cc vvg n1, cc n1 … zz n1 cc j n1, vvg dt n1 dt n1 … n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
456 But surely it doth with a witness reprove flying from ho• … flying as she did from her home; But surely it does with a witness reprove flying from ho• … flying as she did from her home; p-acp av-j pn31 vdz p-acp dt n1 vvi vvg p-acp n1 … n-vvg c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp pno31 av-an; (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
457 if they may not gad from ho• … they may not fly from home. if they may not gad from ho• … they may not fly from home. cs pns32 vmb xx n1 p-acp n1 … pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1-an. (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
458 By this she hath stained her self, 〈 … 〉 profession, her husband, wronged him exceedingly, By this she hath stained her self, 〈 … 〉 profession, her husband, wronged him exceedingly, p-acp d pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, 〈 … 〉 n1, po31 n1, vvd pno31 av-vvg, (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
459 as if he w• … such a Nabal that none could dwell with him, and therein very m• … belyeth him. as if he w• … such a Nabal that none could dwell with him, and therein very m• … belieth him. c-acp cs pns31 n1 … d dt np1 cst pix vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc av j n1 … vvz pno31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
460 Besides in it she throws up the trust, that God〈 … 〉 put into her hands, of sharing in the government of houshold affa• … in it she neglected her children, gave an ill president to them t• … were grown up to be capable of infection by so ill example. Beside in it she throws up the trust, that God〈 … 〉 put into her hands, of sharing in the government of household affa• … in it she neglected her children, gave an ill president to them t• … were grown up to be capable of infection by so ill Exampl. p-acp p-acp pn31 pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1, cst np1 … 〉 vvd p-acp po31 n2, pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 … p-acp pn31 pns31 vvd po31 n2, vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32 n1 … vbdr vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1 p-acp av j-jn n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
461 So t• … you see the offences of both these, are in this like the incestuous p• … sons sin, they are such, So t• … you see the offences of both these, Are in this like the incestuous p• … Sons since, they Are such, av n1 … pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f d d, vbr p-acp d av-j dt j n1 … n2 n1, pns32 vbr d, (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
462 as are not named among the Gentiles, and〈 … 〉 indeed abominable. as Are not nam among the Gentiles, and〈 … 〉 indeed abominable. c-acp vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n2-j, n1 … 〉 av j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 20
463 Answ. 3. But then thirdly, let us consider the sins of these〈 … 〉 men, with some circumstances going before and after. Answer 3. But then Thirdly, let us Consider the Sins of these〈 … 〉 men, with Some Circumstances going before and After. np1 crd p-acp cs ord, vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 … 〉 n2, p-acp d n2 vvg a-acp cc a-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 20
464 First, For Mistris S. E. I shall give you a little account of h• … and it must be this account: First, For Mistress S. E. I shall give you a little account of h• … and it must be this account: ord, c-acp n1 n1 np1 pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f n1 … cc pn31 vmb vbi d n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
465 that she was burdensome to many〈 … 〉 us before she came under Church-admonition; that she was burdensome to many〈 … 〉 us before she Come under Church admonition; cst pns31 vbds j p-acp n1 … 〉 pno12 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
466 shee took liberty〈 … 〉 speaking in the Church for sometime, and being reproved by me f• … it, from that time there was a visible decay of affection to me; she took liberty〈 … 〉 speaking in the Church for sometime, and being reproved by me f• … it, from that time there was a visible decay of affection to me; pns31 vvd n1 … 〉 vvg p-acp dt n1 c-acp av, cc vbg vvn p-acp pno11 n1 … pn31, p-acp d n1 a-acp vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11; (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
467 have much observed, that when I often treated with her, I fou• … her of a troublesome disconten•ed spirt, quarrelling either with t• … Church in general, have much observed, that when I often treated with her, I fou• … her of a troublesome disconten•ed spirt, quarreling either with t• … Church in general, vhb d vvn, cst c-crq pns11 av vvd p-acp pno31, pns11 n1 … po31 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1, vvg d p-acp n1 … n1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
468 or with several members, whom she would i• … peach, and being told by me it was an irregularity, or with several members, whom she would i• … peach, and being told by me it was an irregularity, cc p-acp j n2, ro-crq pns31 vmd n1 … zz, cc vbg vvn p-acp pno11 pn31 vbds dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
469 and admoni• … ed to discharge her duties to them, she •as offended at me, yet p• … sisted notwithstanding: and admoni• … ed to discharge her duties to them, she •as offended At me, yet p• … sisted notwithstanding: cc n1 … wd pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno32, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno11, av n1 … vvd a-acp: (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
470 And I am confident that there is scarce o• … Brother, or Sister, that can bear witness of her faithfulness in• … proving privately; And I am confident that there is scarce o• … Brother, or Sister, that can bear witness of her faithfulness in• … proving privately; cc pns11 vbm j cst pc-acp vbz av-j n1 … n1, cc n1, cst vmb vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1 n1 … vvg av-j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
471 though she so much blazoned abroad, suppos• … or real infirmities, and I leave it to you to judge whether this w• … not schismatical. though she so much blazoned abroad, suppos• … or real infirmities, and I leave it to you to judge whither this w• … not Schismatical. cs pns31 av av-d vvn av, n1 … cc j n2, cc pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi cs d n1 … xx j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 20
472 She was also observed to dislike those persons, as unfit for Churc• … fellowship, whom the Church approved, She was also observed to dislike those Persons, as unfit for Churc• … fellowship, whom the Church approved, pns31 vbds av vvn pc-acp vvi d n2, c-acp j c-acp np1 … n1, ro-crq dt n1 vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 20
473 and was a great stick• … against the Church, for several persons, whom they could not co• … fortably close with, and was a great stick• … against the Church, for several Persons, whom they could not co• … fortably close with, cc vbds dt j n1 … p-acp dt n1, p-acp j n2, ro-crq pns32 vmd xx n1 … av-j av-j p-acp, (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 20
474 yea she would seldom discover her likeing〈 … 〉 disliking of persons proposed, till the Church had given their de• … sive sentence. yea she would seldom discover her likeing〈 … 〉 disliking of Persons proposed, till the Church had given their de• … sive sentence. uh pns31 vmd av vvi po31 n1 … 〉 j-vvg pp-f n2 vvn, c-acp dt n1 vhd vvn po32 n1 … fw-la n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 20
475 Thus from time to time she was a Bryar in our side But then when private Admonition was given her by a Brother〈 … 〉 two, which was done several times; Thus from time to time she was a Briar in our side But then when private Admonition was given her by a Brother〈 … 〉 two, which was done several times; av p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vbds dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc-acp av c-crq j n1 vbds vvn pno31 p-acp dt np1 … 〉 crd, r-crq vbds vdn j n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 20
476 this we can say that there w• … hardly any one that came from her, but with a sad heart (so •ro• … was her carriage, and so lofty, this we can say that there w• … hardly any one that Come from her, but with a sad heart (so •ro• … was her carriage, and so lofty, d pns12 vmb vvi cst pc-acp n1 … av d pi cst vvd p-acp pno31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 (av n1 … vbds po31 n1, cc av j, (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 20
477 and her spirit •o un•amed.) But wh• … she was under Church-admonition concerning several things; and her Spirit •o un•amed.) But wh• … she was under Church admonition Concerning several things; cc po31 n1 av vvn.) p-acp n1 … pns31 vbds p-acp n1 vvg j n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 20
478 s• … • … as found tripping very much in reference to her tongue, and lying • … regiously: s• … • … as found tripping very much in Referente to her tongue, and lying • … regiously: n1 … • … c-acp vvd vvg av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg • … av-j: (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
479 so that the whole Church could bear witness against • … r; so that the Whole Church could bear witness against • … r; av cst dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp • … sy; (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
480 And being farther pressed to hear the Church, she refused, and • … f my memory fail not) she said, she would be drawn asunder by • … ild horses rather then come amongst us. And being farther pressed to hear the Church, she refused, and • … f my memory fail not) she said, she would be drawn asunder by • … ild Horses rather then come among us. cc vbg jc vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vvd, cc • … sy po11 n1 vvb xx) pns31 vvd, pns31 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp • … j n2 av-c cs vvi p-acp pno12. (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
481 And though she had lif — • … up her right hand to heaven, to walk in fellowship with us, And though she had life — • … up her right hand to heaven, to walk in fellowship with us, cc cs pns31 vhd n1 — • … a-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
482 yet • … th she separated from us, and to this day sought not reconcilia• … on, yet • … th she separated from us, and to this day sought not reconcilia• … on, av • … zz pns31 vvd p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d n1 vvd xx n1 … a-acp, (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
483 neither hath she expressed Repentance for her sins: but she • … th justified her self in all that she hath done; neither hath she expressed Repentance for her Sins: but she • … th justified her self in all that she hath done; av-dx vhz pns31 vvn n1 p-acp po31 n2: cc-acp pns31 • … zz vvn po31 n1 p-acp d cst pns31 vhz vdn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
484 instead of confes• … g her lies, she stands in her justification; instead of confes• … g her lies, she Stands in her justification; av pp-f n1 … sy po31 vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
485 and though she accus• … the Church in general, and particular members thereof falsely, • … e performeth no duty, that according to Matth. 18.15. she is bound • …, of telling it between him and thee, in order to the making any • … us sensible of a (supposed) sin. and though she accus• … the Church in general, and particular members thereof falsely, • … e Performeth no duty, that according to Matthew 18.15. she is bound • …, of telling it between him and thee, in order to the making any • … us sensible of a (supposed) since. cc cs pns31 n1 … dt n1 p-acp n1, cc j n2 av av-j, • … sy vvz dx n1, cst vvg p-acp np1 crd. pns31 vbz vvn • …, pp-f vvg pn31 p-acp pno31 cc pno21, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg d • … pno12 j pp-f dt (vvd) n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 21
486 For Mistriss M. A. Her coming amongst us is somewhat observa• … e; For Mistress M. A. Her coming among us is somewhat observa• … e; p-acp n1 n1 np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp pno12 vbz av n1 … sy; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
487 Before such time, as we were a Church, we had a meeting of • … hristians, wherein none were admitted, Before such time, as we were a Church, we had a meeting of • … hristians, wherein none were admitted, c-acp d n1, c-acp pns12 vbdr dt n1, pns12 vhd dt n1 pp-f • … n2, c-crq pix vbdr vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
488 but those that gave an ac• … unt of the grounds of their hope; but those that gave an ac• … unt of the grounds of their hope; cc-acp d cst vvd dt n1 … n1-uh pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
489 at length Mistris A. proposed • … er self to this Society, and spake very confidently of her conditi• …: At length Mistress A. proposed • … er self to this Society, and spoke very confidently of her conditi• …: p-acp n1 n1 np1 vvn • … fw-ge n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvd av av-j pp-f po31 n1 …: (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
490 on a sudden she was (as some observed) stopt in her speech; on a sudden she was (as Some observed) stopped in her speech; p-acp dt j pns31 vbds (c-acp d vvd) vvd p-acp po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
491 • … ving a little before spoken much of her assurance, yet discovered • … much ignorance, that I believe not one person was satisfied with • … at, which she spake as her experience; • … ving a little before spoken much of her assurance, yet discovered • … much ignorance, that I believe not one person was satisfied with • … At, which she spoke as her experience; • … vhg dt j c-acp vvn d pp-f po31 n1, av vvn • … av-d n1, cst pns11 vvb xx crd n1 vbds vvn p-acp • … p-acp, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
492 therefore she was denied. • … ut a considerable time after the Church was constituted, she defir• … Church-fellowship; Therefore she was denied. • … ut a considerable time After the Church was constituted, she defir• … Church fellowship; av pns31 vbds vvn. • … fw-it dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn, pns31 n1 … n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
493 And then came in with so much difficulty, • … at (as I am credibly informed, And then Come in with so much difficulty, • … At (as I am credibly informed, cc av vvd p-acp p-acp av d n1, • … p-acp (c-acp pns11 vbm av-j vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
494 for I was then absent.) Mr. Stone• … m, the then Teacher of this Church, hinted to her to this purpose, • … at the Church had stretched to the utmost line of Charity in or• … er to her Reception; for I was then absent.) Mr. Stone• … m, the then Teacher of this Church, hinted to her to this purpose, • … At the Church had stretched to the utmost line of Charity in or• … er to her Reception; c-acp pns11 vbds av j.) n1 np1 … sy, dt av n1 pp-f d n1, vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, • … p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 … fw-ge p-acp po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
495 and therefore advised her that her future de• … eanour might be such, as might give better satisfaction concerning • … er for the future, and Therefore advised her that her future de• … eanour might be such, as might give better satisfaction Concerning • … er for the future, cc av vvd pno31 cst po31 j-jn n1 … n1 vmd vbi d, c-acp vmd vvi jc n1 vvg • … fw-ge p-acp dt j-jn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
496 then they had for the present. Since when, though • … e did engage to fellowship with us: then they had for the present. Since when, though • … e did engage to fellowship with us: cs pns32 vhd p-acp dt j. p-acp c-crq, cs • … sy vdd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno12: (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
497 I think this I may say, there • … not a Brother, or Sister here, that can bear witness of her per• … rming any Church-duty to them, of admonition, exhortation, or • … eproof; I think this I may say, there • … not a Brother, or Sister Here, that can bear witness of her per• … rming any Church duty to them, of admonition, exhortation, or • … eproof; pns11 vvb d pns11 vmb vvi, a-acp • … xx dt n1, cc n1 av, cst vmb vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1 … j-vvg d n1 p-acp pno32, pp-f n1, n1, cc • … n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
498 and if any of you can witness for her in these things, I • … arge you to discover it; and if any of you can witness for her in these things, I • … arge you to discover it; cc cs d pp-f pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, pns11 • … zz pn22 p-acp vvi pn31; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
499 I speak this, because if she hereafter • … ting dirt in this, or that, I speak this, Because if she hereafter • … ting dirt in this, or that, pns11 vvb d, c-acp cs pns31 av • … zf n1 p-acp d, cc cst, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
500 or the other persons face by Reports, you • … ay look on such things as slanders, or the other Persons face by Reports, you • … ay look on such things as slanders, cc dt j-jn n2 n1 p-acp n2, pn22 • … uh vvb p-acp d n2 c-acp n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
501 or on her as a Covenant-brea• … er in not observing the Rule of Christ. or on her as a Covenant-brea• … er in not observing the Rule of christ. cc p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j … fw-ge p-acp xx vvg dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
502 A considerable time after • … is there happened to be some heats, heats did I say? yea a flame • … as kindled in her spirit, against a sister in law of hers, who is in • … ommunion with us. A considerable time After • … is there happened to be Some heats, heats did I say? yea a flame • … as kindled in her Spirit, against a sister in law of hers, who is in • … ommunion with us. dt j n1 p-acp • … vbz a-acp vvn pc-acp vbi d n2, n2 vdd pns11 vvi? uh dt n1 • … c-acp vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f png31, r-crq vbz p-acp • … n1 p-acp pno12. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
503 The business grew to that height, that the • … lders were necessitated to examine it: The business grew to that height, that the • … lders were necessitated to examine it: dt n1 vvd p-acp d n1, cst dt • … n2-jn vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31: (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
504 At that time I came enga• … ed to her as the party innocent, rather then the other; At that time I Come enga• … ed to her as the party innocent, rather then the other; p-acp d n1 pns11 vvd n1 … wd p-acp po31 p-acp dt n1 j-jn, av-c cs dt n-jn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 21
505 but when • … h•ngs were examined, I found she had wronged her sister exceedingly, by defaming her in the Eastern parts amongst her Relat• … as well as among several members here, but when • … h•ngs were examined, I found she had wronged her sister exceedingly, by defaming her in the Eastern parts among her Relat• … as well as among several members Here, cc-acp c-crq • … n2-vdg vbdr vvn, pns11 vvd pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 av-vvg, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp po31 np1 … c-acp av c-acp p-acp j n2 av, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
506 and never discharged• … duty towards her. and never discharged• … duty towards her. cc av-x n1 … n1 p-acp pno31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
507 She carried her self so dis-ingeniously, that I• … hardly charity for her at that time to judge her gracious; She carried her self so disingenuously, that I• … hardly charity for her At that time to judge her gracious; pns31 vvd po31 n1 av j, cst n1 … av n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
508 Fo• … would endure no council, no admonition, though tendered •ith〈 … 〉 bowels: Fo• … would endure no council, no admonition, though tendered •ith〈 … 〉 bowels: np1 … vmd vvi dx n1, dx n1, cs vvn n1 … 〉 n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
509 And though her sister was many waies the wronged〈 … 〉 son, and begged her with tears not to go off in a passion, And though her sister was many ways the wronged〈 … 〉 son, and begged her with tears not to go off in a passion, cc cs po31 n1 vbds d n2 dt n1 … 〉 n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n2 xx pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
510 yet o• … went in a disdaining way. After long pressing her to confess wronging of her sister: yet o• … went in a disdaining Way. After long pressing her to confess wronging of her sister: av n1 … vvd p-acp dt vvg n1. p-acp av-j vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi vvg pp-f po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
511 at length, it seemed, she did go to he• … some outside way, she did somewhat that looked like Repenta• … or that we would feign one as a retraction. At length, it seemed, she did go to he• … Some outside Way, she did somewhat that looked like Repenta• … or that we would feign one as a retraction. p-acp n1, pn31 vvd, pns31 vdd vvi p-acp n1 … d n1-an n1, pns31 vdd av cst vvd av-j np1 … cc cst pns12 vmd vvi pi p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
512 But it seemeth〈 … 〉 that day she had rankour in her spirit against me; for she hath• … fest since; But it seemeth〈 … 〉 that day she had rankour in her Spirit against me; for she hath• … fist since; p-acp pn31 n1 … 〉 cst n1 pns31 vhd n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno11; c-acp pns31 n1 … n1 a-acp; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
513 that the reason why she would not speak with me, th• … desired by me, was, that the reason why she would not speak with me, th• … desired by me, was, cst dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno11, n1 … j-vvn p-acp pno11, vbds, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
514 because I was unfaithful in that business: Because I was unfaithful in that business: c-acp pns11 vbds j p-acp d n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
515 〈 … 〉 if I were unfaithful in that business, ever let me be so unfait• … if I were unfaithful, it was in not reproving her more cuttingly〈 … 〉 words were too soft I fear. 〈 … 〉 if I were unfaithful in that business, ever let me be so unfait• … if I were unfaithful, it was in not reproving her more cuttingly〈 … 〉 words were too soft I Fear. 〈 … 〉 cs pns11 vbdr j p-acp d n1, av vvb pno11 vbi av n1 … cs pns11 vbdr j, pn31 vbds p-acp xx vvg pno31 av-dc n1 … 〉 n2 vbdr av j pns11 vvb. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
516 However she patcheth up a peace〈 … 〉 her sister, apd skinneth over the wound; However she patcheth up a peace〈 … 〉 her sister, apd skinneth over the wound; c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1 … 〉 po31 n1, vvn vvz p-acp dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
517 But within a little after, she carrieth her self frowardly, not only to her Sister, b• … all the Brethren that had discourse with her about her miscarria• … and particularly about her neglecting Church-fellowship (w• … was too apparent) and her discontent grew to that height, tha• … grew angry with her own husband, But within a little After, she Carrieth her self frowardly, not only to her Sister, b• … all the Brothers that had discourse with her about her miscarria• … and particularly about her neglecting Church fellowship (w• … was too apparent) and her discontent grew to that height, tha• … grew angry with her own husband, cc-acp p-acp dt j a-acp, pns31 vvz po31 n1 av-j, xx av-j p-acp po31 n1, n1 … d dt n2 cst vhd n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 … cc av-jn p-acp pno31 vvg n1 (n1 … vbds av j) cc po31 n-jn vvd p-acp d n1, n1 … vvd j p-acp po31 d n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
518 and in her passion ran from〈 … 〉 which being so scandalous, the Church thought themselves obl• … to admonish her of that, and in her passion ran from〈 … 〉 which being so scandalous, the Church Thought themselves obl• … to admonish her of that, cc p-acp po31 n1 vvd n1 … 〉 r-crq vbg av j, dt n1 vvd px32 n1 … pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f d, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
519 and other sins, but she breaketh forth passionate speeches, defaming the Church, and despising their〈 … 〉 refusing from that day to this to hear the Church, and other Sins, but she breaks forth passionate Speeches, defaming the Church, and despising their〈 … 〉 refusing from that day to this to hear the Church, cc j-jn n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz av j n2, vvg dt n1, cc vvg n1 … 〉 vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
520 and perswa• … her husband to an undue, and unjust separation from us. and perswa• … her husband to an undue, and unjust separation from us. cc n1 … po31 n1 p-acp dt j, cc j n1 p-acp pno12. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
521 She is contented to be a Covenant-breaker her self, but would have ot• … break the Oath of God under which they lie. She is contented to be a Covenant breaker her self, but would have ot• … break the Oath of God under which they lie. pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 po31 n1, cc-acp vmd vhi n1 … vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb. (18) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 22
522 Give me leave yet further to aggravate the sin of both these• … ties in a comparison with the incestuous person: First, in all li• … hood the incestuous person had never been reproved for this si• … his, Give me leave yet further to aggravate the since of both these• … ties in a comparison with the incestuous person: First, in all li• … hood the incestuous person had never been reproved for this si• … his, vvb pno11 vvi av av-jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 … vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: ord, p-acp d n1 … n1 dt j n1 vhd av-x vbn vvn p-acp d n1 … po31, (18) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
523 as may be infer'd from ver. 2. They did not mourn over him; 〈 … 〉 so have these; as may be inferred from for. 2. They did not mourn over him; 〈 … 〉 so have these; c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp. crd pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp pno31; 〈 … 〉 av vhi d; (18) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
524 these have been admonished privately, and〈 … 〉 likely. these have been admonished privately, and〈 … 〉 likely. d vhb vbn vvn av-j, n1 … 〉 j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 22
525 Secondly, When the incestuous person was put away, the next〈 … 〉 we hear of him is his Repentance, Secondly, When the incestuous person was put away, the next〈 … 〉 we hear of him is his Repentance, ord, c-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn av, dt n1 … 〉 pns12 vvi pp-f pno31 vbz po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 22
526 but these, since their suspen• … which is a kind of Excommunication, yet have shewed no Re• … mation; but these, since their suspen• … which is a kind of Excommunication, yet have showed no Re• … mansion; cc-acp d, c-acp po32 n1 … r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av vhb vvn dx n1 … n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 22
527 instead of sorrowing they rejoyce, and think themse• … worthy to be cried up, and to sit in the highest places of the S• … gogue, instead of sorrowing they rejoice, and think themse• … worthy to be cried up, and to fit in the highest places of the S• … gogue, av pp-f vvg pns32 vvb, cc vvb n1 … j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 … n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 22
528 for their stout carriage towards a poor Church of Chris• … for their stout carriage towards a poor Church of Chris• … p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 … (18) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 22
529 Thirdly, We do not find that the incestuous person jeared at〈 … 〉 Sentence of excommunication, but so do these: Thirdly, We do not find that the incestuous person jeered at〈 … 〉 Sentence of excommunication, but so do these: ord, pns12 vdb xx vvi cst dt j n1 vvn n1 … 〉 n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av vdb d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 22
530 Here I cannot〈 … 〉 take notice of one thing; Here I cannot〈 … 〉 take notice of one thing; av pns11 n1 … 〉 vvb n1 pp-f crd n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 22
531 after such time as Gannicle was thr• … to utter destruction: therefore thy life shall go for his life, After such time as Gannicle was thr• … to utter destruction: Therefore thy life shall go for his life, p-acp d n1 c-acp vvb vbds n1 … pc-acp vvi n1: av po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
532 and thy people for his people? How many appointed by God to the sword of Excommunication are there, and thy people for his people? How many appointed by God to the sword of Excommunication Are there, cc po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1? c-crq av-d vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr a-acp, (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
533 yet let alone every where? Mr. Rutherford in his Divine Right of Church-government, pag. yet let alone every where? Mr. Rutherford in his Divine Right of Church-government, page. av vvb av-j d q-crq? n1 np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n-jn pp-f n1, n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
534 520, saith, that they a•e co-partners with the wicked, who dispence the bread to them who are knowingly dead in sins. 520, Says, that they a•e copartners with the wicked, who dispense the bred to them who Are knowingly dead in Sins. crd, vvz, cst pns32 vbdr n2 p-acp dt j, r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr av-vvg j p-acp n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
535 Wo to them that say they are intrusted with the keyes of Heaven, and yet open the door wide to them whom God would have to be kept from his holy Hill; Woe to them that say they Are Entrusted with the keys of Heaven, and yet open the door wide to them whom God would have to be kept from his holy Hill; n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av j dt n1 av-j p-acp pno32 r-crq np1 vmd vhi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
536 and do not exclude them from communion, whom God would have to be put away from the midst of them: and do not exclude them from communion, whom God would have to be put away from the midst of them: cc vdb xx vvi pno32 p-acp n1, ro-crq np1 vmd vhi pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
537 •hat can men say, why they do not difference the precious from the vile out of the Pulpit, •hat can men say, why they do not difference the precious from the vile out of the Pulpit, av vmb n2 vvi, c-crq pns32 vdb xx n1 dt j p-acp dt j av pp-f dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
538 as well as in the Pulpit? they are affraid to offer in the Pulpit mercy to the wicked and impenitent; as well as in the Pulpit? they Are afraid to offer in the Pulpit mercy to the wicked and impenitent; c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1? pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt j cc j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
539 but why do they give the Seals of mercy and forgiveness to them, that are walking openly in the way to destruction? It is a terrible word, that in Ezek. 13.19. but why do they give the Seals of mercy and forgiveness to them, that Are walking openly in the Way to destruction? It is a terrible word, that in Ezekiel 13.19. cc-acp q-crq vdb pns32 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbr vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1? pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst p-acp np1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
540 And will ye polute me among my people for handfuls of Barley, and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, And will you pollute me among my people for handfuls of Barley, and for Pieces of bred, to slay the Souls that should not die, cc vmb pn22 vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vmd xx vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
541 and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies? To save them that should die how sad is this? How then dare men say, this is the blood of the Covenant shed for the Remission of your sins? Drink ye all of it? How can men say this to a company of loose persons, and to save the Souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies? To save them that should die how sad is this? How then Dare men say, this is the blood of the Covenant shed for the Remission of your Sins? Drink you all of it? How can men say this to a company of lose Persons, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 j cst vmd xx vvi, p-acp po22 n-vvg p-acp po11 n1 cst vvb po22 n2? pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vmd vvi c-crq j vbz d? uh-crq av vvb n2 vvi, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2? vvb pn22 d pp-f pn31? q-crq vmb n2 vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
542 and disorderly walkers? How can the mother be guiltless of the death of her child, that giveth him poison with this caution, that she telleth him it is poison: so do many Ministers; and disorderly walker's? How can the mother be guiltless of the death of her child, that gives him poison with this caution, that she Telleth him it is poison: so do many Ministers; cc j ng1? q-crq vmb dt n1 vbb j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz pno31 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vvz pno31 pn31 vbz n1: av vdb d n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
543 they tell men of the danger of unworthy Receiving; crying, take heed you come not to the table of the Lord, it is pioson; they tell men of the danger of unworthy Receiving; crying, take heed you come not to the table of the Lord, it is pioson; pns32 vvb n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j vvg; vvg, vvb n1 pn22 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
544 and yet give the Bread to them. and yet give the Bred to them. cc av vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
545 Men fondly relieve themselves with a charge they give their people, that they come not unpreparedly to the Lords table: But alas! Men fondly relieve themselves with a charge they give their people, that they come not unpreparedly to the lords table: But alas! np1 av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb po32 n1, cst pns32 vvb xx av-vvn pc-acp dt n2 n1: cc-acp uh! (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
546 — they plead for more then a Doctrinal power that they have to bar the wicked from holy things by Excommunication, and yet improve it not. Object. — they plead for more then a Doctrinal power that they have to bar the wicked from holy things by Excommunication, and yet improve it not. Object. — pns32 vvb p-acp dc cs dt j n1 cst pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, cc av vvb pn31 xx. n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 25
547 But it is pleaded, that they suspend from the Sacrament. But it is pleaded, that they suspend from the Sacrament. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 25
548 Answ. I think they are hardly agreed on that point to this day, whether there be such a censure as suspension appointed by Christ, Answer I think they Are hardly agreed on that point to this day, whither there be such a censure as suspension appointed by christ, np1 pns11 vvb pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, cs pc-acp vbb d dt n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
549 and many of them confess that they use suspension as a prudential, to comply with their Brethren, rather then as an Instituted Ordinance. and many of them confess that they use suspension as a prudential, to comply with their Brothers, rather then as an Instituted Ordinance. cc d pp-f pno32 vvi cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, av-c cs c-acp dt vvn n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
550 But truly this is to be for a lamentation, that such an indisputable Ordinance, as Excommunication should be laid aside, But truly this is to be for a lamentation, that such an indisputable Ordinance, as Excommunication should be laid aside, p-acp av-j d vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, cst d dt j n1, c-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn av, (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
551 and a Prudential shall serve turn. and a Prudential shall serve turn. cc dt j vmb vvi n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
552 How doth this Intrench on Christs wisdom in appointing this Rod in his house, •hen it shall not be used from one year to another, How does this Entrench on Christ Wisdom in appointing this Rod in his house, •hen it shall not be used from one year to Another, q-crq vdz d vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp po31 n1, av pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
553 though the miscarriages of many calls for it: Sad is it that prudential Remedies shall excommunicate the censure of Excommunication: though the miscarriages of many calls for it: Sad is it that prudential Remedies shall excommunicate the censure of Excommunication: cs dt n2 pp-f d vvz p-acp pn31: j vbz pn31 cst j n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
554 this is to be matter of lamentation. Object. But they would say, they would Excommunicate, but they want the Magistrates power. this is to be matter of lamentation. Object. But they would say, they would Excommunicate, but they want the Magistrates power. d vbz pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f n1. n1. p-acp pns32 vmd vvi, pns32 vmd j, cc-acp pns32 vvb dt ng1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 25
555 Answ. I shall give in the Answers of two men of Renown to this. Answer I shall give in the Answers of two men of Renown to this. np1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d. (18) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
556 First, Mr. Rutherford, he saith, who gave the keyes of the Kingdom of Heaven to the Magistrates? It is confest, First, Mr. Rutherford, he Says, who gave the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to the Magistrates? It is confessed, ord, n1 np1, pns31 vvz, r-crq vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2? pn31 vbz vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
557 if there were no Christian Magistrates, the Ch•rch might Excommunicate; if there were no Christian Magistrates, the Ch•rch might Excommunicate; cs pc-acp vbdr dx njp n2, dt n1 vmd j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
558 and shall the Magistrate, because he is a Christian, spoil the Church of the power she had; and shall the Magistrate, Because he is a Christian, spoil the Church of the power she had; cc vmb dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt njp, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhd; (18) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
559 when she wanted a Magistrate? But then hear Mr. Baxter in his Gildas Salvianus, or Reformed Pastor. when she wanted a Magistrate? But then hear Mr. Baxter in his Gildas Salvianus, or Reformed Pastor. c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1? p-acp av vvb n1 np1 p-acp po31 npg1 np1, cc vvn n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 26
560 I shall give you his words. pag. 214. How many Ministers in England be there that know not their own charge! I shall give you his words. page. 214. How many Ministers in England be there that know not their own charge! pns11 vmb vvi pn22 po31 n2. n1. crd q-crq d n2 p-acp np1 vbb a-acp d vvb xx po32 d n1! (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
561 that never cast out one obstinate sinner! that never cast out one obstinate sinner! cst av vvd av crd j n1! (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
562 no nor brought one to publick confession, and expression of repenta•ce, and promise of Reformation? No nor admonished one publikely to call him to such Repentance? May not we lament it in Exon? The great out-cryers against Separation (say I) pretend that all within the compass of their Parishes are Church-members. no nor brought one to public Confessi, and expression of repenta•ce, and promise of Reformation? No nor admonished one publicly to call him to such Repentance? May not we lament it in Exon? The great out-cryers against Separation (say I) pretend that all within the compass of their Parishes Are Church-members. dx ccx vvd pi p-acp j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1? uh-dx ccx vvd pi av-j p-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1? vmb xx pns12 vvi pn31 p-acp np1? dt j n2 p-acp n1 (vvb pns11) vvb cst d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbr n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
563 And yet for many years together they neglect Church-censures, saith Mr. Baxter, hear him again, pag. 222. We are sent, as Christs Embassadours to speak in his Name, And yet for many Years together they neglect Church censures, Says Mr. Baxter, hear him again, page. 222. We Are sent, as Christ ambassadors to speak in his Name, cc av p-acp d n2 av pns32 vvb n2, vvz n1 np1, vvb pno31 av, n1. crd pns12 vbr vvn, c-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
564 and not in the Princes, and by his Authority we do our work, as from him we have our Commission. and not in the Princes, and by his authority we do our work, as from him we have our Commission. cc xx p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vdb po12 n1, c-acp p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb po12 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
565 The same power that you have to preach without or against the Magistrates command, the same have you to exercise Pastoral Guidance and Discipline without it, &c. And again, pag. 226. The Magistrate fineth and imprisoneth: that is his part: The same power that you have to preach without or against the Magistrates command, the same have you to exercise Pastoral Guidance and Discipline without it, etc. And again, page. 226. The Magistrate fineth and imprisoneth: that is his part: dt d n1 cst pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp cc p-acp dt n2 vvb, dt d vhb pn22 pc-acp vvi n-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, av cc av, n1. crd dt n1 vvz cc vvz: cst vbz po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
566 It is your part to bring them to open Repentance; or to cast them out: It is your part to bring them to open Repentance; or to cast them out: pn31 vbz po22 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n1; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
567 Doth not the Magistracy of England punish ten, twenty, what if I say an hundred Swearers, Drunkards, Does not the Magistracy of England Punish ten, twenty, what if I say an hundred Swearers, Drunkards, vdz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb crd, crd, r-crq cs pns11 vvb dt crd n2, n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
568 or Sabbath-breakers by the sword, for one that the Elders of the Church do punish by censures, or Sabbath breakers by the sword, for one that the Elders of the Church do Punish by censures, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pi cst dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi p-acp n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
569 or bring to publick repentance for the satisfaction of the Church. or bring to public Repentance for the satisfaction of the Church. cc vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
570 And again, pag. 227. What had the Church of Christ done till the daies of Constantine the great: if it had no better Pastors then you, that will not govern it without the joint compulsion of the Magistrate? Discipline, And again, page. 227. What had the Church of christ done till the days of Constantine the great: if it had no better Pastors then you, that will not govern it without the joint compulsion of the Magistrate? Discipline, cc av, n1. crd r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 vdn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt j: cs pn31 vhd dx j ng1 av pn22, cst vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1? n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
571 and severe Discipline was exercised for three hundred years together, where the Prince did not give them so much as a Protection, and severe Discipline was exercised for three hundred Years together, where the Prince did not give them so much as a Protection, cc j n1 vbds vvn p-acp crd crd n2 av, c-crq dt n1 vdd xx vvi pno32 av av-d c-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
572 nor Toleration, but persecuted them to the death. nor Toleration, but persecuted them to the death. ccx n1, cc-acp vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
573 And again, pag. 228, Are the keyes of Christs Kingdom so useless that they will not open, And again, page. 228, are the keys of Christ Kingdom so useless that they will not open, cc av, n1. crd, vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 av j cst pns32 vmb xx vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
574 and shut without the help of the sword? If they have contracted any rust, by which they are made less fit for service, next to the Prelates, we may thank our selves, that let them lie so long unused. and shut without the help of the sword? If they have contracted any rust, by which they Are made less fit for service, next to the Prelates, we may thank our selves, that let them lie so long unused. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cs pns32 vhb vvn d n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn av-dc j p-acp n1, ord p-acp dt n2, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, cst vvb pno32 vvi av av-j vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
575 In pag. 232. Mr. Baxter raiseth an Objection, that we are but single Pastors, and therefore cannot excommunicate men alone, he answereth to this largely, and amongst other things, thus: In page. 232. Mr. Baxter Raiseth an Objection, that we Are but single Pastors, and Therefore cannot excommunicate men alone, he Answers to this largely, and among other things, thus: p-acp n1. crd n1 np1 vvz dt n1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp j ng1, cc av vmbx vvi n2 av-j, pns31 vvz p-acp d av-j, cc p-acp j-jn n2, av: (18) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 26
576 Have you none in your Parish, not one or two to make ruling Elders of, that by their conjunction you may be authorized to do more then now you do? I mean according to your own principles. Have you none in your Parish, not one or two to make ruling Elders of, that by their conjunction you may be authorized to do more then now you do? I mean according to your own principles. vhb pn22 pix p-acp po22 n1, xx crd cc crd pc-acp vvi vvg n2-jn a-acp, cst p-acp po32 n1 pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi dc cs av pn22 vdb? pns11 vvb vvg p-acp po22 d n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 26
577 And what hindereth but you may join together if you will? If it must needs be many Pastors conjunct, that must exercise any act of Discipline, And what hindereth but you may join together if you will? If it must needs be many Pastors conjunct, that must exercise any act of Discipline, cc q-crq vvz p-acp pn22 vmb vvi av cs pn22 vmb? cs pn31 vmb av vbi d ng1 j, cst vmb vvi d n1 pp-f n1, (18) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 26
578 why is it so don•? Doth any forbid them? It is a reproachful charge upon all the Ministers in the Country, to say, that Discipline is cast aside, why is it so don•? Does any forbid them? It is a reproachful charge upon all the Ministers in the Country, to say, that Discipline is cast aside, q-crq vbz pn31 av n1? vdz d vvi pno32? pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vbz vvn av, (18) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
579 becaus they can get none to join with them in the execution. Because they can get none to join with them in the execution. c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
580 Remember this day and remember often the danger that cometh to Ministers, and people w•ere the leaven is not cast out. remember this day and Remember often the danger that comes to Ministers, and people w•ere the leaven is not cast out. np1 d n1 cc vvb av dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n2, cc n1 vbdr dt n1 vbz xx vvn av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
581 And let this be for a lamentation. Ʋse 2. The second Use is of caution seve•al ways. And let this be for a lamentation. Ʋse 2. The second Use is of caution seve•al ways. cc vvb d vbi p-acp dt n1. j crd dt ord n1 vbz pp-f n1 j n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 27
582 First, Caution to them that yet have not joined themselves to any particular Church, let them beware how they joine themselves to any Church, where Discipline is neglected. First, Caution to them that yet have not joined themselves to any particular Church, let them beware how they join themselves to any Church, where Discipline is neglected. ord, n1 p-acp pno32 cst av vhb xx vvn px32 p-acp d j n1, vvb pno32 vvi c-crq pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d n1, c-crq n1 vbz vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 27
583 The leaven of wickedness, is leaven to this day. There is as great danger in wicked company now, as ever there was: The leaven of wickedness, is leaven to this day. There is as great danger in wicked company now, as ever there was: dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz n1 p-acp d n1. pc-acp vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp j n1 av, c-acp av a-acp vbds: (18) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 27
584 if so be, you may join with visibly unleavened Societies, beware how ye joine with others, if so be, you may join with visibly unleavened Societies, beware how you join with Others, cs av vbi, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp av-j j n2, vvb c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n2-jn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 27
585 lest after you thank your selves for all the polution and misery you contract, by joining your selves to undisciplined Congregations. lest After you thank your selves for all the pollution and misery you contract, by joining your selves to undisciplined Congregations. cs p-acp pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pn22 vvb, p-acp vvg po22 n2 p-acp j n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 27
586 Secondly, Let it be a caution to you my Brethren, and to others, not to be offended at a Church, in case some prove rotten and unsound. Secondly, Let it be a caution to you my Brothers, and to Others, not to be offended At a Church, in case Some prove rotten and unsound. ord, vvb pn31 vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22 po11 n2, cc p-acp n2-jn, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 d vvi vvn cc j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 27
587 The Apostle tels us, 1. Cor. 11.19. There must be Heresies among you, that they which are approved, may be made manifest among you. The Apostle tells us, 1. Cor. 11.19. There must be Heresies among you, that they which Are approved, may be made manifest among you. dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd. a-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp pn22, cst pns32 r-crq vbr vvn, vmb vbi vvn j p-acp pn22. (18) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 27
588 If there were none, what would become of the Rod? The rod is made for the back of Offenders. If there were none, what would become of the Rod? The rod is made for the back of Offenders. cs a-acp vbdr pix, r-crq vmd vvi pp-f dt n1? dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 27
589 Be not offended at Corinth, though there be found an incestuous person there: nor at us, though a Liar and Covenant-breaker be amongst us: Be not offended At Corinth, though there be found an incestuous person there: nor At us, though a Liar and Covenant breaker be among us: vbb xx vvn p-acp np1, cs pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1 a-acp: ccx p-acp pno12, cs dt n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp pno12: (18) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 27
590 they are to be cast out. Be offended at us rather, when we neglect Church-Discipline. Ʋse 3. The third Use is of information. they Are to be cast out. Be offended At us rather, when we neglect Church discipline. Ʋse 3. The third Use is of information. pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av. vbb vvn p-acp pno12 av, c-crq pns12 vvb n1. j crd dt ord n1 vbz pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 27
591 This informeth us, what a wise God we have to deal with, who can make the most unlikely means serviceable to his ends; This Informeth us, what a wise God we have to deal with, who can make the most unlikely means serviceable to his ends; np1 vvz pno12, r-crq dt j np1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp, r-crq vmb vvi dt av-ds j n2 j p-acp po31 n2; (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
592 who can make Satan do his own work. That is to be considered to day. A man would think that such a censure should totally and finally harden a sinner. who can make Satan do his own work. That is to be considered to day. A man would think that such a censure should totally and finally harden a sinner. r-crq vmb vvi np1 vdb po31 d n1. cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. dt n1 vmd vvi cst d dt n1 vmd av-j cc av-j vvi dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
593 It would so, if God did not otherwise dispose of it, if it were not Christs institution. It would so, if God did not otherwise dispose of it, if it were not Christ Institution. pn31 vmd av, cs np1 vdd xx av vvi pp-f pn31, cs pn31 vbdr xx npg1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
594 Oh, How is carnal reason here non-plust! My own reason tels me, that this days meeting (not considering it as an institution) will harden these wretches more: O, How is carnal reason Here nonplussed! My own reason tells me, that this days meeting (not considering it as an Institution) will harden these wretches more: uh, q-crq vbz j n1 av vvn! po11 d n1 vvz pno11, cst d n2 vvg (xx vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1) vmb vvi d n2 dc: (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
595 But when I remember an institution of Christ, when I remember that God would have the Church convened, But when I Remember an Institution of christ, when I Remember that God would have the Church convened, cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns11 vvb cst np1 vmd vhi dt n1 vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
596 and that to deliver to Satan for the destruction of the flesh: and that to deliver to Satan for the destruction of the Flesh: cc cst p-acp vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
597 It giveth me some hopes, when I remember that God did make the earth to help the woman, Rev. 12.16. It gives me Some hope's, when I Remember that God did make the earth to help the woman, Rev. 12.16. pn31 vvz pno11 d n2, c-crq pns11 vvb cst np1 vdd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1 crd. (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
598 Why may he not here make the Serpent the Devil, to help the woman This is admirable, that the flesh must be destroyed, Why may he not Here make the Serpent the devil, to help the woman This is admirable, that the Flesh must be destroyed, q-crq vmb pns31 xx av vvi dt n1 dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 d vbz j, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
599 and Satan must haue an hand in it: What strange tools can God work with? and Satan must have an hand in it: What strange tools can God work with? cc np1 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp pn31: q-crq j n2 vmb np1 vvi p-acp? (18) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 27
600 Ʋse 4. The fourth and the last se is of Exhortation to the Church of God to four things. Ʋse 4. The fourth and the last se is of Exhortation to the Church of God to four things. j crd dt ord cc dt ord zz vbz pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp crd n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 27
601 First, Boast not over the fallen. It is by Grace that thou standest. First, Boast not over the fallen. It is by Grace that thou Standest. ord, vvb xx p-acp dt vvn. pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cst pns21 vv2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 27
602 If God let thee alone before the setting of the Sun, thou wilt turn thy back as much on Christ and his people, as these have done; If God let thee alone before the setting of the Sun, thou wilt turn thy back as much on christ and his people, as these have done; cs np1 vvb pno21 av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 c-acp av-d p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, c-acp d vhb vdn; (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 27
603 thou wilt contemn Christs institutions if let alone, and nelect private and publique Admonition, as much as these: thou wilt contemn Christ institutions if let alone, and nelect private and public Admonition, as much as these: pns21 vm2 vvi npg1 n2 cs vvi av-j, cc j j cc j n1, c-acp d c-acp d: (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
604 thou wilt dispise the Church in thy heart and tongue, as much as these. thou wilt despise the Church in thy heart and tongue, as much as these. pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, c-acp d c-acp d. (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
605 When the Gentiles were in the olive tree, in the Church, Rom. 11. And the Jew cut off. When the Gentiles were in the olive tree, in the Church, Rom. 11. And the Jew Cut off. c-crq dt n2-j vbdr p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1, np1 crd cc dt np1 vvd a-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
606 The Apostle was jealous that this priviledge would swell the Gentiles into great thoughts of themselves, The Apostle was jealous that this privilege would swell the Gentiles into great thoughts of themselves, dt n1 vbds j cst d n1 vmd vvi dt n2-j p-acp j n2 pp-f px32, (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
607 and into a contempt of the Jews: and into a contempt of the jews: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
608 and therefore he cautioneth them, ver. 18. Boast not against the Branches, that is, against the Branches that are broken off. and Therefore he cautioneth them, ver. 18. Boast not against the Branches, that is, against the Branches that Are broken off. cc av pns31 vvz pno32, fw-la. crd vvb xx p-acp dt n2, cst vbz, p-acp dt n2 cst vbr vvn a-acp. (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
609 If God let thee alone, thou wilt be the fourth person that will be thrown out of this house of God. If God let thee alone, thou wilt be the fourth person that will be thrown out of this house of God. cs np1 vvb pno21 av-j, pns21 vm2 vbi dt ord n1 cst vmb vbi vvn av pp-f d n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 28
610 Secondly, Boast not of thy self too much. Perhaps thou vauntest that thou hast kept thy self within compass; Secondly, Boast not of thy self too much. Perhaps thou vauntest that thou hast kept thy self within compass; ord, vvb xx pp-f po21 n1 av av-d. av pns21 vv2 cst pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 p-acp n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 28
611 But art not thou guilty of such wickedness. But art not thou guilty of such wickedness. cc-acp n1 xx pns21 j pp-f d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 28
612 That had the Brethren been faithfull to thy soul, thou mighest also have come under censure this day: That had the Brothers been faithful to thy soul, thou Mightest also have come under censure this day: cst vhd dt n1 vbn j p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vmd2 av vhi vvn p-acp n1 d n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 28
613 or perhaps thou delighest in contemplative wickedness, and art but a painted wall, a guilded post, a very Formalist, full of envy pride, &c. Know this. or perhaps thou delighest in contemplative wickedness, and art but a painted wall, a Guilded post, a very Formalist, full of envy pride, etc. Know this. cc av pns21 vv2 p-acp j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt vvn n1, dt j n1, j pp-f n1 n1, av vvb d. (18) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 28
614 1. That Satan will be contented to have the inward Rooms, if he cannot possess the whole house. 1. That Satan will be contented to have the inward Rooms, if he cannot possess the Whole house. crd cst np1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt j n2, cs pns31 vmbx vvi dt j-jn n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
615 Thou art as safely the Devils by indulging to a secret sin, as if thou wert guilty of an open scandalous evil: Thou art as safely the Devils by indulging to a secret since, as if thou Wertenberg guilty of an open scandalous evil: pns21 vb2r c-acp av-j dt n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-acp cs pns21 vbd2r j pp-f dt j j n-jn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
616 nay in some sense in a far worse condition; nay in Some sense in a Far Worse condition; uh-x p-acp d n1 p-acp dt av-j jc n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
617 for if thy wickedness did break forth, thou mighest enjoy this sharp priviledge of Excommunication, (whose end is for the destruction of the flesh, that the Spirit might be saved in the day of the Lord, ) which now, for if thy wickedness did break forth, thou Mightest enjoy this sharp privilege of Excommunication, (whose end is for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit might be saved in the day of the Lord,) which now, c-acp cs po21 n1 vdd vvi av, pns21 vmd2 vvi d j n1 pp-f n1, (rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1,) r-crq av, (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
618 because thy sin is secret, thou canst not enjoy. Because thy since is secret, thou Canst not enjoy. c-acp po21 n1 vbz j-jn, pns21 vm2 xx vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
619 It is true, the Excommunicates are put under the power of Satan judicially, but thou art under his Power already, thou maist fear, thou art delivered to Satan mo•ally, to be hardened: It is true, the Excommunicates Are put under the power of Satan judicially, but thou art under his Power already, thou Mayest Fear, thou art Delivered to Satan mo•ally, to be hardened: pn31 vbz j, dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, cc-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp po31 n1 av, pns21 vm2 vvi, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp np1 av-j, pc-acp vbi vvn: (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
620 but these are to be delivered, though judicially; yet medicinally also to be humbled, shamed and softned, that the Spirit may be saved. Again. but these Are to be Delivered, though judicially; yet medicinally also to be humbled, shamed and softened, that the Spirit may be saved. Again. cc-acp d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cs av-j; av av-j av pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn cc vvd, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 28
621 2. Thou that boastest, that thou carriest things cleverly, know that there is a doctrinal Excommunication, that many Church-members may be under, many more then we can possibly beware of. 2. Thou that boastest, that thou carriest things cleverly, know that there is a doctrinal Excommunication, that many Church-members may be under, many more then we can possibly beware of. crd pns21 cst vv2, cst pns21 vv2 n2 av-j, vvb cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cst d n2 vmb vbi p-acp, d dc cs pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f. (18) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 28
622 When your Ministers declare from Gods word, that Hypocrites shall not inherit heaven, &c. That Word of God hath Authority enough to bind you over to the day of Christ, unless you repent. When your Ministers declare from God's word, that Hypocrites shall not inherit heaven, etc. That Word of God hath authority enough to bind you over to the day of christ, unless you Repent. c-crq po22 n2 vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cst n2 vmb xx vvi n1, av cst n1 pp-f np1 vhz n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vvb. (18) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 28
623 3. Kno• this, that God may detect you before you die, and likely he will, and therefore boast not of your secresie in sinning, your paint may fall off: 3. Kno• this, that God may detect you before you die, and likely he will, and Therefore boast not of your secrecy in sinning, your paint may fallen off: crd np1 d, cst np1 vmb vvi pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb, cc j pns31 vmb, cc av vvb xx pp-f po22 n1 p-acp vvg, po22 n1 vmb vvi a-acp: (18) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 28
624 the stake in the hedge, though at the first it looketh green, yet after a while, it will wither, the stake in the hedge, though At the First it looks green, yet After a while, it will wither, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt ord pn31 vvz j-jn, av p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi, (18) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 28
625 and shew it self to be but a stake, and not a living Branch. and show it self to be but a stake, and not a living Branch. cc vvi pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, cc xx dt j-vvg n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 28
626 Cùn was at first a Sacrificer, and yet at length cast out, cast out of the sight of the Lord, out of his fathers family, from the Ordinances, &c. God will not always s•ffer you to abuse his own patience and the good opinion of Beholders, Cùn was At First a Sacrificer, and yet At length cast out, cast out of the sighed of the Lord, out of his Father's family, from the Ordinances, etc. God will not always s•ffer you to abuse his own patience and the good opinion of Beholders, j vbds p-acp ord dt n1, cc av p-acp n1 vvd av, vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f po31 ng1 n1, p-acp dt n2, av np1 vmb xx av vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f n2, (18) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 28
627 and the place of your standin• … in the Church of God. and the place of your standin• … in the Church of God. cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 … p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 29
628 A dead oak may be left alone in a wood, but a dead vine may not be let alone in a Vineyard. A dead oak may be left alone in a wood, but a dead vine may not be let alone in a Vineyard. dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt j n1 vmb xx vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 29
629 Thirdly, Through this cloud, Labor what ye can to shine the brighter, let me bespeak you in the words of the Apostle, Phil. 2.14, 15, 16. Do all things without murmerings and disputings, that ye may be blameless and harmless; Thirdly, Through this cloud, Labour what you can to shine the Brighter, let me bespeak you in the words of the Apostle, Philip 2.14, 15, 16. Do all things without murmurings and disputings, that you may be blameless and harmless; ord, p-acp d n1, n1 r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp vvi dt jc, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd, crd, crd vdb d n2 p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, cst pn22 vmb vbi j cc j; (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
630 the Sons of God without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse Nation, among whom ye shine as Lights in the world, holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain. the Sons of God without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as Lights in the world, holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain. dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg av dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp j, ccx vvd p-acp j. (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
631 I beseech you repair Gods honour and the Churches what you may, by shining the brigher, I beseech you repair God's honour and the Churches what you may, by shining the brigher, pns11 vvb pn22 n1 npg1 n1 cc dt n2 r-crq pn22 vmb, p-acp vvg dt jc, (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
632 and amongst other ways this is one, let it be in those Graces that are most opposite to the sins of the Excommunicates, to those sins you are come, to witness against this day: and among other ways this is one, let it be in those Graces that Are most opposite to the Sins of the Excommunicates, to those Sins you Are come, to witness against this day: cc p-acp j-jn n2 d vbz pi, vvb pn31 vbi p-acp d n2 cst vbr av-ds j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp d n2 pn22 vbr vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
633 You have thrown out one already for his Heretical Principles, and not hearing the Church; You have thrown out one already for his Heretical Principles, and not hearing the Church; pn22 vhb vvn av crd av p-acp po31 j n2, cc xx vvg dt n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
634 Do you covet the more to be sound in the Faith, and to be stedfast and unmoveable in a form of wholsome words: Do you covet the more to be found in the Faith, and to be steadfast and Unmovable in a from of wholesome words: vdb pn22 vvi dt dc pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbi j cc j-u p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2: (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
635 And for this end, I cannot but commend your purpose of subscribing a profession of faith this day. And for this end, I cannot but commend your purpose of subscribing a profession of faith this day. cc p-acp d n1, pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi po22 n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
636 So for these that are to be thrown out this day, the more lying one hath been guilty of; So for these that Are to be thrown out this day, the more lying one hath been guilty of; av p-acp d cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av d n1, dt av-dc vvg pi vhz vbn j pp-f; (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
637 the more do you speak truth one to another,; and let there not be a lying tongue in the midst of us: the more do you speak truth one to Another,; and let there not be a lying tongue in the midst of us: dt n1 vdb pn22 vvi n1 crd p-acp n-jn,; cc vvb a-acp xx vbi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12: (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
638 and the more another is found disobedient, I beseech you labour the more to keep your bounds at home, and the more Another is found disobedient, I beseech you labour the more to keep your bounds At home, cc dt av-dc j-jn vbz vvn j, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb dt dc pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1-an, (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
639 as also in this Church of Christ; as also in this Church of christ; c-acp av p-acp d n1 pp-f np1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
640 and here also I cannot but approve of your purpose to subscribe a Covenant that will be a fence against a lawless Spirit. and Here also I cannot but approve of your purpose to subscribe a Covenant that will be a fence against a lawless Spirit. cc av av pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi pp-f po22 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 29
641 Fourthly, Let me beseech you to love Heaven the better for this day, and the sad occasion of it. Fourthly, Let me beseech you to love Heaven the better for this day, and the sad occasion of it. ord, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 dt jc p-acp d n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
642 Here we see, that notwithstanding all our Covenants and Engagements; yet we are a mixed people: Here we see, that notwithstanding all our Covenants and Engagements; yet we Are a mixed people: av pns12 vvb, cst p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2; av pns12 vbr av vvn n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
643 the Leaven is amongst us to this day. the Leaven is among us to this day. dt n1 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
644 Let us take a view of Heaven, when putting some on the borders of hell, In Heaven there are no mixtures, there are none Leavened, there are none that cause division; Let us take a view of Heaven, when putting Some on the borders of hell, In Heaven there Are no mixtures, there Are none Leavened, there Are none that cause division; vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq vvg d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vbr dx n2, pc-acp vbr pix vvn, pc-acp vbr pix d n1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
645 there they are all of one heart, and of one peice. Let this provoke us to long for Heaven: there they Are all of one heart, and of one piece. Let this provoke us to long for Heaven: a-acp pns32 vbr d pp-f crd n1, cc pp-f crd n1. vvb d vvi pno12 p-acp j c-acp n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
646 Here is lying and deceitfulness, fickleness and levity: but in Heaven there is no such inconstant and scandalous company: Here is lying and deceitfulness, fickleness and levity: but in Heaven there is no such inconstant and scandalous company: av vbz vvg cc n1, n1 cc n1: cc-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vbz dx d j cc j n1: (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
647 there are all faithfull friends, a faithfull Father, a faithfull Christ, a faithfull Spirit, faithfull Angels, all faithfull friends. there Are all faithful Friends, a faithful Father, a faithful christ, a faithful Spirit, faithful Angels, all faithful Friends. a-acp vbr d j n2, dt j n1, dt j np1, dt j n1, j n2, d j n2. (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
648 Here ever and anon we have the Briar and the Thorn (such the earth brought forth ever since the fall) here the Canaanite and the Perizite are amongst us; Here ever and anon we have the Briar and the Thorn (such the earth brought forth ever since the fallen) Here the Canaanite and the Perizzite Are among us; av av cc av pns12 vhb dt n1 cc dt n1 (d dt n1 vvd av av c-acp dt n1) av dt j cc dt np1 vbr p-acp pno12; (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
649 but in Heaven no Briar groweth. let us be invited to love heaven the better. but in Heaven no Briar grows. let us be invited to love heaven the better. cc-acp p-acp n1 dx n1 vvz. vvb pno12 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 dt jc. (18) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 29
650 The Church is compared to the Kingdom of Heaven, and it should be so here, into which no unclean thing should enter; The Church is compared to the Kingdom of Heaven, and it should be so Here, into which no unclean thing should enter; dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vmd vbi av av, p-acp r-crq dx j n1 vmd vvi; (18) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 29
651 but yet it is not so in this lower Heaven, in this house of God, Here are vessels of dishonour that appear so, but yet it is not so in this lower Heaven, in this house of God, Here Are vessels of dishonour that appear so, cc-acp av pn31 vbz xx av p-acp d jc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, av vbr n2 pp-f n1 cst vvb av, (18) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 30
652 and here vessels get rust, and the very appointing excommunication speaketh what God saw his Church would need. and Here vessels get rust, and the very appointing excommunication speaks what God saw his Church would need. cc av n2 vvb n1, cc dt j j-vvg n1 vvz r-crq n1 vvd po31 n1 vmd vvi. (18) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 30
653 But Excommunication is no more appointed for Heaven above, since the Angelss were thence cast out. But Excommunication is no more appointed for Heaven above, since the Angelss were thence cast out. p-acp n1 vbz av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp n1 a-acp, c-acp dt n1 vbdr av vvn av. (18) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 30
654 The end of the Sermon which was delivered before the Persons were Excommunicated. The end of the Sermon which was Delivered before the Persons were Excommunicated. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 vbdr vvn. (18) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 30

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