A sermon against adultery Preached upon Sonday the 7th. of May, in the year 1671; in the parish church of St. Michaels in the City of York. By J. S. Master of Arts.

J. S
Publisher: printed by Tho Roycroft for John Place at Furnivals Inne Gate in Holborn
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1672
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: B29195 ESTC ID: None STC ID: S87
Subject Headings: Adultery; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON AGAINST ADULTERY. MATH. V. 28. A SERMON AGAINST ADULTERY. MATH. V. 28. dt n1 p-acp n1. np1. np1 crd (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a Woman to lust after her, hath committed Adultery with her already in his heart. But I say unto you, That whosoever looks on a Woman to lust After her, hath committed Adultery with her already in his heart. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, vhz vvn n1 p-acp pno31 av p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 WE find by many Passages in this and the following Chapters, that our Saviour had much to do to free the Law of God from those perverse glosses and interpretations, which the Ignorance or Malice of men, assisted by the rust and corruption of Time and Age, had fastned to us; WE find by many Passages in this and the following Chapters, that our Saviour had much to do to free the Law of God from those perverse Glosses and interpretations, which the Ignorance or Malice of men, assisted by the rust and corruption of Time and Age, had fastened to us; pns12 vvb p-acp d n2 p-acp d cc dt j-vvg n2, cst po12 n1 vhd av-d pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2, r-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vhd vvn p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 it being proper to the Nature of man rather handsomly to deceive it self, then willingly to go against a Visible light; it being proper to the Nature of man rather handsomely to deceive it self, then willingly to go against a Visible Light; pn31 vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-c av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 to frame the Law to its own desires when it finds it hard to conform them to the Law, to frame the Law to its own Desires when it finds it hard to conform them to the Law, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n2 c-crq pn31 vvz pn31 j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 and secretly and by little and little to change the Sense, though openly it retain the Letter. and secretly and by little and little to change the Sense, though openly it retain the letter. cc av-jn cc p-acp j cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs av-j pn31 vvb dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
6 In this state of things our Saviour now found the Jewish Church, wherein partly the Subtilty of their Doctours and Rabbies, partly the Tradition of the Lawyers, In this state of things our Saviour now found the Jewish Church, wherein partly the Subtlety of their Doctors and Rabbies, partly the Tradition of the Lawyers, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 po12 n1 av vvd dt jp n1, c-crq av dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, av dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
7 and practice and custome of their Courts had perverted the Law of God, understanding that loosely which was strictly delivered, and practice and custom of their Courts had perverted the Law of God, understanding that loosely which was strictly Delivered, cc n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg cst av-j r-crq vbds av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
8 and judging of that carnally which was spiritually intended: and judging of that carnally which was spiritually intended: cc vvg pp-f cst av-j r-crq vbds av-j vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
9 Our Saviour therefore, that he might fully comply with his Prophetical office, takes upon him to reform these Abuses, Our Saviour Therefore, that he might Fully comply with his Prophetical office, Takes upon him to reform these Abuses, po12 n1 av, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp po31 j n1, vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
10 and to rectifie these Interpretations, which having done in the former Verses concerning Murder, he begins in the 27 verse to clear those Mistakes which had broken in upon this precept of Adultery; Ye have heard (saies he) that it was said to those of Old, thou shalt not commit Adultery; and to rectify these Interpretations, which having done in the former Verses Concerning Murder, he begins in the 27 verse to clear those Mistakes which had broken in upon this precept of Adultery; You have herd (Says he) that it was said to those of Old, thou shalt not commit Adultery; cc pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq vhg vdn p-acp dt j n2 vvg vvb, pns31 vvz p-acp dt crd n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq vhd vvn p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; pn22 vhb vvn (vvz pns31) d pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d pp-f j, pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
11 But I say unto you, whosoever looketh upon a Woman to lust after her, hath already committed Adultery with her in his heart. But I say unto you, whosoever looks upon a Woman to lust After her, hath already committed Adultery with her in his heart. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, vhz av vvn n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
12 Where by the way we must note, that though the looking of a Man upon a Woman be onely specified, Where by the Way we must note, that though the looking of a Man upon a Woman be only specified, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbi av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
13 yet the looking of a Woman upon a Man is equally intended; and though Adultery be here only named, yet all the Species of it are understood; yet the looking of a Woman upon a Man is equally intended; and though Adultery be Here only nam, yet all the Species of it Are understood; av dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz av-j vvn; cc cs n1 vbb av av-j vvn, av d dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
14 onely our Saviour having once insisted upon that particular, continues his discourse to it, that so the Comparison and Proportion between the outward actions of the Body, only our Saviour having once insisted upon that particular, continues his discourse to it, that so the Comparison and Proportion between the outward actions of the Body, av-j po12 n1 vhg a-acp vvd p-acp d j, vvz po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cst av dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
15 and the inward actions of the Heart (which he principally aimed at) might more evidently, and more immediately appear. and the inward actions of the Heart (which he principally aimed At) might more evidently, and more immediately appear. cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq pns31 av-j vvd p-acp) n1 av-dc av-j, cc av-dc av-j vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
16 In the Words themselves we may consider these Parts, The Crime and the Fact; the Fact in these words, He that looketh upon a Woman to lust after her: In the Words themselves we may Consider these Parts, The Crime and the Fact; the Fact in these words, He that looks upon a Woman to lust After her: p-acp dt n2 px32 pns12 vmb vvi d n2, dt n1 cc dt n1; dt n1 p-acp d n2, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
17 The Crime in these, Hath committed Adultery in his heart. Where First, We shall consider the Nature of Adultery in general. The Crime in these, Hath committed Adultery in his heart. Where First, We shall Consider the Nature of Adultery in general. dt n1 p-acp d, vhz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. c-crq ord, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
18 Secondly, Adultery as it is restrained to the heart onely. Then; Thirdly, In the matter of Fact we shall consider; Secondly, Adultery as it is restrained to the heart only. Then; Thirdly, In the matter of Fact we shall Consider; ord, n1 c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j. av; ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmb vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
19 First, The Lusting after a Woman. Then The Looking upon her to lust. First, The Lusting After a Woman. Then The Looking upon her to lust. ord, dt j-vvg p-acp dt n1. av dt vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
20 After which (having thus explained the Terms and put the Case) we shall endeavour to resolve, How, and in what sense this saying of our Saviour is to be understood. After which (having thus explained the Terms and put the Case) we shall endeavour to resolve, How, and in what sense this saying of our Saviour is to be understood. p-acp r-crq (vhg av vvn dt n2 cc vvi dt n1) pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, c-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 d n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
21 All which, when we have done Doctrinally, we shall go over the several parts again in the same Order, All which, when we have done Doctrinally, we shall go over the several parts again in the same Order, d r-crq, c-crq pns12 vhb vdn av-j, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 av p-acp dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
22 and propose such Motives to your affections as God hath been pleased to put into our mind. and propose such Motives to your affections as God hath been pleased to put into our mind. cc vvb d n2 p-acp po22 n2 p-acp np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
23 We begin with the consideration of Adultery in general. Adultery as it is the breach of that Faith which is solemnly given in Marriage, We begin with the consideration of Adultery in general. Adultery as it is the breach of that Faith which is solemnly given in Marriage, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
24 whether it be by the Man or by the Woman, a great Sin sure; whither it be by the Man or by the Woman, a great since sure; cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
25 whether in respect of God, or in respect of Men; in respect of God, who was solemnly invocated to be a witness of that Covenant which we wilfully violate, in the presence of whom and his blessed Angels, and the Church of Christ, the marryed persons mutually promised their fidelity to each other, whither in respect of God, or in respect of Men; in respect of God, who was solemnly invocated to be a witness of that Covenant which we wilfully violate, in the presence of whom and his blessed Angels, and the Church of christ, the married Persons mutually promised their Fidis to each other, cs p-acp n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2; p-acp n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt vvb pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 av-j vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq cc po31 j-vvn n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j-vvn n2 av-j vvd po32 n1 p-acp d n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
26 so that (as the Apostle saies) they have now no longer power over their own bodies, in which they have parted with their right and property, and indeed they are now no longer their own but one anothers; so that (as the Apostle Says) they have now no longer power over their own bodies, in which they have parted with their right and property, and indeed they Are now no longer their own but one another's; av d (c-acp dt n1 vvz) pns32 vhb av av-dx av-jc n1 p-acp po32 d n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po32 j-jn cc n1, cc av pns32 vbr av av-dx av-jc po32 d p-acp crd j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
27 and so true and real is this Change, and so neer and individual is this Ʋnion, that the expression of the Apostle seems to be very high and hyperbolical, and relishing somewhat of the Poet and the Lover, when he tells us that it is Magnum Sacramentum, a high and a holy Mistery: when he thinks it to be a fit type and resemblance of that, which the most straining heights, the most gallant comparisons, and the most boasting expressions of our Love and Poetry together come infinitely short of; and so true and real is this Change, and so near and Individu is this Ʋnion, that the expression of the Apostle seems to be very high and hyperbolical, and relishing somewhat of the Poet and the Lover, when he tells us that it is Magnum Sacramentum, a high and a holy Mystery: when he thinks it to be a fit type and resemblance of that, which the most straining heights, the most gallant comparisons, and the most boasting expressions of our Love and Poetry together come infinitely short of; cc av j cc j vbz d vvi, cc av av-j cc j-jn vbz d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi av j cc j, cc vvg av pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 cst pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la, dt j cc dt j n1: c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d, r-crq dt ds vvg n2, dt ds j-jn n2, cc dt ds vvg n2 pp-f po12 vvb cc n1 av vvb av-j j pp-f; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
28 and that is the Love and Ʋnion between Christ and his Church; an Ʋnion so neer, that it is indeed flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone, for the same Spirit that conceived him conceivs that, dwells in that, quickens and enlivens and moves that; so that it is not only figuratively and mistically, but truely and indeed his very Body, as the nourishment which I receive and digest, and that is the Love and Ʋnion between christ and his Church; an Ʋnion so near, that it is indeed Flesh of his Flesh and bone of his bone, for the same Spirit that conceived him deceives that, dwells in that, quickens and enlivens and moves that; so that it is not only figuratively and mystically, but truly and indeed his very Body, as the nourishment which I receive and digest, cc d vbz dt vvb cc n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1; dt n1 av av-j, cst pn31 vbz av n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt d n1 cst vvd pno31 vvz cst, vvz p-acp cst, vvz cc vvz cc vvz d; av cst pn31 vbz xx av-j av-j cc av-j, p-acp av-j cc av po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvb cc vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
29 and becomes informed with my Soul, is a part of my Body, so neer and so wonderful is this Ʋnion. And as for the Love of Christ to his Church, it is a flame as far transcending ours as the heavenly does the elementary; this is that that brought him down from Heaven, from the Throne, and becomes informed with my Soul, is a part of my Body, so near and so wondered is this Ʋnion. And as for the Love of christ to his Church, it is a flame as Far transcending ours as the heavenly does the elementary; this is that that brought him down from Heaven, from the Throne, cc vvz vvn p-acp po11 n1, vbz dt vvb pp-f po11 n1, av av-j cc av j vbz d n1. cc c-acp p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 c-acp av-j vvg png12 p-acp dt j vdz dt j; d vbz cst cst vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
30 nay from the bosome of his Father, that cloathed him with our corruption, our miserable flesh, debased him to the form of a Servant, and subjected him to those mean, but withal to those affectionate services, which all our vain and mortal love is so far from approaching, that it must vanish and hide it self before that sacred Charity both with shame and wonder; and all this to teach us, nay from the bosom of his Father, that clothed him with our corruption, our miserable Flesh, debased him to the from of a Servant, and subjected him to those mean, but withal to those affectionate services, which all our vain and Mortal love is so Far from approaching, that it must vanish and hide it self before that sacred Charity both with shame and wonder; and all this to teach us, uh-x p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvn pno31 p-acp po12 n1, po12 j n1, vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvn pno31 p-acp d vvb, p-acp av p-acp d j n2, r-crq d po12 j cc j-jn n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg, cst pn31 vmb vvi cc vvb pn31 n1 p-acp d j n1 av-d p-acp vvb cc vvb; cc d d pc-acp vvi pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
31 how holy and unvyolable the tye and Ʋnion, how pure, how chast, how fervent, how unchangeable, how honourable the Love of Marriage ought to be. how holy and unvyolable the tie and Ʋnion, how pure, how chaste, how fervent, how unchangeable, how honourable the Love of Marriage ought to be. c-crq j cc j dt vvb cc n1, c-crq j, c-crq j, c-crq j, c-crq j-u, c-crq j dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd pc-acp vbi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
32 A transgression therefore against this tye and this Love must needs be an heinous sin, heinous in respect of God who is made a Witness to that Covenant; and in this respect it was reasonably done of him who excepted against the testimony of an Adulterer as against a Man perjured already; A Transgression Therefore against this tie and this Love must needs be an heinous since, heinous in respect of God who is made a Witness to that Covenant; and in this respect it was reasonably done of him who excepted against the testimony of an Adulterer as against a Man perjured already; dt n1 av p-acp d vvb cc d vvb vmb av vbi dt j n1, j p-acp n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz vvn dt vvb p-acp d n1; cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbds av-j vdn pp-f pno31 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
33 heinous in respect of the person who is made a party to that Covenant, with whom we so carelesly break our faith and loyalty, and lastly very heinous in respect of our Neighbour, whose hedge we break down, heinous in respect of the person who is made a party to that Covenant, with whom we so carelessly break our faith and loyalty, and lastly very heinous in respect of our Neighbour, whose hedge we break down, j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 av av-j vvi po12 n1 cc n1, cc ord j j p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
34 and whose enclosure we lay waste; and whose enclosure we lay waste; cc rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
35 whilst we do not only purloyn and defile and dishonour that which is his most proper possession, that which is asmuch his own, as his own body is his Wife: Not only dishonour her, while we do not only purloin and defile and dishonour that which is his most proper possession, that which is as his own, as his own body is his Wife: Not only dishonour her, cs pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi cc vvb cc vvb cst r-crq vbz po31 ds j n1, cst r-crq vbz p-acp po31 d, p-acp po31 d n1 vbz po31 n1: xx av-j vvb pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
36 and her whole Family together, but we invade and incroach upon his Inheritance also by making our Bastard his Heir; suborning and stealing into the possession of his Estate the Son of that person, whom of all men living he has reason to detest for having been his most causeless but most injurious enemy. and her Whole Family together, but we invade and encroach upon his Inheritance also by making our Bastard his Heir; suborning and stealing into the possession of his Estate the Son of that person, whom of all men living he has reason to detest for having been his most causeless but most injurious enemy. cc po31 j-jn n1 av, cc-acp pns12 vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 av p-acp vvg po12 n1 po31 n1; vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f cst n1, ro-crq pp-f d n2 vvg pns31 vhz n1 p-acp vvb p-acp vhg vbn po31 av-ds j p-acp ds j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
37 You see therefore the nature of the Crime here mentioned, how great a sin it is in respect of the Impiety towards God, You see Therefore the nature of the Crime Here mentioned, how great a since it is in respect of the Impiety towards God, pn22 vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
38 and how great it is also in respect of the Injury towards Men. and how great it is also in respect of the Injury towards Men. cc c-crq j pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
39 It comes next to be considered, that this Crime (as foul as it is) may be committed in the heart only: It comes next to be considered, that this Crime (as foul as it is) may be committed in the heart only: pn31 vvz ord pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d n1 (c-acp j c-acp pn31 vbz) vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
40 He that looketh on a Woman to lust after her, hath already committed Adultery in his heart. He that looks on a Woman to lust After her, hath already committed Adultery in his heart. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, vhz av vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
41 In his heart; that is, Though he hath not committed it in the outward act, but only in his will and intention, for indeed it is the Will only that gives the stamp and the value to the outward actions; In his heart; that is, Though he hath not committed it in the outward act, but only in his will and intention, for indeed it is the Will only that gives the stamp and the valve to the outward actions; p-acp po31 n1; cst vbz, cs pns31 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp j p-acp po31 vmb cc n1, p-acp av pn31 vbz dt vmb av-j cst vvz dt vvb cc dt vvb p-acp dt j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
42 the same Act in respect of several intentions may either be a bloudy murther, or an hasty Manslaughter, the same Act in respect of several intentions may either be a bloody murder, or an hasty Manslaughter, dt d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n2 vmb d vbi dt j vvi, cc dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
43 or an unfortunate accident, or an innocent defence. or an unfortunate accident, or an innocent defence. cc dt j n1, cc dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
44 That which defiles a man (saith our Saviour) enters not into a man but cometh forth from within him, from the heart; That which defiles a man (Says our Saviour) enters not into a man but comes forth from within him, from the heart; cst r-crq vvz dt n1 (vvz po12 n1) vvz xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp vvz av p-acp p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
45 there's the Fountain that defiles the Streams, 'tis not the streams that corrupt the fountain. there's the Fountain that defiles the Streams, it's not the streams that corrupt the fountain. pc-acp|vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n2, pn31|vbz xx dt n2 cst j dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
46 That the Jews at this time, had, by their licentious and indulged Traditions and Glosses, very much defaced and darkned this Truth, That the jews At this time, had, by their licentious and indulged Traditions and Glosses, very much defaced and darkened this Truth, cst dt np2 p-acp d n1, vhd, p-acp po32 j cc vvn n2 cc n2, av d vvn cc vvn d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
47 and had begot an Opinion very common to the Nation. and had begotten an Opinion very Common to the nation. cc vhd vvn dt n1 j j p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
48 That a forbearance of the Outward act onely was all that the Law of God required from them, may appear both by the often and earnest endeavours of our Saviour to assert the Divine Law to its primitive, That a forbearance of the Outward act only was all that the Law of God required from them, may appear both by the often and earnest endeavours of our Saviour to assert the Divine Law to its primitive, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-j vbds d cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32, vmb vvi d p-acp dt av cc j n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
49 and genuine and spiritual Sense, and to restore it to its universal latitude and obligation upon the spirit of Man; and genuine and spiritual Sense, and to restore it to its universal latitude and obligation upon the Spirit of Man; cc j cc j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
50 as also by a passage in the 12th Book of Josephus 's Antiquities, who being himself a Learned, as also by a passage in the 12th Book of Josephus is Antiquities, who being himself a Learned, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1 vbz n2, r-crq vbg px31 dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
51 and a Wise and Well-born person among the people, yet takes occasion to wonder at the Errour of Polybius the Grecian Historian (as he accounts it) That the Intention only of Sacriledge in Antiochus was the Cause why he was pursued with Divine Vengeance, ending a wicked life with a dispairing and torturing death; as if sayes he, God used to punish Intentions only? So much more you see the light of Nature only in a Wise and un-interessed Heathen was able to discover, and a Wise and Wellborn person among the people, yet Takes occasion to wonder At the Error of Polybius the Grecian Historian (as he accounts it) That the Intention only of Sacrilege in Antiochus was the Cause why he was pursued with Divine Vengeance, ending a wicked life with a despairing and torturing death; as if sayes he, God used to Punish Intentions only? So much more you see the Light of Nature only in a Wise and uninterested Heathen was able to discover, cc dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, av vvz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt jp n1 (c-acp pns31 vvz pn31) cst dt n1 av-j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vbds dt vvb c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j-jn n1, vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg cc vvg n1; c-acp cs zz pns31, np1 vvd pc-acp vvi n2 av-j? av av-d av-dc pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp dt j cc j j-jn vbds j pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
52 than the understanding of a Jew bred up to the knowledge of the Law, and otherwayes Wise and Learned; only because it was betrayed and blinded by prejudice, and tradition of his Teachers. than the understanding of a Jew bred up to the knowledge of the Law, and otherways Wise and Learned; only Because it was betrayed and blinded by prejudice, and tradition of his Teachers. cs dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av j cc j; av-j c-acp pn31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
53 Josephus indeed were in the right, if we consider Man only as a Citizen, as a member and part of a Community, so his thoughts and desires can come into no accompt; Josephus indeed were in the right, if we Consider Man only as a Citizen, as a member and part of a Community, so his thoughts and Desires can come into no account; np1 av vbdr p-acp dt n-jn, cs pns12 vvb n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, av po31 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp dx n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
54 no Tribunal here upon earth that can take cognizance or exercise Jurisdiction over that which passes within a man if it proceed not to outward act, as to humane Law he is reputed Innocent, no Tribunal Here upon earth that can take cognizance or exercise Jurisdiction over that which passes within a man if it proceed not to outward act, as to humane Law he is reputed Innocent, dx n1 av p-acp n1 cst vmb vvi n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp cst r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 cs pn31 vvb xx p-acp j n1, a-acp p-acp j n1 pns31 vbz vvn j-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
55 and even in respect of God also; and even in respect of God also; cc av p-acp n1 pp-f np1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
56 the outward act being added much aggravates the fault, draws more guilt and punishment upon the offender; both because when we proceed so far, we give a greater declaration of our Will fully and perfectly consenting unto sin; the outward act being added much aggravates the fault, draws more guilt and punishment upon the offender; both Because when we proceed so Far, we give a greater declaration of our Will Fully and perfectly consenting unto since; dt j n1 vbg vvn av-d vvz dt n1, vvz dc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; d c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb av av-j, pns12 vvb dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1 av-j cc av-j vvg p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
57 and because we then only offer Injury, and occasion much more Sin and scandal unto others: and Because we then only offer Injury, and occasion much more since and scandal unto Others: cc c-acp pns12 cs av-j vvb n1, cc n1 av-d dc n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
58 yet notwithstanding, though the outward act add to the guilt, yet it does not cause it. yet notwithstanding, though the outward act add to the guilt, yet it does not cause it. av a-acp, cs dt j n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vdz xx n1 pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
59 Our Saviours Doctrine stands good still, That which defiles a man proceeds from within, there the spiritual poyson first spreads it self; Our Saviors Doctrine Stands good still, That which defiles a man proceeds from within, there the spiritual poison First spreads it self; po12 ng1 n1 vvz j av, cst r-crq vvz dt n1 vvz p-acp a-acp, a-acp dt j vvi ord vvz pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
60 the Sinfulness proceeds from the obliquity of the actions, from the unlawfulness, from the disagreement it hath with the Divine Law, which ought to be the rule and measure of all our Actions: the Sinfulness proceeds from the obliquity of the actions, from the unlawfulness, from the disagreement it hath with the Divine Law, which ought to be the Rule and measure of all our Actions: dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pn31 vhz p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi dt vvb cc vvb pp-f d po12 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
61 It is the transgression of that that makes a sin, and the transgression of that, in this particular, that makes this particular sin. The consent of the Will to an unlawful desire after a Woman, It is the Transgression of that that makes a since, and the Transgression of that, in this particular, that makes this particular since. The consent of the Will to an unlawful desire After a Woman, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f cst cst vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f cst, p-acp d j, cst vvz d j n1. dt vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
62 though no outward act follow after, is that inward Adultery which our Saviour here speaketh of, though no outward act follow After, is that inward Adultery which our Saviour Here speaks of, cs dx j n1 vvi a-acp, vbz d j n1 r-crq po12 n1 av vvz pp-f, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
63 and fully comprehends the nature of the Crime which I promised to shew you. and Fully comprehends the nature of the Crime which I promised to show you. cc av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
64 We come next to the matter of the Fact which is here double, Lusting and Looking; but first of Lusting. We come next to the matter of the Fact which is Here double, Lusting and Looking; but First of Lusting. pns12 vvb ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz av j-jn, j-vvg cc vvg; p-acp ord pp-f j-vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
65 What this Lust here is, though many are guilty of it, yet perhaps there are many also that are ignorant what the exact meaning of it is, that do not sufficiently conceive the full latitude and extent of it; What this Lust Here is, though many Are guilty of it, yet perhaps there Are many also that Are ignorant what the exact meaning of it is, that do not sufficiently conceive the full latitude and extent of it; q-crq d n1 av vbz, cs d vbr j pp-f pn31, av av a-acp vbr d av d vbr j r-crq dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz, cst vdb xx av-j vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
66 and they may indeed be more excusable because it is a point that even S. Paul was once ignorant of: and they may indeed be more excusable Because it is a point that even S. Paul was once ignorant of: cc pns32 vmb av vbi av-dc j c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cst av n1 np1 vbds a-acp j pp-f: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
67 I had not known lust, saies he, unless the law had said thou shalt not lust, in the 7th. to the Romans. What, did did not S. Paul think we knew the Commandment? or was he ignorant of that which even Polybius an Heathen could discover, That the inward consent, the intention and resolution to sin, was sin? this certainly cannot be the meaning of this place, there must be some higher sense of it then so. I had not known lust, Says he, unless the law had said thou shalt not lust, in the 7th. to the Romans. What, did did not S. Paul think we knew the Commandment? or was he ignorant of that which even Polybius an Heathen could discover, That the inward consent, the intention and resolution to since, was since? this Certainly cannot be the meaning of this place, there must be Some higher sense of it then so. pns11 vhd xx vvn n1, vvz pns31, cs dt n1 vhd vvn pns21 vm2 xx n1, p-acp dt ord. p-acp dt np1. q-crq, vdd vdd xx n1 np1 vvb pns12 vvd dt n1? cc vbds pns31 j pp-f d r-crq av np1 dt j-jn vmd vvi, cst dt j n1, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vbds n1? d av-j vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vmb vbi d jc n1 pp-f pn31 av av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
68 S. James will help us to the best Exposition of it in his first Chapter and 14 verse, Every man, saies he, is tempted, when he is drawn away and enticed by his own lusts; S. James will help us to the best Exposition of it in his First Chapter and 14 verse, Every man, Says he, is tempted, when he is drawn away and enticed by his own Lustiest; np1 np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 ord n1 cc crd n1, d n1, vvz pns31, vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av cc vvn p-acp po31 d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
69 they move blindly and suddenly to whatsoever is acceptable to the Flesh and delightful to the Sense, without any advice of reason at all, without any subjection to the spirit of our Mind, without any conforming themselves to that which ought to be the rule of humane actions, the Law of God. Now certainly that which tempts to evil must needs be Evil it self, that which is perfectly good cannot tempt us; they move blindly and suddenly to whatsoever is acceptable to the Flesh and delightful to the Sense, without any Advice of reason At all, without any subjection to the Spirit of our Mind, without any conforming themselves to that which ought to be the Rule of humane actions, the Law of God. Now Certainly that which tempts to evil must needs be Evil it self, that which is perfectly good cannot tempt us; pns32 vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc j p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp d vvg px32 p-acp d r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi dt vvb pp-f j n2, dt n1 pp-f np1. av av-j cst r-crq vvz p-acp n-jn vmb av vbi j-jn pn31 n1, cst r-crq vbz av-j j vmbx vvi pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
70 and therefore sayes S. James, God cannot do it because he is so. and Therefore Says S. James, God cannot do it Because he is so. cc av vvz n1 np1, n1 vmbx vdi pn31 c-acp pns31 vbz av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
71 Whatsover does tempt us therefore must needs be Evil, for temptation to sin being an evil fruit must needs proceed from an evil tree, a Tree that hath its root as deep as the first sin of the first Man, Whatsoever does tempt us Therefore must needs be Evil, for temptation to since being an evil fruit must needs proceed from an evil tree, a Tree that hath its root as deep as the First since of the First Man, r-crq vdz vvi pno12 av vmb av vbi j-jn, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vbg dt j-jn n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 cst vhz po31 n1 c-acp j-jn c-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
72 and our Original corruption is the cause that there is any such thing as unlawful lust in us; and our Original corruption is the cause that there is any such thing as unlawful lust in us; cc po12 j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 cst pc-acp vbz d d n1 c-acp j n1 p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
73 unlawful I say which is therefore Evil, because unagreeable and unconformable to the Law of God; unlawful I say which is Therefore Evil, Because unagreeable and unconformable to the Law of God; j pns11 vvb r-crq vbz av j-jn, c-acp j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
74 therefore Evil, because rebelling against the law of our Mind, and so violating that order and harmony which God at first placed in our Soul. Therefore Evil, Because rebelling against the law of our Mind, and so violating that order and harmony which God At First placed in our Soul. av j-jn, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc av vvg d n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 p-acp ord vvn p-acp po12 n1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
75 But that we may more distinctly conceive the Lust that is here spoken of, and the true nature of it, it is fit that we learn it of S. James in his first Chapter and 14 and 15 verses, where he discovers the progress of it, But that we may more distinctly conceive the Lust that is Here spoken of, and the true nature of it, it is fit that we Learn it of S. James in his First Chapter and 14 and 15 Verses, where he discovers the progress of it, p-acp cst pns12 vmb av-dc av-j vvi dt n1 cst vbz av vvn pp-f, cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz j cst pns12 vvb pn31 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp po31 ord n1 cc crd cc crd n2, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
76 and describes to us the several steps and rises and periods of this Evil. Every one is tempted, &c. Out of which Words the Schools have observed three several steps and gradations of Sin, the Suggestion, the Delight, the Content. First the Suggestion which is not certainly (as some conceive) onely when either our memory or our sense do propose to us an Object in it self delightful to the senses, the injoying whereof is contrary to the Law of God; and describes to us the several steps and rises and periods of this Evil. Every one is tempted, etc. Out of which Words the Schools have observed three several steps and gradations of since, the Suggestion, the Delight, the Content. First the Suggestion which is not Certainly (as Some conceive) only when either our memory or our sense do propose to us an Object in it self delightful to the Senses, the enjoying whereof is contrary to the Law of God; cc vvz p-acp pno12 dt j n2 cc vvz cc n2 pp-f d np1 d pi vbz vvn, av av pp-f r-crq n2 dt n2 vhb vvn crd j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt j. ord dt n1 r-crq vbz xx av-j (c-acp d vvb) av-j c-crq d po12 n1 cc po12 n1 vdb vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1 j p-acp dt n2, dt vvg q-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
77 but when it is proposed to us under the consideration of being enjoyed, when by the help and assistance of our nature and rebellious corruption, this very unlawful enjoying is presented and suggested to our desires, towards which the first motions, the starts and beckenings and twitches of our desires, are the first degree of sin; but when it is proposed to us under the consideration of being enjoyed, when by the help and assistance of our nature and rebellious corruption, this very unlawful enjoying is presented and suggested to our Desires, towards which the First motions, the starts and beckenings and Twitches of our Desires, Are the First degree of since; cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn, c-crq p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc j n1, d j j vvg vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp r-crq dt ord n2, dt n2 cc n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f po12 n2, vbr dt ord n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
78 then we are as the Apostle sayes, Drawn away by our lusts. then we Are as the Apostle Says, Drawn away by our Lustiest. av pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 vvz, vvn av p-acp po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
79 The next is the Delight and contentment that we take in the contemplation of that unlawful enjoying; The next is the Delight and contentment that we take in the contemplation of that unlawful enjoying; dt ord vbz dt n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
80 then Sin conceives saith S. James, for it conceives with delight. then since conceives Says S. James, for it conceives with delight. av n1 vvz vvz n1 np1, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
81 The last is that express and formal consent of the Will to exercise and put in practice what has been thus suggested, and so delightful unto us; The last is that express and formal consent of the Will to exercise and put in practice what has been thus suggested, and so delightful unto us; dt ord vbz d j cc j n1 pp-f dt vmb p-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 r-crq vhz vbn av vvn, cc av j p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
82 then it becomes, as S. Paul sayes, NONLATINALPHABET, compleat and perfect sin. And indeed these three degrees are not unfitly compared to the three persons that acted their several parts in the first sin of Adam: Namely, to the Serpent, the Woman, and the Man. The Serpent, there's the insinuating suggestion; then it becomes, as S. Paul Says,, complete and perfect since. And indeed these three Degrees Are not unfitly compared to the three Persons that acted their several parts in the First since of Adam: Namely, to the Serpent, the Woman, and the Man. The Serpent, there's the insinuating suggestion; cs pn31 vvz, c-acp np1 np1 vvz,, j cc j n1. cc av d crd n2 vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp dt crd n2 cst vvd po32 j n2 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1: av, p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 dt n1, pc-acp|vbz dt j-vvg n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
83 the Delight, there's the deceived Woman; and the Consent, there's all lust; the Man, and then all is compleat. the Delight, there's the deceived Woman; and the Consent, there's all lust; the Man, and then all is complete. dt n1, pc-acp|vbz dt vvn n1; cc dt vvb, pc-acp|vbz d n1; dt n1, cc av d vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
84 Now to draw our Discourse to a head, after we have thus opened the Case. Now to draw our Discourse to a head, After we have thus opened the Case. av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns12 vhb av vvn dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
85 The Question now to be stated and resolved is, Whether all or some only of these degrees are here meant by our Saviour, The Question now to be stated and resolved is, Whither all or Some only of these Degrees Are Here meant by our Saviour, dt n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn vbz, cs d cc d av-j pp-f d n2 vbr av vvn p-acp po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
86 when he tels us, That he that looketh upon a Woman to lust after her, hath already committed Adultery in his heart. when he tells us, That he that looks upon a Woman to lust After her, hath already committed Adultery in his heart. c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, vhz av vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
87 Concerning the last, the express and formal consent of the Will to perform this sin, I have already shewed you, that it is directly and properly that which our Saviour here calls the Adultery of the heart; concerning the second there may seem to be some difficulty; I am not apt to make sins that God hath not; Concerning the last, the express and formal consent of the Will to perform this since, I have already showed you, that it is directly and properly that which our Saviour Here calls the Adultery of the heart; Concerning the second there may seem to be Some difficulty; I am not apt to make Sins that God hath not; vvg dt ord, dt vvb cc j n1 pp-f dt vmb pc-acp vvi d n1, pns11 vhb av vvn pn22, cst pn31 vbz av-j cc av-j cst r-crq po12 n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; vvg dt ord pc-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vbi d n1; pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi n2 cst np1 vhz xx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
88 and I should be very shie of determining the particular, but that I find those who agree very little amongst themselves; namely, Dominicans, Jesuits, Lutherans, Calvenists; and I should be very shy of determining the particular, but that I find those who agree very little among themselves; namely, Dominicans, Jesuits, Lutherans, Calvinists; cc pns11 vmd vbi av j pp-f vvg dt j, cc-acp cst pns11 vvb d r-crq vvb av j p-acp px32; av, np1, np2, njp2, np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
89 yet to agree upon this point, that that which they call Delectatio Morosa, namely that the Delight about enjoying an unlawful Object (if at the least it have any stay and continuance in us) is also to be put in the same rank with Consent it self; yet to agree upon this point, that that which they call Delectatio Morosa, namely that the Delight about enjoying an unlawful Object (if At the least it have any stay and Continuance in us) is also to be put in the same rank with Consent it self; av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cst d r-crq pns32 vvb fw-la fw-la, av cst dt n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1 (cs p-acp dt av-ds pn31 vhb d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12) vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp vvb pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
90 because the Will, though it do not formally consent, yet implicitly it does, because it does not curb and restrain, as by duty it is bound to do; Because the Will, though it do not formally consent, yet implicitly it does, Because it does not curb and restrain, as by duty it is bound to do; c-acp dt vmb, c-acp pn31 vdb xx av-j n1, av av-j pn31 vdz, c-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi cc vvb, a-acp p-acp n1 pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
91 It offends as a Governour, though not as an Actor; in suffering, though not in doing; It offends as a Governor, though not as an Actor; in suffering, though not in doing; pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cs xx p-acp dt n1; p-acp vvg, cs xx p-acp vdg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
92 and that therefore even such a del•ght in this particular sin, though we do not fully and resolutely intend and purpose to commit it, is also comprehended under this, Adultery of the heart here spoken of by our Saviour. and that Therefore even such a del•ght in this particular since, though we do not Fully and resolutely intend and purpose to commit it, is also comprehended under this, Adultery of the heart Here spoken of by our Saviour. cc cst av av d dt j p-acp d j n1, cs pns12 vdb xx av-j cc av-j vvb cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vbz av vvn p-acp d, n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn pp-f p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
93 Lastly, concerning the first degree, those sudden starts and first motions towards unlawful acts, though they are evil in themselves, yet out of Gods mercy, they are not so imputed to those that are in Christ: Not that the nature of them is changed, that of evil they should become good; but that the effect of them is changed, Lastly, Concerning the First degree, those sudden starts and First motions towards unlawful acts, though they Are evil in themselves, yet out of God's mercy, they Are not so imputed to those that Are in christ: Not that the nature of them is changed, that of evil they should become good; but that the Effect of them is changed, ord, vvg dt ord n1, d j n2 cc ord n2 p-acp j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp px32, av av pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vbr xx av vvd p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1: xx d dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn, cst pp-f j-jn pns32 vmd vvi j; p-acp cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
94 as to us-wards they are not evil to condemnation; that is, if we be afflicted and troubled, not pleased and delighted with them, they are left as the Canaanites were amongst the Israelites, to keep us humble towards God, as to us-wards they Are not evil to condemnation; that is, if we be afflicted and troubled, not pleased and delighted with them, they Are left as the Canaanites were among the Israelites, to keep us humble towards God, c-acp p-acp n2 pns32 vbr xx j-jn p-acp n1; cst vbz, cs pns12 vbb vvn cc vvn, xx vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt np2 vbdr p-acp dt np2, pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
95 and solicitous in our selves to exercise us, not to ruine us. and solicitous in our selves to exercise us, not to ruin us. cc j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvb pno12, xx p-acp n1 pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
96 Not that we should yield, but that we should conquer for our virtue and tryal; not for our destruction and condemnation. Not that we should yield, but that we should conquer for our virtue and trial; not for our destruction and condemnation. xx cst pns12 vmd vvi, p-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; xx p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
97 You see now what this lusting is our Saviour speaks of; we come next to the Looking, He that looketh, &c. Of which very briefly. You see now what this lusting is our Saviour speaks of; we come next to the Looking, He that looks, etc. Of which very briefly. pn22 vvb av q-crq d j-vvg vbz po12 n1 vvz pp-f; pns12 vvb ord p-acp dt vvg, pns31 cst vvz, av pp-f r-crq av av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
98 There may be several senses of these words, he that looketh to lust, for this NONLATINALPHABET, this NONLATINALPHABET here denotes either the event of looking, or the end of looking; the event of looking, that is, he that looketh and afterwards doth lust, or the end of looking, that is, he that looketh purposely that he may lust; Concerning the latter of these, he that looketh purposely that he may lust, he that imploys his senses as Factors for his lusts, to provide fuel for that fire, There may be several Senses of these words, he that looks to lust, for this, this Here denotes either the event of looking, or the end of looking; the event of looking, that is, he that looks and afterwards does lust, or the end of looking, that is, he that looks purposely that he may lust; Concerning the latter of these, he that looks purposely that he may lust, he that employs his Senses as Factors for his Lustiest, to provide fuel for that fire, a-acp vmb vbi j n2 pp-f d n2, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, p-acp d, d av vvz d dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc dt vvb pp-f vvg; dt n1 pp-f vvg, cst vbz, pns31 cst vvz cc av vdz n1, cc dt vvb pp-f vvg, cst vbz, pns31 cst vvz av cst pns31 vmb n1; vvg dt d pp-f d, pns31 cst vvz av cst pns31 vmb n1, pns31 cst vvz po31 n2 c-acp n2 p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
99 and to search out objects for those unlawful desires, he that as the Apostle sayes, has Eyes full of Adultery, and therefore looketh that he may lust, of such a Person as this we shall make no scruple to determine, that he directly falls under our Saviours censure here, and to search out objects for those unlawful Desires, he that as the Apostle Says, has Eyes full of Adultery, and Therefore looks that he may lust, of such a Person as this we shall make no scruple to determine, that he directly falls under our Saviors censure Here, cc pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp d j n2, pns31 cst p-acp dt n1 vvz, vhz n2 j pp-f n1, cc av vvz cst pns31 vmb n1, pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d pns12 vmb vvi dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 av-j vvz p-acp po12 ng1 n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
100 and is one of those that has already committed Adultery in his heart. Concerning the other; and is one of those that has already committed Adultery in his heart. Concerning the other; cc vbz pi pp-f d cst vhz av vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. vvg dt j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
101 he that looketh onely and afterwards lusteth, though in that look of his he had no such intention, he that looks only and afterwards Lusteth, though in that look of his he had no such intention, pns31 cst vvz av-j cc av vvz, c-acp p-acp d vvb pp-f po31 pns31 vhn dx d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
102 yet if his curiosity or his negligence be so great, that he has no care at all of his senses, that suffers his eyes to run at randome, yet if his curiosity or his negligence be so great, that he has no care At all of his Senses, that suffers his eyes to run At random, av cs po31 n1 cc po31 n1 vbb av j, cst pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, cst vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp av-an, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
103 and makes no manner of covenant with them, and sets no watch upon those Windows at which death may enter in, and makes no manner of Covenant with them, and sets no watch upon those Windows At which death may enter in, cc vvz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvz dx n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq n1 vmb vvi p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
104 if he so l ok that he do lust, if this event do ensue upon him by his own default, if he so l ok that he do lust, if this event do ensue upon him by his own default, cs pns31 av sy n1 cst pns31 vdb n1, cs d n1 vdb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
105 if his soul be so like a City without Gates and Bars that all Objects are suffered to enter in without controul, if his soul be so like a city without Gates and Bars that all Objects Are suffered to enter in without control, cs po31 n1 vbb av av-j dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 cst d n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
106 if he have no care at all of the first degree of sin, which is the suggestion, if he have no care At all of the First degree of since, which is the suggestion, cs pns31 vhb dx n1 p-acp d pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
107 but entertains a Parley with this Serpent, and either negligently or curiously lead• himself into temptation, but entertains a Parley with this Serpent, and either negligently or curiously lead• himself into temptation, cc-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc d av-j cc av-j n1 px31 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
108 if upon that suggestion the•e follow delight, and with that delight sin conce•ves (much more if it proceed so far as to consent and so sin become perfect and consummate) though I pity his case much more then the former, if upon that suggestion the•e follow delight, and with that delight since conce•ves (much more if it proceed so Far as to consent and so since become perfect and consummate) though I pity his case much more then the former, cs p-acp d n1 vdb vvi vvi, cc p-acp d vvb n1 vvz (av-d dc cs pn31 vvb av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi cc av n1 vvb j cc vvi) cs pns11 vvb po31 n1 av-d av-dc cs dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
109 yet I dare not absolve him from the guilt, but must render him up to the censure of our Saviour here, yet I Dare not absolve him from the guilt, but must render him up to the censure of our Saviour Here, av pns11 vvb xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
110 and not out of my severity, but out of my affection and care of his soul and his eternal good, I must tell him plainly and friendly, that I do more then fear, that such a look with such an event ensuing, will at the Judgment seat of Christ be reckoned Adultery in the heart. and not out of my severity, but out of my affection and care of his soul and his Eternal good, I must tell him plainly and friendly, that I do more then Fear, that such a look with such an event ensuing, will At the Judgement seat of christ be reckoned Adultery in the heart. cc xx av pp-f po11 n1, p-acp av pp-f po11 n1 cc vvb pp-f po31 n1 cc po31 j j, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av-j cc j, cst pns11 vdb av-dc cs n1, cst d dt vvb p-acp d dt n1 vvg, vmb p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1 vbi vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
111 I have at the length discovered to you the nature both of the Crime and of the Fact, and have stated the case and given you such reasons as to me seem concluding, I have At the length discovered to you the nature both of the Crime and of the Fact, and have stated the case and given you such Reasons as to me seem concluding, pns11 vhb p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 d pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, cc vhb vvn dt n1 cc vvn pn22 d n2 c-acp p-acp pno11 vvb vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
112 why and in what sense this fact of looking after a Woman to lust after her ought to be reputed the Committ•ng Adultery in ones heart. why and in what sense this fact of looking After a Woman to lust After her ought to be reputed the Committ•ng Adultery in ones heart. c-crq cc p-acp r-crq n1 d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn dt vvg n1 p-acp pi2 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
113 I come next to propose such motives to your affections, to avoyd this crime and take heed of this Fact, as have offered themselves to my consideration; and first concerning Adultery. I come next to propose such motives to your affections, to avoid this crime and take heed of this Fact, as have offered themselves to my consideration; and First Concerning Adultery. pns11 vvb ord pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 cc vvb n1 pp-f d n1, a-acp vhb vvn px32 p-acp po11 n1; cc ord vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
114 But what shall I say of Adultery in an Assembly of Christians, especially of such Christians as I hope and am perswaded are here present to hear me? a c•ime so impious towards God, But what shall I say of Adultery in an Assembly of Christians, especially of such Christians as I hope and am persuaded Are Here present to hear me? a c•ime so impious towards God, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j pp-f d np1 c-acp pns11 vvb cc vbm vvn vbr av j pc-acp vvi pno11? dt n1 av j p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
115 so un•ust towards Men, so unelean against our selves: so un•ust towards Men, so unelean against our selves: av j p-acp n2, av j p-acp po12 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
116 this is a crime sayes J•b, to be punished by the Judges, the purity of the Law of Christ needs not trouble it self about so foul a sin as this is, civil Laws ought to take notice and punish this; this is a crime Says J•b, to be punished by the Judges, the purity of the Law of christ needs not trouble it self about so foul a since as this is, civil Laws ought to take notice and Punish this; d vbz dt n1 vvz vvi, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz xx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp av j dt n1 c-acp d vbz, j n2 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
117 humane society cannot subsist with this sin: humane society cannot subsist with this since: j n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
118 A crime that breaks through all Covenants, confounds all Races and Families, disturbs and unsettles all Inheritances, and fills the whole W••ld with Tumult and Madness and Confusion. A crime that breaks through all Covenants, confounds all Races and Families, disturbs and unsettles all Inheritances, and fills the Whole W••ld with Tumult and Madness and Confusion. dt n1 cst vvz p-acp d n2, vvz d n2 cc n2, vvz cc vvz d n2, cc vvz dt j-jn j p-acp n1 cc n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
119 O my beloved Brethren, We need seek no further cause of the confusion of this State, then to have this crime frequent amongst us; O my Beloved Brothers, We need seek no further cause of the confusion of this State, then to have this crime frequent among us; sy po11 j-vvn n2, pns12 vvb vvi av-dx av-jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, av pc-acp vhi d n1 j p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
120 of this sayes our Saviour, Dictum est antiquis, long ago this sin has been forbidden, it has been reputed abominable ever since Mankind has been upon the earth, in the darkest times; of this Says our Saviour, Dictum est antiquis, long ago this since has been forbidden, it has been reputed abominable ever since Mankind has been upon the earth, in the Darkest times; pp-f d vvz po12 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, av-j av d n1 vhz vbn vvn, pn31 vhz vbn vvn j av c-acp n1 vhz vbn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt js n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
121 no Nat•on so barbarous as not to acknowledg it, and in the wickedest of times (wonder not at my expressions) no Nation so extream•y civil as yet to forget it, no Nat•on so barbarous as not to acknowledge it, and in the wickedest of times (wonder not At my expressions) no nation so extream•y civil as yet to forget it, dx j av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31, cc p-acp dt js pp-f n2 (vvb xx p-acp po11 n2) uh-dx n1 av av-j j c-acp av pc-acp vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
122 even those prodegies of lust and blood the Roman Tyrants themselves enacted Laws and Penalties against it, even those prodigies of lust and blood the Roman Tyrants themselves enacted Laws and Penalties against it, av d n2 pp-f vvb cc n1 dt np1 n2 px32 vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
123 and therefore for my own part, methinks I find my self in the same condition as that Law-giver was, who refused to make a Law against Paricide, because he presumed no body would commit it; and Therefore for my own part, methinks I find my self in the same condition as that Lawgiver was, who refused to make a Law against Parricide, Because he presumed no body would commit it; cc av p-acp po11 d n1, vvz pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt d n1 c-acp d n1 vbds, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvd dx n1 vmd vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
124 and therefore he was loth to hatch it by forbidding of it, for it is of a much lesser sin then this, and Therefore he was loath to hatch it by forbidding of it, for it is of a much lesser since then this, cc av pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f dt d jc n1 cs d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
125 though of it self great enough God knows, that St. Paul sayes, Let it not once be named amongst Christians; though of it self great enough God knows, that Saint Paul Says, Let it not once be nam among Christians; c-acp pp-f pn31 n1 j av-d np1 vvz, cst n1 np1 vvz, vvb pn31 xx a-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
126 and therefore of this sin, I hope we shall be so far from the Impudence of naming it, that we shall not so much as have the sinfulness of thinking of it. and Therefore of this since, I hope we shall be so Far from the Impudence of naming it, that we shall not so much as have the sinfulness of thinking of it. cc av pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb pns12 vmb vbi av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31, cst pns12 vmb xx av av-d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
127 For let us consider I beseech you onely two Motives upon which St. Paul perswades us to avoyd Fornication, much more Adultery, you shall find them in the first Epistle to the Corinthians (a People whose City was very notorious for that Vice ) and the sixth Chapter of that Epistle, the Motives are briefly these, That they should therefore forbear that sin, because their members were members of Christ, and because also they were Temples of the Holy Ghost. For let us Consider I beseech you only two Motives upon which Saint Paul persuades us to avoid Fornication, much more Adultery, you shall find them in the First Epistle to the Corinthians (a People whose city was very notorious for that Vice) and the sixth Chapter of that Epistle, the Motives Are briefly these, That they should Therefore forbear that since, Because their members were members of christ, and Because also they were Temples of the Holy Ghost. p-acp vvb pno12 vvi pns11 vvb pn22 j crd n2 p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi n1, d dc n1, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1 (dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbds av j p-acp d n1) cc dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, dt n2 vbr av-j d, cst pns32 vmd av vvi d n1, p-acp po32 n2 vbdr n2 pp-f np1, cc c-acp av pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
128 Beloved, We of the Clergie, say somthing somtimes concerning Sacriledge, and when we do so we are counted Fools for our labour, beloved, We of the Clergy, say something sometimes Concerning Sacrilege, and when we do so we Are counted Fools for our labour, vvn, pns12 pp-f dt n1, vvb pi av vvg n1, cc c-crq pns12 vdb av pns12 vbr vvn n2 p-acp po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
129 but whether that which we call Sacriledge be so or no, God will one day Judge, but whither that which we call Sacrilege be so or no, God will one day Judge, cc-acp cs cst r-crq pns12 vvb n1 vbb av cc uh-dx, np1 vmb crd n1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
130 and I am horribly afraid least he be Judging it already; and I am horribly afraid lest he be Judging it already; cc pns11 vbm av-j j cs pns31 vbi vvg pn31 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
131 but I say, be that as it will, I am sure, that which St. Paul speaks of here is Sacriledge to the purpose, to prophane the Temple of the Holy Ghost, a Temple which God has made, but I say, be that as it will, I am sure, that which Saint Paul speaks of Here is Sacrilege to the purpose, to profane the Temple of the Holy Ghost, a Temple which God has made, cc-acp pns11 vvb, vbb d c-acp pn31 vmb, pns11 vbm j, cst r-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f av vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
132 and not Man, a Temple in which God inhabits, wherein the Holy Ghost does truely and literally dwell and reside, to prophane this, not onely to worldly business, but to sinful business, to lust, to uncleanness, to Fornication, to take the members of Christ and make them the members of an Harlot, as •he Apostle sayes, certainly my Brethren, it is the most rhetorical, the most emphatical expression in the whole Bible, the Members of Christ, so pure, and not Man, a Temple in which God inhabits, wherein the Holy Ghost does truly and literally dwell and reside, to profane this, not only to worldly business, but to sinful business, to lust, to uncleanness, to Fornication, to take the members of christ and make them the members of an Harlot, as •he Apostle Says, Certainly my Brothers, it is the most rhetorical, the most emphatical expression in the Whole bible, the Members of christ, so pure, cc xx n1, dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz, c-crq dt j n1 vdz av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi, p-acp j d, xx av-j p-acp j n1, p-acp p-acp j n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 cc vvi pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n1 vvz, av-j po11 n2, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j, dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n2 pp-f np1, av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
133 so holy, so chaste, so honourable, and to make these the members of an Harlot: an Harlot, What's that? Why what is it but the Common Sewer, that receives all the filth of the Town, I humbly crave your pardon for my expression; so holy, so chaste, so honourable, and to make these the members of an Harlot: an Harlot, What's that? Why what is it but the Common Sewer, that receives all the filth of the Town, I humbly crave your pardon for my expression; av j, av j, av j, cc pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt n1: dt n1, q-crq|vbz d? q-crq r-crq vbz pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cst vvz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 av-j vvb po22 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
134 it is indeed too short, it is not home enough: Alas! it is indeed too short, it is not home enough: Alas! pn31 vbz av av j, pn31 vbz xx av-an av-d: uh! (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
135 this receives but the natural filthiness, but the other receives all the moral filthiness. We would account it an horrid thing for one to take the B•dy of Christ, and tread it in the dirt under his feet, this receives but the natural filthiness, but the other receives all the moral filthiness. We would account it an horrid thing for one to take the B•dy of christ, and tread it in the dirt under his feet, d vvz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n-jn vvz d dt j n1. pns12 vmd vvi pn31 dt j n1 p-acp pi pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f np1, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
136 and tumble it up and down in the Kennel; and tumble it up and down in the Kennel; cc vvb pn31 a-acp cc a-acp p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
137 why, it is much worse to take his members and make them the members of an Harl•t; a creature that is made up of Lust and Impudence, why, it is much Worse to take his members and make them the members of an Harl•t; a creature that is made up of Lust and Impudence, uh-crq, pn31 vbz av-d jc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cc vvi pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt vvd; dt n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
138 and the absence of all Vertue, more diseased in her soul then she is in her body, not onely most abominable to vertuous minds, and the absence of all Virtue, more diseased in her soul then she is in her body, not only most abominable to virtuous minds, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1 av pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j av-ds j p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
139 but even to those persons themselves that make use of her, nay I am perswaded at that very time when they are carryed headlong with the violent rage of their impetuous lust, and yet to take the members of an Harlot, why 'tis not possible the Apostle should give a higher expression then this. but even to those Persons themselves that make use of her, nay I am persuaded At that very time when they Are carried headlong with the violent rage of their impetuous lust, and yet to take the members of an Harlot, why it's not possible the Apostle should give a higher expression then this. cc-acp av p-acp d n2 px32 cst vvi n1 pp-f pno31, uh-x pns11 vbm vvn p-acp d j n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pn31|vbz xx j dt n1 vmd vvi dt jc n1 cs d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
140 Beloved, we are apt to think that our members are our own, that we may do what we list with them, beloved, we Are apt to think that our members Are our own, that we may do what we list with them, vvn, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi cst po12 n2 vbr po12 d, cst pns12 vmb vdi r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
141 but St. Paul will tell us, we are much deceived, You are bought with a Price, sayes he in the last Verse, you are none of your own: but Saint Paul will tell us, we Are much deceived, You Are bought with a Price, Says he in the last Verse, you Are none of your own: cc-acp n1 np1 vmb vvi pno12, pns12 vbr av-d vvn, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz pns31 p-acp dt ord n1, pn22 vbr pix pp-f po22 d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
142 A price, what price is that? Not those Corruptible things of Silver and Gold, but with the precious blood of the Son of God; A price, what price is that? Not those Corruptible things of Silver and Gold, but with the precious blood of the Son of God; dt n1, r-crq n1 vbz d? xx d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
143 and after all this cost bestowed upon upon us shall we so unworthily imploy that which has been so •early purchased, shall we any longer sin against our own bodies with this foulness of Fornication? Shall we so profane the Temples of the H•ly Spirit, •nd so horribly pollute and defile the •e•bers of the body of the Son of G•d. O conside• this you that •••get God, and After all this cost bestowed upon upon us shall we so unworthily employ that which has been so •early purchased, shall we any longer since against our own bodies with this foulness of Fornication? Shall we so profane the Temples of the H•ly Spirit, •nd so horribly pollute and defile the •e•bers of the body of the Son of G•d. Oh conside• this you that •••get God, cc p-acp d d n1 vvn p-acp p-acp pno12 vmb pns12 av av-j vvi d r-crq vhz vbn av av-j vvn, vmb pns12 d av-jc n1 p-acp po12 d n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? vmb pns12 av j dt n2 pp-f dt av-j n1, vvb av av-j vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. uh n1 d pn22 cst vvb np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
144 least he pluck you away, and there be •one to deliver you! lest he pluck you away, and there be •one to deliver you! cs pns31 vvb pn22 av, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn22! (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
145 O consider, I bese•ch you, •hat if you be once pluckt away f•om being mem•ers of him who is the Saviour of the W rld, th•re can no manner of deliverance be left either for your Body or your Soul! O Consider, I bese•ch you, •hat if you be once plucked away f•om being mem•ers of him who is the Saviour of the W rld, th•re can no manner of deliverance be left either for your Body or your Soul! sy vvb, pns11 vvb pn22, av cs pn22 vbb a-acp vvn av n1 vbg n2 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j zz, av vmb dx n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn av-d p-acp po22 n1 cc po22 n1! (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
146 I have done with this part, I pray God we have done with the same also; I have done with this part, I pray God we have done with the same also; pns11 vhb vdn p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb np1 pns12 vhb vdn p-acp dt d av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
147 I come next to speak of the second part, which is the Adultery of the heart. I come next to speak of the second part, which is the Adultery of the heart. pns11 vvb ord pc-acp vvi pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
148 And of this certainly many must plead Guilty, that are Innocent as to the other, And of this Certainly many must plead Guilty, that Are Innocent as to the other, cc pp-f d av-j av-d vmb vvi j, cst vbr j-jn c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
149 and indeed the guilt of this is so much less, as the damnation of one alone is less th•n the damnation of two together, and indeed the guilt of this is so much less, as the damnation of one alone is less th•n the damnation of two together, cc av dt n1 pp-f d vbz av av-d av-dc, c-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j vbz av-dc vvn dt n1 pp-f crd av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
150 for the Adultery of the body cannot be committed by a single person, two together must be involved in that guilt, that's an aggravation that I did not tell you of before, for the Adultery of the body cannot be committed by a single person, two together must be involved in that guilt, that's an aggravation that I did not tell you of before, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, crd av vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, d|vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vdd xx vvi pn22 pp-f a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
151 and certainly it is a Consideration that will one day fall heavy, and lye like a talent of Lead upon the souls of the Adulterers and Fornicators, that when one of them is reclaimed from the errors of their way, and Certainly it is a Consideration that will one day fallen heavy, and lie like a talon of Led upon the Souls of the Adulterers and Fornicators, that when one of them is reclaimed from the errors of their Way, cc av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vmb crd n1 vvi j, cc vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, cst c-crq pi pp-f pno32 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
152 and with bitter tears and loud cryes, with a sad contrition of soul has begged a pardon from God and made a peace with Heaven, and with bitter tears and loud cries, with a sad contrition of soul has begged a pardon from God and made a peace with Heaven, cc p-acp j n2 cc j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp np1 cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
153 yet the other runs still at ryot in their former sins, drenched in those habits of those Lusts which they have cherished and contracted together, easie to be corrupted, yet the other runs still At riot in their former Sins, drenched in those habits of those Lustiest which they have cherished and contracted together, easy to be corrupted, av dt n-jn vvz av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2, vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f d vvz r-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vvn av, j pc-acp vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
154 but not so easie to be reclaimed, the one going to life with pardon and repentance, the other with impenitency to death and damnation. but not so easy to be reclaimed, the one going to life with pardon and Repentance, the other with impenitency to death and damnation. cc-acp xx av j pc-acp vbi vvn, dt pi vvg p-acp n1 p-acp vvb cc n1, dt j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
155 O think, think beforehand what sad thoughts concerning this particular must one day possess you! O think, think beforehand what sad thoughts Concerning this particular must one day possess you! sy vvb, vvb av q-crq j n2 vvg d j vmb crd n1 vvi pn22! (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
156 how close, how heavy it will fit to your souls to have been the Authors of anothers unrepented sins, and the instruments of anothers misery for ever, how close, how heavy it will fit to your Souls to have been the Authors of another's unrepented Sins, and the Instruments of another's misery for ever, c-crq av-j, c-crq j pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vhi vbn dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
157 how foul, how black, how foolish this Wickedness will then appear to you, that the horrour will then be so great to you, that you will esteem them to be in a degree of blessedness that have no sins to account for, how foul, how black, how foolish this Wickedness will then appear to you, that the horror will then be so great to you, that you will esteem them to be in a degree of blessedness that have no Sins to account for, c-crq j, c-crq j-jn, c-crq j d n1 vmb av vvi p-acp pn22, cst dt n1 vmb av vbi av j p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vhb dx n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
158 but onely their own, and in respect of this Adultery of the Body, will repute it some approaching towards Innocence, to have committed onely the Adultery of the heart. but only their own, and in respect of this Adultery of the Body, will repute it Some approaching towards Innocence, to have committed only the Adultery of the heart. cc-acp av-j po32 d, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi pn31 d vvg p-acp n1, pc-acp vhi vvn av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
159 How great therefore must the other crime be, in respect of which this here so condemned by our Saviour looks like Innocence, and indeed well does it deserve to be so condemned, for alas! How great Therefore must the other crime be, in respect of which this Here so condemned by our Saviour looks like Innocence, and indeed well does it deserve to be so condemned, for alas! q-crq j av vmb dt j-jn n1 vbi, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq d av av vvn p-acp po12 n1 vvz av-j n1, cc av av vdz pn31 vvi pc-acp vbi av vvn, p-acp uh! (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
160 what thanks is it to us if we have had the consent to sin, though not the opportunity? If we have forborne onely because we have wanted the confidence of solliciting, what thanks is it to us if we have had the consent to since, though not the opportunity? If we have forborn only Because we have wanted the confidence of soliciting, q-crq n2 vbz pn31 p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vhb vhn dt vvb p-acp n1, cs xx dt n1? cs pns12 vhb vvn av-j c-acp pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
161 or the probability of consenting, or the conveniency of attaining? If we have therefore onely been less guilty because God in his mercy has not permitted it in our power to be more! or the probability of consenting, or the conveniency of attaining? If we have Therefore only been less guilty Because God in his mercy has not permitted it in our power to be more! cc dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg? cs pns12 vhb av av-j vbn dc j p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vbi av-dc! (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
162 The Will is reckoned for the Deed in the sight of God, miserable were we if it were nor so in our good Works, and therefore it is but Just it should be so in our ill Works too; The Will is reckoned for the Deed in the sighed of God, miserable were we if it were nor so in our good Works, and Therefore it is but Just it should be so in our ill Works too; dt vmb vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j vbdr pns12 cs pn31 vbdr cc av p-acp po12 j vvz, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp j pn31 vmd vbi av p-acp po12 av-jn vvz av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
163 before his Eyes All things are naked, sayes the Prophet, but he tryeth the heart and reins, searcheth into the inward parts and corners of our souls. before his Eyes All things Are naked, Says the Prophet, but he trieth the heart and reins, Searches into the inward parts and corners of our Souls. p-acp po31 n2 d n2 vbr j, vvz dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n2, vvz p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
164 Mans Judgment must content it self with the appearance onely; men Judgement must content it self with the appearance only; ng1 n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
165 all the Hypotheses, the Suppositions that we can make here below must be according to the Phaenomena onely, all the Hypotheses, the Suppositions that we can make Here below must be according to the Phaenomena only, d dt n2, dt n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi av a-acp vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt np1 av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
166 when we have salved them, and many times before that also our business is done, when we have salved them, and many times before that also our business is done, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno32, cc d n2 p-acp cst av po12 n1 vbz vdn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
167 but God he sees the course and order of our thoughts, Ʋnderstands them long before, sayes the Psalmist; but God he sees the course and order of our thoughts, Ʋnderstands them long before, Says the Psalmist; cc-acp np1 pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvz pno32 av-j a-acp, vvz dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
168 Judges them by their causes, discerns the spring from whence they flow, the end to which they run, the rule by which they are measured. Judges them by their Causes, discerns the spring from whence they flow, the end to which they run, the Rule by which they Are measured. n2 pno32 p-acp po32 n2, vvz dt vvb p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb, dt vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, dt vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
169 O if we would take the Omniscience, and this Omnipresence of God a little more to heart, what manner of persons would we be in all holiness of Conversation? What foul sins would we forbear out of the awfulness to the presence of that infinite Majesty? Whereas for want of this, what a goodly spectacle think you in the sight of God are some meditating hearts? O if we would take the Omniscience, and this Omnipresence of God a little more to heart, what manner of Persons would we be in all holiness of Conversation? What foul Sins would we forbear out of the awfulness to the presence of that infinite Majesty? Whereas for want of this, what a goodly spectacle think you in the sighed of God Are Some meditating hearts? fw-la cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1, cc d n1 pp-f np1 dt av-j av-dc p-acp n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vmd pns12 vbi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? q-crq j n2 vmd pns12 vvi av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1? cs p-acp n1 pp-f d, r-crq dt j n1 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr d vvg n2? (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
170 We should account it an horrid thing, if any should be so voyd of shame as to commit Adultery in publick, much more if he should do it in a Church, much more then that if he should do it before the whole Congregation, and that also at the time when either our Prayers were offered to God, We should account it an horrid thing, if any should be so void of shame as to commit Adultery in public, much more if he should do it in a Church, much more then that if he should do it before the Whole Congregation, and that also At the time when either our Prayers were offered to God, pns12 vmd vvi pn31 dt j n1, cs d vmd vbi av j pp-f n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j, av-d av-dc cs pns31 vmd vdi pn31 p-acp dt n1, d dc cs cst cs pns31 vmd vdi pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc cst av p-acp dt n1 c-crq d po12 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
171 or his Message delivered to us, such an Act sure we should repute a Sacrilegious Impudence, and there would not be some Phinees awanting, that would be ready to strike through such a Zimri with his Javelin; yet in the sight of that God that made the World, in the presence of him who is the Judge of Spirits, or his Message Delivered to us, such an Act sure we should repute a Sacrilegious Impudence, and there would not be Some Phinehas awanting, that would be ready to strike through such a Zimri with his Javelin; yet in the sighed of that God that made the World, in the presence of him who is the Judge of Spirits, cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, d dt n1 av-j pns12 vmd vvi dt j n1, cc a-acp vmd xx vbi d np1 j, cst vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt np1 p-acp po31 n1; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst np1 cst vvd dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
172 how often do we commit this Adultery of the heart, in private, in publick, in the great Assembly? I will not say in the Church, at the time of Prayers, of Sermon, eve• of this Sermon, how often do we commit this Adultery of the heart, in private, in public, in the great Assembly? I will not say in the Church, At the time of Prayers, of Sermon, eve• of this Sermon, c-crq av vdb pns12 vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j, p-acp j, p-acp dt j n1? pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f n1, n1 pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
173 whilest I am speaking against it, and that some come hither onely for that very purpose, whilst I am speaking against it, and that Some come hither only for that very purpose, cs pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn31, cc cst d vvb av av-j p-acp cst j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
174 yet some there are that stick not to say so, I would not pray for any sin, yet Some there Are that stick not to say so, I would not pray for any since, av d a-acp vbr cst vvb xx pc-acp vvi av, pns11 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
175 yet I pray God this be rather malice then Truth, but if any have been so miserably Guilty as to come hither with so foul an Intention, I hope God has this day met him in his Way, yet I pray God this be rather malice then Truth, but if any have been so miserably Guilty as to come hither with so foul an Intention, I hope God has this day met him in his Way, av pns11 vvb np1 d vbb av n1 cs n1, cc-acp cs d vhb vbn av av-j j p-acp pc-acp vvi av p-acp av j dt n1, pns11 vvb np1 vhz d n1 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
176 as the Angel did the madness of the Prophet, and that from henceforth he will proceed no further; as the Angel did the madness of the Prophet, and that from henceforth he will proceed no further; c-acp dt n1 vdd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst p-acp av pns31 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
177 take heed, Sin so no more least a worse thing happen unto thee. take heed, since so no more lest a Worse thing happen unto thee. vvb n1, n1 av dx dc cs dt jc n1 vvi p-acp pno21. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
178 But I am weary of this Dunghil, I have dwelt too long in the stench of it, I pass therefore to my third part, from the Crime to the matter of Fact, He that looketh on a Woman to lust after her; he that lusteth. But I am weary of this Dunghill, I have dwelled too long in the stench of it, I pass Therefore to my third part, from the Crime to the matter of Fact, He that looks on a Woman to lust After her; he that Lusteth. cc-acp pns11 vbm j pp-f d n1, pns11 vhb vvn av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vvb av p-acp po11 ord n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31; pns31 cst vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
179 And here first of all (that we may refr•sh our selves with a better prospect then we have hitherto had) let us first consider the extream and wonderful purity of the Law of Christ, that troubles not it self about outward actions, contents not it self with the consent of the Will, but forbids the delight of the Appetite, and takes care even of the prime affections and first motions of the heart to sin, And Here First of all (that we may refr•sh our selves with a better prospect then we have hitherto had) let us First Consider the extreme and wondered purity of the Law of christ, that Troubles not it self about outward actions, contents not it self with the consent of the Will, but forbids the delight of the Appetite, and Takes care even of the prime affections and First motions of the heart to sin, cc av ord pp-f d (d pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt jc n1 cs pns12 vhb av vhd) vvb pno12 ord vvi dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz xx pn31 n1 p-acp j n2, vvz xx pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vmb, p-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz n1 av pp-f dt j-jn n2 cc ord n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
180 for as I told you in the beginning, though these first motions shall not condemn us, for as I told you in the beginning, though these First motions shall not condemn us, c-acp c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp dt n1, cs d ord n2 vmb xx vvi pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
181 yet it is not because they are not evil in themselves, but because they are not so imputed to us; yet it is not Because they Are not evil in themselves, but Because they Are not so imputed to us; av pn31 vbz xx c-acp pns32 vbr xx j-jn p-acp px32, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr xx av vvn p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
182 God layes not aside his Justice, but he takes to him his mercy, he sees those first motions, God lays not aside his justice, but he Takes to him his mercy, he sees those First motions, np1 vvz xx av po31 n1, p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 po31 n1, pns31 vvz d ord n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
183 and he sees them as sins, but he sees the Mediatour too; and he sees them as Sins, but he sees the Mediator too; cc pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
184 Nay he both sees and hates these first motions, but it is as a Physician sees the Disease of his beloved Son, w•om he does not therefore hate, Nay he both sees and hates these First motions, but it is as a physician sees the Disease of his Beloved Son, w•om he does not Therefore hate, uh-x pns31 av-d vvz cc vvz d ord n2, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, av pns31 vdz xx av vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
185 because he has that Disease, he hates the Disease but he loves his Son, and would therefore destroy the Disease, that he may save the Child. Because he has that Disease, he hates the Disease but he loves his Son, and would Therefore destroy the Disease, that he may save the Child. c-acp pns31 vhz d n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 cc-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1, cc vmd av vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
186 How much therefore ought we to humble our selves before this gracious God? Humble our selves before his Justice, when we consider our own deserts, How much Therefore ought we to humble our selves before this gracious God? Humble our selves before his justice, when we Consider our own deserts, c-crq av-d av vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d j np1? j po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
187 and humble our selves before his mercy when we consider his readiness to pardon, and his willingness to amend us? How ought we to put on such affections to our selves as he has towards us, to love our persons, and to hate our corrupt•ons? If we be pleased, and humble our selves before his mercy when we Consider his readiness to pardon, and his willingness to amend us? How ought we to put on such affections to our selves as he has towards us, to love our Persons, and to hate our corrupt•ons? If we be pleased, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns12 vvb po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12? q-crq vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns31 vhz p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2? cs pns12 vbb vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
188 if we be deligh•ed with them, there's no hope of cure; nay th•re's no hope of pardon, we every minute grow sicker and sicker, till we are sick unto death; if we be deligh•ed with them, there's no hope of cure; nay th•re's no hope of pardon, we every minute grow sicker and sicker, till we Are sick unto death; cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp pno32, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 pp-f vvi; uh ng2-j dx n1 pp-f vvb, pns12 d n1 vvi jc cc jc, c-acp pns12 vbr j p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
189 if we will recover our lo•t health, we must grieve, we must be angry with these Lusts, charme them away with our Prayers, wear them away with Fasting, vex them away with Labour, let a charitable Indust•y employ those affections that would break out into Lust; let it come forth in Fruit, th•t would run out in Weeds; if we will recover our lo•t health, we must grieve, we must be angry with these Lustiest, charm them away with our Prayers, wear them away with Fasting, vex them away with Labour, let a charitable Indust•y employ those affections that would break out into Lust; let it come forth in Fruit, th•t would run out in Weeds; cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n1, pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp d n2, vvb pno32 av p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno32 av p-acp vvg, vvb pno32 av p-acp n1, vvb dt j n1 vvi d n2 cst vmd vvi av p-acp n1; vvb pn31 vvi av p-acp n1, av vmd vvi av p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
190 the heart of Man will still be putting out somewhat, if Grace wo•k not, Corrupt on will; the heart of Man will still be putting out somewhat, if Grace wo•k not, Corrupt on will; dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vbi vvg av av, cs n1 vvb xx, j p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
191 if our heart be suffered to be l•ke a standing Pool, we must expect the surface of it to be covered with Froth and Scumme, where there is fulness of Bread, if our heart be suffered to be l•ke a standing Pool, we must expect the surface of it to be covered with Froth and Scum, where there is fullness of Bred, cs po12 n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vbi av-j dt j-vvg n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvb cc n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
192 and Idleness to boot, we must exspect even the sins of Sodom to follow after; and Idleness to boot, we must expect even the Sins of Sodom to follow After; cc n1 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb vvi av dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
193 God h•s put it into our power to avoyd or overcome these Temptations, by Devotion, by Austerity, by Business; God h•s put it into our power to avoid or overcome these Temptations, by Devotion, by Austerity, by Business; np1 vbz vvn pn31 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
194 much more not to lead our selves into Temptation. much more not to led our selves into Temptation. av-d av-dc xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
195 Not to look upon a Woman, that we may lust after her, which is my last part, He that looketh. Not to look upon a Woman, that we may lust After her, which is my last part, He that looks. xx p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmb vvb p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz po11 ord n1, pns31 cst vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
196 And here I must not pass by a good Observation of Saint Chrysostome upon this Text of our Saviour, He that looketh upon a Woman, &c. that though at the first blush it may appear to be Durus Sermo, a hard saying, And Here I must not pass by a good Observation of Saint Chrysostom upon this Text of our Saviour, He that looks upon a Woman, etc. that though At the First blush it may appear to be Durus Sermon, a hard saying, cc av pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, av cst cs p-acp dt ord vvi pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi np1 np1, dt j n-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
197 and we are ready to cry out with the Disciples, Who can bear it, yet if we consider it well, sayes he, it will appear to have more of Gentleness and Lenity then of Hardness and Severity: and we Are ready to cry out with the Disciples, Who can bear it, yet if we Consider it well, Says he, it will appear to have more of Gentleness and Lenity then of Hardness and Severity: cc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2, r-crq vmb vvi pn31, av cs pns12 vvb pn31 av, vvz pns31, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi dc pp-f n1 cc n1 av pp-f n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
198 Had our Saviour indeed injoyned us to looke, and withall forbidden us to lust, it had been perhaps to many men as if he had bidden them to stand by the fire and yet forbidden them to be warm, Had our Saviour indeed enjoined us to look, and withal forbidden us to lust, it had been perhaps to many men as if he had bidden them to stand by the fire and yet forbidden them to be warm, vhd po12 n1 av vvd pno12 p-acp vvb, cc av vvn pno12 p-acp n1, pn31 vhd vbn av p-acp d n2 c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc av vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
199 but when he forewarnes us of our danger and shews how to avoyd it, when he tells us if we be apt to Lust, we should take care not to Looke, this sure is Mercy and Lenity, but when he forewarns us of our danger and shows how to avoid it, when he tells us if we be apt to Lust, we should take care not to Look, this sure is Mercy and Lenity, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pp-f po12 n1 cc vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 cs pns12 vbb j p-acp n1, pns12 vmd vvi n1 xx p-acp vvb, d av-j vbz n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
200 for 'tis as if a Friend should thus advise us, has Drunkenness at any time put you in danger of your life, for it's as if a Friend should thus Advice us, has drunkenness At any time put you in danger of your life, c-acp pn31|vbz c-acp cs dt n1 vmd av vvi pno12, vhz n1 p-acp d n1 vvd pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
201 and are you apt to be overcome with Wine when you drink it? If you have not the gift of Temperance, forbear it altogether, better to drink no Wine at all, and Are you apt to be overcome with Wine when you drink it? If you have not the gift of Temperance, forbear it altogether, better to drink no Wine At all, cc vbr pn22 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 c-crq pn22 vvb pn31? cs pn22 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pn31 av, j pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
202 then to be in Danger of Death by it; then to be in Danger of Death by it; cs pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
203 So our Saviour here, Can you not make a Covenant with your Heart not to Lust? Why then make a Covenant with your Eyes not to Looke; I am sure that is in your power, So our Saviour Here, Can you not make a Covenant with your Heart not to Lust? Why then make a Covenant with your Eyes not to Look; I am sure that is in your power, av po12 n1 av, vmb pn22 xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1 xx p-acp n1? q-crq av vvb dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 xx p-acp vvb; pns11 vbm j cst vbz p-acp po22 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
204 if you would not sin, do not run into temptation. if you would not sin, do not run into temptation. cs pn22 vmd xx vvi, vdb xx vvi p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
205 But you will say, Why, to what end was Beauty made then, if it were not made to be seen and looked upon? Here's a Doctrine that turnes all things into the first Chaos, that brings darkness upon the World again, But you will say, Why, to what end was Beauty made then, if it were not made to be seen and looked upon? Here's a Doctrine that turns all things into the First Chaos, that brings darkness upon the World again, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, uh-crq, p-acp r-crq n1 vbds n1 vvd av, cs pn31 vbdr xx vvn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp? av|vbz dt n1 cst vvz d n2 p-acp dt ord n1, cst vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
206 or at the least makes light wholly unuseful, for what use is there of Light, or At the least makes Light wholly unuseful, for what use is there of Light, cc p-acp dt av-ds vvz n1 av-jn j, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz a-acp pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
207 if Ʋgliness and Beauty must be equally forborne? So wise we are for our own hurt, if Ʋgliness and Beauty must be equally forborn? So wise we Are for our own hurt, cs n1 cc n1 vmb vbi av-jn vvn? av j pns12 vbr p-acp po12 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
208 and so wittily as we think we Argue for our own destruction, the Light we know is a beautiful Creature, and so wittily as we think we Argue for our own destruction, the Light we know is a beautiful Creature, cc av av-j c-acp pns12 vvb pns12 vvb p-acp po12 d n1, dt n1 pns12 vvb vbz dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
209 and a pleasant thing it is to behold the Sun, sayes Solomon, yet we think it very reasonable for the Physician to say to us, Are your Eyes sore? Then forbeare to looke upon that beautiful Light, and in the mean time we do not think it reasonable for the Physician of our Soules to say to us, Are your Eyes Lustful? Then forbear to looke upon that Beautiful Woman; Yes, perhaps we begin to think it somewhat reasonable, and a pleasant thing it is to behold the Sun, Says Solomon, yet we think it very reasonable for the physician to say to us, are your Eyes soar? Then forbear to look upon that beautiful Light, and in the mean time we do not think it reasonable for the physician of our Souls to say to us, are your Eyes Lustful? Then forbear to look upon that Beautiful Woman; Yes, perhaps we begin to think it somewhat reasonable, cc dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvz np1, av pns12 vvb pn31 av j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vbr po22 n2 av-j? av vvb p-acp vvb p-acp cst j vvi, cc p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vdb xx vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vbr po22 n2 j? av vvi p-acp vvb p-acp cst j n1; uh, av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
210 but we struggle against it with grudging and discontent, just as the sick man does against his Physician, that out of his care to him has strictly forbidden such or such a meat, he thinks fit to obey at last, but we struggle against it with grudging and discontent, just as the sick man does against his physician, that out of his care to him has strictly forbidden such or such a meat, he thinks fit to obey At last, cc-acp pns12 vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg cc j-jn, j c-acp dt j n1 vdz p-acp po31 n1, cst av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31 vhz av-j vvn d cc d dt n1, pns31 vvz j pc-acp vvi p-acp ord, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
211 but with such a repineing, such a languishing, an unwilling obedience, as if he had now no pleasure left in life, but with such a repining, such a languishing, an unwilling Obedience, as if he had now no pleasure left in life, cc-acp p-acp d dt j-vvg, d dt j-vvg, dt j n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd av dx n1 vvn p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
212 as if it were all one to him to refraine this and to dye, what care now has the Physician for so perverse, as if it were all one to him to refrain this and to die, what care now has the physician for so perverse, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr d crd p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d cc pc-acp vvi, r-crq n1 av vhz dt n1 c-acp av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
213 so wrangling an Appetite, but to deal plainly with him, that he may eate if he please, so wrangling an Appetite, but to deal plainly with him, that he may eat if he please, av vvg dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi cs pns31 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
214 but if he do he will certainly dye? So here, What, take away all pleasure of life, no looking upon that beautifull Sex? as good then pull out our Eyes also; but if he do he will Certainly die? So Here, What, take away all pleasure of life, no looking upon that beautiful Sex? as good then pull out our Eyes also; cc-acp cs pns31 vdb pns31 vmb av-j vvi? av av, q-crq, vvb av d n1 pp-f n1, dx vvg p-acp cst j n1? p-acp j av vvi av po12 n2 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
215 Right sayes our Saviour (resolutely shaking off this wrangling Sophistry) not onely as good, Right Says our Saviour (resolutely shaking off this wrangling Sophistry) not only as good, j-jn vvz po12 n1 (av-j vvg a-acp d j-vvg n1) xx av-j c-acp j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
216 but you had better do so then Lust, If thine Eye offend, sayes he in the next Verse, but you had better do so then Lust, If thine Eye offend, Says he in the next Verse, cc-acp pn22 vhd av-jc vdi av av n1, cs po21 n1 vvi, vvz pns31 p-acp dt ord n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
217 yea though it be thy right Eye, most dear, most usefull to thee, yet pluck it out, though it be with paine, and cast it •rom thee, though it be with regret, yea though it be thy right Eye, most dear, most useful to thee, yet pluck it out, though it be with pain, and cast it •rom thee, though it be with regret, uh cs pn31 vbb po21 j-jn n1, av-ds j-jn, av-ds j p-acp pno21, av vvb pn31 av, c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp n1, cc vvd pn31 vvi pno21, cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
218 for thine Eyes we•e given thee for thy benefit, to direct thee in thy way; for thine Eyes we•e given thee for thy benefit, to Direct thee in thy Way; p-acp po21 n2 vbr vvn pno21 p-acp po21 n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
219 not to be unto thee an occasion of falling, better one of thy Members should perish then thy whole body be cast into Hell; not to be unto thee an occasion of falling, better one of thy Members should perish then thy Whole body be cast into Hell; xx pc-acp vbi p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f vvg, j pi pp-f po21 n2 vmd vvi cs po21 j-jn n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
220 if thine Eye be more worth then thy whole body, if to look with the danger of lusting be a greater pleasure then the suffering of Hell fire be a pain, if thine Eye be more worth then thy Whole body, if to look with the danger of lusting be a greater pleasure then the suffering of Hell fire be a pain, cs po21 vvb vbb av-dc j cs po21 j-jn n1, cs p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg vbb dt jc n1 cs dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 vbb dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
221 then look on and spare not; then look on and spare not; av vvb a-acp cc vvb xx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
222 but if, as the Prophet sayes, No Man can dwell with perpetual burnings, then sure it is better to forbear a short pleasure then to hazzard eternal torment. but if, as the Prophet Says, No Man can dwell with perpetual burnings, then sure it is better to forbear a short pleasure then to hazard Eternal torment. cc-acp cs, c-acp dt n1 vvz, dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, av av-j pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
223 Well perhaps at last we are resolved to obey this precept, yet our Nature is ready to cry out Durus Sermo, 'tis a hard task though, Well perhaps At last we Are resolved to obey this precept, yet our Nature is ready to cry out Durus Sermon, it's a hard task though, av av p-acp ord pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi d n1, av po12 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi av np1 np1, pn31|vbz dt j n1 cs, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
224 and to sinful men it is so indeed; and to sinful men it is so indeed; cc p-acp j n2 pn31 vbz av av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
225 My brethren (I beseech God every day to make it easyer to every one of us) but remember withal, that Hell 's an ill place, My brothers (I beseech God every day to make it Easier to every one of us) but Remember withal, that Hell is an ill place, po11 n2 (pns11 vvb np1 d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 jc p-acp d crd pp-f pno12) cc-acp vvb av, cst n1 vbz dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
226 and Heaven is a very good one; that Christ hath performed a much harder task for our sakes; and Heaven is a very good one; that christ hath performed a much harder task for our sakes; cc n1 vbz dt av j pi; d np1 vhz vvn dt d jc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
227 that the business we are now upon, is matter either of eternal death or eternal life; that the business we Are now upon, is matter either of Eternal death or Eternal life; cst dt n1 pns12 vbr av p-acp, vbz n1 av-d pp-f j n1 cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
228 that Strait is the Gate, and Narrow is the Way that leadeth to that life, that Strait is the Gate, and Narrow is the Way that leads to that life, cst av-j vbz dt n1, cc j vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
229 and few there be that find it, that Heaven is entred by Violence, and the Violent take it by force, not getting thither unless we offer force and violence to our corruptions and lusts, and put a curb and restraint upon our natural inclinations, a watch and a guard upon our outward senses: I confess it is a hard task, and few there be that find it, that Heaven is entered by Violence, and the Violent take it by force, not getting thither unless we offer force and violence to our corruptions and Lustiest, and put a curb and restraint upon our natural inclinations, a watch and a guard upon our outward Senses: I confess it is a hard task, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31, cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc dt j vvi pn31 p-acp n1, xx vvg av cs pns12 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 j n2, dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp po12 j n2: pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
230 but that I may make it more easy to you I shall now say somwhat to the other Sex, but that I may make it more easy to you I shall now say somewhat to the other Sex, cc-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av-dc j p-acp pn22 pns11 vmb av vvi av p-acp dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
231 and I shall at last turn my discourse from those that look to those that are looked upon. and I shall At last turn my discourse from those that look to those that Are looked upon. cc pns11 vmb p-acp ord vvi po11 n1 p-acp d d vvb p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
232 For you are they that must assist in this Cure, and contribute your part to the observation of this precept of our Saviour; For you Are they that must assist in this Cure, and contribute your part to the observation of this precept of our Saviour; c-acp pn22 vbr pns32 cst vmb vvi p-acp d vvb, cc vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
233 for as God has committed to men the protection of your safety, so also he hath intrusted to you the conservation of their chastity. To look upon you (as things are carried by the custome of this Country) for the most part lyes wholly in their power, for as God has committed to men the protection of your safety, so also he hath Entrusted to you the conservation of their chastity. To look upon you (as things Are carried by the custom of this Country) for the most part lies wholly in their power, c-acp c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp n2 dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, av av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. p-acp vvb p-acp pn22 (c-acp n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1) p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvz av-jn p-acp po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
234 but to look so that they may not lust, that commonly lyes very much in yours; but to look so that they may not lust, that commonly lies very much in yours; cc-acp p-acp vvb av cst pns32 vmb xx n1, cst av-j vvz av av-d p-acp png22; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
235 For let the fruit be never so pleasant to the eye, if there be no hope that it will be fit for food, the Serpent will have but small incouragement for his temptation; For let the fruit be never so pleasant to the eye, if there be no hope that it will be fit for food, the Serpent will have but small encouragement for his temptation; c-acp vvb dt n1 vbb av-x av j p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 cst pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb vhi p-acp j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
236 It may indeed fall out, that if Angels themselevs should descend from heaven, and appear cloathed in humane Beauty, there may not want such sons of Belial that may even break through a door to attempt their chastity, but these are the children of Sodome. Our Cityes have few such inhabitans, few men are come to that excellency of wickedness as to be like Satan himself, who delights to tempt the virtuous most; It may indeed fallen out, that if Angels themselevs should descend from heaven, and appear clothed in humane Beauty, there may not want such Sons of Belial that may even break through a door to attempt their chastity, but these Are the children of Sodom. Our Cities have few such inhabitants, few men Are come to that excellency of wickedness as to be like Satan himself, who delights to tempt the virtuous most; pn31 vmb av vvi av, cst cs n2 n2 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi vvn p-acp j n1, pc-acp vmb xx vvi d n2 pp-f np1 cst vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, p-acp d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. po12 n2 vhb d d n2, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pc-acp vbi j np1 px31, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi dt j av-ds; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
237 No, no, that wretchedly miscalled Love, that has seduced so many souls to their ruine: No, no, that wretchedly miscalled Love, that has seduced so many Souls to their ruin: uh-x, uh-dx, cst av-j vvn n1, cst vhz vvn av d n2 p-acp po32 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
238 that which our Saviour calls by its true name, how gently soever we may think fit to deal with it, that which is indeed our Idleness is made our business, has not yet arrived to such Poetical tasks as to have impossibility for its object; that which our Saviour calls by its true name, how gently soever we may think fit to deal with it, that which is indeed our Idleness is made our business, has not yet arrived to such Poetical tasks as to have impossibility for its Object; cst r-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp po31 j n1, c-crq av-j av pns12 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst r-crq vbz av po12 n1 vbz vvn po12 n1, vhz xx av vvn p-acp d j n2 a-acp pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
239 they are Fools only which sit down to veiw a strength which themselves esteem Impregnable. they Are Fools only which fit down to view a strength which themselves esteem Impregnable. pns32 vbr n2 av-j r-crq vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq px32 vvb j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
240 A Woman certainly may if she please carry her self with that gallantness of Chastity, and be so fortified by a publick reputation; A Woman Certainly may if she please carry her self with that gallantness of Chastity, and be so fortified by a public reputation; dt n1 av-j vmb cs pns31 vvb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc vbb av vvn p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
241 that even in the middest of a crooked generation, when weaker places are daily taken in about her, that even in the midst of a crooked generation, when Weaker places Are daily taken in about her, cst av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq jc n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
242 yet she may stand alone, not only unconquered and unattempted, but even unhoped for and undesired: yet she may stand alone, not only unconquered and unattempted, but even unhoped for and undesired: av pns31 vmb vvi av-j, xx av-j j cc j, p-acp av j p-acp cc j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
243 She may be so consecrated by her known Virtue, that nothing that is vile, nothing that has but suspition of evil shall dare to approach her; She may be so consecrated by her known Virtue, that nothing that is vile, nothing that has but suspicion of evil shall Dare to approach her; pns31 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, cst pix cst vbz j, pix cst vhz p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
244 that we shall not have the confidence to dart any Look to her face that we would not send up towards Heaven; nor present any Suit to that Ear, that we would not bring to the Temple and the Altar: And as when we see a comely and magnificent structure dedicated to the Divine Service, it adds an advantage even to pious thoughts, that we shall not have the confidence to dart any Look to her face that we would not send up towards Heaven; nor present any Suit to that Ear, that we would not bring to the Temple and the Altar: And as when we see a comely and magnificent structure dedicated to the Divine Service, it adds an advantage even to pious thoughts, cst pns12 vmb xx vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d vvb p-acp po31 n1 cst pns12 vmd xx vvi a-acp p-acp n1; ccx vvb d vvb p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1: cc c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb dt j cc j n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 av p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
245 and strikes religious reverence into all sober men, whilst the very beholding these things to be consecrated to God (which were they applyed even to ill uses, would yet retain in themselves an inherent exell•ncy ) does even by our senses lead us on to Devotion, and causes a secret and happy consent and harmony between the Spiritual and Sensible part of Man in holy duties; and strikes religious Reverence into all Sobrium men, while the very beholding these things to be consecrated to God (which were they applied even to ill uses, would yet retain in themselves an inherent exell•ncy) does even by our Senses led us on to Devotion, and Causes a secret and happy consent and harmony between the Spiritual and Sensible part of Man in holy duties; cc vvz j vvb p-acp d j n2, cs dt j vvg d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 (r-crq vbdr pns32 vvd av p-acp j-jn n2, vmd av vvi p-acp px32 dt j vvb) vdz av p-acp po12 n2 vvb pno12 p-acp p-acp n1, cc vvz dt j-jn cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
246 so also those persons whom God hath built in an extraordinary manner, and indued with Beauty above others, so also those Persons whom God hath built in an extraordinary manner, and endued with Beauty above Others, av av d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
247 if these I say, in an age and complexion and constitution ripe for delight, and seasoned for pleasure, shall yet consecrate themselves to God and his service, by works of Piety, and Charity, and not only by an unblemished life, but by pure and unspotted thoughts preserve themselves either in a single or conjugal Chastity: O what good is there that these persons may not do! if these I say, in an age and complexion and constitution ripe for delight, and seasoned for pleasure, shall yet consecrate themselves to God and his service, by works of Piety, and Charity, and not only by an unblemished life, but by pure and unspotted thoughts preserve themselves either in a single or conjugal Chastity: Oh what good is there that these Persons may not do! cs d pns11 vvb, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cc n1 j p-acp vvb, cc vvn p-acp n1, vmb av vvi px32 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, p-acp p-acp j cc j n2 vvb px32 d p-acp dt j cc j n1: uh q-crq j vbz pc-acp d d n2 vmb xx vdi! (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
248 How many men may they conduct to Heaven, that might perhaps have been so unfortunate, How many men may they conduct to Heaven, that might perhaps have been so unfortunate, c-crq d n2 vmb pns32 vvi p-acp n1, cst vmd av vhi vbn av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
249 as to have followed, had they led on, to Hell? What a testimony will it be to Religion, to see the best and choicest things thus consecrated to it? How will they be like the Fat of the Sacrafice to increase Mens Devotion; and how exceedingly to the honour of their Creatour, will they be able to imploy that natural Dominion that Beauty enjoyes over the hearts of the Spectatours. as to have followed, had they led on, to Hell? What a testimony will it be to Religion, to see the best and Choicest things thus consecrated to it? How will they be like the Fat of the Sacrifice to increase Men's Devotion; and how exceedingly to the honour of their Creator, will they be able to employ that natural Dominion that Beauty enjoys over the hearts of the Spectators. c-acp pc-acp vhi vvn, vhd pns32 vvn a-acp, p-acp n1? q-crq dt n1 vmb pn31 vbi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt js cc js n2 av vvn p-acp pn31? q-crq vmb pns32 vbb av-j dt j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi ng2 n1; cc c-crq av-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmb pns32 vbb j pc-acp vvi d j n1 cst n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
250 For, Beloved, I hope we are not so vain or so wicked, as to think that Beauty is none of God's Gifts, sure if it be it may be imployed to his Glory, Men may behold it to their Benefit as well as look upon it to Lust. God has not sent it into the World as a trap and a snare only to do mischief, For, beloved, I hope we Are not so vain or so wicked, as to think that Beauty is none of God's Gifts, sure if it be it may be employed to his Glory, Men may behold it to their Benefit as well as look upon it to Lust. God has not sent it into the World as a trap and a snare only to do mischief, p-acp, vvn, pns11 vvb pns12 vbr xx av j cc av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 vbz pix pp-f npg1 n2, av-j cs pn31 vbb pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, n2 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n1 c-acp av c-acp vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp n1. np1 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 av-j pc-acp vdi n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
251 and given it so great a power over the Soul of Man only to destroy it; and given it so great a power over the Soul of Man only to destroy it; cc vvn pn31 av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp vvb pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
252 No, no, We read in the Ecclesiastical Story, how great an influence towards the Conversion of the first Christian King of France, proceeded from the Beauty and agreeableness of his Christian Wife. And even in our English Story we find thus much, that God stirred up the heart of Gregory the Pope, to send Preachers to our Saxon Ancestours, only by beholding the Comeliness of some of the Inhabitants then Prisoners at Rome; and in the wonderful Providence of God, it was so disposed, that the first occasion of the Conversion of this Nation, was the Beauty of the People. No, no, We read in the Ecclesiastical Story, how great an influence towards the Conversion of the First Christian King of France, proceeded from the Beauty and agreeableness of his Christian Wife. And even in our English Story we find thus much, that God stirred up the heart of Gregory the Pope, to send Preachers to our Saxon Ancestors, only by beholding the Comeliness of Some of the Inhabitants then Prisoners At Room; and in the wondered Providence of God, it was so disposed, that the First occasion of the Conversion of this nation, was the Beauty of the People. uh-x, uh-dx, pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1, c-crq j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1 n1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 np1 n1. cc av p-acp po12 np1 n1 pns12 vvb av av-d, cst np1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 np1 n2, av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n2 cs n2 p-acp vvb; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbds av vvn, cst dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
253 Thus you see God has plac'd it in your power, to be the Instruments either of much Good or much Evil; and puts it to your choice, whether you will lead after you a train and retinue of Hearts, towards Him, or towards his Enemy. Thus you see God has placed it in your power, to be the Instruments either of much Good or much Evil; and puts it to your choice, whither you will led After you a train and retinue of Hearts, towards Him, or towards his Enemy. av pn22 vvb np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vbi dt n2 d pp-f d j cc d j-jn; cc vvz pn31 p-acp po22 n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
254 I hope none here will be Authors of a Defect•on from God; I hope none Here will be Authors of a Defect•on from God; pns11 vvb pix av vmb vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
255 None that will be like the Idolaters Temple, fair and goodly without, but within contain nothing but an Ape, or a Goat, or some more deformed Monster: None that will be like the Idolaters Temple, fair and goodly without, but within contain nothing but an Ape, or a Goat, or Some more deformed Monster: pi cst vmb vbi av-j dt n2 n1, j cc j p-acp, p-acp p-acp vvb pix cc-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, cc d dc j-vvn n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
256 None that so adorns, so sets out her self, that she may be looked on, that she may be lusted after; None that so adorns, so sets out her self, that she may be looked on, that she may be lusted After; pi cst av vvz, av vvz av po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
257 that even desires to be an Object of the Sins of Men, and accounts it her Glory that she has been to many an occasion of falling; that even Desires to be an Object of the Sins of Men, and accounts it her Glory that she has been to many an occasion of falling; cst av vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pn31 po31 n1 cst pns31 vhz vbn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
258 if there be, I must tell her very plainly, That the fire of Lust cannot be kindled without the fire of Hell too. if there be, I must tell her very plainly, That the fire of Lust cannot be kindled without the fire of Hell too. cs pc-acp vbi, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av av-j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
259 If she can endure this heareafter, let her please her self in kindling that here. But I hope there are none present whom this Admonition may concern. If she can endure this hereafter, let her please her self in kindling that Here. But I hope there Are none present whom this Admonition may concern. cs pns31 vmb vvi d av, vvb pno31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg cst av. p-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr pix j r-crq d n1 vmb vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
260 Only to those who have Learned Christ, I have a few more Words to say, Only to those who have Learned christ, I have a few more Words to say, av-j p-acp d r-crq vhb j np1, pns11 vhb dt d dc n2 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
261 and it is, That they will but seriously consider one expression of St. Paul, it is an expression which before they have heard of in this place, and it is, That they will but seriously Consider one expression of Saint Paul, it is an expression which before they have herd of in this place, cc pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vmb cc-acp av-j vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq a-acp pns32 vhb vvn pp-f p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
262 and it is only these Words, As it becomes Women Professing Godliness, that they would but throughly weigh the Emphasis of these words Professing Godliness: Can it stand with the Profession of Godliness to be ashamed of Christ before Men? When you have been conversing with him in a good Book, and it is only these Words, As it becomes Women Professing Godliness, that they would but thoroughly weigh the Emphasis of these words Professing Godliness: Can it stand with the Profession of Godliness to be ashamed of christ before Men? When you have been conversing with him in a good Book, cc pn31 vbz av-j d n2, p-acp pn31 vvz n2 vvg n1, cst pns32 vmd p-acp av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvg n1: vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f np1 p-acp n2? c-crq pn22 vhb vbn vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
263 or a good Discourse, or a good Prayer, or a good Meditation; and lewd Company break in upon you; or a good Discourse, or a good Prayer, or a good Meditation; and lewd Company break in upon you; cc dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt j n1; cc j n1 vvi p-acp p-acp pn22; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
264 can it become you to be ashamed of any good Words as long as they are there? Not to afford one word in the behalf of Christ in that ill Company; can it become you to be ashamed of any good Words as long as they Are there? Not to afford one word in the behalf of christ in that ill Company; vmb pn31 vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi j pp-f d j n2 c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vbr a-acp? xx pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
265 but bluntly to say to him, Lord I desire thee to leave me now, and to come again at night to me by my Beds side, but bluntly to say to him, Lord I desire thee to leave me now, and to come again At night to me by my Beds side, cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, n1 pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pno11 av, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 ng1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
266 or to morrow Morning in my Closet; I must now comply with this Company; or to morrow Morning in my Closet; I must now comply with this Company; cc p-acp n1 n1 p-acp po11 n1; pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
267 We must discourse who loves and is beloved, Call that Love which thou call'st Adultery, give it a gentler Name, put a bait upon the hook that it may be sure to be swallowed; We must discourse who loves and is Beloved, Call that Love which thou Callest Adultery, give it a Gentler Name, put a bait upon the hook that it may be sure to be swallowed; pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vvz cc vbz vvn, vvb d vvb r-crq pns21 vv2 n1, vvb pn31 dt jc n1, vvb dt vvb p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
268 Or if not bear our parts of the Discourse, yet give aime at least: Or if not bear our parts of the Discourse, yet give aim At least: cc cs xx vvi po12 n2 pp-f dt n1, av vvb vvb p-acp ds: (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
269 Let the Sin receive some countenance from us, and our reputation of Godliness be so far from giving a Reproof, that we shew not the least dislike, rather be rude to thee then them. Let the since receive Some countenance from us, and our reputation of Godliness be so Far from giving a Reproof, that we show not the least dislike, rather be rude to thee then them. vvb dt n1 vvb d n1 p-acp pno12, cc po12 n1 pp-f n1 vbb av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1, cst pns12 vvb xx dt ds n1, av-c vbb j p-acp pno21 av pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
270 Can this think you become Women that Profess Godliness. Much less can it become you to suffer Men to make such Addresses to you, Can this think you become Women that Profess Godliness. Much less can it become you to suffer Men to make such Addresses to you, vmb d vvi pn22 vvb n2 cst vvb n1. av-d av-dc vmb pn31 vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
271 as your selves know to be wholly repugnant to the Law of Christ, and extreamly contrary to the modest retyredness of your Vertuous Ancestors; as your selves know to be wholly repugnant to the Law of christ, and extremely contrary to the modest retyredness of your Virtuous Ancestors; c-acp po22 n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av-jn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-jn vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
272 to call that Friendship which neither tends to Honour here, nor Salvation hereafter: to call that Friendship which neither tends to Honour Here, nor Salvation hereafter: pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq d vvz p-acp vvb av, ccx n1 av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
273 If indeed it be Friendship, sure we shall with comfort remember it at our Prayers, I would we could gladly think of that and God together; If indeed it be Friendship, sure we shall with Comfort Remember it At our Prayers, I would we could gladly think of that and God together; cs av pn31 vbb n1, j pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2, pns11 vmd pns12 vmd av-j vvi pp-f d cc np1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
274 however so it becometh Women professing Godliness to do. however so it Becometh Women professing Godliness to do. c-acp av pn31 vvz n2 vvg n1 pc-acp vdi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
275 I am sure it doth not •ecome them, when they might be as an Apple of the tree of life, to lead men to Blessedness, to suffer themselves to be made an Apple of Good and Evil, to lead men into temptat•on; to be once patient to be looked upon, that they may be lusted after, rather with Moses to cast a vail over their faces, I am sure it does not •ecome them, when they might be as an Apple of the tree of life, to led men to Blessedness, to suffer themselves to be made an Apple of Good and Evil, to led men into temptat•on; to be once patient to be looked upon, that they may be lusted After, rather with Moses to cast a Vail over their faces, pns11 vbm j pn31 vdz xx vvi pno32, c-crq pns32 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp av; pc-acp vbi a-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, av-c p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
276 if at any time, especially at prayer time, there be such a glory in it, that it cannot be beheld without offence. if At any time, especially At prayer time, there be such a glory in it, that it cannot be beheld without offence. cs p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp n1 n1, pc-acp vbi d dt n1 p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
277 Sure it will be a trouble to us one day, even against our will to have been an occasion of other mens sins, Sure it will be a trouble to us one day, even against our will to have been an occasion of other men's Sins, j pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12 crd n1, av p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
278 and how light soever we may esteem of these wounds we thus make, yet all our skill will not make them up againe; and how Light soever we may esteem of these wounds we thus make, yet all our skill will not make them up again; cc c-crq j av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f d n2 pns12 av vvi, av d po12 n1 vmb xx vvi pno32 a-acp av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
279 No Phisitian can cure them but the holy Spirit and no Medicine can heal them but the Blood of the Son of God. No physician can cure them but the holy Spirit and no Medicine can heal them but the Blood of the Son of God. dx n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 cc dx n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
280 O consider therefore the words I have handled, how great the Crime, how dangerous the Fact! If you will not consider them, consider at least, who it is that sayes here, I say unto you. I who love your Souls more then all the World does your Bodyes; I who certainly understand your Sins, for I have borne them all, O Consider Therefore the words I have handled, how great the Crime, how dangerous the Fact! If you will not Consider them, Consider At least, who it is that Says Here, I say unto you. I who love your Souls more then all the World does your Bodies; I who Certainly understand your Sins, for I have born them all, sy vvb av dt n2 pns11 vhb vvn, c-crq j dt n1, c-crq j dt n1! cs pn22 vmb xx vvi pno32, vvb p-acp ds, r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz av, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22. sy r-crq n1 po22 n2 av-dc cs d dt n1 vdz po22 n2; sy r-crq av-j vvb po22 n2, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno32 d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
281 and exactly weighed the least of them; and exactly weighed the least of them; cc av-j vvd dt ds pp-f pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
282 Lastly, I who must Judge those sins and give sentences upon them, according as my self and not any of you have named them: Lastly, I who must Judge those Sins and give sentences upon them, according as my self and not any of you have nam them: ord, pns11 r-crq vmb vvi d n2 cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp po11 n1 cc xx d pp-f pn22 vhb vvn pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
283 Consider I say what it is that is Spoken, and who it is that Speaks it, Consider I say what it is that is Spoken, and who it is that Speaks it, vvb pns11 vvb r-crq pn31 vbz cst vbz vvn, cc r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
284 and I doubt not but your Practice will be thereafter. FINIS. and I doubt not but your Practice will be thereafter. FINIS. cc pns11 vvb xx p-acp po22 n1 vmb vbi av. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2

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