Medicines for the plague that is, godly and fruitfull sermons vpon part of the twentieth Psalme, full of instructions and comfort: very fit generally for all times of affliction, but more particularly applied to this late visitation of the plague. Preached at the same time at Norton in Suffolke, by Nicholas Bownd, Doctor of Diuinitie. And now published for the further good of all those that loue and feare the Lord. Perused, and allowed.

Bownd, Nicholas, d. 1613
Publisher: Printed by Adam Islip and Felix Kingston for Cuthbert Burbie and are to be sold at the Swan in Paules Churchyard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1604
Approximate Era: JamesI
TCP ID: A16526 ESTC ID: S106817 STC ID: 3439
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 GODLIE SERMONS VPON PART OF THE TWENTITH PSALME, full of instruction and comfort: very fit generally for all times of affliction; GODLY SERMONS UPON PART OF THE TWENTIETH PSALM, full of instruction and Comfort: very fit generally for all times of affliction; j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt ord n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1: av vvb av-j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1; (4) collection_of_sermons (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 but more particularly applied to this late visitation of the Plague: Preached at Norton in Suffolke. but more particularly applied to this late Visitation of the Plague: Preached At Norton in Suffolk. cc-acp av-dc av-jn vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1: vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (4) collection_of_sermons (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 THE FIRST SERMON VPON THE inscription, or title of the Psalme. To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. THE FIRST SERMON UPON THE inscription, or title of the Psalm. To him that excels. A Psalm of David. dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp pno31 cst vvz. dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 0 Page 1
3 THis Psalme (as appeareth by the inscription) was made by the Prophet Dauid, as most of the Psalmes were; THis Psalm (as appears by the inscription) was made by the Prophet David, as most of the Psalms were; d n1 (c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1) vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, c-acp ds pp-f dt n2 vbdr; (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 1
4 and not as a priuate thing belonging to himselfe alone, but for the benefit of the whole Church, and not as a private thing belonging to himself alone, but for the benefit of the Whole Church, cc xx p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp px31 av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 1
5 as the rest of the Scriptures also were written to that end: and therefore it was deliuered, or specially by him commended, vnto him that excelleth; namely in Musicke; as the rest of the Scriptures also were written to that end: and Therefore it was Delivered, or specially by him commended, unto him that excels; namely in Music; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av vbdr vvn p-acp d n1: cc av pn31 vbds vvn, cc av-j p-acp pno31 vvd, p-acp pno31 cst vvz; av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 1
6 that is, vnto one of the Leuites, that was skilfull in Musicke, to bee sung publikely in the Temple, that is, unto one of the Levites, that was skilful in Music, to be sung publicly in the Temple, d vbz, p-acp crd pp-f dt np2, cst vbds j p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 1
7 and therefore by him to bee set vnto some tune fit for it: and Therefore by him to be Set unto Some tune fit for it: cc av p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 j p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 1
8 according to the manner of Gods worship in those daies, and according to the diuision of the offices of the Leuites made by Dauid, for all kinde of Musicke, both with voyce, according to the manner of God's worship in those days, and according to the division of the Offices of the Levites made by David, for all kind of Music, both with voice, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n2, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt np2 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
9 and with diuers kinds of instruments: as appeareth in the booke of the Chronicles. and with diverse Kinds of Instruments: as appears in the book of the Chronicles. cc p-acp j n2 pp-f n2: c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
10 And the whole Psalme thus made and directed, is a prayer of the Church for Dauid their King. And the Whole Psalm thus made and directed, is a prayer of the Church for David their King. cc dt j-jn n1 av vvn cc vvn, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
11 For in the beginning, and end of the Psalme there are the words of supplication and prayer, desiring some thing of the Lord: For in the beginning, and end of the Psalm there Are the words of supplication and prayer, desiring Some thing of the Lord: c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg d n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
12 in the middest they shew with what faith they do pray. And it is euident that they pray not for themselues onely, but for another: in the midst they show with what faith they do pray. And it is evident that they pray not for themselves only, but for Another: p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vdb vvi. cc pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vvb xx p-acp px32 av-j, cc-acp p-acp j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
13 for they say, The Lord heare thee, and defend thee, &c. and they meane their King, whom in the sixt verse they call the Lords annointed: it was made by Dauid, as appeareth by the title. for they say, The Lord hear thee, and defend thee, etc. and they mean their King, whom in the sixt verse they call the lords anointed: it was made by David, as appears by the title. c-acp pns32 vvb, dt n1 vvb pno21, cc vvb pno21, av cc pns32 vvb po32 n1, ro-crq p-acp dt ord n1 pns32 vvb dt n2 vvd: pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
14 He then teacheth the people to pray for himselfe, desireth their prayers, telleth them for what they should pray, He then Teaches the people to pray for himself, Desires their Prayers, Telleth them for what they should pray, pns31 av vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, vvz po32 n2, vvz pno32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
15 and giueth them a forme of it. and gives them a Form of it. cc vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
16 The time when he made this prayer for them, and the occasion of it is not set downe in the title, The time when he made this prayer for them, and the occasion of it is not Set down in the title, dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
17 as it is in some other Psalmes: as it is in Some other Psalms: c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d j-jn n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
18 but yet it is thought by diuers, that it was when hee went to battell against the Ammonites. but yet it is Thought by diverse, that it was when he went to battle against the Ammonites. cc-acp av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j, cst pn31 vbds c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
19 Which thing as it is but coniecturall, so we are sure of this out of the words of the text, that it was in a time of great daunger, not onely to his owne person, Which thing as it is but conjectural, so we Are sure of this out of the words of the text, that it was in a time of great danger, not only to his own person, r-crq n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j, av pns12 vbr j pp-f d av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, xx av-j p-acp po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
20 as appeareth in the first and second verses: but to the whole realm, as is euident vers. 7.8: as appears in the First and second Verses: but to the Whole realm, as is evident vers. 7.8: c-acp vvz p-acp dt ord cc ord n2: cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-acp vbz j fw-la. crd: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
21 and it was a time of war, for they speake of chariots and horses as of meanes of defence, vers. 7. He then in a matter of great moment fleeth to God for succour, as to his only defence: and it was a time of war, for they speak of chariots and Horses as of means of defence, vers. 7. He then in a matter of great moment fleeth to God for succour, as to his only defence: cc pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f n2 cc n2 c-acp pp-f n2 pp-f n1, fw-la. crd pns31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
22 he vseth all good meanes, but reposeth his whole confidence in Gods defence: he uses all good means, but reposes his Whole confidence in God's defence: pns31 vvz d j n2, cc-acp vvz po31 j-jn n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
23 therefore hee prayeth to him before he beginneth any thing, and determineth further in the whole course of his proceeding stil to pray vnto God for direction and aide: Therefore he Prayeth to him before he begins any thing, and determineth further in the Whole course of his proceeding still to pray unto God for direction and aid: av pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvz d n1, cc vvz av-jc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
24 And not onely to doe it a little at the first, as may appeare out of the verse. 1.3.4: And not only to do it a little At the First, as may appear out of the verse. 1.3.4: cc xx av-j pc-acp vdi pn31 dt j p-acp dt ord, c-acp vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1. crd: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
25 but because it concerned not himselfe alone, but all the people, and finding his owne insufficiencie in prayer, but Because it concerned not himself alone, but all the people, and finding his own insufficiency in prayer, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vvd xx px31 j, cc-acp d dt n1, cc vvg po31 d n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 2
26 and beleeuing the promises of God made vnto the prayer of other, especially of the Church, he desireth them to pray for him, and believing the promises of God made unto the prayer of other, especially of the Church, he Desires them to pray for him, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, av-j pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 3
27 and namely to pray that God would heare his prayers, which what they were or should be in particular they knew not, and namely to pray that God would hear his Prayers, which what they were or should be in particular they knew not, cc av pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, r-crq q-crq pns32 vbdr cc vmd vbi p-acp j pns32 vvd xx, (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 3
28 but generally they might presume that they were good, and such as did concerne that action: but generally they might presume that they were good, and such as did concern that actium: cc-acp av-j pns32 vmd vvi cst pns32 vbdr j, cc d c-acp vdd vvi d n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 3
29 and so whatsoeuer they were, he would haue them pray to God that he would heare them: as appeareth vers. 4. The people doe according to this direction and commaundement of his; and so whatsoever they were, he would have them pray to God that he would hear them: as appears vers. 4. The people do according to this direction and Commandment of his; cc av r-crq pns32 vbdr, pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvi p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32: c-acp vvz zz. crd dt n1 vdb vvg p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f png31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 1 Page 3
30 for they vsed this forme of prayer which hee had prescribed, and so did pray earnestly for him, that God would both heare his prayer, for they used this Form of prayer which he had prescribed, and so did pray earnestly for him, that God would both hear his prayer, c-acp pns32 vvd d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, cc av vdd vvi av-j p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd av-d vvi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
31 and defend his person, and to that end send him helpe from heauen, and declare by the euent that hee had heard his and their prayers, in giuing them victorie ouer their enemies: and defend his person, and to that end send him help from heaven, and declare by the event that he had herd his and their Prayers, in giving them victory over their enemies: cc vvi po31 n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvi pno31 vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 cc po32 n2, p-acp vvg pno32 n1 p-acp po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
32 and God heareth them all, and saueth the king, confoundeth their enemies, causeth them to returne home with victorie and great triumph, and God hears them all, and Saveth the King, confoundeth their enemies, Causes them to return home with victory and great triumph, cc np1 vvz pno32 d, cc vvz dt n1, vvz po32 n2, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi av-an p-acp n1 cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
33 as appeareth by the next Psalme: as appears by the next Psalm: c-acp vvz p-acp dt ord n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
34 wherein he and they together giue thanks vnto God for the victorie, attributing it onely to God, wherein he and they together give thanks unto God for the victory, attributing it only to God, c-crq pns31 cc pns32 av vvb n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 av-j p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
35 and not to their owne strength, or any power of man; and not to their own strength, or any power of man; cc xx p-acp po32 d n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
36 as in this Psalme they had professed, that they did not trust in chariots and horses, as in this Psalm they had professed, that they did not trust in chariots and Horses, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 vhd vvn, cst pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
37 and such warlike defence, as men vse to doe, and namely their enemies did, but only in the protection and defence of God, which by calling vpon his name they sought for. and such warlike defence, as men use to do, and namely their enemies did, but only in the protection and defence of God, which by calling upon his name they sought for. cc d j n1, c-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vdi, cc av po32 n2 vdd, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vvd p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
38 And so this is the generall argument and summe of this Psalme, both in respect of Dauid, who made this prayer, And so this is the general argument and sum of this Psalm, both in respect of David, who made this prayer, cc av d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
39 and of the people who did vse it for him. and of the people who did use it for him. cc pp-f dt n1 r-crq vdd vvi pn31 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 2 Page 3
40 By the inscription then it appeareth, that Dauid making this prayer for the people to vse in his behalfe, was desirous that they should pray for him, By the inscription then it appears, that David making this prayer for the people to use in his behalf, was desirous that they should pray for him, p-acp dt n1 cs pn31 vvz, cst np1 vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, vbds j cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
41 and did as it were seek it at their hands. and did as it were seek it At their hands. cc vdd c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
42 If he in so good a cause did not rest in the confidence of his own prayers, If he in so good a cause did not rest in the confidence of his own Prayers, cs pns31 p-acp av j dt n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
43 but desired others to pray for him; but desired Others to pray for him; cc-acp vvd n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
44 and if he did it then, when he had so many means to accomplish his desire, and if he did it then, when he had so many means to accomplish his desire, cc cs pns31 vdd pn31 av, c-crq pns31 vhd av d n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
45 because he knew God to be aboue them, and so as without him they could doe nothing, Because he knew God to be above them, and so as without him they could do nothing, c-acp pns31 vvd np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32, cc av c-acp p-acp pno31 pns32 vmd vdi pix, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
46 and hee was able to hinder and to frustrate all; and he was able to hinder and to frustrate all; cc pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 3
47 and if hee that was so well able to pray for himselfe and others, yet did desire the prayer of others, and if he that was so well able to pray for himself and Others, yet did desire the prayer of Others, cc cs pns31 cst vbds av av j pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 cc n2-jn, av vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
48 & of those that were inferiour vnto him: & of those that were inferior unto him: cc pp-f d cst vbdr j-jn p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
49 Then no King, Prince, or Potentate is exempted from this, to stand in neede of the prayer of others: Then no King, Prince, or Potentate is exempted from this, to stand in need of the prayer of Others: av dx n1, n1, cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn: (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
50 and therefore they ought to take order in their seuerall realmes and dominions, that the people may vsually pray for them in their publike places and assemblies: and Therefore they ought to take order in their several Realms and Dominions, that the people may usually pray for them in their public places and assemblies: cc av pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, cst dt n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
51 and more seriouslie and particularly to doe it, as there shall bee any speciall occasion, and more seriously and particularly to do it, as there shall be any special occasion, cc av-dc av-j cc av-j pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
52 as here was in the time of Dauid. Therefore this order that is among vs established by lawe, that in all Churches the Minister and people are willed to pray continually for the Kings most excellent Maiestie, both in common prayer and in preaching; as Here was in the time of David. Therefore this order that is among us established by law, that in all Churches the Minister and people Are willed to pray continually for the Kings most excellent Majesty, both in Common prayer and in preaching; c-acp av vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av d n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12 vvn p-acp n1, cst p-acp d n2 dt n1 cc n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 av-ds j n1, av-d p-acp j n1 cc p-acp vvg; (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
53 and that as warre, or other thing shall fall out, so some speciall formes of prayer are set out by publike authoritie to bee vsed in such cases: and that as war, or other thing shall fallen out, so Some special forms of prayer Are Set out by public Authority to be used in such cases: cc cst p-acp n1, cc j-jn n1 vmb vvi av, av d j n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn av p-acp j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
54 is according to Gods word, and to the example of godly Princes. is according to God's word, and to the Exampl of godly Princes. vbz vvg p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
55 I speake not now of our duties to pray for them, but of theirs, that they should thinke that they neede it, I speak not now of our duties to pray for them, but of theirs, that they should think that they need it, pns11 vvb xx av pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc-acp pp-f png32, cst pns32 vmd vvi cst pns32 vvb pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
56 and so require it of the people. and so require it of the people. cc av vvb pn31 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 3 Page 4
57 And if Kings are bound thus to doe, then Noblemen, and other inferiour persons much more, who haue not so many meanes to accomplish their owne desires, And if Kings Are bound thus to do, then Noblemen, and other inferior Persons much more, who have not so many means to accomplish their own Desires, cc cs n2 vbr vvn av pc-acp vdi, cs n2, cc n-jn j-jn n2 d dc, r-crq vhb xx av d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
58 or it may be are not so well able to pray for themselues, at leastwise as Dauid was. or it may be Are not so well able to pray for themselves, At leastwise as David was. cc pn31 vmb vbi vbr xx av av j pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, p-acp av c-acp np1 vbds. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
59 And so generally all men (for this, as well as the rest of the Scripture is written for our learning) are bound, And so generally all men (for this, as well as the rest of the Scripture is written for our learning) Are bound, cc av av-j d n2 (c-acp d, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1) vbr vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
60 as at all other times to desire others to pray for them; as At all other times to desire Others to pray for them; c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
61 so also, as they shall haue any speciall cause, to desire them to doe it a great deale more: so also, as they shall have any special cause, to desire them to do it a great deal more: av av, c-acp pns32 vmb vhi d j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi pn31 dt j n1 dc: (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
62 and not only to pray themselues for themselues continually, because prayer in all things is our speciall refuge and succour; and not only to pray themselves for themselves continually, Because prayer in all things is our special refuge and succour; cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp px32 av-j, c-acp n1 p-acp d n2 vbz po12 j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
63 but to desire others to pray God, that he would from time to time heare their prayers. but to desire Others to prey God, that he would from time to time hear their Prayers. cc-acp pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 np1, cst pns31 vmd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvi po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
64 And as Dauid doth it here in this speciall neede of his, as being in danger and feare of his enemies: And as David does it Here in this special need of his, as being in danger and Fear of his enemies: cc p-acp np1 vdz pn31 av p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, c-acp vbg p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
65 so if we be in sicknes and feare of death, we should in the feeling of our own weaknes, so if we be in sickness and Fear of death, we should in the feeling of our own weakness, av cs pns12 vbb p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
66 and in the faith of the prayers of others, desire thē to pray for vs, and not only to pray our selues. and in the faith of the Prayers of Others, desire them to pray for us, and not only to pray our selves. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 4
67 And this is the aduice and commandement of the Apostle: And this is the Advice and Commandment of the Apostle: cc d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
68 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: is any sicke among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church, Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church, vbz d p-acp pn22 vvn? vvb pno31 vvi: vbz d j p-acp pn22? vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
69 and let them pray for him. and let them pray for him. cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
70 Now seeing sicknes is but one kind of crosse, and the Lord hath many waies else to afflict vs; Now seeing sickness is but one kind of cross, and the Lord hath many ways Else to afflict us; av vvg n1 vbz p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vhz d n2 av pc-acp vvi pno12; (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
71 in any of them we ought to do the like: in any of them we ought to do the like: p-acp d pp-f pno32 pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi dt av-j: (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
72 yea and not only when affliction is vpon vs, that it might be remoued and taken away; yea and not only when affliction is upon us, that it might be removed and taken away; uh cc xx av-j c-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno12, cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
73 but when wee haue iust cause to feare it, that it might be preuented, and so we escape it. but when we have just cause to Fear it, that it might be prevented, and so we escape it. cc-acp c-crq pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cc av pns12 vvb pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
74 And not onely in outward affliction, but all inward much more, by how much they are more dangerous and grieuous: And not only in outward affliction, but all inward much more, by how much they Are more dangerous and grievous: cc xx av-j p-acp j n1, cc-acp d j d dc, p-acp c-crq av-d pns32 vbr av-dc j cc j: (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
75 as if wee shall be distressed in minde, being tempted by Sathan either vnto sinne, or for sinne: as if we shall be distressed in mind, being tempted by Sathan either unto sin, or for sin: c-acp cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vbg vvn p-acp np1 av-d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
76 for if they be auailable in other cases, then in these. for if they be available in other cases, then in these. c-acp cs pns32 vbb j p-acp j-jn n2, av p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
77 And so to conclude this one point in a word, in euery matter that is of any importance either for our selues, And so to conclude this one point in a word, in every matter that is of any importance either for our selves, cc av pc-acp vvi d crd n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 cst vbz pp-f d n1 av-d p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
78 or for any of ours, wee ought so to commend the same, and the whole successe of them vnto God in prayer, who must onely bring them to passe, or for any of ours, we ought so to commend the same, and the Whole success of them unto God in prayer, who must only bring them to pass, cc p-acp d pp-f png12, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi dt d, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
79 as that we rest not therein, but desire also the prayers of others to helpe vs in the same. as that we rest not therein, but desire also the Prayers of Others to help us in the same. c-acp cst pns12 vvb xx av, cc-acp vvb av dt n2 pp-f n2-jn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt d. (5) sermon (DIV2) 4 Page 5
80 This ordinance of his, the Lord in much wisedome and mercie hath left, to vnite vs in brotherly loue one to another; This Ordinance of his, the Lord in much Wisdom and mercy hath left, to unite us in brotherly love one to Another; d n1 pp-f png31, dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av-j vvi pi p-acp n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
81 that when we shall see by experience how much we are or may be beholding one to another, in that by their prayers wee haue been holpen in so great distresses, wee might from the bottome of our harts vnfainedly loue one another. that when we shall see by experience how much we Are or may be beholding one to Another, in that by their Prayers we have been helped in so great Distresses, we might from the bottom of our hearts unfeignedly love one Another. cst c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-crq av-d pns12 vbr cc vmb vbi vvg pi p-acp n-jn, p-acp cst p-acp po32 n2 pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp av j n2, pns12 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av-j vvi pi j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
82 Thus the greatest Monarch may be beholding to all his subiects, as Dauid was here to his people; Thus the greatest Monarch may be beholding to all his Subjects, as David was Here to his people; av dt js n1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp d po31 n2-jn, c-acp np1 vbds av p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
83 and the rich this way may thinke that they faire the better for the poore; and the Minister for the meanest of his flocke; and the rich this Way may think that they fair the better for the poor; and the Minister for the Meanest of his flock; cc dt j d n1 vmb vvi cst pns32 av-j dt jc p-acp dt j; cc dt n1 p-acp dt js pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
84 And it were well that this way wee were all of vs a great deale more beholding one to another than we are: And it were well that this Way we were all of us a great deal more beholding one to Another than we Are: cc pn31 vbdr av cst d n1 pns12 vbdr d pp-f pno12 dt j n1 av-dc vvg pi p-acp n-jn cs pns12 vbr: (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
85 in that we would in brotherly loue acquaint others with our estate, and desire their prayers, in that we would in brotherly love acquaint Others with our estate, and desire their Prayers, p-acp cst pns12 vmd p-acp av-j n1 vvb n2-jn p-acp po12 n1, cc vvi po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
86 and then they would pray for vs, according to the counsell and aduice of the Apostle: and then they would pray for us, according to the counsel and Advice of the Apostle: cc av pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
87 Acknowledge your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed, Acknowledge your Faults one to Another, and pray one for Another, that you may be healed, vvb po22 n2 crd p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 5
88 for the prayer of a righteous man auaileth much, if it be feruent. for the prayer of a righteous man avails much, if it be fervent. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d, cs pn31 vbb j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 6
89 If we should for our owne benefit and good, acquaint other with some speciall sins, that haue been the cause (and so consequently that may bee the cause) of some great crosse; If we should for our own benefit and good, acquaint other with Some special Sins, that have been the cause (and so consequently that may be the cause) of Some great cross; cs pns12 vmd p-acp po12 d n1 cc j, vvb j-jn p-acp d j n2, cst vhb vbn dt n1 (cc av av-j cst vmb vbi dt n1) pp-f d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 6
90 that they vpon the knowledge of it might in greater feeling and faith pray for vs, that they might bee forgiuen, that they upon the knowledge of it might in greater feeling and faith pray for us, that they might be forgiven, cst pns32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmd p-acp jc n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp pno12, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 6
91 and wee deliuered from the punishment of them: and we Delivered from the punishment of them: cc pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 6
92 then should wee make them acquainted with other of our necessities to that end much more. then should we make them acquainted with other of our necessities to that end much more. av vmd pns12 vvi pno32 vvn p-acp n-jn pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n1 av-d av-dc. (5) sermon (DIV2) 5 Page 6
93 And that wee might bee perswaded vnto this duty of crauing the prayers of others in the feeling of the great need that we haue of them; And that we might be persuaded unto this duty of craving the Prayers of Others in the feeling of the great need that we have of them; cc cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 cst pns12 vhb pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
94 let vs first of all consider, how the Lord hath so made vs all ▪ that he would haue vs helpe one another, let us First of all Consider, how the Lord hath so made us all ▪ that he would have us help one Another, vvb pno12 ord pp-f d vvb, c-crq dt n1 vhz av vvn pno12 d ▪ cst pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vvi pi j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
95 and know that we neede the help one of another, both for soule and bodie and euery way else: and know that we need the help one of Another, both for soul and body and every Way Else: cc vvb cst pns12 vvb dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 cc d n1 av: (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
96 and therefore that we should seeke for it one of another; as in the naturall bodie all parts doe need the mutuall helpe one of another, and Therefore that we should seek for it one of Another; as in the natural body all parts do need the mutual help one of Another, cc av cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pn31 crd pp-f j-jn; c-acp p-acp dt j n1 d n2 vdb vvi dt j n1 crd pp-f n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
97 as the eyes of the feete, and the belly of the hands, and doe in a sort seeke vnto them for it, as the eyes of the feet, and the belly of the hands, and do in a sort seek unto them for it, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vdb p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
98 and by a naturall instinct, as it were begge and craue it. and by a natural instinct, as it were beg and crave it. cc p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr vvb cc vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
99 And all experience teacheth vs, that in all other things none of vs is sufficient of our selues, And all experience Teaches us, that in all other things none of us is sufficient of our selves, cc d n1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp d j-jn n2 pi pp-f pno12 vbz j pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
100 and therefore we craue the help of others, as in counsell, in labour, and in all worldly affaires; and Therefore we crave the help of Others, as in counsel, in labour, and in all worldly affairs; cc av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, c-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
101 why then should it not be so in praier also? Yet such is our corruption, that we rather seeke helpe in any thing, why then should it not be so in prayer also? Yet such is our corruption, that we rather seek help in any thing, q-crq av vmd pn31 xx vbi av p-acp n1 av? av d vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 av-c vvi n1 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
102 as distrusting our selues, sauing in this, wherein wee most neede it. as distrusting our selves, Saving in this, wherein we most need it. c-acp vvg po12 n2, vvg p-acp d, c-crq pns12 av-ds vvb pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
103 But we haue found the other true by our owne experience, and so doe vse it, But we have found the other true by our own experience, and so do use it, cc-acp pns12 vhb vvn dt j-jn j p-acp po12 d n1, cc av vdb vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
104 if we did beleeue this, and would doe thereafter, wee might finde the fruite of it as sensible. if we did believe this, and would do thereafter, we might find the fruit of it as sensible. cs pns12 vdd vvi d, cc vmd vdi av, pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
105 Secondly, when we haue suites vnto Princes or great men, we desire those that are in fauour with them, to further our suites, Secondly, when we have suits unto Princes or great men, we desire those that Are in favour with them, to further our suits, ord, c-crq pns12 vhb n2 p-acp n2 cc j n2, pns12 vvb d cst vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp jc po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
106 and those especially that are most gracious with them; and those especially that Are most gracious with them; cc d av-j cst vbr av-ds j p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
107 and wee rest not in our selues, though we be well knowne vnto them, especially if the matter that wee sue for bee of any moment: and we rest not in our selves, though we be well known unto them, especially if the matter that we sue for bee of any moment: cc pns12 vvb xx p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vbb av vvn p-acp pno32, av-j cs dt n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
108 why should wee not then much more speak vnto others, that they would pray to God for vs, why should we not then much more speak unto Others, that they would pray to God for us, q-crq vmd pns12 xx av av-d av-dc vvi p-acp n2-jn, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 6
109 and commend our suites vnto his high Maiestie? For though Gods loue be not partiall, and commend our suits unto his high Majesty? For though God's love be not partial, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp po31 j n1? c-acp cs ng1 n1 vbb xx j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
110 as mans is, but his promise is to all alike: as men is, but his promise is to all alike: c-acp n2 vbz, p-acp po31 n1 vbz pc-acp d av-j: (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
111 yet experience sheweth that some are more acquainted with prayer, then other, and so haue more accesse vnto God, yet experience shows that Some Are more acquainted with prayer, then other, and so have more access unto God, av n1 vvz cst d vbr dc vvn p-acp n1, av j-jn, cc av vhb dc n1 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
112 as it were, and come oftner into his presence, and neerer vnto him, and so there is more hope that they should bee sooner heard. as it were, and come oftener into his presence, and nearer unto him, and so there is more hope that they should be sooner herd. c-acp pn31 vbdr, cc vvb av-c p-acp po31 n1, cc av-jc p-acp pno31, cc av pc-acp vbz dc n1 cst pns32 vmd vbi av-c vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
113 Especiallie when God hath made a speciall promise, that when two or three bee gathered together in the name of his sonne, hee will be in the middest of them, Especially when God hath made a special promise, that when two or three bee gathered together in the name of his son, he will be in the midst of them, av-j c-crq np1 vhz vvn dt j n1, cst c-crq crd cc crd n1 vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
114 and therefore when diuers, or the whole Church pray for vs, there is more hope of being heard, and Therefore when diverse, or the Whole Church pray for us, there is more hope of being herd, cc av c-crq j, cc dt j-jn n1 vvb p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbz dc n1 pp-f vbg vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
115 than when wee pray our selues alone. than when we pray our selves alone. cs c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 av-j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
116 The Papists pray to the Saints, that are dead, that they would pray to God for them, that hee would heare their prayers; The Papists pray to the Saints, that Are dead, that they would pray to God for them, that he would hear their Prayers; dt njp2 vvb p-acp dt n2, cst vbr j, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
117 for which there is no warrant in the Scripture, but the whole word of God is rather against them: for which there is no warrant in the Scripture, but the Whole word of God is rather against them: p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-c p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
118 but here is an example to desire the prayers of the Saints on earth that are liuing, with hope of great fruite; and few do follow it. but Here is an Exampl to desire the Prayers of the Saints on earth that Are living, with hope of great fruit; and few do follow it. cc-acp av vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 cst vbr vvg, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1; cc d vdb vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 6 Page 7
119 Thirdly, when we pray, we doe as it were striue with God to obtaine some thing, Thirdly, when we pray, we do as it were strive with God to obtain Some thing, ord, c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vdb p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
120 as was shewed to Iacob in the vision of an Angell wrastling with him all night long; as was showed to Iacob in the vision of an Angel wrestling with him all night long; c-acp vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31 d n1 av-j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
121 to teach vs, that when we pray we must not come coldly or sleepely vnto it, to teach us, that when we pray we must not come coldly or sleepely unto it, pc-acp vvi pno12, cst c-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vmb xx vvi av-jn cc av-jn p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
122 but with all earnestnes of desire, and not giue ouer vntill the Lord blesse vs, as Iacob would not let the Angell goe, vntill he blessed him: but with all earnestness of desire, and not give over until the Lord bless us, as Iacob would not let the Angel go, until he blessed him: cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb pno12, c-acp np1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 vvb, c-acp pns31 vvd pno31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
123 and then the Lord will assuredly blesse vs, if we perseuere, as he did Iacob; and as Christ hath shewed in the parable of the wicked Iudge, who was ouercome by the importunitie of the widow. and then the Lord will assuredly bless us, if we persevere, as he did Iacob; and as christ hath showed in the parable of the wicked Judge, who was overcome by the importunity of the widow. cc av dt n1 vmb av-vvn vvi pno12, cs pns12 vvi, c-acp pns31 vdd np1; cc c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
124 Therefore as when we wrastle or striue with a man, we knowing his great strength and our owne weakenes, Therefore as when we wrestle or strive with a man, we knowing his great strength and our own weakness, av c-acp c-crq pns12 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvg po31 j n1 cc po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
125 and so how hard it is to ouercome, we would gladly haue others to helpe and to striue with vs against him; and so how hard it is to overcome, we would gladly have Others to help and to strive with us against him; cc av c-crq av-j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmd av-j vhi n2-jn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
126 and so we may more easily do that by the helpe of others, which alone hardly, and so we may more Easily do that by the help of Others, which alone hardly, cc av pns12 vmb av-dc av-j vdi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq av-j av, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
127 or not at all we could do: or not At all we could do: cc xx p-acp d pns12 vmd vdi: (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
128 So when we striue with the Lord God in prayer, being priuie to the weakenes of our owne faith, So when we strive with the Lord God in prayer, being privy to the weakness of our own faith, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp n1, vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 7
129 and how many sinnes there are to hinder vs, and what an hard thing it is to obtaine any thing in respect of our great vnworthinesse, we should desire others to helpe vs with their prayers, and how many Sins there Are to hinder us, and what an hard thing it is to obtain any thing in respect of our great unworthiness, we should desire Others to help us with their Prayers, cc c-crq d n2 pc-acp vbr pc-acp vvi pno12, cc q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n1, pns12 vmd vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 8
130 and therein as it were to striue with vs. And in this respect it is a singular great blessing, and therein as it were to strive with us And in this respect it is a singular great blessing, cc av c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz dt j j n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 8
131 if it were rightly esteemed, and accordingly vsed, to haue many in a familie, or in the Church, to pray with vs, and for vs. if it were rightly esteemed, and accordingly used, to have many in a family, or in the Church, to pray with us, and for us cs pn31 vbdr av-jn vvn, cc av-vvg vvn, pc-acp vhi d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12 (5) sermon (DIV2) 7 Page 8
132 Thus speaketh the Apostle, and thus did hee practise, when hee so earnestly intreated the Romanes to pray for him, saying, Brethren, I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christs sake, Thus speaks the Apostle, and thus did he practise, when he so earnestly entreated the Romans to pray for him, saying, Brothers, I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christ sake, av vvz dt n1, cc av vdd pns31 vvi, c-crq pns31 av av-j vvd dt njp2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvg, n2, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po12 n1 np1 npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
133 and for the loue of the spirit, that you would striue with me by prayer to God for me; and for the love of the Spirit, that you would strive with me by prayer to God for me; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno11; (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
134 that I may come to you with ioy by the will of God, and may with you bee refreshed. that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb p-acp pn22 vbb vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
135 He had often, and of a long time purposed to come to them, as he professeth in the first chapter; He had often, and of a long time purposed to come to them, as he Professes in the First chapter; pns31 vhd av, cc pp-f dt j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
136 and prayed, that by some meanes one time or other he might haue prosperous iourney by the will of God to come vnto them: and prayed, that by Some means one time or other he might have prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto them: cc vvd, cst p-acp d n2 crd n1 cc n-jn pns31 vmd vhi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
137 now at the last he desireth them also not only to pray, but to pray earnestly, now At the last he Desires them also not only to pray, but to pray earnestly, av p-acp dt ord pns31 vvz pno32 av xx av-j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
138 and to striue with him in their prayers, that he may come with ioy: and doth beseech them that they would doe so, euen for the loue of Christ, and of the spirit. and to strive with him in their Prayers, that he may come with joy: and does beseech them that they would do so, even for the love of christ, and of the Spirit. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1: cc vdz vvi pno32 cst pns32 vmd vdi av, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
139 If hee then after so many and earnest prayers did desire them to striue with him: If he then After so many and earnest Prayers did desire them to strive with him: cs pns31 av a-acp av d cc j n2 vdd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
140 how had we need much more to doe it, who pray seldomer, and more coldly? And truly as great things may be done, how had we needs much more to do it, who pray seldomer, and more coldly? And truly as great things may be done, c-crq vhd pns12 av av-d av-dc pc-acp vdi pn31, r-crq vvb n1, cc av-dc av-jn? cc av-j c-acp j n2 vmb vbi vdn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
141 when many striue together, which none of them could seuerally doe: when many strive together, which none of them could severally doe: c-crq d vvb av, r-crq pi pp-f pno32 vmd av-j n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
142 so by the prayers of many great things are obtained, which by the prayers of one alone are not so easily gottē. so by the Prayers of many great things Are obtained, which by the Prayers of one alone Are not so Easily got. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2 vbr vvn, r-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd j vbr xx av av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
143 So the same Apostle writeth to the Corinthians, that God had deliuered him from great dangers, So the same Apostle Writeth to the Corinthians, that God had Delivered him from great dangers, np1 dt d n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp j n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
144 and would doe so still, so that they would pray earnestly for him: and would do so still, so that they would pray earnestly for him: cc vmd vdi av av, av cst pns32 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
145 Brethren, (saith he) we would not haue you ignorant of our affliction, which came vnto vs in Asia, Brothers, (Says he) we would not have you ignorant of our affliction, which Come unto us in Asia, n2, (vvz pns31) pns12 vmd xx vhi pn22 j pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
146 how we were pressed out of measure, passing strength, so that we altogether doubted euen of life. how we were pressed out of measure, passing strength, so that we altogether doubted even of life. c-crq pns12 vbdr vvn av pp-f n1, vvg n1, av cst pns12 av vvd av pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
147 Yea, we receiued the sentence of death in our selues, because wee should not trust in our selues, Yea, we received the sentence of death in our selves, Because we should not trust in our selves, uh, pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
148 but in God, who raiseth the dead. Who deliuered vs from so great a death, and doth deliuer vs: but in God, who Raiseth the dead. Who Delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us: cc-acp p-acp np1, r-crq vvz dt j. r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp av j dt n1, cc vdz vvi pno12: (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
149 in whom we trust, that yet hereafter he will deliuer vs; in whom we trust, that yet hereafter he will deliver us; p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb, cst av av pns31 vmb vvi pno12; (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 8
150 so that yee labour together in prayer for vs. Thus he beleeued, that hee might get great good by the earnest prayers of others, so that ye labour together in prayer for us Thus he believed, that he might get great good by the earnest Prayers of Others, av cst pn22 vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 av pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vmd vvi j j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
151 and therefore doth desire them, euen to bee deliuered by the power of them from many great dangers. and Therefore does desire them, even to be Delivered by the power of them from many great dangers. cc av vdz vvi pno32, av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
152 And it may bee (if wee haue marked the experience of our selues, and others) that we may well remember, what great deliuerances haue been graunted, And it may be (if we have marked the experience of our selves, and Others) that we may well Remember, what great Deliverances have been granted, cc pn31 vmb vbi (cs pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n2-jn) cst pns12 vmb av vvi, r-crq j n2 vhb vbn vvn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
153 when others haue laboured in prayers for vs, or wee for them: if not, wee may see it by the grace of God in time to come. when Others have laboured in Prayers for us, or we for them: if not, we may see it by the grace of God in time to come. c-crq n2-jn vhb vvn p-acp n2 p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno32: cs xx, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
154 But very few account prayer such a labour or striuing as it is, and so go to it coldly, But very few account prayer such a labour or striving as it is, and so go to it coldly, p-acp av d n1 n1 d dt n1 cc vvg c-acp pn31 vbz, cc av vvb p-acp pn31 av-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
155 and trust to their own strength, and so obtaine nothing. Pauls hope was in this, that others should striue with him in prayer; and trust to their own strength, and so obtain nothing. Paul's hope was in this, that Others should strive with him in prayer; cc vvi p-acp po32 d n1, cc av vvi pix. npg1 vvb vbds p-acp d, cst n2-jn vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
156 so we might haue greater hope, if wee sought for helpe at the prayers of others, so we might have greater hope, if we sought for help At the Prayers of Others, av pns12 vmd vhi jc n1, cs pns12 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
157 and did not trust to our owne too much. and did not trust to our own too much. cc vdd xx vvi p-acp po12 d av av-d. (5) sermon (DIV2) 8 Page 9
158 If thus in all matters of moment we desire the prayers of others according to our neede, it will come to passe, that wee should not want the fruite of them, seeing the Lord hath promised to heare them; If thus in all matters of moment we desire the Prayers of Others according to our need, it will come to pass, that we should not want the fruit of them, seeing the Lord hath promised to hear them; cs av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vvg p-acp po12 n1, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, vvg dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
159 but howsoeuer things fall out with vs, we shal haue this comfort of a good conscience, that we haue neglected no means, that God hath appointed for our good. but howsoever things fallen out with us, we shall have this Comfort of a good conscience, that we have neglected no means, that God hath appointed for our good. cc-acp c-acp n2 vvb av p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vhi d n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst pns12 vhb vvn dx n2, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp po12 j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
160 But if wee bee carelesse of the prayers of others, and so doe not seeke for them, besides that it may come to passe that wee shall faile of our purpose through our owne default: (as when one striueth alone, he cannot ouercome, But if we be careless of the Prayers of Others, and so do not seek for them, beside that it may come to pass that we shall fail of our purpose through our own default: (as when one strives alone, he cannot overcome, p-acp cs pns12 vbb j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc av vdb xx vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp cst pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po12 n1 p-acp po12 d n1: (c-acp c-crq crd vvz av-j, pns31 vmbx vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
161 because he hath none to ioyne with him; Because he hath none to join with him; c-acp pns31 vhz pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
162 or at least hee shall not obtaine it so soone, as otherwise hee might, as when one is about a thing alone, hee is the longer a doing it) we shall haue the lesse comfort, or At least he shall not obtain it so soon, as otherwise he might, as when one is about a thing alone, he is the longer a doing it) we shall have the less Comfort, cc p-acp ds pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 av av, c-acp av pns31 vmd, c-acp c-crq pi vbz p-acp dt n1 av-j, pns31 vbz dt jc dt vdg pn31) pns12 vmb vhi dt av-dc n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
163 or more griefe, because we neglected some meanes that might haue done vs good. or more grief, Because we neglected Some means that might have done us good. cc dc n1, c-acp pns12 vvd d n2 cst vmd vhi vdn pno12 j. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
164 We must then be perswaded, that the prayers of others may doe vs good, and that wee neede them, and so accordingly desire them. We must then be persuaded, that the Prayers of Others may do us good, and that we need them, and so accordingly desire them. pns12 vmb av vbi vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vmb vdb pno12 j, cc cst pns12 vvb pno32, cc av av-vvg vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
165 In the daies of ignorance and superstition men gaue much to haue a continuall Masse for them, that is, to pray for their soules: In the days of ignorance and Superstition men gave much to have a continual Mass for them, that is, to pray for their Souls: p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 n2 vvd av-d pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 9
166 and there were Beadmen also (as they called them) appointed for that purpose, to pray for the liuing and for the dead, and there were Beadmen also (as they called them) appointed for that purpose, to pray for the living and for the dead, cc a-acp vbdr n2 av (c-acp pns32 vvd pno32) vvd p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg cc p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
167 and were maintained by the goods of the Church to that end: which prayers of theirs because they were in an vnknowne tongue, and so without vnderstanding; and were maintained by the goods of the Church to that end: which Prayers of theirs Because they were in an unknown tongue, and so without understanding; cc vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2-j pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1: r-crq n2 pp-f png32 c-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp dt j n1, cc av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
168 and also not according to the word of God, and so without faith; could doe them no good: and also not according to the word of God, and so without faith; could do them no good: cc av xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av p-acp n1; vmd vdi pno32 dx j: (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
169 yet this truth they aimed at though in darknes and as blind men, that the prayers of others were so auaileable for them, that euen in that respect onely they gaue much yeerely vnto those that should pray for them. yet this truth they aimed At though in darkness and as blind men, that the Prayers of Others were so available for them, that even in that respect only they gave much yearly unto those that should pray for them. av d n1 pns32 vvd p-acp c-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n2, cst dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vbdr av j p-acp pno32, cst av-j p-acp d n1 av-j pns32 vvd d av-j p-acp d cst vmd vvi p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
170 And truly if they had prayed aright, they might by their prayers haue giuen more than they receiued; And truly if they had prayed aright, they might by their Prayers have given more than they received; cc av-j cs pns32 vhd vvn av, pns32 vmd p-acp po32 n2 vhb vvn av-dc cs pns32 vvd; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
171 for they might haue obtained great things of the Lord for them. for they might have obtained great things of the Lord for them. c-acp pns32 vmd vhi vvn j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
172 But here was another great abuse of that time in these prayers also, that they hauing others thus to pray for them, they rested in that, But Here was Another great abuse of that time in these Prayers also, that they having Others thus to pray for them, they rested in that, p-acp av vbds j-jn j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2 av, cst pns32 vhg ng2-jn av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
173 and so neglected their owne prayers the more; and so neglected their own Prayers the more; cc av vvd po32 d n2 dt av-dc; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
174 and thought that they might doe it with the lesse danger, for they had others that prayed for them continually, and Thought that they might do it with the less danger, for they had Others that prayed for them continually, cc vvd cst pns32 vmd vdi pn31 p-acp dt av-dc n1, c-acp pns32 vhd ng2-jn cst vvd p-acp pno32 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
175 and so that that was wanting in themselues, was supplied by others. and so that that was wanting in themselves, was supplied by Others. cc av cst d vbds vvg p-acp px32, vbds vvn p-acp n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
176 Dauid was of another minde, for heere by his practise we haue an example of one, that so desireth the prayers of others, David was of Another mind, for Here by his practice we have an Exampl of one, that so Desires the Prayers of Others, np1 vbds pp-f j-jn n1, c-acp av p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f crd, cst av vvz dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
177 as that hee purposeth not to neglect prayer himselfe, or to vse it any whit the lesse for that; as that he Purposes not to neglect prayer himself, or to use it any whit the less for that; c-acp cst pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi n1 px31, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 d n1 dt av-dc p-acp d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
178 but to vse it rather the more, willing them to pray God to heare his prayers: but to use it rather the more, willing them to pray God to hear his Prayers: cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av-c dt av-dc, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
179 so that if he did not pray himselfe, their prayers should do him no good; so that if he did not pray himself, their Prayers should do him no good; av cst cs pns31 vdd xx vvi px31, po32 n2 vmd vdi pno31 dx j; (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
180 but it should be al one with him, as if one should desire a man to set his hand to a blank, but it should be all one with him, as if one should desire a man to Set his hand to a blank, cc-acp pn31 vmd vbi d crd p-acp pno31, c-acp cs pi vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
181 and so he should preferre that as a supplication for him to the Prince. and so he should prefer that as a supplication for him to the Prince. cc av pns31 vmd vvi cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
182 So we are to desire others to pray for vs, but in the meane season we must not neglect to pray for our selues. So we Are to desire Others to pray for us, but in the mean season we must not neglect to pray for our selves. av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV2) 9 Page 10
183 But it may seeme superfluous, and more then needed, that Dauid should thus desire the prayers of the people: But it may seem superfluous, and more then needed, that David should thus desire the Prayers of the people: p-acp pn31 vmb vvi j, cc av-dc cs vvd, cst np1 vmd av vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 10
184 for they were his subiects, and therefore as in that respect they did owe other duties vnto him, for they were his Subjects, and Therefore as in that respect they did owe other duties unto him, c-acp pns32 vbdr po31 n2-jn, cc av c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 vdd vvi j-jn n2 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 10
185 so this of praier most of all; so this of prayer most of all; av d pp-f n1 av-ds pp-f d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 10
186 according to the exhortation of the Apostle, who willeth, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giuing of thankes be made for all men, and namely, for Kings, and for all that are in authoritie: according to the exhortation of the Apostle, who wills, that supplications, Prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, and namely, for Kings, and for all that Are in Authority: vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz, cst n2, n2, n2, cc vvg pp-f n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n2, cc av, p-acp n2, cc p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 10
187 therfore it is like that they would not neglect it, though he had not admonished them of it. Therefore it is like that they would not neglect it, though he had not admonished them of it. av pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vmd xx vvi pn31, cs pns31 vhd xx vvn pno32 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
188 Besides, it was a publike cause that hee dealt in, euen against the open enemies of the whole realme, against whom he went to warre, Beside, it was a public cause that he dealt in, even against the open enemies of the Whole realm, against whom he went to war, p-acp, pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp, av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
189 and so it concerned them as well as himselfe: and so it concerned them as well as himself: cc av pn31 vvd pno32 a-acp av c-acp px31: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
190 for the enemies came not against his person onely, but against them all, and so they could not forget him their King, vnlesse they forgat themselues. for the enemies Come not against his person only, but against them all, and so they could not forget him their King, unless they forgot themselves. p-acp dt n2 vvd xx p-acp po31 n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp pno32 d, cc av pns32 vmd xx vvi pno31 po32 n1, cs pns32 vvd px32. (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
191 Yet because he knew that men naturally are forgetfull, and so if they were not put in minde of it, they might either wholy neglect it, Yet Because he knew that men naturally Are forgetful, and so if they were not put in mind of it, they might either wholly neglect it, av c-acp pns31 vvd d n2 av-j vbr j, cc av cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 vmd av-d av-jn vvb pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
192 or not doe it so throughly as they should, hee put them in minde to pray for himselfe, or not do it so thoroughly as they should, he put them in mind to pray for himself, cc xx vdi pn31 av av-j c-acp pns32 vmd, pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
193 and giueth them a forme of it, and so telleth them what they should say. and gives them a Form of it, and so Telleth them what they should say. cc vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc av vvz pno32 r-crq pns32 vmd vvi. (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
194 This should moue vs to put our dearest friends in minde of vs, and call vpon them to pray for vs; This should move us to put our dearest Friends in mind of us, and call upon them to pray for us; d vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 js-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f pno12, cc vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
195 yea when they know our estate best, and what great neede wee haue of the prayers of others: yea when they know our estate best, and what great need we have of the Prayers of Others: uh c-crq pns32 vvb po12 n1 js, cc r-crq j n1 pns12 vhb pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
196 for they may forget vs sometimes, though they wish vs well. for they may forget us sometime, though they wish us well. c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pno12 av, cs pns32 vvb pno12 av. (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
197 And as through forgetfulnes they may neglect other duties, which yet they are willing generally to performe, And as through forgetfulness they may neglect other duties, which yet they Are willing generally to perform, cc c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vvi j-jn n2, r-crq av pns32 vbr j av-j pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
198 as not to visite vs, to send to vs, to write to vs, as often as they should, as not to visit us, to send to us, to write to us, as often as they should, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
199 and wee looke for at their hands: so much more not to pray for vs; and we look for At their hands: so much more not to pray for us; cc pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp po32 n2: av av-d av-dc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
200 for many times they that doe the former in great measure, neglect this wholy, or in a great part. for many times they that do the former in great measure, neglect this wholly, or in a great part. p-acp d n2 pns32 cst vdb dt j p-acp j n1, vvb d av-jn, cc p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
201 Wee finde by experience, that many times, yea when wee are spoken to of our friends, wee remember not all, but forget many things: we find by experience, that many times, yea when we Are spoken to of our Friends, we Remember not all, but forget many things: pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cst d n2, uh q-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vvb xx d, cc-acp vvb d n2: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
202 why should we not think then, that others may forget vs, if they be not put in minde? Parents are bound to pray for their children, why should we not think then, that Others may forget us, if they be not put in mind? Parents Are bound to pray for their children, q-crq vmd pns12 xx vvi av, cst n2-jn vmb vvi pno12, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp n1? ng1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
203 and they should know it well enough; and they should know it well enough; cc pns32 vmd vvi pn31 av av-d; (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
204 yea their children kneele downe and aske them blessing, and put them in minde of it, yea their children kneel down and ask them blessing, and put them in mind of it, uh po32 n2 vvi a-acp cc vvi pno32 n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
205 and notwithstanding al this many doe forget it; and notwithstanding all this many do forget it; cc p-acp d d d vdb vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
206 and though they cast out certaine words of course, yet they doe not thereupon determine seriously to pray for them: and though they cast out certain words of course, yet they do not thereupon determine seriously to pray for them: cc cs pns32 vvd av j n2 pp-f n1, av pns32 vdb xx av vvi av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
207 what would they doe then, if their children by asking them their daily blessing should not put them in minde of it at all? Therefore euery manner of way we see, what great reason there is of this, to desire others to pray for vs: what would they do then, if their children by asking them their daily blessing should not put them in mind of it At all? Therefore every manner of Way we see, what great reason there is of this, to desire Others to pray for us: q-crq vmd pns32 vdb av, cs po32 n2 p-acp vvg pno32 po32 j n1 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d? av d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb, r-crq j n1 pc-acp vbz pp-f d, pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
208 and so much for this present. and so much for this present. cc av av-d c-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 11
209 THE SECOND SERMON vpon the inscription. To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. THE SECOND SERMON upon the inscription. To him that excels. A Psalm of David. dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1. p-acp pno31 cst vvz. dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 10 Page 12
210 THat I might prosecute that argument which I began the last day, as you heard, wee want not examples in the Scripture for the practise of this dutie, in the faithful seruants of God, men and women of al sorts, who haue wel seene in how great need they haue stood of the prayers of others, THat I might prosecute that argument which I began the last day, as you herd, we want not Examples in the Scripture for the practice of this duty, in the faithful Servants of God, men and women of all sorts, who have well seen in how great need they have stood of the Prayers of Others, cst pns11 vmd vvi d n1 r-crq pns11 vvd dt ord n1, c-acp pn22 vvd, pns12 vvb xx n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vhb av vvn p-acp c-crq j n1 pns32 vhb vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
211 and haue accordingly desired the same. and have accordingly desired the same. cc vhb av-vvg vvn dt d. (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
212 Hannah the wife of Elkanah a very godlie woman (as appeareth in her storie) being barren, Hannah the wife of Elkanah a very godly woman (as appears in her story) being barren, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j j n1 (c-acp vvz p-acp po31 n1) vbg j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
213 and thereby being vpbraided of her aduersarie, was troubled in her minde, and prayed vnto the Lord, and thereby being upbraided of her adversary, was troubled in her mind, and prayed unto the Lord, cc av vbg vvn pp-f po31 n1, vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
214 and wept sore, and she prayed for a manchild, not so much for her self, and wept soar, and she prayed for a Manchild, not so much for her self, cc vvd av-j, cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, xx av av-d c-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
215 as for the glory of God (for she vowed him vnto God in her prayer): as for the glory of God (for she vowed him unto God in her prayer): c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1): (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
216 Hely the Priest sitting in the Temple before her, and perceiuing her lips onely to moue, Hely the Priest sitting in the Temple before her, and perceiving her lips only to move, np1 dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvg po31 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
217 but not hearing a word, thought she had been drunken, and told her so: but she said no, and told him what she did: but not hearing a word, Thought she had been drunken, and told her so: but she said no, and told him what she did: cc-acp xx vvg dt n1, vvd pns31 vhd vbn j, cc vvd pno31 av: cc-acp pns31 vvd av-dx, cc vvd pno31 r-crq pns31 vdd: (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
218 then Hely prayed God to heare her prayers, saying, Goe in peace, and the God of Israel grant thy petition, that thou hast asked of him: then Hely prayed God to hear her Prayers, saying, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant thy petition, that thou hast asked of him: av np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, vvg, vvb p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f pno31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
219 Then she said againe, Let thine handmaid finde grace in thy sight: Then she said again, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sighed: av pns31 vvd av, vvb po21 n1 vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
220 that is, I beseech thee pray for me still, as now thou hast done, that God would grant me my petition: that is, I beseech thee pray for me still, as now thou hast done, that God would grant me my petition: cst vbz, pns11 vvb pno21 vvb p-acp pno11 av, c-acp av pns21 vh2 vdn, cst np1 vmd vvi pno11 po11 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
221 for what grace or fauour else could she meane, seeing that in other things, as for the ill opinion hee had conceiued of her, she had satisfied him before? and so God heard them both, for what grace or favour Else could she mean, seeing that in other things, as for the ill opinion he had conceived of her, she had satisfied him before? and so God herd them both, p-acp r-crq n1 cc vvi av vmd pns31 vvi, vvg cst p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns31 vhd vvn pp-f pno31, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 a-acp? cc av np1 vvd pno32 d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
222 as appeareth in the sequell of that storie. as appears in the sequel of that story. c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
223 The Israelites also being in feare of the Philistims, came to Samuel the Prophet, and desired him, that as hee had prayed for them alreadie, The Israelites also being in Fear of the philistines, Come to Samuel the Prophet, and desired him, that as he had prayed for them already, dt np2 av vbg p-acp n1 pp-f dt njp2, vvd p-acp np1 dt n1, cc vvd pno31, cst c-acp pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
224 so hee would not cease to doe it still; so he would not cease to do it still; av pns31 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vdi pn31 av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 12
225 saying, Cease not to crie vnto the Lord our God for vs, that hee may saue vs out of the hand of the Philistims: saying, Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us, that he may save us out of the hand of the philistines: vvg, vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 po12 np1 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njp2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 13
226 and he did so, and the Lord heard him, and thundred with a great thunder that day vpon the Philistims, and scattered them: and he did so, and the Lord herd him, and thundered with a great thunder that day upon the philistines, and scattered them: cc pns31 vdd av, cc dt n1 vvd pno31, cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 cst n1 p-acp dt njp2, cc vvd pno32: (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 13
227 so they were slaine before Israel. so they were slain before Israel. av pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 13
228 Here many seeke to one for his prayers, then much more may one seeke to many for theirs. Here many seek to one for his Prayers, then much more may one seek to many for theirs. av av-d vvi p-acp crd p-acp po31 n2, av av-d av-dc vmb pi vvi p-acp d c-acp png32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 11 Page 13
229 When Rabshakeh was sent by the King of Ashur with a great hoast against Ierusalem, and came vp to the walles of the citie, and spake blasphemously against the Lord, and against his annointed: When Rabshakeh was sent by the King of Ashur with a great host against Ierusalem, and Come up to the walls of the City, and spoke blasphemously against the Lord, and against his anointed: c-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
230 Hezekiah the King came into the house of the Lord, and prayed; Hezekiah the King Come into the house of the Lord, and prayed; np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd; (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
231 and sent messengers vnto the Prophet Isaiah, desiring him that he would pray for them, saying, Lift thou vp thy prayer for the remnant that are left: and sent messengers unto the Prophet Isaiah, desiring him that he would pray for them, saying, Lift thou up thy prayer for the remnant that Are left: cc vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 np1, vvg pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, vvg, vvb pns21 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbr vvn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
232 and he did so, and God heard him for them, and the same night the Angell of the Lord went out, and smote in the campe of the Assyrians an hundreth, fourescore and fiue thousand. and he did so, and God herd him for them, and the same night the Angel of the Lord went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an Hundredth, fourescore and fiue thousand. cc pns31 vdd av, cc np1 vvd pno31 p-acp pno32, cc dt d n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd av, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 dt ord, crd cc crd crd. (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
233 Paul also the Apostle (as we haue heard alreadie) desireth the Romanes to pray for him, saying, Brethren, I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christs sake, and for the loue of the Spirit, that yee would striue with mee by prayer to God for me. Paul also the Apostle (as we have herd already) Desires the Romans to pray for him, saying, Brothers, I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christ sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye would strive with me by prayer to God for me. np1 av dt n1 (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av) vvz dt njp2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvg, n2, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po12 n1 np1 npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno11. (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
234 And so doth he to that end intreate the Corinthians with these words: God hath deliuered vs from a great death; And so does he to that end entreat the Corinthians with these words: God hath Delivered us from a great death; cc av vdz pns31 p-acp d n1 vvi dt njp2 p-acp d n2: np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
235 in whom we trust, that yet hereafter hee will deliuer vs, so that yee labour together in prayer for vs. This holy man, who was often in prayer for himselfe, in whom we trust, that yet hereafter he will deliver us, so that ye labour together in prayer for us This holy man, who was often in prayer for himself, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb, cst av av pns31 vmb vvi pno12, av cst pn22 vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 d j n1, r-crq vbds av p-acp n1 p-acp px31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
236 and for all Churches, desireth others to pray for him. and for all Churches, Desires Others to pray for him. cc p-acp d n2, vvz n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
237 Thus the best seruants of God, as they haue not neglected this benefit of prayer from their brethren, Thus the best Servants of God, as they have not neglected this benefit of prayer from their brothers, av dt js n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
238 so they had the fruit and comfort of it in great measure: so they had the fruit and Comfort of it in great measure: av pns32 vhd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp j n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
239 and truly if wee beleeue rightly the Communion of Saints, and that God hath appointed one to doe good to another by the graces that hee hath bestowed vpon them; and truly if we believe rightly the Communion of Saints, and that God hath appointed one to do good to Another by the graces that he hath bestowed upon them; cc av-j cs pns12 vvb av-jn dt n1 pp-f n2, cc cst np1 vhz vvn pi pc-acp vdi j p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32; (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
240 why should wee not thinke, that part of the communion consisteth in this, that wee communicate in the spirit of prayer, why should we not think, that part of the communion Consisteth in this, that we communicate in the Spirit of prayer, q-crq vmd pns12 xx vvi, cst n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d, cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
241 as well as in the spirit of counsell or of comfort: as well as in the Spirit of counsel or of Comfort: c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 13
242 and that this way we may giue and receiue helpe one from another, as well as any other way? Hester that noble and vertuous Queene, who as it seemeth had vsed often to pray her selfe, and with her maides, else she could not haue promised that for them, which she did; and that this Way we may give and receive help one from Another, as well as any other Way? Esther that noble and virtuous Queen, who as it seems had used often to pray her self, and with her maids, Else she could not have promised that for them, which she did; cc cst d n1 pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi n1 pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp av c-acp d j-jn n1? np1 cst j cc j n1, q-crq c-acp pn31 vvz vhd vvn av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n2, av pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn d p-acp pno32, r-crq pns31 vdd; (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 14
243 in a matter that greatly concerned the glorie of God, and the good of his Church, doth not onely pray her selfe with her seruants three daies and three nights, and that with fasting, in a matter that greatly concerned the glory of God, and the good of his Church, does not only pray her self with her Servants three days and three nights, and that with fasting, p-acp dt n1 cst av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j pp-f po31 n1, vdz xx av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 crd n2 cc crd n2, cc cst p-acp vvg, (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 14
244 but doth desire that all the Iewes that were in that citie would doe the like for her. but does desire that all the Iewes that were in that City would do the like for her. cc-acp vdz vvi cst d dt np2 cst vbdr p-acp d n1 vmd vdi dt av-j p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 14
245 So that sometimes wee had need not onely to desire others to pray for vs, but euen to fast and pray for vs. So that sometime we had need not only to desire Others to pray for us, but even to fast and pray for us av cst av pns12 vhd n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp pno12 (6) sermon (DIV2) 12 Page 14
246 And truly the vertue and power of the prayer of one man is so auaileable for another, that the very wicked haue seene it, And truly the virtue and power of the prayer of one man is so available for Another, that the very wicked have seen it, cc av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vbz av j p-acp j-jn, cst dt j j vhb vvn pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
247 and been driuen to acknowledge it, and so haue desired the seruants of God to pray for them, and been driven to acknowledge it, and so have desired the Servants of God to pray for them, cc vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, cc av vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
248 and haue had great benefit thereby. and have had great benefit thereby. cc vhb vhn j n1 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
249 Then if the vngodly and prophane men of the world, who are not at all acquainted with prayer, Then if the ungodly and profane men of the world, who Are not At all acquainted with prayer, av cs dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr xx p-acp d vvn p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
250 yet haue thought that the prayers of others might doe them good; then they that know what prayer doth meane, and that haue accustomed themselues to prayer, yet have Thought that the Prayers of Others might do them good; then they that know what prayer does mean, and that have accustomed themselves to prayer, av vhb vvn d dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vmd vdi pno32 j; av pns32 cst vvb r-crq n1 vdz vvi, cc cst vhb vvn px32 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
251 and haue obserued the fruite of it in themselues, may bee assured, that the prayers of others shall be of like or a great deale more force for them. and have observed the fruit of it in themselves, may be assured, that the Prayers of Others shall be of like or a great deal more force for them. cc vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px32, vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vmb vbi pp-f j cc dt j n1 dc n1 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
252 If they whose consciences tels them, that for their vngodlinesse they are altogether out of Gods fauour, If they whose Consciences tells them, that for their ungodliness they Are altogether out of God's favour, cs pns32 r-crq n2 vvz pno32, cst p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vbr av av pp-f npg1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
253 and so they had no heart to pray to him themselues, neither had any hope that hee would heare them; and so they had no heart to pray to him themselves, neither had any hope that he would hear them; cc av pns32 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 px32, av-dx vhd d n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32; (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
254 yet haue had some hope, that God might heare some others for them, and so haue sought vnto them for their prayers: yet have had Some hope, that God might hear Some Others for them, and so have sought unto them for their Prayers: av vhb vhn d n1, cst np1 vmd vvi d n2-jn p-acp pno32, cc av vhb vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
255 then how much more they, who liuing in a good course, haue hope that God is wel pleased with them in Christ, may be perswaded that God will most willingly heare others for them, then how much more they, who living in a good course, have hope that God is well pleased with them in christ, may be persuaded that God will most willingly hear Others for them, av c-crq av-d av-dc pns32, r-crq vvg p-acp dt j n1, vhb n1 cst np1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, vmb vbi vvn cst np1 vmb av-ds av-j vvi n2-jn p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
256 and so in great faith desire their prayers? And to conclude, if they that are not of the Church of God, and so in great faith desire their Prayers? And to conclude, if they that Are not of the Church of God, cc av p-acp j n1 vvi po32 n2? cc pc-acp vvi, cs pns32 cst vbr xx pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
257 but are aliants and strangers from it, haue been of opinion, that if any of the faithfull seruants of God in his Church would pray for them, that God would be mercifull vnto them for their sakes: but Are aliants and Strangers from it, have been of opinion, that if any of the faithful Servants of God in his Church would pray for them, that God would be merciful unto them for their sakes: cc-acp vbr n2-jn cc n2 p-acp pn31, vhb vbn pp-f n1, cst cs d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 14
258 then how much more they that are the true members of the Church of God may verely beleeue, that God will heare their fellow brethren for them? For as in a familie if strangers can hope, that if some seruant of speciall account doe speake to the master for them, hee will doe some thing at their request; then how much more they that Are the true members of the Church of God may verily believe, that God will hear their fellow brothers for them? For as in a family if Strangers can hope, that if Some servant of special account do speak to the master for them, he will do Some thing At their request; av c-crq av-d av-dc pns32 d vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi po32 n1 n2 p-acp pno32? p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n1 cs n2 vmb vvi, cst cs d n1 pp-f j n1 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vmb vdi d n1 p-acp po32 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 15
259 then they that are of the same house may bee assured much more that the intreatie of their fellow seruants shall doe them much good: then they that Are of the same house may be assured much more that the intreaty of their fellow Servants shall do them much good: av pns32 cst vbr pp-f dt d n1 vmb vbi vvn av-d av-dc cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 n2 vmb vdi pno32 d j: (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 15
260 So in the house of God, if they that are strangers from the couenant of promise, So in the house of God, if they that Are Strangers from the Covenant of promise, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 cst vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 15
261 and haue no hope, and are without God in the world, yet thinke that his seruants shall be heard for them; and have no hope, and Are without God in the world, yet think that his Servants shall be herd for them; cc vhb dx n1, cc vbr p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, av vvb cst po31 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32; (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 15
262 then how much more may they that are of the household of faith themselues beleeue, that God will heare their fellow seruants for them, seeing that he hath not onely giuen them leaue, then how much more may they that Are of the household of faith themselves believe, that God will hear their fellow Servants for them, seeing that he hath not only given them leave, av c-crq av-d av-dc vmb pns32 cst vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 px32 vvb, cst np1 vmb vvi po32 n1 n2 p-acp pno32, vvg cst pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn pno32 vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 15
263 but commanded them to speake, and intreate one for another, and themselues are such alreadie, as hee meaneth to doe good vnto? but commanded them to speak, and entreat one for Another, and themselves Are such already, as he means to do good unto? cc-acp vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pi p-acp n-jn, cc px32 vbr d av, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vdi j p-acp? (6) sermon (DIV2) 13 Page 15
264 And this is that that we reade of in the person of Pharaoh King of Egypt, who though he could not abide Moses and Aaron, yet when the hand of God was heauie vpon him, hee was many times compelled to seeke to them for their prayers; And this is that that we read of in the person of Pharaoh King of Egypt, who though he could not abide Moses and Aaron, yet when the hand of God was heavy upon him, he was many times compelled to seek to them for their Prayers; cc d vbz d cst pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f np1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi np1 cc np1, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j p-acp pno31, pns31 vbds d n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
265 and his owne conscience did tell him, that the Lord might happely heare them for him, and his own conscience did tell him, that the Lord might happily hear them for him, cc po31 d n1 vdd vvi pno31, cst dt n1 vmd av-j vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
266 though himselfe was vnworthie once to bee regarded of him. though himself was unworthy once to be regarded of him. cs px31 vbds j a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
267 As when himselfe and his land was punished with frogs, hee called for them, and said, Pray yee vnto the Lord, that hee may take away the frogges from me, and from my people: As when himself and his land was punished with frogs, he called for them, and said, Pray ye unto the Lord, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people: p-acp c-crq px31 cc po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2, pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, cc vvd, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi av dt n2 p-acp pno11, cc p-acp po11 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
268 and afterwards, when they were punished with great swarmes of flyes, so that the earth was corrupt with them: and afterwards, when they were punished with great swarms of flies, so that the earth was corrupt with them: cc av, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f n2, av cst dt n1 vbds j p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
269 he said, I will let you goe, that yee may sacrifice vnto the Lord your God in the wildernesse, he said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice unto the Lord your God in the Wilderness, pns31 vvd, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vvb, cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 po22 n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
270 but goe not farre away, pray for me: but go not Far away, pray for me: cc-acp vvb xx av-j av, vvb p-acp pno11: (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
271 and thirdly, when the Lord sent thunder, and haile, and lightning, so that the fire was mingled with the haile, he sent, and Thirdly, when the Lord sent thunder, and hail, and lightning, so that the fire was mingled with the hail, he sent, cc ord, c-crq dt n1 vvd n1, cc n1, cc n1, av cst dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd, (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
272 and called for them, and said vnto them; I haue now sinned, the Lord is righteous, but I and my people are wicked; and called for them, and said unto them; I have now sinned, the Lord is righteous, but I and my people Are wicked; cc vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvd p-acp pno32; pns11 vhb av vvn, dt n1 vbz j, cc-acp pns11 cc po11 n1 vbr j; (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
273 Pray ye vnto the Lord (for it is enough) that there be no more mightie thunders, Pray you unto the Lord (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty Thunders, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz av-d) cst pc-acp vbi dx av-dc j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
274 and haile, and I will let you goe, and ye shall tarie no longer. and hail, and I will let you go, and you shall tarry no longer. cc n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vvb, cc pn22 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc. (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 15
275 Where at the last hee confesseth himselfe and all his people to bee wicked, and to haue deserued these plagues, Where At the last he Confesses himself and all his people to be wicked, and to have deserved these plagues, c-crq p-acp dt ord pns31 vvz px31 cc d po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vhi vvn d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 16
276 but he prayeth these his seruants to pray to God for them, and they doe so; but he Prayeth these his Servants to pray to God for them, and they do so; cc-acp pns31 vvz d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vdb av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 16
277 and at their prayers the Lord remoueth these seuerall plagues. and At their Prayers the Lord Removeth these several plagues. cc p-acp po32 n2 dt n1 vvz d j n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 16
278 Thus this wicked man when he was in the middest of his deserued punishments, and had no heart in them to goe to God himselfe, Thus this wicked man when he was in the midst of his deserved punishments, and had no heart in them to go to God himself, av d j n1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n2, cc vhd dx n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 px31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 16
279 yet sought to others that he was well perswaded of, and receiued great good often by their prayers. yet sought to Others that he was well persuaded of, and received great good often by their Prayers. av vvn p-acp n2-jn cst pns31 vbds av vvn pp-f, cc vvd j j av p-acp po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 14 Page 16
280 So did that wicked man Ieroboam King of Israel (of whom it is often said to his shame, that hee caused Israel to sinne ) when the man of God came out of Iudah (at the commandement of the Lord) vnto Beth•el, where hee stood by his idolatrous altar to offer incense, So did that wicked man Jeroboam King of Israel (of whom it is often said to his shame, that he caused Israel to sin) when the man of God Come out of Iudah (At the Commandment of the Lord) unto Beth•el, where he stood by his idolatrous altar to offer incense, av vdd d j n1 np1 n1 pp-f np1 (pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd np1 p-acp n1) c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av pp-f np1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
281 and reproued for his idolatrie, and cried out against the altar; and reproved for his idolatry, and cried out against the altar; cc vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd av p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
282 he hearing it stretched out his hand, and said, Lay hold on him: but his hand which he put out against him dried vp, he hearing it stretched out his hand, and said, Lay hold on him: but his hand which he put out against him dried up, pns31 vvg pn31 vvd av po31 n1, cc vvd, vvb vvb p-acp pno31: cc-acp po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp pno31 vvd a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
283 and he could not pull it in againe to him. and he could not pull it in again to him. cc pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31 p-acp av p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
284 Then the King said vnto the man of God, I beseech thee pray vnto the Lord thy God, Then the King said unto the man of God, I beseech thee pray unto the Lord thy God, av dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb pno21 vvb p-acp dt n1 po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
285 and make intercession for me, that mine hand may be restored vnto me. and make Intercession for me, that mine hand may be restored unto me. cc vvi n1 p-acp pno11, cst po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno11. (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
286 And the man of God besought the Lord, and the Kings hand was restored, and became as it was afore. And the man of God besought the Lord, and the Kings hand was restored, and became as it was afore. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt n1, cc dt ng1 n1 vbds vvn, cc vvd p-acp pn31 vbds a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
287 So though he could not pray himself, and say, I beseech thee my God, with hope that God would heare him; So though he could not pray himself, and say, I beseech thee my God, with hope that God would hear him; av cs pns31 vmd xx vvi px31, cc vvi, pns11 vvb pno21 po11 np1, p-acp n1 cst np1 vmd vvi pno31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
288 yet hee desireth the Prophet to pray to his God, and thought that another might be heard for him, and so he was. yet he Desires the Prophet to pray to his God, and Thought that Another might be herd for him, and so he was. av pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd d n-jn vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cc av pns31 vbds. (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
289 Thus did Zedekiah King of Iudah, though neither himselfe, nor the Princes could abide Ieremy the Prophet, neither did they reuerence him, Thus did Zedekiah King of Iudah, though neither himself, nor the Princes could abide Ieremy the Prophet, neither did they Reverence him, av vdd np1 n1 pp-f np1, cs av-d px31, ccx dt n2 vmd vvi np1 dt n1, d vdd pns32 vvi pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
290 or the doctrine that he deliuered vnto them; for they would not obey the words of the Lord, which he spake vnto them: or the Doctrine that he Delivered unto them; for they would not obey the words of the Lord, which he spoke unto them: cc dt n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno32; c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
291 yet when they were in great distresse, because the Chaldeans did besiege the citie, hee sent certaine men vnto him, saying, Pray now vnto the Lord our God for vs. Behold how the most vngodly are driuen to iustifie this holie ordinance of prayer, in such wise that they are compelled to seeke to those sometimes for their prayers, whom otherwise they doe not loue, yet when they were in great distress, Because the Chaldeans did besiege the City, he sent certain men unto him, saying, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us Behold how the most ungodly Are driven to justify this holy Ordinance of prayer, in such wise that they Are compelled to seek to those sometime for their Prayers, whom otherwise they do not love, av c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp j n1, p-acp dt njp2 vdd vvi dt n1, pns31 vvd j n2 p-acp pno31, vvg, vvb av p-acp dt n1 po12 np1 p-acp pno12 vvb c-crq dt av-ds j vbr vvn pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d j cst pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d av p-acp po32 n2, r-crq av pns32 vdb xx vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 16
292 neither haue any good opinion of, but rather hate them, and account them their enemies. neither have any good opinion of, but rather hate them, and account them their enemies. dx vhb d j n1 pp-f, cc-acp av-c vvb pno32, cc vvi pno32 po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 17
293 Euen as those in our time, who though they neuer cared for the ministerie of the word, Eve as those in our time, who though they never cared for the Ministry of the word, np1 p-acp d p-acp po12 n1, r-crq cs pns32 av-x vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 17
294 nor for the assemblies of Gods people, nor for his seruants, yet when they are in any great miserie or feare, nor for the assemblies of God's people, nor for his Servants, yet when they Are in any great misery or Fear, ccx p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, ccx p-acp po31 n2, av c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp d j n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 17
295 and lie at the point of death, are inforced to send to them, whom they neuer cared for in their life, and lie At the point of death, Are enforced to send to them, whom they never cared for in their life, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, ro-crq pns32 av-x vvd p-acp p-acp po32 n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 17
296 and to intreate them to pray for them, whom they would neuer intreate for any thing before. and to entreat them to pray for them, whom they would never entreat for any thing before. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, ro-crq pns32 vmd av-x vvi p-acp d n1 a-acp. (6) sermon (DIV2) 15 Page 17
297 Lastly, Simon Magus the Sorcerer heard Peter the Apostle iustlie denounce the fearefull iudgement of God against him for his sinne; Lastly, Simon Magus the Sorcerer herd Peter the Apostle justly denounce the fearful judgement of God against him for his sin; ord, np1 np1 dt n1 vvn np1 dt n1 av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
298 he fearing it, desired Peter to pray for him; he fearing it, desired Peter to pray for him; pns31 vvg pn31, vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
299 saying, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things, which ye haue spoken may come vpon me. saying, Pray you to the Lord for me, that none of these things, which you have spoken may come upon me. vvg, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno11, cst pix pp-f d n2, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn vmb vvi p-acp pno11. (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
300 This wicked man, who of a long time had bewitched the Samaritanes with his sorceries, saying that himselfe was some great man, hoped that al that euill, which his sinnes had deserued, This wicked man, who of a long time had bewitched the Samaritans with his sorceries, saying that himself was Some great man, hoped that all that evil, which his Sins had deserved, d j n1, r-crq pp-f dt j n1 vhd vvn dt np2 p-acp po31 n2, vvg d px31 vbds d j n1, vvd cst d d n-jn, r-crq po31 n2 vhd vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
301 and which God had threatned against him, might by the prayers of his seruants be turned from him, and so hee escape them. and which God had threatened against him, might by the Prayers of his Servants be turned from him, and so he escape them. cc r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, vmd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno31, cc av pns31 vvb pno32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
302 Shall not wee then much more, who haue a desire to please God, and to walke in his waies, hope that the prayers of others shall be auaileable, to turne from vs al those euils, which our own consciences tell vs we haue iust cause to feare, Shall not we then much more, who have a desire to please God, and to walk in his ways, hope that the Prayers of Others shall be available, to turn from us all those evils, which our own Consciences tell us we have just cause to Fear, vmb xx pns12 av av-d av-dc, r-crq vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, vvb d dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vmb vbi j, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d d n2-jn, r-crq po12 d n2 vvb pno12 pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
303 if wee seeke vnto them for them? Let vs then in the feare of God, if we seek unto them for them? Let us then in the Fear of God, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp pno32? vvb pno12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
304 and as we loue our owne wealth, determine to practise this Christian dutie much more than we haue done: and as we love our own wealth, determine to practise this Christian duty much more than we have done: cc c-acp pns12 vvb po12 d n1, vvb pc-acp vvi d njp n1 d av-dc cs pns12 vhb vdn: (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
305 and let vs be heartely sorie that for want of it we haue neglected our own good too much. and let us be heartily sorry that for want of it we have neglected our own good too much. cc vvb pno12 vbi av-j j cst p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 pns12 vhb vvn po12 d j av av-d. (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
306 For many great things might wee haue obtained, many fearefull troubles might wee soone haue been deliuered out of: For many great things might we have obtained, many fearful Troubles might we soon have been Delivered out of: p-acp d j n2 vmd pns12 vhb vvn, d j n2 vmd pns12 av vhb vbn vvn av a-acp: (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
307 yea some grieuous things, that haue befallen vs, might haue bin by the grace of God wisely preuented, yea Some grievous things, that have befallen us, might have been by the grace of God wisely prevented, uh d j n2, cst vhb vvn pno12, vmd vhi vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
308 if we had sought vnto others, who might haue intreated the Lord for vs. In which respect wee haue great cause to be sorie, whē the Lord taketh away any good mā or woman, if we had sought unto Others, who might have entreated the Lord for us In which respect we have great cause to be sorry, when the Lord Takes away any good man or woman, cs pns12 vhd vvn p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vmd vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vbi j, c-crq dt n1 vvz av d j n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
309 for then we want so many that might stil haue prayed for vs, and for the Church, for then we want so many that might still have prayed for us, and for the Church, c-acp cs pns12 vvb av d cst vmd av vhi vvn p-acp pno12, cc p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
310 and so wee are left the more destitute of helpe. and so we Are left the more destitute of help. cc av pns12 vbr vvn dt av-dc j pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 17
311 And if wee ought to lament the death of those, who haue been beneficial to vs for worldly things, whose helpe wee see now that wee want to our great hindrance; And if we ought to lament the death of those, who have been beneficial to us for worldly things, whose help we see now that we want to our great hindrance; cc cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq vhb vbn j p-acp pno12 p-acp j n2, rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb av cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 18
312 then especially should wee be grieued, that wee are depriued of the comfortable presence of those, to whom in all distresses of bodie or minde, wee might resort, then especially should we be grieved, that we Are deprived of the comfortable presence of those, to whom in all Distresses of body or mind, we might resort, av av-j vmd pns12 vbi vvn, cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d, p-acp ro-crq p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vmd vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 18
313 and communicate our whole estate, as Dauid did to Ionathan, and might boldly haue desired their prayers, and communicate our Whole estate, as David did to Ionathan, and might boldly have desired their Prayers, cc vvb po12 j-jn n1, c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, cc vmd av-j vhi vvn po32 n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 18
314 and might with great facilitie haue obtained them for vs. and might with great facility have obtained them for us cc vmd p-acp j n1 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp pno12 (6) sermon (DIV2) 16 Page 18
315 Thus much for this part of the title, that this Psalme being a prayer of the Church for Dauid, hee made it for them, Thus much for this part of the title, that this Psalm being a prayer of the Church for David, he made it for them, av av-d c-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
316 and committed it to the singer, that he might take order, that it should be vsed publikly, and committed it to the singer, that he might take order, that it should be used publicly, cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn av-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
317 and so by vertue of it did require, that thus they should pray for him. One thing more of Dauid is to bee obserued out of the title, and so by virtue of it did require, that thus they should pray for him. One thing more of David is to be observed out of the title, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 vdd vvi, cst av pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. crd n1 av-dc pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
318 and the discourse of the whole Psalme, namely with what minde and purpose, or to what end he desired their prayers. and the discourse of the Whole Psalm, namely with what mind and purpose, or to what end he desired their Prayers. cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvd po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
319 Not as purposing to neglect prayer himselfe, or to grow any whit more slacke in it because of that, Not as purposing to neglect prayer himself, or to grow any whit more slack in it Because of that, xx c-acp vvg pc-acp vvi n1 px31, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 av-dc j p-acp pn31 c-acp pp-f d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
320 and so to put off this as a burden from himselfe, as one that had other great matters in hand, and so to put off this as a burden from himself, as one that had other great matters in hand, cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp d c-acp dt n1 p-acp px31, c-acp pi cst vhd j-jn j n2 p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
321 and so to commit it to them, that should haue leisure enough: and so to commit it to them, that should have leisure enough: cc av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32, cst vmd vhi n1 av-d: (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
322 As if hee should haue said, you know that I must goe out to battell against the Ammonites, As if he should have said, you know that I must go out to battle against the Ammonites, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pn22 vvb cst pns11 vmb vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
323 and in warre wee shall haue our hands full, and our mindes taken vp euery way, I shall haue no leisure to pray to God there, and in war we shall have our hands full, and our minds taken up every Way, I shall have no leisure to pray to God there, cc p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vhi po12 n2 j, cc po12 n2 vvn a-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
324 though I know it to be necessarie, and would faine doe it; I would haue you therefore to pray for me; though I know it to be necessary, and would feign do it; I would have you Therefore to pray for me; cs pns11 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j, cc vmd av-j vdi pn31; pns11 vmd vhi pn22 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11; (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
325 and so trusting to them should neglect this dutie himselfe, and so they might haue prayed very doubtingly for him: and so trusting to them should neglect this duty himself, and so they might have prayed very doubtingly for him: cc av vvg p-acp pno32 vmd vvi d n1 px31, cc av pns32 vmd vhi vvn av av-j p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
326 but that they might be the more willing to pray for him in this case, hee telleth them, but that they might be the more willing to pray for him in this case, he Telleth them, cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vbi dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
327 and professeth it openly, that he would pray to God himselfe: and Professes it openly, that he would pray to God himself: cc vvz pn31 av-j, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp np1 px31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
328 and as he should be in any speciall trouble, so he would doe it much more earnestly: and as he should be in any special trouble, so he would do it much more earnestly: cc c-acp pns31 vmd vbi p-acp d j n1, av pns31 vmd vdi pn31 av-d av-dc av-j: (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
329 and therefore he would haue them pray to God for him, that he would heare those prayers of his. and Therefore he would have them pray to God for him, that he would hear those Prayers of his. cc av pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi d n2 pp-f png31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 17 Page 18
330 So then in requiring this of them, hee did not leaue them in suspense, to thinke thus, he willeth vs to pray for him indeede, So then in requiring this of them, he did not leave them in suspense, to think thus, he wills us to pray for him indeed, av av p-acp vvg d pp-f pno32, pns31 vdd xx vvi pno32 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi av, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
331 and so it is our bound dutie to doe, and wee will doe it; and so it is our bound duty to do, and we will do it; cc av pn31 vbz po12 j-vvn n1 pc-acp vdi, cc pns12 vmb vdi pn31; (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
332 but wee cannot tell whether hee will vse any prayer himselfe, which if hee doe not, ours shall doe him the lesse good. but we cannot tell whither he will use any prayer himself, which if he do not, ours shall do him the less good. cc-acp pns12 vmbx vvi cs pns31 vmb vvi d n1 px31, r-crq cs pns31 vdb xx, png12 vmb vdi pno31 dt av-dc j. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
333 But as hee required their prayers, so hee bound himselfe to the like practise, and would haue them also to know it before hand, that so they might pray accordingly, that God would heare his prayers. But as he required their Prayers, so he bound himself to the like practice, and would have them also to know it before hand, that so they might pray accordingly, that God would hear his Prayers. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd po32 n2, av pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt j n1, cc vmd vhi pno32 av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cst av pns32 vmd vvi av-vvg, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
334 So that first of all Kings and Princes be they neuer so great, must not so require their subiects to pray for them, that they shuld thinke it were not needfull for themselues to pray at all, So that First of all Kings and Princes be they never so great, must not so require their Subjects to pray for them, that they should think it were not needful for themselves to pray At all, av cst ord pp-f d n2 cc n2 vbb pns32 av-x av j, vmb xx av vvi po32 n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmd vvi pn31 vbdr xx j p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
335 for they had enow that daily did it for them euery where. for they had enough that daily did it for them every where. c-acp pns32 vhd av-d cst av-j vdd pn31 p-acp pno32 d c-crq. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
336 And all others that desire the prayers of their brethren, must not for that bee any one whit the more remisse and sparing in their owne prayers: And all Others that desire the Prayers of their brothers, must not for that be any one whit the more remiss and sparing in their own Prayers: cc d n2-jn cst vvb dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, vmb xx p-acp d vbb d crd n1 dt av-dc j cc vvg p-acp po32 d n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
337 which is diligently to bee marked of vs, because it is contrarie to the common practise of the Church of Rome, and of diuers others. which is diligently to be marked of us, Because it is contrary to the Common practice of the Church of Rome, and of diverse Others. r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno12, c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f j n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
338 For the Romish Synagogue maketh Emperours, Kings, and great men to beleeue vpon their credit, that prayer doth not so necessarily belong vnto them, For the Romish Synagogue makes emperors, Kings, and great men to believe upon their credit, that prayer does not so necessarily belong unto them, p-acp dt jp n1 vvz n2, n2, cc j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, cst n1 vdz xx av av-j vvi p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
339 or to such kind of men; that doth peculiarly belong to the Clergie, and Church-men, (as they cal them); or to such kind of men; that does peculiarly belong to the Clergy, and Churchmen, (as they call them); cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; cst vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n2, (c-acp pns32 vvb pno32); (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
340 they could pray enough for them, and for al the world, if they may be wel paid for their labours. they could pray enough for them, and for all the world, if they may be well paid for their labours. pns32 vmd vvi av-d p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d dt n1, cs pns32 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp po32 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
341 Therefore if such men as they will but giue some lands and reuenewes to an Abbey, Therefore if such men as they will but give Some Lands and revenues to an Abbatiae, av cs d n2 c-acp pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
342 or erect a Monastery, or some religious house, there to be prayed for, they shall haue so many continually to pray for them, that it maketh no matter though themselues very seldome or not at al pray. or erect a Monastery, or Some religious house, there to be prayed for, they shall have so many continually to pray for them, that it makes no matter though themselves very seldom or not At all pray. cc vvi dt n1, cc d j n1, a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, pns32 vmb vhi av d av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst pn31 vvz dx n1 cs px32 av av cc xx p-acp d vvb. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
343 This kingly prophet, or propheticall king was of another minde, and so ought all godly and religious not onely Princes, This kingly Prophet, or prophetical King was of Another mind, and so ought all godly and religious not only Princes, d j n1, cc j n1 vbds pp-f j-jn n1, cc av vmd d j cc j xx av-j n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
344 but men and women to be. but men and women to be. cc-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi. (6) sermon (DIV2) 18 Page 19
345 But to leaue these men, and their religious practises to themselues, we shall finde this corruption to be in some, that are not of the worser sort; But to leave these men, and their religious practises to themselves, we shall find this corruption to be in Some, that Are not of the Worse sort; p-acp pc-acp vvi d n2, cc po32 j n2 p-acp px32, pns12 vmb vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp d, cst vbr xx pp-f dt jc n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 19
346 that when they know that others doe pray for them in sicknesse, or otherwise, they can be contented to let passe their owne prayers now and then in hope of that, that when they know that Others do pray for them in sickness, or otherwise, they can be contented to let pass their own Prayers now and then in hope of that, cst c-crq pns32 vvb d n2-jn vdb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, cc av, pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi vvi po32 d n2 av cc av p-acp n1 pp-f d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 19
347 and to become somewhat remisse themselues. and to become somewhat remiss themselves. cc pc-acp vvi av j px32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
348 But as Dauids desire was here, not onely that they would pray for him, but after this manner, But as David desire was Here, not only that they would pray for him, but After this manner, cc-acp c-acp npg1 vvb vbds av, xx j cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp p-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
349 euen that God would heare his prayers, which hee had and would make euery day: even that God would hear his Prayers, which he had and would make every day: av cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, r-crq pns31 vhd cc vmd vvi d n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
350 so doth the Apostle ioyne these two very fitly together, and requireth them both of all men alike: so does the Apostle join these two very fitly together, and requires them both of all men alike: av vdz dt n1 vvb d crd av av-j av, cc vvz pno32 d pp-f d n2 av: (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
351 saying, Is any man among you afflicted? Let him pray: Is any sicke among you? Let him call for the Elders of the Church, saying, Is any man among you afflicted? Let him pray: Is any sick among you? Let him call for the Elders of the Church, vvg, vbz d n1 p-acp pn22 vvn? vvb pno31 vvi: vbz d j p-acp pn22? vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
352 and let them pray for him: and let them pray for him: cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
353 where he would haue al men to pray for themselues in their seuerall afflictions, and to send for others, that they might pray for them likewise. where he would have all men to pray for themselves in their several afflictions, and to send for Others, that they might pray for them likewise. c-crq pns31 vmd vhi d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 p-acp po32 j n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
354 And as he would not haue them in some cases to content themselues with their owne prayers, And as he would not have them in Some cases to content themselves with their own Prayers, cc c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi pno32 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
355 but send for others to pray with them; so hee would not haue them passe ouer their owne prayers in hope of that, but send for Others to pray with them; so he would not have them pass over their own Prayers in hope of that, cc-acp vvb p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; av pns31 vmd xx vhi pno32 vvi p-acp po32 d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
356 but begin with them first, and pray themselues, and if they cannot that way preuaile sufficiently, but begin with them First, and pray themselves, and if they cannot that Way prevail sufficiently, cc-acp vvb p-acp pno32 ord, cc vvb px32, cc cs pns32 vmbx cst n1 vvi av-j, (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
357 then to call for the aide of others; then to call for the aid of Others; cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
358 among whom it may come to passe, that the prayer of some one righteous man or other might bee so feruent, that it might auaile much for them. among whom it may come to pass, that the prayer of Some one righteous man or other might be so fervent, that it might avail much for them. p-acp ro-crq pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f d crd j n1 cc n-jn vmd vbi av j, cst pn31 vmd vvi d p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
359 Therefore those things which the Lord by precept, and by the practise of his seruants, hath ioyned together so neerely, let no man put asunder. Therefore those things which the Lord by precept, and by the practice of his Servants, hath joined together so nearly, let no man put asunder. av d n2 r-crq dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vhz vvn av av av-j, vvb dx n1 vvi av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 19 Page 20
360 And yet we doe not denie, but that such is the goodnes of God to all sorts of men, to leaue them without excuse; And yet we do not deny, but that such is the Goodness of God to all sorts of men, to leave them without excuse; cc av pns12 vdb xx vvi, cc-acp cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
361 and that hee hath made so many gracious promises vnto the prayers of his seruants, that hee often heareth them praying for those, who neither pray for themselues at all, and that he hath made so many gracious promises unto the Prayers of his Servants, that he often hears them praying for those, who neither pray for themselves At all, cc cst pns31 vhz vvn av d j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cst pns31 av vvz pno32 vvg p-acp d, r-crq av-dx vvb p-acp px32 p-acp d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
362 neither can pray, nor haue any purpose to doe it. neither can pray, nor have any purpose to do it. dx vmb vvi, ccx vhb d n1 pc-acp vdi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
363 So did he diuers times, as hath been declared before, heare Moses and Aaron praying for Pharaoh King of Egypt, So did he diverse times, as hath been declared before, hear Moses and Aaron praying for Pharaoh King of Egypt, av vdd pns31 av-j n2, c-acp vhz vbn vvn a-acp, vvb np1 cc np1 vvg p-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
364 & for his Princes, and for his people: & for his Princes, and for his people: cc p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
365 all which had no purpose at all to serue God themselues, neither knew how to doe it, all which had no purpose At all to serve God themselves, neither knew how to do it, d r-crq vhd dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi n1 px32, av-d vvd c-crq pc-acp vdi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
366 but did hinder, as much as lay in them, his people from it: and as for prayer, they know not how to pray one word aright. but did hinder, as much as lay in them, his people from it: and as for prayer, they know not how to pray one word aright. cc-acp vdd vvi, c-acp d c-acp vvd p-acp pno32, po31 n1 p-acp pn31: cc c-acp p-acp n1, pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi crd n1 av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
367 So did hee also heare the man of God, that prayed for Ieroboam the idolatrous king of Israel, So did he also hear the man of God, that prayed for Jeroboam the idolatrous King of Israel, av vdd pns31 av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvd p-acp np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
368 when his hand was dried vp, as we haue seene euen now; when his hand was dried up, as we have seen even now; c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn a-acp, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 20
369 so that both these were deliuered from their seueral plagues that were vpon them by the prayers of others, so that both these were Delivered from their several plagues that were upon them by the Prayers of Others, av cst d d vbdr vvn p-acp po32 j n2 cst vbdr p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 21
370 when they neither knew how to pray themselues, neither had any desire to learne. when they neither knew how to pray themselves, neither had any desire to Learn. c-crq pns32 dx vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi px32, av-dx vhd d n1 pc-acp vvi. (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 21
371 The like may be said of the prayers of Abraham, which hee in great compassion made for the filthie wicked Sodomites, that the Lord did heare him sixe times praying for them, The like may be said of the Prayers of Abraham, which he in great compassion made for the filthy wicked Sodomites, that the Lord did hear him sixe times praying for them, dt j vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp dt j j n2, cst dt n1 vdd vvi pno31 crd n2 vvg p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 21
372 though they were so beastly minded, that they could haue no care to pray for themselues. though they were so beastly minded, that they could have no care to pray for themselves. cs pns32 vbdr av j vvn, cst pns32 vmd vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 20 Page 21
373 Therefore though they, who in faith and loue to their brethren pray for others, may hope to be heard for them, that doe not, Therefore though they, who in faith and love to their brothers pray for Others, may hope to be herd for them, that do not, av cs pns32, r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvb p-acp n2-jn, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cst vdb xx, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
374 neither can pray for themselues at all: neither can pray for themselves At all: dx vmb vvi p-acp px32 p-acp d: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
375 as the Israelites were willed to pray for the prosperitie of the King of Babylon in the time of their captiuitie; as the Israelites were willed to pray for the Prosperity of the King of Babylon in the time of their captivity; c-acp dt np2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
376 and Paul willeth the Church to pray for the Romane Emperours, who were Heathen, and wee doe pray according to the will of God for the Iewes, Turkes, and all Infidels: and Paul wills the Church to pray for the Roman emperors, who were Heathen, and we do pray according to the will of God for the Iewes, Turkes, and all Infidels: cc np1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jp n2, r-crq vbdr j-jn, cc pns12 vdb vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2, np2, cc d n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
377 yet they that desire others to pray for them, and looke for some benefit by their prayers, must be sure that they pray themselues for themselues, otherwise they can haue little comfort in them. yet they that desire Others to pray for them, and look for Some benefit by their Prayers, must be sure that they pray themselves for themselves, otherwise they can have little Comfort in them. av pns32 cst vvb n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n2, vmb vbi j cst pns32 vvb px32 p-acp px32, av pns32 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
378 For euen as when wee stand in neede of the helpe of some great man, For even as when we stand in need of the help of Some great man, p-acp av-j c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
379 and hee not onely pitieth our estate, but mindeth to doe vs good, and therefore willeth vs to come to him, and he not only Pitieth our estate, but minds to do us good, and Therefore wills us to come to him, cc pns31 xx av-j vvz po12 n1, cc-acp vvz pc-acp vdi pno12 j, cc av vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
380 and to make our estate knowne vnto him, and yet we should neglect to doe that, and to make our estate known unto him, and yet we should neglect to do that, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc av pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vdi d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
381 but goe and desire others to speake for vs, and they also should doe so; but go and desire Others to speak for us, and they also should do so; cc-acp vvb cc vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc pns32 av vmd vdi av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
382 would not he say vnto them, wherefore doth hee not come and speake for himselfe? Will he set other men aworke, would not he say unto them, Wherefore does he not come and speak for himself? Will he Set other men awork, vmd xx pns31 vvi p-acp pno32, q-crq vdz pns31 xx vvi cc vvi p-acp px31? n1 pns31 vvd j-jn n2 av, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
383 and take no paines for himselfe? And so many times their speech for vs, and take no pains for himself? And so many times their speech for us, cc vvb dx n2 p-acp px31? cc av d n2 po32 n1 p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
384 when wee refuse to open our mouthes for our selues, shall not onely not further our suites, but rather hinder them: when we refuse to open our mouths for our selves, shall not only not further our suits, but rather hinder them: c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, vmb xx j xx av-j po12 n2, cc-acp av-c vvi pno32: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
385 where if wee did first intreate our selues, and then they come after vs, or with vs, they might greatly further vs: where if we did First entreat our selves, and then they come After us, or with us, they might greatly further us: c-crq cs pns12 vdd ord vvi po12 n2, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, pns32 vmd av-j av-jc pno12: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
386 So when wee come vnto the Lord to make our requests knowne vnto him in supplication and prayer, So when we come unto the Lord to make our requests known unto him in supplication and prayer, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 21
387 as hee calleth all men thereunto indifferently without respect of persons, saying, If any man lack wisedome, let him aske it of God, who giueth to all men liberally, &c: as he calls all men thereunto indifferently without respect of Persons, saying, If any man lack Wisdom, let him ask it of God, who gives to all men liberally, etc.: c-acp pns31 vvz d n2 av av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n2, vvg, cs d n1 vvb n1, vvb pno31 vvi pn31 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz p-acp d n2 av-j, av: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
388 and for all this in our great need we will not pray our selues, or not as wee should, and for all this in our great need we will not pray our selves, or not as we should, cc p-acp d d p-acp po12 j n1 pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2, cc xx c-acp pns12 vmd, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
389 but desire others to pray for vs, and trust only to that, it shal be said vnto vs by the Lord, but desire Others to pray for us, and trust only to that, it shall be said unto us by the Lord, cc-acp n1 n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc vvb av-j p-acp d, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
390 Why do you not pray your selues? I haue commanded you to call vpon me in the time of your trouble, and I wil heare you, & deliuer you: Why do you not pray your selves? I have commanded you to call upon me in the time of your trouble, and I will hear you, & deliver you: q-crq vdb pn22 xx vvi po22 n2? pns11 vhb vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cc vvb pn22: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
391 whereas if we do pray earnestly our selues, and others at our request doe second our prayers, the prayers of many, whereas if we do pray earnestly our selves, and Others At our request do second our Prayers, the Prayers of many, cs cs pns12 vdb vvi av-j po12 n2, cc n2-jn p-acp po12 n1 vdb vvi po12 n2, dt n2 pp-f d, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
392 euē of two or three shal greatly preuaile & further our prayers. even of two or three shall greatly prevail & further our Prayers. av pp-f crd cc crd vmb av-j vvi cc av-j po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
393 Thus wee see what intent and purpose we must haue whē we desire others to pray for vs, Thus we see what intent and purpose we must have when we desire Others to pray for us, av pns12 vvb r-crq n1 cc n1 pns12 vmb vhi c-crq pns12 vvb ng2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
394 namely not to neglect our owne prayers because of that. namely not to neglect our own Prayers Because of that. av xx pc-acp vvi po12 d n2 c-acp pp-f d. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
395 We haue a notable example of this euen in this Psalm in ye person of Dauid, who desiring many men, We have a notable Exampl of this even in this Psalm in you person of David, who desiring many men, pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f d av p-acp d n1 p-acp pn22 n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvg d n2, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
396 euen the whole church of God at Ierusalē to pray for him, did not only himself in all his actions from day to day vse feruent prayer, even the Whole Church of God At Ierusalē to pray for him, did not only himself in all his actions from day to day use fervent prayer, av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vdd xx j px31 p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvb j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
397 but openly professeth it vnto them before hand, desiring them to further his prayers. but openly Professes it unto them before hand, desiring them to further his Prayers. cc-acp av-j vvz pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, vvg pno32 p-acp jc po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
398 So did that good King Hezekiah, when he was in feare of the hoste of Senacherib, hee went himselfe first into the house of the Lord, to pray to him for his defence: So did that good King Hezekiah, when he was in Fear of the host of Sennacherib, he went himself First into the house of the Lord, to pray to him for his defence: av vdd d j n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd px31 ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
399 and then hee sent messengers to the Prophet Esay, and desired him to pray for him, and then he sent messengers to the Prophet Isaiah, and desired him to pray for him, cc av pns31 vvd n2 p-acp dt n1 np1, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
400 and for the remnant of the people that were left, and so he did: and for the remnant of the people that were left, and so he did: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbdr vvn, cc av pns31 vdd: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
401 and therefore it said that both of them did pray, euen Hezekiah as well as Esay, the King that sent vnto him, and Therefore it said that both of them did pray, even Hezekiah as well as Isaiah, the King that sent unto him, cc av pn31 vvd cst d pp-f pno32 vdd vvi, av np1 c-acp av c-acp np1, dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
402 as well as the Prophet whose prayers were desired; as well as the Prophet whose Prayers were desired; c-acp av c-acp dt n1 rg-crq n2 vbdr vvn; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
403 and he rested not in this, that hee had sent to the Prophet Esay a man of God, who was well able and willing to pray for him and for all the rest; and he rested not in this, that he had sent to the Prophet Isaiah a man of God, who was well able and willing to pray for him and for all the rest; cc pns31 vvd xx p-acp d, cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds av j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cc p-acp d dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
404 for thus it is written, that when the Captaine of the hoste of the King of Ashur had spued out his blasphemie against God, for thus it is written, that when the Captain of the host of the King of Ashur had spewed out his blasphemy against God, c-acp av pn31 vbz vvn, cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvd av po31 n1 p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
405 and against Hezekiah in the eares of the people; that Hezekiah the King, and the Prophet Isaiah the sonne of Amoz prayed against it, and cried to heauen. and against Hezekiah in the ears of the people; that Hezekiah the King, and the Prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz prayed against it, and cried to heaven. cc p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; cst np1 dt n1, cc dt n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pn31, cc vvd p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
406 So did the Apostle Paul not neglect to pray himselfe for the obtaining of those benefits, wherein he desired the help of the Romanes, and of the Corinthians. So did the Apostle Paul not neglect to pray himself for the obtaining of those benefits, wherein he desired the help of the Romans, and of the Corinthians. av vdd dt n1 np1 xx vvi pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, cc pp-f dt njp2. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 22
407 For he thus writeth of himselfe, God is my witnes, whom I serue in my spirit in the Gospel of his sonne, that without ceasing I make mention of you alwaies in my prayer, beseeching that by some meanes one time or other I might haue a prosperous iourney by the will of God to come vnto you. And afterwards; For he thus Writeth of himself, God is my witness, whom I serve in my Spirit in the Gospel of his son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayer, beseeching that by Some means one time or other I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. And afterwards; p-acp pns31 av vvz pp-f px31, np1 vbz po11 n1, ro-crq pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst p-acp vvg pns11 vvb n1 pp-f pn22 av p-acp po11 n1, vvg cst p-acp d n2 crd n1 cc n-jn pns11 vmd vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. cc av; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
408 Brethren, I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christs sake, and for the loue of the spirit, that yee would striue with mee by prayers to God for mee; Brothers, I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christ sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye would strive with me by Prayers to God for me; n2, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po12 n1 np1 npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n2 p-acp np1 p-acp pno11; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
409 that I may come vnto you with ioy by the will of God. And to the Corinthians; that I may come unto you with joy by the will of God. And to the Corinthians; cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc p-acp dt njp2; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
410 We trust in God, that hereafter he will deliuer vs, so that ye labour together in prayer for vs. So that in both these places he insinuateth thus much, that as hee had often prayed for himselfe, We trust in God, that hereafter he will deliver us, so that you labour together in prayer for us So that in both these places he insinuates thus much, that as he had often prayed for himself, pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cst av pns31 vmb vvi pno12, av cst pn22 vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 av cst p-acp d d n2 pns31 vvz av av-d, cst c-acp pns31 vhd av vvn p-acp px31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
411 so he would do still, willing them not onely to striue, but to striue with him in their prayers for him. so he would do still, willing them not only to strive, but to strive with him in their Prayers for him. av pns31 vmd vdi av, vvg pno32 xx av-j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
412 For (to shew it in that comparison which the Apostle vseth) as if one should bee striuing to obtaine some great thing, For (to show it in that comparison which the Apostle uses) as if one should be striving to obtain Some great thing, p-acp (p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz) c-acp cs pi vmd vbi vvg pc-acp vvi d j n1, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
413 and then should desire others to put to their helping hand, he would not giue it ouer himselfe, and then should desire Others to put to their helping hand, he would not give it over himself, cc av vmd vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j-vvg n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31 p-acp px31, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
414 and lay the whole burden vpon them, but striue still with them; so did S. Paul here, and so must we doe. and lay the Whole burden upon them, but strive still with them; so did S. Paul Here, and so must we do. cc vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp vvb av p-acp pno32; av vdd n1 np1 av, cc av vmb pns12 vdi. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
415 But the example of Queene Hester is most fit for this purpose, who in that great and common calamitie of the Iewes, which Hamans malice had brought vpon them, shee was determined to make suite to the King for them, she commanded that all of them should not only pray, But the Exampl of Queen Esther is most fit for this purpose, who in that great and Common calamity of the Iewes, which Hamans malice had brought upon them, she was determined to make suit to the King for them, she commanded that all of them should not only pray, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz av-ds j p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq np1 n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vvd cst d pp-f pno32 vmd xx av-j vvi, (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
416 but fast for her, and that three daies and three nights: but fast for her, and that three days and three nights: cc-acp av-j c-acp pno31, cc d crd n2 cc crd n2: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
417 she did not purpose to take any libertie to her selfe thereby, but said plainly, that she her selfe and her maides would doe so likewise. she did not purpose to take any liberty to her self thereby, but said plainly, that she her self and her maids would do so likewise. pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1 av, cc-acp vvd av-j, cst pns31 pno31 n1 cc po31 n2 vmd vdi av av. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
418 And thus when all prayed together, God heard them, and one of them for another; as the people of Ierusalem for Dauid their King; And thus when all prayed together, God herd them, and one of them for Another; as the people of Ierusalem for David their King; cc av c-crq d vvd av, np1 vvd pno32, cc crd pp-f pno32 p-acp j-jn; c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 po32 n1; (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
419 the Prophet Isaiah for Hezekiah and the rest of the people, and the captiued Iewes for Hester the Queene, and her for them: the Prophet Isaiah for Hezekiah and the rest of the people, and the captived Iewes for Esther the Queen, and her for them: dt n1 np1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-vvn np2 p-acp np1 dt n1, cc pno31 p-acp pno32: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
420 so will hee doe one of vs for another. so will he do one of us for Another. av vmb pns31 vdi crd pp-f pno12 p-acp n-jn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
421 So that if we daily giue our selues to prayer, and make conscience to vse that holy ordinance of God our selues, wee may in great faith and hope desire the prayers of others. So that if we daily give our selves to prayer, and make conscience to use that holy Ordinance of God our selves, we may in great faith and hope desire the Prayers of Others. av cst cs pns12 av-j vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f np1 po12 n2, pns12 vmb p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvb dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
422 And thus much for him that made the prayer, whose name is prefixed in the title of it: And thus much for him that made the prayer, whose name is prefixed in the title of it: cc av av-d p-acp pno31 cst vvd dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 23
423 now for them that vsed it, which was the Church of God at Ierusalem, which is to be gathered out of the discourse of the whole Psalme: now for them that used it, which was the Church of God At Ierusalem, which is to be gathered out of the discourse of the Whole Psalm: av p-acp pno32 cst vvd pn31, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 24
424 but I cannot enter into it at this present, I will reserue it vntill the next day. but I cannot enter into it At this present, I will reserve it until the next day. cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d j, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt ord n1. (6) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 24
425 THE THIRD SERMON vpon the first verse. THE THIRD SERMON upon the First verse. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 24
426 The Lord heare thee in the day of trouble, the name of the God of Iacob defend thee. The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble, the name of the God of Iacob defend thee. dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (7) sermon (DIV2) 21 Page 24
427 THese are the words of the people, which they spake vnto God in the behalfe of their King, THese Are the words of the people, which they spoke unto God in the behalf of their King, d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
428 and so they did as Dauid desired them, namely pray for him. and so they did as David desired them, namely pray for him. cc av pns32 vdd p-acp np1 vvd pno32, av vvb p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
429 If they did thus pray for him being desired thereunto, and it was their bound dutie so to doe, If they did thus pray for him being desired thereunto, and it was their bound duty so to do, cs pns32 vdd av vvi p-acp pno31 vbg vvn av, cc pn31 vbds po32 n1 n1 av pc-acp vdi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
430 and they knew it to be so, and therefore did make conscience of it, and it had bin a very great fault for them to haue failed in it; and they knew it to be so, and Therefore did make conscience of it, and it had been a very great fault for them to have failed in it; cc pns32 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi av, cc av vdd vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cc pn31 vhd vbn dt j j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
431 then by consequence it followeth of necessitie, that whensoeuer any of our brethren or sisters in Christ shall desire this dutie at our hands, wee must bee carefull to performe it, then by consequence it follows of necessity, that whensoever any of our brothers or Sisters in christ shall desire this duty At our hands, we must be careful to perform it, av p-acp n1 pn31 vvz pp-f n1, cst c-crq d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
432 and it were a fault not to be excused in vs, both against God and them, to faile in it. and it were a fault not to be excused in us, both against God and them, to fail in it. cc pn31 vbdr dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp np1 cc pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
433 Therefore wee must not thinke, that when godly men and women at their parting, or otherwise desire our prayers, Therefore we must not think, that when godly men and women At their parting, or otherwise desire our Prayers, av pns12 vmb xx vvi, cst c-crq j n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n-vvg, cc av vvb po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
434 and say, I pray you pray for me, or remember me in your prayers, that these are words of course (though I doe not denie, and say, I pray you pray for me, or Remember me in your Prayers, that these Are words of course (though I do not deny, cc vvi, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb p-acp pno11, cc vvb pno11 p-acp po22 n2, cst d vbr n2 pp-f n1 (cs pns11 vdb xx vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
435 but that many doe so vse them; but that many do so use them; cc-acp cst d vdb av vvi pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
436 and so doing they take the name of God in vaine) but wee should be perswaded, that out of the abundance of their feeling of their owne wants they speake vnto vs, and so doing they take the name of God in vain) but we should be persuaded, that out of the abundance of their feeling of their own Wants they speak unto us, cc av vdg pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j) cc-acp pns12 vmd vbi vvn, cst av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg pp-f po32 d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
437 and so be willing by our prayers to helpe to supplie them. And especially wee should doe it, when they shall make knowne their estate vnto vs, and so be willing by our Prayers to help to supply them. And especially we should do it, when they shall make known their estate unto us, cc av vbi j p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno32. cc av-j pns12 vmd vdi pn31, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi vvn po32 n1 p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 24
438 as here Dauid did to the people, giuing them to vnderstand, that he should or might be in great daunger of his enemies, as Here David did to the people, giving them to understand, that he should or might be in great danger of his enemies, c-acp av np1 vdd p-acp dt n1, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd cc vmd vbi p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
439 and so it was a time of trouble vnto him, as he called it: and so it was a time of trouble unto him, as he called it: cc av pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd pn31: (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
440 and as the Apostle S. Iames speaketh, Acknowledge your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed: and as the Apostle S. James speaks, Acknowledge your Faults one to Another, and pray one for Another, that you may be healed: cc c-acp dt n1 np1 np1 vvz, vvb po22 n2 crd p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
441 that when the sicke should send for godly and graue men, and so they should not onely see their estate for bodily health, that when the sick should send for godly and graven men, and so they should not only see their estate for bodily health, cst c-crq dt j vmd vvi p-acp j cc j n2, cc av pns32 vmd xx av-j vvi po32 n1 p-acp j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
442 but they should also for their owne further comfort confesse vnto them their speciall sinnes, which they finde to haue been the cause of them, that then they would bee most willing to pray for them, being sent for to that end especially. but they should also for their own further Comfort confess unto them their special Sins, which they find to have been the cause of them, that then they would be most willing to pray for them, being sent for to that end especially. cc-acp pns32 vmd av p-acp po32 d av-jc n1 vvi p-acp pno32 po32 j n2, r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst cs pns32 vmd vbi av-ds j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vbg vvn p-acp p-acp d n1 av-j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
443 So then if we see plainly that they haue cause to desire our prayers, and that they doe it with earnestnes, So then if we see plainly that they have cause to desire our Prayers, and that they do it with earnestness, av av cs pns12 vvb av-j cst pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc cst pns32 vdb pn31 p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
444 then most of all should we thinke vpon them, and vpon their estate, to pray for them, then most of all should we think upon them, and upon their estate, to pray for them, cs ds pp-f d vmd pns12 vvi p-acp pno32, cc p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
445 and it must needes bee a great fault to forget them. and it must needs be a great fault to forget them. cc pn31 vmb av vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
446 For, as if any should bee in distresse or want, and should stand in neede of our helpe for meate, For, as if any should be in distress or want, and should stand in need of our help for meat, p-acp, c-acp cs d vmd vbi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vmd vvi p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
447 and drinke, and cloathing, or other things, and should come and make their moane vnto vs, and desire reliefe from vs: and drink, and clothing, or other things, and should come and make their moan unto us, and desire relief from us: cc vvi, cc n1, cc j-jn n2, cc vmd vvi cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb n1 p-acp pno12: (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
448 if we, seeing their estate to be so pitifull, as indeede it is, should not be mooued in compassion to helpe them, according to our abilitie, it were a token of great hardnes of heart in vs: if we, seeing their estate to be so pitiful, as indeed it is, should not be moved in compassion to help them, according to our ability, it were a token of great hardness of heart in us: cs pns12, vvg po32 n1 pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp av pn31 vbz, vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, vvg p-acp po12 n1, pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12: (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
449 So much more when any shall make knowne their wants vnto vs to that end, that we might pray to God for them, So much more when any shall make known their Wants unto us to that end, that we might pray to God for them, av av-d av-dc c-crq d vmb vvi vvn po32 n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
450 if wee should forget it, or neglect to doe it, it should bewray too great want of fellow-feeling and brotherly compassion in vs. Most of all this dutie of prayer ought to bee carefullie performed, when wee haue promised it vnto any vpon such notice of their estate: if we should forget it, or neglect to do it, it should bewray too great want of fellow-feeling and brotherly compassion in us Most of all this duty of prayer ought to be carefully performed, when we have promised it unto any upon such notice of their estate: cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31, cc vvb pc-acp vdi pn31, pn31 vmd vvi av j n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12 av-ds pp-f d d n1 pp-f n1 vmd pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp d p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 22 Page 25
451 for as all promises made to our brethren ought to be kept, yea though it bee to our owne hindrance; for as all promises made to our brothers ought to be kept, yea though it be to our own hindrance; c-acp c-acp d n2 vvn p-acp po12 n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, uh cs pn31 vbb p-acp po12 d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 25
452 so those most of all that so neerely concerne them. so those most of all that so nearly concern them. av d av-ds pp-f d cst av av-j vvi pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 25
453 And as if when any should desire vs to speak to some great man for them, And as if when any should desire us to speak to Some great man for them, cc c-acp cs c-crq d vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 25
454 and wee promise to doe it, and they trust to it, hoping that we will be as good as our words; and we promise to do it, and they trust to it, hoping that we will be as good as our words; cc pns12 vvb pc-acp vdi pn31, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, vvg cst pns12 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp po12 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 25
455 it were a great deceit in vs to faile them, and so to frustrate their expectation: it were a great deceit in us to fail them, and so to frustrate their expectation: pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc av pc-acp vvi po32 n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 25
456 So when any haue desired vs to speake to God for them, and vpon our promise they would comfort themselues ouer it, So when any have desired us to speak to God for them, and upon our promise they would Comfort themselves over it, av c-crq d vhb vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp po12 n1 pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp pn31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
457 if we should by negligence deceiue them, it were a great fault in vs, and that which the Lord would require at our hands, if we should by negligence deceive them, it were a great fault in us, and that which the Lord would require At our hands, cs pns12 vmd p-acp n1 vvi pno32, pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp pno12, cc cst r-crq dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
458 though they should neuer know of it. though they should never know of it. cs pns32 vmd av-x vvi pp-f pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
459 Therefore as we ought d••y to pray one for another vnasked, as our Sauiour Christ hath taught vs; Therefore as we ought d••y to pray one for Another unasked, as our Saviour christ hath taught us; av c-acp pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn j-vvn-u, c-acp po12 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12; (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
460 O our Father which art in heauen, giue vs this day: and forgiue vs our trespasses: Oh our Father which art in heaven, give us this day: and forgive us our Trespasses: uh po12 n1 r-crq n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno12 d n1: cc vvb pno12 po12 n2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
461 and leade vs not into temptation, &c: and lead us not into temptation, etc.: cc vvb pno12 xx p-acp n1, av: (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
462 so more specially and by name should we do it for them, that haue desired it of vs. And so parents especially should not forget their children in their prayers, which daily aske their blessing, so more specially and by name should we do it for them, that have desired it of us And so Parents especially should not forget their children in their Prayers, which daily ask their blessing, av av-dc av-j cc p-acp n1 vmd pns12 vdi pn31 p-acp pno32, cst vhb vvn pn31 pp-f pno12 cc av n2 av-j vmd xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq av-j vvi po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
463 and hope to be blessed of God by their prayers. and hope to be blessed of God by their Prayers. cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 23 Page 26
464 Secondarily, if wee should neglect to pray for them, that haue desired it at our hands; Secondarily, if we should neglect to pray for them, that have desired it At our hands; av-j, cs pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst vhb vvn pn31 p-acp po12 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
465 how could we haue any hope, that others whom we haue desired to pray for vs, should performe that dutie vnto vs? Nay, might not wee iustly feare, that they would altogether neglect it, seeing we doe neglect them? and should it not be iust with God so to punish vs? according to the saying of our Sauiour Christ, Looke with what measure you meat vnto others, it shal be met vnto you againe. how could we have any hope, that Others whom we have desired to pray for us, should perform that duty unto us? Nay, might not we justly Fear, that they would altogether neglect it, seeing we do neglect them? and should it not be just with God so to Punish us? according to the saying of our Saviour christ, Look with what measure you meat unto Others, it shall be met unto you again. q-crq vmd pns12 vhi d n1, cst n2-jn r-crq pns12 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vmd vvi d n1 p-acp pno12? uh-x, vmd xx pns12 av-j vvb, cst pns32 vmd av vvi pn31, vvg pns12 vdb vvi pno32? cc vmd pn31 xx vbi j p-acp np1 av pc-acp vvi pno12? vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1, vvb p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 n1 p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22 av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
466 And I remember that this was the saying of a reuerend father in the Church, who is now fallen asleepe in the Lord, And I Remember that this was the saying of a reverend father in the Church, who is now fallen asleep in the Lord, cc pns11 vvb cst d vbds dt n-vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz av vvn j p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
467 when any desired him to pray for them (as many did, and more then any, that I haue knowne) he would say vnto them; when any desired him to pray for them (as many did, and more then any, that I have known) he would say unto them; c-crq d vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 (c-acp d vdd, cc av-dc cs d, cst pns11 vhb vvn) pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
468 I pray you pray for me, and pray that I may remember you ▪ and then I hope I shall not forget you. I pray you pray for me, and pray that I may Remember you ▪ and then I hope I shall not forget you. pns11 vvb pn22 vvb p-acp pno11, cc vvb cst pns11 vmb vvi pn22 ▪ cc cs pns11 vvb pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22. (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
469 Therefore if we would haue others pray for vs, let vs pray for them, for wee can neuer haue greater assurance that they will doe it for vs, Therefore if we would have Others pray for us, let us pray for them, for we can never have greater assurance that they will do it for us, av cs pns12 vmd vhi n2-jn vvb p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vmb av-x vhi jc n1 cst pns32 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp pno12, (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
470 than that we are carefull to doe it for them; than that we Are careful to do it for them; cs cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
471 and the more that we doe it for them, the more may we hope that they will do it for vs. For the spirit of God that mooueth vs pray, and the more that we do it for them, the more may we hope that they will do it for us For the Spirit of God that moveth us pray, cc dt av-dc cst pns12 vdb pn31 p-acp pno32, dt av-dc vmb pns12 vvb cst pns32 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz pno12 vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 26
472 and knoweth much more that we doe so, it being the searcher and the mouer of the hearts shall also moue them to doe the like for vs, that this promise 〈 ◊ 〉 be verified vnto vs. Which if it be true very often of them that are not desired at all, that by the secret operation of the spirit of God, which quickeneth the whole bodie of Christ and euery part of it; and Knoweth much more that we do so, it being the searcher and the mover of the hearts shall also move them to do the like for us, that this promise 〈 ◊ 〉 be verified unto us Which if it be true very often of them that Are not desired At all, that by the secret operation of the Spirit of God, which Quickeneth the Whole body of christ and every part of it; cc vvz av-d av-dc cst pns12 vdb av, pn31 vbg dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vmb av vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi dt av-j p-acp pno12, cst d vvb 〈 sy 〉 vbi vvn p-acp pno12 r-crq cs pn31 vbb j av av pp-f pno32 cst vbr xx vvn p-acp d, cst p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 cc d n1 pp-f pn31; (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 27
473 then much more of them that are desired, and know the estate one of another. then much more of them that Are desired, and know the estate one of Another. av av-d av-dc pp-f pno32 cst vbr vvn, cc vvb dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 24 Page 27
474 Therefore if the King would haue his subiects to pray for him, he must pray for them: Therefore if the King would have his Subjects to pray for him, he must pray for them: av cs dt n1 vmd vhi po31 n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
475 if Noblemen would haue their Chaplens pray for them of conscience, they must pray for them also: if Noblemen would have their Chaplens pray for them of conscience, they must pray for them also: cs n2 vmd vhi po32 n2 vvb p-acp pno32 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 av: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
476 if the Bishops would haue the Ministers remember thē in their prayers, they must not forget them in theirs: if the Bishops would have the Ministers Remember them in their Prayers, they must not forget them in theirs: cs dt n2 vmd vhi dt n2 vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp png32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
477 and so these great personages must not thinke that all should remember them, and yet forget all: and so these great Personages must not think that all should Remember them, and yet forget all: cc av d j n2 vmb xx vvi cst d vmd vvi pno32, cc av vvb d: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
478 and that it should be a great fault in their inferiours if at any time they should but once forget them in their publike prayers, and that it should be a great fault in their inferiors if At any time they should but once forget them in their public Prayers, cc cst pn31 vmd vbi dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2-jn cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd p-acp a-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
479 and yet it should bee no fault in themselues though they doe continually forget them. and yet it should be no fault in themselves though they do continually forget them. cc av pn31 vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp px32 a-acp pns32 vdb av-j vvi pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
480 So if the Minister would haue his people to pray for him (as the Apostle often willeth the Church of God to pray for him) then he must remember publikely and priuately to pray for them: So if the Minister would have his people to pray for him (as the Apostle often wills the Church of God to pray for him) then he must Remember publicly and privately to pray for them: av cs dt n1 vmd vhi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 (c-acp dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31) cs pns31 vmb vvi av-j cc av-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
481 so must children doe for their parents, if they would haue their blessing and the benefit of their prayers: so must children do for their Parents, if they would have their blessing and the benefit of their Prayers: av vmb n2 vdb p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vmd vhi po32 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
482 so must the husband do for the wife, and one neighbour and friend for another. so must the husband do for the wife, and one neighbour and friend for Another. av vmb dt n1 vdb p-acp dt n1, cc crd n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
483 For the more wee pray for them, the more shall they pray for vs, yea though they know not at all that we pray for them: For the more we pray for them, the more shall they pray for us, yea though they know not At all that we pray for them: p-acp dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, dt av-dc vmb pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, uh cs pns32 vvb xx p-acp d cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
484 and if they should neglect it, yet no doubt some or other shall doe it: and if they should neglect it, yet no doubt Some or other shall do it: cc cs pns32 vmd vvi pn31, av dx n1 d cc j-jn vmb vdi pn31: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
485 for this saying of him that is truth it selfe, must needs be true, Looke with what measure you mete vnto others ▪ with the same it shall be mete vnto you, for this saying of him that is truth it self, must needs be true, Look with what measure you meet unto Others ▪ with the same it shall be meet unto you, c-acp d n-vvg pp-f pno31 cst vbz n1 pn31 n1, vmb av vbi j, vvb p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vvb p-acp n2-jn ▪ p-acp dt d pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pn22, (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
486 euen heaped vp, pressed downe, and running ouer into your bosome. Therefore as he that is mercifull rewardeth his owne soule; even heaped up, pressed down, and running over into your bosom. Therefore as he that is merciful Rewardeth his own soul; av-j vvn a-acp, vvd a-acp, cc vvg a-acp p-acp po22 n1. av c-acp pns31 cst vbz j vvz po31 d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
487 so hee that performeth this worke of mercie to pray for others in their neede, rewardeth himselfe, so he that Performeth this work of mercy to pray for Others in their need, Rewardeth himself, av pns31 cst vvz d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp po32 n1, vvz px31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
488 and shall haue others pray for him in his greatest need. And as hee that soweth plentifully, shall reape plentifully; and shall have Others pray for him in his greatest need. And as he that Soweth plentifully, shall reap plentifully; cc vmb vhi n2-jn vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 js n1. cc c-acp pns31 cst vvz av-j, vmb vvi av-j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
489 so he that soweth this dutie of prayers plentifully for others, shall reape againe so many and more from others. so he that Soweth this duty of Prayers plentifully for Others, shall reap again so many and more from Others. av pns31 cst vvz d n1 pp-f n2 av-j p-acp n2-jn, vmb vvi av av d cc av-dc p-acp n2-jn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
490 The knowledge of this should make vs willing to pray for others, especially being desired thereunto: The knowledge of this should make us willing to pray for Others, especially being desired thereunto: dt n1 pp-f d vmd vvi pno12 j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, av-j vbg vvn av: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 27
491 f•• •ee shall lose nothing thereby, but gaine greatly. f•• •ee shall loose nothing thereby, but gain greatly. n1 vvb vmb vvi pix av, cc-acp n1 av-j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 28
492 Therefore, if not for the good of others, yet for our owne, let vs be willing to pray for others: Therefore, if not for the good of Others, yet for our own, let us be willing to pray for Others: av, cs xx p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, av p-acp po12 d, vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 28
493 and herein let vs fulfill the saying of Christ; Whatsoeuer you would haue men doe vnto you, euen so doe you vnto them. and herein let us fulfil the saying of christ; Whatsoever you would have men do unto you, even so do you unto them. cc av vvb pno12 vvi dt n-vvg pp-f np1; r-crq pn22 vmd vhi n2 vdb p-acp pn22, av av vdb pn22 p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 25 Page 28
494 Thirdly, seeing the end of our prayers for others is, that we might thereby obtaine such things for them as they neede: Thirdly, seeing the end of our Prayers for Others is, that we might thereby obtain such things for them as they need: ord, vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n2-jn vbz, cst pns12 vmd av vvi d n2 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb: (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
495 when God shall lbesse them in soule and body and euery way else according to their owne desire, when God shall lbesse them in soul and body and every Way Else according to their own desire, c-crq np1 vmb n1 pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 cc d n1 av vvg p-acp po32 d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
496 and in these things we shall haue prayed for them also; and in these things we shall have prayed for them also; cc p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vhi vvn p-acp pno32 av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
497 we shall haue so much the more cause to reioyce with them, and to be thankefull to God for them, we shall have so much the more cause to rejoice with them, and to be thankful to God for them, pns12 vmb vhi av av-d dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
498 when we not onely see that God hath blessed them, but blessed them at our prayers, when we not only see that God hath blessed them, but blessed them At our Prayers, c-crq pns12 xx av-j vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno32, cc-acp vvd pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
499 and so we haue our part in those benefits. Whereas if we should neglect it, God might heare them selues, or others for them, or both: and so we have our part in those benefits. Whereas if we should neglect it, God might hear them selves, or Others for them, or both: cc av pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp d n2. cs cs pns12 vmd vvi pn31, np1 vmd vvi pno32 n2, cc n2-jn p-acp pno32, cc d: (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
500 but we shall haue little comfort in those benefits, because by neglecting to pray for them we haue had no hand in them. but we shall have little Comfort in those benefits, Because by neglecting to pray for them we have had no hand in them. cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 pns12 vhb vhn dx n1 p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
501 Nay, we shall be the more sory that so great things are befallen them, and we haue not furthered them therein as we might, and as we were desired. Nay, we shall be the more sorry that so great things Are befallen them, and we have not furthered them therein as we might, and as we were desired. uh-x, pns12 vmb vbi dt av-dc j cst av j n2 vbr vvn pno32, cc pns12 vhb xx vvn pno32 av c-acp pns12 vmd, cc c-acp pns12 vbdr vvn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
502 For as if our friend haue a suite to some noble man, and we by some meanes haue furthered them therein, For as if our friend have a suit to Some noble man, and we by Some means have furthered them therein, c-acp c-acp cs po12 n1 vhb dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cc pns12 p-acp d n2 vhb vvn pno32 av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
503 and they haue obtained it, as it were partly by our meanes; wee then speake and thinke of it with the more ioy and comfort; and they have obtained it, as it were partly by our means; we then speak and think of it with the more joy and Comfort; cc pns32 vhb vvn pn31, c-acp pn31 vbdr av p-acp po12 n2; pns12 av vvi cc vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt av-dc n1 cc n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
504 but if they preuailed therein by themselues, or by others without vs, it will grieue vs that we haue not yeelded them that helpe that we might: but if they prevailed therein by themselves, or by Others without us, it will grieve us that we have not yielded them that help that we might: cc-acp cs pns32 vvd av p-acp px32, cc p-acp n2-jn p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 d pns12 vhb xx vvn pno32 cst vvb cst pns12 vmd: (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
505 so is it in the suites that men make in their prayers vnto the Lord. so is it in the suits that men make in their Prayers unto the Lord. av vbz pn31 p-acp dt n2 cst n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
506 For if we should, as the Apostle saith, be so affectioned one to another, that we should reioyce with them that reioyce, and be heartily glad of any good that God bestoweth vpon others, For if we should, as the Apostle Says, be so affectioned one to Another, that we should rejoice with them that rejoice, and be heartily glad of any good that God bestoweth upon Others, p-acp cs pns12 vmd, c-acp dt n1 vvz, vbb av j-vvn pi p-acp n-jn, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cc vbb av-j j pp-f d j cst np1 vvz p-acp n2-jn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
507 and be thankefull to him for it, seeing we are brethren, nay members one of another; and be thankful to him for it, seeing we Are brothers, nay members one of Another; cc vbi j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, vvg pns12 vbr n2, uh-x n2 crd pp-f j-jn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
508 then most of all should we doe it when such benefits are bestowed vpon them partly by our meanes. then most of all should we do it when such benefits Are bestowed upon them partly by our means. cs ds pp-f d vmd pns12 vdi pn31 c-crq d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 av p-acp po12 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 28
509 Therefore that we might continually reioyce in all the good that God bestoweth vpon others, let vs be willing and carefull to pray to him for a supplie of all such wants as they shall make knowne vnto vs. In which respect euery one should be mindfull to pray for the Church of God in their time, especially for that part of it wherein they liue, Therefore that we might continually rejoice in all the good that God bestoweth upon Others, let us be willing and careful to pray to him for a supply of all such Wants as they shall make known unto us In which respect every one should be mindful to pray for the Church of God in their time, especially for that part of it wherein they live, av cst pns12 vmd av-j vvi p-acp d dt j cst np1 vvz p-acp n2-jn, vvb pno12 vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n2 c-acp pns32 vmb n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp r-crq n1 d crd vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns32 vvb, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
510 and for the common-wealth, and for our gouernours in both: and for the commonwealth, and for our Governors in both: cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d: (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
511 that so wee might reioyce with others, and bee thankefull to God with them for all the common benefits of our time. that so we might rejoice with Others, and be thankful to God with them for all the Common benefits of our time. cst av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n2-jn, cc vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
512 As for example, if wee haue and doe pray for the life and honour of our most gracious King, As for Exampl, if we have and do pray for the life and honour of our most gracious King, p-acp p-acp n1, cs pns12 vhb cc vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
513 how glad may we be to heare of his miraculous deliuerance from most notable treasons, how glad may we be to hear of his miraculous deliverance from most notable treasons, c-crq j vmb pns12 vbi p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp ds j n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
514 as they professe verse 5? And if we doe pray for the staying of the Pestilence euery where, as they profess verse 5? And if we do pray for the staying of the Pestilence every where, c-acp pns32 vvb n1 crd? cc cs pns12 vdb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 d q-crq, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
515 how may wee reioyce to heare, that the Lorde diminisheth his heauy hand in any place? So if we pray for seasonable weather with others, wee may haue the more comfort in it when the Lord shall send it. how may we rejoice to hear, that the Lord diminisheth his heavy hand in any place? So if we pray for seasonable weather with Others, we may have the more Comfort in it when the Lord shall send it. q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp d n1? av cs pns12 vvb p-acp j n1 p-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmb vhi dt av-dc n1 p-acp pn31 c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
516 And to conclude, if we pray for the blessing of God vpon the ministerie of the word, that it may haue free passage and bee glorified, And to conclude, if we pray for the blessing of God upon the Ministry of the word, that it may have free passage and be glorified, cc pc-acp vvi, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vhi j n1 cc vbi vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
517 as the Apostle willeth, and that the Lord would giue an increase to that that is planted and watered from time to time; as the Apostle wills, and that the Lord would give an increase to that that is planted and watered from time to time; c-acp dt n1 vvz, cc cst dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp d cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
518 then how may it reioyce our hearts to see sinners conuerted vnto the Lord, or any good to be done thereby? Otherwise, then how may it rejoice our hearts to see Sinners converted unto the Lord, or any good to be done thereby? Otherwise, av q-crq vmb pn31 vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc d j pc-acp vbi vdn av? av, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
519 as Mordochey said to Hester, If she did not helpe, God could send deliuerance to his Church from some other place: as Mordochai said to Esther, If she did not help, God could send deliverance to his Church from Some other place: c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, cs pns31 vdd xx vvi, np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
520 so if wee refuse to pray for these things, God may send helpe by the prayers of others, so if we refuse to pray for these things, God may send help by the Prayers of Others, av cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
521 but we shall haue so much the lesse comfort in them. but we shall have so much the less Comfort in them. cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi av av-d dt av-dc n1 p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 26 Page 29
522 Fourthly and last of all, that wee might bee the more willing to pray for others, wee must bee perswaded that God will heare vs for them; Fourthly and last of all, that we might be the more willing to pray for Others, we must be persuaded that God will hear us for them; ord cc ord pp-f d, cst pns12 vmd vbi dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 29
523 and that this way we shall be beneficiall vnto them: and that this Way we shall be beneficial unto them: cc cst d n1 pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 29
524 for the Lord will bestowe such and such blessings vpon them, and deliuer them from the miseries that they bee in both of soule and body at our prayers; for the Lord will bestow such and such blessings upon them, and deliver them from the misery's that they be in both of soul and body At our Prayers; p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi d cc d n2 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 cst pns32 vbb p-acp d pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 29
525 so farre forth as may make for his glory and their good. And so wee must not thinke, alas our poore prayers can doe them no good, so Far forth as may make for his glory and their good. And so we must not think, alas our poor Prayers can do them no good, av av-j av c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc po32 j. cc av pns12 vmb xx vvi, uh po12 j n2 vmb vdi pno32 dx j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 29
526 as the diuell is ready to put this into our heads to discourage vs from prayer: as the Devil is ready to put this into our Heads to discourage us from prayer: c-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 29
527 for the Lord who hath commaunded vs to aske one for another, hath also promised to giue. for the Lord who hath commanded us to ask one for Another, hath also promised to give. c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn, vhz av vvn pc-acp vvi. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
528 Therefore, if we cannot otherwise profit our friends, and those whom we wish well vnto, yet this way by our prayers we may be beneficiall vnto them: Therefore, if we cannot otherwise profit our Friends, and those whom we wish well unto, yet this Way by our Prayers we may be beneficial unto them: av, cs pns12 vmbx av vvi po12 n2, cc d ro-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp, av d n1 p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
529 and this way alwaies, euen the meanest of vs, when we want opportunitie or abilitie to doe it otherwise. and this Way always, even the Meanest of us, when we want opportunity or ability to do it otherwise. cc d n1 av, av-j dt js pp-f pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 av. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
530 And thus Dauid in this Psalme teacheth them to pray for him, beleeuing that God would heare them for him, when they say, Now know I that the Lord will helpe his annoynted, And thus David in this Psalm Teaches them to pray for him, believing that God would hear them for him, when they say, Now know I that the Lord will help his anointed, cc av np1 p-acp d n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvg cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns32 vvb, av vvb pns11 cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
531 and wil heare him from his Sanctuarie, by the mighty helpe of his right hand: and will hear him from his Sanctuary, by the mighty help of his right hand: cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
532 where he sets downe this part of the prayer in the singular number, though many did vse it together, to shew them that euery one particularly should beleeue that God would heare them for their King, where he sets down this part of the prayer in the singular number, though many did use it together, to show them that every one particularly should believe that God would hear them for their King, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs d vdd vvi pn31 av, pc-acp vvi pno32 cst d pi av-j vmd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
533 and would at their prayers defend him against his enemies, and so they should not pray for him in vaine. and would At their Prayers defend him against his enemies, and so they should not pray for him in vain. cc vmd p-acp po32 n2 vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2, cc av pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
534 And the Apostle exhorteth men in their sicknesse to send for the Elders of the Church to pray for them; And the Apostle exhorteth men in their sickness to send for the Elders of the Church to pray for them; cc dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
535 and that both the one and the other might doe it in faith (the one send for them, and that both the one and the other might do it in faith (the one send for them, cc cst d dt crd cc dt n-jn vmd vdi pn31 p-acp n1 (dt pi vvb p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
536 and the other be willing to come) he maketh a gracious promise in the name of the Lord vnto their prayers, and the other be willing to come) he makes a gracious promise in the name of the Lord unto their Prayers, cc dt n-jn vbb j pc-acp vvi) pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
537 and saith that they shall thus obtaine for the sicke both health of body, and forgiuenesse of sinne. and Says that they shall thus obtain for the sick both health of body, and forgiveness of sin. cc vvz cst pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp dt j d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
538 Is any sicke among you? Let him send for the Elders of the Church, Is any sick among you? Let him send for the Elders of the Church, vbz d j p-acp pn22? vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
539 and let them pray for him, and annoynt him with oyle in the name of the Lord: and let them pray for him, and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord: cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
540 and the prayer of faith shall saue the sicke, and the Lorde shall raise him vp: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up: cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt j, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
541 and if hee hath committed sinnes, they shall be forgiuen him. and if he hath committed Sins, they shall be forgiven him. cc cs pns31 vhz vvn n2, pns32 vmb vbi vvn pno31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
542 And in the next words he willeth vs all to confesse our sinnes one to another, And in the next words he wills us all to confess our Sins one to Another, cc p-acp dt ord n2 pns31 vvz pno12 d pc-acp vvi po12 n2 crd p-acp n-jn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
543 and pray one for another, that so wee might receiue health; for the prayer of a righteous man auaileth much euery way when it is feruent; and pray one for Another, that so we might receive health; for the prayer of a righteous man avails much every Way when it is fervent; cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cst av pns12 vmd vvi n1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d d n1 c-crq pn31 vbz j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
544 And for whom? Not only for himselfe, but for another; And for whom? Not only for himself, but for Another; cc p-acp qo-crq? xx av-j p-acp px31, cc-acp p-acp j-jn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
545 as he proueth by the example of Helias; in whose dayes though that godly man Obadiah, and the hundreth Prophets, whom hee hid in caues from the persecution of Iezabel, did pray for raine in that great drought, as he Proves by the Exampl of Elias; in whose days though that godly man Obadiah, and the Hundredth prophets, whom he hid in caves from the persecution of Jezebel, did pray for rain in that great drought, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp rg-crq n2 cs d j n1 np1, cc dt ord n2, ro-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vdd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
546 as we must needs presume of them: as we must needs presume of them: c-acp pns12 vmb av vvi pp-f pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 30
547 yet he only by his prayers obtained that benefit for himselfe, and for them, and for all the rest of the people of that time. yet he only by his Prayers obtained that benefit for himself, and for them, and for all the rest of the people of that time. av pns31 av-j p-acp po31 n2 vvd cst n1 p-acp px31, cc p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 31
548 Helias (saith he) was a man subiect to like passions as we are, Elias (Says he) was a man Subject to like passion as we Are, np1 (vvz pns31) vbds dt n1 j-jn p-acp j n2 c-acp pns12 vbr, (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 31
549 and he prayed earnestly that it might not raine, and it rained not on the earth for three yeeres and sixe moneths: and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it reigned not on the earth for three Years and sixe months: cc pns31 vvd av-j cst pn31 vmd xx vvi, cc pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n2 cc crd n2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 31
550 And he prayed againe, and the heauen gaue raine, and the earth brought forth her fruite. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. cc pns31 vvd av, cc dt n1 vvd n1, cc dt n1 vvd av po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 27 Page 31
551 And here if vpon this occasion I should enter in this treatise, to shew what great benefits men haue obtained by their prayers, not for themselues, And Here if upon this occasion I should enter in this treatise, to show what great benefits men have obtained by their Prayers, not for themselves, cc av cs p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq j n2 n2 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n2, xx p-acp px32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
552 but for others, the time would not be sufficient, the examples both in the old and new Testament are so many to declare it. but for Others, the time would not be sufficient, the Examples both in the old and new Testament Are so many to declare it. cc-acp p-acp n2-jn, dt n1 vmd xx vbi j, dt n2 av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1 vbr av d pc-acp vvi pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
553 As how the Lord heard Abraham for his sonne Ishmael, when he said; Oh that Ishmael might liue in thy sight: As how the Lord herd Abraham for his son Ishmael, when he said; O that Ishmael might live in thy sighed: p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vvd; uh cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp po21 n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
554 so that he became a great man in the world, and was multiplied exceedingly, so that not onely twelue Princes came of him, but a great nation. so that he became a great man in the world, and was multiplied exceedingly, so that not only twelue Princes Come of him, but a great Nation. av cst pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vbds vvn av-vvg, av cst xx av-j crd n2 vvd pp-f pno31, cc-acp dt j n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
555 And how Izhak prayed for his wife because shee was barren, and the Lord was intreated of him, And how Isaac prayed for his wife Because she was barren, and the Lord was entreated of him, cc q-crq np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vbds j, cc dt n1 vbds vvn pp-f pno31, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
556 and she conceiued, and brought forth twinnes twentie yeeres after they had liued together in marriage before. and she conceived, and brought forth twins twentie Years After they had lived together in marriage before. cc pns31 vvd, cc vvd av n2 crd n2 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn av p-acp n1 a-acp. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
557 And what Moses obtained for the Israelites by his prayer, at the red sea, and oftentimes in the wildernes. And what Moses obtained for the Israelites by his prayer, At the read sea, and oftentimes in the Wilderness. cc q-crq np1 vvn p-acp dt np2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc av p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
558 And how Elias raised vp from dead by his prayers the sonne of the widow of Sarepta, with whom he soiorned. And how Elias raised up from dead by his Prayers the son of the widow of Sarepta, with whom he sojourned. cc c-crq np1 vvn a-acp p-acp j p-acp po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
559 And Elisha did the like for the good woman of Shunam, who gaue intertainement vnto him as he passed that way: And Elisha did the like for the good woman of Shunam, who gave entertainment unto him as he passed that Way: cc np1 vdd dt av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f fw-la, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd cst n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
560 and many such things else might be shewed to haue been obtained by prayer. and many such things Else might be showed to have been obtained by prayer. cc d d n2 av vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
561 All which are written for our instruction, to teach vs that we should be willing to pray for others, not doubting but that God will heare vs for them: All which Are written for our instruction, to teach us that we should be willing to pray for Others, not doubting but that God will hear us for them: av-d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 d pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, xx vvg p-acp cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
562 and this way we may doe them good, if we can doe it no other waies. and this Way we may do them good, if we can do it not other ways. cc d n1 pns12 vmb vdi pno32 j, cs pns12 vmb vdi pn31 xx j-jn n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
563 As for example, if in the loue and loyalty we owe to our soueraigne King, hearing of the treasonable practises malitiously intended against his royall person, As for Exampl, if in the love and loyalty we owe to our sovereign King, hearing of the treasonable practises maliciously intended against his royal person, p-acp p-acp n1, cs p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j-jn n1, vvg pp-f dt j n2 av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
564 and noble progeny, we would be willing to doe him the best seruice for his defence that we could, what shall we doe? Counsell can we giue none, and noble progeny, we would be willing to do him the best service for his defence that we could, what shall we do? Counsel can we give none, cc j n1, pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vdi pno31 dt js n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst pns12 vmd, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi? n1 vmb pns12 vvi pix, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
565 neither are we in place to doe it: we haue no strength to resist his enemies of our owne selues: neither Are we in place to do it: we have no strength to resist his enemies of our own selves: av-dx vbr pns12 p-acp n1 pc-acp vdi pn31: pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pp-f po12 vvz n2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 31
566 yet we may pray for him, that Christ Iesus who ruleth in the middest of his enemies would bring things to light, yet we may pray for him, that christ Iesus who Ruleth in the midst of his enemies would bring things to Light, av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cst np1 np1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vmd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
567 and confound them in their diuelish deuices, and not doubt but that God will heare vs: and confound them in their devilish devices, and not doubt but that God will hear us: cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, cc xx vvi cc-acp cst np1 vmb vvi pno12: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
568 as they say confidently here, I know that the Lord will helpe his annointed, and will heare him from his Sanctuarie. as they say confidently Here, I know that the Lord will help his anointed, and will hear him from his Sanctuary. c-acp pns32 vvb av-j av, pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
569 This should moue vs to pray for the Church of God vniuersally dispersed ouer the face of the whole earth, and more particularly for that part of it wherein we liue, This should move us to pray for the Church of God universally dispersed over the face of the Whole earth, and more particularly for that part of it wherein we live, d vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av-dc av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns12 vvb, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
570 and for all our gouernours in the same, high and lowe, and for others also, not doubting but that the Lord will heare vs in all things for them agreeable vnto his holy will, and for all our Governors in the same, high and low, and for Others also, not doubting but that the Lord will hear us in all things for them agreeable unto his holy will, cc p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp dt d, j cc j, cc p-acp n2-jn av, xx vvg p-acp d dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2 p-acp pno32 j p-acp po31 j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
571 and so this way wee may in all callings bee profitable vnto them in our time. and so this Way we may in all callings be profitable unto them in our time. cc av d n1 pns12 vmb p-acp d n2 vbb j p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
572 So that no man can iustly complaine, that God hath so disabled him that he can do no good vnto others: So that no man can justly complain, that God hath so disabled him that he can do no good unto Others: av cst dx n1 vmb av-j vvi, cst np1 vhz av vvn pno31 cst pns31 vmb vdi dx j p-acp n2-jn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
573 for if we were as poore as Iob, if as full of sores as Lazarus, if we lay sicke in our beds, for if we were as poor as Job, if as full of sores as Lazarus, if we lay sick in our Beds, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr a-acp j c-acp np1, cs p-acp j pp-f n2 c-acp np1, cs pns12 vvb j p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
574 and in great weakenes of body, yet by our feruent and godly prayers we might doe much good vnto many. and in great weakness of body, yet by our fervent and godly Prayers we might do much good unto many. cc p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp po12 j cc j n2 pns12 vmd vdi d j p-acp d. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
575 And thus I remember a godly wise Father did comfort his weake brother, who continuing a great while in a lingering sicknesse and weakenesse of body complained vnto him, that there he spent away his time vnprofitably, And thus I Remember a godly wise Father did Comfort his weak brother, who Continuing a great while in a lingering sickness and weakness of body complained unto him, that there he spent away his time unprofitably, cc av pns11 vvb dt j j n1 vdd vvi po31 j n1, r-crq vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cst a-acp pns31 vvd av po31 n1 av-j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
576 and was able to doe no good: yes, saith he, very much, for you may pray for the Church of God: and was able to do no good: yes, Says he, very much, for you may pray for the Church of God: cc vbds j pc-acp vdi dx j: uh, vvz pns31, av av-d, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
577 and that was true, though he did not then see it. and that was true, though he did not then see it. cc cst vbds j, cs pns31 vdd xx av vvi pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
578 For whatsoeuer wee aske in the name of Christ according to the will of God, shall be graunted vnto vs; For whatsoever we ask in the name of christ according to the will of God, shall be granted unto us; p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12; (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
579 which is true, whether we aske for our selues or for others. which is true, whither we ask for our selves or for Others. r-crq vbz j, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp n2-jn. (7) sermon (DIV2) 28 Page 32
580 And the rather that wee might bee confirmed in this faith, namely, that the Lord of his bountifull goodnes will heare vs when we pray for others; And the rather that we might be confirmed in this faith, namely, that the Lord of his bountiful Goodness will hear us when we pray for Others; cc dt av-c cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, av, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vmb vvi pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2-jn; (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 32
581 let vs first of all consider the promises that God hath made vnto prayer, which are infinit in number, let us First of all Consider the promises that God hath made unto prayer, which Are infinite in number, vvb pno12 ord pp-f d vvb dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vbr j p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 32
582 and vnmeasurable in greatnesse, but take one for an example. and unmeasurable in greatness, but take one for an Exampl. cc j-u p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb crd p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 32
583 Christ saith in the Gospell, Aske and it shall be giuen you, seeke and yee shall finde, knocke and it shall be opened vnto you; christ Says in the Gospel, Ask and it shall be given you, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you; np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pn22, vvb cc pn22 vmb vvi, vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22; (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 32
584 which hee deliuereth without limitation, that we might know that it is not to be restrained to our selues, which he Delivereth without limitation, that we might know that it is not to be restrained to our selves, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi cst pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
585 but if wee aske for others, wee shall receiue for them. but if we ask for Others, we shall receive for them. cc-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
586 Then let vs set before our eyes the manifold and happie experience of the truth of these promises in all the seruants of God; Then let us Set before our eyes the manifold and happy experience of the truth of these promises in all the Servants of God; av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
587 who by their prayers haue obtained great things for others, as we haue heard alreadie: who by their Prayers have obtained great things for Others, as we have herd already: r-crq p-acp po32 n2 vhb vvn j n2 p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av: (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
588 that when wee shall finde this way, Gods word and all his promises pure and most certainly to be trusted vnto, that when we shall find this Way, God's word and all his promises pure and most Certainly to be trusted unto, cst c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d n1, ng1 n1 cc d po31 n2 j cc av-ds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
589 as siluer that is tried in a fornace of earth, and fined seuen fold, we might relie vpon them, as silver that is tried in a furnace of earth, and fined seuen fold, we might rely upon them, c-acp n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvn crd n1, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
590 and so be willing to pray for others, knowing that we shall not lose our labor. and so be willing to pray for Others, knowing that we shall not loose our labour. cc av vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, vvg cst pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n1. (7) sermon (DIV2) 29 Page 33
591 Thirdly, to these wee must adde the consideration of our owne experience, and remember for whom wee haue prayed, Thirdly, to these we must add the consideration of our own experience, and Remember for whom we have prayed, ord, p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, cc vvb p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
592 and how often, and what hath been the successe of our prayers. and how often, and what hath been the success of our Prayers. cc c-crq av, cc q-crq vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
593 As how wee haue prayed heretofore for the life and preseruation of our gouernours, and namely of our late Soueraigne Ladie of famous memorie Queen Elizabeth: and how God hath often deliuered her from many great treasons intended against her by the Iesuites and other Papists: As how we have prayed heretofore for the life and preservation of our Governors, and namely of our late Sovereign Lady of famous memory Queen Elizabeth: and how God hath often Delivered her from many great treasons intended against her by the Iesuites and other Papists: p-acp c-crq pns12 vhb vvn av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc av pp-f po12 j n-jn n1 pp-f j n1 n1 np1: cc c-crq np1 vhz av vvn pno31 p-acp d j n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt np2 cc n-jn njp2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
594 how we haue prayed for others, as for the life, health, and prosperitie of our parents, husbands, wiues, children, neighbours, how we have prayed for Others, as for the life, health, and Prosperity of our Parents, Husbands, wives, children, neighbours, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n2-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
595 and friends, in their seuerall griefes of minde and infirmities of bodie, and other distresses, and Friends, in their several griefs of mind and infirmities of body, and other Distresses, cc n2, p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
596 and what hath followed thereupon, as how they haue been recouered, and comforted, and otherwise holpen and relieued: and what hath followed thereupon, as how they have been recovered, and comforted, and otherwise helped and relieved: cc q-crq vhz vvn av, c-acp c-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn, cc vvn, cc av vvn cc vvn: (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
597 how here in the Church we haue sometimes prayed for those that haue been very sicke euen at deaths doore, who haue receiued the sentence of death in themselues, how Here in the Church we have sometime prayed for those that have been very sick even At death's door, who have received the sentence of death in themselves, c-crq av p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp d cst vhb vbn av j av p-acp ng1 n1, r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
598 and yet they haue recouered, and some of them are aliue still; and yet they have recovered, and Some of them Are alive still; cc av pns32 vhb vvn, cc d pp-f pno32 vbr j av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
599 that so as Dauid said vpon his former triall, The Lord that deliuered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the beare, hee will deliuer me out of the hand of this Philistim: that so as David said upon his former trial, The Lord that Delivered me out of the paw of the Lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistim: cst av c-acp np1 vvd p-acp po31 j n1, dt n1 cst vvd pno11 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno11 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
600 so wee might vpon our former experience boldly say, God that of his mercie and goodnes hath vouchsafed to heare me for such and such, wil heare me also at this time for these. so we might upon our former experience boldly say, God that of his mercy and Goodness hath vouchsafed to hear me for such and such, will hear me also At this time for these. av pns12 vmd p-acp po12 j n1 av-j vvi, np1 cst pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp d cc d, vmb vvi pno11 av p-acp d n1 p-acp d. (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
601 To this end also wee must wisely obserue and diligently marke for our owne comfort, To this end also we must wisely observe and diligently mark for our own Comfort, p-acp d n1 av pns12 vmb av-j vvi cc av-j vvi p-acp po12 d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 33
602 and the good of others, what hath followed vpon our prayers, and what God hath wrought or done for them. and the good of Others, what hath followed upon our Prayers, and what God hath wrought or done for them. cc dt j pp-f n2-jn, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vdn p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
603 Yea all they that desire the prayers of others for any speciall cause, whether of the Church generally, Yea all they that desire the Prayers of Others for any special cause, whither of the Church generally, uh d pns32 cst vvb dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp d j n1, cs pp-f dt n1 av-j, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
604 or of priuate men particularly, should signifie vnto them afterwards (which few or none doe, or of private men particularly, should signify unto them afterwards (which few or none do, cc pp-f j n2 av-j, vmd vvi p-acp pno32 av (r-crq d cc pix vdb, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
605 and it is a great vnthankfulnes in them vnto God and man not to doe it) what blessings they haue found vpō themselues by such prayers; and it is a great unthankfulness in them unto God and man not to do it) what blessings they have found upon themselves by such Prayers; cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 cc n1 xx pc-acp vdi pn31) r-crq n2 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp px32 p-acp d n2; (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
606 not onely that they might bee thankfull to God for them, as they prayed for them before; not only that they might be thankful to God for them, as they prayed for them before; xx j cst pns32 vmd vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp; (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
607 but that being confirmed by such experience, they might the more willingly and boldly pray for them, but that being confirmed by such experience, they might the more willingly and boldly pray for them, cc-acp cst vbg vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd dt av-dc av-j cc av-j vvb p-acp pno32, (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
608 and for others at some other time, as there shall be neede: and for Others At Some other time, as there shall be need: cc p-acp n2-jn p-acp d j-jn n1, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
609 and for want of this they cannot doe it so cheerefully and so confidently as otherwise they might doe. and for want of this they cannot do it so cheerfully and so confidently as otherwise they might do. cc p-acp n1 pp-f d pns32 vmbx vdi pn31 av av-j cc av av-j c-acp av pns32 vmd vdi. (7) sermon (DIV2) 30 Page 34
610 To conclude the summe of all that hath been said in one word: To conclude the sum of all that hath been said in one word: pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp crd n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
611 we see what is here required of vs, euen that we bee mindfull to pray for others, we see what is Here required of us, even that we be mindful to pray for Others, pns12 vvb r-crq vbz av vvn pp-f pno12, av cst pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
612 and what good reason there is for it, both in respect of our owne comfort, and of their good; and what good reason there is for it, both in respect of our own Comfort, and of their good; cc r-crq j n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp pn31, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f po12 d n1, cc pp-f po32 j; (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
613 let vs examine our selues, to see whether wee haue been so carefull to performe this dutie vnto them, as we should. let us examine our selves, to see whither we have been so careful to perform this duty unto them, as we should. vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi cs pns12 vhb vbn av j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vmd. (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
614 How often haue wee, and doe we pray for the good estate of the Church of God in other countries, How often have we, and do we pray for the good estate of the Church of God in other countries, uh-crq av vhb pns12, cc vdb pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
615 as in France, the Netherlands, Geneua, and such like, that God would defend them from their enemies, as in France, the Netherlands, Geneva, and such like, that God would defend them from their enemies, c-acp p-acp np1, dt np1, np1, cc d av-j, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
616 and inlarge the kingdome of Christ among them? Nay, how often doe wee pray for the Church of God in this land, and enlarge the Kingdom of christ among them? Nay, how often do we pray for the Church of God in this land, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32? uh-x, q-crq av vdb pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
617 and in the kingdomes vnited? How often for the Kings Maiestie, the right honourable Councellors, Iudges, and in the kingdoms united? How often for the Kings Majesty, the right honourable Councillors, Judges, cc p-acp dt n2 vvn? uh-crq av p-acp dt ng1 n1, dt n-jn j n2, n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
618 and Magistrates, not onely of this land, but more specially of our owne countrey? How often for our neighbours, and Magistrates, not only of this land, but more specially of our own country? How often for our neighbours, cc n2, xx av-j pp-f d n1, cc-acp av-dc av-j pp-f po12 d n1? uh-crq av p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
619 yea particularly and by name for them of our owne family, as for al our children and seruants? Yea let vs call into our minds how often wee haue prayed seriously and in good earnest for those that haue desired our prayers, yea particularly and by name for them of our own family, as for all our children and Servants? Yea let us call into our minds how often we have prayed seriously and in good earnest for those that have desired our Prayers, uh av-j cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f po12 d n1, c-acp p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2? uh vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 c-crq av pns12 vhb vvd av-j cc p-acp j n1 p-acp d cst vhb vvn po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
620 and haue as it were made a couenant of prayer with vs, by promising that they would pray for vs, if we would remember thē: and have as it were made a Covenant of prayer with us, by promising that they would pray for us, if we would Remember them: cc vhb p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vmd vvi pno32: (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 34
621 whether we haue carefully kept this promise and couenant or no: and when we shall finde that wee haue greatly failed this way; whither we have carefully kept this promise and Covenant or no: and when we shall find that we have greatly failed this Way; cs pns12 vhb av-j vvn d n1 cc n1 cc dx: cc c-crq pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vhb av-j vvn d n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
622 let vs be sorie that wee haue not done that good this way that we might, let us be sorry that we have not done that good this Way that we might, vvb pno12 vbi j cst pns12 vhb xx vdn d j d n1 cst pns12 vmd, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
623 and that hath been looked for at our hands: and that hath been looked for At our hands: cc cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n2: (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
624 and therefore that wee cannot haue that comfort in the common blessings of God in church and common wealth, and Therefore that we cannot have that Comfort in the Common blessings of God in Church and Common wealth, cc av cst pns12 vmbx vhi d n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc j n1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
625 and vpon priuate men, that others haue. and upon private men, that Others have. cc p-acp j n2, cst n2-jn vhb. (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
626 And let vs determine for the time to come to be more mindful of others in our prayers, And let us determine for the time to come to be more mindful of Others in our Prayers, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi av-dc j pp-f n2-jn p-acp po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
627 and let vs be so indeede; and let us be so indeed; cc vvb pno12 vbi av av; (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
628 especially of all the Church of God, and of all those that we haue made this promise vnto, especially of all the Church of God, and of all those that we have made this promise unto, av-j pp-f d dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f d d cst pns12 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
629 and so haue bound our selues to it by a couenant in the Lord: and so have bound our selves to it by a Covenant in the Lord: cc av vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
630 that so the Lord may also reward vs with the prayers of others, and with the fruit of the same in our greatest neede; that so the Lord may also reward us with the Prayers of Others, and with the fruit of the same in our greatest need; cst av dt n1 vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d p-acp po12 js n1; (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
631 when wee shall haue carefully performed this dutie vnto them before. when we shall have carefully performed this duty unto them before. c-crq pns12 vmb vhi av-j vvn d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp. (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
632 Especially let vs remember to pray for the King, and for all our gouernours, as wee are bound thereunto both by the word of God, Especially let us Remember to pray for the King, and for all our Governors, as we Are bound thereunto both by the word of God, av-j vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
633 and the lawes of the realme; as if wee had made a certaine promise to them for it. and the laws of the realm; as if we had made a certain promise to them for it. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1; c-acp cs pns12 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31. (7) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
634 THE FOVRTH SERMON vpon the first verse. The Lord heare thee in the day of trouble. THE FOURTH SERMON upon the First verse. The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 31 Page 35
635 THus the people doe speake vnto God in the behalfe of their King, and so they pray for him, that God would heare him, and defend him. THus the people do speak unto God in the behalf of their King, and so they pray for him, that God would hear him, and defend him. av dt n1 vdb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 35
636 This practise of theirs must be our imitation: This practice of theirs must be our imitation: d n1 pp-f png32 vmb vbi po12 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 35
637 for it is the dutie of all subiects likewise to pray for their Princes and gouernours: for it is the duty of all Subjects likewise to pray for their Princes and Governors: c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn av pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 35
638 and as wee doe owe vnto them tribute, custome, feare, and honour, as the Apostle saith, so this dutie of prayer also, and most of all: and as we do owe unto them tribute, custom, Fear, and honour, as the Apostle Says, so this duty of prayer also, and most of all: cc c-acp pns12 vdb vvi p-acp pno32 n1, n1, n1, cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, av d n1 pp-f n1 av, cc ds pp-f d: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 35
639 and therefore it is a great fault in any to neglect it: let vs therefore doe it, and that of conscience publikely and priuately. and Therefore it is a great fault in any to neglect it: let us Therefore do it, and that of conscience publicly and privately. cc av pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi pn31: vvb pno12 av vdi pn31, cc d pp-f n1 av-j cc av-j. (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 35
640 Men for the most part are addicted to themselues, or to their friends in prayer: Men for the most part Are addicted to themselves, or to their Friends in prayer: np1 p-acp dt ds n1 vbr vvn p-acp px32, cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
641 the King they think is a great way off, and so the prouerbe with them is too true, Out of sight, out of minde: the King they think is a great Way off, and so the proverb with them is too true, Out of sighed, out of mind: dt n1 pns32 vvb vbz dt j n1 a-acp, cc av dt n1 p-acp pno32 vbz av j, av pp-f n1, av pp-f n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
642 or they thinke he is well enough and hath all things at will, therfore he needeth not so greatly to be prayed for, especially of vs. Surely we cannot denie, or they think he is well enough and hath all things At will, Therefore he needs not so greatly to be prayed for, especially of us Surely we cannot deny, cc pns32 vvb pns31 vbz av av-d cc vhz d n2 p-acp n1, av pns31 vvz xx av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, av-j pp-f pno12 av-j pns12 vmbx vvi, (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
643 but that this dutie of prayer for him is greatly neglected of many: but that this duty of prayer for him is greatly neglected of many: cc-acp cst d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 vbz av-j vvn pp-f d: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
644 for how few doe vse to pray for him at home in their houses, And bind themselues to it, for how few do use to pray for him At home in their houses, And bind themselves to it, c-acp c-crq d vdb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1-an p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi px32 p-acp pn31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
645 as a matter of dutie? and at Church also they pray not for him, as for themselues. as a matter of duty? and At Church also they pray not for him, as for themselves. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? cc p-acp n1 av pns32 vvb xx p-acp pno31, c-acp p-acp px32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
646 But the Apostle Paul chargeth Timothy a Minister of the Gospell to practise and to teach this: But the Apostle Paul charges Timothy a Minister of the Gospel to practise and to teach this: p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
647 I exhort (saith he) that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giuing of thankes be made for all men: I exhort (Says he) that supplications, Prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men: pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) d n2, n2, n2, cc vvg pp-f n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
648 for Kings, and for all that are in authoritie, that we may leade a quiet, and peaceable life, in all godlinesse and honestie: for Kings, and for all that Are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet, and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty: c-acp n2, cc p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn, cc j n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
649 First of all pray for all sorts, rich and poore, bond and free: First of all pray for all sorts, rich and poor, bound and free: ord pp-f d vvb p-acp d n2, j cc j, n1 cc j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
650 next for those, of whom there might bee some question then, as for Kings and gouernours, next for those, of whom there might be Some question then, as for Kings and Governors, ord p-acp d, pp-f ro-crq a-acp vmd vbi d n1 av, c-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
651 because they were enemies to the Church and people of God. So then if we had the most wicked King and cruel tyrant set ouer vs, Because they were enemies to the Church and people of God. So then if we had the most wicked King and cruel tyrant Set over us, c-acp pns32 vbdr n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. av av cs pns12 vhd dt av-ds j n1 cc j n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
652 as some haue in these daies, and our forefathers haue had in the daies of superstition and Poperie, as Some have in these days, and our Forefathers have had in the days of Superstition and Popery, c-acp d vhb p-acp d n2, cc po12 n2 vhb vhn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
653 yet wee ought all to pray for them: for though they were nought themselues, yet the gouernment is good, and of the Lord: yet we ought all to pray for them: for though they were nought themselves, yet the government is good, and of the Lord: av pns12 vmd d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: c-acp cs pns32 vbdr pix px32, av dt n1 vbz j, cc pp-f dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
654 much more then should we doe for those that are good: as for our King; much more then should we do for those that Are good: as for our King; av-d dc cs vmd pns12 vdi p-acp d cst vbr j: c-acp p-acp po12 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
655 he being a professor of the Gospel (which is rare among Princes in these daies) and after the purest manner: he being a professor of the Gospel (which is rare among Princes in these days) and After the Purest manner: pns31 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz j p-acp n2 p-acp d n2) cc p-acp dt js n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
656 and truly called the Defender of the true ancient Catholike and Apostolike faith. and truly called the Defender of the true ancient Catholic and Apostolic faith. cc av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j j jp cc jp n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
657 A great learned man also, able to iudge of things himselfe, and more learned than any Prince that we know of, being brought vp of a childe in learning vnder most excellent schoolemasters and tutors: A great learned man also, able to judge of things himself, and more learned than any Prince that we know of, being brought up of a child in learning under most excellent Schoolmasters and tutors: dt j j n1 av, j pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 px31, cc av-dc j cs d n1 cst pns12 vvb pp-f, vbg vvn a-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp ds j n2 cc n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
658 his learned bookes also doe sufficiently testifie of his great learning, both in the tongues, the Artes, his learned books also do sufficiently testify of his great learning, both in the tongues, the Arts, po31 j n2 av vdb av-j vvi pp-f po31 j n1, av-d p-acp dt n2, dt n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
659 and in the word of God. He is one of great gouernment in himselfe, both for apparell and for diet: and in the word of God. He is one of great government in himself, both for apparel and for diet: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pns31 vbz pi pp-f j n1 p-acp px31, av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
660 lowly minded, and not ambitiously puft vp with the accesse of so great kingdomes: lowly minded, and not ambitiously puffed up with the access of so great kingdoms: av-j vvn, cc xx av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 36
661 and for his wisedome he hath been long exercised in gouernment, and in gouerning of a troublesome kingdome. and for his Wisdom he hath been long exercised in government, and in governing of a troublesome Kingdom. cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg pp-f dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 37
662 A man of great courage for the warres, and of policie for peace, and in a word the mirrour of the world: A man of great courage for the wars, and of policy for peace, and in a word the mirror of the world: dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n2, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 37
663 What cause then haue we to pray for him? What cause then have we to pray for him? q-crq n1 av vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31? (8) sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 37
664 And that we might doe it, let vs remember how the Apostle telleth vs of the benefits that wee receiue by our Kings, And that we might do it, let us Remember how the Apostle Telleth us of the benefits that we receive by our Kings, cc cst pns12 vmd vdi pn31, vvb pno12 vvi c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
665 and to what end their gouernment is appointed: and to what end their government is appointed: cc p-acp r-crq n1 po32 n1 vbz vvn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
666 namely not for themselues, but for their subiects, that they by their meanes might liue peaceably, honestly, and godlily: namely not for themselves, but for their Subjects, that they by their means might live peaceably, honestly, and godlily: av xx p-acp px32, cc-acp p-acp po32 n2-jn, cst pns32 p-acp po32 n2 vmd vvi av-j, av-j, cc av-j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
667 which are three great cōmodities and comforts of this life, and without which our life were not life. which Are three great commodities and comforts of this life, and without which our life were not life. r-crq vbr crd j n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vbdr xx n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
668 And first for peace, nothing is more to bee desired than that: And First for peace, nothing is more to be desired than that: cc ord p-acp n1, pix vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn cs d: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
669 for if we had all that we haue and a great deale more, and yet were subiect to warres abroad, for if we had all that we have and a great deal more, and yet were Subject to wars abroad, c-acp cs pns12 vhd d cst pns12 vhb cc dt j n1 av-dc, cc av vbdr j-jn p-acp n2 av, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
670 or forren inuasions, or to robbers and theeues at home, it would doe vs little good: or foreign invasions, or to robbers and thieves At home, it would do us little good: cc j n2, cc p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp n1-an, pn31 vmd vdi pno12 j j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
671 And yet this peace without godlinesse is nothing worth, as if wee had not the meanes of our saluation, And yet this peace without godliness is nothing worth, as if we had not the means of our salvation, cc av d n1 p-acp n1 vbz pix j, c-acp cs pns12 vhd xx dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
672 and might not thus come to the Church to serue God according to his word, and to leade our liues thereafter. and might not thus come to the Church to serve God according to his word, and to lead our lives thereafter. cc vmd xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
673 And if we had these, yet if there should bee no honestie among men, nor any true dealing one with another, And if we had these, yet if there should be no honesty among men, nor any true dealing one with Another, cc cs pns12 vhd d, av cs pc-acp vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp n2, ccx d j n-vvg pi p-acp n-jn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
674 so that one man might not trust another, but there were lying, deceiuing, oppression, and such like without controulment. so that one man might not trust Another, but there were lying, deceiving, oppression, and such like without controlment. av cst pi n1 vmd xx vvi j-jn, cc-acp pc-acp vbdr vvg, j-vvg, n1, cc d av-j p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
675 Now all these benefits of peace, honestie, and godlinesse we haue by the meanes of our King: Now all these benefits of peace, honesty, and godliness we have by the means of our King: av d d n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1 pns12 vhb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
676 especially wee may looke for them vnder his gouernment. especially we may look for them under his government. av-j pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
677 For as for forren enemies and inuasions, which in former times wee haue been in feare of, he is in league with all Christian Princes round about him, For as for foreign enemies and invasions, which in former times we have been in Fear of, he is in league with all Christian Princes round about him, c-acp c-acp p-acp j n2 cc n2, r-crq p-acp j n2 pns12 vhb vbn p-acp n1 pp-f, pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp d njp n2 av-j p-acp pno31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
678 so that we shall not need to feare them: so that we shall not need to Fear them: av cst pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
679 and as for tumultuous and disordred persons at home, the lawes are still in force to suppresse them, and as for tumultuous and disordered Persons At home, the laws Are still in force to suppress them, cc c-acp p-acp j cc vvn n2 p-acp n1-an, dt n2 vbr av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
680 and it is like that new shal be made, if there be any cause: and it is like that new shall be made, if there be any cause: cc pn31 vbz j cst j vmb vbi vvn, cs pc-acp vbb d n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
681 and though some doe breake out in hope of the Kings pardon, yet for the time present the lawes will take hold of them, and though Some do break out in hope of the Kings pardon, yet for the time present the laws will take hold of them, cc cs d vdb vvi av p-acp n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, av p-acp dt n1 j dt n2 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
682 and how farre his gracious pardon will extend they know not: and how Far his gracious pardon will extend they know not: cc c-crq av-j po31 j n1 vmb vvi pns32 vvb xx: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 37
683 we may be sure, that all such shall be exempted, who doe euill before hand in hope of it. we may be sure, that all such shall be exempted, who do evil before hand in hope of it. pns12 vmb vbi j, cst d d vmb vbi vvn, q-crq vdb j-jn c-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
684 And we hope to liue godlily vnder him, for we doubt not but that the Gospel shall be continued, And we hope to live godlily under him, for we doubt not but that the Gospel shall be continued, cc pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31, c-acp pns12 vvb xx p-acp d dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
685 and wee hope that the estate of it shall be bettered: and we hope that the estate of it shall be bettered: cc pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
686 and though the Papists seeke for a toleration of their superstition, and comfort themselues with false promises that way, and though the Papists seek for a toleration of their Superstition, and Comfort themselves with false promises that Way, cc cs dt njp2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvi px32 p-acp j n2 cst n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
687 yet we hope that their eyes shall fall out with looking for it in vaine: yet we hope that their eyes shall fallen out with looking for it in vain: av pns12 vvb cst po32 n2 vmb vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
688 for seeing that hee hath kept it out of Scotland all this while when he was of lesser power; for seeing that he hath kept it out of Scotland all this while when he was of lesser power; c-acp vvg cst pns31 vhz vvn pn31 av pp-f np1 d d n1 c-crq pns31 vbds pp-f jc n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
689 there is no likelihood that he should now yeeld vnto them, when he is of greater power, there is no likelihood that he should now yield unto them, when he is of greater power, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst pns31 vmd av vvi p-acp pno32, c-crq pns31 vbz pp-f jc n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
690 and more able to keepe vnder the whole route of them. and more able to keep under the Whole rout of them. cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
691 But the more obstinately that they seeke for it, the more earnestly had we need to pray to God for the King to bee zealous against them. But the more obstinately that they seek for it, the more earnestly had we needs to pray to God for the King to be zealous against them. p-acp dt av-dc av-j cst pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, dt av-dc av-j vhd pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
692 Lastly, we hope to liue honestly vnder him, for he seeketh alreadie the good of all his subiects, Lastly, we hope to live honestly under him, for he seeks already the good of all his Subjects, ord, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz av dt j pp-f d po31 n2-jn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
693 as appeareth by his proclamations, wherein he hath giuen all men that are any way oppressed, to complaine of their griefes, as appears by his Proclamations, wherein he hath given all men that Are any Way oppressed, to complain of their griefs, c-acp vvz p-acp po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn d n2 cst vbr d n1 vvn, pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
694 yea though it bee against them that are in authoritie, with good hope of finding reliefe: yea though it be against them that Are in Authority, with good hope of finding relief: uh cs pn31 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp n1, p-acp j n1 pp-f vvg n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
695 he hath also put downe the Monopolies, and such like kinde of abuses, because they stood not with the common profit of his people: he hath also put down the Monopolies, and such like kind of Abuses, Because they stood not with the Common profit of his people: pns31 vhz av vvn a-acp dt n2, cc d j n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns32 vvd xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
696 and this he hath done, though his Maiestie was interressed in some of them, and some, vnder the colour and pretence of that, hoped stil to retaine them. and this he hath done, though his Majesty was interessed in Some of them, and Some, under the colour and pretence of that, hoped still to retain them. cc d pns31 vhz vdn, cs po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp d pp-f pno32, cc d, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, vvd av pc-acp vvi pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
697 Therefore when we haue and looke still to enioy such great benefits by his most gracious gouernment, what great cause haue wee to pray for him? Therefore when we have and look still to enjoy such great benefits by his most gracious government, what great cause have we to pray for him? av c-crq pns12 vhb cc vvi av pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp po31 av-ds j n1, r-crq j n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31? (8) sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 38
698 And the greater that these benefits be, the more cause haue we to pray for his life, by whom next vnder God we looke to haue them continued. And the greater that these benefits be, the more cause have we to pray for his life, by whom next under God we look to have them continued. cc dt jc cst d n2 vbb, dt av-dc n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq ord p-acp np1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 38
699 For if he should miscarrie, (which God of his great mercie keepe from vs) then all these great blessings might goe away with him at once. For if he should miscarry, (which God of his great mercy keep from us) then all these great blessings might go away with him At once. p-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, (r-crq np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi p-acp pno12) av d d j n2 vmd vvi av p-acp pno31 p-acp a-acp. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 38
700 For though by the grace of God he hath issue of his owne bodie lawfully begotten in holy Matrimony, who shal sit in the throne of the kingdome after him; yet they are all yong: For though by the grace of God he hath issue of his own body lawfully begotten in holy Matrimony, who shall fit in the throne of the Kingdom After him; yet they Are all young: p-acp cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vhz n1 pp-f po31 d n1 av-j vvn p-acp j n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31; av pns32 vbr d j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 38
701 and it is no great blessing, but rather a punishment, to haue children raigne ouer vs, as the Prophet saith. and it is no great blessing, but rather a punishment, to have children Reign over us, as the Prophet Says. cc pn31 vbz dx j n1, cc-acp av-c dt n1, pc-acp vhi n2 vvi p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 vvz. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 38
702 For besides many great wants that would be found in them, the Nobles and Peeres of the land, For beside many great Wants that would be found in them, the Nobles and Peers of the land, p-acp p-acp d j n2 cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32, dt n2-j cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
703 and such great men could not so well bee kept in order, some of them, when there were none to complaine of them if they should offend; and such great men could not so well be kept in order, Some of them, when there were none to complain of them if they should offend; cc d j n2 vmd xx av av vbi vvn p-acp n1, d pp-f pno32, c-crq a-acp vbdr pix pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 cs pns32 vmd vvi; (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
704 a Lord Protector or Viceroy carieth not the maiestie of a King in the hearts of men: a Lord Protector or Viceroy Carrieth not the majesty of a King in the hearts of men: dt n1 n1 cc n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
705 The forraine enemies would be more bold against a childe, than against a man both of wisedom and courage: The foreign enemies would be more bold against a child, than against a man both of Wisdom and courage: dt j n2 vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
706 yea there would be more rebellions attempted at home. Therefore wee haue great cause to pray for the life of our King: yea there would be more rebellions attempted At home. Therefore we have great cause to pray for the life of our King: uh a-acp vmd vbi av-dc n2 vvn p-acp n1-an. av pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
707 and the rather for that wee see how his life hath been desperatly sought by diuers: and the rather for that we see how his life hath been desperately sought by diverse: cc dt av-c p-acp cst pns12 vvb c-crq po31 n1 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
708 as appeareth by the confession of some who are in prison, at the least for suspition of treason. as appears by the Confessi of Some who Are in prison, At the least for suspicion of treason. c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr p-acp n1, p-acp dt ds p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
709 Now if they begin thus malitiously and impudently so soone; Now if they begin thus maliciously and impudently so soon; av cs pns32 vvb av av-j cc av-j av av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
710 what will they not dare to doe hereafter, if God and good lawes doe not suppresse them? And truly by this experience that we haue, that euill things thus determined in secret, are wonderfully disclosed and brought to light before hand, what will they not Dare to do hereafter, if God and good laws do not suppress them? And truly by this experience that we have, that evil things thus determined in secret, Are wonderfully disclosed and brought to Light before hand, q-crq vmb pns32 xx vvi pc-acp vdi av, cs np1 cc j n2 vdb xx vvi pno32? cc av-j p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vhb, cst j-jn n2 av vvn p-acp j-jn, vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp j c-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
711 and the malefactors apprehended and taken, we may see the fruit of our former prayers for his Maiestie; and the malefactors apprehended and taken, we may see the fruit of our former Prayers for his Majesty; cc dt n2 vvn cc vvn, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp po31 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
712 and that should incourage vs with good hope to pray for him still. and that should encourage us with good hope to pray for him still. cc cst vmd vvi pno12 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
713 Nay we haue longer experience of the fruite of our prayers for our Princes, in the time of good Queen Elizabeth, whose life was so often sought, Nay we have longer experience of the fruit of our Prayers for our Princes, in the time of good Queen Elizabeth, whose life was so often sought, uh-x pns12 vhb jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 np1, rg-crq n1 vbds av av vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
714 and so desperatly, that she might truly say with the Psalmist, They haue often times afflicted mee from my youth, but they could not preuaile against me: and so desperately, that she might truly say with the Psalmist, They have often times afflicted me from my youth, but they could not prevail against me: cc av av-j, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, pns32 vhb av n2 vvn pno11 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno11: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
715 for she went to her graue with peace, full of daies, threescore and nine, which is a great age for a Prince, for she went to her graven with peace, full of days, threescore and nine, which is a great age for a Prince, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, j pp-f n2, crd cc crd, r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
716 when she had happily and peaceably raigned fiue and fortie yeeres. when she had happily and peaceably reigned fiue and fortie Years. c-crq pns31 vhd av-j cc av-j vvd crd cc crd n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
717 Let vs labour then as much as in vs lieth, to draw out by our prayers the life of our most gracious Soueraigne, Let us labour then as much as in us lies, to draw out by our Prayers the life of our most gracious Sovereign, vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp d c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz, pc-acp vvi av p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j n-jn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
718 as an euen thred to the full: as an even thread to the full: c-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
719 for as the Lord God hath ordained the thing, so also the meanes, which we for our part must not neglect. for as the Lord God hath ordained the thing, so also the means, which we for our part must not neglect. c-acp c-acp dt n1 np1 vhz vvn dt n1, av av dt n2, r-crq pns12 p-acp po12 n1 vmb xx vvi. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 39
720 And let vs pray not onely for his royall person, but also for his gouernment, that vnder him wee may leade a quiet and a peaceable life in al godlinesse and honestie, as the Apostle speaketh vnto Timothy: and namely that at the next Parliament good lawes may be made for the reformation of all things that are amisse in the Church & common-wealth. And let us pray not only for his royal person, but also for his government, that under him we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all godliness and honesty, as the Apostle speaks unto Timothy: and namely that At the next Parliament good laws may be made for the Reformation of all things that Are amiss in the Church & commonwealth. cc vvb pno12 vvb xx av-j p-acp po31 j n1, cc-acp av c-acp po31 n1, cst p-acp pno31 pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn cc dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp np1: cc av cst p-acp dt ord n1 j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cst vbr av p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 40
721 And seeing that we are commanded to keepe the memory of this day with publike thanksgiuing for a famous and memorable deliuerance bestowed vpon his Maiestie in his Realme of Scotland, from the treasonable conspiracie of the Earle of Gowry and his complices: (of whom in that respect we may say as it is in the Psalme; And seeing that we Are commanded to keep the memory of this day with public thanksgiving for a famous and memorable deliverance bestowed upon his Majesty in his Realm of Scotland, from the treasonable Conspiracy of the Earl of Gowry and his accomplices: (of whom in that respect we may say as it is in the Psalm; cc vvg cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j cc po31 n2: (pp-f ro-crq p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
722 If the Lord had not been on his side, when men rose vp against him, they had then swallowed him vp quick, If the Lord had not been on his side, when men rose up against him, they had then swallowed him up quick, cs dt n1 vhd xx vbn p-acp po31 n1, c-crq n2 vvd a-acp p-acp pno31, pns32 vhd av vvn pno31 a-acp j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
723 when their wrath was kindled against him; then the water had drowned him, and the streames had gone ouer his soule: when their wrath was kindled against him; then the water had drowned him, and the streams had gone over his soul: c-crq po32 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31; cs dt n1 vhd vvn pno31, cc dt n2 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
724 But praised be the Lord, which hath not giuen him as a pray vnto their teeth; But praised be the Lord, which hath not given him as a prey unto their teeth; cc-acp vvd vbb dt n1, r-crq vhz xx vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
725 his soule is escaped out of the snare of the fowlers: his soul is escaped out of the snare of the fowlers: po31 n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
726 the snare is broken and he is deliuered) it falleth out not vnfitly with the argument, that out of this text we haue in hand. the snare is broken and he is Delivered) it falls out not unfitly with the argument, that out of this text we have in hand. dt n1 vbz vvn cc pns31 vbz vvn) pn31 vvz av xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cst av pp-f d n1 pns12 vhb p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
727 For as Dauid in this Psalme teacheth the people to pray for him, and in the next to giue thankes: For as David in this Psalm Teaches the people to pray for him, and in the next to give thanks: p-acp c-acp np1 p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt ord pc-acp vvi n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
728 so it is our bound dutie not onely to pray to God for him, but to giue thankes for him: so it is our bound duty not only to pray to God for him, but to give thanks for him: av pn31 vbz po12 j-vvn n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
729 as the Apostle also speaking of the duties of the people to their kings, which he exhorteth Timothy to teach and to practise, ioyneth these two together, saying, I exhort that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giuing of thankes be made for Kings, as the Apostle also speaking of the duties of the people to their Kings, which he exhorteth Timothy to teach and to practise, Joineth these two together, saying, I exhort that supplications, Prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for Kings, c-acp dt n1 av vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, vvz d crd av, vvg, pns11 vvb d n2, n2, n2, cc vvg pp-f n2 vbb vvn p-acp n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
730 and for all that are in authoritie. And there is great reason that wee should thus doe: and for all that Are in Authority. And there is great reason that we should thus do: cc p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1. cc pc-acp vbz j n1 cst pns12 vmd av vdi: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
731 for if wee ought to bee thankfull vnto God for other common benefits, as peace, libertie, the Gospell, and such like: for if we ought to be thankful unto God for other Common benefits, as peace, liberty, the Gospel, and such like: c-acp cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp j-jn j n2, c-acp n1, n1, dt n1, cc d av-j: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
732 then also for him, by whom wee hold them. Therefore among other benefits, let vs continually remember this, and see how wee faile therein; then also for him, by whom we hold them. Therefore among other benefits, let us continually Remember this, and see how we fail therein; av av p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb pno32. av p-acp j-jn n2, vvb pno12 av-j vvi d, cc vvb c-crq pns12 vvb av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
733 and in our thanksgiuing remember other priuate benefits, and not this great one, or not so much as we should. and in our thanksgiving Remember other private benefits, and not this great one, or not so much as we should. cc p-acp po12 n1 vvb j-jn j n2, cc xx d j pi, cc xx av av-d c-acp pns12 vmd. (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
734 And though we must needes confesse, that we haue great cause to be sorie for the death of our late Queene Elizabeth, by whose wise gouernment we inioyed so many great benefits, that we might much more truly say of her, And though we must needs confess, that we have great cause to be sorry for the death of our late Queen Elizabeth, by whose wise government we enjoyed so many great benefits, that we might much more truly say of her, cc cs pns12 vmb av vvi, cst pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 np1, p-acp rg-crq j n1 pns12 vvd av d j n2, cst pns12 vmd av-d av-dc av-j vvi pp-f pno31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 40
735 than Dauid did of Saul in his lamentation, that she cloathed vs in skarlet with pleasures, than David did of Saul in his lamentation, that she clothed us in scarlet with pleasures, cs np1 vdd pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vvn pno12 p-acp j-jn p-acp n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
736 and hanged ornaments of gold vpon our apparel: and hanged Ornament of gold upon our apparel: cc vvn n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
737 yet we must see and confesse to the praise of God, as the truth is, that we haue great cause to reioice, that the Lord hath prouided one to succeed in her roome when her time was expired, that it might not bee said of vs, yet we must see and confess to the praise of God, as the truth is, that we have great cause to rejoice, that the Lord hath provided one to succeed in her room when her time was expired, that it might not be said of us, av pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 vbz, cst pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vhz vvn pi pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn, cst pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn pp-f pno12, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
738 as it was of the Iewes in the daies of the Iudges, that there was then no King in Israel, and so we should haue bin as sheepe without a shepheard, scattered here and there: as it was of the Iewes in the days of the Judges, that there was then no King in Israel, and so we should have been as sheep without a shepherd, scattered Here and there: c-acp pn31 vbds pp-f dt np2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cst a-acp vbds av dx n1 p-acp np1, cc av pns12 vmd vhi vbn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn av cc a-acp: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
739 as it is said of the Israelites, when King Ahab was slaine in the battell, These haue no master, let them returne euery man to his house in peace. as it is said of the Israelites, when King Ahab was slain in the battle, These have no master, let them return every man to his house in peace. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt np2, c-crq n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, d vhb dx n1, vvb pno32 vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
740 Then haue we much more cause to be thankfull, that God hath raised vp him for vs, euen the right heire to the Crowne both by father and mother, they two being the lawfull grand-children of the Ladie Margarite sometimes Queene of Scots by mariage, Then have we much more cause to be thankful, that God hath raised up him for us, even the right heir to the Crown both by father and mother, they two being the lawful Grandchildren of the Lady Margarite sometime Queen of Scots by marriage, av vhb pns12 d dc n1 pc-acp vbi j, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp pno12, av-j dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 crd vbg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 av n1 pp-f np2 p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
741 and eldest daughter to King Henry the seuenth: and eldest daughter to King Henry the Seventh: cc js-jn n1 p-acp n1 np1 dt ord: (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
742 where if the Nobilitie had set vp some other of the bloud royall further off, there must needes haue been great ciuill warres to the spilling of many thousand English mens blood, where if the Nobilt had Set up Some other of the blood royal further off, there must needs have been great civil wars to the spilling of many thousand English men's blood, c-crq cs dt n1 vhd vvn a-acp d n-jn pp-f dt n1 j av-j a-acp, pc-acp vmb av vhi vbn j j n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d crd jp ng2 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
743 and some of them should haue died in an ill cause ignorantly or against their wils, and Some of them should have died in an ill cause ignorantly or against their wills, cc d pp-f pno32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 av-j cc p-acp po32 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
744 as when the two houses of Yorke and Lancaster were a long time diuided in this land. as when the two houses of York and Lancaster were a long time divided in this land. c-acp c-crq dt crd n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 vbdr dt j n1 vvn p-acp d n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
745 And then also some forrainer might easily by their owne power, and by the helpe of the Papists, And then also Some foreigner might Easily by their own power, and by the help of the Papists, cc av av d n1 vmd av-j p-acp po32 d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
746 and other mutinous and malecontented persons haue soon set footing into this Isle, which would not so easily haue been driuen out againe. and other mutinous and Malecontented Persons have soon Set footing into this Isle, which would not so Easily have been driven out again. cc j-jn j cc j n2 vhb av vvn vvg p-acp d n1, r-crq vmd xx av av-j vhb vbn vvn av av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 41
747 And besides all this wee haue great cause to bee thankfull, that he being the right heire is so wonderfully qualited for the kingdome; And beside all this we have great cause to be thankful, that he being the right heir is so wonderfully qualitied for the Kingdom; cc p-acp d d pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vbi j, cst pns31 vbg dt j-jn n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 41
748 that as the Queene lately deceased was a rare woman fit for the Crowne by election, if not by inheritance: that as the Queen lately deceased was a rare woman fit for the Crown by election, if not by inheritance: cst c-acp dt n1 av-j vvn vbds dt j n1 j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cs xx p-acp n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 41
749 so he a very rare man for all parts of soule and bodie; so he a very rare man for all parts of soul and body; av pns31 dt j j n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 41
750 and that the Lord did so fit him for this place, and then sent him vnto vs, that he came not as Saul in Gods wrath, who was a cruell tyrant, and that the Lord did so fit him for this place, and then sent him unto us, that he Come not as Saul in God's wrath, who was a cruel tyrant, cc cst dt n1 vdd av vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, cc av vvd pno31 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vvd xx c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbds dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 41
751 but as Dauid in Gods mercie to feede his people in Iacob, and his inheritance in Israel. but as David in God's mercy to feed his people in Iacob, and his inheritance in Israel. cc-acp c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp np1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
752 And this is no small benefit, that he hath a royall posteritie to succeed in the throne of the kingdom, And this is no small benefit, that he hath a royal posterity to succeed in the throne of the Kingdom, cc d vbz dx j n1, cst pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
753 least when he should haue serued his time by the counsel of God, and so fall asleepe, lest when he should have served his time by the counsel of God, and so fallen asleep, cs c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvb j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
754 and be laid with his fathers, we should be in a new feare. And what should we say of this; and be laid with his Father's, we should be in a new Fear. And what should we say of this; cc vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, pns12 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1. cc q-crq vmd pns12 vvi pp-f d; (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
755 that he came to the Crowne so vnlooked for? For though it was his inheritance, that he Come to the Crown so unlooked for? For though it was his inheritance, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 av vvn p-acp? p-acp cs pn31 vbds po31 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
756 yet such was the wisedome of our gouernours, that for certaine causes best knowne vnto themselues, (which it is not meete for vs to inquire into) it was not lawfull for any of the common sort to haue discourses of the heire apparant; yet such was the Wisdom of our Governors, that for certain Causes best known unto themselves, (which it is not meet for us to inquire into) it was not lawful for any of the Common sort to have discourses of the heir apparent; av d vbds dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst p-acp j n2 av-js vvn p-acp px32, (r-crq pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp) pn31 vbds xx j p-acp d pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vhi n2 pp-f dt n1 j; (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
757 and so few of them thought of him, that we haue now, or of any other. and so few of them Thought of him, that we have now, or of any other. cc av d pp-f pno32 vvd pp-f pno31, cst pns12 vhb av, cc pp-f d n-jn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
758 But this is most of all to be wondred at, that he came to the kingdome so peaceably, But this is most of all to be wondered At, that he Come to the Kingdom so peaceably, p-acp d vbz av-ds pp-f d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 av av-j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
759 and with so great approbation of all sorts of men; and trauelled through the length of the whole land almost euen at the first: and with so great approbation of all sorts of men; and traveled through the length of the Whole land almost even At the First: cc p-acp av j n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n2; cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 av av-j p-acp dt ord: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
760 for meaner men haue not come to their inheritances and taken vp the possession of them so quietly. for meaner men have not come to their inheritances and taken up the possession of them so quietly. p-acp jc n2 vhb xx vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 av av-jn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
761 For truly by the grace of God (to his praise bee it spoken) there is no more alteration in the land in any estate, For truly by the grace of God (to his praise be it spoken) there is no more alteration in the land in any estate, p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 (p-acp po31 n1 vbi pn31 vvn) pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
762 or in priuate mens condition, for the most part, than if the Queene were still aliue. or in private men's condition, for the most part, than if the Queen were still alive. cc p-acp j-jn ng2 n1, p-acp dt av-ds n1, cs cs dt n1 vbdr av j. (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
763 And this benefit is the greater, because we feared the contrarie, and none could haue looked for after her death such times as we haue now. And this benefit is the greater, Because we feared the contrary, and none could have looked for After her death such times as we have now. cc d n1 vbz dt jc, c-acp pns12 vvd dt n-jn, cc pix vmd vhi vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n1 d n2 c-acp pns12 vhb av. (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
764 And if there be any change at all, it is from worse to better; so that since his comming many things are better in the Church & commonwealth: And if there be any change At all, it is from Worse to better; so that since his coming many things Are better in the Church & commonwealth: cc cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp d, pn31 vbz p-acp jc p-acp jc; av cst p-acp po31 n-vvg d n2 vbr jc p-acp dt n1 cc n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
765 For by the gracious proclamations of his Maiestie many abuses of Playes and Interludes, with Bearebaitings and Bulbaitings vpon the Sabbath day are put downe; For by the gracious Proclamations of his Majesty many Abuses of Plays and Interludes, with Bearebaitings and Baitings upon the Sabbath day Are put down; c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 d n2 pp-f vvz cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 n1 vbr vvn a-acp; (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
766 with Monopolies and ingrossings of wares into the hands of a few men: many worthy men are aduanced to greater honour and worship: with Monopolies and engrossings of wares into the hands of a few men: many worthy men Are advanced to greater honour and worship: p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d n2: d j n2 vbr vvd p-acp jc n1 cc n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
767 the Papists in lesse hope of any toleration for their Popish idolatrie than before. the Papists in less hope of any toleration for their Popish idolatry than before. dt njp2 p-acp dc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 j n1 cs a-acp. (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
768 And vnto all these benefits this is none of the least, that God hath added this plentie of all things euen at this time, whereby victuals and other things are resonable cheape, And unto all these benefits this is none of the least, that God hath added this plenty of all things even At this time, whereby victuals and other things Are reasonable cheap, cc p-acp d d n2 d vbz pix pp-f dt ds, cst np1 vhz vvn d n1 pp-f d n2 av p-acp d n1, c-crq n2 cc j-jn n2 vbr j j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
769 least by scarcitie there might be occasion of dislike. Therefore in respect of them all let vs be thankfull vnto God: lest by scarcity there might be occasion of dislike. Therefore in respect of them all let us be thankful unto God: cs p-acp n1 a-acp vmd vbi n1 pp-f n1. av p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 d vvi pno12 vbi j p-acp np1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 42
770 and yet againe let vs consider, that all these come not without some punishment, as this plague, which is so scattered in many parts of this land, especially the chief cities: and yet again let us Consider, that all these come not without Some punishment, as this plague, which is so scattered in many parts of this land, especially the chief cities: cc av av vvb pno12 vvi, cst d d vvb xx p-acp d n1, c-acp d n1, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1, av-j dt j-jn n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
771 wherein wee must also acknowledge the great mercie of God, that wee haue escaped that, which wee had deserued, wherein we must also acknowledge the great mercy of God, that we have escaped that, which we had deserved, c-crq pns12 vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vhb vvn cst, r-crq pns12 vhd vvn, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
772 and had most cause to feare, euen to fall into the hands of our enemies, that they might make a pray of vs, and had most cause to Fear, even to fallen into the hands of our enemies, that they might make a prey of us, cc vhd ds n1 pc-acp vvi, av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pno12, (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
773 and of al that wee haue: and of all that we have: cc pp-f d cst pns12 vhb: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
774 which Dauid accounted a great mercie, and chose it, when both of them were offered vnto him: which David accounted a great mercy, and chosen it, when both of them were offered unto him: r-crq np1 vvn dt j n1, cc vvd pn31, c-crq d pp-f pno32 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
775 saying, Let vs fall now into the hands of the Lord (for his mercies are great) and let me not fall into the hands of men: saying, Let us fallen now into the hands of the Lord (for his Mercies Are great) and let me not fallen into the hands of men: vvg, vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp po31 n2 vbr j) cc vvb pno11 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
776 therfore let vs be thankfull vnto God for this mercie also: Therefore let us be thankful unto God for this mercy also: av vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 av: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
777 and so ioyning thanksgiuing vnto prayer for these causes that wee haue heard, let vs pray vnto God for the preseruation and honour of our Lord and King, Iames, whom the Lord at this time with so many great benefits hath sent vnto vs: and so joining thanksgiving unto prayer for these Causes that we have herd, let us pray unto God for the preservation and honour of our Lord and King, James, whom the Lord At this time with so many great benefits hath sent unto us: cc av vvg n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vhb vvn, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, np1, ro-crq dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp av d j n2 vhz vvn p-acp pno12: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
778 and let vs take these words of the Psalme into our mouthes (from which I haue a little vpon this occasion, that you haue heard of, digressed) and say, The Lord heare thee in the day of trouble, &c. The Lord heare thee ] These are the words of the prayer of the people for Dauid their King: and let us take these words of the Psalm into our mouths (from which I have a little upon this occasion, that you have herd of, digressed) and say, The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble, etc. The Lord hear thee ] These Are the words of the prayer of the people for David their King: cc vvb pno12 vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 (p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb dt j p-acp d n1, cst pn22 vhb vvn pp-f, vvd) cc vvb, dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt n1 vvb pno21 ] d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 po32 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 43
779 but as Ioab taught the woman of Tekoah what she should say to the King, and did put those words into her mouth, which she spake before him: but as Ioab taught the woman of Tekoah what she should say to the King, and did put those words into her Mouth, which she spoke before him: cc-acp c-acp np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vdd vvi d n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 43
780 so Dauid made this prayer for them, and taught them what they should say vnto God in his owne behalfe, so David made this prayer for them, and taught them what they should say unto God in his own behalf, av np1 vvd d n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 d n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 43
781 and did as it were put these words into their mouthes, when they should come before him. and did as it were put these words into their mouths, when they should come before him. cc vdd c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn d n2 p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 43
782 And so hee not onely as a King taught his subiects what dutie they did owe vnto him; And so he not only as a King taught his Subjects what duty they did owe unto him; cc av pns31 xx av-j c-acp dt n1 vvd po31 n2-jn r-crq n1 pns32 vdd vvi p-acp pno31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 43
783 but as a Prophet also speaking by the inspiration of the spirit of God, as other holy men that wrote the Scriptures, informeth the Church of God what duties they owe to him, and to their superiours. but as a Prophet also speaking by the inspiration of the Spirit of God, as other holy men that wrote the Scriptures, Informeth the Church of God what duties they owe to him, and to their superiors. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j-jn j n2 cst vvd dt n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po32 n2-jn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 43
784 So that he doth not in teaching them this duty of prayer for him, ambitiously seeke himselfe, So that he does not in teaching them this duty of prayer for him, ambitiously seek himself, av cst pns31 vdz xx p-acp vvg pno32 d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, av-j vvi px31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 43
785 and stand vpon his own prerogatiue, to say, Oh I am your King, you ought to pray for me, and stand upon his own prerogative, to say, O I am your King, you ought to pray for me, cc vvb p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi, uh pns11 vbm po22 n1, pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
786 and to doe so and so: and to do so and so: cc pc-acp vdi av cc av: (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
787 but he knew it to bee his owne dutie to informe them that were committed vnto his charge in all duties to God and men, euen to himselfe: but he knew it to be his own duty to inform them that were committed unto his charge in all duties to God and men, even to himself: cc-acp pns31 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp np1 cc n2, av p-acp px31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
788 and therefore doth thus discharge it; and Therefore does thus discharge it; cc av vdz av vvi pn31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
789 knowing also that in his owne safetie did consist their welfare, and therefore in praying for him (which hee taught them to doe) they should benefit themselues. knowing also that in his own safety did consist their welfare, and Therefore in praying for him (which he taught them to do) they should benefit themselves. vvg av cst p-acp po31 d n1 vdd vvi po32 n1, cc av p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 (r-crq pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vdi) pns32 vmd vvi px32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
790 So that by his example it is lawfull for all publike persons in the Church and commonwealth, to teach those that are vnder them, what duties they should doe to them, So that by his Exampl it is lawful for all public Persons in the Church and commonwealth, to teach those that Are under them, what duties they should do to them, av cst p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vbz j p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d cst vbr p-acp pno32, r-crq n2 pns32 vmd vdi p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
791 and to require them at their hands without all suspition of ambition, vainglorie, or any waies seeking themselues. and to require them At their hands without all suspicion of ambition, vainglory, or any ways seeking themselves. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc d n2 vvg px32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
792 Yea they ought to doe it, and no man to finde fault with them for it: Yea they ought to do it, and no man to find fault with them for it: uh pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi pn31, cc dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
793 not only because all superiours must teach their inferiours, but also and especially because the inferiours in doing such duties vnto them, shall greatly profit themselues. not only Because all superiors must teach their inferiors, but also and especially Because the inferiors in doing such duties unto them, shall greatly profit themselves. xx av-j c-acp d n2-jn vmb vvi po32 n2-jn, cc-acp av cc av-j c-acp dt n2-jn p-acp vdg d n2 p-acp pno32, vmb av-j vvi px32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 44
794 Thus may and ought all the Ministers of Gods word in wisedome teach the people and flocke that is committed vnto them, what duties they owe not onely to God and other men, but euen to themselues: Thus may and ought all the Ministers of God's word in Wisdom teach the people and flock that is committed unto them, what duties they owe not only to God and other men, but even to themselves: av vmb cc vmd d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq n2 pns32 vvb xx av-j p-acp np1 cc j-jn n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp px32: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
795 and in so doing not to be thought of any, ambitious, proud, &c: or their doctrine any waies disliked or suspected: and in so doing not to be Thought of any, ambitious, proud, etc.: or their Doctrine any ways disliked or suspected: cc p-acp av vdg xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d, j, j, av: cc po32 n1 d n2 vvn cc vvn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
796 and to shew vnto them, whether for reuerence of their persons, to haue thē in singular estimation for their workes sake; and to show unto them, whither for Reverence of their Persons, to have them in singular estimation for their works sake; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cs p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vhi pno32 p-acp j n1 p-acp po32 n2 n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
797 or for obedience of their doctrine, to obey it, that they may goe on with cheerefulnes; or for Obedience of their Doctrine, to obey it, that they may go on with cheerfulness; cc p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
798 or for maintenance or recompence of their labours in worldly things, to giue them double honour: or for maintenance or recompense of their labours in worldly things, to give them double honour: cc p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 j n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
799 or in any thing els, what they should do vnto them. or in any thing Else, what they should do unto them. cc p-acp d n1 av, r-crq pns32 vmd vdi p-acp pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
800 Not only because they be faithfull in Gods house as Moses was, and so deliuer vnto them the whole counsell of God, as Paul did, Not only Because they be faithful in God's house as Moses was, and so deliver unto them the Whole counsel of God, as Paul did, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vbb j p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp np1 vbds, cc av vvi p-acp pno32 dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 vdd, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
801 and so teach them all-things, and therefore of necessitie there must bee a time for them: and so teach them All things, and Therefore of necessity there must be a time for them: cc av vvb pno32 n2, cc av pp-f n1 a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
802 but also because the people in doing these duties to them, they benefit themselues. For in preseruing the authoritie of the ministery of the word inuiolable in their consciences, but also Because the people in doing these duties to them, they benefit themselves. For in preserving the Authority of the Ministry of the word inviolable in their Consciences, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 p-acp vdg d n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 n1 px32. p-acp p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp po32 n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
803 and in the consciences of others, consisteth the peoples welfare. and in the Consciences of Others, Consisteth the peoples welfare. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vvz dt ng1 n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 44
804 So that as this people was not to except against this prayer, when it came to them from Dauid; for it came not by the way of intreatie as an indifferent thing, So that as this people was not to except against this prayer, when it Come to them from David; for it Come not by the Way of intreaty as an indifferent thing, av cst p-acp d n1 vbds xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp np1; p-acp pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
805 but by a princely iniunction, or propheticall instruction, and so as a necessarie dutie of theirs, but by a princely injunction, or prophetical instruction, and so as a necessary duty of theirs, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1, cc av c-acp dt j n1 pp-f png32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
806 and therefore they were to thinke that they were bound vnto it, and that hee did necessarily require it at their hands; and Therefore they were to think that they were bound unto it, and that he did necessarily require it At their hands; cc av pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31, cc cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
807 and not to make exception against it, and to say; and not to make exception against it, and to say; cc xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi; (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
808 Behold how hee seeketh himselfe, hee hath giuen vs a forme of prayer, but it is all or most for himselfe: Behold how he seeks himself, he hath given us a Form of prayer, but it is all or most for himself: vvb c-crq pns31 vvz px31, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz av-d cc ds p-acp px31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
809 So when the Ministers of Gods word shall shew what duties the people owe to them, So when the Ministers of God's word shall show what duties the people owe to them, av c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vvi r-crq n2 dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
810 as they are Gods Ministers, they must not scornfully reiect it, saying; as they Are God's Ministers, they must not scornfully reject it, saying; c-acp pns32 vbr n2 n2, pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi pn31, vvg; (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
811 he hath taught vs indeede a good lesson to day, but the greatest part of it did concerne himselfe; he hath taught us indeed a good Lesson to day, but the greatest part of it did concern himself; pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt js n1 pp-f pn31 vdd vvi px31; (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
812 see how wel he can plead for himselfe. see how well he can plead for himself. vvb c-crq av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp px31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
813 For doe we not see how the Apostle Paul (who was so humble and lowly, that hee did figuratiuely applie the faults of others to himselfe and to Apollos, that the Corinthians might learne by them not to swell one against another for any cause) teacheth the Churches and people of God to pray for him, and to reuerence his person as the Minister of Christ, For doe we not see how the Apostle Paul (who was so humble and lowly, that he did figuratively apply the Faults of Others to himself and to Apollos, that the Corinthians might Learn by them not to swell one against Another for any cause) Teaches the Churches and people of God to pray for him, and to Reverence his person as the Minister of christ, p-acp n1 pns12 xx vvi c-crq dt n1 np1 (r-crq vbds av j cc j, cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn pc-acp px31 cc pc-acp npg1, cst dt njp2 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 xx pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn p-acp d n1) vvz dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
814 and the disposer of the secrets of God, & also to bestow their worldly goods vpon him for his maintenance? yea the maintenance of his wife and children, and the disposer of the secrets of God, & also to bestow their worldly goods upon him for his maintenance? yea the maintenance of his wife and children, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn pp-f np1, cc av pc-acp vvi po32 j n2-j p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1? uh dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
815 and whole familie, if hee had any? and doth hee not iustly finde fault with them, and Whole family, if he had any? and does he not justly find fault with them, cc j-jn n1, cs pns31 vhd d? cc vdz pns31 xx av-j vvi n1 p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
816 when they had failed in these things? Therefore though many (that I say not my selfe) doe often wittingly and of purpose passe by such doctrine arising necessarily from the words of their text: when they had failed in these things? Therefore though many (that I say not my self) do often wittingly and of purpose pass by such Doctrine arising necessarily from the words of their text: c-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp d n2? av cs d (d pns11 vvb xx po11 n1) vdb av av-j cc pp-f n1 vvi p-acp d n1 vvg av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
817 or doe teach it seldome and very sparingly, least any should stumble at this without a cause: or do teach it seldom and very sparingly, lest any should Stumble At this without a cause: cc vdb vvi pn31 av cc av av-vvg, cs d vmd vvi p-acp d p-acp dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
818 yet when any such thing is deliuered, wee see how it must be receiued, and practised. yet when any such thing is Delivered, we see how it must be received, and practised. av c-crq d d n1 vbz vvn, pns12 vvb c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 45
819 The like is to be said of all gouernours in a family: The like is to be said of all Governors in a family: dt j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 45
820 the parents, father and mother, or the master and mistris or dame, may and ought without any imputation from any, teach their sonnes and daughters, their maide seruants and man seruants what is their dutie not onely and principally to God, the Parents, father and mother, or the master and mistress or dame, may and ought without any imputation from any, teach their Sons and daughters, their maid Servants and man Servants what is their duty not only and principally to God, dt n2, n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 cc n1, vmb cc vmd p-acp d n1 p-acp d, vvb po32 n2 cc n2, po32 n1 n2 cc n1 n2 r-crq vbz po32 n1 xx av-j cc av-j p-acp np1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 45
821 but to others, euen to themselues: but to Others, even to themselves: cc-acp p-acp n2-jn, av-j p-acp px32: (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 45
822 and these inferiors must paciently heare them, and not be offended at it, but willing to learne and doe them. and these inferiors must patiently hear them, and not be offended At it, but willing to Learn and do them. cc d n2-jn vmb av-j vvi pno32, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp j pc-acp vvi cc vdb pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
823 For besides that they should thus thinke of themselues, that they are in place to teach them, For beside that they should thus think of themselves, that they Are in place to teach them, p-acp a-acp cst pns32 vmd av vvi pp-f px32, cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
824 and so they must receiue instruction at their mouthes; and so they must receive instruction At their mouths; cc av pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
825 the gouernours also do know that in the performance of such duties to them consisteth their good, the Governors also do know that in the performance of such duties to them Consisteth their good, dt n2 av vdb vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp pno32 vvz po32 j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
826 and for the neglect of such, God will punish them. and for the neglect of such, God will Punish them. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, np1 vmb vvi pno32. (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
827 When as then they shall heare them say, you ought to behaue your selues thus and thus to me, you ought so to speake, euen reuerently; When as then they shall hear them say, you ought to behave your selves thus and thus to me, you ought so to speak, even reverently; c-crq c-acp cs pns32 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av cc av p-acp pno11, pn22 vmd av pc-acp vvi, av av-j; (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
828 your behauiour to mee, and your obedience ought to bee so and so; they must not proudly and disdainfully cast it behinde their backes, but willingly imbrace it, and conscionably practise it. your behaviour to me, and your Obedience ought to be so and so; they must not proudly and disdainfully cast it behind their backs, but willingly embrace it, and Conscionably practise it. po22 n1 p-acp pno11, cc po22 n1 vmd pc-acp vbi av cc av; pns32 vmb xx av-j cc av-j vvd pn31 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp av-j vvi pn31, cc av-j vvi pn31. (8) sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 46
829 Yea, one man, in godlinesse, wisdome, and christian modesty, may tell others what duties they owe to them in respect of their callings, yeeres, Yea, one man, in godliness, Wisdom, and christian modesty, may tell Others what duties they owe to them in respect of their callings, Years, uh, crd n1, p-acp n1, n1, cc njp n1, vmb vvi n2-jn r-crq n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
830 and such like, and say, you ought to behaue your selfe towards mee thus and thus; and such like, and say, you ought to behave your self towards me thus and thus; cc d av-j, cc vvi, pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp pno11 av cc av; (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
831 do you not knowe that I am your elder, your better, your neighbour, your kinseman, & c? without any suspition of foolish ambition. do you not know that I am your elder, your better, your neighbour, your kinsman, & c? without any suspicion of foolish ambition. vdb pn22 xx vvi cst pns11 vbm po22 n-jn, po22 jc, po22 n1, po22 n1, cc sy? p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1. (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
832 For as if wee had an euill debter, wee might without suspition of couetousnesse tell him that hee is in our debt, For as if we had an evil debtor, we might without suspicion of covetousness tell him that he is in our debt, p-acp c-acp cs pns12 vhd dt j-jn n1, pns12 vmd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno31 cst pns31 vbz p-acp po12 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
833 and that hee oweth vs so much, and require him to pay it: and that he owes us so much, and require him to pay it: cc cst pns31 vvz pno12 av av-d, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
834 so other duties that any owe to vs, we may without surmise of selfe-loue require at their hands. so other duties that any owe to us, we may without surmise of Self-love require At their hands. av j-jn n2 cst d vvb p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
835 Therefore in what calling soeuer we be (though indeede we should alwaies and in all things be more forwards to doe duties, Therefore in what calling soever we be (though indeed we should always and in all things be more forward to do duties, av p-acp r-crq vvg av pns12 vbb (cs av pns12 vmd av cc p-acp d n2 vbb av-dc av-j pc-acp vdi n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
836 then to require them of others: then to require them of Others: cs pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f n2-jn: (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
837 yet we should not impose vpon our selues such a maydenlinesse, or Stoical modestie, that we should neuer challenge our right of men, yet we should not impose upon our selves such a maydenlinesse, or Stoical modesty, that we should never challenge our right of men, av pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp po12 n2 d dt n1, cc j n1, cst pns12 vmd av-x vvi po12 vvi pp-f n2, (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
838 and shew what duties they owe vnto vs: and show what duties they owe unto us: cc vvb r-crq n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno12: (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
839 especially, seeing wee should teach and admonish one another whilest we haue time, and whilest it is called to day: especially, seeing we should teach and admonish one Another whilst we have time, and whilst it is called to day: av-j, vvg pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi pi j-jn cs pns12 vhb n1, cc cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
840 and we also doe know, that for them to performe such duties vnto vs, shall make for their good. and we also do know, that for them to perform such duties unto us, shall make for their good. cc pns12 av vdb vvi, cst p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno12, vmb vvi p-acp po32 j. (8) sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 46
841 And this that we haue spoken, is the rather to be marked of vs, because we shall find naturally that we do more easily admit that kind of teaching, wherein we are shewed our dutie to others, rather than to those that doe teach vs. As if the Minister of the Gospell should publikely, And this that we have spoken, is the rather to be marked of us, Because we shall find naturally that we do more Easily admit that kind of teaching, wherein we Are showed our duty to Others, rather than to those that do teach us As if the Minister of the Gospel should publicly, cc d cst pns12 vhb vvn, vbz dt av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno12, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-j cst pns12 vdb av-dc av-j vvi d n1 pp-f vvg, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn po12 n1 p-acp n2-jn, av-c cs p-acp d cst vdb vvi pno12 c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd av-j, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
842 or any other priuatly tell vs, what we should doe to God, or to our King, or any other privately tell us, what we should do to God, or to our King, cc d j-jn av-jn vvb pno12, r-crq pns12 vmd vdi p-acp np1, cc p-acp po12 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
843 or to our gouernors, or to our parents, or to our neighbours, we may happely with quietnes heare it (yet it were to be wished that all would do so:) but if he come to shew what God requireth to be done to himselfe, or to our Governors, or to our Parents, or to our neighbours, we may happily with quietness hear it (yet it were to be wished that all would do so:) but if he come to show what God requires to be done to himself, cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb av-j p-acp n1 vvi pn31 (av pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn cst d vmd vdi av:) cc-acp cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp px31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
844 and to his ministery, then they are ready to take exception against it, and they thinke that they may lawfully gainesay it, at least wise pause vpon it, and to his Ministry, then they Are ready to take exception against it, and they think that they may lawfully gainsay it, At least wise pause upon it, cc p-acp po31 n1, cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cc pns32 vvb cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi pn31, p-acp ds j n1 p-acp pn31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
845 and say, see what a faire taile he hath told for himselfe: and say, see what a fair tail he hath told for himself: cc vvi, vvb r-crq dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp px31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
846 and so though it be a dutie, and God requires it of them, and they heare it, and so though it be a duty, and God requires it of them, and they hear it, cc av cs pn31 vbb dt n1, cc np1 vvz pn31 pp-f pno32, cc pns32 vvb pn31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
847 and the conscience doth sufficiently conuict them of it, yet forsooth, because it concerneth them that speake, they little regard it: and the conscience does sufficiently convict them of it, yet forsooth, Because it concerns them that speak, they little regard it: cc dt n1 vdz av-j vvn pno32 pp-f pn31, av uh, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 cst vvb, pns32 av-j vvb pn31: (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
848 and though in some cases they will giue a man leaue to speake for his owne profit, and though in Some cases they will give a man leave to speak for his own profit, cc cs p-acp d n2 pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
849 yet not for duties to be performed vnto them, though it be for the profit of others. yet not for duties to be performed unto them, though it be for the profit of Others. av xx p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
850 Therefore seeing that wee shall finde this corruption so strong in vs, and so deepely as it were to be rooted in the bones, that it will not out of the flesh; Therefore seeing that we shall find this corruption so strong in us, and so deeply as it were to be rooted in the bones, that it will not out of the Flesh; av vvg cst pns12 vmb vvi d n1 av j p-acp pno12, cc av av-jn c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, cst pn31 vmb xx av pp-f dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
851 euen that our stomackes will sooner rise against a man when he speaketh to vs of himselfe, even that our stomachs will sooner rise against a man when he speaks to us of himself, av cst po12 n2 vmb av-c vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 pp-f px31, (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
852 and of our duty to him, then of another, and wee can more hardly brooke and digest such kinde of teaching; and of our duty to him, then of Another, and we can more hardly brook and digest such kind of teaching; cc pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31, av pp-f j-jn, cc pns12 vmb av-dc av vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f vvg; (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
853 we had need to be put in minde of it, and to be made acquainted with it so much the more. we had need to be put in mind of it, and to be made acquainted with it so much the more. pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vbi vvn vvn p-acp pn31 av av-d dt av-dc. (8) sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 47
854 And thus we conclude by the example of Dauid in giuing this forme of prayer in his behalfe, and of the people in vsing it for him (and so doe willingly performe this dutie of prayer for their King, And thus we conclude by the Exampl of David in giving this Form of prayer in his behalf, and of the people in using it for him (and so do willingly perform this duty of prayer for their King, cc av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp pno31 (cc av vdb av-j vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1, (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 47
855 though he taught it them) that it is lawfull for the Ministers of God, to teach publikely in their Sermons such duties as belong to themselues: though he taught it them) that it is lawful for the Ministers of God, to teach publicly in their Sermons such duties as belong to themselves: cs pns31 vvd pn31 pno32) cst pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2 d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp px32: (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 47
856 yea and for all sorts of men priuatly to admonish their neighbours and brethren of the like, without any iust suspition of ill meaning: yea and for all sorts of men privately to admonish their neighbours and brothers of the like, without any just suspicion of ill meaning: uh cc p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 av-jn pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j, p-acp d j n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 47
857 and that all inferiours must with meekenes and reuerence receiue such instructions willingly at their mouthes; and that all inferiors must with meekness and Reverence receive such instructions willingly At their mouths; cc cst d n2-jn vmb p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi d n2 av-j p-acp po32 n2; (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 47
858 and be swift to heare them, and slowe to replie or speake against them; and be carefull to follow them in the feare of God: and be swift to hear them, and slow to reply or speak against them; and be careful to follow them in the Fear of God: cc vbb j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32; cc vbb j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 47
859 and not to thinke much of it, that they should come thus neere them, as to presse vpon them such duties as they owe not any to other, but to themselues: and not to think much of it, that they should come thus near them, as to press upon them such duties as they owe not any to other, but to themselves: cc xx pc-acp vvi d pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vmd vvi av av-j pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb xx d p-acp n-jn, cc-acp p-acp px32: (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
860 seeing God hath ordained one of vs to helpe another, as the members of the body doe: seeing God hath ordained one of us to help Another, as the members of the body do: vvg np1 vhz vvn crd pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi j-jn, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb: (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
861 and the superiours therein seeke their good, and not themselues so much: and the superiors therein seek their good, and not themselves so much: cc dt n2-jn av vvi po32 j, cc xx px32 av av-d: (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
862 and the inferiors also shall finde by experience, that it is profitable for themselues to doe such things as are required at their hands. and the inferiors also shall find by experience, that it is profitable for themselves to do such things as Are required At their hands. cc dt n2-jn av vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst pn31 vbz j p-acp px32 p-acp vdb d n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2. (8) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
863 THE FIFTH SERMON vpon the first verse. THE FIFTH SERMON upon the First verse. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
864 The Lord heare thee in the day of trouble, the name of the God of Iacob defend thee. The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble, the name of the God of Iacob defend thee. dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (9) sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 48
865 THe thing that he wils them to pray for in his behalfe, is, that God would heare his prayers that he should make in the time of his trouble, THe thing that he wills them to pray for in his behalf, is, that God would hear his Prayers that he should make in the time of his trouble, dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po31 n1, vbz, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
866 and accordingly defend him, by sending helpe to him from heauen, and giuing him strength and courage against his enemies, from the place and meanes of his worship and seruice, and accordingly defend him, by sending help to him from heaven, and giving him strength and courage against his enemies, from the place and means of his worship and service, cc av-vvg vvi pno31, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvg pno31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
867 as it is in the second verse. The Lord heare thee, &c. These words import thus much, that Dauid was already in, as it is in the second verse. The Lord hear thee, etc. These words import thus much, that David was already in, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt ord n1. dt n1 vvb pno21, av d n2 vvi av av-d, cst np1 vbds av p-acp, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
868 or likely to fal into some great trouble, that he did pray beforehand, or would pray in the time of his trouble, or likely to fall into Some great trouble, that he did pray beforehand, or would pray in the time of his trouble, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vdd vvi av, cc vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
869 and that he desired the people of God to pray to God for him, that he would heare those prayers that he should make in the time of his trouble. and that he desired the people of God to pray to God for him, that he would hear those Prayers that he should make in the time of his trouble. cc cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi d n2 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
870 First then though he was a good King, and had a good cause in hand, yet he did not promise to himselfe to bee altogether free from trouble; First then though he was a good King, and had a good cause in hand, yet he did not promise to himself to be altogether free from trouble; np1 av cs pns31 vbds dt j n1, cc vhd dt j n1 p-acp n1, av pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp px31 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
871 he was to goe to warre against the Ammonites in the defence of his people and kingdome; he was to go to war against the Ammonites in the defence of his people and Kingdom; pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 48
872 hee was not ignorant of the manifold dangers and troubles of warre (for he had been a long experienced Souldier and Captaine) and so thought that some of them might befall him, he was not ignorant of the manifold dangers and Troubles of war (for he had been a long experienced Soldier and Captain) and so Thought that Some of them might befall him, pns31 vbds xx j pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 (c-acp pns31 vhd vbn dt j j-vvn n1 cc n1) cc av vvd cst d pp-f pno32 vmd vvi pno31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
873 and that he might be driuen to some great straites: and that he might be driven to Some great straits: cc cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d j n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
874 Therefore as he was determined to pray to God for succour in such cases, so he desired them to further his praiers that God might defend him in his troubles, Therefore as he was determined to pray to God for succour in such cases, so he desired them to further his Prayers that God might defend him in his Troubles, av c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, av pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp jc po31 n2 cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
875 and deliuer him out of them. and deliver him out of them. cc vvi pno31 av pp-f pno32. (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
876 We are not then rashly to iudge of the lawfulnesse of Princes titles, and of the goodnes of their gouernment, We Are not then rashly to judge of the lawfulness of Princes titles, and of the Goodness of their government, pns12 vbr xx av av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f ng1 n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
877 and of any thing that they attempt by the outward peace and quietnesse that they haue at home and abroad: and of any thing that they attempt by the outward peace and quietness that they have At home and abroad: cc pp-f d n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vhb p-acp n1-an cc av: (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
878 or on the cōtrary by the troubles & dangers that they fall into, of the vnlawfulnesse of the same; or on the contrary by the Troubles & dangers that they fallen into, of the unlawfulness of the same; cc p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 cst pns32 vvb p-acp, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt d; (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
879 to say this is a good King in deede, and taketh none but good causes in hand, to say this is a good King in deed, and Takes none but good Causes in hand, pc-acp vvi d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz pix cc-acp j n2 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
880 for hee hath no troubles at all: for he hath no Troubles At all: c-acp pns31 vhz dx n2 p-acp d: (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
881 or otherwise to say, this is a cruell Tyrant in deede, and taketh ill matters in hand, or otherwise to say, this is a cruel Tyrant in deed, and Takes ill matters in hand, cc av pc-acp vvi, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz j-jn n2 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
882 for see how many enemies doe rise vp against him, and seeke his life: for we see it otherwise here in the first words of the Psalme. for see how many enemies do rise up against him, and seek his life: for we see it otherwise Here in the First words of the Psalm. p-acp vvi c-crq d n2 vdb vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, cc vvi po31 n1: c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 av av p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
883 And besides, Dauid after that he was annoynted to be King by Samuel the Prophet, at the expresse commandement of God; And beside, David After that he was anointed to be King by Samuel the Prophet, At the express Commandment of God; cc a-acp, np1 p-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
884 how many troubles did he fall into, both before he came to the kingdome, by Saul? and after he came to it, by Adonijah, Absolom, & the rest? Neither must good and godly Kings in their lawfull proceedings against malefactors, how many Troubles did he fallen into, both before he Come to the Kingdom, by Saul? and After he Come to it, by Adonijah, Absalom, & the rest? Neither must good and godly Kings in their lawful proceedings against malefactors, c-crq d n2 vdd pns31 vvi p-acp, d c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1? cc c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pn31, p-acp np1, np1, cc dt n1? av-d vmb av-j cc j n2 p-acp po32 j n2-vvg p-acp n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
885 or otherwise, preiudice themselues and their owne causes through some weakenes, by occasion of any trouble that shall befall them: or otherwise, prejudice themselves and their own Causes through Some weakness, by occasion of any trouble that shall befall them: cc av, n1 px32 cc po32 d n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cst vmb vvi pno32: (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
886 to thinke thus with themselues, surely I haue not taken a good course, because such euill hath befallen me. to think thus with themselves, surely I have not taken a good course, Because such evil hath befallen me. pc-acp vvi av p-acp px32, av-j pns11 vhb xx vvn dt j n1, c-acp d j-jn vhz vvn pno11. (9) sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 49
887 This is true indeed, that vpon such accidents of trouble euery man should examine his owne heart, This is true indeed, that upon such accidents of trouble every man should examine his own heart, d vbz j av, cst p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 d n1 vmd vvi po31 d n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 49
888 and his waies, whether hee bee in the waies of God, or no: and this is a great fault in many that they doe not: and his ways, whither he be in the ways of God, or no: and this is a great fault in many that they do not: cc po31 n2, cs pns31 vbb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dx: cc d vbz dt j n1 p-acp d cst pns32 vdb xx: (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 49
889 as in Balaam the sorcerer, who when he was sent for by Balak the King of Moab, to curse the people of Israel out of his land, as in balaam the sorcerer, who when he was sent for by Balak the King of Moab, to curse the people of Israel out of his land, c-acp p-acp np1 dt n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 49
890 and in hope of great reward went: and in hope of great reward went: cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 vvd: (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 49
891 though in that vnhappy voyage of his, vndertaken with an ill mind, he was often crossed by the Angell of God with a drawne sworde, so that his Asse that he rode on turned out of the way, though in that unhappy voyage of his, undertaken with an ill mind, he was often crossed by the Angel of God with a drawn sword, so that his Ass that he road on turned out of the Way, c-acp p-acp cst j n1 pp-f png31, vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt vvn n1, av cst po31 n1 cst pns31 vvd a-acp vvd av pp-f dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
892 and afterwards in a straite shee thrust her selfe so neere the wall, that she dasht his foote against it, and afterwards in a strait she thrust her self so near the wall, that she dashed his foot against it, cc av p-acp dt av-j pns31 vvd po31 n1 av av-j dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pn31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
893 and at the last the Asse fell down vnder him: and At the last the Ass fell down under him: cc p-acp dt ord dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pno31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
894 yet he did not by all these troubles that befell him in the way, examine himselfe, yet he did not by all these Troubles that befell him in the Way, examine himself, av pns31 vdd xx p-acp d d n2 cst vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, vvb px31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
895 and say, Good Lord what doe I heere? Whether am I going? and where about? But when men haue good ground and warrant for their doings, and say, Good Lord what do I Here? Whither am I going? and where about? But when men have good ground and warrant for their doings, cc vvi, j n1 q-crq vdb pns11 av? cs vbm pns11 vvg? cc c-crq p-acp? cc-acp c-crq n2 vhb j n1 cc vvi p-acp po32 n2-vdg, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
896 then they are confidently to goe on, whatsoeuer may betide them, with prayer vnto God, commending themselues and all their waies vnto him. then they Are confidently to go on, whatsoever may betide them, with prayer unto God, commending themselves and all their ways unto him. cs pns32 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp, r-crq vmb vvi pno32, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvg px32 cc d po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
897 The blessed Lady Queene Elizabeth, how iust was her title? and how godly and lawfull were all her proceedings? Not only with her owne subiects at home, The blessed Lady Queen Elizabeth, how just was her title? and how godly and lawful were all her proceedings? Not only with her own Subjects At home, dt j-vvn n1 n1 np1, c-crq j vbds po31 n1? cc q-crq j cc j vbdr d po31 n2-vvg? xx av-j p-acp po31 d n2-jn p-acp n1-an, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
898 but with her forraine enemies abroad? yet she fell into many troubles both of professed enemies and secret traytors. but with her foreign enemies abroad? yet she fell into many Troubles both of professed enemies and secret Traitors. cc-acp p-acp po31 j n2 av? av pns31 vvd p-acp d n2 d pp-f j-vvn n2 cc j-jn n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
899 So this our Lord and King, Iames, who is in a right line descended from her progenitors as heyre apparant to the crowne; So this our Lord and King, James, who is in a right line descended from her progenitors as heir apparent to the crown; av d po12 n1 cc n1, np1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
900 and since his first entring into this land hath sought to reforme many abuses, and to doe much good, and since his First entering into this land hath sought to reform many Abuses, and to do much good, cc c-acp po31 ord vvg p-acp d n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi d n2, cc pc-acp vdi d j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
901 euen to continue the Gospell, and to keepe out Popery; see how many troubles in this short time he is fallen into: even to continue the Gospel, and to keep out Popery; see how many Troubles in this short time he is fallen into: av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi av n1; vvb c-crq d n2 p-acp d j n1 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp: (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
902 besides all those which in his former kingdome of Scotland hee suffered. beside all those which in his former Kingdom of Scotland he suffered. p-acp d d r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vvd. (9) sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 50
903 And this is not onely the portion of good Princes, Kings and Queenes, but of all good men in their best actions, they must looke to finde many dayes of trouble in them. And this is not only the portion of good Princes, Kings and Queens, but of all good men in their best actions, they must look to find many days of trouble in them. cc d vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2, n2 cc n2, cc-acp pp-f d j n2 p-acp po32 js n2, pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
904 For as the Kingdome of Christ was most subiect to all kinde of wrongs in the head (as Dauid prophetically complaineth; For as the Kingdom of christ was most Subject to all kind of wrongs in the head (as David prophetically Complaineth; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-ds j-jn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp np1 av-j vvz; (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
905 Why doe the heathen rage, and the people murmur in vaine? the kings of the earth band themselues, Why do the heathen rage, and the people murmur in vain? the Kings of the earth band themselves, q-crq vdb dt j-jn n1, cc dt n1 vvb p-acp j? dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 px32, (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
906 and the Princes are assembled together against the Lord, and against his Christ: and the Princes Are assembled together against the Lord, and against his christ: cc dt n2 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 np1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
907 ) so euery member of the same, as hee most seeketh to aduance his kingdome, by doing good, ) so every member of the same, as he most seeks to advance his Kingdom, by doing good, ) av d n1 pp-f dt d, c-acp pns31 av-ds vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp vdg j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
908 and opposing himselfe to euill, so many more troubles shall he sustaine of the enemies of the same, then others. and opposing himself to evil, so many more Troubles shall he sustain of the enemies of the same, then Others. cc vvg px31 p-acp n-jn, av d dc n2 vmb pns31 vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt d, cs n2-jn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
909 For besides that the men of this world are against good men and their godly actions, For beside that the men of this world Are against good men and their godly actions, p-acp a-acp cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr p-acp j n2 cc po32 j n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 50
910 and therefore this way the more that they shew thēselues forward, the more trouble shall they haue; and Therefore this Way the more that they show themselves forward, the more trouble shall they have; cc av d n1 dt n1 cst pns32 vvb px32 av-j, dt av-dc n1 vmb pns32 vhb; (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
911 the Lord also by sparing them somtimes in the deserued punishment of their sinnes, and causing them to finde troubles, the Lord also by sparing them sometimes in the deserved punishment of their Sins, and causing them to find Troubles, dt n1 av p-acp vvg pno32 av p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
912 and to suffer for righteousnesse sake, and for well doing, doth this way like a mercifull father trie their faith, and their obedience. and to suffer for righteousness sake, and for well doing, does this Way like a merciful father try their faith, and their Obedience. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 n1, cc p-acp av vdg, vdz d n1 av-j dt j n1 vvi po32 n1, cc po32 n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
913 Therefore let no man be discouraged in any good action for any trouble, that shall befall him in it: Therefore let no man be discouraged in any good actium for any trouble, that shall befall him in it: av vvb dx n1 vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp d n1, cst vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pn31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
914 neither let vs iudge of things by the euent: but be sure that our cause bee good, and agreeable vnto Gods word: neither let us judge of things by the event: but be sure that our cause be good, and agreeable unto God's word: av-dx vvb pno12 vvi pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1: cc-acp vbi j cst po12 n1 vbi j, cc j p-acp ng1 n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
915 and then if trouble come, let vs beare it patiently: nay, let vs looke for it, that wee may beare it: and then if trouble come, let us bear it patiently: nay, let us look for it, that we may bear it: cc av cs n1 vvb, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 av-j: uh-x, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31, cst pns12 vmb vvi pn31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
916 and for want of this meditation many break off, and giue ouer in their best actions. and for want of this meditation many break off, and give over in their best actions. cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 d vvb a-acp, cc vvb a-acp p-acp po32 js n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
917 And this is that that wee haue to obserue from hence, that speaking of the things that belonged to his calling, he maketh mention of the troubles that were like to befall him. And this is that that we have to observe from hence, that speaking of the things that belonged to his calling, he makes mention of the Troubles that were like to befall him. cc d vbz d cst pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp av, cst vvg pp-f dt n2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n-vvg, pns31 vvz n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vbdr j pc-acp vvi pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 51
918 The second thing ariseth from these words, The Lord heare thee: In which, as hee confessed before, that he looked for troubles: The second thing arises from these words, The Lord hear thee: In which, as he confessed before, that he looked for Troubles: dt ord n1 vvz p-acp d n2, dt n1 vvb pno21: p-acp r-crq, c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp, cst pns31 vvd p-acp n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
919 so in these he sheweth what hee would then doe, namely, flee to God for succour, pray to him, so in these he shows what he would then do, namely, flee to God for succour, pray to him, av p-acp d pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vmd av vdi, av, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp pno31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
920 and call vpon his name, that he might heare him, and defend him. and call upon his name, that he might hear him, and defend him. cc vvb p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
921 He would vse all good meanes fit for that purpose, but he would not neglect this, knowing that all they were nothing without this; He would use all good means fit for that purpose, but he would not neglect this, knowing that all they were nothing without this; pns31 vmd vvi d j n2 vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi d, vvg cst d pns32 vbdr pix p-acp d; (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
922 for they must haue their successe and blessing from God by prayer. For he knew that though he had men, and horses, and munition fit for war; for they must have their success and blessing from God by prayer. For he knew that though he had men, and Horses, and munition fit for war; c-acp pns32 vmb vhi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. p-acp pns31 vvd cst cs pns31 vhd n2, cc n2, cc n1 j p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
923 yet as he saith in another Psalme, I trust not in my bow, neither can my sword saue me: yet as he Says in Another Psalm, I trust not in my bow, neither can my sword save me: av c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, pns11 vvb xx p-acp po11 n1, av-d vmb po11 n1 p-acp pno11: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
924 and againe, The King is not saued by the multitude of an hoste, neither is the mightie man deliuered by much strength. and again, The King is not saved by the multitude of an host, neither is the mighty man Delivered by much strength. cc av, dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-dx vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp d n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
925 An horse is a vaine helpe, and shall not deliuer any by his great strength: for (as Salomon saith) when the horse is prepared against the battell, 21.31. yet then saluation is of the Lord: an horse is a vain help, and shall not deliver any by his great strength: for (as Solomon Says) when the horse is prepared against the battle, 21.31. yet then salvation is of the Lord: dt n1 vbz dt j n1, cc vmb xx vvi d p-acp po31 j n1: p-acp (c-acp np1 vvz) q-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, crd. av av n1 vbz pp-f dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
926 who is truly and properly called the Lord of hostes, because hee is aboue all, and commandeth al: who is truly and properly called the Lord of hosts, Because he is above all, and commands all: r-crq vbz av-j cc av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp d, cc vvz d: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
927 and therefore as King Asa confesseth in his prayer, it is nothing with him to helpe with many, or with no power. and Therefore as King Asa Confesses in his prayer, it is nothing with him to help with many, or with no power. cc av p-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz pix p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cc p-acp dx n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 51
928 Therefore he was determined especially to pray to God in all his troubles, that he might saue him, Therefore he was determined especially to pray to God in all his Troubles, that he might save him, av pns31 vbds vvn av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d po31 n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
929 and so he did as appeareth by Psalm. 21. So did King Hezekiah when the hoste of the King of Ashur came vp to Ierusalem against him, saying, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, which dwellest betweene the Cherubims, thou art very God alone ouer all the kingdoms of the earth, thou hast made the heauē & the earth: and so he did as appears by Psalm. 21. So did King Hezekiah when the host of the King of Ashur Come up to Ierusalem against him, saying, Oh Lord of hosts, God of Israel, which dwellest between the Cherubims, thou art very God alone over all the kingdoms of the earth, thou hast made the heaven & the earth: cc av pns31 vdd c-acp vvz p-acp n1. crd av vdd n1 np1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, vvg, uh n1 pp-f n2, np1 pp-f np1, r-crq vv2 p-acp dt n2, pns21 vb2r j np1 av-j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 cc dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
930 incline thine eare O Lord, and heare: incline thine ear Oh Lord, and hear: vvb po21 n1 uh n1, cc vvi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
931 open thine eyes O Lord and see, &c. Saue thou vs out of the hands of Sanecherib, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou only art the Lord. open thine eyes Oh Lord and see, etc. Save thou us out of the hands of Sennacherib, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou only art the Lord. vvb po21 n2 uh n1 cc vvi, av p-acp pns21 pno12 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi cst pns21 av-j vb2r dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
932 Thus also did good King Iehosaphat one of his predecessors, when the Ammonites came to battell against him, Thus also did good King Jehoshaphat one of his predecessors, when the Ammonites Come to battle against him, av av vdd j n1 np1 crd pp-f po31 n2, c-crq dt np2 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
933 and did not onely seeke to the Lord by prayer, but proclaimed a fast, that he might pray the more feruently: and did not only seek to the Lord by prayer, but proclaimed a fast, that he might pray the more fervently: cc vdd xx av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt av-dc av-j: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
934 and the forme of his prayer is set downe there. and the Form of his prayer is Set down there. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp a-acp. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
935 And in thus doing hee followeth the example of his good father King Asa; who when Zerah of Aethopia came out against him, with an hoste of ten hundreth thousand chariots: And in thus doing he follows the Exampl of his good father King Asa; who when Zerah of Aethiopia Come out against him, with an host of ten Hundredth thousand chariots: cc p-acp av vdg pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 n1 np1; q-crq q-crq np1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd ord crd n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
936 hee went out also before him, and set the battell in aray; he went out also before him, and Set the battle in array; pns31 vvd av av p-acp pno31, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
937 but then hee cried vnto the Lord his God, saying, Helpe vs, O Lord our God, but then he cried unto the Lord his God, saying, Help us, Oh Lord our God, cc-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, vvg, vvb pno12, uh n1 po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
938 for wee rest on thee, and in thy name are wee come foorth against this multitude: for we rest on thee, and in thy name Are we come forth against this multitude: c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno21, cc p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn av p-acp d n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
939 O Lord thou art our God, let not man preuaile against thee. Oh Lord thou art our God, let not man prevail against thee. uh n1 pns21 vb2r po12 n1, vvb xx n1 vvi p-acp pno21. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
940 So that it appeareth, that this which Dauid did now, hath been the common practise of all the godly Kings, So that it appears, that this which David did now, hath been the Common practice of all the godly Kings, av cst pn31 vvz, cst d r-crq np1 vdd av, vhz vbn dt j n1 pp-f d dt j n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
941 when they haue been in feare of their enemies, and so it hath been a day of trouble with them, when they have been in Fear of their enemies, and so it hath been a day of trouble with them, c-crq pns32 vhb vbn p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc av pn31 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
942 as it was now with him. as it was now with him. c-acp pn31 vbds av p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 52
943 Now that that is said of this kinde of trouble, and of these kind of men, is true of al other both sorts of trouble, and degrees of men: Now that that is said of this kind of trouble, and of these kind of men, is true of all other both sorts of trouble, and Degrees of men: av cst d vbz vvn pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f d n1 pp-f n2, vbz j pp-f d j-jn d n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 52
944 that whatsoeuer troubles or daungers, not onely Kings, but al others shall fall into at any time, great or small, that whatsoever Troubles or dangers, not only Kings, but all Others shall fallen into At any time, great or small, cst r-crq vvz cc n2, xx av-j n2, cc-acp d n2-jn vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d n1, j cc j, (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 52
945 if they will haue comfort in them, or looke for any deliuerance out of them, they must seeke for it at the hand of God by supplication and prayer, who onely can giue it: if they will have Comfort in them, or look for any deliverance out of them, they must seek for it At the hand of God by supplication and prayer, who only can give it: cs pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp d n1 av pp-f pno32, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pn31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 52
946 of whom alone commeth al the means of our deliuerance, and the whole disposition and wise vsing of them, of whom alone comes all the means of our deliverance, and the Whole disposition and wise using of them, pp-f ro-crq av-j vvz d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt j-jn n1 cc j vvg pp-f pno32, (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 52
947 and the whole successe and blessing vpon them: and the Whole success and blessing upon them: cc dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 52
948 from whom also may come that that we seeke for without all meanes, and without whose aide all things will doe vs no good. from whom also may come that that we seek for without all means, and without whose aid all things will do us not good. p-acp ro-crq av vmb vvi d cst pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp d n2, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 d n2 vmb vdi pno12 xx j. (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
949 For (as it is said) man liueth not by bread onely, but by euery word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God: For (as it is said) man lives not by bred only, but by every word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God: p-acp (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn) n1 vvz xx p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp d n1 cst vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
950 and (as Christ saith in the Gospel) no mans life consisteth in the abundance of that that he possesseth: and (as christ Says in the Gospel) no men life Consisteth in the abundance of that that he Possesses: cc (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1) dx ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst pns31 vvz: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
951 that is, in all things it is not the meanes, but the blessing of God vpon them, that must doe vs good: that is, in all things it is not the means, but the blessing of God upon them, that must do us good: cst vbz, p-acp d n2 pn31 vbz xx dt n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cst vmb vdi pno12 j: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
952 So that in all troubles wee must put that in practise, which the Lord speaketh of, Call vpon me in the day of trouble; so will I deliuer thee; and thou shalt glorifie me. So that in all Troubles we must put that in practice, which the Lord speaks of, Call upon me in the day of trouble; so will I deliver thee; and thou shalt Glorify me. av cst p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi cst p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f, vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; av vmb pns11 vvi pno21; cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno11. (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
953 We are readie to seeke to this bodie and to that, and to call vpon them for help: We Are ready to seek to this body and to that, and to call upon them for help: pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
954 but God saith, Call vpon me; and that we might doe it, he hath bound himselfe with a promise, that he will heare vs, and deliuer vs. And this Dauid beleeued, but God Says, Call upon me; and that we might do it, he hath bound himself with a promise, that he will hear us, and deliver us And this David believed, cc-acp np1 vvz, vvb p-acp pno11; cc cst pns12 vmd vdi pn31, pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 cc d np1 vvn, (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
955 when he saith in the words following; when he Says in the words following; c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 vvg; (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
956 Now know I that the Lord will heare &c. And vnto this agreeth that which the Apostle Saint Iames setteth downe: Now know I that the Lord will hear etc. And unto this agreeth that which the Apostle Saint James sets down: av vvb pns11 cst dt n1 vmb vvi av cc p-acp d vvz cst r-crq dt n1 n1 np1 vvz a-acp: (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
957 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: where he speaketh vnto all: and in what kind of affliction soeuer they be. Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: where he speaks unto all: and in what kind of affliction soever they be. vbz d p-acp pn22 vvn? vvb pno31 vvi: c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d: cc p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n1 av pns32 vbb. (9) sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 53
958 Therefore as prayer is alwaies requisite and necessary, according to the doctrine of the Apostle, who saith, Pray continually: and in another place, Pray alwaies with all manner prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watch thereunto with all perseuerance: Therefore as prayer is always requisite and necessary, according to the Doctrine of the Apostle, who Says, Pray continually: and in Another place, Pray always with all manner prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watch thereunto with all perseverance: av p-acp n1 vbz av j cc j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz, vvb av-j: cc p-acp j-jn n1, vvb av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 av p-acp d n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
959 so most of all in the time of trouble. so most of all in the time of trouble. av ds pp-f d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
960 For as Peter when he walked on the water, to go to Iesus, and saw a mightie winde, For as Peter when he walked on the water, to go to Iesus, and saw a mighty wind, p-acp c-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc vvd dt j n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
961 so that hee was afraide, and began to sinke, cried, saying, Master saue me: so all men, the more euident and dangerous their trouble is, the more earnestly should they pray vnto God for helpe. so that he was afraid, and began to sink, cried, saying, Master save me: so all men, the more evident and dangerous their trouble is, the more earnestly should they pray unto God for help. av cst pns31 vbds j, cc vvd pc-acp vvi, vvd, vvg, n1 p-acp pno11: av d n2, dt av-dc j cc j po32 n1 vbz, dt av-dc av-j vmd pns32 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
962 For the lesse able that they are to helpe themselues, or others to doe any thing for them, the more should they seeke for help from God, who is able sufficiently to affoord it. For the less able that they Are to help themselves, or Others to do any thing for them, the more should they seek for help from God, who is able sufficiently to afford it. p-acp dt av-dc j cst pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi px32, cc n2-jn pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp pno32, dt av-dc vmd pns32 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz j av-j pc-acp vvi pn31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
963 And truly many times God doth of purpose bring vs into trouble, that wee might call vpon him, And truly many times God does of purpose bring us into trouble, that we might call upon him, cc av-j d n2 np1 vdz pp-f n1 vvb pno12 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
964 and so hee might heare vs in the day of our trouble. So that no trouble should so dismay vs, that it should hinder vs from prayer, and so he might hear us in the day of our trouble. So that no trouble should so dismay us, that it should hinder us from prayer, cc av pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. av cst dx n1 vmd av vvi pno12, cst pn31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 53
965 but rather quicken vs vp vnto it, and to a greater feruency in it. For when the Church saith, Why hidest thou thy selfe, O Lord, in due time, but rather quicken us up unto it, and to a greater fervency in it. For when the Church Says, Why hidest thou thy self, Oh Lord, in due time, cc-acp av-c vvb pno12 a-acp p-acp pn31, cc p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp pn31. p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz, q-crq vv2 pns21 po21 n1, uh n1, p-acp j-jn n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
966 euen in affliction? it sheweth, that as that is the fittest time for the Lord to heare and helpe vs, even in affliction? it shows, that as that is the Fittest time for the Lord to hear and help us, av p-acp n1? pn31 vvz, cst p-acp d vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb pno12, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
967 so for vs to pray vnto him, and to seeke for helpe at his hands. so for us to pray unto him, and to seek for help At his hands. av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
968 Therefore let vs not onely not thinke, that trouble doth exempt vs from prayer, or that it is so great that we cannot pray, Therefore let us not only not think, that trouble does exempt us from prayer, or that it is so great that we cannot pray, av vvb pno12 xx j xx vvi, cst n1 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cc cst pn31 vbz av j cst pns12 vmbx vvi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
969 and if wee were out of it, and so might haue our mindes quiet, we would pray: and if we were out of it, and so might have our minds quiet, we would pray: cc cs pns12 vbdr av pp-f pn31, cc av vmd vhi po12 n2 j-jn, pns12 vmd vvi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
970 as that we beleeue rather, that God at no time looketh for so much prayer at our hands, as that we believe rather, that God At no time looks for so much prayer At our hands, c-acp cst pns12 vvb av-c, cst np1 p-acp dx n1 vvz p-acp av d n1 p-acp po12 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
971 as when hee laieth affliction and trouble vpon vs. So that if our troubles bee priuate, wee must often and earnestly pray priuately: as when he Layeth affliction and trouble upon us So that if our Troubles be private, we must often and earnestly pray privately: c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 av cst cs po12 n2 vbb j, pns12 vmb av cc av-j vvb av-jn: (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
972 and if they be publike, wee must haue publike prayer thereafter: that so God may heare vs euery way in the day of our troubles; and if they be public, we must have public prayer thereafter: that so God may hear us every Way in the day of our Troubles; cc cs pns32 vbb j, pns12 vmb vhi j n1 av: cst av np1 vmb vvi pno12 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
973 which he cannot doe, vnlesse we then call vpon him. Now at this day there are many troubles in our land: which he cannot do, unless we then call upon him. Now At this day there Are many Troubles in our land: r-crq pns31 vmbx vdi, cs pns12 av vvb p-acp pno31. av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp po12 n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
974 as not onely secret practises of traytors against the Kings excellent Maiestie, but also great sicknesse and mortalitie in many chiefe places, as not only secret practises of Traitors against the Kings excellent Majesty, but also great sickness and mortality in many chief places, c-acp xx av-j j-jn n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 j n1, cc-acp av j n1 cc n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
975 and the same dialy spreading it selfe further and further by reason of the great and dangerous contagion of the pestilence: and the same dialy spreading it self further and further by reason of the great and dangerous contagion of the pestilence: cc dt d j j-vvg pn31 n1 jc cc av-jc p-acp n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
976 therefore it is high time for euery one of vs in all places to pray earnestly vnto God; Therefore it is high time for every one of us in all places to pray earnestly unto God; av pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp d crd pp-f pno12 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
977 and as euery day bringeth vnto our eares the reports of new troubles, so must we continue in our prayers: and as every day brings unto our ears the reports of new Troubles, so must we continue in our Prayers: cc c-acp d n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f j n2, av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
978 that God may heare vs at the last, as he hath also promised that he will. that God may hear us At the last, as he hath also promised that he will. cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt ord, c-acp pns31 vhz av vvn cst pns31 vmb. (9) sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 54
979 The third thing to bee obserued out of these words, is the forme and tenour of their prayer, which is this, that they pray to God, that he would heare ye prayers of Dauid, which hee should make in the time of his troubles. The third thing to be observed out of these words, is the Form and tenor of their prayer, which is this, that they pray to God, that he would hear you Prayers of David, which he should make in the time of his Troubles. dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f d n2, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq vbz d, cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn22 n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 54
980 Therfore as it is our duty to seek to others in our troubles for their prayers, Therefore as it is our duty to seek to Others in our Troubles for their Prayers, av c-acp pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 54
981 and the greater that they be, to seek vnto them for it the more, that they striuing with vs in prayer, wee might obtaine: and the greater that they be, to seek unto them for it the more, that they striving with us in prayer, we might obtain: cc dt jc cst pns32 vbb, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31 dt av-dc, cst pns32 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, pns12 vmd vvi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 54
982 So when any shall thus desire vs to pray for them, it is our dutie to doe it: So when any shall thus desire us to pray for them, it is our duty to do it: av c-crq d vmb av vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vdi pn31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 54
983 and so also to desire the prayers of others, that in no case we neglect them our selues. (of which points seuerally wee haue intreated at large before) So more particularly wee see from hence, and so also to desire the Prayers of Others, that in no case we neglect them our selves. (of which points severally we have entreated At large before) So more particularly we see from hence, cc av av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cst p-acp dx n1 pns12 vvb pno32 po12 n2. (pp-f r-crq vvz av-j pns12 vhb vvn p-acp j c-acp) av dc av-jn pns12 vvb p-acp av, (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
984 how wee may pray for any, whether wee are desired, or not desired thereunto; whether we know their estate perfectly, or we be altogether ignorant of it; how we may pray for any, whither we Are desired, or not desired thereunto; whither we know their estate perfectly, or we be altogether ignorant of it; c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d, cs pns12 vbr vvn, cc xx vvn av; cs pns12 vvb po32 n1 av-j, cc pns12 vbb av j pp-f pn31; (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
985 euen that God would heare them, and giue them according to their owne prayers. even that God would hear them, and give them according to their own Prayers. av cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po32 d n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
986 For as if one man should haue a suite to another, and should desire vs to speake for them, For as if one man should have a suit to Another, and should desire us to speak for them, p-acp c-acp cs crd n1 vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp j-jn, cc vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
987 or wee know of it otherwise, though not in particular, what the speciall thing is that hee desireth; or we know of it otherwise, though not in particular, what the special thing is that he Desires; cc pns12 vvb pp-f pn31 av, cs xx p-acp j, r-crq dt j n1 vbz cst pns31 vvz; (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
988 wee might say, I pray you bee good to such a man, graunt him his request; we might say, I pray you be good to such a man, grant him his request; pns12 vmd vvi, pns11 vvb pn22 vbb j p-acp d dt n1, vvb pno31 po31 n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
989 wee might that wayes doe him some good: we might that ways do him Some good: pns12 vmd d n2 vdb pno31 d j: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
990 So this way wee may benefit men alo, when wee pray to God to giue them their requests, So this Way we may benefit men alo, when we pray to God to give them their requests, av d n1 pns12 vmb vvi n2 zz, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
991 though wee know not euery thing that they desire. though we know not every thing that they desire. cs pns12 vvb xx d n1 cst pns32 vvb. (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
992 And thus did Hely the Priest pray for Hannah the wife of Elkanah, that God would heare her prayer that she made, though hee knew them not; And thus did Hely the Priest pray for Hannah the wife of Elkanah, that God would hear her prayer that she made, though he knew them not; cc av vdd np1 dt n1 vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 cst pns31 vvd, cs pns31 vvd pno32 xx; (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
993 for she spake in her heart onely, her lips did mooue onely, but her voyce was not heard: for she spoke in her heart only, her lips did move only, but her voice was not herd: c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 av-j, po31 n2 vdd vvi av-j, cc-acp po31 n1 vbds xx vvn: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
994 and when hee did mistake her as though shee had been drunken, shee said nay, but shee was troubled in spirit, and did powre out her soule before the Lord; and when he did mistake her as though she had been drunken, she said nay, but she was troubled in Spirit, and did pour out her soul before the Lord; cc c-crq pns31 vdd vvi pno31 c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn j, pns31 vvd uh-x, cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc vdd vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
995 but did not tell him for what: but did not tell him for what: cc-acp vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp r-crq: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
996 Then he said, Goe in peace, and the God of Israel grant thy petition, that thou hast asked of him. Then he said, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant thy petition, that thou hast asked of him. av pns31 vvd, vvb p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
997 And she desireth him still that hee would pray for her. And at the last, when she had obtained her request, she returned to giue thanks, And she Desires him still that he would pray for her. And At the last, when she had obtained her request, she returned to give thanks, cc pns31 vvz pno31 av cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. cc p-acp dt ord, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
998 and told him the whole matter, and said, Oh my Lord, as thy soule liueth my Lord, I am the woman that stood with thee here praying vnto the Lord: and told him the Whole matter, and said, O my Lord, as thy soul lives my Lord, I am the woman that stood with thee Here praying unto the Lord: cc vvd pno31 dt j-jn n1, cc vvd, uh po11 n1, p-acp po21 n1 vvz po11 n1, pns11 vbm dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno21 av vvg p-acp dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
999 I prayed for this child (which she had brought with her) and the Lord hath giuen me my desire, which I asked of him: I prayed for this child (which she had brought with her) and the Lord hath given me my desire, which I asked of him: pns11 vvd p-acp d n1 (r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno31) cc dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 po11 n1, r-crq pns11 vvd pp-f pno31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
1000 therefore also I haue giuen him vnto the Lord: as long as he liueth he shall be giuen vnto the Lord: Therefore also I have given him unto the Lord: as long as he lives he shall be given unto the Lord: av av pns11 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1: c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
1001 and he worshipped the Lord there. and he worshipped the Lord there. cc pns31 vvd dt n1 a-acp. (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
1002 Where we see how he praied to God for her, that he would heare her praiers, Where we see how he prayed to God for her, that he would hear her Prayers, c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
1003 and graunt her the petition that she had asked of him, though he knew not what it was: and grant her the petition that she had asked of him, though he knew not what it was: cc vvi pno31 dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn pp-f pno31, cs pns31 vvd xx r-crq pn31 vbds: (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
1004 and so requested him to continue his prayer still for her, though she doth not tell him the speciall thing that she prayed for. and so requested him to continue his prayer still for her, though she does not tell him the special thing that she prayed for. cc av vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31 dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp. (9) sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 55
1005 Indeede if wee knew the particular estate of men, wee might pray for them more directly and more effectually: Indeed if we knew the particular estate of men, we might pray for them more directly and more effectually: av cs pns12 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 av-dc av-j cc av-dc av-j: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1006 according to that counsell which S. Iames giueth vnto all; according to that counsel which S. James gives unto all; vvg p-acp d n1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp d; (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1007 Acknowledge your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed: Acknowledge your Faults one to Another, and pray one for Another, that you may be healed: vvb po22 n2 crd p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1008 for the prayer of a righteous man auaileth much, if it be feruent. for the prayer of a righteous man avails much, if it be fervent. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d, cs pn31 vbb j. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1009 Where he willeth vs not only to make knowne the diseases of our bodies to others, by sending for them in the time of our sicknes, Where he wills us not only to make known the diseases of our bodies to Others, by sending for them in the time of our sickness, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 xx j pc-acp vvi vvn dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n2-jn, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1010 but euen our speciall sinnes, that haue been the cause of them, that so in great compassion towards vs both of soule and bodie, they might pray feruently for vs, but even our special Sins, that have been the cause of them, that so in great compassion towards us both of soul and body, they might pray fervently for us, cc-acp av po12 j n2, cst vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst av p-acp j n1 p-acp pno12 d pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pno12, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1011 when they shall see what great neede euery way we haue of their prayers. when they shall see what great need every Way we have of their Prayers. c-crq pns32 vmb vvi r-crq j n1 d n1 pns12 vhb pp-f po32 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1012 But if we doe not thus confesse vnto them, or cannot, yet generally and effectually also wee may pray God to heare their owne prayers, which they do and should make principally themselues, according to the commandement of the same Apostle: But if we do not thus confess unto them, or cannot, yet generally and effectually also we may pray God to hear their own Prayers, which they do and should make principally themselves, according to the Commandment of the same Apostle: p-acp cs pns12 vdb xx av vvi p-acp pno32, cc vmbx, av av-j cc av-j av pns12 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, r-crq pns32 vdb cc vmd vvi av-jn px32, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1013 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray: vbz d p-acp pn22 vvn? vvb pno31 vvi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1014 that God, I say, would heare them in that trouble, that they bee in, what and whensoeuer. that God, I say, would hear them in that trouble, that they be in, what and whensoever. cst np1, pns11 vvb, vmd vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbb p-acp, r-crq cc q-crq. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1015 Therefore no man in neglecting of this dutie of prayer for others, is to say, I would gladly pray for such an one, Therefore no man in neglecting of this duty of prayer for Others, is to say, I would gladly pray for such an one, av dx n1 p-acp vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn, vbz pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmd av-j vvi p-acp d dt pi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1016 if I knew his estate, and what to pray for: for it is sufficient that the Lord knoweth it, & that he knoweth it himselfe, if I knew his estate, and what to pray for: for it is sufficient that the Lord Knoweth it, & that he Knoweth it himself, cs pns11 vvd po31 n1, cc r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp: c-acp pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vvz pn31, cc cst pns31 vvz pn31 px31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1017 and doth pray for himselfe accordingly, then may wee safely pray, that God would heare those prayers of his. and does pray for himself accordingly, then may we safely pray, that God would hear those Prayers of his. cc vdz vvi p-acp px31 av-vvg, av vmb pns12 av-j vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi d n2 pp-f png31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1018 And thus did Salomon in the dedication of the Temple, which hee built to be an house of prayer for all nations; And thus did Solomon in the dedication of the Temple, which he built to be an house of prayer for all Nations; cc av vdd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2; (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1019 and doth himself pray vnto God for all those that should hereafter come vnto that place there to pray, whose prayers therefore in particular what they should be, he could not possibly tell: and does himself pray unto God for all those that should hereafter come unto that place there to pray, whose Prayers Therefore in particular what they should be, he could not possibly tell: cc vdz px31 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d d cst vmd av vvi p-acp d n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi, rg-crq n2 av p-acp j r-crq pns32 vmd vbi, pns31 vmd xx av-j vvi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1020 and doth not onely desire the Lord to heare them in such and such particular things, and does not only desire the Lord to hear them in such and such particular things, cc vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d cc d j n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1021 as hee there nameth, as when they should bee ouerthrowne before their enemies, and when there should no raine, as he there names, as when they should be overthrown before their enemies, and when there should not rain, c-acp pns31 a-acp vvz, c-acp c-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc c-crq pc-acp vmd xx vvi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1022 and when there should be famine, and such like, saying, If they then come, and confesse thy name, and when there should be famine, and such like, saying, If they then come, and confess thy name, cc c-crq pc-acp vmd vbi n1, cc d av-j, vvg, cs pns32 av vvb, cc vvb po21 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1023 and pray and make supplication vnto thee in this house, then heare thou in heauen, and be mercifull vnto the sinne of thy people Israel: and pray and make supplication unto thee in this house, then hear thou in heaven, and be merciful unto the sin of thy people Israel: cc vvb cc vvi n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1, av vvb pns21 p-acp n1, cc vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 np1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 56
1024 but more generally saith, That what prayer and supplication so euer shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, but more generally Says, That what prayer and supplication so ever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, p-acp av-dc av-j vvz, cst r-crq n1 cc n1 av av vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1, cc pp-f d po21 n1 np1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1025 when euery one shall know the plague in his owne heart, and stretch foorth his hands in this house; when every one shall know the plague in his own heart, and stretch forth his hands in this house; c-crq d pi vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvi av po31 n2 p-acp d n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1026 heare thou then in heauen, thy dwelling place, and be mercifull, and doe, and giue euery man according to all his waies, hear thou then in heaven, thy Dwelling place, and be merciful, and do, and give every man according to all his ways, vvb pns21 av p-acp n1, po21 j-vvg n1, cc vbi j, cc vdb, cc vvi d n1 vvg p-acp d po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1027 as thou knowest his heart, (for thou only knowest the hearts of all the children of men). as thou Knowest his heart, (for thou only Knowest the hearts of all the children of men). c-acp pns21 vv2 po31 n1, (c-acp pns21 av-j vv2 dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n2). (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1028 And in the end hee concludeth thus; And in the end he Concludeth thus; cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz av; (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1029 These my words, which I haue prayed before the Lord, let them be neere vnto the Lord our God, day and night, that hee defend the cause of his seruant, These my words, which I have prayed before the Lord, let them be near unto the Lord our God, day and night, that he defend the cause of his servant, d po11 n2, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 vbi j p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1030 and the cause of his people Israel, alway as the matter requireth: or (as the words are) the things of a day, in the day: and the cause of his people Israel, always as the matter requires: or (as the words Are) the things of a day, in the day: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1, av c-acp dt n1 vvz: cc (c-acp dt n2 vbr) dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1031 meaning that as euery mans neede was at all times, and God knew it to bee so, meaning that as every men need was At all times, and God knew it to be so, vvg cst c-acp d ng1 n1 vbds p-acp d n2, cc np1 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi av, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1032 so hee would heare his praier, and giue him accordingly. so he would hear his prayer, and give him accordingly. av pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1, cc vvi pno31 av-vvg. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1033 So that he prayeth vnto God here for all those that should pray in or towards that Temple, that whatsoeuer they should pray to God for according to his will in their seuerall needes, hee that was the searcher of the hearts, So that he Prayeth unto God Here for all those that should pray in or towards that Temple, that whatsoever they should pray to God for according to his will in their several needs, he that was the searcher of the hearts, av cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1 av p-acp d d cst vmd vvi p-acp cc p-acp d n1, cst r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n2, pns31 cst vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1034 and knew them, he would from time to time heare them continually. And this prayer of his, God did heare for all such. and knew them, he would from time to time hear them continually. And this prayer of his, God did hear for all such. cc vvd pno32, pns31 vmd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvi pno32 av-j. cc d n1 pp-f png31, np1 vdd vvi p-acp d d. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1035 For he did not onely in the sight of al the people giue an euident demonstration of it, For he did not only in the sighed of all the people give an evident demonstration of it, p-acp pns31 vdd xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vvb dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1036 as it is said, that when Salomon had made an end of praying, fire came downe from heauen, and consumed the burnt offring and the sacrifices: as it is said, that when Solomon had made an end of praying, fire Come down from heaven, and consumed the burned offering and the Sacrifices: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst c-crq np1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg, n1 vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvd dt j-vvn n1 cc dt n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1037 and the glorie of the Lord filled the house: but afterwards he did signifie the same priuately vnto Salomon in expresse words: and the glory of the Lord filled the house: but afterwards he did signify the same privately unto Solomon in express words: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1: p-acp av pns31 vdd vvi dt d av-j p-acp np1 p-acp j n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1038 for it is written in the same place, that the Lord appeared to Salomon by night, for it is written in the same place, that the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt d n1, cst dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1039 and said to him, I haue heard thy prayer, and haue chosen this place for my selfe to be an house of sacrifice. and said to him, I have herd thy prayer, and have chosen this place for my self to be an house of sacrifice. cc vvd p-acp pno31, pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1, cc vhb vvn d n1 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1040 If I shut the heauen that there be no raine, or if I command the grashopper to deuoure the land, If I shut the heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the grasshopper to devour the land, cs pns11 vvb dt n1 cst pc-acp vbi dx n1, cc cs pns11 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1041 or if I send pestilence among my people: if my people, among whom my name is called vpon, doe humble themselues, and pray, or if I send pestilence among my people: if my people, among whom my name is called upon, do humble themselves, and pray, cc cs pns11 vvb n1 p-acp po11 n1: cs po11 n1, p-acp ro-crq po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp, vdb vvi px32, cc vvb, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1042 and seeke my presence, and turne from their wicked waies, then will I heare in heauen, and seek my presence, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear in heaven, cc vvb po11 n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 j n2, av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1043 and be mercifull to their sinne, and will heale their land. Thus may wee pray continually for them that be absent; and be merciful to their sin, and will heal their land. Thus may we pray continually for them that be absent; cc vbi j p-acp po32 n1, cc vmb vvi po32 n1. av vmb pns12 vvb av-j p-acp pno32 cst vbb j; (9) sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 57
1044 for though new troubles of soule and body may befall them dayly which wee know not; for though new Troubles of soul and body may befall them daily which we know not; c-acp cs j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno32 av-j r-crq pns12 vvb xx; (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1045 and so wee cannot alwaies haue a fit prayer for euery change in them: and so we cannot always have a fit prayer for every change in them: cc av pns12 vmbx av vhi dt j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1046 yet if they pray for themselues (as charitie bindeth vs to hope that they doe) this generall prayer of ours shall doe them good, that we desire God to heare their prayers; yet if they pray for themselves (as charity binds us to hope that they do) this general prayer of ours shall do them good, that we desire God to hear their Prayers; av cs pns32 vvb p-acp px32 (c-acp n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vdb) d j n1 pp-f png12 vmb vdi pno32 j, cst pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1047 and say as Salomon doth, what prayer and supplication soeuer shall be made of them, heare them in heauen, and say as Solomon does, what prayer and supplication soever shall be made of them, hear them in heaven, cc vvb p-acp np1 vdz, r-crq n1 cc n1 av vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno32, vvb pno32 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1048 and defend their cause alwaies, as the matter requireth. and defend their cause always, as the matter requires. cc vvi po32 n1 av, c-acp dt n1 vvz. (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1049 So that whether some mens case be such, that it is not meete that it should be knowne vnto many, So that whither Some men's case be such, that it is not meet that it should be known unto many, av cst cs d ng2 n1 vbb d, cst pn31 vbz xx j cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d, (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1050 yet many may be desired to pray for them thus farre forth, that God would heare their prayers: yet many may be desired to pray for them thus Far forth, that God would hear their Prayers: av d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av av-j av, cst np1 vmd vvi po32 n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1051 or whether they bee loath themselues to make it knowne (though it bee for their good) yet may they thus farre desire the prayers of others, that God would heare them. or whither they be loath themselves to make it known (though it be for their good) yet may they thus Far desire the Prayers of Others, that God would hear them. cc cs pns32 vbb j px32 pc-acp vvi pn31 vvn (c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp po32 j) av vmb pns32 av av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32. (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1052 And we againe our selues, if for want of knowledge we cannot tell how to pray so particularly for men as wee would: And we again our selves, if for want of knowledge we cannot tell how to pray so particularly for men as we would: cc pns12 av po12 n2, cs p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmbx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp n2 c-acp pns12 vmd: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1053 yet wee must not wholy neglect prayer for them: yet we must not wholly neglect prayer for them: av pns12 vmb xx av-jn vvi n1 p-acp pno32: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1054 for it shall be sufficient, when we can do no more, to pray thus, that God would heare their prayers. for it shall be sufficient, when we can do no more, to pray thus, that God would hear their Prayers. c-acp pn31 vmb vbi j, c-crq pns12 vmb vdi av-dx av-dc, pc-acp vvi av, cst np1 vmd vvi po32 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1055 For when as many times wee knowe not our owne wants euery one of them, and yet generally commending them all vnto God, knowne and vnknowne, he supplieth them in particular aboue al that we named, or could think of: For when as many times we know not our own Wants every one of them, and yet generally commending them all unto God, known and unknown, he supplieth them in particular above all that we nam, or could think of: p-acp c-crq p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb xx po12 d n2 d crd pp-f pno32, cc av av-j vvg pno32 d p-acp np1, vvn cc j-vvn-u, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp j p-acp d cst pns12 vvd, cc vmd vvi pp-f: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1056 for he knoweth the meaning of his owne spirit in vs, and giueth according to the same: for he Knoweth the meaning of his own Spirit in us, and gives according to the same: c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvz vvg p-acp dt d: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1057 So then also, though wee knowe not the particular necessities of our brethren and friends, So then also, though we know not the particular necessities of our brothers and Friends, av av av, cs pns12 vvb xx dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1058 or of the whole Church, yet praying for them, God will giue according to the meaning of his spirit in our selues and them. or of the Whole Church, yet praying for them, God will give according to the meaning of his Spirit in our selves and them. cc pp-f dt j-jn n1, av vvg p-acp pno32, np1 vmb vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc pno32. (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1059 There are many now that are in great sicknesse in diuers places, vnder this heauy hand of Gods visitation, There Are many now that Are in great sickness in diverse places, under this heavy hand of God's Visitation, pc-acp vbr d av d vbr p-acp j n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1060 and some in great feare of it, because of the infection, and some in great sorrowe for the losse of their friends; and Some in great Fear of it, Because of the infection, and Some in great sorrow for the loss of their Friends; cc d p-acp j n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pp-f dt n1, cc d p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1061 we knowe not, neither can we, their speciall troubles, or what paines they haue in their bodies, what want of outward comfort, what inward temptations of their minde; we know not, neither can we, their special Troubles, or what pains they have in their bodies, what want of outward Comfort, what inward temptations of their mind; pns12 vvb xx, dx vmb pns12, po32 j n2, cc r-crq n2 pns32 vhb p-acp po32 n2, r-crq n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq j n2 pp-f po32 n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 58
1062 yet let vs pray for them, and desire God to heare their prayers, so shall wee doe them good. yet let us pray for them, and desire God to hear their Prayers, so shall we do them good. av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvb np1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, av vmb pns12 vdi pno32 j. (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 59
1063 And thus may we pray to day and alwaies for the Church of God, and for the seueral parts of it, especially vpon the Lords day, that he would heare the prayers of the Church in all places, And thus may we pray to day and always for the Church of God, and for the several parts of it, especially upon the lords day, that he would hear the Prayers of the Church in all places, cc av vmb pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, av-j p-acp dt n2 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 59
1064 and that wee our selues might haue our part in them; and they shall be auailable for them, and for our selues. It followeth in this verse: and that we our selves might have our part in them; and they shall be available for them, and for our selves. It follows in this verse: cc cst pns12 po12 n2 vmd vhi po12 n1 p-acp pno32; cc pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32, cc p-acp po12 n2. pn31 vvz p-acp d n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 59
1065 The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1066 In these words the people continue their prayers for the King, and therein come to this particular, that God would defend him: In these words the people continue their Prayers for the King, and therein come to this particular, that God would defend him: p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp d j, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1067 For by the name of God they meane God himselfe, who hath by his name made himself knowne vnto vs: For by the name of God they mean God himself, who hath by his name made himself known unto us: c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vvb np1 px31, r-crq vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvd px31 vvn p-acp pno12: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1068 and by Iacob they meane either that particular person and holy Patriarke, to whom God had said that he would be his God, and by Iacob they mean either that particular person and holy Patriarch, to whom God had said that he would be his God, cc p-acp np1 pns32 vvb d cst j n1 cc j n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhd vvn cst pns31 vmd vbi po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1069 and so had renued the couenant with him, that was first made with Abraham and Isaac his father and grandfather, and so had renewed the Covenant with him, that was First made with Abraham and Isaac his father and grandfather, cc av vhd vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31, cst vbds ord vvn p-acp np1 cc np1 po31 n1 cc n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1070 and vpon whom he had bestowed many great benefits and deliuerances: and upon whom he had bestowed many great benefits and Deliverances: cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn d j n2 cc n2: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1071 or by Iacob he meaneth the posteritie of Iacob, that is, the Israelites, with whom also as with their seede hee had couenanted to be their God, or by Iacob he means the posterity of Iacob, that is, the Israelites, with whom also as with their seed he had covenanted to be their God, cc p-acp np1 pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, dt np2, p-acp ro-crq av c-acp p-acp po32 n1 pns31 vhd vvn pc-acp vbi po32 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1072 and that they should be his people, and to whom he had made himselfe knowne to be so by his word, Sacraments, and that they should be his people, and to whom he had made himself known to be so by his word, Sacraments, cc cst pns32 vmd vbi po31 n1, cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn px31 vvn pc-acp vbi av p-acp po31 n1, n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1073 and works, and vpon whom also he had bestowed many great deliuerances in Egypt, in the red sea, in the wildernesse, and in their owne land: and works, and upon whom also he had bestowed many great Deliverances in Egypt, in the read sea, in the Wilderness, and in their own land: cc n2, cc p-acp ro-crq av pns31 vhd vvn d j n2 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 d n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1074 or by it, hee meaneth them both. or by it, he means them both. cc p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz pno32 d. (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1075 And so they pray, that hee that was the God of Iacob, and so their God, And so they pray, that he that was the God of Iacob, and so their God, cc av pns32 vvb, cst pns31 cst vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av po32 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1076 and had giuen himselfe that name, and by it had shewed how good and gracious he was, and had given himself that name, and by it had showed how good and gracious he was, cc vhd vvn px31 cst n1, cc p-acp pn31 vhd vvn c-crq j cc j pns31 vbds, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1077 and would still be vnto them, would defend him from his enemies by his mightie power, and great goodnesse. and would still be unto them, would defend him from his enemies by his mighty power, and great Goodness. cc vmd av vbi p-acp pno32, vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 j n1, cc j n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1078 So then as they had before generally prayed God to heare his prayers, whatsoeuer they should be: So then as they had before generally prayed God to hear his Prayers, whatsoever they should be: av av c-acp pns32 vhd a-acp av-j vvd np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, r-crq pns32 vmd vbi: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1079 so here particularly, because he was in trouble, or like to come vnto it, they pray for Gods defence in it, that hee might not miscarrie, so Here particularly, Because he was in trouble, or like to come unto it, they pray for God's defence in it, that he might not miscarry, av av av-j, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pns32 vvb p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp pn31, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1080 but happily come out of the same, and haue a blessed issue therein. but happily come out of the same, and have a blessed issue therein. cc-acp av-j vvn av pp-f dt d, cc vhb dt j-vvn n1 av. (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 59
1081 Therefore as we may and ought to pray generally for others, when wee no otherwise know their esta••, so when we doe know it, wee must accordingly direct our prayers, Therefore as we may and ought to pray generally for Others, when we not otherwise know their esta••, so when we do know it, we must accordingly Direct our Prayers, av c-acp pns12 vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n2-jn, c-crq pns12 xx av vvb po32 n1, av c-crq pns12 vdb vvi pn31, pns12 vmb av-vvg vvi po12 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1082 and those not onely for ourselues, but for others. and those not only for ourselves, but for Others. cc d xx av-j p-acp px12, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn. (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1083 For though God need not to be put in minde of any thing that wee neede, who knoweth all our necessities better than we doe our selues, For though God need not to be put in mind of any thing that we need, who Knoweth all our necessities better than we do our selves, p-acp cs np1 vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cst pns12 vvb, r-crq vvz d po12 n2 av-jc cs pns12 vdb po12 n2, (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1084 and therfore when we are ignorant of the estate of any Church, we neede not feare, that for want of naming things in our prayers, God should forget them; and Therefore when we Are ignorant of the estate of any Church, we need not Fear, that for want of naming things in our Prayers, God should forget them; cc av c-crq pns12 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vvb xx n1, cst p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp po12 n2, np1 vmd vvi pno32; (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1085 yet he would haue vs name hat wee desire, and so make our requests knowne vnto him in ••pplication and prayer, as the Apostle speaketh: yet he would have us name hat we desire, and so make our requests known unto him in ••pplication and prayer, as the Apostle speaks: av pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vvi n1 pns12 vvb, cc av vvb po12 n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1086 and to powre out our whole desire before him, as the Psalmist saith: and to pour out our Whole desire before him, as the Psalmist Says: cc pc-acp vvi av po12 j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 vvz: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1087 that it might appeare that we are not ignorant of our owne estate, when we can name that that we lack; that it might appear that we Are not ignorant of our own estate, when we can name that that we lack; cst pn31 vmd vvi cst pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po12 d n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi d cst pns12 vvb; (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1088 and might also see how God blesseth vs, not only generally, but particularly, that we might be thankfull for the same. and might also see how God Blesses us, not only generally, but particularly, that we might be thankful for the same. cc vmd av vvi c-crq np1 vvz pno12, xx av-j av-j, cc-acp av-j, cst pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp dt d. (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1089 And therefore as a childe asketh not onely things needfull of his father, but this and that; And Therefore as a child asks not only things needful of his father, but this and that; cc av c-acp dt n1 vvz xx av-j n2 j pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp d cc d; (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1090 and as Christ saith (but to another end) hee asketh him an egge, or fish, or bread; and as christ Says (but to Another end) he asks him an egg, or Fish, or bred; cc c-acp np1 vvz (p-acp p-acp j-jn n1) pns31 vvz pno31 dt n1, cc n1, cc n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1091 so we must doe vnto the Lord. And as wee must thus pray for our selues, so for others also: so we must do unto the Lord. And as we must thus pray for our selves, so for Others also: av pns12 vmb vdi p-acp dt n1. cc c-acp pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp po12 n2, av p-acp n2-jn av: (9) sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 60
1092 God would haue vs to take knowledge of their estate, as much as we can, and be touched with it; God would have us to take knowledge of their estate, as much as we can, and be touched with it; np1 vmd vhi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp d c-acp pns12 vmb, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31; (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1093 that we might pray for this and that according to their neede in soule and bodie. that we might pray for this and that according to their need in soul and body. cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d cc d vvg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1094 Thus must wee pray by this example for our King, not onely that God would heare his prayers from time to time; Thus must we pray by this Exampl for our King, not only that God would hear his Prayers from time to time; av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n1, xx j cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1095 but seeing that wee heare that hee is subiect to many daungers, and that his enemies doe hunt after his life, but seeing that we hear that he is Subject to many dangers, and that his enemies do hunt After his life, cc-acp vvg cst pns12 vvb cst pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp d n2, cc cst po31 n2 vdb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1096 and besides the common casualties of all men that he is with them subiect vnto, his life is specially sought for: and beside the Common casualties of all men that he is with them Subject unto, his life is specially sought for: cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n2 cst pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 n-jn p-acp, po31 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1097 therefore we must pray that God would defend him, in these attempts, by discouering them in time, Therefore we must pray that God would defend him, in these attempts, by discovering them in time, av pns12 vmb vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, p-acp d n2, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1098 and bringing them to naught, yea conuerting or confounding all his enemies. and bringing them to nought, yea converting or confounding all his enemies. cc vvg pno32 p-acp pix, uh vvg cc vvg d po31 n2. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1099 And this is the best vse that wee can and should make of all the newes that wee heare of treasons breaking foorth; And this is the best use that we can and should make of all the news that we hear of treasons breaking forth; cc d vbz dt js n1 cst pns12 vmb cc vmd vvi pp-f d dt n1 cst pns12 vvb pp-f n2 vvg av; (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1100 that wee seeing the daungers, might pray to God to defend him. that we seeing the dangers, might pray to God to defend him. cst pns12 vvg dt n2, vmd vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1101 And as wee must doe thus for his Maiestie first and chiefly, so for any others: And as we must do thus for his Majesty First and chiefly, so for any Others: cc c-acp pns12 vmb vdi av p-acp po31 n1 ord cc av-jn, av p-acp d n2-jn: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 60
1102 as when wee heare in what danger the Churches are beyond the seas, as Geneua and others, as when we hear in what danger the Churches Are beyond the Seas, as Geneva and Others, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp r-crq n1 dt n2 vbr p-acp dt n2, c-acp np1 cc n2-jn, (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1103 how they are assaulted by their enemies, let vs pray to God to defend them. And so likewise for our brethren here at home. how they Are assaulted by their enemies, let us pray to God to defend them. And so likewise for our brothers Here At home. c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32. cc av av p-acp po12 n2 av p-acp n1-an. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1104 We heare how the pestilence raigneth in many places, wee are not only to pray that God would heare them; We hear how the pestilence Reigneth in many places, we Are not only to pray that God would hear them; pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n2, pns12 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno32; (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1105 but more specially that God would defend them from it, that are not in it; but more specially that God would defend them from it, that Are not in it; cc-acp av-dc av-j cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, cst vbr xx p-acp pn31; (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1106 and those that are, that he would deliuer them out of it ▪ if it be his holy will. and those that Are, that he would deliver them out of it ▪ if it be his holy will. cc d cst vbr, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 av pp-f pn31 ▪ cs pn31 vbi po31 j n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1107 And thus as we must pray one for another, so wee see what wee should pray for. And thus as we must pray one for Another, so we see what we should pray for. cc av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pi p-acp n-jn, av pns12 vvb r-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1108 So did the Martyrs one for another, that God would giue them comfort in the prison, and strength against the fire. So did the Martyrs one for Another, that God would give them Comfort in the prison, and strength against the fire. av vdd dt n2 pi p-acp n-jn, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1109 And thus it is written of Doctor Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury, that when his fellow prisoners Doctor Ridley and Master Latimer were burnt at Oxford for the Gospell, hee looking out of the prison where hee was, cried, The Lord Iesus strengthen you. And thus it is written of Doctor Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury, that when his fellow Prisoners Doctor Ridley and Master Latimer were burned At Oxford for the Gospel, he looking out of the prison where he was, cried, The Lord Iesus strengthen you. cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f n1 np1 n1 pp-f np1, cst c-crq po31 n1 n2 n1 np1 cc n1 np1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvg av pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds, vvd, dt n1 np1 vvb pn22. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1110 They had neede then of great patience and strength to beare such things, and so hee prayed to God to giue them that which then they most needed. They had need then of great patience and strength to bear such things, and so he prayed to God to give them that which then they most needed. pns32 vhd n1 av pp-f j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 d r-crq av pns32 ds vvd. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1111 So then if wee know any to be in any distresse of soule or bodie, wee must pray for them according to their seuerall neede: So then if we know any to be in any distress of soul or body, we must pray for them according to their several need: av av cs pns12 vvb d pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp po32 j n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1112 as if they bee tempted for sinne, that God would comfort them with the forgiuenes of their sinne: as if they be tempted for sin, that God would Comfort them with the forgiveness of their sin: c-acp cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1113 if they bee tempted vnto sin, that God would strengthen them against the same, and giue them the shield of faith, whereby they may quench all the firie darts of the diuell: if they be tempted unto since, that God would strengthen them against the same, and give them the shield of faith, whereby they may quench all the firy darts of the Devil: cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt d, cc vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1114 if they be fallen into sinne, that God would raise them vp, and giue them repentance: if they be fallen into sin, that God would raise them up, and give them Repentance: cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 a-acp, cc vvi pno32 n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1115 if they bee poore, and want meate, drink, or cloathing, that God would giue them all things necessary for this life: if they be poor, and want meat, drink, or clothing, that God would give them all things necessary for this life: cs pns32 vbb j, cc vvb n1, n1, cc n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 d n2 j p-acp d n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1116 if they be in sicknes, that God would giue them patience and health: if they be oppressed with enemies, that God would reuenge their cause: if they be in sickness, that God would give them patience and health: if they be oppressed with enemies, that God would revenge their cause: cs pns32 vbb p-acp n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 n1 cc n1: cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n2, cst np1 vmd vvi po32 n1: (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1117 if they be in any losse, that God would recompence it vnto them. And so it is not enough to say, God be with them, God helpe them, if they be in any loss, that God would recompense it unto them. And so it is not enough to say, God be with them, God help them, cs pns32 vbb p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pno32. cc av pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi, np1 vbb p-acp pno32, np1 vvb pno32, (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1118 or God blesse them, but we must come further to this or that, and pray God to giue it them according to their neede, or God bless them, but we must come further to this or that, and pray God to give it them according to their need, cc np1 vvb pno32, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-jc p-acp d cc d, cc vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pn31 pno32 vvg p-acp po32 n1, (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 61
1119 as here they pray for defence for their King in this daunger that hee was in. as Here they pray for defence for their King in this danger that he was in. c-acp av pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vbds p-acp. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 63
1120 And so wee see what wee haue to obserue out of these words generally. The rest wee will prosecute the next day by the grace of God. And so we see what we have to observe out of these words generally. The rest we will prosecute the next day by the grace of God. cc av pns12 vvb r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n2 av-j. dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 63
1121 THE SIXT SERMON vpon the first verse. The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. THE SIXT SERMON upon the First verse. The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 63
1122 DEfend thee. We see from whence all defence and that of all men, euen of Kings, DEfend thee. We see from whence all defence and that of all men, even of Kings, vvb pno21. pns12 vvb p-acp c-crq d n1 cc d pp-f d n2, av pp-f n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1123 and of the greatest must come, namely from God: and of the greatest must come, namely from God: cc pp-f dt js vmb vvi, av p-acp np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1124 and so they professe also in the next verse ▪ when they pray, Send thee helpe from the Sanctuary: that is, from heauen: and so they profess also in the next verse ▪ when they pray, Send thee help from the Sanctuary: that is, from heaven: cc av pns32 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 ▪ c-crq pns32 vvb, vvb pno21 vvi p-acp dt n1: cst vbz, p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1125 and so they testifie their faith in the sixt verse, and say, that they knew that God would helpe his annoynted: and so they testify their faith in the sixt verse, and say, that they knew that God would help his anointed: cc av pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvi, cst pns32 vvd cst np1 vmd vvi po31 vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1126 and further they declare their faith in the words following, when they oppose their confidence, that they had in Gods defence, to the vaine confidence that their enemies had in other things, saying, Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, and further they declare their faith in the words following, when they oppose their confidence, that they had in God's defence, to the vain confidence that their enemies had in other things, saying, some trust in chariots, and Some in Horses, cc av-jc pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg, c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1, cst pns32 vhd p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp dt j n1 cst po32 n2 vhd p-acp j-jn n2, vvg, d n1 p-acp n2, cc d p-acp n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1127 but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. but we will Remember the name of the Lord our God. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1128 Wee must then bee perswaded that no man can sufficiently defend himselfe in any danger, by any wit, policie, or strength in himselfe; we must then be persuaded that no man can sufficiently defend himself in any danger, by any wit, policy, or strength in himself; pns12 vmb av vbi vvn cst dx n1 vmb av-j vvi px31 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp px31; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1129 neither can any others doe it for him: no not Kings and Princes be they neuer so mightie. neither can any Others do it for him: no not Kings and Princes be they never so mighty. dx vmb d n2-jn vdb pn31 p-acp pno31: dx xx np1 cc n2 vbb pns32 av-x av j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1130 And therefore the wise man must not trust in his wisedome, nor the strong man in his strength, 9 23. nor the rich man in his riches. And Therefore the wise man must not trust in his Wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, 9 23. nor the rich man in his riches. cc av dt j n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, ccx dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, crd crd ccx dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1131 And as we must alwaies thus beleeue, so most of all when we pray; And as we must always thus believe, so most of all when we pray; cc c-acp pns12 vmb av av vvi, av ds pp-f d c-crq pns12 vvb; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1132 that so we renouncing all worldly helpe, might look vp only vnto God, and pray to him, from whom only we beleeue that all our helpe must come: that so we renouncing all worldly help, might look up only unto God, and pray to him, from whom only we believe that all our help must come: cst av pns12 vvg d j n1, vmd vvi a-acp av-j p-acp np1, cc vvb p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq av-j pns12 vvb cst d po12 n1 vmb vvi: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1133 as it is said in the Psalme; My helpe commeth from the Lord, who hath made the heauen & the earth. as it is said in the Psalm; My help comes from the Lord, who hath made the heaven & the earth. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 cc dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 63
1134 God hath appointed means for our defence in all things, as munition against forraine enemies: yet he saith, that it was he that subdued the people vnder him: God hath appointed means for our defence in all things, as munition against foreign enemies: yet he Says, that it was he that subdued the people under him: np1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp j n2: av pns31 vvz, cst pn31 vbds pns31 cst vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1135 and it is hee, and not the watchmen, that keepe the citie, as he acknowledgeth in another Psalme: and it is he, and not the watchmen, that keep the City, as he acknowledgeth in Another Psalm: cc pn31 vbz pns31, cc xx dt n2, cst vvb dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1136 Except the Lord keepe the citie, the keeper watcheth in vaine. Except the Lord keep the City, the keeper watches in vain. c-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1137 Therefore wee for our part must ascribe this defence that we haue had from forraine inuasion, not to the seas which doe compasse vs in; Therefore we for our part must ascribe this defence that we have had from foreign invasion, not to the Seas which do compass us in; av pns12 p-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi d n1 cst pns12 vhb vhn p-acp j n1, xx p-acp dt n2 r-crq vdb vvi pno12 p-acp; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1138 or to our strength of men and munition at home, but to God; or to our strength of men and munition At home, but to God; cc p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 p-acp n1-an, cc-acp p-acp np1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1139 and so giue thankes to him for it, and pray to him still, that hee would defend vs and his Church in this land. and so give thanks to him for it, and pray to him still, that he would defend us and his Church in this land. cc av vvb n2 p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, cc vvb p-acp pno31 av, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 cc po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1140 For the Israelites though they had preuailed against their enemies before, yet when they sinned, For the Israelites though they had prevailed against their enemies before, yet when they sinned, p-acp dt np2 cs pns32 vhd vvn p-acp po32 n2 a-acp, av c-crq pns32 vvd, (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1141 and broke the commaundement of God, in the excommunicate goods, they were smitten and fled before them; and broke the Commandment of God, in the excommunicate goods, they were smitten and fled before them; cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n2-j, pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32; (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1142 so if the Lord should for our sinnes forsake vs, and be our defender no more, wee see what should become of vs. so if the Lord should for our Sins forsake us, and be our defender no more, we see what should become of us av cs dt n1 vmd p-acp po12 n2 vvb pno12, cc vbb po12 n1 av-dx av-dc, pns12 vvb r-crq vmd vvi pp-f pno12 (10) sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 62
1143 We haue other meanes also to defend vs in our houses from theeues and robbers, as gates and doores, locks and barres: We have other means also to defend us in our houses from thieves and robbers, as gates and doors, locks and bars: pns12 vhb j-jn n2 av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, c-acp n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1144 yet they doe not keep vs night and day, but God: yet they do not keep us night and day, but God: av pns32 vdb xx vvi pno12 n1 cc n1, cc-acp np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1145 for they may be broken open, as sometimes they are, or by negligence may bee left open, for they may be broken open, as sometime they Are, or by negligence may be left open, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn j, c-acp av pns32 vbr, cc p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1146 or there may bee some false-hearted within the doores: therefore we must commend the care of al vnto God; or there may be Some False-hearted within the doors: Therefore we must commend the care of all unto God; cc pc-acp vmb vbi d j p-acp dt n2: av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d p-acp np1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1147 who saith, Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vaine that build it. who Says, Except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it. r-crq vvz, c-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp j cst vvb pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1148 And, It is in vaine for a man to rise early, and to lie downe late, And, It is in vain for a man to rise early, and to lie down late, cc, pn31 vbz p-acp j c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1149 and to eate the bread of sorrow; but he will giue rest to his beloued. Therefore wee must say, and doe, as Dauid did, Thou wilt maintaine my lot. and to eat the bred of sorrow; but he will give rest to his Beloved. Therefore we must say, and do, as David did, Thou wilt maintain my lot. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1; cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn. av pns12 vmb vvi, cc vdb, c-acp np1 vdd, pns21 vm2 vvi po11 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1150 And againe, I haue set the Lord alwaies before me, for he is at my right hand, therefore I shall not slide; And again, I have Set the Lord always before me, for he is At my right hand, Therefore I shall not slide; cc av, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 av p-acp pno11, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp po11 j-jn n1, av pns11 vmb xx vvi; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1151 Wherefore my heart is glad, and my tongue reioyceth; my flesh also doth rest in hope. Wherefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices; my Flesh also does rest in hope. c-crq po11 n1 vbz j, cc po11 n1 vvz; po11 n1 av vdz vvi p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1152 Where wee see how he commended the care of himselfe and of all that he had vnto the Lords protection; Where we see how he commended the care of himself and of all that he had unto the lords protection; c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f px31 cc pp-f d cst pns31 vhd p-acp dt n2 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1153 whereupon it came to passe, that he not only was defended, but had a quiet minde and bodie; whereupon it Come to pass, that he not only was defended, but had a quiet mind and body; c-crq pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 xx av-j vbds vvn, cc-acp vhd dt j-jn n1 cc n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1154 as he saith also in another place: as he Says also in Another place: c-acp pns31 vvz av p-acp j-jn n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1155 I will lay me down, and also sleepe in peace, for thou Lord onely makest me dwell in safetie. I will lay me down, and also sleep in peace, for thou Lord only Makest me dwell in safety. pns11 vmb vvi pno11 a-acp, cc av vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pns21 n1 av-j vv2 pno11 vvi p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 62
1156 And so wee must ascribe all our defence for the time past to him, and trust only to him for the time to come. And so we must ascribe all our defence for the time passed to him, and trust only to him for the time to come. cc av pns12 vmb vvi d po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvb av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1157 And now for the present state of our time, we must beleeue that all the defence of our King from all daungers is and must come onely from God: And now for the present state of our time, we must believe that all the defence of our King from all dangers is and must come only from God: cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst d dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n2 vbz cc vmb vvi av-j p-acp np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1158 for though he be wise himselfe, and hath a wise honourable Councel, and there are many that watch and care for him besides: for though he be wise himself, and hath a wise honourable Council, and there Are many that watch and care for him beside: c-acp cs pns31 vbb j px31, cc vhz dt j j n1, cc pc-acp vbr d cst vvb cc n1 p-acp pno31 a-acp: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1159 yet if God did not defend him, the diuel by his subtiltie might make his enemie, wiser than all of them. yet if God did not defend him, the Devil by his subtlety might make his enemy, Wiser than all of them. av cs np1 vdd xx vvi pno31, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi po31 n1, jc cs d pp-f pno32. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1160 Therefore as Dauid saith of himselfe, It was God that did couer his head in the day of battell, that is, Therefore as David Says of himself, It was God that did cover his head in the day of battle, that is, av c-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31, pn31 vbds np1 cst vdd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1161 though hee had an helmet, and such like defence, yet if God had not couered his head, all that had been nothing; though he had an helmet, and such like defence, yet if God had not covered his head, all that had been nothing; cs pns31 vhd dt n1, cc d j n1, av cs np1 vhd xx vvn po31 n1, d cst vhd vbn pix; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1162 so we must say, it is God that hath couered not onely his head, but his whole bodie from the strokes of his enemies: so we must say, it is God that hath covered not only his head, but his Whole body from the Strokes of his enemies: av pns12 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz np1 cst vhz vvn xx av-j po31 n1, cc-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1163 yea wee must say, as Paul saith of himselfe, God hath deliuered him from so great a death, and doth deliuer him daily; yea we must say, as Paul Says of himself, God hath Delivered him from so great a death, and does deliver him daily; uh pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31, np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp av j dt n1, cc vdz vvi pno31 av-j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1164 in whom wee trust that yet hereafter he will deliuer him. in whom we trust that yet hereafter he will deliver him. p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb cst av av pns31 vmb vvi pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1165 Therefore when wee heare of any daunger towards his person, or towards the State, we must not make small account of it, Therefore when we hear of any danger towards his person, or towards the State, we must not make small account of it, av c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi j n1 pp-f pn31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1166 and say, Tush, I but there are these and these meanes to defend vs, the King and his Counsell are wise enough to preuent all; and say, Tush, I but there Are these and these means to defend us, the King and his Counsel Are wise enough to prevent all; cc vvi, uh, pns11 cc-acp a-acp vbr d cc d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12, dt n1 cc po31 n1 vbr j av-d pc-acp vvi d; (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1167 but wee must say, That good God and merciful father who of his infinit mercie hath defended him and vs hitherto, will do so still: but we must say, That good God and merciful father who of his infinite mercy hath defended him and us hitherto, will do so still: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst j np1 cc j n1 r-crq pp-f po31 j n1 vhz vvn pno31 cc pno12 av, vmb vdi av av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1168 and pray to him thereafter, that it may bee so, as this people doth here, The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. and pray to him thereafter, that it may be so, as this people does Here, The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. cc vvb p-acp pno31 av, cst pn31 vmb vbi av, c-acp d n1 vdz av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 64
1169 So is it in all sicknesse, and namely in this great mortalitie of our time, wherein many are sicke, So is it in all sickness, and namely in this great mortality of our time, wherein many Are sick, av vbz pn31 p-acp d n1, cc av p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-crq d vbr j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 64
1170 and many are weake, and many fall asleepe; and many Are weak, and many fallen asleep; cc d vbr j, cc d vvb j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 64
1171 none can defend vs in it but onely God, and he is able to doe it. none can defend us in it but only God, and he is able to do it. pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pn31 p-acp j np1, cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 64
1172 In the Law God hath threatned great and incurable diseases to the disobedient: In the Law God hath threatened great and incurable diseases to the disobedient: p-acp dt n1 np1 vhz vvn j cc j n2 p-acp dt j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 64
1173 for it is said, The Lord will smite thee in the knees, and in the thighes, with a sore botch. that thou canst not bee h••led: for it is said, The Lord will smite thee in the knees, and in the thighs, with a soar botch. that thou Canst not be h••led: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 vvb. cst pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 64
1174 euen •rom the sole of thy foote vnto the top of thine head. And a little after in the same place: even •rom the sole of thy foot unto the top of thine head. And a little After in the same place: av av dt j pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. cc dt j c-acp p-acp dt d n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 64
1175 The Lord will make thy plagues wonderfull, and the plagues of thy seed, euen great plagues, The Lord will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n2 j, cc dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, av j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1176 and of long continuance, and sore diseases, and of long durance: and of long Continuance, and soar diseases, and of long durance: cc pp-f j n1, cc j n2, cc pp-f j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1177 I will bring vpon thee all the diseases of Egypt, whereof thou wast afraide, and they shall cleaue vnto thee: I will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, whereof thou wast afraid, and they shall cleave unto thee: pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 d dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns21 vbd2s j, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno21: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1178 and euery sicknes and euery plague, which is not written in the booke of this law, will the Lord heape vpon thee, vntill thou be destroyed. and every sickness and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, will the Lord heap upon thee, until thou be destroyed. cc d n1 cc d n1, r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, c-acp pns21 vbb vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1179 And from them that walke in his waies, he hath promised to keepe these diseases farre away. And from them that walk in his ways, he hath promised to keep these diseases Far away. cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi d n2 av-j av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1180 If thou wilt diligently hearken, O Israel, vnto the voyce of the Lord thy God, and wilt doe that which is right in his sight, If thou wilt diligently harken, Oh Israel, unto the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sighed, cs pns21 vm2 av-j vvi, uh np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po21 n1, cc vmd2 vdi d r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1181 and wilt giue eare vnto his commaundements, and keepe all his ordinances, then will I put none of these diseases vpon thee, which I brought vpon the Egyptians: and wilt give ear unto his Commandments, and keep all his ordinances, then will I put none of these diseases upon thee, which I brought upon the egyptians: cc vm2 vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi d po31 n2, av vmb pns11 vvd pix pp-f d n2 p-acp pno21, r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt njp2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1182 for I am the Lord that healeth thee. These threatnings and promises he only is able to verifie, and doth; for I am the Lord that heals thee. These threatenings and promises he only is able to verify, and does; c-acp pns11 vbm dt n1 cst vvz pno21. d n2-vvg cc n2 pns31 av-j vbz j pc-acp vvi, cc vdz; (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1183 who hath said to that end, He will deliuer thee from the snare of the hunter, and from the noysome pestilence: who hath said to that end, He will deliver thee from the snare of the hunter, and from the noisome pestilence: r-crq vhz vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1184 he will couer thee vnder his wings, and thou shalt be sure vnder his fethers: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler: he will cover thee under his wings, and thou shalt be sure under his Feathers: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler: pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po31 n2, cc pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp po31 n2: po31 n1 vmb vbi po21 n1 cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1185 thou shalt not be afraide of the feare of the night, nor of the arrow that flieth by day: thou shalt not be afraid of the Fear of the night, nor of the arrow that flies by day: pns21 vm2 xx vbi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1186 nor of the pestilence that walketh in darknesse, nor of the plague that destroyeth at noone day: nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the plague that Destroyeth At noon day: ccx pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1187 a thousand shall fall at thy side, and tenne thousand at thy right hand, but it shall not come neere thee. a thousand shall fallen At thy side, and tenne thousand At thy right hand, but it shall not come near thee. dt crd vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc crd crd p-acp po21 j-jn n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vvi av-j pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1188 There shall none euill come vnto thee, neither shall any plague come neere thy tabernacle: There shall none evil come unto thee, neither shall any plague come near thy tabernacle: pc-acp vmb pix j-jn vvb p-acp pno21, dx vmb d n1 vvb av-j po21 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1189 for he shall giue his Angels charge ouer thee, to keepe thee in all thy waies; for he shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways; c-acp pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 vvb p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1190 they shall beare thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foote against a stone. they shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. pns32 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns21 vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1191 Thus it is the Lord only that keepeth vs from plagues and diseases by the inuisible ministerie of his holie Angels, which he vseth for the defence of his seruants, Thus it is the Lord only that Keepeth us from plagues and diseases by the invisible Ministry of his holy Angels, which he uses for the defence of his Servants, av pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j cst vvz pno12 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n2, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1192 and the punishment of the wicked. and the punishment of the wicked. cc dt n1 pp-f dt j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1193 For as when the Lord did send his Angell into the hoste of proud blasphemous Sanecherib, he smote in one night an hundreth fourescore and fiue thousand: For as when the Lord did send his Angel into the host of proud blasphemous Sennacherib, he smote in one night an Hundredth fourescore and fiue thousand: p-acp p-acp c-crq dt n1 vdd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j np1, pns31 vvn p-acp crd n1 dt ord crd cc crd crd: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1194 so that when they rose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses: so that when they rose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses: av cst c-crq pns32 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, vvb, pns32 vbdr d j n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1195 And as in the time of Dauid, the Lord by an Angel did destroy with the pestilence seuentie thousand men in three daies: And as in the time of David, the Lord by an Angel did destroy with the pestilence seuentie thousand men in three days: cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 crd crd n2 p-acp crd n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1196 So in the middest of all pestilent diseases, if the Lord bid his Angell cease punishing, So in the midst of all pestilent diseases, if the Lord bid his Angel cease punishing, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cs dt n1 vvb po31 n1 vvb vvg, (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1197 as hee did then when hee stretched out his hand vpon Ierusalem to destroy it; hee said, It is sufficient, hold now thine hand: as he did then when he stretched out his hand upon Ierusalem to destroy it; he said, It is sufficient, hold now thine hand: c-acp pns31 vdd av c-crq pns31 vvd av po31 n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pn31; pns31 vvd, pn31 vbz j, vvb av po21 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 65
1198 or if he will them to keepe vs in the middest of it, it shall bee so: or if he will them to keep us in the midst of it, it shall be so: cc cs pns31 vmb pno32 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vmb vbi av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 66
1199 and then shall that be verified vpon vs, which is written, Thou shalt walke vpon the lion and aspe, the yong lion and the dragon shalt thou tread vnder feete: and then shall that be verified upon us, which is written, Thou shalt walk upon the Lion and asp, the young Lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under feet: cc av vmb d vbi vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz vvn, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, dt j n1 cc dt n1 vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 66
1200 that is, his Angels shall preserue vs in the middest of great dangers harmelesse. that is, his Angels shall preserve us in the midst of great dangers harmless. cst vbz, po31 n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 66
1201 He onely defendeth in these cases ▪ therefore let vs trust in him, and in him alone. He only defendeth in these cases ▪ Therefore let us trust in him, and in him alone. pns31 av-j vvz p-acp d n2 ▪ av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31 av-j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 66
1202 He healed King Hezekiah when he was sicke of a most deadly disease, euen when he lay sicke of a pestilent feuer, He healed King Hezekiah when he was sick of a most deadly disease, even when he lay sick of a pestilent fever, pns31 vvd n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vbds j pp-f dt av-ds j n1, av c-crq pns31 vvd j pp-f dt j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1203 and had a Carbunckle or Plague sore broken out in his body, and before that, had receiued the sentence of death in himselfe. and had a Carbuncle or Plague soar broken out in his body, and before that, had received the sentence of death in himself. cc vhd dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvn av p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp d, vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1204 For the Prophet had said vnto him: For the Prophet had said unto him: p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1205 Thus saith the Lord, put thine house in order, for thou shalt dye, and not liue, that is, this sicknesse of thine is deadly in it owne nature. Thus Says the Lord, put thine house in order, for thou shalt die, and not live, that is, this sickness of thine is deadly in it own nature. av vvz dt n1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, cc xx vvi, cst vbz, d n1 pp-f png21 vbz av-j p-acp pn31 d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1206 Then he turned his face vnto the wal, and prayed vnto the Lord; and then the Prophet was sent again vnto him with this message; Then he turned his face unto the wall, and prayed unto the Lord; and then the Prophet was sent again unto him with this message; cs pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1; cc av dt n1 vbds vvn av p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1207 Thus saith the Lord God of Dauid thy father, I haue heard thy prayer, and seene thy teares, Thus Says the Lord God of David thy father, I have herd thy prayer, and seen thy tears, av vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f np1 po21 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1, cc vvn po21 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1208 beholde I will adde vnto thy dayes fifteene yeeres: and then hee had them take a lumpe of drie figs: behold I will add unto thy days fifteene Years: and then he had them take a lump of dry figs: vvb pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n2 crd n2: cc av pns31 vhd pno32 vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1209 and they tooke it, and laid it on the boyle, and he recouered. and they took it, and laid it on the boil, and he recovered. cc pns32 vvd pn31, cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt vvi, cc pns31 vvd. (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1210 Thus though there were meanes vsed, yet God did cure him, who had promised life and health vnto him before. Thus though there were means used, yet God did cure him, who had promised life and health unto him before. av cs pc-acp vbdr n2 vvn, av np1 vdd vvi pno31, r-crq vhd vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 a-acp. (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1211 King Asa was diseased in his feete, and his disease grew to some extremitie, yet he sought not to the Lord in his disease, but to the Phisitions, King Asa was diseased in his feet, and his disease grew to Some extremity, yet he sought not to the Lord in his disease, but to the Physicians, n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2, cc po31 n1 vvd p-acp d n1, av pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp p-acp dt n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1212 and he died of that disease: and he died of that disease: cc pns31 vvd pp-f d n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1213 so though he had all meanes of phisicke in his sicknesse, yet he dyed of it, so though he had all means of physic in his sickness, yet he died of it, av cs pns31 vhd d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vvd pp-f pn31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1214 because the Lord did not heale him. And this is the only cause that some fall into sicknesse, and some do not; Because the Lord did not heal him. And this is the only cause that Some fallen into sickness, and Some do not; c-acp dt n1 vdd xx vvi pno31. cc d vbz dt j n1 cst d n1 p-acp n1, cc d vdb xx; (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1215 and of them some recouer, and some doe not; euen that the Lord defendeth the one, and not the other. and of them Some recover, and Some do not; even that the Lord defendeth the one, and not the other. cc pp-f pno32 d vvi, cc d vdb xx; av cst dt n1 vvz dt pi, cc xx dt j-jn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1216 So that as when God sent his destroying Angell, and at his commandement it went through the whole land of Egypt, So that as when God sent his destroying Angel, and At his Commandment it went through the Whole land of Egypt, av cst a-acp c-crq np1 vvd po31 vvg n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1217 and all the first borne, from the first borne of Pharaoh, that sate on his throne, to the first borne of the captiue that was in prison, and all the First born, from the First born of Pharaoh, that sat on his throne, to the First born of the captive that was in prison, cc d dt ord vvn, p-acp dt ord vvn pp-f np1, cst vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt ord vvn pp-f dt j-jn cst vbds p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1218 and all the first borne of beasts, so that there was no house, where there was not one dead: and all the First born of beasts, so that there was no house, where there was not one dead: cc d dt ord vvn pp-f n2, av cst pc-acp vbds dx n1, c-crq pc-acp vbds xx crd j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 66
1219 yet the houses of the Israelites were marked with the blood of the Lambe, and so none dyed there; yet the houses of the Israelites were marked with the blood of the Lamb, and so none died there; av dt n2 pp-f dt np2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av pix vvd a-acp; (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 67
1220 and that was, because that was a token, that when the Angell should see the blood, he might passe ouer them, and that was, Because that was a token, that when the Angel should see the blood, he might pass over them, cc cst vbds, c-acp d vbds dt n1, cst c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 67
1221 and so the Lord did not suffer the destroyer to enter into their houses, nor the plague to come vpon them to destruction: and so the Lord did not suffer the destroyer to enter into their houses, nor the plague to come upon them to destruction: cc av dt n1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, ccx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 67
1222 for if God had not kept him out according to his promise, they might haue dyed also. for if God had not kept him out according to his promise, they might have died also. c-acp cs np1 vhd xx vvn pno31 av vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vmd vhi vvn av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 67
1223 So then concerning all them that we wish well vnto (as wee should doe to all our brethren) and for our selues, wee see who must be ours and their onely defence: So then Concerning all them that we wish well unto (as we should do to all our brothers) and for our selves, we see who must be ours and their only defence: av av vvg d pno32 cst pns12 vvb av p-acp (c-acp pns12 vmd vdi p-acp d po12 n2) cc p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb r-crq vmb vbi png12 cc po32 j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1224 and who hath defended vs, and them hitherto: euen the Lord, from whom all things doe come both good and euill: and who hath defended us, and them hitherto: even the Lord, from whom all things do come both good and evil: cc r-crq vhz vvn pno12, cc pno32 av: av dt n1, p-acp ro-crq d n2 vdb vvi d j cc j-jn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1225 therefore to him be thankfull, in him trust, and to him still pray. Therefore to him be thankful, in him trust, and to him still pray. av p-acp pno31 vbb j, p-acp pno31 n1, cc p-acp pno31 av vvb. (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1226 For what is the cause that this pestilence is so greatly in one part of the land, For what is the cause that this pestilence is so greatly in one part of the land, p-acp r-crq vbz dt n1 cst d n1 vbz av av-j p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1227 and not in another? and in the same citie and towne, why is it in one part, and not in Another? and in the same City and town, why is it in one part, cc xx p-acp j-jn? cc p-acp dt d n1 cc n1, q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp crd n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1228 or in one house, and not in another? and in the same house, why is it vpon one, or in one house, and not in Another? and in the same house, why is it upon one, cc p-acp crd n1, cc xx p-acp j-jn? cc p-acp dt d n1, q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp crd, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1229 and not vpon all the rest, when they all liue together, and draw in the same breath, and not upon all the rest, when they all live together, and draw in the same breath, cc xx p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pns32 d vvb av, cc vvi p-acp dt d n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1230 and eate and drinke together, and lodge in the same chamber, yea sometimes in the same bed? what is the cause of this, and eat and drink together, and lodge in the same chamber, yea sometime in the same Bed? what is the cause of this, cc vvi cc vvi av, cc vvi p-acp dt d n1, uh av p-acp dt d n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1231 but that it pleaseth the Lord in wisdom, for some cause to defend some for a time, but that it Pleases the Lord in Wisdom, for Some cause to defend Some for a time, cc-acp cst pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1232 and not the rest? Therfore let vs beleeue, that in these dangerous times God must bee our onely defence, and not the rest? Therefore let us believe, that in these dangerous times God must be our only defence, cc xx dt n1? av vvb pno12 vvi, cst p-acp d j n2 np1 vmb vbi po12 j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1233 and the defence of all others. and the defence of all Others. cc dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1234 There are ordinary means, I grant, to bring the plague into a place, and meanes to keep it out by the blessing of God: There Are ordinary means, I grant, to bring the plague into a place, and means to keep it out by the blessing of God: pc-acp vbr j n2, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1235 but who giueth those meanes, but God? and who blesseth them, and maketh them effectuall, but who gives those means, but God? and who Blesses them, and makes them effectual, cc-acp q-crq vvz d n2, cc-acp np1? cc q-crq vvz pno32, cc vv2 pno32 j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1236 but he? or who worketh without them, or aboue them, but onely he? Therefore let vs beleeue this, that all defence both in this sicknesse, but he? or who works without them, or above them, but only he? Therefore let us believe this, that all defence both in this sickness, cc-acp pns31? cc q-crq vvz p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, cc-acp av-j pns31? av vvb pno12 vvi d, cst d n1 av-d p-acp d n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1237 and all other dangers for our selues, and for others, is only from God; and all other dangers for our selves, and for Others, is only from God; cc d j-jn n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp n2-jn, vbz av-j p-acp np1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1238 and so in that faith let vs pray as these doe here, not only for our selues, and so in that faith let us pray as these do Here, not only for our selves, cc av p-acp d n1 vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d vdb av, xx av-j p-acp po12 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1239 but for others that are in danger of the plague, The name of the God of Iacob defend you. but for Others that Are in danger of the plague, The name of the God of Iacob defend you. cc-acp p-acp n2-jn cst vbr p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pn22. (10) sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 67
1240 Therefore when in any sicknes or otherwise we haue neuer so good meanes, let vs not trust to them, but to the Lord, who onely killeth and reuiueth, bringeth downe to hell, and raiseth vp againe. Therefore when in any sickness or otherwise we have never so good means, let us not trust to them, but to the Lord, who only kills and reviveth, brings down to hell, and Raiseth up again. av c-crq p-acp d n1 cc av pns12 vhb av-x av j n2, vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq av-j vvz cc vvz, vvz a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvz a-acp av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 67
1241 King Asa (as wee haue heard) trusted to the Phisitions, and sought vnto thē in his sicknes, King Asa (as we have herd) trusted to the Physicians, and sought unto them in his sickness, n1 np1 (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn) vvd p-acp dt n2, cc vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1242 and so though he being a King had many about him, & the most skilfull that could bee gotten, and so though he being a King had many about him, & the most skilful that could be got, cc av cs pns31 vbg dt n1 vhd d p-acp pno31, cc dt av-ds j cst vmd vbi vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1243 and all helpes that Art could affoord, yet he died. Wee ought then to vse all good means in this time of the pestilence; and all helps that Art could afford, yet he died. we ought then to use all good means in this time of the pestilence; cc d n2 cst n1 vmd vvi, av pns31 vvd. pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1244 but not trust to thē, but in the liuing God; for without him all Phisitions & al Phisick shall doe vs no good. but not trust to them, but in the living God; for without him all Physicians & all Physic shall do us not good. cc-acp xx vvi p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvg n1; c-acp p-acp pno31 d n2 cc d n1 vmb vdi pno12 xx j. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1245 For God can for a time infatuate the wisest Physitions, that they shall not discerne of the nature of the diseases; For God can for a time infatuate the Wisest Physicians, that they shall not discern of the nature of the diseases; p-acp np1 vmb p-acp dt n1 j dt js n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1246 and to bee able to doe it alwaies is the speciall gift of God: and to be able to do it always is the special gift of God: cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vdi pn31 av vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1247 and when they haue found it out, yet at that time they shall not wisely and according to art prescribe, but commit some great error; and when they have found it out, yet At that time they shall not wisely and according to art prescribe, but commit Some great error; cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pn31 av, av p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb xx av-j cc vvg p-acp n1 vvb, cc-acp vvb d j n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1248 if they do al this well, it may come too late, when we are past helpe: if they do all this well, it may come too late, when we Are passed help: cs pns32 vdb d d av, pn31 vmb vvi av av-j, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1249 if it come in time, we may dislike it, and our heart goe against it: if it come in time, we may dislike it, and our heart go against it: cs pn31 vvb p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi pn31, cc po12 n1 vvi p-acp pn31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1250 if wee be desirous to take it, the things cannot be had, or not had in time conuenient: if we be desirous to take it, the things cannot be had, or not had in time convenient: cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n2 vmbx vbi vhn, cc xx vhb p-acp n1 j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1251 and when all is readie, wee shall be so weake, that we are not able to take them, and when all is ready, we shall be so weak, that we Are not able to take them, cc c-crq d vbz j, pns12 vmb vbi av j, cst pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1252 if we do doe, they brooke not with vs, and we cannot beare them: if we doe, yet they haue lost their force, and are not well compounded; if we do doe, they brook not with us, and we cannot bear them: if we do, yet they have lost their force, and Are not well compounded; cs pns12 vdb n1, pns32 vvi xx p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vmbx vvi pno32: cs pns12 vdb, av pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, cc vbr xx av vvn; (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1253 and if they be, yet they shall not worke at all, or to any purpose; if they doe, yet not as they should; and if they be, yet they shall not work At all, or to any purpose; if they do, yet not as they should; cc cs pns32 vbb, av pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, cc p-acp d n1; cs pns32 vdb, av xx c-acp pns32 vmd; (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1254 and so they shall doe vs no good, though wisely prescribed, and carefully taken. and so they shall do us not good, though wisely prescribed, and carefully taken. cc av pns32 vmb vdi pno12 xx j, c-acp av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1255 Therefore as in the great famine that was in Samaria, when a woman cried vnto him, saying, Helpe, my Lord, O King: he answered, Seeing the Lord doth not succour thee, Therefore as in the great famine that was in Samaria, when a woman cried unto him, saying, Help, my Lord, Oh King: he answered, Seeing the Lord does not succour thee, av c-acp p-acp dt j n1 cst vbds p-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, vvg, vvb, po11 n1, uh n1: pns31 vvd, vvg dt n1 vdz xx vvi pno21, (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1256 how should I helpe thee with the barne, or with the wine-presse? He said, that hee could not helpe her in this famine, how should I help thee with the bairn, or with the winepress? He said, that he could not help her in this famine, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j? pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1257 vnlesse the Lord did helpe by sending and blessing the meanes, as afterwards he did. unless the Lord did help by sending and blessing the means, as afterwards he did. cs dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n2, c-acp av pns31 vdd. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1258 So when wee seeke vnto the Physitions, and crie to them for helpe, they may answere, So when we seek unto the Physicians, and cry to them for help, they may answer, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi, (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1259 or we for them, that they cannot help vs, vnlesse God help. or we for them, that they cannot help us, unless God help. cc pns12 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmbx vvi pno12, cs np1 vvb. (10) sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 68
1260 But on the contrarie, when all meanes faile vs, God can defend vs, if it please him, from all danger: But on the contrary, when all means fail us, God can defend us, if it please him, from all danger: cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq d n2 vvb pno12, np1 vmb vvi pno12, cs pn31 vvb pno31, p-acp d n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 68
1261 for he made all of nothing, therefore he can doe any thing without them. He that preserued Moses and Helias fortie daies without meate and drinke, can preserue vs, for he made all of nothing, Therefore he can do any thing without them. He that preserved Moses and Elias fortie days without meat and drink, can preserve us, c-acp pns31 vvd d pp-f pix, av pns31 vmb vdi d n1 p-acp pno32. pns31 cst vvd np1 cc np1 crd n2 p-acp n1 cc vvi, vmb vvi pno12, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 68
1262 when all meanes faile vs. Iesus Christ, who in the daies of his flesh healed all diseases with his word, when all means fail us Iesus christ, who in the days of his Flesh healed all diseases with his word, c-crq d n2 vvb pno12 np1 np1, r-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvn d n2 p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1263 and did but say to the dumme and deafe, Be open, and they could presently heare, and speake; and did but say to the dumb and deaf, Be open, and they could presently hear, and speak; cc vdd p-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j, vbb j, cc pns32 vmd av-j vvi, cc vvi; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1264 and that said to the leapers (whose disease was deadly and infectiue, as the plague is) I will, be thou cleane, and they were immediatly healed, euen somtimes many together; and that said to the leapers (whose disease was deadly and infective, as the plague is) I will, be thou clean, and they were immediately healed, even sometimes many together; cc cst vvd p-acp dt n2 (rg-crq n1 vbds j cc j, c-acp dt n1 vbz) pns11 vmb, vbb pns21 j, cc pns32 vbdr av-j vvn, av av d av; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1265 is able by the same word of his now (when all power is giuen vnto him in heauen and in earth) to heale vs by his word of most incurable diseases, is able by the same word of his now (when all power is given unto him in heaven and in earth) to heal us by his word of most incurable diseases, vbz j p-acp dt d n1 pp-f png31 av (c-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f ds j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1266 when wee can get nothing to helpe vs. And he that said to the Centurion, Goe thy way, thy seruant liueth, and it was so: when we can get nothing to help us And he that said to the Centurion, Go thy Way, thy servant lives, and it was so: c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi pno12 cc pns31 cst vvd p-acp dt n1, vvb po21 n1, po21 n1 vvz, cc pn31 vbds av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1267 yea he that said not one word, and yet healed the woman of her bloudie issue, whereof she had been sick twelue yeeres, yea he that said not one word, and yet healed the woman of her bloody issue, whereof she had been sick twelue Years, uh pns31 cst vvd xx crd n1, cc av vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vbn j crd n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1268 and had spent al that she had vpon the Physitions, and found no helpe: and had spent all that she had upon the Physicians, and found no help: cc vhd vvn d cst pns31 vhd p-acp dt n2, cc vvd dx n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1269 and he that said to the man that lay sick of the palsie eight and thirtie yeere, Arise, take vp thy bed and walke, and presently he was able to doe it: and he that said to the man that lay sick of the palsy eight and thirtie year, Arise, take up thy Bed and walk, and presently he was able to do it: cc pns31 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 cst vvd j pp-f dt n1 crd cc crd n1, vvb, vvb a-acp po21 n1 cc vvi, cc av-j pns31 vbds j pc-acp vdi pn31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1270 and he that spake to Lazarus, when hee had been dead foure daies, and was laid in his graue, and he that spoke to Lazarus, when he had been dead foure days, and was laid in his graven, cc pns31 cst vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vbn j crd n2, cc vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1271 so that in the opinion of diuers, his carkasse was rotten, and began to stinke, so that in the opinion of diverse, his carcase was rotten, and began to stink, av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f j, po31 n1 vbds vvn, cc vvd p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1272 and said vnto him with a lowd and effectuall voyce, Lazarus come foorth, and he did so in the sight of all the beholders: and said unto him with a loud and effectual voice, Lazarus come forth, and he did so in the sighed of all the beholders: cc vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j cc j n1, np1 vvb av, cc pns31 vdd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1273 is able also much more to send his word, and heale vs also, as the Psalmist speaketh; is able also much more to send his word, and heal us also, as the Psalmist speaks; vbz j av av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi pno12 av, c-acp dt n1 vvz; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1274 that is, heale vs without all meanes. that is, heal us without all means. d vbz, vvb pno12 p-acp d n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1275 Or when wee are brought so low, that we lie vpon our beds (as Elihu speaketh in the booke of Iob ) and the griefe of our bones is sore; Or when we Are brought so low, that we lie upon our Beds (as Elihu speaks in the book of Job) and the grief of our bones is soar; cc c-crq pns12 vbr vvn av av-j, cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbz j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1276 so that our life causeth vs to abhorre bread, and our soule daintie meate: so that our life Causes us to abhor bred, and our soul dainty meat: av cst po12 n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi n1, cc po12 n1 j n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1277 so that our flesh faileth that it cannot bee seene, and the bones which were not seene doe clatter; so that our Flesh Faileth that it cannot be seen, and the bones which were not seen doe clatter; av cst po12 n1 vvz cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cc dt n2 r-crq vbdr xx vvn n1 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1278 so that our soules drawe to the graue, and our life to the buriers: so that our Souls draw to the graven, and our life to the buriers: av cst po12 n2 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp dt n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1279 if then there come a messenger of God vnto vs, an interpreter of his holy word, who in that case is to be esteemed, if then there come a Messenger of God unto us, an interpreter of his holy word, who in that case is to be esteemed, cs av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1280 as one of a thousand, and declare vnto vs that righteousnes of God, whereby we may be saued, as one of a thousand, and declare unto us that righteousness of God, whereby we may be saved, c-acp pi pp-f dt crd, cc vvi p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1281 and pray vnto God for vs; and pray unto God for us; cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno12; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1282 then will he haue mercie vpon vs, and will say, Deliuer him, that hee goe not downe into the pit, then will he have mercy upon us, and will say, Deliver him, that he go not down into the pit, av vmb pns31 vhb n1 p-acp pno12, cc vmb vvi, vvb pno31, cst pns31 vvb xx a-acp p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1283 for I haue receiued a reconciliation: for I have received a reconciliation: c-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1284 And if he doe but thus say, then shall our flesh bee as fresh as a childes, And if he do but thus say, then shall our Flesh be as fresh as a child's, cc cs pns31 vdb cc-acp av vvb, av vmb po12 n1 vbi a-acp j c-acp dt ng1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1285 and shall returne as in the daies of our youth: and shall return as in the days of our youth: cc vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 69
1286 and he will deliuer vs from going into the pit, and our liues shal see the light. and he will deliver us from going into the pit, and our lives shall see the Light. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, cc po12 n2 vmb vvi dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1287 And thus is he able to doe twice or thrice with a man, as he speaketh in the same place, And thus is he able to do twice or thrice with a man, as he speaks in the same place, cc av vbz pns31 j pc-acp vdi av cc av p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt d n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1288 & as all experience sheweth to be true: & as all experience shows to be true: cc c-acp d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1289 So that when wee haue receiued the sentence of death in our selues, as the Apostle Paul had; So that when we have received the sentence of death in our selves, as the Apostle Paul had; av cst c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp dt n1 np1 vhd; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1290 that we might not trust in our selues, but in God, who raiseth the dead: that we might not trust in our selves, but in God, who Raiseth the dead: cst pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp p-acp np1, r-crq vvz dt j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1291 he is able to deliuer vs from so great a death, and to take vs (as it were) out of the lions mouth, as he did him. he is able to deliver us from so great a death, and to take us (as it were) out of the Lions Mouth, as he did him. pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av j dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av pp-f dt ng1 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1292 Seeing then that God alone bringeth al euill vpon me, and he onely keepeth it away, commanding the destroyer not so much as to enter into our houses, Seeing then that God alone brings all evil upon me, and he only Keepeth it away, commanding the destroyer not so much as to enter into our houses, vvg av cst np1 av-j vvz d n-jn p-acp pno11, cc pns31 av-j vvz pn31 av, vvg dt n1 xx av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1293 and if he doe, giuing his Angels a charge ouer vs, to keepe vs in all his waies: and if he do, giving his Angels a charge over us, to keep us in all his ways: cc cs pns31 vdb, vvg po31 n2 dt n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d po31 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1294 though we walk vpon the lion and aspe, yea and tread vnder our feete the yong lion and the dragon, that is, though we walk upon the Lion and asp, yea and tread under our feet the young Lion and the dragon, that is, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1, uh cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n1 cc dt n1, cst vbz, (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1295 though we be in the extreamest danger; though we be in the Extremest danger; cs pns12 vbb p-acp dt js-jn n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1296 let vs beleeue, that he only can defend vs, as they doe professe here, when they say, The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. let us believe, that he only can defend us, as they do profess Here, when they say, The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. vvb pno12 vvi, cst pns31 av-j vmb vvi pno12, c-acp pns32 vdb vvi av, c-crq pns32 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 70
1297 And truly there is great comfort in this, that we beleeue, that in the greatest trouble, that may befall vs, God is able to defend vs, and without him nothing can doe it. And truly there is great Comfort in this, that we believe, that in the greatest trouble, that may befall us, God is able to defend us, and without him nothing can do it. cc av-j a-acp vbz j n1 p-acp d, cst pns12 vvb, cst p-acp dt js n1, cst vmb vvi pno12, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12, cc p-acp pno31 pix vmb vdi pn31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1298 For whereas others that haue not this faith, are very vnquiet vntill they haue the meanes of their deliuerance according to their own desire; For whereas Others that have not this faith, Are very unquiet until they have the means of their deliverance according to their own desire; p-acp cs n2-jn d vhb xx d n1, vbr av j c-acp pns32 vhb dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vvg p-acp po32 d n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1299 and then also vse them with great perplexitie, and great doubtings and feares: This will make vs quiet, whether we haue the meanes, or wee haue them not: and then also use them with great perplexity, and great doubtings and fears: This will make us quiet, whither we have the means, or we have them not: cc av av vvi pno32 p-acp j n1, cc j n2 cc n2: d vmb vvi pno12 vvi, cs pns12 vhb dt n2, cc pns12 vhb pno32 xx: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1300 for if we haue them, we vse thē with cheerefulnes, but trust not to them; for if we have them, we use them with cheerfulness, but trust not to them; c-acp cs pns12 vhb pno32, pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb xx p-acp pno32; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1301 if we haue them not, we are still comfortable, knowing, that Gods power is not tied to them, if we have them not, we Are still comfortable, knowing, that God's power is not tied to them, cs pns12 vhb pno32 xx, pns12 vbr av j, vvg, cst ng1 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1302 and so he is able to helpe vs without them. and so he is able to help us without them. cc av pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno32. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1303 And so if any thing fall out beyond our expectation, wee burst not out into impatient outcries, And so if any thing fallen out beyond our expectation, we burst not out into impatient Outcries, cc av cs d n1 vvi av p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb xx av p-acp j n2, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1304 and say, Oh I wanted such a thing to haue done me good; if I had had this or that, it might haue done mee great good; and say, O I wanted such a thing to have done me good; if I had had this or that, it might have done me great good; cc vvi, uh pns11 vvd d dt n1 pc-acp vhi vdn pno11 j; cs pns11 vhd vhn d cc d, pn31 vmd vhi vdn pno11 j j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1305 what ill hap was it, that I should now want it in my greatest need? Or, oh that I had had it a little sooner, what ill hap was it, that I should now want it in my greatest need? Or, o that I had had it a little sooner, q-crq j-jn n1 vbds pn31, cst pns11 vmd av vvi pn31 p-acp po11 js n1? cc, uh cst pns11 vhd vhn pn31 dt j av-c, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1306 now it came too late, when it could doe me no good: now it Come too late, when it could do me no good: av pn31 vvd av av-j, c-crq pn31 vmd vdi pno11 dx j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1307 or, oh that I had had so good lucke, as to haue vsed it after a better manner; or, o that I had had so good luck, as to have used it After a better manner; cc, uh cst pns11 vhd vhn av j n1, c-acp pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 p-acp dt jc n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1308 and a thousand things els which the diuell and our own vnbeleef will put into out minds. and a thousand things Else which the Devil and our own unbelief will put into out minds. cc dt crd n2 av r-crq dt n1 cc po12 d n1 vmb vvi p-acp av n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 70
1309 But let vs by faith know assuredly, that it is Gods will that it should bee so at this time with vs, as it is: But let us by faith know assuredly, that it is God's will that it should be so At this time with us, as it is: cc-acp vvb pno12 p-acp n1 vvb av-vvn, cst pn31 vbz ng1 vmb cst pn31 vmd vbi av p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp pn31 vbz: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1310 if it had pleased him, hee could still haue defended mee, as in times past: if it had pleased him, he could still have defended me, as in times past: cs pn31 vhd vvn pno31, pns31 vmd av vhi vvn pno11, c-acp p-acp n2 j: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1311 but now I see it is his blessed will to trie me, I will take it patiently, but now I see it is his blessed will to try me, I will take it patiently, cc-acp av pns11 vvb pn31 vbz po31 j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi pno11, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av-j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1312 and put my trust in him: and put my trust in him: cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1313 and say with Iob; Shall we receiue good at the hand of God, and not receiue euil? He that is faithfull, hath promised, that he will lay no more vpon me than I shall be able to beare; and say with Job; Shall we receive good At the hand of God, and not receive evil? He that is faithful, hath promised, that he will lay no more upon me than I shall be able to bear; cc vvb p-acp np1; vmb pns12 vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx vvi j-jn? pns31 cst vbz j, vhz vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp pno11 cs pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1314 and that though this depart not away from me, yet his grace shall be sufficient for me: and that though this depart not away from me, yet his grace shall be sufficient for me: cc cst cs d vvb xx av p-acp pno11, av po31 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno11: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1315 and his power shall be made perfect in my weakenes: for his holy spirit shall helpe me in al mine infirmities; and his power shall be made perfect in my weakness: for his holy Spirit shall help me in all mine infirmities; cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp po11 n1: c-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d po11 n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1316 yea he hath promised, that all things shall fall out for the best to me, so long as I feare him; yea he hath promised, that all things shall fallen out for the best to me, so long as I Fear him; uh pns31 vhz vvn, cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno11, av av-j c-acp pns11 vvb pno31; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1317 though not in the beginning, yet in the end: though not in the beginning, yet in the end: cs xx p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1318 and so I will say againe with Iob, that if he kill me, yet I will put my trust in him: and so I will say again with Job, that if he kill me, yet I will put my trust in him: cc av pns11 vmb vvi av p-acp np1, d cs pns31 vvb pno11, av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1319 for nothing shall be able to separate me from the loue of God in Christ Iesus my Lord and Sauiour; for nothing shall be able to separate me from the love of God in christ Iesus my Lord and Saviour; p-acp pix vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 po11 n1 cc n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1320 neither angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height nor depth, neither Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height nor depth, dx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n1 ccx n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1321 nor any other creature, nor life nor death: nor any other creature, nor life nor death: ccx d j-jn n1, ccx n1 ccx n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1322 For Christ therefore died and rose againe, that hee might be Lord of the quick and dead; For christ Therefore died and rose again, that he might be Lord of the quick and dead; p-acp np1 av vvd cc vvd av, cst pns31 vmd vbi n1 pp-f dt j cc j; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1323 so that whether I liue or die, I am not mine owne, but his, who gaue himselfe for me to that end. so that whither I live or die, I am not mine own, but his, who gave himself for me to that end. av cst cs pns11 vvb cc vvi, pns11 vbm xx po11 d, cc-acp png31, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1324 And therefore I beleeue, that I being Christs, all things are mine to bring me to him; And Therefore I believe, that I being Christ, all things Are mine to bring me to him; cc av pns11 vvb, cst pns11 vbg npg1, d n2 vbr png11 pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp pno31; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1325 not only Paul and Apollos, and Cephas & the rest of his ministers, but the world: not only Paul and Apollos, and Cephas & the rest of his Ministers, but the world: xx av-j np1 cc npg1, cc np1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc-acp dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1326 euen life & death (as the Apostle most confidently and comfortably speaketh) yea things present and things to come all are mine, even life & death (as the Apostle most confidently and comfortably speaks) yea things present and things to come all Are mine, av n1 cc n1 (c-acp dt n1 av-ds av-j cc av-j vvz) uh n2 j cc n2 pc-acp vvi d vbr png11, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1327 and I am Christs, and Christ is Gods. And therefore if I die, I beleeue, that blessed are the dead that die in the Lord: and I am Christ, and christ is God's And Therefore if I die, I believe, that blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord: cc pns11 vbm npg1, cc np1 vbz n2 cc av cs pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb, cst vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1328 and therefore if it be his good will to take me away, I am not only readie to say with old Simeon; Lord now lettest thou thy seruant depart in peace; and Therefore if it be his good will to take me away, I am not only ready to say with old Simeon; Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace; cc av cs pn31 vbi po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 av, pns11 vbm xx av-j j pc-acp vvi p-acp j np1; n1 av vv2 pns21 po21 n1 vvi p-acp n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1329 and with our Sauiour Christ, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit: and with our Saviour christ, Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit: cc p-acp po12 n1 np1, n1 p-acp po21 n2 pns11 vvb po11 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1330 but also with S. Paul, I desire to be dissolued and to be with Christ, for that is best of al for me: but also with S. Paul, I desire to be dissolved and to be with christ, for that is best of all for me: p-acp av p-acp n1 np1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, p-acp d vbz js pp-f d c-acp pno11: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1331 for hee is vnto me euen in death aduantage. for he is unto me even in death advantage. c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp pno11 av p-acp n1 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1332 And thus wee see what comfort wee may haue in this vncomfortable time of the pestilence, And thus we see what Comfort we may have in this uncomfortable time of the pestilence, cc av pns12 vvb r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vhi p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1333 if wee rightly beleeue that God is our defender: if we rightly believe that God is our defender: cs pns12 av-jn vvb cst np1 vbz po12 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 71
1334 as they professe here of themselues and of their King, in saying, The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. as they profess Here of themselves and of their King, in saying, The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. c-acp pns32 vvb av pp-f px32 cc pp-f po32 n1, p-acp vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (10) sermon (DIV2) 61 Page 72
1335 Now for these words, whereas they say, The name of the God of Iacob; therby they meane God himself: Now for these words, whereas they say, The name of the God of Iacob; thereby they mean God himself: av p-acp d n2, cs pns32 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; av pns32 vvb np1 px31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1336 but they thus speak of God, because al the knowledge yt we haue of God, ariseth of the knowledge of his name: but they thus speak of God, Because all the knowledge that we have of God, arises of the knowledge of his name: cc-acp pns32 av vvb pp-f np1, c-acp d dt n1 pn31 n1 vhb pp-f np1, vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1337 and as to that end he hath giuen himselfe in the Scriptures sundrie names, that thereby we might know not only what he is in himselfe, and as to that end he hath given himself in the Scriptures sundry names, that thereby we might know not only what he is in himself, cc c-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt n2 j n2, cst av pns12 vmd vvi xx av-j r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp px31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1338 so far as it is meet for vs to know; but especially what he is to vs: so Far as it is meet for us to know; but especially what he is to us: av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi; cc-acp av-j r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp pno12: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1339 so by them, & by them principally we know him to be, as he is, not onely in himselfe, but vnto vs. As when hee calleth himselfe a spirit, we are not bodily to conceiue of him, as the Papists doe: so by them, & by them principally we know him to be, as he is, not only in himself, but unto us As when he calls himself a Spirit, we Are not bodily to conceive of him, as the Papists doe: av p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32 av-jn pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi, c-acp pns31 vbz, xx av-j p-acp px31, cc-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp c-crq pns31 vvz px31 dt n1, pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, c-acp dt njp2 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1340 and when he saith of himselfe, I am that I am, and calleth his owne name Iah and Iehoua: that is, hee that so is of himselfe alone, that all other things haue their being of him and for him: and when he Says of himself, I am that I am, and calls his own name God and Iehoua: that is, he that so is of himself alone, that all other things have their being of him and for him: cc c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f px31, pns11 vbm cst pns11 vbm, cc vvz po31 d n1 np1 cc np1: cst vbz, pns31 cst av vbz pp-f px31 av-j, cst d j-jn n2 vhb po32 vbg pp-f pno31 cc p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1341 and as the Apostle expoundeth it in the Epistle to the Romanes, Of him, and through him, and as the Apostle expoundeth it in the Epistle to the Romans, Of him, and through him, cc c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njp2, pp-f pno31, cc p-acp pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1342 and for him are all things; to him be glorie for euer, Amen. and for him Are all things; to him be glory for ever, Amen. cc p-acp pno31 vbr d n2; p-acp pno31 vbb n1 p-acp av, uh-n. (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1343 And when he is called God almightie, and all sufficient, Creator of heauen and earth, the preseruer of all things; And when he is called God almighty, and all sufficient, Creator of heaven and earth, the preserver of all things; cc c-crq pns31 vbz vvn np1 j-jn, cc d j, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2; (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1344 most mercifull, the God of all comfort, and father of all consolation: euen our father, and our God: most merciful, the God of all Comfort, and father of all consolation: even our father, and our God: ds j, dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1: av po12 n1, cc po12 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1345 who hath made a sure couenant with vs in Christ, more sure than that of the day and of the night, which cannot bee broken: who hath made a sure Covenant with us in christ, more sure than that of the day and of the night, which cannot be broken: r-crq vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, av-dc j cs d pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1346 as to that end hee calleth himselfe the God of Abraham, and of Isaack, and of their seede, as to that end he calls himself the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of their seed, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz px31 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f np1, cc pp-f po32 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1347 and here the God of Iacob, &c. So wee by all these, and the rest of his names and titles giuen vnto him, know certainly what he is, and Here the God of Iacob, etc. So we by all these, and the rest of his names and titles given unto him, know Certainly what he is, cc av dt n1 pp-f np1, av av pns12 p-acp d d, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno31, vvb av-j r-crq pns31 vbz, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1348 and will be vnto vs, and what we are to look for from him. And from this knowledge of the name of God ariseth confidence in prayer: and will be unto us, and what we Are to look for from him. And from this knowledge of the name of God arises confidence in prayer: cc vmb vbi p-acp pno12, cc r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno31. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1349 as when they know him, and here call him the God of Iacob; that is, hee that hath made a couenant of mercie with him, as when they know him, and Here call him the God of Iacob; that is, he that hath made a Covenant of mercy with him, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb pno31, cc av vvb pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1; cst vbz, pns31 cst vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1350 and with his posteritie, that he will be their God, and they shall be his people; and with his posterity, that he will be their God, and they shall be his people; cc p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi po32 n1, cc pns32 vmb vbi po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1351 they may be bold to flee to him for succour, and confidently call vpon him in the day of their trouble to heare them, they may be bold to flee to him for succour, and confidently call upon him in the day of their trouble to hear them, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc av-j vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1352 and to helpe them, as they doe. and to help them, as they do. cc pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vdb. (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 72
1353 And the more that they know of his name, that is, of his goodnesse, mercie, truth, power, wisedome, iustice, &c: And the more that they know of his name, that is, of his Goodness, mercy, truth, power, Wisdom, Justice, etc.: cc dt av-dc cst pns32 vvb pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, pp-f po31 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1354 so may they the more boldly pray vnto him: not doubting, but that hee will be answerable to his name. so may they the more boldly pray unto him: not doubting, but that he will be answerable to his name. av vmb pns32 dt av-dc av-j vvb p-acp pno31: xx vvg, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1355 For if a mortall man stand so vpon the credit of his name, that he will do many things, to those that seeke him, to preserue it: For if a Mortal man stand so upon the credit of his name, that he will do many things, to those that seek him, to preserve it: p-acp cs dt j-jn n1 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vdi d n2, p-acp d cst vvb pno31, pc-acp vvi pn31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1356 then God will much more shew himself to vs to be such, as he hath manifested himself vnto vs by his name. then God will much more show himself to us to be such, as he hath manifested himself unto us by his name. av np1 vmb av-d av-dc vvi px31 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi d, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1357 And thus our Sauiour Christ to incourage vs to call vpon God, hath in that forme of prayer, that he hath taught vs to vse, set before it the name of God, And thus our Saviour christ to encourage us to call upon God, hath in that Form of prayer, that he hath taught us to use, Set before it the name of God, cc av po12 n1 np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vhz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvn p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1358 and willeth vs to begin thus: O our Father which art in heauen: that we beleeuing him to be a father in affection to vs; and wills us to begin thus: Oh our Father which art in heaven: that we believing him to be a father in affection to us; cc vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av: uh po12 n1 r-crq n1 p-acp n1: cst pns12 vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12; (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1359 and almightie, that is, to haue all power in his hand to help, ruling not only in earth, but in heauen: and almighty, that is, to have all power in his hand to help, ruling not only in earth, but in heaven: cc j-jn, cst vbz, pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, vvg xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1360 we might be bold to pray vnto him, and to aske, not doubting but that of his fatherly goodnes, we might be bold to pray unto him, and to ask, not doubting but that of his fatherly Goodness, pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi, xx vvg p-acp d pp-f po31 j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1361 & infinit power he will heare vs, & help vs. & infinite power he will hear us, & help us cc j n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 (10) sermon (DIV2) 62 Page 73
1362 For as among men, according to the good name that they haue for liberalitie, and pitie, so will men bee readie to come vnto them in their neede: For as among men, according to the good name that they have for liberality, and pity, so will men be ready to come unto them in their need: c-acp c-acp p-acp n2, vvg p-acp dt j n1 cst pns32 vhb p-acp n1, cc n1, av vmb n2 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1363 and the poore will say, I will goe to such an house, for they haue a good name, and the poor will say, I will go to such an house, for they have a good name, cc dt j vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1364 and are counted good to the poore, and mercifull, al men speak well of them for their liberalitie: and Are counted good to the poor, and merciful, all men speak well of them for their liberality: cc vbr vvn j p-acp dt j, cc j, d n2 vvb av pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1365 and this name of theirs giueth thē incouragement to come boldly & often: and this name of theirs gives them encouragement to come boldly & often: cc d n1 pp-f png32 vvz pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j cc av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1366 So when wee know God thus by his name, it will make vs bold to come vnto him in prayer. So when we know God thus by his name, it will make us bold to come unto him in prayer. av c-crq pns12 vvb np1 av p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1367 But if a man haue an ill name in the countrie, and be accounted hard-hearted, couetous, a miserable wretch, But if a man have an ill name in the country, and be accounted hardhearted, covetous, a miserable wretch, p-acp cs dt n1 vhi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vbi vvn j, j, dt j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1368 and one that will part from nothing, vnmercifull like the rich glutton in the Gospell, and euen a very churle, as Nabal was; and one that will part from nothing, unmerciful like the rich glutton in the Gospel, and even a very churl, as Nabal was; cc pi cst vmb vvi p-acp pix, j av-j dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av dt j n1, c-acp np1 vbds; (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1369 then few or none will come vnto him, for his very name driueth them away: then few or none will come unto him, for his very name Driveth them away: av d cc pix vmb vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp po31 j n1 vvz pno32 av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1370 they know by the report, that goeth of him, what he is, and what they may looke for from him before they come. they know by the report, that Goes of him, what he is, and what they may look for from him before they come. pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst vvz pp-f pno31, r-crq pns31 vbz, cc r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp pno31 c-acp pns32 vvb. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1371 Or if a man be neuer so mercifull, and others know it not, and so they are ignorant of his good name, that hee hath, Or if a man be never so merciful, and Others know it not, and so they Are ignorant of his good name, that he hath, cc cs dt n1 vbi av-x av j, cc n2-jn vvb pn31 xx, cc av pns32 vbr j pp-f po31 j n1, cst pns31 vhz, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1372 and that hee is worthie of, they cannot with any good hope come vnto him, for they know not what he is, they haue heard nothing of him at all. and that he is worthy of, they cannot with any good hope come unto him, for they know not what he is, they have herd nothing of him At all. cc cst pns31 vbz j pp-f, pns32 vmbx p-acp d j n1 vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp pns32 vvb xx r-crq pns31 vbz, pns32 vhb vvn pix pp-f pno31 p-acp d. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1373 So when by vnbeleefe we hardly conceiue of God & of his goodnes, or for wāt of knowledge are ignorant of his good name, So when by unbelief we hardly conceive of God & of his Goodness, or for want of knowledge Are ignorant of his good name, av c-crq p-acp n1 pns12 av vvi pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp vvi pp-f n1 vbr j pp-f po31 j n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 73
1374 euen of al his mercie, & of his truth, pitie, and compassion that is in him, even of all his mercy, & of his truth, pity, and compassion that is in him, av pp-f d po31 n1, cc pp-f po31 n1, n1, cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1375 and so know not his great and glorious name: we can haue little or no hart at al to come vnto him in trouble, and so know not his great and glorious name: we can have little or no heart At all to come unto him in trouble, cc av vvb xx po31 j cc j n1: pns12 vmb vhi j cc dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1376 and seek vnto him for help by prayer, as these did here. and seek unto him for help by prayer, as these did Here. cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp d vdd av. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1377 And this maketh some so forward vnto prayer, they are so well acquainted with the name of God, that they doubt not of speeding, And this makes Some so forward unto prayer, they Are so well acquainted with the name of God, that they doubt not of speeding, cc d vvz d av av-j p-acp n1, pns32 vbr av av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vvb xx pp-f vvg, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1378 and others again are so backward vnto it, they are so wholy ignorāt of his name. and Others again Are so backward unto it, they Are so wholly ignorant of his name. cc n2-jn av vbr av av-j p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr av av-jn j pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1379 Therefore as if wee had any dealing by the way of petition and supplication with a great man, wee would inquire after his name, Therefore as if we had any dealing by the Way of petition and supplication with a great man, we would inquire After his name, av c-acp cs pns12 vhd d n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1380 and what report hee had in the countrie, and according to that wee would proceede or stay: and what report he had in the country, and according to that we would proceed or stay: cc r-crq n1 pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1, cc vvg p-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi: (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1381 So, that wee might come to God in our neede with confidence, (as Dauid and the people doe here) let vs inquire after his name, that is, let vs in the Scripture see, So, that we might come to God in our need with confidence, (as David and the people do Here) let us inquire After his name, that is, let us in the Scripture see, av, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1, (c-acp np1 cc dt n1 vdb av) vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 vvb, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1382 how he is called mercifull, yea the God of all mercie, and the father of all consolation, the hearer of prayers, our father, how he is called merciful, yea the God of all mercy, and the father of all consolation, the hearer of Prayers, our father, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn j, uh dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, po12 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1383 and our God, and all good is spoken of him there: and our God, and all good is spoken of him there: cc po12 n1, cc d j vbz vvn pp-f pno31 a-acp: (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1384 that so we may come boldly, hoping that wee shall finde him as good as his name; that so we may come boldly, hoping that we shall find him as good as his name; cst av pns12 vmb vvi av-j, vvg cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp j c-acp po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1385 and so pray, as Moses doth often in the wildernes for the people of Israel, that God would heare him, and so pray, as Moses does often in the Wilderness for the people of Israel, that God would hear him, cc av vvb, p-acp np1 vdz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1386 and be mercifull vnto them, euen for the glorie of his name. and be merciful unto them, even for the glory of his name. cc vbi j p-acp pno32, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 63 Page 74
1387 And this is the rather to bee marked, because that the Lord, when hee would make himselfe best knowne vnto Moses, and so did to that end proclaime his name, And this is the rather to be marked, Because that the Lord, when he would make himself best known unto Moses, and so did to that end proclaim his name, cc d vbz dt av pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp cst dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi px31 av-j vvn p-acp np1, cc av vdd p-acp d n1 vvi po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1388 as it is said, speaketh thus: as it is said, speaks thus: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, vvz av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1389 The Lord, the Lord, strong, mercifull, and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in goodnes and truth: The Lord, the Lord, strong, merciful, and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in Goodness and truth: dt n1, dt n1, j, j, cc j, j pc-acp vvi, cc j p-acp n1 cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1390 reseruing mercie for thousands, forgiuing iniquitie, transgression and sinne, &c. See what a name the Lord giueth to himselfe, that wee might be incouraged to come vnto him. reserving mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression and sin, etc. See what a name the Lord gives to himself, that we might be encouraged to come unto him. vvg n1 p-acp crd, j-vvg n1, n1 cc n1, av vvb r-crq dt n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp px31, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1391 And hee not onely hath this name, but he is answerable vnto it, and is so indeeded, And he not only hath this name, but he is answerable unto it, and is so indeeded, cc pns31 xx av-j vhz d n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp pn31, cc vbz av j, (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1392 and wee shall finde him to be so. Many men haue better names than they deserue, though some haue worse: and we shall find him to be so. Many men have better names than they deserve, though Some have Worse: cc pns12 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi av. av-d n2 vhb jc n2 cs pns32 vvb, cs d vhb av-jc: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1393 for they are said to be pitifull, and gentle, and courteous; but when we come to deale with them, wee finde it otherwise: for they Are said to be pitiful, and gentle, and courteous; but when we come to deal with them, we find it otherwise: c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, cc j, cc j; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns12 vvb pn31 av: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1394 for men in iudging are oftentimes deceiued, and some speake according to their owne opinion. But the God of truth speaketh of himselfe, as he is: for men in judging Are oftentimes deceived, and Some speak according to their own opinion. But the God of truth speaks of himself, as he is: c-acp n2 p-acp vvg vbr av vvn, cc d vvb vvg p-acp po32 d n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pp-f px31, c-acp pns31 vbz: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 74
1395 therefore as hee is called mercifull, so he is, and hath alwaies bin found to be so, Therefore as he is called merciful, so he is, and hath always been found to be so, av c-acp pns31 vbz vvn j, av pns31 vbz, cc vhz av vbn vvn pc-acp vbi av, (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1396 and shall be to the end of the world. and shall be to the end of the world. cc vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1397 Therfore as among men, to confirme vs in their good name, wee consider how they haue often bin beneficiall vnto others, Therefore as among men, to confirm us in their good name, we Consider how they have often been beneficial unto Others, av c-acp p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po32 j n1, pns12 vvb c-crq pns32 vhb av vbn j p-acp n2-jn, (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1398 & to our selues, & how they haue oftentimes holpen others in their need: & to our selves, & how they have oftentimes helped Others in their need: cc p-acp po12 n2, cc c-crq pns32 vhb av vvn n2-jn p-acp po32 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1399 so yt we might know God to be so wholy agreeable vnto his name, consider how he hath in former times bin good vnto men that haue prayed vnto him; yea to our owne selues. so that we might know God to be so wholly agreeable unto his name, Consider how he hath in former times been good unto men that have prayed unto him; yea to our own selves. av pn31 pns12 vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vbi av av-jn j p-acp po31 n1, vvb c-crq pns31 vhz p-acp j n2 vbn j p-acp n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp pno31; uh p-acp po12 d n2. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1400 As how hee heard the crie of the Israelites in Egypt, when they were oppessed with his tyrannie, As how he herd the cry of the Israelites in Egypt, when they were oppressed with his tyranny, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1401 and came downe to deliuer them: and Come down to deliver them: cc vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1402 and how he heard Moses for them at the red sea, and made a passage for them thorow it, that they might escape their pursuers: and how he herd Moses for them At the read sea, and made a passage for them thorough it, that they might escape their pursuers: cc c-crq pns31 vvd np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1403 and how often he heard him for them in the wildernes both for water, and for flesh, and for deliuerances from many plagues: and how often he herd him for them in the Wilderness both for water, and for Flesh, and for Deliverances from many plagues: cc c-crq av pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n2 p-acp d n2: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1404 how he heard Iacob when he fled from his brother Esau, and when he met him again, and deliuered him from him: how he herd Iacob when he fled from his brother Esau, and when he met him again, and Delivered him from him: c-crq pns31 vvd np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 np1, cc c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 av, cc vvd pno31 p-acp pno31: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1405 how he heard all the Iewes in the daies of Queene Hester, and deliuered them from the mischieuous practise of Haman their enemie: how he herd all the Iewes in the days of Queen Esther, and Delivered them from the mischievous practice of Haman their enemy: c-crq pns31 vvd d dt np2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1406 yea how he hath heard our selues praying to him publikely and priuately, that so by experience we might know him to be according to his name: yea how he hath herd our selves praying to him publicly and privately, that so by experience we might know him to be according to his name: uh c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2 vvg p-acp pno31 av-j cc av-jn, cst av p-acp n1 pns12 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1407 & so this name of his might incourage vs to prayer; for he hath a good name most deseruedly. & so this name of his might encourage us to prayer; for he hath a good name most deservedly. cc av d n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi pno12 p-acp n1; c-acp pns31 vhz dt j n1 av-ds av-vvn. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1408 But because of the time I must leaue this somewhat vnperfect, I wil proceed in it by the grace of God, the next day, But Because of the time I must leave this somewhat unperfect, I will proceed in it by the grace of God, the next day, cc-acp c-acp pp-f dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi d av j, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt ord n1, (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1409 for I see that all things cannot be spoken at once. for I see that all things cannot be spoken At once. c-acp pns11 vvb cst d n2 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp a-acp. (10) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1410 THE SEVENTH SERMON vpon the first verse, and part of the second. The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. THE SEVENTH SERMON upon the First verse, and part of the second. The name of the God of Iacob defend thee. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cc n1 pp-f dt ord. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21. (11) sermon (DIV2) 64 Page 75
1411 COncerning the name of God spoken of here, I am further to adde this; Concerning the name of God spoken of Here, I am further to add this; vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn pp-f av, pns11 vbm jc pc-acp vvi d; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 75
1412 That seeing neither we, nor any other can pray vnto God, but according to the knowledge that we haue of his name: (As Salomon saith in his prayer, that the very stranger a farre off hearing of the name of God, should be moued to come to the temple, That seeing neither we, nor any other can pray unto God, but according to the knowledge that we have of his name: (As Solomon Says in his prayer, that the very stranger a Far off hearing of the name of God, should be moved to come to the temple, cst vvg dx zz, ccx d n-jn vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vhb pp-f po31 n1: (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cst dt j n1 dt av-j p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1413 and pray there, and desireth God to heare the prayers of such, as well as of the Iewes; and pray there, and Desires God to hear the Prayers of such, as well as of the Iewes; cc vvb a-acp, cc vvz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt np2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1414 moreouer as touching the stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, who shall come out of a far countrie for thy Names sake, (when they shall heare of thy great Name, moreover as touching the stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, who shall come out of a Far country for thy Names sake, (when they shall hear of thy great Name, av c-acp vvg dt n1, cst vbz xx pp-f po21 n1 np1, r-crq vmb vvi av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po21 n2 n1, (c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pp-f po21 j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1415 and of thy mightie hand, and of thy stretched out arme) and shall come and pray in this house: and of thy mighty hand, and of thy stretched out arm) and shall come and pray in this house: cc pp-f po21 j n1, cc pp-f po21 j-vvn av n1) cc vmb vvi cc vvb p-acp d n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1416 heare thou in heauen thy dwelling place, and doe according to al that the stranger calleth for vnto thee, that all the people of the earth may know thy name, hear thou in heaven thy Dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calls for unto thee, that all the people of the earth may know thy name, vvb pns21 p-acp n1 po21 j-vvg n1, cc vdb av-vvg p-acp d cst dt n1 vvz p-acp p-acp pno21, cst d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1417 and feare thee as do thy people Israel, &c: and Fear thee as do thy people Israel, etc.: cc vvb pno21 c-acp vdb po21 n1 np1, av: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1418 where wee see what should moue them to come to the Temple and pray, euen the knowledge of Gods name·) seeing then I say without this men cannot call vpon God, we are to pray, that all the Nations in the world, where we see what should move them to come to the Temple and prey, even the knowledge of God's name·) seeing then I say without this men cannot call upon God, we Are to pray, that all the nations in the world, c-crq pns12 vvb r-crq vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1) vvg av pns11 vvb p-acp d n2 vmbx vvi p-acp np1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1419 euen the Iewes, and the Turkes, and those that are a far off, might know the great and glorious name of God, that they might ioyne themselues vnto the visible Church, even the Iewes, and the Turkes, and those that Are a Far off, might know the great and glorious name of God, that they might join themselves unto the visible Church, av-j dt np2, cc dt np2, cc d cst vbr dt av-j a-acp, vmd vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1420 and with them pray vnto God, & serue him: and with them pray unto God, & serve him: cc p-acp pno32 vvb p-acp np1, cc vvi pno31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1421 For according to the name of God, so is our feare of him, and loue to him, For according to the name of God, so is our Fear of him, and love to him, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av vbz po12 n1 pp-f pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1422 and faith in him, and also prayer vnto him. and faith in him, and also prayer unto him. cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc av n1 p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1423 Especially we are to pray for our afflicted brethren at this time, and those that are visited with the pestilence, that God in the midst of their troubles would make knowne vnto them his name; Especially we Are to pray for our afflicted brothers At this time, and those that Are visited with the pestilence, that God in the midst of their Troubles would make known unto them his name; av-j pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp d n1, cc d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cst np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmd vvi vvn p-acp pno32 po31 n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1424 euen how mercifull he is to al that repent, as our Sauiour Christ hath most comfortably shewed in the parable of the prodigall sonne, who after hee had forsaken his fathers house, even how merciful he is to all that Repent, as our Saviour christ hath most comfortably showed in the parable of the prodigal son, who After he had forsaken his Father's house, av c-crq j pns31 vbz p-acp d cst vvb, c-acp po12 n1 np1 vhz av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 ng1 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1425 and had wasted all his goods with riotous liuing, at the last returned vnto his father, and said, Father, I haue sinned against heauen, and had wasted all his goods with riotous living, At the last returned unto his father, and said, Father, I have sinned against heaven, cc vhd vvn d po31 n2-j p-acp j n-vvg, p-acp dt ord vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd, n1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1426 and before thee, and am no more worthie to be called thy sonne: and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son: cc p-acp pno21, cc vbm av-dx av-dc j pc-acp vbi vvn po21 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1427 Then his father did not only willingly receiue him, and bad his seruants bring foorth the best robe, Then his father did not only willingly receive him, and bade his Servants bring forth the best robe, av po31 n1 vdd xx av-j av-j vvi pno31, cc vvd po31 n2 vvi av dt js n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1428 and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shooes on his feete; and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; cc vvd pn31 p-acp pno31, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n2 p-acp po31 n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1429 and kil the fat calfe, and make a feast for his safe returne: but when he was a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and kill the fat calf, and make a feast for his safe return: but when he was a great Way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, cc vvb dt j n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1: cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbds dt j n1 a-acp, po31 n1 vvd pno31, cc vhd n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1430 and ranne, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. cc vvd, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 76
1431 And as he hath also shewed the same mercie of God in his manifold gracious promises, most louingly calling vnto him all those that truly repent; And as he hath also showed the same mercy of God in his manifold gracious promises, most lovingly calling unto him all those that truly Repent; cc c-acp pns31 vhz av vvn dt d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j j n2, av-ds av-vvg vvg p-acp pno31 d d cst av-j vvi; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1432 as, Come vnto me all ye that are wearie and laden, and I will ease you: as, Come unto me all you that Are weary and laden, and I will ease you: c-acp, vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j cc vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1433 take my yoke on you, & learne of me, that I am meeke, and lowly in heart; take my yoke on you, & Learn of me, that I am meek, and lowly in heart; vvb po11 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvi pp-f pno11, cst pns11 vbm j, cc j p-acp n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1434 and ye shall find rest vnto your soules: for my yoke is easie, and my burden is light. and you shall find rest unto your Souls: for my yoke is easy, and my burden is Light. cc pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2: c-acp po11 n1 vbz j, cc po11 n1 vbz j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1435 And againe, the Lord saith, Call vpon me in the time of thy trouble, and I will deliuer thee: And again, the Lord Says, Call upon me in the time of thy trouble, and I will deliver thee: cc av, dt n1 vvz, vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1436 And, Whosoeuer shall call vpon the name of the Lord, shall be saued, and such like: And, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved, and such like: cc, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi vvn, cc d av-j: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1437 that so according to the greatnes of his name they might be moued to come vnto him, in this trouble of theirs, that God might heare them, and help them. that so according to the greatness of his name they might be moved to come unto him, in this trouble of theirs, that God might hear them, and help them. cst av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp d n1 pp-f png32, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1438 For it is to be feared, that many (whose case is to bee pitied) for want of this sauing knowledge of the name of God, roare and crie out for the extremitie of their paine, For it is to be feared, that many (whose case is to be pitied) for want of this Saving knowledge of the name of God, roar and cry out for the extremity of their pain, p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d (rg-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn) p-acp n1 pp-f d vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvi cc vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1439 but doe not vnfainedly and from the bottome of the heart with true repentance and a liuely faith pray vnto God: but do not unfeignedly and from the bottom of the heart with true Repentance and a lively faith pray unto God: cc-acp vdb xx av-j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc dt j n1 vvb p-acp np1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1440 as the Lord complaineth of the Iewes, They haue not cried vnto me with their hearts, as the Lord Complaineth of the Iewes, They have not cried unto me with their hearts, c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt np2, pns32 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1441 when they howled vpon their beds. when they howled upon their Beds. c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1442 They are so ignorant, that they know not the name of God, that is, his iustice, mercie, power, and truth. They Are so ignorant, that they know not the name of God, that is, his Justice, mercy, power, and truth. pns32 vbr av j, cst pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, po31 n1, n1, n1, cc n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1443 Now seeing Gods name is manifest not onely in his word, but in his workes of mercie and iustice: (for the inuisible things of God are seene in the creation and gouernment of the world, Now seeing God's name is manifest not only in his word, but in his works of mercy and Justice: (for the invisible things of God Are seen in the creation and government of the world, av vvg npg1 n1 vbz vvi xx av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (c-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1444 as his eternall power, infinit wisedome, mercie, &c. to leaue all men without excuse): as his Eternal power, infinite Wisdom, mercy, etc. to leave all men without excuse): c-acp po31 j n1, j n1, n1, av pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp n1): (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1445 let vs pray to God for them, that hee would sanctifie vnto them, the one and the other, let us pray to God for them, that he would sanctify unto them, the one and the other, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, dt crd cc dt n-jn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1446 euen this fatherly visitation of his vnto vs all, that thereby wee and they may more and more know, and feare his name: even this fatherly Visitation of his unto us all, that thereby we and they may more and more know, and Fear his name: av d j n1 pp-f png31 p-acp pno12 d, cst av pns12 cc pns32 vmb av-dc cc av-dc vvi, cc vvb po31 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1447 euen that he is iust, and hateth sin, and will not make the wicked innocent; even that he is just, and hates since, and will not make the wicked innocent; av cst pns31 vbz j, cc vvz n1, cc vmb xx vvi dt j j-jn; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1448 but visiteth the iniquitie of the father vpon the children, and vpon childrens children vnto the third and fourth generation; but Visiteth the iniquity of the father upon the children, and upon Children's children unto the third and fourth generation; p-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp ng2 n2 p-acp dt ord cc ord n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1449 and that he is mercifull to all those that repent, at what time so euer, as wee see in the example of the theefe vpon the crosse; and that he is merciful to all those that Repent, At what time so ever, as we see in the Exampl of the thief upon the cross; cc cst pns31 vbz j p-acp d d cst vvb, p-acp r-crq n1 av av, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1450 who when at the last gaspe he confessed his sins, saying to his fellow, We are indeed righteously punished, who when At the last gasp he confessed his Sins, saying to his fellow, We Are indeed righteously punished, r-crq c-crq p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvd po31 n2, vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vbr av av-j vvn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1451 for we receiue things worthie of that wee haue done; for we receive things worthy of that we have done; c-acp pns12 vvb n2 j pp-f cst pns12 vhb vdn; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1452 and cried vnto God for mercie, saying vnto Christ, Lord remember me when thou commest into thy kingdome: and cried unto God for mercy, saying unto christ, Lord Remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom: cc vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp np1, n1 vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 77
1453 he receiued this most comfortable answere from him, Verily I say vnto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in Paradise: he received this most comfortable answer from him, Verily I say unto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in Paradise: pns31 vvd d av-ds j n1 p-acp pno31, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, p-acp n1 vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1454 That so wee might all iudge our selues thorowly now at the last, that the Lord in his good time might cease iudging of vs, That so we might all judge our selves thoroughly now At the last, that the Lord in his good time might cease judging of us, cst av pns12 vmd d vvi po12 n2 av-j av p-acp dt ord, cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmd vvi vvg pp-f pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1455 whilest that we shall exhort one another, (as the Prophet willeth vs) and say, Come and let vs returne vnto the Lord, for he hath spoyled, and hee will heale vs, hee hath wounded vs, whilst that we shall exhort one Another, (as the Prophet wills us) and say, Come and let us return unto the Lord, for he hath spoiled, and he will heal us, he hath wounded us, cs cst pns12 vmb vvi pi j-jn, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) cc vvb, vvb cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12, pns31 vhz vvn pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1456 and he will binde vs vp. and he will bind us up. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1457 And so many of vs as do know the name of God aright, let vs make that good vse of it that we should, And so many of us as do know the name of God aright, let us make that good use of it that we should, cc av d pp-f pno12 c-acp vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av, vvb pno12 vvi d j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns12 vmd, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1458 namely that we seek vnto him in prayer, both for our selues and for others; namely that we seek unto him in prayer, both for our selves and for Others; av cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp n2-jn; (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1459 and say, as it is in the Psalme, Not vnto vs, O Lord, not vnto vs, and say, as it is in the Psalm, Not unto us, Oh Lord, not unto us, cc vvb, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp pno12, uh n1, xx p-acp pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1460 but vnto thy name giue the glorie, for thy louing mercie, and for thy truths sake: but unto thy name give the glory, for thy loving mercy, and for thy truths sake: cc-acp p-acp po21 n1 vvi dt n1, p-acp po21 j-vvg n1, cc p-acp po21 ng1 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1461 that is, that hee would helpe vs euen for the glorie of his name. that is, that he would help us even for the glory of his name. cst vbz, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 65 Page 78
1462 The God of Iacob. Whereas he speaketh not onely of the name of God, but of the God of Iacob; If by Iacob we mean that particular person, the holy Patriarke; The God of Iacob. Whereas he speaks not only of the name of God, but of the God of Iacob; If by Iacob we mean that particular person, the holy Patriarch; dt n1 pp-f np1. cs pns31 vvz xx av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; cs p-acp np1 pns12 vvb cst j n1, dt j n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1463 so called, because when he was borne, he held his brother by the heele: so called, Because when he was born, he held his brother by the heel: av vvn, c-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1464 in token that though hee was the yonger, yet in time he should supplant his brother, and preuaile against him; in token that though he was the younger, yet in time he should supplant his brother, and prevail against him; p-acp n1 cst cs pns31 vbds dt jc, av p-acp n1 pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31; (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1465 as also hee did, when he got the birthright first, and then the blessing of God from him: as also he did, when he god the birthright First, and then the blessing of God from him: c-acp av pns31 vdd, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 ord, cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1466 who was also afterwards called Israel, that is, a mightie prince of the strong God, who was also afterwards called Israel, that is, a mighty Prince of the strong God, r-crq vbds av av vvn np1, cst vbz, dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1467 when hee had wrastled with the Angell, and preuailed with him in his returne frō Laban: to shew, that seeing he had preuailed with God, he should much more preuaile with mē, when he had wrestled with the Angel, and prevailed with him in his return from Laban: to show, that seeing he had prevailed with God, he should much more prevail with men, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1: pc-acp vvi, cst vvg pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vmd av-d av-dc vvi p-acp n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1468 euen against all his enemies, as he did against Laban, Esau, and others: even against all his enemies, as he did against Laban, Esau, and Others: av p-acp d po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, np1, cc n2-jn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1469 If (I say) it be thus taken, then they in their prayers haue respect vnto that great deliuerance, that God gaue vnto him against all his enemies, according to his name Iacob: and so by it they confirme themselues by this great experience in him, that God would do so now to them in the like case: If (I say) it be thus taken, then they in their Prayers have respect unto that great deliverance, that God gave unto him against all his enemies, according to his name Iacob: and so by it they confirm themselves by this great experience in him, that God would do so now to them in the like case: cs (pns11 vvb) pn31 vbi av vvn, cs pns32 p-acp po32 n2 vhb n1 p-acp d j n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp d po31 n2, vvg p-acp po31 n1 np1: cc av p-acp pn31 pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd vdi av av p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1470 that as he defended Iacob from his enemies, so hee would defend Dauid from his: that as he defended Iacob from his enemies, so he would defend David from his: cst c-acp pns31 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n2, av pns31 vmd vvi np1 p-acp po31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1471 and as hee heard Iacob praying in his trouble, when he fled from Esau, and from Laban, so he would doe Dauid now. and as he herd Iacob praying in his trouble, when he fled from Esau, and from Laban, so he would do David now. cc c-acp pns31 vvd np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, av pns31 vmd vdi np1 av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1472 And truly this was a very good meanes to confirme their hope at this time, to consider the former dealing of God with others in the like case. And truly this was a very good means to confirm their hope At this time, to Consider the former dealing of God with Others in the like case. cc av-j d vbds dt j j n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 78
1473 Therefore by their example we must so read and search the scriptures, that we may marke and apply the examples of Gods mercie and deliuerances vpon others to our selues: Therefore by their Exampl we must so read and search the Scriptures, that we may mark and apply the Examples of God's mercy and Deliverances upon Others to our selves: av p-acp po32 n1 pns12 vmb av vvi cc vvi dt n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n2 p-acp n2-jn pc-acp po12 n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1474 That we may say, that that God hath done so and so to others, let him deale so mercifully with me now. That we may say, that that God hath done so and so to Others, let him deal so mercifully with me now. cst pns12 vmb vvi, cst d np1 vhz vdn av cc av p-acp n2-jn, vvb pno31 vvi av av-j p-acp pno11 av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1475 For there is no change in God, or respect of persons with him; For there is no change in God, or respect of Persons with him; p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31; (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1476 but as hee hath punished the wicked in former times, and holpen the godly, so will hee doe still. but as he hath punished the wicked in former times, and helped the godly, so will he do still. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt j p-acp j n2, cc vvn dt j, av vmb pns31 vdi av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1477 And therefore as S. Paul doth rightly applie the examples of Gods iustice in the Scriptures to the Corinthians to keepe them from sinne, saying, Let not vs commit fornication, And Therefore as S. Paul does rightly apply the Examples of God's Justice in the Scriptures to the Corinthians to keep them from sin, saying, Let not us commit fornication, cc av c-acp np1 np1 vdz av-jn vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt njp2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, vvg, vvb xx pno12 vvi n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1478 as some of them committed fornication, and fell in one day three and twentie thousand: as Some of them committed fornication, and fell in one day three and twentie thousand: c-acp d pp-f pno32 vvd n1, cc vvd p-acp crd n1 crd cc crd crd: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1479 neither let vs tempt Christ, as some of them tempted him, and were destroyed with serpents: neither let us tempt christ, as Some of them tempted him, and were destroyed with Serpents: dx vvb pno12 vvi np1, c-acp d pp-f pno32 vvd pno31, cc vbdr vvn p-acp n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1480 neither murmure yee, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. neither murmur ye, as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. av-dx n1 pn22, c-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvd, cc vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1481 So doth Dauid here allude vnto the mercie of God in Iacob, and applie the example of it vnto them, to incourage them vnto prayer. So does David Here allude unto the mercy of God in Iacob, and apply the Exampl of it unto them, to encourage them unto prayer. av vdz np1 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1482 For indeede whatsoeuer things are written afore time, are written for our learning, that wee through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might haue hope. For indeed whatsoever things Are written afore time, Are written for our learning, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope. p-acp av r-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, vmd vhi n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 66 Page 79
1483 And truly if we would thus do, then might we haue great confidence in our prayers, And truly if we would thus do, then might we have great confidence in our Prayers, cc av-j cs pns12 vmd av vdi, av vmd pns12 vhb j n1 p-acp po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 79
1484 for there should be no estate of our owne, or of others, but we might in the Scripture finde some example of Gods mercy shewed to them in the like case, that haue sought to him for it. for there should be no estate of our own, or of Others, but we might in the Scripture find Some Exampl of God's mercy showed to them in the like case, that have sought to him for it. c-acp a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 pp-f po12 d, cc pp-f ng2-jn, cc-acp pns12 vmd p-acp dt n1 vvb d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cst vhb vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 79
1485 As if we cōsider the dangers and enemies of our King, which hee hath had since hee came into this realme, that we might pray for him with good hope, we must set before our eyes the estate of King Dauid, not only before he came to the right of the crowne by the continuall and cruell practises of Saul; but after that he was lawfully possessed of it, by treason at home, As if we Consider the dangers and enemies of our King, which he hath had since he Come into this realm, that we might pray for him with good hope, we must Set before our eyes the estate of King David, not only before he Come to the right of the crown by the continual and cruel practises of Saul; but After that he was lawfully possessed of it, by treason At home, p-acp cs pns12 vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vhn a-acp pns31 vvd p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, xx av-j c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1; p-acp a-acp cst pns31 vbds av-j vvn pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp n1-an, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 79
1486 euen by the rebellion of his own children and others their confederates; even by the rebellion of his own children and Others their confederates; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 cc n2-jn po32 n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 79
1487 but yet God defended him from them all, that wee might say, The name of the God of Dauid defend thee, that is, thou God that thus diddest maintaine Dauid in his right of the kingdome against al his enemies, defend thy seruant our King in his iust inheritance against all his enemies. but yet God defended him from them all, that we might say, The name of the God of David defend thee, that is, thou God that thus didst maintain David in his right of the Kingdom against all his enemies, defend thy servant our King in his just inheritance against all his enemies. cc-acp av np1 vvd pno31 p-acp pno32 d, cst pns12 vmd vvi, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21, cst vbz, pns21 np1 cst av vdd2 vvi np1 p-acp po31 n-jn pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, vvb po21 n1 po12 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d po31 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 79
1488 But if we consider (as wee haue great cause to doe) this dangerous time of the pestilence, that wee might bee incouraged vnto prayer, let vs bethinke our selues how it was in the daies of Dauid, when hee and the people had prouoked the Lord. But if we Consider (as we have great cause to do) this dangerous time of the pestilence, that we might be encouraged unto prayer, let us bethink our selves how it was in the days of David, when he and the people had provoked the Lord. p-acp cs pns12 vvb (c-acp pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vdi) d j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 cc dt n1 vhd vvn dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1489 Hee sent such a grieuous plague among them, that in the space of three daies there died of it threescore and ten thousand. He sent such a grievous plague among them, that in the Molle of three days there died of it threescore and ten thousand. pns31 vvd d dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 a-acp vvd pp-f pn31 crd cc crd crd. (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1490 But when Dauids heart smote him for that that he had done, and he repented, But when David heart smote him for that that he had done, and he repented, p-acp q-crq npg1 n1 vvd pno31 p-acp d cst pns31 vhd vdn, cc pns31 vvd, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1491 and confessed his sinne vnto God, and did iudge himselfe for it, being willing to beare the punishment himselfe, that the people might be spared, hauing pitie vpon them, and confessed his sin unto God, and did judge himself for it, being willing to bear the punishment himself, that the people might be spared, having pity upon them, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc vdd vvi px31 p-acp pn31, vbg j pc-acp vvi dt n1 px31, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, vhg n1 p-acp pno32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1492 as it is written of him: as it is written of him: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1493 It is euen I that haue sinned, and haue committed euill, but these sheepe what haue they done? O Lord my God I beseech thee let thine hand be on me, It is even I that have sinned, and have committed evil, but these sheep what have they done? O Lord my God I beseech thee let thine hand be on me, pn31 vbz av pns11 cst vhb vvn, cc vhb vvn j-jn, cc-acp d n1 r-crq vhb pns32 vdn? sy n1 po11 np1 pns11 vvb pno21 vvb po21 n1 vbi p-acp pno11, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1494 and on my fathers house, and not on thy people for their destruction: and on my Father's house, and not on thy people for their destruction: cc p-acp po11 ng1 n1, cc xx p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po32 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1495 Then the plague ceased, and God commanded the Angell to stay his hand, saying, It is enough, let thine hand cease. Then the plague ceased, and God commanded the Angel to stay his hand, saying, It is enough, let thine hand cease. av dt n1 vvd, cc np1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvg, pn31 vbz av-d, vvb po21 n1 vvi. (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1496 So no doubt if all men could come thus to confesse their sins vnto God, accusing themselues, So no doubt if all men could come thus to confess their Sins unto God, accusing themselves, av dx n1 cs d n2 vmd vvi av pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1, vvg px32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1497 and not laying them vpon others: and not laying them upon Others: cc xx vvg pno32 p-acp n2-jn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1498 yea to iudge themselues for thē worthie of death, as hee did, and accordingly be humbled before God: yea to judge themselves for them worthy of death, as he did, and accordingly be humbled before God: uh pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno32 j pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vdd, cc av-vvg vbi vvn p-acp np1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1499 and especially if wee could come to haue that feeling of the miserie of our brethren, and especially if we could come to have that feeling of the misery of our brothers, cc av-j cs pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vhi d n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1500 and pray for them in compassion; then this example might minister vnto vs some comfort; and pray for them in compassion; then this Exampl might minister unto us Some Comfort; cc vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp n1; av d n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 d n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1501 when we should thus say, O God that diddest thus spare thy people in the daies of Dauid, when they confessed their sinnes vnto thee, spare vs also, when we should thus say, Oh God that didst thus spare thy people in the days of David, when they confessed their Sins unto thee, spare us also, c-crq pns12 vmd av vvi, uh np1 cst vdd2 av vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp pno21, vvb pno12 av, (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1502 and our brethren, who desire to humble our selues before thee. and our brothers, who desire to humble our selves before thee. cc po12 n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno21. (11) sermon (DIV2) 67 Page 80
1503 Then also might we further consider, how when the Lord sent the Pestilence into Egypt vpon Pharoh and his people, according to that which he had threatned before, saying, I will smite thee and thy people with the Pestilence, Then also might we further Consider, how when the Lord sent the Pestilence into Egypt upon Pharaoh and his people, according to that which he had threatened before, saying, I will smite thee and thy people with the Pestilence, av av vmd pns12 av-j vvb, c-crq c-crq dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, vvg p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, vvg, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 cc po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 80
1504 and thou shalt perish from the earth; it was a very great plague, for it was in euery house in the land, and thou shalt perish from the earth; it was a very great plague, for it was in every house in the land, cc pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1; pn31 vbds dt j j n1, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 80
1505 but it was in great mercy, for but one onely in a house dyed, euen the first borne: but it was in great mercy, for but one only in a house died, even the First born: cc-acp pn31 vbds p-acp j n1, c-acp p-acp crd j p-acp dt n1 vvd, av-j dt ord vvn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 80
1506 then they marked the doore of the Israelites by the appoyntment of Moses, with the blood of a Lambe (which was a representation of the blood of Christ) that the destroyer might not enter in. then they marked the door of the Israelites by the appointment of Moses, with the blood of a Lamb (which was a representation of the blood of christ) that the destroyer might not enter in. cs pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1) cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 80
1507 And by this we might see, that as sinne is the cause of al plagues, so in the middest of them, God will be mercifull to those that are his, And by this we might see, that as sin is the cause of all plagues, so in the midst of them, God will be merciful to those that Are his, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi, cst p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, np1 vmb vbi j p-acp d cst vbr po31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1508 though they be mingled with the rest. though they be mingled with the rest. cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1509 In which respect wee must confesse, that it is no maruaile if this plague be so vniuersal in the land, seeing that sin hath so long abounded in all places: In which respect we must confess, that it is no marvel if this plague be so universal in the land, seeing that since hath so long abounded in all places: p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz dx n1 cs d n1 vbb av j-u p-acp dt n1, vvg d n1 vhz av av-j vvn p-acp d n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1510 nay, it is Gods mercy that it is not in all places, and in euery house, nay, it is God's mercy that it is not in all places, and in every house, uh-x, pn31 vbz ng1 n1 cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1511 for all haue grieuously sinned against him. for all have grievously sinned against him. p-acp d vhb av-j vvn p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1512 For if wee rightly consider the sins of our time, we must needs say, that they are many & great. For if we rightly Consider the Sins of our time, we must needs say, that they Are many & great. p-acp cs pns12 av-jn vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb av vvi, cst pns32 vbr d cc j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1513 For how hath this long patience of fiue and fortie yeeres of the Gospell bin abused of all sorts? How little fruite of it is there in many places? what great ignorance is there of the will of God euery where, For how hath this long patience of fiue and fortie Years of the Gospel been abused of all sorts? How little fruit of it is there in many places? what great ignorance is there of the will of God every where, p-acp q-crq vhz d j n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2 pp-f dt n1 vbn vvn pp-f d n2? q-crq j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz a-acp p-acp d n2? q-crq j n1 vbz a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 d q-crq, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1514 and lesse practise of that that men know? How is the worship of God prophaned, being placed of many in ceremony rather, and less practice of that that men know? How is the worship of God Profaned, being placed of many in ceremony rather, cc dc n1 pp-f cst d n2 vvb? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, vbg vvn pp-f d p-acp n1 av-c, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1515 than in truth? for they content themselues with this outward comming to Church, but neglect the power of the meanes there vsed: than in truth? for they content themselves with this outward coming to Church, but neglect the power of the means there used: cs p-acp n1? c-acp pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d j n-vvg p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 a-acp vvd: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1516 and thus the name of God is dishonoured by their carnall profession and wicked liues. and thus the name of God is dishonoured by their carnal profession and wicked lives. cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 j n1 cc j n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1517 The Lords Sabbaths haue bin most grieuously polluted, by keeping of Faires on them, and by Interludes, Bearebaitings, Bulbaitings, The lords Sabbaths have been most grievously polluted, by keeping of Fairs on them, and by Interludes, Bearebaitings, Baitings, dt n2 n2 vhb vbn av-ds av-j vvn, p-acp vvg pp-f n2 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp n2, n2, n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1518 and by other disorders of football and such like: and men would not bee spoken to in these cases: and by other disorders of football and such like: and men would not be spoken to in these cases: cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc d av-j: cc n2 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp p-acp d n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1519 if they were, they were readie to stand in the defence of them, so farre were they from amending thē: if they were, they were ready to stand in the defence of them, so Far were they from amending them: cs pns32 vbdr, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, av av-j vbdr pns32 p-acp vvg pno32: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1520 how haue these daies, I say (which wee should consecrate as glorious to the Lord, and call them our delight) how haue they been abused by not comming to Church? not bringing their whole families with them? by sleeping and talking here? and not spending the rest of the day in the seruice of God? What great contempt is there euery where of superiours? How vnruly the seruants and children? How is the aged despised, how have these days, I say (which we should consecrate as glorious to the Lord, and call them our delight) how have they been abused by not coming to Church? not bringing their Whole families with them? by sleeping and talking Here? and not spending the rest of the day in the service of God? What great contempt is there every where of superiors? How unruly the Servants and children? How is the aged despised, c-crq vhb d n2, pns11 vvb (r-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp j p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pno32 po12 n1) q-crq vhb pns32 vbn vvn a-acp xx vvg p-acp n1? xx vvg po32 j-jn n2 p-acp pno32? p-acp vvg cc vvg av? cc xx vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq j n1 vbz a-acp d n1 pp-f n2-jn? q-crq j dt n2 cc n2? q-crq vbz dt j-vvn j-vvn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1521 and the gray haires brought into contempt? What little care is there in the gouernours to amend these, by any good order in their houses, either of priuate prayer, reading the Scriptures, and the grey hairs brought into contempt? What little care is there in the Governors to amend these, by any good order in their houses, either of private prayer, reading the Scriptures, cc dt j-jn n2 vvn p-acp n1? q-crq j n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi d, p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n2, av-d pp-f j n1, vvg dt n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1522 and such like? Who almost hath the care of Dauid to reforme his house? who said, I will walke in the vprightnes of mine heart in the middest of mine house: and such like? Who almost hath the care of David to reform his house? who said, I will walk in the uprightness of mine heart in the midst of mine house: cc d av-j? r-crq av vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1? q-crq vvd, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1523 and there shall no deceitfull person dwell within my house; he that telleth lies shall not remaine in my sight. and there shall no deceitful person dwell within my house; he that Telleth lies shall not remain in my sighed. cc a-acp vmb dx j n1 vvi p-acp po11 n1; pns31 cst vvz n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp po11 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 81
1524 Who doth determine, and say with Ioshuah, I and my house will serue the Lord, let all the world besides doe what they will? Of how few can it bee truly said, Who does determine, and say with Joshua, I and my house will serve the Lord, let all the world beside doe what they will? Of how few can it be truly said, q-crq vdz vvi, cc vvb p-acp np1, pns11 cc po11 n1 vmb vvi dt n1, vvb d dt n1 p-acp n1 r-crq pns32 vmb? pp-f c-crq d vmb pn31 vbi av-j vvn, (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 82
1525 as the Lord saith of Abraham? I know him, that he will commaund his sonnes and his houshold after him, that they keepe the way of the Lord, to doe righteousnesse and iudgement, that the Lord may bring vpon him that he hath spoken vnto him. as the Lord Says of Abraham? I know him, that he will command his Sons and his household After him, that they keep the Way of the Lord, to do righteousness and judgement, that the Lord may bring upon him that he hath spoken unto him. c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f np1? pns11 vvb pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vdi n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 82
1526 How few also haue any good orders in their houses for praiers at morning & euening or other times? That it might be said of them, as it is of Daniel, that it was his manner three times a day to fall vpon his knees to pray vnto God, and to praise his God: How few also have any good order in their houses for Prayers At morning & evening or other times? That it might be said of them, as it is of daniel, that it was his manner three times a day to fallen upon his knees to pray unto God, and to praise his God: q-crq d av vhb d j n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cc j-jn n2? cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pno32, p-acp pn31 vbz pp-f np1, cst pn31 vbds po31 n1 crd n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 82
1527 yea then when hee could not doe it without danger of his life. yea then when he could not do it without danger of his life. uh av c-crq pns31 vmd xx vdi pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 82
1528 That so it might be said of them all as it was of Cornelius, that worthie Christian souldier and Captain, That he feared God & all his houshold: That so it might be said of them all as it was of Cornelius, that worthy Christian soldier and Captain, That he feared God & all his household: cst av pn31 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pno32 d c-acp pn31 vbds pp-f np1, cst j njp n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vvd np1 cc d po31 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 82
1529 when his familie must needs be very great, being of that place that hee was, as it appeareth by the storie, that indeed it was. when his family must needs be very great, being of that place that he was, as it appears by the story, that indeed it was. c-crq po31 n1 vmb av vbi av j, vbg pp-f d n1 cst pns31 vbds, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cst av pn31 vbds. (11) sermon (DIV2) 68 Page 82
1530 But to proceed (though I doe it with an heauie heart;) what hatred, rankor, But to proceed (though I do it with an heavy heart;) what hatred, rancour, p-acp pc-acp vvi (cs pns11 vdb pn31 p-acp dt j n1;) r-crq n1, n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1531 and malice is there among many? that they are readie to kill one another, if it were possible with a word; and malice is there among many? that they Are ready to kill one Another, if it were possible with a word; cc n1 vbz a-acp p-acp d? cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, cs pn31 vbdr j p-acp dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1532 though it be said, that to call thy brother Raca, or thou foole, deserueth hell fire? Oh how many thousand adulteries, though it be said, that to call thy brother Raca, or thou fool, deserves hell fire? O how many thousand adulteries, cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst pc-acp vvi po21 n1 np1, cc pns21 n1, vvz n1 n1? uh q-crq d crd n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1533 and fornications without number haue bin and are still committed, for which there fel in one day among the people of God three and twentie thousand? In which kind of sinne aboue all others (as the Apostle saith) they sinne against their owne bodies, therefore God many waies punisheth them in their bodies: and fornications without number have been and Are still committed, for which there fell in one day among the people of God three and twentie thousand? In which kind of sin above all Others (as the Apostle Says) they sin against their own bodies, Therefore God many ways Punisheth them in their bodies: cc n2 p-acp n1 vhb vbn cc vbr av vvn, p-acp r-crq a-acp vvd p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 crd cc crd crd? p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2-jn (p-acp dt n1 vvz) pns32 vvb p-acp po32 d n2, av np1 d n2 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1534 and if there were no sinne among vs but this, it were sufficient to prouoke this great plague, and if there were no sin among us but this, it were sufficient to provoke this great plague, cc cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1535 and it may iustly raigne in the bodies of a great many vnto death, and in others with noysom and painfull vlcers and sores. and it may justly Reign in the bodies of a great many unto death, and in Others with noisome and painful ulcers and sores. cc pn31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j d p-acp n1, cc p-acp n2-jn p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1536 And I haue heard it obserued (if it be true that is reported) that in London this pestilence hath been most hot, in that part of the citie that hath been most polluted this way, And I have herd it observed (if it be true that is reported) that in London this pestilence hath been most hight, in that part of the City that hath been most polluted this Way, cc pns11 vhb vvn pn31 vvd (cs pn31 vbb j cst vbz vvn) cst p-acp np1 d n1 vhz vbn av-ds j, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vhz vbn av-ds vvn d n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1537 as in Shoreditch, and in the suburbs, and such out-places: where it hath swept them away by whole families and streetes, like a deuouring fire, as in Shoreditch, and in the suburbs, and such out-places: where it hath swept them away by Whole families and streets, like a devouring fire, c-acp p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n2, cc d n2: c-crq pn31 vhz vvn pno32 av p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, av-j dt j-vvg n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1538 as the holy man Iob doth fitly compare the iudgement of God against this sinne vnto that, saying, This is fire that shall consume to destruction, not onely of the goods, whereof he speaketh, as the holy man Job does fitly compare the judgement of God against this sin unto that, saying, This is fire that shall consume to destruction, not only of the goods, whereof he speaks, c-acp dt j n1 np1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d, vvg, d vbz n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n1, xx av-j pp-f dt n2-j, c-crq pns31 vvz, (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1539 but euen of the bodie also. but even of the body also. cc-acp av pp-f dt n1 av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 69 Page 82
1540 But there are more sins among vs than these, though these be too many, and enough to prouoke the Lords wrath against vs: But there Are more Sins among us than these, though these be too many, and enough to provoke the lords wrath against us: p-acp pc-acp vbr dc n2 p-acp pno12 cs d, cs d vbb av av-d, cc av-d pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1 p-acp pno12: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1541 as the great hard dealing and iniustice that is among men, whereby they oppresse the poore both in lending to them vpon vsurie, as the great hard dealing and injustice that is among men, whereby they oppress the poor both in lending to them upon Usury, c-acp dt j j n-vvg cc n1 cst vbz p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vvb dt j av-d p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1542 and when a man is vnder foot to exact the forfeiture vpon them (what is this but to grinde the faces of the poore? ) and otherwise in bargaining with them: and when a man is under foot to exact the forfeiture upon them (what is this but to grind the faces of the poor?) and otherwise in bargaining with them: cc c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 (r-crq vbz d p-acp p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j?) cc av p-acp vvg p-acp pno32: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1543 besides that vnmercifulnes, that there is little giuing to the poore, no not at this time, which is a time to receiue mercie from God, beside that unmercifulness, that there is little giving to the poor, no not At this time, which is a time to receive mercy from God, p-acp d n1, cst pc-acp vbz av-j vvg p-acp dt j, uh-dx xx p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1544 yet they that should receiue it, will shew little or none vnto men: yet they that should receive it, will show little or none unto men: av pns32 cst vmd vvi pn31, vmb vvi j cc pix p-acp n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1545 when the verie day of fasting doth require at their hands, that they should giue something, when the very day of fasting does require At their hands, that they should give something, c-crq dt j n1 pp-f vvg vdz vvi p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi pi, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1546 yet they are hard hearted and shut vp their compassion. yet they Are hard hearted and shut up their compassion. av pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp po32 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1547 And what should I say of them, that vnder the colour of the law haue taken away from the poore, And what should I say of them, that under the colour of the law have taken away from the poor, cc q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pp-f pno32, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhb vvn av p-acp dt j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1548 euen from the fatherlesse, and the widowes all that they haue had? whereby it hath come to passe that not onely they haue cried vnto the Lord against thē out of the abundance of their griefe: even from the fatherless, and the Widows all that they have had? whereby it hath come to pass that not only they have cried unto the Lord against them out of the abundance of their grief: av p-acp dt j, cc dt n2 d cst pns32 vhb vhn? c-crq pn31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi cst xx av-j pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1549 but euen the very stones in the walles, and the beames in the houses of these oppressors haue made an eccho, and answered vnto the same. but even the very stones in the walls, and the beams in the houses of these Oppressors's have made an echo, and answered unto the same. cc-acp av dt j n2 p-acp dt n2, cc dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 vhb vvn dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt d. (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1550 If the Prophet Amos prophecying against many nations did say, That for three transgressions, and for foure, God would not spare them: If the Prophet Amos prophesying against many Nations did say, That for three transgressions, and for foure, God would not spare them: cs dt n1 np1 vvg p-acp d n2 vdd vvi, cst p-acp crd n2, cc p-acp crd, np1 vmd xx vvi pno32: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1551 then when among vs, not seuen but many (though by seuen hee there meaneth many) haue raigned long among vs, then when among us, not seuen but many (though by seuen he there means many) have reigned long among us, av c-crq p-acp pno12, xx crd p-acp d (cs p-acp crd pns31 a-acp vvz d) vhb vvn av-j p-acp pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1552 and doe still, no marueile if God doe not spare vs. Which sins are so much the greater among vs, and do still, no marvel if God do not spare us Which Sins Are so much the greater among us, cc vdb av, av-dx vvb cs np1 vdb xx vvi pno12 r-crq vvz vbr av av-d dt jc p-acp pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1553 because God hath borne with vs so long in thē, and giuen vs his word (which they had not) and many meanes besides to call vs from them, Because God hath born with us so long in them, and given us his word (which they had not) and many means beside to call us from them, c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 av av-j p-acp pno32, cc vvn pno12 po31 n1 (r-crq pns32 vhd xx) cc d n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1554 as benefits vpon benefits, fauours vpon fauours without number. as benefits upon benefits, favours upon favours without number. c-acp n2 p-acp n2, n2 p-acp n2 p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1555 Therefore let vs iustifie the Lord in his righteous proceeding against vs, and confesse as Daniel doth: Therefore let us justify the Lord in his righteous proceeding against us, and confess as daniel does: av vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n-vvg p-acp pno12, cc vvi p-acp np1 vdz: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1556 We haue sinned, & haue committed iniquitie, and haue done wickedly, yea wee haue rebelled, and haue departed from thy precepts, and from thy iudgements: We have sinned, & have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, yea we have rebelled, and have departed from thy Precepts, and from thy Judgments: pns12 vhb vvn, cc vhb vvn n1, cc vhb vdn av-j, uh pns12 vhb vvd, cc vhb vvn p-acp po21 n2, cc p-acp po21 n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1557 for we would not obey thy seruāts thy Prophets, which spake in thy name to our Kings, for we would not obey thy Servants thy prophets, which spoke in thy name to our Kings, c-acp pns12 vmd xx vvi po21 n2 po21 n2, r-crq vvd p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1558 and to our Princes, and to our fathers, and to all the people of the land. and to our Princes, and to our Father's, and to all the people of the land. cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1559 O Lord, righteousnes belongeth vnto thee, and to vs open shame, as appeareth this day; O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, and to us open shame, as appears this day; sy n1, n1 vvz p-acp pno21, cc p-acp pno12 j n1, c-acp vvz d n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1560 to euery man of Iudah, and to the inhabitants of Ierusalem, yea vnto all Israel both neere and far off, to every man of Iudah, and to the inhabitants of Ierusalem, yea unto all Israel both near and Far off, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, uh p-acp d np1 d av-j cc av-j a-acp, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1561 because of their offences, that they haue committed against thee. Because of their offences, that they have committed against thee. c-acp pp-f po32 n2, cst pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pno21. (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 83
1562 Which if we can come vnto, thē we see in this storie of Exodus, (from which vpon occasion we haue somthing digressed) what did preserue the Iewes in that plague, Which if we can come unto, them we see in this story of Exodus, (from which upon occasion we have something digressed) what did preserve the Iewes in that plague, r-crq cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, pno32 pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f fw-la, (p-acp r-crq p-acp n1 pns12 vhb pi vvd) r-crq vdd vvi dt np2 p-acp d n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1563 & what must preserue vs, and all men; & what must preserve us, and all men; cc q-crq vmb vvi pno12, cc d n2; (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1564 euen that the bloud of the Lambe bee sprinkled vpon the posts of our doores, to keepe out the destroyer: even that the blood of the Lamb be sprinkled upon the posts of our doors, to keep out the destroyer: av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi av dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1565 that is, the bloud of Iesus Christ (that immaculate Lambe of God, that taketh away the sins of the world) be sprinkled vpon our consciences by faith, that is, the blood of Iesus christ (that immaculate Lamb of God, that Takes away the Sins of the world) be sprinkled upon our Consciences by faith, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 (cst j n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz av dt n2 pp-f dt n1) vbb vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1566 and that we earnestly repent vs of all our sinnes, and turne from all our euill waies, and that we earnestly Repent us of all our Sins, and turn from all our evil ways, cc cst pns12 av-j vvb pno12 pp-f d po12 n2, cc vvi p-acp d po12 j-jn n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1567 as the Niniuites did, and from the wickednesse of our hands, and crie mightily vnto God, that for Christ Iesus his sake, whose most precious bloud was shed for our sinnes vpon the crosse, he would spare vs: as the Niniuites did, and from the wickedness of our hands, and cry mightily unto God, that for christ Iesus his sake, whose most precious blood was shed for our Sins upon the cross, he would spare us: c-acp dt fw-la vdd, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp np1, cst p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1, rg-crq av-ds j n1 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi pno12: (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1568 and say, Thou Lord, who of thy great mercie for Christs sake didst commaund the destroyer to passe ouer the houses of the Israelites in Egypt, and say, Thou Lord, who of thy great mercy for Christ sake didst command the destroyer to pass over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt, cc vvb, pns21 n1, r-crq pp-f po21 j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vdd2 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np2 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1569 when there was an vniuersall plague ouer the whole land; when there was an universal plague over the Whole land; c-crq pc-acp vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1570 set a marke now at the last vpon all places of this our land and countrey, that thy destroying Angell might passe ouer them. Set a mark now At the last upon all places of this our land and country, that thy destroying Angel might pass over them. vvb dt n1 av p-acp dt ord p-acp d n2 pp-f d po12 n1 cc n1, cst po21 vvg n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32. (11) sermon (DIV2) 70 Page 84
1571 Thus also in this case might wee set before our eyes the example of Aaron the high Priest, who when there was a plague begun in the hoste of Israel, Thus also in this case might we Set before our eyes the Exampl of Aaron the high Priest, who when there was a plague begun in the host of Israel, av av p-acp d n1 vmd pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1, zz c-crq pc-acp vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1572 for their sinnes, euen for their murmuring at the death of Core and his companie (who iustly perished by the hand of God) tooke a Censer and fire therein of the altar, for their Sins, even for their murmuring At the death of Core and his company (who justly perished by the hand of God) took a Censer and fire therein of the altar, p-acp po32 n2, av p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc po31 n1 (r-crq av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) vvd dt n1 cc n1 av pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1573 and put therein incense (whereby the sweetnes of prayer was represented) and offered vp his prayers with this incense vnto God for them, and so made an attonement: and put therein incense (whereby the sweetness of prayer was represented) and offered up his Prayers with this incense unto God for them, and so made an atonement: cc vvd av n1 (c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn) cc vvd a-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cc av vvd dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1574 and when he was come among them (for the plague began in one end of the campe, and when he was come among them (for the plague began in one end of the camp, cc c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno32 (c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1575 and so spread it selfe further and further in the hoste, after the manner of a plague) and stood between the dead and the liuing, the plague was staied. A great mercie of God; and so spread it self further and further in the host, After the manner of a plague) and stood between the dead and the living, the plague was stayed. A great mercy of God; cc av vvb pn31 n1 jc cc av-jc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) cc vvd p-acp dt j cc dt j-vvg, dt n1 vbds vvn. dt j n1 pp-f np1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1576 for it was a great plague, for of it in a short time died fourteene thousand and seuen hundred. for it was a great plague, for of it in a short time died fourteene thousand and seuen hundred. p-acp pn31 vbds dt j n1, c-acp pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 vvd crd crd cc crd crd. (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1577 The cause of it (as of al others) was their sinne, but by the prayer of Aaron it ceased: The cause of it (as of all Others) was their sin, but by the prayer of Aaron it ceased: dt n1 pp-f pn31 (c-acp pp-f d n2-jn) vbds po32 n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vvd: (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1578 if God did heare one for so many, then much more may we hope that God will heare many in his good time for the rest. if God did hear one for so many, then much more may we hope that God will hear many in his good time for the rest. cs np1 vdd vvi pi p-acp av d, av av-d av-dc vmb pns12 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi d p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1579 Let vs then looke vpon this example also, and say, Thou Lord, who at the prayer of Aaron wast intreated to stay the pestilēce among thy people, Let us then look upon this Exampl also, and say, Thou Lord, who At the prayer of Aaron waste entreated to stay the pestilence among thy people, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp d n1 av, cc vvi, pns21 n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1580 when there had died of it before foureteene thousand and more; when there had died of it before foureteene thousand and more; c-crq a-acp vhd vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp crd crd cc n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 84
1581 heare many, and all of vs, or some one among all the rest, that this plague now at the last, of which haue died already twenty thousand and more, may be staied: hear many, and all of us, or Some one among all the rest, that this plague now At the last, of which have died already twenty thousand and more, may be stayed: vvb d, cc d pp-f pno12, cc d pi p-acp d dt n1, cst d n1 av p-acp dt ord, pp-f r-crq vhb vvn av crd crd cc n1, vmb vbi vvn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 85
1582 and so some may stand betweene the quick and the dead, that is, cause that the dead infect not the quicke, and so Some may stand between the quick and the dead, that is, cause that the dead infect not the quick, cc av d vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc dt j, cst vbz, n1 cst dt j vvb xx dt j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 85
1583 and so it proceede no further. and so it proceed no further. cc av pn31 vvi av-dx av-jc. (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 85
1584 Thus if we search the Scripture, we shall both in this, and all other calamities by patience and comfort of them haue hope, as was said before. Thus if we search the Scripture, we shall both in this, and all other calamities by patience and Comfort of them have hope, as was said before. av cs pns12 vvb dt n1, pns12 vmb d p-acp d, cc d j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 vhb n1, c-acp vbds vvn a-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 71 Page 85
1585 The God of Iacob. If by Iacob they meane him and his posteritie, with whom God made a couenant, as with Abraham and Isaac, that he would be their God, The God of Iacob. If by Iacob they mean him and his posterity, with whom God made a Covenant, as with Abraham and Isaac, that he would be their God, dt n1 pp-f np1. cs p-acp np1 pns32 vvb pno31 cc po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd dt n1, c-acp p-acp np1 cc np1, cst pns31 vmd vbi po32 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1586 and the God of their seede; and the God of their seed; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1587 then they looke vnto this, that they are of the posteritie of Iacob, and so of that couenant that God made with him and his. then they look unto this, that they Are of the posterity of Iacob, and so of that Covenant that God made with him and his. av pns32 vvb p-acp d, cst pns32 vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pp-f d n1 cst np1 vvd p-acp pno31 cc png31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1588 And thus the whole posteritie of the Iewes is sometimes called by his name both of Israel and Iacob, as in the Psalme: And thus the Whole posterity of the Iewes is sometime called by his name both of Israel and Iacob, as in the Psalm: cc av dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt np2 vbz av vvn p-acp po31 n1 av-d pp-f np1 cc np1, a-acp p-acp dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1589 Often times from my youth vp, may Israel now say, they haue afflicted me from my youth, Often times from my youth up, may Israel now say, they have afflicted me from my youth, av n2 p-acp po11 n1 a-acp, vmb np1 av vvi, pns32 vhb vvn pno11 p-acp po11 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1590 but they could not preuaile against me. And in another place, Let Israel waite on the Lord; but they could not prevail against me. And in Another place, Let Israel wait on the Lord; cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno11. cc p-acp j-jn n1, vvb np1 vvi p-acp dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1591 and he will redeeme Israel from all his iniquities. and he will Redeem Israel from all his iniquities. cc pns31 vmb vvi np1 p-acp d po31 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1592 And when Balaam the false prophet was sent for to curse the Israelites in the wildernes vpon the borders of Moab, he often speaketh of them by the name of Iacob: as, The King of Moab hath brought me from Aram, saying, Come, curse Iacob for my sake: And when balaam the false Prophet was sent for to curse the Israelites in the Wilderness upon the borders of Moab, he often speaks of them by the name of Iacob: as, The King of Moab hath brought me from Aram, saying, Come, curse Iacob for my sake: cc c-crq np1 dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi dt np2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 av vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: a-acp, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp np1, vvg, vvb, vvb np1 p-acp po11 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1593 and a little after, Who can tell the dust of Iacob? and lastly, There is no sorcerie in Iacob. and a little After, Who can tell the dust of Iacob? and lastly, There is no sorcery in Iacob. cc dt j a-acp, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? cc ord, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1594 According to this sense they haue respect vnto the couenant, that God made with Iacob and his posteritie: (for the blessing came from Isaac to him & his) which couenant included not only the promises of the life to come, According to this sense they have respect unto the Covenant, that God made with Iacob and his posterity: (for the blessing Come from Isaac to him & his) which Covenant included not only the promises of the life to come, vvg p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp np1 cc po31 n1: (c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp pno31 cc png31) r-crq n1 vvd xx av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1595 but much more of this life also: (as Dauid expoundeth it in the Psalm, where he hauing spoken before of many great outward blessings, concludeth thus; but much more of this life also: (as David expoundeth it in the Psalm, where he having spoken before of many great outward blessings, Concludeth thus; cc-acp av-d dc pp-f d n1 av: (c-acp np1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vhg vvn a-acp pp-f d j j n2, vvz av; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1596 Blessed are the people, that be so, yea blessed are the people whose God is the Lord) and not onely deliuerance from eternal destruction, Blessed Are the people, that be so, yea blessed Are the people whose God is the Lord) and not only deliverance from Eternal destruction, vvn vbr dt n1, cst vbb av, uh j-vvn vbr dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1) cc xx av-j n1 p-acp j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1597 but from all other enemies and dangers, so farre foorth as may make for the glorie of God. but from all other enemies and dangers, so Far forth as may make for the glory of God. cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2, av av-j av c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1598 Now God hath renued or rather confirmed the same couenant with vs, and with all beleeuers in Christ, and for his sake; Now God hath renewed or rather confirmed the same Covenant with us, and with all believers in christ, and for his sake; av np1 vhz vvd cc av-c vvd dt d n1 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1599 and is therefore called God the the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, that is, not only his father, and is Therefore called God the the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, that is, not only his father, cc vbz av vvn np1 dt dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, cst vbz, xx av-j po31 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1600 but of all that beleeue in him. but of all that believe in him. cc-acp pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1601 And so look whatsoeuer was included in the first couenant made with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, wee are heires of them by faith in Christ, who is heire of all things, And so look whatsoever was included in the First Covenant made with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, we Are Heirs of them by faith in christ, who is heir of all things, cc av vvb r-crq vbds vvd p-acp dt ord n1 vvd p-acp np1, np1, cc np1, pns12 vbr n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz n1 pp-f d n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 85
1602 and in whose bloud the couenant is established: and in whose blood the Covenant is established: cc p-acp rg-crq n1 dt n1 vbz vvn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1603 who is also the Mediatour of it, and so if Christ be ours (as the Apostle saith) all is ours. who is also the Mediator of it, and so if christ be ours (as the Apostle Says) all is ours. r-crq vbz av dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc av cs np1 vbb png12 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) d vbz png12. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1604 Therefore wee are to direct all our prayers vnto God in the faith of this most merciful couenant, Therefore we Are to Direct all our Prayers unto God in the faith of this most merciful Covenant, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d av-ds j n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1605 and looke to be heard for Christs sake. As they consider here, not only of God, and so pray to him; and look to be herd for Christ sake. As they Consider Here, not only of God, and so pray to him; cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1. p-acp pns32 vvb av, xx av-j pp-f np1, cc av vvb p-acp pno31; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1606 but as one that had made a couenant with them in Iacob, and pray the God of Iacob to defend him: but as one that had made a Covenant with them in Iacob, and pray the God of Iacob to defend him: cc-acp c-acp pi cst vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1607 So wee are to pray vnto God, as to our father, who hath so reuealed himselfe vnto vs in Christ, So we Are to pray unto God, as to our father, who hath so revealed himself unto us in christ, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vhz av vvn px31 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1608 for whose sake it is said, that whatsoeuer wee aske of God according to his will shall bee graunted vnto vs. Therefore though God be in heauen, and we in earth: for whose sake it is said, that whatsoever we ask of God according to his will shall be granted unto us Therefore though God be in heaven, and we in earth: p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz vvn, cst r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 av cs np1 vbb p-acp n1, cc pns12 p-acp n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1609 though he be iust and we sinfull, and so we can looke for nothing from him in our selues, though he be just and we sinful, and so we can look for nothing from him in our selves, cs pns31 vbb j cc pns12 j, cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pix p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1610 yet because of his couenant wee come vnto him, and pray him for Christs sake to be good vnto vs, to saue vs, yet Because of his Covenant we come unto him, and pray him for Christ sake to be good unto us, to save us, av c-acp pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno31 p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1611 and to defend vs, calling him not God onely, but the father of our Lord Iesus Christ, and to defend us, calling him not God only, but the father of our Lord Iesus christ, cc pc-acp vvi pno12, vvg pno31 xx np1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1612 & so in him our father. & so in him our father. cc av p-acp pno31 po12 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1613 Part of which couenant is, that if we offend him, or (as it is said by God himselfe) if they breake my statutes, and keep not my commandements, Part of which Covenant is, that if we offend him, or (as it is said by God himself) if they break my statutes, and keep not my Commandments, n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vbz, cst cs pns12 vvb pno31, cc (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 px31) cs pns32 vvb po11 n2, cc vvb xx po11 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1614 then will I visite their transgression with the rod, and their iniquitie with stroakes, yet my louing kindnesse will I not take from them, then will I visit their Transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with Strokes, yet my loving kindness will I not take from them, av vmb pns11 vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp n2, av po11 j-vvg n1 vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp pno32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1615 nor falsifie my truth, my couenant will I not breake, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. nor falsify my truth, my Covenant will I not break, nor altar the thing that is gone out of my lips. ccx vvi po11 n1, po11 n1 vmb pns11 xx vvi, ccx vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn av pp-f po11 n2. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1616 And according to this part of his couenant we must pray him to deale with vs, that is, that though he doth iustly chastise vs with this plague for our sinnes, And according to this part of his Covenant we must pray him to deal with us, that is, that though he does justly chastise us with this plague for our Sins, cc vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cst vbz, cst cs pns31 vdz av-j vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1617 yet he would not take his louing kindnes from vs, and so play as Dauid doth; yet he would not take his loving kindness from us, and so play as David does; av pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno12, cc av vvb p-acp np1 vdz; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1618 O Lord rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath: Oh Lord rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath: uh n1 vvb pno11 xx p-acp po21 n1, av-dx vvi pno11 p-acp po21 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1619 where hee doth not simply refuse to be chastised, (for then he should haue been out of the couenant) but not in the anger of God: where he does not simply refuse to be chastised, (for then he should have been out of the Covenant) but not in the anger of God: c-crq pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, (c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vbn av pp-f dt n1) cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1620 so must we be willing to beare this visitation of the Lord so long, as it shall please him to trie vs with it; so must we be willing to bear this Visitation of the Lord so long, as it shall please him to try us with it; av vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1 av av-j, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pn31; (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1621 only let vs desire that his wrath may cease from vs, and that his louing kindnes may not be taken away: only let us desire that his wrath may cease from us, and that his loving kindness may not be taken away: av-j vvb pno12 vvi cst po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cc cst po31 j-vvg n1 vmb xx vbi vvn av: (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1622 and let that be sufficient for vs. Therefore (to conclude this point) that we might now and alwaies pray in faith, let vs looke to Gods couenant made with vs, and let that be sufficient for us Therefore (to conclude this point) that we might now and always pray in faith, let us look to God's Covenant made with us, cc vvb cst vbb j p-acp pno12 av (pc-acp vvi d n1) cst pns12 vmd av cc av vvb p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp ng1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1623 and to the promises included therein, and to Christ, in whom only the couenant is stedfast, and to the promises included therein, and to christ, in whom only the Covenant is steadfast, cc p-acp dt n2 vvd av, cc p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq av-j dt n1 vbz j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1624 and in whom onely all the promises are Yea, and in him they are Amen, to the glorie of God. and in whom only all the promises Are Yea, and in him they Are Amen, to the glory of God. cc p-acp ro-crq av-j d dt n2 vbr uh, cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vbr uh-n, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 72 Page 86
1625 It followeth in the second verse. Send thee helpe from the Sanctuary, & strengthen thee out of Sion. It follows in the second verse. Send thee help from the Sanctuary, & strengthen thee out of Sion. pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1. vvb pno21 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pno21 av pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 86
1626 In which they continue to pray for their King, that God would defend him frō all euil, as before; In which they continue to pray for their King, that God would defend him from all evil, as before; p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d j-jn, c-acp a-acp; (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1627 and namely to that end they pray, that God would send him helpe from his Sanctuary, and namely to that end they pray, that God would send him help from his Sanctuary, cc av p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 vvi p-acp po31 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1628 and giue him strength and courage against his enemies to that end from Sion. Where by Sanctuary he meaneth heauen. and give him strength and courage against his enemies to that end from Sion. Where by Sanctuary he means heaven. cc vvi pno31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1. c-crq p-acp n1 pns31 vvz n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1629 In the Hebrue it is Holy (namely, place) that is, heauen, which is the holy place of Gods abode: In the Hebrew it is Holy (namely, place) that is, heaven, which is the holy place of God's Abided: p-acp dt njp pn31 vbz j (av, n1) cst vbz, n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1630 and in the sixt verse both are expressed, namely heauen and holy place. And it must needs be then takē here: and in the sixt verse both Are expressed, namely heaven and holy place. And it must needs be then taken Here: cc p-acp dt ord n1 d vbr vvn, av n1 cc j n1. cc pn31 vmb av vbi av vvn av: (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1631 for from whence should God heare vs, and helpe vs but from heauen? Doe wee not when wee pray, lift vp our mindes, our eyes, for from whence should God hear us, and help us but from heaven? Do we not when we pray, lift up our minds, our eyes, c-acp p-acp c-crq vmd np1 vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp p-acp n1? vdb pns12 xx c-crq pns12 vvb, vvb a-acp po12 n2, po12 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1632 and our hands vnto heauen? and Christ hath taught vs to pray, O our Father, which art in heauen, &c. He teacheth thē then to pray, that God would send them helpe from heauen; and our hands unto heaven? and christ hath taught us to pray, Oh our Father, which art in heaven, etc. He Teaches them then to pray, that God would send them help from heaven; cc po12 n2 p-acp n1? cc np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, uh po12 n1, r-crq n1 p-acp n1, av pns31 vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 vvi p-acp n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1633 and thus he sheweth his owne faith, and taught them also so to beleeue, that all his help in all dangers must come from heauen. and thus he shows his own faith, and taught them also so to believe, that all his help in all dangers must come from heaven. cc av pns31 vvz po31 d n1, cc vvd pno32 av av pc-acp vvi, cst d po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1634 Therefore as it is God that i• all troubles doth defend vs; Therefore as it is God that i• all Troubles does defend us; av c-acp pn31 vbz np1 cst n1 d n2 vdz vvi pno12; (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1635 so the meanes that we haue are of him, and the successe and blessing of them, so the means that we have Are of him, and the success and blessing of them, av dt n2 cst pns12 vhb vbr pp-f pno31, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1636 and so all our helpe is from heauen. and so all our help is from heaven. cc av d po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1637 And this is that that wee must beleeue in all dangers, that what meanes so euer we haue, And this is that that we must believe in all dangers, that what means so ever we have, cc d vbz d cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, cst r-crq vvz av av pns12 vhb, (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1638 as wee must acknowledge them to be of God, so vnlesse hee blesse them, they will doe vs no good, as we must acknowledge them to be of God, so unless he bless them, they will do us not good, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi pp-f np1, av cs pns31 vvb pno32, pns32 vmb vdi pno12 xx j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1639 for all our help is from heauen. If we want all meanes, yet God can send vs help without them: for all our help is from heaven. If we want all means, yet God can send us help without them: c-acp d po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1. cs pns12 vvb d n2, av np1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi p-acp pno32: (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1640 therefore whether we haue them, ascribe them to him with thankes, and pray to him to blesse them; Therefore whither we have them, ascribe them to him with thanks, and pray to him to bless them; av cs pns12 vhb pno32, vvb pno32 p-acp pno31 p-acp n2, cc vvb p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno32; (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1641 or if wee haue them not, pray yet that he would send helpe from heauen, where and when there is none in the earth. or if we have them not, pray yet that he would send help from heaven, where and when there is none in the earth. cc cs pns12 vhb pno32 xx, vvb av cst pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1, c-crq cc c-crq pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 73 Page 87
1642 We see then with what minde Dauid goeth to the battell; We see then with what mind David Goes to the battle; pns12 vvb av p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 87
1643 he was a valiant man himself, as appeared in his combat with the great giant Goliah; hee had a great armie also, he was a valiant man himself, as appeared in his combat with the great giant Goliath; he had a great army also, pns31 vbds dt j n1 px31, a-acp vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 np1; pns31 vhd dt j n1 av, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 87
1644 and all things meete for warre, and had gotten many great victories before, and so he knew by experience, what he and his companie were able to doe: and all things meet for war, and had got many great victories before, and so he knew by experience, what he and his company were able to do: cc d n2 vvi p-acp n1, cc vhd vvn d j n2 a-acp, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 cc po31 n1 vbdr j pc-acp vdi: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 87
1645 and hee had many worthie Captaines, whose exploites and valour are highly commended in the Scripture: and he had many worthy Captains, whose exploits and valour Are highly commended in the Scripture: cc pns31 vhd d j-jn n2, rg-crq n2 cc n1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 87
1646 and yet they goe not on confidently and presumptuously, thinking that they should bee able to make their part good enough against their enemies, and yet they go not on confidently and presumptuously, thinking that they should be able to make their part good enough against their enemies, cc av pns32 vvb xx p-acp av-j cc av-j, vvg cst pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 j av-d p-acp po32 n2, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 87
1647 for they were able to doe so and so: one of them had slaine eight hundreth at one time; for they were able to do so and so: one of them had slain eight Hundredth At one time; c-acp pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vdi av cc av: pi pp-f pns32 vhd vvn crd ord p-acp crd n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 87
1648 another of them defended a place against the whole hoste of the Philistims, and another slew three hundreth at once: Another of them defended a place against the Whole host of the philistines, and Another slew three Hundredth At once: j-jn pp-f pno32 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp2, cc j-jn n1 crd ord p-acp a-acp: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1649 and three of them did breake through the armie of the Philistims to fetch water for Dauid, and returned safely, and three of them did break through the army of the philistines to fetch water for David, and returned safely, cc crd pp-f pno32 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd av-j, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1650 and such like things they might haue boasted of. and such like things they might have boasted of. cc d j n2 pns32 vmd vhi vvn pp-f. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1651 But as though they were no bodie, nor euer had done any thing, or had no means to help themselues, they pray, that God would send them helpe from heauen: But as though they were no body, nor ever had done any thing, or had no means to help themselves, they pray, that God would send them help from heaven: cc-acp c-acp cs pns32 vbdr dx n1, ccx av vhd vdn d n1, cc vhd dx n2 pc-acp vvi px32, pns32 vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 vvi p-acp n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1652 acknowledging that all that they had, or that they could say for themselues, was nothing without him, and his helpe. acknowledging that all that they had, or that they could say for themselves, was nothing without him, and his help. vvg cst d cst pns32 vhd, cc cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp px32, vbds pix p-acp pno31, cc po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1653 Contrarie to the common course of our time, in which men runne on desperatly to the warre, Contrary to the Common course of our time, in which men run on desperately to the war, j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvb a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1654 and neuer thinke of God, or of his helpe, especially if they be any thing well prouided against the enemie: and never think of God, or of his help, especially if they be any thing well provided against the enemy: cc av-x vvb pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n1, av-j cs pns32 vbb d n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1655 and so God forsaking them, whose aide they do not seek, they speede thereafter. and so God forsaking them, whose aid they do not seek, they speed thereafter. cc av np1 vvg pno32, rg-crq n1 pns32 vdb xx vvi, pns32 vvi av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1656 As Benhadad King of Aram boasted of himselfe and of his power, and thought that he might do what he list, As Benhadad King of Aram boasted of himself and of his power, and Thought that he might do what he list, p-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1 vvd pp-f px31 cc pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd cst pns31 vmd vdi r-crq pns31 vvd, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1657 and therefore casted out blasphemous threats, saying, The gods do so to me, & more also, and Therefore cast out blasphemous Treats, saying, The God's do so to me, & more also, cc av vvd av j n2, vvg, dt n2 vdb av p-acp pno11, cc av-dc av, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1658 if the dust of Samaria be enough for all the people that follow me, for euery man a handfull: if the dust of Samaria be enough for all the people that follow me, for every man a handful: cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb av-d p-acp d dt n1 cst vvb pno11, p-acp d n1 dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1659 and after when his enemies came out against him, he thought hee might commaund them, and said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them aliue: and After when his enemies Come out against him, he Thought he might command them, and said, Whither they be come out for peace, take them alive: cc p-acp c-crq po31 n2 vvd av p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvd, cs pns32 vbb vvn av p-acp n1, vvb pno32 j: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1660 or whether they be come out to fight, take them yet aliue: or whither they be come out to fight, take them yet alive: cc cs pns32 vbb vvn av pc-acp vvi, vvb pno32 av j: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1661 but what came of it in the end? The King of Israel came out against them, and made a great slaughter. but what Come of it in the end? The King of Israel Come out against them, and made a great slaughter. cc-acp q-crq vvd pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1? dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp pno32, cc vvd dt j n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1662 This became of his proud boasting of his owne power before the victorie, as he was warned of it before, This became of his proud boasting of his own power before the victory, as he was warned of it before, np1 vvd pp-f po31 j n-vvg pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pp-f pn31 a-acp, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1663 when King Ahab sent him this message, Let not him that girdeth his harnes, boast himselfe, when King Ahab sent him this message, Let not him that Girdeth his harness, boast himself, c-crq n1 np1 vvd pno31 d n1, vvb xx pno31 cst vvz po31 n1, vvb px31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1664 as he that putteth it off. as he that putteth it off. c-acp pns31 cst vvz pn31 a-acp. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1665 And as Dauid doth teach them thus to pray for helpe from God, so in the next Psalme he acknowledgeth, that it was God that had saued him, saying, The King shall reioyce in thy strength, O Lord; And as David does teach them thus to pray for help from God, so in the next Psalm he acknowledgeth, that it was God that had saved him, saying, The King shall rejoice in thy strength, Oh Lord; cc p-acp np1 vdz vvi pno32 av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz, cst pn31 vbds np1 cst vhd vvn pno31, vvg, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, uh n1; (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1666 yea how greatly shall he reioyce in thy saluation? If all Princes did thus, yea how greatly shall he rejoice in thy salvation? If all Princes did thus, uh c-crq av-j vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po21 n1? cs d n2 vdd av, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1667 when they send out their souldiers, and if the Captaines themselues did looke for all their helpe from heauen, when they send out their Soldiers, and if the Captains themselves did look for all their help from heaven, c-crq pns32 vvb av po32 n2, cc cs dt n2 px32 vdd vvi p-acp d po32 n1 p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1668 and pray for it accordingly, they might haue had better successe many time, than they haue had. and pray for it accordingly, they might have had better success many time, than they have had. cc vvb p-acp pn31 av-vvg, pns32 vmd vhi vhn jc n1 d n1, cs pns32 vhb vhn. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1669 And the want of this faith, and of prayer the fruite of it, as it hath brought great losse of men among other people, And the want of this faith, and of prayer the fruit of it, as it hath brought great loss of men among other people, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vhz vvn j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j-jn n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1670 and made long warres, so also vpon the English men both in Ireland, & in the Low Countries: and made long wars, so also upon the English men both in Ireland, & in the Low Countries: cc vvd av-j n2, av av p-acp dt jp n2 av-d p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j n2: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 88
1671 and so wee see how these euils, by the grace of God may be preuented for the time to come. and so we see how these evils, by the grace of God may be prevented for the time to come. cc av pns12 vvb c-crq d n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1672 Now that that is said here of this particular, as of warre, is true of all other troubles and dangers whatsoeuer, that our helpe in them must be from heauen, Now that that is said Here of this particular, as of war, is true of all other Troubles and dangers whatsoever, that our help in them must be from heaven, av cst d vbz vvn av pp-f d j, c-acp pp-f n1, vbz j pp-f d j-jn n2 cc n2 r-crq, cst po12 n1 p-acp pno32 vmb vbi p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1673 and therefore we must by prayer seek for it at the hands of God (as these do here) if we will haue it: and Therefore we must by prayer seek for it At the hands of God (as these do Here) if we will have it: cc av pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 (c-acp d vdb av) cs pns12 vmb vhi pn31: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1674 but first of al we must beleeue that it is so. but First of all we must believe that it is so. cc-acp ord pp-f d pns12 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbz av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1675 And that wee might so doe, let vs consider that that which Salomon saith of this thing, is true of all other: And that we might so do, let us Consider that that which Solomon Says of this thing, is true of all other: cc cst pns12 vmd av vdi, vvb pno12 vvi cst d r-crq np1 vvz pp-f d n1, vbz j pp-f d n-jn: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1676 The horse is prepared against the day of battell, but saluation is of the Lord: The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but salvation is of the Lord: dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 vbz pp-f dt n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1677 that is, what meanes so euer wee haue to preserue vs from danger, yet our help and saluation both of soule and bodie, that must be frō heauen. that is, what means so ever we have to preserve us from danger, yet our help and salvation both of soul and body, that must be from heaven. cst vbz, q-crq vvz av av pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, av po12 n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, cst vmb vbi p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1678 And this is that which the Church of God confesseth by the mouth of the Prophet, And this is that which the Church of God Confesses by the Mouth of the Prophet, cc d vbz d r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1679 and ascribeth all their great deliuerances (though they had meanes to bring them to passe, which they also speake of) vnto God, and ascribeth all their great Deliverances (though they had means to bring them to pass, which they also speak of) unto God, cc vvz d po32 j n2 (cs pns32 vhd n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns32 av vvi pp-f) p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1680 when they praise him after this manner: when they praise him After this manner: c-crq pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp d n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1681 We haue heard with our eares, O God, and our fathers haue told vs the workes ▪ that thou hast done in their daies, in the old time: We have herd with our ears, Oh God, and our Father's have told us the works ▪ that thou hast done in their days, in the old time: pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2, uh np1, cc po12 n2 vhb vvn pno12 dt n2 ▪ cst pns21 vh2 vdn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt j n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1682 how thou hast driuen out the heathen, and planted them; how thou hast destroyed the people, and caused thē to grow. how thou hast driven out the heathen, and planted them; how thou hast destroyed the people, and caused them to grow. c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av dt j-jn, cc vvd pno32; c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1, cc vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1683 For they inherited not the land by their owne sword, neither did their owne arme saue them; For they inherited not the land by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; p-acp pns32 vvd xx dt n1 p-acp po32 d n1, dx vdd po32 d n1 p-acp pno32; (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1684 but thy right hand, and thine arme, and the light of thy countenance, because thou fauouredst thē. but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the Light of thy countenance, Because thou favouredst them. cc-acp po21 j-jn n1, cc po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, c-acp pns21 js-vvn pno32. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1685 Thou art my King, O God: send helpe vnto Iacob. Thou art my King, Oh God: send help unto Iacob. pns21 vb2r po11 n1, uh np1: vvb n1 p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1686 Through thee haue we thrust back our aduersaries, by thy name haue we troden down them that rose vp against vs. For I do not trust in my bow, Through thee have we thrust back our Adversaries, by thy name have we trodden down them that rose up against us For I do not trust in my bow, p-acp pno21 vhb pns12 vvd av po12 n2, p-acp po21 n1 vhb pns12 vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvd a-acp p-acp pno12 c-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi p-acp po11 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1687 neither can my sword saue me: neither can my sword save me: dx vmb po11 n1 p-acp pno11: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1688 but thou hast saued vs from our enemies, and hast put them to confusion that hate vs; but thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to confusion that hate us; cc-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n1 cst vvb pno12; (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1689 therfore will we praise God continually, and will confesse thy name for euer. Therefore will we praise God continually, and will confess thy name for ever. av vmb pns12 vvi np1 av-j, cc vmb vvi po21 n1 c-acp av. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1690 In all which words we see, that they attribute all their former deliuerances from dangers vnto God, In all which words we see, that they attribute all their former Deliverances from dangers unto God, p-acp d r-crq n2 pns12 vvb, cst pns32 vvb d po32 j n2 p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1691 and professe also that they looked for helpe from none but from him, and put their trust in him, and profess also that they looked for help from none but from him, and put their trust in him, cc vvb av cst pns32 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp pno31, cc vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno31, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1692 and so desire him to send helpe vnto Iacob, that is, to them that were of his posteritie, and so desire him to send help unto Iacob, that is, to them that were of his posterity, cc av vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cst vbz, p-acp pno32 cst vbdr pp-f po31 n1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1693 and so the people of God. and so the people of God. cc av dt n1 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1694 And thus Dauid again and all the people with him when they fought against the Aramites did confesse, and thus they did pray: And thus David again and all the people with him when they fought against the Aramites did confess, and thus they did pray: cc av np1 av cc d dt n1 p-acp pno31 c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt np2 vdd vvi, cc av pns32 vdd vvi: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1695 Giue vs helpe against trouble, for vaine is the helpe of man: Give us help against trouble, for vain is the help of man: vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1696 where they doe not onely beleeue, and so acknowledge, that all their helpe is from God, where they do not only believe, and so acknowledge, that all their help is from God, c-crq pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi, cc av vvb, cst d po32 n1 vbz p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1697 but all other helpe without it is vaine, and to no purpose, neither can it doe them any good. but all other help without it is vain, and to no purpose, neither can it do them any good. cc-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp pn31 vbz j, cc p-acp dx n1, dx vmb pn31 vdi pno32 d j. (11) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 89
1698 THE EIGHTH SERMON vpon the second verse. Send thee helpe from the Sanctuary. THE EIGHTH SERMON upon the second verse. Send thee help from the Sanctuary. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. vvb pno21 vvi p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 74 Page 90
1699 WE heard the last day, that not onely in warre, but in all other troubles generally, all our helpe must be from God, WE herd the last day, that not only in war, but in all other Troubles generally, all our help must be from God, pns12 vvd dt ord n1, cst xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 av-j, d po12 n1 vmb vbi p-acp np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1700 and so we must seeke to him for it, as these doe here: and so we must seek to him for it, as these do Here: cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, c-acp d vdb av: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1701 And this is that faith that we must labour for in this dangerous time of the pestilence, And this is that faith that we must labour for in this dangerous time of the pestilence, cc d vbz d n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1702 as in all other sicknesses and diseases, that it is God that must send helpe from heauen to our brethren, and to our selues: as in all other Sicknesses and diseases, that it is God that must send help from heaven to our brothers, and to our selves: c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2, cst pn31 vbz np1 cst vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1703 and that neither we nor they can haue any helpe at all, but from thence: and that there is helpe to bee had, when there is none in the earth, and that neither we nor they can have any help At all, but from thence: and that there is help to be had, when there is none in the earth, cc cst d pns12 ccx pns32 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp av: cc cst pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vbi vhn, c-crq pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1704 but all helpe, and all meanes of help faile here below. but all help, and all means of help fail Here below. cc-acp d n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1 vvb av a-acp. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1705 For though there be means to serue Gods prouidence for euery purpose, yet all they are of God, For though there be means to serve God's providence for every purpose, yet all they Are of God, p-acp cs pc-acp vbb n2 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, av d pns32 vbr pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1706 and the blessing of thē also. and the blessing of them also. cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1707 As now at this time, the Magistrates in the places infected, should take good order that the sicke be well looked vnto, As now At this time, the Magistrates in the places infected, should take good order that the sick be well looked unto, p-acp av p-acp d n1, dt n2 p-acp dt n2 vvn, vmd vvi j n1 cst dt j vbi av vvn p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1708 and prouided for, and that there bee care had that they come not abroad, and that the whole may be kept from the sicke, and provided for, and that there be care had that they come not abroad, and that the Whole may be kept from the sick, cc vvn p-acp, cc cst pc-acp vbi n1 vhd d pns32 vvb xx av, cc cst dt j-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1709 as by the law of God the leapers were put apart from the societie of men, as by the law of God the leapers were put apart from the society of men, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n2 vbdr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1710 because their disease was contagious, and when they came abroad they should crie out alowd, I am vncleane, I am vncleane, that all men might auoide them. Because their disease was contagious, and when they Come abroad they should cry out aloud, I am unclean, I am unclean, that all men might avoid them. c-acp po32 n1 vbds j, cc c-crq pns32 vvd av pns32 vmd vvi av av, pns11 vbm j, pns11 vbm j, cst d n2 vmd vvi pno32. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1711 And there are meanes of phisick for the preseruation of those from the contagion, that are necessarily to be imployed about the sick, And there Are means of physic for the preservation of those from the contagion, that Are necessarily to be employed about the sick, cc pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1, cst vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1712 and that must come into dangerous places: yet these cannot be had nor vsed, vnlesse God giue men this wisedome; and that must come into dangerous places: yet these cannot be had nor used, unless God give men this Wisdom; cc cst vmb vvi p-acp j n2: av d vmbx vbi vhn ccx vvd, cs np1 vvb n2 d n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1713 and when they haue them, as Dauid here had all good meanes for the warre, and when they have them, as David Here had all good means for the war, cc c-crq pns32 vhb pno32, c-acp np1 av vhd d j n2 p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1714 yet helpe and succour commeth from God, as it shall please him to blesse the meanes. yet help and succour comes from God, as it shall please him to bless the means. av vvb cc n1 vvz p-acp np1, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1715 Thus true faith will make vs place our trust and hope, where wee should, and where it will not deceiue vs: Thus true faith will make us place our trust and hope, where we should, and where it will not deceive us: av j n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi po12 n1 cc n1, c-crq pns12 vmd, cc c-crq pn31 vmb xx vvi pno12: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1716 and truly that is no small thing in any danger, nay it is all in all. and truly that is no small thing in any danger, nay it is all in all. cc av-j d vbz dx j n1 p-acp d n1, uh pn31 vbz d p-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1717 For if wee trust to these meanes, besides that it may be that wee cannot haue them, For if we trust to these means, beside that it may be that we cannot have them, p-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n2, p-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi cst pns12 vmbx vhi pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1718 if wee haue them they may doe vs no good, and so deceiue vs: if we have them they may do us not good, and so deceive us: cs pns12 vhb pno32 pns32 vmb vdi pno12 xx j, cc av vvb pno12: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1719 but if wee trust in God, and in his helpe, whether we haue meanes, or haue them not, that will be an anchor, that shall not confound vs; but if we trust in God, and in his help, whither we have means, or have them not, that will be an anchor, that shall not confound us; cc-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cs pns12 vhb n2, cc vhb pno32 xx, cst vmb vbi dt n1, cst vmb xx vvi pno12; (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 90
1720 for we trust in him, and in his defence, from whom onely commeth all help. Now if we say we haue this faith, it must appeare by the fruites; for we trust in him, and in his defence, from whom only comes all help. Now if we say we have this faith, it must appear by the fruits; c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq av-j vvz d n1. av cs pns12 vvb pns12 vhb d n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1721 and namely, that if we haue all good meanes, as Dauid had here, we be not secure and trust in them, and namely, that if we have all good means, as David had Here, we be not secure and trust in them, cc av, cst cs pns12 vhb d j n2, c-acp np1 vhd av, pns12 vbb xx j cc vvi p-acp pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1722 but pray earnestly vnto God, as though wee had them not; much more when we haue them not in deed. but pray earnestly unto God, as though we had them not; much more when we have them not in deed. cc-acp vvb av-j p-acp np1, c-acp cs pns12 vhd pno32 xx; av-d av-dc c-crq pns12 vhb pno32 xx p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1723 Prayer then is a special token in all things that we goe about, that we look for our help from God: Prayer then is a special token in all things that we go about, that we look for our help from God: n1 av vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb a-acp, cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1724 and therefore if we beleeue that it is God that must stay this mortality and sicknes, and Therefore if we believe that it is God that must stay this mortality and sickness, cc av cs pns12 vvb cst pn31 vbz np1 cst vmb vvi d n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1725 and that he must defend others and our selues in it, we must pray earnestly and continually for our selues and them: and that he must defend Others and our selves in it, we must pray earnestly and continually for our selves and them: cc cst pns31 vmb vvi n2-jn cc po12 n2 p-acp pn31, pns12 vmb vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp po12 n2 cc pno32: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1726 but if we let prayer alone, or vse it seldome, whatsoeuer we say with our mouth, we do not so beleeue it in hart as we should. but if we let prayer alone, or use it seldom, whatsoever we say with our Mouth, we do not so believe it in heart as we should. cc-acp cs pns12 vvb n1 av-j, cc vvi pn31 av, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vdb xx av vvi pn31 p-acp n1 c-acp pns12 vmd. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1727 For faith must appeare by the fruits of it, els it is a dead faith, and as a body without a soule, which hath no actions of life: For faith must appear by the fruits of it, Else it is a dead faith, and as a body without a soul, which hath no actions of life: p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, av pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz dx n2 pp-f n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1728 and prayer is one principall fruit, as the Apostle saith; and prayer is one principal fruit, as the Apostle Says; cc n1 vbz pi n-jn n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz; (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1729 How shal they cal vpon him, in whom they haue not beleeued? shewing that as there can be no prayer without faith, How shall they call upon him, in whom they have not believed? showing that as there can be no prayer without faith, c-crq vmb pns32 vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhb xx vvn? vvg cst c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1730 so faith doth necessarily bring forth prayer. Therefore let vs stir vp our selues vnto prayer, and neuer cease calling vpon God, so faith does necessarily bring forth prayer. Therefore let us stir up our selves unto prayer, and never cease calling upon God, av n1 vdz av-j vvi av n1. av vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc av-x vvb vvg p-acp np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1731 euen as we do beleeue that all our helpe must come from him. even as we do believe that all our help must come from him. av c-acp pns12 vdb vvi cst d po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 75 Page 91
1732 And here by the way we see the nature of true faith, that it causeth vs to see help in heauen, And Here by the Way we see the nature of true faith, that it Causes us to see help in heaven, cc av p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1733 & so to pray for it, when there is none to be seene in the earth. & so to pray for it, when there is none to be seen in the earth. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-crq pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1734 And this is the difference between faith & vnbeleefe: And this is the difference between faith & unbelief: cc d vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1735 that the very vnbeleeuers can by reason conceiue of help, so long as they haue any meanes to help them; that the very unbelievers can by reason conceive of help, so long as they have any means to help them; cst dt j n2 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pp-f n1, av av-j c-acp pns32 vhb d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1736 but if they fayle, they can see none at all: but if they fail, they can see none At all: cc-acp cs pns32 vvb, pns32 vmb vvi pix p-acp d: (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1737 so they are like vnto those that are pore-blind, who can see nothing but neere at hand. so they Are like unto those that Are purblind, who can see nothing but near At hand. av pns32 vbr av-j p-acp d cst vbr j, r-crq vmb vvi pix cc-acp av-j p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1738 But faith seeth a farre off, euen into heauen, so that it is the euidence of things that are not seene: But faith sees a Far off, even into heaven, so that it is the evidence of things that Are not seen: p-acp n1 vvz dt av-j a-acp, av p-acp n1, av cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr xx vvn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1739 for it looketh vnto the power of God, who hath all meanes in his hand, for it looks unto the power of God, who hath all means in his hand, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz d n2 p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1740 or can worke without them, who made all of nothing, and calleth the things that bee not, as though they were. or can work without them, who made all of nothing, and calls the things that be not, as though they were. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno32, r-crq vvd d pp-f pix, cc vvz dt n2 cst vbb xx, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr. (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1741 So that as the holy Martyr S. Stephen, when his enemies were ready to burst for anger, So that as the holy Martyr S. Stephen, when his enemies were ready to burst for anger, av cst p-acp dt j n1 np1 np1, c-crq po31 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1742 and gnash at him with their teeth, looked stedfastly into heauen, and saw Christ standing at the right hand of God ready to defend him: and gnash At him with their teeth, looked steadfastly into heaven, and saw christ standing At the right hand of God ready to defend him: cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2, vvd av-j p-acp n1, cc vvd np1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 j pc-acp vvi pno31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1743 so faith in the promises of the word, doth see help in heauen ready for vs, so faith in the promises of the word, does see help in heaven ready for us, av n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vdz vvi n1 p-acp n1 j p-acp pno12, (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1744 when there are no meanes in earth. For as Abraham did not cōsider his own body, nor the deadnes of Sarahs womb, when there Are no means in earth. For as Abraham did not Consider his own body, nor the deadness of Sarahs womb, c-crq pc-acp vbr dx n2 p-acp n1. p-acp c-acp np1 vdd xx vvi po31 d n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 91
1745 but considered what God had promised, and what he was able to doe: but considered what God had promised, and what he was able to do: cc-acp vvd r-crq np1 vhd vvn, cc r-crq pns31 vbds j pc-acp vdi: (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 92
1746 so if we look to the promises of Gods word, which are many and most true, wee shall see helpe from heauen, if no where else. so if we look to the promises of God's word, which Are many and most true, we shall see help from heaven, if not where Else. av cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vbr d cc ds j, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, cs xx c-crq av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 92
1747 Let vs labour then for that faith which may comfort vs from heauen, for it may be in the extremity of this sicknesse wee shall see none in earth: Let us labour then for that faith which may Comfort us from heaven, for it may be in the extremity of this sickness we shall see none in earth: vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp d n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pix p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 92
1748 so when others are dumbe, or not knowing what to say, our mouthes shal be opened to speake vnto God, so when Others Are dumb, or not knowing what to say, our mouths shall be opened to speak unto God, av c-crq n2-jn vbr j, cc xx vvg r-crq pc-acp vvi, po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 92
1749 and say, Send vs helpe from the Sanctuary, that is, from heauen. It thus followeth: And strengthen thee out of Sion. and say, Send us help from the Sanctuary, that is, from heaven. It thus follows: And strengthen thee out of Sion. cc vvi, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp n1. pn31 av vvz: cc vvb pno21 av pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 76 Page 92
1750 Before they prayed for helpe from heauen, now they pray for strength out of Sion: Before they prayed for help from heaven, now they pray for strength out of Sion: c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av pns32 vvb p-acp n1 av pp-f np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1751 where by Sion they meane that part of Ierusalem, called mount Sion, where afterwards the tēple was built; where by Sion they mean that part of Ierusalem, called mount Sion, where afterwards the temple was built; c-crq p-acp np1 pns32 vvb cst n1 pp-f np1, vvd n1 np1, c-crq av dt n1 vbds vvn; (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1752 where now the Arke (the visible signe of Gods presence was) where they worshippe God in the word, sacrifice, and prayer: where now the Ark (the visible Signen of God's presence was) where they worship God in the word, sacrifice, and prayer: c-crq av dt n1 (dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbds) c-crq pns32 vvb np1 p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1753 and by strength, thee meaneth not the strength of men and munition meet for war & for help, (which was prayed for before) but inward strength of the mind, and by strength, thee means not the strength of men and munition meet for war & for help, (which was prayed for before) but inward strength of the mind, cc p-acp n1, pno21 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (r-crq vbds vvn p-acp p-acp) p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1754 & courage which was meet for the enemy: & courage which was meet for the enemy: cc n1 r-crq vbds j p-acp dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1755 that he might trust in the defence of God, & might not be dismayed by any power of the aduersary, that he might trust in the defence of God, & might not be dismayed by any power of the adversary, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1756 but that he might beare his estate as was conuenient. And this was very requisit; but that he might bear his estate as was convenient. And this was very requisite; cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 a-acp vbds j. cc d vbds av j; (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1757 for if he had had neuer so many meanes, and had had no heart, he should not haue vsed them, for if he had had never so many means, and had had no heart, he should not have used them, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vhn av av d n2, cc vhd vhn dx n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1758 or vsed them to no purpose: or used them to no purpose: cc vvd pno32 p-acp dx n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1759 and how should he haue strength of heart, vnles God gaue it? and how should God giue it, and how should he have strength of heart, unless God gave it? and how should God give it, cc q-crq vmd pns31 vhb n1 pp-f n1, cs np1 vvd pn31? cc q-crq vmd np1 vvi pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1760 vnles he asked it of him? Therefore he taught them to pray for that also. unless he asked it of him? Therefore he taught them to pray for that also. cs pns31 vvd pn31 pp-f pno31? av pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1761 This sheweth that as in war, so in all other afflictions which cause feare, there is requisite an inward courage of the mind to vphold a man: This shows that as in war, so in all other afflictions which cause Fear, there is requisite an inward courage of the mind to uphold a man: np1 vvz cst a-acp p-acp n1, av p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq n1 n1, pc-acp vbz j dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1762 for if he haue a good hart he shall beare many things: and if he haue no hart, the least thing will dismay him. for if he have a good heart he shall bear many things: and if he have no heart, the least thing will dismay him. c-acp cs pns31 vhb dt j n1 pns31 vmb vvi d n2: cc cs pns31 vhb dx n1, dt ds n1 vmb vvi pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1763 Therefore Salomon saith, The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmity, but a wounded spirit who can beare it? The Aramites on the suddaine heard a great noyse when they besieged Samaria, Therefore Solomon Says, The Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, but a wounded Spirit who can bear it? The Aramites on the sudden herd a great noise when they besieged Samaria, av np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc-acp dt j-vvn n1 r-crq vmb vvi pn31? dt n1 p-acp dt j vvd dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vvd np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1764 and they all fled away for feare, and left their tents and all things standingf as they were, and they all fled away for Fear, and left their tents and all things standingf as they were, cc pns32 d vvd av p-acp n1, cc vvd po32 n2 cc d n2 av c-acp pns32 vbdr, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1765 and so the Israelites came and spoyled them: they had men enough, but they wanted courage. and so the Israelites Come and spoiled them: they had men enough, but they wanted courage. cc av dt np2 vvd cc vvd pno32: pns32 vhd n2 av-d, cc-acp pns32 vvd n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1766 So is it said of all the Kings of Canaan, which were many and mighty, that their hearts fainted, So is it said of all the Kings of Canaan, which were many and mighty, that their hearts fainted, np1 vbz pn31 vvn pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr d cc j, cst po32 n2 vvd, (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1767 and so they could not stand before Ioshua. and so they could not stand before Ioshua. cc av pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 77 Page 92
1768 So is it in all other afflictions that we be subiect vnto, we had need of strength according to the measure of it, to beare it: So is it in all other afflictions that we be Subject unto, we had need of strength according to the measure of it, to bear it: av vbz pn31 p-acp d j-jn n2 cst pns12 vbb j-jn p-acp, pns12 vhd n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi pn31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1769 for if we haue no faith or confidence in God, what shall become of vs? Iob in al his great afflictions, for if we have no faith or confidence in God, what shall become of us? Job in all his great afflictions, c-acp cs pns12 vhb dx n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12? np1 p-acp d po31 j n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1770 because he had a good hart, and trusted in God, bore them al paciently, and said, If the Lord kill me, I will trust in him. Because he had a good heart, and trusted in God, boar them all patiently, and said, If the Lord kill me, I will trust in him. c-acp pns31 vhd dt j n1, cc vvd p-acp np1, vvd pno32 d av-j, cc vvd, cs dt n1 vvb pno11, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1771 At this time especially in respect of this great sicknes it is most needful to haue strength of faith, to beleeue Gods gracious prouidence, that things come not by chance, but by his fatherly disposition: At this time especially in respect of this great sickness it is most needful to have strength of faith, to believe God's gracious providence, that things come not by chance, but by his fatherly disposition: p-acp d n1 av-j p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 pn31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi npg1 j n1, cst n2 vvb xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 j n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1772 and to beleeue that he hath a care of vs, and that nothing commeth by fortune; and to believe that he hath a care of us, and that nothing comes by fortune; cc pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f pno12, cc cst pix vvz p-acp n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1773 for if a Sparrow falleth not to the ground without his wil, then much lesse do men dye, especially seeing the very heyres of our head are numbred: for if a Sparrow falls not to the ground without his will, then much less do men die, especially seeing the very Heirs of our head Are numbered: c-acp cs dt n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, av av-d av-dc vdb n2 vvi, av-j vvg dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr vvn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1774 that so we may cōmend our selues vnto him, and take all things as from him, and be contented with it. that so we may commend our selves unto him, and take all things as from him, and be contented with it. cst av pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno31, cc vvb d n2 c-acp p-acp pno31, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1775 I say, as this faith is alwaies requisite, because we know not what may befall vs on the suddain, I say, as this faith is always requisite, Because we know not what may befall us on the sudden, pns11 vvb, c-acp d n1 vbz av j, c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1776 so most of all at this dangerous time. so most of all At this dangerous time. av ds pp-f d p-acp d j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1777 And this is necessary not only for our selues, but for our brethren also, that accoridng to the measure of the sicknesse and paine, And this is necessary not only for our selves, but for our brothers also, that accoridng to the measure of the sickness and pain, cc d vbz j xx av-j p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 av, cst vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1778 and temptations of their minde, so they might haue strength to beare al. For the very want of this strength hath bin the cause, that many euen for feare haue been ouercome: and temptations of their mind, so they might have strength to bear all For the very want of this strength hath been the cause, that many even for Fear have been overcome: cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, av pns32 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vbn dt n1, cst d av p-acp n1 vhb vbn vvn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1779 much more when the thing hath bin vpon them, haue they fallen into great impatiency and many lamentable outcries. much more when the thing hath been upon them, have they fallen into great impatiency and many lamentable Outcries. d av-dc c-crq dt n1 vhz vbn p-acp pno32, vhb pns32 vvn p-acp j n1 cc d j n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1780 Euery one of vs is well acquainted with our owne weaknes this way, and do find by experience how smal things we can beare, Every one of us is well acquainted with our own weakness this Way, and do find by experience how small things we can bear, d crd pp-f pno12 vbz av vvn p-acp po12 d n1 d n1, cc vdb vvi p-acp n1 c-crq j n2 pns12 vmb vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1781 and how the least thing doth ouercome vs, yea, the very feare of it many times: and how the least thing does overcome us, yea, the very Fear of it many times: cc c-crq dt ds n1 vdz vvi pno12, uh, dt j n1 pp-f pn31 d n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1782 therefore we had need to labour for strength. Therefore we had need to labour for strength. av pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1783 And by that weakenes that is in our selues, we may easily iudge what is in others, And by that weakness that is in our selves, we may Easily judge what is in Others, cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi r-crq vbz p-acp n2-jn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1784 and so see how requisit it is for them also, that God should strengthen them. and so see how requisite it is for them also, that God should strengthen them. cc av vvb c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 av, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32. (12) sermon (DIV2) 78 Page 93
1785 Further it is to be considered, that as we haue seene how requisite it is for vs to haue strength according to the measure of our crosses & temptations: Further it is to be considered, that as we have seen how requisite it is for us to have strength according to the measure of our Crosses & temptations: jc pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, d c-acp pns12 vhb vvn c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vhi n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 93
1786 so of whom we shal haue it, namely of God, for they pray to him for it, so of whom we shall have it, namely of God, for they pray to him for it, av pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vhi pn31, av pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 93
1787 and say, The Lord strengthen thee out of Sion: he hath the hearts of all in his hands, to order at his pleasure; and say, The Lord strengthen thee out of Sion: he hath the hearts of all in his hands, to order At his pleasure; cc vvi, dt n1 vvb pno21 av pp-f np1: pns31 vhz dt n2 pp-f d p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 93
1788 and if he giue strength, then shall we be strong ▪ and if he withdraw his hand from vs, and if he give strength, then shall we be strong ▪ and if he withdraw his hand from us, cc cs pns31 vvb n1, av vmb pns12 vbi j ▪ cc cs pns31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 93
1789 and cast feare vpon vs, if we were as stout as Lions before, we shall be as weake as water. and cast Fear upon us, if we were as stout as Lions before, we shall be as weak as water. cc vvd n1 p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vbdr a-acp j c-acp n2 a-acp, pns12 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 93
1790 And this truly as it is a great punishment to bee too feareful, so God hath threatned to cast it vpō them that breake his law: And this truly as it is a great punishment to be too fearful, so God hath threatened to cast it upon them that break his law: cc d av-j c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi av j, av np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 cst vvb po31 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1791 and contrary to be of a good courage, as it is a singular fruit of a good conscience, and contrary to be of a good courage, as it is a singular fruit of a good conscience, cc n-jn pc-acp vbi pp-f dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1792 so God hath promised to giue it to those that keepe his law. For it is thus written: so God hath promised to give it to those that keep his law. For it is thus written: av np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d cst vvb po31 n1. p-acp pn31 vbz av vvn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1793 If yee walke in mine ordinances, and keepe my commandements to doe them, fiue of you shall chase an hundreth, and an hundreth of you shall put ten thousand to flight: If ye walk in mine ordinances, and keep my Commandments to do them, fiue of you shall chase an Hundredth, and an Hundredth of you shall put ten thousand to flight: cs pn22 vvb p-acp po11 n2, cc vvb po11 n2 pc-acp vdi pno32, crd pp-f pn22 vmb vvi dt ord, cc dt ord pp-f pn22 vmb vvi crd crd p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1794 But if they will not obey me, nor do all these commandements, I will send a faintnes into their hearts in the land of their enemies, But if they will not obey me, nor do all these Commandments, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the land of their enemies, cc-acp cs pns32 vmb xx vvi pno11, ccx vdb d d n2, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1795 and the sound of a leafe shaken shall chase them, and they shall flee as fleeing from a sword, and the found of a leaf shaken shall chase them, and they shall flee as fleeing from a sword, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn vmb vvi pno32, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1796 and they shall fall no man pursuing them: they shall also fall one vpon another, as before a sword, though none pursue them, and they shall fallen no man pursuing them: they shall also fallen one upon Another, as before a sword, though none pursue them, cc pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 vvg pno32: pns32 vmb av vvi pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1, cs pix vvb pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1797 and ye shal not be able to stand before your enemies. And thy life shal hang before thee, & thou shalt feare both night and day, and you shall not be able to stand before your enemies. And thy life shall hang before thee, & thou shalt Fear both night and day, cc pn22 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n2. cc po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vvi d n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1798 and shalt haue none assurance of thy life: and shalt have none assurance of thy life: cc vm2 vhi pix n1 pp-f po21 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1799 in the morning thou shalt say, would God it were euening, and in the euening thou shalt say, would God it were morning, in the morning thou shalt say, would God it were evening, and in the evening thou shalt say, would God it were morning, p-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 vvi, vmd np1 pn31 vbdr n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pns21 vm2 vvi, vmd np1 pn31 vbdr n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1800 for the feare of thine hart which thou shalt feare, & for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. for the Fear of thine heart which thou shalt Fear, & for the sighed of thine eyes which thou shalt see. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1801 Thus strength & courage in all troubles is the gift of God, as fearefulnes is a punishment sent of God: Thus strength & courage in all Troubles is the gift of God, as fearfulness is a punishment sent of God: av n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 vvd pp-f np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1802 for it is said, that the Lord cast a feare vpon the Cananites, so that they durst not stirre. for it is said, that the Lord cast a Fear upon the Canaanites, so that they durst not stir. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt np2, av cst pns32 vvd xx vvi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1803 Thus we see who is the giuer of al strength in al trials and temptations, and that we haue it not of our selues. Thus we see who is the giver of all strength in all trials and temptations, and that we have it not of our selves. av pns12 vvb r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc cst pns12 vhb pn31 xx pp-f po12 n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1804 Therefore no man must thus presumptuously think of himself, that if trouble come he hopes he shal beare it out wel enough, Therefore no man must thus presumptuously think of himself, that if trouble come he hope's he shall bear it out well enough, av dx n1 vmb av av-j vvi pp-f px31, cst cs n1 vvb pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av av av-d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1805 for he hath sufficient strength and courage: for he hath sufficient strength and courage: c-acp pns31 vhz j n1 cc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1806 for if he were of as great courage and valour as Dauid, who slew a Lyon and a Beare, yea Goliah himselfe; for if he were of as great courage and valour as David, who slew a lion and a Bear, yea Goliath himself; c-acp cs pns31 vbdr pp-f p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 cc dt n1, uh np1 px31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1807 yet when he commeth to a new trial, he shal find himselfe altogether insufficient, but as the Lord shall make a new supply of strength. yet when he comes to a new trial, he shall find himself altogether insufficient, but as the Lord shall make a new supply of strength. av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb vvi px31 av j, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1808 The Apostle S. Peter thought himself to be a stouter man a great deale then he was, The Apostle S. Peter Thought himself to be a stouter man a great deal then he was, dt n1 np1 np1 vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dt jc n1 dt j n1 cs pns31 vbds, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1809 and that he would not shrinke for a little, when he said: if all men forsake thee, yet will not I: and that he would not shrink for a little, when he said: if all men forsake thee, yet will not I: cc cst pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt j, c-crq pns31 vvd: cs d n2 vvb pno21, av vmb xx pns11: (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1810 but at the length God leauing him to himself for his triall, he had no strength to stand, but At the length God leaving him to himself for his trial, he had no strength to stand, p-acp p-acp dt n1 np1 vvg pno31 pc-acp px31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1811 but did both deny & forsweare his Maister three times. but did both deny & forswear his Master three times. cc-acp vdd av-d vvi cc vvi po31 n1 crd n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1812 Thus wee must ascribe all our former strength vnto God, & he only it is, that must strengthen vs still. Thus we must ascribe all our former strength unto God, & he only it is, that must strengthen us still. av pns12 vmb vvi d po12 j n1 p-acp np1, cc pns31 av-j pn31 vbz, cst vmb vvi pno12 av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 79 Page 94
1813 Seeing it is so, we must pray to him for it, as Dauid doth here; prayer is the meanes to obtaine all things from God: Seeing it is so, we must pray to him for it, as David does Here; prayer is the means to obtain all things from God: vvg pn31 vbz av, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vdz av; n1 vbz dt n2 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 94
1814 therefore not only if we lack wisedome, as the Apostle saith, let vs aske it of God, Therefore not only if we lack Wisdom, as the Apostle Says, let us ask it of God, av xx av-j cs pns12 vvb n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1815 but if we lack any thing els; as if we be faint-harted, if we be weake in faith, if wee lack patience, but if we lack any thing Else; as if we be fainthearted, if we be weak in faith, if we lack patience, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb d n1 av; c-acp cs pns12 vbb j, cs pns12 vbb j p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1816 if wee feare that wee shall not be able to beare things. if we Fear that we shall not be able to bear things. cs pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1817 Therefore as in trouble wee must pray for other things according to our estate, as for deliuerance, or mitigation; Therefore as in trouble we must pray for other things according to our estate, as for deliverance, or mitigation; av c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n2 vvg p-acp po12 n1, c-acp p-acp n1, cc n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1818 so especially for strength to beare whatsoeuer shall be laid vpon vs: so especially for strength to bear whatsoever shall be laid upon us: av av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1819 and wee may doe it in the greater faith, because God hath promised it, euen that hee will lay no more vpon vs, and we may do it in the greater faith, Because God hath promised it, even that he will lay no more upon us, cc pns12 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp dt jc n1, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn31, av cst pns31 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp pno12, (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1820 than we shall be able to beare. So then in all affliction let this be one part of our prayer; than we shall be able to bear. So then in all affliction let this be one part of our prayer; cs pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi. av av p-acp d n1 vvb d vbb pi n1 pp-f po12 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1821 for if God strengthen vs, we shall be able to beare any thing. for if God strengthen us, we shall be able to bear any thing. c-acp cs np1 vvb pno12, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1822 And whereas they pray thus for Dauid, it is our bound duty so to pray one for another: And whereas they pray thus for David, it is our bound duty so to pray one for Another: cc cs pns32 vvb av p-acp np1, pn31 vbz po12 j-vvn n1 av pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1823 as if we heare of any to be vnder any crosse, pray vnto God for them, that God would strengthen them. as if we hear of any to be under any cross, pray unto God for them, that God would strengthen them. c-acp cs pns12 vvb pp-f d pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32. (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1824 So did the Martyrs in persecution one for another, and so must we do now for those that are, So did the Martyrs in persecution one for Another, and so must we do now for those that Are, av vdd dt n2 p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn, cc av vmb pns12 vdi av p-acp d cst vbr, (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1825 or shalbe visited with this pestilence: or shall visited with this pestilence: cc vmb|vbi vvn p-acp d n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1826 that God would strengthen them with faith in his good prouidence, with patience to beare all things, with perseuerance vnto the end. that God would strengthen them with faith in his good providence, with patience to bear all things, with perseverance unto the end. cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1827 And as he looked for good by their prayers, so God that hath commanded vs to pray one for another, will not suffer vs to pray for them in vaine. And as he looked for good by their Prayers, so God that hath commanded us to pray one for Another, will not suffer us to pray for them in vain. cc c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp j p-acp po32 n2, av np1 cst vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n-jn, vmb xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1828 And thus though we cannot come one to an other by reason of the infection, to minister any other comfort, And thus though we cannot come one to an other by reason of the infection, to minister any other Comfort, cc av cs pns12 vmbx vvi pi p-acp dt n-jn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1829 yet wee may pray vnto God to strengthen them; yet we may pray unto God to strengthen them; av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32; (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1830 and though wee cannot ease them of their paine, yet God may strengthen them by our prayers to beare it patiently. and though we cannot ease them of their pain, yet God may strengthen them by our Prayers to bear it patiently. cc cs pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n1, av np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 80 Page 95
1831 Out of Sion. As before he had taught them to aske strength for him, so here he doth shew from whence he did looke for it, and from whence hee would haue them pray that it might come: Out of Sion. As before he had taught them to ask strength for him, so Here he does show from whence he did look for it, and from whence he would have them pray that it might come: av pp-f np1. c-acp a-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, av av pns31 vdz vvi p-acp c-crq pns31 vdd vvi p-acp pn31, cc p-acp c-crq pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvi cst pn31 vmd vvi: (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1832 namely from Sion, which was the place of Gods worship; namely from Sion, which was the place of God's worship; av p-acp np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1833 vnto which hee had respect in naming the place, which there, and there onely, was to bee had: unto which he had respect in naming the place, which there, and there only, was to be had: p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, r-crq a-acp, cc a-acp av-j, vbds pc-acp vbi vhn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1834 without which that place did not differ from any other. without which that place did not differ from any other. p-acp r-crq d n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp d n-jn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1835 Whereas then these are the things that doe strengthen vs in trouble, that we haue saith in the forgiuenes of our sinnes, Whereas then these Are the things that do strengthen us in trouble, that we have Says in the forgiveness of our Sins, cs av d vbr dt n2 cst vdb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vhb vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1836 and in Gods prouidence, hope that God will be with vs, and defend vs, and lay no more vpon vs than we shall be able to beare, and in God's providence, hope that God will be with us, and defend us, and lay no more upon us than we shall be able to bear, cc p-acp npg1 n1, vvb cst np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12, cc vvb av-dx dc p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1837 and patience that we may be quiet: All these are wrought and increased in vs by the word, Sacraments, and prayer; and patience that we may be quiet: All these Are wrought and increased in us by the word, Sacraments, and prayer; cc n1 cst pns12 vmb vbi j-jn: d d vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, n2, cc n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 95
1838 which 〈 … 〉 Sion• that is, in the place appointed for Gods worship 〈 … 〉 willeth them to pray for him, that God would so blesse these meanes, that he had vsed there before: which 〈 … 〉 Sion• that is, in the place appointed for God's worship 〈 … 〉 wills them to pray for him, that God would so bless these means, that he had used there before: r-crq 〈 … 〉 np1 cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1 〈 … 〉 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd av vvi d n2, cst pns31 vhd vvn a-acp p-acp: (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1839 and which now were, and should be vsed for him, that by them hee might be strengthened, and which now were, and should be used for him, that by them he might be strengthened, cc r-crq av vbdr, cc vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cst p-acp pno32 pns31 vmd vbi vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1840 and haue a good heart in Gods defence, and so hee might not faint in his troubles. and have a good heart in God's defence, and so he might not faint in his Troubles. cc vhb dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc av pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 n2. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1841 First then he sheweth, that he beleeued, that all his confidence in trouble, and courage in danger, should come from the meanes of Gods worship, First then he shows, that he believed, that all his confidence in trouble, and courage in danger, should come from the means of God's worship, ord cs pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vvd, cst d po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1842 and without thē he should be as faint-hearted, as might be: and without them he should be as fainthearted, as might be: cc p-acp pno32 pns31 vmd vbi a-acp j, c-acp vmd vbi: (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1843 but by them hee might bee made confident and bold, to behaue himselfe in the midst of trouble, as he should doe. but by them he might be made confident and bold, to behave himself in the midst of trouble, as he should do. cc-acp p-acp pno32 pns31 vmd vbi vvn j cc j, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vmd vdi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1844 And this is most true, and that which all of vs must beleeue, and shall finde to be true by experience, that into what trouble or danger so euer we shall come, we shal haue no more heart to beare any thing, And this is most true, and that which all of us must believe, and shall find to be true by experience, that into what trouble or danger so ever we shall come, we shall have no more heart to bear any thing, cc d vbz av-ds j, cc cst r-crq d pp-f pno12 vmb vvi, cc vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, cst p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 av av pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb vhi dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1845 than as we haue profited by the word, and Sacraments, and prayer, to beleeue the promises that God hath made vnto vs in his word. than as we have profited by the word, and Sacraments, and prayer, to believe the promises that God hath made unto us in his word. cs c-acp pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n2, cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1846 For as Dauid confesseth of himselfe, I had perished in my trouble, if my hope had not bin in thy word: For as David Confesses of himself, I had perished in my trouble, if my hope had not been in thy word: p-acp c-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31, pns11 vhd vvn p-acp po11 n1, cs po11 n1 vhd xx vbn p-acp po21 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1847 so thereby we see what did vphold him, and this must vphold all men, the hope that they haue of Gods protection & deliuerance, so thereby we see what did uphold him, and this must uphold all men, the hope that they have of God's protection & deliverance, av av pns12 vvb r-crq vdd vvi pno31, cc d vmb vvi d n2, dt n1 cst pns32 vhb pp-f ng1 n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1848 as it is promised in the word. So that take away the word, and there can be no hope; as it is promised in the word. So that take away the word, and there can be no hope; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. av cst vvb av dt n1, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1849 & without hope we haue no strength to beare any thing, and so we must needes perish in any trouble. & without hope we have no strength to bear any thing, and so we must needs perish in any trouble. cc p-acp n1 pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, cc av pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1850 And hereunto agreeth the Prophet, when he saith, My soule hath waited on the Lord, and I haue trusted in his word: And hereunto agreeth the Prophet, when he Says, My soul hath waited on the Lord, and I have trusted in his word: cc av vvz dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, po11 n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1851 he was in great trouble, and prayed vnto God, confessing his sinne, beleeuing the mercie of God, he was in great trouble, and prayed unto God, confessing his sin, believing the mercy of God, pns31 vbds p-acp j n1, cc vvd p-acp np1, vvg po31 n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1852 and so waiting vpon him for it: but how? trusting in the word: so al his hope was from that. and so waiting upon him for it: but how? trusting in the word: so all his hope was from that. cc av vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31: cc-acp q-crq? vvg p-acp dt n1: av d po31 n1 vbds p-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1853 And indeede what hope can we haue, but from it? For if God had promised vs nothing, And indeed what hope can we have, but from it? For if God had promised us nothing, cc av q-crq n1 vmb pns12 vhi, cc-acp p-acp pn31? p-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno12 pix, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1854 or we knew it not, how could we haue any hope? and without hope there is nothing but impatiencie, or we knew it not, how could we have any hope? and without hope there is nothing but impatiency, cc pns12 vvd pn31 xx, q-crq vmd pns12 vhi d n1? cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1855 and so no strength to beare any thing. and so no strength to bear any thing. cc av dx n1 pc-acp vvi d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1856 So that al our strength is from the word, and in that respect from Sion, that is, the place, where it is publikely taught vs, that we might beleeue it, So that all our strength is from the word, and in that respect from Sion, that is, the place, where it is publicly taught us, that we might believe it, av cst d po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, cst vbz, dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1857 and so be strengthened by it. and so be strengthened by it. cc av vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 81 Page 96
1858 Thus though it be most true, yet few beleeue it, that when trouble comes, all their strength to beare it, must come from the knowledge and faith which they haue gotten from the word: Thus though it be most true, yet few believe it, that when trouble comes, all their strength to bear it, must come from the knowledge and faith which they have got from the word: av cs pn31 vbb av-ds j, av d vvb pn31, cst c-crq n1 vvz, d po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 96
1859 But without this they imagine that they shall beare things well enough; But without this they imagine that they shall bear things well enough; cc-acp p-acp d pns32 vvb cst pns32 vmb vvi n2 av av-d; (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 96
1860 for they haue good hearts, and stout, and are not fearfull, as they say, they will not be daunted for a little: for they have good hearts, and stout, and Are not fearful, as they say, they will not be daunted for a little: c-acp pns32 vhb j n2, cc j, cc vbr xx j, c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j: (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1861 they haue such and such meanes to trust vnto, and they will be merrie, and haue good companie, they have such and such means to trust unto, and they will be merry, and have good company, pns32 vhb d cc d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pns32 vmb vbi j, cc vhb j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1862 and passe away things lightly, and they shal not come neere their hearts greatly to trouble them: and pass away things lightly, and they shall not come near their hearts greatly to trouble them: cc vvi av n2 av-j, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi av-j po32 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32: (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1863 and so they will beare them out well enough. and so they will bear them out well enough. cc av pns32 vmb vvi pno32 av av av-d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1864 And therfore wee see that when trouble comes, few giue themselues to thinke of that, which God hath promised in his word; And Therefore we see that when trouble comes, few give themselves to think of that, which God hath promised in his word; cc av pns12 vvb cst c-crq n1 vvz, d vvb px32 pc-acp vvi pp-f d, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1865 or doe determine to come more diligently vnto the word than before as though they beleeued that all their strength must come from thence. or do determine to come more diligently unto the word than before as though they believed that all their strength must come from thence. cc vdb vvi pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 cs a-acp c-acp cs pns32 vvd cst d po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1866 But whatsoeuer men imagine of their owne strength, this will be found true at the last, that all our courage is from the meanes of our saluation; But whatsoever men imagine of their own strength, this will be found true At the last, that all our courage is from the means of our salvation; p-acp r-crq n2 vvb pp-f po32 d n1, d vmb vbi vvn j p-acp dt ord, cst d po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1867 and that all other confidence, that men haue from any thing els, sauing from them, wil deceiue them. and that all other confidence, that men have from any thing Else, Saving from them, will deceive them. cc cst d j-jn n1, cst n2 vhb p-acp d n1 av, vvg p-acp pno32, vmb vvi pno32. (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1868 For though they may stoutly beare out things for a time, yet in the end they will fall into great impatiencie and despaire, For though they may stoutly bear out things for a time, yet in the end they will fallen into great impatiency and despair, p-acp cs pns32 vmb av-j vvi av n2 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1869 or els into hardnes of heart and blockishnes, but as they shalbe strengthened by the free promises of God made in his word. or Else into hardness of heart and blockishness, but as they shall strengthened by the free promises of God made in his word. cc av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vmb|vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1870 For it is onely faith that will quench all the firie darts of the diuell, as the Apostle saith: For it is only faith that will quench all the firy darts of the Devil, as the Apostle Says: p-acp pn31 vbz j n1 cst vmb vvi d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz: (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1871 whether he tempteth vs for our sinne in the time of our trouble, as the tempter will do, (for he is not so called without a cause) or he tempteth vs vnto sinne; whither he tempts us for our sin in the time of our trouble, as the tempter will do, (for he is not so called without a cause) or he tempts us unto sin; cs pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb vdi, (c-acp pns31 vbz xx av vvn p-acp dt n1) cc pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1872 in all these temptations only by faith we stand, and that shall be as a shield, wholy to defend vs, and to quench the firie darts of the wicked, that is, in all these temptations only by faith we stand, and that shall be as a shield, wholly to defend us, and to quench the firy darts of the wicked, that is, p-acp d d n2 av-j p-acp n1 pns12 vvb, cc cst vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, av-jn pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt j, cst vbz, (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1873 euen those grieuous temptations, which otherwise are able to set soule and bodie on fire. even those grievous temptations, which otherwise Are able to Set soul and body on fire. av d j n2, r-crq av vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1874 But what faith can we haue, but from the word, and the free promises therein contained? therfore all our strength is from thence, But what faith can we have, but from the word, and the free promises therein contained? Therefore all our strength is from thence, p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vhi, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n2 av vvn? av d po12 n1 vbz p-acp av, (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1875 and from the rest of Gods worship in Sion. The want of this faith hath pulled downe the hearts of the stoutest; and from the rest of God's worship in Sion. The want of this faith hath pulled down the hearts of the Stoutest; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vvn a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt js; (12) sermon (DIV2) 82 Page 97
1876 as al the Canaanites, seuen great and mightie nations, their hearts fainted them for feare of Ioshua, they had no means from Gods word to strengthen them in his defence. as all the Canaanites, seuen great and mighty Nations, their hearts fainted them for Fear of Ioshua, they had no means from God's word to strengthen them in his defence. c-acp d dt np2, crd j cc j n2, po32 n2 vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vhd dx n2 p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 97
1877 And Saul the King of Israel, though he was a goodly man of stature, and of great courage, And Saul the King of Israel, though he was a goodly man of stature, and of great courage, np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 97
1878 yet when by the meanes of a witch he heard what should become of him, he died away for feare, and there was no strength in him. yet when by the means of a witch he herd what should become of him, he died away for Fear, and there was no strength in him. av c-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd r-crq vmd vvi pp-f pno31, pns31 vvd av p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 97
1879 This made Achitophel and Iudas, both of them traytors to their masters, to destroy themselues; This made Ahithophel and Iudas, both of them Traitors to their Masters, to destroy themselves; np1 vvd np1 cc np1, d pp-f pno32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi px32; (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 97
1880 when in their wicked proceedings the feare of Gods wrath was vpon them, they could haue no strength from God by meanes of his word. when in their wicked proceedings the Fear of God's wrath was upon them, they could have no strength from God by means of his word. q-crq p-acp po32 j n2-vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbds p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1881 This also made Cain to become a vagabond, and a runnagate, so that his conscience would not let him be quiet in any place, This also made Cain to become a vagabond, and a runagate, so that his conscience would not let him be quiet in any place, np1 av vvd np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt n1, av cst po31 n1 vmd xx vvi pno31 vbi j-jn p-acp d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1882 because he had committed a most horrible sinne, and did not repent him, and so could looke for no fauour or protection from God in that case. Because he had committed a most horrible sin, and did not Repent him, and so could look for no favour or protection from God in that case. c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt av-ds j n1, cc vdd xx vvi pno31, cc av vmd vvi p-acp dx n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1883 And this causeth many of the wicked to tremble and shake as a leafe, as the King of Babylon did when he was in the middest of his prophane cups drinking and swilling, and Felix also in all his great pompe and brauerie; And this Causes many of the wicked to tremble and shake as a leaf, as the King of Babylon did when he was in the midst of his profane cups drinking and swilling, and Felix also in all his great pomp and bravery; cc d vvz d pp-f dt j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 vvg cc vvg, cc np1 av p-acp d po31 j n1 cc n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1884 because they were void of faith, whē the one saw the iudgmēts of God against him, Because they were void of faith, when the one saw the Judgments of God against him, c-acp pns32 vbdr j pp-f n1, c-crq dt pi vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1885 and the other heard of them; and the other herd of them; cc dt n-jn vvn pp-f pno32; (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1886 and so they could haue no strength from his word, which they did neither beleeue, nor know. and so they could have no strength from his word, which they did neither believe, nor know. cc av pns32 vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns32 vdd av-dx vvi, ccx vvi. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1887 And this want of the knowledge and faith in the word of God, is the cause of all the weaknesses, And this want of the knowledge and faith in the word of God, is the cause of all the Weaknesses, cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1888 and impatiencie that hath appeared in Gods children, and of all their feares: and impatiency that hath appeared in God's children, and of all their fears: cc n1 cst vhz vvn p-acp npg1 n2, cc pp-f d po32 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1889 euen that they haue not been sufficiently perswaded of the forgiuenes of their sinnes, and of Gods fauour, even that they have not been sufficiently persuaded of the forgiveness of their Sins, and of God's favour, av cst pns32 vhb xx vbn av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1890 and that hee hath a care of them, and will diminish their griefe and paine in his good time, and that he hath a care of them, and will diminish their grief and pain in his good time, cc cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1891 and giue them patience, and lay no more vpon them than they shall be able to beare, and give them patience, and lay no more upon them than they shall be able to bear, cc vvi pno32 n1, cc vvb av-dx dc p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1892 and that he will turne all vnto their good in the end: and so they haue not bin sufficiently strengthened by the word. and that he will turn all unto their good in the end: and so they have not been sufficiently strengthened by the word. cc cst pns31 vmb vvi d p-acp po32 j p-acp dt n1: cc av pns32 vhb xx vbn av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1893 For when they haue come to this by hearing, and reading, and meditating vpon Gods word, For when they have come to this by hearing, and reading, and meditating upon God's word, p-acp c-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp d p-acp vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp npg1 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1894 and by praier, then haue they felt themselues strengthened to beare all things, and not before, and by prayer, then have they felt themselves strengthened to bear all things, and not before, cc p-acp n1, av vhb pns32 vvd px32 vvn p-acp vvi d n2, cc xx a-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1895 and then onely in that measure that they haue attained vnto this perswasion, and haue been thus strengthened by the meanes of Gods worship in Sion. and then only in that measure that they have attained unto this persuasion, and have been thus strengthened by the means of God's worship in Sion. cc av av-j p-acp d n1 cst pns32 vhb vvn p-acp d n1, cc vhb vbn av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 83 Page 98
1896 We may see both these in the example of Iob, who is a patterne both of great weaknes, & of great strength: We may see both these in the Exampl of Job, who is a pattern both of great weakness, & of great strength: pns12 vmb vvi d d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 av-d pp-f j n1, cc pp-f j n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 98
1897 in the weaknes of his faith, and before that he was sufficiently strengthened by the word, he fell into great impatiencie, in the weakness of his faith, and before that he was sufficiently strengthened by the word, he fell into great impatiency, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp cst pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 98
1898 and cursed the time that euer he was borne, saying, Let the day perish, wherein I was borne, and the night, wherein it was said, there is a manchilde borne, and so goeth on, and cursed the time that ever he was born, saying, Let the day perish, wherein I was born, and the night, wherein it was said, there is a Manchild born, and so Goes on, cc vvd dt n1 cst av pns31 vbds vvn, vvg, vvb dt n1 vvb, c-crq pns11 vbds vvn, cc dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn, cc av vvz a-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 98
1899 and saith much to that effect. and Says much to that Effect. cc vvz d p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 98
1900 See whether a mans weaknes will carrie him, if he haue no strength frō the word, See whither a men weakness will carry him, if he have no strength from the word, n1 cs dt ng1 n1 vmb vvi pno31, cs pns31 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 98
1901 yea though hee be a very good man, as Iob was. yea though he be a very good man, as Job was. uh cs pns31 vbb dt av j n1, c-acp np1 vbds. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 98
1902 But when hee was sufficiently strengthened by the word of God, and had the feeling of it in his heart, hee was able to beare all things: But when he was sufficiently strengthened by the word of God, and had the feeling of it in his heart, he was able to bear all things: p-acp c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhd dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi d n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1903 as not only when he said, The Lord hath giuen, and the Lord hath taken it, blessed be the name of the Lord: as not only when he said, The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken it, blessed be the name of the Lord: c-acp xx av-j c-crq pns31 vvd, dt n1 vhz vvn, cc dt n1 vhz vvn pn31, vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1904 but when in greater affliction hee said, If the Lord kill me, yet I will put my trus in him. but when in greater affliction he said, If the Lord kill me, yet I will put my trus in him. cc-acp c-crq p-acp jc n1 pns31 vvd, cs dt n1 vvb pno11, av pns11 vmb vvi po11 j p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1905 And also, I am sure that my redeemer liueth, and I shall see him, and mine eyes behold him, and none other for me. And also, I am sure that my redeemer lives, and I shall see him, and mine eyes behold him, and none other for me. cc av, pns11 vbm j cst po11 n1 vvz, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31, cc po11 n2 vvb pno31, cc pi j-jn p-acp pno11. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1906 See againe what we shall be able to beare, when wee haue gotten sufficient strength of faith and patience from the word, See again what we shall be able to bear, when we have got sufficient strength of faith and patience from the word, vvb av r-crq pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1907 though wee were neuer so weake before. though we were never so weak before. cs pns12 vbdr av-x av j a-acp. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1908 Seeing it is so, wee may well know in this visitation of the plague (if it should come among vs) from whence wee must haue strength to beare it; Seeing it is so, we may well know in this Visitation of the plague (if it should come among us) from whence we must have strength to bear it; vvg pn31 vbz av, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 (cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12) p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1909 yea and any other triall also, that now or hereafter God shall lay vpon vs; yea and any other trial also, that now or hereafter God shall lay upon us; uh cc d j-jn n1 av, cst av cc av np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12; (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1910 euen from his word, and from that faith and hope that wee haue gotten from thence: even from his word, and from that faith and hope that we have got from thence: av p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn p-acp av: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1911 and so much strength assuredly shall we haue, as we haue true faith: and without that wee can haue none; and so much strength assuredly shall we have, as we have true faith: and without that we can have none; cc av d n1 av-vvn vmb pns12 vhi, c-acp pns12 vhb j n1: cc p-acp cst pns12 vmb vhi pix; (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1912 & the weaknes of our faith is the cause of little strength. & the weakness of our faith is the cause of little strength. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1913 This should make all of vs diligent to come to the Church, and to see that we haue cause to doe, as wee now doe: This should make all of us diligent to come to the Church, and to see that we have cause to do, as we now do: d vmd vvi d pp-f pno12 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vdi, c-acp pns12 av vdi: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1914 not onely to come and pray, that God would turne away his heauie hand; not only to come and pray, that God would turn away his heavy hand; xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi av po31 j n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1915 but to heare his word carefully, that by it wee might grow in faith and hope, but to hear his word carefully, that by it we might grow in faith and hope, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-j, cst p-acp pn31 pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1916 and so receiue strength, to beare whatsoeuer God shall lay vpon vs. In so much that if a man had no care before, and so receive strength, to bear whatsoever God shall lay upon us In so much that if a man had no care before, cc av vvi n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp av av-d cst cs dt n1 vhd dx n1 a-acp, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1917 now he had neede to begin; and hee that was diligent before, must be more diligent now; now he had need to begin; and he that was diligent before, must be more diligent now; av pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi; cc pns31 cst vbds j a-acp, vmb vbi av-dc j av; (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1918 for he hath need of greater strength: for he hath need of greater strength: c-acp pns31 vhz n1 pp-f jc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1919 and to prouoke all his family to come, that they also might be strengthened with him against the day of trouble: and to provoke all his family to come, that they also might be strengthened with him against the day of trouble: cc pc-acp vvi d po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 av vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1920 els if affliction doe come among them, their weaknes and impatiencie may trouble him: Else if affliction do come among them, their weakness and impatiency may trouble him: av cs n1 vdb vvi p-acp pno32, po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1921 whereas if he haue gottē any strength of faith, he shall haue it not for himselfe alone, whereas if he have got any strength of faith, he shall have it not for himself alone, cs cs pns31 vhb vvn d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vhi pn31 xx p-acp px31 av-j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1922 but his strength shall doe them much good: and all of them being strong in faith, one shall comfort and vphold another: but his strength shall do them much good: and all of them being strong in faith, one shall Comfort and uphold Another: cc-acp po31 n1 vmb vdi pno32 d j: cc d pp-f pno32 vbg j p-acp n1, pi vmb vvi cc vvi j-jn: (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1923 For in all companies, the more strength that euery one of them hath, the better shall it be for them all. For in all companies, the more strength that every one of them hath, the better shall it be for them all. c-acp p-acp d n2, dt av-dc n1 cst d crd pp-f pno32 vhz, dt jc vmb pn31 vbi p-acp pno32 d. (12) sermon (DIV2) 84 Page 99
1924 And let not men deferre vntil Gods hand be vpon them, and thinke, that they will get strength then: And let not men defer until God's hand be upon them, and think, that they will get strength then: cc vvb xx n2 vvi c-acp ng1 n1 vbb p-acp pno32, cc vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 av: (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 99
1925 for when they haue done all that they can, they shall finde that they haue strength little enough, to wrastle with the paines of their bodie, and temptations of their minde: for when they have done all that they can, they shall find that they have strength little enough, to wrestle with the pains of their body, and temptations of their mind: c-acp c-crq pns32 vhb vdn d cst pns32 vmb, pns32 vmb vvi cst pns32 vhb n1 j av-d, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc n2 pp-f po32 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 99
1926 euen with the prince of the darknes of the world, & with spiritual wickednesses, and that in the matter of our saluation: even with the Prince of the darkness of the world, & with spiritual Wickednesses, and that in the matter of our salvation: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp j n2, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1927 so that when wee haue the whole and complet armour of Christians vpon vs, euen our loynes girt about with the girdle of truth, so that when we have the Whole and complete armour of Christians upon us, even our loins girded about with the girdle of truth, av cst c-crq pns12 vhb dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, av po12 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1928 and the breastplate of righteousnes, and our feete shod with the preparation of the Gospell of peace, and the breastplate of righteousness, and our feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po12 n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1929 and the shield of faith, and the helmet of saluation, and the sword of the spirit; and the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1930 yet we shall haue much adoe to resist in the euill day, and hauing finished all things to stand fast. yet we shall have much ado to resist in the evil day, and having finished all things to stand fast. av pns12 vmb vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vhg vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi av-j. (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1931 Besides, it is not wisedom for a man to defer to seek for any thing then when he should need it: Beside, it is not Wisdom for a man to defer to seek for any thing then when he should need it: p-acp, pn31 vbz xx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av c-crq pns31 vmd vvi pn31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1932 in worldly matters we would be glad to haue them before-hand; let vs bee as carefull for our soules: in worldly matters we would be glad to have them beforehand; let us be as careful for our Souls: p-acp j n2 pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vhi pno32 av; vvb pno12 vbi a-acp j c-acp po12 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1933 and so I pray you for the loue of Christ, and of your owne soules, not only to come still, and so I pray you for the love of christ, and of your own Souls, not only to come still, cc av pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po22 d n2, xx av-j pc-acp vvi av, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1934 but to profit by your comming, as much as you can, to get strength against trouble from Sion: but to profit by your coming, as much as you can, to get strength against trouble from Sion: cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n-vvg, c-acp d c-acp pn22 vmb, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1935 euen from this place of Gods seruice, where it is to bee had. even from this place of God's service, where it is to be had. av p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vhn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1936 Otherwise it will come to passe, that besides many great weaknesses that you must needes fall into, this shall be a grieuous accusation to your consciences, to think, Otherwise it will come to pass, that beside many great Weaknesses that you must needs fallen into, this shall be a grievous accusation to your Consciences, to think, av pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp d j n2 cst pn22 vmb av vvi p-acp, d vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1937 & to complaine somewhat too late, Oh how might I haue strengthened my self against these euill daies, & to complain somewhat too late, O how might I have strengthened my self against these evil days, cc pc-acp vvi av av av-j, uh q-crq vmd pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1938 if I had made more account of the word? if I had come to it more diligently, if I had made more account of the word? if I had come to it more diligently, cs pns11 vhd vvn dc n1 pp-f dt n1? cs pns11 vhd vvn p-acp pn31 av-dc av-j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1939 & profited by it more effectually? but alas, now what great weaknes of faith is in me? how full of distrust, & profited by it more effectually? but alas, now what great weakness of faith is in me? how full of distrust, cc vvn p-acp pn31 av-dc av-j? cc-acp uh, av q-crq j n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pno11? q-crq j pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1940 and of impatiencie am I? how am I out of all hope, because I haue neglected the meanes of my strength? Let euery one therefore examine his owne strength, and of impatiency am I? how am I out of all hope, Because I have neglected the means of my strength? Let every one Therefore examine his own strength, cc pp-f n1 vbm pns11? q-crq vbm pns11 av pp-f d n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f po11 n1? vvb d crd av vvb po31 d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1941 and according to the great weaknes that he findeth in himself, so let him make more account of comming to the word; and according to the great weakness that he finds in himself, so let him make more account of coming to the word; cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp px31, av vvb pno31 vvi dc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1942 and let them now, whilest they haue time, giue themselues plentifully to the reading and meditating of the sweet and comfortable promises of the same at home in their houses, that they and theirs may get as much strength therby as they may, against the time of neede. and let them now, whilst they have time, give themselves plentifully to the reading and meditating of the sweet and comfortable promises of the same At home in their houses, that they and theirs may get as much strength thereby as they may, against the time of need. cc vvb pno32 av, cs pns32 vhb n1, vvb px32 av-j p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt d p-acp n1-an p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 cc png32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 av c-acp pns32 vmb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 85 Page 100
1943 And as this is our strength, so it must be the strength of all our brethren: And as this is our strength, so it must be the strength of all our brothers: cc p-acp d vbz po12 n1, av pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 100
1944 and therfore as Dauid willeth them here to pray for him, that God would strengthen him out of Sion, that is, by the word, which he had heard there, that now God would call it into his remembrance, and Therefore as David wills them Here to pray for him, that God would strengthen him out of Sion, that is, by the word, which he had herd there, that now God would call it into his remembrance, cc av c-acp np1 vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 av pp-f np1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, cst av np1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 100
1945 and confirme his faith by it: and confirm his faith by it: cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 100
1946 So wee must pray for them, that with this visitaion of the plague, they may still haue his word among them, So we must pray for them, that with this visitaion of the plague, they may still have his word among them, av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cst p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb av vhi po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 100
1947 and that it may be diligently preached: and that it may be diligently preached: cc cst pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvd: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1948 and to that end, that the Lord would watch ouer, and preserue his faithfull Ministers, the preachers of his word, and to that end, that the Lord would watch over, and preserve his faithful Ministers, the Preachers of his word, cc p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi a-acp, cc vvi po31 j n2, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1949 as the chiefe captaines that should incourage & strengthen the rest: as the chief Captains that should encourage & strengthen the rest: c-acp dt j-jn n2 cst vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1950 and that the people may reuerently esteeme of the word, and of them for the words sake, and that the people may reverently esteem of the word, and of them for the words sake, cc cst dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n2 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1951 & so be careful of thē, and of their liues. And that all would willingly come to the word, that may: & so be careful of them, and of their lives. And that all would willingly come to the word, that may: cc av vbi j pp-f pno32, cc pp-f po32 n2. cc cst d vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vmb: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1952 and they that are sicke, or shut vp and cannot, that God would forgive them their negligent hearing of his word in time past, whereby they might haue gotten more strength: and they that Are sick, or shut up and cannot, that God would forgive them their negligent hearing of his word in time past, whereby they might have got more strength: cc pns32 cst vbr j, cc vvd a-acp cc vmbx, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 po32 j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1 j, c-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn dc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1953 and that hee would blesse that that they heard heretofore, that by it they may be strengthened, and that he would bless that that they herd heretofore, that by it they may be strengthened, cc cst pns31 vmd vvi d cst pns32 vvd av, cst p-acp pn31 pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1954 and by it be assured of the forgiuenes of their sinnes, and may haue hope of eternal life, and by it be assured of the forgiveness of their Sins, and may have hope of Eternal life, cc p-acp pn31 vbb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vmb vhi n1 pp-f j n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1955 and so patiently abide whatsoeuer God shall lay vpon thē: and so patiently abide whatsoever God shall lay upon them: cc av av-j vvi r-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1956 and further to pray, that the seed of Gods word, that hath been sowen in the furrowes of their harts, may now appeare in them to their owne comfort, and further to pray, that the seed of God's word, that hath been sown in the furrows of their hearts, may now appear in them to their own Comfort, cc av-jc pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, vmb av vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1957 and the incouragement of others, and all patience, and hope, and ioy of the holy Ghost: and the encouragement of Others, and all patience, and hope, and joy of the holy Ghost: cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc d n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1958 And also that they might be stirred vp to reade it diligently, and carefully to meditate vpon it, And also that they might be stirred up to read it diligently, and carefully to meditate upon it, cc av cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1959 and haue wisedome to applie it to themselues, that so they may haue sufficient strength thereby. and have Wisdom to apply it to themselves, that so they may have sufficient strength thereby. cc vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp px32, cst av pns32 vmb vhi j n1 av. (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1960 Thus shall it come to passe, that though wee cannot visit them that are sicke according to our desire, Thus shall it come to pass, that though we cannot visit them that Are sick according to our desire, av vmb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi, cst cs pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 cst vbr j vvg p-acp po12 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1961 for feare of the infection, to comfort them in presence by the word of God in our mouthes; for Fear of the infection, to Comfort them in presence by the word of God in our mouths; p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2; (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1962 yet we may pray for them, that God would through the inward working of his holy spirit, strengthen them by that good word of his, which they haue heard before. yet we may pray for them, that God would through the inward working of his holy Spirit, strengthen them by that good word of his, which they have herd before. av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmd p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, vvb pno32 p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn a-acp. (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1963 That if it shall please God to take thē out of this world, that they may walke in the strength of that spirituall foode, which they haue already receiued vnto the kingdome of heauen: That if it shall please God to take them out of this world, that they may walk in the strength of that spiritual food, which they have already received unto the Kingdom of heaven: cst cs pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f d n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, r-crq pns32 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1964 euen as Elijah the Prophet walked in the strength of his corporall foode fortie daies and fortie nights vnto Horeb the mount of God. even as Elijah the Prophet walked in the strength of his corporal food fortie days and fortie nights unto Horeb the mount of God. av-j c-acp np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 crd n2 cc crd n2 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 86 Page 101
1965 And though in speaking of the strength that is to be had in Sion, wee haue specially stood vpon the strength that wee haue from the word: And though in speaking of the strength that is to be had in Sion, we have specially stood upon the strength that we have from the word: cc cs p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp np1, pns12 vhb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 101
1966 yet we exclude not the Sacraments, & prayer, but include them rather, as parts of Gods worship, yet we exclude not the Sacraments, & prayer, but include them rather, as parts of God's worship, av pns12 vvi xx dt n2, cc n1, p-acp vvi pno32 av-c, c-acp n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 101
1967 and meanes also from whence wee must receiue strength against trouble. For the Sacraments are as seales to confirme vs in the truth of Gods promises, and means also from whence we must receive strength against trouble. For the Sacraments Are as Seals to confirm us in the truth of God's promises, cc vvz av p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1. p-acp dt n2 vbr p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 101
1968 and we must vse them to that end: and by the prayers of the Church both the Word and the Sacraments are fruitfull, and we must use them to that end: and by the Prayers of the Church both the Word and the Sacraments Are fruitful, cc pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 d dt n1 cc dt n2 vbr j, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 101
1969 and of force to strengthen vs: and of force to strengthen us: cc pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1970 therefore whilest wee may, wee must vse them also, and make this account of them, that by them wee may get sufficient strength for all troubles that shall befall vs. And let vs know assuredly, that how much we haue or shall faile in the vse of either of these, Therefore whilst we may, we must use them also, and make this account of them, that by them we may get sufficient strength for all Troubles that shall befall us And let us know assuredly, that how much we have or shall fail in the use of either of these, av cs pns12 vmb, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 av, cc vvi d n1 pp-f pno32, cst p-acp pno32 pns12 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 vvi av-vvn, cst c-crq d pns12 vhb cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1971 so much may we iustly faile of strength: so much may we justly fail of strength: av d vmb pns12 av-j vvb pp-f n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1972 and the more we vse them, the more shall we haue strength, and be able to beare any thing. and the more we use them, the more shall we have strength, and be able to bear any thing. cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb pno32, dt av-dc vmb pns12 vhi n1, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1973 In this respect againe I beseech you, that you would come diligently to the Church, that yee may bee partakers of common prayers there, that so by them also yee may be strengthened. In this respect again I beseech you, that you would come diligently to the Church, that ye may be partakers of Common Prayers there, that so by them also ye may be strengthened. p-acp d n1 av pns11 vvb pn22, cst pn22 vmd vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi n2 pp-f j n2 a-acp, cst av p-acp pno32 av pn22 vmb vbi vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1974 For God hath made a speciall promise vnto many, that he will be in the middest of them: For God hath made a special promise unto many, that he will be in the midst of them: p-acp np1 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1975 and besides these, wee must giue our selues vnto priuate prayer in our families, that we and they may haue strength thereby to beare all afflictions: and beside these, we must give our selves unto private prayer in our families, that we and they may have strength thereby to bear all afflictions: cc p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 cc pns32 vmb vhi n1 av pc-acp vvi d n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1976 and euery man and woman pray often by themselues, for this is a speciall meanes to haue faith and all other good gifts of God increased in vs: and every man and woman pray often by themselves, for this is a special means to have faith and all other good Gifts of God increased in us: cc d n1 cc n1 vvb av p-acp px32, p-acp d vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vhi n1 cc d j-jn j n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1977 for Christ hath promised to giue to thē that aske, therfore now all should stirre vp themselues to all kinde of prayer, that wee might doe, for christ hath promised to give to them that ask, Therefore now all should stir up themselves to all kind of prayer, that we might do, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, av av d vmd vvi a-acp px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmd vdi, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1978 as the Apostle willeth vs, namely, Pray alwaies with all manner prayer and supplication in the spirit; as the Apostle wills us, namely, Pray always with all manner prayer and supplication in the Spirit; c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, av, vvb av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1979 and watch thereunto with all perseuerance and supplication: and watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication: cc n1 av p-acp d n1 cc n1: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1980 for this is one of the parts of the spirituall armour, whereby we are strengthened against our spiritual enemies: for this is one of the parts of the spiritual armour, whereby we Are strengthened against our spiritual enemies: p-acp d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 j n2: (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1981 and this is placed last, as the greatest, and as that from whence al the other haue their force. and this is placed last, as the greatest, and as that from whence all the other have their force. cc d vbz vvn ord, c-acp dt js, cc c-acp cst p-acp q-crq d dt j-jn vhb po32 n1. (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1982 And he speaketh of all manner of prayer, to that end that we might vse them all, And he speaks of all manner of prayer, to that end that we might use them all, cc pns31 vvz pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32 d, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1983 as publikely and priuately, with our selues, and with others, that so God might blesse some or all of them, as publicly and privately, with our selves, and with Others, that so God might bless Some or all of them, c-acp av-j cc av-jn, p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp n2-jn, cst av np1 vmd vvi d cc d pp-f pno32, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1984 for the strengthening of vs. And let vs pray for them that are sick, who it may bee now in great paine and weaknes cannot pray for themselues, that they might haue the fruite of their owne former prayers, for the strengthening of us And let us pray for them that Are sick, who it may be now in great pain and weakness cannot pray for themselves, that they might have the fruit of their own former Prayers, p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno12 cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp j n1 cc n1 vmbx vvi p-acp px32, cst pns32 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n2, (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1985 and of others for them, that so they might be strengthened from Sion: that is, from the means of Gods worship there vsed. and of Others for them, that so they might be strengthened from Sion: that is, from the means of God's worship there used. cc pp-f ng2-jn c-acp pno32, cst av pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1: cst vbz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 a-acp vvn. (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1986 Which God grant for Christ Iesus his sake. Amen. Which God grant for christ Iesus his sake. Amen. r-crq np1 vvb p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1. uh-n. (12) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 102
1987 THE NINTH SERMON vpon the third verse. Let him remember all thine offerings, and turne thy burnt offerings into ashes. Selah. THE NINTH SERMON upon the third verse. Let him Remember all thine offerings, and turn thy burned offerings into Ashes. Selac. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. vvb pno31 vvi d po21 n2, cc vvb po21 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2. np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 87 Page 103
1988 HEre the people continue to pray for their king, namely, that God would remēber al his offerings, and turne his burnt offerings into ashes. Here the people continue to pray for their King, namely, that God would Remember all his offerings, and turn his burned offerings into Ashes. av dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, av, cst np1 vmd vvi d po31 n2, cc vvi po31 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1989 In which their meaning is, that hee would fauourably accept the prayers that hee had made, In which their meaning is, that he would favourably accept the Prayers that he had made, p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vbz, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi dt n2 cst pns31 vhd vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1990 and the sacrifices that he had offered, and al the gifts and oblations that (according to the manner of those times) he had brought vnto God: and the Sacrifices that he had offered, and all the Gifts and Oblations that (according to the manner of those times) he had brought unto God: cc dt n2 cst pns31 vhd vvn, cc d dt n2 cc n2 cst (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2) pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1991 and generally what seruice soeuer he had done for the successe and blessing of God in this action, and generally what service soever he had done for the success and blessing of God in this actium, cc av-j r-crq n1 av pns31 vhd vdn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1992 before he went to the warre, that he would graciously receiue it, and that now he would by the effect, before he went to the war, that he would graciously receive it, and that now he would by the Effect, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi pn31, cc cst av pns31 vmd p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1993 and by his defence, successe, and blessing, shew that he had done so in deed. So that there are two parts of this prayer: and by his defence, success, and blessing, show that he had done so in deed. So that there Are two parts of this prayer: cc p-acp po31 n1, n1, cc n1, vvb cst pns31 vhd vdn av p-acp n1. av cst a-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f d n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1994 in the former they pray that God would fauourably remember what seruice he had done to him and accept of it: in the former they pray that God would favourably Remember what service he had done to him and accept of it: p-acp dt j pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd av-j vvi r-crq n1 pns31 vhd vdn p-acp pno31 cc vvi pp-f pn31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1995 in the latter, that he would shew by his dealing in this matter betweene him and his enemies in the course of his prouidence, that he had done so in deed. in the latter, that he would show by his dealing in this matter between him and his enemies in the course of his providence, that he had done so in deed. p-acp dt d, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vhd vdn av p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1996 For in praying that he would turne his burnt offrings into ashes, they haue respect vnto that which God had done in time past, For in praying that he would turn his burned offerings into Ashes, they have respect unto that which God had done in time past, p-acp p-acp vvg cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp d r-crq np1 vhd vdn p-acp n1 j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1997 namely, with fire from heauen he had consumed the offrings of some that haue been made to him; namely, with fire from heaven he had consumed the offerings of Some that have been made to him; av, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vhd vvn dt n2 pp-f d cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno31; (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1998 whereby he did sufficiently declare as by a demonstratiue token, that he allowed of them, and had heard their prayers, that they offered with them. whereby he did sufficiently declare as by a demonstrative token, that he allowed of them, and had herd their Prayers, that they offered with them. c-crq pns31 vdd av-j vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vvd pp-f pno32, cc vhd vvn po32 n2, cst pns32 vvd p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
1999 According to this the people pray here, that God would by some signe or token shew that he had receiued them. According to this the people pray Here, that God would by Some Signen or token show that he had received them. vvg p-acp d dt n1 vvb av, cst np1 vmd p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 88 Page 103
2000 Let him remember: that is, we would to God that he would remember, or we beseech him to remember what seruice hath been done to him, Let him Remember: that is, we would to God that he would Remember, or we beseech him to Remember what service hath been done to him, vvb pno31 vvi: cst vbz, pns12 vmd p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 vhz vbn vdn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 103
2001 for the obtaining of his fauour: and not only remember, but with fauour and acceptation: wherein they speake according to mans capacity: for the obtaining of his favour: and not only Remember, but with favour and acceptation: wherein they speak according to men capacity: p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1: cc xx av-j vvi, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1: c-crq pns32 vvb vvg p-acp ng1 n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 103
2002 for all things are present with God, and he forgetteth nothing that is done to him, for all things Are present with God, and he forgetteth nothing that is done to him, c-acp d n2 vbr j p-acp np1, cc pns31 vvz pix cst vbz vdn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 103
2003 yea, all things that all men euer haue done, are continually before him. yea, all things that all men ever have done, Are continually before him. uh, d n2 cst d n2 av vhb vdn, vbr av-j p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2004 But as among men, if we haue a suite to some great person, and when we make it, that we might speede the better, we bring some present vnto him also: But as among men, if we have a suit to Some great person, and when we make it, that we might speed the better, we bring Some present unto him also: cc-acp c-acp p-acp n2, cs pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cc c-crq pns12 vvb pn31, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt jc, pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp pno31 av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2005 and afterwards when wee are gone, we wish that he would remember vs, and our suite, and afterwards when we Are gone, we wish that he would Remember us, and our suit, cc av c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, pns12 vvb cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12, cc po12 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2006 and our gifts, & deale with vs accordingly: and our Gifts, & deal with us accordingly: cc po12 n2, cc vvi p-acp pno12 av-vvg: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2007 So they desire that God would think vpon him, and vpon his suites that he made, So they desire that God would think upon him, and upon his suits that he made, av pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n2 cst pns31 vvd, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2008 and the gifts that hee brought, and deale with him in mercy thereafter. Some doe reade this text otherwise, but it tends all to one ende: and the Gifts that he brought, and deal with him in mercy thereafter. some do read this text otherwise, but it tends all to one end: cc dt n2 cst pns31 vvd, cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 av. d vdb vvi d n1 av, cc-acp pn31 vvz d p-acp crd n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2009 namely that God would smell his gifts. namely that God would smell his Gifts. av cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2010 Because that in the time of the lawe vnto their oblations there was by the commandement of God, some incense adioyned & burnt, as Moses setteth it down. Because that in the time of the law unto their Oblations there was by the Commandment of God, Some incense adjoined & burned, as Moses sets it down. p-acp cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 a-acp vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d n1 vvn cc vvn, c-acp np1 vvz pn31 a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2011 When any shall offer a meat offering vnto the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flower, When any shall offer a meat offering unto the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flower, c-crq d vmb vvi dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vmb vbi pp-f j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2012 and he shall powre oyle vpon it, and put incense thereon: and he shall pour oil upon it, and put incense thereon: cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvd n1 av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2013 and shall bring it vnto Aarons sonnes the Priests, and he shal take thence his handfull of the floure, and shall bring it unto Aaron's Sons the Priests, and he shall take thence his handful of the flower, cc vmb vvi pn31 p-acp npg1 n2 dt n2, cc pns31 vmb vvi av po31 n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2014 and of the oyle with all the incense, and the Priest shall burne it for a memorial vpon the altar. and of the oil with all the incense, and the Priest shall burn it for a memorial upon the altar. cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2015 Which was to teach them (according to the dispensation of those times) that as incense & perfume doth delight the senses of men; Which was to teach them (according to the Dispensation of those times) that as incense & perfume does delight the Senses of men; r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi pno32 (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2) cst p-acp n1 cc n1 vdz vvi dt n2 pp-f n2; (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2016 so God would be well pleased with that which they offered according to his word for Christs sake, in whose mediation it should be as it were perfumed. so God would be well pleased with that which they offered according to his word for Christ sake, in whose mediation it should be as it were perfumed. av np1 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vmd vbi c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2017 For he is that Angell that S. Iohn speaketh of, who stoode before the altar, hauing a golden censer, and much odors was giuen vnto him, that he should offer with the prayers of all the Saints vpon the golden altar, which is before the throne: For he is that Angel that S. John speaks of, who stood before the altar, having a golden censer, and much odours was given unto him, that he should offer with the Prayers of all the Saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne: p-acp pns31 vbz d n1 cst n1 np1 vvz pp-f, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1, vhg dt j n1, cc d n2 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2018 and the smoke of the odours with the prayers of the Saints went vp before God out of the Angels hand: and the smoke of the odours with the Prayers of the Saints went up before God out of the Angels hand: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 av pp-f dt ng1 n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2019 whereby was shewed, that in his mediation, and in the vertue of his prayers, all the prayers and seruices of Gods Saints are accepted: whereby was showed, that in his mediation, and in the virtue of his Prayers, all the Prayers and services of God's Saints Are accepted: q-crq vbds vvn, cst p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2020 incense then was vsed to confirme & nourish in them the faith of this doctrine, which was not so cleerely reuealed to them, incense then was used to confirm & nourish in them the faith of this Doctrine, which was not so clearly revealed to them, vvb av vbds vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbds xx av av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2021 as it is to vs now in the Gospell; as it is to us now in the Gospel; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno12 av p-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2022 where we haue many gracious promises made, that whatsoeuer we aske in the name of Christ according to his will, he wil grant it vnto vs. Whereunto now they haue respect in these words of their prayer, where we have many gracious promises made, that whatsoever we ask in the name of christ according to his will, he will grant it unto us Whereunto now they have respect in these words of their prayer, c-crq pns12 vhb d j n2 vvn, cst r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 c-crq av pns32 vhb n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2023 when they pray that God would smell his gifts, that is, fauourably accept the seruice done. when they pray that God would smell his Gifts, that is, favourably accept the service done. c-crq pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cst vbz, av-j vvb dt n1 vdn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 104
2024 And according to this phrase of speech it is said of the sacrifice of Noah; that he after the flood built an altar vnto the Lord, and tooke of euery cleane beast, And according to this phrase of speech it is said of the sacrifice of Noah; that he After the flood built an altar unto the Lord, and took of every clean beast, np1 vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; cst pns31 p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pp-f d j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2025 and of euery cleane foule, and offered burnt offerings vpon the altar: and of every clean foul, and offered burned offerings upon the altar: cc pp-f d j j, cc vvd vvn n2 p-acp dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2026 and the Lord smelled a sauour of rest, & the Lord said in his heart, I will henceforth curse the ground no more for mans cause. and the Lord smelled a savour of rest, & the Lord said in his heart, I will henceforth curse the ground no more for men cause. cc dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmb av vvi dt n1 av-dx dc p-acp ng1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2027 The Lord did smell, that is, he did accept the sacrifices that were offered, and so he was pacified, The Lord did smell, that is, he did accept the Sacrifices that were offered, and so he was pacified, dt n1 vdd vvi, cst vbz, pns31 vdd vvi dt n2 cst vbdr vvn, cc av pns31 vbds vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2028 and his anger did cease, which for the sinne of man was kindled iustly before, and caused the world to be drowned: and his anger did cease, which for the sin of man was kindled justly before, and caused the world to be drowned: cc po31 n1 vdd vvi, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn av-j a-acp, cc vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2029 but now his anger being staied, he said, that he would no more smite all things liuing as he had done. but now his anger being stayed, he said, that he would no more smite all things living as he had done. cc-acp av po31 n1 vbg vvn, pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vmd av-dx av-dc vvi d n2 vvg c-acp pns31 vhd vdn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2030 According to this kind of speech vsuall in the Scripture, they pray, that God would bee well pleased with his prayers and seruice done vnto him. According to this kind of speech usual in the Scripture, they pray, that God would be well pleased with his Prayers and service done unto him. vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb, cst np1 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp po31 n2 cc n1 vdn p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 89 Page 105
2031 By this then we see, that the prayers that we make to God at any time, By this then we see, that the Prayers that we make to God At any time, p-acp d cs pns12 vvb, cst dt n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2032 and the seruices which wee owe vnto him, are not for the time present only, and the services which we owe unto him, Are not for the time present only, cc dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, vbr xx p-acp dt n1 vvb av-j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2033 whilest they are a doing (as some other things which perish with the vse of them) but they are also for the time to come: whilst they Are a doing (as Some other things which perish with the use of them) but they Are also for the time to come: cs pns32 vbr dt vdg (c-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32) cc-acp pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2034 and God doth remēber them when they be past, and will blesse vs for them thereafter: and God does Remember them when they be past, and will bless us for them thereafter: cc np1 vdz vvi pno32 c-crq pns32 vbb j, cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32 av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2035 and we may pray to God in faith that he would so doe, and are by this example taught to doe it with comfort. and we may pray to God in faith that he would so do, and Are by this Exampl taught to do it with Comfort. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vmd av vdi, cc vbr p-acp d n1 vvd pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2036 So that as incense burnt, or a perfume that is made, leaueth a good smell behind it, So that as incense burned, or a perfume that is made, Leaveth a good smell behind it, av cst p-acp n1 vvd, cc dt n1 cst vbz vvn, vvz dt j n1 p-acp pn31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2037 and the sweet sauours of it may be felt in the place where it was made a good while after: and the sweet savours of it may be felt in the place where it was made a good while After: cc dt j vvz pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn dt j n1 a-acp: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2038 so our prayers and seruice done in faith are so acceptable vnto God for Christs sake, that they leaue a sauour of rest behind them before God for vs, that hee may remember them, and vs for them. so our Prayers and service done in faith Are so acceptable unto God for Christ sake, that they leave a savour of rest behind them before God for us, that he may Remember them, and us for them. av po12 n2 cc n1 vdn p-acp n1 vbr av j p-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1, cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32, cc pno12 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2039 So that many dayes after, we may think of it with ioy and delight, that we haue done so and so vnto God, So that many days After, we may think of it with joy and delight, that we have done so and so unto God, av cst d n2 a-acp, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vhb vdn av cc av p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2040 and pray him to remember it, and be assured that hee will doe so. and pray him to Remember it, and be assured that he will do so. cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vbi vvn cst pns31 vmb vdi av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2041 This is a great mercy in God, that hee wil thus vouchsafe to remember vs and our poore seruices, This is a great mercy in God, that he will thus vouchsafe to Remember us and our poor services, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 cc po12 j n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2042 and a great comfort to vs, to know that he doth so. and a great Comfort to us, to know that he does so. cc dt j n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vdz av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2043 Therefore euen as the sinnes of men, that haue been done long since, God remembreth them, Therefore even as the Sins of men, that have been done long since, God Remember them, av av c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cst vhb vbn vdn av-j a-acp, np1 vvz pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2044 and will punish them in time; and will Punish them in time; cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2045 and though men when they haue done them, forget them, and so make no account of them to repent them of them in time, and though men when they have done them, forget them, and so make no account of them to Repent them of them in time, cc cs n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vdn pno32, vvb pno32, cc av vvb dx n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2046 but go on securely and carelesly, as it is said of prophane Esau, when he had sold his birth-right, but go on securely and carelessly, as it is said of profane Esau, when he had sold his birthright, cc-acp vvb a-acp av-j cc av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f j np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 105
2047 and so to satisfie his appetite for the time present, had departed from the greatest testimony of Gods fauour that he had, he did eate and drinke, and so to satisfy his appetite for the time present, had departed from the greatest testimony of God's favour that he had, he did eat and drink, cc av pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 j, vhd vvn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cst pns31 vhd, pns31 vdd vvi cc vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2048 and rose vp, and went his way; so he contemned his birth-right: he was as merry as euer he was before, and forgat what he had done: and rose up, and went his Way; so he contemned his birthright: he was as merry as ever he was before, and forgot what he had done: cc vvd a-acp, cc vvd po31 n1; av pns31 vvd po31 n1: pns31 vbds a-acp j c-acp av pns31 vbds a-acp, cc vvd r-crq pns31 vhd vdn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2049 yet God did remember it well enough, and did punish him for it, for he was afterwards depriued of the blessing of his father, and of God. yet God did Remember it well enough, and did Punish him for it, for he was afterwards deprived of the blessing of his father, and of God. av np1 vdd vvi pn31 av av-d, cc vdd vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, c-acp pns31 vbds av vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2050 So it is said in the Psalme of al those that are companions with theeues, So it is said in the Psalm of all those that Are Sodales with thieves, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d cst vbr n2 p-acp n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2051 and with adulterers, and of all the wicked, These things hast thou done, & I held my tongue, and with Adulterers, and of all the wicked, These things hast thou done, & I held my tongue, cc p-acp n2, cc pp-f d dt j, d n2 vh2 pns21 vdn, cc pns11 vvd po11 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2052 therfore thou thoughtest that I was like thee: Therefore thou thoughtest that I was like thee: av pns21 vvd2 cst pns11 vbds av-j pno21: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2053 because God did not presently punish them, they forgat their sins, and thought that God did so too: Because God did not presently Punish them, they forgot their Sins, and Thought that God did so too: p-acp np1 vdd xx av-j vvi pno32, pns32 vvd po32 n2, cc vvd cst np1 vdd av av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2054 but he answereth, I will reproue thee, and set them in order before thee: that is, hee doth both know and remember euery thing that they haue done; but he Answers, I will reprove thee, and Set them in order before thee: that is, he does both know and Remember every thing that they have done; cc-acp pns31 vvz, pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21: cst vbz, pns31 vdz d vvi cc vvi d n1 cst pns32 vhb vdn; (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2055 for he will set them in order before them, and punish them for them; and so cause them also to remember them in time: for he will Set them in order before them, and Punish them for them; and so cause them also to Remember them in time: c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno32; cc av vvi pno32 av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2056 as wee see here it is said of the crie of Sodome, that it was very great, as we see Here it is said of the cry of Sodom, that it was very great, c-acp pns12 vvb av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vbds av j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2057 and that God did heare it, and remember it, and sent his Angels to destroy them for it: and that God did hear it, and Remember it, and sent his Angels to destroy them for it: cc cst np1 vdd vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31, cc vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2058 They continued in their sinnes, and God did patiently suffer them, but at the last in sending fire and brimstone from heauen vpon them to consume them, hee did sufficiently declare to the whole world, that he did remember them. They continued in their Sins, and God did patiently suffer them, but At the last in sending fire and brimstone from heaven upon them to consume them, he did sufficiently declare to the Whole world, that he did Remember them. pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2, cc np1 vdd av-j vvi pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt ord p-acp vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns31 vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst pns31 vdd vvi pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 90 Page 106
2059 So doth he remember all the seruices which men doe vnto him at any time, So does he Remember all the services which men do unto him At any time, av vdz pns31 vvi d dt n2 r-crq n2 vdb p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2060 and they are euer present before him, and he neuer forgetteth any, and wil blesse them for the same in time. and they Are ever present before him, and he never forgetteth any, and will bless them for the same in time. cc pns32 vbr av j p-acp pno31, cc pns31 av-x vvz d, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt d p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2061 And though he defer this blessing of his, and do not presently reward vs for our seruice, And though he defer this blessing of his, and do not presently reward us for our service, cc cs pns31 vvb d n1 pp-f png31, cc vdb xx av-j vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2062 or deliuer vs when wee haue prayed vnto him: yet we must not thinke that therefore he forgetteth vs, and what we haue done, or deliver us when we have prayed unto him: yet we must not think that Therefore he forgetteth us, and what we have done, cc vvb pno12 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno31: av pns12 vmb xx vvi cst av pns31 vvz pno12, cc r-crq pns12 vhb vdn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2063 as though we had lost our labour: which the diuel through our vnbeleefe is ready to suggest vnto vs; as though we had lost our labour: which the Devil through our unbelief is ready to suggest unto us; c-acp cs pns12 vhd vvn po12 n1: r-crq dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2064 as we see how Dauid breaketh out into such words, How long wilt thou forget me O Lord for euer? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? Where he complaineth, that because God did not presently deliuer him from his enemies, according to that that he prayed for; as we see how David breaks out into such words, How long wilt thou forget me Oh Lord for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? Where he Complaineth, that Because God did not presently deliver him from his enemies, according to that that he prayed for; c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vvz av p-acp d n2, c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vvi pno11 uh n1 c-acp av? c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno11? c-crq pns31 vvz, cst c-acp np1 vdd xx av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2, vvg p-acp d cst pns31 vvd p-acp; (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2065 therefore God had forgotten him, and did not see him. Therefore God had forgotten him, and did not see him. av np1 vhd vvn pno31, cc vdd xx vvi pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2066 For we by reason of infidelity are ready to iudge of God, as of mortall men: For we by reason of infidelity Are ready to judge of God, as of Mortal men: c-acp pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, c-acp pp-f j-jn n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 106
2067 if we haue put vp any request vnto them, and haue not a present dispatch of our suites, we are ready to think that they haue other waightier busines which haue put our matter out of their heads, if we have put up any request unto them, and have not a present dispatch of our suits, we Are ready to think that they have other Weightier business which have put our matter out of their Heads, cs pns12 vhb vvn a-acp d n1 p-acp pno32, cc vhb xx dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vhb j-jn jc n1 r-crq vhb vvi po12 n1 av pp-f po32 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2068 and so we and all our busines is forgotten. So are we ready to iudge of God, but it is not so: and so we and all our business is forgotten. So Are we ready to judge of God, but it is not so: cc av pns12 cc d po12 n1 vbz vvn. av vbr pns12 j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av: (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2069 for he remembreth the prayers that al men make according to his will, and all faithfull seruices done vnto him, for he Remember the Prayers that all men make according to his will, and all faithful services done unto him, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n2 cst d n2 vvb vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc d j n2 vdn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2070 & wil therfore blesse them in time to come. & will Therefore bless them in time to come. cc vmb av vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2071 Thus saith the Lord of himselfe, I haue surely seene the trouble of my people which are in Egypt, Thus Says the Lord of himself, I have surely seen the trouble of my people which Are in Egypt, av vvz dt n1 pp-f px31, pns11 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbr p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2072 and haue heard their crie, because of their taske-masters, and know their sorrowes: and have herd their cry, Because of their taskmasters, and know their sorrows: cc vhb vvn po32 n1, c-acp pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2073 therefore I am come down to deliuer them out of the hand of the Egyptians, &c. They had been a long time in great trouble, Therefore I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the egyptians, etc. They had been a long time in great trouble, av pns11 vbm vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, av pns32 vhd vbn dt j n1 p-acp j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2074 and had cried often vnto God, & he did not only heare them, but remember them, and had cried often unto God, & he did not only hear them, but Remember them, cc vhd vvn av p-acp np1, cc pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi pno32, cc-acp vvb pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2075 and came downe to deliuer them. And this was that which the Angel that came vnto Cornelius said vnto him. and Come down to deliver them. And this was that which the Angel that Come unto Cornelius said unto him. cc vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32. cc d vbds d r-crq dt n1 cst vvd p-acp np1 vvd p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2076 Thy prayers and thine almes are come vp into remembrance before God: Thy Prayers and thine alms Are come up into remembrance before God: po21 n2 cc po21 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2077 now therefore send men to Ioppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter, and he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. now Therefore send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter, and he shall tell thee what thou Ought to do. av av vvi n2 p-acp np1, cc vvb p-acp np1, rg-crq n1 vbz np1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 r-crq pns21 vmd2 p-acp vdi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2078 So al the seruice that he had done vnto God, and duties of loue vnto men for Gods sake were not forgotten, but God did remember them, So all the service that he had done unto God, and duties of love unto men for God's sake were not forgotten, but God did Remember them, av d dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vdn p-acp np1, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 p-acp npg1 n1 vbdr xx vvn, p-acp np1 vdd vvi pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2079 and sent an Angell vnto him to tell him so, and to reward him for them by sending Peter vnto him to instruct him and his family in the waies of their saluation: and sent an Angel unto him to tell him so, and to reward him for them by sending Peter unto him to instruct him and his family in the ways of their salvation: cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 av, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg np1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2080 and (that I might vse the words of Peter himselfe) to speake words vnto them, whereby both hee and all his househoulde should be saued. and (that I might use the words of Peter himself) to speak words unto them, whereby both he and all his househoulde should be saved. cc (d pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 px31) pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno32, c-crq d pns31 cc d po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 91 Page 107
2081 According to this doctrine Dauid teacheth them here to pray, that God would remember what he had done, and what seruice he had performed vnto him, According to this Doctrine David Teaches them Here to pray, that God would Remember what he had done, and what service he had performed unto him, vvg p-acp d n1 np1 vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, cc r-crq n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2082 and that the very smell of it (as it were) might stil be before him. and that the very smell of it (as it were) might still be before him. cc cst dt j n1 pp-f pn31 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vmd av vbi p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2083 From hence we may be assured, that God remembreth what all of vs haue done from our birth vnto this day, From hence we may be assured, that God Remember what all of us have done from our birth unto this day, p-acp av pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst np1 vvz q-crq d pp-f pno12 vhb vdn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2084 for he wil iudge vs al according to our workes, and that that we haue done in this world; for he will judge us all according to our works, and that that we have done in this world; c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d vvg p-acp po12 n2, cc d cst pns12 vhb vdn p-acp d n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2085 and they are all written in his booke (which at the last day shall be laid open) be they good or bad. and they Are all written in his book (which At the last day shall be laid open) be they good or bad. cc pns32 vbr d vvn p-acp po31 n1 (r-crq p-acp dt ord n1 vmb vbi vvn j) vbi pns32 j cc j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2086 If wee haue done euill, and carelesly forgotten it, and will not remember it, to repent vs of it in due time; If we have done evil, and carelessly forgotten it, and will not Remember it, to Repent us of it in due time; cs pns12 vhb vdn n-jn, cc av-j vvn pn31, cc vmb xx vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f pn31 p-acp j-jn n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2087 God he doth, and will remember it, to punish vs for it in time. God he does, and will Remember it, to Punish us for it in time. n1 pns31 vdz, cc vmb vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2088 If we haue done any thing well, and haue prayed to him, and serued him in a good conscience, If we have done any thing well, and have prayed to him, and served him in a good conscience, cs pns12 vhb vdn d n1 av, cc vhb vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 107
2089 and done good to our brethren for his sake, hee remembreth all those things also, to blesse vs for them, and we may be assured that our labours shall not be in vaine in the Lord. and done good to our brothers for his sake, he Remember all those things also, to bless us for them, and we may be assured that our labours shall not be in vain in the Lord. cc vdi j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz d d n2 av, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno32, cc pns12 vmb vbi vvn d po12 n2 vmb xx vbi p-acp j p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2090 To come to this particular hand of God, that is now very heauie vpō vs; To come to this particular hand of God, that is now very heavy upon us; p-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz av av j p-acp pno12; (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2091 he doth sufficiently shew thereby to all that are not wilfully blind, that hee remembreth all the sinnes, wherewith a long time he hath been prouoked. he does sufficiently show thereby to all that Are not wilfully blind, that he Remember all the Sins, wherewith a long time he hath been provoked. pns31 vdz av-j vvi av p-acp d cst vbr xx av-j j, cst pns31 vvz d dt n2, c-crq dt j n1 pns31 vhz vbn vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2092 As the great ignorance and blindnes that is euery where in this cleere light of his glorious Gospell, the little account that men make of it, As the great ignorance and blindness that is every where in this clear Light of his glorious Gospel, the little account that men make of it, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 cst vbz d c-crq p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 j n1, dt j n1 cst n2 vvb pp-f pn31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2093 and care that is in them to profit by it: and care that is in them to profit by it: cc vvb cst vbz p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2094 How great the loue of the world and of themselues is in men, and how little loue of God, and of their owne saluation: How great the love of the world and of themselves is in men, and how little love of God, and of their own salvation: c-crq j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f px32 vbz p-acp n2, cc c-crq j n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po32 d n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2095 the intollerable pride, voluptuousnes, vncleannes, drunkennes, vnmercifulnes, and such like; hee remembreth all these things, though men haue forgotten them. the intolerable pride, voluptuousness, uncleanness, Drunkenness, unmercifulness, and such like; he Remember all these things, though men have forgotten them. dt j n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d av-j; pns31 vvz d d n2, cs n2 vhb vvn pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2096 And though by sparing them in them, yea bestowing many blessings vpon them, he did lead them to repentance: And though by sparing them in them, yea bestowing many blessings upon them, he did led them to Repentance: cc cs p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp pno32, uh vvg d n2 p-acp pno32, pns31 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2097 yet now wee see plainly that hee did not forget them. And we must thus profit by this visitation of the Lord: yet now we see plainly that he did not forget them. And we must thus profit by this Visitation of the Lord: av av pns12 vvb av-j cst pns31 vdd xx vvi pno32. cc pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2098 that as the widow of Sarepta, where Elijah did soiorne in the famine, when her sonne fell sick, that as the widow of Sarepta, where Elijah did sojourn in the famine, when her son fell sick, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq np1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq po31 n1 vvd j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2099 and died, she said vnto him, O thou man of God, art thou come to call my sinne to remembrance, and died, she said unto him, Oh thou man of God, art thou come to call my sin to remembrance, cc vvd, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, uh pns21 n1 pp-f np1, n1 pns21 vvb pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2100 and to slay my sonne? and thus by this punishment she did acknowledge and confesse, that God had remembred her sinnes: and to slay my son? and thus by this punishment she did acknowledge and confess, that God had remembered her Sins: cc pc-acp vvi po11 n1? cc av p-acp d n1 pns31 vdd vvi cc vvi, cst np1 vhd vvn po31 n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2101 So must we all thus profit by this grieuous sicknes among vs, which is vnto death, to see how God remembreth all those sins euery where, which men haue committed, So must we all thus profit by this grievous sickness among us, which is unto death, to see how God Remember all those Sins every where, which men have committed, av vmb pns12 d av n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi c-crq np1 vvz d d n2 d c-crq, r-crq n2 vhb vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2102 and forgotten long agoe, and they thought that God had forgotten them also. and forgotten long ago, and they Thought that God had forgotten them also. cc vvn av-j av, cc pns32 vvd cst np1 vhd vvn pno32 av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2103 And so no doubt there will come a time for all men in the world, wherein it shall appeare vnto them, that God hath remembred their sinnes: And so no doubt there will come a time for all men in the world, wherein it shall appear unto them, that God hath remembered their Sins: cc av dx n1 pc-acp vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cst np1 vhz vvn po32 n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2104 either in this world to their amendment and saluation, if they be his; either in this world to their amendment and salvation, if they be his; d p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cs pns32 vbb png31; (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2105 or in the world to come to their euerlasting shame and confusion, if they be his enemies. or in the world to come to their everlasting shame and confusion, if they be his enemies. cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, cs pns32 vbb po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 92 Page 108
2106 So on the contrarie, and more fitly for our purpose, they amongst vs that haue liued well, serued him in feare, prayed vnto him in faith; So on the contrary, and more fitly for our purpose, they among us that have lived well, served him in Fear, prayed unto him in faith; av p-acp dt n-jn, cc av-dc av-j p-acp po12 n1, pns32 p-acp pno12 cst vhb vvn av, vvd pno31 p-acp n1, vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 108
2107 and in these euill daies haue not onely kept themselues vnspotted in the world, but haue grieued at the abuses in others, which they could not helpe; and in these evil days have not only kept themselves unspotted in the world, but have grieved At the Abuses in Others, which they could not help; cc p-acp d j-jn n2 vhb xx av-j vvn px32 j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vhb vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n2-jn, r-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi; (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 108
2108 God knoweth them all by name very well, and remembreth what they haue done, and wil put a difference betweene them and others in the day of his visitation, God Knoweth them all by name very well, and Remember what they have done, and will put a difference between them and Others in the day of his Visitation, np1 vvz pno32 d p-acp n1 av av, cc vvz r-crq pns32 vhb vdn, cc vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 108
2109 and they must be comforted against it before hand, that they haue thus serued God in truth, and he doth remember it. and they must be comforted against it before hand, that they have thus served God in truth, and he does Remember it. cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vhb av vvn np1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vdz vvi pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 108
2110 And this is that which the Prophet Ezekiel speaketh of, to whom the destruction of Ierusalem was shewed in a vision after this manner: And this is that which the Prophet Ezekielem speaks of, to whom the destruction of Ierusalem was showed in a vision After this manner: cc d vbz d r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz a-acp, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2111 He saw sixe men with weapons in their hands, and one among them was clothed with linen, with a writers ynkhorne by his side: He saw sixe men with weapons in their hands, and one among them was clothed with linen, with a writers ynkhorne by his side: pns31 vvd crd n2 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc pi p-acp pno32 vbds vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2112 and the glorie of God appeared, and called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writers ynkhorne by his side: and the glory of God appeared, and called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writers ynkhorne by his side: cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vhd dt ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2113 and said vnto him, Goe through the middest of the the citie of Ierusalem, and set a marke vpon the foreheards of them that mourne, and said unto him, Go through the midst of the the City of Ierusalem, and Set a mark upon the foreheards of them that mourn, cc vvd p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32 d vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2114 and crie for all the abominations that are done in the middest thereof: and to the other he said, Goe after him through the citie, and smite: and cry for all the abominations that Are done in the midst thereof: and to the other he said, Go After him through the City, and smite: cc vvi p-acp d dt n2 cst vbr vdn p-acp dt n1 av: cc p-acp dt n-jn pns31 vvd, vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2115 let your eye spare none, neither haue pitie: destroy vtterly the old and the yong, and the children, and the women: let your eye spare none, neither have pity: destroy utterly the old and the young, and the children, and the women: vvb po22 n1 vvb pix, dx vhb n1: vvb av-j dt j cc dt j, cc dt n2, cc dt n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2116 but touch no man, vpon whom is the marke. but touch no man, upon whom is the mark. cc-acp vvb dx n1, p-acp ro-crq vbz dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2117 Thus wee see how in this great and vniuersall destruction, wherein all sorts old and yong, children and women were slaine, God remembred the sorrow and griefe of those that mourned for the abuses of their time, Thus we see how in this great and universal destruction, wherein all sorts old and young, children and women were slain, God remembered the sorrow and grief of those that mourned for the Abuses of their time, av pns12 vvb c-crq p-acp d j cc j n1, c-crq d n2 j cc j, n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn, np1 vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2118 and did spare them for it. and did spare them for it. cc vdd vvi pno32 p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2119 And this blessing shall be vpon all those, that desire vnfainedly to serue God according to his word, And this blessing shall be upon all those, that desire unfeignedly to serve God according to his word, cc d n1 vmb vbi p-acp d d, cst vvb av-j pc-acp vvi np1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2120 when all the world besides forsake it, they shall finde by experience, that God will remember them, when all the world beside forsake it, they shall find by experience, that God will Remember them, c-crq d dt n1 p-acp vvi pn31, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2121 and their doings, as he promised by the Prophet Malachi: where it is thus written (hee first complaining of the wicked, in the name of the Lord) Your words haue been stout against mee: and their doings, as he promised by the Prophet Malachi: where it is thus written (he First complaining of the wicked, in the name of the Lord) Your words have been stout against me: cc po32 n2-vdg, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 np1: c-crq pn31 vbz av vvn (pns31 ord vvg pp-f dt j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) po22 n2 vhb vbn j p-acp pno11: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2122 yet yee say, What haue we spokē against thee? Ye haue said, It is in vaine to serue God; yet ye say, What have we spoken against thee? You have said, It is in vain to serve God; av pn22 vvb, r-crq vhb pns12 vvn p-acp pno21? pn22 vhb vvn, pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi np1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2123 and what profit is it that wee haue kept his commandements, and that wee haue walked humbly before the Lord of hostes? therefore we count the proud blessed: and what profit is it that we have kept his Commandments, and that we have walked humbly before the Lord of hosts? Therefore we count the proud blessed: cc r-crq n1 vbz pn31 cst pns12 vhb vvn po31 n2, cc cst pns12 vhb vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? av pns12 vvb dt j j-vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2124 euen they that worke wickednes, are set vp, and they that tempt God, yea they are deliuered. even they that work wickedness, Are Set up, and they that tempt God, yea they Are Delivered. av pns32 cst vvb n1, vbr vvn a-acp, cc pns32 cst vvb np1, uh pns32 vbr vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2125 Then spake they that feared the Lord euery one to his neighbour, and the Lord hearkened and heard, Then spoke they that feared the Lord every one to his neighbour, and the Lord harkened and herd, av vvd pns32 d vvd dt n1 d pi p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 vvd cc vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2126 and a booke of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord: cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp pno32 cst vvd dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2127 and they shall be to me, saith the Lord of hostes, in that day that I shall doe this, and they shall be to me, Says the Lord of hosts, in that day that I shall do this, cc pns32 vmb vbi p-acp pno11, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d n1 cst pns11 vmb vdi d, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2128 for a flocke, and I will spare them, as a man spareth his owne sonne, that serueth him. for a flock, and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son, that serveth him. c-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 d n1, cst vvz pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2129 Thus we see that when the Prophet preached, and some made a mock of it, Thus we see that when the Prophet preached, and Some made a mock of it, av pns12 vvb cst c-crq dt n1 vvd, cc d vvd dt n1 pp-f pn31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2130 and those that feared God, conferd among themselues to comfort themselues in the waies of the Lord, hee did see them both, and those that feared God, conferred among themselves to Comfort themselves in the ways of the Lord, he did see them both, cc d cst vvd np1, vvn p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vdd vvi pno32 d, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2131 and did remember them, and in the day of his visitation would put a difference betweene them: and did Remember them, and in the day of his Visitation would put a difference between them: cc vdd vvi pno32, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2132 and so wee see how God will remember vs for our faithfull seruice, and blesse vs for it: and so we see how God will Remember us for our faithful service, and bless us for it: cc av pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp pn31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 109
2133 and to that end according to our capacitie it is said, that there was a booke of remembrance written for them before the Lord. and to that end according to our capacity it is said, that there was a book of remembrance written for them before the Lord. cc p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po12 n1 pn31 vbz vvn, cst a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2134 That is, as among men they that do any faithfull seruice to the Prince, it is recorded in writing and put into the Chronicles, whereby it commeth to passe that the memory of it is kept: That is, as among men they that do any faithful service to the Prince, it is recorded in writing and put into the Chronicles, whereby it comes to pass that the memory of it is kept: cst vbz, c-acp p-acp n2 pns32 cst vdb d j n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2, c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2135 as wee see in the booke of Hester, when the King could not sleepe, hee commaunded to bring the booke of the Chronicles, as we see in the book of Esther, when the King could not sleep, he commanded to bring the book of the Chronicles, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 vmd xx vvi, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2136 and they were read before him: and they were read before him: cc pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2137 where it was found written, that Mordecas had told of Bigtana and Teresh two of the Kings Eunuches, keepers of the doore, who sought to lay hands on the King. where it was found written, that Mordecas had told of Bigtana and Teresh two of the Kings Eunuchs, keepers of the door, who sought to lay hands on the King. c-crq pn31 vbds vvn vvn, cst npg1 vhd vvn pp-f np1 cc j crd pp-f dt ng1 n2, n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2138 And hee said, What honour and dignitie hath bin done to him for this? And they said, There is nothing done for him. And he said, What honour and dignity hath been done to him for this? And they said, There is nothing done for him. cc pns31 vvd, q-crq n1 cc n1 vhz vbn vdn p-acp pno31 p-acp d? cc pns32 vvd, pc-acp vbz pix vdn p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2139 Then he commaunded Haman to doe him that great honour, that is there set down. Then he commanded Haman to do him that great honour, that is there Set down. cs pns31 vvd np1 pc-acp vdi pno31 d j n1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2140 Thus we see how the good seruice that he had done to the King was written, Thus we see how the good service that he had done to the King was written, av pns12 vvb c-crq dt j n1 cst pns31 vhd vdn p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2141 and so he was remembred & rewarded for it. and so he was remembered & rewarded for it. cc av pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2142 So the Lord doth keepe a more faithfull record of all the good seruices that any of vs haue done vnto him, So the Lord does keep a more faithful record of all the good services that any of us have done unto him, np1 dt n1 vdz vvi dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d dt j n2 cst d pp-f pno12 vhb vdn p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2143 and hee will reward vs for them in his good time: and this is that which they pray for in the behalfe of their King. and he will reward us for them in his good time: and this is that which they pray for in the behalf of their King. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j n1: cc d vbz d r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 93 Page 110
2144 When the Lord sent his Angels to destroy Sodome and Gomorrha, and the cities thereabout for their horrible wickednes, he made it knowne vnto Abraham, saying, Shall I hide from Abraham the thing that I do? Because the crie of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, When the Lord sent his Angels to destroy Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities thereabouts for their horrible wickedness, he made it known unto Abraham, saying, Shall I hide from Abraham the thing that I do? Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, c-crq dt n1 vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi np1 cc np1, cc dt n2 av p-acp po32 j n1, pns31 vvd pn31 vvn p-acp np1, vvg, vmb pns11 vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 cst pns11 vdi? p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 vbz j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2145 and because their sinne is exceeding grieuous, I will go down now & see, whether they haue done altogether according to the cry which is come vnto me: and Because their sin is exceeding grievous, I will go down now & see, whither they have done altogether according to the cry which is come unto me: cc c-acp po32 n1 vbz av-vvg j, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp av cc vvi, cs pns32 vhb vdn av av-vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno11: (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2146 & if not, that I may know. & if not, that I may know. cc cs xx, cst pns11 vmb vvi. (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2147 Then Abraham began to pray for them, & said, Wilt thou destroy the righteous with the wicked? be it farre from thee from doing this thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked: Then Abraham began to pray for them, & said, Wilt thou destroy the righteous with the wicked? be it Far from thee from doing this thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked: av np1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvd, vm2 pns21 vvi dt j p-acp dt j? vbb pn31 av-j p-acp pno21 p-acp vdg d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt j: (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2148 and the Lord said he would not, and so he went on sixe times praying for them, and was heard. and the Lord said he would not, and so he went on sixe times praying for them, and was herd. cc dt n1 vvd pns31 vmd xx, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp crd n2 vvg p-acp pno32, cc vbds vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2149 Therfore it is said in the next chapter, that whē God destroyed all the wicked, he remembred righteous Lot, according to the prayer of Abraham, and deliuered him. Therefore it is said in the next chapter, that when God destroyed all the wicked, he remembered righteous Lot, according to the prayer of Abraham, and Delivered him. av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1, cst c-crq np1 vvd d dt j, pns31 vvd j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2150 For when God destroyed the cities of the plaine, God thought vpon Abraham, and sent Lot out from the middest of the destruction, For when God destroyed the cities of the plain, God Thought upon Abraham, and sent Lot out from the midst of the destruction, p-acp c-crq np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j, np1 vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2151 when hee ouerthrew the cities, wherein Lot dwelled. when he overthrew the cities, wherein Lot dwelled. c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2, c-crq n1 vvd. (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2152 By this example wee see that God remembreth the prayers that wee haue made not onely for our selues, By this Exampl we see that God Remember the Prayers that we have made not only for our selves, p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb cst np1 vvz dt n2 cst pns12 vhb vvn xx av-j p-acp po12 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 110
2153 but for others, yea when they know not of it, as hee did the prayers of Abraham for Lot. Therefore when wee pray to God, wee must not thinke that our words are vanished in the ayre, but for Others, yea when they know not of it, as he did the Prayers of Abraham for Lot. Therefore when we pray to God, we must not think that our words Are vanished in the air, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn, uh c-crq pns32 vvb xx pp-f pn31, c-acp pns31 vdd dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, pns12 vmb xx vvi cst po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2154 or yt they are for the time present only, but for the time to come, euen for all the daies of our life. or that they Are for the time present only, but for the time to come, even for all the days of our life. cc pn31 pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 vvb av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2155 So that, as it is said, that the bloud of Abel did speake to God for him when hee was dead, So that, as it is said, that the blood of Abel did speak to God for him when he was dead, av cst, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vbds j, (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2156 and did crie out alowd and was heard: and did cry out aloud and was herd: cc vdd vvi av av cc vbds vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2157 so our prayers that we haue made, and seruices that we haue done, shall speak to God for vs when wee sleepe, so our Prayers that we have made, and services that we have done, shall speak to God for us when we sleep, av po12 n2 cst pns12 vhb vvn, cc n2 cst pns12 vhb vdn, vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb, (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2158 and when wee hold our peace, and God will remember vs for them, euen then when hee punisheth all the wicked round about vs; and when we hold our peace, and God will Remember us for them, even then when he Punisheth all the wicked round about us; cc c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1, cc np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32, av av c-crq pns31 vvz d dt j av-j p-acp pno12; (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2159 as he did here heare Abraham, and deliuered Lot when hee ouerthrew the cities of the plaine, wherein Lot dwelled. as he did Here hear Abraham, and Delivered Lot when he overthrew the cities of the plain, wherein Lot dwelled. c-acp pns31 vdd av vvi np1, cc vvd n1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j, c-crq n1 vvd. (13) sermon (DIV2) 94 Page 111
2160 We haue prayed often for this visitation, that God would be mercifull vnto vs in it: We have prayed often for this Visitation, that God would be merciful unto us in it: pns12 vhb vvn av p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2161 we must not thinke, that because we see not a present end, or lessening of it, that we haue lost our labour, we must not think, that Because we see not a present end, or lessening of it, that we have lost our labour, pns12 vmb xx vvi, cst c-acp pns12 vvb xx dt j n1, cc vvg pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2162 and so grow wearie, and giue ouer. and so grow weary, and give over. cc av vvb j, cc vvb a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2163 But let vs assure our selues, that so many as haue with true repentance and vnfained purpose of leauing all sinnes that they know, But let us assure our selves, that so many as have with true Repentance and unfeigned purpose of leaving all Sins that they know, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2, cst av av-d c-acp vhb p-acp j n1 cc j n1 pp-f vvg d n2 cst pns32 vvb, (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2164 and not wittingly please themselues in any: and not wittingly please themselves in any: cc xx av-j vvi px32 p-acp d: (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2165 that God remembreth their prayers, and knoweth what is in them, and what they haue done to him: that God Remember their Prayers, and Knoweth what is in them, and what they have done to him: cst np1 vvz po32 n2, cc vvz r-crq vbz p-acp pno32, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vdn p-acp pno31: (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2166 as he also knoweth the hard-heartednes and hypocrisie of the rest. as he also Knoweth the hardheartedness and hypocrisy of the rest. c-acp pns31 av vvz dt j cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2167 And as hee doth remember them, so hee will in his good time make it knowne to them more and more: And as he does Remember them, so he will in his good time make it known to them more and more: cc c-acp pns31 vdz vvi pno32, av pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1 vvi pn31 vvn p-acp pno32 n1 cc av-dc: (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2168 as hee did to Cornelius, when he sent an Angel vnto him, and as he did to Abraham, when he saw that Lot was deliuered from the destruction of Sodom. as he did to Cornelius, when he sent an Angel unto him, and as he did to Abraham, when he saw that Lot was Delivered from the destruction of Sodom. c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd cst n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2169 Hee did remember them before, though hee made it knowne vnto them, when it pleased him. He did Remember them before, though he made it known unto them, when it pleased him. pns31 vdd vvi pno32 a-acp, cs pns31 vvd pn31 vvn p-acp pno32, c-crq pn31 vvd pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2170 As it is written also of Daniel the Prophet, who fasted and prayed for the desolation of Ierusalem; As it is written also of daniel the Prophet, who fasted and prayed for the desolation of Ierusalem; p-acp pn31 vbz vvn av pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2171 whilest he was speaking in prayer, Gabriel came flying, and foretold him, about the euening sacrifice, whilst he was speaking in prayer, Gabriel Come flying, and foretold him, about the evening sacrifice, cs pns31 vbds vvg p-acp n1, np1 vvd vvg, cc vvd pno31, p-acp dt n1 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2172 and said, O Daniel, I am now come foorth, to giue thee knowledge and vnderstanding: and said, Oh daniel, I am now come forth, to give thee knowledge and understanding: cc vvd, uh np1, pns11 vbm av vvn av, pc-acp vvi pno21 n1 cc n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2173 at the beginning of thy supplications the commandement came forth, and I am come to shew thee. At the beginning of thy supplications the Commandment Come forth, and I am come to show thee. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n2 dt n1 vvd av, cc pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi pno21. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2174 So though there the commaundement came out at the first, yet God did shew it him at the last, euen when it pleased him. So though there the Commandment Come out At the First, yet God did show it him At the last, even when it pleased him. av cs a-acp dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt ord, av np1 vdd vvi pn31 pno31 p-acp dt ord, av c-crq pn31 vvd pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2175 So will he doe with vs; So will he do with us; av vmb pns31 vdi p-acp pno12; (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2176 but in the meane season we must beleeue that he doth remember vs, and take comfort in it. but in the mean season we must believe that he does Remember us, and take Comfort in it. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vdz vvi pno12, cc vvb n1 p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2177 And truly it must needs be so, that God should remember the prayers of his seruants, And truly it must needs be so, that God should Remember the Prayers of his Servants, cc av-j pn31 vmb av vbi av, cst np1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 111
2178 and all their seruices, for they haue a Mediatour and Aduocate in heauen, euen Iesus Christ at the right hand of God, who maketh continuall request for vs; and all their services, for they have a Mediator and Advocate in heaven, even Iesus christ At the right hand of God, who makes continual request for us; cc av-d po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, av np1 np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz j n1 p-acp pno12; (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 112
2179 for hee is faithfull to doe it, and he is in fauour with God, and therfore he will remember vs for his sake. for he is faithful to do it, and he is in favour with God, and Therefore he will Remember us for his sake. c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, cc pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc av pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 112
2180 For if wee haue put vp any supplication to the King, and we haue one in the Court to follow it, wee hope wee shall not be forgotten: For if we have put up any supplication to the King, and we have one in the Court to follow it, we hope we shall not be forgotten: p-acp cs pns12 vhb vvn a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vhb crd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns12 vvb pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 112
2181 especially if wee haue the Prince the Kings eldest sonne to make suite for vs. So seeing Christ Iesus doth deale for vs in heauen, wee may bee assured that God will remember all prayers made according to his will in repentance and faith. especially if we have the Prince the Kings eldest son to make suit for us So seeing christ Iesus does deal for us in heaven, we may be assured that God will Remember all Prayers made according to his will in Repentance and faith. av-j cs pns12 vhb dt n1 dt ng1 js-jn n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12 av j-vvg np1 np1 vdz vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst np1 vmb vvi d n2 vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 112
2182 Therefore if wee haue done any thing all this while, God will remember vs, if wee haue done nothing, Therefore if we have done any thing all this while, God will Remember us, if we have done nothing, av cs pns12 vhb vdn d n1 d d n1, np1 vmb vvi pno12, cs pns12 vhb vdn pix, (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 112
2183 then God must needes forget to blesse vs, for there is nothing done, for which he might remember vs. then God must needs forget to bless us, for there is nothing done, for which he might Remember us cs np1 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix vdn, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno12 (13) sermon (DIV2) 95 Page 112
2184 This should make al men feruent in prayer, & forward in all duties, that so they might leaue thē (as it were) with God, This should make all men fervent in prayer, & forward in all duties, that so they might leave them (as it were) with God, d vmd vvi d n2 j p-acp n1, cc av-j p-acp d n2, cst av pns32 vmd vvi pno32 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2185 and they might bee before him night and day, for a remembrance of them. And that as we haue many sinnes, for which hee may remember to punish vs; and they might be before him night and day, for a remembrance of them. And that as we have many Sins, for which he may Remember to Punish us; cc pns32 vmd vbi p-acp pno31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. cc d c-acp pns12 vhb d n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12; (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2186 so our repentance, faith, prayer, seruice done to his Maiestie, obedience to his word of conscience in al his commaundements, so our Repentance, faith, prayer, service done to his Majesty, Obedience to his word of conscience in all his Commandments, av po12 n1, n1, n1, n1 vdn p-acp po31 n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2187 and that in secret, and all the good that we haue done to our brethren, might also speak for vs, and that in secret, and all the good that we have done to our brothers, might also speak for us, cc cst p-acp n-jn, cc d dt j cst pns12 vhb vdn p-acp po12 n2, vmd av vvi p-acp pno12, (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2188 and put him in remembrance of vs for our good. and put him in remembrance of us for our good. cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f pno12 p-acp po12 j. (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2189 That as it is written of Nehemiah that worthie seruant of God, who often in the testimonie of a good conscience prayeth, Remember me, O my God, That as it is written of Nehemiah that worthy servant of God, who often in the testimony of a good conscience Prayeth, remember me, Oh my God, cst c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 cst j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz, vvb pno11, uh po11 np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2190 and wipe not out my kindnes, that I haue shewed on the house of God, and on the officers thereof. and wipe not out my kindness, that I have showed on the house of God, and on the Officers thereof. cc vvb xx av po11 n1, cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 av. (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2191 And againe, Remember me O my God in goodnes. And again, remember me Oh my God in Goodness. cc av, vvb pno11 uh po11 np1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2192 So wee may pray for our selues, and others in faith for vs, that God would remember vs and them, according to al the seruice wee haue done to him. So we may pray for our selves, and Others in faith for us, that God would Remember us and them, according to all the service we have done to him. av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc n2-jn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 cc pno32, vvg p-acp d dt n1 pns12 vhb vdn p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2193 This I say should make all forward and zealous in Gods seruice, both as they be Christians, This I say should make all forward and zealous in God's service, both as they be Christians, d pns11 vvb vmd vvi d j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, d c-acp pns32 vbb np1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2194 and in their seuerall callings, that there might bee something, for which they might pray themselues, and in their several callings, that there might be something, for which they might pray themselves, cc p-acp po32 j n2, cst a-acp vmd vbi pi, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vvi px32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2195 and others for them, that God would remember them. and Others for them, that God would Remember them. cc n2-jn p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 96 Page 112
2196 And whereas they pray for the King, that God would remember all his prayers, and seruices: And whereas they pray for the King, that God would Remember all his Prayers, and services: cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi d po31 n2, cc n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 112
2197 we see that we may not onely pray to God, that hee would remember what wee haue done, we see that we may not only pray to God, that he would Remember what we have done, pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi r-crq pns12 vhb vdn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 112
2198 and that we now doe, and what we haue done before the staying of this visitation, and that we now do, and what we have done before the staying of this Visitation, cc cst pns12 av vdi, cc r-crq pns12 vhb vdn p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2199 and hope that he will remember all, nay, be assured of it. and hope that he will Remember all, nay, be assured of it. cc vvb cst pns31 vmb vvi d, uh-x, vbb vvn pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2200 But pray also for all our brethren in al places, that God would remember what they haue prayed and done, But pray also for all our brothers in all places, that God would Remember what they have prayed and done, p-acp vvb av p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp d n2, cst np1 vmd vvi r-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vdn, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2201 and the fasts that haue beene in all places, and are still, and that all our prayers together may still speake for vs. Yea, we may pray that God would heare them that are visited with his hand, and the fasts that have been in all places, and Are still, and that all our Prayers together may still speak for us Yea, we may pray that God would hear them that Are visited with his hand, cc dt n2 cst vhb vbn p-acp d n2, cc vbr av, cc cst d po12 n2 av vmb av vvi p-acp pno12 uh, pns12 vmb vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2202 and not only that which they now pray, but that that they haue done before, when they were in health: and not only that which they now pray, but that that they have done before, when they were in health: cc xx av-j d r-crq pns32 av vvb, cc-acp d cst pns32 vhb vdn a-acp, c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2203 and though they cannot do as they would, nay, it may be for paine speake one word as hee requireth, and though they cannot doe as they would, nay, it may be for pain speak one word as he requires, cc cs pns32 vmbx n1 c-acp pns32 vmd, uh, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 vvi crd n1 c-acp pns31 vvz, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2204 yet if they haue done any thing in truth before, that he would now in this time of their neede remember that, yet if they have done any thing in truth before, that he would now in this time of their need Remember that, av cs pns32 vhb vdn d n1 p-acp n1 a-acp, cst pns31 vmd av p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvi d, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2205 and them for it, and so no doubt he will. and them for it, and so no doubt he will. cc pno32 p-acp pn31, cc av dx n1 pns31 vmb. (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2206 And this is a singular fruite of those that neglect not the time of prayer and of Gods seruice when they may, that they shall bee remembred for it hereafter, And this is a singular fruit of those that neglect not the time of prayer and of God's service when they may, that they shall be remembered for it hereafter, cc d vbz dt j n1 pp-f d cst vvb xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f ng1 n1 c-crq pns32 vmb, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 av, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2207 and for that which they haue done before, when for the time present they shall be able to doe nothing: and for that which they have done before, when for the time present they shall be able to do nothing: cc p-acp d r-crq pns32 vhb vdn a-acp, c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvb pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vdi pix: (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2208 as Dauid when he was fighting could not alwaies pray as he would, and as his need required, as David when he was fighting could not always pray as he would, and as his need required, c-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvg vmd xx av vvb c-acp pns31 vmd, cc p-acp po31 n1 vvd, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2209 but hee desireth them to pray that God would remember that which hee had prayed before, but he Desires them to pray that God would Remember that which he had prayed before, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi d r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2210 when he was able to doe it. It followeth: And turne thy burnt offerings into ashes. when he was able to do it. It follows: And turn thy burned offerings into Ashes. c-crq pns31 vbds j pc-acp vdi pn31. pn31 vvz: cc vvb po21 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 97 Page 113
2211 This is the second part of the verse, where they pray, that God would turne his burnt offerings into ashes, that is, that God would some waies declare that he had heard his prayer, and receiued his seruices: This is the second part of the verse, where they pray, that God would turn his burned offerings into Ashes, that is, that God would Some ways declare that he had herd his prayer, and received his services: d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, cst vbz, cst np1 vmd d n2 vvb cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 113
2212 for where hee speaketh of sacrifices, it was according to the manner of Gods seruice in those dayes, where they did so offer, for where he speaks of Sacrifices, it was according to the manner of God's service in those days, where they did so offer, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f n2, pn31 vbds vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n2, c-crq pns32 vdd av vvi, (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 113
2213 but these were not without prayer, as we see in the fourth verse in this Psalme. but these were not without prayer, as we see in the fourth verse in this Psalm. cc-acp d vbdr xx p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 113
2214 By which prayer they sought to God, that those sins for which they did offer sacrifices, might be pardoned in the death of Christ, whereof those sacrifices, especially whole burnt offerings were a type and figure, to shew that Christ should wholy offer vp himselfe to God for vs. Therfore it is said, that the Priest when they brought their sacrifices, should make an atonement for them, that is, pray to God for them to forgiue them. By which prayer they sought to God, that those Sins for which they did offer Sacrifices, might be pardoned in the death of christ, whereof those Sacrifices, especially Whole burned offerings were a type and figure, to show that christ should wholly offer up himself to God for us Therefore it is said, that the Priest when they brought their Sacrifices, should make an atonement for them, that is, pray to God for them to forgive them. p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vvd p-acp np1, cst d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd vvi n2, vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq d n2, av-j j-jn vvn n2 vbdr dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd av-jn vvi a-acp px31 p-acp np1 p-acp pno12 av pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbz, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 113
2215 So that though he nameth only sacrifices, yet he meaneth prayer, and other seruices done according to the word. So that though he names only Sacrifices, yet he means prayer, and other services done according to the word. av cst cs pns31 vvz j n2, av pns31 vvz n1, cc j-jn n2 vdn p-acp p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 113
2216 And when they pray that God would turne them into burnt ashes, that is, consume them with fire, And when they pray that God would turn them into burned Ashes, that is, consume them with fire, cc c-crq pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvn n2, cst vbz, vvb pno32 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 113
2217 as it were sent from heauen, he hath respect to that that God had done before, thereby testifying that he did accept of their sacrifices and prayers. as it were sent from heaven, he hath respect to that that God had done before, thereby testifying that he did accept of their Sacrifices and Prayers. c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vhz n1 p-acp d cst np1 vhd vdn a-acp, av vvg cst pns31 vdd vvi pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2218 For thus did he to Aaron when he was first consecrated to the office of the Priesthood: For thus did he to Aaron when he was First consecrated to the office of the Priesthood: p-acp av vdd pns31 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vbds ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2219 That the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people, and there came a fire out from the Lord, That the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people, and there Come a fire out from the Lord, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp d dt n1, cc a-acp vvd dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2220 and consumed vpon the alter the burnt offering and the fat: which when the people saw, they gaue thankes, and fell on their faces. and consumed upon the altar the burned offering and the fat: which when the people saw, they gave thanks, and fell on their faces. cc vvn p-acp dt vvi dt j-vvn n1 cc dt j: r-crq c-crq dt n1 vvd, pns32 vvd n2, cc vvd p-acp po32 n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2221 Thus when the sacrifice was laid vpon the altar, fire came from the Lord, and consumed it; Thus when the sacrifice was laid upon the altar, fire Come from the Lord, and consumed it; av c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pn31; (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2222 and so the people when they saw it, gaue thanks: and so the people when they saw it, gave thanks: cc av dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd pn31, vvd n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2223 for by this signe they did see, that God did alow of the sacrifice of Aaron, and of his Priesthood. for by this Signen they did see, that God did allow of the sacrifice of Aaron, and of his Priesthood. c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 vdd vvi, cst np1 vdd vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2224 So they desire of God, that he would some way shew that he had heard the prayer of the King. So they desire of God, that he would Some Way show that he had herd the prayer of the King. av pns32 vvb pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd d n1 vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 98 Page 114
2225 So again when Salomon dedicated the temple, & had made a long and zealous prayer for all those that should pray in that house, and had prepared a sacrifice to be offred: So again when Solomon dedicated the temple, & had made a long and zealous prayer for all those that should pray in that house, and had prepared a sacrifice to be offered: av av c-crq np1 vvn dt n1, cc vhd vvn dt j cc j n1 p-acp d d cst vmd vvi p-acp d n1, cc vhd vvn dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2226 Fire came from heauen, and consumed the burnt offering, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple: Fire Come from heaven, and consumed the burned offering, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple: n1 vvd p-acp n1, cc vvd dt j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2227 so that by this signe God did shew to them all, that hee had heard the prayer of Salomon, for the hallowing of that house to be the house of prayer for al nations. so that by this Signen God did show to them all, that he had herd the prayer of Solomon, for the hallowing of that house to be the house of prayer for all Nations. av cst p-acp d n1 np1 vdd vvi p-acp pno32 d, cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2. (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2228 And to conclude this poynt, when the Prophet Elijah in the dayes of king Ahab in great zeale to call the people from their idolatry, caused all the Priests of Baal to be gathered together, and they had two bullocks to be offered, one for them, And to conclude this point, when the Prophet Elijah in the days of King Ahab in great zeal to call the people from their idolatry, caused all the Priests of Baal to be gathered together, and they had two bullocks to be offered, one for them, cc pc-acp vvi d n1, c-crq dt n1 np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, vvd d dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc pns32 vhd crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, pi p-acp pno32, (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2229 and another for himselfe, and there should be no fire put to the offerings, but that God that should send fire from heauen vpō them, should bee taken to bee the true God and worshipped of them. and Another for himself, and there should be no fire put to the offerings, but that God that should send fire from heaven upon them, should be taken to be the true God and worshipped of them. cc j-jn p-acp px31, cc a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, cc-acp cst np1 cst vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j np1 cc vvn pp-f pno32. (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2230 The Priests of Baal because they were many began first, and continued crying to him for fire vntill noone, and could not bee heard. The Priests of Baal Because they were many began First, and continued crying to him for fire until noon, and could not be herd. dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp pns32 vbdr d vvd ord, cc vvd vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 c-acp n1, cc vmd xx vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2231 Elijah at the time of the euening sacrifice, prepared his, and caused ditches to be made round about the altar, Elijah At the time of the evening sacrifice, prepared his, and caused ditches to be made round about the altar, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, vvd po31, cc vvd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2232 and to be filled with water, and then he prayed vnto God, and the fire of the Lord fell, and to be filled with water, and then he prayed unto God, and the fire of the Lord fell, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2233 and consumed the burnt offering, and the wood and the stones & the dust, and licked vp the water in the ditch: and consumed the burned offering, and the wood and the stones & the dust, and licked up the water in the ditch: cc vvd dt j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 cc dt n2 cc dt n1, cc vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2234 and when the people saw it, they fell on their faces, and sayd the Lord is God, the Lord is God. and when the people saw it, they fell on their faces, and said the Lord is God, the Lord is God. cc c-crq dt n1 vvd pn31, pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd dt n1 vbz np1, dt n1 vbz np1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2235 Thus the Lord also in those daies by this token did apparantly shew, that he had heard the prayer of his seruant the Prophet. Thus the Lord also in those days by this token did apparently show, that he had herd the prayer of his servant the Prophet. av dt n1 av p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1 vdd av-j vvi, cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 114
2236 Hauing then respect vnto these things (which were well knowne to them that were acquainted with the Scripture) he teacheth them to pray, that as in former dayes he did sufficiently declare, that he had receiued the sacrifices, Having then respect unto these things (which were well known to them that were acquainted with the Scripture) he Teaches them to pray, that as in former days he did sufficiently declare, that he had received the Sacrifices, vhg av n1 p-acp d n2 (r-crq vbdr av vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1) pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp p-acp j n2 pns31 vdd av-j vvi, cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n2, (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 115
2237 and heard the prayers of his people, when with fire from heauen he did turne the burnt offerings into ashes: and herd the Prayers of his people, when with fire from heaven he did turn the burned offerings into Ashes: cc vvd dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vdd vvi dt j-vvn n2 p-acp n2: (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 115
2238 so hee would now, or in his good time, some way or other testifie that hee had heard the prayer of the King: so he would now, or in his good time, Some Way or other testify that he had herd the prayer of the King: av pns31 vmd av, cc p-acp po31 j n1, d n1 cc n-jn vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 115
2239 but the time will not suffer me to goe any further. but the time will not suffer me to go any further. cc-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi d av-jc. (13) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 115
2240 THE TENTH SERMON vpon the third verse. And turne thy burnt offerings into ashes. Selah. THE TENTH SERMON upon the third verse. And turn thy burned offerings into Ashes. Selac. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. cc vvb po21 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2. np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 99 Page 115
2241 WE heard the last day the meaning of these words, and the reason of this kind of speech, that they desire the Lord, to turne his burnt offerings into ashes. WE herd the last day the meaning of these words, and the reason of this kind of speech, that they desire the Lord, to turn his burned offerings into Ashes. pns12 vvd dt ord n1 dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vvb dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2242 The thing that they pray for is this, that God would some way shew that he had heard his prayers. The thing that they pray for is this, that God would Some Way show that he had herd his Prayers. dt n1 cst pns32 vvb c-acp vbz d, cst np1 vmd d n1 vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2243 He did not then so pray, as though hee cared not whether hee was heard or no, resting in the bare worke of prayer: He did not then so pray, as though he cared not whither he was herd or no, resting in the bore work of prayer: pns31 vdd xx av av vvb, c-acp cs pns31 vvd xx cs pns31 vbds vvn cc uh-dx, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2244 but he was very desirous that God would heare him, so that hee willeth them to pray, that God would shew it to him and them, that hee had heard them in deede. but he was very desirous that God would hear him, so that he wills them to pray, that God would show it to him and them, that he had herd them in deed. cc-acp pns31 vbds av j cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, av cst pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 cc pno32, cst pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2245 It is not enough then for vs to pray vnto God, and to beleeue that he doth heare vs; It is not enough then for us to pray unto God, and to believe that he does hear us; pn31 vbz xx av-d av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vdz vvi pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2246 but to waite vpon him for the performance thereof, and to be desirous to see it: but to wait upon him for the performance thereof, and to be desirous to see it: cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 av, cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31: (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2247 so shall wee be comforted, and God shall be praised. so shall we be comforted, and God shall be praised. av vmb pns12 vbi vvn, cc np1 vmb vbi vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2248 Many come hether to the Church so carelesly to pray, that when all is done, they doe not so much as knowe what hath been prayed for; Many come hither to the Church so carelessly to pray, that when all is done, they do not so much as know what hath been prayed for; av-d vvb av p-acp dt n1 av av-j pc-acp vvi, cst c-crq d vbz vdn, pns32 vdb xx av av-d c-acp vvb r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp; (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2249 so farre are they from this, of desiring to see, or marking how their praiers are heard: so Far Are they from this, of desiring to see, or marking how their Prayers Are herd: av av-j vbr pns32 p-acp d, pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi, cc vvg c-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2250 and so either they receiue nothing, or if they doe, they see it not; and so either they receive nothing, or if they do, they see it not; cc av av-d pns32 vvb pix, cc cs pns32 vdb, pns32 vvb pn31 xx; (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2251 or if they see it, they do not obserue and marke it, to bee thankfull vnto God, or if they see it, they do not observe and mark it, to be thankful unto God, cc cs pns32 vvb pn31, pns32 vdb xx vvi cc vvi pn31, pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2252 and to bee confirmed thereby in hope of his goodnes for the time to come. and to be confirmed thereby in hope of his Goodness for the time to come. cc pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 115
2253 Dauid prayeth in this faith, that he doubted not but that God would heare him, and so desireth them to pray, that he would shew it to him sensibly and plainely as hee did to those whose sacrifices he consumed with fire, David Prayeth in this faith, that he doubted not but that God would hear him, and so Desires them to pray, that he would show it to him sensibly and plainly as he did to those whose Sacrifices he consumed with fire, np1 vvz p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vvd xx p-acp cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, cc av vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 av-j cc av-j c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp d rg-crq n2 pns31 vvd p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2254 and turned into ashes, by causing it to come downe from heauen vpon them. and turned into Ashes, by causing it to come down from heaven upon them. cc vvd p-acp n2, p-acp vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2255 So must we doe in all things that we pray for, not only beleeue that God will heare vs according to his promises, So must we do in all things that we pray for, not only believe that God will hear us according to his promises, av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, xx av-j vvi cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 vvg p-acp po31 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2256 but also pray him, that hee would some way in his good time euidently shew by the euent, that he hath heard vs. When we put vp our suites vnto princes and great men, but also pray him, that he would Some Way in his good time evidently show by the event, that he hath herd us When we put up our suits unto Princes and great men, cc-acp av vvb pno31, cst pns31 vmd d n1 p-acp po31 j n1 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 c-crq pns12 vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc j n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2257 if they say they shal be granted, we neuer leaue, vntill we haue the things that wee sue for, if they say they shall be granted, we never leave, until we have the things that we sue for, cs pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vbi vvn, pns12 av-x vvi, c-acp pns12 vhb dt n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2258 or that there be some act done for vs, that it may appeare that they haue heard vs in deed. or that there be Some act done for us, that it may appear that they have herd us in deed. cc cst pc-acp vbi d n1 vdn p-acp pno12, cst pn31 vmb vvi cst pns32 vhb vvn pno12 p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2259 The Lord hath commanded vs to aske, and hath made a promise that he will giue, saying, Aske and it shall be giuen you, seeke and yee shall finde, knocke and it shall be opened vnto you. The Lord hath commanded us to ask, and hath made a promise that he will give, saying, Ask and it shall be given you, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, cc vhz vvn dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi, vvg, vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pn22, vvb cc pn22 vmb vvi, vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22. (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2260 Say then that wee haue asked of God and sought vnto him, and that we beleeue also that we shall receiue from him according to our asking; Say then that we have asked of God and sought unto him, and that we believe also that we shall receive from him according to our asking; vvb av cst pns12 vhb vvn pp-f np1 cc vvd p-acp pno31, cc cst pns12 vvb av cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp po12 n-vvg; (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2261 let vs then come againe vnto him the second time, that either by granting the thing, let us then come again unto him the second time, that either by granting the thing, vvb pno12 av vvi av p-acp pno31 dt ord n1, cst d p-acp vvg dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2262 or some thing for it, or supplying the want of it, or some way or other as it shal please him, that we might see that he hath heard vs. As for example (and this very time doth put vs in minde of it) wee haue prayed long and often for the remouing of this grieuous visitation of the pestilence: or Some thing for it, or supplying the want of it, or Some Way or other as it shall please him, that we might see that he hath herd us As for Exampl (and this very time does put us in mind of it) we have prayed long and often for the removing of this grievous Visitation of the pestilence: cc d n1 c-acp pn31, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc d n1 cc j-jn c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31, cst pns12 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 c-acp p-acp n1 (cc d j n1 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31) pns12 vhb vvd av-j cc av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 100 Page 116
2263 God no doubt hath heard so many all this time as haue called vpon him in truth, & haue departed from iniquitie; God no doubt hath herd so many all this time as have called upon him in truth, & have departed from iniquity; np1 av-dx n1 vhz vvn av d d d n1 c-acp vhb vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vhb vvn p-acp n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2264 and hee doth well remember what they haue said and done vnto him, and hee will in time blesse them for it accordingly: and he does well Remember what they have said and done unto him, and he will in time bless them for it accordingly: cc pns31 vdz av vvi r-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vdn p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pno32 p-acp pn31 av-vvg: (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2265 this is that that al of vs should beleeue. this is that that all of us should believe. d vbz d cst d pp-f pno12 vmd vvi. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2266 But wee must now with new suites and supplications second these prayers of ours, to this effect, that God would shew vs that hee hath heard vs; But we must now with new suits and supplications second these Prayers of ours, to this Effect, that God would show us that he hath herd us; cc-acp pns12 vmb av p-acp j n2 cc n2 vvb d n2 pp-f png12, p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 d pns31 vhz vvn pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2267 either by causing this contagion and mortalitie to cease, or some way extending fauour vnto vs in it. either by causing this contagion and mortality to cease, or Some Way extending favour unto us in it. d p-acp vvg d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, cc d n1 vvg n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2268 And wee must desire to bee partakers of the prayers of our brethren, that by the benefit of their praiers, we might see that God hath heard vs; And we must desire to be partakers of the Prayers of our brothers, that by the benefit of their Prayers, we might see that God hath herd us; cc pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns12 vmd vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2269 as Dauid here was desirous and willed the people to pray for him to that end. as David Here was desirous and willed the people to pray for him to that end. c-acp np1 av vbds j cc vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2270 And as they doe thus pray for the King, that God would shew that hee had heard his prayers; And as they do thus pray for the King, that God would show that he had herd his Prayers; cc c-acp pns32 vdb av vvi p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 116
2271 so we also are to pray for them that are in trouble, and namely vnder this hand of God, that he would shew to them that he hath heard their prayers. so we also Are to pray for them that Are in trouble, and namely under this hand of God, that he would show to them that he hath herd their Prayers. av pns12 av vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp n1, cc av p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 cst pns31 vhz vvn po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2272 All they that pray coldly and for fashion, and so care not whether they bee heard or no, All they that pray coldly and for fashion, and so care not whither they be herd or no, d pns32 cst vvb av-jn cc p-acp n1, cc av vvb xx cs pns32 vbb vvn cc uh-dx, (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2273 or marke not what they haue prayed for, but vtter words of custome without desiring or feeling, cannot with any comfort make this second prayer for any thing, or mark not what they have prayed for, but utter words of custom without desiring or feeling, cannot with any Comfort make this second prayer for any thing, cc vvb xx r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp, cc-acp j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg, vmbx p-acp d n1 vvi d ord n1 p-acp d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2274 namely, that God would shew them that he hath heard their prayers. namely, that God would show them that he hath herd their Prayers. av, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 cst pns31 vhz vvn po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2275 But al those that pray in the inward sense and feeling of their wants, and in the faith of Gods promises, But all those that pray in the inward sense and feeling of their Wants, and in the faith of God's promises, p-acp d d cst vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2276 and so not onely know what they pray, but are desirous to haue their requests granted, and so not only know what they pray, but Are desirous to have their requests granted, cc av xx av-j vvi r-crq pns32 vvb, cc-acp vbr j pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2277 and look for the fulfilling of them; and look for the fulfilling of them; cc vvb p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32; (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2278 when they haue prayed most earnestly, they must come againe vnto God the second and third time, when they have prayed most earnestly, they must come again unto God the second and third time, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn av-ds av-j, pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp np1 dt ord cc ord n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2279 and desire him that he would shew by effect, that he hath heard their prayers. and desire him that he would show by Effect, that he hath herd their Prayers. cc vvb pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2280 Seeing then that God is the hearer of prayers, as Dauid calleth him, O thou that hearest the prayer, to thee shall all flesh come; Seeing then that God is the hearer of Prayers, as David calls him, Oh thou that Hearst the prayer, to thee shall all Flesh come; vvg av cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp np1 vvz pno31, uh pns21 cst vv2 dt n1, p-acp pno21 vmb d n1 vvi; (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2281 and hee hath made many promises to those that seeke vnto him in their need, that they shall not returne away emptie: and he hath made many promises to those that seek unto him in their need, that they shall not return away empty: cc pns31 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi av j: (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2282 let vs neuer cease calling vpon him both for the taking away of this great iudgement, let us never cease calling upon him both for the taking away of this great judgement, vvb pno12 av vvi vvg p-acp pno31 d p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f d j n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2283 and for all things that we want, vntill he shew, that he hath heard our prayers: and for all things that we want, until he show, that he hath herd our Prayers: cc p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb, c-acp pns31 vvb, cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2284 so shall wee see it in the ende, as this people did, for in the next Psalme they giue thanks for that which here they pray for. so shall we see it in the end, as this people did, for in the next Psalm they give thanks for that which Here they pray for. av vmb pns12 vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp d n1 vdd, c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pns32 vvb n2 p-acp d r-crq av pns32 vvb p-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 101 Page 117
2285 Now whereas hee teacheth them thus to pray, that God would some way, as it pleased him, declare that hee had heard their prayers; Now whereas he Teaches them thus to pray, that God would Some Way, as it pleased him, declare that he had herd their Prayers; av cs pns31 vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd d n1, c-acp pn31 vvd pno31, vvb cst pns31 vhd vvn po32 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2286 it was meete and conuenient, and this must necessarily be presumed, that after prayers they should waite vpon God, it was meet and convenient, and this must necessarily be presumed, that After Prayers they should wait upon God, pn31 vbds j cc j, cc d vmb av-j vbi vvn, cst p-acp n2 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2287 and marke the course of his prouidence, and consider what should follow, that so thereby they might beleeue that God had heard them in deed. and mark the course of his providence, and Consider what should follow, that so thereby they might believe that God had herd them in deed. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb r-crq vmd vvi, cst av av pns32 vmd vvi cst np1 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2288 Els it might wel come to passe, that God for his part should sufficiently shew that hee had heard him, Else it might well come to pass, that God for his part should sufficiently show that he had herd him, av pn31 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi, cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd av-j vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2289 but they should not regarde it, and so they should make this prayer in vaine, that hee would shew that hee heard heard him, but they should not regard it, and so they should make this prayer in vain, that he would show that he herd herd him, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi pn31, cc av pns32 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp j, cst pns31 vmd vvi cst pns31 vvd vvd pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2290 for he hath done it already, but they see it not. For to make this poynt more plaine in that very comparison that is here vsed, for he hath done it already, but they see it not. For to make this point more plain in that very comparison that is Here used, c-acp pns31 vhz vdn pn31 av, cc-acp pns32 vvb pn31 xx. p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 av-dc j p-acp cst j n1 cst vbz av vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2291 if when the sacrifice was offered, and God did with fire from heauen burne it vp cleane, if when the sacrifice was offered, and God did with fire from heaven burn it up clean, cs c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, cc np1 vdd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvi pn31 a-acp av-j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2292 and so turne it into ashes, as he did it to Aaron, to Salomon, & to Elijah, as we haue seene before; and so turn it into Ashes, as he did it to Aaron, to Solomon, & to Elijah, as we have seen before; cc av vvb pn31 p-acp n2, c-acp pns31 vdd pn31 p-acp np1, p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn a-acp; (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2293 he that was there present being blind could not see it, or if he turned himselfe from it another way. he that was there present being blind could not see it, or if he turned himself from it Another Way. pns31 cst vbds pc-acp vvi vbg j vmd xx vvi pn31, cc cs pns31 vvd px31 p-acp pn31 j-jn n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 117
2294 So if we be wilfully or carelesly blind in the works of God, & do not mark what followeth vpon our prayers, good or euill; So if we be wilfully or carelessly blind in the works of God, & do not mark what follows upon our Prayers, good or evil; av cs pns12 vbb av-j cc av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vdb xx vvi r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2, j cc j-jn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2295 wee shall vse this prayer in vaine, to pray that God would shew that he hath heard our prayers; we shall use this prayer in vain, to pray that God would show that he hath herd our Prayers; pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp j, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2296 for he hath done it sufficiently, but we doe not regard it. for he hath done it sufficiently, but we do not regard it. c-acp pns31 vhz vdn pn31 av-j, cc-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2297 Therfore it is meet for all men not only to know and to wey what they pray for, Therefore it is meet for all men not only to know and to weigh what they pray for, av pn31 vbz j p-acp d n2 xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2298 and to marke it well, and to thinke of it afterwards; and to mark it well, and to think of it afterwards; cc pc-acp vvi pn31 av, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 av; (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2299 but to waite vpon God for the same, and to consider what followeth, that so they may see how God heareth them. but to wait upon God for the same, and to Consider what follows, that so they may see how God hears them. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt d, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vvz, cst av pns32 vmb vvi c-crq np1 vvz pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2300 For as when a man putteth vp a supplication to the King, he is not quiet then, For as when a man putteth up a supplication to the King, he is not quiet then, p-acp p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz xx j-jn av, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2301 but his minde is running as wee say, vpon it, and he is very inquisitiue what is done in that matter, but his mind is running as we say, upon it, and he is very inquisitive what is done in that matter, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz vvg p-acp pns12 vvb, p-acp pn31, cc pns31 vbz av j r-crq vbz vdn p-acp d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2302 and he marketh all things that follow, to see whether they make with him or against him, that so he might see whether it bee graciously receiued or no: and he marks all things that follow, to see whither they make with him or against him, that so he might see whither it be graciously received or no: cc pns31 vvz d n2 cst vvb, pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, cst av pns31 vmd vvi cs pn31 vbb av-j vvn cc dx: (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2303 So ought wee to doe in our prayers vnto God, haue our minds, as it were lingering after the things prayed for, So ought we to do in our Prayers unto God, have our minds, as it were lingering After the things prayed for, av vmd pns12 pc-acp vdi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, vhb po12 n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg p-acp dt n2 vvd p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2304 and marke how euery thing that followeth, may put vs in hope that God hath heard vs. And this is that that Dauid professeth of himselfe in his prayer. and mark how every thing that follows, may put us in hope that God hath herd us And this is that that David Professes of himself in his prayer. cc vvb c-crq d n1 cst vvz, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 cc d vbz d d np1 vvz pp-f px31 p-acp po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2305 Heare my voyce in the morning, O Lord, for in the morning will I direct mee vnto thee, and I will waite: Hear my voice in the morning, Oh Lord, for in the morning will I Direct me unto thee, and I will wait: vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, uh n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 vmb pns11 vvb pno11 p-acp pno21, cc pns11 vmb vvi: (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2306 where hee saith, that hee would doe as sutors doe; they put vp their suite, and then giue their attendance for an answere; where he Says, that he would do as Suitors do; they put up their suit, and then give their attendance for an answer; c-crq pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vmd vdi c-acp n2 vdb; pns32 vvd a-acp po32 n1, cc av vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2307 so hee would pray to God speedely and carefully, and then he would consider what followed, that so he might see how God did heare him. so he would pray to God speedily and carefully, and then he would Consider what followed, that so he might see how God did hear him. av pns31 vmd vvi p-acp np1 av-j cc av-j, cc av pns31 vmd vvi r-crq vvd, cst av pns31 vmd vvi c-crq np1 vdd vvi pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 102 Page 118
2308 So must wee all doe, when wee haue prayed to God for any thing, we must waite vpon him, and consider what followeth. So must we all do, when we have prayed to God for any thing, we must wait upon him, and Consider what follows. av vmb pns12 d vdb, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvb r-crq vvz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2309 And Dauid confesseth that in so doing, hee did see plainly, that God had heard him. And David Confesses that in so doing, he did see plainly, that God had herd him. np1 np1 vvz cst p-acp av vdg, pns31 vdd vvi av-j, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2310 For so hee saith, I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined vnto me, and heard my crie: For so he Says, I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and herd my cry: p-acp av pns31 vvz, pns11 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvd p-acp pno11, cc vvd po11 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2311 and so shall we doe, if we continue to pray vnto him, and waite vpon him. and so shall we do, if we continue to pray unto him, and wait upon him. cc av vmb pns12 vdi, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2312 So that when we pray to God in the morning, we should consider how things fall out all the day after, So that when we pray to God in the morning, we should Consider how things fallen out all the day After, av cst c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd vvi c-crq n2 vvb av d dt n1 a-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2313 well or ill, that wee might see how God in bestowing many blessings vpon vs hath heard our prayers. well or ill, that we might see how God in bestowing many blessings upon us hath herd our Prayers. av cc av-jn, cst pns12 vmd vvi c-crq np1 p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp pno12 vhz vvn po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2314 Likewise at night when wee goe to bed, and pray to God, that hee would defend vs from daungers, Likewise At night when we go to Bed, and pray to God, that he would defend us from dangers, av p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2315 and giue vs quiet rest, and we awake in the morning, and haue our strength renewed for the workes of our calling, and give us quiet rest, and we awake in the morning, and have our strength renewed for the works of our calling, cc vvb pno12 j-jn n1, cc pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vhb po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2316 and al things well within the doores and without; and all things well within the doors and without; cc d n2 av p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 118
2317 these things though they be ordinarie, we should wel marke, that so we might see and confesse, that God did heare our prayers, these things though they be ordinary, we should well mark, that so we might see and confess, that God did hear our Prayers, d n2 c-acp pns32 vbb j, pns12 vmd av vvi, cst av pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi, cst np1 vdd vvi po12 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2318 and so be thankfull vnto him for the same. and so be thankful unto him for the same. cc av vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2319 And so in al iourneis that we take in hand, or matters that we go about, wherein we haue commended our waies vnto God, And so in all journeys that we take in hand, or matters that we go about, wherein we have commended our ways unto God, cc av p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc n2 cst pns12 vvb a-acp, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2320 as we should alwaies doe because vpon his blessing dependeth the successe of all things, we should mark how they succeed and prosper with vs, that so we might see how he hath turned our burnt offrings into ashes, that is, how hee heareth our prayers. as we should always do Because upon his blessing dependeth the success of all things, we should mark how they succeed and prosper with us, that so we might see how he hath turned our burned offerings into Ashes, that is, how he hears our Prayers. c-acp pns12 vmd av vdb c-acp p-acp po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, pns12 vmd vvi c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp pno12, cst av pns12 vmd vvi c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, cst vbz, c-crq pns31 vvz po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2321 So likewise for this sicknes, that hath been a long time amongst vs; So likewise for this sickness, that hath been a long time among us; av av p-acp d n1, cst vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2322 wee haue prayed vnto God to be mercifull vnto vs in it, and to shew vs some token of his fauour: we have prayed unto God to be merciful unto us in it, and to show us Some token of his favour: pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 d n1 pp-f po31 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2323 and wee are desirous also to see that hee hath heard our prayers: and we Are desirous also to see that he hath herd our Prayers: cc pns12 vbr j av pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2324 now then let vs consider if the extremitie of it be staied from increasing any where, now then let us Consider if the extremity of it be stayed from increasing any where, av av vvb pno12 vvi cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbb vvn p-acp vvg d c-crq, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2325 or if it be kept out from many places, where it was likely that it should come, or if it be kept out from many places, where it was likely that it should come, cc cs pn31 vbb vvn av p-acp d n2, c-crq pn31 vbds j cst pn31 vmd vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2326 as out of this countrie, and out of this towne; as out of this country, and out of this town; c-acp av pp-f d n1, cc av pp-f d n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2327 that so we might confesse to the glorie of God, and our owne comfort, that God hath heard our prayers. that so we might confess to the glory of God, and our own Comfort, that God hath herd our Prayers. cst av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 d n1, cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2328 And this is one speciall vse of the newes, that we heare weekly from London, Norwich, And this is one special use of the news, that we hear weekly from London, Norwich, cc d vbz pi j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vvb av-j p-acp np1, np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2329 and other places infected, how many died this weeke, how many the last; how many of the plague, and how many of other diseases; and other places infected, how many died this Week, how many the last; how many of the plague, and how many of other diseases; cc j-jn n2 vvn, c-crq d vvd d n1, c-crq d dt ord; c-crq d pp-f dt n1, cc c-crq d pp-f j-jn n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2330 how many parishes infected, and how many are cleere, that so we might see from week to week, how many Parishes infected, and how many Are clear, that so we might see from Week to Week, c-crq d n2 vvn, cc c-crq d vbr j, cst av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2331 and from day to day, that the Lord heareth our prayers, that so by experience wee might bee moued still to call vpon him for that that remaineth. and from day to day, that the Lord hears our Prayers, that so by experience we might be moved still to call upon him for that that remains. cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n1 vvz po12 n2, cst av p-acp n1 pns12 vmd vbi vvn av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d cst vvz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2332 So when wee haue prayed here in the Church for any particular person (as we haue done for diuers, So when we have prayed Here in the Church for any particular person (as we have done for diverse, av c-crq pns12 vhb vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1 (c-acp pns12 vhb vdn p-acp j, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2333 and doe daily) whereof some haue been at deaths doore, and yet haue been recouered; and do daily) whereof Some have been At death's door, and yet have been recovered; cc vdb av-j) c-crq d vhb vbn p-acp ng1 n1, cc av vhb vbn vvn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2334 wee should haue kept a register of them, and haue marked them a great deale better than we haue done: we should have kept a register of them, and have marked them a great deal better than we have done: pns12 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc vhb vvn pno32 dt j n1 av-jc cs pns12 vhb vdn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2335 and it had been happie for vs at this time if we had done so, that so we might haue by great experience been confirmed in the truth of this, that God doth heare our prayers. and it had been happy for us At this time if we had done so, that so we might have by great experience been confirmed in the truth of this, that God does hear our Prayers. cc pn31 vhd vbn j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 cs pns12 vhd vdn av, cst av pns12 vmd vhi p-acp j n1 vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst np1 vdz vvi po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2336 And to be short, if any of vs haue bin in pouertie, or in any want, And to be short, if any of us have been in poverty, or in any want, cc pc-acp vbi j, cs d pp-f pno12 vhb vbn p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2337 and haue prayed to God to helpe vs; and have prayed to God to help us; cc vhb vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2338 then we must marke and consider, how he stirreth vp some to haue a care of vs, and how some do pitie vs, then we must mark and Consider, how he stirs up Some to have a care of us, and how Some do pity us, av pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp d pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f pno12, cc c-crq d vdb vvi pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2339 or any way how wee be prouided for; or any Way how we be provided for; cc d n1 c-crq pns12 vbb vvn p-acp; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2340 and thus wisely obserue all Gods dealing according to our prayers in euery estate of ours. and thus wisely observe all God's dealing according to our Prayers in every estate of ours. cc av av-j vvi d n2 vvg p-acp p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f png12. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 119
2341 That as the inuisible things of God, as his eternall wisedom and power, and mercy, That as the invisible things of God, as his Eternal Wisdom and power, and mercy, cst p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, c-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, cc n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2342 and truth are to be seen in the gouernment of the world & are in his creatures as it were written in great capitall letters for the most ignorant to see and reade, to leaue them without excuse, and truth Are to be seen in the government of the world & Are in his creatures as it were written in great capital letters for the most ignorant to see and read, to leave them without excuse, cc n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vbr p-acp po31 n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp j j n2 p-acp dt av-ds j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2343 so wee might in the same wisely discerne and see them, and be accordingly affected with the same to beleeue in him, so we might in the same wisely discern and see them, and be accordingly affected with the same to believe in him, av pns12 vmd p-acp dt d av-j vvi cc vvi pno32, cc vbi av-vvg vvn p-acp dt d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2344 and to bee thankfull vnto him, that thus from time to time sheweth that hee doth heare our prayers. and to be thankful unto him, that thus from time to time shows that he does hear our Prayers. cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, cst av p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvz cst pns31 vdz vvi po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2345 And truly if wee had thus done all the daies of our life, and in euery thing that we haue praied for; And truly if we had thus done all the days of our life, and in every thing that we have prayed for; cc av-j cs pns12 vhd av vdi d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn p-acp; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2346 we might haue seene better than now wee doe, or can doe, how many times God hath heard vs, we might have seen better than now we do, or can do, how many times God hath herd us, pns12 vmd vhi vvn av-jc cs av pns12 vdb, cc vmb vdi, c-crq d n2 np1 vhz vvn pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2347 for our selues, and for others, day & night, at home and abroad, in the Church and in our houses. for our selves, and for Others, day & night, At home and abroad, in the Church and in our houses. c-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp n2-jn, n1 cc n1, p-acp n1-an cc av, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2348 And for want of this diligent obseruation, (the more is our losse, and the greater should be our griefe) though God hath done many great things at our prayers, And for want of this diligent observation, (the more is our loss, and the greater should be our grief) though God hath done many great things At our Prayers, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1, (dt dc vbz po12 n1, cc dt jc vmd vbi po12 n1) cs np1 vhz vdn d j n2 p-acp po12 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2349 and hath declared by blessed euents that he hath heard vs, yet we haue not considered of it, and hath declared by blessed events that he hath herd us, yet we have not considered of it, cc vhz vvn p-acp j-vvn n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12, av pns12 vhb xx vvn pp-f pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2350 and so haue not seene it; and so have not seen it; cc av vhb xx vvn pn31; (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2351 and so doe want the comfort of this that they doe pray for here, euen that God would turne their burnt offrings into ashes, that is, shew that he did heare their prayers. and so do want the Comfort of this that they do pray for Here, even that God would turn their burned offerings into Ashes, that is, show that he did hear their Prayers. cc av vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst pns32 vdb vvi p-acp av, av cst np1 vmd vvi po32 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, cst vbz, vvb cst pns31 vdd vvi po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 103 Page 120
2352 Now that wee might come to a more conscionable practise of this, we may consider what will follow: Now that we might come to a more conscionable practice of this, we may Consider what will follow: av cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vmb vvi: (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2353 first of all, when we doe desire to haue our prayers heard, and will accordingly marke the dealing of God towards vs, it will come to passe that we shall greatly esteeme of those benefits that are thus bestowed vpon vs, First of all, when we do desire to have our Prayers herd, and will accordingly mark the dealing of God towards us, it will come to pass that we shall greatly esteem of those benefits that Are thus bestowed upon us, ord pp-f d, c-crq pns12 vdb vvi pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn, cc vmb av-vvg vvi dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f d n2 cst vbr av vvn p-acp pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2354 and be much affected with them; and so wee shall be the more thankfull to God for them. and be much affected with them; and so we shall be the more thankful to God for them. cc vbi av-d vvn p-acp pno32; cc av pns12 vmb vbi dt av-dc j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2355 For though wee ought highly to esteeme and make great account of the goodnes of God in the benefits that he bestoweth vpon vs vnasked, in that he preuenteth vs with his liberall blessings, as the Ps lmist saith; For though we ought highly to esteem and make great account of the Goodness of God in the benefits that he bestoweth upon us unasked, in that he preventeth us with his liberal blessings, as the Psalm lmist Says; p-acp cs pns12 vmd av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 j-vvn-u, p-acp cst pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 j n2, c-acp dt n1 n1 vvz; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2356 and I cannot tell whether wee should not doe it a great deale more: and I cannot tell whither we should not do it a great deal more: cc pns11 vmbx vvi cs pns12 vmd xx vdi pn31 dt j n1 dc: (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2357 yet such is our nature for the most part, that we esteeme of things the more, the more hardly that wee come by them, yet such is our nature for the most part, that we esteem of things the more, the more hardly that we come by them, av d vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt av-ds n1, cst pns12 vvb pp-f n2 dt av-dc, dt av-dc av cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2358 and the more paines that we take for them. and the more pains that we take for them. cc dt dc n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2359 Hereupon it commeth to passe, that when we haue prayed earnestly vnto God, and so haue gotten things that way, Hereupon it comes to pass, that when we have prayed earnestly unto God, and so have got things that Way, av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst c-crq pns12 vhb vvd av-j p-acp np1, cc av vhb vvn n2 cst n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2360 and haue taken some paines for them, then shall wee thinke our selues the more beholding to God for them. and have taken Some pains for them, then shall we think our selves the more beholding to God for them. cc vhb vvn d n2 p-acp pno32, av vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 dt av-dc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 120
2361 Euen as when a man hath obtained a thing by long suite, and it hath cost him much, Eve as when a man hath obtained a thing by long suit, and it hath cost him much, np1 c-acp c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp j n1, cc pn31 vhz vvn pno31 av-d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2362 then if it bee granted to him at the last, he will esteem of the thing the more, then if it be granted to him At the last, he will esteem of the thing the more, cs cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt ord, pns31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 dt av-dc, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2363 and think himselfe the more beholding to him that hath granted it. and think himself the more beholding to him that hath granted it. cc vvb px31 dt av-dc vvg p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2364 Therefore we our selues when in the morning wee pray to God to blesse vs in his waies that day, Therefore we our selves when in the morning we pray to God to bless us in his ways that day, av pns12 po12 n2 c-crq p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n2 cst n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2365 and to prosper vs in al our actions, and then obserue how the Lord preserueth vs from much euil that might befall vs, and to prosper us in all our actions, and then observe how the Lord Preserveth us from much evil that might befall us, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d po12 n2, cc av vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d j-jn cst vmd vvi pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2366 and doth much good to vs, that wee were vnworthie of; and does much good to us, that we were unworthy of; cc vdz d j p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vbdr j pp-f; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2367 shall wee not greatly reioyce in this goodnes of his, and be thankfull vnto him for the same? And likewise at night when wee commend our bodies and soules, shall we not greatly rejoice in this Goodness of his, and be thankful unto him for the same? And likewise At night when we commend our bodies and Souls, vmb pns12 xx av-j vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, cc vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d? cc av p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 cc n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2368 and all that wee haue to his blessed protection, that hee would keepe vs waking and sleeping; and all that we have to his blessed protection, that he would keep us waking and sleeping; cc d cst pns12 vhb p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 vvg cc vvg; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2369 and finde in the morning that he hath done so indeed; and find in the morning that he hath done so indeed; cc vvb p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vdn av av; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2370 shall we not in the obseruation of this mercifull prouidence of God towards vs, bee confirmed in his goodnes to be thankfull vnto him for it? And so in any trouble and danger that we shall be in much more, wherein we do pray to him to preserue and blesse vs; shall we not in the observation of this merciful providence of God towards us, be confirmed in his Goodness to be thankful unto him for it? And so in any trouble and danger that we shall be in much more, wherein we do pray to him to preserve and bless us; vmb pns12 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, vbb vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31? cc av p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vmb vbi p-acp d dc, c-crq pns12 vdb vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2371 as when wee pray to him in this deadly sicknesse of the plague, for some fauour in it; as when we pray to him in this deadly sickness of the plague, for Some favour in it; p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2372 and then marke how things fall out, that they are better rather than worse, and so therein see the goodnesse of God towards our selues and others; and then mark how things fallen out, that they Are better rather than Worse, and so therein see the Goodness of God towards our selves and Others; cc av vvb c-crq n2 vvb av, cst pns32 vbr jc av-c cs av-jc, cc av av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2373 shall wee not reioyce in Gods deliuerance, and be so much the more thankfull vnto him for the same? Euen as wee see Dauid and this people doe here: shall we not rejoice in God's deliverance, and be so much the more thankful unto him for the same? Eve as we see David and this people do Here: vmb pns12 xx vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cc vbb av av-d dt av-dc j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d? np1 c-acp pns12 vvb np1 cc d n1 vdb av: (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2374 for they are not onely thankfull to God for it, but they say, that they doe greatly reioyce that God had heard their prayers. for they Are not only thankful to God for it, but they say, that they do greatly rejoice that God had herd their Prayers. c-acp pns32 vbr xx av-j j p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vdb av-j vvi cst np1 vhd vvn po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2375 The King shal reioyce in thy strength, O Lord, yea how greatly shall he reioyce in thy saluation? for thou hast giuen him his hearts desire, The King shall rejoice in thy strength, Oh Lord, yea how greatly shall he rejoice in thy salvation? for thou hast given him his hearts desire, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, uh n1, uh c-crq av-j vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po21 n1? c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2376 and hast not denied him the request of his lips. and hast not denied him the request of his lips. cc vvb xx vvn pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2377 And so did that godly woman Hannah the wife of Elkanah, when she prayed in the temple for a sonne, And so did that godly woman Hannah the wife of Elkanah, when she prayed in the temple for a son, cc av vdd d j n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2378 and God gaue her one, for she went home and presently conceiued, though she had been barren a long time before; and God gave her one, for she went home and presently conceived, though she had been barren a long time before; cc np1 vvd pno31 crd, c-acp pns31 vvd av-an cc av-j vvn, cs pns31 vhd vbn j dt j n1 a-acp; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2379 she did so marke the issue and what followed vpon her prayers, and the prayers of Hely the Priest for her, that she confesseth to him, that God had giuen her that that she desired, saying, O my Lord, I am the woman that stood with thee here praying, I prayed for this child, she did so mark the issue and what followed upon her Prayers, and the Prayers of Hely the Priest for her, that she Confesses to him, that God had given her that that she desired, saying, Oh my Lord, I am the woman that stood with thee Here praying, I prayed for this child, pns31 vdd av vvi dt n1 cc r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 d cst pns31 vvd, vvg, uh po11 n1, pns11 vbm dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno21 av vvg, pns11 vvd p-acp d n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2380 and the Lord hath giuen me my desire: and therefore she did not only consecrate him vnto God; and the Lord hath given me my desire: and Therefore she did not only consecrate him unto God; cc dt n1 vhz vvn pno11 po11 n1: cc av pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi pno31 p-acp np1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 121
2381 as the best gift that she could bestow vpon him, but maketh a solemne thanksgiuing vnto God for him, as the best gift that she could bestow upon him, but makes a solemn thanksgiving unto God for him, c-acp dt js n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp vvz dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2382 and in the same she confesseth that she did esteeme of him, as if she had had seuen, saying, My heart reioyceth in the Lord, my heart reioyceth in the Lord, &c. And then after, They that were full, are hired foorth for bread, and in the same she Confesses that she did esteem of him, as if she had had seuen, saying, My heart rejoices in the Lord, my heart rejoices in the Lord, etc. And then After, They that were full, Are hired forth for bred, cc p-acp dt d pns31 vvz cst pns31 vdd vvi pp-f pno31, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vhn crd, vvg, po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, av cc av a-acp, pns32 cst vbdr j, vbr vvn av p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2383 and the hungrie are no more hired; so that the barren hath borne seuen, and she that had many children is feeble. and the hungry Are no more hired; so that the barren hath born seuen, and she that had many children is feeble. cc dt j vbr av-dx av-dc vvn; av cst dt j vhz vvn crd, cc pns31 cst vhd d n2 vbz j. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2384 See what estimation of Gods benefits, and thankfulnes to him for the same, followeth vpon the diligent obseruation of them after our prayers. See what estimation of God's benefits, and thankfulness to him for the same, follows upon the diligent observation of them After our Prayers. vvb r-crq n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d, vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2385 Whereas on the contrarie when wee neglect this; Whereas on the contrary when we neglect this; cs p-acp dt n-jn c-crq pns12 vvb d; (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2386 many great things, which God giueth vs, either we regard not at all, or at the least not as we should, many great things, which God gives us, either we regard not At all, or At the least not as we should, d j n2, r-crq np1 vvz pno12, av-d pns12 vvb xx p-acp d, cc p-acp dt av-ds xx c-acp pns12 vmd, (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2387 and so God hath not that praise from vs for them, that is due. and so God hath not that praise from us for them, that is due. cc av np1 vhz xx d n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp pno32, cst vbz j-jn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 104 Page 122
2388 Secondarily, by this obseruation of Gods dealing towards vs after our prayers, it will come to passe, that wee shall grow in faith and hope of Gods goodnesse towards vs for the time to come; Secondarily, by this observation of God's dealing towards us After our Prayers, it will come to pass, that we shall grow in faith and hope of God's Goodness towards us for the time to come; av-j, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2389 and so wee shall be imboldened to pray to him afterwards, because we haue seene and marked how hee hath heard vs before. and so we shall be emboldened to pray to him afterwards, Because we have seen and marked how he hath herd us before. cc av pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 a-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2390 For (as the Apostle saith) experience breedeth hope, and hope maketh not ashamed, because the loue of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost: For (as the Apostle Says) experience breeds hope, and hope makes not ashamed, Because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost: p-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz) n1 vvz n1, cc n1 vvz xx j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2391 that is, former experience shal confirme vs in Gods loue, and so giue that hope for the time to come, that confoundeth not. that is, former experience shall confirm us in God's love, and so give that hope for the time to come, that confoundeth not. cst vbz, j n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp npg1 n1, cc av vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst vvz xx. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2392 And truly if wee had marked all our former experience this way publike and priuate, how many times, and for what God hath heard our prayers; And truly if we had marked all our former experience this Way public and private, how many times, and for what God hath herd our Prayers; cc av-j cs pns12 vhd vvn d po12 j n1 d n1 j cc j, c-crq d n2, cc p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn po12 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2393 what great hope might wee haue had of it now in this time of our neede? When we could haue said, as Dauid did, God that deliuered mee from the paw of the lion, what great hope might we have had of it now in this time of our need? When we could have said, as David did, God that Delivered me from the paw of the Lion, r-crq j n1 vmd pns12 vhb vhn pp-f pn31 av p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1? c-crq pns12 vmd vhi vvn, p-acp np1 vdd, np1 cst vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2394 and from the paw of the beare, will deliuer me frō this vncircumcised Philistim: and from the paw of the bear, will deliver me from this uncircumcised Philistim: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d j n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2395 that is, God that hath heard me at such and such a time, I hope will heare me now. that is, God that hath herd me At such and such a time, I hope will hear me now. cst vbz, np1 cst vhz vvn pno11 p-acp d cc d dt n1, pns11 vvb vmb vvi pno11 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2396 But for want of this we are new to seeke in any great danger, as though God had neuer giuen vs any thing at our prayers before: But for want of this we Are new to seek in any great danger, as though God had never given us any thing At our Prayers before: p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f d pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, c-acp cs np1 vhd av-x vvn pno12 d n1 p-acp po12 n2 a-acp: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2397 and that maketh vs also to haue so little hope now. and that makes us also to have so little hope now. cc cst vv2 pno12 av pc-acp vhi av j n1 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2398 Thirdly, we shal be able to confirme others also by our owne experience, and incourage them to cal vpon God with good hope by our own example: Thirdly, we shall be able to confirm Others also by our own experience, and encourage them to call upon God with good hope by our own Exampl: ord, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2-jn av p-acp po12 d n1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 d n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2399 for we shall be able to say vnto them, that wee haue obserued how God hath dealt with vs in the like case of theirs: for we shall be able to say unto them, that we have observed how God hath dealt with us in the like case of theirs: c-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst pns12 vhb vvn c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f png32: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2400 and this shall be no small comfort to them to heare it: and this shall be no small Comfort to them to hear it: cc d vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 122
2401 or to our selues from others, to heare at their mouth, how God hath dealt with them in former times. or to our selves from Others, to hear At their Mouth, how God hath dealt with them in former times. cc p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2402 And so doth Dauid to this end speake to other of his owne experience which he had gotten, by marking how God dealt with him after his prayers; And so does David to this end speak to other of his own experience which he had got, by marking how God dealt with him After his Prayers; cc av vdz np1 p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp n-jn pp-f po31 d n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp vvg c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2403 when he saith, This poore man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saued him out of all his troubles. And a little before: when he Says, This poor man cried, and the Lord herd him, and saved him out of all his Troubles. And a little before: c-crq pns31 vvz, d j n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 av pp-f d po31 n2. cc dt j a-acp: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2404 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, yea he deliuered me out of my feare: I sought the Lord, and he herd me, yea he Delivered me out of my Fear: pns11 vvd dt n1, cc pns31 vvd pno11, uh pns31 vvd pno11 av pp-f po11 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2405 they shall looke to him, and runne to him, and their faces shall not be ashamed, saying, This poore man cried, and the Lord heard him. they shall look to him, and run to him, and their faces shall not be ashamed, saying, This poor man cried, and the Lord herd him. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc po32 n2 vmb xx vbi j, vvg, d j n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2406 We see how confidently hee speaketh vnto others, and assureth them, that if they pray to God, he will heare them: We see how confidently he speaks unto Others, and assureth them, that if they pray to God, he will hear them: pns12 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvz p-acp n2-jn, cc vvz pno32, cst cs pns32 vvb p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32: (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2407 for hee had well marked how the Lord had so dealt with him before. for he had well marked how the Lord had so dealt with him before. c-acp pns31 vhd av vvn c-crq dt n1 vhd av vvn p-acp pno31 a-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2408 Let vs then in all things wherein we haue prayed vnto God, so marke his dealing towards vs, that we may see how he hath turned our burnt offrings into ashes, that is, Let us then in all things wherein we have prayed unto God, so mark his dealing towards us, that we may see how he hath turned our burned offerings into Ashes, that is, vvb pno12 av p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1, av vvb po31 n-vvg p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, cst vbz, (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2409 how he hath declared vnto vs, that he hath heard our prayers, that so we may reioyce in Gods benefits the more, how he hath declared unto us, that he hath herd our Prayers, that so we may rejoice in God's benefits the more, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2, cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2 dt av-dc, (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2410 and hee may bee praised for them, and our selues and others be confirmed in hope by experience through them. and he may be praised for them, and our selves and Others be confirmed in hope by experience through them. cc pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc po12 n2 cc n2-jn vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 105 Page 123
2411 Turne thy burnt offrings into ashes. Turn thy burned offerings into Ashes. vvb po21 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2412 Lastly, concerning these words, wheras in them he teacheth generally to pray, that God would shew that he had heard his prayers, Lastly, Concerning these words, whereas in them he Teaches generally to pray, that God would show that he had herd his Prayers, ord, vvg d n2, cs p-acp pno32 pns31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2413 and doth not limit it to any particular thing, as to say, shew it, by doing so and so: and does not limit it to any particular thing, as to say, show it, by doing so and so: cc vdz xx vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi, vvb pn31, p-acp vdg av cc av: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2414 but that concerning the things that be prayed for, hee desireth that hee would shew which way it pleaseth him, that hee had heard them, but that Concerning the things that be prayed for, he Desires that he would show which Way it Pleases him, that he had herd them, cc-acp cst vvg dt n2 cst vbb vvn p-acp, pns31 vvz cst pns31 vmd vvi r-crq n1 pn31 vvz pno31, cst pns31 vhd vvn pno32, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2415 and that hee and they might as euidently see it, as those did who had their sacrifices consumed with fire from heauen: and that he and they might as evidently see it, as those did who had their Sacrifices consumed with fire from heaven: cc cst pns31 cc pns32 vmd p-acp av-j vvi pn31, c-acp d vdd r-crq vhd po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2416 It teacheth vs, that in al outward things especially, we should not tye the fauour of God, It Teaches us, that in all outward things especially, we should not tie the favour of God, pn31 vvz pno12, cst p-acp d j n2 av-j, pns12 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2417 and the hearing of our prayers to any one speciall thing, as to say, If God would giue me such a thing, that I haue prayed for, and the hearing of our Prayers to any one special thing, as to say, If God would give me such a thing, that I have prayed for, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d crd j n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi, cs np1 vmd vvi pno11 d dt n1, cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2418 or deale so and so with me, I would beleeue that he had heard my prayers, or deal so and so with me, I would believe that he had herd my Prayers, cc vvi av cc av p-acp pno11, pns11 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po11 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2419 but vntill I haue that, I cannot be perswaded of it. but until I have that, I cannot be persuaded of it. cc-acp c-acp pns11 vhb d, pns11 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2420 For in all things we ought to pray, that God would giue vs such and such things, For in all things we ought to pray, that God would give us such and such things, p-acp p-acp d n2 pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 d cc d n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2421 so farre foorth as it is his holy will, as he knoweth it to be good for vs, and for his glorie: so Far forth as it is his holy will, as he Knoweth it to be good for us, and for his glory: av av-j av c-acp pn31 vbz po31 j n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12, cc p-acp po31 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2422 and with these conditions also must wee pray for others. and with these conditions also must we pray for Others. cc p-acp d n2 av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n2-jn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2423 So then if the Lord see it not expedient for vs, and so doe not giue it vs at all, So then if the Lord see it not expedient for us, and so do not give it us At all, av av cs dt n1 vvb pn31 xx j p-acp pno12, cc av vdb xx vvi pn31 pno12 p-acp d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2424 or when we would haue it, or in that manner that wee would: or when we would have it, or in that manner that we would: cc c-crq pns12 vmd vhi pn31, cc p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vmd: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 123
2425 yet wee must desire this, that hee would some way shew that he hath heard our prayers: yet we must desire this, that he would Some Way show that he hath herd our Prayers: av pns12 vmb vvi d, cst pns31 vmd d n1 vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2426 by giuing vs minds readie to submit our wils vnto his, & patience to beare things; by giving us minds ready to submit our wills unto his, & patience to bear things; p-acp vvg pno12 n2 j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp png31, cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2427 and that hee would giue vs some thing els for recompence or supplie of it, and that he would give us Some thing Else for recompense or supply of it, cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 d n1 av p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2428 and that hee would turne all to our good, and that we might also see it to be so; and that he would turn all to our good, and that we might also see it to be so; cc cst pns31 vmd vvi d p-acp po12 j, cc cst pns12 vmd av vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi av; (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2429 and this must be sufficient for all. and this must be sufficient for all. cc d vmb vbi j p-acp d. (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2430 For we many times know not what to pray, as wee ought, but the spirit of God in vs maketh request then for vs vnto God with sighes and groanes, which cannot be expressed: For we many times know not what to pray, as we ought, but the Spirit of God in us makes request then for us unto God with sighs and groans, which cannot be expressed: c-acp pns12 d n2 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vmd, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vvz n1 av p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2431 and the Lord who is the searcher of the hearts, knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit, and the Lord who is the searcher of the hearts, Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit, cc dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2432 for it maketh request for the Saints, according to that that they asked or named, which in temptation thēselues knew not well, for it makes request for the Saints, according to that that they asked or nam, which in temptation themselves knew not well, c-acp pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2, vvg p-acp d cst pns32 vvd cc vvn, r-crq p-acp n1 px32 vvd xx av, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2433 but according to the meaning of the spirit in them. but according to the meaning of the Spirit in them. cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32. (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2434 For euen as those that are sicke of some hot pestilent burning feuer, or some other disease that distempereth their braine; For even as those that Are sick of Some hight pestilent burning fever, or Some other disease that distempereth their brain; p-acp av-j c-acp d cst vbr j pp-f d j j j-vvg n1, cc d j-jn n1 cst vvz po32 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2435 when they aske any thing, those that attend vpon them will not giue them that which they haue named, when they ask any thing, those that attend upon them will not give them that which they have nam, c-crq pns32 vvb d n1, d cst vvb p-acp pno32 vmb xx vvi pno32 d r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2436 but some other thing in steed of it, which is better for them in that case; but Some other thing in steed of it, which is better for them in that case; cc-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz jc p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2437 and in so doing they giue them according to their meaning, for they did meane that that was best for them, and in so doing they give them according to their meaning, for they did mean that that was best for them, cc p-acp av vdg pns32 vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vdd vvi d cst vbds js p-acp pno32, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2438 though they erred then through distemperature or ignorance in the particular; and so when they are well, and can iudge of things, themselues will confesse: though they erred then through distemperature or ignorance in the particular; and so when they Are well, and can judge of things, themselves will confess: cs pns32 vvd av p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j; cc av c-crq pns32 vbr av, cc vmb vvi pp-f n2, px32 vmb vvi: (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2439 So doth the Lord deale with his seruants, & so must we be contēted to be ordred by the Lord, that whatsoeuer we aske he would giue vs that which hee knoweth to bee best for vs, So does the Lord deal with his Servants, & so must we be contented to be ordered by the Lord, that whatsoever we ask he would give us that which he Knoweth to be best for us, av vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 n2, cc av vmb pns12 vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cst r-crq pns12 vvb pns31 vmd vvi pno12 d r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi js p-acp pno12, (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2440 and so giue vs according to the meaning of his spirit in vs, that so wee may see that hee hath heard our prayers. and so give us according to the meaning of his Spirit in us, that so we may see that he hath herd our Prayers. cc av vvb pno12 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cst av pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 106 Page 124
2441 Saint Paul prayed three times that the messenger of Satan which buffeted him, might depart away from him; Saint Paul prayed three times that the Messenger of Satan which buffeted him, might depart away from him; n1 np1 vvd crd n2 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvn pno31, vmd vvi av p-acp pno31; (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 124
2442 and the Lord heard his prayers: but how? he gaue him this answere; My grace is sufficient for thee, for my power is made perfect through weakenes. and the Lord herd his Prayers: but how? he gave him this answer; My grace is sufficient for thee, for my power is made perfect through weakness. cc dt n1 vvd po31 n2: cc-acp q-crq? pns31 vvd pno31 d n1; po11 n1 vbz j p-acp pno21, p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn j p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 124
2443 So that when in all temptations of the diuell hee held out in a good course, So that when in all temptations of the Devil he held out in a good course, av cst c-crq p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd av p-acp dt j n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 124
2444 and God did vpholde him in his weakenes, that he was not ouerthrowne; and God did uphold him in his weakness, that he was not overthrown; cc np1 vdd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vbds xx vvn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 124
2445 though the messenger of Satan did not depart from him, according to that which he had named in his praiers; though the Messenger of Satan did not depart from him, according to that which he had nam in his Prayers; cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd xx vvi p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 124
2446 yet he saw wel enough, that God had heard his prayers, by giuing him strength against him. yet he saw well enough, that God had herd his Prayers, by giving him strength against him. av pns31 vvd av av-d, cst np1 vhd vvn po31 n2, p-acp vvg pno31 n1 p-acp pno31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 124
2447 This is worthy to be diligently obserued, because we are giuen wholy to tie the hearing of our prayers vnto the receiuing of that particular we aske, This is worthy to be diligently observed, Because we Are given wholly to tie the hearing of our Prayers unto the receiving of that particular we ask, d vbz j pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn av-jn pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f cst j pns12 vvb, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2448 and cannot for the most part otherwise discerne of it: and cannot for the most part otherwise discern of it: cc vmbx p-acp dt av-ds n1 av vvi pp-f pn31: (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2449 as for example, if we aske health and wealth, and God giue them, then will we beleeue that he hath heard our prayers, and otherwise not: as for Exampl, if we ask health and wealth, and God give them, then will we believe that he hath herd our Prayers, and otherwise not: c-acp p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb n1 cc n1, cc np1 vvb pno32, av vmb pns12 vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2, cc av xx: (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2450 whereas the Lord may no lesse shew that he hath heard our prayers, and deny vs both of them; whereas the Lord may no less show that he hath herd our Prayers, and deny us both of them; cs dt n1 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 d pp-f pno32; (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2451 when hee shall giue vs minds contented with our estate, and to waite vpon his blessed will in all our wants. when he shall give us minds contented with our estate, and to wait upon his blessed will in all our Wants. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno12 n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp d po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2452 We haue now a long time prayed vnto God for this sicknes and mortalitie, and wee desire to see that God hath heard our prayers: We have now a long time prayed unto God for this sickness and mortality, and we desire to see that God hath herd our Prayers: pns12 vhb av dt j n1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2453 and so we may also, though it be not lessened, but increased; yea, though it should come among vs, and bee vpon our owne bodies. and so we may also, though it be not lessened, but increased; yea, though it should come among us, and be upon our own bodies. cc av pns12 vmb av, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn, cc-acp vvd; uh, cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, cc vbi p-acp po12 d n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2454 For in that he hath not begun with vs at the first, according to our deserts, For in that he hath not begun with us At the First, according to our deserts, c-acp p-acp cst pns31 vhz xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt ord, vvg p-acp po12 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2455 nor is come vnto vs with this visitation as yet, but sheweth himselfe slowe to anger, nor is come unto us with this Visitation as yet, but shows himself slow to anger, ccx vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 c-acp av, cc-acp vvz px31 j pc-acp vvi, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2456 and vseth great patience towards vs; and uses great patience towards us; cc vvz j n1 p-acp pno12; (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2457 yea, that hee daily warneth vs by the harmes of others, and not maketh vs a spectacle vnto others, therein hee hath sufficiently shewed that hee hath heard our praiers. yea, that he daily warneth us by the harms of Others, and not makes us a spectacle unto Others, therein he hath sufficiently showed that he hath herd our Prayers. uh, cst pns31 av-j vvz pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc xx vvz pno12 dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, av pns31 vhz av-j vvn cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2458 And now further if he should come and deale with vs in our owne bodies, And now further if he should come and deal with us in our own bodies, cc av av-jc cs pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 d n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2459 and then with all should giue vs grace to profit by it, to amendment of life, and then with all should give us grace to profit by it, to amendment of life, cc av p-acp d vmd vvi pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2460 if he should also giue vs patience; if he should also give us patience; cs pns31 vmd av vvi pno12 n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2461 yea, if hee should take vs away in this plague, and should assure vs in the middest of all pains and feares of death, of the forgiuenes of all our sinnes, yea, if he should take us away in this plague, and should assure us in the midst of all pains and fears of death, of the forgiveness of all our Sins, uh, cs pns31 vmd vvi pno12 av p-acp d n1, cc vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2462 and giue vs good hope of euerlasting life, and of the resurrection of our bodies, that when wee giue vp the Ghost, wee might boldly say, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit: and give us good hope of everlasting life, and of the resurrection of our bodies, that when we give up the Ghost, we might boldly say, Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit: cc vvb pno12 j n1 pp-f j n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst c-crq pns12 vvb a-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd av-j vvi, n1 p-acp po21 n2 pns11 vvb po11 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2463 might wee not bee well assured by these, that God had heard our prayers? Therefore if affliction and trouble doe come, let vs see how we profit by it, might we not be well assured by these, that God had herd our Prayers? Therefore if affliction and trouble do come, let us see how we profit by it, vmd pns12 xx vbi av vvn p-acp d, cst np1 vhd vvn po12 n2? av cs n1 cc n1 vdb vvi, vvb pno12 vvi c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2464 and what patience God giueth, and so accordingly be assured that God hath heard our prayers. and what patience God gives, and so accordingly be assured that God hath herd our Prayers. cc r-crq n1 np1 vvz, cc av av-vvg vbi vvn cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2465 And that the Lord in mercy will thus deale with vs, wee may be assured of it, And that the Lord in mercy will thus deal with us, we may be assured of it, cc cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb av vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2466 so many as pray to him aright: so many as pray to him aright: av av-d c-acp vvb p-acp pno31 av: (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2467 and this must be sufficient for vs, and a sure token that God hath heard our prayers, that wee might bee thankfull to him for it. and this must be sufficient for us, and a sure token that God hath herd our Prayers, that we might be thankful to him for it. cc d vmb vbi j p-acp pno12, cc dt j n1 cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 125
2468 Therefore let vs not cease praying vnto him night and day, not doubting but that God in his good time will turne our burnt offerings into ashes, that is, some way or other shew, that he hath heard our prayers to his glory, Therefore let us not cease praying unto him night and day, not doubting but that God in his good time will turn our burned offerings into Ashes, that is, Some Way or other show, that he hath herd our Prayers to his glory, av vvb pno12 xx vvi vvg p-acp pno31 n1 cc n1, xx vvg p-acp cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, cst vbz, d n1 cc j-jn vvi, cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 126
2469 and the comfort of our selues and of our brethren. and the Comfort of our selves and of our brothers. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc pp-f po12 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 107 Page 126
2470 Selah. The Hebrew word retained in the Latine and English translations (for the Greeke hath it not) vsed for the most part only in the Psalmes, which were made to bee sung in the temple, noteth a vehement lifting vp of the voyce, Selac. The Hebrew word retained in the Latin and English Translations (for the Greek hath it not) used for the most part only in the Psalms, which were made to be sung in the temple, notes a vehement lifting up of the voice, np1. dt njp n1 vvn p-acp dt jp cc jp n2 (c-acp dt jp vhz pn31 xx) vvd p-acp dt av-ds n1 av-j p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz dt j vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2471 and especially thereby also a contention and affection of the minde; and especially thereby also a contention and affection of the mind; cc av-j av av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2472 so that the Musitions when they came to this word, (which was vnto them as a direction in Musicke) did not so much sing it or say it, as we doe now: so that the Musicians when they Come to this word, (which was unto them as a direction in Music) did not so much sing it or say it, as we do now: av cst dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, (r-crq vbds p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1) vdd xx av av-d vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31, c-acp pns12 vdb av: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2473 but letting it passe thereby did know that they should lift vp their voyces on high, to that end, that thereby their minds, but letting it pass thereby did know that they should lift up their voices on high, to that end, that thereby their minds, cc-acp vvg pn31 vvi av vdd vvi cst pns32 vmd vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp j, p-acp d n1, cst av po32 n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2474 and the minds of others might be moued with that that was then sung, according to the matter thereof. and the minds of Others might be moved with that that was then sung, according to the matter thereof. cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn n1 vbb vvn p-acp d cst vbds av vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2475 And so it was a note of some change in the musick, and thereby also in the minds: And so it was a note of Some change in the music, and thereby also in the minds: cc av pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av av p-acp dt n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2476 euen as wee when wee speake of any waightie matter wee put in some note of exclamation, even as we when we speak of any weighty matter we put in Some note of exclamation, av c-acp pns12 c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f d j n1 pns12 vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2477 or word to stir them vp to attention, and to marke it diligently; or word to stir them up to attention, and to mark it diligently; cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j; (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2478 as our Sauiour Christ in the Gospell often in such cases, and to this end vseth this word. as our Saviour christ in the Gospel often in such cases, and to this end uses this word. c-acp po12 n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 av p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n1 vvz d n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2479 Behold. So was this word vsed to stirre vp their voyces, and thereby to stirre vp their minds. Behold. So was this word used to stir up their voices, and thereby to stir up their minds. vvb. av vbds d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2480 That kinde of musicke that was then vsed in the temple (for which this was written) is now ceased with the rest of that Leuiticall kind of seruice, and so there is no more vse of it that way: That kind of music that was then used in the temple (for which this was written) is now ceased with the rest of that Levitical kind of service, and so there is no more use of it that Way: cst n1 pp-f n1 cst vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp r-crq d vbds vvn) vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f n1, cc av pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 pp-f pn31 d n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2481 yet still it is carefully retained in the text, and there is good vse of it in the Church: yet still it is carefully retained in the text, and there is good use of it in the Church: av av pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2482 for it serueth to the stirring vp of the mind with some speciall affection vnto that whereunto it is affixed: for it serveth to the stirring up of the mind with Some special affection unto that whereunto it is affixed: c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp d c-crq pn31 vbz vvn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2483 which affection must alwaies be according to the matter contayned in those words, whereunto this is adioyned. which affection must always be according to the matter contained in those words, whereunto this is adjoined. r-crq n1 vmb av vbi vvg p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2, c-crq d vbz vvn. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2484 And therefore it noteth out not any one speciall affection of the mind, as some interiections doe, And Therefore it notes out not any one special affection of the mind, as Some interjections do, cc av pn31 vvz av xx d crd j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d n2 vdb, (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2485 but diuers, and generally all kind whatsoeuer, which must be in vs diuersly according to the matter. but diverse, and generally all kind whatsoever, which must be in us diversely according to the matter. cc-acp j, cc av-j d n1 r-crq, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12 av-j vvg p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2486 As in the third Psalme it is vsed three times, for three seuerall affections, according to that that is said there: As in the third Psalm it is used three times, for three several affections, according to that that is said there: p-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz vvn crd n2, p-acp crd j n2, vvg p-acp d cst vbz vvn a-acp: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2487 as Many say to my soule, there is no helpe for him in his God. Selah. as Many say to my soul, there is no help for him in his God. Selac. p-acp d vvb p-acp po11 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2488 As if he should say, O what a great calamitie or crosse is that? I am greatly affected with that, As if he should say, Oh what a great calamity or cross is that? I am greatly affected with that, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, uh r-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbz d? pns11 vbm av-j vvn p-acp d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2489 and would haue others to bee so too, and pity mee thereafter. and would have Others to be so too, and pity me thereafter. cc vmd vhi n2-jn pc-acp vbi av av, cc vvb pno11 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 126
2490 And, I did call vnto the Lord with my voyce, and he did heare me out of his holy mountaine. Selah. And, I did call unto the Lord with my voice, and he did hear me out of his holy mountain. Selac. cc, pns11 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc pns31 vdd vvi pno11 av pp-f po31 j n1. np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 127
2491 They said God had forsaken him, but hee prayed vnto God, and God heard him, They said God had forsaken him, but he prayed unto God, and God herd him, pns32 vvd np1 vhd vvn pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc np1 vvd pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 127
2492 and then hee addeth Selah, as if hee had said, Oh what a good God is that? and how is that to be marked? And lastly, in the same Psalme, Saluation belongeth vnto the Lord, and thy blessing is vpon thy people. Selah. and then he adds Selac, as if he had said, O what a good God is that? and how is that to be marked? And lastly, in the same Psalm, Salvation belongeth unto the Lord, and thy blessing is upon thy people. Selac. cc av pns31 vvz np1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, uh r-crq dt j np1 vbz d? cc q-crq vbz d pc-acp vbi vvn? cc ord, p-acp dt d n1, n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc po21 n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1. np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 127
2493 As if he had said, God only can saue, and he saueth his people: As if he had said, God only can save, and he Saveth his people: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, np1 av-j vmb vvi, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 127
2494 and then affixeth, Selah. As if he had said, Oh what a blessed thing is that? and how should wee therefore put our trust in him? and then affixeth, Selac. As if he had said, O what a blessed thing is that? and how should we Therefore put our trust in him? cc av vvz, np1. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, uh r-crq dt j-vvn n1 vbz d? cc q-crq vmd pns12 av vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31? (14) sermon (DIV2) 108 Page 127
2495 So here, when Dauid had willed them to pray, that God would remember his prayers, and shew that hee had heard them; So Here, when David had willed them to pray, that God would Remember his Prayers, and show that he had herd them; av av, c-crq np1 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvb cst pns31 vhd vvn pno32; (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2496 he addeth, Selah, to stirre vp their minds and his owne: he adds, Selac, to stir up their minds and his own: pns31 vvz, np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 cc po31 d: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2497 Theirs, that they might pray this earnestly for him, and know that he had great need of it, Theirs, that they might pray this earnestly for him, and know that he had great need of it, png32, cst pns32 vmd vvi d av-j p-acp pno31, cc vvb cst pns31 vhd j n1 pp-f pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2498 for hee commended it vnto them with some feeling: for he commended it unto them with Some feeling: c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2499 and hee knew that it was a great thing to offer vp any thing to God, that should bee acceptable vnto him, and he knew that it was a great thing to offer up any thing to God, that should be acceptable unto him, cc pns31 vvd cst pn31 vbds dt j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp np1, cst vmd vbi j p-acp pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2500 if we consider his excellency, and our own vnworthines: if we Consider his excellency, and our own unworthiness: cs pns12 vvb po31 n1, cc po12 d n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2501 And for himselfe, that he would esteeme this as a great benefit, if the Lord would shew that he had heard his prayers; And for himself, that he would esteem this as a great benefit, if the Lord would show that he had herd his Prayers; cc p-acp px31, cst pns31 vmd vvi d c-acp dt j n1, cs dt n1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2; (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2502 euen as hee confesseth in the next Psalme. even as he Confesses in the next Psalm. av c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2503 Thou hast giuen him his hearts desire, and hast not denied him the request of his lippes: Thou hast given him his hearts desire, and hast not denied him the request of his lips: pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1, cc vvb xx vvn pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2504 where hee doth also adde this note, Selah: to shew, that as before they did earnestly pray for it, where he does also add this note, Selac: to show, that as before they did earnestly pray for it, c-crq pns31 vdz av vvi d n1, np1: pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp a-acp pns32 vdd av-j vvi p-acp pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2505 so now they should be greatly affected in thankesgiuing with it: so now they should be greatly affected in thanksgiving with it: av av pns32 vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2506 and as they had a feeling of their want in praying for it, so they should haue of the goodnes of God, in giuing thankes for the same: and as they had a feeling of their want in praying for it, so they should have of the Goodness of God, in giving thanks for the same: cc c-acp pns32 vhd dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, av pns32 vmd vhi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt d: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2507 and so both in the one, and in the other to haue their minds specially moued with that they said. and so both in the one, and in the other to have their minds specially moved with that they said. cc av av-d p-acp dt pi, cc p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vhi po32 n2 av-j vvn p-acp cst pns32 vvd. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2508 Generally wheresoeuer this is vsed, we must carefully marke it, and make some good vse of it, according to the matter where it is vsed: Generally wheresoever this is used, we must carefully mark it, and make Some good use of it, according to the matter where it is used: np1 c-crq d vbz vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi pn31, cc vvi d j n1 pp-f pn31, vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2509 For though the whole Scripture be excellent in it selfe, and in euery part of it, For though the Whole Scripture be excellent in it self, and in every part of it, c-acp cs dt j-jn n1 vbb j p-acp pn31 n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2510 as being giuen by the inspiration of the holy Ghost, and is profitable to teach, to conuince, to correct, and to instruct in righteousnesse; as being given by the inspiration of the holy Ghost, and is profitable to teach, to convince, to correct, and to instruct in righteousness; c-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2511 that the man of God may be absolute, being made perfect vnto all good works: yet some parts haue more speciall vse to vs in some cases than other; that the man of God may be absolute, being made perfect unto all good works: yet Some parts have more special use to us in Some cases than other; cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi j, vbg vvn j p-acp d j n2: av d n2 vhb dc j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 cs j-jn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2512 and therefore some are commended vnto vs with the title of excellencie; as all the Psalmes commonly called of degrees: and Therefore Some Are commended unto us with the title of excellency; as all the Psalms commonly called of Degrees: cc av d vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; c-acp d dt n2 av-j vvn pp-f n2: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 127
2513 or as others reade it, of excellencies, because in that shortnes they containe some excellent matter. or as Others read it, of excellencies, Because in that shortness they contain Some excellent matter. cc p-acp n2-jn vvb pn31, pp-f n2, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 vvi d j n1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2514 So also in the same Psalme some part may bee of greater vse, and of more note and obseruation for some causes, So also in the same Psalm Some part may be of greater use, and of more note and observation for Some Causes, av av p-acp dt d n1 d n1 vmb vbi pp-f jc n1, cc pp-f dc n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2515 than some other part of the same: than Some other part of the same: cs d j-jn n1 pp-f dt d: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2516 as here in this Psalme, though hee commended the whole Psalme vnto them, and whole matter of the same, as Here in this Psalm, though he commended the Whole Psalm unto them, and Whole matter of the same, c-acp av p-acp d n1, cs pns31 vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, cc j-jn n1 pp-f dt d, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2517 as appeareth by the title and inscription of the same, and the whole discourse of it: as appears by the title and inscription of the same, and the Whole discourse of it: c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2518 yet in it, the matter of this verse he doth specially commend vnto them for some causes, with this marke or note (then well knowne because it was in great vse) when he addeth, Selah. So also in another Psalme, Dauid commendeth one thing vnto them with a double note: as when he saith. yet in it, the matter of this verse he does specially commend unto them for Some Causes, with this mark or note (then well known Because it was in great use) when he adds, Selac. So also in Another Psalm, David commends one thing unto them with a double note: as when he Says. av p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vdz av-j vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n1 cc n1 (cs av vvn c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp j n1) c-crq pns31 vvz, np1. av av p-acp j-jn n1, np1 vvz crd n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1: p-acp c-crq pns31 vvz. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2519 The Lord is known by executing iudgement, the wicked is snared in the worke of his owne hands. Higgaion. Selah. The Lord is known by executing judgement, the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selac. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg n1, dt j vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2. n1. np1. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2520 This Psalme was made as a solemne thankesgiuing for the conquest he had ouer the proude Philistim Goliah, as appeareth in the title: This Psalm was made as a solemn thanksgiving for the conquest he had over the proud Philistim Goliath, as appears in the title: d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd p-acp dt j n1 np1, c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2521 therefore when hee commeth to this, to shew how the Lord was knowne by executing iudgement vpon him, Therefore when he comes to this, to show how the Lord was known by executing judgement upon him, av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d, pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno31, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2522 and euen this iudgement, that hee was snared in the worke of his owne hands (as many other wicked men are) for he was slaine in that combate by little Dauid, and that without armour, and even this judgement, that he was snared in the work of his own hands (as many other wicked men Are) for he was slain in that combat by little David, and that without armour, cc av d n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 (c-acp d j-jn j n2 vbr) c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp j np1, cc cst p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2523 euen with a stone and a sling, as it were with the hand of God miraculously; even with a stone and a sling, as it were with the hand of God miraculously; av p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j; (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2524 in that combat I say, whereunto he had proudly challenged all the hoast of the Israelites, with blasphemous words, tending to the dishonour of God: in that combat I say, whereunto he had proudly challenged all the host of the Israelites, with blasphemous words, tending to the dishonour of God: p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb, c-crq pns31 vhd av-j vvn d dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp j n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2525 he addeth these two notes, Higgaion: that is, This is worthy to be meditated vpon, he adds these two notes, Higgaion: that is, This is worthy to be meditated upon, pns31 vvz d crd n2, n1: cst vbz, d vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2526 and thought seriously on of all men, that the wicked are snared in the workes of their owne hands. and Thought seriously on of all men, that the wicked Are snared in the works of their own hands. cc vvd av-j a-acp pp-f d n2, cst dt j vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2527 Selah: As if hee had said; Selac: As if he had said; np1: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn; (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2528 yea in deed, this is worthy most seriously and with great affection to bee thought vpon. yea in deed, this is worthy most seriously and with great affection to be Thought upon. uh p-acp n1, d vbz j av-ds av-j cc p-acp j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2529 But we shall make further vse of this doctrine hereafter. But we shall make further use of this Doctrine hereafter. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi jc n1 pp-f d n1 av. (14) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 128
2530 THE ELEVENTH SERMON vpon the third verse. Selah. THE ELEVENTH SERMON upon the third verse. Selac. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 109 Page 129
2531 WE heard the last day, the meaning of this word, namely that it serued to note out some speciall affection, according to the matter where it was vsed. WE herd the last day, the meaning of this word, namely that it served to note out Some special affection, according to the matter where it was used. pns12 vvd dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, av cst pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi av d j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2532 Wee are then now to consider what speciall affections were in him, and should be in the people here: we Are then now to Consider what special affections were in him, and should be in the people Here: pns12 vbr av av pc-acp vvi r-crq j n2 vbdr p-acp pno31, cc vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 av: (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2533 and so what is and was the vse of it in this place. and so what is and was the use of it in this place. cc av q-crq vbz cc vbds dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2534 Generally it being ioyned vnto a prayer, they were to haue the affections meet for prayer, Generally it being joined unto a prayer, they were to have the affections meet for prayer, np1 pn31 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbdr pc-acp vhi dt n2 vvb p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2535 and for this thing that here they prayed for. and for this thing that Here they prayed for. cc p-acp d n1 cst av pns32 vvd p-acp. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2536 Therefore the speciall affections that ought to be in the people, when they prayed thus, were these, or such like. Therefore the special affections that ought to be in the people, when they prayed thus, were these, or such like. av dt j n2 cst vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvd av, vbdr d, cc d av-j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2537 First, when hee willeth them to pray, that God would heare his prayers, and shew that he did so, First, when he wills them to pray, that God would hear his Prayers, and show that he did so, ord, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvb cst pns31 vdd av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2538 and then addeth, Selah, a note of affection, or stirring vp of the mind; and then adds, Selac, a note of affection, or stirring up of the mind; cc av vvz, np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2539 it was to teach them, that he would haue them affected with it, to pray for it earnestly. it was to teach them, that he would have them affected with it, to pray for it earnestly. pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi pno32, cst pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvn p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 av-j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2540 And in requiring this earnestnes here, his meaning was not, that they should bee colde in the former, and negligent: And in requiring this earnestness Here, his meaning was not, that they should be cold in the former, and negligent: cc p-acp vvg d n1 av, po31 n1 vbds xx, cst pns32 vmd vbi j-jn p-acp dt j, cc j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2541 but here he required a speciall feruency of the spirit; but Here he required a special fervency of the Spirit; cc-acp av pns31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2542 that after a speciall manner they would pray that God would heare his prayers, and declare it. that After a special manner they would pray that God would hear his Prayers, and declare it. cst p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vmd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvi pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2543 By which example wee learne, that though we ought alwaies to pray from our hearts, and neuer with the tongue onely, as many doe, and haue done: By which Exampl we Learn, that though we ought always to pray from our hearts, and never with the tongue only, as many do, and have done: p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vvb, cst cs pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc av-x p-acp dt n1 av-j, c-acp d vdb, cc vhb vdn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2544 not only in Popery, when if they had said a certaine number of prayers, it was thought sufficient, not only in Popery, when if they had said a certain number of Prayers, it was Thought sufficient, xx av-j p-acp n1, c-crq cs pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vbds vvn j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2545 though they knew not what they said, it being in an vnknowne tongue, and so could not possibly haue any desire at all vnto that which they prayed for; though they knew not what they said, it being in an unknown tongue, and so could not possibly have any desire At all unto that which they prayed for; cs pns32 vvd xx r-crq pns32 vvd, pn31 vbg p-acp dt j n1, cc av vmd xx av-j vhi d n1 p-acp d p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2546 and so that was verified of them that Christ speaketh of in the Gospell; and so that was verified of them that christ speaks of in the Gospel; cc av cst vbds vvn pp-f pno32 cst np1 vvz pp-f p-acp dt n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2547 This people draweth neere vnto me with their lippes, but their heart is farre from me: This people draws near unto me with their lips, but their heart is Far from me: d n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp po32 n1 vbz av-j p-acp pno11: (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 129
2548 but also in these dayes, when many though they say, Amen, at the end of prayers, yet haue had their mind occupied about other matters, but also in these days, when many though they say, Amen, At the end of Prayers, yet have had their mind occupied about other matters, p-acp av p-acp d n2, c-crq d c-acp pns32 vvb, uh-n, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av vhi vhn po32 n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2549 and so though their tongue hath spoken, yet their mindes haue desired nothing: whereas God is a spirit, and wil be worshipped in our spirits: and so though their tongue hath spoken, yet their minds have desired nothing: whereas God is a Spirit, and will be worshipped in our spirits: cc av cs po32 n1 vhz vvn, av po32 n2 vhb vvn pix: cs np1 vbz dt n1, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2550 and he is the searcher of the hearts, which when it is prepared, then hee heareth, and he is the searcher of the hearts, which when it is prepared, then he hears, cc pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cs pns31 vvz, (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2551 as it is said, thou preparest the heart, and bendest thine eare thereto. as it is said, thou preparest the heart, and bendest thine ear thereto. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, pns21 vv2 dt n1, cc vv2 po21 n1 av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2552 So that whensoeuer we pray, we must say as the Prophet doth, My heart is prepared, my heart is prepared O God, I will sing and giue thanks. So that whensoever we pray, we must say as the Prophet does, My heart is prepared, my heart is prepared Oh God, I will sing and give thanks. av cst c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 vdz, po11 n1 vbz vvn, po11 n1 vbz vvn uh np1, pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2553 Therefore wee must not come rashly to prayer and vnaduisedly on the suddaine, but prepare our hearts beforehand; Therefore we must not come rashly to prayer and unadvisedly on the sudden, but prepare our hearts beforehand; av pns12 vmb xx vvi av-j p-acp n1 cc av-j p-acp dt j, cc-acp vvb po12 n2 av; (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2554 as Christ teacheth vs in that forme of his, O our Father, which art in Heauen, &c: as christ Teaches us in that Form of his, Oh our Father, which art in Heaven, etc.: c-acp np1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, uh po12 n1, r-crq n1 p-acp n1, av: (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2555 willing vs to consider of Gods fatherly loue, and of his almighty power, and so pray to him, willing us to Consider of God's fatherly love, and of his almighty power, and so pray to him, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 j n1, cc pp-f po31 j-jn n1, cc av vvb p-acp pno31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2556 as to one whom wee are perswaded is most willing and able to heare and helpe vs. And though wee must alwaies thus pray, if wee will bee heard; as to one whom we Are persuaded is most willing and able to hear and help us And though we must always thus pray, if we will be herd; c-acp p-acp crd r-crq pns12 vbr vvn vbz av-ds j cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvb pno12 cc cs pns12 vmb av av vvb, cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 110 Page 130
2557 yet we are to striue with our affections in prayer: yet we Are to strive with our affections in prayer: av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2558 and as something shall be more materiall for vs, and wee stand in more need of it; and as something shall be more material for us, and we stand in more need of it; cc c-acp pi vmb vbi av-dc j-jn p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vvb p-acp dc n1 pp-f pn31; (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2559 so there, and for that, to pray more earnestly: so there, and for that, to pray more earnestly: av a-acp, cc p-acp d, pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2560 and as we must continually striue with our owne dulnesse in prayer, and as the Apostle saith, watch thereunto; so wee must offer violence as it were to our selues in such things as doe most concerne vs. So that our prayers must not flowe from vs like a still streame, which is alwaies like it selfe, and as we must continually strive with our own dulness in prayer, and as the Apostle Says, watch thereunto; so we must offer violence as it were to our selves in such things as do most concern us So that our Prayers must not flow from us like a still stream, which is always like it self, cc c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po12 d n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, vvb av; av pns12 vmb vvi n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n2 c-acp vdb av-ds vvi pno12 av cst po12 n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno12 av-j dt j n1, r-crq vbz av av-j pn31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2561 and neuer standeth still like a poole: so wee must not haue alwaies the like desires in prayer; and never Stands still like a pool: so we must not have always the like Desires in prayer; cc av-x vvz av av-j dt n1: av pns12 vmb xx vhi av dt j n2 p-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2562 yea, though they be desires of the heart in deed, and the heart bee truly moued with it, yea, though they be Desires of the heart in deed, and the heart be truly moved with it, uh, cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp pn31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2563 and not stand still senselesse and dead in the affections of it, like a lake which is without motion: (which yet it were well, and not stand still senseless and dead in the affections of it, like a lake which is without motion: (which yet it were well, cc xx vvi av j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, av-j dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1: (r-crq av pn31 vbdr av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2564 if all men could come vnto: if all men could come unto: cs d n2 vmd vvi p-acp: (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2565 and it is a great worke of the spirit, if wee can doe so) but our hearts in prayer must bee working, and it is a great work of the Spirit, if we can do so) but our hearts in prayer must be working, cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns12 vmb vdi av) p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvg, (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2566 like the great Ocean Sea, that sometimes commeth with great billowes, so that it bringeth vp things that are at the bottome of it. like the great Ocean Sea, that sometime comes with great billows, so that it brings up things that Are At the bottom of it. av-j dt j n1 n1, cst av vvz p-acp j n2, av cst pn31 vvz a-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2567 So we according to our speciall need, and the necessitie of others, that we pray for, must stirre vp the least desire that we haue, So we according to our special need, and the necessity of Others, that we pray for, must stir up the least desire that we have, av pns12 vvg p-acp po12 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst pns12 vvb p-acp, vmb vvi a-acp dt ds n1 cst pns12 vhb, (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2568 euen from the bottome of our hearts: even from the bottom of our hearts: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 130
2569 and though our hearts were moued before, yet when wee come to such a thing, they must bee mooued a great deale more; and though our hearts were moved before, yet when we come to such a thing, they must be moved a great deal more; cc cs po12 n2 vbdr vvn a-acp, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d dt n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn dt j n1 av-dc; (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 131
2570 that God may see how earnestly we desire them, that so hee may fulfill them. that God may see how earnestly we desire them, that so he may fulfil them. cst np1 vmb vvi c-crq av-j pns12 vvb pno32, cst av pns31 vmb vvi pno32. (15) sermon (DIV2) 111 Page 131
2571 And this we must doe, not onely in our priuat prayers, according to that that we stand in need of (as we all finde, that we need something more then other) for that wee must bee most importunate, And this we must do, not only in our private Prayers, according to that that we stand in need of (as we all find, that we need something more then other) for that we must be most importunate, cc d pns12 vmb vdi, xx av-j p-acp po12 j n2, vvg p-acp d cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f (c-acp pns12 d vvb, cst pns12 vvb pi dc cs j-jn) c-acp cst pns12 vmb vbi av-ds j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2572 though wee must alwaies pray earnestly. though we must always pray earnestly. cs pns12 vmb av vvi av-j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2573 But also in the publike prayers of the Church (as these of the people were) as wee must alwaies during the time of prayer, marke diligently what is said, But also in the public Prayers of the Church (as these of the people were) as we must always during the time of prayer, mark diligently what is said, p-acp av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp d pp-f dt n1 vbdr) c-acp pns12 vmb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb av-j r-crq vbz vvn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2574 and haue not onely our minde occupied about it, but our desires going with his words, that prayeth, and have not only our mind occupied about it, but our Desires going with his words, that Prayeth, cc vhb xx av-j po12 n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp po12 n2 vvg p-acp po31 n2, cst vvz, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2575 as it were, step by step: as it were, step by step: c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvb p-acp n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2576 that thus they may all waite vpon him, and as it were hang vpon his mouth (as it is sayd the people did vpon our Sauiour Christ) but when there is any speciall thing prayed for, which concerneth vs neerely, or any of ours, that thus they may all wait upon him, and as it were hang upon his Mouth (as it is said the people did upon our Saviour christ) but when there is any special thing prayed for, which concerns us nearly, or any of ours, cst av pns32 vmb d vvi p-acp pno31, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi p-acp po31 n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 vdd p-acp po12 n1 np1) cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz d j n1 vvd p-acp, r-crq vvz pno12 av-j, cc d pp-f png12, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2577 or the glory of God, and Church of Christ; or the glory of God, and Church of christ; cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f np1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2578 there to stirre vp our minds with some more earnest desire to call vpon God for it: there to stir up our minds with Some more earnest desire to call upon God for it: a-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp d dc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pn31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2579 and as it were to say, Selah: that is, Oh that God would grant that: and as it were to say, Selac: that is, O that God would grant that: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi, np1: cst vbz, uh cst np1 vmd vvi d: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2580 so would it come to passe, that God would giue vs our desire, as he hath promised to fill the hungry soule with good things. so would it come to pass, that God would give us our desire, as he hath promised to fill the hungry soul with good things. av vmd pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 po12 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp j n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2581 But for want of this, because by the coldnesse of our desires, it appeareth that wee doe not esteeme of them, But for want of this, Because by the coldness of our Desires, it appears that we do not esteem of them, p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f d, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pn31 vvz cst pns12 vdb xx vvi pp-f pno32, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2582 or but smally regard them, therefore wee haue them not. And this is that that the Apostle speaketh of to the Romanes; or but smally regard them, Therefore we have them not. And this is that that the Apostle speaks of to the Romans; cc p-acp av-j vvi pno32, av pns12 vhb pno32 xx. cc d vbz d d dt n1 vvz pp-f p-acp dt njp2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2583 I beseech you, that you would striue with me by prayer to God for me; and to the Corinthians also, saying, So that yee labour together in prayer for vs: I beseech you, that you would strive with me by prayer to God for me; and to the Corinthians also, saying, So that ye labour together in prayer for us: pns11 vvb pn22, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno11; cc p-acp dt njp2 av, vvg, av cst pn22 vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2584 where hee compareth prayer vnto labouring and striuing: where he compareth prayer unto labouring and striving: c-crq pns31 vvz n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2585 Therefore as when wee striue for any matter of moment, wee will alwaies put to our strength, that we may do our best that we can; Therefore as when we strive for any matter of moment, we will always put to our strength, that we may do our best that we can; av c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vdi po12 js cst pns12 vmb; (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2586 but yet sometimes we will put to all our strength, and straine our selues to the vttermost, that we might preuaile: but yet sometime we will put to all our strength, and strain our selves to the uttermost, that we might prevail: cc-acp av av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d po12 n1, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j, cst pns12 vmd vvi: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2587 so we in our prayers, though wee must alwaies bee earnest, yet in somethings wee must stretch out our affections vnto the full. so we in our Prayers, though we must always be earnest, yet in somethings we must stretch out our affections unto the full. av pns12 p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vmb av vbi j, av p-acp n2 pns12 vmb vvi av po12 n2 p-acp dt j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2588 And so it is said of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ, both before, and when he was vpon the crosse, And so it is said of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ, both before, and when he was upon the cross, cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1, d a-acp, cc c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2589 as it is set downe in the Gospell; He prayed, Father if thou wilt, take away this cuppe from me. as it is Set down in the Gospel; He prayed, Father if thou wilt, take away this cup from me. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1; pns31 vvd, n1 cs pns21 vm2, vvb av d n1 p-acp pno11. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2590 Neuerthelesse, not my will but thine bee done: and being in an agonie, hee prayed more earnestly; Nevertheless, not my will but thine bee done: and being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; av, xx po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1 vdn: cc vbg p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd av-dc av-j; (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 131
2591 and his sweate was like drops of bloud, trickling downe to the ground. and his sweat was like drops of blood, trickling down to the ground. cc po31 n1 vbds j n2 pp-f n1, vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 132
2592 Where it is said, that he was in an agonie, that is, in a great conflict of the minde with the wrath of God, Where it is said, that he was in an agony, that is, in a great conflict of the mind with the wrath of God, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 132
2593 as appeared by the bloudie sweate that came from his precious b dy, when he kneeled vpon the cold ground, as appeared by the bloody sweat that Come from his precious b die, when he kneeled upon the cold ground, c-acp vvd p-acp dt j n1 cst vvd p-acp po31 j sy vvb, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 132
2594 and so hee prayed the more earnestly. and so he prayed the more earnestly. cc av pns31 vvd dt av-dc av-j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 132
2595 He prayed alwaies in the spirit, but in this distresse of bodie and minde he inlarged his affections: He prayed always in the Spirit, but in this distress of body and mind he enlarged his affections: pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pns31 vvd po31 n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 132
2596 as appeareth also by his words, when three times hee prayed, that if it were possible, that cup might passe away from him. as appears also by his words, when three times he prayed, that if it were possible, that cup might pass away from him. c-acp vvz av p-acp po31 n2, c-crq crd n2 pns31 vvd, cst cs pn31 vbdr j, cst n1 vmd vvi av p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 112 Page 132
2597 So afterwards when he was vpon the crosse, he cried with a lowd voyce, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit: So afterwards when he was upon the cross, he cried with a loud voice, Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit: av av c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1, n1 p-acp po21 n2 pns11 vvb po11 n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2598 and when he had thus said, he gaue vp the ghost. and when he had thus said, he gave up the ghost. cc c-crq pns31 vhd av vvn, pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2599 Thus being at the last gaspe, as we say, he strained himselfe to the vttermost not onely in bodie but in minde, Thus being At the last gasp, as we say, he strained himself to the uttermost not only in body but in mind, av vbg p-acp dt ord n1, c-acp pns12 vvb, pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt j xx av-j p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2600 and so earnestly prayed, and declared his earnestnes with the lowd crie that hee made, that with it hee spent all his strength in soule and bodie, and so earnestly prayed, and declared his earnestness with the loud cry that he made, that with it he spent all his strength in soul and body, cc av av-j vvd, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd, cst p-acp pn31 pns31 vvd d po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2601 so that at the end of his prayer he gaue vp the ghost, and died praying. so that At the end of his prayer he gave up the ghost, and died praying. av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1, cc vvd vvg. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2602 So must we alwaies watch in prayer, as Paul speaketh, that is, watch ouer our affections, that as any thing seemeth more needfull, So must we always watch in prayer, as Paul speaks, that is, watch over our affections, that as any thing seems more needful, av vmb pns12 av vvb p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vvz, cst vbz, vvb a-acp po12 n2, cst p-acp d n1 vvz av-dc j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2603 so we more earnestly desire that. As if we had many suites to a Nobleman, and something did specially concerne vs, so we more earnestly desire that. As if we had many suits to a Nobleman, and something did specially concern us, av pns12 av-dc av-j vvi d. p-acp cs pns12 vhd d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pi vdd av-j vvi pno12, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2604 and wherein consisted (as we say) our making or marring, we would moue him most earnestly in that: and wherein consisted (as we say) our making or marring, we would move him most earnestly in that: cc c-crq vvn (c-acp pns12 vvb) po12 vvg cc n-vvg, pns12 vmd vvi pno31 av-ds av-j p-acp d: (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2605 and as we would desire him to remember vs in all things, so most of all, and as we would desire him to Remember us in all things, so most of all, cc c-acp pns12 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, av ds pp-f d, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2606 and especially in such a thing. and especially in such a thing. cc av-j p-acp d dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2607 So doth Dauid here, he willeth the people to pray for him, that God would send him helpe, So does David Here, he wills the people to pray for him, that God would send him help, np1 vdz np1 av, pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2608 and strengthen him against his enemies; and strengthen him against his enemies; cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2609 yea & that God would heare his prayers, and declare by the euent, that he had done so indeede: yea & that God would hear his Prayers, and declare by the event, that he had done so indeed: uh cc cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vhd vdn av av: (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2610 and then he addeth, Selah: as if he had said, Oh, I pray you remember that especially, and then he adds, Selac: as if he had said, O, I pray you Remember that especially, cc av pns31 vvz, np1: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, uh, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb cst av-j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2611 and doe not forget aboue all other to pray, that God would some waies declare, that he hath heard our prayers. and do not forget above all other to pray, that God would Some ways declare, that he hath herd our Prayers. cc vdb xx vvi p-acp d n-jn pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd d n2 vvi, cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2612 So must wee doe in all things when we pray to God. So must we do in all things when we pray to God. av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2613 As now we haue many things to pray for, but among them this is the chiefest, that we thus weekly twice in one day meete for, As now we have many things to pray for, but among them this is the chiefest, that we thus weekly twice in one day meet for, c-acp av pns12 vhb d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp p-acp pno32 d vbz dt js-jn, cst pns12 av av-j av p-acp crd n1 vvi p-acp, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2614 euen to pray to God that hee would forgiue vs our sins, and be reconciled vnto vs through the bloud of his sonne, even to pray to God that he would forgive us our Sins, and be reconciled unto us through the blood of his son, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 po12 n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 132
2615 and so stay in his blessed time this heauie hand, that so long, and in so many places, to the losse and destruction of so many thousands hath lien grieuously and vncomfortably vpon vs: and so stay in his blessed time this heavy hand, that so long, and in so many places, to the loss and destruction of so many thousands hath lain grievously and uncomfortably upon us: cc av vvb p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 d j n1, cst av av-j, cc p-acp av d n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f av d crd vhz vvn av-j cc av-j p-acp pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2616 Vnto these prayers of ours, and when wee come to this one thing, must be added Selah, that is, euery one must pray for this most earnestly. Unto these Prayers of ours, and when we come to this one thing, must be added Selac, that is, every one must pray for this most earnestly. p-acp d n2 pp-f png12, cc c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d crd n1, vmb vbi vvn np1, cst vbz, d pi vmb vvi p-acp d av-ds av-j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2617 For our Sauiour Christ hath taught vs by the parable of the wicked Iudge, what importunitie of earnest prayer can do; For our Saviour christ hath taught us by the parable of the wicked Judge, what importunity of earnest prayer can do; p-acp po12 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vdi; (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2618 euen that God will heare them that thus crie vnto him day and night, though hee deferre for a time. even that God will hear them that thus cry unto him day and night, though he defer for a time. av cst np1 vmb vvi pno32 d av vvb p-acp pno31 n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2619 Therefore let vs stirre vp our affections, and by how much the benefit of health is the longer a comming, Therefore let us stir up our affections, and by how much the benefit of health is the longer a coming, av vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp c-crq av-d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt jc dt n-vvg, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2620 and we most vnworthie of it; by so much let vs pray most earnestly: and let vs doe as Christ Iesus did; and we most unworthy of it; by so much let us pray most earnestly: and let us do as christ Iesus did; cc pns12 av-ds j pp-f pn31; p-acp av av-d vvi pno12 vvi av-ds av-j: cc vvb pno12 vdi p-acp np1 np1 vdd; (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2621 that is, seeing wee are in distresse, let vs pray more earnestly: that is, seeing we Are in distress, let us pray more earnestly: d vbz, vvg pns12 vbr p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvb av-dc av-j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2622 as Dauid saith also of himselfe, when he was in great troubles, and could not tell how to get out of them; as David Says also of himself, when he was in great Troubles, and could not tell how to get out of them; c-acp np1 vvz av pp-f px31, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp j n2, cc vmd xx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi av pp-f pno32; (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2623 Out of the deepe places haue I cried vnto thee O Lord, Lord heare my voyce. Out of the deep places have I cried unto thee Oh Lord, Lord hear my voice. av pp-f dt j-jn n2 vhb pns11 vvd p-acp pno21 uh n1, n1 vvb po11 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2624 So that as a man if hee were fallen into a great pit or well, So that as a man if he were fallen into a great pit or well, av cst p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2625 and could not tell how to get out, hee would not onely call and crie for helpe, and could not tell how to get out, he would not only call and cry for help, cc vmd xx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi av, pns31 vmd xx av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2626 but he would straine his voyce, as much as hee could: but he would strain his voice, as much as he could: cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1, c-acp d c-acp pns31 vmd: (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2627 So let vs in this forlorne hope, and desperate estate of ours, not onely pray to God, So let us in this forlorn hope, and desperate estate of ours, not only pray to God, av vvb pno12 p-acp d j-vvn n1, cc j n1 pp-f png12, xx av-j vvi p-acp np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2628 but straine all our desires to the vttermost. Those that vse to sleepe at prayers, or talke, or haue their mindes otherwise occupied; but strain all our Desires to the uttermost. Those that use to sleep At Prayers, or talk, or have their minds otherwise occupied; cc-acp vvb d po12 n2 p-acp dt j. d cst vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi, cc vhb po32 n2 av vvn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2629 this doctrine and the practise of it cannot concerne them one whit, but those that are deuout in prayer, this Doctrine and the practice of it cannot concern them one whit, but those that Are devout in prayer, d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmbx vvi pno32 crd n1, cc-acp d cst vbr j p-acp n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2630 and the most deuout of all, that they would learne this, as occasion shall serue, to shew their deuotion in prayer to the vttermost, and the most devout of all, that they would Learn this, as occasion shall serve, to show their devotion in prayer to the uttermost, cc dt av-ds j pp-f d, cst pns32 vmd vvi d, c-acp n1 vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2631 and not thinke that alwaies one kinde of deuotion is sufficient. and not think that always one kind of devotion is sufficient. cc xx vvi cst av crd n1 pp-f n1 vbz j. (15) sermon (DIV2) 113 Page 133
2632 Secondarily, when he teacheth them thus to pray, that God would shew that he had fauourably accepted his prayers, offrings, Secondarily, when he Teaches them thus to pray, that God would show that he had favourably accepted his Prayers, offerings, av-j, c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhd av-j vvn po31 n2, n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 133
2633 and all seruices that he had done to him, and then addeth, Selah. This note of stirring vp the affection, it was to shew how hee thought of this thing, and all services that he had done to him, and then adds, Selac. This note of stirring up the affection, it was to show how he Thought of this thing, cc d n2 cst pns31 vhd vdn p-acp pno31, cc av vvz, np1. d n1 pp-f vvg a-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f d n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 133
2634 euen that it was a great thing to do any seruice, or to offer vp any prayers, that might be acceptable vnto God: even that it was a great thing to do any service, or to offer up any Prayers, that might be acceptable unto God: av cst pn31 vbds dt j n1 pc-acp vdi d n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2, cst vmd vbi j p-acp np1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 133
2635 therefore that it might be so, that is, well pleasing in his eyes, it was to bee commended vnto him againe and againe. Therefore that it might be so, that is, well pleasing in his eyes, it was to be commended unto him again and again. av cst pn31 vmd vbi av, cst vbz, av vvg p-acp po31 n2, pn31 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 av cc av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 133
2636 And truly thus must we thinke of the seruice of God, and we shall finde, that if we consider rightly the high maiestie of God, And truly thus must we think of the service of God, and we shall find, that if we Consider rightly the high majesty of God, cc av-j av vmb pns12 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs pns12 vvb av-jn dt j n1 pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2637 and what is meete for him on the one side, and then our owne vnworthines and insufficiencie to bring any thing at all vnto him on the other side; and what is meet for him on the one side, and then our own unworthiness and insufficiency to bring any thing At all unto him on the other side; cc r-crq vbz j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt crd n1, cc av po12 d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2638 we must needes confesse, that it is a very hard thing to doe any thing after that manner, that hee may vouchsafe once to regard it. we must needs confess, that it is a very hard thing to do any thing After that manner, that he may vouchsafe once to regard it. pns12 vmb av vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2639 Euery thing is not meete for him, it must bee agreeable vnto his word, otherwise he refuseth our will-worship, Every thing is not meet for him, it must be agreeable unto his word, otherwise he Refuseth our will-worship, d n1 vbz xx j p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vvz po12 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2640 and saith, Who hath required these things at your hands? So then we must not obtrude vnto him our owne blind deuotions as they did in the time of Poperie. and Says, Who hath required these things At your hands? So then we must not obtrude unto him our own blind devotions as they did in the time of Popery. cc vvz, r-crq vhz vvn d n2 p-acp po22 n2? av av pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31 po12 d j n2 c-acp pns32 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2641 Besides, wee must doe all things after that manner that hee hath prescribed in his word, with pure consciences, and lift pure hands in all places, Beside, we must do all things After that manner that he hath prescribed in his word, with pure Consciences, and lift pure hands in all places, p-acp, pns12 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp j n2, cc vvi j n2 p-acp d n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2642 as the Apostle saith, and he that calleth vpon the name of the Lord, let him depart from iniquitie; as the Apostle Says, and he that calls upon the name of the Lord, let him depart from iniquity; c-acp dt n1 vvz, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2643 for God heareth not sinners, as the blind man in the Gospell said, but if any be a worshipper of him, for God hears not Sinners, as the blind man in the Gospel said, but if any be a worshipper of him, p-acp np1 vvz xx n2, c-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc-acp cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f pno31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2644 and doth his will, him he heareth. And for want of this he refused the very sacrifices and oblations of the Iewes, and does his will, him he hears. And for want of this he refused the very Sacrifices and Oblations of the Iewes, cc vdz po31 n1, pno31 pns31 vvz. cc p-acp n1 pp-f d pns31 vvd dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt np2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2645 yea their solemne fastings, as wee may see in the Prophet: yea their solemn Fastings, as we may see in the Prophet: uh po32 j n2-vvg, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2646 and namely in the Prophet Esay. What haue I to doe with the multitude of your sacrifices (saith the Lord) I am full of the burnt offrings of rammes, and namely in the Prophet Isaiah. What have I to do with the multitude of your Sacrifices (Says the Lord) I am full of the burned offerings of rams, cc av p-acp dt n1 np1. q-crq vhb pns11 pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 (vvz dt n1) pns11 vbm j pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f ng1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2647 and of the fat of fed beasts; and I desire not the bloud of bullocks; bring no more oblations in vaine: and of the fat of fed beasts; and I desire not the blood of bullocks; bring no more Oblations in vain: cc pp-f dt j pp-f j-vvn n2; cc pns11 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f n2; vvb av-dx dc n2 p-acp j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2648 Incense is an abomination vnto me, I cannot suffer your new Moones, nor Sabbaths, nor solemne daies; Incense is an abomination unto me, I cannot suffer your new Moons, nor Sabbaths, nor solemn days; n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno11, pns11 vmbx vvi po22 j n2, ccx n2, ccx j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2649 they are a burthen vnto me, and I am wearie to beare them: they Are a burden unto me, and I am weary to bear them: pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi pno32: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2650 and so foorth as followeth in that place, and after hee sheweth the cause of it, that their liues were vngodly, and so forth as follows in that place, and After he shows the cause of it, that their lives were ungodly, cc av av c-acp vvz p-acp d n1, cc c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst po32 n2 vbdr j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2651 and so they offred them with an il conscience: and therefore he addeth: and so they offered them with an ill conscience: and Therefore he adds: cc av pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1: cc av pns31 vvz: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2652 Wash you, make you cleane, take away the euill of your workes, cease to doe euill, and so foorth. Wash you, make you clean, take away the evil of your works, cease to do evil, and so forth. vvb pn22, vvb pn22 av-j, vvb av dt n-jn pp-f po22 n2, vvb pc-acp vdi j-jn, cc av av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2653 So then we must be of this minde, that it is a very hard thing to serue God, So then we must be of this mind, that it is a very hard thing to serve God, av cs pns12 vmb vbi pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2654 as we should, and therefore in all parts of his worship wee must vse great diligence, that they may bee done in that manner, that he may fauourably accept them. as we should, and Therefore in all parts of his worship we must use great diligence, that they may be done in that manner, that he may favourably accept them. c-acp pns12 vmd, cc av p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vmb vvi j n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vdn p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2655 As now thus to come to the Church weekly (as we doe) to serue him in hearing of his word, in prayer and fasting, are things commanded of God: As now thus to come to the Church weekly (as we do) to serve him in hearing of his word, in prayer and fasting, Are things commanded of God: p-acp av av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av-j (c-acp pns12 vdb) pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 cc vvg, vbr n2 vvn pp-f np1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2656 but to doe them so, as God may receiue them fauourably, and blesse vs for them, but to do them so, as God may receive them favourably, and bless us for them, cc-acp pc-acp vdi pno32 av, c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, cc vvb pno12 p-acp pno32, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2657 and to be assured of it, this is a great thing; and to be assured of it, this is a great thing; cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31, d vbz dt j n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 134
2658 and euery one must striue to doe them so, as God may gratiously receiue them at their hands. and every one must strive to do them so, as God may graciously receive them At their hands. cc d pi vmb vvi pc-acp vdi pno32 av, c-acp np1 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2659 Wee must be farre then from that Prophets minde, which is in some, to thinke so basely of God, we must be Far then from that prophets mind, which is in Some, to think so basely of God, pns12 vmb vbi av-j av p-acp cst ng1 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp d, pc-acp vvi av av-j pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2660 and of his seruice, that euery thing should be good enough for him, and that he must needes accept all things at our hands, and of his service, that every thing should be good enough for him, and that he must needs accept all things At our hands, cc pp-f po31 n1, cst d n1 vmd vbi j av-d p-acp pno31, cc cst pns31 vmb av vvi d n2 p-acp po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2661 and so care not how wee doe them: and so care not how we do them: cc av vvb xx c-crq pns12 vdb pno32: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2662 as how we pray, how we heare his word, how wee receiue his Sacraments, &c. Doth not our Sauiour Christ say, Take heede how you heare? to shew that all kinde of hearing is not sufficient, as how we pray, how we hear his word, how we receive his Sacraments, etc. Does not our Saviour christ say, Take heed how you hear? to show that all kind of hearing is not sufficient, c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb, c-crq pns12 vvb po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb po31 n2, av vdz xx po12 n1 np1 vvi, vvb n1 c-crq pn22 vvb? pc-acp vvi cst d n1 pp-f n-vvg vbz xx j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2663 vnlesse wee heare his word as wee should: and, He that hath eares to heare, let him heare, that is, as hee should; namely, diligently and carefully: unless we hear his word as we should: and, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear, that is, as he should; namely, diligently and carefully: cs pns12 vvb po31 n1 c-acp pns12 vmd: cc, pns31 cst vhz n2 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno31 vvi, cst vbz, c-acp pns31 vmd; av, av-j cc av-j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2664 and as the Apostle saith, Let him be swift to heare. and as the Apostle Says, Let him be swift to hear. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, vvb pno31 vbi j pc-acp vvi. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2665 So that in nothing wee are to vse so much diligence and preparation, as in the seruice of God, that it may be accepted. So that in nothing we Are to use so much diligence and preparation, as in the service of God, that it may be accepted. av cst p-acp pix pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av d n1 cc n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 114 Page 135
2666 This lesson doth Salomon teach vs very well in the booke of the Preacher, in these words: This Lesson does Solomon teach us very well in the book of the Preacher, in these words: d n1 vdz np1 vvb pno12 av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2667 Take heede to thy foote, when thou entrest into the house of God, and be more neere to heare, Take heed to thy foot, when thou enterest into the house of God, and be more near to hear, vvb n1 p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbi av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2668 than to giue the sacrifice of fooles; for they know not that they doe euill. than to give the sacrifice of Fools; for they know not that they do evil. cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2; c-acp pns32 vvb xx cst pns32 vdb j-jn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2669 Where by the feete he meaneth the affections of the minde, for as the one carrie the bodie, Where by the feet he means the affections of the mind, for as the one carry the body, c-crq p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt pi vvb dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2670 so doe the other the minde and bodie. so do the other the mind and body. av vdb dt j-jn dt n1 cc n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2671 Therefore saith he, thinke not enough to come to the Temple, but consider with what mindes you come, that is, come religiously, soberly, deuoutly, and as you should come: Therefore Says he, think not enough to come to the Temple, but Consider with what minds you come, that is, come religiously, soberly, devoutly, and as you should come: av vvz pns31, vvb xx av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp r-crq n2 pn22 vvb, cst vbz, vvb av-j, av-j, av-j, cc c-acp pn22 vmd vvi: (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2672 and be readie to heare what God requireth of you, and doe that; and be ready to hear what God requires of you, and do that; cc vbi j pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pn22, cc vdb d; (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2673 and doe not rest in the outward sacrifices, as though they were sufficient, as many foolish men doe. and do not rest in the outward Sacrifices, as though they were sufficient, as many foolish men do. cc vdb xx vvi p-acp dt j n2, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr j, c-acp d j n2 vdb. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2674 For obedience is better than all outward seruice of God, and all sacrifices, as was said to Saul. That so wee may offer vp our selues vnto God, that is, our soules and bodies to bee readie to serue him with both, For Obedience is better than all outward service of God, and all Sacrifices, as was said to Saul. That so we may offer up our selves unto God, that is, our Souls and bodies to be ready to serve him with both, p-acp n1 vbz jc cs d j n1 pp-f np1, cc d n2, c-acp vbds vvn p-acp np1. cst av pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, cst vbz, po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2675 as liuing sacrifices, holy and acceptable vnto God, as the Apostle saith, which is our reasonable seruing of God. as living Sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God, as the Apostle Says, which is our reasonable serving of God. c-acp j-vvg n2, j cc j p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, r-crq vbz po12 j vvg pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2676 For without this all is euill, euen our cōming to Church and prayer to God, For without this all is evil, even our coming to Church and prayer to God, p-acp p-acp d d vbz j-jn, av po12 n-vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2677 though foolish men doe not consider of it, as Salomon saith, They know not that they do euil. though foolish men do not Consider of it, as Solomon Says, They know not that they do evil. cs j n2 vdb xx vvi pp-f pn31, c-acp np1 vvz, pns32 vvb xx cst pns32 vdb j-jn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2678 For the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him. For the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable unto him. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz j p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 135
2679 So then it is not enough to come hither, but euery man must consider with what minde he commeth, that so God may accept of him, of his comming, and of his seruice. So then it is not enough to come hither, but every man must Consider with what mind he comes, that so God may accept of him, of his coming, and of his service. av av pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz, cst av np1 vmb vvi pp-f pno31, pp-f po31 n-vvg, cc pp-f po31 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2680 And this wee had neede to bee put in minde of, because men for the most part are more carefull about their owne busines, yea about other mens busines that all may be well done, And this we had need to be put in mind of, Because men for the most part Are more careful about their own business, yea about other men's business that all may be well done, cc d pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f, c-acp n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vbr av-dc j p-acp po32 d n1, uh p-acp j-jn ng2 n1 cst d vmb vbi av vdn, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2681 than about Gods. In the sixe daies of the weeke how busie are men at home? but vpon the seuenth day, which is the Lords, than about God's In the sixe days of the Week how busy Are men At home? but upon the Seventh day, which is the lords, cs p-acp n2 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq j vbr n2 p-acp n1-an? p-acp p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz dt n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2682 and so called in the Scripture, how slowly doe they come, & how sleepely do they behaue themselues here? as though it made no matter at all how they serued God. and so called in the Scripture, how slowly do they come, & how sleepely do they behave themselves Here? as though it made no matter At all how they served God. cc av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq av-j vdb pns32 vvb, cc c-crq av-jn vdb pns32 vvi px32 av? c-acp cs pn31 vvd dx n1 p-acp d c-crq pns32 vvd np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2683 Yea seruants are commonly more diligent about their masters busines at home, more carefull to please, Yea Servants Are commonly more diligent about their Masters business At home, more careful to please, uh n2 vbr av-j av-dc j p-acp po32 ng1 n1 p-acp n1-an, av-dc j pc-acp vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2684 and more loath to offend, than they are in the Church about the Lords busines: and more loath to offend, than they Are in the Church about the lords business: cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi, cs pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2685 and so they shew by their deedes, that though it be an hard thing to please their masters, and so they show by their Deeds, that though it be an hard thing to please their Masters, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cst cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2686 yet (as they think) it is an easie thing to please God. yet (as they think) it is an easy thing to please God. av (c-acp pns32 vvb) pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2687 Why doth Dauid then desire them so earnestly to pray, that God would fauourably accept his seruices, Why does David then desire them so earnestly to pray, that God would favourably accept his services, q-crq vdz np1 av vvb pno32 av av-j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd av-j vvi po31 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2688 and to inforce them vnto it doth adde this word, Selah, if it were so easie a matter to serue God, and to enforce them unto it does add this word, Selac, if it were so easy a matter to serve God, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31 vdz vvi d n1, np1, cs pn31 vbdr av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2689 as they imagine, and that hee were bound to take any thing at our hands? as they imagine, and that he were bound to take any thing At our hands? c-acp pns32 vvb, cc cst pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2? (15) sermon (DIV2) 115 Page 136
2690 We see then by this that few men in deed know rightly, what it is to serue God, We see then by this that few men in deed know rightly, what it is to serve God, pns12 vvb av p-acp d cst d n2 p-acp n1 vvb av-jn, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2691 when they come to it so hypocritically and so coldly. when they come to it so hypocritically and so coldly. c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pn31 av av-j cc av av-jn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2692 But euery one as they are desirous to serue God in truth (as Dauid was here) so they finde it to be more hard to doe any thing in such manner, as may bee acceptable vnto him. But every one as they Are desirous to serve God in truth (as David was Here) so they find it to be more hard to do any thing in such manner, as may be acceptable unto him. p-acp d pi c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1 (c-acp np1 vbds av) av pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi av-dc j pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp vmb vbi j p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2693 And this is that that the best seruants of God, that haue been tender hearted haue found fault with themselues for, And this is that that the best Servants of God, that have been tender hearted have found fault with themselves for, cc d vbz d d dt js n2 pp-f np1, cst vhb vbn j j vhb vvn n1 p-acp px32 p-acp, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2694 and haue beene greatly troubled in their minds about; and have been greatly troubled in their minds about; cc vhb vbn av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2 a-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2695 not so much for any great sinnes that they haue committed, which by the grace of God they haue been free from; not so much for any great Sins that they have committed, which by the grace of God they have been free from; xx av av-d c-acp d j n2 cst pns32 vhb vvn, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vhb vbn j p-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2696 as that their prayers that they haue made, haue not been in that faith, and feeling, in that power of the spirit and assurance of being heard, that they should, as that their Prayers that they have made, have not been in that faith, and feeling, in that power of the Spirit and assurance of being herd, that they should, c-acp cst po32 n2 cst pns32 vhb vvn, vhb xx vbn p-acp d n1, cc vvg, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vbg vvn, cst pns32 vmd, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2697 and so God might reiect them: and so God might reject them: cc av np1 vmd vvi pno32: (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2698 and that in other part of his seruice they haue fayled, or that they haue not trembled at his word, and that in other part of his service they have failed, or that they have not trembled At his word, cc cst p-acp n-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns32 vhb vvd, cc cst pns32 vhb xx vvn p-acp po31 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2699 nor been pricked at the heart, when they heard their sinnes laid open, as those did that are spoken of in the Actes of the Apostles: nor been pricked At the heart, when they herd their Sins laid open, as those did that Are spoken of in the Acts of the Apostles: ccx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2 vvd j, c-acp d vdd cst vbr vvn pp-f p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2700 but that they haue been hard hearted rather, and not so moued as they should. but that they have been hard hearted rather, and not so moved as they should. cc-acp cst pns32 vhb vbn av-j j av-c, cc xx av vvn c-acp pns32 vmd. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 136
2701 So that they haue had a godly feare, that their best seruices might haue been refused. So that they have had a godly Fear, that their best services might have been refused. av cst pns32 vhb vhn dt j n1, cst po32 js n2 vmd vhi vbn vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2702 And Dauid this holy man of God it seemeth, being priuie to the corruption of his owne heart, was somewhat afraide, that all that seruice which he had done, was not as it shuld be, And David this holy man of God it seems, being privy to the corruption of his own heart, was somewhat afraid, that all that service which he had done, was not as it should be, np1 np1 d j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vvz, vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vbds av j, cst d cst n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vdn, vbds xx c-acp pn31 vmd vbi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2703 whē he so earnestly desired the people, and by this note, Selah, did pricke them forward thereunto, that God would accept with fauour his seruices, when he so earnestly desired the people, and by this note, Selac, did prick them forward thereunto, that God would accept with favour his services, c-crq pns31 av av-j vvd dt n1, cc p-acp d n1, np1, vdd vvi pno32 av-j av, cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp n1 po31 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2704 and shew by the euent that he had done so. and show by the event that he had done so. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vdn av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2705 And this is that godly ielousie that Iob had of his children in the dayes of their feasting together, which caused him to doe as it is written of him. And this is that godly jealousy that Job had of his children in the days of their feasting together, which caused him to do as it is written of him. cc d vbz d j n1 cst np1 vhd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n-vvg av, r-crq vvd pno31 pc-acp vdi c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2706 And when the dayes of their banqueting were gone about, Iob sent, and sanctified them, And when the days of their banqueting were gone about, Job sent, and sanctified them, cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f po32 n-vvg vbdr vvn a-acp, np1 vvd, cc j-vvn pno32, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2707 and rose vp early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. and rose up early in the morning, and offered burned offerings according to the number of them all. cc vvd a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, cc vvd vvn n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 d. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2708 For Iob thought, it may be that my sonnes haue sinned and blasphemed God in their hearts: thus did Iob euery day. For Job Thought, it may be that my Sons have sinned and blasphemed God in their hearts: thus did Job every day. p-acp np1 vvd, pn31 vmb vbi d po11 n2 vhb vvn cc vvn np1 p-acp po32 n2: av vdd np1 d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2709 When they had done feasting, the next day hee called them to the sacrifice and seruice of God; When they had done feasting, the next day he called them to the sacrifice and service of God; c-crq pns32 vhd vdn vvg, dt ord n1 pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2710 but that they might doe it, as they should, hee bad them sanctifie themselues, that so they might come holily to it, as they ought: but that they might do it, as they should, he bade them sanctify themselves, that so they might come holily to it, as they ought: cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vdi pn31, c-acp pns32 vmd, pns31 vvd pno32 vvi px32, cst av pns32 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pn31, c-acp pns32 vmd: (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2711 so that he would not haue them come suddenly from feasting to the sacrifices, as though it made no matter how they serued God, but bad them prepare themselues: so that he would not have them come suddenly from feasting to the Sacrifices, as though it made no matter how they served God, but bade them prepare themselves: av cst pns31 vmd xx vhi pno32 vvi av-j p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2, c-acp cs pn31 vvd dx n1 c-crq pns32 vvd np1, cc-acp vvd pno32 vvi px32: (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2712 and besides he saith, it may be they haue not blessed God in their hearts, that is, they haue not so serued God, and beside he Says, it may be they have not blessed God in their hearts, that is, they have not so served God, cc a-acp pns31 vvz, pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vhb xx vvn np1 p-acp po32 n2, cst vbz, pns32 vhb xx av vvn np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2713 and giuen thankes to him from their hearts, as they should haue done. and given thanks to him from their hearts, as they should have done. cc j-vvn n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vmd vhi vdn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2714 So that the best seruants of God knowing what an hard thing it is to serue God, haue been desirous to doe all things so, that they might be approoued vnto him: So that the best Servants of God knowing what an hard thing it is to serve God, have been desirous to do all things so, that they might be approved unto him: av cst dt js n2 pp-f np1 vvg r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi np1, vhb vbn j pc-acp vdi d n2 av, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2715 and when they haue done best, they haue somewhat feared that they haue not done so: and when they have done best, they have somewhat feared that they have not done so: cc c-crq pns32 vhb vdn av-j, pns32 vhb av vvn cst pns32 vhb xx vdn av: (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2716 and so haue earnestly desired to see some way, that God had accepted of their seruices and prayers. and so have earnestly desired to see Some Way, that God had accepted of their services and Prayers. cc av vhi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi d n1, cst np1 vhd vvn pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 116 Page 139
2717 Contrarie to this, the hypocrites and all formall men, who know not what Gods seruice doth meane, they thinke, that if they doe any outward seruice to him here in the Church, Contrary to this, the Hypocrites and all formal men, who know not what God's service does mean, they think, that if they do any outward service to him Here in the Church, j-jn p-acp d, dt n2 cc d j n2, r-crq vvb xx r-crq ng1 n1 vdz vvi, pns32 vvb, cst cs pns32 vdb d j n1 p-acp pno31 av p-acp dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 139
2718 or elsewhere, hee is bound to take it, let it bee done after what manner it will be; or elsewhere, he is bound to take it, let it be done After what manner it will be; cc av, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, vvb pn31 vbi vdn p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vmb vbi; (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 139
2719 and they thinke that they haue great wrong offred, if it be not. And this is that which the Prophet Malachi speaketh of: and they think that they have great wrong offered, if it be not. And this is that which the Prophet Malachi speaks of: cc pns32 vvb cst pns32 vhb j n-jn vvn, cs pn31 vbb xx. cc d vbz d r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f: (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 139
2720 Ye offer vncleane bread vpon mine altar, and you say, Wherein haue we polluted thee? In that yee say, The table of the Lord is not to be regarded: You offer unclean bred upon mine altar, and you say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the Lord is not to be regarded: pn22 vvb j n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc pn22 vvb, q-crq vhb pns12 vvn pno21? p-acp cst pn22 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2721 and if yee offer the blind for sacrifice, it is not euill: and if yee offer the lame and sicke, it is not euill: and if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, it is not evil: and if ye offer the lame and sick, it is not evil: cc cs pn22 vvb dt j p-acp n1, pn31 vbz xx j-jn: cc cs pn22 vvb dt j cc j, pn31 vbz xx j-jn: (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2722 offer it now vnto thy prince, will he be content with thee? or accept thy person, saith the Lord of hostes? Where hee complaineth that for the seruice of God they brought the worst things, offer it now unto thy Prince, will he be content with thee? or accept thy person, Says the Lord of hosts? Where he Complaineth that for the service of God they brought the worst things, vvb pn31 av p-acp po21 n1, vmb pns31 vbi j p-acp pno21? cc vvb po21 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2? c-crq pns31 vvz cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vvd dt js n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2723 and they said it made no matter if they brought not of the best; where all things in and for the seruice of God should be of the best. and they said it made no matter if they brought not of the best; where all things in and for the service of God should be of the best. cc pns32 vvd pn31 vvd dx n1 cs pns32 vvd xx pp-f dt js; c-crq d n2 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi pp-f dt js. (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2724 Where besides that hee saith, that this way they brought the seruice of God into contempt; Where beside that he Says, that this Way they brought the service of God into contempt; c-crq p-acp cst pns31 vvz, cst d n1 pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2725 he bids them goe and carrie it to their gouernour, or any meane man of authoritie, he bids them go and carry it to their governor, or any mean man of Authority, pns31 vvz pno32 vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n1, cc d j n1 pp-f n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2726 and see if hee will take such gifts: and see if he will take such Gifts: cc vvb cs pns31 vmb vvi d n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2727 if they will refuse such presents, and thinke themselues abused with such gifts as are not meete for them; if they will refuse such presents, and think themselves abused with such Gifts as Are not meet for them; cs pns32 vmb vvi d n2, cc vvi px32 vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr xx j p-acp pno32; (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2728 then the high maiestie of God much more, doth not only not receiue such seruice of men, then the high majesty of God much more, does not only not receive such service of men, av dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-d av-dc, vdz xx j xx vvi d n1 pp-f n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2729 as is done carelesly, but hee is displeased with it. as is done carelessly, but he is displeased with it. c-acp vbz vdn av-j, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2730 Therefore if it be an hard thing to present the King with any thing that hee may like of, Therefore if it be an hard thing to present the King with any thing that he may like of, av cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vmb av-j pp-f, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2731 and they that vndertake such a matter, will vse all diligence to that end: and they that undertake such a matter, will use all diligence to that end: cc pns32 cst vvb d dt n1, vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2732 then we much more must be perswaded, that it is a very hard thing to doe any seruice of prayer or otherwise vnto God, then we much more must be persuaded, that it is a very hard thing to do any service of prayer or otherwise unto God, cs pns12 av-d av-dc vmb vbi vvn, cst pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vdi d n1 pp-f n1 cc av p-acp np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2733 so as may be acceptable vnto him: so as may be acceptable unto him: av c-acp vmb vbi j p-acp pno31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2734 and so prepare our selues for it, and be carefull to do all things in that manner. and so prepare our selves for it, and be careful to do all things in that manner. cc av vvb po12 n2 p-acp pn31, cc vbi j pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2735 Yea and when we haue done all, let vs pray vnto God to forgiue the weaknes and imperfection of our seruices, Yea and when we have done all, let us pray unto God to forgive the weakness and imperfection of our services, uh cc c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2736 and to accept them in the righteousnesse and perfect obedience of Christ. and to accept them in the righteousness and perfect Obedience of christ. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2737 Which also that they might be, they must be according to his word, with all our heart being sorie that we can doe no better than we doe. Which also that they might be, they must be according to his word, with all our heart being sorry that we can do no better than we do. r-crq av cst pns32 vmd vbi, pns32 vmb vbi vvg p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d po12 n1 vbg j cst pns12 vmb vdi av-dx av-jc cs pns12 vdb. (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2738 For herein consisteth the perfection of our obedience, that wee acknowledging with sorrow the imperfection of it, For herein Consisteth the perfection of our Obedience, that we acknowledging with sorrow the imperfection of it, p-acp av vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns12 vvg p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2739 and labouring daily after a greater measure of perfection, do present it vnto God in the perfection of Christs sacrifice, wherein not onely all our sinnes, and labouring daily After a greater measure of perfection, do present it unto God in the perfection of Christ sacrifice, wherein not only all our Sins, cc vvg av-j p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, vdb vvi pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq xx av-j d po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2740 but our imperfections much more, are pardoned ▪ and not imputed vnto vs. but our imperfections much more, Are pardoned ▪ and not imputed unto us cc-acp po12 n2 d dc, vbr vvn ▪ cc xx vvn p-acp pno12 (15) sermon (DIV2) 117 Page 140
2741 Thirdly and last of al, when to this prayer that they make, that God would heare the prayer of the King, Thirdly and last of all, when to this prayer that they make, that God would hear the prayer of the King, ord cc ord pp-f d, c-crq p-acp d n1 cst pns32 vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 140
2742 and some waies shew it, he addeth this note of affection, Selah; it was to shew how he did esteeme of this, and Some ways show it, he adds this note of affection, Selac; it was to show how he did esteem of this, cc d n2 vvb pn31, pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f n1, np1; pn31 vbds p-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vdd vvi pp-f d, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2743 and how all they should also esteeme of it, as of a speciall benefit and great fauour of God, if he would so doe: and how all they should also esteem of it, as of a special benefit and great favour of God, if he would so do: cc c-crq d pns32 vmd av vvi pp-f pn31, c-acp pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vmd av vdi: (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2744 and so for it they should be thankfull vnto him. and so for it they should be thankful unto him. cc av c-acp pn31 pns32 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2745 As if they had said, Let God heare his prayers, &c. Oh what a great blessing of God were that? how should we be bound to him for it? what great cause should we haue to be thankfull? So then when they prayed for it, hee would haue them esteeme it as no common benefit, As if they had said, Let God hear his Prayers, etc. O what a great blessing of God were that? how should we be bound to him for it? what great cause should we have to be thankful? So then when they prayed for it, he would have them esteem it as no Common benefit, p-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn, vvb np1 vvi po31 n2, av uh r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbdr d? q-crq vmd pns12 vbi vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31? q-crq j n1 vmd pns12 vhi pc-acp vbi j? av av c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pn31, pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvi pn31 p-acp dx j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2746 and haue that affection to it. and have that affection to it. cc vhb d n1 p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2747 Therefore when God had thus done, hee doth not onely make another Psalme for the Church to be thankfull to God for it: Therefore when God had thus done, he does not only make Another Psalm for the Church to be thankful to God for it: av c-crq np1 vhd av vdn, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp pn31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2748 but when in the same hee commeth to make mention of this very thing, that they pray for here, but when in the same he comes to make mention of this very thing, that they pray for Here, cc-acp c-crq p-acp dt d pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d j n1, cst pns32 vvb p-acp av, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2749 namely, that God had shewed, that he had heard his prayer, he addeth this Selah againe. namely, that God had showed, that he had herd his prayer, he adds this Selac again. av, cst np1 vhd vvn, cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, pns31 vvz d np1 av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2750 As, Thou hast giuen him his harts desire, and hast not denied him the requests of his lips; Selah. As, Thou hast given him his hearts desire, and hast not denied him the requests of his lips; Selac. p-acp, pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1, cc vvb xx vvn pno31 dt n2 pp-f po31 n2; np1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2751 As if they had said, Oh how much are we bound to him for this? what great cause haue wee to bee thankfull? what a singular benefit is this, worthie alwaies to bee remembred, that God hath heard our prayers? Here then wee are taught to make great account of this, that God at any time doth heare our prayers, whatsoeuer we pray for. As if they had said, O how much Are we bound to him for this? what great cause have we to be thankful? what a singular benefit is this, worthy always to be remembered, that God hath herd our Prayers? Here then we Are taught to make great account of this, that God At any time does hear our Prayers, whatsoever we pray for. c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn, uh q-crq av-d vbr pns12 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d? q-crq j n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vbi j? q-crq dt j n1 vbz d, j av pc-acp vbi vvn, cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2? av cs pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi j n1 pp-f d, cst np1 p-acp d n1 vdz vvi po12 n2, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2752 And as wee must make this account before hand, when we doe pray; so afterwards also. And as we must make this account before hand, when we do pray; so afterwards also. cc c-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vdb vvi; av av av. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2753 If we pray for any thing for soule or bodie; for our selues or any of ours: If we pray for any thing for soul or body; for our selves or any of ours: cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; p-acp po12 n2 cc d pp-f png12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2754 for the Church or Common-wealth, wee must thus thinke: for the Church or Commonwealth, we must thus think: c-acp dt n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb av vvi: (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2755 Oh if God will heare my prayers and giue me this thing, how shall I be beholding to him for it al the daies of my life? So doth Iacob in that prayer that hee made when hee went towards Laban, as may appeare by his words: O if God will hear my Prayers and give me this thing, how shall I be beholding to him for it all the days of my life? So does Iacob in that prayer that he made when he went towards Laban, as may appear by his words: uh cs n1 vmb vvi po11 n2 cc vvb pno11 d n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vbi vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1? av vdz np1 p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvd c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2: (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2756 If God will be with me, and will keepe me in this iourney which I go, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this journey which I go, cs np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno11, cc vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns11 vvb, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2757 and will giue me bread to eate, and cloathes to put on; and will give me bred to eat, and clothes to put on; cc vmb vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2758 so that I come againe vnto my fathers house in safetie, and if thou wilt be my God: so that I come again unto my Father's house in safety, and if thou wilt be my God: av cst pns11 vvb av p-acp po11 ng1 n1 p-acp n1, cc cs pns21 vm2 vbi po11 np1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2759 then this stone, which I haue set vp as a pillar, shall bee Gods house; and of all that thou shalt giue me, I will giue the tenth vnto thee. then this stone, which I have Set up as a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that thou shalt give me, I will give the tenth unto thee. cs d n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi npg1 n1; cc pp-f d cst pns21 vm2 vvi pno11, pns11 vmb vvi dt ord p-acp pno21. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2760 And truly it must needes be so, if we doe but consider our great neede of euery thing, And truly it must needs be so, if we do but Consider our great need of every thing, cc av-j pn31 vmb av vbi av, cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi po12 j n1 pp-f d n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2761 and what wee are if God doe not supplie them. and what we Are if God do not supply them. cc r-crq pns12 vbr cs np1 vdb xx vvi pno32. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 141
2762 As if a poore creature, that hath neither bread nor meate, nor cloath, nor money to helpe himselfe, should come and aske almes, and receiue; As if a poor creature, that hath neither bred nor meat, nor cloth, nor money to help himself, should come and ask alms, and receive; p-acp cs dt j n1, cst vhz dx n1 ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi px31, vmd vvi cc vvi n2, cc vvi; (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2763 must not he needes thinke, how am I beholding to him that hath thus refreshed me? and what should haue become of mee, poore soule, must not he needs think, how am I beholding to him that hath thus refreshed me? and what should have become of me, poor soul, vmb xx pns31 av vvi, q-crq vbm pns11 vvg p-acp pno31 cst vhz av vvn pno11? cc q-crq vmd vhi vvn pp-f pno11, j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2764 if hee had not had compassion on me? As Iob saith of himselfe, that he did feede the hungrie, if he had not had compassion on me? As Job Says of himself, that he did feed the hungry, cs pns31 vhd xx vhn n1 p-acp pno11? p-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31, cst pns31 vdd vvi dt j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2765 and clothe the naked, so that the very bellies of them that were fed with his meat, and the loynes of them that were cloathed with the fleece of his sheepe did blesse him. and cloth the naked, so that the very bellies of them that were fed with his meat, and the loins of them that were clothed with the fleece of his sheep did bless him. cc vvi dt j, av cst dt j n2 pp-f pno32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdd vvi pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2766 So then when wee see, that if God doe not thus and thus for vs, we are readie to perish, must we not thinke, that if hee doe, So then when we see, that if God do not thus and thus for us, we Are ready to perish, must we not think, that if he do, av av c-crq pns12 vvb, cst cs np1 vdb xx av cc av p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, vmb pns12 xx vvi, cst cs pns31 vdb, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2767 and when hee doth bestow it, wee shall haue great cause to praise him for it? We must not then pray, and when he does bestow it, we shall have great cause to praise him for it? We must not then pray, cc c-crq pns31 vdz vvi pn31, pns12 vmb vhi j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31? pns12 vmb xx av vvi, (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2768 as though we cared not for it, but in the great feeling of our need; as though we cared not for it, but in the great feeling of our need; c-acp cs pns12 vvd xx c-acp pn31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po12 n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2769 so shall wee esteeme of all things, when God shall heare our prayers, as we ought. so shall we esteem of all things, when God shall hear our Prayers, as we ought. av vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d n2, c-crq np1 vmb vvi po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vmd. (15) sermon (DIV2) 118 Page 142
2770 Moreouer, concerning this one point, if wee consider our owne vnworthines euen of the least benefit and fauour: Moreover, Concerning this one point, if we Consider our own unworthiness even of the least benefit and favour: av, vvg d crd n1, cs pns12 vvb po12 d n1 av pp-f dt ds n1 cc n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2771 nay, how we haue deserued the cleane contrary; nay, how we have deserved the clean contrary; uh-x, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt j n-jn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2772 then much more must wee thinke, when wee pray for any thing, that wee shal be greatly beholding to God for it. then much more must we think, when we pray for any thing, that we shall be greatly beholding to God for it. av av-d av-dc vmb pns12 vvi, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvg p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2773 And for our vnworthines, remember, that wee not onely haue no goodnes, that can commend vs vnto God, And for our unworthiness, Remember, that we not only have no Goodness, that can commend us unto God, cc p-acp po12 n1, vvb, cst pns12 xx av-j vhb dx n1, cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2774 for wee haue not in all things done our dutie as we should; for we have not in all things done our duty as we should; c-acp pns12 vhb xx p-acp d n2 vdn po12 n1 c-acp pns12 vmd; (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2775 but because wee haue been vnthankfull for that that we haue, & haue abused many things, wee are worthie to haue all taken from vs: but Because we have been unthankful for that that we have, & have abused many things, we Are worthy to have all taken from us: cc-acp c-acp pns12 vhb vbn j p-acp d cst pns12 vhb, cc vhb vvn d n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vhi d vvn p-acp pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2776 yea when wee remember other of our sinnes, we must thinke that we haue deserued his punishments in steed of his blessings. yea when we Remember other of our Sins, we must think that we have deserved his punishments in steed of his blessings. uh q-crq pns12 vvb j-jn pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vhb vvn po31 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2777 When then we aske any thing, and shall see so many things to hinder vs from receiuing; When then we ask any thing, and shall see so many things to hinder us from receiving; c-crq av pns12 vvb d n1, cc vmb vvi av d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvg; (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2778 if it shall please God in the multitude of his mercie to passe by them all, if it shall please God in the multitude of his mercy to pass by them all, cs pn31 vmb vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d, (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2779 and to giue vs our desires, must wee not needes thinke our selues greatly beholding to him for it? And though it may be wee haue in some sort repented vs of our sinnes, and to give us our Desires, must we not needs think our selves greatly beholding to him for it? And though it may be we have in Some sort repented us of our Sins, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 n2, vmb pns12 xx av vvi po12 n2 av-j vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31? cc cs pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vhb p-acp d n1 vvd pno12 pp-f po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2780 yet when we are priuie to our owne hearts, that our repentance is so small, yet when we Are privy to our own hearts, that our Repentance is so small, av c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp po12 d n2, cst po12 n1 vbz av j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2781 and when wee finde our faith so weake, and that wee aske that that we doe with so much doubting; and when we find our faith so weak, and that we ask that that we do with so much doubting; cc c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1 av j, cc cst pns12 vvb d cst pns12 vdb p-acp av av-d vvg; (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 142
2782 if God giue vs any thing when wee come to him after such a manner, must not wee needes confesse that wee shall bee wholy beholding to his Maiestie for the same? So that euery way we see, that when we pray, we must do it with this affection, that wee thinke it a great mercie of God, if God give us any thing when we come to him After such a manner, must not we needs confess that we shall be wholly beholding to his Majesty for the same? So that every Way we see, that when we pray, we must do it with this affection, that we think it a great mercy of God, cs np1 vvb pno12 d n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt n1, vmb xx pns12 av vvb cst pns12 vmb vbi av-jn vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt d? av cst d n1 pns12 vvb, cst c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vvb pn31 dt j n1 pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 143
2783 and for which wee shall be greatly bound vnto him all the daies of our life, and for which we shall be greatly bound unto him all the days of our life, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno31 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 143
2784 if he giue vs any thing. if he give us any thing. cs pns31 vvb pno12 d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 119 Page 143
2785 And truly if we could come to pray thus, not onely in the feeling of our great wants, And truly if we could come to pray thus, not only in the feeling of our great Wants, cc av-j cs pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av, xx av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 j n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2786 but also in the conscience of our great vnworthines, and so acknowledge in respect of both, but also in the conscience of our great unworthiness, and so acknowledge in respect of both, cc-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc av vvb p-acp n1 pp-f d, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2787 how much wee should be beholding to God for any thing: how much we should be beholding to God for any thing: c-crq av-d pns12 vmd vbi vvg p-acp np1 p-acp d n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2788 then we should see a great deale more than we doe, how hee would heare our prayers. then we should see a great deal more than we do, how he would hear our Prayers. cs pns12 vmd vvi dt j n1 dc cs pns12 vdb, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi po12 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2789 For as a man when he is sued vnto, if he heareth vs confesse, that if hee will grant vs our request, we and all ours shall be beholding to him as long as we liue; For as a man when he is sued unto, if he hears us confess, that if he will grant us our request, we and all ours shall be beholding to him as long as we live; p-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, cs pns31 vvz pno12 vvi, cst cs pns31 vmb vvi pno12 po12 n1, pns12 cc d png12 vmb vbi vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb; (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2790 this is a thing that will greatly mooue him. this is a thing that will greatly move him. d vbz dt n1 cst vmb av-j vvi pno31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2791 So the Lord, when he seeth that we esteeme the hearing of our prayers, to be so great a benefit, as it is; So the Lord, when he sees that we esteem the hearing of our Prayers, to be so great a benefit, as it is; np1 dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz cst pns12 vvb dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vbi av j dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz; (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2792 then is he readie to heare vs: then is he ready to hear us: av vbz pns31 j pc-acp vvi pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2793 for hee will haue vs see how much wee are beholding to him for that that we receiue. for he will have us see how much we Are beholding to him for that that we receive. c-acp pns31 vmb vhi pno12 vvi c-crq av-d pns12 vbr vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp d cst pns12 vvb. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2794 We pray now that God would stay this heauie hand of the pestilence, and that he would proceed no further in iudgement against vs: We pray now that God would stay this heavy hand of the pestilence, and that he would proceed no further in judgement against us: pns12 vvb av cst np1 vmd vvi d j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst pns31 vmd vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp n1 p-acp pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2795 but to our prayers we must adde, Selah, that is, wee must stirre vp our affections so to desire it, but to our Prayers we must add, Selac, that is, we must stir up our affections so to desire it, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi, np1, cst vbz, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2 av pc-acp vvi pn31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2796 as that wee professe it to bee an inestimable benefit, if this way he shall shew that hee hath heard our prayers. as that we profess it to be an inestimable benefit, if this Way he shall show that he hath herd our Prayers. c-acp cst pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cs d n1 pns31 vmb vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2797 And indeede this we must needes doe, if we consider how vnable we are to helpe our selues in it, vnlesse God helpe: And indeed this we must needs do, if we Consider how unable we Are to help our selves in it, unless God help: cc av d pns12 vmb av vdi, cs pns12 vvb c-crq j pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pn31, cs np1 vvb: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2798 and how vnworthie we be of his helpe: and so let vs determine when we pray, to be thankfull vnto him for it. and how unworthy we be of his help: and so let us determine when we pray, to be thankful unto him for it. cc c-crq j pns12 vbb pp-f po31 n1: cc av vvb pno12 vvi c-crq pns12 vvb, pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2799 Thus must wee doe also for all other things that we pray for, if we will be heard. Thus must we do also for all other things that we pray for, if we will be herd. av vmb pns12 vdi av p-acp d j-jn n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2800 So that if we aske the forgiuenes of our sinnes, the increase of faith, the assurance of Gods fauour, So that if we ask the forgiveness of our Sins, the increase of faith, the assurance of God's favour, av cst cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2801 and the feeling of his loue, we must doe it as Dauid did, Lord lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs: and the feeling of his love, we must do it as David did, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us: cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp np1 vdd, n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2802 thou hast giuen me more ioy of heart, than they haue had, when their wheate and their wine did abound: thou hast given me more joy of heart, than they have had, when their wheat and their wine did abound: pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 av-dc n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vhb vhn, c-crq po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vdd vvi: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2803 as if he had said, If the Lord shall giue me this thing, I shall be more beholding to him for it, as if he had said, If the Lord shall give me this thing, I shall be more beholding to him for it, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs dt n1 vmb vvi pno11 d n1, pns11 vmb vbi av-dc vvg p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2804 than if I had had all the wealth in the world giuen me. than if I had had all the wealth in the world given me. cs cs pns11 vhd vhn d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn pno11. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2805 When that godly woman Hannah prayed for a man-child, she doth it so earnestly, as may appeare by her words, When that godly woman Hannah prayed for a Manchild, she does it so earnestly, as may appear by her words, c-crq d j n1 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdz pn31 av av-j, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 143
2806 and with such protestation, that she did cleerely shew how she did esteeme this, that God would heare her in this thing. and with such protestation, that she did clearly show how she did esteem this, that God would hear her in this thing. cc p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi c-crq pns31 vdd vvi d, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 144
2807 For she saith, O Lord of hostes, if thou wilt looke on the troubles of thine handmaide, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaide, For she Says, Oh Lord of hosts, if thou wilt look on the Troubles of thine handmaid, and Remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, p-acp pns31 vvz, uh n1 pp-f n2, cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc vvb pno11, cc xx vvi po21 n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 144
2808 but giue vnto thine handmaide a man child, then will I giue him vnto the Lord, all the daies of his life. but give unto thine handmaid a man child, then will I give him unto the Lord, all the days of his life. cc-acp vvb p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 n1, av vmb pns11 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 144
2809 Where we see out of the abundance of her feeling, how many words she vseth, Where we see out of the abundance of her feeling, how many words she uses, c-crq pns12 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, c-crq d n2 pns31 vvz, (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 144
2810 as, if thou wilt looke vpon me, and remember, and not forget me, &c, and what she promiseth for it: as, if thou wilt look upon me, and Remember, and not forget me, etc., and what she promises for it: c-acp, cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp pno11, cc vvi, cc xx vvi pno11, av, cc r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 144
2811 and God heard her prayers, and she did according to her vow, and made a song of thanksgiuing for it. and God herd her Prayers, and she did according to her Voelli, and made a song of thanksgiving for it. cc np1 vvd po31 n2, cc pns31 vdd p-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (15) sermon (DIV2) 120 Page 144
2812 We haue prayed vnto God for many things, but haue wee done it with that acknowledging, that we should be so greatly beholding to God, We have prayed unto God for many things, but have we done it with that acknowledging, that we should be so greatly beholding to God, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp vhb pns12 vdn pn31 p-acp d vvg, cst pns12 vmd vbi av av-j vvg p-acp np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2813 if he heare vs? Haue we added Selah? that is, haue wee thus stirred vp our affections? and did wee then determine to be thankful to God for such a mercie? and since haue we remembred to be thankful? I speake the truth in Christ, I lie not (that I might vse the words of the Apostle) that I haue been desired of many often to pray for them in their seuerall troubles; if he hear us? Have we added Selac? that is, have we thus stirred up our affections? and did we then determine to be thankful to God for such a mercy? and since have we remembered to be thankful? I speak the truth in christ, I lie not (that I might use the words of the Apostle) that I have been desired of many often to pray for them in their several Troubles; cs pns31 vvb pno12? vhb pns12 vvn np1? cst vbz, vhb pns12 av vvn a-acp po12 n2? cc vdd pns12 av vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp d dt n1? cc a-acp vhb pns12 vvn pc-acp vbi j? pns11 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1, pns11 vvb xx (cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1) cst pns11 vhb vbn vvn pp-f d av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2814 but of very few desired againe to be thankfull for the same: but of very few desired again to be thankful for the same: cc-acp pp-f av d vvd av pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt d: (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2815 which sheweth that though at the first it may be they desired the prayers of others with Selah, that is, with great earnestnes in the feeling of their owne estate: which shows that though At the First it may be they desired the Prayers of Others with Selac, that is, with great earnestness in the feeling of their own estate: r-crq vvz d cs p-acp dt ord pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vvn dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp np1, cst vbz, p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 d n1: (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2816 yet afterwards they were not so much moued with it, as Dauid was here, and so forgat to bee thankfull themselues, at leastwise did not desire others to be thankfull for them; yet afterwards they were not so much moved with it, as David was Here, and so forgot to be thankful themselves, At leastwise did not desire Others to be thankful for them; av av pns32 vbdr xx av av-d vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vbds av, cc av vvd pc-acp vbi j px32, p-acp av vdd xx vvi ng1-jn pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2817 or not with that feeling that they desired them to pray for them before. or not with that feeling that they desired them to pray for them before. cc xx p-acp d n1 cst pns32 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp. (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2818 Let vs then I pray you consider how wee esteeme of this, that God heareth our prayers at any time. Let us then I pray you Consider how we esteem of this, that God hears our Prayers At any time. vvb pno12 av pns11 vvb pn22 vvb c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f d, cst np1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp d n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2819 We esteeme it may be of the things themselues, that God bestoweth vpon vs at our prayers, We esteem it may be of the things themselves, that God bestoweth upon us At our Prayers, pns12 vvb pn31 vmb vbi pp-f dt n2 px32, cst np1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2820 whether it bee health, or wealth, or any thing els; our owne need driueth vs vnto it: whither it be health, or wealth, or any thing Else; our own need Driveth us unto it: cs pn31 vbb n1, cc n1, cc d n1 av; po12 d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp pn31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2821 but doe we account it to bee so great a fauour of God, and confesse our selues to be so vnworthie of it, that wee shall be bound to serue him, but do we account it to be so great a favour of God, and confess our selves to be so unworthy of it, that we shall be bound to serve him, p-acp vdi pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi av j dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi av j pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2822 and praise him for it? When wee haue it, I beseech you, doe we enter seriously into the consideration of the mercie of God, and praise him for it? When we have it, I beseech you, do we enter seriously into the consideration of the mercy of God, cc vvi pno31 p-acp pn31? c-crq pns12 vhb pn31, pns11 vvb pn22, vdb pns12 vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 144
2823 and of our owne vnworthines, to say, What a good God is this, that hath dealt so gratiously with mee? Surely, and of our own unworthiness, to say, What a good God is this, that hath dealt so graciously with me? Surely, cc pp-f po12 d n1, pc-acp vvi, q-crq dt j np1 vbz d, cst vhz vvn av av-j p-acp pno11? av-j, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2824 surely, we shall finde that few do it, either before they pray, or when they haue done; surely, we shall find that few do it, either before they pray, or when they have done; av-j, pns12 vmb vvi cst d vdb pn31, av-d c-acp pns32 vvb, cc c-crq pns32 vhb vdn; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2825 to say, What a thing is this? I that am so vilde a wretch, that haue no goodnes in me at all, that haue so many waies offended God, that he should notwithstanding heare my prayers; to say, What a thing is this? I that am so vild a wretch, that have no Goodness in me At all, that have so many ways offended God, that he should notwithstanding hear my Prayers; pc-acp vvi, q-crq dt n1 vbz d? pns11 cst vbm av j dt n1, cst vhb dx n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp d, cst vhb av d n2 vvn np1, cst pns31 vmd a-acp vvi po11 n2; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2826 whereas hee might iustly haue brought vpon mee that curse, that is spoken off in the Prophet, That as the Lord cried vnto me often in his word, and I would not heare him: whereas he might justly have brought upon me that curse, that is spoken off in the Prophet, That as the Lord cried unto me often in his word, and I would not hear him: cs pns31 vmd av-j vhi vvn p-acp pno11 d n1, cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11 av p-acp po31 n1, cc pns11 vmd xx vvi pno31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2827 so I should crie to him in my prayers, and hee not heare me. Therefore it was needfull for them by this word Selah, to bee stirred vp; so I should cry to him in my Prayers, and he not hear me. Therefore it was needful for them by this word Selac, to be stirred up; av pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po11 n2, cc pns31 xx vvi pno11. av pn31 vbds j p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 np1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2828 and wee must learne thereby to make more account of the hearing of our prayers, than we doe. and we must Learn thereby to make more account of the hearing of our Prayers, than we do. cc pns12 vmb vvi av pc-acp vvi dc n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 vdb. (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2829 For though God hath made a promise vnto vs in Christ, that if we aske, wee shall receiue; For though God hath made a promise unto us in christ, that if we ask, we shall receive; p-acp cs np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, cst cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2830 yet when wee consider how many waies for our part wee haue broken the couenant, and how weake our faith is, wherby we receiue all; yet when we Consider how many ways for our part we have broken the Covenant, and how weak our faith is, whereby we receive all; av c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq d n2 p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vhb vvn dt n1, cc c-crq j po12 n1 vbz, c-crq pns12 vvb d; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2831 we may iustly thinke, that God may denie vs all things, and that it is his great mercie, we may justly think, that God may deny us all things, and that it is his great mercy, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 d n2, cc cst pn31 vbz po31 j n1, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2832 if he heare vs in any thing. And namely so must wee doe at this present for this sicknes; if he hear us in any thing. And namely so must we do At this present for this sickness; cs pns31 vvb pno12 p-acp d n1. cc av av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2833 acknowledge our selues vnworthie of all his former mercies, much more that we are vnworthie of any new: acknowledge our selves unworthy of all his former Mercies, much more that we Are unworthy of any new: vvb po12 n2 j pp-f d po31 j n2, av-d av-dc cst pns12 vbr j pp-f d j: (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2834 as Iacob did, when he said; as Iacob did, when he said; c-acp np1 vdd, c-crq pns31 vvd; (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2835 O God of my father Abraham, I am not worthie of the least of all the mercies, O God of my father Abraham, I am not worthy of the least of all the Mercies, sy np1 pp-f po11 n1 np1, pns11 vbm xx j pp-f dt ds pp-f d dt n2, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2836 and truth, which thou hast shewed vnto thy seruant. and truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant. cc n1, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n1. (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2837 Therefore if it please God to shew vs any mer•• •is way, wee must so esteeme it, that we binde our selues remember it, Therefore if it please God to show us any mer•• •is Way, we must so esteem it, that we bind our selves Remember it, av cs pn31 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 d n1 fw-la n1, pns12 vmb av vvi pn31, cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvb pn31, (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2838 and to be thankfull to him for it all the daies of our life: and then let vs remember what we haue promised, and labour to performe it: and to be thankful to him for it all the days of our life: and then let us Remember what we have promised, and labour to perform it: cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: cc av vvb pno12 vvi r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2839 which grace God grant vs for Christ Iesus his sake. Amen. which grace God grant us for christ Iesus his sake. Amen. r-crq n1 np1 vvb pno12 p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1. uh-n. (15) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 145
2840 THE TWELFTH SERMON vpon the fourth verse. And graunt thee according to thine heart, and fulfill all thy purpose. THE TWELFTH SERMON upon the fourth verse. And grant thee according to thine heart, and fulfil all thy purpose. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. cc vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi d po21 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 121 Page 146
2841 THese are the words of ye people vnto God for their King: and part of the prayer which they made for him; THese Are the words of you people unto God for their King: and part of the prayer which they made for him; d vbr dt n2 pp-f pn22 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1: cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2842 namely, that God would grant him according to his hearts desire, and fulfill all his purposes: namely, that God would grant him according to his hearts desire, and fulfil all his Purposes: av, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 vvg p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc vvi d po31 n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2843 that is, whatsoeuer his heart did wish and desire, that God would giue, and whatsoeuer hee purposed, God would bring to passe. that is, whatsoever his heart did wish and desire, that God would give, and whatsoever he purposed, God would bring to pass. cst vbz, r-crq po31 n1 vdd vvi cc n1, cst np1 vmd vvi, cc r-crq pns31 vvd, np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2844 As if they had said, O Lord, whatsoeuer he desireth in his heart, that grant thou: As if they had said, Oh Lord, whatsoever he Desires in his heart, that grant thou: p-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn, uh n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cst vvb pns21: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2845 and whatsoeuer he purposeth in his minde, that bring thou to passe. and whatsoever he Purposes in his mind, that bring thou to pass. cc r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cst vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2846 Now, Dauid teaching them thus to pray, we may presume that he did determine to haue nothing, Now, David teaching them thus to pray, we may presume that he did determine to have nothing, av, np1 vvg pno32 av pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vdd vvi pc-acp vhi pix, (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2847 but good desires in his heart, and good purposes: but good Desires in his heart, and good Purposes: cc-acp j n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc j n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2848 and the people by the great experience that they had had a long time of his goodnes, did thus iudge of him: and the people by the great experience that they had had a long time of his Goodness, did thus judge of him: cc dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cst pns32 vhd vhn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vdd av vvi pp-f pno31: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2849 else neither could he haue desired them so to pray for him, neither they haue done it in faith. Else neither could he have desired them so to pray for him, neither they have done it in faith. av d vmd pns31 vhi vvn pno32 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, av-dx pns32 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2850 First then as in all other things we must approue our selues vnto God, from our very heart, which is the chiefest thing that he looketh vnto, First then as in all other things we must approve our selves unto God, from our very heart, which is the chiefest thing that he looks unto, np1 av c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp po12 j n1, r-crq vbz dt js-jn n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp, (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2851 and that especially he requireth of all according as it is written, My sonne giue me thy heart: and that especially he requires of all according as it is written, My son give me thy heart: cc cst av-j pns31 vvz pp-f d vvg c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, po11 n1 vvb pno11 po21 n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2852 so in our prayers most of all: so in our Prayers most of all: av p-acp po12 n2 av-ds pp-f d: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2853 that wee desire in our heart nothing but that that is iust and lawfull, and according to his will. that we desire in our heart nothing but that that is just and lawful, and according to his will. cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1 pix p-acp d cst vbz j cc j, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2854 And so againe whatsoeuer we goe about, the meanes that we vse must be lawfull, And so again whatsoever we go about, the means that we use must be lawful, cc av av r-crq pns12 vvb a-acp, dt n2 cst pns12 vvb vmb vbi j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2855 and such as God may allow of, that so in our prayers we may commend them vnto God. and such as God may allow of, that so in our Prayers we may commend them unto God. cc d c-acp np1 vmb vvi pp-f, cst av p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2856 Then may wee boldly pray God to fulfill them, and desire others also to doe so: Then may we boldly pray God to fulfil them, and desire Others also to do so: av vmb pns12 av-j vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vvi n2-jn av pc-acp vdi av: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2857 and they being so perswaded of vs by good proofe, may safely and with a good conscience thus pray for vs, and they being so persuaded of us by good proof, may safely and with a good conscience thus pray for us, cc pns32 vbg av vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp j n1, vmb av-j cc p-acp dt j n1 av vvb p-acp pno12, (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2858 though they knowe not all our hearts desires and purposes. though they know not all our hearts Desires and Purposes. cs pns32 vvb xx d po12 n2 n2 cc n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 146
2859 For God hath promised, that whatsoeuer wee aske according to his will, he will grant it vnto vs. And al the promises that are made vnto prayer, are thus to be vnderstood and no otherwise. As when Christ saith: For God hath promised, that whatsoever we ask according to his will, he will grant it unto us And all the promises that Are made unto prayer, Are thus to be understood and no otherwise. As when christ Says: p-acp np1 vhz vvn, cst r-crq pns12 vvb vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 cc d dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn cc dx av. p-acp c-crq np1 vvz: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2860 Aske and it shall be giuen you, seeke and you shall finde; knocke and it shall be opened vnto you: Ask and it shall be given you, seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you: vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pn22, vvb cc pn22 vmb vvi; n1 cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2861 for whosoeuer asketh receiueth, and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. for whosoever asks receiveth, and he that seeks finds, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. c-acp r-crq vvz vvz, cc pns31 cst vvz vvz, cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2862 And againe, Whatsoeuer yee aske in my name, that will I do: that is, which is good, and according to Gods will. And again, Whatsoever ye ask in my name, that will I do: that is, which is good, and according to God's will. cc av, r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po11 n1, cst vmb pns11 vdb: cst vbz, r-crq vbz j, cc vvg p-acp n2 vmb. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2863 As it is euident by that which the Apostle writeth to the Romanes: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: As it is evident by that which the Apostle Writeth to the Romans: Likewise the Spirit also Helpeth our infirmities: p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2: av dt n1 av vvz po12 n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2864 for we know not what to pray as wee ought, but the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs with sighes, which cannot be expressed: for we know not what to pray as we ought, but the Spirit it self makes request for us with sighs, which cannot be expressed: c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd, cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2865 But he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit, for he maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God. But he that Searches the hearts, Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit, for he makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2, vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2866 So that when a man prayeth by the instinct and motion of the Spirit of God, which directeth him to aske according to his will and word, then he heareth: So that when a man Prayeth by the instinct and motion of the Spirit of God, which directeth him to ask according to his will and word, then he hears: av cst c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vvz: (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2867 and such we may boldly desire others to pray that God would grant. So likewise it is said in the tenth Psalme; and such we may boldly desire Others to prey that God would grant. So likewise it is said in the tenth Psalm; cc d pns12 vmb av-j vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 cst np1 vmd vvi. av av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 122 Page 147
2868 Lord thou hast heard the desire of the poore: thou preparest their hearts: thou bendest thine eare thereto. Lord thou hast herd the desire of the poor: thou preparest their hearts: thou bendest thine ear thereto. n1 pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j: pns21 vv2 po32 n2: pns21 vv2 po21 n1 av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2869 Where the Prophet confesseth to the comfort of the Church, that God is readie to heare the prayers of his poore Saints: Where the Prophet Confesses to the Comfort of the Church, that God is ready to hear the Prayers of his poor Saints: c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2870 but how? when their hearts by Gods spirit bee prepared to desire good things according to Gods will, but how? when their hearts by God's Spirit be prepared to desire good things according to God's will, cc-acp q-crq? c-crq po32 n2 p-acp npg1 n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi j n2 vvg p-acp n2 vmb, (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2871 then hee is readie to bend his eare: then he is ready to bend his ear: cs pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2872 and the more that our hearts be thus prepared, the more may we be assured of it. and the more that our hearts be thus prepared, the more may we be assured of it. cc dt av-dc cst po12 n2 vbb av vvn, dt av-dc vmb pns12 vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2873 Dauid here in this Psalme being priuie to the goodnes of his owne heart, that in sinceritie and truth hee desired to please God, was bold to commend his desires vnto the people, that they might commend them to God, that he would grant them. David Here in this Psalm being privy to the Goodness of his own heart, that in sincerity and truth he desired to please God, was bold to commend his Desires unto the people, that they might commend them to God, that he would grant them. np1 av p-acp d n1 vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cst p-acp n1 cc n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi np1, vbds j pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2874 If then we would haue our prayers heard, and also haue any comfort in the prayers of others for vs; If then we would have our Prayers herd, and also have any Comfort in the Prayers of Others for us; cs av pns12 vmd vhi po12 n2 vvn, cc av vhb d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp pno12; (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2875 let vs haue no wicked or vngodly desires, nothing contrarie to the will of God. let us have no wicked or ungodly Desires, nothing contrary to the will of God. vvb pno12 vhi dx j cc j n2, pix j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2876 For such desires wee can neither our selues commend vnto God, nor any other for vs: For such Desires we can neither our selves commend unto God, nor any other for us: p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb av-d po12 n2 vvb p-acp np1, ccx d n-jn p-acp pno12: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2877 neither will he fulfill them, if wee should. neither will he fulfil them, if we should. d vmb pns31 vvi pno32, cs pns12 vmd. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 147
2878 And here that wee might not wander and goe astray in our desires to our owne hearts, our Sauiour Christ hath directed vs in that forme of prayer, which hee taught his Disciples. And Here that we might not wander and go astray in our Desires to our own hearts, our Saviour christ hath directed us in that Form of prayer, which he taught his Disciples. cc av cst pns12 vmd xx vvi cc vvi av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 d n2, po12 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2879 In which wee are taught first to pray for such things as concerne the glorie of God, the aduancement of the kingdome of Christ here vpon the earth: In which we Are taught First to pray for such things as concern the glory of God, the advancement of the Kingdom of christ Here upon the earth: p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn ord pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp dt n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2880 and then for all outward things appertaining vnto this life, and for life it selfe, so farre foorth as they may stand with these: and then for all outward things appertaining unto this life, and for life it self, so Far forth as they may stand with these: cc av p-acp d j n2 vvg p-acp d n1, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1, av av-j av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2881 and afterwards for the forgiuenes of our sins, and for power against our temptations, that wee be not ouercome. and afterwards for the forgiveness of our Sins, and for power against our temptations, that we be not overcome. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vbb xx vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2882 If then wee pray after this manner, God will heare vs: as it is said in another place; If then we pray After this manner, God will hear us: as it is said in Another place; cs av pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, np1 vmb vvi pno12: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2883 Seeke yee first the kingdom of God, and his righteousnesse, and all these things shall be ministred vnto you. Seek ye First the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be ministered unto you. vvb pn22 ord dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1, cc d d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2884 Therefore it is agreeable vnto Gods will to pray first for heauenly things, and then for earthly; Therefore it is agreeable unto God's will to pray First for heavenly things, and then for earthly; av pn31 vbz j p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi ord p-acp j n2, cc av p-acp j; (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2885 and such prayers God will heare. and such Prayers God will hear. cc d n2 np1 vmb vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2886 And yet though wee haue this forme as a direction to guide vs in our prayers; And yet though we have this Form as a direction to guide us in our Prayers; cc av cs pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2887 many times we may be so distracted, especially in some temptation, that we shall not know what to aske aright, as the Apostle saith: many times we may be so distracted, especially in Some temptation, that we shall not know what to ask aright, as the Apostle Says: d n2 pns12 vmb vbi av vvn, av-j p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi r-crq pc-acp vvi av, p-acp dt n1 vvz: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2888 then Gods spirit in those that be his, helpeth their infirmitie herein, and stirreth vp in them at the least sighes and groanes, that cannot be expressed: then God's Spirit in those that be his, Helpeth their infirmity herein, and stirs up in them At the least sighs and groans, that cannot be expressed: av npg1 n1 p-acp d cst vbb png31, vvz po32 n1 av, cc vvz a-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ds n2 cc n2, cst vmbx vbi vvn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2889 which being of the spirit of God, and so also according to Gods will, hee heareth and granteth the meaning of them. which being of the Spirit of God, and so also according to God's will, he hears and grants the meaning of them. r-crq vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av av vvg p-acp n2 vmb, pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2890 Therefore for our further direction we must pray to God for the assistance of his holy spirit in prayer, that it may moderate all our desires, Therefore for our further direction we must pray to God for the assistance of his holy Spirit in prayer, that it may moderate all our Desires, av p-acp po12 jc n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi d po12 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2891 and teach vs thus to pray according to the will of God, that so hee may grant according to our heart, and teach us thus to pray according to the will of God, that so he may grant according to our heart, cc vvb pno12 av pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst av pns31 vmb vvi vvg p-acp po12 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2892 and fulfill all our purposes, as it is said here. and fulfil all our Purposes, as it is said Here. cc vvi d po12 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 123 Page 148
2893 Thus did our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ himselfe pray, who when hee was in such great agonies, that hee said, My soule is very heauie euen vnto the death, he prayed vnto God, Thus did our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ himself pray, who when he was in such great agonies, that he said, My soul is very heavy even unto the death, he prayed unto God, av vdd po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1 px31 vvi, r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp d j n2, cst pns31 vvd, po11 n1 vbz av j av p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 148
2894 and said, O father, if it be possible, let this cup passe from me; and this hee did three times: and said, Oh father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; and this he did three times: cc vvd, uh n1, cs pn31 vbb j, vvb d n1 vvi p-acp pno11; cc d pns31 vdd crd n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 148
2895 but in the end hee said, O my father, if this cup cannot passe away from mee, but in the end he said, Oh my father, if this cup cannot pass away from me, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd, uh po11 n1, cs d n1 vmbx vvi av p-acp pno11, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 148
2896 but that I mu t drinke it, thy will be done: and so God heard him, as the Apostle saith; but that I mu tO drink it, thy will be done: and so God herd him, as the Apostle Says; cc-acp cst pns11 crd sy n1 pn31, po21 n1 vbi vdn: cc av np1 vvd pno31, c-acp dt n1 vvz; (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 148
2897 That in the daies of his flesh he did offer vp prayers and supplications, with strong crying and teares, That in the days of his Flesh he did offer up Prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vdd vvi p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp j n-vvg cc n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2898 vnto him that was able to saue him from death, and was also heard in that which hee feared. unto him that was able to save him from death, and was also herd in that which he feared. p-acp pno31 cst vbds j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, cc vbds av vvn p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvd. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2899 For there appeared an Angell vnto him from heauen, comforting him. For there appeared an Angel unto him from heaven, comforting him. c-acp a-acp vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, vvg pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2900 Thus his hearts desire (as at all other times, so in this distresse of his) being according to the will of God, he did grant it. Thus his hearts desire (as At all other times, so in this distress of his) being according to the will of God, he did grant it. av po31 n2 vvi (c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31) vbg p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vdd vvi pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2901 So look to al the prayers of Gods seruants in the old and new Testament, So look to all the Prayers of God's Servants in the old and new Testament, av vvb p-acp d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2902 and we shall see, that when they haue submitted their wils to Gods will, then he hath granted their desires. and we shall see, that when they have submitted their wills to God's will, then he hath granted their Desires. cc pns12 vmb vvi, cst c-crq pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp n2 vmb, cs pns31 vhz vvn po32 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2903 Now the will of God is, that we should absolutely & first of all desire those things, that might make for his glorie, Now the will of God is, that we should absolutely & First of all desire those things, that might make for his glory, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, cst pns12 vmd av-j cc ord pp-f d n1 d n2, cst vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2904 & the saluation of our selues and of our brethren: & the salvation of our selves and of our brothers: cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc pp-f po12 n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2905 but al outward things so farre foorth, as they may stand with these, and further them: but all outward things so Far forth, as they may stand with these, and further them: cc-acp d j n2 av av-j av, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d, cc av-j pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2906 and so farre will God graunt them. Iacob when hee went to Laban, maketh his prayer in the way after this manner: and so Far will God grant them. Iacob when he went to Laban, makes his prayer in the Way After this manner: cc av av-j vmb np1 vvi pno32. np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2907 Desiring God that he would be with him, and keepe him in that iourney which he went, Desiring God that he would be with him, and keep him in that journey which he went, vvg np1 cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vvd, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2908 and giue him bread to eate, and cloathes to put on; so that hee might come againe to his fathers house in safetie; and give him bred to eat, and clothes to put on; so that he might come again to his Father's house in safety; cc vvi pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp; av cst pns31 vmd vvi av p-acp po31 ng1 n1 p-acp n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2909 and in a word, That he would be his God; for so doe the best interpreters reade this text. and in a word, That he would be his God; for so do the best Interpreters read this text. cc p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi po31 n1; c-acp av vdb dt js n2 vvb d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2910 So that this he desired principally, though it be last named, That God would be his good God, So that this he desired principally, though it be last nam, That God would be his good God, av cst d pns31 vvd av-j, cs pn31 vbb ord vvn, cst np1 vmd vbi po31 j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2911 and continue his couenant of fauour with him, to forgiue him his sinnes, to increase in him all graces needfull for his saluation, &c: and continue his Covenant of favour with him, to forgive him his Sins, to increase in him all graces needful for his salvation, etc.: cc vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d n2 j p-acp po31 n1, av: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2912 and to shew his fauour this way in protecting him in his iourney, though it were but in giuing him things necessarie, and to show his favour this Way in protecting him in his journey, though it were but in giving him things necessary, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 d n1 p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cs pn31 vbdr cc-acp p-acp vvg pno31 n2 j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2913 as meate, and drinke, and cloathing. as meat, and drink, and clothing. c-acp n1, cc vvi, cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2914 Now because his prayer was thus agreeable to the will of God, that he first desired the continuance of his fauour, Now Because his prayer was thus agreeable to the will of God, that he First desired the Continuance of his favour, av c-acp po31 n1 vbds av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 ord vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2915 and then all things needfull for this life, so farre as it might stand with that, God heard him; and then all things needful for this life, so Far as it might stand with that, God herd him; cc av d n2 j p-acp d n1, av av-j c-acp pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d, np1 vvd pno31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2916 and hee confesseth it afterwards in his returne, that the blessing of God had been greatly vpon him, and he Confesses it afterwards in his return, that the blessing of God had been greatly upon him, cc pns31 vvz pn31 av p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vbn av-j p-acp pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2917 when he saith, I am vnworthie of the least of all the mercies and all the truth, which thou hast shewed vnto thy seruant: when he Says, I am unworthy of the least of all the Mercies and all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant: c-crq pns31 vvz, pns11 vbm j pp-f dt ds pp-f d dt n2 cc d dt n1, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2918 for with my staffe came I ouer this Iordan, and now haue I gotten two bandes. for with my staff Come I over this Iordan, and now have I got two bands. c-acp p-acp po11 n1 vvd pns11 p-acp d np1, cc av vhb pns11 vvn crd n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 149
2919 The like may bee said of the prayer of King Salomon; That when in Gibeon the Lord appeared vnto him in a dreame by night: The like may be said of the prayer of King Solomon; That when in Gibeon the Lord appeared unto him in a dream by night: dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 np1; cst c-crq p-acp np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2920 and sayd, Aske what I shall giue thee: and said, Ask what I shall give thee: cc vvd, vvb r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pno21: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2921 and hee prayed thus Giue vnto thy seruant an vnderstanding heart, to iudge thy people, that I may discerne betweene good and euill. and he prayed thus Give unto thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil. cc pns31 vvd av vvb p-acp po21 n1 dt vvg n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j cc j-jn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2922 So that hee asked wisdome that hee might bee fit to serue God in his calling. So that he asked Wisdom that he might be fit to serve God in his calling. av cst pns31 vvd n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2923 This did so please the Lord, that he gaue him this answere: This did so please the Lord, that he gave him this answer: d vdd av vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vvd pno31 d n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2924 Because thou hast asked this thnig ▪ and hast not asked for thy selfe long life, Because thou hast asked this thnig ▪ and hast not asked for thy self long life, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d n-jn ▪ cc vvb xx vvn p-acp po21 n1 j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2925 nor riches, nor the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thy selfe vnderstanding to heare iudgement: nor riches, nor the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thy self understanding to hear judgement: ccx n2, ccx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc-acp vh2 vvd p-acp po21 n1 vvg pc-acp vvi n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2926 Beholde, I haue done according to thy words: Behold, I have done according to thy words: vvb, pns11 vhb vdn vvg p-acp po21 n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2927 loe, I haue giuen thee a wise and an vnderstanding heart, so that there hath been none like thee before thee, lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like thee before thee, uh, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 dt j cc dt vvg n1, av cst a-acp vhz vbn pix av-j pno21 p-acp pno21, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2928 neither after thee shall arise the like vnto thee. neither After thee shall arise the like unto thee. av-dx p-acp pno21 vmb vvi dt j p-acp pno21. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2929 And I haue also giuen thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honour, And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honour, cc pns11 vhb av vvn pno21 cst r-crq pns21 vh2 xx vvn, d n2 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2930 so that among the Kings there shall bee none like vnto thee all thy dayes. so that among the Kings there shall be none like unto thee all thy days. av cst p-acp dt n2 a-acp vmb vbi pix av-j p-acp pno21 d po21 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 124 Page 150
2931 This must teach vs all to knowe the will of God, that it might direct vs in all things, euen in our prayers; This must teach us all to know the will of God, that it might Direct us in all things, even in our Prayers; d vmb vvi pno12 d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, av p-acp po12 n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2932 that wee doe not rashly hand ouer head, aske wee cannot tell what. that we do not rashly hand over head, ask we cannot tell what. cst pns12 vdb xx av-j n1 p-acp n1, vvb pns12 vmbx vvi q-crq. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2933 Let vs aske that that may further vs in our saluation, as the forgiuenes of our sinnes, repentance for them, strength against them, faith in Gods promises, the feeling of his loue, Let us ask that that may further us in our salvation, as the forgiveness of our Sins, Repentance for them, strength against them, faith in God's promises, the feeling of his love, vvb pno12 vvi d cst vmb av-jc pno12 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, n1 p-acp pno32, n1 p-acp pno32, n1 p-acp npg1 n2, dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2934 and all those things that appertaine to the glory of God; and those we are sure are according to his will; and all those things that appertain to the glory of God; and those we Are sure Are according to his will; cc d d n2 cst vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc d pns12 vbr j vbr vvg p-acp po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2935 and if wee did aske these more, we should receiue more. and if we did ask these more, we should receive more. cc cs pns12 vdd vvi d dc, pns12 vmd vvi av-dc. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2936 But all outward things, as long life, health and wealth, let vs desire in the second place, both with lesse desire, But all outward things, as long life, health and wealth, let us desire in the second place, both with less desire, p-acp d j n2, c-acp j n1, n1 cc n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt ord n1, av-d p-acp dc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2937 and with mindes contented to want them, if it bee not Gods will to giue them: and with minds contented to want them, if it be not God's will to give them: cc p-acp n2 vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, cs pn31 vbb xx n2 vmb pc-acp vvi pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2938 and so farre wee may bee assured that he will heare vs. And namely for this visitation of the Plague let vs thus pray; and so Far we may be assured that he will hear us And namely for this Visitation of the Plague let us thus pray; cc av av-j pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 cc av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno12 av vvi; (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2939 that all might profit by it to repentance and amendment of life, for to that end we are assured that it is sent. that all might profit by it to Repentance and amendment of life, for to that end we Are assured that it is sent. cst d vmd vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr vvn cst pn31 vbz vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2940 For as the Apostle saith to the Corinthians when there was great sicknes among them, so that many also dyed; For as the Apostle Says to the Corinthians when there was great sickness among them, so that many also died; p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2 c-crq a-acp vbds j n1 p-acp pno32, av cst d av vvd; (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 150
2941 For this cause (meaning sinne, whereof he named one that was common among them) many are weake and sicke among you, For this cause (meaning sin, whereof he nam one that was Common among them) many Are weak and sick among you, p-acp d n1 (vvg n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pi cst vbds j p-acp pno32) d vbr j cc j p-acp pn22, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2942 and many sleepe, that is dye: and many sleep, that is die: cc d n1, cst vbz n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2943 for if we would iudge our selues, we should not be iudged, but when we are iudged, wee are chastened of the Lord, for if we would judge our selves, we should not be judged, but when we Are judged, we Are chastened of the Lord, c-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2, pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn, cc-acp c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2944 because wee should not bee condemned with the world. Because we should not be condemned with the world. c-acp pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2945 So that if either wee had not sinned before, or hauing sinned we had repented vs in time, So that if either we had not sinned before, or having sinned we had repented us in time, av cst cs d pns12 vhd xx vvn a-acp, cc vhg vvn pns12 vhd vvn pno12 p-acp n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2946 and iudged our selues, God would not thus grieuously haue entred into iudgement with vs. For as Dauid saith, he is full of compassion and mercy, slowe to anger, and of great kindnes: and will not alway chide, nor keepe his anger for euer, though wee offend him continually. and judged our selves, God would not thus grievously have entered into judgement with us For as David Says, he is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger, and of great kindness: and will not always chide, nor keep his anger for ever, though we offend him continually. cc vvd po12 n2, np1 vmd xx av av-j vhb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp np1 vvz, pns31 vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1, j pc-acp vvi, cc pp-f j n1: cc vmb xx av vvi, ccx vvi po31 n1 c-acp av, c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 av-j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2947 For if hee should straitly marke our iniquities, and deale with vs thereafter, who should stand? that is, no man should be able to abide it. For if he should straitly mark our iniquities, and deal with us thereafter, who should stand? that is, no man should be able to abide it. p-acp cs pns31 vmd av-j vvi po12 n2, cc vvi p-acp pno12 av, r-crq vmd vvi? cst vbz, dx n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2948 But hee deferreth his punishments often, to see if men will repent them in time; But he deferreth his punishments often, to see if men will Repent them in time; p-acp pns31 vvz po31 n2 av, pc-acp vvi cs n2 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2949 and in deede hee giueth all men sufficient time for that, and calleth them to it daily: and in deed he gives all men sufficient time for that, and calls them to it daily: cc p-acp n1 pns31 vvz d n2 j n1 p-acp d, cc vvz pno32 p-acp pn31 av-j: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2950 as he did the olde world before the flood, by the preaching of Noah, giuing them an hundred and twentie yeeres to repent in: as he did the old world before the flood, by the preaching of Noah, giving them an hundred and twentie Years to Repent in: c-acp pns31 vdd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, vvg pno32 dt crd cc crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2951 and so did hee to the wicked Sodomites by the Ministery of righteous Lot, before they were consumed with fire and brimstone from heauen: and so did he to the wicked Sodomites by the Ministry of righteous Lot, before they were consumed with fire and brimstone from heaven: cc av vdd pns31 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2952 and so did he to the Israelites, and to the Iewes by all his Prophets, before they were carried away into captiuitie: and so did he to the Israelites, and to the Iewes by all his prophets, before they were carried away into captivity: cc av vdd pns31 p-acp dt np2, cc p-acp dt np2 p-acp d po31 n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2953 and so hath he this long time and often forewarned vs of his iudgements, and called vs earnestly vnto repentance by the ministery of all his faithfull seruants in our time, and so hath he this long time and often forewarned us of his Judgments, and called us earnestly unto Repentance by the Ministry of all his faithful Servants in our time, cc av vhz pns31 d j n1 cc av vvn pno12 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvd pno12 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2 p-acp po12 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2954 before this plague came vpon vs. So that wee cannot say, as the diuell did falsely challenge Christ in the Gospell; before this plague Come upon us So that we cannot say, as the Devil did falsely challenge christ in the Gospel; c-acp d n1 vvd p-acp pno12 av cst pns12 vmbx vvi, c-acp dt n1 vdd av-j vvi np1 p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2955 Why art thou come vnto vs before the time? But when for all this men goe on in their sinne, Why art thou come unto us before the time? But when for all this men go on in their sin, q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1? cc-acp c-crq p-acp d d n2 vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2956 and will not bee reclaymed, nor iudge themselues one whit, hee is constrained to iudge vs. Therefore let vs pray that we may profit by it, and will not be reclaimed, nor judge themselves one whit, he is constrained to judge us Therefore let us pray that we may profit by it, cc vmb xx vbi vvn, ccx vvb px32 pi n1, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 av vvb pno12 vvi cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2957 and all his people also euery where: and all his people also every where: cc d po31 n1 av d c-crq: (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2958 and whosoeuer haue any such good desires in them, wee may helpe them with our prayers, and whosoever have any such good Desires in them, we may help them with our Prayers, cc c-crq vhb d d j n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2959 and pray that God would giue them their desire (as the people doe here for the King) for this is according to Gods will. and pray that God would give them their desire (as the people do Here for the King) for this is according to God's will. cc vvb cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 po32 n1 (c-acp dt n1 vdb av p-acp dt n1) p-acp d vbz vvg p-acp n2 vmb. (16) sermon (DIV2) 125 Page 151
2960 And wee may safely pray for those that are vnder this visitation, that God would giue them patience and strength to beare whatsoeuer it shall please God to lay vpon them: And we may safely pray for those that Are under this Visitation, that God would give them patience and strength to bear whatsoever it shall please God to lay upon them: cc pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d cst vbr p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2961 for this also is according to his will, as the Apostle saith: for this also is according to his will, as the Apostle Says: p-acp d av vbz vvg p-acp po31 n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2962 God is faithfull, which will not suffer you to be tempted aboue that you bee able, God is faithful, which will not suffer you to be tempted above that you be able, np1 vbz j, r-crq vmb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp cst pn22 vbb j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2963 but will giue the issue with the temptation, that yee may bee able to beare it. but will give the issue with the temptation, that ye may be able to bear it. cc-acp vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2964 So that if any haue this desire, that they are contented to bee tried euen this way as well as any other, So that if any have this desire, that they Are contented to be tried even this Way as well as any other, av cst cs d vhb d n1, cst pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn av d n1 c-acp av c-acp d n-jn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2965 if it bee Gods will, so that hee would strengthen them to beare it; if it be God's will, so that he would strengthen them to bear it; cs pn31 vbb n2 vmb, av cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31; (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2966 we may all of vs further them in their prayers, and desire God to giue them their hearts desire. we may all of us further them in their Prayers, and desire God to give them their hearts desire. pns12 vmb d pp-f pno12 av-jc pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2 vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2967 And thus farre also wee our selues may bee assured, that wee haue our part in all the prayers of our brethren this day, and at all times; And thus Far also we our selves may be assured, that we have our part in all the Prayers of our brothers this day, and At all times; cc av av-j av pns12 po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 d n1, cc p-acp d n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2968 as wee doe desire to profit by this hand of God, and to haue patience to doe his will in this, as we do desire to profit by this hand of God, and to have patience to do his will in this, c-acp pns12 vdb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vhi n1 pc-acp vdi po31 n1 p-acp d, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2969 and all other crosses of his. and all other Crosses of his. cc d j-jn n2 pp-f png31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2970 But as for the remouing of it, wee may and ought to pray, that it may bee in his good time, But as for the removing of it, we may and ought to pray, that it may be in his good time, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po31 j n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2971 when it is his holy will, and as it shall please him, so it may bee: when it is his holy will, and as it shall please him, so it may be: c-crq pn31 vbz po31 j n1, cc c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31, av pn31 vmb vbi: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2972 and that wee might bee willing to waite vpon his leasure, and prescribe no time vnto him, and that we might be willing to wait upon his leisure, and prescribe no time unto him, cc cst pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb dx n1 p-acp pno31, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2973 nor any measure of his dealing, but that his will may bee done, and not ours: nor any measure of his dealing, but that his will may be done, and not ours: ccx d n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, cc-acp cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vdn, cc xx png12: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2974 as our Sauiour Christ prayed in his greatest agony, Father, not my will, but thine be done: as our Saviour christ prayed in his greatest agony, Father, not my will, but thine be done: c-acp po12 n1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 js n1, n1, xx po11 n1, cc-acp png21 vbb vdn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2975 then will hee heare vs as hee did him. then will he hear us as he did him. av vmb pns31 vvi pno12 c-acp pns31 vdd pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2976 But if wee shall bee impatient and murmur against God, and thinke that hee dealeth hardly with vs, in continuing so great a plague so long; But if we shall be impatient and murmur against God, and think that he deals hardly with us, in Continuing so great a plague so long; p-acp cs pns12 vmb vbi j cc vvi p-acp np1, cc vvb cst pns31 vvz av p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg av j dt n1 av av-j; (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2977 or haue any such wicked desires in our mindes, which flesh and blood is ready to offer vnto vs: or have any such wicked Desires in our minds, which Flesh and blood is ready to offer unto us: cc vhb d d j n2 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq n1 cc n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2978 as wee must not dare to offer them vp vnto God, so if wee doe, none must further them, to desire God, that hee would giue vs according to our heart. as we must not Dare to offer them up unto God, so if we do, none must further them, to desire God, that he would give us according to our heart. c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp np1, av cs pns12 vdb, pix vmb av-jc pno32, pc-acp vvi np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 vvg p-acp po12 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2979 Therefore let euery one examine his owne heart, both for this, and for any thing else, that hee prayeth for; Therefore let every one examine his own heart, both for this, and for any thing Else, that he Prayeth for; av vvb d crd vvi po31 d n1, av-d p-acp d, cc p-acp d n1 av, cst pns31 vvz p-acp; (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2980 and see what it is that hee desireth, and how: and see what it is that he Desires, and how: cc vvb r-crq pn31 vbz cst pns31 vvz, cc c-crq: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2981 that if hee findeth it to bee according to Gods will, hee might haue comfort in the prayers of the Church; that if he finds it to be according to God's will, he might have Comfort in the Prayers of the Church; d cs pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp n2 vmb, pns31 vmd vhi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 152
2982 for in what case so euer hee bee, all the Church prayeth with him and for him, Thy will bee done. So that if his will bee agreeable to Gods will as it ought, for in what case so ever he be, all the Church Prayeth with him and for him, Thy will be done. So that if his will be agreeable to God's will as it ought, c-acp p-acp r-crq n1 av av pns31 vbb, d dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, po21 n1 vbi vdn. av cst cs po31 n1 vbi j p-acp n2 vmb c-acp pn31 vmd, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2983 then all good men and women pray for him continually in all his troubles, both of body and minde. then all good men and women pray for him continually in all his Troubles, both of body and mind. cs d j n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp d po31 n2, d pp-f n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2984 And truly this is and may bee a great comfort for vs at all times, and in all distresses, that in what estate so euer wee bee, night and day, And truly this is and may be a great Comfort for us At all times, and in all Distresses, that in what estate so ever we be, night and day, cc av-j d vbz cc vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2, cst p-acp r-crq n1 av av pns12 vbb, n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2985 if wee pray vnto God, if wee can bring our hearts to this, that the desire of them bee according to his will: if we pray unto God, if we can bring our hearts to this, that the desire of them be according to his will: cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d, cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbi p-acp p-acp po31 n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2986 and though wee would faine haue this and that, yet euermore with this condition and no otherwise, and though we would feign have this and that, yet evermore with this condition and no otherwise, cc cs pns12 vmd av-j vhi d cc d, av av p-acp d n1 cc dx av, (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2987 if it bee his blessed will; if it be his blessed will; cs pn31 vbi po31 j-vvn n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2988 and wee submit all our desires to his holy will, and bee contented, that not so much our wils, as his might take place: and we submit all our Desires to his holy will, and be contented, that not so much our wills, as his might take place: cc pns12 vvb d po12 n2 p-acp po31 j n1, cc vbi vvn, cst xx av d po12 n2, c-acp po31 n1 vvi n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2989 then the whole Church euery where prayeth for vs, and will doe: then the Whole Church every where Prayeth for us, and will do: av dt j-jn n1 d c-crq vvz p-acp pno12, cc vmb vdi: (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2990 as they did heere for Dauid: and so wee neede not doubt but God will heare vs and them in his good time, that so wee might waite patientlie vpon him. as they did Here for David: and so we need not doubt but God will hear us and them in his good time, that so we might wait patiently upon him. c-acp pns32 vdd av p-acp np1: cc av pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp np1 vmb vvi pno12 cc pno32 p-acp po31 j n1, cst av pns12 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pno31. (16) sermon (DIV2) 126 Page 153
2991 But many men haue such wicked and vngodly desires, and the purposes of their heart are so bad, But many men have such wicked and ungodly Desires, and the Purposes of their heart Are so bad, p-acp d n2 vhb d j cc j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbr av j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2992 as they dare not commend them vnto God, but hide them from him as much as they can. as they Dare not commend them unto God, but hide them from him as much as they can. c-acp pns32 vvb xx vvi pno32 p-acp np1, cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp pno31 p-acp d c-acp pns32 vmb. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2993 And though some do ignorantly & presumptuously pray to God to fulfill their foolish and sinfull desires; And though Some do ignorantly & presumptuously pray to God to fulfil their foolish and sinful Desires; cc cs d vdb av-j cc av-j vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po32 j cc j n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2994 yet none can pray for them, neither haue they part in the praiers of the Church, yet none can pray for them, neither have they part in the Prayers of the Church, av pix vmb vvi p-acp pno32, dx vhb pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2995 and so God heareth them not. and so God hears them not. cc av np1 vvz pno32 xx. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2996 And this is that which the Apostle saith to the Iewes, Yee aske, and receiue not, And this is that which the Apostle Says to the Iewes, Ye ask, and receive not, cc d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt np2, pn22 vvb, cc vvb xx, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2997 because yee aske amisse, that yee might lay the same out on your pleasures. Where hee saith, that because they did aske worldly things, first with an vnsatiable mind, Because ye ask amiss, that ye might lay the same out on your pleasures. Where he Says, that Because they did ask worldly things, First with an unsatiable mind, c-acp pn22 vvb av, cst pn22 vmd vvi dt d av p-acp po22 n2. c-crq pns31 vvz, cst c-acp pns32 vdd vvi j n2, ord p-acp dt j-u n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2998 and then to a wrong end, euen to consume them vpon their owne lusts, and not that they might glorifie God in doing good, and then to a wrong end, even to consume them upon their own Lustiest, and not that they might Glorify God in doing good, cc av p-acp dt n-jn n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n2, cc xx cst pns32 vmd vvi np1 p-acp vdg j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
2999 and so it was not according to Gods will: therefore they had them not; for such desires of the heart God will not graunt. and so it was not according to God's will: Therefore they had them not; for such Desires of the heart God will not grant. cc av pn31 vbds xx vvg p-acp n2 vmb: av pns32 vhd pno32 xx; p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 vmb xx vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
3000 They that are couetous, they haue such desires in their hearts for the world, that neither themselues, nor any for them can pray, that God would graunt them, They that Are covetous, they have such Desires in their hearts for the world, that neither themselves, nor any for them can pray, that God would grant them, pns32 cst vbr j, pns32 vhb d n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cst dx px32, ccx d p-acp pno32 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
3001 and giue them according to their heart. and give them according to their heart. cc vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po32 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 153
3002 For they that will be rich, fall into temptation and snares, and into many foolish and noisome lusts, which drowne men in perdition and destruction: For they that will be rich, fallen into temptation and snares, and into many foolish and noisome Lustiest, which drown men in perdition and destruction: c-acp pns32 cst vmb vbi j, vvb p-acp n1 cc n2, cc p-acp d j cc j n2, r-crq vvb n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3003 for the desire of money is the roote of all euill, which while some lusted after, they erred from the faith, for the desire of money is the root of all evil, which while Some lusted After, they erred from the faith, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, r-crq cs d vvn a-acp, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3004 and pearced themselues through with many sorrowes. This is a wonderfull, yet a true saying; For if euery couetous man might haue according to his desire; and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. This is a wonderful, yet a true saying; For if every covetous man might have according to his desire; cc vvd px32 p-acp p-acp d n2. d vbz dt j, av dt j n-vvg; c-acp cs d j n1 vmd vhi p-acp p-acp po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3005 what should become of all the world? al should be little enough for themselues. what should become of all the world? all should be little enough for themselves. q-crq vmd vvi pp-f d dt n1? d vmd vbi j av-d p-acp px32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3006 Nay what should become of themselues? they would aske that that should be hurtfull for them. Nay what should become of themselves? they would ask that that should be hurtful for them. uh-x q-crq vmd vvi pp-f px32? pns32 vmd vvi d cst vmd vbi j p-acp pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3007 As it is written of one, that hee desired that all that hee touched might be gold, As it is written of one, that he desired that all that he touched might be gold, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f crd, cst pns31 vvd cst d cst pns31 vvd vmd vbi n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3008 and it was granted vnto him: and by this meanes hee soone starued for want of meate and drinke: and it was granted unto him: and by this means he soon starved for want of meat and drink: cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31: cc p-acp d n2 pns31 av vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi: (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3009 for not onely his cuppes and dishes at his touching were turned into gold, but euen the meate and drinke that was in them: for not only his cups and Dishes At his touching were turned into gold, but even the meat and drink that was in them: c-acp xx av-j po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 vvg vbdr vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp av-j dt n1 cc vvi cst vbds p-acp pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3010 and so could neither eate nor drinke any thing: and thus his desire through couetousnes was not onely foolish, but also noisome and hurtfull, and so could neither eat nor drink any thing: and thus his desire through covetousness was not only foolish, but also noisome and hurtful, cc av vmd av-dx vvi ccx vvi d n1: cc av po31 n1 p-acp n1 vbds xx av-j j, cc-acp av j cc j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3011 as the Apostle said, whereby hee was drowned in perdition and destruction. as the Apostle said, whereby he was drowned in perdition and destruction. c-acp dt n1 vvd, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3012 Which though it bee but a meere fable, and poeticall fiction, yet it doth shew the truth of this that wee speake of: Which though it be but a mere fable, and poetical fiction, yet it does show the truth of this that we speak of: r-crq cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1, av pn31 vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst pns12 vvb pp-f: (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3013 namely, that couetous mens desires many of them are such, that they are not to bee desired of God. namely, that covetous men's Desires many of them Are such, that they Are not to be desired of God. av, cst j ng2 n2 d pp-f pno32 vbr d, cst pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3014 Other men their hearts are so full of hatred and malice, that all their desires for the most part tend to the hurt of others, Other men their hearts Are so full of hatred and malice, that all their Desires for the most part tend to the hurt of Others, av-jn n2 po32 n2 vbr av j pp-f n1 cc n1, cst d po32 n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3015 and to the good of few, especially they desire the hurt of those whom they account their enemies: and to the good of few, especially they desire the hurt of those whom they account their enemies: cc p-acp dt j pp-f d, av-j pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f d ro-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3016 if they might haue their desire (I speake not of the Papists onely, for then none of vs should be aliue) but of some other that professe the Gospell, many of their neighbours should bee a great deale worse than they are. if they might have their desire (I speak not of the Papists only, for then none of us should be alive) but of Some other that profess the Gospel, many of their neighbours should be a great deal Worse than they Are. cs pns32 vmd vhi po32 n1 (pns11 vvb xx pp-f dt njp2 av-j, c-acp cs pix pp-f pno12 vmd vbi j) cc-acp pp-f d n-jn cst vvb dt n1, d pp-f po32 n2 vmd vbi dt j n1 av-jc cs pns32 vbr. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3017 I pray you what had become of all the nation of the Iewes, and of the whole Church of God, if malitious Haman had had his diuellish desire; I pray you what had become of all the Nation of the Iewes, and of the Whole Church of God, if malicious Haman had had his devilish desire; pns11 vvb pn22 r-crq vhd vvn pp-f d dt n1 pp-f dt np2, cc pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cs j np1 vhd vhn po31 j n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3018 who sought in one day to kill and to destroy all, both yong and old, children and women? Against these and such like, Dauid teacheth vs to pray thus; who sought in one day to kill and to destroy all, both young and old, children and women? Against these and such like, David Teaches us to pray thus; r-crq vvd p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d, av-d j cc j, n2 cc n2? p-acp d cc d av-j, np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av; (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3019 Bring not their desires to passe. Bring not their Desires to pass. vvb xx po32 n2 pc-acp vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 127 Page 154
3020 Other haue their hearts full of the lusts of the flesh, and the saying of our Sauiour Christ is verified in them: Other have their hearts full of the Lustiest of the Flesh, and the saying of our Saviour christ is verified in them: j-jn n1 po32 n2 j pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3021 They looke on a woman and lust after her, and so they commit adulterie with her in their heart: They look on a woman and lust After her, and so they commit adultery with her in their heart: pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc av pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3022 and they haue many vngodly desires this way, which they cannot bring to passe: and they have many ungodly Desires this Way, which they cannot bring to pass: cc pns32 vhb d j n2 d n1, r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3023 yet can they not themselues, or any for them pray, that God would grant them their desire, yet can they not themselves, or any for them pray, that God would grant them their desire, av vmb pns32 xx px32, cc d p-acp pno32 vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 po32 n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3024 and giue them according to their heart: and so they consume and pine away in their wicked desire, as Amnon did; and give them according to their heart: and so they consume and pine away in their wicked desire, as Amnon did; cc vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po32 n1: cc av pns32 vvb cc vvi av p-acp po32 j n1, c-acp np1 vdd; (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3025 of whom it is said, That he was so sore vexed, that he fell sicke for his sister Tamar, for shee was a virgin, of whom it is said, That he was so soar vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar, for she was a Virgae, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbds av av-j vvn, cst pns31 vvd j p-acp po31 n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3026 and it seemed hard to him to doe any thing to her: and that wicked desire continued vpon him, that from day to day he waxed leane, and it seemed hard to him to do any thing to her: and that wicked desire continued upon him, that from day to day he waxed lean, cc pn31 vvd av-j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp pno31: cc cst j n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cst p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vvd j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3027 because he could not accomplish his filthy desire. Of these & such like the Psalmist saith, The desires of the wicked shall perish; Because he could not accomplish his filthy desire. Of these & such like the Psalmist Says, The Desires of the wicked shall perish; c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 j n1. pp-f d cc d av-j dt n1 vvz, dt n2 pp-f dt j vmb vvi; (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3028 that is, God will not fulfill, but disapoint them of their wicked desire: and so may we pray, not for them, but against them; that is, God will not fulfil, but disappoint them of their wicked desire: and so may we pray, not for them, but against them; cst vbz, np1 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 j n1: cc av vmb pns12 vvb, xx p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp pno32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3029 and so no doubt doth the whole Church of God pray against such continually. and so no doubt does the Whole Church of God pray against such continually. cc av dx n1 vdz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp d av-j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3030 To be short, some are ambitious and proud, and seeke the ouerthrow of others for the raysing vp of themselues; To be short, Some Are ambitious and proud, and seek the overthrow of Others for the raising up of themselves; pc-acp vbi j, d vbr j cc j, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f px32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3031 as some traitours haue done in our time, though they haue not preuailed: as Some Traitors have done in our time, though they have not prevailed: c-acp d n2 vhb vdn p-acp po12 n1, cs pns32 vhb xx vvn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3032 And so did Absalom conspire against his father, & Achitophell did help him with counsel in that action: And so did Absalom conspire against his father, & Achitophel did help him with counsel in that actium: cc av vdd np1 vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc np1 vdd vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3033 but Dauid praeid against thē, & said, O Lord, I pray thee turne the counsell of Achitophell into foolishnesse: but David praeid against them, & said, Oh Lord, I pray thee turn the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness: cc-acp np1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvd, uh n1, pns11 vvb pno21 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3034 and so God did heare his prayer, and did ouerthrow his wicked counsell, & disappointed Absalom of his ambitious desire. and so God did hear his prayer, and did overthrow his wicked counsel, & disappointed Absalom of his ambitious desire. cc av np1 vdd vvi po31 n1, cc vdd vvi po31 j n1, cc vvd np1 pp-f po31 j n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3035 And not onely by this example, but otherwise he hath taught vs generally to pray against all such: And not only by this Exampl, but otherwise he hath taught us generally to pray against all such: cc xx av-j p-acp d n1, cc-acp av pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d d: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3036 Fulfill not ô Lord their desire, least they be too proud. Fulfil not o Lord their desire, lest they be too proud. vvb xx uh np1 po32 n1, cs pns32 vbb av j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3037 Thus we see, that no wicked man that hath his desires disordered in any kind whatsoeuer, Thus we see, that no wicked man that hath his Desires disordered in any kind whatsoever, av pns12 vvb, cst dx j n1 cst vhz po31 n2 vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3038 and will not submit them to the word of God, can looke to haue any part in the prayers of the Church generally, and will not submit them to the word of God, can look to have any part in the Prayers of the Church generally, cc vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 155
3039 or of any godly man or woman particularly, be they neuer so neere thē, or wish they neuer so well vnto them. or of any godly man or woman particularly, be they never so near them, or wish they never so well unto them. cc pp-f d j n1 cc n1 av-j, vbb pns32 av av av-j pno32, cc vvb pns32 av-x av av p-acp pno32. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3040 And we our selues must looke to our desires, least we be depriued of the benefit of the praier of others: And we our selves must look to our Desires, lest we be deprived of the benefit of the prayer of Others: cc pns12 po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vbb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3041 For as if our hearts be sound & vpright with God, and we desire nothing but according to the will of God, For as if our hearts be found & upright with God, and we desire nothing but according to the will of God, c-acp c-acp cs po12 n2 vbb j cc av-j p-acp np1, cc pns12 vvb pix cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3042 then all pray for vs, & euery where by vertue of the communion of Saints we inioy the fruit of the prayer of the Saints; then all pray for us, & every where by virtue of the communion of Saints we enjoy the fruit of the prayer of the Saints; cs d vvb p-acp pno12, cc d c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3043 so if our hearts be turned from God by our crooked wayes, & we desire things that are vnlawfull, so if our hearts be turned from God by our crooked ways, & we desire things that Are unlawful, av cs po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po12 j n2, cc pns12 vvb n2 cst vbr j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3044 then all forsake vs, euen our dearest friends, and none can pray for vs in any faith. then all forsake us, even our dearest Friends, and none can pray for us in any faith. av av-d vvi pno12, av po12 js-jn n2, cc pix vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3045 And we had need to be put in mind of this doctrine, because for the most part our minds are more set vpon earthly things, And we had need to be put in mind of this Doctrine, Because for the most part our minds Are more Set upon earthly things, cc pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1 po12 n2 vbr dc vvn p-acp j n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3046 than vpon heauenly, & we are more readie to lay vp our treasures here on earth, than upon heavenly, & we Are more ready to lay up our treasures Here on earth, cs p-acp j, cc pns12 vbr av-dc j pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 av p-acp n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3047 than in heauen, where the true treasure is: than in heaven, where the true treasure is: cs p-acp n1, c-crq dt j n1 vbz: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3048 and so because where the treasure is, there will the heart be also, as our Sauiour Christ saith in the Gospell, therefore wee desire earthly things aboue heauenly; and so Because where the treasure is, there will the heart be also, as our Saviour christ Says in the Gospel, Therefore we desire earthly things above heavenly; cc av c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz, pc-acp vmb dt n1 vbb av, c-acp po12 n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vvb j n2 p-acp j; (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3049 and so our hearts desire being not according to Gods will, none can pray for vs, that God would graunt them: and so our hearts desire being not according to God's will, none can pray for us, that God would grant them: cc av po12 n2 vvi vbg xx vvg p-acp n2 vmb, pix vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3050 and so through our owne default, we loose the comfortable fruit of the prayer of others: and so through our own default, we lose the comfortable fruit of the prayer of Others: cc av p-acp po12 d n1, pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3051 and whereas prayer is compared vnto striuing, when we striue about things so vnlawfully, none can striue with vs. Therefore let vs not haue such running lusts, and whereas prayer is compared unto striving, when we strive about things so unlawfully, none can strive with us Therefore let us not have such running Lustiest, cc cs n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2 av av-j, pix vmb vvi p-acp pno12 av vvb pno12 xx vhi d j-vvg n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3052 and wandering desires as the men of this world haue, who desire earthly things, and say (as Dauid describeth them) VVho wil shew vs any good? But let vs pray, and wandering Desires as the men of this world have, who desire earthly things, and say (as David Describeth them) Who will show us any good? But let us pray, cc j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 vhb, r-crq vvb j n2, cc vvb (c-acp np1 vvz pno32) r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3053 as he teacheth vs there, Lord lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs: as he Teaches us there, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us: c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 a-acp, n1 vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12: (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3054 and let vs esteeme of that, as he doth there, aboue all worldy things, saying, I shall haue more ioy of heart thereby, and let us esteem of that, as he does there, above all worldy things, saying, I shall have more joy of heart thereby, cc vvb pno12 vvi pp-f d, c-acp pns31 vdz zz, p-acp d j n2, vvg, pns11 vmb vhi dc n1 pp-f n1 av, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3055 than they had, when their wheat and their wine did abound. than they had, when their wheat and their wine did abound. cs pns32 vhd, c-crq po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vdd vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3056 And then we are sure, that our desires be well ordered, and so all good men will help vs in their prayers, And then we Are sure, that our Desires be well ordered, and so all good men will help us in their Prayers, cc av pns12 vbr j, cst po12 n2 vbb av vvn, cc av d j n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po32 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3057 & say of vs as the people do here of their King, The Lord graunt thee according to thine heart. & say of us as the people do Here of their King, The Lord grant thee according to thine heart. cc vvb pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n1 vdb av pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 128 Page 156
3058 If then at any time we haue asked any thing at the hand of God, If then At any time we have asked any thing At the hand of God, cs av p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3059 and haue not receiued it, let vs consider what it is, and how we haue asked it: and have not received it, let us Consider what it is, and how we have asked it: cc vhb xx vvn pn31, vvb pno12 vvi r-crq pn31 vbz, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pn31: (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3060 if it be any thing that is euill, as the destruction of our enemies, the curse of God vpon our neighbours, if it be any thing that is evil, as the destruction of our enemies, the curse of God upon our neighbours, cs pn31 vbb d n1 cst vbz j-jn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3061 whereas we should rather blesse them, as the Apostle saith, knowing that we are called to be heires of the blessing of God; whereas we should rather bless them, as the Apostle Says, knowing that we Are called to be Heirs of the blessing of God; cs pns12 vmd av-c vvi pno32, c-acp dt n1 vvz, vvg cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3062 then no maruaile, if God do not giue vs our desires. then no marvel, if God do not give us our Desires. av dx n1, cs np1 vdb xx vvi pno12 po12 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3063 Or if it be a lawfull thing, yet we desire it not lawfully, that is, not according to Gods will; Or if it be a lawful thing, yet we desire it not lawfully, that is, not according to God's will; cc cs pn31 vbb dt j n1, av pns12 vvb pn31 xx av-j, cst vbz, xx vvg p-acp n2 vmb; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3064 as for example, If we desire earthly things aboue heauenly, as most doe: as for Exampl, If we desire earthly things above heavenly, as most doe: c-acp p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb j n2 p-acp j, c-acp ds n1: (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3065 or as concerning this visitation of the plague, if we more desire that it might be taken away, or as Concerning this Visitation of the plague, if we more desire that it might be taken away, cc c-acp vvg d n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns12 dc n1 cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn av, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3066 than that we our selues and others might profit by it: than that we our selves and Others might profit by it: cs cst pns12 po12 n2 cc n2-jn vmd vvi p-acp pn31: (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3067 & generally, if we more desire health and wealth, estimation and worldly prosperitie, than faith and repentance and the true feare of God, and such like; & generally, if we more desire health and wealth, estimation and worldly Prosperity, than faith and Repentance and the true Fear of God, and such like; cc av-j, cs pns12 dc n1 n1 cc n1, n1 cc j n1, cs n1 cc n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc d av-j; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3068 then these desires of our hearts no marueile if God graunt not. then these Desires of our hearts no marvel if God grant not. av d n2 pp-f po12 n2 av-dx vvb cs np1 vvb xx. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3069 Or againe, if we desire not these outward things, so that we can be contented to want them, Or again, if we desire not these outward things, so that we can be contented to want them, cc av, cs pns12 vvb xx d j n2, av cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3070 if it be not Gods will to giue them; if it be not God's will to give them; cs pn31 vbb xx n2 vmb pc-acp vvi pno32; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3071 and to say with the Apostle, I can be abased, and I can abound, euery where and in all things I am instructed both to be full, and to say with the Apostle, I can be abased, and I can abound, every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vbi vvd, cc pns11 vmb vvi, d n1 cc p-acp d n2 pns11 vbm vvn av-d pc-acp vbi j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3072 and to be hungry, and to abound and to haue want; and what state soeuer I am in, therewith to be content. and to be hungry, and to abound and to have want; and what state soever I am in, therewith to be content. cc pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vhi n1; cc r-crq n1 av pns11 vbm p-acp, av pc-acp vbi j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3073 For otherwise neither can we pray our selues, nor other for vs, That God would giue vs according to our heart; For otherwise neither can we pray our selves, nor other for us, That God would give us according to our heart; p-acp av dx vmb pns12 vvb po12 n2, ccx j-jn p-acp pno12, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 vvg p-acp po12 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3074 because the desires of the same are not fashioned according to his will. Because the Desires of the same Are not fashioned according to his will. c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d vbr xx vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3075 Therefore both for the remouing of this plague, and for all other things we must be of that mind that Dauid was, Therefore both for the removing of this plague, and for all other things we must be of that mind that David was, av av-d c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n2 pns12 vmb vbi pp-f d n1 cst np1 vbds, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3076 when by the conspiring of his sonne Absalom he was driuen out of Ierusalem: who said, Carie the Arke again into the citie; when by the conspiring of his son Absalom he was driven out of Ierusalem: who said, Carry the Ark again into the City; c-crq p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 np1 pns31 vbds vvn av pp-f np1: r-crq vvd, vvb dt n1 av p-acp dt n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3077 if I shall find fauor in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me againe, if I shall find favour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me again, cs pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno11 av, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3078 and shew me both it, and the tabernacle thereof: But if he say thus, I haue no delight in thee; and show me both it, and the tabernacle thereof: But if he say thus, I have no delight in thee; cc vvb pno11 av-d pn31, cc dt n1 av: cc-acp cs pns31 vvb av, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno21; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3079 behold here I am, let him doe to me as seemeth good in his eyes. behold Here I am, let him do to me as seems good in his eyes. vvb av pns11 vbm, vvb pno31 vdi p-acp pno11 p-acp vvz j p-acp po31 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 157
3080 Thus he resigned both his kingdome and life into Gods hands, to haue them or loose them according to his will; Thus he resigned both his Kingdom and life into God's hands, to have them or lose them according to his will; av pns31 vvd d po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vhi pno32 cc vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po31 n1; (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 158
3081 and then he receiued againe of God both the one and the other: for Absolon was destroyed, and he safely returned into Ierusalem. and then he received again of God both the one and the other: for Absalom was destroyed, and he safely returned into Ierusalem. cc cs pns31 vvd av pp-f np1 d dt crd cc dt n-jn: c-acp np1 vbds vvn, cc pns31 av-j vvd p-acp np1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 158
3082 So should we now much more receiue life and health in this great mortalitie, if we did pray for them with these minds, that as Abraham was willing to offer vp his sonne Izaack vnto God, So should we now much more receive life and health in this great mortality, if we did pray for them with these minds, that as Abraham was willing to offer up his son Isaac unto God, av vmd pns12 av av-d av-dc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1, cs pns12 vdd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, cst p-acp np1 vbds j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 np1 p-acp np1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 158
3083 and then he restored him vnto life as it were againe, so we be willing to haue all, and then he restored him unto life as it were again, so we be willing to have all, cc av pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr av, av pns12 vbb j pc-acp vhi d, (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 158
3084 if it be Gods will, then will he restore all things vnto vs againe. if it be God's will, then will he restore all things unto us again. cs pn31 vbb n2 vmb, av vmb pns31 vvi d n2 p-acp pno12 av. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 158
3085 Therefore if God giue vs not that which we ask, let vs thus profit, to the examining and conuerting of our desires. Therefore if God give us not that which we ask, let us thus profit, to the examining and converting of our Desires. av cs np1 vvb pno12 xx d r-crq pns12 vvb, vvb pno12 av vvi, p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f po12 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 129 Page 158
3086 But to conclude for this time, whereas all men generally desire, that they might haue their heart satisfied, But to conclude for this time, whereas all men generally desire, that they might have their heart satisfied, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cs d n2 av-j vvb, cst pns32 vmd vhi po32 n1 vvn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3087 and that whatsoeuer they haue a mind to, they might haue it: and that whatsoever they have a mind to, they might have it: cc cst r-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp, pns32 vmd vhi pn31: (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3088 and this all sorts couet and seek after, and therin consisteth great contentation and quietnesse of mind, That we haue our desires in all things: and this all sorts covet and seek After, and therein Consisteth great contentation and quietness of mind, That we have our Desires in all things: cc d d n2 vvb cc vvi a-acp, cc av vvz j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vhb po12 n2 p-acp d n2: (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3089 let vs nourish in vs continually none but good desires, for those God wil fulfill. let us nourish in us continually none but good Desires, for those God will fulfil. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno12 av-j pi p-acp j n2, p-acp d np1 vmb vvi. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3090 But if we haue wicked and vngodly desires in our mind, as the Lord will not fulfill them, But if we have wicked and ungodly Desires in our mind, as the Lord will not fulfil them, cc-acp cs pns12 vhb j cc j n2 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno32, (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3091 so this shall be no small crosse vnto vs, that we are abridged of our desires. so this shall be no small cross unto us, that we Are abridged of our Desires. av d vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f po12 n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3092 So that all they that so liue, that they make conscience euen of their desires, So that all they that so live, that they make conscience even of their Desires, av cst d pns32 cst av vvi, cst pns32 vvb n1 av pp-f po32 n2, (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3093 and labour to keepe them within the compasse of Gods word and will, their life is most pleasant and comfortable, and labour to keep them within the compass of God's word and will, their life is most pleasant and comfortable, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, po32 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j, (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3094 & full of contentment, for they shall soonest haue the desires of their heart from time to time. & full of contentment, for they shall soonest have the Desires of their heart from time to time. cc j pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vmb av-s vhi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3095 But if we giue scope to our affections, and suffer our desires to range beyond the bounds of Gods word and will, But if we give scope to our affections, and suffer our Desires to range beyond the bounds of God's word and will, p-acp cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3096 as therein we displease him, that they are so vnruly; as therein we displease him, that they Are so unruly; c-acp av pns12 vvi pno31, cst pns32 vbr av j; (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3097 so we shall not be quiet, for God will crosse them, and not suffer vs to prosper in our wicked desires. so we shall not be quiet, for God will cross them, and not suffer us to prosper in our wicked Desires. av pns12 vmb xx vbi j-jn, c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32, cc xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3098 For though the wicked many times doe so, for their further condemnation, who often haue more than their hearts desire: For though the wicked many times do so, for their further condemnation, who often have more than their hearts desire: p-acp cs dt j d n2 vdb av, p-acp po32 jc n1, r-crq av vhb dc cs po32 n2 vvi: (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 158
3099 yet this is the ordinarie portion of Gods children, that if their desires be good, God will fulfill them: yet this is the ordinary portion of God's children, that if their Desires be good, God will fulfil them: av d vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cst cs po32 n2 vbb j, np1 vmb vvi pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3100 as these of Dauids were, and therefore God did so vnto him, as he confesseth, Thou hast giuen him his harts desire. as these of David were, and Therefore God did so unto him, as he Confesses, Thou hast given him his hearts desire. c-acp d pp-f npg1 vbdr, cc av np1 vdd av p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz, pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3101 But if they be euill, he will keepe them from them: But if they be evil, he will keep them from them: p-acp cs pns32 vbb j-jn, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno32: (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3102 and we are to pray, that he would doe so, to that end, that we might seeke to purge our hearts from all such sinfull desires. and we Are to pray, that he would do so, to that end, that we might seek to purge our hearts from all such sinful Desires. cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd vdi av, p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d d j n2. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3103 And God graunt, that we may thus profit by the not hauing of our desires, to examine them whether they be good or ill, And God grant, that we may thus profit by the not having of our Desires, to examine them whither they be good or ill, cc np1 vvb, cst pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt xx j-vvg pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 cs pns32 vbb j cc av-jn, (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3104 and to amend whatsoeuer is amisse: and so shall it be more profitable for vs, to be hindered in such desires, than to haue them fulfilled. and to amend whatsoever is amiss: and so shall it be more profitable for us, to be hindered in such Desires, than to have them fulfilled. cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av: cc av vmb pn31 vbi dc j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cs pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3105 But we shall haue occasion to speake more of this the next day: in the meane time let this be sufficient. But we shall have occasion to speak more of this the next day: in the mean time let this be sufficient. cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi dc pp-f d dt ord n1: p-acp dt j n1 vvb d vbi j. (16) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3106 The thirteenth Sermon vpon the fourth verse. And graunt thee according to thine heart, &c. COncerning these words, besides that that hath ben obserued out of them alreadie, it is further to be considered; The thirteenth Sermon upon the fourth verse. And grant thee according to thine heart, etc. Concerning these words, beside that that hath been observed out of them already, it is further to be considered; dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. cc vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, av vvg d n2, p-acp d cst vhz vbn vvn av pp-f pno32 av, pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn; (17) sermon (DIV2) 130 Page 159
3107 that whereas hee had willed them, in the tenth verse, to pray that God would heare his prayers, that whereas he had willed them, in the tenth verse, to pray that God would hear his Prayers, cst cs pns31 vhd vvn pno32, p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3108 and that he would euidently shew, that he had done so: and now, that he would giue him according to his heart: and that he would evidently show, that he had done so: and now, that he would give him according to his heart: cc cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi, cst pns31 vhd vdn av: cc av, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 vvg p-acp po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3109 he declareth, that as when he prayed vnto God, he would doe it not with his lips only, he Declareth, that as when he prayed unto God, he would do it not with his lips only, pns31 vvz, cst a-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vmd vdi pn31 xx p-acp po31 n2 av-j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3110 but from the bottome of his heart; but from the bottom of his heart; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3111 so hee would haue the Lord to take knowledge of his prayer from the desires of the same, and giue him thereafter: so he would have the Lord to take knowledge of his prayer from the Desires of the same, and give him thereafter: av pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d, cc vvi pno31 av: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3112 and so to shew that he had heard his prayer, by giuing him his hearts desire. and so to show that he had herd his prayer, by giving him his hearts desire. cc av pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, p-acp vvg pno31 po31 ng1 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3113 From whence we learne, what is the nature of true prayer; euen that it is an inward desire of the heart vnto God for some thing: From whence we Learn, what is the nature of true prayer; even that it is an inward desire of the heart unto God for Some thing: p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1; av cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 159
3114 which he, that is the onely searcher of the heart, knoweth, and so is able to satisfie. which he, that is the only searcher of the heart, Knoweth, and so is able to satisfy. r-crq pns31, cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz, cc av vbz j pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3115 VVhich is so to be vnderstood, not that we should vse no words at all in prayer, for they are sometimes necessarie; Which is so to be understood, not that we should use no words At all in prayer, for they Are sometime necessary; r-crq vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn, xx cst pns12 vmd vvi dx n2 p-acp d p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbr av j; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3116 as not only when many pray together, that one should speake out aloud, that the rest might heare and say Amen: as not only when many pray together, that one should speak out aloud, that the rest might hear and say Amen: c-acp xx av-j c-crq d vvb av, cst pi vmd vvi av av, cst dt n1 vmd vvi cc vvb uh-n: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3117 but euen many times when we pray alone by our selues, that by our speech our minds might be stirred vp, but even many times when we pray alone by our selves, that by our speech our minds might be stirred up, p-acp av d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb av-j p-acp po12 n2, cst p-acp po12 n1 po12 n2 vmd vbi vvn a-acp, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3118 and also kept vpon that that wee speake. But euen then, the substance of our prayer is in the desire of the heart, and also kept upon that that we speak. But even then, the substance of our prayer is in the desire of the heart, cc av vvd p-acp d cst pns12 vvb. p-acp av av, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3119 and our words are but signes to testifie and declare the same: and our words Are but Signs to testify and declare the same: cc po12 n2 vbr p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt d: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3120 so that there can be no true prayer at all without the desire of the heart, so that there can be no true prayer At all without the desire of the heart, av cst a-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3121 but there may be very effectuall prayer without words: and when in prayer both doth concurre, words, and desires; but there may be very effectual prayer without words: and when in prayer both does concur, words, and Desires; cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi av j n1 p-acp n2: cc c-crq p-acp n1 d vdz vvi, n2, cc n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3122 God respecteth this later more than the former, and the desires of our hearts doe crie lowder in the eares of the Lord of hoasts, God respecteth this later more than the former, and the Desires of our hearts do cry Louder in the ears of the Lord of hosts, np1 vvz d jc n1 cs dt j, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vdb vvi av-jc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3123 than all the words that we can vse, be they neuer so many and so vehement. than all the words that we can use, be they never so many and so vehement. cs d dt n2 cst pns12 vmb vvi, vbb pns32 av-x av d cc av j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3124 And though desires without words are effectuall, yet words without the desire of the heart is nothing worth: And though Desires without words Are effectual, yet words without the desire of the heart is nothing worth: cc cs n2 p-acp n2 vbr j, av n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pix j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3125 and therefore Dauid though he vsed both, yet here nameth this onely: and Therefore David though he used both, yet Here names this only: cc av np1 cs pns31 vvd d, av av vvz d av-j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3126 and after, when he giueth thankes to God for hearing of his prayers, though hee nameth both, and After, when he gives thanks to God for hearing of his Prayers, though he names both, cc a-acp, c-crq pns31 vvz n2 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n2, cs pns31 vvz d, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3127 yet hee placeth this first, as the chiefe, saying, Thou hast giuen him his hearts desire, yet he places this First, as the chief, saying, Thou hast given him his hearts desire, av pns31 vvz d ord, p-acp dt j-jn, vvg, pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3128 and hast not denied him the request of his lips. and hast not denied him the request of his lips. cc vvb xx vvn pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3129 Therefore when we pray, let vs prepare our hearts, that they may be full of holy desires: Therefore when we pray, let us prepare our hearts, that they may be full of holy Desires: av c-crq pns12 vvb, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi j pp-f j n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3130 and in prayer let vs hold out in them, and not suffer them to fall; and in prayer let us hold out in them, and not suffer them to fallen; cc p-acp n1 vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp pno32, cc xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3131 for when they decay and die, then doe we cease praying, though our lips mooue still neuer so fast. for when they decay and die, then do we cease praying, though our lips move still never so fast. p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi, av vdb pns12 vvb vvg, cs po12 n2 vvi av av-x av av-j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3132 And so all they that pray in a strange tongue, and know not what they say (as is the manner of the Papists) and so cannot possibly haue any desire in their heart of that that they speake, doe not pray at all. And so all they that pray in a strange tongue, and know not what they say (as is the manner of the Papists) and so cannot possibly have any desire in their heart of that that they speak, do not pray At all. cc av d pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc vvb xx r-crq pns32 vvb (c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2) cc av vmbx av-j vhb d n1 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f d cst pns32 vvb, vdb xx vvi p-acp d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3133 And therefore though they boast greatly of prayer, and say, that they did continually pray, because they had their beads about them, and their lips were going; And Therefore though they boast greatly of prayer, and say, that they did continually pray, Because they had their beads about them, and their lips were going; cc av cs pns32 vvb av-j pp-f n1, cc vvi, cst pns32 vdd av-j vvi, c-acp pns32 vhd po32 n2 p-acp pno32, cc po32 n2 vbdr vvg; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 160
3134 yet in truth there was not, neither could there be any prayer at all among them. yet in truth there was not, neither could there be any prayer At all among them. av p-acp n1 a-acp vbds xx, av-dx vmd pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp d p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3135 And besides all they in our daies, who in the time of prayer haue their minds otherwise occupied, And beside all they in our days, who in the time of prayer have their minds otherwise occupied, cc p-acp d pns32 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb po32 n2 av vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3136 than about that that is prayed for; than about that that is prayed for; cs p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3137 though they kneele downe, lift vp their eyes and hands, and say Amen with the rest; though they kneel down, lift up their eyes and hands, and say Amen with the rest; cs pns32 vvi a-acp, vvb a-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc vvb uh-n p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3138 do not pray one whit, but are as farre from praying as can be, though they seeme vnto others to pray very deuoutly. do not pray one whit, but Are as Far from praying as can be, though they seem unto Others to pray very devoutly. vdb xx vvi crd n1, cc-acp vbr a-acp av-j p-acp vvg c-acp vmb vbi, cs pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi av av-j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3139 Therefore when we come hether to the house of prayer, to pray together, and one of vs for another, they, Therefore when we come hither to the house of prayer, to pray together, and one of us for Another, they, av c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi av, cc crd pp-f pno12 p-acp n-jn, pns32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3140 and they only, haue the benefit of common prayer, who haue their minds attent vpon that that is said, and they only, have the benefit of Common prayer, who have their minds attended upon that that is said, cc pns32 av-j, vhb dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp d cst vbz vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3141 and desire from their heart the same thing with the rest. and desire from their heart the same thing with the rest. cc vvb p-acp po32 n1 dt d n1 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3142 For here we pray to God, that he would giue to euery one according to his desire: For Here we pray to God, that he would give to every one according to his desire: p-acp av pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d pi vvg p-acp po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3143 if then either they be asleepe, or talking, or gazing about, or otherwise busie; then we pray that God would giue them nothing, for they desire nothing. if then either they be asleep, or talking, or gazing about, or otherwise busy; then we pray that God would give them nothing, for they desire nothing. cs av av-d pns32 vbb j, cc vvg, cc vvg a-acp, cc av j; av pns12 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 pix, c-acp pns32 vvb pix. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3144 And hereunto agreeth that, which the virgine Marie saith in her song, He hath filled the hungry with good things, and sent away the rich emptie. And hereunto agreeth that, which the Virgae marry Says in her song, He hath filled the hungry with good things, and sent away the rich empty. cc av vvz cst, r-crq dt n1 vvi vvz p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhz vvn dt j p-acp j n2, cc vvd av dt j j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3145 VVhere she confesseth, that those who desire good things of God earnestly, as the hungry and thirstie desire meat and drinke, those he filleth, Where she Confesses, that those who desire good things of God earnestly, as the hungry and thirsty desire meat and drink, those he fills, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst d r-crq vvb j n2 pp-f np1 av-j, c-acp dt j cc j n1 n1 cc vvi, d pns31 vvz, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3146 and bestoweth plentifully vpon them vnto their contentment: and bestoweth plentifully upon them unto their contentment: cc vvz av-j p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3147 but they that are rich, and full as it were in their owne opinion, and so desire nothing of God as they should, they receiue nothing, but they that Are rich, and full as it were in their own opinion, and so desire nothing of God as they should, they receive nothing, cc-acp pns32 cst vbr j, cc j c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po32 d n1, cc av vvb pix pp-f np1 c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb pix, (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3148 but are sent away as emptie as they come. but Are sent away as empty as they come. cc-acp vbr vvn av p-acp j c-acp pns32 vvb. (17) sermon (DIV2) 131 Page 161
3149 And this is so certaine, that in prayer God looketh into the heart wholly, that it that be mooued to desire earnestly, And this is so certain, that in prayer God looks into the heart wholly, that it that be moved to desire earnestly, cc d vbz av j, cst p-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 av-jn, cst pn31 d vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av-j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 161
3150 though we speake not a word, it is sufficient, he knoweth well ynough what we pray for, though we speak not a word, it is sufficient, he Knoweth well enough what we pray for, cs pns12 vvb xx dt n1, pn31 vbz j, pns31 vvz av av-d r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 161
3151 and will graunt it as soone, as though we had vsed all the words that might be to persuade. and will grant it as soon, as though we had used all the words that might be to persuade. cc vmb vvi pn31 a-acp av, c-acp cs pns12 vhd vvn d dt n2 cst vmd vbi pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 161
3152 For thus it is said of Hannah, when she prayed in the temple, because she was barren: For thus it is said of Hannah, when she prayed in the temple, Because she was barren: p-acp av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbds j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 161
3153 She spake in her heart, her lips did mooue only, but her voice was not heard: She spoke in her heart, her lips did move only, but her voice was not herd: pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, po31 n2 vdd vvi av-j, p-acp po31 n1 vbds xx vvn: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3154 and when Hely thought that she had beene drunken, because he saw her lips mooue, and when Hely Thought that she had been drunken, Because he saw her lips move, cc c-crq np1 vvd cst pns31 vhd vbn j, c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n2 vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3155 but heard no voice, and told her of it, saying, How long wilt thou be drunken: but herd no voice, and told her of it, saying, How long wilt thou be drunken: cc-acp vvd dx n1, cc vvd pno31 pp-f pn31, vvg, c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vbi j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3156 she answered, and said, Nay my lord, but I am a woman troubled in spirit, and haue poured out my soule before the Lord. she answered, and said, Nay my lord, but I am a woman troubled in Spirit, and have poured out my soul before the Lord. pns31 vvd, cc vvd, uh po11 n1, cc-acp pns11 vbm dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc vhb vvn av po11 n1 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3157 Then he praied vnto God for her, that he would graunt her this petition that she had made in her heart without words: Then he prayed unto God for her, that he would grant her this petition that she had made in her heart without words: av pns31 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 d n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3158 and the Lord did so, and gaue her a manchild, which she prayed for, as her selfe doth afterwards confesse. and the Lord did so, and gave her a Manchild, which she prayed for, as her self does afterwards confess. cc dt n1 vdd av, cc vvd pno31 dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp, c-acp po31 n1 vdz av vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3159 Thus we see, that God heareth the desire of the heart, when there are no words; Thus we see, that God hears the desire of the heart, when there Are no words; av pns12 vvb, cst np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbr dx n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3160 as on the contrarie, he careth not for all the words that can be vsed without this desire. as on the contrary, he Careth not for all the words that can be used without this desire. c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 vvz xx p-acp d dt n2 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3161 After this manner also did Nehemiah pray, and was heard: After this manner also did Nehemiah pray, and was herd: p-acp d n1 av vdd np1 vvb, cc vbds vvn: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3162 for when he was waiting at the Kings table (for he was his butler) by reason of the ill newes which he heard of the Church of God a little before, it was perceiued that his countenance was more sad than it was wont to be in former times, for when he was waiting At the Kings table (for he was his butler) by reason of the ill news which he herd of the Church of God a little before, it was perceived that his countenance was more sad than it was wont to be in former times, c-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1 (c-acp pns31 vbds po31 n1) p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 r-crq pns31 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j a-acp, pn31 vbds vvn cst po31 n1 vbds av-dc j cs pn31 vbds j pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3163 and the king asked him the cause of it, seeing that he was not sicke, and said, certainely it was nothing else but sorrow of heart. and the King asked him the cause of it, seeing that he was not sick, and said, Certainly it was nothing Else but sorrow of heart. cc dt n1 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvg cst pns31 vbds xx j, cc vvd, av-j pn31 vbds pix av cc-acp n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3164 Then Nehemiah told him the cause of it; and the king most gratiously bad him require what he would: Then Nehemiah told him the cause of it; and the King most graciously bade him require what he would: av np1 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f pn31; cc dt n1 av-ds av-j vvd pno31 vvi r-crq pns31 vmd: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3165 and so he desired of him, as it is set downe there. But first of all it is said, That he prayed to the God of heauen: and so he desired of him, as it is Set down there. But First of all it is said, That he prayed to the God of heaven: cc av pns31 vvd pp-f pno31, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp a-acp. p-acp ord pp-f d pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3166 which must needs be thus vnderstood, that he did stoutly lift vp his mind vnto God, according as the time and place did then require, which must needs be thus understood, that he did stoutly lift up his mind unto God, according as the time and place did then require, r-crq vmb av vbi av vvn, cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vdd av vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3167 and desired him to blesse him, and to mooue the heart of the king to be fauourable towards him; and desired him to bless him, and to move the heart of the King to be favourable towards him; cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3168 for it was not fit for him then to haue kneeled downe, and to haue spoken aloud, for it was not fit for him then to have kneeled down, and to have spoken aloud, c-acp pn31 vbds xx j p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vhi vvd a-acp, cc pc-acp vhi vvn av, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3169 and so haue made a long prayer, when the king was at meat: and so have made a long prayer, when the King was At meat: cc av vhb vvn dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3170 and so he offered vp the desire of his heart vnto God, though he spake nothing, and God graunted it. and so he offered up the desire of his heart unto God, though he spoke nothing, and God granted it. cc av pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, cs pns31 vvd pix, cc np1 vvd pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3171 And this is so vndoubtedly true, that God in prayer looketh to the desire of the heart, that it is said, That when we know not what to pray, And this is so undoubtedly true, that God in prayer looks to the desire of the heart, that it is said, That when we know not what to pray, cc d vbz av av-j j, cst np1 p-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbz vvn, cst c-crq pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 162
3172 as we ought, the spirit of God it selfe maketh request for vs with sighes, that cannot be expressed, as we ought, the Spirit of God it self makes request for us with sighs, that cannot be expressed, c-acp pns12 vmd, dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, cst vmbx vbi vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3173 and he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the meaning of the spirit; for hee maketh request for the Saints, according to the will of God. and he that Searches the hearts, Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit; for he makes request for the Saints, according to the will of God. cc pns31 cst vvz dt n2, vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3174 So that when we for paine of bodie or griefe of mind cannot speake one word aright, So that when we for pain of body or grief of mind cannot speak one word aright, av cst c-crq pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi crd n1 av, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3175 then the very sighes and grones which are stirred vp in vs, the Lord acknowledgeth, and answereth vs according to them. then the very sighs and groans which Are stirred up in us, the Lord acknowledgeth, and Answers us according to them. cs dt j n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, dt n1 vvz, cc vvz pno12 vvg p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3176 Therefore we must hearken to the exhortation of the Apostle, and practise that, Pray alwaies with all manner prayer and supplication in the spirit; Therefore we must harken to the exhortation of the Apostle, and practise that, Pray always with all manner prayer and supplication in the Spirit; av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi d, vvb av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3177 and watch thereunto with all perseuerance and supplication: and watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication: cc vvb av p-acp d n1 cc n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3178 so that what kind of prayer soeuer wee vse (as he speaketh of all manner prayer) whether long or short, with words or without, publicke or priuat, alone or with others, it must alwaies be in the spirit, and from the heart; so that what kind of prayer soever we use (as he speaks of all manner prayer) whither long or short, with words or without, public or private, alone or with Others, it must always be in the Spirit, and from the heart; av cst r-crq n1 pp-f n1 av pns12 vvb (c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f d n1 n1) cs j cc j, p-acp n2 cc p-acp, j cc j, j cc p-acp n2-jn, pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3179 and that it might be so, he giueth vs counsell to watch thereunto, that is, to haue an eye to our heart, and that it might be so, he gives us counsel to watch thereunto, that is, to have an eye to our heart, cc cst pn31 vmd vbi av, pns31 vvz pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi av, cst vbz, pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3180 and to set a watch vpon the affections of our mind, and suffer them not to bee carried away: and to Set a watch upon the affections of our mind, and suffer them not to be carried away: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvi pno32 xx pc-acp vbi vvn av: (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3181 and this we had need to doe carefully, because else they will too soone wander suddenly before we be aware, and this we had need to do carefully, Because Else they will too soon wander suddenly before we be aware, cc d pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vdi av-j, c-acp av pns32 vmb av av vvi av-j c-acp pns12 vbb j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3182 as all of vs doe find it to be true by too great experience. as all of us do find it to be true by too great experience. c-acp d pp-f pno12 vdb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp av j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 132 Page 163
3183 Seeing then that prayer is a worke of the heart, and of the spirit (as we haue heard) and not of the lips and of the tongue so much; Seeing then that prayer is a work of the heart, and of the Spirit (as we have herd) and not of the lips and of the tongue so much; vvg av d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn) cc xx pp-f dt n2 cc pp-f dt n1 av av-d; (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 163
3184 euery one that commeth vnto prayer, must especially labour in this one point, that he may bring his heart vnto God, every one that comes unto prayer, must especially labour in this one point, that he may bring his heart unto God, d pi cst vvz p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp d crd n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 163
3185 and not to stand so much vpon words. and not to stand so much upon words. cc xx pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 163
3186 And this must be no barre vnto any to keep them from prayer, to say, I haue no fit words, I cannot vtter my mind well, I haue a good heart, And this must be no bar unto any to keep them from prayer, to say, I have no fit words, I cannot utter my mind well, I have a good heart, cc d vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi, pns11 vhb dx j n2, pns11 vmbx vvi po11 n1 av, pns11 vhb dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 163
3187 but my speech is naught, &c. For first of all, if we be sufficiently touched with the feeling of our wants, we shall haue words inough to vtter the same: but my speech is nought, etc. For First of all, if we be sufficiently touched with the feeling of our Wants, we shall have words enough to utter the same: cc-acp po11 n1 vbz pix, av p-acp ord pp-f d, cs pns12 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vmb vhi n2 av-d pc-acp vvi dt d: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 163
3188 for all experience sheweth, that euery one can complaine well inough to the vnderstanding of men, of any thing wherein they are grieued, be they neuer so simple: for all experience shows, that every one can complain well enough to the understanding of men, of any thing wherein they Are grieved, be they never so simple: c-acp d n1 vvz, cst d pi vmb vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f d n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, vbb pns32 av-x av j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 163
3189 as the poorest creature that is, that is pinched with hunger and thurst, can aske bread and meat, as the Poorest creature that is, that is pinched with hunger and thirst, can ask bred and meat, c-acp dt js n1 cst vbz, cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb vvi n1 cc n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3190 and no man need to instruct him what words he should vse in such a case: and no man need to instruct him what words he should use in such a case: cc dx n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq n2 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3191 and if any be oppressed, they cā sufficiently lay opē their wrongs, we see that young children can doe that, and almost naturall fooles. and if any be oppressed, they can sufficiently lay open their wrongs, we see that young children can do that, and almost natural Fools. cc cs d vbb vvn, pns32 vmb av-j vvi vvi po32 n2-jn, pns12 vvb cst j n2 vmb vdi d, cc av j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3192 Then assuredly if we had that inward sight and feeling of our sinnes, and of the want of the graces of Gods spirit, that we should haue, we should haue wordes inough to vtter the same vnto God, Then assuredly if we had that inward sighed and feeling of our Sins, and of the want of the graces of God's Spirit, that we should have, we should have words enough to utter the same unto God, cs av-vvn cs pns12 vhd d j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns12 vmd vhi, pns12 vmd vhi n2 av-d pc-acp vvi dt d p-acp np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3193 and to poure out our whole mind vnto him, and to say, Good Lord giue me this, and giue me that. and to pour out our Whole mind unto him, and to say, Good Lord give me this, and give me that. cc pc-acp vvi av po12 j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi, j n1 vvb pno11 d, cc vvb pno11 d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3194 Therefore let vs first labour for that, and then the other will soone follow, that is, let vs haue the feeling of our own wants, Therefore let us First labour for that, and then the other will soon follow, that is, let us have the feeling of our own Wants, av vvb pno12 ord vvi p-acp d, cc av dt n-jn vmb av vvi, cst vbz, vvb pno12 vhi dt n-vvg pp-f po12 d n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3195 and we shall want no wordes in prayer. But say, that wee want words indeed: and we shall want no words in prayer. But say, that we want words indeed: cc pns12 vmb vvi dx n2 p-acp n1. cc-acp vvb, cst pns12 vvb n2 av: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3196 it maketh no matter one whit, God looketh not to that, but to the desire of the heart: it makes no matter one whit, God looks not to that, but to the desire of the heart: pn31 vvz dx n1 crd n1, np1 vvz xx p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3197 & he heareth that sooner than the other, nay without the other. & he hears that sooner than the other, nay without the other. cc pns31 vvz cst av-c cs dt n-jn, uh p-acp dt n-jn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3198 Hannah sayd nothing, spake not a word with her lips, no more did Nehemiah (as we heard euen now) but they both prayed in the spirit, Hannah said nothing, spoke not a word with her lips, no more did Nehemiah (as we herd even now) but they both prayed in the Spirit, np1 vvd pix, vvd xx dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, av-dx av-dc vdd np1 (c-acp pns12 vvd av av) cc-acp pns32 d vvd p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3199 and powred out their soules before the Lord: and God heard them. and poured out their Souls before the Lord: and God herd them. cc vvd av po32 n2 p-acp dt n1: cc np1 vvd pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3200 Therefore if we could say nothing at all, nor speake one word, yet if we doe but sigh and grone in our hearts, that shall be as acceptable vnto God, Therefore if we could say nothing At all, nor speak one word, yet if we do but sighs and groan in our hearts, that shall be as acceptable unto God, av cs pns12 vmd vvi pix p-acp d, ccx vvi pi n1, av cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3201 as all the well ordered words in the world. King Hezekiah when hee was sicke vnto death, prayed most earnestly vnto God for life, as all the well ordered words in the world. King Hezekiah when he was sick unto death, prayed most earnestly unto God for life, c-acp d dt av vvn n2 p-acp dt n1. n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vbds j p-acp n1, vvd av-ds av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3202 and he added fifteene yeares vnto it: and he added fifteene Years unto it: cc pns31 vvd crd n2 p-acp pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3203 but how prayed he then? and what were his words? he speaketh thus of it himselfe, Like a Crane or a Swallow, but how prayed he then? and what were his words? he speaks thus of it himself, Like a Crane or a Swallow, cc-acp q-crq vvd pns31 av? cc q-crq vbdr po31 n2? pns31 vvz av pp-f pn31 px31, av-j dt n1 cc dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3204 so did I chatter, I did mourne as a Doue: so did I chatter, I did mourn as a Dove: av vdd pns11 vvi, pns11 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3205 where he confesseth, that if God had respected his wordes, his paine and feare then was so great, that it was more like the chattering of a Crane, where he Confesses, that if God had respected his words, his pain and Fear then was so great, that it was more like the chattering of a Crane, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst cs np1 vhd vvn po31 n2, po31 n1 cc vvi av vbds av j, cst pn31 vbds av-dc av-j dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3206 and the confused noise of a doue, than any thing els; yet in his heart he had great desires, and God satisfied them. and the confused noise of a dove, than any thing Else; yet in his heart he had great Desires, and God satisfied them. cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, cs d n1 av; av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhd j n2, cc np1 vvd pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3207 Let vs pray for our brethren that are visited with the pestilence, that God would giue them their hearts desire, Let us pray for our brothers that Are visited with the pestilence, that God would give them their hearts desire, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 po32 n2 vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 164
3208 and therfore that he would put into their minds good and holy desires: and Therefore that he would put into their minds good and holy Desires: cc av cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2 j cc j n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3209 and according to those, when they shall be so weake, euen at the point of death, and according to those, when they shall be so weak, even At the point of death, cc vvg p-acp d, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av j, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3210 & all the powers of the bodie shall faile them, that he would deale with them in mercy, either for comfort, & all the Powers of the body shall fail them, that he would deal with them in mercy, either for Comfort, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, av-d p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3211 or for deliuerance, or for both. or for deliverance, or for both. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3212 And so must we labour with our own hearts, that not onely they be free from ill desires, And so must we labour with our own hearts, that not only they be free from ill Desires, cc av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 d n2, cst xx av-j pns32 vbb j p-acp j-jn n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3213 but that they may not be emptie and barren of good; that others may pray for vs, Giue them according to their heart; but that they may not be empty and barren of good; that Others may pray for us, Give them according to their heart; cc-acp cst pns32 vmb xx vbi j cc j pp-f j; d n2-jn vmb vvi p-acp pno12, vvb pno32 vvg p-acp po32 n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3214 and we may haue the fruit of their prayers, when our desires shall be good, and euen then when we shall not be able to speake a word. and we may have the fruit of their Prayers, when our Desires shall be good, and even then when we shall not be able to speak a word. cc pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq po12 n2 vmb vbi j, cc av av c-crq pns12 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 133 Page 165
3215 Giue thee according to thy heart, Thus he willeth them to pray for him. Give thee according to thy heart, Thus he wills them to pray for him. vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, av pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3216 But what was he? he was a king, and a mightie prince, therefore if any might haue their hearts desire, then he most of all. But what was he? he was a King, and a mighty Prince, Therefore if any might have their hearts desire, then he most of all. p-acp r-crq vbds pns31? pns31 vbds dt n1, cc dt j n1, av cs d vmd vhi po32 n2 vvi, cs pns31 av-ds pp-f d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3217 For what can a king desire, but he shall haue it? if it may be bought for money, For what can a King desire, but he shall have it? if it may be bought for money, p-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi pn31? cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3218 if it may be gotten by sea or by land, if it may be compassed by the wit & strength of men. if it may be got by sea or by land, if it may be compassed by the wit & strength of men. cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3219 They can desire nothing, but there are ynow that will procure it for them: They can desire nothing, but there Are enough that will procure it for them: pns32 vmb vvi pix, cc-acp pc-acp vbr d cst vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno32: (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3220 if they be kings and princes, all at their commaund, and are glad to please them with their desires in all things: if they be Kings and Princes, all At their command, and Are glad to please them with their Desires in all things: cs pns32 vbb n2 cc n2, av-d p-acp po32 n1, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3221 what needed he then to be so carefull for this, that he might haue according to his hearts desire, what needed he then to be so careful for this, that he might have according to his hearts desire, r-crq vvd pns31 av pc-acp vbi av j p-acp d, cst pns31 vmd vhi p-acp p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3222 and that they should pray so earnestly for it? was there any need of it? was there any feare of it? if he had bene a meane man, it had bin another matter; and that they should pray so earnestly for it? was there any need of it? was there any Fear of it? if he had be a mean man, it had been Another matter; cc cst pns32 vmd vvi av av-j c-acp pn31? vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f pn31? vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f pn31? cs pns31 vhd vbn dt j n1, pn31 vhd vbn j-jn n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3223 or one that could not haue holpen himselfe, nor had had any to doe for him: or one that could not have helped himself, nor had had any to do for him: cc pi cst vmd xx vhi vvn px31, ccx vhd vhn d pc-acp vdi p-acp pno31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3224 but all seeke to satisfie the desires of kings, if it be with the hazard of their owne liues. but all seek to satisfy the Desires of Kings, if it be with the hazard of their own lives. cc-acp d vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3225 Dauid had experience of this himselfe, who when he was in an hold, and the garison of the Philistims was then in Bethlehem, he longed, David had experience of this himself, who when he was in an hold, and the garrison of the philistines was then in Bethlehem, he longed, np1 vhd n1 pp-f d px31, r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 vbds av p-acp np1, pns31 vvd, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3226 & said, Oh that one would giue me to drinke of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate. & said, O that one would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate. cc vvd, uh cst crd vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3227 Then three mighty men brake into the host of the Philistims, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, Then three mighty men brake into the host of the philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, av crd j n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, cc vvd n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 165
3228 and brought it to Dauid; who would not drinke thereof, but powred it out for an offering before the Lord, and brought it to David; who would not drink thereof, but poured it out for an offering before the Lord, cc vvd pn31 p-acp np1; r-crq vmd xx vvi av, cc-acp vvd pn31 av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3229 and sayd, O Lord be it farre from me, that I should doe this: is not this the blood of the men that went in ieopardie of their liues: and said, Oh Lord be it Far from me, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives: cc vvd, uh n1 vbi pn31 av-j p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vmd vdi d: vbz xx d dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vvd p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3230 therefore he would not drinke it. Therefore he would not drink it. av pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3231 Thus though he repented him of this rash and foolish desire, yet we see how soone he had his desire, Thus though he repented him of this rash and foolish desire, yet we see how soon he had his desire, av cs pns31 vvd pno31 pp-f d j cc j n1, av pns12 vvb c-crq av pns31 vhd po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3232 and how ready his men were to satisfie it, euen in a very hard thing, and wherein they did hazard their liues for him. and how ready his men were to satisfy it, even in a very hard thing, and wherein they did hazard their lives for him. cc c-crq j po31 n2 vbdr pc-acp vvi pn31, av p-acp dt j j n1, cc c-crq pns32 vdd vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3233 Hauing then so many worthy Captaines as he had, what might not he presume that they would doe for him? and so why needed he to doubt of any of his desires? The like may be sayd of Ahab the king of Israel, Having then so many worthy Captains as he had, what might not he presume that they would do for him? and so why needed he to doubt of any of his Desires? The like may be said of Ahab the King of Israel, vhg av av d j n2 c-acp pns31 vhd, r-crq vmd xx pns31 vvi cst pns32 vmd vdi p-acp pno31? cc av q-crq vvd pns31 p-acp n1 pp-f d pp-f po31 n2? dt j vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3234 when he desired the vineyard of Naboth, and could not get it at the first, whereupon he was greatly displeased, when he desired the vineyard of Naboth, and could not get it At the First, whereupon he was greatly displeased, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vmd xx vvi pn31 p-acp dt ord, c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3235 and laid himselfe vpon his bed, and would not eat: and laid himself upon his Bed, and would not eat: cc vvd px31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vmd xx vvi: (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3236 How soone was there a way deuised for him by his wife Iesabell, to satisfie his desires, How soon was there a Way devised for him by his wife Jezebel, to satisfy his Desires, c-crq av vbds a-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3237 though it was vnlawfull? And first of all she comforteth him ouer it, and sayd, Doest thou now gouerne the kingdome of Israel, &c. as if she had sayd, what, I perceiue thou knowest not who thou art? Thou art a King, thou mayest haue what thou wilt, one way or other, by might or by wrong, thou needest but desire and haue. though it was unlawful? And First of all she comforts him over it, and said, Dost thou now govern the Kingdom of Israel, etc. as if she had said, what, I perceive thou Knowest not who thou art? Thou art a King, thou Mayest have what thou wilt, one Way or other, by might or by wrong, thou Needest but desire and have. cs pn31 vbds j? cc ord pp-f d pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp pn31, cc vvd, vd2 pns21 av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, av c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, r-crq, pns11 vvb pns21 vv2 xx r-crq pns21 vb2r? pns21 vb2r dt n1, pns21 vm2 vhi q-crq pns21 vm2, crd n1 cc n-jn, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n-jn, pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 cc vhb. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3238 Vp, eat bread, and be of good cheere, I will giue thee the vineyard of Naboth, &c. And then she wrote letters, that he might be accused & condemned of treason, that so it might fall to the king by law, Up, eat bred, and be of good cheer, I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth, etc. And then she wrote letters, that he might be accused & condemned of treason, that so it might fallen to the King by law, p-acp, vvb n1, cc vbi pp-f j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 dt n1 pp-f np1, av cc av pns31 vvd n2, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f n1, cst av pn31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3239 as it did, and as it followeth in that storie. as it did, and as it follows in that story. c-acp pn31 vdd, cc c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3240 But this is that which principally for our purpose is to be obserued, that she was of this mind, That a king might haue whatsoeuer he desired. But this is that which principally for our purpose is to be observed, that she was of this mind, That a King might have whatsoever he desired. p-acp d vbz d r-crq av-j p-acp po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns31 vbds pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 vmd vhi r-crq pns31 vvd. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3241 And so many foolish people thinke that kings, & noblemen, & rich men, & those that haue wealth inough, they may haue all things after their harts desire, And so many foolish people think that Kings, & noblemen, & rich men, & those that have wealth enough, they may have all things After their hearts desire, cc av d j n1 vvb d n2, cc n2, cc j n2, cc d cst vhb n1 av-d, pns32 vmb vhi d n2 p-acp po32 n2 vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3242 & so haue nothing to crosse them in their desires: so that if they were in their case, they would liue at their hearts ease, & so have nothing to cross them in their Desires: so that if they were in their case, they would live At their hearts ease, cc av vhb pix pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2: av cst cs pns32 vbdr p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2 vvi, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3243 for look whatsoeuer they desired, they would haue, & who shold hinder them from it? and so they would set their heart at rest, for look whatsoever they desired, they would have, & who should hinder them from it? and so they would Set their heart At rest, c-acp vvb r-crq pns32 vvd, pns32 vmd vhi, cc r-crq vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pn31? cc av pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3244 and liue as merrily as the day is long and broad; and live as merrily as the day is long and broad; cc vvi c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz j cc j; (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 166
3245 and they maruell why others should not do so, and that they should at any time complaine, that they haue not their desire. and they marvel why Others should not do so, and that they should At any time complain, that they have not their desire. cc pns32 vvb c-crq n2-jn vmd xx vdi av, cc cst pns32 vmd p-acp d n1 vvi, cst pns32 vhb xx po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3246 VVherein they are like vnto that Epicure that is spoken of in the Gospell; Wherein they Are like unto that Epicure that is spoken of in the Gospel; c-crq pns32 vbr av-j p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3247 whose ground, when it brought forth fruit so plenteously, that he could not tell where to lay it, whose ground, when it brought forth fruit so plenteously, that he could not tell where to lay it, rg-crq n1, c-crq pn31 vvd av n1 av av-j, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3248 vntill he bethought himselfe to enlarge his barnes, and then he said to himselfe: Soule, thou hast much goods laid vp for many yeares, liue at ease, eat, drinke, and take thy pastime: until he bethought himself to enlarge his Barns, and then he said to himself: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, live At ease, eat, drink, and take thy pastime: c-acp pns31 vvd px31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp px31: n1, pns21 vh2 d n2-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp n1, vvb, vvb, cc vvb po21 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3249 so that he thought, because he had wealth ynough, that he might haue his hearts desire in all things, so that he Thought, Because he had wealth enough, that he might have his hearts desire in all things, av cst pns31 vvd, c-acp pns31 vhd n1 av-d, cst pns31 vmd vhi po31 n2 vvb p-acp d n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3250 and be beholding to none but to himselfe for it, no not vnto God, for he speakes as one that neuer thought of him. and be beholding to none but to himself for it, no not unto God, for he speaks as one that never Thought of him. cc vbi vvg p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp px31 p-acp pn31, uh-dx xx p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvz c-acp pi cst av-x vvd pp-f pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3251 But the Lord did disappoint him of it, and said, O foole, this night will they fetch away thy soule from thee, But the Lord did disappoint him of it, and said, Oh fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul from thee, p-acp dt n1 vdd vvi pno31 pp-f pn31, cc vvd, uh n1, d n1 vmb pns32 vvi av po21 n1 p-acp pno21, (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3252 then whose shall those things be which thou hast prouided. And thus will he say and doe to all such foolish worldlings or worldly fooles. then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided. And thus will he say and do to all such foolish worldlings or worldly Fools. cs r-crq vmb d n2 vbb r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. cc av vmb pns31 vvi cc vdb p-acp d d j n2 cc j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3253 For it is added, So is he that gathereth riches, and is not rich in the Lord. For it is added, So is he that gathereth riches, and is not rich in the Lord. p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, av vbz pns31 cst vvz n2, cc vbz xx j p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 134 Page 167
3254 But Dauid here sheweth, that he was of another mind: But David Here shows, that he was of Another mind: p-acp np1 av vvz, cst pns31 vbds pp-f j-jn n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3255 for though his desires were neuer so good and lawfull in this action, and he had neuer so many means to accomplish them (as indeed for his desire in warre he had as many as could almost be desired; for though his Desires were never so good and lawful in this actium, and he had never so many means to accomplish them (as indeed for his desire in war he had as many as could almost be desired; c-acp cs po31 n2 vbdr av-x av j cc j p-acp d n1, cc pns31 vhd av-x av d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 (c-acp av c-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vhd p-acp d c-acp vmd av vbi vvn; (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3256 for he had many worthie captaines, and we read not of any the like, as their courage and great valour is set downe in the Scripture) yet he beleeued, for he had many worthy Captains, and we read not of any the like, as their courage and great valour is Set down in the Scripture) yet he believed, c-acp pns31 vhd d j-jn n2, cc pns12 vvb xx pp-f d dt j, c-acp po32 n1 cc j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1) av pns31 vvd, (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3257 and would haue his subiects to beleeue also, that neither himselfe nor they for him could accomplish his desires, and would have his Subjects to believe also, that neither himself nor they for him could accomplish his Desires, cc vmd vhi po31 n2-jn pc-acp vvi av, cst dx px31 ccx pns32 p-acp pno31 vmd vvi po31 n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3258 but as God should graunt them; but as God should grant them; cc-acp c-acp np1 vmd vvi pno32; (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3259 and therefore he willed them to pray to God, that he would so doe, saying, Graunt thee according to thine heart. and Therefore he willed them to pray to God, that he would so do, saying, Grant thee according to thine heart. cc av pns31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd av vdi, vvg, vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3260 This then is that, that from hence we must beleeue, that it is God onely, that doth and must accomplish the desires of all men and women, This then is that, that from hence we must believe, that it is God only, that does and must accomplish the Desires of all men and women, d av vbz d, cst p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz np1 j, cst vdz cc vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3261 and none is sufficient of themselues to doe it, be they neuer so great and mightie, nor any other for them. and none is sufficient of themselves to do it, be they never so great and mighty, nor any other for them. cc pix vbz j pp-f px32 p-acp vdb pn31, vbb pns32 av-x av j cc j, ccx d n-jn p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 167
3262 And this is the first article of our faith, That we beleeue in God the father almightie, maker of heauen and earth; And this is the First article of our faith, That we believe in God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; cc d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 j-jn, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3263 that is, that he made all things of nothing, and doth still bring al things to passe: that is, that he made all things of nothing, and does still bring all things to pass: cst vbz, cst pns31 vvd d n2 pp-f pix, cc vdz av vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3264 and therefore as nothing is done without him, so he only doth all things, as it is said in the Psalme: and Therefore as nothing is done without him, so he only does all things, as it is said in the Psalm: cc av c-acp pix vbz vdn p-acp pno31, av pns31 av-j vdz d n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3265 He hath done whatsoeuer he would, in heauen, and in the earth, and in all the deepes. He hath done whatsoever he would, in heaven, and in the earth, and in all the deeps. pns31 vhz vdn r-crq pns31 vmd, p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d dt n2-jn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3266 So that whatsoeuer good any hath desired in time past, if they haue obtained it, they must confesse to the glorie of God, that it was not thēselues, So that whatsoever good any hath desired in time past, if they have obtained it, they must confess to the glory of God, that it was not themselves, av cst r-crq j d vhz vvn p-acp n1 j, cs pns32 vhb vvn pn31, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vbds xx px32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3267 or any other for them, but God alone, that gaue thē their hearts desire. or any other for them, but God alone, that gave them their hearts desire. cc d n-jn p-acp pno32, cc-acp np1 av-j, cst vvd pno32 po32 n2 vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3268 For though they had these meanes, yet God could haue hindered them all, that they should haue done them no good. For though they had these means, yet God could have hindered them all, that they should have done them no good. p-acp cs pns32 vhd d n2, av np1 vmd vhi vvn pno32 d, cst pns32 vmd vhi vdn pno32 dx j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3269 And therefore that which Moses forewarned the people of Israel of, when they should come into the land of Canaan, That they should take heed that they did not ascribe any to themselues, And Therefore that which Moses forewarned the people of Israel of, when they should come into the land of Canaan, That they should take heed that they did not ascribe any to themselves, cc av cst r-crq np1 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp, c-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi n1 cst pns32 vdd xx vvi d p-acp px32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3270 but all vnto God, who was the only giuer of the same; is true of all other things, when he saith thus vnto them: but all unto God, who was the only giver of the same; is true of all other things, when he Says thus unto them: cc-acp d p-acp np1, r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt d; vbz j pp-f d j-jn n2, c-crq pns31 vvz av p-acp pno32: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3271 Beware least thou say in thine heart, my power, and the strength of mine owne hand hath prepared me this abundance: Beware lest thou say in thine heart, my power, and the strength of mine own hand hath prepared me this abundance: vvb cs pns21 vvb p-acp po21 n1, po11 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 d n1 vhz vvn pno11 d n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3272 but remember the Lord thy God, for it is he that giueth thee power to get substance to establish his couenant, which he sware vnto thy father, as appeareth this day. but Remember the Lord thy God, for it is he that gives thee power to get substance to establish his Covenant, which he sware unto thy father, as appears this day. cc-acp vvb dt n1 po21 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz pno21 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po21 n1, c-acp vvz d n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3273 VVhere he forbiddeth them not onely proudly to boast of themselues, but not so much as to suffer it once to enter into their thoughts: Where he forbiddeth them not only proudly to boast of themselves, but not so much as to suffer it once to enter into their thoughts: c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 xx av-j av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f px32, cc-acp xx av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3274 Say not in thine heart, &c. Thus did Dauid confesse of himselfe, that God had giuen him his desire: Say not in thine heart, etc. Thus did David confess of himself, that God had given him his desire: vvb xx p-acp po21 n1, av av vdd np1 vvb pp-f px31, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 135 Page 168
3275 & in that Psalme that he maketh of thanksgiuing for the victorie, he teacheth the people to praise God for it, vnder this title, That God had brought to passe his desires: & in that Psalm that he makes of thanksgiving for the victory, he Teaches the people to praise God for it, under this title, That God had brought to pass his Desires: cc p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvz pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1, cst np1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 168
3276 and that he saw his desire vpon his enemies, he ascribeth it neither to himselfe, and that he saw his desire upon his enemies, he ascribeth it neither to himself, cc cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvz pn31 av-d pc-acp px31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 168
3277 nor to his worthie captaines, but to the Lord, saying, Thou hast giuen him his hearts desire. nor to his worthy Captains, but to the Lord, saying, Thou hast given him his hearts desire. ccx p-acp po31 j-jn n2, p-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg, pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 168
3278 As if he had said, O Lord, I desired such and such things in my heart, As if he had said, Oh Lord, I desired such and such things in my heart, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, uh n1, pns11 vvd d cc d n2 p-acp po11 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 168
3279 but I could not procure them to my selfe, therefore I prayed vnto thee for them, but I could not procure them to my self, Therefore I prayed unto thee for them, cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp po11 n1, av pns11 vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp pno32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 168
3280 and I desired others also so to doe; and I desired Others also so to do; cc pns11 vvd n2-jn av av pc-acp vdi; (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 168
3281 and thou hast giuen vs the thing that wee desired, and therefore wee giue thankes vnto thee for it. and thou hast given us the thing that we desired, and Therefore we give thanks unto thee for it. cc pns21 vh2 vvn pno12 dt n1 cst pns12 vvd, cc av pns12 vvb n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3282 And this is that also, which the Psalmist saith of the Israelites, whilest they were in the wildernesse: And this is that also, which the Psalmist Says of the Israelites, whilst they were in the Wilderness: cc d vbz cst av, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f dt np2, cs pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3283 they longed for flesh, but they could not satisfie their owne desires, though they were neuer so many; they longed for Flesh, but they could not satisfy their own Desires, though they were never so many; pns32 vvd p-acp n1, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 d n2, cs pns32 vbdr av-x av av-d; (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3284 but the Lord he sent them meat ynough, and so did satisfie their desires, He rained flesh vpon them, but the Lord he sent them meat enough, and so did satisfy their Desires, He reigned Flesh upon them, cc-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd pno32 n1 av-d, cc av vdd vvi po32 n2, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3285 as dust, and feathered foule, as the sand of the sea: as dust, and feathered foul, as the sand of the sea: c-acp n1, cc j-vvn j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3286 and he made it fall in the middest of their campe, euen round about their habitations: and he made it fallen in the midst of their camp, even round about their habitations: cc pns31 vvd pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av av-j p-acp po32 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3287 so they did eat, and were well filled, for he gaue them their desire. so they did eat, and were well filled, for he gave them their desire. av pns32 vdd vvi, cc vbdr av vvn, c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3288 So must we all say of our selues, for all things that we desire and haue, So must we all say of our selves, for all things that we desire and have, av vmb pns12 d vvb pp-f po12 n2, p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb cc vhb, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3289 euen our meat and drinke, that it is God that giueth vs our desire. even our meat and drink, that it is God that gives us our desire. av po12 n1 cc vvi, cst pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz pno12 po12 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3290 For when as many in the world doe want, and are pinched with hunger, and doe eat and drinke by measure and by weight, because they haue not ynough; For when as many in the world do want, and Are pinched with hunger, and do eat and drink by measure and by weight, Because they have not enough; p-acp c-crq p-acp d p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi, cc vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vhb xx av-d; (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3291 when as in the meane season we eat and drinke of the best, and are well filled: when as in the mean season we eat and drink of the best, and Are well filled: c-crq c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvb cc n1 pp-f dt js, cc vbr av vvn: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3292 must we not needs confesse to the praise of God, that he hath giuen vs our desire? For many haue as great desires to these things, must we not needs confess to the praise of God, that he hath given us our desire? For many have as great Desires to these things, vmb pns12 xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 po12 n1? p-acp d vhb p-acp j n2 p-acp d n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3293 and yet are in extreame want, and so might wee haue beene too, but that God hath prouided better for vs, and yet Are in extreme want, and so might we have been too, but that God hath provided better for us, cc av vbr p-acp j-jn n1, cc av vmd pns12 vhb vbn av, cc-acp cst np1 vhz vvn av-jc p-acp pno12, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3294 and giuen vs our desires, and denied them vnto others. and given us our Desires, and denied them unto Others. cc vvn pno12 po12 n2, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n2-jn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3295 Besides, some that haue much, haue not the heart to bestow it vpon themselues, and so they desire, & haue not: Beside, Some that have much, have not the heart to bestow it upon themselves, and so they desire, & have not: p-acp, d cst vhb av-d, vhb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp px32, cc av pns32 vvb, cc vhb xx: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3296 and this is one of the vanities of the world that Salomon cōplaineth of, There is one alone, and there is not a second, which hath neither sonne nor brother, and this is one of the vanities of the world that Solomon Complaineth of, There is one alone, and there is not a second, which hath neither son nor brother, cc d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vvz pp-f, pc-acp vbz pi j, cc pc-acp vbz xx dt ord, r-crq vhz dx n1 ccx n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3297 yet is there none end of his trauaile, neither can his eye be satisfied with riches: yet is there none end of his travail, neither can his eye be satisfied with riches: av vbz pc-acp pix n1 pp-f po31 n1, dx vmb po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3298 neither doth he think, For whom doe I trauaile, and defraud my selfe of pleasure? this also is vanitie, and this an euill trauaile. neither does he think, For whom do I travail, and defraud my self of pleasure? this also is vanity, and this an evil travail. av-dx vdz pns31 vvi, p-acp ro-crq vdb pns11 vvi, cc vvi po11 n1 pp-f n1? d av vbz n1, cc d dt j-jn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3299 Therfore he saith, that this is all that a man can haue of all that he possesseth, To eat and drinke, and to take his part of them: Therefore he Says, that this is all that a man can have of all that he Possesses, To eat and drink, and to take his part of them: av pns31 vvz, cst d vbz d cst dt n1 vmb vhi pp-f d cst pns31 vvz, pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f pno32: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3300 and yet to doe so, is the speciall gift of God, & all haue it not. and yet to do so, is the special gift of God, & all have it not. cc av pc-acp vdi av, vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc d vhb pn31 xx. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3301 And to conclude, thus doth the Prophet confesse of others, & of himselfe: Lord thou hast heard the desire of the poore: And to conclude, thus does the Prophet confess of Others, & of himself: Lord thou hast herd the desire of the poor: cc pc-acp vvi, av vdz dt n1 vvb pp-f n2-jn, cc pp-f px31: n1 pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 169
3302 where, by poore he meaneth the humble and lowly, and so also doe some translate it, that is, those that are afflicted and humbled that way: where, by poor he means the humble and lowly, and so also do Some translate it, that is, those that Are afflicted and humbled that Way: c-crq, p-acp j pns31 vvz dt j cc j, cc av av vdb d vvb pn31, cst vbz, d cst vbr vvn cc vvn d n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 170
3303 so that all men, rich and poore, must confesse, that it is God that must giue them all their desires. so that all men, rich and poor, must confess, that it is God that must give them all their Desires. av cst d n2, j cc j, vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz np1 cst vmb vvi pno32 d po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 170
3304 And therefore whether we desire health or wealth, long life, or any thing els; And Therefore whither we desire health or wealth, long life, or any thing Else; cc av cs pns12 vvb n1 cc n1, j n1, cc d n1 av; (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 170
3305 or we desire an end of this grieuous calamitie of the pestilence, and that the places where it is, might at the last be set free from it, or we desire an end of this grievous calamity of the pestilence, and that the places where it is, might At the last be Set free from it, cc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d dt n2 c-crq pn31 vbz, vmd p-acp dt ord vbi vvn j p-acp pn31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 170
3306 and that all places might haue their accustomed health, to the comfort of vs all: and that all places might have their accustomed health, to the Comfort of us all: cc cst d n2 vmd vhi po32 vvn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12 d: (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 170
3307 God alone is he that must giue these things, or els we shall neuer haue our desires. God alone is he that must give these things, or Else we shall never have our Desires. np1 av-j vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi d n2, cc av pns12 vmb av-x vhb po12 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 136 Page 170
3308 This doctrine though it be so euident and cleare, as it is, yet few do rightly beleeue it: This Doctrine though it be so evident and clear, as it is, yet few doe rightly believe it: d n1 c-acp pn31 vbb av j cc j, c-acp pn31 vbz, av d n1 av-jn vvi pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3309 for if they did, then they would doe as Dauid did here in the like case, that is, they would in all things pray to God, that he would giue them their desires. for if they did, then they would do as David did Here in the like case, that is, they would in all things pray to God, that he would give them their Desires. c-acp cs pns32 vdd, cs pns32 vmd vdi c-acp np1 vdd av p-acp dt j n1, cst vbz, pns32 vmd p-acp d n2 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3310 But the most part couet and desire many things, and neuer aske them of God; as though they imagined, that they could haue them without him. But the most part covet and desire many things, and never ask them of God; as though they imagined, that they could have them without him. p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvb cc vvi d n2, cc av-x vvb pno32 pp-f np1; c-acp cs pns32 vvd, cst pns32 vmd vhi pno32 p-acp pno31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3311 So saith the Apostle, and chargeth the Iewes out it: saying, Ye lust, and haue not, ye enuie and desire immoderatly, and cannot obtaine: So Says the Apostle, and charges the Iewes out it: saying, You lust, and have not, you envy and desire immoderately, and cannot obtain: np1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt np2 av pn31: vvg, pn22 n1, cc vhb xx, pn22 vvb cc vvi av-j, cc vmbx vvi: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3312 ye fight and warre, and get nothing, because ye aske not. you fight and war, and get nothing, Because you ask not. pn22 vvb cc n1, cc vvb pix, c-acp pn22 vvb xx. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3313 That is, they trusted greatly for these worldly things, one for one thing, and another for another, That is, they trusted greatly for these worldly things, one for one thing, and Another for Another, cst vbz, pns32 vvd av-j p-acp d j n2, pi p-acp crd n1, cc j-jn p-acp n-jn, (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3314 and they had a world of desires in their mind, and they enuied also others that went beyond them, and they had a world of Desires in their mind, and they envied also Others that went beyond them, cc pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc pns32 vvd av ng2-jn cst vvd p-acp pno32, (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3315 and had that which they had not, and they did striue and take all the paines that they could to get more; and had that which they had not, and they did strive and take all the pains that they could to get more; cc vhd d r-crq pns32 vhd xx, cc pns32 vdd vvi cc vvi d dt n2 cst pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi av-dc; (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3316 and yet they had not according to their desire, because they asked not those things of God, who onely could fulfill all their desires. and yet they had not according to their desire, Because they asked not those things of God, who only could fulfil all their Desires. cc av pns32 vhd xx vvg p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vvd xx d n2 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vmd vvi d po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3317 So that if a man beleeueth, that it is God onely, that must giue him all his desires, else he shall desire and desire in vaine, as these did; So that if a man Believeth, that it is God only, that must give him all his Desires, Else he shall desire and desire in vain, as these did; av cst cs dt n1 vvz, cst pn31 vbz np1 j, cst vmb vvi pno31 d po31 n2, av pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp j, c-acp d vdd; (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3318 he must commend his desires vnto God in prayer, that he might so doe: he must commend his Desires unto God in prayer, that he might so do: pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd av vdi: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3319 and the want of prayer in all our desires, argueth the want of faith in them. and the want of prayer in all our Desires, argue the want of faith in them. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d po12 n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 170
3320 All those then that haue their heads occupied about the world, that they haue a multitude of desires in their mind, to this and to that, and to they cannot tell themselues what; All those then that have their Heads occupied about the world, that they have a multitude of Desires in their mind, to this and to that, and to they cannot tell themselves what; av-d d cs cst vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp d cc p-acp d, cc pc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi px32 q-crq; (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3321 & do not from time to time aske of God, that he would fulfill them, do not rightly beleeue that he onely can doe it: & do not from time to time ask of God, that he would fulfil them, do not rightly believe that he only can do it: cc vdb xx p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvi pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32, vdb xx av-jn vvb cst pns31 av-j vmb vdi pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3322 but trust to their own wit and policie, to their owne strength and power to thēselues, or to some other. but trust to their own wit and policy, to their own strength and power to themselves, or to Some other. cc-acp vvb p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1, p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, cc p-acp d n-jn. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3323 And yet God many times disappointeth them of their desires, when they think themselues surest of them; And yet God many times disappointeth them of their Desires, when they think themselves Surest of them; cc av np1 d n2 vvz pno32 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb px32 js pp-f pno32; (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3324 that they might by experience see that in themselues, which they will not heare out of the word: that they might by experience see that in themselves, which they will not hear out of the word: cst pns32 vmd p-acp n1 vvi cst p-acp px32, r-crq pns32 vmb xx vvi av pp-f dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3325 Yee lust, and haue not, because you aske not. Ye lust, and have not, Because you ask not. pn22 n1, cc vhb xx, c-acp pn22 vvb xx. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3326 And that I might applie this to the time present, and to the occasion of our meeting: And that I might apply this to the time present, and to the occasion of our meeting: cc cst pns11 vmd vvi d p-acp dt n1 j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3327 all men desire, and haue done a long time, that God would stay his heauy hand, all men desire, and have done a long time, that God would stay his heavy hand, d n2 vvb, cc vhb vdn dt av-j n1, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3328 and that wee might not thus still heare continually of the death of our brethren in so many places: and that we might not thus still hear continually of the death of our brothers in so many places: cc cst pns12 vmd xx av av vvi av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp av d n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3329 But none of vs all can haue our desires herein, but as God shall giue it. But none of us all can have our Desires herein, but as God shall give it. cc-acp pix pp-f pno12 d vmb vhi po12 n2 av, cc-acp c-acp np1 vmb vvi pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3330 Therefore let vs pray vnto him, and aske it of him, (as the Apostle willeth vs) and the more earnestly we desire it, the more feruently let vs pray vnto God for it: Therefore let us pray unto him, and ask it of him, (as the Apostle wills us) and the more earnestly we desire it, the more fervently let us pray unto God for it: av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi pn31 pp-f pno31, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) cc dt av-dc av-j pns12 vvb pn31, dt av-dc av-j vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pn31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3331 so will the Lord graunt it vnto vs in his good time; and so shall it appeare, that wee doe not onely say in word; so will the Lord grant it unto us in his good time; and so shall it appear, that we do not only say in word; av vmb dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 j n1; cc av vmb pn31 vvi, cst pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3332 but beleeue in heart, that he onely can giue vs our desire. but believe in heart, that he only can give us our desire. cc-acp vvb p-acp n1, cst pns31 av-j vmb vvi pno12 po12 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3333 And let vs remember for the further humbling of vs, how many desires wee haue had in our mind in time past, And let us Remember for the further humbling of us, how many Desires we have had in our mind in time past, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt av-jc vvg pp-f pno12, c-crq d n2 pns12 vhb vhn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3334 and neuer thought vpon God, or sought to him for the accomplishment of them: and so no maruaile if we haue mist of many of them; and never Thought upon God, or sought to him for the accomplishment of them: and so no marvel if we have missed of many of them; cc av-x vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: cc av dx n1 cs pns12 vhb vvn pp-f d pp-f pno32; (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3335 for God thereby hath punished our vnbeleefe, that we did not by prayer (the fruit of faith) acknowledge that hee was the onely giuer of all our desires: for God thereby hath punished our unbelief, that we did not by prayer (the fruit of faith) acknowledge that he was the only giver of all our Desires: c-acp np1 av vhz vvn po12 n1, cst pns12 vdd xx p-acp n1 (dt n1 pp-f n1) vvb cst pns31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3336 yea and that we haue desired many great things, and such as haue concerned vs verie much, yea and that we have desired many great things, and such as have concerned us very much, uh cc cst pns12 vhb vvn d j n2, cc d c-acp vhb vvn pno12 av av-d, (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3337 and yet haue not asked them of God, and therefore worthily haue gone without them. and yet have not asked them of God, and Therefore worthily have gone without them. cc av vhb xx vvn pno32 pp-f np1, cc av av-j vhb vvn p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 137 Page 171
3338 And seeing God giueth all men their desires, and we must pray to him for them; And seeing God gives all men their Desires, and we must pray to him for them; cc vvg np1 vvz d n2 po32 n2, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp pno32; (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 171
3339 it behooueth vs to liue well, and to serue him, and to desire nothing but good continually: it behooveth us to live well, and to serve him, and to desire nothing but good continually: pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp j av-j: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 171
3340 that so he may from time to time giue vs our hearts desire, euen as Dauid did here And then God hath promised to giue vs our desire, as Solomon saith, That which the wicked feareth, shall come vpon him: that so he may from time to time give us our hearts desire, even as David did Here And then God hath promised to give us our desire, as Solomon Says, That which the wicked fears, shall come upon him: cst av pns31 vmb p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvb pno12 po12 n2 vvi, av c-acp np1 vdd av cc av np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 n1, p-acp np1 vvz, cst r-crq dt j vvz, vmb vvi p-acp pno31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3341 but God will grant the desire of the righteous. but God will grant the desire of the righteous. cc-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3342 VVhere he saith, that the wicked shall be so farre from hauing their desire, that euen that very thing which they feare most, Where he Says, that the wicked shall be so Far from having their desire, that even that very thing which they Fear most, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst dt j vmb vbi av av-j p-acp vhg po32 n1, cst av-j cst j n1 r-crq pns32 vvb av-ds, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3343 and would most willingly escape, God will bring vpon them: but hee will giue the righteous man his desire. and would most willingly escape, God will bring upon them: but he will give the righteous man his desire. cc vmd av-ds av-j vvi, np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32: cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1 po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3344 So that if we serue God, and doe liue well: So that if we serve God, and do live well: av cst cs pns12 vvb np1, cc vdb vvi av: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3345 then he will giue vs all our desires, that is, so farre as they be good, and agreeable vnto his will. then he will give us all our Desires, that is, so Far as they be good, and agreeable unto his will. cs pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d po12 n2, cst vbz, av av-j c-acp pns32 vbb j, cc j p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3346 And thus also is a righteous man described in the word of God, namely, That he is a righteous man, And thus also is a righteous man described in the word of God, namely, That he is a righteous man, cc av av vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av, cst pns31 vbz dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3347 and she a righteous woman, that hath good desires: and so farre God will fulfill them. and she a righteous woman, that hath good Desires: and so Far God will fulfil them. cc pns31 dt j n1, cst vhz j n2: cc av av-j np1 vmb vvi pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3348 Therefore that we might pray in faith vnto God for all our desires, we must liue righteously, Therefore that we might pray in faith unto God for all our Desires, we must live righteously, av cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi av-j, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3349 and looke that all our desires be only good. and look that all our Desires be only good. cc vvb cst d po12 n2 vbb av-j j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3350 For though he doth sometime giue the wicked their vngodly desire, and that in many things, For though he does sometime give the wicked their ungodly desire, and that in many things, p-acp cs pns31 vdz av vvi dt j po32 j n1, cc cst p-acp d n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3351 as we haue seene it in Ahab, and Iesabell, and might haue seene it in many more; as we have seen it in Ahab, and Jezebel, and might have seen it in many more; c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp np1, cc np1, cc vmd vhi vvn pn31 p-acp d dc; (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3352 yea they haue more than their hearts desire: yea they have more than their hearts desire: uh pns32 vhb dc cs po32 n2 vvi: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3353 yet it is no blessing at all, but a punishment of God vpon them, to be giuen vp to their owne lusts, to desire euill things, yet it is no blessing At all, but a punishment of God upon them, to be given up to their own Lustiest, to desire evil things, av pn31 vbz dx n1 p-acp d, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po32 d n2, pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3354 and then to haue their desires: and then to have their Desires: cc av pc-acp vhi po32 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3355 though (I say) he dealeth thus often with the wicked, yet no man can pray for any such thing in faith; though (I say) he deals thus often with the wicked, yet no man can pray for any such thing in faith; c-acp (pns11 vvb) pns31 vvz av av p-acp dt j, av dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp d d n1 p-acp n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3356 neither can he looke for it at Gods hands: neither can he look for it At God's hands: dx vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp npg1 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3357 and if it should come vnto him vnlooked for, he cannot take it as a blessing from God. and if it should come unto him unlooked for, he cannot take it as a blessing from God. cc cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 vvn p-acp, pns31 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3358 VVe are rather to pray, that in all our wicked and vngodly desires he would crosse vs, We Are rather to pray, that in all our wicked and ungodly Desires he would cross us, pns12 vbr av-c pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp d po12 j cc j n2 pns31 vmd vvi pno12, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3359 and neuer suffer vs to thriue in any of our vnlawfull desires: and never suffer us to thrive in any of our unlawful Desires: cc av-x vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f po12 j n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3360 and that shall be a great blessing of his vpon vs, to haue our vngodly desires denied vnto vs. But we shall find it to be true by all experience, that when we haue liued in the best course, and that shall be a great blessing of his upon us, to have our ungodly Desires denied unto us But we shall find it to be true by all experience, that when we have lived in the best course, cc cst vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f png31 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vhi po12 j n2 vvn p-acp pno12 cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1, cst c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt js n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3361 and haue had most godly desires, then the Lord hath most often and soonest fulfilled them: and have had most godly Desires, then the Lord hath most often and soonest fulfilled them: cc vhb vhn av-ds j n2, cs dt n1 vhz av-ds av cc av-s vvn pno32: (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 172
3362 so this must teach vs to liue well, and to desire good things of God, that he may still fulfill them. so this must teach us to live well, and to desire good things of God, that he may still fulfil them. av d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmb av vvi pno32. (17) sermon (DIV2) 138 Page 173
3363 And the rather that we might beleeue, that God only can and doth fulfill the desire of all men: And the rather that we might believe, that God only can and does fulfil the desire of all men: cc dt av-c cst pns12 vmd vvi, cst np1 av-j vmb cc vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3364 we must consider that he can also, and doth many time hinder them from their desires: we must Consider that he can also, and does many time hinder them from their Desires: pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb av, cc vdz d n1 vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2: (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3365 that though they haue had neuer so great a desire to a thing, yet they could neuer obtaine it. that though they have had never so great a desire to a thing, yet they could never obtain it. cst cs pns32 vhb vhn av av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns32 vmd av-x vvi pn31. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3366 And this is threatned to the vngodly, as a punishment from God, that they shall not haue their desire: And this is threatened to the ungodly, as a punishment from God, that they shall not have their desire: cc d vbz vvn p-acp dt j, c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmb xx vhi po32 n1: (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3367 He shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away, the desire of the wicked shall perish. He shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away, the desire of the wicked shall perish. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi av, dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3368 And all experience doth shew, that many times he hath frustrated the desires of the wicked. And all experience does show, that many times he hath frustrated the Desires of the wicked. cc d n1 vdz vvi, cst d n2 pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3369 As the desire that Haman had to root out the Iewes; As the desire that Haman had to root out the Iewes; p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vhd p-acp n1 av dt np2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3370 that Achitophell had to ouerthrow Dauid; that Iesabel had to take away the life of the Prophet Eliah; that Pharao had to oppresse the Israelits with cruell bondage, that Achitophel had to overthrow David; that Jezebel had to take away the life of the Prophet Elijah; that Pharaoh had to oppress the Israelites with cruel bondage, d np1 vhd p-acp n1 np1; cst np1 vhd pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1; cst np1 vhd pc-acp vvi dt np2 p-acp j n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3371 and to keepe them still in his land; and to keep them still in his land; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3372 that king Herod had to kill Peter: how was he disappointed of his purpose, when he thought all was sure? for Peter was in prison, that King Herod had to kill Peter: how was he disappointed of his purpose, when he Thought all was sure? for Peter was in prison, cst n1 np1 vhd pc-acp vvi np1: q-crq vbds pns31 vvn pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd d vbds j? p-acp np1 vbds p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3373 & the night before that he thought to haue brought him out to the people, he slept between two souldiors, bound with two chaines, & the night before that he Thought to have brought him out to the people, he slept between two Soldiers, bound with two chains, cc dt n1 p-acp cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn pno31 av p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp crd n2, vvn p-acp crd n2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3374 and the keepers before the dore kept the prison, so that it seemed all was sure ynough: and the keepers before the door kept the prison, so that it seemed all was sure enough: cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1, av cst pn31 vvd d vbds j av-d: (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3375 but God sent an Angell, and deliuered him out of the hand of Herod, and from all the waiting for of the people of the Iewes, but God sent an Angel, and Delivered him out of the hand of Herod, and from all the waiting for of the people of the Iewes, cc-acp np1 vvd dt n1, cc vvd pno31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d dt j-vvg p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3376 and so disappointed them all of their vngodly desires. and so disappointed them all of their ungodly Desires. cc av vvd pno32 d pp-f po32 j n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3377 And all the enemies of Dauid that sought to keepe him from his kingdome, wherof he complaineth, Why did the Heathen rage, And all the enemies of David that sought to keep him from his Kingdom, whereof he Complaineth, Why did the Heathen rage, cc d dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, q-crq vdd dt j-jn n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3378 and the people murmure in vaine, &c. God did laugh them all to scorne, and would not suffer them to haue their desire of him, and the people murmur in vain, etc. God did laugh them all to scorn, and would not suffer them to have their desire of him, cc dt n1 vvb p-acp j, av np1 vdd vvi pno32 d pc-acp vvi, cc vmd xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vhi po32 n1 pp-f pno31, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3379 but said, I haue set my king vpon Sion, m ne holy mountaine; as if he had said, hee shall be king in despight of you all. but said, I have Set my King upon Sion, m ne holy mountain; as if he had said, he shall be King in despite of you all. cc-acp vvd, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp np1, zz ccx j n1; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns31 vmb vbi n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn22 d. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 173
3380 How were all the great and mightie tyrants, and cruell persecuting emperours disappointed of their diuellish desires to destroy the poore Christians? So that though they were many, and their persecutions extream and very long, enduring certaine hundred yeares; How were all the great and mighty Tyrants, and cruel persecuting Emperors disappointed of their devilish Desires to destroy the poor Christians? So that though they were many, and their persecutions extreme and very long, enduring certain hundred Years; q-crq vbdr d dt j cc j n2, cc j vvg ng1 vvn a-acp po32 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt j np1? av cst cs pns32 vbdr d, cc po32 n2 j-jn cc av av-j, vvg j crd n2; (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3381 yet therein they so little preuailed, that the number of them still encreased: yet therein they so little prevailed, that the number of them still increased: av av pns32 av av-j vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 av vvd: (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3382 whereupon arose that prouerbe, That the blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the Church, that is, the more that they did put to death, the more did rise vp in their stead. whereupon arose that proverb, That the blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the Church, that is, the more that they did put to death, the more did rise up in their stead. c-crq vvd cst n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, dt av-dc cst pns32 vdd vvi p-acp n1, dt av-dc vdd vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3383 So that the two last cruell persecutors being tyred with the slaughter of the Christians, and fretting at this, that they could not haue their desires of them; So that the two last cruel persecutors being tired with the slaughter of the Christians, and fretting At this, that they could not have their Desires of them; av cst dt crd vvb j n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njpg2, cc vvg p-acp d, cst pns32 vmd xx vhi po32 n2 pp-f pno32; (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3384 in great discontentment gaue vp their empire, and led a priuate life. in great discontentment gave up their empire, and led a private life. p-acp j n1 vvd a-acp po32 n1, cc vvd dt j n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3385 VVhat should I speake of the Papists, and of their holy league, who were not yet able to satisfie their desire against the professors of the Gospell, in that wicked practise which began at the bloodie massacre in Fraunce? And how were all that crue of Papists disappointed of their wicked desires in the end, here in England, by the death of Queene Marie? And what should I say of some of those bloodie blasphemous persecutors, who so greedily desired the death of Gods Saints, that they openly threatened, that they would see them burnt; What should I speak of the Papists, and of their holy league, who were not yet able to satisfy their desire against the professors of the Gospel, in that wicked practice which began At the bloody massacre in France? And how were all that crew of Papists disappointed of their wicked Desires in the end, Here in England, by the death of Queen marry? And what should I say of Some of those bloody blasphemous persecutors, who so greedily desired the death of God's Saints, that they openly threatened, that they would see them burned; q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pp-f dt njp2, cc pp-f po32 j n1, r-crq vbdr xx av j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst j n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1? cc q-crq vbdr d cst n1 pp-f njp2 vvd pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi? cc q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pp-f d pp-f d j j n2, r-crq av av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cst pns32 av-j vvd, cst pns32 vmd vvi pno32 vvd; (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3386 but themselues by a sudden death of the hand of God, were taken away before their blessed martyrdome. but themselves by a sudden death of the hand of God, were taken away before their blessed martyrdom. cc-acp px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbdr vvn av p-acp po32 j-vvn n1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3387 So that all the wicked, be they neuer so many and mightie, they cannot haue their desires alwaies, So that all the wicked, be they never so many and mighty, they cannot have their Desires always, av cst d dt j, vbb pns32 av-x av d cc j, pns32 vmbx vhi po32 n2 av, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3388 but God can hinder them as it pleaseth him, that onely must giue to all men their desires. but God can hinder them as it Pleases him, that only must give to all men their Desires. cc-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pn31 vvz pno31, cst av-j vmb vvi p-acp d n2 po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3389 Therefore when men threaten that they will haue their wils of men, and they will doe so and so, as Lamech did, saying, I will slay a man in my wound, Therefore when men threaten that they will have their wills of men, and they will do so and so, as Lamech did, saying, I will slay a man in my wound, av c-crq n2 vvb cst pns32 vmb vhi po32 n2 pp-f n2, cc pns32 vmb vdi av cc av, p-acp vvb vdd, vvg, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3390 and a young man in my hurt, that is, if any man touch me, I will doe so and so vnto him: and a young man in my hurt, that is, if any man touch me, I will do so and so unto him: cc dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1, cst vbz, cs d n1 vvb pno11, pns11 vmb vdi av cc av p-acp pno31: (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3391 we see, that they must first aske God leaue, or els they shall neuer haue their desires. we see, that they must First ask God leave, or Else they shall never have their Desires. pns12 vvb, cst pns32 vmb ord vvi np1 vvi, cc av pns32 vmb av-x vhi po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3392 Nay Dauid hath taught vs to pray in faith against all the vngodly desires of wicked men, Let not the wicked haue his desire, O Lord, performe not his wicked thought, least they bee too proud. Selah. Nay David hath taught us to pray in faith against all the ungodly Desires of wicked men, Let not the wicked have his desire, Oh Lord, perform not his wicked Thought, lest they be too proud. Selac. uh-x np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f j n2, vvb xx dt j n1 po31 n1, uh n1, vvb xx po31 j n1, cs pns32 vbb av j. np1. (17) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 174
3393 The fourteenth Sermon vpon the fourth verse. And graunt thee according to thine heart, and fulfill all thy purpose. The fourteenth Sermon upon the fourth verse. And grant thee according to thine heart, and fulfil all thy purpose. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. cc vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi d po21 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 139 Page 175
3394 THat which should haue beene added the last day concerning the former part of this verse, is this: THat which should have been added the last day Concerning the former part of this verse, is this: cst r-crq vmd vhi vbn vvn dt ord n1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f d n1, vbz d: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3395 That wheras we haue heard alreadie, how we ought to shew our faith in this point, that we beleeue that God can and doth giue to euery one their hearts desire, by praying vnto him beforehand for euery thing that we doe desire: That whereas we have herd already, how we ought to show our faith in this point, that we believe that God can and does give to every one their hearts desire, by praying unto him beforehand for every thing that we do desire: cst cs pns12 vhb vvn av, c-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vvb cst np1 vmb cc vdz vvi p-acp d crd po32 ng1 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 av p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vdb vvi: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3396 Now it remaineth further to consider, That if we do beleeue indeed, that God only doth giue to all men their desires, and that without him they cannot haue them; Now it remains further to Consider, That if we do believe indeed, that God only does give to all men their Desires, and that without him they cannot have them; av pn31 vvz jc pc-acp vvi, cst cs pns12 vdb vvi av, cst np1 av-j vdz vvi p-acp d n2 po32 n2, cc cst p-acp pno31 pns32 vmbx vhi pno32; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3397 then we must declare this faith of ours, after that we haue our desires, by acknowledging, that for all things which we haue desired in the whole course of our life, then we must declare this faith of ours, After that we have our Desires, by acknowledging, that for all things which we have desired in the Whole course of our life, cs pns12 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f png12, c-acp cst pns12 vhb po12 n2, p-acp vvg, cst p-acp d n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3398 and haue had them, that we are wholly beholding to the goodnesse of God for them, and have had them, that we Are wholly beholding to the Goodness of God for them, cc vhb vhn pno32, cst pns12 vbr av-jn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3399 and so praise his holy name for the same. and so praise his holy name for the same. cc av vvb po31 j n1 p-acp dt d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3400 For if we desire any thing of a mortall man, and he bestow it vpon vs, we are bound to confesse so much, For if we desire any thing of a Mortal man, and he bestow it upon us, we Are bound to confess so much, p-acp cs pns12 vvb d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc pns31 vvi pn31 p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3401 and to be thankefull vnto him for the same: and to be thankful unto him for the same: cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3402 then much more vnto God, who mooued the heart of that man towards vs, and made him an instrument of his goodnesse vnto vs, to fulfill our desires. then much more unto God, who moved the heart of that man towards us, and made him an Instrument of his Goodness unto us, to fulfil our Desires. av av-d av-dc p-acp np1, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3403 And thus doth Dauid euen for this very thing, confessing openly, that God had satisfied his desires, And thus does David even for this very thing, confessing openly, that God had satisfied his Desires, cc av vdz np1 av p-acp d j n1, vvg av-j, cst np1 vhd vvn po31 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3404 when he saith, Thou hast giuen him his hearts desire, and hast not denied him the request of his lips: when he Says, Thou hast given him his hearts desire, and hast not denied him the request of his lips: c-crq pns31 vvz, pns21 vh2 vvn pno31 po31 ng1 n1, cc vvb xx vvn pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 175
3405 where hee speaketh of himselfe, and made that Psalme as a forme of publicke thanksgiuing vnto God for giuing him his desire in the ouerthrow of his enemies. where he speaks of himself, and made that Psalm as a Form of public thanksgiving unto God for giving him his desire in the overthrow of his enemies. c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f px31, cc vvd cst n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg pno31 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3406 VVe in our time haue desired many things in our hearts, and we haue not been disappointed of our desires: We in our time have desired many things in our hearts, and we have not been disappointed of our Desires: pns12 p-acp po12 n1 vhb vvn d n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc pns12 vhb xx vbn vvn pp-f po12 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3407 but haue we in all of them so considered God to be the author of them, that we haue giuen thankes vnto him for the same? If we doe rightly examine our selues, and call to mind the time past, we shall find, that for many things for which we haue prayed, O Lord giue me according to my heart, we haue not returned with this thankfull confession, O Lord thou hast giuen me my hearts desire, but have we in all of them so considered God to be the author of them, that we have given thanks unto him for the same? If we do rightly examine our selves, and call to mind the time past, we shall find, that for many things for which we have prayed, Oh Lord give me according to my heart, we have not returned with this thankful Confessi, Oh Lord thou hast given me my hearts desire, cc-acp vhb pns12 p-acp d pp-f pno32 av vvd np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst pns12 vhb vvn n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d? cs pns12 vdb av-jn vvi po12 n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, pns12 vmb vvi, cst p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, uh n1 vvb pno11 vvg p-acp po11 n1, pns12 vhb xx vvn p-acp d j n1, uh n1 pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 po11 n2 vvb, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3408 and hast not denied me the request of my lips. and hast not denied me the request of my lips. cc vvb xx vvn pno11 dt n1 pp-f po11 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3409 And this is that that our Sauiour Christ complaineth of in the Gospell, That when ten lepers did meet him, they stood a farre off, And this is that that our Saviour christ Complaineth of in the Gospel, That when ten lepers did meet him, they stood a Far off, cc d vbz d d po12 n1 np1 vvz pp-f p-acp dt n1, cst c-crq crd n2 vdd vvi pno31, pns32 vvd dt av-j a-acp, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3410 and all of them lift vp their voices, and said, Iesus master haue mercie on vs: and all of them lift up their voices, and said, Iesus master have mercy on us: cc d pp-f pno32 vvd a-acp po32 n2, cc vvd, np1 n1 vhb n1 p-acp pno12: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3411 and all of them were healed. and all of them were healed. cc d pp-f pno32 vbdr vvn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3412 But one of them when he saw that he was healed, turned backe, and with a loud voice praised God, But one of them when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice praised God, p-acp crd pp-f pno32 c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds vvn, vvd av, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvn np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3413 and fell downe at his feet, and gaue him thankes: and fell down At his feet, and gave him thanks: cc vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n2, cc vvd pno31 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3414 And Iesus said, are there not ten clensed? but where are the nine? There is none found that returned to giue God praise, saue this stranger. And Iesus said, Are there not ten cleansed? but where Are the nine? There is none found that returned to give God praise, save this stranger. cc np1 vvd, vbr pc-acp xx crd vvd? cc-acp q-crq vbr dt crd? pc-acp vbz pix vvn cst vvd pc-acp vvi np1 vvi, vvb d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3415 Thus though all of them had a great desire to be cleansed of that foule disease, Thus though all of them had a great desire to be cleansed of that foul disease, av cs d pp-f pno32 vhd dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f cst j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3416 and did crie out earnestly vnto Christ for it, yet but one of them did testifie his faith, that he had receiued this benefit of Christ. and did cry out earnestly unto christ for it, yet but one of them did testify his faith, that he had received this benefit of christ. cc vdd vvi av av-j p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, av p-acp crd pp-f pno32 vdd vvi po31 n1, cst pns31 vhd vvn d n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3417 And this is a common fault in the world, that scarce one among ten, when they haue their desires, And this is a Common fault in the world, that scarce one among ten, when they have their Desires, cc d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst av-j pi p-acp crd, c-crq pns32 vhb po32 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3418 and that of God, and when they haue asked the same of him, that are mindfull to giue thanks vnto God that gaue them their desire. and that of God, and when they have asked the same of him, that Are mindful to give thanks unto God that gave them their desire. cc d pp-f np1, cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt d pp-f pno31, cst vbr j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1 cst vvd pno32 po32 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3419 Many in their wants come to Christ, and say Miserere, to haue their desires satisfied; but few afterwards returne with Alleluia, to giue praise vnto him for the same. Many in their Wants come to christ, and say miserere, to have their Desires satisfied; but few afterwards return with Alleluia, to give praise unto him for the same. av-d p-acp po32 n2 vvn p-acp np1, cc vvi fw-la, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn; cc-acp d av vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3420 This is that then, which the Psalmist not without iust cause so often & so earnestly calleth vpon men for, and all sorts of men: This is that then, which the Psalmist not without just cause so often & so earnestly calls upon men for, and all sorts of men: d vbz cst av, r-crq dt n1 xx p-acp j n1 av av cc av av-j vvz p-acp n2 p-acp, cc d n2 pp-f n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3421 That when they haue bene in great affliction some one way & some another, and so for their reliefe and comfort, they haue desired this and that according to their seuerall estates; That when they have be in great affliction Some one Way & Some Another, and so for their relief and Comfort, they have desired this and that according to their several estates; cst c-crq pns32 vhb vbn p-acp j n1 d crd n1 cc d n-jn, cc av p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pns32 vhb vvn d cc d vvg p-acp po32 j n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 176
3422 that when God hath deliuered them, and giuen them their desire, they would as well by giuing thankes vnto him declare, that they beleeue that he onely did satisfie their desire, that when God hath Delivered them, and given them their desire, they would as well by giving thanks unto him declare, that they believe that he only did satisfy their desire, cst c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32, cc vvn pno32 po32 n1, pns32 vmd a-acp av p-acp vvg n2 p-acp pno31 vvi, cst pns32 vvb cst pns31 av-j vdd vvi po32 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3423 as they did before by praying vnto him. For hee saith, That some haue bene in captiuitie, and scattered into the enemies land, as they did before by praying unto him. For he Says, That Some have be in captivity, and scattered into the enemies land, c-acp pns32 vdd a-acp p-acp vvg p-acp pno31. p-acp pns31 vvz, cst d vhb vbn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3424 and there they haue wandered in the wildernesse and desert out of the way, & found no citie to dwell in; and there they have wandered in the Wilderness and desert out of the Way, & found no City to dwell in; cc a-acp pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av pp-f dt n1, cc vvd dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3425 both hungrie and thirstie, and their soule hath fainted in them. both hungry and thirsty, and their soul hath fainted in them. d j cc j, cc po32 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3426 Then they cryed vnto the Lord in their trouble, and he deliuered them from their distresse. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he Delivered them from their distress. cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3427 Let them therefore (saith he) confesse before the Lord his louing kindnesse, and his wonderfull workes before the sonnes of men: Let them Therefore (Says he) confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the Sons of men: vvb pno32 av (vvz pns31) vvb p-acp dt n1 po31 j-vvg n1, cc po31 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3428 for he satisfied the thirstie soule, and filled the hungrie soule with goodnesse. VVhere he prouoketh them to be thankefull, acknowledging of the goodnesse of God with prayse, for he satisfied the thirsty soul, and filled the hungry soul with Goodness. Where he provoketh them to be thankful, acknowledging of the Goodness of God with praise, c-acp pns31 vvd dt j n1, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1. c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vbi j, vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3429 when they haue found by experience how he hath satisfied their desires; when they have found by experience how he hath satisfied their Desires; c-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po32 n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3430 and would haue them shew that they beleeued, that God gaue them their desires, by a thankfull acknowledging of the same. and would have them show that they believed, that God gave them their Desires, by a thankful acknowledging of the same. cc vmd vhi pno32 vvi cst pns32 vvd, cst np1 vvd pno32 po32 n2, p-acp dt j vvg pp-f dt d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3431 And so afterwards in the same Psalme he speaketh of others, whereof some are deliuered from sickenesse and from death, And so afterwards in the same Psalm he speaks of Others, whereof Some Are Delivered from sickness and from death, cc av av p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvz pp-f n2-jn, c-crq d vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3432 and some from prison and yrons, and some from extreme hunger; and all these according to their owne desire: and Some from prison and irons, and Some from extreme hunger; and all these according to their own desire: cc d p-acp n1 cc n2, cc d p-acp j-jn n1; cc d d vvg p-acp po32 d n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3433 for he saith of all them, Then they cried vnto the Lord in their trouble, and he deliuered them from their distresse: for he Says of all them, Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he Delivered them from their distress: c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f d pno32, av pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3434 and would haue all of them likewise confesse, to the glory of God, and the good of others, That God had giuen them their desire: and would have all of them likewise confess, to the glory of God, and the good of Others, That God had given them their desire: cc vmd vhi d pp-f pno32 av vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j pp-f n2-jn, cst np1 vhd vvn pno32 po32 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3435 when he saith thus, Let them therefore confesse before the Lord his louing kindnesse, and his wonderfull workes before the sonnes of men: when he Says thus, Let them Therefore confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the Sons of men: c-crq pns31 vvz av, vvb pno32 av vvi p-acp dt n1 po31 j-vvg n1, cc po31 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3436 and let them offer sacrifices of prayse, and declare his workes with reioycing: and let them offer Sacrifices of praise, and declare his works with rejoicing: cc vvb pno32 vvi n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp vvg: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3437 and let them exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the Elders. and let them exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the Elders. cc vvb pno32 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3438 VVhere we see, that though he confesseth that all of them in their seuerall troubles doe cry vnto God for helpe, Where we see, that though he Confesses that all of them in their several Troubles do cry unto God for help, c-crq pns12 vvb, cst cs pns31 vvz cst d pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 j n2 vdb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3439 as beleeuing that he onely can giue them their desires: as believing that he only can give them their Desires: c-acp vvg cst pns31 av-j vmb vvi pno32 po32 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 177
3440 yet he doth not say, that all after their deliuerances doe declare their faith in Gods prouidence, by giuing him thankes: yet he does not say, that all After their Deliverances do declare their faith in God's providence, by giving him thanks: av pns31 vdz xx vvi, cst d p-acp po32 n2 vdb vvi po32 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp vvg pno31 vvz: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3441 but this he exhorteth them vnto, and wisheth that it might be so, saying, Let them therefore confesse before the Lord his louing kindnesse: but this he exhorteth them unto, and wishes that it might be so, saying, Let them Therefore confess before the Lord his loving kindness: cc-acp d pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp, cc vvz cst pn31 vmd vbi av, vvg, vvb pno32 av vvi p-acp dt n1 po31 j-vvg n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3442 or, oh that they would thus doe. or, o that they would thus do. cc, uh cst pns32 vmd av vdi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3443 Shewing that though it be mens duty, yet many of them are so farre from it, that it is rather to be wished and desired, Showing that though it be men's duty, yet many of them Are so Far from it, that it is rather to be wished and desired, vvg cst cs pn31 vbb ng2 n1, av d pp-f pno32 vbr av av-j p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vbz av-c pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3444 than to be looked for at their hands. than to be looked for At their hands. cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po32 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3445 Therefore if it shall please the Lord to be mercifull vnto vs, and this way to giue vs our desire, by taking away this grieuous rod from our backes, Therefore if it shall please the Lord to be merciful unto us, and this Way to give us our desire, by taking away this grievous rod from our backs, av cs pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12, cc d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 n1, p-acp vvg av d j n1 p-acp po12 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3446 and causing this pestilence to cease, which hath a long time walked in the darkenesse, and destroyed at noone day; and causing this pestilence to cease, which hath a long time walked in the darkness, and destroyed At noon day; cc vvg d n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vhz dt j n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3447 and of which there hath fallen a thousand on the one side, and ten thousand on the other: and of which there hath fallen a thousand on the one side, and ten thousand on the other: cc pp-f r-crq a-acp vhz vvn dt crd p-acp dt crd n1, cc crd crd p-acp dt n-jn: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3448 we must remember to bee thankefull vnto him for it, and let him haue as many prayses from vs for giuing vs our hearts desires, we must Remember to be thankful unto him for it, and let him have as many praises from us for giving us our hearts Desires, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31, cc vvb pno31 vhi p-acp d n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg pno12 po12 n2 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3449 as now he hath prayers for it: as now he hath Prayers for it: c-acp av pns31 vhz n2 p-acp pn31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3450 and let vs remember it the rather, because we are more prone to crie vnto God in our troubles, and let us Remember it the rather, Because we Are more prove to cry unto God in our Troubles, cc vvb pno12 vvi pn31 dt av-c, c-acp pns12 vbr av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3451 as others haue done, than we are afterwards to confesse his louing kindnesse, and his wonderfull works before the sonnes of men; as Others have done, than we Are afterwards to confess his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the Sons of men; c-acp n2-jn vhb vdn, cs pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvg n1, cc po31 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3452 and to exalt him in the congregation of the people, and to praise him in the assembly of the Elders, and to exalt him in the congregation of the people, and to praise him in the assembly of the Elders, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3453 as we haue heard euen now out of the Psalme. as we have herd even now out of the Psalm. c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av av av pp-f dt n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3454 And let vs be heartily sory that for so many desires of ours, both for soule and body, And let us be heartily sorry that for so many Desires of ours, both for soul and body, cc vvb pno12 vbi av-j j cst p-acp av d n2 pp-f png12, d p-acp n1 cc n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3455 for our selues and ours, we haue bene so vnthankefull; for our selves and ours, we have be so unthankful; p-acp po12 n2 cc png12, pns12 vhb vbn av j; (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3456 which might iustly moue him to abridge vs now, and to cut vs short of our desire in this thing, which doth so greatly concerne the good of vs all, which might justly move him to abridge us now, and to Cut us short of our desire in this thing, which does so greatly concern the good of us all, r-crq vmd av-j vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno12 av, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 j pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vdz av av-j vvi dt j pp-f pno12 d, (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3457 and of many thousands of our brethren. and of many thousands of our brothers. cc pp-f d crd pp-f po12 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3458 And this is that, which we haue to obserue out of the first part of this verse. And this is that, which we have to observe out of the First part of this verse. cc d vbz d, r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 140 Page 178
3459 The second followeth after this manner: And fulfill all thy purpose. The second follows After this manner: And fulfil all thy purpose. dt ord vvz p-acp d n1: cc vvi d po21 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 178
3460 This latter part of the verse conteineth almost the very same petition that the former did, sauing that here is somewhat more, This latter part of the verse Containeth almost the very same petition that the former did, Saving that Here is somewhat more, d d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av dt av d n1 cst dt j vdd, vvg cst av vbz av av-dc, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 178
3461 namely, that whereas men, when they haue a desire vnto a thing, and would faine haue it, they begin to bethinke themselues how and which way to accomplish it: namely, that whereas men, when they have a desire unto a thing, and would feign have it, they begin to bethink themselves how and which Way to accomplish it: av, cst cs n2, c-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vmd av-j vhi pn31, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi px32 c-crq cc r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3462 and then taking counsell with themselues or others, they deuise and determine to doe so and so: and then taking counsel with themselves or Others, they devise and determine to do so and so: cc av vvg n1 p-acp px32 cc n2-jn, pns32 vvb cc vvi pc-acp vdi av cc av: (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3463 as Dauid might doe in this case. as David might do in this case. c-acp np1 vmd vdi p-acp d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3464 This counsell of his and purpose, whatsoeuer it was, he willeth them to pray to God for him, that he would fulfill, that so he might haue his desire, This counsel of his and purpose, whatsoever it was, he wills them to pray to God for him, that he would fulfil, that so he might have his desire, d n1 pp-f png31 cc vvb, r-crq pn31 vbds, pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi, cst av pns31 vmd vhi po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3465 and Gods prouidence might be serued thereby. This word, Purpose, the most and the best doe translate, Counsell. and God's providence might be served thereby. This word, Purpose, the most and the best do translate, Counsel. cc ng1 n1 vmd vbi vvn av. d n1, vvb, dt ds cc dt js vdb vvi, n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3466 And so the meaning of it is, that whatsoeuer he should aduise himselfe to doe by good counsell, And so the meaning of it is, that whatsoever he should advise himself to do by good counsel, cc av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz, cst r-crq pns31 vmd vvi px31 pc-acp vdi p-acp j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3467 for the effecting of his desire, and whatsoeuer things he should put in practise vpon mature deliberation to that end: for the effecting of his desire, and whatsoever things he should put in practice upon mature deliberation to that end: p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc r-crq n2 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp d n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3468 that that counsell and those meanes God would blesse, and giue a good successe vnto, and so bring the thing to passe. that that counsel and those means God would bless, and give a good success unto, and so bring the thing to pass. cst d n1 cc d n2 np1 vmd vvi, cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp, cc av vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3469 So that we see with what humilitie and distrustfulnesse of himselfe he speaketh, acknowledging his owne insufficiencie to be so great, that hee was so vnable of himselfe to bring to passe his owne desires, So that we see with what humility and distrustfulness of himself he speaks, acknowledging his own insufficiency to be so great, that he was so unable of himself to bring to pass his own Desires, av cst pns12 vvb p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pp-f px31 pns31 vvz, vvg po31 d n1 pc-acp vbi av j, cst pns31 vbds av j pp-f px31 p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po31 d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3470 though they were good, and in a lawfull cause; though they were good, and in a lawful cause; cs pns32 vbdr j, cc p-acp dt j n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3471 that when he had taken the best counsell for it, yet that should be in vaine and altogether frustrate, that when he had taken the best counsel for it, yet that should be in vain and altogether frustrate, cst c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt js n1 p-acp pn31, av cst vmd vbi p-acp j cc av vvb, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3472 and doe him no good at all, vnlesse God blesse it. Therefore here he prayeth vnto God for his blessing vpon his consultations, and good purposes, and do him no good At all, unless God bless it. Therefore Here he Prayeth unto God for his blessing upon his Consultations, and good Purposes, cc vdb pno31 dx j p-acp d, cs np1 vvb pn31. av av pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc j n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3473 and desireth them to help him with their prayers therin: both that God would direct him to those meanes that might best serue his prouidence, and Desires them to help him with their Prayers therein: both that God would Direct him to those means that might best serve his providence, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n2 av: d cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 cst vmd js vvi po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3474 and that he would giue good successe vnto the same; and that he would give good success unto the same; cc cst pns31 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp dt d; (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3475 and that he might not fall into any vaine courses, or as it were crooked wayes, which the Lord did not purpose to worke by. and that he might not fallen into any vain courses, or as it were crooked ways, which the Lord did not purpose to work by. cc cst pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp d j n2, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr j n2, r-crq dt n1 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3476 This then must pull down the high minds of those proud conceited men, who thinke so highly of themselues and of their owne wit, that they presume that for euery thing they are all sufficient of themselues: This then must pull down the high minds of those proud conceited men, who think so highly of themselves and of their own wit, that they presume that for every thing they Are all sufficient of themselves: np1 av vmb vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j j-vvn n2, r-crq vvb av av-j pp-f px32 cc pp-f po32 d n1, cst pns32 vvb cst p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr d j pp-f px32: (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3477 for in all matters that shall befall them, they can tell presently what to doe, they can tell how to aduise themselues sufficiently, they haue counsell ynough at home, for in all matters that shall befall them, they can tell presently what to do, they can tell how to advise themselves sufficiently, they have counsel enough At home, c-acp p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi pno32, pns32 vmb vvi av-j q-crq pc-acp vdi, pns32 vmb vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 av-j, pns32 vhb n1 av-d p-acp n1-an, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 179
3478 and so can bring all their matters to passe. and so can bring all their matters to pass. cc av vmb vvi d po32 n2 pc-acp vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3479 For though I graunt it to be true, that it is a great blessing of God vpon any, that in time of need they know what is to be done (for many times for want of good counsell men are in doubfull matters greatly perplexed, For though I grant it to be true, that it is a great blessing of God upon any, that in time of need they know what is to be done (for many times for want of good counsel men Are in doubtful matters greatly perplexed, p-acp cs pns11 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d, cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn (c-acp d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 n2 vbr p-acp j n2 av-j vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3480 and almost at their wits end:) yet they must thus thinke, that when they haue the best aduise that can be from thēselues or others, and almost At their wits end:) yet they must thus think, that when they have the best advise that can be from themselves or Others, cc av p-acp po32 n2 vvi:) av pns32 vmb av vvi, cst c-crq pns32 vhb dt js n1 cst vmb vbi p-acp px32 cc n2-jn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3481 yet the successe of it depends only vpon the blessing of God: yet the success of it depends only upon the blessing of God: av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3482 and so they must seeke vnto God for it, as Dauid doth here, though he was very wise of himselfe: and so they must seek unto God for it, as David does Here, though he was very wise of himself: cc av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vdz av, cs pns31 vbds av j pp-f px31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3483 For it is sayd of him when he was but young, That when the princes of the Philistims went foorth, at their going forth to warre, he behaued himselfe more wisely than all the seruants of Saul; For it is said of him when he was but young, That when the Princes of the philistines went forth, At their going forth to war, he behaved himself more wisely than all the Servants of Saul; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp j, cst c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 vvd av, p-acp po32 vvg av p-acp n1, pns31 vvd px31 av-dc av-j cs d dt n2 pp-f np1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3484 so that his name was much set by. so that his name was much Set by. av cst po31 n1 vbds av-d vvn p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV2) 141 Page 180
3485 And for the repressing of this foolish presumption of our owne wisedome, to be able to bring all matters to passe, the Prophet Ieremie giueth a good lesson, saying, Thus saith the Lord, let not the wise man glory in his wisedome, And for the repressing of this foolish presumption of our own Wisdom, to be able to bring all matters to pass, the Prophet Ieremie gives a good Lesson, saying, Thus Says the Lord, let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f d j n1 pp-f po12 d n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 np1 vvz dt j n1, vvg, av vvz dt n1, vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3486 nor the strong man glory in his strength, neither the rich man glory in his riches: nor the strong man glory in his strength, neither the rich man glory in his riches: ccx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-dx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3487 but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he vnderstandeth and knoweth me. but let him that Glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and Knoweth me. cc-acp vvb pno31 cst vvz, n1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz cc vvz pno11. (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3488 For though a man haue wisedome to deuise, strength, and riches to bring to passe, (and where these three concurre there is likelihood of great matters) yet euen then God onely bringeth the purpose to passe. For though a man have Wisdom to devise, strength, and riches to bring to pass, (and where these three concur there is likelihood of great matters) yet even then God only brings the purpose to pass. c-acp cs dt n1 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, n1, cc n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, (cc c-crq d crd vvb pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f j n2) av av-j av np1 av-j vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3489 For either we shall not resolue vpon the best, or take good counsell when it is giuen vs, For either we shall not resolve upon the best, or take good counsel when it is given us, p-acp d pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt js, cc vvb j n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pno12, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3490 or if we doe, God can destroy it. or if we do, God can destroy it. cc cs pns12 vdb, np1 vmb vvi pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3491 This we see to be true in the counsell of Achitophell, who was one of the wisest men of his time, in so much, that that which he counselled, was like as one had asked counsell at the oracle of God: This we see to be true in the counsel of Achitophel, who was one of the Wisest men of his time, in so much, that that which he counseled, was like as one had asked counsel At the oracle of God: np1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp av av-d, cst d r-crq pns31 vvd, vbds av-j c-acp pi vhd vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3492 when in the conspiracie of Absalom he gaue counsell one way, and Hushay the Archite gaue counsell another way; when in the Conspiracy of Absalom he gave counsel one Way, and Hushay the Architect gave counsel Another Way; c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vvd n1 crd n1, cc np1 dt j-jn vvd vvi j-jn n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3493 though the first counsell was best at that time, yet it was not followed: though the First counsel was best At that time, yet it was not followed: cs dt ord n1 vbds js p-acp d n1, av pn31 vbds xx vvn: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3494 but all of them sayd, The counsell of Hushai is better than the counsell of Achitophell: but all of them said, The counsel of Hushai is better than the counsel of Achitophel: p-acp d pp-f pno32 vvd, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 180
3495 For the Lord had determined to destroy the good counsell of Achitophell, that he might bring euill vpon Absalom. Thus we may here learne that it is in God onely to ouerthrow or to establish the counsels of men, For the Lord had determined to destroy the good counsel of Achitophel, that he might bring evil upon Absalom. Thus we may Here Learn that it is in God only to overthrow or to establish the Counsels of men, p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi j-jn p-acp np1. av pns12 vmb av vvi cst pn31 vbz p-acp np1 av-j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3496 euen of the wisest, according as he is purposed to doe good vnto, or bring euill vpon them. even of the Wisest, according as he is purposed to do good unto, or bring evil upon them. av pp-f dt js, vvg c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi j p-acp, cc vvi j-jn p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3497 So was it also in the dayes of King Rehoboam the sonne and heire of Solomon, when in the beginning of his raigne the people came vnto him with this petition, That he would make the grieuous yoake which his father had put vpon them, lighter, and they would serue him: So was it also in the days of King Rehoboam the son and heir of Solomon, when in the beginning of his Reign the people Come unto him with this petition, That he would make the grievous yoke which his father had put upon them, lighter, and they would serve him: np1 vbds pn31 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-crq p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt j n1 r-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32, jc, cc pns32 vmd vvi pno31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3498 and he bad them depart for three dayes, and then come againe for an answere: and he bade them depart for three days, and then come again for an answer: cc pns31 vvd pno32 vvi p-acp crd n2, cc av vvb av p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3499 and in the meane time he asked counsell of the wise, auncient, experienced men, which had serued his father; and in the mean time he asked counsel of the wise, ancient, experienced men, which had served his father; cc p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvd n1 pp-f dt j, j, j-vvn n2, r-crq vhd vvn po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3500 and they gaue him good counsell, that he should yeeld to them in this request: and they gave him good counsel, that he should yield to them in this request: cc pns32 vvd pno31 j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3501 and he after conferred with the young men, who had bene his pages and brought vp with him, and he After conferred with the young men, who had be his pages and brought up with him, cc pns31 p-acp vvn p-acp dt j n2, r-crq vhd vbn po31 n2 cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3502 and they gaue him ill counsell, (as appeared by the sequell) That he should take it vpon him like a king, and speake roughly vnto them: and they gave him ill counsel, (as appeared by the sequel) That he should take it upon him like a King, and speak roughly unto them: cc pns32 vvd pno31 j-jn n1, (c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1) cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 av-j dt n1, cc vvi av-j p-acp pno32: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3503 and so he did, refusing the good counsell of the auncient men. And thus though their counsel was good, God did not fulfill it; and so he did, refusing the good counsel of the ancient men. And thus though their counsel was good, God did not fulfil it; cc av pns31 vdd, vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2. cc av cs po32 n1 vbds j, np1 vdd xx vvi pn31; (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3504 and though it was offered vnto him, he did not take it; and though it was offered unto him, he did not take it; cc cs pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vdd xx vvi pn31; (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3505 because the Lord would bring that vpon Solomon, which he had threatned by Ahiiah the Prophet, That for their idolatrie, ten tribes should be rent away from his kingdome, in the dayes of his sonne: as also came to passe: Because the Lord would bring that upon Solomon, which he had threatened by Ahiiah the Prophet, That for their idolatry, ten tribes should be rend away from his Kingdom, in the days of his son: as also Come to pass: c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi cst p-acp np1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1 dt n1, cst p-acp po32 n1, crd n2 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: c-acp av vvd pc-acp vvi: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3506 for when they heard the answere of the king, ten tribes fell away to Ieroboam, and could neuer be recouered. for when they herd the answer of the King, ten tribes fell away to Jeroboam, and could never be recovered. c-acp c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd n2 vvd av p-acp np1, cc vmd av-x vbi vvn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3507 So that whensoeuer we determine to doe any thing, as we ought to take counsell, So that whensoever we determine to do any thing, as we ought to take counsel, av cst c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vdi d n1, c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3508 and doe nothing rashly and vnaduisedly, as many doe (for then we shall thriue thereafter:) so we must also beleeue that God must bring all things to passe, and do nothing rashly and unadvisedly, as many doe (for then we shall thrive thereafter:) so we must also believe that God must bring all things to pass, cc vdb pix av-j cc av-j, c-acp d n1 (c-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi av:) av pns12 vmb av vvi cst np1 vmb vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3509 and so pray to him for it continually. and so pray to him for it continually. cc av vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31 av-j. (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3510 So that all men when they haue the best counsell in the world, if it were as good as Achitophels, they must seeke to God by prayer for his blessing vpon it, So that all men when they have the best counsel in the world, if it were as good as Achitophels, they must seek to God by prayer for his blessing upon it, av cst d n2 c-crq pns32 vhb dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp j c-acp npg1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3511 if they will haue things to thriue & prosper with them. And this is true in all things: if they will have things to thrive & prosper with them. And this is true in all things: cs pns32 vmb vhi n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32. cc d vbz j p-acp d n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 142 Page 181
3512 as if we haue to deale with men that seeke to oppresse vs any wayes, we must take the best counsell that we can to defend our selues, as if we have to deal with men that seek to oppress us any ways, we must take the best counsel that we can to defend our selves, c-acp cs pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi pno12 d n2, pns12 vmb vvi dt js n1 cst pns12 vmb p-acp vvi po12 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3513 and then pray to God, that hee would bring things to passe: otherwise our owne counsell and purpose shall doe vs no good against their oppressions. and then pray to God, that he would bring things to pass: otherwise our own counsel and purpose shall do us not good against their oppressions. cc av vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi: av po12 d n1 cc n1 vmb vdi pno12 xx j p-acp po32 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3514 So was it in the time of the Iewes captiuitie, when Haman for malice that he bore vnto Mordecay, sought his destruction; So was it in the time of the Iewes captivity, when Haman for malice that he boar unto Mordecai, sought his destruction; np1 vbds pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 n1, c-crq np1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp np1, vvd po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3515 and because his malice was vnsatiable, he thought it too litle to lay hands vpon him onely, but because they had shewed him the people of Mordicay, he sought to destroy all the Iewes at once that were throughout the whole kingdome of Ahashuerosh: & to that end vnder the colour of the kings profit, he gat a decree to be sealed with his signet, That vpon such a day all of thē should be rooted out & destroied, both young & old, women & children. and Because his malice was unsatiable, he Thought it too little to lay hands upon him only, but Because they had showed him the people of Mordicay, he sought to destroy all the Iewes At once that were throughout the Whole Kingdom of Ahasuerus: & to that end under the colour of the Kings profit, he got a Decree to be sealed with his signet, That upon such a day all of them should be rooted out & destroyed, both young & old, women & children. cc c-acp po31 n1 vbds j, pns31 vvd pn31 av j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno31 av-j, p-acp c-acp pns32 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d dt np2 p-acp a-acp d vbdr p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1: cc p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst p-acp d dt n1 d pp-f pno32 vmd vbi vvn av cc vvn, d j cc j, n2 cc n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3516 This seemed vnto him very good pollicie to bring his purpose to passe; This seemed unto him very good policy to bring his purpose to pass; np1 vvd p-acp pno31 av j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3517 and when the posts with the kings letters were sent out into all places, he might haue thought himselfe sure of it: and when the posts with the Kings letters were sent out into all places, he might have Thought himself sure of it: cc c-crq dt n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2 vbdr vvn av p-acp d n2, pns31 vmd vhi vvn px31 j pp-f pn31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3518 but God did not prosper it, and so it came to naught, and his purpose was disappointed, but God did not prosper it, and so it Come to nought, and his purpose was disappointed, cc-acp np1 vdd xx vvi pn31, cc av pn31 vvd p-acp pix, cc po31 n1 vbds vvn, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3519 because God did not fulfill it. Because God did not fulfil it. c-acp np1 vdd xx vvi pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3520 And afterwards when Zeresh his wife & all his friends gaue him this counsel, That seeing he was in so great fauor with the king & the queen, And afterwards when Zeresh his wife & all his Friends gave him this counsel, That seeing he was in so great favour with the King & the queen, cc av c-crq j po31 n1 cc d po31 n2 vvd pno31 d n1, cst vvg pns31 vbds p-acp av j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3521 as to be inuited with the king vnto a banquet which the queene had prepared, and none but he was inuited; as to be invited with the King unto a banquet which the queen had prepared, and none but he was invited; c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn, cc pix cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3522 that he would make a gibbet of fiftie cubites hie, and in the morning when hee went vnto the king, that he would speake vnto him, that Mordecay might be hanged thereon; that he would make a gibbet of fiftie cubits high, and in the morning when he went unto the King, that he would speak unto him, that Mordecai might be hanged thereon; cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f crd n2 j, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn av; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3523 and then he should goe ioyfully with the king vnto the banquet. And that also pleased Haman well, and he purposed to doe so. and then he should go joyfully with the King unto the banquet. And that also pleased Haman well, and he purposed to do so. cc cs pns31 vmd vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. cc cst av vvd np1 av, cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3524 But this tooke no place neither, because God did not prosper it, but contrariwise himselfe was hanged on it by the commaundement of the king: But this took no place neither, Because God did not prosper it, but contrariwise himself was hanged on it by the Commandment of the King: p-acp d vvd dx n1 av-dx, c-acp np1 vdd xx vvi pn31, cc-acp av px31 vbds vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3525 and thus he could not bring his purposes to passe, because God did not fulfill them. and thus he could not bring his Purposes to pass, Because God did not fulfil them. cc av pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi, c-acp np1 vdd xx vvi pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 182
3526 But on the other side, when Hester and Mordecay did heare of this wicked decree, But on the other side, when Esther and Mordecai did hear of this wicked Decree, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq np1 cc np1 vdd vvi pp-f d j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3527 and did aduise with themselues what was best to be done for the safegard of the life of the Iewes; and did advise with themselves what was best to be done for the safeguard of the life of the Iewes; cc vdd vvi p-acp px32 q-crq vbds js pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3528 and at the last did resolue vpon this, That the queene should goe into the king, and At the last did resolve upon this, That the queen should go into the King, cc p-acp dt ord vdd vvi p-acp d, cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3529 and make supplication for her people: and she did so. and make supplication for her people: and she did so. cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1: cc pns31 vdd av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3530 This good counsell, and the successe thereof, they commended vnto God in prayer, yea in fasting and prayer, three daies and three nights together; This good counsel, and the success thereof, they commended unto God in prayer, yea in fasting and prayer, three days and three nights together; d j n1, cc dt n1 av, pns32 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n1, uh p-acp vvg cc n1, crd n2 cc crd n2 av; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3531 and this God blessed, and brought it to passe: so that they had libertie from the king, both to stand for their owne liues, and this God blessed, and brought it to pass: so that they had liberty from the King, both to stand for their own lives, cc d n1 vvn, cc vvd pn31 pc-acp vvi: av cst pns32 vhd n1 p-acp dt n1, av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3532 and to destroy all the power of the people that vexed them, both children and women, and to spoyle their goods: and they did so. and to destroy all the power of the people that vexed them, both children and women, and to spoil their goods: and they did so. cc pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd pno32, d n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2-j: cc pns32 vdd av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3533 And truly, if all men in all controuersies which they haue with their aduersaries, would first take good counsell, according to Gods word; And truly, if all men in all controversies which they have with their Adversaries, would First take good counsel, according to God's word; cc av-j, cs d n2 p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vhb p-acp po32 n2, vmd ord vvi j n1, vvg p-acp ng1 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3534 and then acknowledge, that the successe of it is in Gods hand, and pray earnestly vnto him for it: and then acknowledge, that the success of it is in God's hand, and pray earnestly unto him for it: cc av vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz p-acp ng1 n1, cc vvb av-j p-acp pno31 c-acp pn31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3535 they might prosper more in their suites at the law, than they doe. they might prosper more in their suits At the law, than they do. pns32 vmd vvi av-dc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vdb. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3536 But because they neglect this, and for the most part seeke for craftie counsell, such as hath no promise of Gods blessing, But Because they neglect this, and for the most part seek for crafty counsel, such as hath no promise of God's blessing, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvb d, cc p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvb p-acp j n1, d c-acp vhz dx n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3537 because it is contrarie to the law of charitie; Because it is contrary to the law of charity; c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3538 and then in such cases they neither doe nor can pray to God for his blessing vpon it, that he would fulfill all their counsell: therefore it is not so. and then in such cases they neither doe nor can pray to God for his blessing upon it, that he would fulfil all their counsel: Therefore it is not so. cc av p-acp d n2 pns32 d n1 ccx vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cst pns31 vmd vvi d po32 n1: av pn31 vbz xx av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3539 And thus we see, why some are ouerthrowne in their good causes: And thus we see, why Some Are overthrown in their good Causes: cc av pns12 vvb, c-crq d vbr vvn p-acp po32 j n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3540 namely, they seeke not to God, that he would fulfill all their counsels, but thinke themselues sufficient without his blessing, namely, they seek not to God, that he would fulfil all their Counsels, but think themselves sufficient without his blessing, av, pns32 vvb xx p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi d po32 n2, cc-acp vvb px32 j p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3541 and so God leaueth them to themselues, that by experience they might see it to bee otherwise. and so God Leaveth them to themselves, that by experience they might see it to be otherwise. cc av np1 vvz pno32 p-acp px32, cst p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3542 Therefore let vs profit vnto our dutie by other mens harmes. Therefore let us profit unto our duty by other men's harms. av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 143 Page 183
3543 Furthermore, whereas Dauid was a king, and now gone out to warre, and willeth the people at home to pray to God for him, That hee would fulfill all his purpose and counsell; Furthermore, whereas David was a King, and now gone out to war, and wills the people At home to pray to God for him, That he would fulfil all his purpose and counsel; av, cs np1 vbds dt n1, cc av vvn av p-acp n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp n1-an pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi d po31 n1 cc n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 183
3544 wee must vnderstand thus much, that as he was wise himselfe, so he had his counsell both for warre and for peace, as all kings haue; we must understand thus much, that as he was wise himself, so he had his counsel both for war and for peace, as all Kings have; pns12 vmb vvi av av-d, cst c-acp pns31 vbds n1 px31, av pns31 vhd po31 n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, c-acp d n2 vhb; (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3545 and they were to aduise him in euery action what was best to be done: and they were to advise him in every actium what was best to be done: cc pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbds js pc-acp vbi vdn: (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3546 yet he rested not in that, but desireth the people, that they would pray, That God would fulfill all, which by his grace they should determine: and they did so. yet he rested not in that, but Desires the people, that they would pray, That God would fulfil all, which by his grace they should determine: and they did so. av pns31 vvd xx p-acp d, p-acp vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi d, r-crq p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vmd vvi: cc pns32 vdd av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3547 So must we doe for the kings highnesse. So must we do for the Kings highness. av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp dt ng1 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3548 And though he be godly and wise himselfe, and hath many worthie noblemen of his most Honourable priuie Counsell, who are of great wisedome and long experience: And though he be godly and wise himself, and hath many worthy noblemen of his most Honourable privy Counsel, who Are of great Wisdom and long experience: cc cs pns31 vbb j cc j px31, cc vhz d j n2 pp-f po31 av-ds j j n1, r-crq vbr pp-f j n1 cc j n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3549 as they must not rest in their owne deuices, but commend them vnto God in prayer, as they must not rest in their own devices, but commend them unto God in prayer, c-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp po32 d n2, cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3550 and desire others also that are about them, that they would doe so; and by this meanes might they greatly prosper: and desire Others also that Are about them, that they would do so; and by this means might they greatly prosper: cc vvi n2-jn av d vbr p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmd vdi av; cc p-acp d n2 vmd pns32 av-j vvi: (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3551 so is it our bound dutie to pray vnto God for them, that he would blesse their consultations, so is it our bound duty to pray unto God for them, that he would bless their Consultations, av vbz pn31 po12 n1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3552 and bring them to passe, for the good of his Church, and profit of this realme. and bring them to pass, for the good of his Church, and profit of this realm. cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3553 And as they doe weekely meet at the Counsell table, and sometime oftner, for matters of State; And as they do weekly meet At the Counsel table, and sometime oftener, for matters of State; cc c-acp pns32 vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 n1, cc av av-c, c-acp n2 pp-f n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3554 so we should continually commend them to God in all our prayers: so we should continually commend them to God in all our Prayers: av pns12 vmd av-j vvi pno32 p-acp np1 p-acp d po12 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3555 so shall we haue the benefit of our owne prayers, when God shall fulfill the good things that they purpose. so shall we have the benefit of our own Prayers, when God shall fulfil the good things that they purpose. av vmb pns12 vhi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, c-crq np1 vmb vvi dt j n2 cst pns32 vvb. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3556 And as we ought to doe thus alwais, so especially against the Parliament, we should pray that God would fulfill all the good purposes of that great assembly, And as we ought to do thus always, so especially against the Parliament, we should pray that God would fulfil all the good Purposes of that great assembly, cc c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi av av, av av-j p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi d dt j n2 pp-f d j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3557 for the rooting out of Poperie, and all remnants of superstition, and all other abuses, for the rooting out of Popery, and all remnants of Superstition, and all other Abuses, p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1, cc d j-jn n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3558 and for the establishing and enlarging of the preaching of the Gospel, and all other good orders in all places. and for the establishing and enlarging of the preaching of the Gospel, and all other good order in all places. cc p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc d j-jn j n2 p-acp d n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3559 Otherwise we see, that good counsell may be giuen, but not followed; and if it be, yet not brought to passe: Otherwise we see, that good counsel may be given, but not followed; and if it be, yet not brought to pass: av pns12 vvb, cst j n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp xx vvn; cc cs pn31 vbb, av xx vvn pc-acp vvi: (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3560 and so there shall not that good be done that might, and which many good men in the Parliament house intend. and so there shall not that good be done that might, and which many good men in the Parliament house intend. cc av pc-acp vmb xx d j vbb vdn d n1, cc r-crq d j n2 p-acp dt n1 n1 vvi. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3561 Therefore as we desire to enioy the common benefit of our time, so let vs pray, not onely for the King, Therefore as we desire to enjoy the Common benefit of our time, so let us pray, not only for the King, av c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, av vvb pno12 vvi, xx av-j p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3562 but for all our gouernors in the Church and Commonwealth, That God would fulfill all their purposes. but for all our Governors in the Church and Commonwealth, That God would fulfil all their Purposes. cc-acp p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cst np1 vmd vvi d po32 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 144 Page 184
3563 Then ought we much more thus to pray for our selues, if we were a great deale wiser than we are; Then ought we much more thus to pray for our selves, if we were a great deal Wiser than we Are; av vmd pns12 av-d av-dc av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vbdr dt j n1 jc cs pns12 vbr; (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3564 for when we haue taken the best aduice, and thereupon do things to one end, they may fall out to another, yea cleane contrarie to that which we purposed, for when we have taken the best Advice, and thereupon do things to one end, they may fallen out to Another, yea clean contrary to that which we purposed, c-acp c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt js n1, cc av vdb n2 p-acp crd n1, pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp j-jn, uh j n-jn p-acp d r-crq pns12 vvd, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3565 and so we shall be disappointed. and so we shall be disappointed. cc av pns12 vmb vbi vvn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3566 As for example, in matters of mariage (which is an ordinarie thing) some think to ioyne themselues or their children in alliance with such and such, hoping thereby to aduance their houses: As for Exampl, in matters of marriage (which is an ordinary thing) Some think to join themselves or their children in alliance with such and such, hoping thereby to advance their houses: p-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 (r-crq vbz dt j n1) d vvb pc-acp vvi px32 cc po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d cc d, vvg av pc-acp vvi po32 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3567 but it falleth out otherwise, and by that meanes they come to ruine, and so God doth not fulfill their purpose. but it falls out otherwise, and by that means they come to ruin, and so God does not fulfil their purpose. p-acp pn31 vvz av av, cc p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc av np1 vdz xx vvi po32 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3568 And this was the very case of king Iehoshaphat, who ioyned himselfe in affinitie with Ahab king of Israel, by ioyning his eldest sonne Iehoram in marriage with his daughter: And this was the very case of King Jehoshaphat, who joined himself in affinity with Ahab King of Israel, by joining his eldest son Jehoram in marriage with his daughter: cc d vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1, r-crq vvd px31 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg po31 js-jn n1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3569 and though Iehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, yet the king of Israel was greater than he, and though Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, yet the King of Israel was greater than he, cc cs np1 vhd n2 cc n1 p-acp n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds jc cs pns31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3570 as hauing more tribes and people to rule than he, and so his kingdome much bigger: as having more tribes and people to Rule than he, and so his Kingdom much bigger: c-acp vhg av-dc n2 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns31, cc av po31 n1 av-d jc: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3571 yet that was the cause of the ouerthrow and vtter ruine almost of his house. For, to say nothing of this, how Edom presently rebelled, and fell away from him, yet that was the cause of the overthrow and utter ruin almost of his house. For, to say nothing of this, how Edom presently rebelled, and fell away from him, av cst vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvi n1 av pp-f po31 n1. p-acp, pc-acp vvi pix pp-f d, q-crq np1 av-j vvd, cc vvd av p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3572 and made a king ouer them; and made a King over them; cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32; (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3573 nor how Iehoram fell into idolatrie after the manner of the kings of Israel, and compelled the people thereunto; nor how Jehoram fell into idolatry After the manner of the Kings of Israel, and compelled the people thereunto; ccx c-crq np1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvd dt n1 av; (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3574 for which he came to a miserable end, being sicke of sore diseases, so that his guts fell out at the end of two yeares: for which he Come to a miserable end, being sick of soar diseases, so that his guts fell out At the end of two Years: p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1, vbg j pp-f j n2, av cst po31 n2 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3575 all his children afterwards were slaine by the Aramites, sauing the youngest, whom they made king in his fathers roome: all his children afterwards were slain by the Aramites, Saving the youngest, whom they made King in his Father's room: d po31 n2 av vbdr vvn p-acp dt np2, vvg dt js, ro-crq pns32 vvd n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3576 and this man Ahaziah was slaine by Iehu: and it is said, that his destruction came of God, in that he went to Ioram his fathers brother by mariage, being the sonne of Ahab: for when he was come to him, he went foorth with Iehoram against Iehu the sonne of Nimshi, whom the Lord had annointed to destroy the house of Ahab. And so doth it fall out with many in this kind, and this man Ahaziah was slain by Iehu: and it is said, that his destruction Come of God, in that he went to Ioram his Father's brother by marriage, being the son of Ahab: for when he was come to him, he went forth with Jehoram against Iehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. And so does it fallen out with many in this kind, cc d n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp np1: cc pn31 vbz vvn, cst po31 n1 vvd pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns31 vvd p-acp np1 po31 ng1 n1 p-acp n1, vbg dt n1 pp-f np1: p-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd av p-acp np1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq dt n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. cc av vdz pn31 vvi av p-acp d p-acp d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3577 euen in our daies, when they doe not commend their purposes to God in prayer, to direct them, and blesse them: even in our days, when they do not commend their Purposes to God in prayer, to Direct them, and bless them: av p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 185
3578 as Iehoshaphat, though a good man, yet in this action had not his direction from God, as Jehoshaphat, though a good man, yet in this actium had not his direction from God, c-acp np1, cs dt j n1, av p-acp d n1 vhd xx po31 n1 p-acp np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3579 neither is it set downe in the text, that he sought it of him. neither is it Set down in the text, that he sought it of him. av-dx vbz pn31 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vvd pn31 pp-f pno31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3580 But it succeeded more happily with Abraham, who when he sent his seruant to prouide a wife for his sonne Izaack; as he did direct him in the right way, But it succeeded more happily with Abraham, who when he sent his servant to provide a wife for his son Isaac; as he did Direct him in the right Way, p-acp pn31 vvd dc av-j p-acp np1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1; c-acp pns31 vdd vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3581 and assured him of good successe by the promise of God, saying, That he would send his Angell before him: and assured him of good success by the promise of God, saying, That he would send his Angel before him: cc vvd pno31 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3582 so this man his seruant prayed vnto God, that he would prosper him, O Lord, God of my master Abraham, so this man his servant prayed unto God, that he would prosper him, Oh Lord, God of my master Abraham, av d n1 po31 n1 vvd p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31, uh n1, np1 pp-f po11 n1 np1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3583 if thou now prosper my iourney which I goe, &c. And Izaack also, for whom this marriage was sought, did not neglect to pray vnto God for good successe, if thou now prosper my journey which I go, etc. And Isaac also, for whom this marriage was sought, did not neglect to pray unto God for good success, cs pns21 av vvi po11 n1 r-crq pns11 vvb, av cc np1 av, p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbds vvn, vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3584 and to fulfill his fathers good purpose towards him: and to fulfil his Father's good purpose towards him: cc pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 j n1 p-acp pno31: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3585 for it is said, that whiles his fathers seruant was in his iourney, he went out to pray in the field toward the euening: for it is said, that while his Father's servant was in his journey, he went out to pray in the field towards the evening: p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst cs po31 ng1 n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3586 and so God did heare all their prayers, and gaue good successe to this purpose of mariage. and so God did hear all their Prayers, and gave good success to this purpose of marriage. cc av np1 vdd vvi d po32 n2, cc vvd j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3587 So is it for matters of the world, a man thinketh to enrich himselfe, and therefore he mindeth to buy & sell, So is it for matters of the world, a man Thinketh to enrich himself, and Therefore he minds to buy & fell, av vbz pn31 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi px31, cc av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3588 or to take a farme, or to deale in marchandise, &c. and euen the same things turne to his vtter decay: or to take a farm, or to deal in merchandise, etc. and even the same things turn to his utter decay: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av cc av dt d n2 vvb p-acp po31 j n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3589 and by that meanes they find it to be true, That it is in vaine to rise vp early, and by that means they find it to be true, That it is in vain to rise up early, cc p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j, cst pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3590 and to goe to bed late, and to fare hardly: and to go to Bed late, and to fare hardly: cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi av: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3591 for either in them they shall not prosper, or els there shall come some great losse that shall hinder them; for either in them they shall not prosper, or Else there shall come Some great loss that shall hinder them; p-acp d p-acp pno32 pns32 vmb xx vvi, cc av pc-acp vmb vvi d j n1 cst vmb vvi pno32; (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3592 that they might learne by experience to commend all their purposes to God in prayer. that they might Learn by experience to commend all their Purposes to God in prayer. cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3593 Therefore whatsoeuer good we purpose either for our selues, or for our children, or for our friends, let vs pray heartely vnto God to fulfill them; Therefore whatsoever good we purpose either for our selves, or for our children, or for our Friends, let us pray heartily unto God to fulfil them; av q-crq j pns12 vvb av-d p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 vvi av-j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32; (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3594 els we may purpose one thing, and God by the same meanes that we vse, shall bring to passe another. Else we may purpose one thing, and God by the same means that we use, shall bring to pass Another. av pns12 vmb vvi crd n1, cc np1 p-acp dt d n2 cst pns12 vvb, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j-jn. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3595 And how God can alter mens purposes, we see it in the example of Iacob, and of his children. And how God can altar men's Purposes, we see it in the Exampl of Iacob, and of his children. cc c-crq np1 vmb vvi ng2 n2, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3596 He sent his sonne Ioseph into the fields to his brethren, who were there keeping of his sheepe, with this errand, Goe see whether it be well with thy brethren, He sent his son Ioseph into the fields to his brothers, who were there keeping of his sheep, with this errand, Go see whither it be well with thy brothers, pns31 vvd po31 n1 np1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 n2, r-crq vbdr a-acp vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1, vvb vvb cs pn31 vbb av p-acp po21 n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3597 and how the flockes prosper, and bring me word againe. Thus we see what he purposed in sending him forth. and how the flocks prosper, and bring me word again. Thus we see what he purposed in sending him forth. cc c-crq dt n2 vvb, cc vvb pno11 n1 av. av pns12 vvb r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp vvg pno31 av. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 186
3598 But when he came among them, they sold him into another countrey, and sent his coat home to his father dipped in blood, But when he Come among them, they sold him into Another country, and sent his coat home to his father dipped in blood, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp j-jn n1, cc vvd po31 n1 av-an p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3599 as though he had been slaine with some wild beast: so Iacob was disappointed of his purpose. as though he had been slain with Some wild beast: so Iacob was disappointed of his purpose. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp d j n1: av np1 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3600 And so were the brethren of Ioseph also: And so were the brothers of Ioseph also: cc av vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1 av: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3601 for first of all, they sought to kill him, and after they sold him for a seruant, that he might neuer be aboue them, according to that which God had shewed him in dreames: for First of all, they sought to kill him, and After they sold him for a servant, that he might never be above them, according to that which God had showed him in dreams: c-acp ord pp-f d, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31, cc c-acp pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd av-x vbi p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp d r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3602 but by this meanes he came into Aegypt, and there in processe of time he was made ruler of the whole land: but by this means he Come into Egypt, and there in process of time he was made ruler of the Whole land: cc-acp p-acp d n2 pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vbds vvn n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3603 and in the time of famine his brethren came thither to buy corne, & bowed before him, and in the time of famine his brothers Come thither to buy corn, & bowed before him, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 po31 n2 vvd av pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvd p-acp pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3604 & did him great reuerence, when they knew it not: & did him great Reverence, when they knew it not: cc vdd pno31 j n1, c-crq pns32 vvd pn31 xx: (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3605 and so Gods purpose was established, and not theirs, who had sent him thither beforehand for their preseruation, as himselfe afterwards doth confesse vnto them. and so God's purpose was established, and not theirs, who had sent him thither beforehand for their preservation, as himself afterwards does confess unto them. cc av npg1 n1 vbds vvn, cc xx png32, r-crq vhd vvn pno31 av av p-acp po32 n1, p-acp px31 av vdz vvi p-acp pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 145 Page 187
3606 The like may be said of our owne iournies: The like may be said of our own journeys: dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f po12 d n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3607 A man shall purpose such a thing, to goe to such a place at such a time, A man shall purpose such a thing, to go to such a place At such a time, dt n1 vmb vvi d dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3608 and either things shall so fall out from day to day, that he shall not compasse it, and either things shall so fallen out from day to day, that he shall not compass it, cc d n2 vmb av vvi av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3609 and so it shall still be deferred against his will; and so it shall still be deferred against his will; cc av pn31 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3610 or els when he doth go, things shall fall out otherwise with him, than he thought, or Else when he does go, things shall fallen out otherwise with him, than he Thought, cc av c-crq pns31 vdz vvi, n2 vmb vvi av av p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvd, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3611 and so he shall goe to another end than he purposed at the first. and so he shall go to Another end than he purposed At the First. cc av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n1 cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt ord. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3612 And this the Apostle Paule by good obseruation confesseth of himselfe, That he had a long time purposed to come to Rome, that he might preach the Gospell there to them, And this the Apostle Paul by good observation Confesses of himself, That he had a long time purposed to come to Room, that he might preach the Gospel there to them, cc d dt n1 np1 p-acp j n1 vvz pp-f px31, cst pns31 vhd dt j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 a-acp p-acp pno32, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3613 as he had done vnto others: as he had done unto Others: c-acp pns31 vhd vdn p-acp n2-jn: (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3614 yet he was put off from the execution of this purpose many yeares, and at the last he commeth thither; yet he was put off from the execution of this purpose many Years, and At the last he comes thither; av pns31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 d n2, cc p-acp dt ord pns31 vvz av; (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3615 but after another manner, and not as he looked for: but After Another manner, and not as he looked for: cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1, cc xx c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp: (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3616 for he was sent thither as a prisoner, and was caried by force, he being compelled beforehand by the malice of the Iewes (who sought to kill him secretly, and fortie men had bound themselues with an oath to doe it) to appeale vnto Caesar the Emperour of Rome. for he was sent thither as a prisoner, and was carried by force, he being compelled beforehand by the malice of the Iewes (who sought to kill him secretly, and fortie men had bound themselves with an oath to do it) to appeal unto Caesar the Emperor of Rome. c-acp pns31 vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vbg vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 (r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 av-jn, cc crd n2 vhd vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31) pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3617 Thus he had not his purpose in his iourney, when and as he would. Thus he had not his purpose in his journey, when and as he would. av pns31 vhd xx po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq cc c-acp pns31 vmd. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 187
3618 Therefore let vs submit all our purposes vnto the will of God, and desire him to haue them fulfilled, so farre forth as it pleaseth him, Therefore let us submit all our Purposes unto the will of God, and desire him to have them fulfilled, so Far forth as it Pleases him, av vvb pno12 vvi d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn, av av-j av c-acp pn31 vvz pno31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3619 as Paule did, praying, that at one time or other he might haue a prosperous iourny by the will of God to come vnto them: as Paul did, praying, that At one time or other he might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto them: c-acp np1 vdd, vvg, cst p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn pns31 vmd vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3620 and when we see that it is not his will (as Paule sayth, he was hetherto letted) let vs be contented to stay at home, and when we see that it is not his will (as Paul say, he was hitherto letted) let us be contented to stay At home, cc c-crq pns12 vvb cst pn31 vbz xx po31 n1 (c-acp np1 vvz, pns31 vbds av vvn) vvb pno12 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1-an, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3621 and to be crossed in our purposes. and to be crossed in our Purposes. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3622 And yet if our desires be good, let vs continue in them, and pray as he did, that at one time or other we might haue a prosperous iourney by the will of God. And yet if our Desires be good, let us continue in them, and pray as he did, that At one time or other we might have a prosperous journey by the will of God. cc av cs po12 n2 vbb j, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvb c-acp pns31 vdd, cst p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn pns12 vmd vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3623 And let vs not be so obstinatly set vpon any thing (as the manner of some is) that we should be restlesse, And let us not be so obstinately Set upon any thing (as the manner of Some is) that we should be restless, cc vvb pno12 xx vbi av av-j vvn p-acp d n1 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f d vbz) cst pns12 vmd vbi j, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3624 when we haue not our mind and purpose in euery thing: when we have not our mind and purpose in every thing: c-crq pns12 vhb xx po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3625 for then if we be headstrong, as the Lord can hinder vs whether we will or no; for then if we be headstrong, as the Lord can hinder us whither we will or no; c-acp av cs pns12 vbb j, c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 cs pns12 vmb cc uh-dx; (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3626 so if we will needs doe according to our owne purpose, we shall find, that all things shall not fall out as we looked for. so if we will needs do according to our own purpose, we shall find, that all things shall not fallen out as we looked for. av cs pns12 vmb av vdb vvg p-acp po12 d n1, pns12 vmb vvi, cst d n2 vmb xx vvi av c-acp pns12 vvd p-acp. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3627 And this we see plainely in the example of Balaam the sorcerer, who would needs goe at the request of Baalack king of Moab, in hope of great gaine and preferment that was promised vnto him, to curse the Israelits, And this we see plainly in the Exampl of balaam the sorcerer, who would needs go At the request of Baalack King of Moab, in hope of great gain and preferment that was promised unto him, to curse the Israelites, cc d pns12 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi dt np2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3628 and so to root them out by his inchantments. and so to root them out by his enchantments. cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp po31 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3629 The Lord did sufficiently shew him (by the course of his prouidence, and ill successe that he had in the way) that it was not his will that he should goe; The Lord did sufficiently show him (by the course of his providence, and ill success that he had in the Way) that it was not his will that he should go; dt n1 vdd av-j vvi pno31 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc j-jn n1 cst pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1) cst pn31 vbds xx po31 n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi; (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3630 yet he would needs goe on. But when he came there, he was driuen to doe cleane contrarie to his purpose, yet he would needs go on. But when he Come there, he was driven to do clean contrary to his purpose, av pns31 vmd av vvi a-acp. p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vdi j n-jn p-acp po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3631 euen to blesse them, though he sought diuers times, and set his diuinations to curse them: even to bless them, though he sought diverse times, and Set his divinations to curse them: av pc-acp vvi pno32, cs pns31 vvd j n2, cc vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32: (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3632 wherupon the king of Moab was greatly angry with him, and it is most like that he lost his reward, whereupon the King of Moab was greatly angry with him, and it is most like that he lost his reward, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-j j p-acp pno31, cc pn31 vbz av-ds j cst pns31 vvd po31 n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3633 and so he was disappointed of his purpose in this iourney, where he was not contented to be ordered by the Lord, and so he was disappointed of his purpose in this journey, where he was not contented to be ordered by the Lord, cc av pns31 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vbds xx vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3634 but would go (as it were) against his will. And in his returne home he was slaine in battell by the Israelites. but would go (as it were) against his will. And in his return home he was slain in battle by the Israelites. cc-acp vmd vvi (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp po31 n1. cc p-acp po31 n1 av-an pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3635 Thus when he thought that he had had his purpose, then did he most of all misse of it, Thus when he Thought that he had had his purpose, then did he most of all miss of it, av c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vhd vhn po31 n1, av vdd pns31 ds pp-f d n1 pp-f pn31, (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3636 because God did not fulfill it. Because God did not fulfil it. c-acp np1 vdd xx vvi pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 146 Page 188
3637 Therefore when we purpose any thing, and haue taken counsell for it, and haue also very good meanes to bring it to passe, let vs pray vnto God, that if it be his holy will, he would fulfill it. Therefore when we purpose any thing, and have taken counsel for it, and have also very good means to bring it to pass, let us pray unto God, that if it be his holy will, he would fulfil it. av c-crq pns12 vvb d n1, cc vhb vvn n1 p-acp pn31, cc vhb av av j n2 p-acp vvb pn31 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, cst cs pn31 vbi po31 j n1, pns31 vmd vvi pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3638 And in matters of great moment, let vs not content our selues with our owne prayers, And in matters of great moment, let us not content our selves with our own Prayers, cc p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 d n2, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3639 but desire others to pray to God for vs, as Dauid did here desire the people thus to pray to God for him, The Lord graunt thee according to thine heart, and fulfill all thy purpose: but desire Others to pray to God for us, as David did Here desire the people thus to pray to God for him, The Lord grant thee according to thine heart, and fulfil all thy purpose: cc-acp n1 n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 vdd av vvi dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi d po21 n1: (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3640 so may we speed well of our purposes, as he did. And when we haue purposed so and so; so may we speed well of our Purposes, as he did. And when we have purposed so and so; av vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f po12 n2, c-acp pns31 vdd. cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvn av cc av; (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3641 and it hath fallen out otherwise, not according to our purpose, (as in many things often it doth, and it hath fallen out otherwise, not according to our purpose, (as in many things often it does, cc pn31 vhz vvn av av, xx vvg p-acp po12 n1, (c-acp p-acp d n2 av pn31 vdz, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3642 and they that are wise to obserue things, shall soone perceiue it) it is to teach vs to depend vpon Gods prouidence, who onely bringeth all things to passe, according to his owne decree; and they that Are wise to observe things, shall soon perceive it) it is to teach us to depend upon God's providence, who only brings all things to pass, according to his own Decree; cc pns32 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi n2, vmb av vvi pn31) pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, r-crq av-j vvz d n2 pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp po31 d n1; (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3643 and let vs make that good vse of it. and let us make that good use of it. cc vvb pno12 vvi d j n1 pp-f pn31. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3644 That when we see, how in disappointing vs of our purposes, the Lord hath sometimes prouided better for vs than we had purposed our selues; That when we see, how in disappointing us of our Purposes, the Lord hath sometime provided better for us than we had purposed our selves; cst c-crq pns12 vvb, c-crq p-acp vvg pno12 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 vhz av vvn av-jc p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vhd vvn po12 n2; (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3645 we might be thankefull vnto him, and learne thereby in all things to depend vpon him, who hath so greatly shewed his care ouer vs, we might be thankful unto him, and Learn thereby in all things to depend upon him, who hath so greatly showed his care over us, pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31, cc vvi av p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz av av-j vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3646 and not to trust too much to our selues. and not to trust too much to our selves. cc xx pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp po12 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3647 As we must needs confesse, that in many things the Lord hath thus dealt with vs. But if things fall out worse with vs, As we must needs confess, that in many things the Lord hath thus dealt with us But if things fallen out Worse with us, c-acp pns12 vmb av vvi, cst p-acp d n2 dt n1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp cs n2 vvb av av-jc p-acp pno12, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3648 than we had purposed, (as sometimes also it doth) we see how God can hinder vs of our best purposes, that so we may alwaies in them pray vnto him, that he would blesse them. than we had purposed, (as sometime also it does) we see how God can hinder us of our best Purposes, that so we may always in them pray unto him, that he would bless them. cs pns12 vhd vvn, (c-acp av av pn31 vdz) pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f po12 js n2, cst av pns12 vmb av p-acp pno32 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3649 And let vs for all our life past and for all things that haue befallen vs in the same, acknowledge and confesse, And let us for all our life past and for all things that have befallen us in the same, acknowledge and confess, cc vvb pno12 p-acp d po12 n1 j cc p-acp d n2 cst vhb vvn pno12 p-acp dt d, vvb cc vvi, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3650 as the truth is, to the glorie of God, & our own cōfort, That whatsoeuer good we haue purposed for our owne benefit, as the truth is, to the glory of God, & our own Comfort, That whatsoever good we have purposed for our own benefit, c-acp dt n1 vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 d n1, cst r-crq j pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po12 d n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3651 or the welfare of others, and it hath so come to passe; that it was God only, that did fulfill them, whatsoeuer the meanes were: or the welfare of Others, and it hath so come to pass; that it was God only, that did fulfil them, whatsoever the means were: cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc pn31 vhz av vvn pc-acp vvi; cst pn31 vbds np1 av-j, cst vdd vvi pno32, r-crq dt n2 vbdr: (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3652 for both they and the successe of them were of him, and so let vs be thankefull vnto him for the same. for both they and the success of them were of him, and so let us be thankful unto him for the same. c-acp d pns32 cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbdr pp-f pno31, cc av vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3653 And let vs not ascribe them either to our good fortune and chance, as though things fell out vncertainely, we know not how: And let us not ascribe them either to our good fortune and chance, as though things fell out uncertainly, we know not how: cc vvb pno12 xx vvi pno32 d p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, c-acp cs n2 vvd av av-j, pns12 vvb xx c-crq: (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 189
3654 neither to our owne wit and policie, to our own strength and power, as though we were sufficient in our selues: neither to our own wit and policy, to our own strength and power, as though we were sufficient in our selves: av-dx p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j p-acp po12 n2: (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3655 as many are too ready to say, I may thanke my good fortune for such a thing, as many Are too ready to say, I may thank my good fortune for such a thing, c-acp d vbr av j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vvi po11 j n1 p-acp d dt n1, (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3656 or I may thanke my selfe for it, or my wit, or my hands for this that I haue: or I may thank my self for it, or my wit, or my hands for this that I have: cc pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn31, cc po11 n1, cc po11 n2 p-acp d cst pns11 vhb: (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3657 but let vs thanke God, who onely bringeth to passe the purposes of all men. but let us thank God, who only brings to pass the Purposes of all men. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi np1, r-crq av-j vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3658 So shall we for the time to come learne to depend vpon him for our selues and for all ours, beyond that that we can see; So shall we for the time to come Learn to depend upon him for our selves and for all ours, beyond that that we can see; av vmb pns12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp d png12, p-acp d cst pns12 vmb vvi; (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3659 when as we remember how for the time past he hath prouided better for vs, than we had purposed, or could haue done for our selues. when as we Remember how for the time passed he hath provided better for us, than we had purposed, or could have done for our selves. c-crq c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd pns31 vhz vvn av-jc p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vhd vvn, cc vmd vhi vdn p-acp po12 n2. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3660 VVhereas when it is otherwise, God looseth his praise, and we the fruit of his fatherly dealing and mercifull prouidence towards vs. And this is that that we haue to obserue out of the fourth verse. Whereas when it is otherwise, God loses his praise, and we the fruit of his fatherly dealing and merciful providence towards us And this is that that we have to observe out of the fourth verse. cs c-crq pn31 vbz av, np1 vvz po31 n1, cc pns12 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n-vvg cc j n1 p-acp pno12 cc d vbz d cst pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt ord n1. (18) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3661 The fifteenth Sermon vpon the fifth verse. The fifteenth Sermon upon the fifth verse. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3662 That we may reioyce in thy saluation, and set vp our banners in the name of our God, That we may rejoice in thy salvation, and Set up our banners in the name of our God, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3663 when the Lord shall performe all thy petitions. HEre the first part of the praier is continued and ended; when the Lord shall perform all thy petitions. Here the First part of the prayer is continued and ended; c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi d po21 n2. av dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn; (19) sermon (DIV2) 147 Page 190
3664 I meane the petitions, which the people make for the king: I mean the petitions, which the people make for the King: pns11 vvb dt n2, r-crq dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 190
3665 where they shew why, and wherefore they are so desirous, that God would thus heare and defend him; where they show why, and Wherefore they Are so desirous, that God would thus hear and defend him; c-crq pns32 vvb c-crq, cc c-crq pns32 vbr av j, cst np1 vmd av vvi cc vvi pno31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 190
3666 namely, that so not only he, but all they, euen the whole Church of God might reioyce in that saluation that God should bestow vpon him. namely, that so not only he, but all they, even the Whole Church of God might rejoice in that salvation that God should bestow upon him. av, cst av xx av-j pns31, cc-acp d pns32, av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp d n1 cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 190
3667 For they spake before of the king, and for him they did pray, and so this word (thy) is to be referred vnto him: For they spoke before of the King, and for him they did pray, and so this word (thy) is to be referred unto him: p-acp pns32 vvd a-acp pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vdd vvi, cc av d n1 (po21) vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 190
3668 and they meane that defence and safegard that God should bestow vpon him and his armie. and they mean that defence and safeguard that God should bestow upon him and his army. cc pns32 vvb cst n1 cc n1 cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3669 VVherein they were taught to acknowledge themselues to haue a part in the affaires of the king, were they prosperous or vnprosperous; Wherein they were taught to acknowledge themselves to have a part in the affairs of the King, were they prosperous or unprosperous; c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbdr pns32 j cc j; (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3670 as all subiects must thus thinke of their kings and princes. This word (reioyce) others doe translate, sing, of thy saluation: as all Subjects must thus think of their Kings and Princes. This word (rejoice) Others do translate, sing, of thy salvation: c-acp d n2-jn vmb av vvi pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. d n1 (vvb) ng2-jn vdb vvi, vvb, pp-f po21 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3671 which is all one in sence, sauing that the one is the cause, and the other is the effect. For ioy often causeth singing: which is all one in sense, Saving that the one is the cause, and the other is the Effect. For joy often Causes singing: r-crq vbz d pi p-acp n1, vvg cst dt pi vbz dt n1, cc dt n-jn vbz dt n1. p-acp n1 av vvz vvg: (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3672 and singing commonly argueth ioy, as the Apostle saith, Is any among you merrie, let him sing. VVhat then would they sing? of the saluation and defence of their king: and singing commonly argue joy, as the Apostle Says, Is any among you merry, let him sing. What then would they sing? of the salvation and defence of their King: cc vvg av-j vvz n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, vbz d p-acp pn22 j, vvb pno31 vvi. q-crq av vmd pns32 vvi? pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3673 and so they meane, that they would praise God for it. And thus the end of their prayer is, the glory of God: and so they mean, that they would praise God for it. And thus the end of their prayer is, the glory of God: cc av pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vmd vvi np1 p-acp pn31. cc av dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3674 that they reciuing so great a benefit from him in the person of their king, might be so affected with ioy, that they might sing forth publikely the prayse of God for it: as afterwards they did. that they receiving so great a benefit from him in the person of their King, might be so affected with joy, that they might sing forth publicly the praise of God for it: as afterwards they did. cst pns32 vvg av j dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmd vbi av vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi av av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31: c-acp av pns32 vdd. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3675 And this they expresse more fully in the next words, when as they say, And set vp our banners in the name of our God, &c. that is, That we thus hauing the victory, And this they express more Fully in the next words, when as they say, And Set up our banners in the name of our God, etc. that is, That we thus having the victory, cc d pns32 vvb av-dc av-j p-acp dt ord n2, c-crq c-acp pns32 vvb, cc vvn a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av cst vbz, cst pns12 av vhg dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3676 and triumphing ouer our enemies, might as conquerors, not onely inwardly reioyce, but outwardly declare it; and triumphing over our enemies, might as conquerors, not only inwardly rejoice, but outwardly declare it; cc vvg p-acp po12 n2, vmd p-acp n2, xx av-j av-j vvi, cc-acp av-j vvi pn31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3677 not to our owne prayse, or the prayse of our king so much, but to the glory of the name of our God. not to our own praise, or the praise of our King so much, but to the glory of the name of our God. xx p-acp po12 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 av av-d, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3678 VVhen he shall fulfill all thy petitions (as it followeth in the text) namely of the king, for whom they pray. When he shall fulfil all thy petitions (as it follows in the text) namely of the King, for whom they pray. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d po21 n2 (c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1) av pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3679 So that here still they pray God to graunt all his petitions; So that Here still they pray God to grant all his petitions; av cst av av pns32 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi d po31 n2; (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3680 but they bring this as a reason to moue him thereunto, or to confirrme their owne faith, that he will so doe; but they bring this as a reason to move him thereunto, or to confirrme their own faith, that he will so do; cc-acp pns32 vvb d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av, cc pc-acp vvi po32 d n1, cst pns31 vmb av vdi; (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3681 That they might haue cause to praise the name of God. That they might have cause to praise the name of God. cst pns32 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3682 And so they shew before hand, what they mind to doe, when God shall thus blesse the king and his people, And so they show before hand, what they mind to do, when God shall thus bless the King and his people, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp n1, r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vdi, c-crq np1 vmb av vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3683 namely, they will by all meanes praise and magnifie the name of God, as the onely authour of it. namely, they will by all means praise and magnify the name of God, as the only author of it. av, pns32 vmb p-acp d n2 vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 148 Page 191
3684 So that here they shut vp all their petitions with a publike profession of the inward desire of their hearts: So that Here they shut up all their petitions with a public profession of the inward desire of their hearts: av cst av pns32 vvd a-acp d po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 191
3685 saying that they seeke and aske all these things of God, for the glory of his name. saying that they seek and ask all these things of God, for the glory of his name. vvg cst pns32 vvb cc vvi d d n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3686 VVherein they were taught rightly to pray, and so God did heare them, as he will doe all those that thus pray: Wherein they were taught rightly to pray, and so God did hear them, as he will do all those that thus pray: c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn av-jn pc-acp vvi, cc av np1 vdd vvi pno32, c-acp pns31 vmb vdi d d cst av vvb: (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3687 for this should be the principall end of all our prayer, and of all things that we aske in them, That God may be praysed; for this should be the principal end of all our prayer, and of all things that we ask in them, That God may be praised; c-acp d vmd vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f d po12 n1, cc pp-f d n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn; (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3688 that is, that his goodnesse, mercy, wisedome, power, iustice, and truth, might be knowne, and so he haue the whole glory of all his workes, and of all his gifts; that is, that his Goodness, mercy, Wisdom, power, Justice, and truth, might be known, and so he have the Whole glory of all his works, and of all his Gifts; d vbz, cst po31 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vmd vbi vvn, cc av pns31 vhb dt j-jn n1 pp-f d po31 n2, cc pp-f d po31 n2; (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3689 when hee is not onely acknowledged to be the authour of them, but loued serued and praysed for them. when he is not only acknowledged to be the author of them, but loved served and praised for them. c-crq pns31 vbz xx av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp vvd vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3690 And this our Sauiour Christ hath taught vs in that forme of his, that must be the paterne of all formes; And this our Saviour christ hath taught us in that Form of his, that must be the pattern of all forms; cc d po12 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2; (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3691 in all our prayers principally to respect the glory of Gods name, when he willeth vs to begin thus, Hallowed be thy name: and so after to desire all other things, in all our Prayers principally to respect the glory of God's name, when he wills us to begin thus, Hallowed be thy name: and so After to desire all other things, p-acp d po12 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av, vvn vbb po21 n1: cc av c-acp pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3692 as they may stand with that. as they may stand with that. c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3693 And lastly to referre all vnto that, when we say, For thine is the kingdome, the power, and glory, &c. ascribing to him the prayse of all, And lastly to refer all unto that, when we say, For thine is the Kingdom, the power, and glory, etc. ascribing to him the praise of all, cc ord pc-acp vvi d p-acp d, c-crq pns12 vvb, p-acp png21 vbz dt n1, dt n1, cc n1, av vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f d, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3694 and in all desiring, that his kingdome, power, and glory might more & more be knowne and set foorth. and in all desiring, that his Kingdom, power, and glory might more & more be known and Set forth. cc p-acp d vvg, cst po31 n1, n1, cc n1 vmd av-dc cc av-dc vbi vvn cc vvn av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3695 Thus haue the seruants of God prayed, and haue obtained great things, when they haue desired them for the glory of God. Thus have the Servants of God prayed, and have obtained great things, when they have desired them for the glory of God. av vhb dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd, cc vhb vvn j n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3696 As Hannah that godly woman, when she had bene barren a long time, prayed to God for a child: As Hannah that godly woman, when she had be barren a long time, prayed to God for a child: p-acp np1 cst j n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vbn j dt j n1, vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3697 but she did it not as a natural woman in any carnall respect, that she might leaue a posteritie behind her, but she did it not as a natural woman in any carnal respect, that she might leave a posterity behind her, p-acp pns31 vdd pn31 xx p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3698 but for the glory of God; but for the glory of God; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3699 and therefore she vowed a vow to God before hand, That if it were a man child, she would giue it to God all the dayes of his life, and Therefore she vowed a Voelli to God before hand, That if it were a man child, she would give it to God all the days of his life, cc av pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cst cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 n1, pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp np1 d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3700 and no razor should come vpon his head: and no razor should come upon his head: cc dx n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3701 that is, she would consecrate him to the seruice of God, and make him a Nazarite, to be seperated to God, after a speciall manner. that is, she would consecrate him to the service of God, and make him a Nazarite, to be separated to God, After a special manner. cst vbz, pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi pno31 dt np1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3702 And as she did this way sufficiently shew, that she sought not her selfe in it, but God: And as she did this Way sufficiently show, that she sought not her self in it, but God: cc c-acp pns31 vdd d n1 av-j vvi, cst pns31 vvd xx po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp np1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3703 so afterwards she did it much more in praysing God for it, and in performing her vow; so afterwards she did it much more in praising God for it, and in performing her Voelli; av av pns31 vdd pn31 av-d av-dc p-acp vvg np1 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp vvg po31 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3704 when shee brought him to the house of the Lord in Shyloh, so soone as shee had weaned him, when she brought him to the house of the Lord in Shyloh, so soon as she had weaned him, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, av av c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 192
3705 and there left him with Hely the priest: and there left him with Hely the priest: cc a-acp vvd pno31 p-acp np1 dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3706 whereby it came to passe, that he ministred before the Lord being a young child, girded with a linnen Ephod. whereby it Come to pass, that he ministered before the Lord being a young child, girded with a linen Ephod. c-crq pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 vbg dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3707 Thus she was contented to depart from him so soone as she had him, whereby shee declared, that in her petition she respected Gods glory more than her selfe. Thus she was contented to depart from him so soon as she had him, whereby she declared, that in her petition she respected God's glory more than her self. av pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av av c-acp pns31 vhd pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd npg1 n1 av-dc cs po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3708 And thus if any desire children, not so much to vphold their name, as to inherite their lands and goods, And thus if any desire children, not so much to uphold their name, as to inherit their Lands and goods, cc av cs d vvb n2, xx av av-d pc-acp vvi po32 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3709 or to serue God in the Church and commonwealth, and to be instruments of his glory, or to serve God in the Church and commonwealth, and to be Instruments of his glory, cc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3710 and determine to bring them vp thereafter; and determine to bring them up thereafter; cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp av; (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3711 they might both bee blessed with children aboue the course of nature, and in them aboue the common sort, they might both be blessed with children above the course of nature, and in them above the Common sort, pns32 vmd d vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3712 as this woman was in her sonne Samuel, who proued a very rare man, and singular prophet. as this woman was in her son Samuel, who proved a very rare man, and singular Prophet. c-acp d n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 np1, r-crq vvd dt j j n1, cc j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 149 Page 193
3713 King Solomon when he prayed for wisedome, vseth the same reasons to persuade the Lord, King Solomon when he prayed for Wisdom, uses the same Reasons to persuade the Lord, n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1, vvz dt d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3714 and to confirme his owne faith, namely, That whereas God had made him king in his father Dauids roume, and to confirm his own faith, namely, That whereas God had made him King in his father David room, cc pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, av, cst cs np1 vhd vvn pno31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 npg1 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3715 and that ouer a great people, therefore it would please God to giue him wisedome, that he might be fit to serue him in that place whereunto he had called him, by being able to iudge both good and euill. and that over a great people, Therefore it would please God to give him Wisdom, that he might be fit to serve him in that place whereunto he had called him, by being able to judge both good and evil. cc cst p-acp dt j n1, av pn31 vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31, p-acp vbg j pc-acp vvi d j cc j-jn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3716 Thus he propoundeth the glory of God in his calling before his eyes, when he asked this; Thus he propoundeth the glory of God in his calling before his eyes, when he asked this; av pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvd d; (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3717 and it so pleased God, that he gaue him that, and a great deale more. and it so pleased God, that he gave him that, and a great deal more. cc pn31 av vvd np1, cst pns31 vvd pno31 cst, cc dt j n1 av-dc. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3718 So no doubt if men were desirous to glorifie God in their callings, and did aske of him gifts meet for them to that end, So no doubt if men were desirous to Glorify God in their callings, and did ask of him Gifts meet for them to that end, av dx n1 cs n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vdd vvi pp-f pno31 n2 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3719 and in seeking for gifts of the mind did make the glory of God the principall end, they might obtaine great things of God. and in seeking for Gifts of the mind did make the glory of God the principal end, they might obtain great things of God. cc p-acp vvg p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j-jn n1, pns32 vmd vvi j n2 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3720 But for the most part men seeke wisedome and learning, to set forth themselues, and therein seeke their owne wealth and credit, either wholly, or more than the other; But for the most part men seek Wisdom and learning, to Set forth themselves, and therein seek their own wealth and credit, either wholly, or more than the other; p-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1 n2 vvb n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi av px32, cc av vvb po32 d n1 cc n1, av-d av-jn, cc av-dc cs dt n-jn; (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3721 and not the discharging of a good conscience in the right vse of them, to the glory of God: and not the discharging of a good conscience in the right use of them, to the glory of God: cc xx dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3722 and so either misse of them, or haue them not in that measure that others haue, and so either miss of them, or have them not in that measure that Others have, cc av av-d vvi pp-f pno32, cc vhb pno32 xx p-acp d n1 cst n2-jn vhb, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3723 and as they might attaine vnto themselues. and as they might attain unto themselves. cc c-acp pns32 vmd vvi p-acp px32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 193
3724 The Prophet Elijah was wholly taken vp with the glorie of God, when he contended with the priests of Baal, and so by prayer obtained fire from heauen to consume his sacrifice: The Prophet Elijah was wholly taken up with the glory of God, when he contended with the Priests of Baal, and so by prayer obtained fire from heaven to consume his sacrifice: dt n1 np1 vbds av-jn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av p-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3725 for the contention was, VVhether God or Baal were the true God. for the contention was, Whether God or Baal were the true God. p-acp dt n1 vbds, cs np1 cc np1 vbdr dt j np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3726 Therefore hee prayed thus, Heare me, O Lord, and let the people know, that thou art the Lord God. Therefore he prayed thus, Hear me, Oh Lord, and let the people know, that thou art the Lord God. av pns31 vvd av, vvb pno11, uh n1, cc vvb dt n1 vvb, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3727 And then his zeale appeared afterwards in killing all those false Prophets and priests of Baal, that had a long time seduced the people: And then his zeal appeared afterwards in killing all those false prophets and Priests of Baal, that had a long time seduced the people: cc av po31 n1 vvd av p-acp vvg d d j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, cst vhd dt j n1 vvn dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3728 and after in the same zeale he prayed for raine, and did obtaine it after a great drought of three yeares and an halfe. and After in the same zeal he prayed for rain, and did obtain it After a great drought of three Years and an half. cc c-acp p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cc vdd vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f crd n2 cc dt n-jn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3729 Thus we see what great things may be obtained of God by prayer, when therein wee seeke his glory. Thus we see what great things may be obtained of God by prayer, when therein we seek his glory. av pns12 vvb r-crq j n2 vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp n1, c-crq av pns12 vvb po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3730 This example the Apostle setteth before our eyes, when he willeth vs to pray for them that be sicke, with hope of obtaining health, This Exampl the Apostle sets before our eyes, when he wills us to pray for them that be sick, with hope of obtaining health, d n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbb j, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3731 and forgiuenesse of sinnes for them: For saith he, The prayer of one righteous man auaileth much, when it is feruent. and forgiveness of Sins for them: For Says he, The prayer of one righteous man avails much, when it is fervent. cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno32: p-acp vvz pns31, dt n1 pp-f crd j n1 vvz d, c-crq pn31 vbz j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3732 As Elias, being a man like vs, yet inflamed with Gods glorie, did pray that there might be no raine, that the people by that punishment might be brought to know God; As Elias, being a man like us, yet inflamed with God's glory, did pray that there might be no rain, that the people by that punishment might be brought to know God; p-acp np1, vbg dt n1 vvb pno12, av vvn p-acp npg1 n1, vdd vvi d a-acp vmd vbi dx n1, cst dt n1 p-acp d n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi np1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3733 and after prayed, that there might be raine, that by his mercie they might know it much more: and he obtained both. and After prayed, that there might be rain, that by his mercy they might know it much more: and he obtained both. cc a-acp vvd, cst a-acp vmd vbi n1, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vmd vvi pn31 av-d av-dc: cc pns31 vvd d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3734 And so if in our prayers we were thus touched with the glorie of God, we might obtaine great things: And so if in our Prayers we were thus touched with the glory of God, we might obtain great things: cc av cs p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmd vvi j n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3735 but for the most part, men respect themselues in their prayers, and not God, and so obtaine little or nothing. but for the most part, men respect themselves in their Prayers, and not God, and so obtain little or nothing. cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1, n2 vvb px32 p-acp po32 n2, cc xx np1, cc av vvi j cc pix. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3736 And the same Elijah when he prayed for fire to consume the captaines and their fiftie men, And the same Elijah when he prayed for fire to consume the Captains and their fiftie men, cc dt d np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc po32 crd n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3737 when they came to fetch him to the king of Israel by force, saying, Thou man of God, the king commaundeth thee to come to him, as if they had said, Thou saist, that thou art a man of God, when they Come to fetch him to the King of Israel by force, saying, Thou man of God, the King commandeth thee to come to him, as if they had said, Thou Sayest, that thou art a man of God, c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vvg, pns21 n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn, pns21 vv2, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3738 well let vs see whether he can keepe thee from the king. He answered them: well let us see whither he can keep thee from the King. He answered them: av vvb pno12 vvi cs pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvd pno32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3739 If I be a man of God, let fire come downe from heauen, and consume thee, and thy fiftie: and so it did. If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee, and thy fiftie: and so it did. cs pns11 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb n1 vvb a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvb pno21, cc po21 crd: cc av pn31 vdd. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3740 He did not thus pray in any priuat reuenge, but that it might be known, that he was a true Prophet, He did not thus pray in any private revenge, but that it might be known, that he was a true Prophet, pns31 vdd xx av vvi p-acp d j n1, cc-acp cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cst pns31 vbds dt j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 194
3741 and that that message was true that he sent vnto the king before, namely, that when he was sicke, and that that message was true that he sent unto the King before, namely, that when he was sick, cc cst d n1 vbds j cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 a-acp, av, cst c-crq pns31 vbds j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3742 and sent to Beelzebub the god of Esron, to know whether he should recouer or no: and sent to Beelzebub the god of Esron, to know whither he should recover or no: cc vvd p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmd vvi cc dx: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3743 he sent him this message, That because he had forsaken the true God, and sent to them that were no gods, he should not come from the bed on which he was, he sent him this message, That Because he had forsaken the true God, and sent to them that were no God's, he should not come from the Bed on which he was, pns31 vvd pno31 d n1, d c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt j np1, cc vvd p-acp pno32 cst vbdr dx n2, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3744 but he should die there, as also he did. but he should die there, as also he did. cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi a-acp, c-acp av pns31 vdd. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3745 Now when the disciples of Christ desired that fire might come downe from heauen to consume the Samaritanes, Now when the Disciples of christ desired that fire might come down from heaven to consume the Samaritans, av c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd cst n1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt np2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3746 and their cities, because they would not receiue him, when he was going towards Ierusalem; and their cities, Because they would not receive him, when he was going towards Ierusalem; cc po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi pno31, c-crq pns31 vbds vvg p-acp np1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3747 they obtained it not, though they pretended the example of Elias, saying, Master, wilt thou that we commaund fire from heauen, they obtained it not, though they pretended the Exampl of Elias, saying, Master, wilt thou that we command fire from heaven, pns32 vvd pn31 xx, cs pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg, n1, vm2 pns21 cst pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3748 and destroy them, as Elias did? He said, they had not that spirit, & did it not to that end that he did: and destroy them, as Elias did? He said, they had not that Spirit, & did it not to that end that he did: cc vvi pno32, c-acp np1 vdd? pns31 vvd, pns32 vhd xx d n1, cc vdd pn31 xx p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vdd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3749 namely, the glorie of God, but in respect of themselues. namely, the glory of God, but in respect of themselves. av, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f px32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3750 So then, if we will obtaine any thing at the hand of God, we must therein seeke his glorie, So then, if we will obtain any thing At the hand of God, we must therein seek his glory, av av, cs pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb av vvi po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3751 and desire it to that end, that thereby God may be glorified and praysed; and desire it to that end, that thereby God may be glorified and praised; cc vvb pn31 p-acp d n1, cst av np1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn; (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3752 as the people doe here, when they say, That we may reioyce, and set vp our banners in the name of our God, as the people do Here, when they say, That we may rejoice, and Set up our banners in the name of our God, c-acp dt n1 vdb av, c-crq pns32 vvb, cst pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3753 when hee shall fulfill all thy petitions. when he shall fulfil all thy petitions. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d po21 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 150 Page 195
3754 This was the ground of the prayer of Moses for the Israelits in the wildernesse, whereby he often obtained great things for them. This was the ground of the prayer of Moses for the Israelites in the Wilderness, whereby he often obtained great things for them. d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 av vvd j n2 p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 195
3755 As when the Lord would haue destroyed them for their idolatrie with the golden calfe, and haue made of Moses a mightie people, he prayeth vnto God, that he would not do so: As when the Lord would have destroyed them for their idolatry with the golden calf, and have made of Moses a mighty people, he Prayeth unto God, that he would not do so: p-acp c-crq dt n1 vmd vhi vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vhb vvn pp-f np1 dt j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd xx vdi av: (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 195
3756 for then the Aegyptians would speake ill of God, and say, that he maliciously brought them out from thence, to destroy them in the wildernesse: for then the egyptians would speak ill of God, and say, that he maliciously brought them out from thence, to destroy them in the Wilderness: c-acp cs dt njp2 vmd vvi av-jn pp-f np1, cc vvi, cst pns31 av-j vvd pno32 av p-acp av, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 195
3757 and so he not seeking his owne glory, but the glorie of God herein, obtained, that they were spared contrarie to their deserts. and so he not seeking his own glory, but the glory of God herein, obtained, that they were spared contrary to their deserts. cc av pns31 xx vvg po31 d n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, vvd, cst pns32 vbdr vvn j-jn p-acp po32 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 195
3758 And so afterwards, when the spies, that were sent to spie out the land of Canaan, brought vp an ill report of that pleasant land of promise, contrarie to all truth, and by that means discouraged the people, And so afterwards, when the spies, that were sent to spy out the land of Canaan, brought up an ill report of that pleasant land of promise, contrary to all truth, and by that means discouraged the people, cc av av, c-crq dt n2, cst vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f n1, j-jn p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n2 vvn dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 195
3759 so that they all murmured against Moses and Aaron, that they had brought them thether, to fall by the sword of their enemies, God said, That he would destroy them with the pestilence, so that they all murmured against Moses and Aaron, that they had brought them thither, to fallen by the sword of their enemies, God said, That he would destroy them with the pestilence, av cst pns32 d vvd p-acp np1 cc np1, cst pns32 vhd vvn pno32 av, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, np1 vvd, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3760 but make of him a mightier nation than they: but make of him a Mightier Nation than they: cc-acp vvb pp-f pno31 dt jc n1 cs pns32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3761 Moses prayed for them and said, That the Aegyptians would say, that God was not able to bring them in: Moses prayed for them and said, That the egyptians would say, that God was not able to bring them in: np1 vvd p-acp pno32 cc vvd, cst dt njp2 vmd vvi, cst np1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp: (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3762 and so to stop the mouths of the enemies, and for the glorie of God, he desireth that he would spare them; and so he did. and so to stop the mouths of the enemies, and for the glory of God, he Desires that he would spare them; and so he did. cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32; cc av pns31 vdd. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3763 Thus ought we to pray for our selues, and for the Church of God, that he would turne from vs all those euils that we haue most righteously desired, Thus ought we to pray for our selves, and for the Church of God, that he would turn from us all those evils that we have most righteously desired, av vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 d d n2-jn cst pns12 vhb av-ds av-j vvn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3764 euen for the glorie of his name; even for the glory of his name; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3765 and therein not respect our selues so much, as Gods glorie, that we professing his name, it might not be ill spoken of for our punishments. and therein not respect our selves so much, as God's glory, that we professing his name, it might not be ill spoken of for our punishments. cc av xx vvi po12 n2 av av-d, c-acp ng1 n1, cst pns12 vvg po31 n1, pn31 vmd xx vbi av-jn vvn pp-f p-acp po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3766 And truly this should be one principall reason to mooue vs to pray for the remoouing of this plague, that the Atheists, And truly this should be one principal reason to move us to pray for the removing of this plague, that the Atheists, cc av-j d vmd vbi crd j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, cst dt n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3767 and Papists, and worldlings doe not speake ill of Gods name, and of his people, and his Gospell, when he so greatly punisheth them that professe it. and Papists, and worldlings do not speak ill of God's name, and of his people, and his Gospel, when he so greatly Punisheth them that profess it. cc njp2, cc n2 vdb xx vvi av-jn pp-f ng1 n1, cc pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1, c-crq pns31 av av-j vvz pno32 cst vvb pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3768 And also, that we our selues and others might (by remoouing of it) haue cause to praise his holy name. And also, that we our selves and Others might (by removing of it) have cause to praise his holy name. cc av, cst pns12 po12 n2 cc n2-jn vmd (p-acp vvg pp-f pn31) vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3769 And indeed, if we did lesse respect our selues herein, as for the most part men do wholly, And indeed, if we did less respect our selves herein, as for the most part men do wholly, cc av, cs pns12 vdd av-dc vvi po12 n2 av, c-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1 n2 vdb av-jn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3770 and be more carefull of Gods glorie; as that by the staying of it, he might be praised: and be more careful of God's glory; as that by the staying of it, he might be praised: cc vbi av-dc j pp-f npg1 n1; c-acp cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, pns31 vmd vbi vvn: (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3771 yea, and iustice might be executed to the glorie of God, the course of which now for a while hath beene stayed in many places, yea, and Justice might be executed to the glory of God, the course of which now for a while hath been stayed in many places, uh, cc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq av p-acp dt n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3772 because they could not so safely meet for feare of the infection: Because they could not so safely meet for Fear of the infection: c-acp pns32 vmd xx av av-j vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3773 and that good things might be established, and ill remooued by a Parliament (which it is like should haue beene long before, and that good things might be established, and ill removed by a Parliament (which it is like should have been long before, cc cst j n2 vmd vbi vvn, cc av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 (r-crq pn31 vbz j vmd vhi vbn av-j a-acp, (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3774 if this pestilence had not beene so vniuersall, and so mortall;) we might obtaine by our prayers a great deale more than we doe. if this pestilence had not been so universal, and so Mortal;) we might obtain by our Prayers a great deal more than we do. cs d n1 vhd xx vbn av j, cc av j-jn;) pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n1 dc cs pns12 vdb. (19) sermon (DIV2) 151 Page 196
3775 Therefore let vs pray as they did, Remember not against vs the former iniquities, but make hast, Therefore let us pray as they did, remember not against us the former iniquities, but make haste, av vvb pno12 vvi c-acp pns32 vdd, vvb xx p-acp pno12 dt j n2, cc-acp vvb n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 196
3776 and let thy tender mercies preuent vs, for we are in great miserie: and let thy tender Mercies prevent us, for we Are in great misery: cc vvb po21 j n2 vvi pno12, c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp j n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 196
3777 Helpe vs O God of our saluation, for the glorie of thy name, and deliuer vs, Help us O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name, and deliver us, vvb pno12 sy np1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc vvb pno12, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 196
3778 and bee mercifull vnto vs for thy names sake. and be merciful unto us for thy names sake. cc vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp po21 ng1 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 196
3779 Wherefore should the Heathen say, where is their God? Here we see they pray to God to forgiue them their sinnes, Wherefore should the Heathen say, where is their God? Here we see they pray to God to forgive them their Sins, q-crq vmd dt j-jn vvi, q-crq vbz po32 n1? av pns12 vvb pns32 vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3780 & to remooue that punishment that was iustly laid vpon them for the same, euen for the glorie of his owne name: & to remove that punishment that was justly laid upon them for the same, even for the glory of his own name: cc pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vbds av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3781 and so must we doe at this time, if we will be heard; and so must we do At this time, if we will be herd; cc av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn; (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3782 that it may be known that he is a God of mercie, that he is the hearer of prayers, that he will be found of thē that seek him, euen in due time, in affliction. And if the glorie of God did more take vs vp, that it may be known that he is a God of mercy, that he is the hearer of Prayers, that he will be found of them that seek him, even in due time, in affliction. And if the glory of God did more take us up, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31, av-j p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp n1. cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd av-dc vvi pno12 a-acp, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3783 then might we hope to obtaine more things at his hands. then might we hope to obtain more things At his hands. av vmd pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dc n2 p-acp po31 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3784 And thus againe the people of God prayed in their miseries, Not vnto vs, O Lord, not vnto vs, but to thy name giue the glorie, And thus again the people of God prayed in their misery's, Not unto us, Oh Lord, not unto us, but to thy name give the glory, cc av av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po32 n2, xx p-acp pno12, uh n1, xx p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp po21 n1 vvi dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3785 for thy louing mercie, and for thy truths sake, wherfore shall the Heathen say, when is now their God? Our God is in heauen, he doth whatsoeuer he will. for thy loving mercy, and for thy truths sake, Wherefore shall the Heathen say, when is now their God? Our God is in heaven, he does whatsoever he will. p-acp po21 j-vvg n1, cc p-acp po21 ng1 n1, q-crq vmb dt j-jn vvb, q-crq vbz av po32 n1? np1 np1 vbz p-acp n1, pns31 vdz r-crq pns31 vmb. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3786 VVhere they pray God, that he would doe that, that might make most for his glorie, not for their selues, Where they pray God, that he would do that, that might make most for his glory, not for their selves, c-crq pns32 vvb np1, cst pns31 vmd vdi d, cst vmd vvi av-ds p-acp po31 n1, xx p-acp po32 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3787 but for his mercie and truths sake, that he might be praised. but for his mercy and truths sake, that he might be praised. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc ng1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3788 So must we pray, that God would so deale with vs in this visitation of his, that he may be knowne to be our God, So must we pray, that God would so deal with us in this Visitation of his, that he may be known to be our God, av vmb pns12 vvi, cst np1 vmd av vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi po12 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3789 and so honoured of vs, and of all others: and so honoured of us, and of all Others: cc av vvn pp-f pno12, cc pp-f d n2-jn: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3790 so that whether he remooue it, or it continue, his glorie may be set forth by it, so that whither he remove it, or it continue, his glory may be Set forth by it, av cst cs pns31 vvb pn31, cc pn31 vvb, po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp pn31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3791 and that done that may make most for it. and that done that may make most for it. cc d vdn cst vmb vvi av-ds p-acp pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3792 And assuredly, if wee could come to these indifferent minds, to haue or to forgoe health and other things, And assuredly, if we could come to these indifferent minds, to have or to forgo health and other things, cc av-vvn, cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d j n2, pc-acp vhi cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc j-jn n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3793 as they might make most for the glorie of God; as they might make most for the glory of God; c-acp pns32 vmd vvi av-ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3794 then we should see how the Lord would deale with vs in this, and all other things besides. then we should see how the Lord would deal with us in this, and all other things beside. av pns12 vmd vvi c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d, cc d j-jn n2 a-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3795 Therefore let vs be so inflamed with the zeale of Gods glorie, that we may pray, Therefore let us be so inflamed with the zeal of God's glory, that we may pray, av vvb pno12 vbi av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3796 as the people doe here, Giue me this, and giue me that, that we may sing of thy saluation, as the people do Here, Give me this, and give me that, that we may sing of thy salvation, c-acp dt n1 vdb av, vvb pno11 d, cc vvb pno11 d, cst pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po21 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3797 and set vp our banners in the name of the Lord our God, when he shall fulfill all our petitions. and Set up our banners in the name of the Lord our God, when he shall fulfil all our petitions. cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3798 And we shall find by experience, that the more we seeke the glorie of God in any thing, the sooner shall we haue it, and in greater measure: And we shall find by experience, that the more we seek the glory of God in any thing, the sooner shall we have it, and in greater measure: cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst dt av-dc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, dt av-c vmb pns12 vhi pn31, cc p-acp jc n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3799 for God though he should forget vs, yet he cannot forget the glorie of his name, for God though he should forget us, yet he cannot forget the glory of his name, c-acp np1 cs pns31 vmd vvi pno12, av pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3800 nor those that be carefull of it. So then, whether we aske the forgiuenesse of our sinnes, or the increase of faith, nor those that be careful of it. So then, whither we ask the forgiveness of our Sins, or the increase of faith, ccx d cst vbb j pp-f pn31. av av, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 197
3801 or any other of the graces of God, to lead an holy life, we must respect the glorie of God in them, or any other of the graces of God, to led an holy life, we must respect the glory of God in them, cc d n-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3802 and that we and others may praise him for them. and that we and Others may praise him for them. cc cst pns12 cc n2-jn vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3803 Or whether wee aske life, health, wealth, or any outward thing els, we must doe it so farre, Or whither we ask life, health, wealth, or any outward thing Else, we must do it so Far, cc cs pns12 vvb n1, n1, n1, cc d j n1 av, pns12 vmb vdi pn31 av av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3804 and to that end, that God may be glorified in vs by them: and to that end, that God may be glorified in us by them: cc p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp pno32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3805 as the Prophet doth, Be beneficiall to thy seruant, that I may liue and keepe thy law: as the Prophet does, Be beneficial to thy servant, that I may live and keep thy law: c-acp dt n1 vdz, vbb j p-acp po21 n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi po21 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3806 where he desireth to liue so, as by his godly life hee might glorifie God; and hee did esteeme of that, as of a great benefit. where he Desires to live so, as by his godly life he might Glorify God; and he did esteem of that, as of a great benefit. c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi av, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vmd vvi np1; cc pns31 vdd vvi pp-f d, c-acp pp-f dt j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3807 So did Dauid pray, when he was banished by Absalom, he desireth God to spare him, So did David pray, when he was banished by Absalom, he Desires God to spare him, av vdd np1 vvb, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3808 and to continue his life, that hee might praise him, for in death there was no remembrance of him, saying: and to continue his life, that he might praise him, for in death there was no remembrance of him, saying: cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31, c-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f pno31, vvg: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3809 What profit is there in my blood, when I goe downe to the pit? Shall the dust giue thankes to thee, What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust give thanks to thee, r-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1? vmb dt n1 vvb n2 p-acp pno21, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3810 or shall it declare thy truth? And after the same manner did king Hezekiah, when he was sicke vnto death also, or shall it declare thy truth? And After the same manner did King Hezekiah, when he was sick unto death also, cc vmb pn31 vvi po21 n1? cc p-acp dt d n1 vdd n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vbds j p-acp n1 av, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3811 and had receiued the sentence of it against himselfe, by the Prophet Isaiah: he prayed, That God would not take him away in the middest of his dayes, and had received the sentence of it against himself, by the Prophet Isaiah: he prayed, That God would not take him away in the midst of his days, cc vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px31, p-acp dt n1 np1: pns31 vvd, cst np1 vmd xx vvi pno31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3812 for the glorie and praise of his name; for the glory and praise of his name; p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3813 and this grieued him most, that he should be cut off from partaking of Gods goodnesse, and this grieved him most, that he should be Cut off from partaking of God's Goodness, cc d vvd pno31 av-ds, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp vvg pp-f npg1 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3814 and praysing him for it in the land of the liuing. and praising him for it in the land of the living. cc vvg pno31 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3815 I said, I shall not see the Lord, euen the Lord in the land of the liuing: I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord in the land of the living: pns11 vvd, pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1, av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3816 and afterwards he addeth, The graue cannot confesse thee, death cannot praise thee, they that goe downe to the pit cannot hope for thy truth; and afterwards he adds, The graven cannot confess thee, death cannot praise thee, they that go down to the pit cannot hope for thy truth; cc av pns31 vvz, dt n1 vmbx vvi pno21, n1 vmbx vvi pno21, pns32 cst vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp po21 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3817 but the liuing, the liuing, he shall confesse thee, as I doe this day. but the living, the living, he shall confess thee, as I do this day. cc-acp dt j-vvg, dt j-vvg, pns31 vmb vvi pno21, c-acp pns11 vdb d n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3818 So wee see to what end he desired life, euen that he might haue occasion still to prayse God: So we see to what end he desired life, even that he might have occasion still to praise God: av pns12 vvb p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvd n1, av cst pns31 vmd vhi n1 av pc-acp vvi np1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3819 and the Lord heard these prayers of his, and added fifteene yeares to his life. Let vs then examine our selues, to what end we desire all that we doe; and the Lord herd these Prayers of his, and added fifteene Years to his life. Let us then examine our selves, to what end we desire all that we do; cc dt n1 vvd d n2 pp-f png31, cc vvd crd n2 p-acp po31 n1. vvb pno12 av vvi po12 n2, p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vvb d cst pns12 vdb; (19) sermon (DIV2) 152 Page 198
3820 whether God may be glorified in vs by them or no: whither God may be glorified in us by them or not: cs np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp pno32 cc xx: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 198
3821 if we doe, then may we be assured, that our prayers are according to Gods will, if we do, then may we be assured, that our Prayers Are according to God's will, cs pns12 vdb, av vmb pns12 vbi vvn, cst po12 n2 vbr vvg p-acp n2 vmb, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 198
3822 & he will heare vs so soone as it shall make for his glory. & he will hear us so soon as it shall make for his glory. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av av c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3823 As for example, if we desire life principally to this end, that we may still prayse God, As for Exampl, if we desire life principally to this end, that we may still praise God, p-acp p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb n1 av-j p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb av vvi np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3824 and glorifie his name, both in our calling, and as we be Christians, as Dauid and Hezekiah did: and Glorify his name, both in our calling, and as we be Christians, as David and Hezekiah did: cc vvi po31 n1, av-d p-acp po12 n-vvg, cc c-acp pns12 vbb np1, c-acp np1 cc np1 vdd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3825 and whether we desire children, that they might be instruments of Gods glory in this world, to serue him in the Church or common wealth, as Hannah did: and whither we desire children, that they might be Instruments of God's glory in this world, to serve him in the Church or Common wealth, as Hannah did: cc cs pns12 vvb n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, c-acp np1 vdd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3826 and whether we desire wealth and credit, that we might be the more fit to do good vnto others, and whither we desire wealth and credit, that we might be the more fit to do good unto Others, cc cs pns12 vvb n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi dt av-dc j pc-acp vdi j p-acp n2-jn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3827 and to set forth the prayse of God by our almes, and good deeds, as Iob, and Dorcas did: and to Set forth the praise of God by our alms, and good Deeds, as Job, and Dorcas did: cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, cc j n2, c-acp np1, cc np1 vdd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3828 and to be short, all other gifts of bodie to this end especially, as Solomon did aske wisedome for that cause: and to be short, all other Gifts of body to this end especially, as Solomon did ask Wisdom for that cause: cc pc-acp vbi j, d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 av-j, c-acp np1 vdd vvi n1 p-acp d n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3829 and Queene Hester did put on her royall apparrell, and drest vp her selfe well, that so in the presence of the king she might find fauour in dealing for the Church of God: and Queen Esther did put on her royal apparel, and dressed up her self well, that so in the presence of the King she might find favour in dealing for the Church of God: cc n1 np1 vdd vvi p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvn a-acp po31 n1 av, cst av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3830 then may we be bould with great comfort to commend them to God, for in them wee seeke not our selues, then may we be bold with great Comfort to commend them to God, for in them we seek not our selves, av vmb pns12 vbi j p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp pno32 pns12 vvb xx po12 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3831 but his glory, which is most deare to himself also. but his glory, which is most deer to himself also. cc-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz av-ds j-jn p-acp px31 av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3832 But for the most part, men in all things seeke themselues onely, or principally, and so haue them not as they desire. But for the most part, men in all things seek themselves only, or principally, and so have them not as they desire. p-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1, n2 p-acp d n2 vvb px32 av-j, cc av-j, cc av vhi pno32 xx c-acp pns32 vvb. (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3833 Therefore if we lacke any thing that we haue desired, and prayed for, consider whether we did seeke Gods glory in it, or our owne benefit; Therefore if we lack any thing that we have desired, and prayed for, Consider whither we did seek God's glory in it, or our own benefit; av cs pns12 vvb d n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn, cc vvd p-acp, vvb cs pns12 vdd vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, cc po12 d n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3834 if we had respect to our selues, then no maruaile if we did want it, that we might learne to reforme our desires. if we had respect to our selves, then no marvel if we did want it, that we might Learn to reform our Desires. cs pns12 vhd n1 p-acp po12 n2, av dx n1 cs pns12 vdd vvi pn31, cst pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3835 For though God giueth vnto men, that seeke only themselues, as he doth to the wicked, For though God gives unto men, that seek only themselves, as he does to the wicked, p-acp cs np1 vvz p-acp n2, cst vvb j px32, c-acp pns31 vdz p-acp dt j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3836 yea vnto the bruit beasts, because he is goodnesse it selfe, and would hereby draw all men vnto him; yea unto the bruit beasts, Because he is Goodness it self, and would hereby draw all men unto him; uh p-acp dt n1 n2, c-acp pns31 vbz n1 pn31 n1, cc vmd av vvi d n2 p-acp pno31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3837 yet how much more would he doe it, if men did seeke his glory therein? For though a master will giue his seruant that, which is for his owne profit onely; yet how much more would he do it, if men did seek his glory therein? For though a master will give his servant that, which is for his own profit only; av c-crq d dc vmd pns31 vdi pn31, cs n2 vdd vvi po31 n1 av? p-acp cs dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 cst, r-crq vbz p-acp po31 d n1 av-j; (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3838 yet he will graunt him that suit especially, which shall make for the credit of his master, yet he will grant him that suit especially, which shall make for the credit of his master, av pns31 vmb vvi pno31 d n1 av-j, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3839 and whereby he may doe him the better seruice: most of all, when he seeth that he seeketh for it in that respect principally: and whereby he may do him the better service: most of all, when he sees that he seeks for it in that respect principally: cc c-crq pns31 vmb vdi pno31 dt jc n1: av-ds pp-f d, c-crq pns31 vvz cst pns31 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1 av-j: (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 199
3840 so will the Lord deale with all his faithful seruants much more, giue them (I say) that sometimes wherein they respect themselues onely, so will the Lord deal with all his faithful Servants much more, give them (I say) that sometime wherein they respect themselves only, av vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d po31 j n2 d dc, vvb pno32 (pns11 vvb) cst av c-crq pns32 vvb px32 av-j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 200
3841 but most of all that whereby they desire to be furthered in his seruice, and to glorifie his name, a great deale more. but most of all that whereby they desire to be furthered in his service, and to Glorify his name, a great deal more. cc-acp ds pp-f d cst c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, dt j n1 av-dc. (19) sermon (DIV2) 153 Page 200
3842 That we may reioyce in thy saluation, &c. As he hath in these words noted what was the end of their desires, beforehand; That we may rejoice in thy salvation, etc. As he hath in these words noted what was the end of their Desires, beforehand; cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, av c-acp pns31 vhz p-acp d n2 vvn r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, av; (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3843 so also what should be the fruit of them afterwards, and what they would doe for them; so also what should be the fruit of them afterwards, and what they would do for them; av av q-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32 av, cc r-crq pns32 vmd vdi p-acp pno32; (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3844 namely, Reioyce in this great benefit bestowed vpon them, and prayse his name for it. namely, Rejoice in this great benefit bestowed upon them, and praise his name for it. av, vvb p-acp d j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3845 And this should be the fruit of all Gods benefits vpon vs, both publike and priuat: And this should be the fruit of all God's benefits upon us, both public and private: cc d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2 p-acp pno12, d j cc j: (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3846 that as he by them offereth vs occasion of praising him, so wee should doe it for them; that as he by them Offereth us occasion of praising him, so we should do it for them; cst c-acp pns31 p-acp pno32 vvz pno12 n1 pp-f vvg pno31, av pns12 vmd vdi pn31 p-acp pno32; (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3847 as wee see in the next Psalme this people do, according to that that they professe here. as we see in the next Psalm this people do, according to that that they profess Here. c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 d n1 vdb, vvg p-acp d cst pns32 vvb av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3848 And truely then doe we rightly profit by all Gods benefits, when we giue him that prayse for them, that is due vnto him: And truly then do we rightly profit by all God's benefits, when we give him that praise for them, that is due unto him: cc av-j av vdb pns12 av-jn vvi p-acp d ng1 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 d n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3849 and when we so vse them, and speake of them, as God the authour of them, may be honoured. and when we so use them, and speak of them, as God the author of them, may be honoured. cc c-crq pns12 av vvb pno32, cc vvi pp-f pno32, c-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f pno32, vmb vbi vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3850 For to this end God giueth all, and this is all that we can doe for all, To prayse him in heart, word and life: For to this end God gives all, and this is all that we can do for all, To praise him in heart, word and life: p-acp p-acp d n1 np1 vvz d, cc d vbz d cst pns12 vmb vdi p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3851 therefore if we doe not this, all is lost vpon vs. And euery one as he receiueth more from God, Therefore if we do not this, all is lost upon us And every one as he receiveth more from God, av cs pns12 vdb xx d, d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 cc d pi c-acp pns31 vvz av-dc p-acp np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3852 so is he bound to this the more, to sing of them to God, that is, to praise his name for them; so is he bound to this the more, to sing of them to God, that is, to praise his name for them; av vbz pns31 vvn p-acp d dt av-dc, pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp np1, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3853 And to set vp their banners in his name, that is, to set forth his glory. And to Set up their banners in his name, that is, to Set forth his glory. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi av po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3854 So that the poorest that is, is bound vnto it, for their life, health, food, and rayment, &c. & other common benefits that they inioy: So that the Poorest that is, is bound unto it, for their life, health, food, and raiment, etc. & other Common benefits that they enjoy: av cst dt js cst vbz, vbz vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp po32 n1, n1, n1, cc n1, av cc j-jn j n2 cst pns32 vvb: (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3855 for whē they haue least, they haue more than they haue deserued. for when they have least, they have more than they have deserved. c-acp c-crq pns32 vhb ds, pns32 vhb dc cs pns32 vhb vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3856 But the rich are bound vnto it a great deale more, by how much they goe beyond others in Gods benefits; But the rich Are bound unto it a great deal more, by how much they go beyond Others in God's benefits; p-acp dt j vbr vvn p-acp pn31 dt j n1 av-dc, p-acp c-crq av-d pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn p-acp npg1 n2; (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3857 for he did owe them nothing, and he might haue made them like others: yea and he can so do when he will; for he did owe them nothing, and he might have made them like Others: yea and he can so do when he will; c-acp pns31 vdd vvi pno32 pix, cc pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno32 j n2-jn: uh cc pns31 vmb av vdb c-crq pns31 vmb; (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3858 as he dealt with Nebuchadnezzar, whom of a proud king he made a vile beast. as he dealt with Nebuchadnezzar, whom of a proud King he made a vile beast. c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, ro-crq pp-f dt j n1 pns31 vvd dt j n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 200
3859 And this is so proper vnto all the benefits of God, that where he speaketh of many of them, he beginneth and endeth the Psalme thus, My soule prayse thou the Lord. And this is so proper unto all the benefits of God, that where he speaks of many of them, he begins and Endeth the Psalm thus, My soul praise thou the Lord. cc d vbz av j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cst c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f d pp-f pno32, pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1 av, po11 n1 vvb pns21 dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 201
3860 And in another, speaking of a new benefit that God had bestowed on him, he saith, Thou hast put a new song of prayse into my mouth: And in Another, speaking of a new benefit that God had bestowed on him, he Says, Thou hast put a new song of praise into my Mouth: cc p-acp j-jn, vvg pp-f dt j n1 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz, pns21 vh2 vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 201
3861 shewing what we should doe when God blesseth vs, for euery benefit giue him new praises. showing what we should do when God Blesses us, for every benefit give him new praises. vvg r-crq pns12 vmd vdi c-crq np1 vvz pno12, c-acp d n1 vvi pno31 j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 201
3862 And in another Psalme praying for the forgiuenesse of his sinne, he saith, Open thou my lips O Lord, and my mouth shall shew foorth thy prayse: And in Another Psalm praying for the forgiveness of his sin, he Says, Open thou my lips Oh Lord, and my Mouth shall show forth thy praise: cc p-acp j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz, vvb pns21 po11 n2 uh n1, cc po11 n1 vmb vvi av po21 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 201
3863 as if he had sayd, If God shall bestow this benefit vpon me, then I will praise him for it. as if he had said, If God shall bestow this benefit upon me, then I will praise him for it. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs np1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pno11, cs pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pn31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 154 Page 201
3864 As we should doe thus for all Gods benefits, so most of all for those, which we haue asked of him: as they say here; As we should do thus for all God's benefits, so most of all for those, which we have asked of him: as they say Here; c-acp pns12 vmd vdi av p-acp d ng1 n2, av ds pp-f d c-acp d, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn pp-f pno31: c-acp pns32 vvb av; (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3865 When he shall fulfill all thy petitions: When he shall fulfil all thy petitions: c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d po21 n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3866 they had prayed before, that God would heare them, and now they promise this, That they will set vp their banners in his name. they had prayed before, that God would hear them, and now they promise this, That they will Set up their banners in his name. pns32 vhd vvn a-acp, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, cc av pns32 vvb d, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3867 And there is great reason of this, for besides the benefits that we receiue, which deserue prayse, we haue thereby experience of the goodnesse of God in hearing our praiers. And there is great reason of this, for beside the benefits that we receive, which deserve praise, we have thereby experience of the Goodness of God in hearing our Prayers. cc pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f d, c-acp p-acp dt n2 cst pns12 vvb, r-crq vvb n1, pns12 vhb av n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3868 Thus we read in the Gospell, that when ten leapers were cleansed, all of them hauing begged it of Christ before, saying, Iesus master haue mercie vpon vs; Thus we read in the Gospel, that when ten leapers were cleansed, all of them having begged it of christ before, saying, Iesus master have mercy upon us; av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst c-crq crd n2 vbdr vvn, d pp-f pno32 vhg vvn pn31 pp-f np1 a-acp, vvg, np1 n1 vhb n1 p-acp pno12; (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3869 but one returned to giue thankes: and Christ asketh for the other nine, and so sheweth what was their dutie also, but one returned to give thanks: and christ asks for the other nine, and so shows what was their duty also, p-acp pi vvd pc-acp vvi n2: cc np1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn crd, cc av vvz q-crq vbds po32 n1 av, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3870 namely, that as they had asked this benefit with him, so they should haue returned with him to giue thankes. namely, that as they had asked this benefit with him, so they should have returned with him to give thanks. av, cst c-acp pns32 vhd vvn d n1 p-acp pno31, av pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3871 And to this end is it sayd so often in the Psalme, where he sheweth how in sundry afflictions men crie vnto God, And to this end is it said so often in the Psalm, where he shows how in sundry afflictions men cry unto God, cc p-acp d n1 vbz pn31 vvn av av p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz c-crq p-acp j n2 n2 vvb p-acp np1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3872 and he heareth them, and deliuereth them: and he hears them, and Delivereth them: cc pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3873 Let them therefore confesse before the Lord, his louing kindnesse, and his wonderfull works before the sonnes of men: Let them Therefore confess before the Lord, his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the Sons of men: vvb pno32 av vvi p-acp dt n1, po31 j-vvg n1, cc po31 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3874 where he exhorteth all to praise God for those benefits which hee hath bestowed vpon them at their prayers. where he exhorteth all to praise God for those benefits which he hath bestowed upon them At their Prayers. c-crq pns31 vvz d pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3875 But indeed this doctrine is so well knowne, that it needeth no great proofe, there is none so ignorant or so vnthankefull, that will denie it: But indeed this Doctrine is so well known, that it needs no great proof, there is none so ignorant or so unthankful, that will deny it: p-acp av d n1 vbz av av vvn, cst pn31 vvz dx j n1, pc-acp vbz pix av j cc av j-u, cst vmb vvi pn31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3876 onely we had need to examine our selues, how we doe practise it: only we had need to examine our selves, how we do practise it: av-j pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vdb vvi pn31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 201
3877 whether we haue endeuoured to praise God for all his benefits, and especially for those that we haue most desired: whither we have endeavoured to praise God for all his benefits, and especially for those that we have most desired: cs pns12 vhb vvd pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d po31 n2, cc av-j p-acp d cst pns12 vhb av-ds vvd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3878 & when we haue had thē, whether we haue ben any whit the more carefull to set forth the prayse of God for them, than before. & when we have had them, whither we have been any whit the more careful to Set forth the praise of God for them, than before. cc c-crq pns12 vhb vhn pno32, cs pns12 vhb vbn d n1 dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cs a-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3879 Now if we find by this triall, that the more that God hath giuē vs, the more we haue glorified him; Now if we find by this trial, that the more that God hath given us, the more we have glorified him; av cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, cst dt av-dc cst np1 vhz vvn pno12, dt av-dc pns12 vhb vvn pno31; (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3880 then may we haue comfort and hope of the continuance of them: then may we have Comfort and hope of the Continuance of them: av vmb pns12 vhb n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3881 but if in the abundance of all Gods benefits, we take our ease, and set out our selues to the world, but if in the abundance of all God's benefits, we take our ease, and Set out our selves to the world, cc-acp cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2, pns12 vvb po12 n1, cc vvd av po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3882 and grow more proud, and be lesse carefull to glorifie God (as most commonly it falleth out;) then we prouoke God to take them away, and grow more proud, and be less careful to Glorify God (as most commonly it falls out;) then we provoke God to take them away, cc vvi av-dc j, cc vbi av-dc j pc-acp vvi np1 (c-acp av-ds av-j pn31 vvz av;) av pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3883 or to punish vs in them. or to Punish us in them. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3884 Therefore let euery one consider, what good he doth with all that he hath, and how by Gods blessings (as wealth and such like) not his owne name is aduaunced, Therefore let every one Consider, what good he does with all that he hath, and how by God's blessings (as wealth and such like) not his own name is advanced, av vvb d crd vvb, r-crq j pns31 vdz p-acp d cst pns31 vhz, cc c-crq p-acp npg1 n2 (c-acp n1 cc d j) xx po31 d n1 vbz vvn, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3885 but what good he hath done since for the seruice and glory of God. but what good he hath done since for the service and glory of God. cc-acp q-crq j pns31 vhz vdn c-acp c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3886 If he see they goe together, the increase of Gods benefits vpon him, and the increase of Gods glory in him, it is well, If he see they go together, the increase of God's benefits upon him, and the increase of God's glory in him, it is well, cs pns31 vvb pns32 vvb av, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vbz av, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3887 and he hath cause to reioyce: but if the one increase greatly, and the other decay, or stand at a stay, and he hath cause to rejoice: but if the one increase greatly, and the other decay, or stand At a stay, cc pns31 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi: cc-acp cs dt crd n1 av-j, cc dt j-jn n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3888 then it is the next way to loose all. then it is the next Way to lose all. cs pn31 vbz dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi d. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3889 As we are taught in the parable of the Talents, he that hid that one that he had, in a napkin, As we Are taught in the parable of the Talents, he that hid that one that he had, in a napkin, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pns31 cst vvd d pi cst pns31 vhd, p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3890 and did no good with it, nor vse it to his masters aduantage, it was taken from him, and did no good with it, nor use it to his Masters advantage, it was taken from him, cc vdd dx j p-acp pn31, ccx vvi pn31 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3891 and he is called an euill and vnprofitable seruant: and he is called an evil and unprofitable servant: cc pns31 vbz vvn dt j-jn cc j-u n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3892 So all are vnprofitable, that in their seuerall callings vse not that which God giueth them, to his glory: So all Are unprofitable, that in their several callings use not that which God gives them, to his glory: av d vbr j, cst p-acp po32 j n2 vvb xx d r-crq np1 vvz pno32, p-acp po31 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3893 and this shalbe the end of them, That all that they haue shall be taken from them, and this shall the end of them, That all that they have shall be taken from them, cc d vmb|vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst d cst pns32 vhb vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3894 and they shall haue their portion with the wicked. and they shall have their portion with the wicked. cc pns32 vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp dt j. (19) sermon (DIV2) 155 Page 202
3895 That we may reioyce, &c. As they haue desired helpe of God for the glory of his name, That we may rejoice, etc. As they have desired help of God for the glory of his name, cst pns12 vmb vvi, av c-acp pns32 vhb vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 202
3896 and promised to prayse him for it; so more particularly they say, that they shall reioyce in the saluation of the king: and promised to praise him for it; so more particularly they say, that they shall rejoice in the salvation of the King: cc vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31; av n1 av-j pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 202
3897 namely, if God would helpe him out of the hands of his enemies, and giue him victorie ouer them. namely, if God would help him out of the hands of his enemies, and give him victory over them. av, cs np1 vmd vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvi pno31 n1 p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 202
3898 For in the preseruation of the king, was the good of the whole Church, and common wealth; For in the preservation of the King, was the good of the Whole Church, and Common wealth; p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds dt j pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc j n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 202
3899 therefore if he did well they should reioice, and in his hurt and losse was the losse of them all, Therefore if he did well they should rejoice, and in his hurt and loss was the loss of them all, av cs pns31 vdd vvi pns32 vmd vvi, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f pno32 d, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3900 and so they should haue cause to sorrow. and so they should have cause to sorrow. cc av pns32 vmd vhi n1 p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3901 Therfore they vse this also as a reason to persuade the Lord to hear them, That wheras now they were doubtfull or rather in great feare, he by the victorie would giue them cause to reioice. Therefore they use this also as a reason to persuade the Lord to hear them, That whereas now they were doubtful or rather in great Fear, he by the victory would give them cause to rejoice. av pns32 vvb d av c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cst cs av pns32 vbdr j cc av-c p-acp j n1, pns31 p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3902 And though they shew whereunto their ioy should tend, namely to the prayse of God, singing vnto him of his saluation, And though they show whereunto their joy should tend, namely to the praise of God, singing unto him of his salvation, cc cs pns32 vvb c-crq po32 n1 vmd vvi, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp pno31 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3903 and setting vp their banners in his name; and setting up their banners in his name; cc vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3904 yet they exclude not this, but rather include it, namely, the common ioy of all the people, yet they exclude not this, but rather include it, namely, the Common joy of all the people, av pns32 vvi xx d, cc-acp av-c vvb pn31, av, dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3905 and of the whole Church of God. and of the Whole Church of God. cc pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3906 So that we may lawfully desire of God such things as we want, to this end, euen that we might reioyce: So that we may lawfully desire of God such things as we want, to this end, even that we might rejoice: av cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f np1 d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb, p-acp d n1, av cst pns12 vmd vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3907 and this one thing is sufficient to moue the Lord to giue them; euen that thereby we might haue cause to reioyce: and this one thing is sufficient to move the Lord to give them; even that thereby we might have cause to rejoice: cc d crd n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32; av cst av pns12 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3908 as we must confesse, that then we shal haue cause so to doe. as we must confess, that then we shall have cause so to do. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs pns12 vmb vhi n1 av pc-acp vdi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3909 For besides the comfort of the thing that he giueth, which may cleere vp the outward and inward man: For beside the Comfort of the thing that he gives, which may clear up the outward and inward man: p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp dt j cc j n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3910 the inuisible things also of God are to be seene in his creatures and benefites, the invisible things also of God Are to be seen in his creatures and benefits, dt j n2 av pp-f np1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3911 as his wisedome, power, goodnesse, and mercie, &c. and so in the sight and feeling of the same, we may reioyce much more: as his Wisdom, power, Goodness, and mercy, etc. and so in the sighed and feeling of the same, we may rejoice much more: c-acp po31 n1, n1, n1, cc n1, av cc av p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt d, pns12 vmb vvi av-d av-dc: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3912 especially, when we haue prayed to God for them, we may reioyce, that God hath heard our prayers. especially, when we have prayed to God for them, we may rejoice, that God hath herd our Prayers. av-j, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3913 And so we may desire God to heare vs, that so, not onely for his benefits, And so we may desire God to hear us, that so, not only for his benefits, cc av pns12 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cst av, xx av-j p-acp po31 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3914 but for his goodnesse towards vs in them, and especially in hearing our prayers for them, we may reioyce. but for his Goodness towards us in them, and especially in hearing our Prayers for them, we may rejoice. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp pno32, cc av-j p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3915 Behold then I pray you the wonderfull goodnesse of our God, who desireth our ioy and comfort, Behold then I pray you the wonderful Goodness of our God, who Desires our joy and Comfort, vvb av pns11 vvb pn22 dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvz po12 n1 cc n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3916 and giueth vs things to that end, that we might reioyce, and would haue vs aske them of him to that end, as this people doth here. and gives us things to that end, that we might rejoice, and would have us ask them of him to that end, as this people does Here. cc vvz pno12 n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi, cc vmd vhi pno12 vvi pno32 pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, c-acp d n1 vdz av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3917 For as among men this often moueth them to heare vs, that we professe to them, For as among men this often moves them to hear us, that we profess to them, p-acp a-acp p-acp n2 d av vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pno12, cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3918 and they see it also, that if they shall doe so and so for vs, we shall haue great case to reioyce and be glad: and they see it also, that if they shall do so and so for us, we shall have great case to rejoice and be glad: cc pns32 vvb pn31 av, cst cs pns32 vmb vdi av cc av p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vhi j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vbi j: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3919 and whereas now wee for the want of it are in heauinesse and sorrow, this will cheere vp our hearts. and whereas now we for the want of it Are in heaviness and sorrow, this will cheer up our hearts. cc cs av pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbr p-acp n1 cc n1, d vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 203
3920 And this is sufficient to moue them that are of any good disposition, that in doing for them that are in need, we see that we shall make them and theirs right glad: And this is sufficient to move them that Are of any good disposition, that in doing for them that Are in need, we see that we shall make them and theirs right glad: cc d vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vbr pp-f d j n1, cst p-acp vdg p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp n1, pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb vvi pno32 cc png32 av-jn j: (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 204
3921 and the poore when they sue to them, they vse this as a reason, and it is accepted. and the poor when they sue to them, they use this as a reason, and it is accepted. cc dt j c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb d c-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vbz vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 204
3922 Then may we vrge this vnto the Lord much more, and we may be assured, that it will moue him. Then may we urge this unto the Lord much more, and we may be assured, that it will move him. av vmb pns12 vvi d p-acp dt n1 av-d av-dc, cc pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst pn31 vmb vvi pno31. (19) sermon (DIV2) 156 Page 204
3923 For so good is the Lord to all that are his, that he delighteth not in their sorow and griefe, no more than parents doe in the griefe of their children: For so good is the Lord to all that Are his, that he delights not in their sorrow and grief, no more than Parents do in the grief of their children: c-acp av j vbz dt n1 p-acp d cst vbr po31, cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, av-dx dc cs n2 vdb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3924 nay a great deale lesse, by how much his loue infinitely without all degree of comparison exceedeth the naturall loue of the most tender parents. nay a great deal less, by how much his love infinitely without all degree of comparison exceeds the natural love of the most tender Parents. uh-x dt j n1 av-dc, p-acp c-crq av-d po31 n1 av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3925 Therefore as they are willing to doe any thing for them, when they see their children sad and heauie, to cheere them vp; Therefore as they Are willing to do any thing for them, when they see their children sad and heavy, to cheer them up; av c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2 j cc j, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp; (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3926 and the very bowels of the mother yearneth vpon them, to bring them out of their heauinesse; and the very bowels of the mother yearneth upon them, to bring them out of their heaviness; cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3927 so doth the Lord God, of his infit compassion, in whom that is sea-full, whereof we haue but one drop. so does the Lord God, of his infit compassion, in whom that is sea-full, whereof we have but one drop. av vdz dt n1 np1, pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp ro-crq d vbz j, c-crq pns12 vhb cc-acp crd n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3928 And we may desire of him our comfort, and the meanes of our comfort, and therefore pray that he would giue vs this, And we may desire of him our Comfort, and the means of our Comfort, and Therefore pray that he would give us this, cc pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno31 po12 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc av vvb cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 d, (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3929 and that, according to our particular need, euen that we might reioyce: whereas now and and without them we are full of griefe. and that, according to our particular need, even that we might rejoice: whereas now and and without them we Are full of grief. cc cst, vvg p-acp po12 j n1, av cst pns12 vmd vvi: cs av cc cc p-acp pno32 pns12 vbr j pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3930 Therefore if a man be in feare of some trouble (as these were of enemies) which maketh him sad, at the least he cannot reioyce, as he would: Therefore if a man be in Fear of Some trouble (as these were of enemies) which makes him sad, At the least he cannot rejoice, as he would: av cs dt n1 vbb p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 (c-acp d vbdr pp-f n2) r-crq vvz pno31 j, p-acp dt av-ds pns31 vmbx vvi, c-acp pns31 vmd: (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3931 he may pray to God (as these doe) and say, O Lord heare mee and helpe me, that I may reioyce: now I am heauie and haue no ioy, bat if I were out of this feare, then should I reioyce: he may pray to God (as these do) and say, Oh Lord hear me and help me, that I may rejoice: now I am heavy and have no joy, bat if I were out of this Fear, then should I rejoice: pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 (c-acp d vdb) cc vvb, uh n1 vvb pno11 cc vvb pno11, cst pns11 vmb vvi: av pns11 vbm j cc vhb dx n1, n1 cs pns11 vbdr av pp-f d n1, av vmd pns11 vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3932 O Lord make me to reioyce. Oh Lord make me to rejoice. uh n1 vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3933 A woman in trauaile, (as Christ saith in the Gospel) when her paines are on her, is in great heauinesse; A woman in travail, (as christ Says in the Gospel) when her pains Are on her, is in great heaviness; dt n1 p-acp n1, (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1) c-crq po31 n2 vbr p-acp pno31, vbz p-acp j n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3934 but soone after all is forgotten, for ioy that a manchild is borne. but soon After all is forgotten, for joy that a Manchild is born. cc-acp av c-acp d vbz vvn, p-acp n1 cst dt n1 vbz vvn. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3935 And he compareth the afflictions of the Church generally, & of euery one particularly, vnto them. And he compareth the afflictions of the Church generally, & of every one particularly, unto them. cc pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j, cc pp-f d crd av-j, p-acp pno32. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3936 Now because, as the Apostle saith, no affliction for the time present is ioyous but grieuous, Now Because, as the Apostle Says, no affliction for the time present is joyous but grievous, av c-acp, p-acp dt n1 vvz, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 j vbz j p-acp j, (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3937 but after the fruit of it, is ioyous to them that are exercised therein, and their deliuerance also. but After the fruit of it, is joyous to them that Are exercised therein, and their deliverance also. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz j p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn av, cc po32 n1 av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 204
3938 Therfore as a woman in her trauaile may pray to God, Lord make an end of my paines, Therefore as a woman in her travail may pray to God, Lord make an end of my pains, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3939 and deliuer me, that I may reioyce: and deliver me, that I may rejoice: cc vvb pno11, cst pns11 vmb vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3940 so may all those that are in any distresse pray for deliuerance out of their aduersitie, that they might reioyce; so may all those that Are in any distress pray for deliverance out of their adversity, that they might rejoice; av vmb d d cst vbr p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp n1 av pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi; (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3941 and God in his good time will giue them cause of ioy. and God in his good time will give them cause of joy. cc np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi pno32 n1 pp-f n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3942 For (as the prophet saith) ioy is sowen for the righteous, and gladnesse for them that are vpright in heart: For (as the Prophet Says) joy is sown for the righteous, and gladness for them that Are upright in heart: p-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz) n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, cc n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j p-acp n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3943 and therefore if they tarie the time they shall reape it: for they that sow in teares, shall reape in ioy: and Therefore if they tarry the time they shall reap it: for they that sow in tears, shall reap in joy: cc av cs pns32 vvb dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi pn31: p-acp pns32 cst vvb p-acp n2, vmb vvi p-acp n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3944 as it is said of the Israelites when they were caried captiues into Babylon, They went weeping and caried pretious seed, as it is said of the Israelites when they were carried captives into Babylon, They went weeping and carried precious seed, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt np2 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn n2-jn p-acp np1, pns32 vvd vvg cc vvd j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3945 but they did returne with ioy, and brought their sheaues with thm. but they did return with joy, and brought their sheaves with thm. cc-acp pns32 vdd vvi p-acp n1, cc vvd po32 n2 p-acp n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 157 Page 205
3946 Besides, if any be in sorrow and griefe for their sinne, or for the want of the feeling of Gods fauour, they may pray to God to giue them their hearts desire, that they may reioyce: Beside, if any be in sorrow and grief for their sin, or for the want of the feeling of God's favour, they may pray to God to give them their hearts desire, that they may rejoice: a-acp, cs d vbb p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2 vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3947 and say, now there is nothing but heauinesse in me, but if God would assure me of his fauour, how should I reioyce. and say, now there is nothing but heaviness in me, but if God would assure me of his favour, how should I rejoice. cc vvb, av pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 p-acp pno11, cc-acp cs np1 vmd vvi pno11 pp-f po31 n1, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3948 As Dauid complaineth that he roared out night and day, the hand of God was so heauie vpon him, As David Complaineth that he roared out night and day, the hand of God was so heavy upon him, p-acp np1 vvz cst pns31 vvd av n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av j p-acp pno31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3949 and that his handes were wringing wet with the teares of his eyes, & that he watered his couch with teares, and that his hands were wringing wet with the tears of his eyes, & that he watered his couch with tears, cc cst po31 n2 vbdr vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3950 and that he mingled his drinke with his teares, and that his eyes were sunke into his head with griefe, and that he mingled his drink with his tears, and that his eyes were sunk into his head with grief, cc cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc cst po31 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3951 yea that his eyesight fayled him; and many such grieuous complaints he vttereth: yea that his eyesight failed him; and many such grievous complaints he uttereth: uh cst po31 n1 vvd pno31; cc d d j n2 pns31 vvz: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3952 but if God would forgiue him his sinne, and assure him of his fauour, then he should reioyce exceedingly. but if God would forgive him his sin, and assure him of his favour, then he should rejoice exceedingly. cc-acp cs np1 vmd vvi pno31 po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 pp-f po31 n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi av-vvg. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3953 As he saith, Lord lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon me, and I shall haue more ioy than if I had all the goods in the world. As he Says, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon me, and I shall have more joy than if I had all the goods in the world. p-acp pns31 vvz, n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vmb vhi dc n1 cs cs pns11 vhd d dt n2-j p-acp dt n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3954 So in another place, when he was troubled for his sinne, he prayeth to God to forgiue him, that he might reioyce, Haue mercie vpon me O God, according to thy louing kindnesse, according to the multitude of thy compassions put away mine iniquities, wash me throughly, &c. VVhere we see how vncomfortably he beginneth, So in Another place, when he was troubled for his sin, he Prayeth to God to forgive him, that he might rejoice, Have mercy upon me Oh God, according to thy loving kindness, according to the multitude of thy compassions put away mine iniquities, wash me thoroughly, etc. Where we see how uncomfortably he begins, av p-acp j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi, vhb n1 p-acp pno11 uh np1, vvg p-acp po21 j-vvg n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 vvd av po11 n2, vvb pno11 av-j, av c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvz, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3955 and how hee confesseth his sinnes with great griefe, and prayeth earnestly for the forgiuenesse of them: and how he Confesses his Sins with great grief, and Prayeth earnestly for the forgiveness of them: cc c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp j n1, cc vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 205
3956 and what reason vseth hee to him? this one, euen that he might reioyce. and what reason uses he to him? this one, even that he might rejoice. cc r-crq n1 vvz pns31 p-acp pno31? d crd, av cst pns31 vmd vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3957 For he saith, Make me to haue ioy and gladnesse, that the bones which thou hast broken may reioyce: For he Says, Make me to have joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice: c-acp pns31 vvz, vvb pno11 pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1, cst dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn vmb vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3958 that is, that I may reioyce, who am now wounded in my mind with the conscience of my sinnes, that is, that I may rejoice, who am now wounded in my mind with the conscience of my Sins, cst vbz, cst pns11 vmb vvi, r-crq vbm av vvn p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3959 and for fear of those iudgements, which thou by thy seruant hast denounced against me. And a little after, Restore me to the ioyes of thy saluation: and for Fear of those Judgments, which thou by thy servant hast denounced against me. And a little After, Restore me to the Joys of thy salvation: cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vh2 vvn p-acp pno11. cc dt j a-acp, vvb pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3960 where he desireth, that he might haue that ioy in his saluation, that he had before. where he Desires, that he might have that joy in his salvation, that he had before. c-crq pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vmd vhi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vhd a-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3961 Thus in all griefe of mind, especially for our sinnes, or for any iudgement of God vpon vs, Thus in all grief of mind, especially for our Sins, or for any judgement of God upon us, av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av-j p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3962 or like to befall vs, wee may pray, That God would be mercifull vnto vs, that we might reioyce. or like to befall us, we may pray, That God would be merciful unto us, that we might rejoice. cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno12, pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3963 As now this great mortality euery where hath been the cause of much sorrow; As now this great mortality every where hath been the cause of much sorrow; p-acp av d j n1 d c-crq vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3964 to some for the great losse of their friends, and to others for feare of that that might befall them and theirs: to Some for the great loss of their Friends, and to Others for Fear of that that might befall them and theirs: p-acp d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f d cst vmd vvi pno32 cc png32: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3965 and none can reioyce any where in this time of heauinesse, as before. and none can rejoice any where in this time of heaviness, as before. cc pix vmb vvi d c-crq p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp a-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3966 Now we may pray to God that he would make an happie and a speedie end of it, not onely for the glory of his name, Now we may pray to God that he would make an happy and a speedy end of it, not only for the glory of his name, av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3967 but for the ioy of his seruants: but for the joy of his Servants: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3968 that they who a long time haue ben in heauinesse, might now at the last be comforted, & reioice. that they who a long time have been in heaviness, might now At the last be comforted, & rejoice. cst pns32 r-crq dt j n1 vhb vbn p-acp n1, vmd av p-acp dt ord vbi vvn, cc vvi. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3969 And no doubt as this wold be a matter of exceeding great ioy to the greatest part of this land, And no doubt as this would be a matter of exceeding great joy to the greatest part of this land, cc dx n1 p-acp d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f vvg j n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f d n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3970 so in that respect let vs not cease praying vnto God, that we might reioyce in his saluation, that is, in that health that he should bestow vpon vs, so in that respect let us not cease praying unto God, that we might rejoice in his salvation, that is, in that health that he should bestow upon us, av p-acp d n1 vvb pno12 xx vvi vvg p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3971 and the rest of his people. and the rest of his people. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3972 And let vs doe it the rather, because he hath promised, That though heauinesse bee in the euening, And let us do it the rather, Because he hath promised, That though heaviness be in the evening, cc vvb pno12 vdi pn31 dt av-c, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, cst cs n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3973 yet ioy shall come in his morning: that is, in his most blessed time, which let vs wait vpon him for. yet joy shall come in his morning: that is, in his most blessed time, which let us wait upon him for. av n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1: cst vbz, p-acp po31 av-ds j-vvn n1, r-crq vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp. (19) sermon (DIV2) 158 Page 206
3974 For it is said of the people of God, in Aegypt, That God did certainely see their trouble, and knew their sorrowes, For it is said of the people of God, in Egypt, That God did Certainly see their trouble, and knew their sorrows, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1, cst np1 vdd av-j vvi po32 n1, cc vvd po32 n2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 206
3975 and heard their crie, and so was come to deliuer them: shewing that he would haue them in sorrow no longer: and herd their cry, and so was come to deliver them: showing that he would have them in sorrow no longer: cc vvd po32 n1, cc av vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno32: vvg cst pns31 vmd vhi pno32 p-acp n1 av-dx av-jc: (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 206
3976 and so it appeared in the end, that they went out with great ioy, loaden with the spoyle of the Aegyptians. and so it appeared in the end, that they went out with great joy, loaded with the spoil of the egyptians. cc av pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vvd av p-acp j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 206
3977 So we may be sure, that he is not ignorant of the trouble and sorrow that many in this land a long time haue been in, So we may be sure, that he is not ignorant of the trouble and sorrow that many in this land a long time have been in, av pns12 vmb vbi j, cst pns31 vbz xx j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 cst d p-acp d n1 dt j n1 vhb vbn p-acp, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3978 and he hath heard the cries that they haue beene driuen to make: and he hath herd the cries that they have been driven to make: cc pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 cst pns32 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi: (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3979 let vs beseech him for them, that it would please him in his good time to deliuer them from it, let us beseech him for them, that it would please him in his good time to deliver them from it, vvb pno12 vvi pno31 p-acp pno32, cst pn31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3980 and from the cause of it: and from the cause of it: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3981 especially, seeing he is so mercifull, that it is truly said of him, He will not alway chide, especially, seeing he is so merciful, that it is truly said of him, He will not always chide, av-j, vvg pns31 vbz av j, cst pn31 vbz av-j vvn pp-f pno31, pns31 vmb xx av vvi, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3982 nor keepe his anger for euer. nor keep his anger for ever. ccx vvi po31 n1 c-acp av. (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3983 And as in the dayes of Hester it is written, That not only the chiefe citie Shushan was in great perplexitie; And as in the days of Esther it is written, That not only the chief City Susa was in great perplexity; cc c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pn31 vbz vvn, cst xx av-j dt j-jn n1 np1 vbds p-acp j n1; (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3984 but in euery place whether the kings commission came, there was great sorrow among the Iewes, but in every place whither the Kings commission Come, there was great sorrow among the Iewes, cc-acp p-acp d n1 cs dt ng1 n1 vvd, pc-acp vbds j n1 p-acp dt np2, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3985 and fasting, and weeping, and mourning, and many lay in sackcloth and ashes: and fasting, and weeping, and mourning, and many lay in Sackcloth and Ashes: cc vvg, cc vvg, cc n1, cc d vvd p-acp n1 cc n2: (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3986 but they all prayed vnto God, and he deliuered them, and saued them from their enemies, and turned the dayes of famine into the daies of feasting and ioy. but they all prayed unto God, and he Delivered them, and saved them from their enemies, and turned the days of famine into the days of feasting and joy. cc-acp pns32 d vvd p-acp np1, cc pns31 vvd pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg cc n1. (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3987 So let vs giue our selues vnto continuall prayer, that the Lord may be entreated of vs at the last, So let us give our selves unto continual prayer, that the Lord may be entreated of us At the last, av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt ord, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3988 and so in his appointed time it may come to passe, that whereas many of the chiefe cities and townes amongst vs haue beene a long time in great perplexitie, by reason of this grieuous pestilence and contagious mortalititie, and so in his appointed time it may come to pass, that whereas many of the chief cities and Towns among us have been a long time in great perplexity, by reason of this grievous pestilence and contagious mortalititie, cc av p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst cs d pp-f dt j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12 vhb vbn dt j n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 cc j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3989 and in all places of this realme besides, whither tidings of their estate hath and doth weekely come, they haue been in sorrow and great heauinesse, and in all places of this realm beside, whither tidings of their estate hath and does weekly come, they have been in sorrow and great heaviness, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1 a-acp, c-crq n2 pp-f po32 n1 vhz cc vdz av-j vvi, pns32 vhb vbn p-acp n1 cc j n1, (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3990 and in weeping and mourning, and fasting: and in weeping and mourning, and fasting: cc p-acp vvg cc vvg, cc vvg: (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3991 now there may be cause of reioysing and praysing God, and these dayes of sorrow and fasting may bee turned into the dayes of great ioy and feasting. now there may be cause of rejoicing and praising God, and these days of sorrow and fasting may be turned into the days of great joy and feasting. av pc-acp vmb vbi n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg np1, cc d n2 pp-f n1 cc n-vvg vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n-vvg. (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3992 That so we may (as this people wish for themselues here) reioyce, when he shall fulfill all our petitions. That so we may (as this people wish for themselves hear) rejoice, when he shall fulfil all our petitions. cst av pns12 vmb (c-acp d n1 vvi p-acp px32 vvi) vvb, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d po12 n2. (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3993 VVhich the Lord of his infinit mercie graunt, for Iesus Christs sake. Amen. Which the Lord of his infinite mercy grant, for Iesus Christ sake. Amen. r-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi, c-acp np1 npg1 n1. uh-n. (19) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 207
3994 The sixteenth Sermon vpon the fifth verse. That we may reioyce in thy saluation, &c. AS they bring this for a reason in their prayer, to mooue the Lord to bestow vpon them this benefit: The sixteenth Sermon upon the fifth verse. That we may rejoice in thy salvation, etc. AS they bring this for a reason in their prayer, to move the Lord to bestow upon them this benefit: dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, av p-acp pns32 vvb d p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 159 Page 208
3995 so here they professe, that if hee will vouchsafe so to doe, they would reioyce indeed, so Here they profess, that if he will vouchsafe so to do, they would rejoice indeed, av av pns32 vvb, cst cs pns31 vmb vvi av pc-acp vdi, pns32 vmd vvi av, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
3996 and bee glad, and as they should haue cause. and be glad, and as they should have cause. cc vbi j, cc c-acp pns32 vmd vhi n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
3997 From whence wee may learne how we ought to be affected with the common benefits of our time: From whence we may Learn how we ought to be affected with the Common benefits of our time: p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb vvi c-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
3998 as here they speake of publicke blessing, namely, victorie ouer their enemies, and so of common peace and tranquilitie that should follow; as Here they speak of public blessing, namely, victory over their enemies, and so of Common peace and tranquillity that should follow; c-acp av pns32 vvb pp-f j n1, av, n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc av pp-f j n1 cc n1 cst vmd vvi; (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
3999 namely, that we should take them from God, as matter of great ioy. namely, that we should take them from God, as matter of great joy. av, cst pns12 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp np1, c-acp n1 pp-f j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4000 And as when there is any common affliction and plague in the land, of what kind soeuer, wee should be affected with it, and be sorrowfull for it: And as when there is any Common affliction and plague in the land, of what kind soever, we should be affected with it, and be sorrowful for it: cc c-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av, pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc vbi j p-acp pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4001 and not haue that stoninesse and hardnesse of heart that is in too many, whereby it should come to passe, that wee should make light of such things, and not have that stoniness and hardness of heart that is in too many, whereby it should come to pass, that we should make Light of such things, cc xx vhi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp av d, c-crq pn31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmd vvi n1 pp-f d n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4002 and not be mooued with them, as we ought. and not be moved with them, as we ought. cc xx vbi vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vmd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4003 So we should be touched with the consideration of the common benefits, to reioice in them, So we should be touched with the consideration of the Common benefits, to rejoice in them, av pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4004 because we haue our part in them: Because we have our part in them: c-acp pns12 vhb po12 n1 p-acp pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4005 and the greater that those benefits be, the more should we reioyce in them, and the more should be our ioy for them: and the greater that those benefits be, the more should we rejoice in them, and the more should be our joy for them: cc dt jc cst d n2 vbb, dt av-dc vmd pns12 vvi p-acp pno32, cc dt dc vmd vbi po12 n1 p-acp pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4006 or else we cannot be so thankefull vnto God for them, as we ought. or Else we cannot be so thankful unto God for them, as we ought. cc av pns12 vmbx vbi av j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vmd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4007 VVee should not then be so carelesse, that we should not marke the common benefits of our time; We should not then be so careless, that we should not mark the Common benefits of our time; pns12 vmd xx av vbi av j, cst pns12 vmd xx vvi dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 208
4008 nor so blockish and hard hearted, that in marking of them, we should not reioyce in them. nor so blockish and hard hearted, that in marking of them, we should not rejoice in them. ccx av j cc j j-vvn, cst p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4009 For we see, that the seruants of God in their seuerall ages and times, haue not onely greatly reioyced in the common benefits of the Church and Commonwealth, wherein they haue had their part with the rest of their brethren; For we see, that the Servants of God in their several ages and times, have not only greatly rejoiced in the Common benefits of the Church and Commonwealth, wherein they have had their part with the rest of their brothers; c-acp pns12 vvb, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, vhb xx av-j av-j vvd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, c-crq pns32 vhb vhn po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4010 but they haue openly professed it, to the glorie of God, and the good example of others: but they have openly professed it, to the glory of God, and the good Exampl of Others: cc-acp pns32 vhb av-j vvn pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4011 As when they returned from the captiuitie of Babylon, where they had beene long, not onely in a strange countrey, but vnder idolaters; As when they returned from the captivity of Babylon, where they had been long, not only in a strange country, but under Idolaters; c-acp c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vhd vbn j, xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4012 now, when they come home, and haue the freedome of their conscience in Gods seruice, now, when they come home, and have the freedom of their conscience in God's service, av, c-crq pns32 vvb av-an, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4013 and that in their own countrey, they were not onely filled with ioy, but they speak of it among themselues to their mutuall comfort: and that in their own country, they were not only filled with joy, but they speak of it among themselves to their mutual Comfort: cc cst p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 vbdr xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb pp-f pn31 p-acp px32 p-acp po32 j n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4014 and as when they went out, they wept, and were touched with the common miserie of that time, and as when they went out, they wept, and were touched with the Common misery of that time, cc c-acp c-crq pns32 vvd av, pns32 vvd, cc vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4015 and put away all tokens of ioy from them. and put away all tokens of joy from them. cc vvd av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4016 (For by the waters of Babylon they hanged their harpes vpon the willowes, and said, that they would not sing the Lords song in a strange land:) so in their returne they speake otherwise of themselues: (For by the waters of Babylon they hanged their harps upon the willows, and said, that they would not sing the lords song in a strange land:) so in their return they speak otherwise of themselves: (c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pns32 vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n2, cc vvd, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1:) av p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vvb av pp-f px32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4017 for as the benefit was so great and so vnlooked for of many, That when the Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Sion, they were like them that dreame: for as the benefit was so great and so unlooked for of many, That when the Lord brought again the captivity of Sion, they were like them that dream: c-acp c-acp dt n1 vbds av j cc av vvn p-acp pp-f d, cst c-crq dt n1 vvd av dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbdr j pno32 cst vvb: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4018 so their ioy was so great, that they say, Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ioy: so their joy was so great, that they say, Then was our Mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy: av po32 n1 vbds av j, cst pns32 vvb, av vbds po12 n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4019 and they say, The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce. and they say, The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoice. cc pns32 vvb, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4020 The Lord hath vouchsafed vs and our forefathers the like mercie, in deliuering vs long ago from the tyrannie of the Pope, and of his idolatrie, The Lord hath vouchsafed us and our Forefathers the like mercy, in delivering us long ago from the tyranny of the Pope, and of his idolatry, dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 cc po12 n2 dt j n1, p-acp vvg pno12 av-j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f po31 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4021 and giuen vs this freedome of the gospell in our owne countrey: and given us this freedom of the gospel in our own country: cc vvn pno12 d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 d n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4022 we must so consider of it, That as those holy men that wanted it, so prayed for it, that they might reioyce (as this people doth here, we must so Consider of it, That as those holy men that wanted it, so prayed for it, that they might rejoice (as this people does Here, pns12 vmb av vvi pp-f pn31, cst p-acp d j n2 cst vvd pn31, av vvd p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vmd vvi (c-acp d n1 vdz av, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4023 for another benefit:) so now we that haue it, might reioyce in it indeed, for Another benefit:) so now we that have it, might rejoice in it indeed, p-acp j-jn n1:) av av pns12 cst vhb pn31, vmd vvi p-acp pn31 av, (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4024 and not to be so sencelesse and void of feeling, as many are, not at all or very little to be mooued with so great cause of ioy. and not to be so senseless and void of feeling, as many Are, not At all or very little to be moved with so great cause of joy. cc xx pc-acp vbi av j cc j pp-f n1, c-acp d vbr, xx p-acp d cc av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av j n1 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 160 Page 209
4025 The like may be said of all other common benefits whatsoeuer: The like may be said of all other Common benefits whatsoever: dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f d j-jn j n2 q-crq: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 209
4026 as when Salomon was appointed to be king in his father Dauids roome, and this was done with the common consent of all the nobles and chiefe men of the realme, it is said, they gaue thankes vnto God, and were exceedingly glad. as when Solomon was appointed to be King in his father David room, and this was done with the Common consent of all the Nobles and chief men of the realm, it is said, they gave thanks unto God, and were exceedingly glad. c-acp c-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp po31 n1 npg1 n1, cc d vbds vdn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2-j cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn, pns32 vvd n2 p-acp np1, cc vbdr av-vvg j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4027 For Dauid said vnto them, Now blesse the Lord your God: For David said unto them, Now bless the Lord your God: p-acp np1 vvd p-acp pno32, av vvb dt n1 po22 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4028 and all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their Father's, and bowed down their Heads, cc d dt n1 vvn dt n1 np1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvd a-acp po32 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4029 and worshipped the Lord, and the king. And they did eat and drinke before the Lord the same day with great ioy: and worshipped the Lord, and the King. And they did eat and drink before the Lord the same day with great joy: cc vvd dt n1, cc dt n1. cc pns32 vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 dt d n1 p-acp j n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4030 and they made Salomon the sonne of Dauid king the second time. and they made Solomon the son of David King the second time. cc pns32 vvd np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 dt ord n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4031 So this great benefit, to haue one good prince to succeed another peaceably, was vnto them matters of great ioy. So this great benefit, to have one good Prince to succeed Another peaceably, was unto them matters of great joy. av d j n1, pc-acp vhi crd j n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn av-j, vbds p-acp pno32 n2 pp-f j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4032 In which respect we haue no lesse cause to reioyce than they, that after the death of our late Soueraigne Queene Elizabeth, of blessed memorie, by whom we did enioy many great benefits, who did restore religion, In which respect we have no less cause to rejoice than they, that After the death of our late Sovereign Queen Elizabeth, of blessed memory, by whom we did enjoy many great benefits, who did restore Religion, p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vhb dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns32, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n-jn n1 np1, pp-f j-vvn n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vdd vvi d j n2, r-crq vdd vvi n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4033 and tooke order for the seruice & seruants of the Lord (as Dauid did) we haue one in Gods great mercie to succeed, that maintaineth the Gospell: and took order for the service & Servants of the Lord (as David did) we have one in God's great mercy to succeed, that maintaineth the Gospel: cc vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp np1 vdd) pns12 vhb crd p-acp npg1 j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst vvz dt n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4034 and that he is peaceably come to the Crowne (as Salomon was then) so that neither we are fallen into the hands of our enemies, and that he is peaceably come to the Crown (as Solomon was then) so that neither we Are fallen into the hands of our enemies, cc cst pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp np1 vbds av) av cst d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4035 nor giuen vp vnto Popish idolatrie (as both of them were greatly feared.) But as this benefit was greatly desired of many before, nor given up unto Popish idolatry (as both of them were greatly feared.) But as this benefit was greatly desired of many before, ccx j-vvn a-acp p-acp j n1 (c-acp d pp-f pno32 vbdr av-j vvn.) cc-acp c-acp d n1 vbds av-j vvn pp-f d a-acp, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4036 and they thought that then they would reioice, and otherwise they could not: and they Thought that then they would rejoice, and otherwise they could not: cc pns32 vvd cst av pns32 vmd vvi, cc av pns32 vmd xx: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4037 so we that enioy it, must reioyce in it, and so consider of the greatnesse of it, that our hearts may be made glad with it: so we that enjoy it, must rejoice in it, and so Consider of the greatness of it, that our hearts may be made glad with it: av pns12 cst vvb pn31, vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cc av vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4038 and that wee may eat and drinke before the Lord, and vse other of his benefits, and that we may eat and drink before the Lord, and use other of his benefits, cc cst pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi j-jn pp-f po31 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4039 as in his presence, with great ioy. as in his presence, with great joy. c-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4040 So is it said afterwards in the dayes of this Salomon, when he had builded and made an end of the temple of the Lord, So is it said afterwards in the days of this Solomon, when he had built and made an end of the temple of the Lord, np1 vbz pn31 vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4041 and had with solemne prayers and sacrifices dedicated it vnto his seruice, all the people of the land that came vp to Ierusalem to the dedication of that house (when all things were finished) The king sent away into their tents ioyous and with glad hearts, because of the goodnesse that the Lord had done for Dauid, and had with solemn Prayers and Sacrifices dedicated it unto his service, all the people of the land that Come up to Ierusalem to the dedication of that house (when all things were finished) The King sent away into their tents joyous and with glad hearts, Because of the Goodness that the Lord had done for David, cc vhd p-acp j n2 cc n2 vvn pn31 p-acp po31 n1, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 (c-crq d n2 vbdr vvn) dt n1 vvd av p-acp po32 n2 j cc p-acp j n2, c-acp pp-f dt n1 cst dt n1 vhd vdn p-acp np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4042 and for Salomon, and for Israel his people. and for Solomon, and for Israel his people. cc p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 po31 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 210
4043 Thus they reioyced againe in this great blessing, that God had set vp the place to his worship among them, Thus they rejoiced again in this great blessing, that God had Set up the place to his worship among them, av pns32 vvd av p-acp d j n1, cst np1 vhd vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4044 so that all knew whether to resort vnto it: so that all knew whither to resort unto it: av cst d vvd cs pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4045 In regard whereof we haue as great cause to reioyce at this time, as they had then; In regard whereof we have as great cause to rejoice At this time, as they had then; p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vhb p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vhd av; (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4046 for God hath giuen vs his holy word and Gospell, and we haue publike places appointed euery where, whether we & all the people may resort with the freedome of our consciences to serue God, for God hath given us his holy word and Gospel, and we have public places appointed every where, whither we & all the people may resort with the freedom of our Consciences to serve God, p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 po31 j n1 cc n1, cc pns12 vhb j n2 vvn d c-crq, cs pns12 cc d dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4047 and we are not by the grace of God vnprouided for this way: and we Are not by the grace of God unprovided for this Way: cc pns12 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j-vvn-u p-acp d n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4048 let vs doe as this people did here, consider of it, as a matter of great ioy. let us do as this people did Here, Consider of it, as a matter of great joy. vvb pno12 vdi p-acp d n1 vdd av, vvb pp-f pn31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4049 And truly so it is, if we doe rightly weigh and esteeme of it: And truly so it is, if we do rightly weigh and esteem of it: cc av-j av pn31 vbz, cs pns12 vdb av-jn vvi cc vvi pp-f pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4050 for what I pray you, would our forefathers haue giuen, to inioy these great benefits that we doe? and how comfortable would they haue thought their times to haue bene, in respect of that they were then, for what I pray you, would our Forefathers have given, to enjoy these great benefits that we do? and how comfortable would they have Thought their times to have be, in respect of that they were then, c-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pn22, vmd po12 n2 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi d j n2 cst pns12 vdi? cc q-crq j vmd pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 pc-acp vhi vbn, p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns32 vbdr av, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4051 if they might haue had them, as wee haue? I meane, this libertie and freedome from persecution: if they might have had them, as we have? I mean, this liberty and freedom from persecution: cs pns32 vmd vhi vhn pno32, c-acp pns12 vhb? pns11 vvb, d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4052 this good gouernment, and peaceable inioying of all that we haue, especially the puritie of the Gospell, this good government, and peaceable enjoying of all that we have, especially the purity of the Gospel, d j n1, cc j vvg pp-f d cst pns12 vhb, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4053 and the peace of the Church. and the peace of the Church. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4054 And if any one of them seuerally be sufficient cause of ioy, then all of them together a great deale more: And if any one of them severally be sufficient cause of joy, then all of them together a great deal more: cc cs d crd pp-f pno32 av-j vbi j n1 pp-f n1, cs d pp-f pno32 av dt j n1 dc: (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4055 let vs then seeing we haue them, not loose the comfort of them, but so esteeme of them, let us then seeing we have them, not lose the Comfort of them, but so esteem of them, vvb pno12 av vvg pns12 vhb pno32, xx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc-acp av vvi pp-f pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4056 and so consider of them as causes of great ioy, as in their owne nature they are. and so Consider of them as Causes of great joy, as in their own nature they Are. cc av vvb pp-f pno32 c-acp n2 pp-f j n1, c-acp p-acp po32 d n1 pns32 vbr. (20) sermon (DIV2) 161 Page 211
4057 And as we ought to doe thus at all times, so especially and most of all, we had need to doe it in the time of any sorrow or griefe, that thereby we might beare the same so much the more easely, And as we ought to do thus At all times, so especially and most of all, we had need to do it in the time of any sorrow or grief, that thereby we might bear the same so much the more Easily, cc c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi av p-acp d n2, av av-j cc av-ds pp-f d, pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cst av pns12 vmd vvi dt d av av-d dt av-dc av-j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 211
4058 when in so many great benefits we shall see what great ioy we haue. when in so many great benefits we shall see what great joy we have. c-crq p-acp av d j n2 pns12 vmb vvi r-crq j n1 pns12 vhb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 211
4059 And truly if we could come to this, as we ought, we should find, that though many times for this and that, And truly if we could come to this, as we ought, we should find, that though many times for this and that, cc av-j cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d, c-acp pns12 vmd, pns12 vmd vvi, cst cs d n2 p-acp d cc d, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 211
4060 and such things as doe befall vs, we haue cause to sorrow; yet for these and such like we haue againe cause of ioy: and such things as do befall us, we have cause to sorrow; yet for these and such like we have again cause of joy: cc d n2 c-acp vdb vvi pno12, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp n1; av p-acp d cc d av-j pns12 vhb av n1 pp-f n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 211
4061 and so it might happily come to passe, that we setting the one against the other, we might easily ouercome at the least the extremity of griefe, and so it might happily come to pass, that we setting the one against the other, we might Easily overcome At the least the extremity of grief, cc av pn31 vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vvg dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, pns12 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt ds dt n1 pp-f n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4062 and find fault with our selues for being grieued too much, and say as Dauid did to himselfe, Why art thou cast downe my soule? and why art thou disquieted within me? wait on God, and find fault with our selves for being grieved too much, and say as David did to himself, Why art thou cast down my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? wait on God, cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vbg vvn av av-d, cc vvb p-acp np1 vdd p-acp px31, c-crq vb2r pns21 vvn a-acp po11 n1? cc q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp pno11? vvb p-acp np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4063 for I will yet giue him thankes, he is my present helpe, and my God. for I will yet give him thanks, he is my present help, and my God. c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi pno31 n2, pns31 vbz po11 j n1, cc po11 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4064 So we might say to our selues, why am I thus grieued? haue I not these and these causes of ioy? And so though all griefe be not taken cleane away from vs, So we might say to our selves, why am I thus grieved? have I not these and these Causes of joy? And so though all grief be not taken clean away from us, av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, q-crq vbm pns11 av vvn? vhb pns11 xx d cc d n2 pp-f n1? cc av cs d n1 vbb xx vvn av-j av p-acp pno12, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4065 yet at the least it should by this be so moderated and mitigated, as the furious spirit of Saul was with the pleasant musicke of Dauid, that it might be tollerably and in some good sort borne. yet At the least it should by this be so moderated and mitigated, as the furious Spirit of Saul was with the pleasant music of David, that it might be tolerably and in Some good sort born. av p-acp dt av-ds pn31 vmd p-acp d vbb av vvn cc vvn, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vmd vbi av-j cc p-acp d j n1 vvn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4066 VVhen as it should be with vs, as it was with them that built the second Temple at Ierusalem, where some wept, When as it should be with us, as it was with them that built the second Temple At Ierusalem, where Some wept, c-crq c-acp pn31 vmd vbi p-acp pno12, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp pno32 cst vvd dt ord n1 p-acp np1, c-crq d vvd, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4067 and some reioyced, and so among the people there was ioy and sorrow mingled together. and Some rejoiced, and so among the people there was joy and sorrow mingled together. cc d vvd, cc av p-acp dt n1 a-acp vbds n1 cc n1 vvn av. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4068 Many of the Priests and of the Leuites, and of the chiefe fathers, auncient men, which had seene the first house (when the foundation of this house was layd before their eyes) wept with a loud voice, Many of the Priests and of the Levites, and of the chief Father's, ancient men, which had seen the First house (when the Foundation of this house was laid before their eyes) wept with a loud voice, d pp-f dt n2 cc pp-f dt np2, cc pp-f dt j-jn n2, j-jn n2, r-crq vhd vvn dt ord n1 (c-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbds vvn p-acp po32 n2) vvd p-acp dt j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4069 and many shouted aloud for ioy: and many shouted aloud for joy: cc d vvd av p-acp n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4070 So that the people could not discerne the sound of the shout for ioy, from the noise of the weeping of the people; So that the people could not discern the found of the shout for joy, from the noise of the weeping of the people; av cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4071 for the people shouted with a loud cry, and the noyse was heard far off. for the people shouted with a loud cry, and the noise was herd Far off. p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 vbds vvn av-j a-acp. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4072 Some here wept because they had no more, and some reioyced because they had so much; some Here wept Because they had no more, and Some rejoiced Because they had so much; d av vvn c-acp pns32 vhd dx dc, cc d vvd c-acp pns32 vhd av av-d; (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4073 and they could not tell which of them was the greatest, the noyse of them that mourned, and they could not tell which of them was the greatest, the noise of them that mourned, cc pns32 vmd xx vvi r-crq pp-f pno32 vbds dt js, dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvd, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4074 or the noyse of them that reioyced. or the noise of them that rejoiced. cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4075 So it might come to passe that in the middest of our sorrow there might be some ioy: So it might come to pass that in the midst of our sorrow there might be Some joy: av pn31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 a-acp vmd vbi d n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4076 and our ioy might be as great as our griefe; and our joy might be as great as our grief; cc po12 n1 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp po12 n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4077 and so much the greater, by how much the cause of the one is greater than the other: and so much the greater, by how much the cause of the one is greater than the other: cc av av-d dt jc, p-acp c-crq av-d dt n1 pp-f dt pi vbz jc cs dt n-jn: (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4078 and thus when we began to be sorowfull, we might also begin to reioyce. and thus when we began to be sorrowful, we might also begin to rejoice. cc av c-crq pns12 vvd pc-acp vbi j, pns12 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4079 For it is said in a song of one of the confessors of the Church (who desired to haue bene a Martyr) Some men for sudden ioy doe weepe, For it is said in a song of one of the Confessors of the Church (who desired to have be a Martyr) some men for sudden joy do weep, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vvd pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1) d n2 p-acp j n1 vdb vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4080 and some in sorrow sing, &c. Betwixt them both (saith he) will I begin, &c. meaning, that he would so sorrow for his sinnes, that he would reioyce in Christ, in whom he saw more cause to reioyce, and Some in sorrow sing, etc. Betwixt them both (Says he) will I begin, etc. meaning, that he would so sorrow for his Sins, that he would rejoice in christ, in whom he saw more cause to rejoice, cc d p-acp n1 vvi, av p-acp pno32 d (vvz pns31) vmb pns11 vvi, av vvg, cst pns31 vmd av n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd dc n1 pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 212
4081 than he could see of sorrow in himselfe: and so he would begin betweene both, and that did make a very good meane. than he could see of sorrow in himself: and so he would begin between both, and that did make a very good mean. cs pns31 vmd vvi pp-f n1 p-acp px31: cc av pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d, cc cst vdd vvi dt j j j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 213
4082 So must wee doe, think as well what cause we haue of ioy, as we do of our sorrow; So must we do, think as well what cause we have of joy, as we do of our sorrow; av vmb pns12 vdi, vvb a-acp av r-crq n1 pns12 vhb pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vdb pp-f po12 n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 213
4083 & so neither reioyce without sorrow when there is cause, nor sorrow without ioy, when there is cause of both, & so neither rejoice without sorrow when there is cause, nor sorrow without joy, when there is cause of both, cc av dx n1 p-acp n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz n1, ccx n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f d, (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 213
4084 but as he said, begin betweene both. but as he said, begin between both. cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvd, vvb p-acp d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 162 Page 213
4085 And let vs be willing to do thus the rather, because few haue any care at all to doe it, as they ought: And let us be willing to do thus the rather, Because few have any care At all to do it, as they ought: cc vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vdi av dt av-c, c-acp d vhb d n1 p-acp d pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pns32 vmd: (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4086 whereby it commeth to passe that they loose the fruits and comfort of these benefits: whereby it comes to pass that they lose the fruits and Comfort of these benefits: c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vvb dt n2 cc n1 pp-f d n2: (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4087 and though they haue them, yet they are not so comfortable vnto them, as they might be. and though they have them, yet they Are not so comfortable unto them, as they might be. cc cs pns32 vhb pno32, av pns32 vbr xx av j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vmd vbi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4088 For these things that we haue spoken of, namely, the common benefit of peace, and good gouernment, For these things that we have spoken of, namely, the Common benefit of peace, and good government, p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vhb vvn pp-f, av, dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4089 and the Gospell, are common to all in our time, as well as to our selues: and the Gospel, Are Common to all in our time, as well as to our selves: cc dt n1, vbr j p-acp d p-acp po12 n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po12 n2: (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4090 but how few doe truely reioyce before the Lord in them? or in the causes of their ioy, doe at any time thinke or consider of them? or when they would make themselues merry, do enter into the serious consideration of these causes of ioy? but what is the cause of it? Surely they neither haue prayed vnto God for them (as this people did here for this that they speake of) neither haue they esteemed of them, but how few do truly rejoice before the Lord in them? or in the Causes of their joy, do At any time think or Consider of them? or when they would make themselves merry, do enter into the serious consideration of these Causes of joy? but what is the cause of it? Surely they neither have prayed unto God for them (as this people did Here for this that they speak of) neither have they esteemed of them, cc-acp c-crq d vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32? cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, vdb p-acp d n1 vvb cc vvi pp-f pno32? cc c-crq pns32 vmd vvi px32 j, vdb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1? cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31? av-j pns32 d vhb vvn p-acp np1 p-acp pno32 (c-acp d n1 vdd av p-acp d cst pns32 vvb pp-f) d vhb pns32 vvd pp-f pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4091 as of great befits (as they did of this, that they prayed for) and so they cannot reioyce in them, as they should: as of great befits (as they did of this, that they prayed for) and so they cannot rejoice in them, as they should: c-acp pp-f j vvz (c-acp pns32 vdd pp-f d, cst pns32 vvd p-acp) cc av pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vmd: (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4092 and by that meanes also it commeth to passe, that they cannot be so thankfull to God for them, and by that means also it comes to pass, that they cannot be so thankful to God for them, cc p-acp d n2 av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmbx vbi av j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4093 as they ought, and as others are. For these two goe together, and cannot be seuered; as they ought, and as Others Are. For these two go together, and cannot be severed; c-acp pns32 vmd, cc c-acp n2-jn vbr. p-acp d crd vvi av, cc vmbx vbi vvn; (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4094 To reioyce in Gods benefits, and to be thankefull for them: so that the more we reioyce, the more thankefull should we be: To rejoice in God's benefits, and to be thankful for them: so that the more we rejoice, the more thankful should we be: pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32: av cst dt av-dc pns12 vvb, dt av-dc j vmd pns12 vbi: (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4095 and the want of ioy in Gods benefits, is the cause of vnthankefulnesse for them. and the want of joy in God's benefits, is the cause of unthankfulness for them. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4096 As wee see here also, that in this verse they are ioyned together, when they say, That we might reioyce in thy saluation, As we see Here also, that in this verse they Are joined together, when they say, That we might rejoice in thy salvation, c-acp pns12 vvb av av, cst p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr vvn av, c-crq pns32 vvb, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po21 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4097 and set vp our banners in the name of our God: and Set up our banners in the name of our God: cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 213
4098 as we shall hereafter see by the grace of God, out of these words, VVhat should be the fruit of all true ioy in Gods benefits (wherby this ioy of the holy Ghost differeth from all carnall and worldly ioy) euen thankesgiuing to God, who hath bestowed them vpon vs, as we shall hereafter see by the grace of God, out of these words, What should be the fruit of all true joy in God's benefits (whereby this joy of the holy Ghost differeth from all carnal and worldly joy) even thanksgiving to God, who hath bestowed them upon us, c-acp pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pp-f d n2, q-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 (c-crq d n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz p-acp d j cc j n1) av n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno12, (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 214
4099 and in them hath giuen vs so great cause of ioy. and in them hath given us so great cause of joy. cc p-acp pno32 vhz vvn pno12 av j n1 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 163 Page 214
4100 And as all common benefits are causes of ioy, euen as this people professe here, That if God bestow this vpon them, they shall reioyce in it: And as all Common benefits Are Causes of joy, even as this people profess Here, That if God bestow this upon them, they shall rejoice in it: cc p-acp d j n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1, av c-acp d n1 vvb av, cst cs np1 vvb d p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4101 so are also all priuat blessings so many causes of ioy to all those that enioy them: so Are also all private blessings so many Causes of joy to all those that enjoy them: av vbr av d j n2 av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d d cst vvb pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4102 whether they bee vpon their soules or bodies, for this life or the life to come, vpon themselues or any of theirs. whither they be upon their Souls or bodies, for this life or the life to come, upon themselves or any of theirs. cs pns32 vbb p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp d n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp px32 cc d pp-f png32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4103 And as the things, that they inioy, are more and greater than others haue, so they ought to confesse, that God hath in this vale of miserie giuen them so much cause of ioy. And as the things, that they enjoy, Are more and greater than Others have, so they ought to confess, that God hath in this vale of misery given them so much cause of joy. cc c-acp dt n2, cst pns32 vvb, vbr av-dc cc jc cs n2-jn vhb, av pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vhz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvn pno32 av d n1 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4104 For who is he or she, or where are they, that being in neuer so meane an estate, doe not inioy many great benefits from God? as life, For who is he or she, or where Are they, that being in never so mean an estate, do not enjoy many great benefits from God? as life, p-acp r-crq vbz pns31 cc pns31, cc q-crq vbr pns32, cst vbg p-acp av av j dt n1, vdb xx vvi d j n2 p-acp np1? p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4105 and health, libertie, conuenient food, lodging, rayment, for which they haue cause to reioyce: and health, liberty, convenient food, lodging, raiment, for which they have cause to rejoice: cc n1, n1, j n1, n1, n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4106 but especially if they haue faith and repentance, and the peace of conscience, and assurance of the forgiuenesse of their sinnes, but especially if they have faith and Repentance, and the peace of conscience, and assurance of the forgiveness of their Sins, p-acp av-j cs pns32 vhb n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4107 and hope of saluation, what cause haue they then to reioyce, though they were in neuer so great want besides? Therefore in their poore estates they must so cōsider of their wants, and hope of salvation, what cause have they then to rejoice, though they were in never so great want beside? Therefore in their poor estates they must so Consider of their Wants, cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 vhb pns32 av pc-acp vvi, cs pns32 vbdr p-acp av av j n1 a-acp? av p-acp po32 j n2 pns32 vmb av vvi pp-f po32 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4108 as that they doe not forget Gods benefits, which may make them to reioyce euen in their pouertie, and in their affliction. as that they do not forget God's benefits, which may make them to rejoice even in their poverty, and in their affliction. c-acp cst pns32 vdb xx vvi npg1 n2, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4109 So that as the Prophet Elisha said to his seruant, who was in great feare, So that as the Prophet Elisha said to his servant, who was in great Fear, av cst p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbds p-acp j n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4110 and cried out, when he saw the great host of armed men which the king of Aram had sent, to take them at Dotham, Feare not, for there are more with vs, than against vs: and cried out, when he saw the great host of armed men which the King of Aram had sent, to take them At Dotham, fear not, for there Are more with us, than against us: cc vvd av, c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvn, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, vvb xx, c-acp pc-acp vbr dc p-acp pno12, cs p-acp pno12: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4111 (for God had sent horses and chariots of fire to defend them.) So euerie one may say, (for God had sent Horses and chariots of fire to defend them.) So every one may say, (c-acp np1 vhd vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32.) av d pi vmb vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4112 when his estate is at the hardest, that there is more with him, than is against him: when his estate is At the Hardest, that there is more with him, than is against him: c-crq po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt js, cst pc-acp vbz av-dc p-acp pno31, cs vbz p-acp pno31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4113 that is, that he hath more benefits, and so more causes of ioy, than crosses, and so in them causes of sorrow. that is, that he hath more benefits, and so more Causes of joy, than Crosses, and so in them Causes of sorrow. cst vbz, cst pns31 vhz dc n2, cc av dc n2 pp-f n1, cs n2, cc av p-acp pno32 n2 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 214
4114 For if we doe but liue especially in these dayes to serue God, and to saue our own soules, it is better than the estate of many nobles and princes in other parts of the world, that haue not these meanes of their saluation that we haue and may haue, For if we do but live especially in these days to serve God, and to save our own Souls, it is better than the estate of many Nobles and Princes in other parts of the world, that have not these means of their salvation that we have and may have, p-acp cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi av-j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 d n2, pn31 vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f d n2-j cc n2 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vhb xx d n2 pp-f po32 n1 cst pns12 vhb cc vmb vhi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4115 and in that measure, and with that peace and freedome that we haue them: in which respect, the estate of the poorest is better, if they doe see it, and in that measure, and with that peace and freedom that we have them: in which respect, the estate of the Poorest is better, if they do see it, cc p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst pns12 vhb pno32: p-acp r-crq n1, dt n1 pp-f dt js vbz j, cs pns32 vdb vvi pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4116 and can so consider of it, than not onely of many nobles, but of the great Turke himselfe, and can so Consider of it, than not only of many Nobles, but of the great Turk himself, cc vmb av vvi pp-f pn31, cs xx av-j pp-f d n2-j, cc-acp pp-f dt j np1 px31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4117 & of the Emperor, yea, the Pope himselfe, who taketh himselfe to be king & prince of the whole world. & of the Emperor, yea, the Pope himself, who Takes himself to be King & Prince of the Whole world. cc pp-f dt n1, uh, dt n1 px31, r-crq vvz px31 pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4118 For that which Dauid saith of himself, is true of all, if they could so esteeme of it: For that which David Says of himself, is true of all, if they could so esteem of it: p-acp d r-crq np1 vvz pp-f px31, vbz j pp-f d, cs pns32 vmd av vvi pp-f pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4119 A day in thy courts, is better than a thousand otherwhere: A day in thy Courts, is better than a thousand otherwhere: dt n1 p-acp po21 n2, vbz jc cs dt crd av: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4120 I had rather be a dore-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tabernacles of wickednesse: I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the Tabernacles of wickedness: pns11 vhd av-c vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4121 for the Lord God is the sunne and shield vnto vs: the Lord will giue grace and glory: for the Lord God is the sun and shield unto us: the Lord will give grace and glory: c-acp dt n1 np1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12: dt n1 vmb vvi n1 cc n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4122 and no good thing will he withhold from them that walke vprightly. and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. cc dx j n1 vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 164 Page 215
4123 Therefore when any of you shall be in such a case, that you shall spend away the whole day in sorrow, Therefore when any of you shall be in such a case, that you shall spend away the Whole day in sorrow, av c-crq d pp-f pn22 vmb vbi p-acp d dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi av dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4124 and then at night lie downe in heauinesse, as wanting many things necessarie, both for food and raiment, and then At night lie down in heaviness, as wanting many things necessary, both for food and raiment, cc av p-acp n1 vvb a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp vvg d n2 j, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4125 for lodging and firing, besides health & countenance, which others haue in great measure, and yet little pitie those that haue not, for lodging and firing, beside health & countenance, which Others have in great measure, and yet little pity those that have not, p-acp n1 cc vvg, p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq n2-jn vhb p-acp j n1, cc av av-j vvi d cst vhb xx, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4126 like vnto that rich glutton, that in his great aboundance had no compassion of poore Lazarus; then consider I pray you for the loue of Christ, like unto that rich glutton, that in his great abundance had no compassion of poor Lazarus; then Consider I pray you for the love of christ, av-j p-acp cst j n1, cst p-acp po31 j n1 vhd dx n1 pp-f j np1; av vvb pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4127 and for your owne consolation, how many benefits you enioy: and for your own consolation, how many benefits you enjoy: cc p-acp po22 d n1, c-crq d n2 pn22 vvb: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4128 looke into your soule, meditate vpon the graces of God in it, if you haue any, thinke vpon faith, hope, look into your soul, meditate upon the graces of God in it, if you have any, think upon faith, hope, vvb p-acp po22 n1, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, cs pn22 vhb d, vvb p-acp n1, n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4129 and charitie, with the feare of God, and such like, which the Lord in mercie hath bestowed vpon you; and reioyce in them. and charity, with the Fear of God, and such like, which the Lord in mercy hath bestowed upon you; and rejoice in them. cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d av-j, r-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22; cc vvb p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4130 Be not stil harping all of one string, of your wants, for that will giue you but one tune of sorrow. But as Dauid sayth; Be not still harping all of one string, of your Wants, for that will give you but one tune of sorrow. But as David say; vbb xx av vvg d pp-f crd n1, pp-f po22 n2, p-acp d vmb vvi pn22 p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1. cc-acp c-acp np1 vvz; (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4131 I will sing Mercie and Iudgement, vnto thee O Lord will I sing: I will sing Mercy and Judgement, unto thee Oh Lord will I sing: pns11 vmb vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp pno21 uh n1 vmb pns11 vvi: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4132 So let vs haue two strings at the least to our harpe, one, of our wants; and another of Gods benefits: So let us have two strings At the least to our harp, one, of our Wants; and Another of God's benefits: av vvb pno12 vhi crd n2 p-acp dt ds p-acp po12 n1, crd, pp-f po12 n2; cc j-jn pp-f ng1 n2: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4133 that is, consider you as well of Gods benefits, as of his crosses, and more of them than of the other; that is, Consider you as well of God's benefits, as of his Crosses, and more of them than of the other; d vbz, vvb pn22 a-acp av pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp pp-f po31 n2, cc dc pp-f pno32 av pp-f dt j-jn; (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 215
4134 because you had need to find out matter of ioy, the cause of sorrow will offer it selfe vnto you fast ynough. Because you had need to find out matter of joy, the cause of sorrow will offer it self unto you fast enough. c-acp pn22 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi av n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp pn22 av-j av-d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4135 And therefore if the string of your sorrow be somewhat too high, let it downe lower, And Therefore if the string of your sorrow be somewhat too high, let it down lower, cc av cs dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbb av av j, vvb pn31 p-acp jc, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4136 and stretch vp the cord of your ioy one note higher; and stretch up the cord of your joy one note higher; cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 crd n1 av-jc; (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4137 that is, thinke more of the causes of your ioy, and lesse of the causes of your sorrow: that is, think more of the Causes of your joy, and less of the Causes of your sorrow: cst vbz, vvb dc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, cc dc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po22 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4138 and thus your instrument shall well accord, and make good musicke, which was too dolefull and vntunable before. and thus your Instrument shall well accord, and make good music, which was too doleful and untunable before. cc av po22 n1 vmb av vvi, cc vvi j n1, r-crq vbds av j cc j-u p-acp. (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4139 And thus the more cunning you are, and the more you can doe, the better harmonie shall you make to your selfe and others; And thus the more cunning you Are, and the more you can do, the better harmony shall you make to your self and Others; cc av dt av-dc j-jn pn22 vbr, cc dt av-dc pn22 vmb vdi, dt jc n1 vmb pn22 vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc n2-jn; (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4140 that is, the more you shall reioyce euen then, when to the worldward you haue cause of nothing but sorrow. that is, the more you shall rejoice even then, when to the worldward you have cause of nothing but sorrow. d vbz, dt av-dc pn22 vmb vvi av av, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pn22 vhb n1 pp-f pix cc-acp n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4141 Thus shall it come to passe, That as Paule and Silas after extreame whipping being cast into prison, Thus shall it come to pass, That as Paul and Silas After extreme whipping being cast into prison, av vmb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp j-jn n-vvg vbg vvn p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4142 and into a dungeon, and had their feet made fast in the stockes, did sing Psalmes vnto God at midnight: and into a dungeon, and had their feet made fast in the stocks, did sing Psalms unto God At midnight: cc p-acp dt n1, cc vhd po32 n2 vvd av-j p-acp dt n2, vdd vvi n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4143 so shall you reioyce in the middest of your affliction, be it neuer so great. For they at this present not only or not so much considered their imprisonment, beating, so shall you rejoice in the midst of your affliction, be it never so great. For they At this present not only or not so much considered their imprisonment, beating, av vmb pn22 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, vbb pn31 av-x av j. p-acp pns32 p-acp d vvb xx av-j cc xx av av-d vvn po32 n1, vvg, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4144 and stocking (which did minister nothing to them but matter of griefe) but rather other great benefits and fauours of God, which with them they enioyed: and stocking (which did minister nothing to them but matter of grief) but rather other great benefits and favours of God, which with them they enjoyed: cc n1 (r-crq vdd vvi pix p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1) p-acp av-c j-jn j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp pno32 pns32 vvd: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4145 and so must you doe likewise, consider the one as well as the other. So shall not onely your selues haue comfort, but God shall haue prayse: and so must you do likewise, Consider the one as well as the other. So shall not only your selves have Comfort, but God shall have praise: cc av vmb pn22 vdi av, vvb dt crd c-acp av c-acp dt n-jn. av vmb xx av-j po22 n2 vhb n1, cc-acp np1 vmb vhi n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4146 and for want of this wise consideration of both, neither haue you ioy in your selues, and for want of this wise consideration of both, neither have you joy in your selves, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f d, dx vhb pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4147 nor God honour from you in that estate, though he hath giuen you sufficient cause of both. nor God honour from you in that estate, though he hath given you sufficient cause of both. ccx np1 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, cs pns31 vhz vvn pn22 j n1 pp-f d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 165 Page 216
4148 And as for the rich, what great cause of ioy they haue in the multitude of so many great benefits as they enioy, (of whom it may be truly said, And as for the rich, what great cause of joy they have in the multitude of so many great benefits as they enjoy, (of whom it may be truly said, cc c-acp p-acp dt j, r-crq j n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d j n2 c-acp pns32 vvb, (pp-f ro-crq pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 216
4149 as the Apostle saith of the Gentiles, when he preached vnto them, That God had filled their hearts with food and gladnesse ) themselues do best know, I need say little or nothing to them. as the Apostle Says of the Gentiles, when he preached unto them, That God had filled their hearts with food and gladness) themselves do best know, I need say little or nothing to them. c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n2-j, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, cst np1 vhd vvn po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1) px32 vdb av-js vvi, pns11 vvb vvb j cc pix p-acp pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 216
4150 So that in such an estate as many are in, if they cannot reioyce, but liue in heauinesse, So that in such an estate as many Are in, if they cannot rejoice, but live in heaviness, av cst p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d vbr p-acp, cs pns32 vmbx vvi, cc-acp vvb p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 216
4151 and discontentedly, whereby they can neither serue God so cheerefully, nor praise him so continually, as they should; and discontentedly, whereby they can neither serve God so cheerfully, nor praise him so continually, as they should; cc n1, c-crq pns32 vmb dx vvi np1 av av-j, ccx vvi pno31 av av-j, c-acp pns32 vmd; (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4152 they are altogether vnworthie of all. they Are altogether unworthy of all. pns32 vbr av j pp-f d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4153 I need not therefore say any thing to them, their owne eyes and hands, their backes and their bellies can tell them sufficiently, what cause they haue to reioyce: I need not Therefore say any thing to them, their own eyes and hands, their backs and their bellies can tell them sufficiently, what cause they have to rejoice: pns11 vvb xx av vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, po32 d n2 cc n2, po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, r-crq n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi: (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4154 their apparrell and their clothing, wherewith they are kept from cold, when others goe halfe naked & quake for cold, their food in aboundance, their apparel and their clothing, wherewith they Are kept from cold, when Others go half naked & quake for cold, their food in abundance, po32 n1 cc po32 n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn, c-crq n2-jn vvi av-jn j cc vvi p-acp j-jn, po32 n1 p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4155 and of the best, both for necessitie and delight; and of the best, both for necessity and delight; cc pp-f dt js, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4156 when others are pinched with hunger, haue but bread and drinke, and not ynough of that, who themselues and their children do eat by measure and by weight, to draw out their food at length: when Others Are pinched with hunger, have but bred and drink, and not enough of that, who themselves and their children do eat by measure and by weight, to draw out their food At length: c-crq n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp n1, vhb p-acp n1 cc n1, cc xx d pp-f d, r-crq px32 cc po32 n2 vdb vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi av po32 n1 p-acp n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4157 their soft and warme lodging, when others lie hard and cold, and scarcely can be warme all night. their soft and warm lodging, when Others lie hard and cold, and scarcely can be warm all night. po32 j cc j n1, c-crq n2-jn vvb j cc j-jn, cc av-j vmb vbi j d n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4158 These and many things els can put them in mind, from day to night, and from night to day, what great cause they haue to reioyce aboue many others. These and many things Else can put them in mind, from day to night, and from night to day, what great cause they have to rejoice above many Others. np1 cc d n2 av vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, r-crq j n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2-jn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4159 Let them then in the name of God so consider of them, that they may reioyce; Let them then in the name of God so Consider of them, that they may rejoice; vvb pno32 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvi pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vmb vvi; (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4160 for God hath giuen them to them to that end: for God hath given them to them to that end: p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4161 as Salomon saith in the booke of the Preacher, That this is the fruit of all that a man can haue of all that he hath, to eat and to drinke, as Solomon Says in the book of the Preacher, That this is the fruit of all that a man can have of all that he hath, to eat and to drink, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst dt n1 vmb vhi pp-f d cst pns31 vhz, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4162 and to reioyce in the blessings of God: and yet that also is the gift of God, as he confesseth there. and to rejoice in the blessings of God: and yet that also is the gift of God, as he Confesses there. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: cc av cst av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4163 Therefore they aboue all others must confesse, that God hath giuen them great cause of ioy: Therefore they above all Others must confess, that God hath given them great cause of joy: av pns32 p-acp d n2-jn vmb vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 j n1 pp-f n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4164 and nothing can so befall them (vnlesse God take all away from them, as hee did from Iob ) but they must needs acknowledge, that still they haue cause to reioice. and nothing can so befall them (unless God take all away from them, as he did from Job) but they must needs acknowledge, that still they have cause to rejoice. cc pix vmb av vvi pno32 (cs np1 vvb d av p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1) cc-acp pns32 vmb av vvi, cst av pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4165 So that it is not onely lawfull for them, in and for these to reioice, So that it is not only lawful for them, in and for these to rejoice, av cst pn31 vbz xx av-j j p-acp pno32, p-acp cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4166 but it is necessarie that they should doe so, and it is required at their hands; but it is necessary that they should do so, and it is required At their hands; cc-acp pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vmd vdi av, cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2; (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4167 insomuch, that if they were so blind, that they would not confesse, that they had great cause of ioy, all men would by the benefits which they enioy in great number, witnesse against them: insomuch, that if they were so blind, that they would not confess, that they had great cause of joy, all men would by the benefits which they enjoy in great number, witness against them: av, cst cs pns32 vbdr av j, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi, cst pns32 vhd j n1 pp-f n1, d n2 vmd p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j n1, vvb p-acp pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4168 and if they were so froward, that they would not reioice, all men would condemne them for it. and if they were so froward, that they would not rejoice, all men would condemn them for it. cc cs pns32 vbdr av j, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi, d n2 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 217
4169 And thus we see, that all sorts in respect of Gods benefits which he hath bestowed vpon them, haue cause to reioice. And thus we see, that all sorts in respect of God's benefits which he hath bestowed upon them, have cause to rejoice. cc av pns12 vvb, cst d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, vhb n1 pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 166 Page 218
4170 But what is to be done in this ioy, and for all these causes of ioy? it followeth in the next words of the text on this wise, And set vp our banners in the name of our God, that is, praise God for them: But what is to be done in this joy, and for all these Causes of joy? it follows in the next words of the text on this wise, And Set up our banners in the name of our God, that is, praise God for them: cc-acp q-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1? pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvn a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst vbz, n1 np1 p-acp pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4171 for we see here how they are ioyned together, That we may reioice in thy saluation, for we see Here how they Are joined together, That we may rejoice in thy salvation, c-acp pns12 vvb av c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4172 and set vp our banners in the name of the Lord our God. and Set up our banners in the name of the Lord our God. cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4173 So they say, that this should be the fruit of their ioy, they would praise God in it, for the cause of it. So they say, that this should be the fruit of their joy, they would praise God in it, for the cause of it. av pns32 vvb, cst d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmd vvi np1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4174 And this ought to be the fruit of true ioy in all men and for all things. And this ought to be the fruit of true joy in all men and for all things. cc d pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4175 For as all good and godly sorrow should driue vs vnto prayer, that God might turne that away from vs, For as all good and godly sorrow should driven us unto prayer, that God might turn that away from us, p-acp p-acp d j cc j n1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cst np1 vmd vvi cst av p-acp pno12, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4176 or remooue it, for which we doe sorrow: or remove it, for which we do sorrow: cc vvi pn31, p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4177 so on the contrarie, all true and godly ioy should driue vs to thankesgiuing for that, which is the cause of our ioy. so on the contrary, all true and godly joy should driven us to thanksgiving for that, which is the cause of our joy. av p-acp dt n-jn, d j cc j n1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp d, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4178 And as herein, godly and wordly sorrow differ, that the one many times driueth to despaire, And as herein, godly and wordly sorrow differ, that the one many times Driveth to despair, cc c-acp av, j cc j n1 vvi, cst dt crd d n2 vvz pc-acp vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4179 or causeth sicknesse, and so death in the end; the other causeth repentance, neuer to bee repented of; or Causes sickness, and so death in the end; the other Causes Repentance, never to be repented of; cc vvz n1, cc av n1 p-acp dt n1; dt j-jn vvz n1, av-x pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f; (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4180 and so prayer to God for the forgiuenesse of our sinnes, which haue iustly brought vpon vs that cause of sorrow. and so prayer to God for the forgiveness of our Sins, which have justly brought upon us that cause of sorrow. cc av n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vhb av-j vvn p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4181 So on the other side, herein godly ioy differeth from worldly ioy; the one, maketh a man secure, and to forget God, and to rest in himselfe, So on the other side, herein godly joy differeth from worldly joy; the one, makes a man secure, and to forget God, and to rest in himself, av p-acp dt j-jn n1, av j n1 vvz p-acp j n1; dt pi, vv2 dt n1 j, cc pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4182 and sometimes to be prophane, and to keep no measure in things, but to abuse that that he hath: and sometime to be profane, and to keep no measure in things, but to abuse that that he hath: cc av pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp pc-acp vvi d cst pns31 vhz: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4183 but the other inlargeth the heart to praise God, and maketh him to goe out of the things themselues, the causes of his ioy, but the other enlargeth the heart to praise God, and makes him to go out of the things themselves, the Causes of his joy, cc-acp dt n-jn vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc vv2 pno31 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n2 px32, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4184 vnto God, the author of them. unto God, the author of them. p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4185 And thus doth the Apostle very excellently by these fruits note out vnto vs true sorrow, and true ioy, when he saith: And thus does the Apostle very excellently by these fruits note out unto us true sorrow, and true joy, when he Says: cc av vdz dt n1 av av-j p-acp d n2 vvb av p-acp pno12 j n1, cc j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4186 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merrie? let him sing: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing: vbz d p-acp pn22 vvn? vvb pno31 vvi. vbz d j? vvb pno31 vvi: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4187 where hee maketh prayer the fruit of sorrow in affliction; and thankesgiuing the fruit of ioy in Gods benefits. where he makes prayer the fruit of sorrow in affliction; and thanksgiving the fruit of joy in God's benefits. c-crq pns31 vvz n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; cc n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4188 And S. Paule doth shew vs at large the difference betweene the worldly ioy of the wicked, And S. Paul does show us At large the difference between the worldly joy of the wicked, cc np1 np1 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 218
4189 and the godly ioy of the righteous: and the godly joy of the righteous: cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4190 when he sayth to the Ephesians, Be not drunke with wine, wherein is excesse, but be fulfilled with the spirit, speaking vnto your selues in Psalmes and hymnes, when he say to the Ephesians, Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be fulfilled with the Spirit, speaking unto your selves in Psalms and Hymns, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt njp2, vbb xx vvn p-acp n1, q-crq vbz n1, cc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4191 and spirituall songs, singing and making melodie to the Lord in your hearts: and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts: cc j n2, vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n2: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4192 giuing thankes alwaies for all things vnto God, euen the father, in the name of our Lord Iesus Christ: giving thanks always for all things unto God, even the father, in the name of our Lord Iesus christ: vvg n2 av p-acp d n2 p-acp np1, av-j dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4193 wherein one kind (as in feasting) which is lawfull, and common to the good and bad, wherein one kind (as in feasting) which is lawful, and Common to the good and bad, c-crq crd n1 (c-acp p-acp vvg) r-crq vbz j, cc j p-acp dt j cc j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4194 and which is an honest means to make men merry and glad, hee sheweth the diuersitie of the mirth of the one and of the other. and which is an honest means to make men merry and glad, he shows the diversity of the mirth of the one and of the other. cc r-crq vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi n2 j cc j, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt crd cc pp-f dt j-jn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4195 The men of this world they exceed, and fall into the abuse of Gods creatures, sometimes till they be drunken, The men of this world they exceed, and fallen into the abuse of God's creatures, sometime till they be drunken, dt n2 pp-f d n1 pns32 vvb, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, av c-acp pns32 vbb j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4196 or haue surfeited, and so also giue themselues vnto that mirth which is excessiue and immoderat, or have surfeited, and so also give themselves unto that mirth which is excessive and immoderate, cc vhb vvn, cc av av vvi px32 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz j cc j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4197 and sometimes, yea commonly, ioyned with prophane scoffing or some wickednesse. and sometime, yea commonly, joined with profane scoffing or Some wickedness. cc av, uh av-j, vvn p-acp j vvg cc d n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4198 The children of God vsing his creatures soberly, and in his presence, euen at their feasts, doe thereby prouoke one another to prayse God, The children of God using his creatures soberly, and in his presence, even At their feasts, do thereby provoke one Another to praise God, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg po31 n2 av-j, cc p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp po32 n2, vdb av vvi pi j-jn p-acp n1 np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4199 and make themselues merry in God, and as in his sight. and make themselves merry in God, and as in his sighed. cc vvi px32 j p-acp np1, cc c-acp p-acp po31 n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4200 VVee see then what should be the fruit of our ioy in Gods benefits, namely, the prayse of God; We see then what should be the fruit of our joy in God's benefits, namely, the praise of God; pns12 vvb av q-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, av, dt n1 pp-f np1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4201 and to what end also hee giueth to vs so many things wherein we may reioyce, and to what end also he gives to us so many things wherein we may rejoice, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 av d n2 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4202 euen that he might haue the whole glorie and prayse of them. even that he might have the Whole glory and praise of them. av cst pns31 vmd vhi dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4203 So that whether we be poore, or we be rich, haue we more, or haue we lesse to reioyce in, this must be the fruit of all, that we praise God for such things as make vs to reioyce. So that whither we be poor, or we be rich, have we more, or have we less to rejoice in, this must be the fruit of all, that we praise God for such things as make us to rejoice. av cst cs pns12 vbb j, cc pns12 vbb j, vhb pns12 av-dc, cc vhb pns12 av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp, d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d, cst pns12 vvb np1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4204 And so as there is none in the world, but hee hath some cause of ioy, And so as there is none in the world, but he hath Some cause of joy, cc av c-acp pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vhz d n1 pp-f n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4205 so the Lord looketh for continuall prayse at the hands of vs all: so the Lord looks for continual praise At the hands of us all: av dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno12 d: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4206 but, as many haue more cause to reioyce than others, by reason of the manifold blessings which they enioy aboue them; but, as many have more cause to rejoice than Others, by reason of the manifold blessings which they enjoy above them; cc-acp, c-acp d vhb dc n1 pc-acp vvi cs n2-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32; (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4207 so he looketh for more prayse and thankes at their hands, than of others, as there is good cause: so he looks for more praise and thanks At their hands, than of Others, as there is good cause: av pns31 vvz p-acp dc n1 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, cs pp-f n2-jn, c-acp pc-acp vbz j n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4208 For to whom much is giuen, of them much shall be required. For to whom much is given, of them much shall be required. p-acp p-acp ro-crq d vbz vvn, pp-f pno32 d vmb vbi vvn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 219
4209 VVhich if they doe not labour to performe, and profit by Gods benefits, and by their ioy in them to that end, it may come to passe, that the wicked may haue as much ioy in the things that they possesse, as themselues; Which if they do not labour to perform, and profit by God's benefits, and by their joy in them to that end, it may come to pass, that the wicked may have as much joy in the things that they possess, as themselves; r-crq cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst dt j vmb vhi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 cst pns32 vvb, c-acp px32; (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4210 yea, the very vnreasonable creatures, and the brute beasts in their kind: yea, the very unreasonable creatures, and the brutus beasts in their kind: uh, dt j j n2, cc dt n1 n2 p-acp po32 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4211 for if our ioy end not in the prayse of God, what are we better for it than they? Therefore it is not ynough for a man to say, I liue merrily, for if our joy end not in the praise of God, what Are we better for it than they? Therefore it is not enough for a man to say, I live merrily, c-acp cs po12 n1 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr pns12 j p-acp pn31 cs pns32? av pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb av-j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4212 and at my hearts ease, I haue many causes of ioy, I am void of sorrow and griefe, I haue nothing that doth trouble me, but am in continuall mirth: and At my hearts ease, I have many Causes of joy, I am void of sorrow and grief, I have nothing that does trouble me, but am in continual mirth: cc p-acp po11 ng1 n1, pns11 vhb d n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1 cc n1, pns11 vhb pix cst vdz vvi pno11, cc-acp vbm p-acp j n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4213 it is not ynough (I say) to be in this estate, and thus to boast, and say; it is not enough (I say) to be in this estate, and thus to boast, and say; pn31 vbz xx av-d (pns11 vvb) pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1, cc av pc-acp vvi, cc vvi; (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4214 but we must labour to be thankefull vnto God for it, who is the cause of it, but we must labour to be thankful unto God for it, who is the cause of it, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4215 & let our ioy in these things lead vs vnto him: & let our joy in these things led us unto him: cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp d n2 vvb pno12 p-acp pno31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4216 then shall it appeare in truth, that our ioy is not so much carnall as spirituall, not altogether worldly, but heauenly. then shall it appear in truth, that our joy is not so much carnal as spiritual, not altogether worldly, but heavenly. av vmb pn31 vvi p-acp n1, cst po12 n1 vbz xx av av-d j c-acp j, xx av j, cc-acp j. (20) sermon (DIV2) 167 Page 220
4217 Thus haue the seruants of God behaued themselues in time past in the midst of their ioy: Thus have the Servants of God behaved themselves in time passed in the midst of their joy: av vhi dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd px32 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4218 as that good king Iehoshaphat and his people, when God gaue them victorie ouer their enemies according to their prayer, as that good King Jehoshaphat and his people, when God gave them victory over their enemies according to their prayer, c-acp cst j n1 np1 cc po31 n1, c-crq np1 vvd pno32 n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4219 euen ouer that great hoast of the Ammonites and the Moabites, and those of mount Seir, of whom it is thus written, That they destroyed one another. even over that great host of the Ammonites and the Moabites, and those of mount Seir, of whom it is thus written, That they destroyed one Another. av p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt np2 cc dt np2, cc d pp-f n1 np1, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz av vvn, cst pns32 vvd pi j-jn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4220 So that when Iudah came to Mizpeh in the wildernesse, they looked vnto the multitude, and behold the carkasses were fallen on the earth, and none escaped: So that when Iudah Come to Mizpeh in the Wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and behold the carcases were fallen on the earth, and none escaped: av cst c-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvb dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pix vvd: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4221 and when Iehoshaphat and his people came to take the spoile of them, they found among them in abundance both of substance, and when Jehoshaphat and his people Come to take the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both of substance, cc c-crq np1 cc po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 av-d pp-f n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4222 and also of bodies laden with pretious iewels, which they tooke for themselues, till they could cary no longer: and also of bodies laden with precious Jewels, which they took for themselves, till they could carry no longer: cc av pp-f n2 vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 vmd vvi av-dx av-jc: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4223 for they were three dayes in gathering of the spoile, for it was much. for they were three days in gathering of the spoil, for it was much. c-acp pns32 vbdr crd n2 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbds d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4224 Then euery man of Iudah and Ierusalem returned with Iehoshaphat their head, to goe againe to Ierusalem with ioy, Then every man of Iudah and Ierusalem returned with Jehoshaphat their head, to go again to Ierusalem with joy, cs d n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp np1 po32 n1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4225 for the Lord had made them to reioyce ouer their enemies. for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies. p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4226 Thus they reioyced greatly, as they had cause, both for the victory, and for the spoile: Thus they rejoiced greatly, as they had cause, both for the victory, and for the spoil: av pns32 vvd av-j, c-acp pns32 vhd n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4227 but what followed vpon that? the praise of God: but what followed upon that? the praise of God: cc-acp q-crq vvd p-acp d? dt n1 pp-f np1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4228 for it is said in the verse going before, That in the fourth day they assembled themselues in the valley of Berachah; for it is said in the verse going before, That in the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg a-acp, cst p-acp dt ord n1 pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4229 for there they blessed the Lord: for there they blessed the Lord: p-acp a-acp pns32 vvd dt n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 220
4230 therefore they called the name of the place, the valley of Berachah, that is, of blessing or praysing of God, vnto this day. Therefore they called the name of the place, the valley of Berachah, that is, of blessing or praising of God, unto this day. av pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, pp-f n1 cc vvg pp-f np1, p-acp d n1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4231 So that as their ioy was great, so was their thankesgiuing and praise to God, great and famous, So that as their joy was great, so was their thanksgiving and praise to God, great and famous, av cst p-acp po32 n1 vbds j, av vbds po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, j cc j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4232 so that the place had the name of it. so that the place had the name of it. av cst dt n1 vhd dt n1 pp-f pn31. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4233 And they did not tarrie vntill they came home to Ierusalem to giue thankes there, which yet it is most like that afterwards they did but euen in that place where God gaue them cause of ioy, And they did not tarry until they Come home to Ierusalem to give thanks there, which yet it is most like that afterwards they did but even in that place where God gave them cause of joy, cc pns32 vdd xx vvi c-acp pns32 vvd av-an p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp, r-crq av pn31 vbz av-ds j cst av pns32 vdd p-acp av-j p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vvd pno32 n1 pp-f n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4234 and whilest that lasted, that they might doe it the better. and whilst that lasted, that they might do it the better. cc cs cst vvd, cst pns32 vmd vdi pn31 dt jc. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4235 So we see that they practised that which is spoken of here, they so reioyced in the saluation that God gaue to the king, So we see that they practised that which is spoken of Here, they so rejoiced in the salvation that God gave to the King, av pns12 vvb cst pns32 vvd d r-crq vbz vvn pp-f av, pns32 av vvd p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4236 and to all the people, that they did set vp their banners in his name, when he had fulfilled their petitions which they had made vnto him before. and to all the people, that they did Set up their banners in his name, when he had fulfilled their petitions which they had made unto him before. cc p-acp d dt n1, cst pns32 vdd vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 a-acp. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4237 So must we also in all feares that we be in, when God shall deliuer vs out of them (as he did these) and so giue vs cause to reioyce, we must prayse his name for it, as they did. So must we also in all fears that we be in, when God shall deliver us out of them (as he did these) and so give us cause to rejoice, we must praise his name for it, as they did. av vmb pns12 av p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vbb p-acp, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno12 av pp-f pno32 (c-acp pns31 vdd d) cc av vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp pns32 vdd. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4238 As for example, when it shall please God to put an end euery where vnto this great mortalitie of the pestilence, that hath a long time beene in many places of this land, As for Exampl, when it shall please God to put an end every where unto this great mortality of the pestilence, that hath a long time been in many places of this land, p-acp p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 d c-crq p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vhz dt j n1 vbn p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4239 and is still, then all shall haue cause to reioyce. and is still, then all shall have cause to rejoice. cc vbz av, cs d vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4240 But as we meet now from weeke to weeke, and from day to day to pray to God for it: But as we meet now from Week to Week, and from day to day to pray to God for it: p-acp c-acp pns12 vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pn31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4241 so must wee then meet againe in the valley of Berachah, to prayse him for it, that is, we must publickely and often meet to giue thankes vnto him, so must we then meet again in the valley of Berachah, to praise him for it, that is, we must publicly and often meet to give thanks unto him, av vmb pns12 av vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, cst vbz, pns12 vmb av-j cc av vvb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno31, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4242 and to set vp our banners in his name, that hath so gratiously fulfilled our petitions. and to Set up our banners in his name, that hath so graciously fulfilled our petitions. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst vhz av av-j vvn po12 n2. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4243 And in the meane season, looke in how many feares we haue beene in, either of that, And in the mean season, look in how many fears we have been in, either of that, cc p-acp dt j n1, vvb p-acp c-crq d n2 pns12 vhb vbn p-acp, av-d pp-f d, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4244 or of any other thing, and haue escaped it, and so now we are glad; we must yeeld so many prayses vnto God for the same. or of any other thing, and have escaped it, and so now we Are glad; we must yield so many praises unto God for the same. cc pp-f d j-jn n1, cc vhb vvn pn31, cc av av pns12 vbr j; pns12 vmb vvi av d n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4245 That vertuous woman Hannah, when she had by prayer obtained the benefit of a sonne, she greatly reioyced, That virtuous woman Hannah, when she had by prayer obtained the benefit of a son, she greatly rejoiced, cst j n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vhd p-acp n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 av-j vvd, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4246 as she had cause, and as she confesseth her selfe, saying: as she had cause, and as she Confesses her self, saying: c-acp pns31 vhd n1, cc c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1, vvg: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4247 My soule reioyceth in the Lord, my horne is exalted in the Lord, &c. Before that she was sad, My soul rejoices in the Lord, my horn is exalted in the Lord, etc. Before that she was sad, po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, av p-acp cst pns31 vbds j, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 221
4248 and wept, and could not eat her meat, nor hide her griefe, because her barrennesse was reprochfull vnto her: and wept, and could not eat her meat, nor hide her grief, Because her Barrenness was reproachful unto her: cc vvd, cc vmd xx vvi po31 n1, ccx vvi po31 n1, c-acp po31 n1 vbds j p-acp pno31: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 222
4249 but now she reioyceth, and in this ioy looketh vp to God, and prayseth him, saying, Mine heart reioyceth in the Lord: but now she rejoices, and in this joy looks up to God, and Praiseth him, saying, Mine heart rejoices in the Lord: cc-acp av pns31 vvz, cc p-acp d n1 vvz a-acp p-acp np1, cc vvz pno31, vvg, po11 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 222
4250 and she maketh a song of thankesgiuing vnto God, as appeareth by the wordes following. So must we doe in all the benefits that God bestoweth vpon vs; and she makes a song of thanksgiving unto God, as appears by the words following. So must we do in all the benefits that God bestoweth upon us; cc pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, c-acp vvz p-acp dt n2 vvg. av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d dt n2 cst np1 vvz p-acp pno12; (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 222
4251 I meane, not only reioyce in them as naturall men, but prayse God for them, as spirituall: I mean, not only rejoice in them as natural men, but praise God for them, as spiritual: pns11 vvb, xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2, cc-acp n1 np1 p-acp pno32, c-acp j: (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 222
4252 that so our ioy might be such as it should. Let vs then consider in the feare of God, how many times we haue reioyced, that so our joy might be such as it should. Let us then Consider in the Fear of God, how many times we have rejoiced, cst av po12 n1 vmd vbi d c-acp pn31 vmd. vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq d n2 pns12 vhb vvn, (20) sermon (DIV2) 168 Page 222
4253 and that with exceeding great ioy when, God hath had no praise nor thanks from vs at all: and that with exceeding great joy when, God hath had no praise nor thanks from us At all: cc cst p-acp vvg j n1 c-crq, np1 vhz vhn dx n1 ccx n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp d: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4254 & know assuredly, that that ioy hath not bin rightly ordered; for God doth make vs reioice, not for our selues alone, but for himselfe also: & know assuredly, that that joy hath not been rightly ordered; for God does make us rejoice, not for our selves alone, but for himself also: cc vvb av-vvn, cst d n1 vhz xx vbn av-jn vvn; p-acp np1 vdz vvi pno12 vvi, xx p-acp po12 n2 av-j, cc-acp p-acp px31 av: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4255 yea principally that he might be praysed for it. Therefore we must be carefull that these two goe together alwayes, namely, our owne reioycing, and the prayse of God. yea principally that he might be praised for it. Therefore we must be careful that these two go together always, namely, our own rejoicing, and the praise of God. uh av-j d pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn31. av pns12 vmb vbi j cst d crd vvi av av, av, po12 d vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4256 As the blessed virgin Marie doth ioyne them together in her song, My soule magnifieth the Lord, As the blessed Virgae marry does join them together in her song, My soul magnifieth the Lord, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvi vdz vvi pno32 av p-acp po31 n1, po11 n1 vvz dt n1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4257 and my spirit reioyceth in God my Sauiour: and my Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour: cc po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1 po11 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4258 where she ioyneth her owne ioy with the praise of God, and maketh the one the cause of the other. where she Joineth her own joy with the praise of God, and makes the one the cause of the other. c-crq pns31 vvz po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vv2 dt pi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4259 So that whether wee ioy in the common benefits of our time, wee must prayse God for them, So that whither we joy in the Common benefits of our time, we must praise God for them, av cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp pno32, (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4260 as Iehoshaphat and his people did; as Jehoshaphat and his people did; c-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vdd; (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4261 or wee reioyce in our priuat benefits, as Hannah and Marie did, we must prayse God for them: or we rejoice in our private benefits, as Hannah and marry did, we must praise God for them: cc pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n2, c-acp np1 cc vvi vdd, pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp pno32: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4262 so shall our ioy be not onely comfortable to our selues, but acceptable vnto God, and profitable vnto others: so shall our joy be not only comfortable to our selves, but acceptable unto God, and profitable unto Others: av vmb po12 n1 vbb xx av-j j p-acp po12 n2, p-acp j p-acp np1, cc j p-acp n2-jn: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4263 when as the more benefits that we haue, the more we reioyce: and the more we reioyce, the more thankefull are we to God for the same. when as the more benefits that we have, the more we rejoice: and the more we rejoice, the more thankful Are we to God for the same. c-crq c-acp dt av-dc n2 cst pns12 vhb, dt av-dc pns12 vvb: cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb, dt av-dc j vbr pns12 p-acp np1 p-acp dt d. (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4264 VVe doe not therefore find fault with myrth, we forbid not men to be merry; be it farre from vs, that we should be so Stoicall & seuere; We do not Therefore find fault with mirth, we forbid not men to be merry; be it Far from us, that we should be so Stoical & severe; pns12 vdb xx av vvi n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vvb xx n2 pc-acp vbi j; vbb pn31 av-j p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vbi av j cc j; (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4265 nay we exhort all men to it, and shew that they ought, when God giueth them cause: nay we exhort all men to it, and show that they ought, when God gives them cause: uh pns12 vvb d n2 p-acp pn31, cc vvb cst pns32 vmd, c-crq np1 vvz pno32 n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 222
4266 only that kind of myrth is condemned in the Scripture, which tendeth to the dishonour of God, only that kind of mirth is condemned in the Scripture, which tendeth to the dishonour of God, av-j d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4267 or when they fall into excesse: or when they fallen into excess: cc c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4268 or they cannot be merry, but they will be mad also, as we say, so that they throw firebrands and deadly things, or they cannot be merry, but they will be mad also, as we say, so that they throw firebrands and deadly things, cc pns32 vmbx vbi j, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi j av, c-acp pns12 vvb, av cst pns32 vvb n2 cc j n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4269 and say, They are but in sport, as Solomon speaketh of them: or that kind of myrth, wherein God hath no prayse at all; and say, They Are but in sport, as Solomon speaks of them: or that kind of mirth, wherein God hath no praise At all; cc vvi, pns32 vbr cc-acp p-acp n1, p-acp np1 vvz pp-f pno32: cc d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d; (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4270 which is the best kind of myrth that the wicked, and men of this world haue. which is the best kind of mirth that the wicked, and men of this world have. r-crq vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 cst dt j, cc n2 pp-f d n1 vhb. (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4271 VVe allow of that, wherein God is praysed, and of that onely: We allow of that, wherein God is praised, and of that only: pns12 vvb pp-f d, c-crq np1 vbz vvn, cc pp-f d av-j: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4272 for though we be not bound in all our myrth to sing Psalmes, neither indeed can we; for though we be not bound in all our mirth to sing Psalms, neither indeed can we; c-acp cs pns12 vbb xx vvn p-acp d po12 n1 pc-acp vvi n2, av-dx av vmb pns12; (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4273 yet after all our myrth, both for it, and for all causes of it, we should giue thankes vnto God. yet After all our mirth, both for it, and for all Causes of it, we should give thanks unto God. av p-acp d po12 n1, av-d p-acp pn31, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmd vvi n2 p-acp np1. (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4274 But many are so farre from this, that they reioyce in such things, for which they cannot prayse God, But many Are so Far from this, that they rejoice in such things, for which they cannot praise God, p-acp d vbr av av-j p-acp d, cst pns32 vvb p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi np1, (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4275 yea for such, which it is shame once to name; whom we leaue vnto God, that he may giue them better minds: yea for such, which it is shame once to name; whom we leave unto God, that he may give them better minds: uh p-acp d, r-crq pn31 vbz n1 a-acp p-acp n1; ro-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-jc n2: (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4276 & others, though they haue cause of honest and lawfull ioy, yet they forget to be thankefull for it; & Others, though they have cause of honest and lawful joy, yet they forget to be thankful for it; cc n2-jn, cs pns32 vhb n1 pp-f j cc j n1, av pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31; (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4277 for whom let vs pray also, and for our selues, that we may so reioyce in all Gods benefits and ordinances, for whom let us pray also, and for our selves, that we may so rejoice in all God's benefits and ordinances, p-acp ro-crq vvb pno12 vvi av, cc p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d ng1 n2 cc n2, (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4278 & so vse them with ioy, that he may be praised for them. VVhich he also graunt vnto vs, for Iesus Christ his sake, Amen. & so use them with joy, that he may be praised for them. Which he also grant unto us, for Iesus christ his sake, Amen. cc av vvb pno32 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32. r-crq pns31 av vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 np1 po31 n1, uh-n. (20) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4279 The seuenteenth Sermon vpon the fifth verse. That we may reioyce in thy saluation, &c. WE must consider who they be that speake thus, and of whom they speake it: The Seventeenth Sermon upon the fifth verse. That we may rejoice in thy salvation, etc. WE must Consider who they be that speak thus, and of whom they speak it: dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, av pns12 vmb vvi r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb av, cc pp-f ro-crq pns32 vvb pn31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 169 Page 223
4280 they are the subiects that thus speake of their king: and they say, that they will reioyce, when God shall saue him: they Are the Subjects that thus speak of their King: and they say, that they will rejoice, when God shall save him: pns32 vbr dt n2-jn cst av vvi pp-f po32 n1: cc pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vmb vvi, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 223
4281 so they speake not of themselues, but of him. Such then is and ought to be the vnity of the prince and the people, so they speak not of themselves, but of him. Such then is and ought to be the unity of the Prince and the people, av pns32 vvb xx pp-f px32, cc-acp pp-f pno31. d av vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 223
4282 as of the members of the bodie and of the head: that they acknowledge the safegard of the king to be sufficient cause of their ioy. as of the members of the body and of the head: that they acknowledge the safeguard of the King to be sufficient cause of their joy. c-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1: cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4283 VVe must then thus pray for the life and honour of our liege lord and Soueraine king, not as one a loofe off from vs, with whom we haue nothing to doe, We must then thus pray for the life and honour of our liege lord and Sovereign King, not as one a loof off from us, with whom we have nothing to do, pns12 vmb av av vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 n1 cc j-jn n1, xx p-acp crd dt av a-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vdi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4284 nor he with vs, and whose estate doth nothing concerne vs at all; nor he with us, and whose estate does nothing concern us At all; ccx pns31 p-acp pno12, cc rg-crq n1 vdz pix vvi pno12 p-acp d; (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4285 but as one in whose life is our preseruation, and whose honour is our aduancement, in whose decay is our losse, but as one in whose life is our preservation, and whose honour is our advancement, in whose decay is our loss, cc-acp c-acp pi p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz po12 n1, cc rg-crq n1 vbz po12 n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz po12 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4286 and in whose ouerthrow is our vtter ruine. and in whose overthrow is our utter ruin. cc p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz po12 j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4287 Therefore as wee must thinke that we should haue great cause to be sorrie, if any thing did befall his royall person otherwise than well; Therefore as we must think that we should have great cause to be sorry, if any thing did befall his royal person otherwise than well; av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vmd vhi j n1 pc-acp vbi j, cs d n1 vdd vvi po31 j n1 av cs av; (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4288 so that in his preseruation and prosperitie we haue alwayes cause to reioyce: so that in his preservation and Prosperity we have always cause to rejoice: av cst p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb av n1 pc-acp vvi: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4289 For we know (as the Apostle saith) that kings and princes are ministers of God for our wealth: For we know (as the Apostle Says) that Kings and Princes Are Ministers of God for our wealth: c-acp pns12 vvb (c-acp dt n1 vvz) d n2 cc n2 vbr n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4290 that is, they are called of God vnto those high places, not for themselues, but for the good of the people: that is, they Are called of God unto those high places, not for themselves, but for the good of the people: cst vbz, pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2, xx p-acp px32, cc-acp p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4291 therfore in their saluation we must reioyce, for it is ioyned with our owne wealth. Therefore in their salvation we must rejoice, for it is joined with our own wealth. av p-acp po32 n1 pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po12 d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4292 And Saint Paule vnto Timothie sheweth this point more fully, when he saith, That vnder them we lead a peaceable and quiet life, with all honesty and godlinesse: And Saint Paul unto Timothy shows this point more Fully, when he Says, That under them we led a peaceable and quiet life, with all honesty and godliness: cc n1 np1 p-acp np1 vvz d n1 av-dc av-j, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst p-acp pno32 pns12 vvb dt j cc j-jn n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4293 This benefit then we get by them, when they be good, we liue by their good gouernment, peaceably, honestly, and godlily: This benefit then we get by them, when they be good, we live by their good government, peaceably, honestly, and godlily: d n1 cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vbb j, pns12 vvb p-acp po32 j n1, av-j, av-j, cc av-j: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4294 which are three great benefits, and without the which our life were no life: therefore we must pray for them, that by them we might inioy these great benefits, which Are three great benefits, and without the which our life were no life: Therefore we must pray for them, that by them we might enjoy these great benefits, r-crq vbr crd j n2, cc p-acp dt r-crq po12 n1 vbdr dx n1: av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cst p-acp pno32 pns12 vmd vvi d j n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4295 and so reioyce in his preseruation by whose meanes we doe inioy them. and so rejoice in his preservation by whose means we do enjoy them. cc av vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp rg-crq n2 pns12 vdb vvi pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4296 For if the prince miscarie any waies, we are in danger to leese all our wealth, For if the Prince miscarry any ways, we Are in danger to lose all our wealth, p-acp cs dt n1 vvi d n2, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d po12 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4297 yea peace, and all honest and godly liuing. yea peace, and all honest and godly living. uh n1, cc d j cc j n-vvg. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4298 For if there were no king at all, we may easily see in what lamentable estate we should be; For if there were no King At all, we may Easily see in what lamentable estate we should be; p-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp d, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp r-crq j n1 pns12 vmd vbi; (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4299 when as it is sayd in the time of the Iudges, In those dayes there was no king in Israel, when as it is said in the time of the Judges, In those days there was no King in Israel, c-crq c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4300 but euery man did that which was good in his eyes: but every man did that which was good in his eyes: cc-acp d n1 vdd d r-crq vbds j p-acp po31 n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4301 Thus would it be with vs, and with all people, euery man would do that, that seemed good in his owne eyes: Thus would it be with us, and with all people, every man would do that, that seemed good in his own eyes: av vmd pn31 vbi p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d n1, d n1 vmd vdi d, cst vvd j p-acp po31 d n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 224
4302 and then what confusion and disorder would there be in the world? what peace, what godlinesse, and then what confusion and disorder would there be in the world? what peace, what godliness, cc av q-crq n1 cc n1 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1? q-crq n1, r-crq n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4303 or what honestie could there be among men? And this is not once but three times at the least set downe in that booke; or what honesty could there be among men? And this is not once but three times At the least Set down in that book; cc r-crq n1 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp n2? cc d vbz xx a-acp p-acp crd n2 p-acp dt av-ds vvn a-acp p-acp d n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4304 in the beginning, middest, and endding of two notable and famous stories, which shew what kind of life was then amongst them, in the beginning, midst, and ending of two notable and famous stories, which show what kind of life was then among them, p-acp dt n1, n1, cc vvg pp-f crd j cc j n2, r-crq vvi q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbds av p-acp pno32, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4305 euen such as was neither peaceable and quiet, nor honest, nor godly. The one is of the Leuits concubine abused and oppessed euen vnto death; even such as was neither peaceable and quiet, nor honest, nor godly. The one is of the Leuits concubine abused and oppressed even unto death; av d c-acp vbds dx j cc j-jn, ccx j, ccx j. dt pi vbz pp-f dt n2 n1 vvn cc vvn av p-acp n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4306 & the other is of that idolatrie which began in the house of Micah, and so did spread it selfe ouer the whole tribe of Dan, and of the rest; & the other is of that idolatry which began in the house of micah, and so did spread it self over the Whole tribe of Dan, and of the rest; cc dt n-jn vbz pp-f d n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vdd vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f uh, cc pp-f dt n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4307 besides that, the Leuites and ministers of God were neglected then, and not sufficiently prouided for: beside that, the Levites and Ministers of God were neglected then, and not sufficiently provided for: p-acp d, dt np2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn av, cc xx av-j vvn c-acp: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4308 in the narration of which, this is often interlaced as a graue sentence, shewing the cause of all that disorder: in the narration of which, this is often interlaced as a graven sentence, showing the cause of all that disorder: p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq, d vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f d cst n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4309 In those dayes there was no king or supreame gouernour in Israel, and so euery man did that, which was good in his owne eyes: In those days there was no King or supreme governor in Israel, and so every man did that, which was good in his own eyes: p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, cc av d n1 vdd d, r-crq vbds j p-acp po31 d n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4310 as if it had beene sayd, Surely if they had had any good gouernour among them, as if it had been said, Surely if they had had any good governor among them, c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn, av-j cs pns32 vhd vhn d j n1 p-acp pno32, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4311 and namely, one chiefe to ouersee and rule the rest, these abuses had neuer broken out, and namely, one chief to oversee and Rule the rest, these Abuses had never broken out, cc av, crd j-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, d n2 vhd av-x vvn av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4312 or if they had, they should neuer haue growen to such an head. or if they had, they should never have grown to such an head. cc cs pns32 vhd, pns32 vmd av-x vhi vvn p-acp d dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4313 Besides this, where there is a continuall succession of kings, yet euen in the change of them to death, without a speciall grace and blessing of God, there is great daunger of chaunge in the state of the people. Beside this, where there is a continual succession of Kings, yet even in the change of them to death, without a special grace and blessing of God, there is great danger of change in the state of the people. p-acp d, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2, av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4314 Therefore all people had need to pray for the life, health, & preseruation of their kings, that so themselues might reioyce, as they doe here. Therefore all people had need to pray for the life, health, & preservation of their Kings, that so themselves might rejoice, as they do Here. av d n1 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst av px32 vmd vvi, c-acp pns32 vdb av. (21) sermon (DIV2) 170 Page 225
4315 And for proofe of this, we may easily conceiue how the people of Israel did flourish, And for proof of this, we may Easily conceive how the people of Israel did flourish, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns12 vmb av-j vvi c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 225
4316 and abound in all things in the dayes of king Solomon, by that which is written of them: and abound in all things in the days of King Solomon, by that which is written of them: cc vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno32: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 225
4317 he was a peaceable prince, and so the people had peace and wealth, For euery man did sit quietly vnder his vine and vnder his figge tree, he was a peaceable Prince, and so the people had peace and wealth, For every man did fit quietly under his vine and under his fig tree, pns31 vbds dt j n1, cc av dt n1 vhd n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 vdd vvi av-jn p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 225
4318 and none did raise them vp: and none did raise them up: cc pix vdd vvi pno32 a-acp: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 225
4319 and in his dayes siluer was as plentifull as the stones in the street, and Cedar in as great abundance as the wild figge trees which grow abundantly in the plaine: and in his days silver was as plentiful as the stones in the street, and Cedar in as great abundance as the wild fig trees which grow abundantly in the plain: cc p-acp po31 ng1 n1 vbds a-acp j c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp a-acp j n1 p-acp dt j n1 n2 r-crq vvb av-j p-acp dt j: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4320 and such almost was our case all the dayes of our renowned and worthie Queene Elizabeth; for wee had peace, and such almost was our case all the days of our renowned and worthy Queen Elizabeth; for we had peace, cc d av vbds po12 n1 d dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn cc j n1 np1; p-acp pns12 vhd n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4321 and wealth, with the Gospell also, in great abundance. and wealth, with the Gospel also, in great abundance. cc n1, p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4322 But when Salomon died, what great alteration was there in the kingdome of Israel? when his sonne Rehoboham refused the auntient counsellors of his father, But when Solomon died, what great alteration was there in the Kingdom of Israel? when his son Rehoboam refused the ancient counsellors of his father, p-acp q-crq np1 vvd, q-crq j n1 vbds a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? c-crq po31 n1 np1 vvd dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4323 and chose new in their roome, like to himselfe: and chosen new in their room, like to himself: cc vvd j p-acp po32 n1, av-j p-acp px31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4324 whereupon there grew a faction and diuision, first among the nobles, and then among the rest of the people: whereupon there grew a faction and division, First among the Nobles, and then among the rest of the people: c-crq a-acp vvd dt n1 cc n1, ord p-acp dt n2-j, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4325 so that ten parts of his people fell cleane away from him, & from God too, so that ten parts of his people fell clean away from him, & from God too, av d crd n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvd av-j av p-acp pno31, cc p-acp np1 av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4326 euen to idolatrie, and to the golden calues in Dan and Bethel: so that there was much warre betweene them, and bloodshed among them. even to idolatry, and to the golden calves in Dan and Bethel: so that there was much war between them, and bloodshed among them. av p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 p-acp n1 cc np1: av cst pc-acp vbds d n1 p-acp pno32, cc n1 p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4327 Now when all this fell out, how did they see by experience, that they had cause before to pray for the life of Salomon their king, Now when all this fell out, how did they see by experience, that they had cause before to pray for the life of Solomon their King, av c-crq d d vvd av, q-crq vdd pns32 vvi p-acp n1, cst pns32 vhd n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4328 as the chiefe and onely cause of their welfare and ioy? So we in like manner had great cause in this respect to pray for the life of our Queene, as the chief and only cause of their welfare and joy? So we in like manner had great cause in this respect to pray for the life of our Queen, c-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1? av pns12 p-acp j n1 vhd j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4329 as we did, to preserue her both against forraine inuasions intended, and also secret treasons and practises at home: as we did, to preserve her both against foreign invasions intended, and also secret treasons and practises At home: c-acp pns12 vdd, pc-acp vvi pno31 d p-acp j n2 vvn, cc av j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp n1-an: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4330 for in her life we had great cause of ioy. for in her life we had great cause of joy. c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vhd j n1 pp-f n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4331 And in all deliuerances of her from danger (which were many and great) wee had cause still to reioyce: And in all Deliverances of her from danger (which were many and great) we had cause still to rejoice: cc p-acp d n2 pp-f pno31 p-acp n1 (r-crq vbdr d cc j) pns12 vhd n1 av pc-acp vvi: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4332 and so in her long life we did enioy the fruit of our prayers, for we did so much the more and longer reioyce in her, and so in her long life we did enjoy the fruit of our Prayers, for we did so much the more and longer rejoice in her, cc av p-acp po31 j n1 pns12 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vdd av av-d dt av-dc cc av-jc vvi p-acp pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4333 and in all benefits which wee enioyed by her: and in all benefits which we enjoyed by her: cc p-acp d n2 r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp pno31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4334 and we had iust cause to feare, that in her death we should haue had more cause of sorrow, and we had just cause to Fear, that in her death we should have had more cause of sorrow, cc pns12 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vmd vhi vhn dc n1 pp-f n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4335 than by the grace and mercie of God we had. than by the grace and mercy of God we had. cs p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vhd. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4336 But now we would be loath to haue any more changes on the sudden, and therefore we are to pray earnestly vnto God for this our Soueraigne King, Iames, by the grace of God king of England, Scotland, Fraunce, But now we would be loath to have any more changes on the sudden, and Therefore we Are to pray earnestly unto God for this our Sovereign King, James, by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, France, p-acp av pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vhi d dc n2 p-acp dt j, cc av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp d po12 j-jn n1, np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4337 and Ireland, defendor of the true auntient, Catholicke, and Apostolicke faith, and in all causes, and Ireland, defendor of the true ancient, Catholic, and Apostolic faith, and in all Causes, cc np1, n1 pp-f dt j j, jp, cc j n1, cc p-acp d n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 226
4338 as well Ecclesiasticall as Ciuill, and ouer all persons within these his realmes and dominions, next and immediatly vnder Christ Iesus supreme gouernour and iugde: as well Ecclesiastical as Civil, and over all Persons within these his Realms and Dominions, next and immediately under christ Iesus supreme governor and Judge: c-acp av j c-acp j, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, ord cc av-j p-acp np1 np1 j n1 cc vvn: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 227
4339 we are to pray for his life, and for the life of the Queene, the Prince, we Are to pray for his life, and for the life of the Queen, the Prince, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 227
4340 and all their noble and worthy ofspring: and all their noble and worthy offspring: cc d po32 j cc j n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 227
4341 and for his maiesties person, that God would saue him from his enemies (as we see, that he hath not wanted some in this short time of his raigne) that we might still reioyce. and for his majesty's person, that God would save him from his enemies (as we see, that he hath not wanted Some in this short time of his Reign) that we might still rejoice. cc p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2 (c-acp pns12 vvb, cst pns31 vhz xx vvn d p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 n1) cst pns12 vmd av vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 227
4342 And we must be thus persuaded, that his saluation shall be still our ioy, as this people doth thus here thinke of Dauid their king. And we must be thus persuaded, that his salvation shall be still our joy, as this people does thus Here think of David their King. cc pns12 vmb vbi av vvn, cst po31 n1 vmb vbi av po12 n1, c-acp d n1 vdz av av vvi pp-f np1 po32 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 227
4343 Therefore as we desire the continuance of our ioy and comfort, so let vs still pray for the preseruation of his most excellent maiestie, the meanes and cause of it. Therefore as we desire the Continuance of our joy and Comfort, so let us still pray for the preservation of his most excellent majesty, the means and cause of it. av c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, av vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1, dt n2 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 171 Page 227
4344 For that which is sayd of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, is true of all good kings, For that which is said of Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon, is true of all good Kings, p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz j pp-f d j n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4345 and namely of our soueraigne Lord King Iames most of all, He was like a goodly great tree, whose bowes were faire, and namely of our sovereign Lord King James most of all, He was like a goodly great tree, whose bows were fair, cc av pp-f po12 j-jn n1 n1 np1 ds pp-f d, pns31 vbds av-j dt j j n1, rg-crq n2 vbdr j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4346 and the fruit thereof much, and it was meat for all: and the fruit thereof much, and it was meat for all: cc dt n1 av av-d, cc pn31 vbds n1 p-acp d: (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4347 it made a shadow vnder it for the beasts of the field, and the foules of the heauen dwelt in the branches thereof, it made a shadow under it for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of the heaven dwelled in the branches thereof, pn31 vvd dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4348 and all flesh fed of it. and all Flesh fed of it. cc d n1 vvn pp-f pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4349 So doe we vnder his gratious gouernment inioy defence and protection from all enemies, iniuries and wrongs, So do we under his gracious government enjoy defence and protection from all enemies, injuries and wrongs, av vdb pns12 p-acp po31 j n1 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, n2 cc n2-jn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4350 and it is as a shadow to vs against the scorching heat of the sunne: and it is as a shadow to us against the scorching heat of the sun: cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4351 and by his meanes we peaceably inioy the vse of all that we haue, both for meat and drinke, and by his means we peaceably enjoy the use of all that we have, both for meat and drink, cc p-acp po31 n2 pns12 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst pns12 vhb, d p-acp n1 cc vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4352 and all things needfull for the preseruation of this life, and so we (as it were) feed of his fruit. and all things needful for the preservation of this life, and so we (as it were) feed of his fruit. cc d n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc av pns12 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvi pp-f po31 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4353 Therefore we had need still to pray for his preseruation, not onely that all these great benefits might be continued, Therefore we had need still to pray for his preservation, not only that all these great benefits might be continued, av pns12 vhd n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j d d d j n2 vmd vbi vvn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4354 but that we might still reioyce in them, as now we doe: but that we might still rejoice in them, as now we do: cc-acp cst pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp av pns12 vdb: (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4355 and let vs be persuaded, that as long as God shall preserue him out of the handes of his enemies, and let us be persuaded, that as long as God shall preserve him out of the hands of his enemies, cc vvb pno12 vbi vvn, cst c-acp av-j c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4356 and prolong his life, so long shall we haue cause to reioyce. and prolong his life, so long shall we have cause to rejoice. cc vvi po31 n1, av av-j vmb pns12 vhi n1 pc-acp vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4357 VVhat shall we thinke then of them that haue sought not the preseruation, but the vtter ruine and finall ouerthrow of their naturall princes, kings, What shall we think then of them that have sought not the preservation, but the utter ruin and final overthrow of their natural Princes, Kings, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f pno32 cst vhb vvd xx dt n1, cc-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f po32 j n2, n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 227
4358 and Queenes? as wee haue had too great experience of it in this land, both in the dayes of our late good Queene Elizabeth, especially, and Queens? as we have had too great experience of it in this land, both in the days of our late good Queen Elizabeth, especially, cc n2? c-acp pns12 vhb vhn av j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j j n1 np1, av-j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4359 and also in this short time of our now worthy king Iames: we must needs iudge of them not onely as traitours to their persons, and also in this short time of our now worthy King James: we must needs judge of them not only as Traitors to their Persons, cc av p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 av j n1 np1: pns12 vmb av vvi pp-f pno32 xx av-j c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4360 but as common enemies to all the people of this land; but as Common enemies to all the people of this land; cc-acp c-acp j n2 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f d n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4361 in that they haue sought to bereaue vs and them of the chiefest cause of our ioy, and so to cast vs into vntimely sorrow. in that they have sought to bereave us and them of the chiefest cause of our joy, and so to cast us into untimely sorrow. p-acp cst pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 cc pno32 pp-f dt js-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4362 For as there was great lamentation among the Iewes, and not without cause, at the death of that good and godly king Iosiah, so that Ieremie the Prophet trembled also, For as there was great lamentation among the Iewes, and not without cause, At the death of that good and godly King Josiah, so that Ieremie the Prophet trembled also, p-acp a-acp pc-acp vbds j n1 p-acp dt np2, cc xx p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j cc j n1 np1, av d np1 dt n1 vvd av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4363 and seemed to be the chiefe mourner: and seemed to be the chief mourner: cc vvd pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4364 so had we no lesse cause to lament at the death of our noble & vertuous Queene, so had we no less cause to lament At the death of our noble & virtuous Queen, av vhd pns12 dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4365 and the ministers of the Gospell most of all, and all the vnfained professors of the same; and the Ministers of the Gospel most of all, and all the unfeigned professors of the same; cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-ds pp-f d, cc d dt j n2 pp-f dt d; (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4366 and should haue had a great deale more, if she had beene traitorously taken away before the full number of her dayes were expired, to the great disturbance of the whole Realme, according to the desperat and continual attempts of her enemies. and should have had a great deal more, if she had been traitorously taken away before the full number of her days were expired, to the great disturbance of the Whole Realm, according to the desperate and continual attempts of her enemies. cc vmd vhi vhn dt j n1 av-dc, cs pns31 vhd vbn av-j vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvg p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f po31 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4367 And so should we now still haue, if any such thing should be offered vnto his maiesties person. And so should we now still have, if any such thing should be offered unto his majesty's person. cc av vmd pns12 av av vhb, cs d d n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4368 Therefore we must iudge of them, as of our greatest enemies, who seeke to bring vpon vs a common sorrow before the time. Therefore we must judge of them, as of our greatest enemies, who seek to bring upon us a Common sorrow before the time. av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno32, c-acp pp-f po12 js n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4369 But let vs lift vp, though not our hands, yet our voice against them, & pray vnto God still to disappoint them of their treasonable deuises and diuellish practises, But let us lift up, though not our hands, yet our voice against them, & pray unto God still to disappoint them of their treasonable devises and devilish practises, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi a-acp, cs xx po12 n2, av po12 n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvb p-acp np1 av pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 j n2 cc j n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4370 and to preserue our king, and all his, that so we may still reioyce in their saluation, and to preserve our King, and all his, that so we may still rejoice in their salvation, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc d po31, cst av pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp po32 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4371 euen for Christ Iesus his sake. In thy saluation, &c. even for christ Iesus his sake. In thy salvation, etc. av p-acp np1 np1 po31 n1. p-acp po21 n1, av (21) sermon (DIV2) 172 Page 228
4372 As all subiects principally should by this example learne to pray for their kings, and all chiefe gouernours vnder them, That God would preserue and blesse them, that they might thēselues reioyce, As all Subjects principally should by this Exampl Learn to pray for their Kings, and all chief Governors under them, That God would preserve and bless them, that they might themselves rejoice, p-acp d n2-jn av-jn vmd p-acp d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc d j-jn n2 p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmd vvi cc vvi pno32, cst pns32 vmd px32 vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 228
4373 because they be worthy instruments of Gods goodnesse vnto them; which is the thing that hath bin handled alreadie: Because they be worthy Instruments of God's Goodness unto them; which is the thing that hath been handled already: c-acp pns32 vbb j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32; r-crq vbz dt n1 cst vhz vbn vvn av: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 228
4374 so all inferiours may here see as in a glasse, what minds they should carry to all their superiours, so all inferiors may Here see as in a glass, what minds they should carry to all their superiors, av d n2-jn vmb av vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq n2 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d po32 n2-jn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 228
4375 & those that God hath placed in any roume, of what kind so euer they be; & those that God hath placed in any room, of what kind so ever they be; cc d cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av av pns32 vbb; (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 228
4376 that they should bee persuaded, that in their preseruation and welfare consisteth their owne ioy and comfort: that they should be persuaded, that in their preservation and welfare Consisteth their own joy and Comfort: cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cst p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vvz po32 d n1 cc n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4377 and that they cannot miscarrie, or any ill befall them, but themselues must needs be sorrowfull, and that they cannot miscarry, or any ill befall them, but themselves must needs be sorrowful, cc cst pns32 vmbx vvi, cc d n-jn vvb pno32, cc-acp px32 vmb av vbi j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4378 and in that respect pray for them continually, be they neuer so meane. and in that respect pray for them continually, be they never so mean. cc p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp pno32 av-j, vbb pns32 av-x av j. (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4379 As with this mind & persuasion the people should pray for their minister's and teachers, who watch for their soules, and for the saluation of them, as the holy Apostle saith: As with this mind & persuasion the people should pray for their minister's and Teachers, who watch for their Souls, and for the salvation of them, as the holy Apostle Says: p-acp p-acp d n1 cc n1 dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 ng1 cc n2, r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp dt j n1 vvz: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4380 For it is true that Christ saith of them, and was found most true in his owne person, That when the shepheard is smitten, the sheepe will be scattered: For it is true that christ Says of them, and was found most true in his own person, That when the shepherd is smitten, the sheep will be scattered: c-acp pn31 vbz j cst np1 vvz pp-f pno32, cc vbds vvn av-ds j p-acp po31 d n1, cst c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4381 that is, when God taketh them away, who are their guiders, the people are in daunger to fall into all kind of error, heresie, that is, when God Takes them away, who Are their guiders, the people Are in danger to fallen into all kind of error, heresy, cst vbz, c-crq np1 vvz pno32 av, r-crq vbr po32 n2, dt n1 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4382 and sinne, and to be distracted & scattered among themselues, not onely in iudgement but in affection: and sin, and to be distracted & scattered among themselves, not only in judgement but in affection: cc n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp px32, xx av-j p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4383 besides, they may want the comfort of Gods word, and of their praiers. So should all children be affected to their naturall parents, fathers & mothers; beside, they may want the Comfort of God's word, and of their Prayers. So should all children be affected to their natural Parents, Father's & mother's; a-acp, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f po32 n2. av vmd d n2 vbb vvn p-acp po32 j n2, n2 cc n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4384 and also seruants to their masters and gouernours: and also Servants to their Masters and Governors: cc av n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4385 That seeing God hath placed them ouer them for their good, and they inioy so many great benefis in their houses, That seeing God hath placed them over them for their good, and they enjoy so many great benefits in their houses, cst vvg np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j, cc pns32 vvb av d j n2 p-acp po32 n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4386 and by their meanes, and so haue so many causes of reioycing from them & by them, they should pray for their liues, health, and by their means, and so have so many Causes of rejoicing from them & by them, they should pray for their lives, health, cc p-acp po32 n2, cc av vhb av d n2 pp-f vvg p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4387 and welfare, that they may reioyce there still, for they shall haue their part in it, and welfare, that they may rejoice there still, for they shall have their part in it, cc n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi a-acp av, c-acp pns32 vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4388 and it shall bee the better for them. and it shall be the better for them. cc pn31 vmb vbi dt jc p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4389 And they must thinke before hand, that whē God takes them away, they shall haue great cause of sorrow: And they must think before hand, that when God Takes them away, they shall have great cause of sorrow: cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cst c-crq np1 vvz pno32 av, pns32 vmb vhi j n1 pp-f n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4390 as we see how greatly Ioseph lamented for his fathers death: as we see how greatly Ioseph lamented for his Father's death: c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq av-j np1 vvn p-acp po31 ng1 n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4391 who when he gaue vp the ghost, His sonne fell vpon his fathers face, & wept: who when he gave up the ghost, His son fell upon his Father's face, & wept: r-crq c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vvd p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc vvd: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4392 & so he cōtinued mourning for him a long time: & so he continued mourning for him a long time: cc av pns31 vvn n1 p-acp pno31 dt j n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4393 & at his buriall there was such great mourning for him, that the place had the name of it. & At his burial there was such great mourning for him, that the place had the name of it. cc p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbds d j n1 p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 vhd dt n1 pp-f pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4394 And Esau the sonne of Izack, though he was a wicked & disobedient child, as appeareth in his storie, yea a prophane person (as the holy Ghost calleth him) yet he had so much grace in him (as we say) that hee thinketh of his fathers death before hand, And Esau the son of Isaac, though he was a wicked & disobedient child, as appears in his story, yea a profane person (as the holy Ghost calls him) yet he had so much grace in him (as we say) that he Thinketh of his Father's death before hand, np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f av, cs pns31 vbds dt j cc j n1, c-acp vvz p-acp po31 n1, uh dt j n1 (c-acp dt j n1 vvz pno31) av pns31 vhd av d n1 p-acp pno31 (c-acp pns12 vvb) cst pns31 vvz pp-f po31 ng1 n1 p-acp n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 229
4395 as of a time of sorrow and mourning, and so speaketh of it, saying, The dayes of mourning for my father will come shortly, that is, my father is old and will shortly die, as of a time of sorrow and mourning, and so speaks of it, saying, The days of mourning for my father will come shortly, that is, my father is old and will shortly die, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av vvz pp-f pn31, vvg, dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1 vmb vvi av-j, cst vbz, po11 n1 vbz j cc vmb av-j vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4396 and then I must mourne for him: and then I must mourn for him: cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4397 which though hee spake with an ill mind, and to an ill end, (for in the hatred of his brother Iaakob he comforted himselfe, that he might shortly kill him, which though he spoke with an ill mind, and to an ill end, (for in the hatred of his brother Jacob he comforted himself, that he might shortly kill him, r-crq cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 pns31 vvd px31, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4398 when his father was dead) yet nature, & the good education which he had, had taught him to confesse, that when his father died, he should haue cause to mourne. when his father was dead) yet nature, & the good education which he had, had taught him to confess, that when his father died, he should have cause to mourn. c-crq po31 n1 vbds j) av n1, cc dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhd, vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi, cst c-crq po31 n1 vvd, pns31 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4399 Therefore if there were no commaundement of God to bind them vnto it, or any other reason to persuade them, this were sufficient to mooue them to pray for the life and health of their parents, that themselues might still reioyce: Therefore if there were no Commandment of God to bind them unto it, or any other reason to persuade them, this were sufficient to move them to pray for the life and health of their Parents, that themselves might still rejoice: av cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, cc d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, d vbdr j pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst px32 vmd av vvi: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4400 and not be gracelesse, as to thinke, that if their fathers were dead, they should be merry, and not be graceless, as to think, that if their Father's were dead, they should be merry, cc xx vbi j, c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr j, pns32 vmd vbi j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4401 & liue wel ynough, yea better than they do now, & so not to care whether they liue or die, & live well enough, yea better than they do now, & so not to care whither they live or die, cc vvi av av-d, uh vvi cs pns32 vdb av, cc av xx pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vvb cc vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4402 yea, to wish rather that they were dead than aliue; yea, to wish rather that they were dead than alive; uh, pc-acp vvi av-c cst pns32 vbdr j cs j; (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4403 as there are too many such in the world, who in a wrong persuasion gape after their fathers death, as Absolon did: as there Are too many such in the world, who in a wrong persuasion gape After their Father's death, as Absalom did: c-acp pc-acp vbr av d d p-acp dt n1, r-crq p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvi p-acp po32 ng1 n1, c-acp np1 vdd: (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4404 but God can well ynough disappoint thē of their long hope, as he did him. but God can well enough disappoint them of their long hope, as he did him. cc-acp np1 vmb av av-d vvi pno32 pp-f po32 j n1, c-acp pns31 vdd pno31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 173 Page 230
4405 But this doctrine is yet more generall, and doth concerne euery one of vs, and sheweth that wee ought to beare that affection of brotherly loue all of vs one towards another, that we should desire and pray for the good and welfare one of another, not onely, that they themselues, But this Doctrine is yet more general, and does concern every one of us, and shows that we ought to bear that affection of brotherly love all of us one towards Another, that we should desire and pray for the good and welfare one of Another, not only, that they themselves, p-acp d n1 vbz av av-dc j, cc vdz vvi d crd pp-f pno12, cc vvz cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f j n1 av-d pp-f pno12 crd p-acp n-jn, cst pns12 vmd vvi cc vvb p-acp dt j cc n1 crd pp-f n-jn, xx av-j, cst pns32 px32, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4406 but that wee might reioyce in that good, which God shall bestow vpon them at our prayers: but that we might rejoice in that good, which God shall bestow upon them At our Prayers: cc-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d j, r-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4407 and if we were thus affected in loue to the good one of another, then should we pray a great deale more often, and if we were thus affected in love to the good one of Another, then should we pray a great deal more often, cc cs pns12 vbdr av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j pi pp-f n-jn, av vmd pns12 vvi dt j n1 av-dc av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4408 and more effectually than we doe. For this is that which the Apostle teacheth vnto the Romanes: and more effectually than we do. For this is that which the Apostle Teaches unto the Romans: cc av-dc av-j cs pns12 vdb. p-acp d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4409 Be of like affection one to another, saith he: Be of like affection one to Another, Says he: vbb pp-f j n1 pi p-acp n-jn, vvz pns31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4410 and how, reioyce with them that reioyce, and weepe with them that weepe, where he would haue vs so affected with the estate of our brethrē, that if God blesseth them, we should reioyce with them; and how, rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep, where he would have us so affected with the estate of our brothers, that if God Blesses them, we should rejoice with them; cc c-crq, vvb p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cc vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi pno12 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst cs np1 vvz pno32, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32; (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4411 if he afflict and punish them any way, we should sorrow with them: if he afflict and Punish them any Way, we should sorrow with them: cs pns31 vvb cc vvi pno32 d n1, pns12 vmd n1 p-acp pno32: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 230
4412 and so we should count their sorrow and ioy our owne, and therefore when they are in any destresse, we should pray for their deliuerance, that we might reioyce with them and in them. and so we should count their sorrow and joy our own, and Therefore when they Are in any destresse, we should pray for their deliverance, that we might rejoice with them and in them. cc av pns12 vmd vvi po32 n1 cc vvb po12 d, cc av c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp d n1, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4413 And truly if we come to pray for our brethren with this affection, (as our sauiour Christ hath taught vs, willing vs to say, Giue vs our daily bread, &c. so that we should pray for others as for our selues) we might obtaine great things for them. And truly if we come to pray for our brothers with this affection, (as our Saviour christ hath taught us, willing us to say, Give us our daily bred, etc. so that we should pray for Others as for our selves) we might obtain great things for them. cc av-j cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1, (p-acp po12 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 po12 j n1, av av cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n2-jn c-acp p-acp po12 n2) pns12 vmd vvi j n2 p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4414 Therefore when we pray for any, let vs put their estate vpon vs, & be moued with it, Therefore when we pray for any, let us put their estate upon us, & be moved with it, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d, vvb pno12 vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno12, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4415 as though it were our owne, and so speake to God for them, as for our selues, as though it were our own, and so speak to God for them, as for our selves, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr po12 d, cc av vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, c-acp p-acp po12 n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4416 and thinke, that if God shall blesse them, we shall reioyce. and think, that if God shall bless them, we shall rejoice. cc vvi, cst cs np1 vmb vvi pno32, pns12 vmb vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4417 And this measure of loue in prayer, the more that we can come vnto, the more assurance may we haue, that God will heare vs for them: And this measure of love in prayer, the more that we can come unto, the more assurance may we have, that God will hear us for them: cc d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, dt av-dc cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, dt av-dc n1 vmb pns12 vhb, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4418 nay indeed without it we can haue little or none at all, that God will heare vs for any. nay indeed without it we can have little or none At all, that God will hear us for any. uh-x av p-acp pn31 pns12 vmb vhi j cc pix p-acp d, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4419 As for example, if any in their sicknesse doe desire that we should pray for them here in the Church, and we doe so: As for Exampl, if any in their sickness do desire that we should pray for them Here in the Church, and we do so: p-acp p-acp n1, cs d p-acp po32 n1 vdb vvi cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 av p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vdb av: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4420 we must desire their health and recouerie, not onely that the partie himselfe prayed for might reioyce, we must desire their health and recovery, not only that the party himself prayed for might rejoice, pns12 vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n1, xx av-j d dt n1 px31 vvd p-acp vmd vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4421 and his familie, wife, and children, and the rest of his friends, but that we all might be glad and comforted by his life and health: and his family, wife, and children, and the rest of his Friends, but that we all might be glad and comforted by his life and health: cc po31 n1, n1, cc n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc-acp cst pns12 d vmd vbi j cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4422 and we must account his recouerie our ioy, and thinke that if God shall heare vs for him, we our selues shall be bound to giue thankes vnto God for it. and we must account his recovery our joy, and think that if God shall hear us for him, we our selves shall be bound to give thanks unto God for it. cc pns12 vmb vvi po31 n1 po12 n1, cc vvb cst cs np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno31, pns12 po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4423 And when the Lord shall see, that that will be matter of ioy vnto many, And when the Lord shall see, that that will be matter of joy unto many, cc c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, cst d vmb vbi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4424 then will he the sooner bestow it vpon vs. And thus doth the Apostle speake of the sickenesse and of the recouerie of Epaphroditus, a minister of the Gospell in the Church of Philippi: then will he the sooner bestow it upon us And thus does the Apostle speak of the sickness and of the recovery of Epaphroditus, a minister of the Gospel in the Church of Philippi: av vmb pns31 dt av-c vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 cc av vdz dt n1 vvb pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4425 I supposed it necessarie to send him vnto you: I supposed it necessary to send him unto you: pns11 vvd pn31 j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn22: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4426 for he longed after you all, and was full of heauinesse, because he had heard that he had beene sicke: for he longed After you all, and was full of heaviness, Because he had herd that he had been sick: c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pn22 d, cc vbds j pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn cst pns31 vhd vbn j: (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4427 and no doubt hee was sicke, very neere vnto death: but God had mercie on him, and not on him onely, but on mee also, and no doubt he was sick, very near unto death: but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, cc dx n1 pns31 vbds j, av av-j p-acp n1: cc-acp np1 vhd n1 p-acp pno31, cc xx p-acp pno31 av-j, cc-acp p-acp pno11 av, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4428 least I should haue sorrow vpon sorrow. lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. cs pns11 vmd vhi n1 p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 231
4429 Thus if he had died, Paule and all the rest of the Church of God should haue sorrowed for the losse of such a worthy instrument of the glorie of God, Thus if he had died, Paul and all the rest of the Church of God should have sorrowed for the loss of such a worthy Instrument of the glory of God, av cs pns31 vhd vvn, np1 cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 232
4430 therefore they being in great heauinesse alreadie, God would not by taking him away increase their griefe by this new cause of sorrow; Therefore they being in great heaviness already, God would not by taking him away increase their grief by this new cause of sorrow; av pns32 vbg p-acp j n1 av, np1 vmd xx p-acp vvg pno31 av vvi po32 n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 232
4431 but as they all desired his life for their further comfort, so God did rayse him vp, that they all might reioyce. but as they all desired his life for their further Comfort, so God did raise him up, that they all might rejoice. cc-acp c-acp pns32 d vvd po31 n1 p-acp po32 jc n1, av np1 vdd vvi pno31 a-acp, cst pns32 d vmd vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 174 Page 232
4432 But for the most part men are not thus affected with the estate of their brethren, no, not when they pray for them: But for the most part men Are not thus affected with the estate of their brothers, no, not when they pray for them: cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1 n2 vbr xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, uh-dx, xx c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4433 but for want of loue, as if their affliction continue still vpon them, they will not greatly sorrow for them; but for want of love, as if their affliction continue still upon them, they will not greatly sorrow for them; cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cs po32 n1 vvi av p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb xx av-j n1 p-acp pno32; (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4434 so if it bee remooued and taken away, they will not greatly reioyce; but it is all one with them, howsoeuer it falleth out with them: so if it be removed and taken away, they will not greatly rejoice; but it is all one with them, howsoever it falls out with them: av cs pn31 vbb vvn cc vvn av, pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi; cc-acp pn31 vbz d pi p-acp pno32, c-acp pn31 vvz av p-acp pno32: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4435 and so it commeth to passe, as it must needs, that they pray very coldly, and therefore obtaine very little or nothing for them. and so it comes to pass, as it must needs, that they pray very coldly, and Therefore obtain very little or nothing for them. cc av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn31 vmb av, cst pns32 vvb av av-jn, cc av vvi av j cc pix p-acp pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4436 And yet our Sauiour Christ hath taught vs (as was said euen now) to pray with this affection and fellow-feeling of the estate of others, both in soule and bodie, where he hath commaunded vs to say, Giue vs this day our dayly bread, And yet our Saviour christ hath taught us (as was said even now) to pray with this affection and fellow-feeling of the estate of Others, both in soul and body, where he hath commanded us to say, Give us this day our daily bred, cc av po12 n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 (c-acp vbds vvn av av) pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 d n1 po12 j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4437 and forgiue vs our trespasses, and lead vs not into tentation, &c. So that when we pray for others, we should account their estate our owne. and forgive us our Trespasses, and led us not into tentation, etc. So that when we pray for Others, we should account their estate our own. cc vvb pno12 po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 xx p-acp n1, av av cst c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmd vvi po32 n1 po12 d. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4438 But men commonly, through selfe-loue, which raigneth in them, are so taken vp wholly into their owne estate, that they can neither sorrow nor reioyce, But men commonly, through Self-love, which Reigneth in them, Are so taken up wholly into their own estate, that they can neither sorrow nor rejoice, p-acp n2 av-j, p-acp n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno32, vbr av vvn a-acp av-jn p-acp po32 d n1, cst pns32 vmb dx n1 ccx vvi, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4439 nor any wayes bee mooued with any thing, but with that which concerneth themselues. nor any ways be moved with any thing, but with that which concerns themselves. ccx d n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp d r-crq vvz px32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4440 The Apostle writing to the Corinthians, giueth a reason of this sympathie that should bee among all the true beleeuers, drawne from a comparison of the parts of the naturall bodie; The Apostle writing to the Corinthians, gives a reason of this Sympathy that should be among all the true believers, drawn from a comparison of the parts of the natural body; dt n1 vvg p-acp dt njp2, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vmd vbi p-acp d dt j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4441 among which, they all haue the same care one for another, and the same affection both of ioy and sorrow, when he sayth thus: among which, they all have the same care one for Another, and the same affection both of joy and sorrow, when he say thus: p-acp r-crq, pns32 d vhb dt d vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cc dt d n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vvz av: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4442 God hath tempered the bodie together, and hath giuen more honour to that part which lacked, God hath tempered the body together, and hath given more honour to that part which lacked, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 av, cc vhz vvn dc n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vvd, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4443 least there should be any diuision in the bodie: but that the members should haue the same care one for another. lest there should be any division in the body: but that the members should have the same care one for Another. cs pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 p-acp dt n1: cc-acp cst dt n2 vmd vhi dt d vvb pi p-acp n-jn. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4444 Therefore if one member suffer, all suffer with it. Therefore if one member suffer, all suffer with it. av cs crd n1 vvi, d vvb p-acp pn31. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 232
4445 So ought it to be in the mysticall bodie of Christ, which we are, and euery one of vs members of the same, as he sayth there: So ought it to be in the mystical body of christ, which we Are, and every one of us members of the same, as he say there: av vmd pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns12 vbr, cc d crd pp-f pno12 n2 pp-f dt d, c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4446 Now yee are the bodie of Christ, and members for your part. Now ye Are the body of christ, and members for your part. av pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n2 p-acp po22 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4447 Therefore as when any part of the bodie is pained, all the rest by a naturall instinct desire the ease of it, not onely for the benefit of it, Therefore as when any part of the body is pained, all the rest by a natural instinct desire the ease of it, not only for the benefit of it, av a-acp c-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, d dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4448 but for their owne comfort, which otherwise cannot be quiet: but for their own Comfort, which otherwise cannot be quiet: cc-acp p-acp po32 d n1, r-crq av vmbx vbi j-jn: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4449 so should we by the motion of Gods spirit, much more pray for the ease and release of the affliction of our brethren, that we may reioyce. so should we by the motion of God's Spirit, much more pray for the ease and release of the affliction of our brothers, that we may rejoice. av vmd pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, av-d av-dc vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4450 Here then we haue another reason to persuade vs to pray for those that are and haue beene a long time visited with the pestilence and the grieuous hand of God, for which they are in great heauinesse and feare night and day; Here then we have Another reason to persuade us to pray for those that Are and have been a long time visited with the pestilence and the grievous hand of God, for which they Are in great heaviness and Fear night and day; av cs pns12 vhb j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vbr cc vhb vbn dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr p-acp j n1 cc n1 n1 cc n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4451 entreating the Lord, that when it hath wrought his good worke in the hearts of all, entreating the Lord, that when it hath wrought his good work in the hearts of all, vvg dt n1, cst c-crq pn31 vhz vvn po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4452 for which it is sent, to commaund it to cease, and to take it cleane away: for which it is sent, to command it to cease, and to take it clean away: p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j av: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4453 not onely, that their sorrowfull hearts might be cheered vp and comforted after this long sorrow, not only, that their sorrowful hearts might be cheered up and comforted After this long sorrow, xx av-j, cst po32 j n2 vmd vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp d j n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4454 and so some light might arise vnto them after this darknesse; and so Some Light might arise unto them After this darkness; cc av d n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4455 but that all we our selues, and the rest of our brethren in all parts of this land, might reioyce in their saluation. but that all we our selves, and the rest of our brothers in all parts of this land, might rejoice in their salvation. cc-acp cst d pns12 po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1, vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4456 That so we might take into our mouths the words of the Psalme, which were vttered after a great deliuerance: That so we might take into our mouths the words of the Psalm, which were uttered After a great deliverance: cst av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4457 Others said of them, The Lord hath done great things for them: but they said, The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce. Others said of them, The Lord hath done great things for them: but they said, The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoice. ng2-jn vvd pp-f pno32, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno32: cc-acp pns32 vvd, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4458 So we should not count our selues strangers from our brethren, and from their good, So we should not count our selves Strangers from our brothers, and from their good, av pns12 vmd xx vvi po12 n2 n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po32 j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4459 and speake of them as it were aloofe off, when we should heare how the plague is stayed in such and such a place, The Lord hath done great things for them: and speak of them as it were aloof off, when we should hear how the plague is stayed in such and such a place, The Lord hath done great things for them: cc vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp pn31 vbdr av a-acp, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d cc d dt n1, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno32: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4460 but as though it were our owne case, say, The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce: but as though it were our own case, say, The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoice: cc-acp c-acp cs pn31 vbdr po12 d n1, vvb, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4461 and so we to reioyce in their saluation; we accounting the good that is done to them, as done to our selues. and so we to rejoice in their salvation; we accounting the good that is done to them, as done to our selves. cc av pns12 p-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1; pns12 vvg dt j cst vbz vdn p-acp pno32, c-acp vdn p-acp po12 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 233
4462 And truly, if all men did thus, it were to be hoped, that God would soon heare vs. This affection was in Paule, when he wrote vnto Philemon, and entreated him for his seruant Onesimus, who had stollen something from him, And truly, if all men did thus, it were to be hoped, that God would soon hear us This affection was in Paul, when he wrote unto Philemon, and entreated him for his servant Onesimus, who had stolen something from him, cc av-j, cs d n2 vdd av, pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn, cst np1 vmd av vvi pno12 d n1 vbds p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1 np1, r-crq vhd vvn pi p-acp pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4463 and was come away, and cast into prison for it; and was come away, and cast into prison for it; cc vbds vvn av, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4464 and Paule had conuerted him, and then desireth him to pardon him, and to receiue him againe, not onely that his poore seruant might bee comforted, who was now greatly troubled for his sinne, and Paul had converted him, and then Desires him to pardon him, and to receive him again, not only that his poor servant might be comforted, who was now greatly troubled for his sin, cc np1 vhd vvn pno31, cc av vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 av, xx av-j d po31 j n1 vmd vbi vvn, r-crq vbds av av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4465 but that Paule himselfe might reioyce in this great blessing bestowed vpon him, when he sayth thus: but that Paul himself might rejoice in this great blessing bestowed upon him, when he say thus: cc-acp cst np1 px31 vmd vvi p-acp d j n1 vvn p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz av: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4466 yea, brother let me obtaine this pleasure of thee in the Lord, comfort my bowels in the Lord: yea, brother let me obtain this pleasure of thee in the Lord, Comfort my bowels in the Lord: uh, n1 vvb pno11 vvi d n1 pp-f pno21 p-acp dt n1, vvi po11 n2 p-acp dt n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4467 where he entreateth him, that in pardoning and receiuing his seruant againe, he would bestow that great benefit vpon himselfe, where he entreateth him, that in pardoning and receiving his servant again, he would bestow that great benefit upon himself, c-crq pns31 vvz pno31, cst p-acp vvg cc vvg po31 n1 av, pns31 vmd vvi d j n1 p-acp px31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4468 & comfort him in the Lord, for so he would account of it: and thus he preuailed for it; & Comfort him in the Lord, for so he would account of it: and thus he prevailed for it; cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av pns31 vmd vvi pp-f pn31: cc av pns31 vvd p-acp pn31; (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4469 and so might we with God much more for our brethren. and so might we with God much more for our brothers. cc av vmd pns12 p-acp np1 av-d av-dc p-acp po12 n2. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4470 VVhether then we looke to this visitation of the pestilence, or to any other calamitie that our neighbors shall be in, we in their preseruation or deliuerance must thinke our selues greatly comforted in the Lord, Whether then we look to this Visitation of the pestilence, or to any other calamity that our neighbours shall be in, we in their preservation or deliverance must think our selves greatly comforted in the Lord, cs av pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1 cst po12 n2 vmb vbi p-acp, pns12 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi po12 n2 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4471 and therefore in all things pray for their good, that wee might reioyce: so God may heare vs, if not for their sakes, yet for our owne. and Therefore in all things pray for their good, that we might rejoice: so God may hear us, if not for their sakes, yet for our own. cc av p-acp d n2 vvb p-acp po32 j, cst pns12 vmd vvi: av np1 vmb vvi pno12, cs xx p-acp po32 n2, av p-acp po12 d. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4472 And this is that which we haue to obserue out of the fifth verse: it followeth in the next. And this is that which we have to observe out of the fifth verse: it follows in the next. cc d vbz d r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt ord n1: pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord. (21) sermon (DIV2) 175 Page 234
4473 Vers. 6. Now know I, that the Lord will helpe his annointed, and will heare him from his sanctuarie, by the mightie power of his right hand. Vers. 6. Now know I, that the Lord will help his anointed, and will hear him from his sanctuary, by the mighty power of his right hand. np1 crd av vvb pns11, cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 234
4474 In this verse Dauid professeth beforehand, that he did beleeue that God would heare him, In this verse David Professes beforehand, that he did believe that God would hear him, p-acp d n1 np1 vvz av, cst pns31 vdd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 234
4475 and would defend him from his enemies according to his prayers (for hee was the authour and penner of this Psalme.) And in teaching the people thus to pray for him, he would haue them also beleeue, that God would heare them concerning these requests which they made in his behalfe, that so they likewise might pray in the same faith. and would defend him from his enemies according to his Prayers (for he was the author and penner of this Psalm.) And in teaching the people thus to pray for him, he would have them also believe, that God would hear them Concerning these requests which they made in his behalf, that so they likewise might pray in the same faith. cc vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2 vvg p-acp po31 n2 (c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1.) cc p-acp vvg dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vhi pno32 av vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 vvg d n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po31 n1, cst av pns32 av vmd vvi p-acp dt d n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 234
4476 And this faith of them all, is expressed and declared not onely when they say, that they did know that God would heare and send helpe; And this faith of them all, is expressed and declared not only when they say, that they did know that God would hear and send help; cc d n1 pp-f pno32 d, vbz vvn cc vvd xx av-j c-crq pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vdd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi cc vvi n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 234
4477 but especially and most significantly in changing the number. but especially and most significantly in changing the number. cc-acp av-j cc av-ds av-j p-acp vvg dt n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 234
4478 For whereas in the former verse they spake as a multitude, euen the whole Church together, saying, That wee may reioyce in thy saluation, For whereas in the former verse they spoke as a multitude, even the Whole Church together, saying, That we may rejoice in thy salvation, p-acp cs p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, av-j dt j-jn n1 av, vvg, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4479 and set vp our banners in the name of our God; where three times they speake in the person of many: and Set up our banners in the name of our God; where three times they speak in the person of many: cc vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; c-crq crd n2 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4480 Here, as though there were but one that prayed, they say, I know: and this they doe according to the nature of true faith, which is, to applie Gods promises and his merciful deliuerances particularly to euery man and woman, Here, as though there were but one that prayed, they say, I know: and this they do according to the nature of true faith, which is, to apply God's promises and his merciful Deliverances particularly to every man and woman, av, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr cc-acp pi cst vvd, pns32 vvb, pns11 vvb: cc d pns32 vdb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbz, pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 cc po31 j n2 av-j p-acp d n1 cc n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4481 and so say, as it is in our Creed, I beleeue in God, and not we beleeue; and so say, as it is in our Creed, I believe in God, and not we believe; cc av vvb, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1, pns11 vvb p-acp np1, cc xx pns12 vvi; (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4482 that is, I am persuaded that hee is the God not onely of others, but of me. that is, I am persuaded that he is the God not only of Others, but of me. cst vbz, pns11 vbm vvn cst pns31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j pp-f n2-jn, cc-acp pp-f pno11. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4483 And so here, though many did vse this praier together, yet euery one was to haue this faith in themselues, that they did know that God would heare them. And so Here, though many did use this prayer together, yet every one was to have this faith in themselves, that they did know that God would hear them. cc av av, cs d vdd vvi d n1 av, av d pi vbds pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp px32, cst pns32 vdd vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno32. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4484 And what doe they or should they beleeue? That God will helpe his annointed, that is, their king Dauid; so called, And what do they or should they believe? That God will help his anointed, that is, their King David; so called, cc q-crq vdb pns32 cc vmd pns32 vvi? cst np1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, cst vbz, po32 n1 np1; av vvn, (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4485 because he was by the commaundement of God annointed by Samuel the Prophet vnto that office: Because he was by the Commandment of God anointed by Samuel the Prophet unto that office: c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp d n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4486 and that he would heare his prayers, and graunt his requests from his sanctuarie, that is, from heauen. and that he would hear his Prayers, and grant his requests from his sanctuary, that is, from heaven. cc cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4487 And thus they beleeue that God would doe, by, or with his right hand; And thus they believe that God would do, by, or with his right hand; cc av pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd vdi, p-acp, cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1; (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4488 that is, by his great power that he hath in himselfe, whereby hee is able to doe all things; that is, by his great power that he hath in himself, whereby he is able to do all things; d vbz, p-acp po31 j n1 cst pns31 vhz p-acp px31, c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi d n2; (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4489 and by the mightie helpe thereof, that is, that great helpe, which he shall and will giue, which none is able to resist. and by the mighty help thereof, that is, that great help, which he shall and will give, which none is able to resist. cc p-acp dt j n1 av, cst vbz, cst j n1, r-crq pns31 vmb cc vmb vvi, r-crq pix vbz j pc-acp vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4490 And thus for the further strengthening of their faith, they set before their eyes the great power of God, whereby hee is able to defend all those that put their trust in him, in all dangers whatsoeuer: And thus for the further strengthening of their faith, they Set before their eyes the great power of God, whereby he is able to defend all those that put their trust in him, in all dangers whatsoever: cc av p-acp dt av-jc vvg pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2 dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d d cst vvb po32 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp d n2 r-crq: (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4491 as also in the verse following they doe by comparison of the confidence of their enemies more fully expresse it, saying: as also in the verse following they do by comparison of the confidence of their enemies more Fully express it, saying: c-acp av p-acp dt n1 vvg pns32 vdb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 av-dc av-j vvi pn31, vvg: (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4492 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God: some trust in chariots, and Some in Horses, but we will Remember the name of the Lord our God: d n1 p-acp n2, cc d p-acp n2, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po12 n1: (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4493 that is, whereas others did trust in outward meanes, as chariots, and such like, they did trust onely in the power and grace of Almightie God. that is, whereas Others did trust in outward means, as chariots, and such like, they did trust only in the power and grace of Almighty God. cst vbz, cs n2-jn vdd vvi p-acp j n2, c-acp n2, cc d av-j, pns32 vdd vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 176 Page 235
4494 This teacheth vs to come so prepared vnto prayer, that wee beleeue beforehand, that God will heare our prayers, and that we shall not pray in vaine, This Teaches us to come so prepared unto prayer, that we believe beforehand, that God will hear our Prayers, and that we shall not pray in vain, d vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av vvn p-acp n1, cst pns12 vvb av, cst np1 vmb vvi po12 n2, cc cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4495 but he will giue vs the thing that we aske. but he will give us the thing that we ask. cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 cst pns12 vvb. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4496 And this faith is so requisit and necessarie, that without it neither are our prayers acceptable vnto God, And this faith is so requisite and necessary, that without it neither Are our Prayers acceptable unto God, cc d n1 vbz av j cc j, cst p-acp pn31 av-dx vbr po12 n2 j p-acp np1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4497 neither can wee looke to receiue any thing at his hand. neither can we look to receive any thing At his hand. dx vmb pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4498 For without faith it is impossible to please God, as in no other duties that we doe, so not in prayer. For without faith it is impossible to please God, as in no other duties that we do, so not in prayer. p-acp p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1, a-acp p-acp dx j-jn n2 cst pns12 vdb, av xx p-acp n1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4499 And faith is requisit in all those that aske any thing of God, euen as all they that came vnto Christ in the dayes of his flesh, to receiue any thing of him, hee required of thē this first, That they should beleeue. And faith is requisite in all those that ask any thing of God, even as all they that Come unto christ in the days of his Flesh, to receive any thing of him, he required of them this First, That they should believe. cc n1 vbz j p-acp d d cst vvb d n1 pp-f np1, av c-acp d pns32 cst vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pno31, pns31 vvd pp-f pno32 d ord, cst pns32 vmd vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4500 For as it is said of them of his owne countrey, when he was among them, He could not doe many great workes there, For as it is said of them of his own country, when he was among them, He could not do many great works there, p-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno32 pp-f po31 d n1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp pno32, pns31 vmd xx vdi d j n2 a-acp, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4501 for their vnbeleefe sake (he could haue done ynough, his diuine power was sufficient, for their unbelief sake (he could have done enough, his divine power was sufficient, p-acp po32 n1 n1 (pns31 vmd vhi vdn av-d, po31 j-jn n1 vbds j, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4502 but they had not faith to receiue them;) and as himselfe said to his disciples, That they could not cast the deuill out of the child that was brought vnto them, because of their vnbeleefe: So there vpon that occasion he sheweth, what great things by faith might be obtained, in these words, Verely I say vnto you, but they had not faith to receive them;) and as himself said to his Disciples, That they could not cast the Devil out of the child that was brought unto them, Because of their unbelief: So there upon that occasion he shows, what great things by faith might be obtained, in these words, Verily I say unto you, cc-acp pns32 vhd xx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32;) cc p-acp px31 vvd p-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp pp-f po32 n1: av a-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, r-crq j n2 p-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp d n2, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4503 if yee haue faith, as much as a graine of mustard seed, ye shall say vnto this mountaine, Remooue hence to yonder place, and it shall remooue. if ye have faith, as much as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove. cs pn22 vhb n1, c-acp d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, vvb av p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vmb vvi. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4504 And then he giueth this generall doctrine, That nothing shall be impossible to them that beleeue. And then he gives this general Doctrine, That nothing shall be impossible to them that believe. cc av pns31 vvz d j n1, cst pix vmb vbi j p-acp pno32 cst vvb. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4505 And S. Marke the Euangelist reporteth that storie thus; And S. Mark the Evangelist Reporteth that story thus; cc np1 vvb dt np1 vvz d n1 av; (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4506 That when the father of the child laying out the pitifull estate of it, as how the deuill did oftentimes cast the child into the water, That when the father of the child laying out the pitiful estate of it, as how the Devil did oftentimes cast the child into the water, cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg av dt j n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vdd av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4507 and into the fire, to destroy it, at the last burst out into these passionat words: and into the fire, to destroy it, At the last burst out into these passionate words: cc p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp dt ord vvd av p-acp d j n2: (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4508 But if thou canst doe any thing, helpe vs, and haue compassion on vs. Christ made him this answere, If thou canst beleeue it, all things are possible to him that beleeueth: But if thou Canst do any thing, help us, and have compassion on us christ made him this answer, If thou Canst believe it, all things Are possible to him that Believeth: cc-acp cs pns21 vm2 vdi d n1, vvb pno12, cc vhb n1 p-acp pno12 np1 vvd pno31 d n1, cs pns21 vm2 vvi pn31, d n2 vbr j p-acp pno31 cst vvz: (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4509 shewing that he was able and willing, if there wanted not faith in him: showing that he was able and willing, if there wanted not faith in him: vvg cst pns31 vbds j cc j, cs a-acp vvd xx n1 p-acp pno31: (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4510 for faith is as it were an hand, whereby we doe receiue all things from God. for faith is as it were an hand, whereby we do receive all things from God. p-acp n1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1, c-crq pns12 vdb vvi d n2 p-acp np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4511 Therefore, as without the hand of our bodie, and vnlesse we hold it out, we can receiue nothing from men, Therefore, as without the hand of our body, and unless we hold it out, we can receive nothing from men, av, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc cs pns12 vvb pn31 av, pns12 vmb vvi pix p-acp n2, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4512 though it be offered vnto vs; though it be offered unto us; cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp pno12; (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 236
4513 so though God of his infinit goodnesse bee rcadie to giue, we for our part cannot without faith receiue, that is, not so plentifully as otherwise we might; so though God of his infinite Goodness be rcadie to give, we for our part cannot without faith receive, that is, not so plentifully as otherwise we might; av cs np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vbi n1 pc-acp vvi, pns12 p-acp po12 n1 vmbx p-acp n1 vvi, cst vbz, xx av av-j c-acp av pns12 vmd; (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 237
4514 and by that, we may receiue all things that we need: and by that, we may receive all things that we need: cc p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 cst pns12 vvb: (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 237
4515 and therefore that they might obtaine something for him, Dauid teacheth them to pray in faith, and Therefore that they might obtain something for him, David Teaches them to pray in faith, cc av cst pns32 vmd vvi pi p-acp pno31, np1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 237
4516 when they say, I know that God will helpe, &c. But the time will not suffer me to finish this doctrine at this present, wee shall heare more of it the next day by the grace of God. when they say, I know that God will help, etc. But the time will not suffer me to finish this Doctrine At this present, we shall hear more of it the next day by the grace of God. c-crq pns32 vvb, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi, av p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d j, pns12 vmb vvi dc pp-f pn31 dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (21) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 237
4517 The eighteenth Sermon vpon the sixt verse. Now know I, that the Lord will helpe his annointed, &c. The eighteenth Sermon upon the sixt verse. Now know I, that the Lord will help his anointed, etc. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. av vvb pns11, cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, av (22) sermon (DIV2) 177 Page 237
4518 THe last day, besides the generall meaning of the whole verse, this first point of doctrine was deliuered out of it, That by the example of this people wee must learne alwayes to pray in faith, THe last day, beside the general meaning of the Whole verse, this First point of Doctrine was Delivered out of it, That by the Exampl of this people we must Learn always to pray in faith, dt ord n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, d ord n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn av pp-f pn31, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vmb vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4519 if we will receiue any thing at the hands of God: if we will receive any thing At the hands of God: cs pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4520 and now for the further confirmation and vse of the same, we must consider, that all the promises of God are made vnto vs vpon this condition only, and now for the further confirmation and use of the same, we must Consider, that all the promises of God Are made unto us upon this condition only, cc av p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d, pns12 vmb vvi, cst d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 av-j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4521 and not otherwise, namely, That we beleeue them, and then God will verifie them. and not otherwise, namely, That we believe them, and then God will verify them. cc xx av, av, cst pns12 vvb pno32, cc av np1 vmb vvi pno32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4522 As when he promised to Abraham, that in his seed all nations in the world should be blessed; As when he promised to Abraham, that in his seed all Nations in the world should be blessed; p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cst p-acp po31 n1 d n2 p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi vvn; (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4523 by faith he obtained this promise, though his wife was barren, and both of them so old that by the course of nature they were past children: by faith he obtained this promise, though his wife was barren, and both of them so old that by the course of nature they were past children: p-acp n1 pns31 vvd d n1, cs po31 n1 vbds j, cc d pp-f pno32 av j cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbdr j n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4524 For the Apostle sayth of him, That aboue hope he beleeued vnder hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that that was spoken to him, So shall thy seed be: For the Apostle say of him, That above hope he believed under hope, that he should be the father of many Nations, according to that that was spoken to him, So shall thy seed be: c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f pno31, cst p-acp n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvg p-acp d cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31, av vmb po21 n1 vbi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 237
4525 and so likewise, whereas it was promised vnto Sarah, That shee should haue a sonne, shee by faith did enioy that aboue the course of nature: and so likewise, whereas it was promised unto Sarah, That she should have a son, she by faith did enjoy that above the course of nature: cc av av, cs pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vhi dt n1, pns31 p-acp n1 vdd vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4526 as it is written of her also; as it is written of her also; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31 av; (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4527 That through faith Sara receiued strength to conceiue seed, and was deliuered of a child when she was past age, That through faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed, and was Delivered of a child when she was passed age, cst p-acp n1 np1 vvd n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vbds vvn pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4528 because shee iudged him faithfull which had promised. Because she judged him faithful which had promised. c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 j r-crq vhd vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4529 And thus haue all holy men and women enioyed the promises, as is shewed at large in the eleuenth chapter to the Hebrewes. And thus have all holy men and women enjoyed the promises, as is showed At large in the Eleventh chapter to the Hebrews. cc av vhi d j n2 cc n2 vvd dt n2, c-acp vbz vvn p-acp j p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt njpg2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4530 And therfore Christ himselfe, as he was promised to be a sauiour, and so come into the world, according to his name Iesus, to saue his people from their sins: And Therefore christ himself, as he was promised to be a Saviour, and so come into the world, according to his name Iesus, to save his people from their Sins: cc av np1 px31, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1 np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4531 so all they that came to him for health of soule or bodie, so many did receiue it as did beleeue, so all they that Come to him for health of soul or body, so many did receive it as did believe, av d pns32 cst vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av d vdd vvi pn31 a-acp vdd vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4532 and in that measure that they beleeued. and in that measure that they believed. cc p-acp d n1 cst pns32 vvd. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4533 And therefore it was said to the Centurion, that came and sued for his seruant that lay sicke of the palsie and was grieuously pained, Goe thy way, and as thou beleeuest, be it vnto thee: And Therefore it was said to the Centurion, that Come and sued for his servant that lay sick of the palsy and was grievously pained, Go thy Way, and as thou Believest, be it unto thee: cc av pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cst vvd cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 cst vvd j pp-f dt n1 cc vbds av-j vvn, vvb po21 n1, cc c-acp pns21 vv2, vbb pn31 p-acp pno21: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4534 and the seruant was healed the same houre. and the servant was healed the same hour. cc dt n1 vbds vvn dt d n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4535 Hee had beforehand professed his faith sufficiently, when he said, That Christ needed not to come, He had beforehand professed his faith sufficiently, when he said, That christ needed not to come, pns31 vhd av vvn po31 n1 av-j, c-crq pns31 vvd, cst np1 vvd xx pc-acp vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4536 but might speake the word, and doe it: neither was he worthie, that Christ should come vnder the roofe of his house. but might speak the word, and do it: neither was he worthy, that christ should come under the roof of his house. cc-acp vmd vvi dt n1, cc vdb pn31: av-dx vbds pns31 j, cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4537 Thus he asking in faith, receiued not onely for himselfe, but for another. Thus he asking in faith, received not only for himself, but for Another. av pns31 vvg p-acp n1, vvd xx av-j p-acp px31, cc-acp p-acp j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4538 And so in the next chapter following it is said, That two blind men followed Iesus, crying in the way: O sonne of Dauid haue mercie vpon vs: And so in the next chapter following it is said, That two blind men followed Iesus, crying in the Way: Oh son of David have mercy upon us: cc av p-acp dt ord n1 vvg pn31 vbz vvn, cst crd j n2 vvd np1, vvg p-acp dt n1: uh n1 pp-f np1 vhb n1 p-acp pno12: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4539 when he came into the house, hee said vnto them, Beleeue ye that I am able to doe this? and they said, yea Lord: when he Come into the house, he said unto them, Believe you that I am able to do this? and they said, yea Lord: c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, vvb pn22 cst pns11 vbm j pc-acp vdi d? cc pns32 vvd, uh n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4540 then touched he their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it vnto you: and their eyes were opened. then touched he their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it unto you: and their eyes were opened. av vvd pns31 po32 n2, vvg, vvg p-acp po22 n1 vbi pn31 p-acp pn22: cc po32 n2 vbdr vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4541 Thus praying in faith these men obtained also. Thus praying in faith these men obtained also. av vvg p-acp n1 d n2 vvd av. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4542 And in the same chapter he said to the woman that was healed of the bloody issue, by touching the hemme of his garment, Daughter be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole: And in the same chapter he said to the woman that was healed of the bloody issue, by touching the hem of his garment, Daughter be of good Comfort, thy faith hath made thee Whole: cc p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 cst vbds vvn pp-f dt j n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 vbi pp-f j n1, po21 n1 vhz vvn pno21 j-jn: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4543 for she had said in her selfe before, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. for she had said in her self before, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be Whole. c-acp pns31 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1 a-acp, cs pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1, pns11 vmb vbi j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4544 Thus we see that as all that had faith (comming to him) they did receiue: Thus we see that as all that had faith (coming to him) they did receive: av pns12 vvb cst p-acp d cst vhd n1 (vvg p-acp pno31) pns32 vdd vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4545 so on their part, faith was the only cause that they did receiue: so on their part, faith was the only cause that they did receive: av p-acp po32 n1, n1 vbds dt j n1 cst pns32 vdd vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4546 and therefore the health of their soule and bodie is imputed vnto their faith, Thy faith hath made thee whole. and Therefore the health of their soul and body is imputed unto their faith, Thy faith hath made thee Whole. cc av dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1, po21 n1 vhz vvn pno21 j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 178 Page 238
4547 Now all these things, as the rest of the Scripture, and whatsoeuer things are written aforetime, are written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might haue hope: Now all these things, as the rest of the Scripture, and whatsoever things Are written aforetime, Are written for our learning, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope: av d d n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc r-crq n2 vbr vvn av, vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vmd vhi n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4548 I meane hope, that if we pray thus in faith, as these did, we shall obtaine whatsoeuer wee aske according to Gods will, though the matter be neuer so great. I mean hope, that if we pray thus in faith, as these did, we shall obtain whatsoever we ask according to God's will, though the matter be never so great. pns11 vvb n1, cst cs pns12 vvb av p-acp n1, c-acp d vdd, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq pns12 vvb vvg p-acp n2 vmb, cs dt n1 vbb av-x av j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4549 As we see also, that this people did here: As we see also, that this people did Here: c-acp pns12 vvb av, cst d n1 vdd av: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4550 for in the next Psalme they giue thankes for that, which here in their praiers they assure themselues that they should receiue. for in the next Psalm they give thanks for that, which Here in their Prayers they assure themselves that they should receive. c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pns32 vvb n2 p-acp d, r-crq av p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvb px32 cst pns32 vmd vvi. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4551 And so all men shall find that to be true in praying vnto God, which the Apostle speaketh of, asking wisedome: And so all men shall find that to be true in praying unto God, which the Apostle speaks of, asking Wisdom: cc av d n2 vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg p-acp np1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f, vvg n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4552 That if they lacke any thing, let them aske it of God, who giueth liberally, and reprocheth no man, and it shall be giuen him: That if they lack any thing, let them ask it of God, who gives liberally, and Reproacheth no man, and it shall be given him: cst cs pns32 vvb d n1, vvb pno32 vvi pn31 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz av-j, cc vvz dx n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4553 but then he addeth this caueat, saying: But let him aske it in faith, and wauer not: but then he adds this caveat, saying: But let him ask it in faith, and waver not: p-acp av pns31 vvz d n1, vvg: cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvi xx: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4554 for he that wauereth, is like a waue of the sea, tost of the wind, and carried about: for he that wavereth, is like a wave of the sea, tossed of the wind, and carried about: c-acp pns31 cst vvb, vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn pp-f dt n1, cc vvd a-acp: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4555 neither let that man thinke, that he shall receiue any thing of the Lord. neither let that man think, that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. av-dx vvb cst n1 vvi, cst pns31 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4556 VVhere he sheweth what is the right manner of praying, namely, that as we cannot pray at all for any thing, Where he shows what is the right manner of praying, namely, that as we cannot pray At all for any thing, c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg, av, cst c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d c-acp d n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4557 vnlesse wee haue Gods word and promise for it; so before we doe pray, we must beleeue it. unless we have God's word and promise for it; so before we do pray, we must believe it. cs pns12 vhb n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31; av c-acp pns12 vdb vvi, pns12 vmb vvi pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4558 Therefore as by prayer wee doe shew, that we beleeue and hope for the grace promised; Therefore as by prayer we do show, that we believe and hope for the grace promised; av c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vdb vvi, cst pns12 vvb cc vvb p-acp dt n1 vvd; (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4559 so he that hath not this faith in Gods promises, prayeth hypocritically, that is, more with his tongue, than with his heart. so he that hath not this faith in God's promises, Prayeth hypocritically, that is, more with his tongue, than with his heart. av pns31 cst vhz xx d n1 p-acp npg1 n2, vvz av-j, cst vbz, av-dc p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4560 Seeing then, that Gods promise is sure and certaine, he would not haue vs so to pray, Seeing then, that God's promise is sure and certain, he would not have us so to pray, vvg av, cst ng1 n1 vbz j cc j, pns31 vmd xx vhi pno12 av pc-acp vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4561 as that we should doubt and call into question, whether wee should bee heard or no. as that we should doubt and call into question, whither we should be herd or no. c-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, cs pns12 vmd vbi vvn cc uh-dx. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4562 And this he sheweth by an excellent and very fit comparison: for as the waues of the sea are tossed and carried away; And this he shows by an excellent and very fit comparison: for as the waves of the sea Are tossed and carried away; cc d pns31 vvz p-acp dt j cc j j n1: c-acp c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn cc vvd av; (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4563 so they that beleeue not, both are vnquiet alwaies in their minds, yea though they haue prayed, so they that believe not, both Are unquiet always in their minds, yea though they have prayed, av pns32 cst vvb xx, d vbr j av p-acp po32 n2, uh cs pns32 vhb vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4564 and are altogether vnworthie to receiue any thing. and Are altogether unworthy to receive any thing. cc vbr av j pc-acp vvi d n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4565 Therefore when wee come to God in our prayers, let vs beforehand beleeue, that hee will heare vs, Therefore when we come to God in our Prayers, let us beforehand believe, that he will hear us, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno12 av vvi, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12, (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4566 and so pray in faith, and say, as this people doth here, I know that God will heare and helpe: and so pray in faith, and say, as this people does Here, I know that God will hear and help: cc av vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi, c-acp d n1 vdz av, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi cc vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 239
4567 so shall our prayers be acceptable vnto God, so shall we receiue that that we aske of him; so shall our Prayers be acceptable unto God, so shall we receive that that we ask of him; av vmb po12 n2 vbb j p-acp np1, av vmb pns12 vvi d cst pns12 vvb pp-f pno31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 240
4568 and so shall our minds bee pacified and quiet. and so shall our minds be pacified and quiet. cc av vmb po12 n2 vbb vvn cc j-jn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 179 Page 240
4569 Let vs then examine our selues, and see whether alwaies when we haue come to prayer, we haue had this faith and assurance, that God would heare vs and helpe vs: Let us then examine our selves, and see whither always when we have come to prayer, we have had this faith and assurance, that God would hear us and help us: vvb pno12 av vvi po12 n2, cc vvb cs av c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vhb vhn d n1 cc n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12: (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4570 and then we shall find, that some haue beene so farre from it, that they haue neuer once thought of it; and then we shall find, that Some have been so Far from it, that they have never once Thought of it; cc av pns12 vmb vvi, cst d vhb vbn av av-j p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vhb av-x a-acp vvd pp-f pn31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4571 but they haue come to prayer, neither knowing any such thing, nor regarding it. but they have come to prayer, neither knowing any such thing, nor regarding it. cc-acp pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1, av-dx vvg d d n1, ccx vvg pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4572 And thus haue they done not only in the dayes of ignorance & superstition, whē they held it an error for a mā to think, that he might be assured of any thing from God, And thus have they done not only in the days of ignorance & Superstition, when they held it an error for a man to think, that he might be assured of any thing from God, cc av vhb pns32 vdn xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq pns32 vvd pn31 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn pp-f d n1 p-acp np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4573 though he prayed for it neuer so earnestly, and when they prayed in an vnknowne tongue, though he prayed for it never so earnestly, and when they prayed in an unknown tongue, cs pns31 vvd p-acp pn31 av-x av av-j, cc c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4574 and so knew not themselues what they said, and therefore could not by prayer haue any assurance that they were heard: and so knew not themselves what they said, and Therefore could not by prayer have any assurance that they were herd: cc av vvd xx px32 q-crq pns32 vvd, cc av vmd xx p-acp n1 vhb d n1 cst pns32 vbdr vvn: (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4575 but also in this cleare light of the gospell, many haue and do still both in their priuat prayers, but also in this clear Light of the gospel, many have and do still both in their private Prayers, cc-acp av p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, d vhb cc vdb av av-d p-acp po32 j n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4576 and in these publicke, come so coldly to God, and as it were for fashion, that they neither know, and in these public, come so coldly to God, and as it were for fashion, that they neither know, cc p-acp d j, vvb av av-jn p-acp np1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1, cst pns32 dx vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4577 nor desire to know, nor thinke it possible to know, that God will hear them. nor desire to know, nor think it possible to know, that God will hear them. ccx n1 pc-acp vvi, ccx vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4578 And so these wauering minded men being vncertaine in their minds, and tossed too and fro like the waues of the sea, may be assured, That they shall obtaine nothing of God, as the Apostle saith. And so these wavering minded men being uncertain in their minds, and tossed too and from like the waves of the sea, may be assured, That they shall obtain nothing of God, as the Apostle Says. cc av d j-vvg j-vvn n2 vbg j p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd av cc av av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi vvn, cst pns32 vmb vvi pix pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz. (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4579 But let vs endeuour to put that in practise which the people did here, that euery one of vs may say, I know that God will heare: But let us endeavour to put that in practice which the people did Here, that every one of us may say, I know that God will hear: cc-acp vvb pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi cst p-acp n1 r-crq dt n1 vdd av, cst d crd pp-f pno12 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4580 so shall we obtaine such things as we aske. so shall we obtain such things as we ask. av vmb pns12 vvi d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb. (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4581 For if the disciples of our Sauiour Christ could doe nothing for the fathers child possessed with a deuill, For if the Disciples of our Saviour christ could do nothing for the Father's child possessed with a Devil, c-acp cs dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 np1 vmd vdi pix p-acp dt ng1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4582 when there was most need, because of their vnbeleefe; when there was most need, Because of their unbelief; c-crq pc-acp vbds av-ds n1, c-acp pp-f po32 n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4583 then shall wee also for the same vnbeleefe of ours obtaine nothing neither for our selues nor for others, when there is most need. then shall we also for the same unbelief of ours obtain nothing neither for our selves nor for Others, when there is most need. av vmb pns12 av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f png12 vvi pix d p-acp po12 n2 ccx p-acp n2-jn, c-crq pc-acp vbz ds n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4584 And as on the other side hee said againe vnto them, That all things were possible to him that beleeueth, so shall we find it to bee true in our selues; And as on the other side he said again unto them, That all things were possible to him that Believeth, so shall we find it to be true in our selves; cc c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns31 vvd av p-acp pno32, cst d n2 vbdr j p-acp pno31 cst vvz, av vmb pns12 vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 n2; (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 240
4585 then when wee pray in faith, it shall be possible for vs to obtaine all things according to Gods will, then when we pray in faith, it shall be possible for us to obtain all things according to God's will, av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d n2 vvg p-acp n2 vmb, (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 241
4586 euen those that vnto the vnbeleeuers shall seeme impossible. even those that unto the unbelievers shall seem impossible. av d cst p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 180 Page 241
4587 Now though this place of Scripture doth not so properly require, to shew how wee shall come to this faith and assurance in prayer, that God will heare it; Now though this place of Scripture does not so properly require, to show how we shall come to this faith and assurance in prayer, that God will hear it; av cs d n1 pp-f n1 vdz xx av av-j vvi, pc-acp vvi c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pn31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4588 but rather onely that wee ought to haue it, and not to pray without it: but rather only that we ought to have it, and not to pray without it: cc-acp av-c av-j d pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi pn31, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4589 yet that I might not leaue this doctrine vnperfect, it is necessarie to say somewhat of it. yet that I might not leave this Doctrine unperfect, it is necessary to say somewhat of it. av cst pns11 vmd xx vvi d n1 j-u, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi av pp-f pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4590 First therefore, as euery good and perfect gift is of the spirit of God, and commeth from aboue, euen from the father of lights, so doth this most of all. First Therefore, as every good and perfect gift is of the Spirit of God, and comes from above, even from the father of lights, so does this most of all. np1 av, c-acp d j cc j n1 vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz p-acp a-acp, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av vdz d ds pp-f d. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4591 And as the Lord by his spirit opened the heart of Lydia, that she beleeued that which Paule preached: And as the Lord by his Spirit opened the heart of Lydia, that she believed that which Paul preached: cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd d r-crq np1 vvd: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4592 so Christ Iesus is he, vpon whose shoulders (as the Prophet speaketh) is laid the key of the house of Dauid, that is, of the whole Church of God, so that he onely openeth, so christ Iesus is he, upon whose shoulders (as the Prophet speaks) is laid the key of the house of David, that is, of the Whole Church of God, so that he only Openeth, av np1 np1 vbz pns31, p-acp rg-crq n2 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, av cst pns31 av-j vvz, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4593 and no man can shut, and he shutteth, and no man can open: that is, he onely by his holy spirit openeth our hearts, that we may beleeue, and no man can shut, and he shutteth, and no man can open: that is, he only by his holy Spirit Openeth our hearts, that we may believe, cc dx n1 vmb vvi, cc pns31 vvz, cc dx n1 vmb vvi: cst vbz, pns31 av-j p-acp po31 j n1 vvz po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4594 and giueth vs assurance in all things of the fauour of God: and gives us assurance in all things of the favour of God: cc vvz pno12 n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4595 therefore we must pray to him, that hee would giue vs that assurance, and so open our hearts, that we may beleeue that he doth heare our prayers. Therefore we must pray to him, that he would give us that assurance, and so open our hearts, that we may believe that he does hear our Prayers. av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 d n1, cc av vvb po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vdz vvi po12 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4596 But because this is wrought in vs by meanes, and our faith is grounded specially and onely vpon the promises of God, But Because this is wrought in us by means, and our faith is grounded specially and only upon the promises of God, cc-acp c-acp d vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, cc po12 n1 vbz vvn av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4597 and all assurance of being heard, ariseth from thence; and all assurance of being herd, arises from thence; cc d n1 pp-f vbg vvn, vvz p-acp av; (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4598 we must know, and beleeue, and meditate vpon them, before we pray, that so by them we may be assured, that he will heare vs, according to the vndoubted truth of the same. we must know, and believe, and meditate upon them, before we pray, that so by them we may be assured, that he will hear us, according to the undoubted truth of the same. pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb, cst av p-acp pno32 pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt d. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4599 And the more that wee can doe thus, the greater assurance of being heard shall we haue, when we pray vnto God. And the more that we can do thus, the greater assurance of being herd shall we have, when we pray unto God. cc dt av-dc cst pns12 vmb vdi av, dt jc n1 pp-f vbg vvn vmb pns12 vhi, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4600 And besides this we must know, that the same assurance is confirmed and encreased by our former experience dayly: And beside this we must know, that the same assurance is confirmed and increased by our former experience daily: cc p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt d n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 j n1 av-j: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4601 so that when we haue marked, how God hath at other times and in other things heard vs, we may assure our selues from thence, that he will doe so now also. so that when we have marked, how God hath At other times and in other things herd us, we may assure our selves from thence, that he will do so now also. av cst c-crq pns12 vhb vvn, c-crq np1 vhz p-acp n-jn n2 cc p-acp j-jn n2 vvd pno12, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp av, cst pns31 vmb vdi av av av. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 241
4602 For as among men, when we haue oftentimes made triall of a friend in the time of our need, wee goe to them afterwards, For as among men, when we have oftentimes made trial of a friend in the time of our need, we go to them afterwards, p-acp a-acp p-acp n2, c-crq pns12 vhb av vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 av, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4603 as any necessitie shall be vpon vs, with great confidence, and doubt not before wee come to them, as any necessity shall be upon us, with great confidence, and doubt not before we come to them, c-acp d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12, p-acp j n1, cc vvb xx c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4604 but we shall speed, if they haue it: but we shall speed, if they have it: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cs pns32 vhb pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4605 so vpon our former experience with the Lord, we ought much more boldly to come vnto him in times of need, who hath not onely promised, so upon our former experience with the Lord, we ought much more boldly to come unto him in times of need, who hath not only promised, av p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd av-d av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vhz xx av-j vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4606 and so is willing, but being almightie, is also able, and being true and iust in his promises, will helpe vs. And according to experience of former times, some doe read this text that we haue in hand (although I approoue of the other rather which I haue followed) after this manner: and so is willing, but being almighty, is also able, and being true and just in his promises, will help us And according to experience of former times, Some do read this text that we have in hand (although I approve of the other rather which I have followed) After this manner: cc av vbz j, cc-acp vbg j-jn, vbz av j, cc vbg j cc j p-acp po31 n2, vmb vvi pno12 cc vvg p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, d vdb vvi d n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp n1 (cs pns11 vvi pp-f dt n-jn av-c r-crq pns11 vhb vvn) p-acp d n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4607 Now know I that the Lord hath saued his annointed, and will heare him from his Sanctuarie: Now know I that the Lord hath saved his anointed, and will hear him from his Sanctuary: av vvb pns11 cst dt n1 vhz vvn po31 vvn, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4608 and so they confirme their hope by the time past, in that they haue marked the goodnesse of God towards their king in sauing him before in other dangers, as he was in many: and so they confirm their hope by the time past, in that they have marked the Goodness of God towards their King in Saving him before in other dangers, as he was in many: cc av pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 j, p-acp cst pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp d: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4609 and so doubt not, but that hee will heare them for him now, and still saue him. and so doubt not, but that he will hear them for him now, and still save him. cc av vvb xx, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno31 av, cc av p-acp pno31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4610 But to returne to that that we spake of before, namely, How we shal come to this assurance of being heard. But to return to that that we spoke of before, namely, How we shall come to this assurance of being herd. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst pns12 vvd pp-f a-acp, av, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f vbg vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4611 First of all we are to consider of the promises of God, vpon which our faith must be grounded, First of all we Are to Consider of the promises of God, upon which our faith must be grounded, ord pp-f d pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4612 and which must giue vs assured knowledge of being heard: and which must give us assured knowledge of being herd: cc r-crq vmb vvi pno12 vvn n1 pp-f vbg vvn: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4613 we may see how to this end the holy Patriarch Iacob did meditate vpon them, to strengthen his faith, we may see how to this end the holy Patriarch Iacob did meditate upon them, to strengthen his faith, pns12 vmb vvi c-crq p-acp d n1 dt j n1 np1 vdd vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4614 and in his prayer did (as it were) put God in mind of them, and in his prayer did (as it were) put God in mind of them, cc p-acp po31 n1 vdd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvd np1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32, (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4615 and comfort himselfe in hope of them, when he prayed thus: O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Izaack: and Comfort himself in hope of them, when he prayed thus: Oh God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac: cc vvi px31 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32, c-crq pns31 vvd av: uh np1 pp-f po11 n1 np1, cc np1 pp-f po11 n1 np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4616 Lord which saidest vnto me, Returne vnto thy countrey, and to thy kindred, and I will doe thee good; Lord which Said unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will do thee good; n1 q-crq vvd2 p-acp pno11, vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vdi pno21 j; (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4617 I pray thee deliuer mee from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: I pray thee deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4618 for I feare him, least he will come and smite me, and the mother vpon the children. for I Fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother upon the children. c-acp pns11 vvb pno31, cs pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno11, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4619 For thou saidest, I will surely doe thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbred for multitude. For thou Said, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude. p-acp pns21 vvd2, pns11 vmb av-j vdi pno21 j, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 242
4620 So that when his brother Esau came against him with foure hundred men, and he remembring his former inueterat mallice, feared that he would destroy them all, both young and old, mother and children, he prayeth vnto God for deliuerance: So that when his brother Esau Come against him with foure hundred men, and he remembering his former inveterate malice, feared that he would destroy them all, both young and old, mother and children, he Prayeth unto God for deliverance: av cst c-crq po31 n1 np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp crd crd n2, cc pns31 vvg po31 j j n1, vvd cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 d, av-d j cc j, n1 cc n2, pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 243
4621 and that he might doe it with assurance of being heard, he looketh to Gods promises, who had said, that he would doe him good. and that he might do it with assurance of being herd, he looks to God's promises, who had said, that he would do him good. cc cst pns31 vmd vdi pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f vbg vvn, pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vhd vvn, cst pns31 vmd vdi pno31 j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 181 Page 243
4622 So must we doe in like maner, I meane when we come to prayer, we must throughly consider of Gods most gracious and mercifull promises: So must we do in like manner, I mean when we come to prayer, we must thoroughly Consider of God's most gracious and merciful promises: av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp j n1, pns11 vvb c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f n2 av-ds j cc j n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4623 which to that end are so infinit in number, for the good both of our soules and bodies, which to that end Are so infinite in number, for the good both of our Souls and bodies, r-crq p-acp d n1 vbr av j p-acp n1, p-acp dt j av-d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4624 and for this life and the life to come, and for our selues and others, that I need not name any. and for this life and the life to come, and for our selves and Others, that I need not name any. cc p-acp d n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, cst pns11 vvb xx n1 av-d. (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4625 Our sauiour Christ speaketh thus vnto vs in the Gospell, Aske and it shall be giuen vnto you: Our Saviour christ speaks thus unto us in the Gospel, Ask and it shall be given unto you: po12 n1 np1 vvz av p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4626 seeke and you shall find, knocke and it shall be opened. And againe thus the Lord speaketh in his owne person by the Prophet: seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened. And again thus the Lord speaks in his own person by the Prophet: vvb cc pn22 vmb vvi, vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn. cc av av dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4627 Call vpon me in the day of thy trouble, and I will deliuer thee, and thou shalt glorifie me: Call upon me in the day of thy trouble, and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me: vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno11: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4628 and many such like we haue in the word of God. Now these promises we must remember are not made vnto vs for our owne selues, and many such like we have in the word of God. Now these promises we must Remember Are not made unto us for our own selves, cc d d av-j pns12 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av d n2 pns12 vmb vvi vbr xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 d n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4629 as for our owne worthinesse, but for Christ Iesus sake; as for our own worthiness, but for christ Iesus sake; c-acp p-acp po12 d n1, cc-acp p-acp np1 np1 n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4630 who hath sayd, That whatsoeuer we aske the father in his name he will graunt it vnto vs. For (as the Apostle saith) All the promises of God in Christ are Yea, and in him they are Amen, vnto the glory of God: who hath said, That whatsoever we ask the father in his name he will grant it unto us For (as the Apostle Says) All the promises of God in christ Are Yea, and in him they Are Amen, unto the glory of God: r-crq vhz vvn, cst r-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz) d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vbr uh, cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vbr uh-n, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4631 that is, in him, and for his sake shall most certainely be performed. that is, in him, and for his sake shall most Certainly be performed. cst vbz, p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n1 vmb av-ds av-j vbi vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4632 Therefore for the verifying and fulfilling of them vnto vs, and for our assured hope of them in our prayers, we must not stay in the consideration of our selues, to say, It is true in deed, that God hath promised to heare me; Therefore for the verifying and fulfilling of them unto us, and for our assured hope of them in our Prayers, we must not stay in the consideration of our selves, to say, It is true in deed, that God hath promised to hear me; av p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno11; (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4633 what cause is there in me that he should doe so? for in our selues we shall find nothing but vnworthinesse, what cause is there in me that he should do so? for in our selves we shall find nothing but unworthiness, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp pno11 cst pns31 vmd vdi av? p-acp p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4634 and all causes to the contrary: and all Causes to the contrary: cc d n2 p-acp dt n-jn: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4635 but we must looke only to the merits and worthinesse of Christ Iesus, for whose sake they were first made, but we must look only to the merits and worthiness of christ Iesus, for whose sake they were First made, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns32 vbdr ord vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4636 and for whose sake they shall be all of them fulfilled. and for whose sake they shall be all of them fulfilled. cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pns32 vmb vbi d pp-f pno32 vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4637 And thus we may perceiue, that one cause for our doubting and little assurance of being heard, is the ignorance or not sufficient meditating vpon the truth of Gods promises. And thus we may perceive, that one cause for our doubting and little assurance of being herd, is the ignorance or not sufficient meditating upon the truth of God's promises. cc av pns12 vmb vvi, cst pi n1 p-acp po12 vvg cc j n1 pp-f vbg vvn, vbz dt n1 cc xx j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 243
4638 Therefore when we come to prayer, let vs thinke of them, that by them we might know that God will heare vs; Therefore when we come to prayer, let us think of them, that by them we might know that God will hear us; av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pno32, cst p-acp pno32 pns12 vmd vvi cst np1 vmb vvi pno12; (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 244
4639 for he that is faithfull hath so promised. And as we must thus generally meditate vpon the promises of God: for he that is faithful hath so promised. And as we must thus generally meditate upon the promises of God: c-acp pns31 cst vbz j vhz av vvn. cc c-acp pns12 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 182 Page 244
4640 so because he of his infinit goodnesse hath made many promises vnto vs, according to euery need of ours; so Because he of his infinite Goodness hath made many promises unto us, according to every need of ours; av c-acp pns31 pp-f po31 j n1 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp pno12, vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f png12; (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4641 that we might be assured not onely generally that God will heare vs, but particularly for that very thing that we stand in need of, and haue prayed for: that we might be assured not only generally that God will hear us, but particularly for that very thing that we stand in need of, and have prayed for: d pns12 vmd vbi vvn xx av-j av-j cst np1 vmb vvi pno12, cc-acp av-j c-acp d j n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f, cc vhb vvd c-acp: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4642 we must specially giue our selues to the meditation of such promises, as doe most neerely conceiue that case of ours. we must specially give our selves to the meditation of such promises, as doe most nearly conceive that case of ours. pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp n1 av-ds av-j vvi d n1 pp-f png12. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4643 And thus we haue alreadie seene how Iaakob did, when he was returning from Laban to his fathers house at the commaundement of God, And thus we have already seen how Jacob did, when he was returning from Laban to his Father's house At the Commandment of God, cc av pns12 vhb av vvn c-crq np1 vdd, c-crq pns31 vbds vvg p-acp np1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4644 and by the way was in great daunger (as he thought) of Esau, he prayeth vnto God, and by the Way was in great danger (as he Thought) of Esau, he Prayeth unto God, cc p-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp j n1 (c-acp pns31 vvd) pp-f np1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4645 and though the Lord had made many other promises vnto him, yet at this time he specially thinketh of that, that God had sayd vnto him concerning that matter: and though the Lord had made many other promises unto him, yet At this time he specially Thinketh of that, that God had said unto him Concerning that matter: cc cs dt n1 vhd vvn d j-jn n2 p-acp pno31, av p-acp d n1 pns31 av-j vvz pp-f d, cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 vvg d n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4646 and so beginneth his prayer thus, Lord which saydest vnto me, returne vnto thy countrey, and to thy kindred, and I will doe thee good; and so begins his prayer thus, Lord which Said unto me, return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will do thee good; cc av vvz po31 n1 av, n1 q-crq vvd2 p-acp pno11, vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vdi pno21 j; (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4647 deliuer me out of the hand of my brother Esau: and then he returneth vnto the promise of God againe, in these wordes: deliver me out of the hand of my brother Esau: and then he returns unto the promise of God again, in these words: vvb pno11 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 np1: cc av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, p-acp d n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4648 For thou saydest, I will doe thee good. And so must we doe for the obtaining of this assurance. For thou Said, I will do thee good. And so must we do for the obtaining of this assurance. c-acp pns21 vvd2, pns11 vmb vdi pno21 j. cc av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4649 As for example, if we pray for the forgiuenesse of our sinnes, and the assurance of the same, let vs seriously thinke vpon such promises, As for Exampl, if we pray for the forgiveness of our Sins, and the assurance of the same, let us seriously think upon such promises, p-acp p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt d, vvb pno12 av-j vvi p-acp d n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4650 as God in his word hath made to that end: as God in his word hath made to that end: c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4651 As at what time so euer a sinner repenteth him of his sinne from the bottome of his heart, I will put out all his wickednesse out of my remembrance, saith the Lord, by his Prophet: As At what time so ever a sinner Repenteth him of his sin from the bottom of his heart, I will put out all his wickedness out of my remembrance, Says the Lord, by his Prophet: a-acp p-acp r-crq n1 av av dt n1 vvz pno31 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vmb vvi av d po31 n1 av pp-f po11 n1, vvz dt n1, p-acp po31 n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4652 and againe what our sauiour Christ saith in the Gospell, Come vnto me all yee that are wearie, and again what our Saviour christ Says in the Gospel, Come unto me all ye that Are weary, cc av r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 cst vbr j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4653 and laden, and I will ease you: where he calleth all without exception. and laden, and I will ease you: where he calls all without exception. cc vvn, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22: c-crq pns31 vvz d p-acp n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4654 So that if we find the burden of our sinnes intollerable vnto vs (as they are in themselues) and we are weary of them, So that if we find the burden of our Sins intolerable unto us (as they Are in themselves) and we Are weary of them, av cst cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 j p-acp pno12 (c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp px32) cc pns12 vbr j pp-f pno32, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 244
4655 as of an heauie burden able to presse vs downe vnto the bottome of hell, and there to hold vs for euer; as of an heavy burden able to press us down unto the bottom of hell, and there to hold us for ever; c-acp pp-f dt j n1 j pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av; (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4656 and doe vnfainedly repent vs of them, and haue a full purpose to leaue them: and do unfeignedly Repent us of them, and have a full purpose to leave them: cc vdb av-j vvi pno12 pp-f pno32, cc vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4657 then praying to God for the forgiuenesse of them, we may know assuredly that God will heare vs: then praying to God for the forgiveness of them, we may know assuredly that God will hear us: av vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb vvi av-vvn cst np1 vmb vvi pno12: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4658 for here we haue his promise for it. And so must wee doe for any thing else that we need and pray for: for Here we have his promise for it. And so must we do for any thing Else that we need and pray for: c-acp av pns12 vhb po31 n1 p-acp pn31. cc av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n1 av cst pns12 vvb cc vvb p-acp: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4659 as for this visitation of the plague, if we would pray for our brethren that are vnder it, in some good assurance, that God in his good time will of his vnspeakeable mercy and louing kindnesse remooue it, or mittigate it; as for this Visitation of the plague, if we would pray for our brothers that Are under it, in Some good assurance, that God in his good time will of his unspeakable mercy and loving kindness remove it, or mitigate it; c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2 cst vbr p-acp pn31, p-acp d j n1, cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb pp-f po31 j n1 cc j-vvg n1 vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4660 let vs meditate vpon that, which God hath promised to such kind of prayers: let us meditate upon that, which God hath promised to such kind of Prayers: vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4661 as when the Apostle S. Iames saith, Is any sicke among you, let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray for him; as when the Apostle S. James Says, Is any sick among you, let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray for him; c-acp c-crq dt n1 np1 np1 vvz, vbz d j p-acp pn22, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno31; (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4662 and the prayer of faith shall saue the sicke, and the Lord shall raise him vp, and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt j, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4663 and if he haue committed sinne, it shall be forgiuen him: and if he have committed sin, it shall be forgiven him: cc cs pns31 vhb vvn n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4664 & thefore he willeth them to acknowledge their sinnes one to another, that they might be healed, for the prayer of a righteous man auaileth much, if it be feruent. & Therefore he wills them to acknowledge their Sins one to Another, that they might be healed, for the prayer of a righteous man avails much, if it be fervent. cc av pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pi p-acp n-jn, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d, cs pn31 vbb j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4665 VVhere we see, what is promised to some few of the Church, praying for them that are visited with sicknesse, (and that iustly also for their sinnes and for their offences) that such prayers shall not be in vaine, Where we see, what is promised to Some few of the Church, praying for them that Are visited with sickness, (and that justly also for their Sins and for their offences) that such Prayers shall not be in vain, c-crq pns12 vvb, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d d pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, (cc cst av-j av p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2) cst d n2 vmb xx vbi p-acp j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4666 but most auaileable through Gods goodnesse, for the pardoning of their sinnes, and for the remoouing of the punishment of the same; but most available through God's Goodness, for the pardoning of their Sins, and for the removing of the punishment of the same; cc-acp ds j p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt d; (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4667 if so be that they that pray be righteous and holy men, and pray feruently. if so be that they that pray be righteous and holy men, and pray fervently. cs av vbb d pns32 cst vvb vbb j cc j n2, cc vvb av-j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4668 Then from hence may we be assured in the like case, that if an whole Church and Congregation of Gods people, Then from hence may we be assured in the like case, that if an Whole Church and Congregation of God's people, av p-acp av vmb pns12 vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst cs dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4669 yea many Churches in diuers places, doe pray feruently for them; and they that are sicke and vnder Gods hand will confesse their sinnes vnto him, yea many Churches in diverse places, do pray fervently for them; and they that Are sick and under God's hand will confess their Sins unto him, uh d n2 p-acp j n2, vdb vvi av-j p-acp pno32; cc pns32 cst vbr j cc p-acp npg1 n1 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4670 and repent them of them, and by this plague of God iudge themselues for them; that he will put an happie end to it in time, though most righteously deserued, and Repent them of them, and by this plague of God judge themselves for them; that he will put an happy end to it in time, though most righteously deserved, cc vvi pno32 pp-f pno32, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vvi px32 p-acp pno32; cst pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cs av-ds av-j vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4671 and pardon their sinnes, that haue beene the cause of it: that so wee might say before hand, Now I know, that God will heare vs: and pardon their Sins, that have been the cause of it: that so we might say before hand, Now I know, that God will hear us: cc vvi po32 n2, cst vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f pn31: cst av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1, av pns11 vvb, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 245
4672 as indeed by his grace at this present, we doe and may see most cleerely, that by diminishing of it in the chiefe cities and places of this Realme where it is, as indeed by his grace At this present, we do and may see most clearly, that by diminishing of it in the chief cities and places of this Realm where it is, c-acp av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j, pns12 vdb cc vmb vvi av-ds av-j, cst p-acp vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 c-crq pn31 vbz, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4673 and that also by lessening of it in so great measure, He hath heard our prayers, and graunted our requests: and that also by lessening of it in so great measure, He hath herd our Prayers, and granted our requests: cc cst av p-acp vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp av j n1, pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2, cc vvd po12 n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4674 That so hereafter by this blessed experience that we haue in one thing, we might be moued to come vnto him in great assurance, not doubting but that he will heare vs then also. That so hereafter by this blessed experience that we have in one thing, we might be moved to come unto him in great assurance, not doubting but that he will hear us then also. cst av av p-acp d j-vvn n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp crd n1, pns12 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j n1, xx vvg p-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av av. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4675 And thus alwayes from time to time, as the Apostle sayth, Come boldly into the throne of grace, that we may receiue mercy, And thus always from time to time, as the Apostle say, Come boldly into the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, cc av av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4676 and find grace to helpe in time of need: and find grace to help in time of need: cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4677 and therefore we must take this blessing vpon our brethren, as a fruit of our daily prayer, and Therefore we must take this blessing upon our brothers, as a fruit of our daily prayer, cc av pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4678 and marke it well to that end. and mark it well to that end. cc vvb pn31 av p-acp d n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 183 Page 246
4679 And this is that that should be spoken of also, concerning that assurance that we should haue in prayer, of being heard, That by dayly experience of Gods goodnesse and mercifull dealing with vs, we shall dayly grow therein: And this is that that should be spoken of also, Concerning that assurance that we should have in prayer, of being herd, That by daily experience of God's Goodness and merciful dealing with us, we shall daily grow therein: cc d vbz d cst vmd vbi vvn pp-f av, vvg d n1 cst pns12 vmd vhi p-acp n1, pp-f vbg vvn, cst p-acp j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc j n-vvg p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb av-j vvi av: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4680 and therefore that we might come vnto it, it is requisit that wee should greatly acquaint our selues with prayer, and Therefore that we might come unto it, it is requisite that we should greatly acquaint our selves with prayer, cc av cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz j cst pns12 vmd av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4681 and pray often, and marke the sequell, and what followeth after our prayers. and pray often, and mark the sequel, and what follows After our Prayers. cc vvb av, cc vvi dt n1, cc r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4682 For concerning this one point, it must needs be a very good reason, when we doe pray, to make vs know that God will heare vs; For Concerning this one point, it must needs be a very good reason, when we do pray, to make us know that God will hear us; p-acp vvg d crd n1, pn31 vmb av vbi dt av j n1, c-crq pns12 vdb vvi, pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi cst np1 vmb vvi pno12; (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4683 when we know already by experience, that he hath often heard vs before. when we know already by experience, that he hath often herd us before. c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp n1, cst pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 a-acp. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4684 For seeing the same promises still remaine, and God is the same that made them, to performe them, For seeing the same promises still remain, and God is the same that made them, to perform them, p-acp vvg dt d n2 av vvi, cc np1 vbz dt d cst vvd pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4685 and there is no change in him ▪ for as the Apostle (where he speaketh of prayer, and there is no change in him ▪ for as the Apostle (where he speaks of prayer, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31 ▪ c-acp c-acp dt n1 (c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4686 and to incourage vs to aske) saith, That he giueth liberally, and reprocheth no man: and to encourage us to ask) Says, That he gives liberally, and Reproacheth no man: cc pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi) vvz, cst pns31 vvz av-j, cc vvz dx n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4687 and after saith, that there is no variablenesse with him, nor shadow by turning: and After Says, that there is no variableness with him, nor shadow by turning: cc a-acp vvz, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31, ccx n1 p-acp vvg: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4688 that is, though the sunne by turning from the East to the VVest, maketh great alterations, that is, though the sun by turning from the East to the VVest, makes great alterations, cst vbz, cs dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz j n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4689 so that it is sometime light, and sometime darke; so that it is sometime Light, and sometime dark; av cst pn31 vbz av j, cc av j; (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4690 and besides, the shadow is now here, and now there, and so is not alwayes alike: and beside, the shadow is now Here, and now there, and so is not always alike: cc a-acp, dt n1 vbz av av, cc av a-acp, cc av vbz xx av av-j: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4691 yet it is not so with God, but he is alwayes like himselfe. yet it is not so with God, but he is always like himself. av pn31 vbz xx av p-acp np1, cc-acp pns31 vbz av j px31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 246
4692 Therfore as he hath giuen in former times, so will he do still, if we pray to him as we haue done: Therefore as he hath given in former times, so will he do still, if we pray to him as we have done: av c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp j n2, av vmb pns31 vdi av, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vhb vdn: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4693 for he is no niggard, but giueth liberally to all that aske, & reprocheth no man with that that he hath giuen: for he is no niggard, but gives liberally to all that ask, & Reproacheth no man with that that he hath given: c-acp pns31 vbz dx n1, cc-acp vvz av-j p-acp d cst vvb, cc vvz dx n1 p-acp d cst pns31 vhz vvn: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4694 nei - is he any changeling, but constant in all his wayes. nei - is he any changeling, but constant in all his ways. fw-la - vbz pns31 d n1, cc-acp j p-acp d po31 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4695 And besides Iesus Christ the mediatour of the promises, Hee is the same to day, that he was yesterday, and will be euer: And beside Iesus christ the Mediator of the promises, He is the same to day, that he was yesterday, and will be ever: cc p-acp np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pns31 vbz dt d p-acp n1, cst pns31 vbds av-an, cc vmb vbi av: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4696 and he at the right hand of God maketh request for vs continually, and is not wearie of his office, and he At the right hand of God makes request for us continually, and is not weary of his office, cc pns31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 av-j, cc vbz xx j pp-f po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4697 neither is his loue diminished one whit towards vs. Therefore we may wel build our hope for the time to come, vpon our former experience, neither is his love diminished one whit towards us Therefore we may well built our hope for the time to come, upon our former experience, av-dx vbz po31 n1 vvn crd n1 p-acp pno12 av pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 j n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4698 as vpon a sure rocke that shall not bee remooued. as upon a sure rock that shall not be removed. c-acp p-acp dt j n1 cst vmb xx vbi vvn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4699 And so we may pray as Dauid did, O Lord quicken me according to thy custome: And so we may pray as David did, Oh Lord quicken me according to thy custom: cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 vdd, uh n1 vvb pno11 vvg p-acp po21 n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4700 as if he had sayd, Thou hast often heretofore quickened and reuiued me by thy word and by thy spirit, as if he had said, Thou hast often heretofore quickened and revived me by thy word and by thy Spirit, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns21 vh2 av av vvn cc vvd pno11 p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4701 therefore doe so now also in this great sorrow and deadnesse of mind; Therefore do so now also in this great sorrow and deadness of mind; av vdb av av av p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4702 for I stand in as much need of it as euer I did, and thou art as well able to doe it, as thou hast beene. for I stand in as much need of it as ever I did, and thou art as well able to do it, as thou hast been. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp c-acp d n1 pp-f pn31 a-acp av pns11 vdd, cc pns21 vb2r c-acp av j pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pns21 vh2 vbn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4703 Thus from the custome of Gods former dealing, he hopeth that he will doe so now. Thus from the custom of God's former dealing, he Hopes that he will do so now. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n-vvg, pns31 vvz cst pns31 vmb vdi av av. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4704 And indeed there is great reason of it: And indeed there is great reason of it: cc av pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4705 for if we haue had often recourse to any man for help in the time of our trouble, for if we have had often recourse to any man for help in the time of our trouble, c-acp cs pns12 vhb vhn av n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4706 & we haue seene how he hath bin most willing to do it from time to time; & we have seen how he hath been most willing to do it from time to time; cc pns12 vhb vvn c-crq pns31 vhz vbn av-ds j pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4707 we will not doubt of him, but that he will doe so still, and that we shall find him a faithfull friend vnto vs, we will not doubt of him, but that he will do so still, and that we shall find him a faithful friend unto us, pns12 vmb xx vvi pp-f pno31, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vdi av av, cc cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31 dt j n1 p-acp pno12, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4708 as hetherto he hath bin & the oftner that we haue made triall of him, as hitherto he hath been & the oftener that we have made trial of him, c-acp av pns31 vhz vbn cc dt av-c cst pns12 vhb vvn n1 pp-f pno31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4709 and haue found, that he neuer deceiued vs, the bolder we are to come vnto him, and have found, that he never deceived us, the bolder we Are to come unto him, cc vhb vvn, cst pns31 av-x vvn pno12, dt jc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4710 and do assure our selues of help from him aboue all other in the world; so that if all should faile, we would make account of him. and do assure our selves of help from him above all other in the world; so that if all should fail, we would make account of him. cc vdb vvi po12 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n-jn p-acp dt n1; av cst cs d vmd vvi, pns12 vmd vvi n1 pp-f pno31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4711 And we see that the beggers that goe vp and downe from doore to doore, will be most bold of releefe there where they haue had often almes: And we see that the beggars that go up and down from door to door, will be most bold of relief there where they have had often alms: cc pns12 vvb cst dt n2 cst vvb a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vmb vbi av-ds j pp-f n1 a-acp c-crq pns32 vhb vhn av n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4712 and if they should find it otherwise at any time, they would greatly maruaile at it, and if they should find it otherwise At any time, they would greatly marvel At it, cc cs pns32 vmd vvi pn31 av p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd av-j vvi p-acp pn31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4713 and thinke that there were some strange alteration in them; and think that there were Some strange alteration in them; cc vvb cst a-acp vbdr d j n1 p-acp pno32; (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 247
4714 and they would say to them, You had wont to be a good master and mistris vnto me, and to do so and so for me, and they would say to them, You had wont to be a good master and mistress unto me, and to do so and so for me, cc pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, pn22 vhd vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, cc pc-acp vdi av cc av p-acp pno11, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 248
4715 and that made me the bolder to come vnto you now: thus would they plead for themselues. and that made me the bolder to come unto you now: thus would they plead for themselves. cc cst vvd pno11 dt jc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 av: av vmd pns32 vvi p-acp px32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 248
4716 So we then much more vpon former experience of our prayers heard, and of the reliefe that wee haue found at Gods hand (seeing there is no change in him, So we then much more upon former experience of our Prayers herd, and of the relief that we have found At God's hand (seeing there is no change in him, av pns12 av av-d av-dc p-acp j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvn, cc pp-f dt n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn p-acp npg1 n1 (vvg a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 248
4717 nor in his promises) must learne to know, that if there be no change in vs, nor in his promises) must Learn to know, that if there be no change in us, ccx p-acp po31 n2) vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 p-acp pno12, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 248
4718 but we be the same that we haue been, and seeke to him and serue him as we haue done, he will heare vs, but we be the same that we have been, and seek to him and serve him as we have done, he will hear us, cc-acp pns12 vbb dt d cst pns12 vhb vbn, cc vvi p-acp pno31 cc vvi pno31 c-acp pns12 vhb vdn, pns31 vmb vvi pno12, (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 248
4719 and helpe vs, as he hath done before. To this end it is requisit, that we pray often; and help us, as he hath done before. To this end it is requisite, that we pray often; cc vvb pno12, c-acp pns31 vhz vdn a-acp. p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz j, cst pns12 vvb av; (22) sermon (DIV2) 184 Page 248
4720 for experience ariseth not of one action, nor of some few, but of many; for experience arises not of one actium, nor of Some few, but of many; p-acp n1 vvz xx pp-f crd n1, ccx pp-f d d, cc-acp pp-f d; (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4721 and the best experience is gotten by the obseruation of many things in a long time: and the best experience is got by the observation of many things in a long time: cc dt js n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4722 and therefore they that liue long and practise much, haue the greatest and best experience. and Therefore they that live long and practise much, have the greatest and best experience. cc av pns32 cst vvb av-j cc vvi d, vhb dt js cc js n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4723 So that if we will haue experience of Gods goodnesse in hearing our prayers, that thereby we might know that he will heare vs still, we must pray often, So that if we will have experience of God's Goodness in hearing our Prayers, that thereby we might know that he will hear us still, we must pray often, av cst cs pns12 vmb vhi n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg po12 n2, cst av pns12 vmd vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av, pns12 vmb vvi av, (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4724 and be well acquainted with this holy ordinance of prayer. For as among men, it is not the comming once or twice to a man, and be well acquainted with this holy Ordinance of prayer. For as among men, it is not the coming once or twice to a man, cc vbb av vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1. p-acp a-acp p-acp n2, pn31 vbz xx dt vvg a-acp cc av p-acp dt n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4725 and that a long time one after another, yea though he speedeth, that can giue him any great encouragement to presume of his helpe in the time of great need; and that a long time one After Another, yea though he speedeth, that can give him any great encouragement to presume of his help in the time of great need; cc cst dt j n1 crd p-acp n-jn, uh cs pns31 vvz, cst vmb vvi pno31 d j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4726 but that hee hath beene long acquainted with him, and made often triall of him. but that he hath been long acquainted with him, and made often trial of him. cc-acp cst pns31 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvd av n1 pp-f pno31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4727 So is it with God, it is not the praying now and then to him, that can by experience giue vs any great assurance, that he will heare vs, So is it with God, it is not the praying now and then to him, that can by experience give us any great assurance, that he will hear us, np1 vbz pn31 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz xx dt vvg av cc av p-acp pno31, cst vmb p-acp n1 vvb pno12 d j n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12, (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4728 and helpe vs in time of our trouble; and help us in time of our trouble; cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4729 but that we haue vsed it often, and vsed it a long time, and haue found, that we haue neuer beene sent away emptie. but that we have used it often, and used it a long time, and have found, that we have never been sent away empty. cc-acp cst pns12 vhb vvn pn31 av, cc vvd pn31 dt j n1, cc vhb vvn, cst pns12 vhb av-x vbn vvn av j. (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4730 For the Lord sometimes heareth the wicked, and now and then giueth them something that they aske; For the Lord sometime hears the wicked, and now and then gives them something that they ask; p-acp dt n1 av vvz dt j, cc av cc av vvz pno32 pi cst pns32 vvb; (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4731 but as they pray seldome, so oftentimes they aske and receiue not, as the Apostle saith, yea they crie, and the Lord heareth them not: but as they pray seldom, so oftentimes they ask and receive not, as the Apostle Says, yea they cry, and the Lord hears them not: cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvb av, av av pns32 vvb cc vvb xx, c-acp dt n1 vvz, uh pns32 vvb, cc dt n1 vvz pno32 xx: (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4732 but as they haue stopped their ears at the word of God, so he stoppeth his eares at their prayers: but as they have stopped their ears At the word of God, so he stoppeth his ears At their Prayers: cc-acp c-acp pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 248
4733 so they can haue no assurance by experience, though God haue giuen them something: so they can have no assurance by experience, though God have given them something: av pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp n1, cs np1 vhb vvn pno32 pi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4734 for a man may once or twice do for his enemie, and for him whom he neuer meaneth to gratifie any more. for a man may once or twice do for his enemy, and for him whom he never means to gratify any more. p-acp dt n1 vmb a-acp cc av vdb p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 av-x vvz pc-acp vvi d dc. (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4735 Another cause then, why wee haue so little knowledge in the time of our need, that God will heare vs, is, that we haue so little acquainted our selues with prayer, another cause then, why we have so little knowledge in the time of our need, that God will hear us, is, that we have so little acquainted our selves with prayer, j-jn n1 av, c-crq pns12 vhb av j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12, vbz, cst pns12 vhb av av-j vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4736 and that we haue not done as the Apostle willeth vs, namely, in all things made our requests knowne vnto God in supplication and prayer: and that we have not done as the Apostle wills us, namely, in all things made our requests known unto God in supplication and prayer: cc cst pns12 vhb xx vdn p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, av, p-acp d n2 vvn po12 n2 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4737 that is, we haue not so often prayed vnto him, as wee haue need, and so we haue not that experience that we might haue had. that is, we have not so often prayed unto him, as we have need, and so we have not that experience that we might have had. cst vbz, pns12 vhb xx av av vvd p-acp pno31, c-acp pns12 vhb n1, cc av pns12 vhb xx d n1 cst pns12 vmd vhi vhn. (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4738 Seeing then that this is a great blessing of God, which is or should be desired of all, Seeing then that this is a great blessing of God, which is or should be desired of all, vvg av cst d vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz cc vmd vbi vvn pp-f d, (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4739 namely, to know when we pray, that God will heare vs; let vs come often vnto him in prayer: namely, to know when we pray, that God will hear us; let us come often unto him in prayer: av, pc-acp vvi c-crq pns12 vvb, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12; vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4740 and that I may vse the words of S. Paule, In all places and vpon all occasions lift vp pure hands vnto God, that we may haue often talk with God, and that I may use the words of S. Paul, In all places and upon all occasions lift up pure hands unto God, that we may have often talk with God, cc cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2 vvb a-acp j n2 p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmb vhi av vvi p-acp np1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4741 and be (as it were) well acquainted with him, and so by experience know, what account we may make of his helpe. and be (as it were) well acquainted with him, and so by experience know, what account we may make of his help. cc vbi (c-acp pn31 vbdr) n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc av p-acp n1 vvi, q-crq vvb pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po31 n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 185 Page 249
4742 And that our experience herein might be such as it ought, we must not onely pray often, as hath beene said before: And that our experience herein might be such as it ought, we must not only pray often, as hath been said before: cc d po12 n1 av vmd vbi d c-acp pn31 vmd, pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi av, c-acp vhz vbn vvn a-acp: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4743 but especially we must well see, and diligently marke how God graunteth our requests, and alwayes consider, what hath followed vpon our prayers. but especially we must well see, and diligently mark how God granteth our requests, and always Consider, what hath followed upon our Prayers. cc-acp av-j pns12 vmb av vvi, cc av-j vvi c-crq np1 vvz po12 n2, cc av vvb, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp po12 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4744 And this is that that Dauid sayth of himselfe: And this is that that David say of himself: cc d vbz d d np1 vvz pp-f px31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4745 Heare my voice in the morning, O Lord, for earely in the morning I will direct my prayer vnto thee, and I will wait: Hear my voice in the morning, Oh Lord, for early in the morning I will Direct my prayer unto thee, and I will wait: vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, uh n1, c-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno21, cc pns11 vmb vvi: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4746 where he saith, That when he had prayed vnto God, he would tarrie Gods leisure, and consider what followed vpon his prayers. where he Says, That when he had prayed unto God, he would tarry God's leisure, and Consider what followed upon his Prayers. c-crq pns31 vvz, cst c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vmd vvi npg1 n1, cc vvb r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4747 For all good experience ariseth not so much of the often practise of a thing, as of the wise and diligent obseruation of the euent of it: For all good experience arises not so much of thee often practise of a thing, as of the wise and diligent observation of the event of it: p-acp d j n1 vvz xx av av-d pp-f pno32 av vvi pp-f dt n1, c-acp pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4748 insomuch that some shall vse a thing very often, and yet make little or no vse of it at all to themselues: insomuch that Some shall use a thing very often, and yet make little or no use of it At all to themselves: av cst d vmb vvi dt n1 av av, cc av vvb j cc dx n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d pc-acp px32: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4749 as we see some neuer marke what meat or drinke doth hurt them. as we see Some never mark what meat or drink does hurt them. c-acp pns12 vvb d av vvb r-crq n1 cc n1 vdz vvi pno32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 249
4750 But the skilfull physition, that hath often prescribed a medicine against such a disease, and hath marked in his patient, But the skilful Physician, that hath often prescribed a medicine against such a disease, and hath marked in his patient, p-acp dt j n1, cst vhz av vvn dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, cc vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4751 how it hath wrought, and how he hath been cured by it, thereby gathereth a certaine knowledge, that this medicine is good for the cure of such a disease: how it hath wrought, and how he hath been cured by it, thereby gathereth a certain knowledge, that this medicine is good for the cure of such a disease: c-crq pn31 vhz vvn, cc c-crq pns31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp pn31, av vvz dt j n1, cst d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4752 for (saith he) I haue not only often giuen it, but haue found, that many haue been cured by it: for (Says he) I have not only often given it, but have found, that many have been cured by it: c-acp (vvz pns31) pns11 vhb xx av-j av vvn pn31, cc-acp vhb vvn, cst d vhb vbn vvn p-acp pn31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4753 and thus all rules of that art, as of all other, arise of experience, that is, of marking what was the effect of such a cause. and thus all rules of that art, as of all other, arise of experience, that is, of marking what was the Effect of such a cause. cc av d n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp pp-f d n-jn, vvb pp-f n1, cst vbz, pp-f vvg r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4754 So then, when a man hath not onely often prayed vnto God, but hath also marked, So then, when a man hath not only often prayed unto God, but hath also marked, av av, c-crq dt n1 vhz xx av-j av vvd p-acp np1, cc-acp vhz av vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4755 how he hath obtained his requests at the hand of God: how he hath obtained his requests At the hand of God: c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4756 then, specially from the promises of God, and secondly from his owne experience of the truth of them, hee gathereth a certaine knowledge, that God will heare him: then, specially from the promises of God, and secondly from his own experience of the truth of them, he gathereth a certain knowledge, that God will hear him: av, av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc ord p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns31 vvz dt j n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4757 for he considereth how according to that goodnesse that is in him, and the truth of his promises, he hath oftentimes heard him before. for he Considereth how according to that Goodness that is in him, and the truth of his promises, he hath oftentimes herd him before. c-acp pns31 vvz c-crq vvg p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vhz av vvn pno31 a-acp. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4758 Otherwise it may come to passe, that though the Lord hath often heard vs, and that in many things, Otherwise it may come to pass, that though the Lord hath often herd us, and that in many things, av pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst cs dt n1 vhz av vvn pno12, cc cst p-acp d n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4759 if we either through negligence haue not regarded it, or through carelesnesse haue forgotten it, we can haue little knowledge in the time of our need, that he will heare vs. And thus the Lord many times in iustice punisheth the vnthankefulnesse of men, who marke not his fatherly dealing towards themselues, if we either through negligence have not regarded it, or through carelessness have forgotten it, we can have little knowledge in the time of our need, that he will hear us And thus the Lord many times in Justice Punisheth the unthankfulness of men, who mark not his fatherly dealing towards themselves, cs pns12 d p-acp n1 vhb xx vvn pn31, cc p-acp n1 vhb vvn pn31, pns12 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 cc av dt n1 d n2 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb xx po31 j n-vvg p-acp px32, (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4760 for their owne comfort, and the praise of his name: for their own Comfort, and the praise of his name: p-acp po32 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4761 that though he hath often holpen them, and all the world hath seene it, yet in their greatest need they are in as much doubt of his goodnesse, that though he hath often helped them, and all the world hath seen it, yet in their greatest need they Are in as much doubt of his Goodness, cst cs pns31 vhz av vvn pno32, cc d dt n1 vhz vvn pn31, av p-acp po32 js n1 pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4762 and pray with as great distrust, as though he had neuer done any thing for them before. and pray with as great distrust, as though he had never done any thing for them before. cc vvb p-acp p-acp j n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd av vdi d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4763 As on the other side he thus in mercy and fauour plentifully rewardeth the thankfulnesse of those that often pray and call vpon him in the time of their trouble, As on the other side he thus in mercy and favour plentifully Rewardeth the thankfulness of those that often pray and call upon him in the time of their trouble, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns31 av p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d cst av vvb cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4764 and also carefully marke, and diligently remember, what hee hath done for them, to prayse his holy name for the same, that by this good experience they know, what, he will doe for them for the time to come. and also carefully mark, and diligently Remember, what he hath done for them, to praise his holy name for the same, that by this good experience they know, what, he will do for them for the time to come. cc av av-j vvi, cc av-j vvb, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt d, cst p-acp d j n1 pns32 vvb, r-crq, pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (22) sermon (DIV2) 186 Page 250
4765 And thus it falleth out, when we haue any dealing with men: And thus it falls out, when we have any dealing with men: cc av pn31 vvz av, c-crq pns12 vhb d n-vvg p-acp n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4766 as when in any distresse we shallbe in such case, that we know not whom to seeke to for helpe; as when in any distress we shall in such case, that we know not whom to seek to for help; p-acp c-crq p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4767 and we complaining of it, one should say to vs, Goe to such a man; and we complaining of it, one should say to us, Go to such a man; cc pns12 vvg pp-f pn31, pi vmd vvi p-acp pno12, vvb p-acp d dt n1; (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4768 and then we should say, nay, for I know not what he will doe for me, he neuer did any thing for me yet, and then we should say, nay, for I know not what he will do for me, he never did any thing for me yet, cc cs pns12 vmd vvi, uh-x, c-acp pns11 vvb xx r-crq pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno11, pns31 av-x vdd d n1 p-acp pno11 av, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4769 and therefore I haue no great cause to presume of his helpe. Then the other shall say to vs againe, yea, that is not so: and Therefore I have no great cause to presume of his help. Then the other shall say to us again, yea, that is not so: cc av pns11 vhb dx j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1. av dt n-jn vmb vvi p-acp pno12 av, uh, cst vbz xx av: (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4770 for I remember my selfe how at such a time, in such a need, you had great succour and comfort from him: for I Remember my self how At such a time, in such a need, you had great succour and Comfort from him: c-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1 c-crq p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d dt n1, pn22 vhd j n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31: (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4771 then we being not able to denie it, should say, It is true indeed, as you say, then we being not able to deny it, should say, It is true indeed, as you say, cs pns12 vbg xx j pc-acp vvi pn31, vmd vvi, pn31 vbz j av, c-acp pn22 vvb, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4772 but my memorie is so ill, that I had cleane forgotten it. but my memory is so ill, that I had clean forgotten it. cc-acp po11 n1 vbz av j-jn, cst pns11 vhd av-j vvn pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4773 Are we not here iustly punished for our vnthankefulnesse, to doubt of a mans good will there, where there was no cause? So is it when by forgetting Gods mercifull dealing towards vs, we doubt of his goodnesse in the greatest time of our need, without any iust cause. are we not Here justly punished for our unthankfulness, to doubt of a men good will there, where there was no cause? So is it when by forgetting God's merciful dealing towards us, we doubt of his Goodness in the greatest time of our need, without any just cause. vbr pns12 xx av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt ng1 j n1 a-acp, c-crq pc-acp vbds dx n1? np1 vbz pn31 c-crq p-acp vvg n2 j n-vvg p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp d j n1. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4774 But otherwise he that well beareth in mind what benefits from time to time hee receiueth of men, to be thankefull vnto them for the same; But otherwise he that well bears in mind what benefits from time to time he receiveth of men, to be thankful unto them for the same; p-acp av pns31 cst av vvz p-acp n1 r-crq n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vvz pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d; (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4775 he can in any distresse presently tell what to doe, and say, to his owne comfort, he can in any distress presently tell what to do, and say, to his own Comfort, pns31 vmb p-acp d n1 av-j vvi r-crq pc-acp vdi, cc vvi, p-acp po31 d n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4776 as namely, I will goe to such a man, for I remember how often he hath done for me heretofore. as namely, I will go to such a man, for I Remember how often he hath done for me heretofore. c-acp av, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns11 vvb c-crq av pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno11 av. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4777 So fareth it with all them, that marke what God hath done for them. So fareth it with all them, that mark what God hath done for them. np1 vvz pn31 p-acp d pno32, cst n1 r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pno32. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4778 In this respect therefore it is requisit, that we keepe a register of all Gods benefits, and say to our selues as Dauid doth, Praise the Lord O my soule, In this respect Therefore it is requisite, that we keep a register of all God's benefits, and say to our selves as David does, Praise the Lord Oh my soul, p-acp d n1 av pn31 vbz j, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2, cc vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 vdz, vvb dt n1 uh po11 n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4779 and forget not all his benefits. Especially we must marke diligently, what things he hath done at our prayers: and forget not all his benefits. Especially we must mark diligently, what things he hath done At our Prayers: cc vvb xx d po31 n2. av-j pns12 vmb vvi av-j, r-crq n2 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp po12 n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4780 the same Dauid also saith of himselfe, This poore man cried, and the Lord heard him, the same David also Says of himself, This poor man cried, and the Lord herd him, dt d np1 av vvz pp-f px31, d j n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd pno31, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4781 and saued him out of all troubles. and saved him out of all Troubles. cc vvd pno31 av pp-f d n2. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4782 And as hee in some cases did make speciall Psalmes, which beare the titile of remembrance, And as he in Some cases did make special Psalms, which bear the Title of remembrance, cc c-acp pns31 p-acp d n2 vdd vvi j n2, r-crq vvb dt av-j pp-f n1, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4783 and they were made specially that by them he might keepe a thankefull memorie of Gods benefits: and they were made specially that by them he might keep a thankful memory of God's benefits: cc pns32 vbdr vvn av-j cst p-acp pno32 pns31 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 251
4784 so ought we to doe some thing to helpe our memorie this way, especially when we see how forgetfull we are of them: so ought we to do Some thing to help our memory this Way, especially when we see how forgetful we Are of them: av vmd pns12 pc-acp vdi d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 d n1, av-j c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq j pns12 vbr pp-f pno32: (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4785 that so vpon long experience we might say, I know that God will heare and helpe me. that so upon long experience we might say, I know that God will hear and help me. cst av p-acp j n1 pns12 vmd vvi, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi cc vvb pno11. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4786 Therefore when we haue prayed for any common benefit, or for any deliuerance, as feare of enemies, Therefore when we have prayed for any Common benefit, or for any deliverance, as Fear of enemies, av c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d n1, c-acp n1 pp-f n2, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4787 and such like, when we haue prayed in the Church here for any that haue beene sicke, and such like, when we have prayed in the Church Here for any that have been sick, cc d av-j, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 av p-acp d cst vhb vbn j, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4788 when for others in other cases priuatly, when for our selues at home or any of ours; when for Others in other cases privately, when for our selves At home or any of ours; c-crq p-acp n2-jn p-acp j-jn n2 av-j, c-crq p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1-an cc d pp-f png12; (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4789 if we had from time to time marked and remembred in all these, how God hath answered vs gratiously, we might now, if we had from time to time marked and remembered in all these, how God hath answered us graciously, we might now, cs pns12 vhd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp d d, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 av-j, pns12 vmd av, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4790 when we meet to pray for the remouing of this visitation, haue had greater hope of being heard than we haue, when we meet to pray for the removing of this Visitation, have had greater hope of being herd than we have, c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, vhb vhn jc n1 pp-f vbg vvn cs pns12 vhb, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4791 and greater assurance of Gods goodnesse towards vs. But seeing we haue beene so vnprofitable in times past, to our owne hinderance, let vs make the best vse of the time present, that we can. and greater assurance of God's Goodness towards us But seeing we have been so unprofitable in times past, to our own hindrance, let us make the best use of the time present, that we can. cc jc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg pns12 vhb vbn av j-u p-acp n2 j, p-acp po12 d n1, vvb pno12 vvi dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 j, cst pns12 vmb. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4792 And therefore now seeing in this mortalitie of the plague, we see so great fruit of our prayers at the last, that as in other places it is greatly diminished, And Therefore now seeing in this mortality of the plague, we see so great fruit of our Prayers At the last, that as in other places it is greatly diminished, cc av av vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb av j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt ord, cst c-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pn31 vbz av-j vvn, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4793 so in the chiefest citie of this land it is fallen from three thousand and foure hundreth a weeke, to lesse than two hundred (for the which Gods name be praysed) let vs profit by this experience, to know what hee will doe for vs at all times when we pray. so in the chiefest City of this land it is fallen from three thousand and foure Hundredth a Week, to less than two hundred (for the which God's name be praised) let us profit by this experience, to know what he will do for us At all times when we pray. av p-acp dt js-jn n1 pp-f d n1 pn31 vbz vvn p-acp crd crd cc crd ord dt n1, p-acp dc cs crd crd (p-acp dt r-crq npg1 n1 vbi vvn) vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4794 And thus much out of these wordes both for the assurance of faith in which we should pray, And thus much out of these words both for the assurance of faith in which we should pray, cc av av-d av pp-f d n2 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd vvi, (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4795 and for the meanes whereby we may attaine vnto it. and for the means whereby we may attain unto it. cc p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (22) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 252
4796 The nineteenth Sermon vpon the sixt verse. Now know I, that the Lord will helpe his annointed, &c. I Shall not need to call into your remembrance the doctrine of the last day, gathered out of this verse, concerning the assurance of being heard, that we should pray in: The nineteenth Sermon upon the sixt verse. Now know I, that the Lord will help his anointed, etc. I Shall not need to call into your remembrance the Doctrine of the last day, gathered out of this verse, Concerning the assurance of being herd, that we should pray in: dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. av vvb pns11, cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, av pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, vvd av pp-f d n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp: (23) sermon (DIV2) 187 Page 253
4797 which is so necessarie, that without it we cannot pray acceptably to God, comfortably to our selues, nor profitably to others. which is so necessary, that without it we cannot pray acceptably to God, comfortably to our selves, nor profitably to Others. r-crq vbz av j, cst p-acp pn31 pns12 vmbx vvi av-j p-acp np1, av-j p-acp po12 n2, ccx av-j p-acp n2-jn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4798 I am now to proceed, and here to consider of these words, where hee saith, Now I know: for seeing this faith (that God will heare vs) is so requisit in prayer, it may be demaunded, I am now to proceed, and Here to Consider of these words, where he Says, Now I know: for seeing this faith (that God will hear us) is so requisite in prayer, it may be demanded, pns11 vbm av pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi pp-f d n2, c-crq pns31 vvz, av pns11 vvb: p-acp vvg d n1 (cst np1 vmb vvi pno12) vbz av j p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4799 VVhy he did not begin with it at the first, and to say in the beginning, I know that God will heare: Why he did not begin with it At the First, and to say in the beginning, I know that God will hear: q-crq pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt ord, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi: (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4800 but that he commeth to it so slowly, and as it were at the last, to say, I know. VVhat? did he, the author of the Psalme, but that he comes to it so slowly, and as it were At the last, to say, I know. What? did he, the author of the Psalm, p-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp pn31 av av-j, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt ord, pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb. q-crq? vdd pns31, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4801 euen Dauid, did he not know it vntill now? that he sayth, Now I know: did he not know it before this time? VVas all the former part of the prayer with doubting, even David, did he not know it until now? that he say, Now I know: did he not know it before this time? Was all the former part of the prayer with doubting, av np1, vdd pns31 xx vvi pn31 p-acp av? cst pns31 vvz, av pns11 vvb: vdd pns31 xx vvi pn31 p-acp d n1? vbds d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4802 or without knowledge of this? Or would he haue the people whom he taught thus to pray, or without knowledge of this? Or would he have the people whom he taught thus to pray, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d? cc vmd pns31 vhi dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vvd av pc-acp vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4803 and left this forme for them, not to haue this knowledge, or not to labour for it, till they come to this? Yes vndoubtedly, both himselfe did know in the beginning, that the Lord did and would heare him, els to what end did he pray? and he would haue them euen at the first, and left this Form for them, not to have this knowledge, or not to labour for it, till they come to this? Yes undoubtedly, both himself did know in the beginning, that the Lord did and would hear him, Else to what end did he pray? and he would have them even At the First, cc vvd d n1 p-acp pno32, xx pc-acp vhi d n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d? uh av-j, d px31 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vdd cc vmd vvi pno31, av p-acp r-crq n1 vdd pns31 vvi? cc pns31 vmd vhi pno32 av p-acp dt ord, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4804 and before they began or spake one word, to beleeue that God would heare them, otherwise they could not pray in faith, and before they began or spoke one word, to believe that God would hear them, otherwise they could not pray in faith, cc c-acp pns32 vvd cc vvd crd n1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, av pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 253
4805 and so neither please God therein, nor looke for any thing at the hand of the Lord for him. and so neither please God therein, nor look for any thing At the hand of the Lord for him. cc av av-d vvi np1 av, ccx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4806 VVhy then doth he himselfe say, and teach thē also to say, not onely, VVe know, Why then does he himself say, and teach them also to say, not only, We know, q-crq av vdz pns31 px31 vvi, cc vvi pno32 av pc-acp vvi, xx av-j, pns12 vvb, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4807 but Now I know that God will helpe? Surely to this end, to shew, that as he hath faith in the goodnesse of God, that hee would heare him indeed, but Now I know that God will help? Surely to this end, to show, that as he hath faith in the Goodness of God, that he would hear him indeed, cc-acp av pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi? av-j p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 av, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4808 so he had it in measure, and it encreased in him by degrees, as it doth in all other men. so he had it in measure, and it increased in him by Degrees, as it does in all other men. av pns31 vhd pn31 p-acp n1, cc pn31 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n2, p-acp pn31 vdz p-acp d j-jn n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4809 Therefore as hee was directed to make this prayer by the spirit of God, so when he came to this part of it, it did specially shew forth it selfe in the assurance of faith, which hee had thereby, Therefore as he was directed to make this prayer by the Spirit of God, so when he Come to this part of it, it did specially show forth it self in the assurance of faith, which he had thereby, av c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vdd av-j vvi av pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vhd av, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4810 and so caused him to breake out into these wordes, Now know I: because that by continuance in prayer he attained vnto a greater measure of faith and assurance than he had at the first. and so caused him to break out into these words, Now know I: Because that by Continuance in prayer he attained unto a greater measure of faith and assurance than he had At the First. cc av vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n2, av vvb pns11: c-acp d p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cs pns31 vhd p-acp dt ord. (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4811 And this great affection of the mind in prayer, he was willing to commend vnto them, to that end, that they might both labour for it, And this great affection of the mind in prayer, he was willing to commend unto them, to that end, that they might both labour for it, cc d j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmd d n1 c-acp pn31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4812 and looke to come vnto it euery one in their measure; and look to come unto it every one in their measure; cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 d pi p-acp po32 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4813 namely, that the longer and the more earnestly they prayed for him, the greater assurance they should haue by the spirit of God, that the Lord did and would heare them. namely, that the longer and the more earnestly they prayed for him, the greater assurance they should have by the Spirit of God, that the Lord did and would hear them. av, cst dt jc cc dt av-dc av-j pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, dt jc n1 pns32 vmd vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 vdd cc vmd vvi pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4814 And therefore though they did know at the first, that God would heare them according to his will, And Therefore though they did know At the First, that God would hear them according to his will, cc av cs pns32 vdd vvi p-acp dt ord, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4815 as hee had promised, which promises they were not ignorant of: as he had promised, which promises they were not ignorant of: c-acp pns31 vhd vvn, r-crq n2 pns32 vbdr xx j pp-f: (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4816 yet by continuing in prayer, or after their prayer, they might looke to be further assured of it from God by his holy spirit, that was in them. yet by Continuing in prayer, or After their prayer, they might look to be further assured of it from God by his holy Spirit, that was in them. av p-acp vvg p-acp n1, cc p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1, cst vbds p-acp pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 188 Page 254
4817 For the Lord God vseth thus to worke by his spirit in those that be his, that when their hearts are prepared aright to serue him, the longer that they continue vnder the meanes of their saluation, the more effectuall is the operation of his holy spirit in them thereby. For the Lord God uses thus to work by his Spirit in those that be his, that when their hearts Are prepared aright to serve him, the longer that they continue under the means of their salvation, the more effectual is the operation of his holy Spirit in them thereby. p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d cst vbb png31, cst c-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi pno31, dt jc cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, dt av-dc j vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 254
4818 As for example, in the hearing of the word of God, they are more affected in the middest than they were at the beginning, As for Exampl, in the hearing of the word of God, they Are more affected in the midst than they were At the beginning, p-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dc vvn p-acp dt n1 cs pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 254
4819 and many times most of all in the ending; and many times most of all in the ending; cc d n2 av-ds pp-f d p-acp dt n-vvg; (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 254
4820 if they be diligent and attentiue hearers, and not drowsie and carelesse, and labour to stirre vp the spirit of God in themselues. if they be diligent and attentive hearers, and not drowsy and careless, and labour to stir up the Spirit of God in themselves. cs pns32 vbb j cc j n2, cc xx j cc j, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4821 So is it in praying also, when they come to it with due preparation of the heart, the children of God doe often find, that though they had some good measure of faith in Gods promises, So is it in praying also, when they come to it with due preparation of the heart, the children of God do often find, that though they had Some good measure of faith in God's promises, np1 vbz pn31 p-acp vvg av, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb av vvi, cst cs pns32 vhd d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4822 and feeling of his loue in the beginning, yet by continuance in prayer, the same was greatly enlarged and encreased in them: and feeling of his love in the beginning, yet by Continuance in prayer, the same was greatly enlarged and increased in them: cc vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, dt d vbds av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4823 so that it was more at the middest, than at the first; so that it was more At the midst, than At the First; av cst pn31 vbds av-dc p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt ord; (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4824 in so much, that then they could say with greater freedome of the spirit, and assurance of faith, in so much, that then they could say with greater freedom of the Spirit, and assurance of faith, p-acp av av-d, cst cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp jc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4825 Now know I indeed, that the Lord will helpe me, and doth heare me from heauen: Now know I indeed, that the Lord will help me, and does hear me from heaven: av vvb pns11 av, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno11, cc vdz vvi pno11 p-acp n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4826 and in the end they haue had more assurance: and sometimes after they haue done praying, most of all. and in the end they have had more assurance: and sometime After they have done praying, most of all. cc p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhb vhn dc n1: cc av c-acp pns32 vhb vdn vvg, av-ds pp-f d. (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4827 Thus their faith, knowledge, and assurance, that the Lord did hear them, it hath growne by degrees, Thus their faith, knowledge, and assurance, that the Lord did hear them, it hath grown by Degrees, av po32 n1, n1, cc n1, cst dt n1 vdd vvi pno32, pn31 vhz vvn p-acp n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4828 and encreased till it came to the full, when they haue prayed feruently. and increased till it Come to the full, when they have prayed fervently. cc vvd p-acp pn31 vvd p-acp dt j, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn av-j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4829 And hereupon it commeth to passe, that we find in the Psalmes, that very often they breake out into some sudden passion of ioy, And hereupon it comes to pass, that we find in the Psalms, that very often they break out into Some sudden passion of joy, cc av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, cst av av pns32 vvb av p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4830 or glorying in the Lord, and as it were boasting of the goodnesse of God towards them: or glorying in the Lord, and as it were boasting of the Goodness of God towards them: cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4831 as though they had then euen alreadie obtained their desire: as though they had then even already obtained their desire: c-acp cs pns32 vhd av av-j av vvd po32 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4832 because they felt and found that the Lord did giue them some good assurance of it. Because they felt and found that the Lord did give them Some good assurance of it. c-acp pns32 vvd cc vvd cst dt n1 vdd vvi pno32 d j n1 pp-f pn31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4833 As wee see how (besides that which they professe here) in the end of the Psalme, they vtter these words of great confidence, As we see how (beside that which they profess Here) in the end of the Psalm, they utter these words of great confidence, c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq (p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb av) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb d n2 pp-f j n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4834 as though the victorie were alreadie gotten, which if it had been, it had beene in vaine to pray for defence against enemies: as though the victory were already got, which if it had been, it had been in vain to pray for defence against enemies: c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr av vvn, r-crq cs pn31 vhd vbn, pn31 vhd vbn p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4835 they speake, I say, thus confidently, They are brought downe and fallen, but wee are risen, and stand vpright. they speak, I say, thus confidently, They Are brought down and fallen, but we Are risen, and stand upright. pns32 vvb, pns11 vvb, av av-j, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp cc vvn, cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn, cc vvb av-j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 189 Page 255
4836 And this is that which wee may obserue, and most clearely see, first of all in the third Psalme: And this is that which we may observe, and most clearly see, First of all in the third Psalm: cc d vbz d r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, cc av-ds av-j vvi, ord pp-f d p-acp dt ord n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 255
4837 where hee beginneth his prayer very vncomfortably, and greatly complaineth of the multitude of his aduersaries, that rebelliously were risen vp against him, saying, Lord how are mine aduersaries increased? How many rise against mee. where he begins his prayer very uncomfortably, and greatly Complaineth of the multitude of his Adversaries, that rebelliously were risen up against him, saying, Lord how Are mine Adversaries increased? How many rise against me. c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 av av-j, cc av-j vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cst av-j vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, vvg, n1 q-crq vbr po11 n2 vvn? c-crq d vvb p-acp pno11. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 255
4838 Many say to my soule, there is no helpe for him in God. Many say to my soul, there is no help for him in God. av-d vvi p-acp po11 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4839 Afterwards he confirmeth his faith in the goodnesse of God by the consideration of his nature, that he is a defence & buckler to them that are vnarmed and without defence: Afterwards he confirmeth his faith in the Goodness of God by the consideration of his nature, that he is a defence & buckler to them that Are unarmed and without defence: av pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc p-acp n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4840 and he giueth glory to them that haue ignominie cast vpon them without a cause, and he gives glory to them that have ignominy cast upon them without a cause, cc pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno32 cst vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4841 and he rayseth vp them that are falling, saying, But thou Lord art a buckler for me, my glory, and he raises up them that Are falling, saying, But thou Lord art a buckler for me, my glory, cc pns31 vvz a-acp pno32 cst vbr vvg, vvg, p-acp pns21 n1 n1 dt n1 p-acp pno11, po11 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4842 and the lifter vp of my head, And then he gathereth more strength of faith from former experience, saying, I did call vnto the Lord with my voyce, and the lifter up of my head, And then he gathereth more strength of faith from former experience, saying, I did call unto the Lord with my voice, cc dt n1 a-acp pp-f po11 n1, cc av pns31 vvz dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1, vvg, pns11 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4843 and he heard me out of the holy mountaine: and he herd me out of the holy mountain: cc pns31 vvd pno11 av pp-f dt j n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4844 and to this he addeth, Shelah, to shew how greatly it did affect him, and what comfort he had in this to remember, that God had heard his prayer in former times: and to this he adds, Shelah, to show how greatly it did affect him, and what Comfort he had in this to Remember, that God had herd his prayer in former times: cc p-acp d pns31 vvz, np1, pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j pn31 vdd vvi pno31, cc r-crq n1 pns31 vhd p-acp d pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp j n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4845 and then further addeth for the strengthening of his faith, that the Lord in other great danger had defended him, saying, I laid me downe and slept, and rose vp againe: for the Lord sustained me. and then further adds for the strengthening of his faith, that the Lord in other great danger had defended him, saying, I laid me down and slept, and rose up again: for the Lord sustained me. cc av av-j vvz p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, cst dt n1 p-acp n-jn j n1 vhd vvn pno31, vvg, pns11 vvd pno11 a-acp cc vvn, cc vvd a-acp av: c-acp dt n1 vvd pno11. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4846 And thereupon inferreth this confident speech, full of assurance: And thereupon infers this confident speech, full of assurance: cc av vvz d j n1, j pp-f n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4847 I will not be afraid for ten thousand of the people that should beset me round about. I will not be afraid for ten thousand of the people that should beset me round about. pns11 vmb xx vbi j p-acp crd crd pp-f dt n1 cst vmd vvi pno11 av-j a-acp. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4848 VVhere he doth glory by faith, that though his enemies were neuer so many, and himselfe in neuer so great danger of them, hee would not bee too much afraid of them, Where he does glory by faith, that though his enemies were never so many, and himself in never so great danger of them, he would not be too much afraid of them, c-crq pns31 vdz vvi p-acp n1, cst cs po31 n2 vbdr av-x av av-d, cc px31 p-acp av av j n1 pp-f pno32, pns31 vmd xx vbi av av-d j pp-f pno32, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4849 but was assured that the Lord would defend him in the middest of them. but was assured that the Lord would defend him in the midst of them. cc-acp vbds vvn cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4850 And this assurance of Gods defence hee obtaineth now at the last, by continuing in prayer, And this assurance of God's defence he obtaineth now At the last, by Continuing in prayer, cc d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pns31 vvz av p-acp dt ord, p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4851 and by those meditations which he had in prayer of the goodnesse and mercie of God towards all his, and now specially towards himselfe: and by those meditations which he had in prayer of the Goodness and mercy of God towards all his, and now specially towards himself: cc p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av-d png31, cc av av-j p-acp px31: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4852 which he hath set down in the former verses, and part of his prayer. which he hath Set down in the former Verses, and part of his prayer. r-crq pns31 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n2, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4853 So falleth it out with others, that the spirit of God in them, which is the spirit of prayer and of all assurance, So falls it out with Others, that the Spirit of God in them, which is the Spirit of prayer and of all assurance, np1 vvz pn31 av p-acp n2-jn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4854 as it stirreth them vp to pray; as it stirs them up to pray; c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 a-acp pc-acp vvi; (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4855 and when they cannot tell of themselues what or how to pray, as they ought, the same spirit helpeth their infirmities, and stirreth vp in them sighes and grones, and when they cannot tell of themselves what or how to pray, as they ought, the same Spirit Helpeth their infirmities, and stirs up in them sighs and groans, cc c-crq pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f px32 q-crq cc c-crq pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns32 vmd, dt d n1 vvz po32 n2, cc vvz a-acp p-acp pno32 n2 cc n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 256
4856 and desires of the hart, which are acceptable, and which God alloweth of, because they are according to his will: and Desires of the heart, which Are acceptable, and which God alloweth of, Because they Are according to his will: cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr j, cc r-crq np1 vvz pp-f, c-acp pns32 vbr vvg p-acp po31 vmb: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4857 so the same also helpeth their infirmities in this point, that whereas they began to pray in great weakenesse and much doubting because of their temptations; so the same also Helpeth their infirmities in this point, that whereas they began to pray in great weakness and much doubting Because of their temptations; av dt d av vvz po32 n2 p-acp d n1, cst cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 cc d vvg p-acp pp-f po32 n2; (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4858 by calling into their minds more freshly than before, the promises of God made in his word, by calling into their minds more freshly than before, the promises of God made in his word, p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 av-dc av-j cs a-acp, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4859 and the often performance of the same to others & to themselues; and the often performance of the same to Others & to themselves; cc dt av n1 pp-f dt d p-acp n2-jn cc p-acp px32; (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4860 it causeth them to grow in faith, & doth giue thē some greater assurance of Gods fauours, it Causes them to grow in faith, & does give them Some greater assurance of God's favours, pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc vdz vvi pno32 d jc n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4861 and of being gratiously heard, than they had in the beginning, & they know then more fully that he doth heare them, and will helpe them. and of being graciously herd, than they had in the beginning, & they know then more Fully that he does hear them, and will help them. cc pp-f vbg av-j vvn, cs pns32 vhd p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vvb av av-dc av-j cst pns31 vdz vvi pno32, cc vmb vvi pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4862 And though this may seeme strange to such as are not acquainted with prayer, who vse it very seldome or not at all, And though this may seem strange to such as Are not acquainted with prayer, who use it very seldom or not At all, cc cs d vmb vvi j p-acp d c-acp vbr xx vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vvb pn31 av av cc xx p-acp d, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4863 and make it but a matter of forme and custome: and make it but a matter of Form and custom: cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4864 yet I doubt not, but that we haue a great cloud of faithfull witnesses, who vsing prayer often of conscience, yet I doubt not, but that we have a great cloud of faithful Witnesses, who using prayer often of conscience, av pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp cst pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vvg n1 av pp-f n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4865 and in the feeling of their wantes, and making it a dayly exercise, and therein deale with the Lord in good earnest, and in the feeling of their Wants, and making it a daily exercise, and therein deal with the Lord in good earnest, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc vvg pn31 dt j n1, cc av vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4866 as those that would obtaine some thing at his hand, and rest not in the bare action of prayer, as those that would obtain Some thing At his hand, and rest not in the bore actium of prayer, c-acp d cst vmd vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4867 as in a worke wrought, or a certaine taske performed and done; as in a work wrought, or a certain task performed and done; c-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn, cc dt j n1 vvn cc vdn; (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4868 who doe and are able to subscribe most willingly vnto the truth of this by their owne practise. who do and Are able to subscribe most willingly unto the truth of this by their own practice. q-crq vdb cc vbr j pc-acp vvi av-ds av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp po32 d n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4869 So that as Dauid making this prayer, when his sonne Absolom with Achitophell and many others raysed vp a rebellon against him, in which for the safegard of his life he was compelled to flie out of Ierusalem (as appeareth by the title of the Psalme) did by continuance in feruent prayer, obtaine this assurance, That the Lord would defend him, So that as David making this prayer, when his son Absalom with Achitophel and many Others raised up a rebellion against him, in which for the safeguard of his life he was compelled to fly out of Ierusalem (as appears by the title of the Psalm) did by Continuance in fervent prayer, obtain this assurance, That the Lord would defend him, av cst p-acp np1 vvg d n1, c-crq po31 n1 np1 p-acp np1 cc d n2-jn vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av pp-f np1 (c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) vdd p-acp n1 p-acp j n1, vvb d n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4870 and confound them all, and therefore he would not be afraid of them, if there were ten thousand of them, and confound them all, and Therefore he would not be afraid of them, if there were ten thousand of them, cc vvi pno32 d, cc av pns31 vmd xx vbi j pp-f pno32, cs pc-acp vbdr crd crd pp-f pno32, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4871 and they all should beset him round about; and they all should beset him round about; cc pns32 d vmd vvi pno31 av-j a-acp; (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4872 that is, if he were brought into great straits (as indeed he was:) and truely it came to passe in the end, that is, if he were brought into great straits (as indeed he was:) and truly it Come to pass in the end, d vbz, cs pns31 vbdr vvn p-acp j n2 (c-acp av pns31 vbds:) cc av-j pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4873 for Achitophell did hang himselfe, and Absalom was hanged by the haire of the head. As, I say, Dauid then had assurance of this before hand: for Achitophel did hang himself, and Absalom was hanged by the hair of the head. As, I say, David then had assurance of this before hand: c-acp np1 vdd vvi px31, cc np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp, pns11 vvb, np1 av vhd n1 pp-f d c-acp n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 257
4874 so also others of Gods seruants in their daungers and troubles praying to God feruently, (as he did) haue in some good measure to their owne comfort, so also Others of God's Servants in their dangers and Troubles praying to God fervently, (as he did) have in Some good measure to their own Comfort, av av n2-jn pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvz vvg p-acp np1 av-j, (c-acp pns31 vdd) vhi a-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 258
4875 and the comfort of others that haue prayed with them, obtaitained of God by his spirit an assurance, that the Lord did heare them, and the Comfort of Others that have prayed with them, obtaitained of God by his Spirit an assurance, that the Lord did hear them, cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn cst vhb vvn p-acp pno32, vvd pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 dt n1, cst dt n1 vdd vvi pno32, (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 258
4876 and would be mercifull vnto them, and they by faith haue professed the same to others beforehand. and would be merciful unto them, and they by faith have professed the same to Others beforehand. cc vmd vbi j p-acp pno32, cc pns32 p-acp n1 vhb vvn dt d p-acp n2-jn av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 190 Page 258
4877 And this growing and increasing in the assured hope, That the Lord will heare vs (whereof we now speak) Dauid againe setteth downe by his owne experience in the sixt Psalme, (as indeed I must needs confesse, that he was a man of wonderfull great experience both of his owne infirmitie, And this growing and increasing in the assured hope, That the Lord will hear us (whereof we now speak) David again sets down by his own experience in the sixt Psalm, (as indeed I must needs confess, that he was a man of wonderful great experience both of his own infirmity, cc d vvg cc vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 (c-crq pns12 av vvi) np1 av vvz a-acp p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (c-acp av pns11 vmb av vvi, cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j j n1 av-d pp-f po31 d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4878 and of Gods mercifull dealing towards him:) which Psalme was made when he was grieuously sicke and like to die, and of God's merciful dealing towards him:) which Psalm was made when he was grievously sick and like to die, cc pp-f n2 j n-vvg p-acp pno31:) r-crq n1 vbds vvn c-crq pns31 vbds av-j j cc av-j pc-acp vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4879 and did not onely feele the hand of God heauie vpon himselfe this way (as appeareth by his grieuous complaints and outcries) but he was troubled in his mind for his sinne: and did not only feel the hand of God heavy upon himself this Way (as appears by his grievous complaints and Outcries) but he was troubled in his mind for his sin: cc vdd xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp px31 d n1 (c-acp vvz p-acp po31 j n2 cc n2) cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4880 and in this estate he prayeth vnto God, To remoue from him this great token of his wrath and displeasure, that was vpon him, and in this estate he Prayeth unto God, To remove from him this great token of his wrath and displeasure, that was upon him, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cst vbds p-acp pno31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4881 and to take away this grieuous scourge that he was then afflicted with, and to giue him both health of bodie and quietnesse of mind: and to take away this grievous scourge that he was then afflicted with, and to give him both health of body and quietness of mind: cc pc-acp vvi av d j n1 cst pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4882 of both which at the last hee obtaineth so great assurance by faith, through the inward working of Gods spirit, that he doth openly glory of it against all his enemies, that reioyced at his fall. of both which At the last he obtaineth so great assurance by faith, through the inward working of God's Spirit, that he does openly glory of it against all his enemies, that rejoiced At his fallen. pp-f d r-crq p-acp dt ord pns31 vvz av j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, cst pns31 vdz av-j vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp d po31 n2, cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4883 And for the vnderstanding of this it is requisit (especially for the simpler sort, to whose capacitie I haue especially framed my selfe) requisit, I say, to set down in order the words of the whole Psalme; And for the understanding of this it is requisite (especially for the simpler sort, to whose capacity I have especially framed my self) requisite, I say, to Set down in order the words of the Whole Psalm; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pn31 vbz j (av-j p-acp dt jc n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns11 vhb av-j vvn po11 n1) j, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4884 for otherwise, neither the great confidence, and reioycing of his faith, which in the end with much striuing he attained vnto; for otherwise, neither the great confidence, and rejoicing of his faith, which in the end with much striving he attained unto; c-acp av, av-dx dt j n1, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 p-acp d vvg pns31 vvd p-acp; (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4885 nor the feruencie of his prayer, which was a meanes whereby Gods spirit wrought it in him, can be so fully perceiued, or made plaine vnto you. nor the fervency of his prayer, which was a means whereby God's Spirit wrought it in him, can be so Fully perceived, or made plain unto you. ccx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds dt n2 c-crq ng1 n1 vvd pn31 p-acp pno31, vmb vbi av av-j vvn, cc vvd av-j p-acp pn22. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 258
4886 Thus therfore he beginneth his prayer, O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath: Thus Therefore he begins his prayer, Oh Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath: av av pns31 vvz po31 n1, uh n1, vvb pno11 xx p-acp po21 n1, av-dx vvi pno11 p-acp po21 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4887 haue mercie vpon me O Lord, for I am needie: heale me, for my bones are vexed: have mercy upon me Oh Lord, for I am needy: heal me, for my bones Are vexed: vhb n1 p-acp pno11 uh n1, c-acp pns11 vbm j: vvb pno11, p-acp po11 n2 vbr vvn: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4888 My soule is also sore troubled, but Lord how long wilt thou delay? Returne, O Lord, deliuer my soule, saue me for thy mercies sake: My soul is also soar troubled, but Lord how long wilt thou Delay? Return, Oh Lord, deliver my soul, save me for thy Mercies sake: po11 n1 vbz av av-j vvn, cc-acp n1 c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vvi? vvb, uh n1, vvb po11 n1, vvb pno11 p-acp po21 ng1 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4889 for in death there is no remembrance of thee, in the graue who shall praise thee? I fainted in my mourning, I cause my bed euery night to swim, for in death there is no remembrance of thee, in the graven who shall praise thee? I fainted in my mourning, I cause my Bed every night to swim, c-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pno21, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno21? pns11 vvd p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvb po11 n1 d n1 pc-acp vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4890 and water my couch with teares: Mine eyes is dimmed for dispight, and sunke in because of all mine enemies. and water my couch with tears: Mine eyes is dimmed for despite, and sunk in Because of all mine enemies. cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp n2: po11 n2 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp c-acp pp-f d po11 n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4891 Here we see that in these seuen first verses he complaineth most grieuously of his owne estate, Here we see that in these seuen First Verses he Complaineth most grievously of his own estate, av pns12 vvb cst p-acp d crd ord n2 pns31 vvz av-ds av-j pp-f po31 d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4892 & prayeth most feruently vnto God for deliuerance: & Prayeth most fervently unto God for deliverance: cc vvz av-ds av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4893 and no man can say more either to expresse the griefe of his mind, or his feruent desire to haue releefe and comfort. and no man can say more either to express the grief of his mind, or his fervent desire to have relief and Comfort. cc dx n1 vmb vvi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 j n1 pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4894 See then I pray you in the words following what a great alteration there is made in him of the sudden, See then I pray you in the words following what a great alteration there is made in him of the sudden, n1 cs pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n2 vvg r-crq dt j n1 a-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno31 pp-f dt j, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4895 and what a wonderfull great change he findeth in himselfe: when he sayth thus. Away from me all ye workers of iniquitie: and what a wonderful great change he finds in himself: when he say thus. Away from me all you workers of iniquity: cc q-crq dt j j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp px31: c-crq pns31 vvz av. av p-acp pno11 d pn22 n2 pp-f n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4896 for the Lord hath heard the voyce of my weeping. The Lord hath heard my petition, the Lord will receiue my prayers: for the Lord hath herd the voice of my weeping. The Lord hath herd my petition, the Lord will receive my Prayers: p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n-vvg. dt n1 vhz vvn po11 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi po11 n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4897 All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore vexed: they shall be turned backe, and put to shame suddenly. All mine enemies shall be confounded, and soar vexed: they shall be turned back, and put to shame suddenly. d po11 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc av-j vvn: pns32 vmb vbi vvn av, cc vvd pc-acp vvi av-j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4898 VVhere he sheweth what gteat comfort the Lord gaue him at the last in this trouble of his, Where he shows what gteat Comfort the Lord gave him At the last in this trouble of his, c-crq pns31 vvz r-crq j n1 dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt ord p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4899 euen that he should be deliuered out of it, when his enemies looked that he should perish and be swallowed vp in it: even that he should be Delivered out of it, when his enemies looked that he should perish and be swallowed up in it: av cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn av pp-f pn31, c-crq po31 n2 vvd cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pn31: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4900 and he attaineth vnto so great assurance of this, that he is not able to containe himselfe, and he attaineth unto so great assurance of this, that he is not able to contain himself, cc pns31 vvz p-acp av j n1 pp-f d, cst pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi px31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4901 but againe and againe professeth that the Lord had heard his prayers, and the voyce of his weeping. but again and again Professes that the Lord had herd his Prayers, and the voice of his weeping. cc-acp av cc av vvz cst dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4902 And not onely that is to be marked, but especially this, that he commeth vnto this assurance, not vntill the end of many long and feruent prayers: And not only that is to be marked, but especially this, that he comes unto this assurance, not until the end of many long and fervent Prayers: cc xx av-j d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp av-j d, cst pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4903 and that in the beginning either he had it not at al, or nothing in that measure, that there he professeth it: and that in the beginning either he had it not At all, or nothing in that measure, that there he Professes it: cc cst p-acp dt n1 av-d pns31 vhd pn31 xx p-acp d, cc pix p-acp d n1, cst a-acp pns31 vvz pn31: (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4904 for then no doubt he would haue done it sooner, and not so long haue fed himselfe with such grieuous complaints and lamentable outcries, as there hee doth. for then no doubt he would have done it sooner, and not so long have fed himself with such grievous complaints and lamentable Outcries, as there he does. c-acp av dx n1 pns31 vmd vhi vdn pn31 av-c, cc xx av av-j vhb vvn px31 p-acp d j n2 cc j n2, c-acp a-acp pns31 vdz. (23) sermon (DIV2) 191 Page 259
4905 So is it possible for vs, in what trouble soeuer we shall be in, if we pray vnto God in all humilitie and sorrow for our sinnes, So is it possible for us, in what trouble soever we shall be in, if we pray unto God in all humility and sorrow for our Sins, av vbz pn31 j p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq n1 av pns12 vmb vbi p-acp, cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4906 as he did, euen with great aboundance of teares (for he saith, That he watered his couch, as he did, even with great abundance of tears (for he Says, That he watered his couch, c-acp pns31 vdd, av-j p-acp j n1 pp-f n2 (c-acp pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vvd po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4907 and made his bed to swim with them: and made his Bed to swim with them: cc vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4908 by which hyperbolicall kind of speech he meaneth, That he wept very much, not only in the day, by which hyperbolical kind of speech he means, That he wept very much, not only in the day, p-acp r-crq j n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vvd av av-d, xx av-j p-acp dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4909 but euen in the night also) and if we did pray with that feruencie that he did, not fainting nor giuing ouer, but even in the night also) and if we did pray with that fervency that he did, not fainting nor giving over, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 av) cc cs pns12 vdd vvi p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vdd, xx vvg ccx vvg p-acp, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4910 but stretching out our affections and desires, according to our present need; but stretching out our affections and Desires, according to our present need; cc-acp vvg av po12 n2 cc n2, vvg p-acp po12 j n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4911 it is possible, I say, for vs to attaine by degrees vnto that measure of persuasion of Gods goodnesse towards vs, that may suffice vs. And though wee come not to that great measure that was in this holy man, it is possible, I say, for us to attain by Degrees unto that measure of persuasion of God's Goodness towards us, that may suffice us And though we come not to that great measure that was in this holy man, pn31 vbz j, pns11 vvb, p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, cst vmb vvi pno12 cc cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp d j n1 cst vbds p-acp d j n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4912 because we pray not in that feruencie and zeale, and tendernesse of heart that hee did, Because we pray not in that fervency and zeal, and tenderness of heart that he did, c-acp pns12 vvb xx p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vdd, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4913 yet in some acceptable measure, and more than we had in the beginning. yet in Some acceptable measure, and more than we had in the beginning. av p-acp d j n1, cc av-dc cs pns12 vhd p-acp dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4914 For I am not of that opinion, that this was inspired into him as he was a Prophet, who had many things extraordinarie; For I am not of that opinion, that this was inspired into him as he was a Prophet, who had many things extraordinary; p-acp pns11 vbm xx pp-f d n1, cst d vbds vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1, r-crq vhd d n2 j; (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4915 neither that any man can come to haue any assurance or full persuasion either of their saluation, neither that any man can come to have any assurance or full persuasion either of their salvation, dx d d n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi d n1 cc j n1 av-d pp-f po32 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4916 or that God heareth their prayers, or of any other fauour from him, without some reuelation, or that God hears their Prayers, or of any other favour from him, without Some Revelation, cc cst np1 vvz po32 n2, cc pp-f d j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4917 and so it should be thought presumption in a man to say he is assured of such things: and so it should be Thought presumption in a man to say he is assured of such things: cc av pn31 vmd vbi vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vbz vvn pp-f d n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4918 but that God giueth this assurance, and increaseth it by ordinarie meanes; and namely and especially by prayer. but that God gives this assurance, and increases it by ordinary means; and namely and especially by prayer. cc-acp cst np1 vvz d n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp j n2; cc av cc av-j p-acp n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4919 For seeing prayer is very fitly compared vnto wrastling or striuing (as we haue seene heretofore) by which we labour with all the power of our soules and bodies, to obtaine some thing of the Lord: For seeing prayer is very fitly compared unto wrestling or striving (as we have seen heretofore) by which we labour with all the power of our Souls and bodies, to obtain Some thing of the Lord: p-acp vvg n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp vvg cc vvg (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av) p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4920 as by bodily striuing men seeke to obtaine some masterie among men: (and thus the Apostle speaketh of it to the Romanes, Desiring them to striue with him by prayers to God for him:) as in striuing, a mans strength is not alwayes greatest at the first, as by bodily striving men seek to obtain Some mastery among men: (and thus the Apostle speaks of it to the Romans, Desiring them to strive with him by Prayers to God for him:) as in striving, a men strength is not always greatest At the First, c-acp p-acp j vvg n2 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n2: (cc av dt n1 vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp dt njp2, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp np1 p-acp pno31:) p-acp p-acp vvg, dt ng1 n1 vbz xx av js p-acp dt ord, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4921 neither can himselfe or others perceiue so well, whether he shall ouercome; neither can himself or Others perceive so well, whither he shall overcome; d vmb px31 cc n2-jn vvb av av, cs pns31 vmb vvi; (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4922 but sometimes, yea most vsually, when after some paines taken his bodie is well heat, he increaseth in strength of bodie and agilitie of lims: but sometime, yea most usually, when After Some pains taken his body is well heat, he increases in strength of body and agility of limbs: cc-acp av, uh av-ds av-j, c-crq p-acp d n2 vvn po31 n1 vbz av n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 260
4923 whereby it commeth to passe, that he findeth that in himselfe, which giueth him greater hope of preuailing against his aduersarie, than he had before: whereby it comes to pass, that he finds that in himself, which gives him greater hope of prevailing against his adversary, than he had before: c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vvz cst p-acp px31, r-crq vvz pno31 jc n1 pp-f j-vvg p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vhd a-acp: (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4924 So is it when we pray to God, and as it were striue with him; So is it when we pray to God, and as it were strive with him; av vbz pn31 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi p-acp pno31; (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4925 that though wee put all our strength vnto it at the first, that is, pray with all the desire of our hearts; that though we put all our strength unto it At the First, that is, pray with all the desire of our hearts; cst cs pns12 vvb d po12 n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt ord, cst vbz, vvb p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4926 yet when by continuance in praier, the spirit of God in vs is well heat, yet when by Continuance in prayer, the Spirit of God in us is well heat, av c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vbz av n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4927 as I may say, and the heat of it increased, we shall find that both our desires are greatly increased, as I may say, and the heat of it increased, we shall find that both our Desires Are greatly increased, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd, pns12 vmb vvi cst d po12 n2 vbr av-j vvn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4928 & also our assurance from thence of being heard, is inlarged. & also our assurance from thence of being herd, is enlarged. cc av po12 n1 p-acp av pp-f vbg vvn, vbz vvn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4929 So that in the middest or ending of our prayers we shall perceiue our minds more pacified and quiet, So that in the midst or ending of our Prayers we shall perceive our minds more pacified and quiet, av cst p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 av-dc vvn cc j-jn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4930 and our selues more readie to submit our wils to the will of God, and to rest in the hope of his defence and deliuerance, than before. and our selves more ready to submit our wills to the will of God, and to rest in the hope of his defence and deliverance, than before. cc po12 n2 av-dc j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cs a-acp. (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4931 VVhereof (if we were asked) though we could giue no great reason from outward things; Whereof (if we were asked) though we could give no great reason from outward things; c-crq (cs pns12 vbdr vvn) cs pns12 vmd vvi dx j n1 p-acp j n2; (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4932 for all things are still with vs, as they were before: for all things Are still with us, as they were before: p-acp d n2 vbr av p-acp pno12, c-acp pns32 vbdr a-acp: (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4933 yet we find it to be true by experience, and must account it a fruit of our prayer, in that the Lord hath giuen vs greater assurance than wee had before, yet we find it to be true by experience, and must account it a fruit of our prayer, in that the Lord hath given us greater assurance than we had before, av pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, cc vmb vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp d dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 jc n1 cs pns12 vhd a-acp, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4934 and so we are contented to wait vpon him. The like may bee shewed in many other Psalmes, (as indeed that one booke, and so we Are contented to wait upon him. The like may be showed in many other Psalms, (as indeed that one book, cc av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. dt av-j vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n2, (c-acp av d crd n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 192 Page 261
4935 as it is full of godly prayers, so of notable examples of this kind of the working of the spirit of God in his children and seruants) but for breuitie sake I will content my selfe with one or two now. as it is full of godly Prayers, so of notable Examples of this kind of the working of the Spirit of God in his children and Servants) but for brevity sake I will content my self with one or two now. c-acp pn31 vbz j pp-f j n2, av pp-f j n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2) cc-acp p-acp n1 n1 pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp crd cc crd av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4936 In the seuenteeth Psalme he prayeth vnto God to be preserued from his enemies, either Saul, or some other, (for indeed he had many) and saith thus, Heare the right, O Lord, (that is, my righteous cause) consider my crie, hearken vnto my prayer of lips vnfained. In the seuenteeth Psalm he Prayeth unto God to be preserved from his enemies, either Saul, or Some other, (for indeed he had many) and Says thus, Hear the right, Oh Lord, (that is, my righteous cause) Consider my cry, harken unto my prayer of lips unfeigned. p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, d np1, cc d n-jn, (c-acp av pns31 vhd d) cc vvz av, vvb dt n-jn, uh n1, (cst vbz, po11 j n1) vvb po11 n1, vvb p-acp po11 n1 pp-f n2 j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4937 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence, and let thine eyes behold equitie. Let my sentence come forth from thy presence, and let thine eyes behold equity. vvb po11 n1 vvb av p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n2 vvb n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4938 Thou hast proued and visited mine heart in the night, thou hast tried me and foundest nothing; Thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the night, thou hast tried me and foundest nothing; pns21 vh2 vvn cc vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 cc vvd2 pix; (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4939 for I was purposed, that my mouth should not offend. for I was purposed, that my Mouth should not offend. c-acp pns11 vbds vvn, cst po11 n1 vmd xx vvi. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4940 Concerning the workes of men, by the words of thy lips, I kept me from the paths of the cruell man. Concerning the works of men, by the words of thy lips, I kept me from the paths of the cruel man. vvg dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, pns11 vvd pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4941 Stay my steps in thy path, that my foot doe not slide. Stay my steps in thy path, that my foot do not slide. n1 po11 n2 p-acp po21 n1, cst po11 n1 vdb xx vvi. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 261
4942 Then he breaketh out into these wordes of comfort, I haue called vpon thee, surely thou wilt heare me: Then he breaks out into these words of Comfort, I have called upon thee, surely thou wilt hear me: av pns31 vvz av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21, av-j pns21 vm2 vvi pno11: (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4943 O God incline thine eare to me, and hearken vnto my wordes. Oh God incline thine ear to me, and harken unto my words. uh np1 vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno11, cc vvi p-acp po11 n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4944 VVhere after many prayers, and reasons to mooue the Lord to heare him, as the goodnesse of his cause, the vprightnesse of his mind, the feruencie of his prayer, and such like: Where After many Prayers, and Reasons to move the Lord to hear him, as the Goodness of his cause, the uprightness of his mind, the fervency of his prayer, and such like: c-crq p-acp d n2, cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc d av-j: (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4945 he saith, that he did then assure himselfe, that God would heare him, and so doth continue his prayer vnto him in that assurance of faith. he Says, that he did then assure himself, that God would hear him, and so does continue his prayer unto him in that assurance of faith. pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vdd av vvi px31, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, cc av vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4946 But it is to be noted for this purpose that we haue in hand, & for which this is alledged, that though in the beginning he prayed, But it is to be noted for this purpose that we have in hand, & for which this is alleged, that though in the beginning he prayed, p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp n1, cc p-acp r-crq d vbz vvn, cst cs p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd, (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4947 and then againe returneth to his prayer vnto the Lord, that hee would heare him, and then again returns to his prayer unto the Lord, that he would hear him, cc av av vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4948 yet he putteth this in betweene, (saying, Surely thou wilt heare mee O God ) because God gaue him then to beleeue it more fully. yet he putteth this in between, (saying, Surely thou wilt hear me Oh God) Because God gave him then to believe it more Fully. av pns31 vvz d p-acp a-acp, (vvg, av-j pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 uh np1) c-acp np1 vvd pno31 av pc-acp vvi pn31 av-dc av-j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4949 VVhich full persuasion if he had had before in that measure that he had then, we may be assured, that he would sooner haue professed it, to the glory of God, and his owne comfort. Which full persuasion if he had had before in that measure that he had then, we may be assured, that he would sooner have professed it, to the glory of God, and his own Comfort. r-crq j n1 cs pns31 vhd vhn a-acp p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vhd av, pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns31 vmd av-c vhi vvn pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 d n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 193 Page 262
4950 I will conclude this point, with that which is in the eight and thirtie Psalme: I will conclude this point, with that which is in the eight and thirtie Psalm: pns11 vmb vvi d n1, p-acp d r-crq vbz p-acp dt crd cc crd n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4951 which Psalme was made, when he was in some great distresse of sickenesse (as some think) or some other at the least. which Psalm was made, when he was in Some great distress of sickness (as Some think) or Some other At the least. r-crq n1 vbds vvn, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp d vvb) cc d n-jn p-acp dt ds. (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4952 And the whole Psalme is full of grieuous complaints as may appeare to them that will but read it, when he beginneth thus: And the Whole Psalm is full of grievous complaints as may appear to them that will but read it, when he begins thus: cc dt j-jn n1 vbz j pp-f j n2 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp pno32 cst vmb cc-acp vvi pn31, c-crq pns31 vvz av: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4953 O Lord rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath: for thine arrowes haue light vpon me, and thine hand lieth vpon me: Oh Lord rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath: for thine arrows have Light upon me, and thine hand lies upon me: uh n1 vvb pno11 xx p-acp po21 n1, dx vvb pno11 p-acp po21 n1: c-acp po21 n2 vhb n1 p-acp pno11, cc po21 n1 vvz p-acp pno11: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4954 there is nothing found in my flesh, because of thine anger, neither is there rest in my bones because of my sinne, and so forth; there is nothing found in my Flesh, Because of thine anger, neither is there rest in my bones Because of my sin, and so forth; pc-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp po11 n1, c-acp pp-f po21 n1, av-dx vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n2 c-acp pp-f po11 n1, cc av av; (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4955 for the whole Psalme is too long to be set down, yet it is necessarie for thē to read it ouer, who desire to see the truth of this that we speak to be in the Prophet. for the Whole Psalm is too long to be Set down, yet it is necessary for them to read it over, who desire to see the truth of this that we speak to be in the Prophet. p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, av pn31 vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4956 He first complaineth of the heauie wrath of God that was vpon him, and of his sinnes, which he acknowledgeth to be the cause of his punishment: He First Complaineth of the heavy wrath of God that was upon him, and of his Sins, which he acknowledgeth to be the cause of his punishment: pns31 ord vvz pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vbds p-acp pno31, cc pp-f po31 n2, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4957 of the infirmitie and great weakenesse, that he found in himselfe, both of soule and bodie: of the infirmity and great weakness, that he found in himself, both of soul and body: pp-f dt n1 cc j n1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp px31, d pp-f n1 cc n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 262
4958 and of this also, that he was forsaken of his friends, and left desolat: and of this also, that he was forsaken of his Friends, and left desolate: cc pp-f d av, cst pns31 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n2, cc vvd j: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4959 & of the mallice of his wicked enemies, all which made him (as hee saith) to poure out his whole desire before the Lord, so that his sighing was not hid from him. & of the malice of his wicked enemies, all which made him (as he Says) to pour out his Whole desire before the Lord, so that his sighing was not hid from him. cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, d r-crq vvd pno31 (c-acp pns31 vvz) pc-acp vvi av po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, av cst po31 vvg vbds xx vvn p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4960 And then at the last he commeth to haue some good assurance, that the Lord would heare him, And then At the last he comes to have Some good assurance, that the Lord would hear him, cc av p-acp dt ord pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi d j n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4961 and doth openly professe it in these words: On thee O Lord doe I wait, thou wilt heare me O Lord my God: and does openly profess it in these words: On thee Oh Lord do I wait, thou wilt hear me Oh Lord my God: cc vdz av-j vvi pn31 p-acp d n2: p-acp pno21 uh n1 vdb pns11 vvi, pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 uh n1 po11 np1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4962 and so from this assurance, hee endeth the Psalme somewhat more comfortably than he began it, saying, Hast thee to helpe me, O my Lord, my saluation. Thus we see, and so from this assurance, he Endeth the Psalm somewhat more comfortably than he began it, saying, Hast thee to help me, Oh my Lord, my salvation. Thus we see, cc av p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 av av-dc av-j cs pns31 vvd pn31, vvg, vh2 pno21 p-acp vvi pno11, uh po11 n1, po11 n1. av pns12 vvb, (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4963 how by continuing in feruent prayer, and striuing against all things within him and without him, that might discourage him, the spirit of God did so encrease in him, that hee gat some small assurance at the least, how by Continuing in fervent prayer, and striving against all things within him and without him, that might discourage him, the Spirit of God did so increase in him, that he got Some small assurance At the least, c-crq p-acp vvg p-acp j n1, cc vvg p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, cst vmd vvi pno31, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd av vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvd d j n1 p-acp dt ds, (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4964 and more than he had before, that the Lord would heare him: and so endeth with a more peaceable and quiet mind than he began. and more than he had before, that the Lord would hear him: and so Endeth with a more peaceable and quiet mind than he began. cc av-dc cs pns31 vhd a-acp, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31: cc av vvz p-acp dt av-dc j cc j-jn n1 cs pns31 vvd. (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4965 And though I am not ignorant, that some of the learned doe read that fifteenth verse somewhat otherwise; And though I am not ignorant, that Some of the learned do read that fifteenth verse somewhat otherwise; cc cs pns11 vbm xx j, cst d pp-f dt j vdb vvi cst ord n1 av av; (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4966 yet they agree with me in this point, for which it is brought, That in the same he professeth his faith, that the Lord would heare him. yet they agree with me in this point, for which it is brought, That in the same he Professes his faith, that the Lord would hear him. av pns32 vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst p-acp dt d pns31 vvz po31 n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 194 Page 263
4967 All these examples doe not onely shew vs the truth of this doctrine, namely, that the seruants of God praying vnto him in their seuerall troubles (as this people did here) haue by little and little growne in a further assurance to their owne comfort and the glorie of God, that he will heare them: All these Examples do not only show us the truth of this Doctrine, namely, that the Servants of God praying unto him in their several Troubles (as this people did hear) have by little and little grown in a further assurance to their own Comfort and the glory of God, that he will hear them: d d n2 vdb xx av-j vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f d n1, av, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 j n2 (c-acp d n1 vdd vvi) vhi a-acp j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp po32 d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 263
4968 but they shew vs the same by great experience, which is the best tracts, and able to instruct the most simple: but they show us the same by great experience, which is the best tracts, and able to instruct the most simple: cc-acp pns32 vvb pno12 av d p-acp j n1, r-crq vbz dt js vvz, cc j pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j: (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 263
4969 for wee haue heard how Dauid oftentimes professeth it of himselfe; for we have herd how David oftentimes Professes it of himself; c-acp pns12 vhb vvn c-crq np1 av vvz pn31 pp-f px31; (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 263
4970 which sheweth vs what we may looke for that the Lord should worke in vs also (for there is no respect of persons with him) if we pray in that feeling of our wants, which shows us what we may look for that the Lord should work in us also (for there is no respect of Persons with him) if we pray in that feeling of our Wants, r-crq vvz pno12 r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12 av (c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31) cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 263
4971 and that humilitie vnder the crosse, and that feruencie vnder hope, and that continuance by patience, that he did. and that humility under the cross, and that fervency under hope, and that Continuance by patience, that he did. cc d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 p-acp n1, cc d n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vdd. (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 263
4972 Therefore let vs labour after it, euen that we may find the spirit of God so working in our hearts by prayer, that it may certainly and comfortably witnesse to our spirits, that the Lord doth heare vs; Therefore let us labour After it, even that we may find the Spirit of God so working in our hearts by prayer, that it may Certainly and comfortably witness to our spirits, that the Lord does hear us; av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31, av cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvg p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst dt n1 vdz vvi pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4973 and that the same testimonie of the spirit may encrease in vs, aswe encrease in praying. and that the same testimony of the Spirit may increase in us, aswe increase in praying. cc cst dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, vvb n1 p-acp vvg. (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4974 And it may come to passe, that as in the morning we see the Sunne arise higher and higher, whereby we haue a greater feeling of the heat of it, as the day encreaseth: And it may come to pass, that as in the morning we see the Sun arise higher and higher, whereby we have a greater feeling of the heat of it, as the day increases: cc pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 vvb jc cc av-jc, c-crq pns12 vhb dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp dt n1 vvz: (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4975 so we might see the sonne of righteousnesse so arising in our hearts, dispersing all the mysts of ignorance and vnbeleefe, that we may haue the comfortable feeling of the fauour of God in our hearts encreasing more and more, to cheere them vp with the light and heat of it, so we might see the son of righteousness so arising in our hearts, dispersing all the mysts of ignorance and unbelief, that we may have the comfortable feeling of the favour of God in our hearts increasing more and more, to cheer them up with the Light and heat of it, av pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp po12 n2, vvg d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vmb vhi dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2 j-vvg n1 cc av-dc, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4976 as it were, as we shall continue longer in prayer. as it were, as we shall continue longer in prayer. c-acp pn31 vbdr, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-jc p-acp n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4977 Let vs labor after it, I say, because that few doe know what it doth meane, Let us labour After it, I say, Because that few do know what it does mean, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31, pns11 vvb, c-acp cst d vdb vvi r-crq pn31 vdz vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4978 because they doe not so much as once seeke and inquire after it. Now if any doe seeke this, and cannot find it, and so they still complaine, Because they do not so much as once seek and inquire After it. Now if any do seek this, and cannot find it, and so they still complain, c-acp pns32 vdb xx av av-d c-acp a-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp pn31. av cs d vdb vvi d, cc vmbx vvi pn31, cc av pns32 av vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 195 Page 264
4979 as many of the best seruants of God haue done, that he heareth not their prayers, as many of the best Servants of God have done, that he hears not their Prayers, c-acp d pp-f dt js n2 pp-f np1 vhb vdn, cst pns31 vvz xx po32 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4980 neither haue they any assurance of it: neither have they any assurance of it: dx vhb pns32 d n1 pp-f pn31: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4981 for when as in their troubles they pray vnto God, this grieueth them much, that they haue no persuasion that God heareth and will helpe them: for when as in their Troubles they pray unto God, this grieves them much, that they have no persuasion that God hears and will help them: c-acp c-crq c-acp p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvb p-acp np1, d vvz pno32 d, cst pns32 vhb dx n1 cst np1 vvz cc vmb vvi pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4982 for if they had this, they could bee contented to wait vpon him, and to tarry his leisure; for if they had this, they could be contented to wait upon him, and to tarry his leisure; c-acp cs pns32 vhd d, pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4983 but they pray, and pray, and can haue no assurance that hee doth heare them. but they pray, and pray, and can have no assurance that he does hear them. cc-acp pns32 vvb, cc vvb, cc vmb vhi dx n1 cst pns31 vdz vvi pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4984 To satisfie all those, and to strengthen them in this weaknesse of theirs, we must consider, That they that haue had the greatest assurance at any time, that the Lord did heare them, haue had it but in time, To satisfy all those, and to strengthen them in this weakness of theirs, we must Consider, That they that have had the greatest assurance At any time, that the Lord did hear them, have had it but in time, pc-acp vvi d d, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f png32, pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns32 cst vhb vhn dt js n1 p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 vdd vvi pno32, vhb vhn pn31 p-acp p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4985 and in measure, and not alwaies alike; but sometimes more, sometimes lesse, and sometimes not at all: and in measure, and not always alike; but sometime more, sometime less, and sometime not At all: cc p-acp n1, cc xx av av-j; cc-acp av av-dc, av av-dc, cc av xx p-acp d: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4986 as the spirit of faith, or their owne vnbeleefe hath preuailed in them. as the Spirit of faith, or their own unbelief hath prevailed in them. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po32 d n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4987 For in these forenamed places we see, that in some of the Psalmes hee professeth greater assurance, than in other: For in these forenamed places we see, that in Some of the Psalms he Professes greater assurance, than in other: p-acp p-acp d j-vvn n2 pns12 vvb, cst p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pns31 vvz jc n1, cs p-acp j-jn: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4988 and so is it with all men. and so is it with all men. cc av vbz pn31 p-acp d n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 264
4989 Euen as with the eyes of our bodie we sometimes see a thing more clearely than at other times, Eve as with the eyes of our body we sometime see a thing more clearly than At other times, np1 c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 pns12 av vvb dt n1 dc av-j cs p-acp j-jn n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4990 and our eyesight is not alwayes alike: and our eyesight is not always alike: cc po12 n1 vbz xx av av-j: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4991 no more is our faith whereby wee behold Christ, and in him the fauour of God, it is not alwaies in the same brightnesse. no more is our faith whereby we behold christ, and in him the favour of God, it is not always in the same brightness. dx av-dc vbz po12 n1 c-crq pns12 vvb np1, cc p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt d n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4992 Besides, as the ayre is not alwaies alike for our sight, but sometimes more troublesome and souring, Beside, as the air is not always alike for our sighed, but sometime more troublesome and souring, p-acp, c-acp dt n1 vbz xx av av-j p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp av av-dc j cc vvg, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4993 yea darke, which hindereth vs from the sight of that that we looke vnto, when our eyes are at the best: yea dark, which hindereth us from the sighed of that that we look unto, when our eyes Are At the best: uh j, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst pns12 vvb p-acp, c-crq po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt js: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4994 so we haue sometimes in our mind greater and more violent temptations, than at other, so we have sometime in our mind greater and more violent temptations, than At other, av pns12 vhb av p-acp po12 n1 jc cc av-dc j n2, cs p-acp j-jn, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4995 as it were thick mystes or rather darke clouds in the aire to hinder our faith from beholding the cheerefull countenance of the Lord, as it were thick mystes or rather dark Clouds in the air to hinder our faith from beholding the cheerful countenance of the Lord, c-acp pn31 vbdr j n2 cc av-c j n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4996 as it were the light of the Sunne: which shineth alwayes alike, though we by reason of these cannot alwaies see it alike. as it were the Light of the Sun: which shines always alike, though we by reason of these cannot always see it alike. c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1: r-crq vvz av av-j, cs pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f d vmbx av vvi pn31 av-j. (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4997 So the Lords loue is alwaies one and the same, but we are not alwaies alike disposed in our selues to behold it in that brightnesse, that it shineth in it owne nature. So the lords love is always one and the same, but we Are not always alike disposed in our selves to behold it in that brightness, that it shines in it own nature. np1 dt n2 vvb vbz av crd cc dt d, cc-acp pns12 vbr xx av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 d n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4998 Therefore we must not be dismaied, if we haue not alwaies this assurance in our prayer after the same manner: Therefore we must not be dismayed, if we have not always this assurance in our prayer After the same manner: av pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, cs pns12 vhb xx av d n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt d n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
4999 but see what is the cause of it, and striue against that, that so wee may come vnto it in time, but see what is the cause of it, and strive against that, that so we may come unto it in time, cc-acp vvb r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvi p-acp d, cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
5000 and in that measure that the Lord shall bestow it vpon vs. and in that measure that the Lord shall bestow it upon us cc p-acp d n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 (23) sermon (DIV2) 196 Page 265
5001 Secondly, we must consider, that this people doth pray very feruently and often for this, That God would heare and helpe their king; Secondly, we must Consider, that this people does pray very fervently and often for this, That God would hear and help their King; ord, pns12 vmb vvi, cst d n1 vdz vvi av av-j cc av p-acp d, cst np1 vmd vvi cc vvi po32 n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 265
5002 before they come to this assurance, as appeareth by all the former wordes: before they come to this assurance, as appears by all the former words: c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, c-acp vvz p-acp d dt j n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 265
5003 when they say, The Lord heare thee, the name of God defend thee, send thee helpe, when they say, The Lord hear thee, the name of God defend thee, send thee help, c-crq pns32 vvb, dt n1 vvb pno21, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno21, vvb pno21 vvi, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 265
5004 and strengthen thee, let him remember thine offerings, and turne thy burnt offerings into ashes, graunt thee according to thine heart, fulfill all thy purpose, &c. VVhere there are many short and earnest petitions for the same thing: and strengthen thee, let him Remember thine offerings, and turn thy burned offerings into Ashes, grant thee according to thine heart, fulfil all thy purpose, etc. Where there Are many short and earnest petitions for the same thing: cc vvb pno21, vvb pno31 vvi po21 n2, cc vvb po21 j-vvn n2 p-acp n2, vvb pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, vvb d po21 n1, av c-crq pc-acp vbr d j cc j n2 p-acp dt d n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 265
5005 which doubling of their words and of their requests in so great shortnesse, doe sufficiently shew, how feruently they prayed. which doubling of their words and of their requests in so great shortness, do sufficiently show, how fervently they prayed. r-crq vvg pp-f po32 n2 cc pp-f po32 n2 p-acp av j n1, vdb av-j vvi, c-crq av-j pns32 vvd. (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 265
5006 For wee must not thinke, that they vse vaine babbling, heaping vp a multitude of words without any sence, feeling, For we must not think, that they use vain babbling, heaping up a multitude of words without any sense, feeling, c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi, cst pns32 vvb j n-vvg, vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1, vvg, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 265
5007 or desire of the thing answerable vnto the same, as it is the manner of hypocrits and heathen to doe, who vse repetitions, or desire of the thing answerable unto the same, as it is the manner of Hypocrites and heathen to do, who use repetitions, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp dt d, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j-jn pc-acp vdi, r-crq vvb n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5008 and thinke to be heard for their much babling: against whom our Sauiour Christ speaketh in the Gospell. and think to be herd for their much babbling: against whom our Saviour christ speaks in the Gospel. cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 d vvg: p-acp ro-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5009 But this prayer being first made by Dauid, who had the spirit of God; and for the Church, which is ruled by the same spirit; But this prayer being First made by David, who had the Spirit of God; and for the Church, which is ruled by the same Spirit; p-acp d n1 vbg ord vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f np1; cc p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt d n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5010 we may by their words very cleerely discerne & see their spirit that they prayed with, we may by their words very clearly discern & see their Spirit that they prayed with, pns12 vmb p-acp po32 n2 av av-j vvi cc vvi po32 n1 cst pns32 vvd p-acp, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5011 namely, with great earnestnesse and feeling: especially when this word Selah, which noteth some great affection of the mind, is added: namely, with great earnestness and feeling: especially when this word Selac, which notes Some great affection of the mind, is added: av, p-acp j n1 cc n1: av-j c-crq d n1 np1, r-crq vvz d j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn: (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5012 and thus doing, they come to a greater assurance at the last, I meane by this continuance in feruent prayer. and thus doing, they come to a greater assurance At the last, I mean by this Continuance in fervent prayer. cc av vdg, pns32 vvb p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp dt ord, pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp j n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5013 So in all the other Psalmes of Dauid, which we alledged before, wee see that he prayeth not coldly, or in a word: So in all the other Psalms of David, which we alleged before, we see that he Prayeth not coldly, or in a word: av p-acp d dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns12 vvd a-acp, pns12 vvb cst pns31 vvz xx av-jn, cc p-acp dt n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5014 but very earnestly, often, and long before he professeth this assurance. but very earnestly, often, and long before he Professes this assurance. cc-acp av av-j, av, cc av-j c-acp pns31 vvz d n1. (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5015 Therefore if we will come vnto it in our measure, we must labour to haue the feeling of our want, Therefore if we will come unto it in our measure, we must labour to have the feeling of our want, av cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5016 and to be troubled for it, and so pray earnestly: and to be troubled for it, and so pray earnestly: cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc av vvb av-j: (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5017 we must come also in the faith of Gods goodnesse, and hope of being heard, by considering the promises of his word, we must come also in the faith of God's Goodness, and hope of being herd, by considering the promises of his word, pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc n1 pp-f vbg vvn, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5018 and the fulfilling of the same: we must continue in prayer, and pray often for the same thing; and the fulfilling of the same: we must continue in prayer, and pray often for the same thing; cc dt j-vvg pp-f dt d: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb av p-acp dt d n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5019 so shall it come to passe, that we shall not onely beleeue beforehand generally, that God will heare vs; so shall it come to pass, that we shall not only believe beforehand generally, that God will hear us; av vmb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi av av-j, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5020 but more particularly in that very thing that we pray for, find some assurance encreased in vs, that he will helpe vs; but more particularly in that very thing that we pray for, find Some assurance increased in us, that he will help us; cc-acp av-dc av-j p-acp cst j n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, vvb d n1 vvd p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12; (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5021 and we must wait vpon him also to haue a greater assurance of it wrought in vs afterwards. and we must wait upon him also to have a greater assurance of it wrought in us afterwards. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vhi dt jc n1 pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp pno12 av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5022 Therefore let vs doe thus, and see whether the Lord in many things that we pray for, will not giue vs that assurance, that he will helpe vs some way or other; Therefore let us do thus, and see whither the Lord in many things that we pray for, will not give us that assurance, that he will help us Some Way or other; av vvb pno12 vdi av, cc vvb cs dt n1 p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp, vmb xx vvi pno12 d n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d n1 cc n-jn; (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5023 either by mitigating the thing that is vpon vs, or deliuering vs cleane from it, either by mitigating the thing that is upon us, or delivering us clean from it, d p-acp j-vvg dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12, cc vvg pno12 av-j p-acp pn31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5024 or giuing vs patience vnder it, or encreasing our strength to beare it, or turning it vnto our good: or giving us patience under it, or increasing our strength to bear it, or turning it unto our good: cc vvg pno12 n1 p-acp pn31, cc j-vvg po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvg pn31 p-acp po12 j: (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5025 so that wee shall see, the more wee pray, the more quiet shall we be in submitting our wils to the will of God, so that we shall see, the more we pray, the more quiet shall we be in submitting our wills to the will of God, av cst pns12 vmb vvi, dt av-dc pns12 vvb, dt av-dc j-jn vmb pns12 vbi p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 266
5026 and assuring our selues, that some way or other the Lord will heare vs, and helpe vs. and assuring our selves, that Some Way or other the Lord will hear us, and help us cc vvg po12 n2, cst d n1 cc j-jn dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 (23) sermon (DIV2) 197 Page 267
5027 And furthermore concerning this particular, that they pray for, euen for Dauid their king, they had this assurance that God would heare him, and helpe him. And furthermore Concerning this particular, that they pray for, even for David their King, they had this assurance that God would hear him, and help him. cc av vvg d j, cst pns32 vvb p-acp, av p-acp np1 po32 n1, pns32 vhd d n1 cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5028 And so I doubt not but that many faithfull subiects and people in this land hauing in like maner prayed for their kings, And so I doubt not but that many faithful Subjects and people in this land having in like manner prayed for their Kings, cc av pns11 vvb xx p-acp d d j n2-jn cc n1 p-acp d n1 vhg p-acp j n1 vvd p-acp po32 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5029 and queenes, and gouernours, God hath giuen them assurance, that he hath heard them for them: and queens, and Governors, God hath given them assurance, that he hath herd them for them: cc ng1, cc n2, np1 vhz vvn pno32 n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5030 and the more that any haue done so, the greater assurance haue they had. and the more that any have done so, the greater assurance have they had. cc dt av-dc cst d vhb vdn av, dt jc n1 vhb pns32 vhd. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5031 As many praying for the life of our late Queene Elizabeth: God did not onely preserue her person from a number of treasons intended against her, As many praying for the life of our late Queen Elizabeth: God did not only preserve her person from a number of treasons intended against her, p-acp d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 np1: np1 vdd xx av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp pno31, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5032 but they had by their prayers comfort ouer it for the time to come, that the Lord would do so still. but they had by their Prayers Comfort over it for the time to come, that the Lord would do so still. cc-acp pns32 vhd p-acp po32 n2 vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vdi av av. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5033 And so shal we now haue for his most excellent maiestie that now is, though he be subiect to many perils, And so shall we now have for his most excellent majesty that now is, though he be Subject to many perils, cc av vmb pns12 av vhb p-acp po31 av-ds j n1 cst av vbz, cs pns31 vbb j-jn p-acp d n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5034 as appeareth by the terrible murthers and treasons that haue already broken out against his royall person, and whole progenie: as appears by the terrible murders and treasons that have already broken out against his royal person, and Whole progeny: c-acp vvz p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 cst vhb av vvn av p-acp po31 j n1, cc j-jn n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5035 that if we vse to pray often for him publikely and priuatly, and that feruently with all our desires, that if we use to pray often for him publicly and privately, and that fervently with all our Desires, cst cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31 av-j cc av-j, cc cst av-j p-acp d po12 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5036 and beleeue that he is the Lords anoynted (that is) that he is set ouer vs by the Lord in his iust title and inheritance; and believe that he is the lords anointed (that is) that he is Set over us by the Lord in his just title and inheritance; cc vvb cst pns31 vbz dt n2 vvn (cst vbz) cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5037 that the Lord, who is the defender of all right, will not onely preserue him still, maugre their heads, that the Lord, who is the defender of all right, will not only preserve him still, maugre their Heads, cst dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n-jn, vmb xx av-j vvi pno31 av, p-acp po32 n2, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5038 as hitherto he hath done, but will assure vs of it in some good measure; as hitherto he hath done, but will assure us of it in Some good measure; c-acp av pns31 vhz vdn, cc-acp vmb vvi pno12 pp-f pn31 p-acp d j n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5039 that wee shall quietly submit our selues to his peaceable and gratious gouernment, and not greatly feare the malitious attempts of his and our enemies. that we shall quietly submit our selves to his peaceable and gracious government, and not greatly Fear the malicious attempts of his and our enemies. cst pns12 vmb av-jn vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 j cc j n1, cc xx av-j vvi dt j n2 pp-f png31 cc po12 n2. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5040 But as hee is religious himselfe, and vseth to pray for himselfe, and putteth his trust in God; But as he is religious himself, and uses to pray for himself, and putteth his trust in God; cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz j px31, cc vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5041 so we praying often also and earnestly for him, shall know more and more, that the Lord will heare him, and vs for him. so we praying often also and earnestly for him, shall know more and more, that the Lord will hear him, and us for him. av pns12 vvg av av cc av-j p-acp pno31, vmb vvi av-dc cc av-dc, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno31, cc pno12 p-acp pno31. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5042 And this is true not onely of our gouernours, but of all men: And this is true not only of our Governors, but of all men: cc d vbz j xx av-j pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp pp-f d n2: (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5043 so that if we vse to pray often for others, and if they haue made knowne and commended their estate vnto vs to that end; so that if we use to pray often for Others, and if they have made known and commended their estate unto us to that end; av cst cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2-jn, cc cs pns32 vhb vvn vvn cc vvn po32 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1; (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 267
5044 and we thereupon be feruent with the Lord for them; it will come to passe, that not onely the Lord will heare vs for them, and we thereupon be fervent with the Lord for them; it will come to pass, that not only the Lord will hear us for them, cc pns12 av vbb j p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32; pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst xx av-j dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5045 but we shall haue good hope of it, and so we shall haue comfort beforehand, that God will doe good vnto them: but we shall have good hope of it, and so we shall have Comfort beforehand, that God will do good unto them: cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi j n1 pp-f pn31, cc av pns12 vmb vhi n1 av, cst np1 vmb vdi j p-acp pno32: (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5046 and the oftner that we pray for any in any distresse of theirs, the more assurance shall we haue, God in his good time will heare vs for them. and the oftener that we pray for any in any distress of theirs, the more assurance shall we have, God in his good time will hear us for them. cc dt av-c cst pns12 vvb p-acp d p-acp d n1 pp-f png32, dt av-dc n1 vmb pns12 vhi, np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5047 And I doubt not but that in this time of sicknesse and mortalitie many haue found this to be true by experience, that by continuall and feruent prayer they haue not onely obtained this assurance for themselues, that the Lord will helpe them, but for others. And I doubt not but that in this time of sickness and mortality many have found this to be true by experience, that by continual and fervent prayer they have not only obtained this assurance for themselves, that the Lord will help them, but for Others. cc pns11 vvb xx p-acp d p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av-d vhb vvn d pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, cst p-acp j cc j n1 pns32 vhb xx av-j vvn d n1 p-acp px32, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5048 Let that experience mooue vs for the time to come, to pray still for those that are in this visitation, Let that experience move us for the time to come, to pray still for those that Are in this Visitation, vvb d n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi av p-acp d cst vbr p-acp d n1, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5049 or in the feare of it, that we may know at the last, that the Lord will heare vs for them also, or in the Fear of it, that we may know At the last, that the Lord will hear us for them also, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pno32 av, (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5050 and helpe them in his blessed time, by the mightie power of his right hand: and help them in his blessed time, by the mighty power of his right hand: cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5051 which we beseech him, that we may find at his mercifull hand, for Iesus Christs sake our mediatour and redeemer. Amen. which we beseech him, that we may find At his merciful hand, for Iesus Christ sake our Mediator and redeemer. Amen. r-crq pns12 vvb pno31, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp np1 npg1 n1 po12 n1 cc n1. uh-n. (23) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5052 The twentieth Sermon vpon the sixt verse. I know, that the Lord will helpe his annointed, and will heare him from, &c. The twentieth Sermon upon the sixt verse. I know, that the Lord will help his anointed, and will hear him from, etc. dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp, av (24) sermon (DIV2) 198 Page 268
5053 THis being the voyce of a multitude, euen of the whole Church, is set downe after this meanes, not (we) know, THis being the voice of a multitude, even of the Whole Church, is Set down After this means, not (we) know, d vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f dt j-jn n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, xx (zz) vvb, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 268
5054 but (I) know, in the singular number, or person of one; but (I) know, in the singular number, or person of one; cc-acp (pns11) vvb, p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f crd; (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 268
5055 not onely for this cause that we haue alreadie heard of, namely, to teach them all that they should labour to pray in this faith, That God would heare them all, and euery one of them: not only for this cause that we have already herd of, namely, to teach them all that they should labour to pray in this faith, That God would hear them all, and every one of them: xx av-j p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vhb av vvn pp-f, av, pc-acp vvi pno32 d cst pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 d, cc d crd pp-f pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 268
5056 but also to shew, that as Dauid the authour of this Psalme professeth that he had this assurance in himselfe, but also to show, that as David the author of this Psalm Professes that he had this assurance in himself, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz cst pns31 vhd d n1 p-acp px31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5057 so he commending it vnto them to vse, doubted not, but that all of them praying together, some of them at the least should haue it also, so he commending it unto them to use, doubted not, but that all of them praying together, Some of them At the least should have it also, av pns31 vvg pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi, vvd xx, cc-acp cst d pp-f pno32 vvg av, d pp-f pno32 p-acp dt ds vmd vhi pn31 av, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5058 and so might say in their owne persons, I know that God will helpe his anointed: and so might say in their own Persons, I know that God will help his anointed: cc av vmd vvi p-acp po32 d n2, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi po31 j-vvn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5059 and so should pray in that faith, whereby he might verely beleeue, that God would heare him, and so should pray in that faith, whereby he might verily believe, that God would hear him, cc av vmd vvi p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vmd av-j vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5060 and so he might obtaine helpe and assurance of it for all the rest: and by that assurance that God should giue him, he might comfort the rest. and so he might obtain help and assurance of it for all the rest: and by that assurance that God should give him, he might Comfort the rest. cc av pns31 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d dt n1: cc p-acp d n1 cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, pns31 vmd vvi dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5061 In so much that though euery man and woman then present, through the weakenesse of their faith could not come vnto this assurance, (which yet they should labour after, In so much that though every man and woman then present, through the weakness of their faith could not come unto this assurance, (which yet they should labour After, p-acp av av-d cst cs d n1 cc n1 av j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1, (r-crq av pns32 vmd vvi a-acp, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5062 as hath beene said before? yet some one or other among thē, more or fewer, might haue it in great measure: as hath been said before? yet Some one or other among them, more or fewer, might have it in great measure: c-acp vhz vbn vvn a-acp? av d crd cc n-jn p-acp pno32, av-dc cc dc, vmd vhi pn31 p-acp j n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5063 and so the Lord might assure them of it for the rest, that God would heare them. and so the Lord might assure them of it for the rest, that God would hear them. cc av dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5064 And so this should be the benefit of the common prayer of the Church, when many were met together, And so this should be the benefit of the Common prayer of the Church, when many were met together, cc av d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq d vbdr vvn av, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5065 and that to euery one that ioyned with them, That though all of them could not come to that measure of assurance in their prayers that they desired, that the Lord would heare them; and that to every one that joined with them, That though all of them could not come to that measure of assurance in their Prayers that they desired, that the Lord would hear them; cc cst p-acp d pi cst vvd p-acp pno32, cst cs d pp-f pno32 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 cst pns32 vvd, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno32; (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5066 yet some one or other should haue it for them, and so when it was a common benefit that they prayed for, they should not onely obtaine it together, (for the Lord would heare them) but some should more specially know it beforehand, to their owne comfort, and the comfort of others. yet Some one or other should have it for them, and so when it was a Common benefit that they prayed for, they should not only obtain it together, (for the Lord would hear them) but Some should more specially know it beforehand, to their own Comfort, and the Comfort of Others. av d crd cc n-jn vmd vhi pn31 p-acp pno32, cc av c-crq pn31 vbds dt j n1 cst pns32 vvd p-acp, pns32 vmd xx av-j vvi pn31 av, (c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno32) p-acp d vmd av-dc av-j vvi pn31 av, p-acp po32 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5067 And this no doubt is a singular great comfort in any trouble, that when many are together and in great heauinesse, by reason of some calamitie or feare that is vpon them: And this no doubt is a singular great Comfort in any trouble, that when many Are together and in great heaviness, by reason of Some calamity or Fear that is upon them: cc d dx n1 vbz dt j j n1 p-acp d n1, cst c-crq d vbr av cc p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5068 and none among them is able to comfort themselues, much lesse are they able to comfort others, that are feeble minded among them, and none among them is able to Comfort themselves, much less Are they able to Comfort Others, that Are feeble minded among them, cc pix p-acp pno32 vbz j pc-acp vvi px32, av-d dc vbr pns32 j pc-acp vvi n2-jn, cst vbr j vvn p-acp pno32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5069 though they desire to doe it; though they desire to do it; cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vdi pn31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5070 and though they seeke to God for comfort, and pray for it most earnestly, yet they cannot find it in themselues: and though they seek to God for Comfort, and pray for it most earnestly, yet they cannot find it in themselves: cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31 av-ds av-j, av pns32 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp px32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 269
5071 at the last God shall so stirre vp the spirit of some one or other among them, At the last God shall so stir up the Spirit of Some one or other among them, p-acp dt ord np1 vmb av vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd cc n-jn p-acp pno32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5072 and shall so assure him, that God will be mercifull vnto them, that he shall constantly and openly professe it vnto them to their comfort also; and shall so assure him, that God will be merciful unto them, that he shall constantly and openly profess it unto them to their Comfort also; cc vmb av vvi pno31, cst np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1 av; (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5073 comfort I say, though not in themselues, yet from him. Comfort I say, though not in themselves, yet from him. n1 pns11 vvb, cs xx p-acp px32, av p-acp pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5074 For though he, euen but one, hath it properly in himselfe, yet he hath it not for himselfe alone, For though he, even but one, hath it properly in himself, yet he hath it not for himself alone, p-acp cs pns31, av p-acp crd, vhz pn31 av-j p-acp px31, av pns31 vhz pn31 xx p-acp px31 av-j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5075 but for others that are with him, and in the same danger and feare, who need to be comforted: but for Others that Are with him, and in the same danger and Fear, who need to be comforted: cc-acp p-acp n2-jn cst vbr p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi vvn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5076 and they shall fare the better by it. and they shall fare the better by it. cc pns32 vmb vvi dt jc p-acp pn31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5077 For (as the Apostle saith of himselfe, Blessed be God, euen the father of our Lord Iesus Christ, the father of mercie, For (as the Apostle Says of himself, Blessed be God, even the father of our Lord Iesus christ, the father of mercy, p-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f px31, vvn vbb np1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5078 and the God of all comfort, which comforteth vs in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any affliction by that comfort wherewith we our selues are comforted of God ) he saith that that comfort which God gaue him in his affliction, was not for himselfe alone, and the God of all Comfort, which comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in any affliction by that Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God) he Says that that Comfort which God gave him in his affliction, was not for himself alone, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq vbr p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 po12 n2 vbr vvn pp-f np1) pns31 vvz cst d n1 r-crq np1 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vbds xx p-acp px31 av-j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5079 but for the benefit of others: but for the benefit of Others: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5080 so others also, that which this way God bestoweth vpon them, they haue it, not for themselues, but for others. so Others also, that which this Way God bestoweth upon them, they have it, not for themselves, but for Others. av ng2-jn av, cst r-crq d n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb pn31, xx p-acp px32, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5081 And indeed all experience doth shew the truth of this, that some that haue beene very faint hearted in themselues, And indeed all experience does show the truth of this, that Some that have been very faint hearted in themselves, cc av d n1 vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f d, cst d cst vhb vbn av j vvn p-acp px32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5082 yet being in some common trouble with others, haue bene greatly comforted and stayed by them from those extremities that they might haue fallen into, in that measure that the Lord hath comforted some for all the rest: yet being in Some Common trouble with Others, have be greatly comforted and stayed by them from those extremities that they might have fallen into, in that measure that the Lord hath comforted Some for all the rest: av vbg p-acp d j n1 p-acp n2-jn, vhb vbn av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2 cst pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp, p-acp d n1 cst dt n1 vhz vvn d p-acp d dt n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5083 who if they had not beene present with them, the other could not haue attained vnto that comfort in any measure, which they did. who if they had not been present with them, the other could not have attained unto that Comfort in any measure, which they did. r-crq cs pns32 vhd xx vbn j p-acp pno32, dt n-jn vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vdd. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5084 And this comfort is to be found of them, that haue it in themselues for others, by prayer and by walking in a good course, that so the Lord may not forsake them in the midst of their trouble. And this Comfort is to be found of them, that have it in themselves for Others, by prayer and by walking in a good course, that so the Lord may not forsake them in the midst of their trouble. cc d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32, cst vhb pn31 p-acp px32 p-acp n2-jn, p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1, cst av dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 199 Page 270
5085 And in this respect we see, that it is a great benefit, and that that shall make much for our comfort, to resort to the common prayers of the Church, where wee shall haue many good men and women pray with vs for the common benefits which concerne vs and them: And in this respect we see, that it is a great benefit, and that that shall make much for our Comfort, to resort to the Common Prayers of the Church, where we shall have many good men and women pray with us for the Common benefits which concern us and them: cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc d cst vmb vvi av-d p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vhi d j n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n2 r-crq vvb pno12 cc pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 270
5086 that so if not to our selues, yet to some of them, God may giue assurance, that he will heare vs: that so if not to our selves, yet to Some of them, God may give assurance, that he will hear us: cst av cs xx p-acp po12 n2, av p-acp d pp-f pno32, np1 vmb vvi n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 270
5087 and so we may be comforted by our mutuall faith, ours and theirs, as the Apostle speaketh. and so we may be comforted by our mutual faith, ours and theirs, as the Apostle speaks. cc av pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1, png12 cc png32, p-acp dt n1 vvz. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5088 And what a great mercie of God it is also priuatly in any need of ours, to be directed to send for righteous and faithfull men and women to pray for vs, according to the direction of S. Iames, who faith, Is any sicke among you, let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray for him; And what a great mercy of God it is also privately in any need of ours, to be directed to send for righteous and faithful men and women to pray for us, according to the direction of S. James, who faith, Is any sick among you, let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray for him; cc q-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f png12, pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, r-crq n1, vbz d j p-acp pn22, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5089 and the prayer of faith shall saue the sicke, and the Lord shall raise him vp, and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt j, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5090 and if hee haue committed sinnes, they shall be forgiuen him: and if he have committed Sins, they shall be forgiven him: cc cs pns31 vhb vvn n2, pns32 vmb vbi vvn pno31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5091 and afterwards addeth, That the prayer of a righteous man auaileth much, if it be feruent. and afterwards adds, That the prayer of a righteous man avails much, if it be fervent. cc av vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d, cs pn31 vbb j. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5092 VVhere he sheweth, what good we may receiue by the faith and feruent prayers of others; Where he shows, what good we may receive by the faith and fervent Prayers of Others; c-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq j pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f n2-jn; (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5093 namely, that so it may come to passe, that if not our selues, yet others praying for vs, God might giue them some assurance for vs, that he would heare vs and helpe vs both in soule and bodie; namely, that so it may come to pass, that if not our selves, yet Others praying for us, God might give them Some assurance for us, that he would hear us and help us both in soul and body; av, cst av pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst cs xx po12 n2, av n2-jn vvg p-acp pno12, np1 vmd vvi pno32 d n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 d p-acp n1 cc n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5094 in pardoning our sinnes vpon our true repentance, and raising vs from sicknesse, which for our sinnes God had laid vpon vs: in pardoning our Sins upon our true Repentance, and raising us from sickness, which for our Sins God had laid upon us: p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n1, cc vvg pno12 p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp po12 n2 np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5095 as here the Prophet doth say, That some one of the companie might haue this assurance for the rest, as Here the Prophet does say, That Some one of the company might have this assurance for the rest, c-acp av dt n1 vdz vvi, cst d crd pp-f dt n1 vmd vhi d n1 p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5096 and for the king, that God would heare him. and for the King, that God would hear him. cc p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5097 Moreouer, from hence we may see generally, what a blessed thing it is alwaies to keepe companie with the godly, Moreover, from hence we may see generally, what a blessed thing it is always to keep company with the godly, av, p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi av-j, r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pn31 vbz av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5098 and those that walke in his wayes: and those that walk in his ways: cc d cst vvb p-acp po31 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5099 for if any trouble doe befall them, they may pray together, and God may assure one or other for the rest, that he is among them, for if any trouble do befall them, they may pray together, and God may assure one or other for the rest, that he is among them, c-acp cs d n1 vdb vvi pno32, pns32 vmb vvi av, cc np1 vmb vvi crd cc n-jn p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vbz p-acp pno32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5100 and will be good vnto them. and will be good unto them. cc vmb vbi j p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5101 And thus was it with the Apostle Paule and all his companie, when they were in that long & dangerous nauigation towards Rome, in which all of them were in feare of their liues, And thus was it with the Apostle Paul and all his company, when they were in that long & dangerous navigation towards Room, in which all of them were in Fear of their lives, cc av vbds pn31 p-acp dt n1 np1 cc d po31 n1, c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp d j cc j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq d pp-f pno32 vbdr p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5102 as it is set downe at large in the Acts of the Apostles: as it is Set down At large in the Acts of the Apostles: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5103 when they were so tossed by the wind and by the sea, that they were compelled to cast all things out of the ship, to ease her of her burden; when they were so tossed by the wind and by the sea, that they were compelled to cast all things out of the ship, to ease her of her burden; c-crq pns32 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi d n2 av pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f po31 n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5104 and the weather was so foule, that by the space of many daies they saw neither Sunne nor stars to guide them or comfort them: and the weather was so foul, that by the Molle of many days they saw neither Sun nor Stars to guide them or Comfort them: cc dt n1 vbds av j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pns32 vvd dx n1 ccx n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5105 so that all hope that they should be saued, was taken from them: so that all hope that they should be saved, was taken from them: av cst d n1 cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, vbds vvn p-acp pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 271
5106 and their feare was so great and so continuall, that for fourteene daies together they fasted, and their Fear was so great and so continual, that for fourteene days together they fasted, cc po32 n1 vbds av j cc av j, cst p-acp crd n2 av pns32 vvd, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5107 and could not take their ordinary food: and could not take their ordinary food: cc vmd xx vvi po32 j n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5108 and there were in the ship at that time two hundred threescore and seuenteene soules, among whom was Paule a prisoner, and there were in the ship At that time two hundred threescore and seuenteene Souls, among whom was Paul a prisoner, cc a-acp vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 crd crd crd cc crd n2, p-acp ro-crq vbds np1 dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5109 and some other Christians with him. and Some other Christians with him. cc d j-jn np1 p-acp pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5110 At which time we may be assured, that he and the rest that feared God, prayed earnestly vnto him, that they might be saued: At which time we may be assured, that he and the rest that feared God, prayed earnestly unto him, that they might be saved: p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns31 cc dt n1 cst vvd np1, vvd av-j p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5111 and God did not onely heare them, but gaue vnto Paule assurance thereof by a vision of an Angell that appeared vnto him in the night, and God did not only hear them, but gave unto Paul assurance thereof by a vision of an Angel that appeared unto him in the night, cc np1 vdd xx av-j vvi pno32, cc-acp vvd p-acp np1 n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5112 and said vnto him, That for his sake all should be saued, onely the ship should be lost; and said unto him, That for his sake all should be saved, only the ship should be lost; cc vvd p-acp pno31, cst p-acp po31 n1 d vmd vbi vvn, av-j dt n1 vmd vbi vvn; (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5113 and this as hee did beleeue, so hee most confidently auoucheth it vnto them: and this as he did believe, so he most confidently avoucheth it unto them: cc d c-acp pns31 vdd vvi, av pns31 av-ds av-j vvz pn31 p-acp pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5114 and exhorteth them earnestly to eat their meat, and to be comforted, and doubt not but the Lord would saue them all. and exhorteth them earnestly to eat their meat, and to be comforted, and doubt not but the Lord would save them all. cc vvz pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvb xx p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 d. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5115 Then it is said, that all of them began to pull vp their hearts, and to be of good courage, Then it is said, that all of them began to pull up their hearts, and to be of good courage, cs pn31 vbz vvn, cst d pp-f pno32 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vbi pp-f j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5116 and also to take their meat. and also to take their meat. cc av pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5117 So that here we see, how in a common calamitie that was vpon a multitude, God gaue assurance of deliuerance but vnto one, who could say, So that Here we see, how in a Common calamity that was upon a multitude, God gave assurance of deliverance but unto one, who could say, av cst av pns12 vvb, c-crq p-acp dt j n1 cst vbds p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp crd, r-crq vmd vvi, (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5118 as he did, I know that God will helpe: but all the rest had the benefit of it; as he did, I know that God will help: but all the rest had the benefit of it; c-acp pns31 vdd, pns11 vvb cst np1 vmb vvi: p-acp d dt n1 vhd dt n1 pp-f pn31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5119 for thereby, their hearts that so failed before that they could not eat their meat, now began to bee of good courage. for thereby, their hearts that so failed before that they could not eat their meat, now began to be of good courage. c-acp av, po32 n2 cst av vvd p-acp cst pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 n1, av vvd pc-acp vbi pp-f j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 200 Page 272
5120 So was it with the children of Israel, when they came out of Aegypt, and were now in the wildernesse, So was it with the children of Israel, when they Come out of Egypt, and were now in the Wilderness, av vbds pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvd av pp-f np1, cc vbdr av p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 272
5121 and Pharoah and his hoast so pursued them, that he had them at this disaduantage, that the great mountaines were on both sides of them, the terrible red sea was before them, to hinder all passage, and Pharaoh and his host so pursued them, that he had them At this disadvantage, that the great Mountains were on both sides of them, the terrible read sea was before them, to hinder all passage, cc np1 cc po31 n1 av vvd pno32, cst pns31 vhd pno32 p-acp d n1, cst dt j n2 vbdr p-acp d n2 pp-f pno32, dt j j-jn n1 vbds p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi d n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 272
5122 and he and his great armie marched after them to destroy them, as it is set downe in the booke of Exodus: and he and his great army marched After them to destroy them, as it is Set down in the book of Exodus: cc pns31 cc po31 j n1 vvd p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f fw-la: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 272
5123 whereupon they were all sore afraid when they saw them, and cried vnto the Lord; but yet they had no assurance that he did heare them, and would deliuer them: whereupon they were all soar afraid when they saw them, and cried unto the Lord; but yet they had no assurance that he did hear them, and would deliver them: c-crq pns32 vbdr d av-j j c-crq pns32 vvd pno32, cc vvd p-acp dt n1; cc-acp av pns32 vhd dx n1 cst pns31 vdd vvi pno32, cc vmd vvi pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 272
5124 but rather they looked to be destroyed, and so through impatience and vnbeleefe did murmure against Moses, that he had brought them out of Aegypt. but rather they looked to be destroyed, and so through impatience and unbelief did murmur against Moses, that he had brought them out of Egypt. cc-acp av-c pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av p-acp n1 cc n1 vdd vvi p-acp np1, cst pns31 vhd vvn pno32 av pp-f np1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5125 Moses also he crieth vnto the Lord for helpe, and he receiueth assurance of it for them all, that God would saue them, and destroy their enemies. Moses also he cries unto the Lord for help, and he receiveth assurance of it for them all, that God would save them, and destroy their enemies. np1 av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vvz n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno32 d, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi po32 n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5126 For the Lord spake vnto him, and told him, how he should diuide the sea, For the Lord spoke unto him, and told him, how he should divide the sea, p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5127 and goe through it, and so escape, and the Aegyptians should follow them and be drowned: and go through it, and so escape, and the egyptians should follow them and be drowned: cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc av vvi, cc dt njp2 vmd vvi pno32 cc vbi vvn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5128 and thereupon he speaketh comfortably vnto them, Feare yee not, stand still, and behold the saluation of the Lord, which hee will shew to you this day: and thereupon he speaks comfortably unto them, fear ye not, stand still, and behold the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you this day: cc av pns31 vvz av-j p-acp pno32, vvb pn22 xx, vvb av, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 d n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5129 for the Aegiptians whom yee haue seene this day, yee shall neuer see them againe: the Lord shall fight for you, therefore hold you your peace: for the egyptians whom ye have seen this day, ye shall never see them again: the Lord shall fight for you, Therefore hold you your peace: c-acp dt njp2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn d n1, pn22 vmb av-x vvi pno32 av: dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, av vvb pn22 po22 n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5130 and so it came to passe, as appeareth in the same chapter. and so it Come to pass, as appears in the same chapter. cc av pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, c-acp vvz p-acp dt d n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5131 Thus in this great multitude of many thousands, when all were partakers of all common danger and feare, Thus in this great multitude of many thousands, when all were partakers of all Common danger and Fear, av p-acp d j n1 pp-f d crd, c-crq d vbdr n2 pp-f d j n1 cc n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5132 and so prayed all together for one thing, God gaue to one of them for the rest, and so prayed all together for one thing, God gave to one of them for the rest, cc av vvd d av p-acp crd n1, np1 vvd p-acp crd pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5133 euen to Moses for all the people, this assurance of faith, that he could and did say, I know that God doth heare vs, and will helpe vs; even to Moses for all the people, this assurance of faith, that he could and did say, I know that God does hear us, and will help us; av p-acp np1 p-acp d dt n1, d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd cc vdd vvi, pns11 vvb cst np1 vdz vvi pno12, cc vmb vvi pno12; (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5134 and the rest though they could not attaine vnto it themselues, yet they were partakers of the fruit of his prayers; and the rest though they could not attain unto it themselves, yet they were partakers of the fruit of his Prayers; cc dt n1 cs pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn31 px32, av pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5135 not onely in that they were deliuered as well as himselfe, but they had some assurance of it beforehand from him, otherwise they could not haue done as they did, not only in that they were Delivered as well as himself, but they had Some assurance of it beforehand from him, otherwise they could not have done as they did, xx av-j p-acp cst pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp av c-acp px31, cc-acp pns32 vhd d n1 pp-f pn31 av p-acp pno31, av pns32 vmd xx vhi vdn c-acp pns32 vdd, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5136 so confidently to aduenture through the sea. so confidently to adventure through the sea. av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5137 So may it come to passe with vs, if we be in any common danger with others, So may it come to pass with us, if we be in any Common danger with Others, av vmb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vbb p-acp d j n1 p-acp n2-jn, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5138 and haue some excellent men among vs to pray with vs, God may giue them that assurance of deliuerance according to the greatnesse of their faith, which we in our weakenesse cannot attaine vnto: and have Some excellent men among us to pray with us, God may give them that assurance of deliverance according to the greatness of their faith, which we in our weakness cannot attain unto: cc vhb d j n2 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, np1 vmb vvi pno32 d n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq pns12 p-acp po12 n1 vmbx vvi p-acp: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5139 and yet such is the fruit of the communion of Saints, that we shall inioy the benefit of it, and be comforted by it: and yet such is the fruit of the communion of Saints, that we shall enjoy the benefit of it, and be comforted by it: cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5140 whereas if we were without them, we could not haue it at all; whereas if we were without them, we could not have it At all; cs cs pns12 vbdr p-acp pno32, pns12 vmd xx vhi pn31 p-acp d; (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5141 as the Israelites could not haue had any comfort here in their distresse, if they had bene some few of them, as the Israelites could not have had any Comfort Here in their distress, if they had be Some few of them, c-acp dt np2 vmd xx vhi vhn d n1 av p-acp po32 n1, cs pns32 vhd vbn d d pp-f pno32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5142 or many together, for the Lord reuealed it onely to Moses, though it were for their sakes also. or many together, for the Lord revealed it only to Moses, though it were for their sakes also. cc d av, p-acp dt n1 vvd pn31 av-j p-acp np1, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po32 n2 av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 201 Page 273
5143 And here againe for this purpose we may very fitly remember the example of the Prophet Eliah, how in the daies of king Ahab, when there was such a great drought in the land of Israel, by the space of three yeares and an halfe, that there was neither water nor grasse almost to be found in all the countrey either for man or beast: And Here again for this purpose we may very fitly Remember the Exampl of the Prophet Elijah, how in the days of King Ahab, when there was such a great drought in the land of Israel, by the Molle of three Years and an half, that there was neither water nor grass almost to be found in all the country either for man or beast: cc av av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, c-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, c-crq pc-acp vbds d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 cc dt n-jn, cst a-acp vbds dx n1 ccx n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5144 at that time there was this Elijah and a godly widow of Sarepta, with whom he did soiourne, At that time there was this Elijah and a godly widow of Sarepta, with whom he did sojourn, p-acp d n1 a-acp vbds d np1 cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vdd n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5145 and diuers others godly men and women, For Obadiah one of the kings seruants had hid from the persecution of Iezabell, one hundred of the Lords Prophets: and diverse Others godly men and women, For Obadiah one of the Kings Servants had hid from the persecution of Jezebel, one hundred of the lords prophets: cc j n2-jn j n2 cc n2, c-acp np1 crd pp-f dt ng1 n2 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd crd pp-f dt n2 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5146 All these we may be assured at this time did earnestly desire raine, and often prayed vnto God for it: All these we may be assured At this time did earnestly desire rain, and often prayed unto God for it: d d pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 vdd av-j vvi n1, cc av vvd p-acp np1 p-acp pn31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5147 yet onely the Prophet Elijah obtained it by his prayer for himselfe and for the rest. yet only the Prophet Elijah obtained it by his prayer for himself and for the rest. av av-j dt n1 np1 vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp px31 cc p-acp dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5148 And though euery one of the other might do somewhat in their measure to further it, And though every one of the other might do somewhat in their measure to further it, cc cs d crd pp-f dt n-jn vmd vdi av p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp av-jc pn31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5149 yet the Apostle ascribeth this benefit onely to his prayers, saying, Elias prayed, and the heauen gaue raine, yet the Apostle ascribeth this benefit only to his Prayers, saying, Elias prayed, and the heaven gave rain, av dt n1 vvz d n1 av-j p-acp po31 n2, vvg, np1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5150 and the earth brought forth her fruit. and the earth brought forth her fruit. cc dt n1 vvd av po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5151 So that here a multitude praying together for one thing, one receiued it for all the other: So that Here a multitude praying together for one thing, one received it for all the other: av cst av dt n1 vvg av p-acp crd n1, pi vvd pn31 p-acp d dt j-jn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5152 and not onely so, but he had an assurance of it before it came, for the comfort of the rest, and not only so, but he had an assurance of it before it Come, for the Comfort of the rest, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp pn31 vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5153 & the glory of God, which by feruent prayer he obtained. & the glory of God, which by fervent prayer he obtained. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp j n1 pns31 vvd. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5154 For when hee had prayed in the top of mount Carmel seuen times for raine, he knew assuredly at the last, that it was comming; For when he had prayed in the top of mount Mount carmel seuen times for rain, he knew assuredly At the last, that it was coming; p-acp c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 crd n2 p-acp n1, pns31 vvd av-vvn p-acp dt ord, cst pn31 vbds vvg; (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5155 and therefore did not onely tell Ahab, that there was a sound of much raine, but afterwards sent his seruant vnto him, and bad him make readie his chariot apace, and Therefore did not only tell Ahab, that there was a found of much rain, but afterwards sent his servant unto him, and bade him make ready his chariot apace, cc av vdd xx av-j vvi np1, cst a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp av vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno31 vvi av-j po31 n1 av, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5156 and goe downe quickly, least the raine should stay him: and go down quickly, lest the rain should stay him: cc vvi a-acp av-j, cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5157 and in the meane while the heauen was blacke with clouds and wind, and there was a great raine. and in the mean while the heaven was black with Clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. cc p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 vbds j-jn p-acp n2 cc n1, cc a-acp vbds dt j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5158 Thus we see what great benefit all they in those dayes had by the prayer of Elias, praying with them, and for them, both for the obtaining of raine, Thus we see what great benefit all they in those days had by the prayer of Elias, praying with them, and for them, both for the obtaining of rain, av pns12 vvb r-crq j n1 av-d pns32 p-acp d n2 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5159 and for the assurance of it beforehand. and for the assurance of it beforehand. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5160 The like benefit may we haue in measure by others that shall pray with vs in such cases, The like benefit may we have in measure by Others that shall pray with us in such cases, dt j n1 vmb pns12 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn cst vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 274
5161 if they pray in the spirit, and faith, and continue as he did. if they pray in the Spirit, and faith, and continue as he did. cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc vvi c-acp pns31 vdd. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5162 For the Apostle in speaking of him, least we should thinke that this example of his did not appertaine vnto vs one whit (for as he was a Prophet, For the Apostle in speaking of him, lest we should think that this Exampl of his did not appertain unto us one whit (for as he was a Prophet, p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg pp-f pno31, cs pns12 vmd vvi cst d n1 pp-f png31 vdd xx vvi p-acp pno12 crd n1 (c-acp c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5163 and a rare man, not one such more to be found in the world) saith thus, Helias was a man subiect to the like passions that we are, and a rare man, not one such more to be found in the world) Says thus, Elias was a man Subject to the like passion that we Are, cc dt j n1, xx crd d dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1) vvz av, np1 vbds dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt j n2 cst pns12 vbr, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5164 and he prayed, &c. giuing vs to vnderstand, that as he preuailed for others, so may we doe also: and he prayed, etc. giving us to understand, that as he prevailed for Others, so may we do also: cc pns31 vvd, av vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp n2-jn, av vmb pns12 vdi av: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5165 for he bringeth it in to encourage men to desire others to pray for them in the time of their need. for he brings it in to encourage men to desire Others to pray for them in the time of their need. c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5166 Therefore when many striue together of vnequal strength about one thing, as to remooue a great stone, or some peece of timber; Therefore when many strive together of unequal strength about one thing, as to remove a great stone, or Some piece of timber; av c-crq d vvb av pp-f j n1 p-acp crd n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5167 if there be among them, young men, or women, and children, and sicke folke, and such as can doe little or nothing, if there be among them, young men, or women, and children, and sick folk, and such as can do little or nothing, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32, j n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc j n1, cc d c-acp vmb vdi j cc pix, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5168 and but one strong man in their company like vnto the great gyant Goliah, or vnto Samson; though all of them may helpe some thing, and but one strong man in their company like unto the great giant Goliath, or unto samson; though all of them may help Some thing, cc p-acp crd j n1 p-acp po32 n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1 np1, cc p-acp np1; cs d pp-f pno32 vmb vvi d n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5169 yet this one by his great strength shall doe so much, that all that the other doe shall not be discerned, yet this one by his great strength shall do so much, that all that the other doe shall not be discerned, av d pi p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vdi av av-d, cst d cst dt j-jn n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5170 and so all shall be ascribed vnto him, and he alone shall be said to doe it, and so all shall be ascribed unto him, and he alone shall be said to do it, cc av d vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cc pns31 av-j vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi pn31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5171 because all of them could not haue done it without him, and they all did nothing in comparison of him. Because all of them could not have done it without him, and they all did nothing in comparison of him. c-acp d pp-f pno32 vmd xx vhi vdn pn31 p-acp pno31, cc pns32 d vdd pix p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5172 And besides he may be of that great wisedome, and so know the measure of his strength, And beside he may be of that great Wisdom, and so know the measure of his strength, cc a-acp pns31 vmb vbi pp-f cst j n1, cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5173 and what is fit for such a purpose, that he may say whiles they are about it, and what is fit for such a purpose, that he may say while they Are about it, cc r-crq vbz j p-acp d dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi cs pns32 vbr p-acp pn31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5174 or before they begin, Now I know that the thing is ouercome, or as good as done: or before they begin, Now I know that the thing is overcome, or as good as done: cc c-acp pns32 vvb, av pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vbz vvn, cc p-acp j a-acp vdn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5175 when others shall feare that they shall doe no great matter, or are like neuer to preuaile: when Others shall Fear that they shall do no great matter, or Are like never to prevail: c-crq n2-jn vmb vvi cst pns32 vmb vdi dx j n1, cc vbr av-j av pc-acp vvi: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5176 and so they shall not onely obtaine their purpose by his meanes, but by his wordes be encouraged in the doing of it, yea comforted before they begin. and so they shall not only obtain their purpose by his means, but by his words be encouraged in the doing of it, yea comforted before they begin. cc av pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi po32 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp p-acp po31 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt vdg pp-f pn31, uh vvd a-acp pns32 vvb. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5177 So is it when many of vnequall faith pray together. So is it when many of unequal faith pray together. np1 vbz pn31 c-crq d pp-f j n1 vvb av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5178 Therefore as it is well for them that shall haue such strong men in their company, to labour with them: Therefore as it is well for them that shall have such strong men in their company, to labour with them: av c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp pno32 cst vmb vhi d j n2 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5179 so shall it be much more happy for those that shall haue them that are now weake in faith to pray for them. so shall it be much more happy for those that shall have them that Are now weak in faith to pray for them. av vmb pn31 vbb d dc j p-acp d cst vmb vhi pno32 cst vbr av j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 202 Page 275
5180 The like may be sayd of that that befell the Iewes in the dayes of king Hezekiah, as it is set downe in the second booke of the Chronicles, where first it is said, that Saneherib king of Ashur, The like may be said of that that befell the Iewes in the days of King Hezekiah, as it is Set down in the second book of the Chronicles, where First it is said, that Sennacherib King of Ashur, dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f d cst vvd dt np2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq ord pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 n1 pp-f np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5181 when he came vp against Ierusalem with a great host, they were all afraid of his greatnesse: when he Come up against Ierusalem with a great host, they were all afraid of his greatness: c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vbdr d j pp-f po31 n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5182 but at last this good king getteth by prayer more assurance of faith, then the rest, but At last this good King gets by prayer more assurance of faith, then the rest, cc-acp p-acp ord d j n1 vvz p-acp n1 av-dc n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5183 and so bad his nobles and people not feare him: saying, Be strong and couragious, feare not, neither be afraid for the king of Asshur, and so bade his Nobles and people not Fear him: saying, Be strong and courageous, Fear not, neither be afraid for the King of Asshur, cc av vvd po31 n2-j cc n1 xx vvi pno31: vvg, vbb j cc j, vvb xx, av-dx vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5184 neither for all the multitude that is with him: for there bee more with vs than bee with him: neither for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than be with him: av-dx p-acp d dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31: c-acp pc-acp vbi av-dc p-acp pno12 av vbi p-acp pno31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5185 with him is an arme of flesh, but with vs is the Lord our God to helpe vs, and to fight our battels: with him is an arm of Flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles: p-acp pno31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp pno12 vbz dt n1 po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5186 and then it is said that the people were comforted by his words; insinuating that they were wauering, and doubtfull before. and then it is said that the people were comforted by his words; insinuating that they were wavering, and doubtful before. cc av pn31 vbz vvn cst dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n2; vvg cst pns32 vbdr vvg, cc j a-acp. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5187 Now that he came to this assurance by prayer, there is no doubt, though there be no mention of it in these words: Now that he Come to this assurance by prayer, there is no doubt, though there be no mention of it in these words: av cst pns31 vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1, cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5188 for besides that the Lord doth thus vnusually giue it, (as hath beene seene before) this good king in this distresse we may be assured did not neglect it: for beside that the Lord does thus unusually give it, (as hath been seen before) this good King in this distress we may be assured did not neglect it: c-acp a-acp cst dt n1 vdz av av-j vvi pn31, (c-acp vhz vbn vvn a-acp) d j n1 p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn vdd xx vvi pn31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5189 especially when afterwards in the same chapter there is mention made of his prayer. especially when afterwards in the same chapter there is mention made of his prayer. av-j c-crq av p-acp dt d n1 a-acp vbz n1 vvn pp-f po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5190 Thus the king for himselfe and for the rest had this assured vnto him, that he knew, that God would helpe them, Thus the King for himself and for the rest had this assured unto him, that he knew, that God would help them, av dt n1 p-acp px31 cc p-acp dt n1 vhd d vvn p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvd, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5191 so was not only comforted himselfe, but comforted others in this great feare. so was not only comforted himself, but comforted Others in this great Fear. av vbds xx av-j vvn px31, cc-acp vvd n2-jn p-acp d j n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5192 Afterwards it fell out, that when the daunger increased, and his faith somewhat fayled, he receiued this benefit of comfort in his feare from another, Afterwards it fell out, that when the danger increased, and his faith somewhat failed, he received this benefit of Comfort in his Fear from Another, av pn31 vvd av, cst c-crq dt n1 vvd, cc po31 n1 av vvd, pns31 vvd d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j-jn, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5193 euen for the Prophet Isaijah: For it is said, that after this the king of Asshur sent his captaine Rabsakeh, who with great threatning and rayling wordes sought to terrifie the people, who to that end cried out vnto them vpon the wall in the Iewish language. even for the Prophet Isaiah: For it is said, that After this the King of Asshur sent his captain Rabsakeh, who with great threatening and railing words sought to terrify the people, who to that end cried out unto them upon the wall in the Jewish language. av p-acp dt n1 np1: p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd po31 n1 np1, r-crq p-acp j n-vvg cc vvg n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vvd av p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt jp n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5194 Then Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the Prophet prayed against this, and cryed to heauen: Then Hezekiah the King, and Isaiah the Prophet prayed against this, and cried to heaven: av np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp d, cc vvd p-acp n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5195 but it seemeth that the king for all this had yet no great assurance in himselfe, that God would deliuer him: but it seems that the King for all this had yet no great assurance in himself, that God would deliver him: cc-acp pn31 vvz cst dt n1 p-acp d d vhd av dx j n1 p-acp px31, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5196 but Isaiah that prayed with him had it for him and for the rest, and did comfort him. but Isaiah that prayed with him had it for him and for the rest, and did Comfort him. cc-acp np1 cst vvd p-acp pno31 vhd pn31 p-acp pno31 cc p-acp dt n1, cc vdd vvi pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 276
5197 For it is thus written of Hezehiah, that he went into the house of the Lord to pray, For it is thus written of Hezekiah, that he went into the house of the Lord to pray, p-acp pn31 vbz av vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5198 and sent messengers to the Prophet, to desire him, that he would do so to: and sent messengers to the Prophet, to desire him, that he would do so to: cc vvd n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pns31 vmd vdi av p-acp: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5199 and so he did, and thereupon sent him this message, (which assurance God gaue him by prayer for the rest) That he should not feare his words, for he would send a blast vpon him, and so he did, and thereupon sent him this message, (which assurance God gave him by prayer for the rest) That he should not Fear his words, for he would send a blast upon him, cc av pns31 vdd, cc av vvd pno31 d n1, (r-crq n1 np1 vvd pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1) d pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5200 and he should heare a noyse, and should returne into his owne land, and there he should die by the sword, as it also came to passe. and he should hear a noise, and should return into his own land, and there he should die by the sword, as it also Come to pass. cc pns31 vmd vvi dt n1, cc vmd vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cc a-acp pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 av vvd pc-acp vvi. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5201 And here though hee was a Prophet to whom God shewed many things extraordinarily, yet he prepared him for that worke of his spirit: And Here though he was a Prophet to whom God showed many things extraordinarily, yet he prepared him for that work of his Spirit: cc av cs pns31 vbds dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd d n2 av-j, av pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5202 and prayer being one speciall meanes to make vs fit to receiue any grace of the spirit; and prayer being one special means to make us fit to receive any grace of the Spirit; cc n1 vbg crd j n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5203 here it is said that he prayed, and had this assurance. Here it is said that he prayed, and had this assurance. av pn31 vbz vvn cst pns31 vvd, cc vhd d n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5204 And so here in this distresse many praying together, the Prophet Isaiah onely for all the rest sayth, Now know I, that the Lord will heare and helpe vs. And so Here in this distress many praying together, the Prophet Isaiah only for all the rest say, Now know I, that the Lord will hear and help us cc av av p-acp d n1 d vvg av, dt n1 np1 av-j p-acp d dt n1 vvz, av vvb pns11, cst dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvb pno12 (24) sermon (DIV2) 203 Page 277
5205 But before this I should haue placed the example of that good king Iehoshaphat (which is set downe also in the same booke of the Chronicles) both because it was before this in order of time, But before this I should have placed the Exampl of that good King Jehoshaphat (which is Set down also in the same book of the Chronicles) both Because it was before this in order of time, cc-acp p-acp d pns11 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 np1 (r-crq vbz vvn a-acp av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n2) d p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5206 and especially because it is most fit for this purpose. and especially Because it is most fit for this purpose. cc av-j c-acp pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp d n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5207 For in his dayes a great hoast of the Ammonites, and Moabites, and out of mount Seir, came vp against Ierusalem: For in his days a great host of the Ammonites, and Moabites, and out of mount Seir, Come up against Ierusalem: c-acp p-acp po31 n2 dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, cc np2, cc av pp-f n1 np1, vvd a-acp p-acp np1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5208 which did so terrifie him, and all the rest of his people, that he set himselfe to feare the Lord, which did so terrify him, and all the rest of his people, that he Set himself to Fear the Lord, r-crq vdd av vvi pno31, cc d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd px31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5209 and proclaimed a fast through all Iudah, and they all gathered themselues together, to aske counsell of the Lord, and proclaimed a fast through all Iudah, and they all gathered themselves together, to ask counsel of the Lord, cc vvd dt av-j p-acp d np1, cc pns32 d vvd px32 av, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5210 and they came vp out of all cities of Iudah to inquire of the Lord: and they Come up out of all cities of Iudah to inquire of the Lord: cc pns32 vvd a-acp av pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5211 and Iehoshaphat was in this congregation in the house of the Lord, and there in the midst of them made a feruent prayer vnto God for helpe against them: and Jehoshaphat was in this congregation in the house of the Lord, and there in the midst of them made a fervent prayer unto God for help against them: cc np1 vbds p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 vvd dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5212 saying, O Lord God of our fathers, &c. as it is set downe at large there. saying, Oh Lord God of our Father's, etc. as it is Set down At large there. vvg, uh n1 np1 pp-f po12 n2, av p-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j a-acp. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5213 And it is further added, that there was one Iahaziel a Leuit, and vpon him, And it is further added, that there was one Jahaziel a Levit, and upon him, cc pn31 vbz av-jc vvn, cst a-acp vbds crd np1 dt n1, cc p-acp pno31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5214 after, or in the time of this prayer, came the spirit of the Lord in the middest of the Congregation, After, or in the time of this prayer, Come the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the Congregation, a-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5215 and hee said, Hearken ye all Iudah, and you inhabitants of Ierusalem, and thou king Iehoshaphat, and he said, Harken you all Iudah, and you inhabitants of Ierusalem, and thou King Jehoshaphat, cc pns31 vvd, vvb pn22 d np1, cc pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cc pns21 n1 np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5216 Thus sayth the Lord vnto you: feare not, neither be afraid of this great multitude, for the battell is not yours, but Gods: Thus say the Lord unto you: Fear not, neither be afraid of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's: av vvz dt n1 p-acp pn22: vvb xx, av-dx vbi j pp-f d j n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz xx png22, cc-acp n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 277
5217 to morrow go you down and meet with them in such a place, ye shall not need to fight in this battell, stand still, moue not, to morrow go you down and meet with them in such a place, you shall not need to fight in this battle, stand still, move not, p-acp n1 vvb pn22 a-acp cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d dt n1, pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, vvb av, vvb xx, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5218 and behold the saluation of the Lord towards you: and behold the salvation of the Lord towards you: cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn22: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5219 & again very confidently he biddeth them not feare, but go out against them, & the Lord would be with them: & again very confidently he bids them not Fear, but go out against them, & the Lord would be with them: cc av av av-j pns31 vvz pno32 xx n1, cc-acp vvb av p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 vmd vbi p-acp pno32: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5220 and so it came to passe, as appeareth in the same chapter: and so it Come to pass, as appears in the same chapter: cc av pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, c-acp vvz p-acp dt d n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5221 for the Lord layd ambushments against them, so that the children of Amon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of mount Seir, to slay and destroy them; for the Lord laid ambushments against them, so that the children of Amon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of mount Seir, to slay and destroy them; c-acp dt n1 vvd n2 p-acp pno32, av cst dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5222 & when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, euery one helped to destroy another. & when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy Another. cc c-crq pns32 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, d pi vvd pc-acp vvi j-jn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5223 Here we see also in this common danger and feare, when many prayed together, there was one man at the least, to whom God gaue this assurance, to the great comfort of all the rest, that he did openly say, Now I know that the Lord will heare his anointed, Here we see also in this Common danger and Fear, when many prayed together, there was one man At the least, to whom God gave this assurance, to the great Comfort of all the rest, that he did openly say, Now I know that the Lord will hear his anointed, av pns12 vvb av p-acp d j n1 cc n1, c-crq d vvd av, pc-acp vbds crd n1 p-acp dt ds, p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd d n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1, cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi, av pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 j-vvn, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5224 and helpe him from heauen by the mightie power of his right hand. and help him from heaven by the mighty power of his right hand. cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5225 And though others in that companie could not say so, yet God gaue it to him for all the rest; And though Others in that company could not say so, yet God gave it to him for all the rest; cc cs n2-jn p-acp d n1 vmd xx vvi av, av np1 vvd pn31 p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5226 who if he had beene wanting, the rest might still haue languished in their feare, vnlesse God had raised vp the spirit of some other. who if he had been wanting, the rest might still have languished in their Fear, unless God had raised up the Spirit of Some other. r-crq cs pns31 vhd vbn vvg, dt n1 vmd av vhi vvn p-acp po32 n1, cs np1 vhd vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f d n-jn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5227 And so wee see what a blessed thing it was to haue such a faithfull and zealous man in their companie, to pray for them. And so we see what a blessed thing it was to have such a faithful and zealous man in their company, to pray for them. cc av pns12 vvb r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pn31 vbds pc-acp vhi d dt j cc j n1 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5228 Therefore let vs make much of the company of the godly, especially let vs be desirous to be partakers of their prayers: Therefore let us make much of the company of the godly, especially let us be desirous to be partakers of their Prayers: av vvb pno12 vvi d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j, av-j vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f po32 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5229 that when as we be weake our selues, and discomforted in our selues, yet we may be strengthened and vpheld by them. that when as we be weak our selves, and discomforted in our selves, yet we may be strengthened and upheld by them. cst c-crq c-acp pns12 vbb j po12 n2, cc j-vvn p-acp po12 n2, av pns12 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5230 For as when one lyeth very sicke and like to die, and all about him are in feare of it, there may be a skilfull Phisition, For as when one lies very sick and like to die, and all about him Are in Fear of it, there may be a skilful physician, p-acp p-acp c-crq crd vvz av j cc av-j pc-acp vvi, cc d p-acp pno31 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5231 or some of great experience, who may see great tokens of life in him more than all the rest, or Some of great experience, who may see great tokens of life in him more than all the rest, cc d pp-f j n1, r-crq vmb vvi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 av-dc cs d dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5232 & so comfort them in hope of it, when they are all discouraged: & so Comfort them in hope of it, when they Are all discouraged: cc av vvb pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq pns32 vbr d vvn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5233 So when many are in trouble, and looke for no way but one, as we say, the Lord may so open the eyes of the mind of one, who by faith after earnest prayer, may see into that helpe that God hath promised in his word, So when many Are in trouble, and look for no Way but one, as we say, the Lord may so open the eyes of the mind of one, who by faith After earnest prayer, may see into that help that God hath promised in his word, av c-crq d vbr p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dx n1 cc-acp crd, c-acp pns12 vvb, dt n1 vmb av vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f crd, r-crq p-acp n1 p-acp j n1, vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 278
5234 and comfort them with the hope of it. and Comfort them with the hope of it. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 279
5235 And for want of this, we are many times more dismayed in trouble, than otherwise we might be. And for want of this, we Are many times more dismayed in trouble, than otherwise we might be. cc p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns12 vbr d n2 av-dc vvn p-acp n1, cs av pns12 vmd vbi. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 279
5236 Therefore in all affliction, if wee desire comfort from God, let vs desire those that are faithfull and godly to pray with vs and for vs. It followeth in the words of the text, that The Lord will helpe his annointed. Therefore in all affliction, if we desire Comfort from God, let us desire those that Are faithful and godly to pray with us and for us It follows in the words of the text, that The Lord will help his anointed. av p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp np1, vvb pno12 vvi d cst vbr j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 cc p-acp pno12 pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 204 Page 279
5237 This is then further to be considered, that Dauid prayeth himselfe, and teacheth the people also so to doe, That God would helpe his annointed: This is then further to be considered, that David Prayeth himself, and Teaches the people also so to do, That God would help his anointed: d vbz av av-jc pc-acp vbi vvn, cst np1 vvz px31, cc vvz dt n1 av av pc-acp vdi, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 vvn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5238 by which word he meaneth himselfe, and they meane Dauid their king. by which word he means himself, and they mean David their King. p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz px31, cc pns32 vvb np1 po32 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5239 VVho is so called, because he was annointed with holy oyle, to be king, according to the custome of that time: Who is so called, Because he was anointed with holy oil, to be King, according to the custom of that time: r-crq vbz av vvn, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5240 by which as by an outward visible ceremonie, they that were made kings, were seperated and put apart from the rest of the people, by which as by an outward visible ceremony, they that were made Kings, were separated and put apart from the rest of the people, p-acp r-crq c-acp p-acp dt j j n1, pns32 cst vbdr vvn n2, vbdr vvn cc vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5241 and inuested into that office and high calling. and invested into that office and high calling. cc vvn p-acp d n1 cc j n-vvg. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5242 VVherby also they were taught to labour for those gifts of the holy ghost, which were needfull for that function: Whereby also they were taught to labour for those Gifts of the holy ghost, which were needful for that function: c-crq av pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbdr j p-acp d n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5243 and to beleeue, that if they did so, God would bestow them vpon them in that measure, that was most conuenient for them. and to believe, that if they did so, God would bestow them upon them in that measure, that was most convenient for them. cc pc-acp vvi, cst cs pns32 vdd av, np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, cst vbds av-ds j p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5244 Now that Dauid was thus annointed to that office, it is most euident in his storie: Now that David was thus anointed to that office, it is most evident in his story: av cst np1 vbds av vvn p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp po31 n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5245 where it is said, that when Saule by disobeying of Gods commaundement, in not killing the Amalekites, was cast off from the right of the kingdome, where it is said, that when Saule by disobeying of God's Commandment, in not killing the Amalekites, was cast off from the right of the Kingdom, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst c-crq np1 p-acp vvg pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp xx vvg dt n2, vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5246 and Samuel was willed to goe tell him so: he still continued mourning for him, vntill the Lord did reprooue him for it; and Samuel was willed to go tell him so: he still continued mourning for him, until the Lord did reprove him for it; cc np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi vvi pno31 av: pns31 av vvd n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp dt n1 vdd vvi pno31 p-acp pn31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5247 and bad him fill his horne with oyle, and he would send him to Ishai the Bethleemite, and bade him fill his horn with oil, and he would send him to Jesse the Bethlehemite, cc vvd pno31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp np1 dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5248 for hee had prouided a king among his sonnes: for he had provided a King among his Sons: c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5249 and he did so, and caused all his sonnes to come before him from the eldest to the youngest, and he did so, and caused all his Sons to come before him from the eldest to the youngest, cc pns31 vdd av, cc vvd d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt js-jn p-acp dt js, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5250 and when Dauid came, the Lord said vnto him, Arise and annoint him, for this is he: and when David Come, the Lord said unto him, Arise and anoint him, for this is he: cc c-crq np1 vvd, dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, vvb cc vvi pno31, c-acp d vbz pns31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5251 then Samuel tooke the horne of oyle, and annointed him in the middest of his brethren: then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers: cs np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5252 and the spirit of the Lord came vpon Dauid from that day forward, euen as it departed from Saule, being cast off of God, and the Spirit of the Lord Come upon David from that day forward, even as it departed from Saule, being cast off of God, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 av-j, av-j c-acp pn31 vvd p-acp np1, vbg vvn a-acp pp-f np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5253 and an euill spirit was sent of the Lord to vex him. Thus Dauid was annointed, that is, made king. and an evil Spirit was sent of the Lord to vex him. Thus David was anointed, that is, made King. cc dt j-jn n1 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. av np1 vbds vvn, cst vbz, vvd n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 279
5254 And because this was not onely ouer the people of God, but specially by the commaundement of God, And Because this was not only over the people of God, but specially by the Commandment of God, cc c-acp d vbds xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5255 therefore hee is called his annointed, that is, one appointed to be king ouer Gods people by the Lord himselfe: Therefore he is called his anointed, that is, one appointed to be King over God's people by the Lord himself: av pns31 vbz vvn po31 vvn, cst vbz, pi vvn pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 px31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5256 euen as Dauid doth oftentimes call Saule in respect of his first annointing and calling, The Lords annointed. As when hee had Saule in a caue, even as David does oftentimes call Saule in respect of his First anointing and calling, The lords anointed. As when he had Saule in a cave, av c-acp np1 vdz av vvi np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 ord vvg cc vvg, dt n2 vvn. c-acp c-crq pns31 vhd np1 p-acp dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5257 and his men persuaded him to kill him, he said, The Lord keepe me from doing that thing vnto my master, The Lords annointed, to lay mine hands vpon him, and his men persuaded him to kill him, he said, The Lord keep me from doing that thing unto my master, The lords anointed, to lay mine hands upon him, cc po31 n2 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vvd, dt n1 vvb pno11 p-acp vdg d n1 p-acp po11 n1, dt n2 vvd, pc-acp vvi po11 n2 p-acp pno31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5258 for hee is the annointed of the Lord: for he is the anointed of the Lord: c-acp pns31 vbz dt vvn pp-f dt n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5259 and at another time hee said to Abishai, Destroy him not, for who can lay his hands on the Lords annointed, and At Another time he said to Abishai, Destroy him not, for who can lay his hands on the lords anointed, cc p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vvd p-acp np1, vvb pno31 xx, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 vvd, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5260 and be guiltlesse? In this part of the prayer then hee doth assure himselfe, that because hee had not intruded himselfe into that roome, but was lawfully called thereunto by the Lord, that therefore God would defend him in the same against his enemies: and be guiltless? In this part of the prayer then he does assure himself, that Because he had not intruded himself into that room, but was lawfully called thereunto by the Lord, that Therefore God would defend him in the same against his enemies: cc vbi j? p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pns31 vdz vvi px31, cst c-acp pns31 vhd xx vvn px31 p-acp d n1, p-acp vbds av-j vvn av p-acp dt n1, cst av np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt d p-acp po31 n2: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5261 and teacheth them to pray in that faith also, That seeing God had set him ouer them to be their king, and Teaches them to pray in that faith also, That seeing God had Set him over them to be their King, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av, cst vvg np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi po32 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5262 and he was no tyrant or vsurper, that therefore God would preserue him in that place, whereunto he had called him: and he was no tyrant or usurper, that Therefore God would preserve him in that place, whereunto he had called him: cc pns31 vbds dx n1 cc n1, cst av np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5263 and so from the lawfulnesse of his calling, hee doth comfort himselfe and them, that God would heare them for him, and defend him. and so from the lawfulness of his calling, he does Comfort himself and them, that God would hear them for him, and defend him. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, pns31 vdz vvi px31 cc pno32, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5264 And truly, there was great reason of that: And truly, there was great reason of that: cc av-j, pc-acp vbds j n1 pp-f cst: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5265 for if an earthly king, when he appointeth any to be iudges ouer his people, doth also protect them in that office by his lawes, and by all his subiects: for if an earthly King, when he appoints any to be judges over his people, does also Pact them in that office by his laws, and by all his Subjects: c-acp cs dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz d pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po31 n1, vdz av vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp d po31 n2-jn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5266 so that in their whole circuit they haue the Sherife of the Shire, and all his men, with the rest of the chiefe knights and gentlemen, so that in their Whole circuit they have the Sheriff of the Shire, and all his men, with the rest of the chief Knights and gentlemen, av cst p-acp po32 j-jn n1 pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 cc n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5267 and other inferiour officers to attend vpon them, because they represent the kings person; and other inferior Officers to attend upon them, Because they represent the Kings person; cc n-jn j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvi dt ng1 n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5268 and the Iudge he comforteth himselfe in all his lawfull affaires against all the desperat attempts of theeues, witches, murtherers, and the Judge he comforts himself in all his lawful affairs against all the desperate attempts of thieves, Witches, murderers, cc dt n1 pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d po31 j n2 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n2, n2, n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5269 and all malefactors, that seeke to hurt him, That the king, who hath called him to that place, will defend him in it, and all malefactors, that seek to hurt him, That the King, who hath called him to that place, will defend him in it, cc d n2, cst vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, cst dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 280
5270 and not suffer him to sustaine any dammage for the executing of his office: and not suffer him to sustain any damage for the executing of his office: cc xx vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 281
5271 then the Lord, the king of kings, appointing Dauid in this place, and making him to be his vicegerent vpon earth ouer that people, much more would defend him in it against his enemies. then the Lord, the King of Kings, appointing David in this place, and making him to be his vicegerent upon earth over that people, much more would defend him in it against his enemies. av dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg np1 p-acp d n1, cc vvg pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, av-d av-dc vmd vvi pno31 p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n2. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 281
5272 And as this was true, so he did beleeue it, and taught them so to do, And as this was true, so he did believe it, and taught them so to do, cc c-acp d vbds j, av pns31 vdd vvi pn31, cc vvd pno32 av pc-acp vdi, (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 281
5273 and to pray in that faith, that God would send helpe vnto him, because he was his annointed. and to pray in that faith, that God would send help unto him, Because he was his anointed. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vbds po31 vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 205 Page 281
5274 And this that Dauid sayth here, is true not onely of his owne person, but of all other kings and princes that are the Lords annointed; And this that David say Here, is true not only of his own person, but of all other Kings and Princes that Are the lords anointed; cc d cst np1 vvz av, vbz j xx av-j pp-f po31 d n1, cc-acp pp-f d j-jn n2 cc n2 cst vbr dt n2 vvd; (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5275 that is, who are come to their kingdomes lawfully, either by free election, or lineall discent, that is, who Are come to their kingdoms lawfully, either by free election, or lineal dissent, d vbz, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 av-j, av-d p-acp j n1, cc j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5276 and so are put in by God; and so Are put in by God; cc av vbr vvn p-acp p-acp np1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5277 it is true I say, that the Lord will defend them in all their lawfull attempts which they take in hand by vertue of their office, it is true I say, that the Lord will defend them in all their lawful attempts which they take in hand by virtue of their office, pn31 vbz j pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d po32 j n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5278 so farre as may make for his glorie and the good of his Church. so Far as may make for his glory and the good of his Church. av av-j c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc dt j pp-f po31 n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5279 And in that respect, all people that haue such set ouer them to raigne, may with great freedome and comfort pray for them, That the Lord would defend them in all dangers, And in that respect, all people that have such Set over them to Reign, may with great freedom and Comfort pray for them, That the Lord would defend them in all dangers, cc p-acp d n1, d n1 cst vhb d vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi, vmb p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp pno32, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp d n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5280 euen as hee hath set them ouer them at the first. even as he hath Set them over them At the First. av c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ord. (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5281 Therfore seeing the Lord hath vouchsafed vs this mercie, to giue vs such a worthie king to raigne ouer vs, who is his annointed, that is, one that commeth to the crowne not by vsurpation, by murthering the right heires, as some haue done; Therefore seeing the Lord hath vouchsafed us this mercy, to give us such a worthy King to Reign over us, who is his anointed, that is, one that comes to the crown not by usurpation, by murdering the right Heirs, as Some have done; av vvg dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 d n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz po31 vvn, cst vbz, pi cst vvz p-acp dt n1 xx p-acp n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n2, c-acp d vhb vdn; (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5282 not by tyrannicall inuasion and conquest, but by inheritance, lineally descending from his auntient progenitors, the noble kings of this realme: not by tyrannical invasion and conquest, but by inheritance, lineally descending from his ancient progenitors, the noble Kings of this realm: xx p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp n1, av-j vvg p-acp po31 j n2, dt j n2 pp-f d n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5283 therefore, I say, we may with great assurance pray to God for him; Therefore, I say, we may with great assurance pray to God for him; av, pns11 vvb, pns12 vmb p-acp j n1 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno31; (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5284 that as hee hath hetherto ouerthrowne the plots of traytors in his owne countrey of Scotland, that as he hath hitherto overthrown the plots of Traitors in his own country of Scotland, d c-acp pns31 vhz av vvn dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f np1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5285 and in this kingdom also of England (both of them his iust inheritance) so it would please him to doe still; and in this Kingdom also of England (both of them his just inheritance) so it would please him to do still; cc p-acp d n1 av pp-f np1 (av-d pp-f pno32 po31 j n1) av pn31 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vdi av; (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5286 and so he will doe, if our sinnes doe not deserue the contrarie: and so he will do, if our Sins do not deserve the contrary: cc av pns31 vmb vdi, cs po12 n2 vdb xx vvi dt n-jn: (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5287 For many times because of the sinnes of the people, a land often changeth her princes, as the VViseman saith: For many times Because of the Sins of the people, a land often changes her Princes, as the VViseman Says: p-acp d n2 c-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 av vvz po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz: (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 281
5288 and as we see in the kingdome of Israel, falling vnto idolatrie, that in the space of one yeare they had three or foure kings successiuely to raigne ouer them. and as we see in the Kingdom of Israel, falling unto idolatry, that in the Molle of one year they had three or foure Kings successively to Reign over them. cc c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pns32 vhd crd cc crd n2 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5289 Therefore seeing it is our bounden dutie to pray for him, according to the doctrine of the Apostle, who willeth, That supplications, and prayers, intercessions, Therefore seeing it is our bounden duty to pray for him, according to the Doctrine of the Apostle, who wills, That supplications, and Prayers, intercessions, av vvg pn31 vbz po12 vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz, cst n2, cc n2, n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5290 and giuing of thankes be made for all men; and namely, for kings, and all that are in authoritie: and giving of thanks be made for all men; and namely, for Kings, and all that Are in Authority: cc vvg pp-f n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n2; cc av, c-acp n2, cc d cst vbr p-acp n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5291 let vs be willing to doe it the rather, because he is the Lords annointed, that is, come to the crowne by all lawfull and peaceable meanes, approoued in the law of God, that so wee may say from thence, I know that the Lord will helpe his annointed. let us be willing to do it the rather, Because he is the lords anointed, that is, come to the crown by all lawful and peaceable means, approved in the law of God, that so we may say from thence, I know that the Lord will help his anointed. vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vdi pn31 dt av-c, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n2 vvd, cst vbz, vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j cc j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av, pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5292 So that though we could haue no comfort from our selues, that we should be found worthie of such a prince; So that though we could have no Comfort from our selves, that we should be found worthy of such a Prince; av cst cs pns12 vmd vhi dx n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn j pp-f d dt n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5293 yet seeing it hath pleased the Lord in the riches of his mercie to set him ouer vs for the good of this land, wee may hope, that he will haue respect vnto his annointed, yet seeing it hath pleased the Lord in the riches of his mercy to Set him over us for the good of this land, we may hope, that he will have respect unto his anointed, av vvg pn31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j pp-f d n1, pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp po31 vvn, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5294 and not to suffer men to put downe him, whom he himselfe hath set vp. and not to suffer men to put down him, whom he himself hath Set up. cc xx pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, ro-crq pns31 px31 vhz vvn a-acp. (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5295 Euen as we had great experience of this in the dayes of our late Soueraigne the Queene, Eve as we had great experience of this in the days of our late Sovereign the Queen, np1 c-acp pns12 vhd j n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n-jn dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5296 how the Lord did miraculously preserue her out of the hands of the Papists her enemies, how the Lord did miraculously preserve her out of the hands of the Papists her enemies, c-crq dt n1 vdd av-j vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 po31 n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5297 when she was cast into prison, and as she then said of her selfe (Tanquam eius) as a sheepe, euery houre readie to be carried to the slaughter: when she was cast into prison, and as she then said of her self (Tanquam eius) as a sheep, every hour ready to be carried to the slaughter: c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc c-acp pns31 av vvd pp-f po31 n1 (fw-la fw-la) p-acp dt n1, d n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5298 and at the last brought her to the kingdome: so in the same he did as wonderfully preserue her in many dangers and conspiracies, because shee was his annointed. and At the last brought her to the Kingdom: so in the same he did as wonderfully preserve her in many dangers and conspiracies, Because she was his anointed. cc p-acp dt ord vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1: av p-acp dt d pns31 vdd c-acp av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 cc n2, c-acp pns31 vbds po31 vvn. (24) sermon (DIV2) 206 Page 282
5299 And thus Dauid doth often comfort himselfe in his prayers, when hee was in great trouble, And thus David does often Comfort himself in his Prayers, when he was in great trouble, cc av np1 vdz av vvi px31 p-acp po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp j n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 282
5300 and in feare of the losse sometimes both of his kingdome and life: and in Fear of the loss sometime both of his Kingdom and life: cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 av d pp-f po31 n1 cc n1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 282
5301 and that both before he came to the crowne, and after, he comforteth himselfe with this, That he was the Lords annointed, that is, that Samuel did annoint him to bee king, by the commaundement of God; and that both before he Come to the crown, and After, he comforts himself with this, That he was the lords anointed, that is, that Samuel did anoint him to be King, by the Commandment of God; cc cst d c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d, cst pns31 vbds dt n2 vvd, cst vbz, cst np1 vdd vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 282
5302 and that that was not done vnto him in vaine, but that the Lord, who had called him vnto it, would both bring him to it in time, and that that was not done unto him in vain, but that the Lord, who had called him unto it, would both bring him to it in time, cc d cst vbds xx vdn p-acp pno31 p-acp j, cc-acp cst dt n1, r-crq vhd vvn pno31 p-acp pn31, vmd av-d vvi pno31 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5303 and defend him in it to the end. and defend him in it to the end. cc vvi pno31 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5304 As when hee was kept from the publicke assemblies by Saule, and his great crueltie, who neuer left seeking after his life, As when he was kept from the public assemblies by Saule, and his great cruelty, who never left seeking After his life, p-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n2 p-acp np1, cc po31 j n1, r-crq av-x vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5305 but hunted after him continually, as a man would after a Partridge (as he sayth of himselfe) whereupon he was driuen sometimes to hide himselfe, but hunted After him continually, as a man would After a Partridge (as he say of himself) whereupon he was driven sometime to hide himself, cc-acp vvd p-acp pno31 av-j, p-acp dt n1 vmd p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f px31) c-crq pns31 vbds vvn av pc-acp vvi px31, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5306 and sometimes to flie out of the land, and very seldome durst be seene openly, he prayeth thus, O Lord God of hostes heare my prayer, hearken O God of Iaakob: and sometime to fly out of the land, and very seldom durst be seen openly, he Prayeth thus, Oh Lord God of hosts hear my prayer, harken Oh God of Jacob: cc av pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, cc av av vvd vbi vvn av-j, pns31 vvz av, uh n1 np1 pp-f n2 vvb po11 n1, vvb uh np1 pp-f np1: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5307 behold O God our shield, and looke vpon the face of thine annointed: behold Oh God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed: vvb uh np1 po12 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f png21 vvd: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5308 that is, not onely and principally vpon thy sonne Iesus Christ, the Messiah, who is appointed to be king and sauiour of the Church, that is, not only and principally upon thy son Iesus christ, the Messiah, who is appointed to be King and Saviour of the Church, cst vbz, xx av-j cc av-j p-acp po21 n1 np1 np1, dt np1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5309 and for his sake doe it: and for his sake do it: cc p-acp po31 n1 vdb pn31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5310 but looke vpon me whom thou hast appointed to be king, and (as thou knowest) I haue not thrust in my selfe, but look upon me whom thou hast appointed to be King, and (as thou Knowest) I have not thrust in my self, cc-acp vvb p-acp pno11 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vbi n1, cc (c-acp pns21 vv2) pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp po11 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5311 for then I might well thinke that all this were iustly come vpon mee. for then I might well think that all this were justly come upon me. c-acp cs pns11 vmd av vvi cst d d vbdr av-j vvn p-acp pno11. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5312 And thus may all lawfull kings comfort themselues in all their lawfull proceedings, against all the malitious attempts of their desperat enemies, That God will defend them, And thus may all lawful Kings Comfort themselves in all their lawful proceedings, against all the malicious attempts of their desperate enemies, That God will defend them, cc av vmb d j n2 vvb px32 p-acp d po32 j n2-vvg, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f po32 j n2, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5313 because of their calling and place that they be in, and people that he hath set them ouer; Because of their calling and place that they be in, and people that he hath Set them over; c-acp pp-f po32 n-vvg cc n1 cst pns32 vbb p-acp, cc n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 a-acp; (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5314 and say, Looke vpon the face of thine annointed, that is, consider good Lord the place that I am in. and say, Look upon the face of thine anointed, that is, Consider good Lord the place that I am in. cc vvb, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 vvn, cst vbz, vvb j n1 dt n1 cst pns11 vbm p-acp. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5315 And so doth Dauid againe in the second Psalme; And so does David again in the second Psalm; cc av vdz np1 av p-acp dt ord n1; (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5316 where he doth with great admiration complaine of the multitude and maliciousnesse of his enemies, saying: where he does with great admiration complain of the multitude and maliciousness of his enemies, saying: c-crq pns31 vdz p-acp j n1 vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvg: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5317 Why doe the Heathen rage, and the people murmure in vaine? the kings of the earth band themselues, Why do the Heathen rage, and the people murmur in vain? the Kings of the earth band themselves, q-crq vdb dt j-jn n1, cc dt n1 vvb p-acp j? dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 px32, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5318 and the princes are assembled together against the Lord, & against his Christ, or annointed, saying, Let vs breake their bands, and the Princes Are assembled together against the Lord, & against his christ, or anointed, saying, Let us break their bans, cc dt n2 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 np1, cc vvn, vvg, vvb pno12 vvi po32 n2, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5319 and cast their cords from vs. VVhere because he was a figure of Christ, therefore he speaketh of himselfe vnder that name, calling himselfe the Lords Christ, or the Lords annointed: and cast their cords from us Where Because he was a figure of christ, Therefore he speaks of himself under that name, calling himself the lords christ, or the lords anointed: cc vvd po32 n2 p-acp pno12 c-crq c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns31 vvz pp-f px31 p-acp d n1, vvg px31 dt n2 np1, cc dt n2 vvd: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5320 as wee see how afterwards it was verified in the person of Christ himselfe, as the Apostles expound it in their prayer, as we see how afterwards it was verified in the person of christ himself, as the Apostles expound it in their prayer, c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq av pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, p-acp dt n2 vvb pn31 p-acp po32 n1, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5321 and say, Doubtlesse against thine holy sonne Iesus, whom thou haddest annointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and say, Doubtless against thine holy son Iesus, whom thou Hadst anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, cc vvi, av-j p-acp po21 j n1 np1, ro-crq pns21 vhd2 vvn, d np1, cc np1 np1, p-acp dt n2-j, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 283
5322 and the people of Israel gathered themselues together. and the people of Israel gathered themselves together. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn px32 av. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5323 But afterwards Dauid comforteth himselfe in the same Psalme with hope of Gods defence, because of his calling, But afterwards David comforts himself in the same Psalm with hope of God's defence, Because of his calling, p-acp av np1 vvz px31 p-acp dt d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pp-f po31 n-vvg, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5324 and bringeth in the Lord speaking thus of him: and brings in the Lord speaking thus of him: cc vvz p-acp dt n1 vvg av pp-f pno31: (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5325 Then he shall speake vnto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure, saying, Then he shall speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his soar displeasure, saying, av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 j n1, vvg, (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5326 Euen I haue set my king vpon Sion mine holy mountaine: as if hee had said, he is my king, and I haue set him vp, therefore I will defend him. Even I have Set my King upon Sion mine holy mountain: as if he had said, he is my King, and I have Set him up, Therefore I will defend him. av pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp np1 po11 j n1: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns31 vbz po11 n1, cc pns11 vhb vvn pno31 a-acp, av pns11 vmb vvi pno31. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5327 VVhereas if he had set vp himselfe, he could not haue had this comfort. Whereas if he had Set up himself, he could not have had this Comfort. cs cs pns31 vhd vvn a-acp px31, pns31 vmd xx vhi vhn d n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5328 But I see, that I cannot finish this doctrine at this present, but must leaue it vnperfect vntill the next day. But I see, that I cannot finish this Doctrine At this present, but must leave it unperfect until the next day. p-acp pns11 vvb, cst pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp d j, cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 j c-acp dt ord n1. (24) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5329 The one and twentieth Sermon vpon the sixt verse. The one and twentieth Sermon upon the sixt verse. dt crd cc ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5330 The Lord will helpe his annointed, and will heare him from his Sanctuarie, by the mightie helpe of his right hand. The Lord will help his anointed, and will hear him from his Sanctuary, by the mighty help of his right hand. dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 207 Page 284
5331 COncerning the doctrine of faith in Gods prouidence and defence, that we ought to haue from the lawfulnesse of our callings, which out of these words we began to entreat of the last day: Concerning the Doctrine of faith in God's providence and defence, that we ought to have from the lawfulness of our callings, which out of these words we began to entreat of the last day: vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq av pp-f d n2 pns12 vvd pc-acp vvi pp-f dt ord n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 284
5332 it is further to be obserued, that it is true not onely of kings and princes, of whom it is here directly spoken, it is further to be observed, that it is true not only of Kings and Princes, of whom it is Here directly spoken, pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pn31 vbz j xx av-j pp-f n2 cc n2, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz av av-j vvn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 284
5333 but of all inferiour callings in the Church and commonwealth, That whosoeuer is in any such place which is lawful, but of all inferior callings in the Church and commonwealth, That whosoever is in any such place which is lawful, cc-acp pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cst r-crq vbz p-acp d d n1 r-crq vbz j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 284
5334 and is lawfully called thereunto, as hauing gifts sit for it, and comming vnto it by all ordinarie good meanes, that God will maintaine them in the same, and is lawfully called thereunto, as having Gifts fit for it, and coming unto it by all ordinary good means, that God will maintain them in the same, cc vbz av-j vvn av, c-acp vhg n2 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp d j j n2, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt d, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 284
5335 and they should be assured of it in themselues, because they are the Lords annointed, that is, placed in those roomes by him. and they should be assured of it in themselves, Because they Are the lords anointed, that is, placed in those rooms by him. cc pns32 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 vvd, cst vbz, vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 284
5336 And thus did all the Apostles and the Prophets also before them comfort themselues in those callings of the Church, which were full of labor and trouble, that they were persuaded, that the Lord had set them aworke, And thus did all the Apostles and the prophets also before them Comfort themselves in those callings of the Church, which were full of labour and trouble, that they were persuaded, that the Lord had Set them awork, cc av vdd d dt n2 cc dt n2 av p-acp pno32 vvi px32 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbdr j pp-f n1 cc vvi, cst pns32 vbdr vvn, cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno32 av, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5337 and they did not come before they were sent: otherwise they might haue fainted many times vnder their great burdens. and they did not come before they were sent: otherwise they might have fainted many times under their great burdens. cc pns32 vdd xx vvi c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn: av pns32 vmd vhi vvn d n2 p-acp po32 j n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5338 And namely, thus did the Prophet Ieremie comfort himselfe before the Lord, against the mocks and taunts of his enemies; And namely, thus did the Prophet Ieremie Comfort himself before the Lord, against the mocks and taunts of his enemies; cc av, av vdd dt n1 np1 n1 px31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5339 who said, that destruction should not come to Ierusalem (as he had prophecied) because it was still deferred; who said, that destruction should not come to Ierusalem (as he had prophesied) Because it was still deferred; r-crq vvd, cst n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1 (c-acp pns31 vhd vvn) c-acp pn31 vbds av vvn; (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5340 and so derided the threatnings of God in his mouth, saying, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come now. and so derided the threatenings of God in his Mouth, saying, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come now. cc av vvn dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1? vvb pn31 vvi av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5341 But hee answereth them thus, first, That the Lord had called him vnto that office of being a Prophet, But he Answers them thus, First, That the Lord had called him unto that office of being a Prophet, p-acp pns31 vvz pno32 av, ord, cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f vbg dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5342 and that he had not thrust in himselfe: and that he had not thrust in himself: cc cst pns31 vhd xx vvn p-acp px31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5343 and then, That he had faithfully executed the same, & therfore prayed God to defend him, in the next words, But I haue not thrust in my selfe a Pastour after thee, and then, That he had faithfully executed the same, & Therefore prayed God to defend him, in the next words, But I have not thrust in my self a Pastor After thee, cc av, cst pns31 vhd av-j vvn dt d, cc av vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp dt ord n2, cc-acp pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp po11 n1 dt n1 p-acp pno21, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5344 neither haue I desired the day of miserie, thou knowest: that which came out of my lips, was right before thee. neither have I desired the day of misery, thou Knowest: that which Come out of my lips, was right before thee. dx vhb pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vv2: cst r-crq vvd av pp-f po11 n2, vbds j-jn p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5345 Be not terrible vnto me, &c. And God heard his prayer, for when the citie was destroyed, hee was saued, Be not terrible unto me, etc. And God herd his prayer, for when the City was destroyed, he was saved, vbb xx j p-acp pno11, av cc np1 vvd po31 n1, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, pns31 vbds vvn, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5346 and had libertie to goe whether hee would: and had liberty to go whither he would: cc vhd n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmd: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5347 and during the siege, God kept him out of the hands of the princes, who sought to kill him: and during the siege, God kept him out of the hands of the Princes, who sought to kill him: cc p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd pno31 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi pno31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5348 and though he was once cast into a dungeon, yet he was taken out of it againe. and though he was once cast into a dungeon, yet he was taken out of it again. cc cs pns31 vbds a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vbds vvn av pp-f pn31 av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5349 And thus also, when God appeared vnto Moses in the wildernesse in a bush, when he was keeping sheep, And thus also, when God appeared unto Moses in the Wilderness in a bush, when he was keeping sheep, cc av av, c-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvg n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5350 and sent him to deliuer the children of Israel out of their grieuous bondage; he doing his message vnto Pharoah, the king doth not onely not let them goe, and sent him to deliver the children of Israel out of their grievous bondage; he doing his message unto Pharaoh, the King does not only not let them go, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 av pp-f po32 j n1; pns31 vdg png31 n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vdz xx j xx vvb pno32 vvi, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5351 but oppresseth them a great deale more: but Oppresses them a great deal more: cc-acp vvz pno32 dt j n1 dc: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5352 whereupon the officers of the children of Israel meeting with Moses and Aaron, as they came from the king, whereupon the Officers of the children of Israel meeting with Moses and Aaron, as they Come from the King, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp np1 cc np1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5353 like men in a great passion brake out into bitter and vnseemely words against them; like men in a great passion brake out into bitter and unseemly words against them; av-j n2 p-acp dt j n1 vvd av p-acp j cc j-u n2 p-acp pno32; (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 285
5354 and prayed God to looke vpon them, and iudge them, for they had made their sauour stinke before Pharoah, and before his seruants. and prayed God to look upon them, and judge them, for they had made their savour stink before Pharaoh, and before his Servants. cc vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vhd vvn po32 n1 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5355 VVhereupon Moses prayeth vnto God, and somewhat comforteth himselfe in this trouble with hope of some good successe from his calling, that he was the Lords annointed, Whereupon Moses Prayeth unto God, and somewhat comforts himself in this trouble with hope of Some good success from his calling, that he was the lords anointed, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1, cc av vvz px31 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg, cst pns31 vbds dt n2 vvd, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5356 and that hee had sent him to doe that that he did. and that he had sent him to do that that he did. cc cst pns31 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vdi d cst pns31 vdd. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5357 For it is said, That hee returned vnto the Lord, and said, Lord, why hast thou afflicted this people? Wherefore hast thou sent me? for since I came to Pharoah, to speake in thy name, he hath vexed this people, For it is said, That he returned unto the Lord, and said, Lord, why hast thou afflicted this people? Wherefore hast thou sent me? for since I Come to Pharaoh, to speak in thy name, he hath vexed this people, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd, n1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn d n1? q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? c-acp c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, pns31 vhz vvn d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5358 and yet thou hast not deliuered thy people. and yet thou hast not Delivered thy people. cc av pns21 vh2 xx vvn po21 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5359 VVhere the ground of his prayer both for himselfe and for the people, is this, That the Lord had sent him to doe that that he did, Where the ground of his prayer both for himself and for the people, is this, That the Lord had sent him to do that that he did, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-d p-acp px31 cc p-acp dt n1, vbz d, cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vdi d cst pns31 vdd, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5360 and therefore he desireth to see some better successe. and Therefore he Desires to see Some better success. cc av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d jc n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5361 And so may all faithfull ministers of the word of God, who are assured that they are called vnto that office & place where they are, called, I say, by God, And so may all faithful Ministers of the word of God, who Are assured that they Are called unto that office & place where they Are, called, I say, by God, cc av vmb d j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr vvn cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vbr, vvd, pns11 vvb, p-acp np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5362 and not by men only, and so doe deliuer the message of God faithfully vnto them out of his word: and not by men only, and so do deliver the message of God faithfully unto them out of his word: cc xx p-acp n2 av-j, cc av vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp pno32 av pp-f po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5363 if all things fall not out with them at the first, and they see not that successe of their labours that they desire; if all things fallen not out with them At the First, and they see not that success of their labours that they desire; cs d n2 vvb xx av p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ord, cc pns32 vvb xx d n1 pp-f po32 n2 cst pns32 vvb; (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5364 yea, if things seeme to be a great deale worse than they were before they came, yea, if things seem to be a great deal Worse than they were before they Come, uh, cs n2 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n1 av-jc cs pns32 vbdr c-acp pns32 vvd, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5365 and themselues are vniustly blamed for it, as Moses was here: and themselves Are unjustly blamed for it, as Moses was Here: cc px32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vbds av: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5366 they may with a good conscience goe vnto God in their prayers, and seeke redresse, saying, That he hath sent them to do that they doe: they may with a good conscience go unto God in their Prayers, and seek redress, saying, That he hath sent them to do that they do: pns32 vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi n1, vvg, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vdi cst pns32 vdb: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5367 and therefore desire the Lord, that hee would assist them, and blesse them with better successe: and Therefore desire the Lord, that he would assist them, and bless them with better success: cc av vvb dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32 p-acp jc n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5368 and then they shall see, that the Lord will not forsake them, but stand by them, and then they shall see, that the Lord will not forsake them, but stand by them, cc av pns32 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno32, cc-acp vvb p-acp pno32, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5369 and defend them in their calling: and defend them in their calling: cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n-vvg: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5370 as it is said here in this Psalme, I know that the Lord will helpe his annointed. as it is said Here in this Psalm, I know that the Lord will help his anointed. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5371 And as he then gaue this answere vnto Moses, That it should appeare, that he had not called him to that office in vaine, And as he then gave this answer unto Moses, That it should appear, that he had not called him to that office in vain, cc c-acp pns31 av vvd d n1 p-acp np1, cst pn31 vmd vvi, cst pns31 vhd xx vvn pno31 p-acp d n1 p-acp j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5372 but would defend him in it, and giue good successe vnto his labours. but would defend him in it, and give good success unto his labours. cc-acp vmd vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, cc vvi j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5373 For in the next chapter it is thus written, The Lord said vnto Moses, Now thou shalt see, what I will doe vnto Pharoah, For in the next chapter it is thus written, The Lord said unto Moses, Now thou shalt see, what I will do unto Pharaoh, p-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vbz av vvn, dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, av pns21 vm2 vvi, r-crq pns11 vmb vdi p-acp np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 286
5374 for by a strong hand hee shall let them goe, and euen bee constrained to driue them out of his land, that is, he shall feele the Lords hand so heauie vpon him, that he should not onely be willing to let them goe, (though he obstinatly refused it) but should by force driue them out: for by a strong hand he shall let them go, and even be constrained to driven them out of his land, that is, he shall feel the lords hand so heavy upon him, that he should not only be willing to let them go, (though he obstinately refused it) but should by force driven them out: c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, cc av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 n1 av j p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd xx av-j vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, (cs pns31 av-j vvd pn31) cc-acp vmd p-acp n1 vvi pno32 av: (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 287
5375 as indeed afterwardes hee did, as appeareth in the rest of that story. as indeed afterwards he did, as appears in the rest of that story. c-acp av av pns31 vdd, c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 208 Page 287
5376 And this assurance of our calling must not onely a little comfort vs at the first, And this assurance of our calling must not only a little Comfort us At the First, cc d n1 pp-f po12 n-vvg vmb xx av-j dt j n1 pno12 p-acp dt ord, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5377 but in the whole course and ministerie of the same, and in all things that shall befall vs in the execution of it: but in the Whole course and Ministry of the same, and in all things that shall befall us in the execution of it: cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d, cc p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5378 that we may with a good conscience pray vnto God, that as wee haue not intruded our selues, that we may with a good conscience pray unto God, that as we have not intruded our selves, cst pns12 vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvb p-acp np1, cst c-acp pns12 vhb xx vvn po12 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5379 neither haue had our calling onely from men, but from him, so he would heare vs, neither have had our calling only from men, but from him, so he would hear us, dx vhb vhn po12 vvg av-j p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp pno31, av pns31 vmd vvi pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5380 and helpe vs in all things that we doe according to the same. and help us in all things that we do according to the same. cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vdb vvg p-acp dt d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5381 And as no doubt there is great comfort in this, that a man is thus assured of his calling, And as no doubt there is great Comfort in this, that a man is thus assured of his calling, cc c-acp dx n1 pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp d, cst dt n1 vbz av vvn pp-f po31 n-vvg, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5382 and without this he may often be dismaid: and without this he may often be dismayed: cc p-acp d pns31 vmb av vbi vvn: (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5383 so in that respect it is requisit, that not onely they, but all others in their seuerall places should be assured, that they haue their callings of God, that so they may in faith pray for his defence. so in that respect it is requisite, that not only they, but all Others in their several places should be assured, that they have their callings of God, that so they may in faith pray for his defence. av p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz j, cst xx av-j pns32, cc-acp d n2-jn p-acp po32 j n2 vmd vbi vvn, cst pns32 vhb po32 n2 pp-f np1, cst av pns32 vmb p-acp n1 vvb p-acp po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5384 For this cause we see how immediatly from God the Prophets had their callings, to whom God spake, For this cause we see how immediately from God the prophets had their callings, to whom God spoke, p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb c-crq av-j p-acp np1 dt n2 vhd po32 n2, p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5385 and appeared in visions, as to Moses, to Ezekiel, and to Ieremie, and the rest; and appeared in visions, as to Moses, to Ezekielem, and to Ieremie, and the rest; cc vvd p-acp n2, c-acp pc-acp np1, p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, cc dt n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5386 how the Iudges were raysed vp extraordinarily, that in their great attempts they might be assured, that God had called them to that place: how the Judges were raised up extraordinarily, that in their great attempts they might be assured, that God had called them to that place: c-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn a-acp av-j, cst p-acp po32 j n2 pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cst np1 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp d n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5387 and especially how carefull Gedeon was of it, by making triall twise in a fleece of woll. and especially how careful Gideon was of it, by making trial twice in a fleece of will. cc av-j c-crq j np1 vbds pp-f pn31, p-acp vvg n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vmb. (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5388 And how Paule and all the rest of the Apostles were called immediatly by Christ: And how Paul and all the rest of the Apostles were called immediately by christ: cc q-crq np1 cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbdr vvn av-j p-acp np1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5389 that when they should meet with so many incomberances as they did, they might not doubt of their calling, and so of Gods protection. that when they should meet with so many incomberances as they did, they might not doubt of their calling, and so of God's protection. cst c-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp av d n2 c-acp pns32 vdd, pns32 vmd xx vvi pp-f po32 n-vvg, cc av pp-f npg1 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5390 And so againe what order was set downe by God, both for the succession of the Priests and Leuits, And so again what order was Set down by God, both for the succession of the Priests and Leuits, cc av av r-crq n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp np1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5391 and for their seuerall offices and places: and what for the succession of the kings: and what in the new Testament is for the choise of ministers: and for their several Offices and places: and what for the succession of the Kings: and what in the new Testament is for the choice of Ministers: cc p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2: cc r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2: cc r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5392 and what in the scripture for magistrates: and what in the scripture for Magistrates: cc r-crq p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 287
5393 that so all might thereby be assured, that they haue their callings from God, when they are so qualited for them, that so all might thereby be assured, that they have their callings from God, when they Are so qualitied for them, cst av d vmd av vbi vvn, cst pns32 vhb po32 n2 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp pno32, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 288
5394 as he hath required in his word: and when they came to them by such lawfull choise as he hath appointed. as he hath required in his word: and when they Come to them by such lawful choice as he hath appointed. c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1: cc c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp d j n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn. (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 288
5395 That so euery one doing that which God requireth of them in the same, they might as any trouble shall come vpon them, That so every one doing that which God requires of them in the same, they might as any trouble shall come upon them, cst av d crd vdg d r-crq np1 vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp dt d, pns32 vmd p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 288
5396 or any difficultie shall befall them, they might, I say, with comfort, and in faith pray, that God would heare, or any difficulty shall befall them, they might, I say, with Comfort, and in faith pray, that God would hear, cc d n1 vmb vvi pno32, pns32 vmd, pns11 vvb, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 vvb, cst np1 vmd vvi, (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 288
5397 and helpe them, they being his anointed; that is, come to those places by his appointment. and help them, they being his anointed; that is, come to those places by his appointment. cc vvi pno32, pns32 vbg po31 j-vvn; d vbz, vvb p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 209 Page 288
5398 And this as it is requisit in euery calling or state of life that one is in, And this as it is requisite in every calling or state of life that one is in, cc d c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d n-vvg cc n1 pp-f n1 cst pi vbz p-acp, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5399 euen vnto the meanest, to be persuaded, That they are placed in them by God; so there is great comfort therein, whatsoeuer shall befall them in the same. even unto the Meanest, to be persuaded, That they Are placed in them by God; so there is great Comfort therein, whatsoever shall befall them in the same. av p-acp dt js, pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1; av a-acp vbz j n1 av, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5400 As the Apostle speaketh of the calling of a seruant, and of being called vnto the estate of marriage, As the Apostle speaks of the calling of a servant, and of being called unto the estate of marriage, p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5401 and saith of them, and of all others generally, That as God hath distributed to euery man, and Says of them, and of all Others generally, That as God hath distributed to every man, cc vvz pp-f pno32, cc pp-f d n2-jn av-j, cst p-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5402 and as the Lord hath called euery one, so let him walke, and so ordaine I in all Churches. and as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk, and so ordain I in all Churches. cc p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn d crd, av vvb pno31 vvi, cc av vvb pns11 p-acp d n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5403 VVhere he warneth euery man generally to liue with a contented mind in the Lord, what state or condition of life so euer he be in: Where he warneth every man generally to live with a contented mind in the Lord, what state or condition of life so ever he be in: c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av av pns31 vbb p-acp: (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5404 and therfore he telleth him, that it is that trade of life, which God hath distributed vnto them, and Therefore he Telleth him, that it is that trade of life, which God hath distributed unto them, cc av pns31 vvz pno31, cst pn31 vbz cst n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5405 & which he hath called them vnto. So that a seruant must be persuaded, that God hath called him to that place, & which he hath called them unto. So that a servant must be persuaded, that God hath called him to that place, cc r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp. av cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5406 and therefore as he must make conscience of doing faithfull seruice, not to the eye, and Therefore as he must make conscience of doing faithful service, not to the eye, cc av c-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f vdg j n1, xx p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5407 as men pleasers, but as the seruants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with good will seruing the Lord, as men pleasers, but as the Servants of christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with good will serving the Lord, c-acp n2 n2, cc-acp c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vdg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j n1 vvg dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5408 and not men, as he writeth to the Ephesians: and not men, as he Writeth to the Ephesians: cc xx n2, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt njp2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5409 So also from this persuasion of his calling, hee may pray vnto God to defend him against all wrongs, and to assist him in all things: So also from this persuasion of his calling, he may pray unto God to defend him against all wrongs, and to assist him in all things: av av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5410 euen as Saint Paule in the same place biddeth to that end know, That whatsoeuer good thing any man doth, the same shall he receiue of the Lord, even as Saint Paul in the same place bids to that end know, That whatsoever good thing any man does, the same shall he receive of the Lord, av c-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt d n1 vvz p-acp d n1 vvi, cst r-crq j n1 d n1 vdz, dt d vmb pns31 vvi pp-f dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5411 whether he be bond or free. whither he be bound or free. cs pns31 vbb vvn cc j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 288
5412 So that seruants being persuaded of the lawfulnesse of their calling, and of their owne fidelitie in the same, may pray to God to reward them for their good seruice, So that Servants being persuaded of the lawfulness of their calling, and of their own Fidis in the same, may pray to God to reward them for their good service, av d n2 vbg vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg, cc pp-f po32 d n1 p-acp dt d, vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 c-acp po32 j n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5413 and to defend them in a good cause against any abuses that their master shall offer vnto them. and to defend them in a good cause against any Abuses that their master shall offer unto them. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n2 cst po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5414 And so for the other estate of life, that he speaketh of there: And so for the other estate of life, that he speaks of there: cc av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vvz pp-f a-acp: (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5415 if any be called vnto mariage, they must not onely be persuaded of the lawfulnesse of it, if any be called unto marriage, they must not only be persuaded of the lawfulness of it, cs d vbb vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5416 and that God hath called them vnto it, but also that he hath ioyned them together; and that God hath called them unto it, but also that he hath joined them together; cc cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pn31, cc-acp av cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5417 this man to this woman, as Eue in paradise was ioyned to Adam by the immediat hand of God: this man to this woman, as Eue in paradise was joined to Adam by the immediate hand of God: d n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp np1 p-acp n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5418 and so that they came not together by fortune or chance, or by the will and consent of their friends, and so that they Come not together by fortune or chance, or by the will and consent of their Friends, cc av cst pns32 vvd xx av p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5419 or by their own choice only, but by God, & that their marriage was first made in heauen, or by their own choice only, but by God, & that their marriage was First made in heaven, cc p-acp po32 d n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp np1, cc cst po32 n1 vbds ord vvn p-acp n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5420 before it was solemnised vpon earth: and therfore that they are in that place that God hath called them vnto. before it was solemnised upon earth: and Therefore that they Are in that place that God hath called them unto. c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n1: cc av cst pns32 vbr p-acp d n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp. (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5421 Then may they with comfort pray for all such gifts as are needfull for those places; Then may they with Comfort pray for all such Gifts as Are needful for those places; av vmb pns32 p-acp n1 vvb p-acp d d n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp d n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5422 as in doing of their duties, that the Lord would preserue them from all crosses that might befall them, and assist them in them; as in doing of their duties, that the Lord would preserve them from all Crosses that might befall them, and assist them in them; c-acp p-acp vdg pp-f po32 n2, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 cst vmd vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno32; (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5423 and generally that he would heare their prayers, and send them helpe from heauen: as the people doe here. and generally that he would hear their Prayers, and send them help from heaven: as the people do Here. cc av-j cst pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 vvi p-acp n1: c-acp dt n1 vdb av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 210 Page 289
5424 And to conclude this point, we must all of vs be persuaded in the whole course of our liues, that whatso-we doe, we haue a calling to it from God; And to conclude this point, we must all of us be persuaded in the Whole course of our lives, that whatso-we doe, we have a calling to it from God; cc pc-acp vvi d n1, pns12 vmb d pp-f pno12 vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst j n1, pns12 vhb dt n-vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp np1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5425 and so therein we are his anointed, that is, appointed of God for it. and so therein we Are his anointed, that is, appointed of God for it. cc av av pns12 vbr po31 j-vvn, cst vbz, vvn pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5426 VVhich we shall ordinarily know by this, that the thing it selfe is good in it owne nature, Which we shall ordinarily know by this, that the thing it self is good in it own nature, r-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d, cst dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz j p-acp pn31 d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5427 and agreeable to the word of God, and commanded there: and agreeable to the word of God, and commanded there: cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd a-acp: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5428 and then, that by vertue of our places that we be in, God requireth them of vs, and then, that by virtue of our places that we be in, God requires them of us, cc av, cst p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 cst pns12 vbb p-acp, np1 vvz pno32 pp-f pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5429 and that that time and place doth also require them: and that that time and place does also require them: cc cst d n1 cc n1 vdz av vvi pno32: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5430 for all things are not required of all men alike, nor at all times, and in all places. for all things Are not required of all men alike, nor At all times, and in all places. p-acp d n2 vbr xx vvn pp-f d n2 av, ccx p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5431 Then hauing this persuasion from the word of God, though they be dangerous, and full of trouble, Then having this persuasion from the word of God, though they be dangerous, and full of trouble, av vhg d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 vbb j, cc j pp-f n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5432 and such as might discourage vs, we may confidently pray vnto God, to assist vs, and such as might discourage us, we may confidently pray unto God, to assist us, cc d c-acp vmd vvi pno12, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5433 and defend vs therein, and to helpe vs in all affliction that shall befall vs for the same. and defend us therein, and to help us in all affliction that shall befall us for the same. cc vvb pno12 av, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 289
5434 And thus Dauid here being a king, was to defend his subiects, and therefore their enemies comming against them to battell, he goeth forth, And thus David Here being a King, was to defend his Subjects, and Therefore their enemies coming against them to battle, he Goes forth, cc av np1 av vbg dt n1, vbds pc-acp vvi po31 n2-jn, cc av po32 n2 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz av, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5435 and aduentureth himselfe to the warre: and adventureth himself to the war: cc vvz px31 p-acp dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5436 and thus prayeth vnto God, and willeth the people to pray for him in this good action, whereunto he was lawfully called: and thus Prayeth unto God, and wills the people to pray for him in this good actium, whereunto he was lawfully called: cc av vvz p-acp np1, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1, c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5437 and God did heare their prayers, and gaue them good successe. and God did hear their Prayers, and gave them good success. cc np1 vdd vvi po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5438 In like manner, that famous and worthy Queene Hester, after that Mordecai had sent vnto her the copie of the kings letter, that was sent abroad by postes for the rooting out of the Iewes in one day, In like manner, that famous and worthy Queen Esther, After that Mordecai had sent unto her the copy of the Kings Letter, that was sent abroad by posts for the rooting out of the Iewes in one day, p-acp j n1, cst j cc j n1 np1, p-acp d np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cst vbds vvn av p-acp n2 p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f dt np2 p-acp crd n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5439 and willed her to goe in to the king, and make request for the life of her people: and willed her to go in to the King, and make request for the life of her people: cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5440 at the first, she like a fearefull woman drew backe, and excused her selfe, saying, All the kings seruants, and all the people of the prouinces know, that whosoeuer, man or woman, that commeth to the king into the inner court, which is not called, there is a law of his, that he shall die, At the First, she like a fearful woman drew back, and excused her self, saying, All the Kings Servants, and all the people of the Provinces know, that whosoever, man or woman, that comes to the King into the inner court, which is not called, there is a law of his, that he shall die, p-acp dt ord, pns31 av-j dt j n1 vvd av, cc vvd po31 n1, vvg, d dt ng1 n2, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb, cst r-crq, n1 cc n1, cst vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz xx vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f png31, cst pns31 vmb vvi, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5441 except to him, whom the king holdeth out the golden rod, that he may liue: now I haue not beene called to come to the king, these thirtie dayes. except to him, whom the King holds out the golden rod, that he may live: now I have not been called to come to the King, these thirtie days. c-acp p-acp pno31, ro-crq dt n1 vvz av dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi: av pns11 vhb xx vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, d crd n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5442 Then Mordecai sent her word againe, that she must not thinke to escape in the kings house more than all the Iewes; Then Mordecai sent her word again, that she must not think to escape in the Kings house more than all the Iewes; av np1 vvd po31 n1 av, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1 av-dc cs d dt np2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5443 but if she did hould her peace at this time, deliuerance should appeare to the Iewes out of another place, but if she did hold her peace At this time, deliverance should appear to the Iewes out of Another place, cc-acp cs pns31 vdd vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1, n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt np2 av pp-f j-jn n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5444 but she and her fathers house should perish: and who knew, whether she was come to the kingdome for such a time. but she and her Father's house should perish: and who knew, whither she was come to the Kingdom for such a time. cc-acp pns31 cc po31 ng1 n1 vmd vvi: cc r-crq vvd, cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5445 Thus when he had persuaded her by good reason, that God did require it at her hands, Thus when he had persuaded her by good reason, that God did require it At her hands, av c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp j n1, cst np1 vdd vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5446 and that she was raysed vp out of a meane place to such an high dignitie by the Lord for such a purpose, and that she was raised up out of a mean place to such an high dignity by the Lord for such a purpose, cc cst pns31 vbds vvn a-acp av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5447 and that God would require it at her hands, if she failed in it; and that God would require it At her hands, if she failed in it; cc cst np1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n2, cs pns31 vvd p-acp pn31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5448 shee aduentureth her selfe, though it was very dangerous, with this resolution, that seeing God had called her vnto it, he would defend her in it: she adventureth her self, though it was very dangerous, with this resolution, that seeing God had called her unto it, he would defend her in it: pns31 vvz po31 n1, cs pn31 vbds av j, p-acp d n1, cst vvg np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp pn31, pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp pn31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5449 but howsoeuer it should fall out, shee would commit her selfe in this cause to his blessed prouidence, contented to be ordered by his will; but howsoever it should fallen out, she would commit her self in this cause to his blessed providence, contented to be ordered by his will; cc-acp c-acp pn31 vmd vvi av, pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5450 I will goe in to the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. I will go in to the King, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz xx vvg p-acp dt n1: cc cs pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 290
5451 But in the meane season hauing this faith in this action, she prayeth to God, to assist her, to guide her, to direct her, and to blesse her; But in the mean season having this faith in this actium, she Prayeth to God, to assist her, to guide her, to Direct her, and to bless her; cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 vhg d n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi pno31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 291
5452 and willeth all the people to doe so likewise: and wills all the people to do so likewise: cc vvz d dt n1 pc-acp vdi av av: (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 291
5453 saying, Goe, and assemble all the Iewes that are found in Shushan, and fast yee for me, saying, Go, and assemble all the Iewes that Are found in Susa, and fast ye for me, vvg, vvb, cc vvi d dt np2 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, cc av-j pn22 p-acp pno11, (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 291
5454 and eate not, nor drinke in three dayes, day nor night; I also and my maids will fast likewise. and eat not, nor drink in three days, day nor night; I also and my maids will fast likewise. cc vvb xx, ccx vvi p-acp crd n2, n1 ccx n1; pns11 av cc po11 n2 vmb av-j av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 291
5455 And so they did, and God heard their prayer, and did not forsake her in this thing, whereunto he had called her. And so they did, and God herd their prayer, and did not forsake her in this thing, whereunto he had called her. cc av pns32 vdd, cc np1 vvd po32 n1, cc vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 211 Page 291
5456 Thus in a matter of great moment, which was full also of great difficultie, and wherein she did hazard her life; Thus in a matter of great moment, which was full also of great difficulty, and wherein she did hazard her life; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbds j av pp-f j n1, cc c-crq pns31 vdd vvi po31 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5457 being persuaded, that God had called her vnto it, she prayeth for her selfe, and others also for her, that God would helpe her, and heare her in heauen; and he did so. being persuaded, that God had called her unto it, she Prayeth for her self, and Others also for her, that God would help her, and hear her in heaven; and he did so. vbg vvn, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc n2-jn av p-acp pno31, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1; cc pns31 vdd av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5458 VVhich is written for our instruction and comfort, to shew vs, what wee should doe; and in doing, what we may looke for from God, in the like case. Which is written for our instruction and Comfort, to show us, what we should do; and in doing, what we may look for from God, in the like case. r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno12, r-crq pns12 vmd vdi; cc p-acp vdg, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5459 And from hence also did Iaakob comfort himselfe in the like danger, and this was the ground of his prayer; And from hence also did Jacob Comfort himself in the like danger, and this was the ground of his prayer; cc p-acp av av vdd np1 n1 px31 p-acp dt j n1, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5460 who in his retunrne from Laban, did heare that his brother Esau came against him with foure hundred men: who in his retunrne from Laban, did hear that his brother Esau Come against him with foure hundred men: r-crq p-acp po31 vvi p-acp np1, vdd vvi cst po31 n1 np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp crd crd n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5461 then he remembring his former threats was greatly afraid, and sore troubled; then he remembering his former Treats was greatly afraid, and soar troubled; cs pns31 vvg po31 j n2 vbds av-j j, cc av-j vvn; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5462 and after other things that he did for the defence and safegard of his companie, he prayeth vnto God after this manner, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Izaack: and After other things that he did for the defence and safeguard of his company, he Prayeth unto God After this manner, Oh God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac: cc p-acp j-jn n2 cst pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, uh np1 pp-f po11 n1 np1, cc np1 pp-f po11 n1 np1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5463 Lord which saydest vnto me, returne vnto thy countrey, and to thy kindred, and I will doe thee good: Lord which Said unto me, return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will do thee good: n1 q-crq vvd2 p-acp pno11, vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vdi pno21 j: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5464 I pray thee deliuer me from the hand of my brother, &c. VVhere we see, that (as it appeareth in the former part of this story) as he did not vndertake this iourney to Laban at the first of his owne head, I pray thee deliver me from the hand of my brother, etc. Where we see, that (as it appears in the former part of this story) as he did not undertake this journey to Laban At the First of his own head, pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, av c-crq pns12 vvb, cst (c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1) c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt ord pp-f po31 d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5465 neither did voluntarily forsake his fathers house without cause, like some roiotous children who cannot tell when they are well, neither did voluntarily forsake his Father's house without cause, like Some riotous children who cannot tell when they Are well, dx vdd av-jn vvi po31 ng1 n1 p-acp n1, av-j d j n2 r-crq vmbx vvi c-crq pns32 vbr av, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5466 and as the prodigall sonne did; but went away with his fathers liking and leaue, and with his blessing: and as the prodigal son did; but went away with his Father's liking and leave, and with his blessing: cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 vdd; cc-acp vvd av p-acp po31 ng1 n-vvg cc n1, cc p-acp po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5467 for Izaack blessed Iaakob, and sayd, Get thee to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel, Gen. 28.1. for Isaac blessed Jacob, and said, Get thee to padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel, Gen. 28.1. c-acp np1 j-vvn np1, cc vvd, vvb pno21 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 291
5468 thy mothers father, and thence take thee a wife of the daughters of Laban thy mothers brother, &c. So hee returned from thence, not of his owne priuat motion, thy mother's father, and thence take thee a wife of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother, etc. So he returned from thence, not of his own private motion, po21 ng1 n1, cc av vvb pno21 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 po21 ng1 n1, av av pns31 vvd p-acp av, xx pp-f po31 d j n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5469 but by the commaundement of God, who said vnto him, Turne againe into the land of thy fathers, but by the Commandment of God, who said unto him, Turn again into the land of thy Father's, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd p-acp pno31, vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5470 and to thy kindred, and I will bee with thee. and to thy kindred, and I will be with thee. cc p-acp po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5471 And therefore when this great danger did befall him in the way, hee remembreth that hee had a calling from God to this voyage; And Therefore when this great danger did befall him in the Way, he Remember that he had a calling from God to this voyage; cc av c-crq d j n1 vdd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz cst pns31 vhd dt n-vvg p-acp np1 p-acp d n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5472 and so prayeth to God, that hee that had called him, would defend him: and as he had commaunded him to goe, and hee did it at his commaundement; and so Prayeth to God, that he that had called him, would defend him: and as he had commanded him to go, and he did it At his Commandment; cc av vvz p-acp np1, cst pns31 cst vhd vvn pno31, vmd vvi pno31: cc c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc pns31 vdd pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5473 so he would not forsake him in it, or suffer him to perish in the mid way by the crueltie of his brother Esau, saying, Lord, which saidest vnto me, Returne into thy countrey, so he would not forsake him in it, or suffer him to perish in the mid Way by the cruelty of his brother Esau, saying, Lord, which Said unto me, Return into thy country, av pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1, vvg, n1, q-crq vvd2 p-acp pno11, vvb p-acp po21 n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5474 and to thy kindred, and I will doe thee good, I pray thee deliuer me from the hand of my brother, &c. And so the Lord did not onely heare his prayer, and to thy kindred, and I will do thee good, I pray thee deliver me from the hand of my brother, etc. And so the Lord did not only hear his prayer, cc p-acp po21 n1, cc pns11 vmb vdi pno21 j, pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, av cc av dt n1 vdd xx av-j vvi po31 n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5475 and defend him, but assure him of it beforehand by a vision of an Angell that wrestled with him all night, and could not preuaile against him; and defend him, but assure him of it beforehand by a vision of an Angel that wrestled with him all night, and could not prevail against him; cc vvi pno31, cc-acp vvb pno31 pp-f pn31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno31 d n1, cc vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5476 and by the change of his name from Iaakob to Israel, to teach him that, which was then said vnto him: and by the change of his name from Jacob to Israel, to teach him that, which was then said unto him: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 cst, r-crq vbds av vvn p-acp pno31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5477 Because thou hast had power with God, thou shalt also preuaile with men. Because thou hast had power with God, thou shalt also prevail with men. c-acp pns21 vh2 vhd n1 p-acp np1, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5478 And this is that, which is generally promised to all those, that in their callings follow the wayes of God, And this is that, which is generally promised to all those, that in their callings follow the ways of God, cc d vbz d, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp d d, cst p-acp po32 n2 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5479 namely, that he will defend them in all dangers that may befall them in the same, namely, that he will defend them in all dangers that may befall them in the same, av, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt d, (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5480 when as it is said, There shall none euill come vnto thee, neither shall any plague come neere thy tabernacle: when as it is said, There shall none evil come unto thee, neither shall any plague come near thy tabernacle: c-crq c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, a-acp vmb pix j-jn vvb p-acp pno21, dx vmb d n1 vvb av-j po21 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5481 for he shall giue his Angels charge ouer thee, to keepe thee in all thy wayes: for he shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways: c-acp pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 vvb p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5482 they shall beare thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone; they shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone; pns32 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns21 vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp dt n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5483 thou shalt walke vpon the Lion and Aspe, the yong lyon and the dragon shalt thou tread vnder feet: thou shalt walk upon the lion and Asp, the young Lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under feet: pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, dt j n1 cc dt n1 vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5484 that is, Gods Angels shall keepe vs in all those wayes that are most dangerous, when we keepe our selues within the compasse of our callings. that is, God's Angels shall keep us in all those ways that Are most dangerous, when we keep our selves within the compass of our callings. cst vbz, npg1 n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d d n2 cst vbr av-ds j, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5485 And thus much for these words. It followeth in the text. By the mightie helpe of his right hand. And thus much for these words. It follows in the text. By the mighty help of his right hand. cc av av-d c-acp d n2. pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 212 Page 292
5486 As in the former words hee did strengthen his owne faith and the faith of the people, by the consideration of his calling, that he was the annointed of the Lord: As in the former words he did strengthen his own faith and the faith of the people, by the consideration of his calling, that he was the anointed of the Lord: c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vdd vvi po31 d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, cst pns31 vbds dt vvn pp-f dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5487 so in these words he doth the same by the meditation of the omnipotent power of God, who was able to giue great helpe aboue all power of man. so in these words he does thee same by the meditation of the omnipotent power of God, who was able to give great help above all power of man. av p-acp d n2 pns31 vdz pno32 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds j pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5488 For in a figuratiue speech, by the right hand of God is meant the strength and power of God: For in a figurative speech, by the right hand of God is meant the strength and power of God: p-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5489 because that as man commonly hath most strength in his right hand, so to our capacitie and vnderstanding (though the Lord be a spirit, Because that as man commonly hath most strength in his right hand, so to our capacity and understanding (though the Lord be a Spirit, c-acp cst p-acp n1 av-j vhz av-ds n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, av p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 (c-acp dt n1 vbb dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5490 and hath no bodie, and so consequently no hand) yet the Scripture attributeth vnto him an arme, and hath no body, and so consequently no hand) yet the Scripture attributeth unto him an arm, cc vhz dx n1, cc av av-j dx n1) av dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31 dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5491 an hand, and a right hand: an hand, and a right hand: dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5492 as when it is said in the Psalme, They inherited not the land by their owne sword, as when it is said in the Psalm, They inherited not the land by their own sword, c-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd xx dt n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5493 neither did their owne arme saue them: neither did their own arm save them: dx vdd po32 d n1 p-acp pno32: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5494 but thy right hand, and thine arme, and the light of thy countenance, because thou fauouredst them. but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the Light of thy countenance, Because thou favouredst them. cc-acp po21 j-jn n1, cc po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, c-acp pns21 js-vvn pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5495 And thus Moses with the rest of the people, in their song of thankesgiuing for the destruction of Pharoah and his hoast in the red sea, doe speake of the power of God, Thy right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power, thy right hand, O Lord, hath brused the enemie: And thus Moses with the rest of the people, in their song of thanksgiving for the destruction of Pharaoh and his host in the read sea, do speak of the power of God, Thy right hand, Oh Lord, is glorious in power, thy right hand, Oh Lord, hath Bruised the enemy: cc av np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vdb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 j-jn n1, uh n1, vbz j p-acp n1, po21 j-jn n1, uh n1, vhz vvn dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5496 that is, as men by the strength of their right hand doe bruse a thing in pieces; that is, as men by the strength of their right hand do bruise a thing in Pieces; cst vbz, c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1 vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5497 so the Lord by his great power had vtterly destroyed and brought to nought Pharoah and his great hoast, which like enemies pursued them euen into the sea. so the Lord by his great power had utterly destroyed and brought to nought Pharaoh and his great host, which like enemies pursued them even into the sea. av dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhd av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pix np1 cc po31 j n1, r-crq j n2 vvd pno32 av p-acp dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5498 Now this great power of his they set before their eyes, to this end, that though their enemies were manie and mightie, Now this great power of his they Set before their eyes, to this end, that though their enemies were many and mighty, av d j n1 pp-f po31 pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2, p-acp d n1, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr d cc j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5499 yet the Lord was greater than all, and stronger than they, and had power aboue them: yet the Lord was greater than all, and Stronger than they, and had power above them: av dt n1 vbds jc cs d, cc jc cs pns32, cc vhd n1 p-acp pno32: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5500 and so, as they had prayed to him for his defence, so they beleeue that he would heare them and helpe them according to the same power of his. and so, as they had prayed to him for his defence, so they believe that he would hear them and help them according to the same power of his. cc av, c-acp pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, av pns32 vvb cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 vvg p-acp dt d n1 pp-f png31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 293
5501 As Elisha said vnto his seruant, who when he saw the chariots and horses, and great hoast, which the king of Aram had sent to Dotham to take them, cried out for feare: As Elisha said unto his servant, who when he saw the chariots and Horses, and great host, which the King of Aram had sent to Dotham to take them, cried out for Fear: p-acp np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 cc n2, cc j n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, vvd av p-acp n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 294
5502 Alas master, how shall we doe? Feare not sayd he, they that be with vs, are moe than they that be with them: Alas master, how shall we do? fear not said he, they that be with us, Are more than they that be with them: uh n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi? n1 xx vvn pns31, pns32 cst vbb p-acp pno12, vbr dc cs pns32 cst vbb p-acp pno32: (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 294
5503 hee meaneth, that God was with them, whose power to defend them, was greater than all the power of their aduersaries to hurt them. he means, that God was with them, whose power to defend them, was greater than all the power of their Adversaries to hurt them. pns31 vvz, cst np1 vbds p-acp pno32, rg-crq n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, vbds jc cs d dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 294
5504 And that the power of God in all things is so infinit, that he is alwayes able to defend his seruants against all the power of their enemies, be it neuer so great, is most euident, both in the Scripture, And that the power of God in all things is so infinite, that he is always able to defend his Servants against all the power of their enemies, be it never so great, is most evident, both in the Scripture, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 vbz av j, cst pns31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbb pn31 av-x av j, vbz av-ds j, av-d p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 294
5505 and by daily experence, so that there need not any great proofe of it. For he is euery where called God Almighty, and, All sufficient, and Lord of hoasts, and by daily experience, so that there need not any great proof of it. For he is every where called God Almighty, and, All sufficient, and Lord of hosts, cc p-acp j n1, av cst pc-acp vvi xx d j n1 pp-f pn31. c-acp pns31 vbz d c-crq vvn np1 j-jn, cc, d j, cc n1 pp-f n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 213 Page 294
5506 and Lord of lords, King of kings, maker of all things, and preseruer of them; and Lord of Lords, King of Kings, maker of all things, and preserver of them; cc n1 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f n2, n1 pp-f d n2, cc n1 pp-f pno32; (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5507 in whom we and all things else liue, mooue, and haue our being, &c. And in a matter that seemed impossible to Sarah, as that she should haue a child when she was so old, in whom we and all things Else live, move, and have our being, etc. And in a matter that seemed impossible to Sarah, as that she should have a child when she was so old, p-acp ro-crq pns12 cc d n2 av vvi, vvb, cc vhb po12 n1, av cc p-acp dt n1 cst vvd j p-acp np1, p-acp cst pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds av j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5508 and all naturall strength fayled her, (for it ceased to be with her after the manner of women) the Lord sayd to Abraham: Shall any thing be hard to the Lord? as if he had sayd, Nothing at all is hard to him, and all natural strength failed her, (for it ceased to be with her After the manner of women) the Lord said to Abraham: Shall any thing be hard to the Lord? as if he had said, Nothing At all is hard to him, cc d j n1 vvd pno31, (c-acp pn31 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2) dt n1 vvd p-acp np1: vmb d n1 vbb j p-acp dt n1? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pix p-acp d vbz j p-acp pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5509 but he by his power is able to ouercome all difficulties, be they neuer so many and so great. but he by his power is able to overcome all difficulties, be they never so many and so great. cc-acp pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2, vbb pns32 av-x av d cc av j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5510 And to Moses also in the lik case, when he doubted how the Israelites should haue flesh ynough in the wildernesse according to their owne desire, and as the Lord hath promised, he sayd, Is the Lords hand shortened? that is, is his power so weake, that he is not able to bring that to passe? No. Therefore we may say of him, And to Moses also in the like case, when he doubted how the Israelites should have Flesh enough in the Wilderness according to their own desire, and as the Lord hath promised, he said, Is the lords hand shortened? that is, is his power so weak, that he is not able to bring that to pass? No. Therefore we may say of him, cc p-acp np1 av p-acp dt av-j n1, c-crq pns31 vvd c-crq dt np2 vmd vhi n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp po32 d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn, pns31 vvd, vbz dt ng1 n1 vvn? cst vbz, vbz po31 n1 av j, cst pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vvi? uh-dx av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5511 and of his power, as Iob doth: and of his power, as Job does: cc pp-f po31 n1, c-acp np1 vdz: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5512 if we speake of strength, Behold he is strong; and not onely confesse, as the angell did to the virgin Marie, (when she inquired, if we speak of strength, Behold he is strong; and not only confess, as the angel did to the Virgae marry, (when she inquired, cs pns12 vvb pp-f n1, vvb pns31 vbz j; cc xx av-j vvi, c-acp dt n1 vdd p-acp dt n1 vvi, (c-crq pns31 vvd, (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5513 how she being a virgin should bring forth a child, and know no man) With God shall nothing be impossible: how she being a Virgae should bring forth a child, and know no man) With God shall nothing be impossible: c-crq pns31 vbg dt n1 vmd vvi av dt n1, cc vvb dx n1) p-acp np1 vmb pix vbi j: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5514 but with our Saujour Christ in the same Gospell, The things that are impossible with men, are possible with God. but with our Saujour christ in the same Gospel, The things that Are impossible with men, Are possible with God. p-acp p-acp po12 np1 np1 p-acp dt d n1, dt n2 cst vbr j p-acp n2, vbr j p-acp np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 294
5515 And indeed the great power of God against his aduersaries, and for the defence of his seruants, might be shewed by infinit examples in the Scriptures: And indeed the great power of God against his Adversaries, and for the defence of his Servants, might be showed by infinite Examples in the Scriptures: cc av dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vmd vbi vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5516 as how Pharaoh and his great host was drowned in the red sea, when his owne people had a passage through it on drie foot, (which we spake of euen now: as how Pharaoh and his great host was drowned in the read sea, when his own people had a passage through it on dry foot, (which we spoke of even now: c-acp c-crq np1 cc po31 j n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq po31 d n1 vhd dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp j n1, (r-crq pns12 vvd pp-f av-j av: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5517 ) how he caused the walles of Iericho (when the Israelites layd siege to it) to fall flat downe without any batterie, onely at the sound of trumpets: ) how he caused the walls of Jericho (when the Israelites laid siege to it) to fallen flat down without any battery, only At the found of trumpets: ) c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 (c-crq dt np2 vvd n1 p-acp pn31) pc-acp vvi av-j a-acp p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5518 how he ouerthrew in the hoast of proud Saneherib one hundred fourescore and fiue thousand, in one night: how he overthrew in the host of proud Sennacherib one hundred fourescore and fiue thousand, in one night: c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1 crd crd crd cc crd crd, p-acp crd n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5519 and by many such like things. But this is, or should be well knowne vnto vs; and by many such like things. But this is, or should be well known unto us; cc p-acp d d j n2. p-acp d vbz, cc vmd vbi av vvn p-acp pno12; (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5520 for this is the first article of our faith, That wee beleeue in God the father almightie, maker of heauen and earth: for this is the First article of our faith, That we believe in God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth: p-acp d vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 j-jn, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5521 that is, who by his mightie power hath made all things in heauen and in earth of nothing, that is, who by his mighty power hath made all things in heaven and in earth of nothing, cst vbz, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 pp-f pix, (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5522 and therefore he can bring them all to nought againe; and Therefore he can bring them all to nought again; cc av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 d p-acp pi av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5523 and without him they can doe nothing, as hee without them, and against them can doe all things. and without him they can do nothing, as he without them, and against them can do all things. cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vmb vdi pix, c-acp pns31 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32 vmb vdi d n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5524 Onely we had need to be put in mind to make that good vse of it in the time of our trouble, that Dauid doth here; Only we had need to be put in mind to make that good use of it in the time of our trouble, that David does Here; av-j pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst np1 vdz av; (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5525 namely, that thereby we labour to strengthen our faith, in the defence of God: namely, that thereby we labour to strengthen our faith, in the defence of God: av, cst av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5526 and that we beleeue, that as he doth heare vs, so he can and will helpe vs. And the more that any thing is against vs to weaken our faith, the more must we by the meditation of the mightie power of God, indeuour to strengthen the same; and that we believe, that as he does hear us, so he can and will help us And the more that any thing is against us to weaken our faith, the more must we by the meditation of the mighty power of God, endeavour to strengthen the same; cc cst pns12 vvb, cst c-acp pns31 vdz vvi pno12, av pns31 vmb cc vmb vvi pno12 cc dt av-dc cst d n1 vbz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, dt av-dc vmb pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, n1 pc-acp vvi dt d; (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5527 knowing, that his power shall be made perfect, and more cleerely be seene in our weakenesse. knowing, that his power shall be made perfect, and more clearly be seen in our weakness. vvg, cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn j, cc av-dc av-j vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 214 Page 295
5528 And thus did Abraham, the father of all the faithfull, when the Lord had promised vnto him, that his wife Sarah should haue a sonne, And thus did Abraham, the father of all the faithful, when the Lord had promised unto him, that his wife Sarah should have a son, cc av vdd np1, dt n1 pp-f d dt j, c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31, cst po31 n1 np1 vmd vhi dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 295
5529 when they were both old and stricken in yeares, and was past hope of any by the course of nature: when they were both old and stricken in Years, and was passed hope of any by the course of nature: c-crq pns32 vbdr d j cc vvn p-acp n2, cc vbds p-acp n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 295
5530 For the spirit of God beareth witnesse of him, That aboue hope he beleeued vnder hope, that he should be the father of many nations, as it was said vnto him. For the Spirit of God bears witness of him, That above hope he believed under hope, that he should be the father of many Nations, as it was said unto him. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 pp-f pno31, cst p-acp n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 295
5531 And hee did not by vnbeleefe reason against this, by considering the deadnesse of his owne bodie, being almost an hundred yeare old, And he did not by unbelief reason against this, by considering the deadness of his own body, being almost an hundred year old, cc pns31 vdd xx p-acp n1 n1 p-acp d, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vbg av dt crd n1 j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5532 nor the deadnesse of Saraes wombe: but gaue glorie to God, That he that had promised, was able to performe it. nor the deadness of Saraes womb: but gave glory to God, That he that had promised, was able to perform it. ccx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1: cc-acp vvd n1 p-acp np1, cst pns31 cst vhd vvn, vbds j pc-acp vvi pn31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5533 Thus hee considered of the mightie helpe of Gods right hand, and stayed his faith vpon that: Thus he considered of the mighty help of God's right hand, and stayed his faith upon that: av pns31 vvd pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2 j-jn n1, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp d: (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5534 and so must we doe in all things that God hath promised, and then wee shall find, That (as Christ sayth in the Gospell) it shall be vnto vs according to our faith. and so must we do in all things that God hath promised, and then we shall find, That (as christ say in the Gospel) it shall be unto us according to our faith. cc av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n2 cst np1 vhz vvn, cc av pns12 vmb vvi, cst (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1) pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno12 vvg p-acp po12 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5535 But more fitly for this purpose may wee consider, what great vse that good king Hezekiah made of the knowledge that hee had of Gods omnipotent power: But more fitly for this purpose may we Consider, what great use that good King Hezekiah made of the knowledge that he had of God's omnipotent power: p-acp av-dc av-j p-acp d n1 vmb pns12 vvi, r-crq j n1 cst j n1 np1 vvn pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vhd pp-f npg1 j n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5536 euen that it did maruellously strengthen his faith in prayer against the mightie power of the great hoast of Saneherib (which was come vp against him) and against all the desperat and blasphemous threats which he gaue out against him: even that it did marvellously strengthen his faith in prayer against the mighty power of the great host of Sennacherib (which was come up against him) and against all the desperate and blasphemous Treats which he gave out against him: av cst pn31 vdd av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 (r-crq vbds vvn a-acp p-acp pno31) cc p-acp d dt j cc j n2 r-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp pno31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5537 as it is set downe by the Prophet Isaiah, where hee thus prayeth, O Lord of hostes, thou are very God alone ouer all the kingdomes of the earth; as it is Set down by the Prophet Isaiah, where he thus Prayeth, Oh Lord of hosts, thou Are very God alone over all the kingdoms of the earth; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 np1, c-crq pns31 av vvz, uh n1 pp-f n2, pns21 vbr j np1 av-j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5538 thou hast made the heauen, and the earth. Incline thine eare, O Lord, and heare: thou hast made the heaven, and the earth. Incline thine ear, Oh Lord, and hear: pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1, cc dt n1. vvi po21 n1, uh n1, cc vvi: (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5539 open thine eyes, O Lord, and see, and heare all the words of Saneherib, who hath sent to blaspheme the liuing God. open thine eyes, Oh Lord, and see, and hear all the words of Sennacherib, who hath sent to Blaspheme the living God. vvb po21 n2, uh n1, cc vvi, cc vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg np1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5540 Truth it is, O Lord, that the kings of Asshur haue destroyed all lands, and their countrey: Truth it is, Oh Lord, that the Kings of Asshur have destroyed all Lands, and their country: n1 pn31 vbz, uh n1, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn d n2, cc po32 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5541 and haue cast the gods in the fire, for they were no gods, but the worke of mens hands, euen wood and stone: therefore they destroyed them. and have cast the God's in the fire, for they were no God's, but the work of men's hands, even wood and stone: Therefore they destroyed them. cc vhb vvn dt n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr dx n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, av n1 cc n1: av pns32 vvd pno32. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5542 Now therefore O Lord our God, saue thou vs out of his hand, that all the kingdomes of the earth may know, that thou onely art the Lord. Now Therefore Oh Lord our God, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know, that thou only art the Lord. av av uh n1 po12 n1, vvb pns21 pno12 av pp-f po31 n1, cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi, cst pns21 av-j vb2r dt n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5543 Thus the serious consideration of Gods great power did make him not onely not to be daunted by the power of his aduersarie, Thus the serious consideration of God's great power did make him not only not to be daunted by the power of his adversary, av dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 vdd vvi pno31 xx j xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5544 but caused him with great hope of preuailing to pray earnestly vnto God against it. but caused him with great hope of prevailing to prey earnestly unto God against it. cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp j n1 pp-f j-vvg p-acp n1 av-j p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 215 Page 296
5545 And vnto this may bee ioyned the example of that worthie king Asa, one of his predecessours, who in like case, to vphold his faith against the feare of his mightie and many enemies, did meditate vpon the omnipotent power of Gods right hand. And unto this may be joined the Exampl of that worthy King Asa, one of his predecessors, who in like case, to uphold his faith against the Fear of his mighty and many enemies, did meditate upon the omnipotent power of God's right hand. cc p-acp d vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 np1, crd pp-f po31 n2, r-crq p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc d n2, vdd vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5546 For when the king of Aethyopia came out against him with ten hundred thousand men, besides chariots and horses, he went out also against him, For when the King of Ethiopia Come out against him with ten hundred thousand men, beside chariots and Horses, he went out also against him, p-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp pno31 p-acp crd crd crd n2, p-acp n2 cc n2, pns31 vvd av av p-acp pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5547 and did meet with him, and did set the battell in array, and then cried vnto the Lord his God, that is, prayed earnestly and in faith, saying, Lord, it is nothing with thee to helpe with many, or with no power: and did meet with him, and did Set the battle in array, and then cried unto the Lord his God, that is, prayed earnestly and in faith, saying, Lord, it is nothing with thee to help with many, or with no power: cc vdd vvi p-acp pno31, cc vdd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cc av vvd p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, cst vbz, vvd av-j cc p-acp n1, vvg, n1, pn31 vbz pix p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cc p-acp dx n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5548 helpe vs O Lord our God; help us O Lord our God; vvb pno12 sy n1 po12 n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5549 for we rest in thee, and in thy name are we come against this great multitude: for we rest in thee, and in thy name Are we come against this great multitude: c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno21, cc p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn p-acp d j n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5550 O Lord thou art our God, let not man preuaile against thee. Oh Lord thou art our God, let not man prevail against thee. uh n1 pns21 vb2r po12 n1, vvb xx n1 vvi p-acp pno21. (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5551 VVhere we see how he doth not consider of the power of God, as shut vp in himselfe, Where we see how he does not Consider of the power of God, as shut up in himself, c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvn a-acp p-acp px31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5552 but as that which was readie to be shewed in their defence against their enemies, as Dauid doth here. but as that which was ready to be showed in their defence against their enemies, as David does Here. cc-acp c-acp d r-crq vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp np1 vdz av. (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5553 And indeed therein cōsisteth true faith in the power of God, That we beleeue that he is almightie to helpe vs, And indeed therein Consisteth true faith in the power of God, That we believe that he is almighty to help us, cc av av vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vvb cst pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp vvi pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5554 and therefore that we pray to him accordingly: as Dauid teacheth the people here to doe; and Therefore that we pray to him accordingly: as David Teaches the people Here to do; cc av cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 av-vvg: c-acp np1 vvz dt n1 av pc-acp vdi; (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5555 and to say, Now know I, that the Lord will helpe his annointed, by the mightie power of his right hand. and to say, Now know I, that the Lord will help his anointed, by the mighty power of his right hand. cc pc-acp vvi, av vvb pns11, cst dt n1 vmb vvi po31 vvn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5556 And thus wee perceiue what vse wee should make of that which wee read euery where in the Scriptures, of the great power of God, And thus we perceive what use we should make of that which we read every where in the Scriptures, of the great power of God, cc av pns12 vvb r-crq n1 pns12 vmd vvi pp-f d r-crq pns12 vvb d c-crq p-acp dt n2, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5557 namely, that wee might depend vpon him in all troubles, and pray vnto him in faith, not doubting but as he doth heare vs, namely, that we might depend upon him in all Troubles, and pray unto him in faith, not doubting but as he does hear us, av, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, xx vvg cc-acp a-acp pns31 vdz vvi pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5558 so he will helpe vs by his great power. so he will help us by his great power. av pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 216 Page 297
5559 But let vs examine our selues, I pray you, and wee shall see how farre wee are from this great measure of faith, that so wee might labour to grow therein: But let us examine our selves, I pray you, and we shall see how Far we Are from this great measure of faith, that so we might labour to grow therein: p-acp vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2, pns11 vvb pn22, cc pns12 vmb vvi c-crq av-j pns12 vbr p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, cst av pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 297
5560 for how hardly, or not at all, do we come to this, To rest in the inuisible power of God? Let a man bee in trouble, for how hardly, or not At all, do we come to this, To rest in the invisible power of God? Let a man be in trouble, c-acp c-crq av, cc xx p-acp d, vdb pns12 vvb p-acp d, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1? vvb dt n1 vbi p-acp n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 297
5561 and come and tell him of the great power of God, and how he is able to helpe him, and come and tell him of the great power of God, and how he is able to help him, cc vvi cc vvi pno31 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 297
5562 and so bid him be of good comfort, and pray vnto God, and depend vpon him; and so bid him be of good Comfort, and pray unto God, and depend upon him; cc av vvb pno31 vbi pp-f j n1, cc vvb p-acp np1, cc vvb p-acp pno31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 297
5563 and we shall find, that he can be contented to doe so, so farre foorth as hee can see how and which way God should helpe him. and we shall find, that he can be contented to do so, so Far forth as he can see how and which Way God should help him. cc pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi av, av av-j av c-acp pns31 vmb vvi c-crq cc r-crq n1 np1 vmd vvi pno31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 297
5564 But for a man when he hath no meanes at all, or very few to doe himselfe good by, But for a man when he hath no means At all, or very few to do himself good by, p-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vhz dx n2 p-acp d, cc av d pc-acp vdi px31 j p-acp, (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5565 then to say as Asa did, It is all one with God to helpe with many or with no power: then to say as Asa did, It is all one with God to help with many or with no power: cs pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vdd, pn31 vbz d pi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d cc p-acp dx n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5566 and so to pray as earnestly and as confidently, as though he had all the meanes in the world: and so to pray as earnestly and as confidently, as though he had all the means in the world: cc av pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j, c-acp cs pns31 vhd d dt n2 p-acp dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5567 as it is said of him, that he then cried vnto the Lord his God, that is, prayed with great feruencie. as it is said of him, that he then cried unto the Lord his God, that is, prayed with great fervency. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31, cst pns31 av vvd p-acp dt n1 po31 n1, cst vbz, vvd p-acp j n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5568 This, I say, is not to bee found in euery one that boasteth of faith. This, I say, is not to be found in every one that boasts of faith. np1, pns11 vvb, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d pi cst vvz pp-f n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5569 Nay (which is a great thing) when we shall see more to be against vs than with vs, Nay (which is a great thing) when we shall see more to be against us than with us, uh-x (r-crq vbz dt j n1) c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-dc pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 av p-acp pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5570 and more meanes to discourage vs from the hope of that that we desire, than to giue vs comfort in it; and more means to discourage us from the hope of that that we desire, than to give us Comfort in it; cc av-dc n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst pns12 vvb, cs pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi p-acp pn31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5571 then to passe by them all, and not to stand reasoning from them against our selues by vnbeleefe; then to pass by them all, and not to stand reasoning from them against our selves by unbelief; av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d, cc xx pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5572 and not to say, I cannot bee holpen, because I haue these and these things against mee: and not to say, I cannot be helped, Because I have these and these things against me: cc xx pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmbx vbi vvn, c-acp pns11 vhb d cc d n2 p-acp pno11: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5573 but to breake through them all, and to giue this glorie to God, as Abraham did, that he that promised, That if we call vpon him in the time of our trouble, he will heare vs and deliuer vs, is able to performe it: but to break through them all, and to give this glory to God, as Abraham did, that he that promised, That if we call upon him in the time of our trouble, he will hear us and deliver us, is able to perform it: cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp np1, c-acp np1 vdd, cst pns31 cst vvd, cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12, vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5574 and so to say, as Dauid doth here, I know, that hee will helpe me by the mightie strength of his right hand; and so to say, as David does Here, I know, that he will help me by the mighty strength of his right hand; cc av pc-acp vvi, c-acp np1 vdz av, pns11 vvb, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5575 is that faith, which as it will vphold vs in all troubles, so it is to bee found in very few. is that faith, which as it will uphold us in all Troubles, so it is to be found in very few. vbz d n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, av pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5576 But let vs remember for the helping of vs this way, That faith (as the Apostle sayth) is of things that are hoped for, and not seene: But let us Remember for the helping of us this Way, That faith (as the Apostle say) is of things that Are hoped for, and not seen: cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno12 d n1, cst n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vbz pp-f n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp, cc xx vvn: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5577 and therefore as we beleeue God to be present euery where, though we see him not; and Therefore as we believe God to be present every where, though we see him not; cc av c-acp pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vbi j d q-crq, cs pns12 vvb pno31 xx; (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5578 so must we beleeue that God is able to helpe vs, though wee cannot see how or which way; so must we believe that God is able to help us, though we cannot see how or which Way; av vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12, cs pns12 vmbx vvi c-crq cc r-crq n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5579 and so pray to him in all wants, and say, I know, that though I am weake, and so pray to him in all Wants, and say, I know, that though I am weak, cc av vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, cc vvi, pns11 vvb, cst cs pns11 vbm j, (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5580 and cannot helpe my selfe, yet hee will helpe me by his mightie power: and cannot help my self, yet he will help me by his mighty power: cc vmbx vvi po11 n1, av pns31 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp po31 j n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5581 and this the more we can doe it in truth, though in great weakenesse, the more shall wee glorifie God, and this the more we can do it in truth, though in great weakness, the more shall we Glorify God, cc d dt av-dc pns12 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp n1, cs p-acp j n1, dt av-dc vmb pns12 vvi np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5582 and the more will hee helpe vs. and the more will he help us cc dt av-dc vmb pns31 vvi pno12 (25) sermon (DIV2) 217 Page 298
5583 Therefore let them know, that are visited with sickenesse, either of the pestilence or otherwise, that if they were brought so low that they were at deaths doore, God is able to recouer them, Therefore let them know, that Are visited with sickness, either of the pestilence or otherwise, that if they were brought so low that they were At death's door, God is able to recover them, av vvb pno32 vvi, cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, av-d pp-f dt n1 cc av, cst cs pns32 vbdr vvn av av-j cst pns32 vbdr p-acp ng1 n1, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5584 and to raise them vp again by his great power, as Elihu sayth vnto Iob, when hee was so full of sores in his bodie, that he desired not life, and to raise them up again by his great power, as Elihu say unto Job, when he was so full of sores in his body, that he desired not life, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp av p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds av j pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd xx n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5585 neither had any hope of it: neither had any hope of it: av-dx vhd d n1 pp-f pn31: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5586 sayth he, If a man be stricken with sorrow vpon his head, and the griefe of his bones is sore; say he, If a man be stricken with sorrow upon his head, and the grief of his bones is soar; vvz pns31, cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbz j; (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5587 so that his life causeth him to abhorre bread, and his soule daintie meat; so that his life Causes him to abhor bred, and his soul dainty meat; av cst po31 n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, cc po31 n1 j n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5588 his flesh faileth, that it cannot be seene, and his bones, which were not seene, clatter; his Flesh Faileth, that it cannot be seen, and his bones, which were not seen, clatter; po31 n1 vvz, cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cc po31 n2, r-crq vbdr xx vvn, n1; (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5589 so his soule draweth to the graue, and his life to the buriers; so his soul draws to the graven, and his life to the buriers; av po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2; (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5590 if there be a messenger of God with him, an interpreter of his word, who is as one of a thousand, to declare vnto man his righteousnesse: if there be a Messenger of God with him, an interpreter of his word, who is as one of a thousand, to declare unto man his righteousness: cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp crd pp-f dt crd, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po31 n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5591 then will he haue mercie vpon him, and say, Deliuer him, that he goe not downe into the pit, then will he have mercy upon him, and say, Deliver him, that he go not down into the pit, av vmb pns31 vhb n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvi, vvb pno31, cst pns31 vvb xx a-acp p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5592 for I haue receiued a reconciliation: for I have received a reconciliation: c-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5593 then shall his flesh bee as fresh as a childs, and shall returne, as in the dayes of his youth. then shall his Flesh be as fresh as a child's, and shall return, as in the days of his youth. av vmb po31 n1 vbi a-acp j c-acp dt ng1, cc vmb vvi, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5594 Thus wee see, that if a man bee readie to giue vp the ghost, and the bell be rong for him, Thus we see, that if a man be ready to give up the ghost, and the bell be rung for him, av pns12 vvb, cst cs dt n1 vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vbb vvd p-acp pno31, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5595 and they begin to prepare things for his buriall, if the Lord do but speake the word, he shall bee restored to life and health. and they begin to prepare things for his burial, if the Lord do but speak the word, he shall be restored to life and health. cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 n1, cs dt n1 vdb p-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5596 For Christ Iesus, who when he was vpon the earth, by his word cured men and women of long and incurable diseases, For christ Iesus, who when he was upon the earth, by his word cured men and women of long and incurable diseases, p-acp np1 np1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f j cc j n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5597 yea raised some from the dead, euen Lazarus, when he had beene dead foure daies, and put into the graue: yea raised Some from the dead, even Lazarus, when he had been dead foure days, and put into the graven: uh vvd d p-acp dt j, av np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vbn j crd n2, cc vvd p-acp dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5598 who shall also raise vp these bodies of ours out of corruption, and fashion them like to his owne glorious bodie, according vnto the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himselfe. who shall also raise up these bodies of ours out of corruption, and fashion them like to his own glorious body, according unto the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. r-crq vmb av vvi a-acp d n2 pp-f png12 av pp-f n1, cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po31 d j n1, vvg p-acp dt n-vvg, c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5599 He I say, can much more by the same power of his, renew our strength, He I say, can much more by the same power of his, renew our strength, pns31 pns11 vvb, vmb av-d av-dc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f png31, vvb po12 n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5600 when we are in great weaknesse, by what meanes it pleaseth him, euen by the smallest helpe in the world, or without any at all. when we Are in great weakness, by what means it Pleases him, even by the Smallest help in the world, or without any At all. c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp j n1, p-acp r-crq vvz pn31 vvz pno31, av p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d p-acp d. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5601 As we by dayly experience see some to bee restored to life and health both from the pestilence (which is most deadly) and from other mortall diseases, As we by daily experience see Some to be restored to life and health both from the pestilence (which is most deadly) and from other Mortal diseases, c-acp pns12 p-acp j n1 vvi d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vbz av-ds j) cc p-acp j-jn j-jn n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 299
5602 when in the iudgement of men they were past all hope, and the Physitians had giuen them ouer, That we might be confirmed by that which we see and heare, in the faith of Gods promises towards vs. And this is that which Elihu sayth, God will deliuer his soule from going into the pit, when in the judgement of men they were passed all hope, and the Physicians had given them over, That we might be confirmed by that which we see and hear, in the faith of God's promises towards us And this is that which Elihu say, God will deliver his soul from going into the pit, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pns32 vbdr p-acp d n1, cc dt n2 vhd vvn pno32 a-acp, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pno12 cc d vbz d r-crq np1 vvz, np1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5603 and his life shall see the light: and his life shall see the Light: cc po31 n1 vmb vvi dt n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5604 loe all these things will God worke twice or thrice with a man, that he may turne backe his soule from the pit, to be illuminate in the light of the liuing. lo all these things will God work twice or thrice with a man, that he may turn back his soul from the pit, to be illuminate in the Light of the living. uh d d n2 vmb np1 vvi av cc av p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5605 VVhere he sayth, That God doth not onely thus shew his power now and then in raising vp men from the brinke of death, Where he say, That God does not only thus show his power now and then in raising up men from the brink of death, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst np1 vdz xx av-j av vvi po31 n1 av cc av p-acp vvg a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5606 but he sometimes dealeth thus twice or thrice with the same man: but he sometime deals thus twice or thrice with the same man: cc-acp pns31 av vvz av av cc av p-acp dt d n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5607 so that in their life time, and euen in sickenesse, they haue great experience diuers times of the power of God, in their strange recoueries from dangers, yea deadly and incurable sicknesses. so that in their life time, and even in sickness, they have great experience diverse times of the power of God, in their strange Recoveries from dangers, yea deadly and incurable Sicknesses. av cst p-acp po32 n1 n1, cc av p-acp n1, pns32 vhb j n1 j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp n2, uh j cc j n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5608 And to conclude this point in a word, if by pouertie or otherwise we be brought to a low ebbe, And to conclude this point in a word, if by poverty or otherwise we be brought to a low ebb, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp n1 cc av pns12 vbb vvn p-acp dt j vvi, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5609 as the patient man Iob was, yet ought wee to beleeue, that as the Lord turned his captiuitie, and gaue him twice so much as he had before; as the patient man Job was, yet ought we to believe, that as the Lord turned his captivity, and gave him twice so much as he had before; c-acp dt j n1 np1 vbds, av vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 vvd po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 av av av-d c-acp pns31 vhd a-acp; (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5610 so is he able to relieue vs also in our greatest need, and to make our estate better than it was before: so is he able to relieve us also in our greatest need, and to make our estate better than it was before: av vbz pns31 j pc-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp po12 js n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av-jc cs pn31 vbds a-acp: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5611 and therefore in such cases let vs pray to him earnestly to helpe by the mightie power of his right hand. and Therefore in such cases let us pray to him earnestly to help by the mighty power of his right hand. cc av p-acp d n2 vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5612 VVhich that we might doe the rather in faith, let vs consider, how the Apostle setteth before our eyes the example of Iob to this end, Which that we might do the rather in faith, let us Consider, how the Apostle sets before our eyes the Exampl of Job to this end, r-crq cst pns12 vmd vdi dt av-c p-acp n1, vvb pno12 vvi, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5613 and applieth it vnto vs, saying: Behold we count them blessed, which indure: and Applieth it unto us, saying: Behold we count them blessed, which endure: cc vvz pn31 p-acp pno12, vvg: vvb pns12 vvb pno32 vvn, r-crq vvb: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5614 yea haue heard of the patience of Iob, and haue knowne what end the Lord made: yea have herd of the patience of Job, and have known what end the Lord made: uh vhb vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhb vvn r-crq n1 dt n1 vvd: (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5615 for the Lord is verie pittifull and mercifull. for the Lord is very pitiful and merciful. c-acp dt n1 vbz av j cc j. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5616 As if hee had said, God is able to restore you, as hee did Iob, and to make as good an end with you, as he did with him; As if he had said, God is able to restore you, as he did Job, and to make as good an end with you, as he did with him; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22, c-acp pns31 vdd np1, cc pc-acp vvi c-acp j dt n1 p-acp pn22, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp pno31; (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5617 and therefore you ought by this example of Gods dealing with him patiently to wait vpon God, considering his mightie power, and Therefore you ought by this Exampl of God's dealing with him patiently to wait upon God, considering his mighty power, cc av pn22 vmd p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vvg po31 j n1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5618 and what great changes he is able to worke in men. and what great changes he is able to work in men. cc r-crq j n2 pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5619 And thus you see what we haue to obserue out of these wordes, where hee speaketh of the power of God, And thus you see what we have to observe out of these words, where he speaks of the power of God, cc av pn22 vvb r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n2, c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5620 and what out of the whole verse. and what out of the Whole verse. cc q-crq av pp-f dt j-jn n1. (25) sermon (DIV2) 218 Page 300
5621 God graunt, that these things and whatsoeuer else we heare out of his holy word from time to time, may so fall into our hearts, as seed into good ground: God grant, that these things and whatsoever Else we hear out of his holy word from time to time, may so fallen into our hearts, as seed into good ground: np1 vvi, cst d n2 cc r-crq av pns12 vvb av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vmb av vvi p-acp po12 n2, c-acp n1 p-acp j n1: (25) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 301
5622 that wee keeping the same in good and honest hearts, may bring forth the fruit thereof in our liues and conuersations, that we keeping the same in good and honest hearts, may bring forth the fruit thereof in our lives and conversations, cst pns12 vvg dt d p-acp j cc j n2, vmb vvi av dt n1 av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (25) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 301
5623 an hundred, threescore, or thirtie fold at the least, to the praise of his blessed name, the comfort and saluation of our owne soules, the benefit and good example of all that doe know vs, an hundred, threescore, or thirtie fold At the least, to the praise of his blessed name, the Comfort and salvation of our own Souls, the benefit and good Exampl of all that do know us, dt crd, crd, cc crd n1 p-acp dt ds, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d n2, dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f d cst vdb vvi pno12, (25) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 301
5624 and the leauing of the wicked world without excuse, that will not follow vs, through Iesus Christ our onely Lord and sauiour, Amen. FINIS. and the leaving of the wicked world without excuse, that will not follow us, through Iesus christ our only Lord and Saviour, Amen. FINIS. cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, cst vmb xx vvi pno12, p-acp np1 np1 po12 j n1 cc n1, uh-n. fw-la. (25) sermon (DIV2) 219 Page 301

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
2382 0 Chapt. 2.1. Vers. 5. Chapter 2.1. Vers. 5. np1 crd. np1 crd
4502 0 Matth. 17.20. Matthew 17.20. np1 crd.
4855 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
3 0 The author of this Psalme: and to whom it was committed. The author of this Psalm: and to whom it was committed. dt n1 pp-f d n1: cc p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbds vvn.
9 0 1. Chron. 25. 1. Chronicles 25. crd np1 crd
11 0 The argument of this Psalme. The argument of this Psalm. dt n1 pp-f d n1.
16 0 The occasion of it. The occasion of it. dt n1 pp-f pn31.
24 0 Dauid did desire the people to pray for him. David did desire the people to pray for him. np1 vdd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.
30 0 The Prophet did vse this forme of prayer for him. The Prophet did use this Form of prayer for him. dt n1 vdd vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31.
49 0 Kings ought to take order that the people should publikly pray for them. Kings ought to take order that the people should publicly pray for them. n2 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 cst dt n1 vmd av-j vvi p-acp pno32.
57 0 Al men ought to desire others to pray for them according to their seuerall neede. All men ought to desire Others to pray for them according to their several need. d n2 vmd pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno32 vvg p-acp po32 j n1.
68 0 Jam. 5.13.14. Jam. 5.13.14. np1 crd.
80 0 By this God would haue vs vnited in loue one to another. By this God would have us united in love one to Another. p-acp d n1 vmd vhi pno12 vvn p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn.
87 0 Vers. 16. Vers. 16. np1 crd
93 0 As in other things wee need the help one of another, so in prayer: and therefore should desire the same. As in other things we need the help one of Another, so in prayer: and Therefore should desire the same. p-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vvb dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, av p-acp n1: cc av vmd vvi dt d.
105 0 We desire men to sue for vs to Princes, so should wee do vnto God. We desire men to sue for us to Princes, so should we do unto God. pns12 vvb n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, av vmd pns12 vdi p-acp np1.
110 0 Matth. 18.20. Matthew 18.20. np1 crd.
119 0 When wee wrastle with men we desire help: so should wee when wee striue in prayer with God. Gen. 32.24. When we wrestle with men we desire help: so should we when we strive in prayer with God. Gen. 32.24. c-crq pns12 vvi p-acp n2 pns12 vvb n1: av vmd pns12 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp np1. np1 crd.
124 0 Luk. 18.2. Luk. 18.2. np1 crd.
132 0 Rom. 15.30. 32. Rom. 15.30. 32. np1 crd. crd
135 0 Chap. 1.10. Chap. 1.10. np1 crd.
137 0 Paul desired the Church to striue with him in prayer. Paul desired the Church to strive with him in prayer. np1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1.
144 0 2. Cor. 1.8. 2. Cor. 1.8. crd np1 crd.
151 0 Great things may be obtained, when many pray together. Great things may be obtained, when many pray together. j n2 vmb vbi vvn, c-crq d vvb av.
158 0 What comfort we may haue when we haue desired the prayers of others. What Comfort we may have when we have desired the Prayers of Others. q-crq n1 pns12 vmb vhi c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f n2-jn.
165 0 In Poperie they maintained others to pray for them. In Popery they maintained Others to pray for them. p-acp n1 pns32 vvd n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32.
186 0 1. Tim. 2.1.2. 1. Tim. 2.1.2. crd np1 crd.
195 0 Our dearest friends had neede to be put in mind to pray for vs. Our dearest Friends had need to be put in mind to pray for us np1 js-jn n2 vhd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12
210 0 Example of those that haue desired others to pray for them. 1. Sam. 1.6. Exampl of those that have desired Others to pray for them. 1. Sam. 1.6. n1 pp-f d cst vhb vvd n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd.
216 0 Hannah desired Hely to pray for her. Hannah desired Hely to pray for her. np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.
218 0 Vers. 17. Vers. 17. np1 crd
223 0 So did the Israelites desire Samuel to pray for them. Chap. 7.8. So did the Israelites desire Samuel to pray for them. Chap. 7.8. av vdd dt np2 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. np1 crd.
226 0 Vers. 10. Vers. 10. np1 crd
231 0 2. King. 19.1. Hezekiah desired the prayers of Isaiah. 2. King. 19.1. Hezekiah desired the Prayers of Isaiah. crd n1. crd. np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1.
232 0 Vers. 35. Vers. 35. np1 crd
233 0 Rom. 15.30. And Paul of the Romanes and Corinthians. 2. Cor. 1.10. Rom. 15.30. And Paul of the Romans and Corinthians. 2. Cor. 1.10. np1 crd. cc np1 pp-f dt njp2 cc njp2. crd np1 crd.
242 0 Hester desireth the Iewes to fast and pray for her. Esther Desires the Iewes to fast and pray for her. np1 vvz dt np2 p-acp j cc vvb p-acp pno31.
243 0 Hest. 4.16. Hest. 4.16. np1 crd.
246 0 The wicked haue bin constrained to desire the prayers of others, and haue gotten great good by them. The wicked have been constrained to desire the Prayers of Others, and have got great good by them. dt j vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc vhb vvn j j p-acp pno32.
260 0 Ephe. 2.12. Ephes 2.12. np1 crd.
264 0 Pharaoh often desired Moses and Aaron to pray for him. Pharaoh often desired Moses and Aaron to pray for him. np1 av vvd np1 cc np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.
267 0 Exod. 8.8. Exod 8.8. np1 crd.
269 0 Vers. 28. Vers. 28. np1 crd
272 0 Chap. 9.27. Chap. 9.27. np1 crd.
280 0 Ieroboam desired the Prophet to pray for him when his hand was withered. Jeroboam desired the Prophet to pray for him when his hand was withered. np1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn.
284 0 1. King. 13.6. 1. King. 13.6. crd n1. crd.
289 0 Zedekiah desired the prayers of Ieremy. Zedekiah desired the Prayers of Ieremy. np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1.
291 0 Jerem. 37.3. Jeremiah 37.3. np1 crd.
298 0 Act. 8.24. Act. 8.24. n1 crd.
300 0 And Simon Magus of Peter. And Simon Magus of Peter. cc np1 np1 pp-f np1.
306 0 What good we might haue gotten if we had sought to others for their prayers. What good we might have got if we had sought to Others for their Prayers. q-crq j pns12 vmd vhi vvn cs pns12 vhd vvn p-acp n2-jn p-acp po32 n2.
308 0 The great losse when the good die, whose prayers we had. The great loss when the good die, whose Prayers we had. dt j n1 c-crq dt j vvi, rg-crq n2 pns12 vhd.
319 0 Dauid in desiring their prayers did not purpose to neglect prayer himself. David in desiring their Prayers did not purpose to neglect prayer himself. np1 p-acp vvg po32 n2 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi n1 px31.
333 0 No more must kings when their subiects doe pray for them. No more must Kings when their Subjects doe pray for them. av-dx av-dc vmb n2 c-crq po32 n2-jn n1 vvb p-acp pno32.
338 0 The practise of the Papists is otherwise. The practice of the Papists is otherwise. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 vbz av.
345 0 And of some Gospellers. And of Some Evangelists. cc pp-f d n2.
351 0 Jam. 5.13.14. Jam. 5.13.14. np1 crd.
354 0 We must not seuer our own prayers from the prayers of others. We must not sever our own Prayers from the Prayers of Others. pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn.
360 0 Yet God heareth his seruants for those that neither doe, nor can pray for themselues. Yet God hears his Servants for those that neither doe, nor can pray for themselves. av np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp d cst dx n1, ccx vmb vvi p-acp px32.
371 0 Gen. 18.32. Gen. 18.32. np1 crd.
376 0 Ierem. 29.7. Jeremiah 29.7. np1 crd.
376 1 1. Tim. 2.1. 1. Tim. 2.1. crd np1 crd.
377 0 But wee can haue little comfort in the prayers of others, if wee pray not for our selues. But we can have little Comfort in the Prayers of Others, if we pray not for our selves. cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp po12 n2.
387 0 Iam. 1. •. Iam. 1. •. np1 crd •.
390 0 Psal. 50.15. Psalm 50.15. np1 crd.
395 0 Dauid desired the people to pray for him, and did pray himselfe also. David desired the people to pray for him, and did pray himself also. np1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc vdd vvi px31 av.
398 0 2. King. 19.1. 2. King. 19.1. crd n1. crd.
399 0 Vers. 4. Vers. 4. np1 crd
401 0 So did Hezekiah when he desired the prayers of Isaiah. So did Hezekiah when he desired the Prayers of Isaiah. av vdd np1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1.
405 0 2. Chron. 32.20 2. Chronicles 32.20 crd np1 crd
407 0 Rom. 1.9. Rom. 1.9. np1 crd.
407 1 And Paul, when he craued the prayers of the Romanes and Corinthians. Chap. 15.30. And Paul, when he craved the Prayers of the Romans and Corinthians. Chap. 15.30. cc np1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 cc njp2. np1 crd.
410 0 2. Cor. 1.10. 2. Cor. 1.10. crd np1 crd.
415 0 And Queene Hester, when she desired the Iewes to fast and pray for her. Hest. 4.16. And Queen Esther, when she desired the Iewes to fast and pray for her. Hest. 4.16. cc n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt np2 p-acp j cc vvb p-acp pno31. np1 crd.
427 0 The people pray for the King, as they were desired. The people pray for the King, as they were desired. dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn.
431 0 So must we do for all those that desire our prayers. So must we do for all those that desire our Prayers. av vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d d cst vvb po12 n2.
437 0 Especially when they shall make their estate known vnto vs Especially when they shall make their estate known unto us av-j c-crq pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 vvn p-acp pno12
440 0 Jam. 5.16. Jam. 5.16. np1 crd.
450 0 And most of al when thereupon we haue promised to pray for them. Psal. 15.4. And most of all when thereupon we have promised to pray for them. Psalm 15.4. cc ds pp-f d c-crq av pns12 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. np1 crd.
456 0 For all lawfull promises must be kept. For all lawful promises must be kept. p-acp d j n2 vmb vbi vvn.
465 0 Els they that we trust vnto shal neglect to pray for vs. Else they that we trust unto shall neglect to pray for us av pns32 cst pns12 vvb p-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12
465 1 Matth. 7.2. Matthew 7.2. np1 crd.
475 0 Therfore if we would haue others pray vs let vs pray for them. Therefore if we would have Others pray us let us pray for them. av cs pns12 vmd vhi n2-jn vvb pno12 vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno32.
485 0 Luk. 6.36. Luk. 6.36. np1 crd.
486 0 Prou. 11.17. Prou. 11.17. np1 crd.
488 0 2 Cor. 6.6. 2 Cor. 6.6. crd np1 crd.
493 0 Matth. 7.12. Matthew 7.12. np1 crd.
494 0 If we doe not pray for others, we shall the lesse reioyce in all blessings of God vpon them. If we do not pray for Others, we shall the less rejoice in all blessings of God upon them. cs pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmb dt av-dc vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32.
502 0 Rom. 12.15. Rom. 12.15. np1 crd.
511 0 Therefore we should pray for the church and common-wealth in our time. Therefore we should pray for the Church and commonwealth in our time. av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1.
516 0 2. Thessal. 3.1. 2. Thessal. 3.1. crd n1. crd.
519 0 Hest. 4.14. Hest. 4.14. np1 crd.
522 0 We must beleeue that our prayers may doe much good to others. We must believe that our Prayers may do much good to Others. pns12 vmb vvi cst po12 n2 vmb vdi d j p-acp n2-jn.
530 0 Vers. 6. Vers. 6. np1 crd
538 0 Jam. 5.15. Jam. 5.15. np1 crd.
549 0 Vers. 17. Vers. 17. np1 crd
551 0 What great benefits men haue gotten by the prayer of others. What great benefits men have got by the prayer of Others. q-crq j n2 n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn.
554 0 Gen. 7.18. Gen. 7.18. np1 crd.
555 0 Chapt. 25.21. Chapter 25.21. np1 crd.
558 0 Exod. 14.15. Exod 14.15. np1 crd.
559 0 1. King. 17.28. 1. King. 17.28. crd n1. crd.
560 0 2. King. 4.33. 2. King. 4.33. crd n1. crd.
568 0 Vers. 6. Vers. 6. np1 crd
569 0 This way euery one may be beneficiall to the Church of God. This Way every one may be beneficial to the Church of God. d n1 d pi vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
580 0 We may bee perswaded that God will heare vs for others by the largenes of his promises. We may be persuaded that God will hear us for Others by the largeness of his promises. pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2.
584 0 Matth. 7.7. Matthew 7.7. np1 crd.
587 0 And by the experience of them in others And by the experience of them in Others cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp n2-jn
589 0 Psal. 12.6. Psalm 12.6. np1 crd.
591 0 But most of in our selues. But most of in our selves. p-acp ds pp-f p-acp po12 n2.
599 0 1. Sam. 17.37. 1. Sam. 17.37. crd np1 crd.
611 0 How greatly men faile in neglecting to pray for others. How greatly men fail in neglecting to pray for Others. q-crq av-j n2 vvi p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn.
635 0 The people pray for king Dauid. The people pray for King David. dt n1 vvb p-acp n1 np1.
638 0 Rom. 13.7. Rom. 13.7. np1 crd.
639 0 So should we all doe for our King. So should we all do for our King. av vmd pns12 av-d vdb p-acp po12 n1.
647 0 1. Tim. 2.1. 1. Tim. 2.1. crd np1 crd.
654 0 What great reason there is of it. What great reason there is of it. q-crq j n1 pc-acp vbz pp-f pn31.
664 0 What great benefits we enioy vnder the gouernment of our King. What great benefits we enjoy under the government of our King. q-crq j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1.
677 0 1. As to liue peaceably. 1. As to live peaceably. crd p-acp pc-acp vvi av-j.
684 0 2. Godlily. 2. Godlily. crd av-j.
692 0 3. Honestly. 3. Honestly. crd av-j.
698 0 What cause we haue to pray for the life of our King. What cause we have to pray for the life of our King. q-crq n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1.
701 0 Jsai. 3.4. Isai. 3.4. np1. crd.
714 0 Psal. 129.2. Psalm 129.2. np1 crd.
720 0 1. Tim. 2.2. 1. Tim. 2.2. crd np1 crd.
721 0 This sermon fell out vpon that day, which caused this digression This sermon fell out upon that day, which caused this digression d n1 vvd av p-acp d n1, r-crq vvd d n1
722 0 Psal. 124.2, 3, 4, &c. Psalm 124.2, 3, 4, etc. np1 crd, crd, crd, av
729 0 1. Tim. 2.1. 1. Tim. 2.1. crd np1 crd.
731 0 What cause we haue to giue thankes to God for our King. What cause we have to give thanks to God for our King. q-crq n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1.
735 0 2. Sam. 1.24. 2. Sam. 1.24. crd np1 crd.
738 0 Iudg. 18.1. Judges 18.1. np1 crd.
740 0 2. Chron. 18.16. 2. Chronicles 18.16. crd np1 crd.
740 1 In respect that he is right heire to the Crowne. In respect that he is right heir to the Crown. p-acp n1 cst pns31 vbz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1.
747 0 And so rarely qualited for the kingdome. And so rarely qualitied for the Kingdom. cc av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1.
751 0 Psal. 78.71. Psalm 78.71. np1 crd.
752 0 And for his royall posteritie. Act. 13.36. And for his royal posterity. Act. 13.36. cc p-acp po31 j n1. n1 crd.
758 0 And for his peaceable entrance. And for his peaceable Entrance. cc p-acp po31 j n1.
764 0 And that in this short time since his comming things are bettered. And that in this short time since his coming things Are bettered. cc cst p-acp d j n1 p-acp po31 vvg n2 vbr vvn.
768 0 And all things very cheape. And all things very cheap. cc d n2 av j.
771 0 But we are fallen into Gods hand by reason of the plague. But we Are fallen into God's hand by reason of the plague. cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1.
776 0 2. Sam. 24 14. 2. Sam. 24 14. crd np1 crd crd
779 0 Chap. 14.19. Chap. 14.19. np1 crd.
783 0 2. Pet. 1.21. 2. Pet. 1.21. crd np1 crd.
784 0 Dauid teacheth the people their dutie to himselfe. David Teaches the people their duty to himself. np1 vvz dt n1 po32 n1 p-acp px31.
790 0 So may and ought all superiours do to their inferiours. So may and ought all superiors do to their inferiors. av vmb cc vmd d n2-jn vdb p-acp po32 n2-jn.
794 0 As the Minister to their people and flocke. As the Minister to their people and flock. p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1.
797 0 1. Thess. 5.13. Heb. 13.17. 1. Thess 5.13. Hebrew 13.17. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
798 0 1. Tim. 5.17. 1. Tim. 5.17. crd np1 crd.
800 0 Heb. 3.2. Hebrew 3.2. np1 crd.
800 1 Act. 20.27. Act. 20.27. n1 crd.
813 0 1. Cor. 4.6. 1. Cor. 4.6. crd np1 crd.
813 1 Eph. 6.19. Ephesians 6.19. np1 crd.
814 0 1. Cor. 6.1. 1. Cor. 6.1. crd np1 crd.
816 0 Phil. 4.10. Philip 4.10. np1 crd.
820 0 And gouernours of families to those that are committed to thē. And Governors of families to those that Are committed to them. cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32.
829 0 And one neighbour may thus teach another. And one neighbour may thus teach Another. cc crd n1 vmb av vvi j-jn.
840 0 Heb. 3.13. Hebrew 3.13. np1 crd.
841 0 How hardly men will admit this kind of teaching. How hardly men will admit this kind of teaching. uh-crq av n2 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f vvg.
854 0 The conclusion. The conclusion. dt n1.
865 0 The meaning of the words. The meaning of the words. dt n1 pp-f dt n2.
870 0 Dauid in his lawfull calling was not free from trouble. David in his lawful calling was not free from trouble. np1 p-acp po31 j n-vvg vbds xx j p-acp n1.
876 0 By outward things wee must not iudge of the lawfulnes of Kings titles. By outward things we must not judge of the lawfulness of Kings titles. p-acp j n2 pns12 vmb xx vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f ng1 n2.
887 0 We ought as any crosses do befall vs, to examine our waies. We ought as any Crosses do befall us, to examine our ways. pns12 vmd p-acp d n2 vdb vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n2.
891 0 Numb. 22.23. Numb. 22.23. j. crd.
903 0 All good men must looke for trouble in the best actions. All good men must look for trouble in the best actions. d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n2.
905 0 Psalm. 2.1, 2. Psalm. 2.1, 2. np1. crd, crd
912 0 Therefore we must not iudg of things by the euent. Therefore we must not judge of things by the event. av pns12 vmb xx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1.
918 0 Dauid prayed to God in his trouble. David prayed to God in his trouble. np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1.
923 0 Psal. 44.6. & 33 16. Psalm 44.6. & 33 16. np1 crd. cc crd crd
925 0 Prou. Prou. np1
928 0 2. Chron. 14.11 2. Chronicles 14.11 crd np1 crd
1466 0 Chap. 32.28. Chap. 32.28. np1 crd.
929 0 Jsai. 37.16. So haue other good Kings done. Isai. 37.16. So have other good Kings done. np1. crd. av vhb j-jn j n2 vdn.
933 0 2. Chron. 20.3. 2. Chronicles 20.3. crd np1 crd.
935 0 Chap. 14.9. Chap. 14.9. np1 crd.
943 0 So must all men seeke to God in all kinde of troubles. So must all men seek to God in all kind of Troubles. av vmb d n2 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2.
949 0 Deut. 8.3. Deuteronomy 8.3. np1 crd.
951 0 Luk. 12.15. Luk. 12.15. np1 crd.
952 0 Psal. 50.15. Psalm 50.15. np1 crd.
956 0 Vers. 6. Vers. 6. np1 crd
957 0 Jam. 5.13. Jam. 5.13. np1 crd.
958 0 1. Thessal. 5.17. 1. Thessal. 5.17. crd n1. crd.
958 1 Ephes. 6.18. Ephesians 6.18. np1 crd.
961 0 Matth. 14.29. The time of trouble is the speciall time of prayer. Matthew 14.29. The time of trouble is the special time of prayer. np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1.
965 0 Psal. 10.1. Psalm 10.1. np1 crd.
971 0 Both publike and priuate. Both public and private. av-d j cc j.
976 0 As at this time especially. As At this time especially. c-acp p-acp d n1 av-j.
984 0 We may alwaies thus pray for men that God would heare their prayers. We may always thus pray for men that God would hear their Prayers. pns12 vmb av av vvb p-acp n2 cst np1 vmd vvi po32 n2.
990 0 Though we know not their estate. Though we know not their estate. cs pns12 vvb xx po32 n1.
992 0 1. Sam. 1.13. 1. Sam. 1.13. crd np1 crd.
994 0 As Hely did for Hannah. As Hely did for Hannah. p-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1.
998 0 Vers. 26. Vers. 26. np1 crd
1006 0 But if wee know it we may pray for them more particularly. Jam. 5.16. But if we know it we may pray for them more particularly. Jam. 5.16. p-acp cs pns12 vvb pn31 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 av-dc av-j. np1 crd.
1013 0 Vers. 13. Vers. 13. np1 crd
1016 0 Ye are we not to neglect this dutie of praier for any, though wee know not their estate. You Are we not to neglect this duty of prayer for any, though we know not their estate. pn22 vbr pns12 xx pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, cs pns12 vvb xx po32 n1.
1022 0 1. King. 8.33. 1. King. 8.33. crd n1. crd.
1024 0 Vers. 38. Salomon prayed God to heare them, whose prayers he could not know. Vers. 38. Solomon prayed God to hear them, whose Prayers he could not know. np1 crd np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, rg-crq n2 pns31 vmd xx vvi.
1029 0 Vers. 59. Vers. 59. np1 crd
1036 0 2. Chron. 7.1. 2. Chronicles 7.1. crd np1 crd.
1039 0 Vers. 12. Vers. 12. np1 crd
1045 0 Thus may we pray continually for them that are absent, or will not make their estate known. Thus may we pray continually for them that Are absent, or will not make their estate known. av vmb pns12 vvb av-j p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, cc vmb xx vvi po32 n1 vvn.
1055 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
1059 0 As for those that are v sited with the Plague. As for those that Are v sited with the Plague. c-acp p-acp d cst vbr crd vvn p-acp dt n1.
1065 0 The meaning of these words. The meaning of these words. dt n1 pp-f d n2.
1079 0 The doctrine of the same. The Doctrine of the same. dt n1 pp-f dt d.
1081 0 We must name in our prayers such things a• 〈 … 〉 neede. We must name in our Prayers such things a• 〈 … 〉 need. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 d n2 n1 〈 … 〉 vvb.
1085 0 Phil. • 6. Philip • 6. np1 • crd
1086 0 Psa• 〈 … 〉. Psa• 〈 … 〉. np1 〈 … 〉.
1091 0 And sowe must particularly commend the estate of others vnto God. And sow must particularly commend the estate of Others unto God. cc n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp np1.
1113 0 Eph. 6.16. Ephesians 6.16. np1 crd.
1122 0 All defence of all men commeth from God only. All defence of all men comes from God only. d n1 pp-f d n2 vvz p-acp np1 av-j.
1130 0 Jerem Jeremiah np1
1133 0 Psal. 121.2. Psalm 121.2. np1 crd.
1134 0 Both in the commonwealth. Psal. 144.2. Both in the commonwealth. Psalm 144.2. av-d p-acp dt n1. np1 crd.
1137 0 Psal. 127.1. Psalm 127.1. np1 crd.
1141 0 Iosh. 7.5. Joshua 7.5. np1 crd.
1143 0 And in our houses. And in our houses. cc p-acp po12 n2.
1148 0 Psal. 127.1. Psalm 127.1. np1 crd.
1149 0 And 16.5.8. And 16.5.8. cc crd.
1155 0 And 4.8. And 4.8. cc crd.
1156 0 The defence of our King is only of God. The defence of our King is only of God. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz j pp-f np1.
1160 0 Psal. 140.7. Psalm 140.7. np1 crd.
1163 0 2 Cor. 1.10. 2 Cor. 1.10. crd np1 crd.
1169 0 He onely can defend vs from the pestilence. 1. Cor. 11.30. He only can defend us from the pestilence. 1. Cor. 11.30. pns31 av-j vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1. crd np1 crd.
1173 0 Deut. 28.35. Deuteronomy 28.35. np1 crd.
1175 0 Vers. 59. Vers. 59. np1 crd
1180 0 Exod. 15.26. Exod 15.26. np1 crd.
1184 0 Psal. 91.3. Psalm 91.3. np1 crd.
1194 0 2. King. 19.35. 2. King. 19.35. crd n1. crd.
1195 0 2. Sam. 24.15. 2. Sam. 24.15. crd np1 crd.
1197 0 Vers. 16. Vers. 16. np1 crd
1199 0 Psalm. 91.13. Psalm. 91.13. np1. crd.
1202 0 As he did recouer Hezekiah frō death As he did recover Hezekiah from death c-acp pns31 vdd vvi np1 p-acp n1
1204 0 Isai. 38.1. Isaiah 38.1. np1 crd.
1207 0 2. King. 20.7. 2. King. 20.7. crd n1. crd.
1211 0 2. Chron. 16.12 2. Chronicles 16.12 crd np1 crd
2076 0 Act. 10.4. Act. 10.4. n1 crd.
1211 1 Asa died of his disease, though he had all help of phisick. Asa died of his disease, though he had all help of physic. np1 vvd pp-f po31 n1, cs pns31 vhd d n1 pp-f n1.
1217 0 Exod. 12.29. Exod 12.29. np1 crd.
1223 0 Whether we haue meanes, or haue them not, all defence from the pestilence is only from God. Whither we have means, or have them not, all defence from the pestilence is only from God. cs pns12 vhb n2, cc vhb pno32 xx, d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp np1.
1240 0 1. Sam. 2.6. 1. Sam. 2.6. crd np1 crd.
1241 0 Therefore we must not trust to the means: for God can frustrate thē. Therefore we must not trust to the means: for God can frustrate them. av pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2: c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32.
1255 0 2. King. 6.27. 2. King. 6.27. crd n1. crd.
1260 0 God can help vs, and heale vs, when all meanes doe faile vs. Deut. 9.9. 1. King. 19.8. God can help us, and heal us, when all means do fail us Deuteronomy 9.9. 1. King. 19.8. np1 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvi pno12, c-crq d n2 vdb vvi pno12 np1 crd. crd n1. crd.
1264 0 Mar. 7.34. Mar. 7.34. np1 crd.
1265 0 Matth. 8.3. Luk. 17.14. Matthew 8.3. Luk. 17.14. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1266 0 Matth. 28.18. Matthew 28.18. np1 crd.
1266 1 Matth. 8.13. Matthew 8.13. np1 crd.
1267 0 Mar. 5.29. Mar. 5.29. np1 crd.
1269 0 Ioh. 5.5. John 5.5. np1 crd.
1273 0 Joh. 11.43. John 11.43. np1 crd.
1274 0 Psal. 107.20. Psalm 107.20. np1 crd.
1276 0 Job. 33.19. Job. 33.19. np1. crd.
1279 0 Though our estate be neuer so desperate. Though our estate be never so desperate. cs po12 n1 vbi av-x av j.
1287 0 Vers. 29. Vers. 29. np1 crd
1290 0 2 Cor. 1.9. 2 Cor. 1.9. crd np1 crd.
1291 0 2. Tim. 4.17. 2. Tim. 4.17. crd np1 crd.
1297 0 Faith in Gods defence giueth great comfort in trouble. Faith in God's defence gives great Comfort in trouble. n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vvz j n1 p-acp n1.
1313 0 Job. 2.10. Job. 2.10. np1. crd.
1315 0 2. Cor. 12.8.9. 2. Cor. 12.8.9. crd np1 crd.
1316 0 Rom. 8.28. Rom. 8.28. np1 crd.
1318 0 Iob. 13.15. Job 13.15. zz crd.
1320 0 Rom. 8.38. Rom. 8.38. np1 crd.
1322 0 Rom. 14.9. Rom. 14.9. np1 crd.
1324 0 1. Cor. 3.22. 1. Cor. 3.22. crd np1 crd.
1328 0 Apoc. 14.13. Apocalypse 14.13. np1 crd.
1328 1 Luc. 2.29. Luke 2.29. np1 crd.
1330 0 Luc. 23.46. Philip. 1.23. & 21. Luke 23.46. Philip. 1.23. & 21. np1 crd. np1. crd. cc crd
1335 0 The name of God. The name of God. dt n1 pp-f np1.
1340 0 By it we know what God is vnto vs. Jsai. 26.4. By it we know what God is unto us Isai. 26.4. p-acp pn31 pns12 vvi r-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno12 np1. crd.
1341 0 Rom. 11.36. Rom. 11.36. np1 crd.
1343 0 Gen. 17.1. Nehem. 9.6. 2. Cor. 1.3. Gen. 17.1. Nehemiah 9.6. 2. Cor. 1.3. np1 crd. np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
1345 0 Ierem. 33.20. Jeremiah 33.20. np1 crd.
1349 0 From hence ariseth confidence in prayer. From hence arises confidence in prayer. p-acp av vvz n1 p-acp n1.
1362 0 As men that haue a good name are most sought vnto. As men that have a good name Are most sought unto. p-acp n2 cst vhb dt j n1 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp.
1368 0 Luc. 16.19. 1 Sam. 25.20. Luke 16.19. 1 Sam. 25.20. np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
1370 0 The ignorāce of Gods name hindreth men from prayer. The ignorance of God's name hindereth men from prayer. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvz n2 p-acp n1.
1374 0 Deut. 28.58. Deuteronomy 28.58. np1 crd.
1382 0 Psal. 65.2. Psalm 65.2. np1 crd.
1385 0 Exod. 32.11.12 Numb. 14.13.14.15.16.17.18.19. Exod 32.11.12 Numb. 14.13.14.15.16.17.18.19. np1 crd j. crd.
1387 0 Exod. 34.6. Exod 34.6. np1 crd.
1389 0 God is answerable to his good name, though men be not so alwaies. God is answerable to his good name, though men be not so always. np1 vbz j p-acp po31 j n1, cs n2 vbb xx av av.
1400 0 Exod. 3.8.9. Exod 3.8.9. np1 crd.
1402 0 Exod. 14.15. Exod 14.15. np1 crd.
1403 0 Exod. 17.4. Numb. 11.11. Gen. 28.10. & 32.9. Exod 17.4. Numb. 11.11. Gen. 28.10. & 32.9. np1 crd. j. crd. np1 crd. cc crd.
1406 0 Hest. 8.16.17. Hest. 8.16.17. np1 crd.
1414 0 1. King. 8.41. 1. King. 8.41. crd n1. crd.
1416 0 We are to pray that all nations might know the name of God, that so they might seeke to him. We Are to pray that all Nations might know the name of God, that so they might seek to him. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi cst d n2 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst av pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31.
1425 0 Luc. 15.13. Especially they that are visited with the plague. Luke 15.13. Especially they that Are visited with the plague. np1 crd. av-j pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1.
1432 0 Matth. 11.28. Matthew 11.28. np1 crd.
1436 0 Psal. 50. 1•. Ioel. 2.32. Psalm 50. 1•. Joel 2.32. np1 crd. n1. np1 crd.
1438 0 That by it they may know his name, and so pray vnto him. Hos. 7.14. That by it they may know his name, and so pray unto him. Hos. 7.14. cst p-acp pn31 pns32 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc av vvb p-acp pno31. np1 crd.
1444 0 Rom. 1.20. Rom. 1.20. np1 crd.
1448 0 Exod. 34.7. Exod 34.7. np1 crd.
1452 0 Luc. 23.41. Luke 23.41. np1 crd.
1455 0 Hos. 6.1. Hos. 6.1. np1 crd.
1459 0 Psal. 115.1. Psalm 115.1. np1 crd.
1462 0 The God of Iacob. The God of Iacob. dt n1 pp-f np1.
1463 0 Gen. 25.26. Gen. 25.26. np1 crd.
1469 0 They confirme their faith by the example of Iacob: and so must we by his, & others. They confirm their faith by the Exampl of Iacob: and so must we by his, & Others. pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av vmb pns12 p-acp png31, cc n2-jn.
1479 0 1. Cor. 10. •. 1. Cor. 10. •. crd np1 crd •.
1482 0 Rom. 15.4. Rom. 15.4. np1 crd.
1483 0 Then might we haue great comfort in our prayers for euery estate. Then might we have great Comfort in our Prayers for every estate. av vmd pns12 vhb j n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1.
1488 0 As in this pestilence from the example of Dauid. As in this pestilence from the Exampl of David. c-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
1493 0 1. Chron. 21.17 1. Chronicles 21.17 crd np1 crd
1504 0 Exod. 9.15. Exod 9.15. np1 crd.
1505 0 And of the Israelites, when the plague was in Egypt. And of the Israelites, when the plague was in Egypt. cc pp-f dt np2, c-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp np1.
1515 0 Whether we consider the Egyptians, that were punished for their sinnes iustly. Whither we Consider the egyptians, that were punished for their Sins justly. cs pns12 vvb dt njp2, cst vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n2 av-j.
1520 0 Jsai. 58.13. Isai. 58.13. np1. crd.
1523 0 Psal. 101.2. Vers. 7. Psalm 101.2. Vers. 7. np1 crd. np1 crd
1524 0 Josh. 24.15. Josh. 24.15. np1 crd.
1525 0 Gen. 18.19. Gen. 18.19. np1 crd.
1526 0 Dan. 6.10. Dan. 6.10. np1 crd.
1528 0 Act. 10.2. Act. 10.2. n1 crd.
1532 0 Matth. 5.22. Matthew 5.22. np1 crd.
1533 0 1. Cor. 10.8. 1. Cor. 10.8. crd np1 crd.
1533 1 Chapt. 6.18. Chapter 6.18. np1 crd.
1538 0 Job. 31.12. Job. 31.12. np1. crd.
1542 0 Jsai. 3.15. Isai. 3.15. np1. crd.
1549 0 Hab. 2.11. Hab. 2.11. np1 crd.
1550 0 Amos 1.3. Amos 1.3. np1 crd.
1556 0 Dan. 9.5. Dan. 9.5. np1 crd.
1564 0 Or the Israelites, whom God spared of his mercie. Or the Israelites, whom God spared of his mercy. cc dt np2, ro-crq np1 vvd pp-f po31 n1.
1566 0 Iona. 3.8. Iona. 3.8. np1. crd.
1571 0 And when the plague was among the Iewes in the wildernes. And when the plague was among the Iewes in the Wilderness. cc c-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n1.
1573 0 Numb. 16.47. Numb. 16.47. j. crd.
1585 0 The God of Iacob. The God of Iacob. dt n1 pp-f np1.
1590 0 Psal. 129.1. Psalm 129.1. np1 crd.
1591 0 Psal. 130.7. Psalm 130.7. np1 crd.
1592 0 Numb. 23.7. Numb. 23.7. j. crd.
1594 0 Vers. 10. & 23. Vers. 10. & 23. np1 crd cc crd
1596 0 Psal. 144.15. Psalm 144.15. np1 crd.
1598 0 They pray in the faith of Gods couenant made vnto Iacob, and to his posteritie. Heb. 1.2. They pray in the faith of God's Covenant made unto Iacob, and to his posterity. Hebrew 1.2. pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd.
1603 0 Heb. 9.15. 1. Cor. 3.21. Hebrew 9.15. 1. Cor. 3.21. np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
1608 0 Joh. 14.13. Eccles. 5.1. John 14.13. Eccles. 5.1. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1610 0 So must we in the faith of his couenāt made with vs in Christ. So must we in the faith of his Covenant made with us in christ. av vmb pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1.
1613 0 Psalm. 89.31. Psalm. 89.31. np1. crd.
1619 0 Psal. 6.1. Psalm 6.1. np1 crd.
1620 0 Euen in this time of the plague. Even in this time of the plague. av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1.
1625 0 2. Cor. 1 20. 2. Cor. 1 20. crd np1 crd crd
1626 0 The interpretation of the second verse. The Interpretation of the second verse. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
1632 0 They pray for helpe from heauen. They pray for help from heaven. pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1.
1643 0 Though they had many helpes for warre, yet they looke for all their helpe from heauen. 2. Sam. 23.8. Though they had many helps for war, yet they look for all their help from heaven. 2. Sam. 23.8. cs pns32 vhd d n2 p-acp n1, av pns32 vvb p-acp d po32 n1 p-acp n1. crd np1 crd.
1653 0 Contrary to the common course of captaines and souldiers. Contrary to the Common course of Captains and Soldiers. j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2.
1658 0 1. King. 20.10. 1. King. 20.10. crd n1. crd.
1660 0 Vers. 18. Vers. 18. np1 crd
1665 0 Who therfore commonly speed thereafter. Who Therefore commonly speed thereafter. r-crq av av-j vvi av.
1676 0 Prou. 21.31 Prou. 21.31 np1 crd
1677 0 All helpe in al dangers and troubles is only from heauē. All help in all dangers and Troubles is only from heaven. d n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 vbz av-j p-acp n1.
1681 0 Psal. 44.1. &c. Psalm 44.1. etc. np1 crd. av
1695 0 Psal. 60.11. Psalm 60.11. np1 crd.
1702 0 This faith wee ought to haue in this time of the pestilēce. This faith we ought to have in this time of the pestilence. d n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1.
1710 0 Leu. 13.45.46 Leu. 13.45.46 np1 crd
1716 0 And shew it by prayer for our selues and others. And show it by prayer for our selves and Others. cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn.
1729 0 Rom. 10.14. 2 Cor. 4.13. Rom. 10.14. 2 Cor. 4.13. np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
1732 0 Faith seeth helpe in heauen, when there is none in earth. Faith sees help in heaven, when there is none in earth. n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1.
1739 0 Heb. 11.1. Hebrew 11.1. np1 crd.
1741 0 Rom. 4.17. Act. 7.54. Rom. 4.17. Act. 7.54. np1 crd. n1 crd.
1744 0 Rom. 4.19. Rom. 4.19. np1 crd.
1749 0 Strength from Sion. Strength from Sion. n1 p-acp np1.
1757 0 Courage of mind is needfull in all troubles. Courage of mind is needful in all Troubles. n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp d n2.
1763 0 Prou. 18.14 Prou. 18.14 np1 crd
1763 1 2. King. 7.5, 6. 2. King. 7.5, 6. crd n1. crd, crd
1767 0 Iosh. 2.12. & 5.1. Joshua 2.12. & 5.1. np1 crd. cc crd.
1770 0 Iob. 13.15. Especially in this mortality of the plague. Job 13.15. Especially in this mortality of the plague. zz crd. av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1.
1773 0 Matt. 10.29.30. Matt. 10.29.30. np1 crd.
1785 0 God onely strengtheneth and weakneth the heart of man. God only strengtheneth and weakeneth the heart of man. np1 av-j vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1.
1792 0 Leuit. 26.7. Levites 26.7. np1 crd.
1793 0 Vers. 36. Vers. 36. np1 crd
1797 0 Deut. 28.66. Deuteronomy 28.66. np1 crd.
1802 0 I•sh. 2.11. I•sh. 2.11. n1. crd.
1810 0 Matth. 26.33. Matthew 26.33. np1 crd.
1813 0 In troubles we must pray to God to strengthen vs. Iam. 1.5. In Troubles we must pray to God to strengthen us Iam. 1.5. p-acp n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 np1 crd.
1819 0 1. Cor. 10.13. 1. Cor. 10.13. crd np1 crd.
1824 0 And so strengthen those that are vnder the plague. And so strengthen those that Are under the plague. cc av vvb d cst vbr p-acp dt n1.
1831 0 Out of Sion, the place of Gods worship. Out of Sion, the place of God's worship. av pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1.
1843 0 Commeth all strength of faith. Comes all strength of faith. vvz d n1 pp-f n1.
1847 0 Psal. 119.92. Psalm 119.92. np1 crd.
1847 1 As from the word of God. As from the word of God. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
1850 0 Psal. 130.5. Psalm 130.5. np1 crd.
1858 0 Few beleeue that all their strength to beare things is from Gods word. Few believe that all their strength to bear things is from God's word. d vvb cst d po32 n1 pc-acp vvi n2 vbz p-acp ng1 n1.
1870 0 Ephes. 6.16. Ephesians 6.16. np1 crd.
1872 0 2. Cor. 1.24. 2. Cor. 1.24. crd np1 crd.
1876 0 The want of saith in Gods word, hath pulled downe the hearts of the s•outest. The want of Says in God's word, hath pulled down the hearts of the s•outest. dt n1 pp-f vvz p-acp npg1 n1, vhz vvn a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt js.
1878 0 1. Sam. 28 20. 1. Sam. 28 20. crd np1 crd crd
1879 0 2 Sam. 17.23. Matth. 27.5. 2 Sam. 17.23. Matthew 27.5. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
1881 0 Gen. 4.14. Gen. 4.14. np1 crd.
1883 0 Dan. 5.6. Dan. 5.6. np1 crd.
1883 1 Act. 24.26 Act. 24.26 n1 crd
1886 0 And is the cause of all weaknes and feare in Gods children. And is the cause of all weakness and Fear in God's children. cc vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2.
1896 0 As appeareth in Iob. As appears in Job p-acp vvz p-acp zz
1898 0 Job. 3.2. Job. 3.2. np1. crd.
1903 0 Chap. 2.21. Chap. 2.21. np1 crd.
1904 0 Chapt. 13.25. Chapt. 19.25. Chapter 13.25. Chapter 19.25. np1 crd. np1 crd.
1913 0 Therefore in this time of the plague all should labour to get strēgth from the word. Therefore in this time of the plague all should labour to get strength from the word. av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 d vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1.
1925 0 And doe not deferre it vntil Gods hand be vpon them. Ephes. 6.12. And do not defer it until God's hand be upon them. Ephesians 6.12. cc vdb xx vvi pn31 c-acp ng1 n1 vbb p-acp pno32. np1 crd.
1944 0 In this respect, what we shuld pray for those that are vnder the plague: both for the preachers, and for the hearers. In this respect, what we should pray for those that Are under the plague: both for the Preachers, and for the hearers. p-acp d n1, r-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d cst vbr p-acp dt n1: d c-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n2.
1964 0 1. King. 19.8. 1. King. 19.8. crd n1. crd.
1966 0 This strength also is increased by the Sacraments, and by prayer publike and priuate. This strength also is increased by the Sacraments, and by prayer public and private. d n1 av vbz vvn p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp n1 j cc j.
1977 0 Matth. 7.7. Matthew 7.7. np1 crd.
1979 0 Ephes. 6.18. Ephesians 6.18. np1 crd.
1988 0 The interpretation of the third verse. The Interpretation of the third verse. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
1993 0 This verse consisteth of two parts. This verse Consisteth of two parts. d n1 vvz pp-f crd n2.
2000 0 They pray that God would remember his seruice and offerings. They pray that God would Remember his service and offerings. pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc n2.
2006 0 Or that he would smell them. Or that he would smell them. cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32.
2011 0 Leuit. 2.1. Levites 2.1. np1 crd.
2017 0 Reuel. 8.3. Revel. 8.3. vvb. crd.
2019 0 Prayers compared vnto incense. Prayers compared unto incense. n2 vvn p-acp n1.
2024 0 Gen. 8.20. Gen. 8.20. np1 crd.
2031 0 God remembreth all our seruices done to him. God Remember all our services done to him. np1 vvz d po12 n2 vdn p-acp pno31.
2043 0 As he remembreth all the sinnes of men to punish thē in time. As he Remember all the Sins of men to Punish them in time. c-acp pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1.
2047 0 Gen. 25.34. Gen. 25.34. np1 crd.
2051 0 Psalm. 50.21. Psalm. 50.21. np1. crd.
2056 0 Gen. 18.20. Gen. 18.20. np1 crd.
2059 0 If God deferre to help, we are ready to think that he hath forgotten vs. If God defer to help, we Are ready to think that he hath forgotten us cs np1 vvi pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12
2064 0 Psalm. 13.1. Psalm. 13.1. n1. crd.
2069 0 But hee will shew in time that he hath remembred vs. Exod. 3.7. But he will show in time that he hath remembered us Exod 3.7. p-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 np1 crd.
2078 0 As he did to Cornelius. As he did to Cornelius. c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1.
2080 0 Chapt. 11.14. Chapter 11.14. np1 crd.
2081 0 The Lord remembreth whatsoeuer we haue done frō our birth, good or euill. The Lord Remember whatsoever we have done from our birth, good or evil. dt n1 vvz r-crq pns12 vhb vdn p-acp po12 n1, j cc j-jn.
2089 0 2. Cor. 15.58. 2. Cor. 15.58. crd np1 crd.
2092 0 By this visitation of the plague hee sheweth, that he remembreth all the sinnes of this land. By this Visitation of the plague he shows, that he Remember all the Sins of this land. p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f d n1.
2096 0 Rom. 2.4. Rom. 2.4. np1 crd.
2099 0 1. King. 17.18. 1. King. 17.18. crd n1. crd.
2100 0 And we ought so to profit by it. And we ought so to profit by it. cc pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31.
2106 0 And he remēbreth those that haue liued well in this wicked age. And he Remember those that have lived well in this wicked age. cc pns31 vvb d cst vhb vvn av p-acp d j n1.
2111 0 Ezek. 9.3. Ezekiel 9.3. np1 crd.
2112 0 And will blesse them for it, when others shall be punished. And will bless them for it, when Others shall be punished. cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, c-crq n2-jn vmb vbi vvn.
2122 0 Malach. 3.13. Malachi 3.13. np1 crd.
2135 0 Hest. 6.1. Hest. 6.1. np1 crd.
2144 0 Gen. 18.17. Gen. 18.17. np1 crd.
2146 0 God remembred the prayers of Abraham which he made for Lot. God remembered the Prayers of Abraham which he made for Lot. np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1.
2150 0 Chapt. 19.29. Chapter 19.29. np1 crd.
2157 0 Chapt. 4.10. Chapter 4.10. np1 crd.
2160 0 God remembreth the prayers of all men for this plague. God Remember the Prayers of all men for this plague. np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1.
2170 0 And in time will shew it vnto them. And in time will show it unto them. cc p-acp n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno32.
2171 0 Dan. 9.21. Dan. 9.21. np1 crd.
2175 0 God must needs remember vs: for Christ putteth him in minde of vs. God must needs Remember us: for christ putteth him in mind of us np1 vmb av vvi pno12: c-acp np1 vvz pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f pno12
2178 0 Rom. 8.34. Rom. 8.34. np1 crd.
2184 0 This should make vs forward in prayer, and in all good things. This should make us forward in prayer, and in all good things. d vmd vvi pno12 av-j p-acp n1, cc p-acp d j n2.
2189 0 Nehem. 13.14 Nehemiah 13.14 np1 crd
2191 0 Vers. 31. Vers. 31. np1 crd
2200 0 Pray for them vnder the Plague, that God would remember their former seruices, though now they can doe none. Pray for them under the Plague, that God would Remember their former services, though now they can do none. vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi po32 j n2, cs av pns32 vmb vdi pix.
2211 0 The second part of this verse. The second part of this verse. dt ord n1 pp-f d n1.
2214 0 Leuit. 4.20.26.31.35. Levites 4.20.26.31.35. np1 crd.
2217 0 God turned the sacrifices of Aaron into ashes. God turned the Sacrifices of Aaron into Ashes. np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2.
2219 0 Leuit. 9.23. Levites 9.23. np1 crd.
2225 0 And of Salomon. And of Solomon. cc pp-f np1.
2225 1 2. Chron. 7.1. 2. Chronicles 7.1. crd np1 crd.
2228 0 And of Elijah. And of Elijah. cc pp-f np1.
2228 1 1. King. 18.20. 1. King. 18.20. crd n1. crd.
2241 0 They pray that God would shew that he had heard his prayers. They pray that God would show that he had herd his Prayers. pns32 vvb cst np1 vmd vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2.
2255 0 We must so pray that we be desirous to see that God hath heard our prayers. We must so pray that we be desirous to see that God hath herd our Prayers. pns12 vmb av vvi cst pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi cst np1 vhz vvn po12 n2.
2259 0 Matth. 7.7. Matthew 7.7. np1 crd.
2262 0 And namely, that he hath heard the prayers of all for this plague. And namely, that he hath herd the Prayers of all for this plague. cc av, cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f d c-acp d n1.
2272 0 They that pray for fashion and coldly, cannot thus doe. They that pray for fashion and coldly, cannot thus do. pns32 d vvb p-acp n1 cc av-jn, vmbx av vdb.
2280 0 Psalm. 65.2. Psalm. 65.2. np1. crd.
2285 0 That wee might see how God heareth our prayers, we must mark• what followeth vpon them. That we might see how God hears our Prayers, we must mark• what follows upon them. cst pns12 vmd vvi c-crq np1 vvz po12 n2, pns12 vmb n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno32.
2305 0 Psalm. 5.3. Psalm. 5.3. np1. crd.
2308 0 Thus should we doe, when we pray at morning, and at euening. Psal. 40.1. Thus should we do, when we pray At morning, and At evening. Psalm 40.1. av vmd pns12 vdi, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. np1 crd.
2321 0 And in all the prayers that are and haue been made for this pestilēce. And in all the Prayers that Are and have been made for this pestilence. cc p-acp d dt n2 cst vbr cc vhb vbn vvn p-acp d n1.
2332 0 Or when wee pray in the Church for any that lie sicke. Or when we pray in the Church for any that lie sick. cc c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb j.
2338 0 Or who haue been in pouertie, or in any need. Rom. 1.20. Or who have been in poverty, or in any need. Rom. 1.20. cc zz vhb vbn p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1. np1 crd.
2347 0 Then might we often haue seen how God did heare our prayers. Then might we often have seen how God did hear our Prayers. av vmd pns12 av vhb vvn c-crq np1 vdd vvi po12 n2.
2353 0 If we marke how God heareth our prayers, we shall the more esteeme of the benefits that we receiue. Psalm. 21.3. If we mark how God hears our Prayers, we shall the more esteem of the benefits that we receive. Psalm. 21.3. cs pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vvz po12 n2, pns12 vmb dt dc n1 pp-f dt n2 cst pns12 vvb. np1. crd.
2371 0 As in this time of the plague. As in this time of the plague. c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1.
2375 0 Psal. 21.1, 2. Psalm 21.1, 2. np1 crd, crd
2379 0 1. Sam. 1.36. 1. Sam. 1.36. crd np1 crd.
2388 0 By this obseruation we shal grow in hope of Gods goodnes for the time to come. Rom. 5.4.5. By this observation we shall grow in hope of God's Goodness for the time to come. Rom. 5.4.5. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. np1 crd.
2393 0 1. Sam. 17.37. 1. Sam. 17.37. crd np1 crd.
2398 0 And by the same we shall confirme others in their hope. And by the same we shall confirm Others in their hope. cc p-acp dt d pns12 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp po32 n1.
2404 0 Psal. 34.6. Vers. 4. Psalm 34.6. Vers. 4. np1 crd. np1 crd
2412 0 We must not limit the hearing of our prayers to any one particular thing. We must not limit the hearing of our Prayers to any one particular thing. pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d crd j n1.
2430 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
2431 0 For God will giue not according to that that we name, but that his spirit in vs meaneth. For God will give not according to that that we name, but that his Spirit in us means. p-acp np1 vmb vvi xx vvg p-acp d cst pns12 vvb, cc-acp cst po31 n1 p-acp pno12 vvz.
2441 0 2. Cor. 12.8. 2. Cor. 12.8. crd np1 crd.
2442 0 Vers. 9. Vers. 9. np1 crd
2444 0 As he did to the Apostle Paul. As he did to the Apostle Paul. c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 np1.
2454 0 So will he doe in this visitation of the Plague. So will he do in this Visitation of the Plague. av vmb pns31 vdi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1.
2470 0 Selah. The vse of it for musicke. Selac. The use of it for music. np1. dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1.
2480 0 And for the affections of the mind. And for the affections of the mind. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1.
2487 0 Psalm. 3.2. Psalm. 3.2. np1. crd.
2490 0 Verse 4. Verse 4. n1 crd
2492 0 Verse 8. Verse 8. vvb crd
2503 0 Psalm. 21.2. Psalm. 21.2. np1. crd.
2508 0 The generall vse of this word. The general use of this word. dt j n1 pp-f d n1.
2510 0 2. Tim. 3.16. 2. Tim. 3.16. crd np1 crd.
2513 0 Psalm. 120.1. Psalm. 120.1. n1. crd.
2518 0 Psalm. 9 16. Higgaion. Selah. Psalm. 9 16. Higgaion. Selac. np1. crd crd n1. np1.
2531 0 By Selah, here they were stirred vp to the affections of Prayer. By Selac, Here they were stirred up to the affections of Prayer. p-acp np1, av pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
2539 0 As namely to pray earnestly. As namely to pray earnestly. c-acp av pc-acp vvi av-j.
2547 0 Matth. 15.8. Matthew 15.8. np1 crd.
2549 0 John 4.24. John 4.24. np1 crd.
2551 0 Psalm. 10.17. Psalm. 57.7. Psalm. 10.17. Psalm. 57.7. n1. crd. np1. crd.
2556 0 Greater earnestnes is requisite in some part of the prayer, then of other. Ephes. 6.18. Greater earnestness is requisite in Some part of the prayer, then of other. Ephesians 6.18. jc n1 vbz j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, av pp-f n-jn. np1 crd.
2571 0 And that is true, not only of priuat prayer, but of publike. And that is true, not only of private prayer, but of public. cc d vbz j, xx av-j pp-f j n1, cc-acp pp-f j.
2576 0 Luk. 19.48. Luk. 19.48. np1 crd.
2580 0 Luk. 1.53. Luk. 1.53. np1 crd.
2583 0 Rom. 15.30. Rom. 15.30. np1 crd.
2584 0 2. Cor. 1.11. 2. Cor. 1.11. crd np1 crd.
2586 0 As our Sauiour Christ did before he came to the crosse. As our Saviour christ did before he Come to the cross. p-acp po12 n1 np1 vdd c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1.
2590 0 Luk. 22.42. Luk. 22.42. np1 crd.
2597 0 Chap. 23.46. And after that manner he prayed vpon the crosse. Chap. 23.46. And After that manner he prayed upon the cross. np1 crd. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1.
2602 0 Ephes. 6.18. Ephesians 6.18. np1 crd.
2613 0 Thus must we pray for this Plague. Thus must we pray for this Plague. av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n1.
2618 0 Luk. 18.7. Luk. 18.7. np1 crd.
2623 0 Psalm. 130.1. Psalm. 130.1. np1. crd.
2632 0 Wee must thinke it a very hard thing to doe any seruice, so as God may accept of it. we must think it a very hard thing to do any service, so as God may accept of it. pns12 vmb vvi pn31 dt j j n1 pc-acp vdi d n1, av c-acp np1 vmb vvi pp-f pn31.
2640 0 Isai. 1.12. Isaiah 1.12. np1 crd.
2641 0 1. Tim. 2.8. 2. Tim. 2.19. 1. Tim. 2.8. 2. Tim. 2.19. crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
2643 0 Iohn 9 31. John 9 31. np1 crd crd
2646 0 Jsa. 1.11. Isaiah. 1.11. np1. crd.
2653 0 Therefore therein wee must vse all diligence and preparation. Therefore therein we must use all diligence and preparation. av av pns12 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1.
2662 0 Luk. 8.18. Luk. 8.18. np1 crd.
2665 0 Jam. 1.19. Jam. 1.19. np1 crd.
2667 0 Eccles. 4.17. Eccles. 4.17. np1 crd.
2671 0 It is not sufficient to come to the church, but wee must come prepared, as wee ought. 1. Sam. 15.22. It is not sufficient to come to the Church, but we must come prepared, as we ought. 1. Sam. 15.22. pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi vvn, c-acp pns12 vmd. crd np1 crd.
2675 0 Rom. 12.1. Rom. 12.1. np1 crd.
2678 0 Prou. 15.8. Prou. 15.8. np1 crd.
2680 0 Men vse greater diligence about their owne busines, than about Gods seruice. Men use greater diligence about their own business, than about God's service. n2 vvb jc n1 p-acp po32 d n1, cs p-acp ng1 n1.
3000 0 As the desires of couetous men. 1. Tim. 6.9. As the Desires of covetous men. 1. Tim. 6.9. p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2. crd np1 crd.
3014 0 And of the malitious. And of the malicious. cc pp-f dt j.
3017 0 Hest. 3.13. Hest. 3.13. np1 crd.
3019 0 Psal. 104.6. Psalm 104.6. np1 crd.
2692 0 But the best seruants of God haue thought so highly of his seruice, that when they haue done the best, they haue found fault with themselues, that they haue done no better. Act. 2.37. But the best Servants of God have Thought so highly of his service, that when they have done the best, they have found fault with themselves, that they have done no better. Act. 2.37. p-acp dt js n2 pp-f np1 vhb vvn av av-j pp-f po31 n1, cst c-crq pns32 vhb vdn dt js, pns32 vhb vvn n1 p-acp px32, cst pns32 vhb vdn dx av-jc. n1 crd.
2706 0 Iob. 1.5. Job 1.5. zz crd.
2717 0 The hypocrites thinke that any kinde of seruice is good enough for God. The Hypocrites think that any kind of service is good enough for God. dt n2 vvb cst d n1 pp-f n1 vbz j av-d p-acp np1.
2720 0 Malach. 1.7. Malachi 1.7. np1 crd.
2741 0 He did esteem the hearing of his prayers, as a great fauour of God. He did esteem the hearing of his Prayers, as a great favour of God. pns31 vdd vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n2, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1.
2750 0 Psal. 21.2. Psalm 21.2. np1 crd.
2755 0 So did Iacob also. Gen. 28.20. So did Iacob also. Gen. 28.20. av vdd np1 av. np1 crd.
2760 0 So must we doe, if we consider our great wants. So must we do, if we Consider our great Wants. av vmb pns12 vdi, cs pns12 vvb po12 j n2.
2765 0 Job. 31.20. Job. 31.20. np1. crd.
2770 0 Especially if we well way our great vnworthines. Especially if we well Way our great unworthiness. av-j cs pns12 av n1 po12 j n1.
2785 0 If we did thus pray, we shuld see how God would heare vs. If we did thus pray, we should see how God would hear us cs pns12 vdd av vvi, pns12 vmd vvi c-crq np1 vmd vvi pno12
2796 0 And namely for the remouing of this mortal plague. And namely for the removing of this Mortal plague. cc av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d j-jn n1.
2801 0 Psal. 4.6. Psalm 4.6. np1 crd.
2807 0 1. Sam. 1.11. 1. Sam. 1.11. crd np1 crd.
2812 0 Few mē haue these affections in prayer: or in desiring others to pray for them. Rom. 9.1. Few men have these affections in prayer: or in desiring Others to pray for them. Rom. 9.1. d n2 vhb d n2 p-acp n1: cc p-acp vvg n2-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. np1 crd.
2826 0 Zach. 7.13. Zach 7.13. np1 crd.
2830 0 Let vs stirre vp our selues to make more account of the hearing of our prayers. Let us stir up our selves to make more account of the hearing of our Prayers. vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dc n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2.
2835 0 Gen. 32.10. Gen. 32.10. np1 crd.
2841 0 The meaning of the fourth verse. The meaning of the fourth verse. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
2852 0 Prou. 23.26. Prou. 23.26. np1 crd.
2854 0 All the desires of our hearts in prayer, must be agreeable to the will of God. All the Desires of our hearts in prayer, must be agreeable to the will of God. d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1, vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
2860 0 Matth. 7.7. Matthew 7.7. np1 crd.
2862 0 Joh. 14.13. John 14.13. np1 crd.
2864 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
2865 0 And such prayers God will heare. And such Prayers God will hear. cc d n2 np1 vmb vvi.
2868 0 Psal. 10.17. Psalm 10.17. np1 crd.
2873 0 And such we may commend vnto men. And such we may commend unto men. cc d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2.
2879 0 To this end we must follow that forme that Christ hath taught vs. To this end we must follow that Form that christ hath taught us p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi d n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12
2883 0 Matth. 6.33. And seeke for the direction of his spirit to teach vs to pray. Matthew 6.33. And seek for the direction of his Spirit to teach us to pray. np1 crd. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi.
2887 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
2893 0 Matth. 26.38. Matthew 26.38. np1 crd.
2895 0 Vers. 42. Vers. 42. np1 crd
2897 0 Heb. 5.7. Hebrew 5.7. np1 crd.
2899 0 Luk. 22.43. Christ in prayer submitting his will to Gods will, was heard. Luk. 22.43. christ in prayer submitting his will to God's will, was herd. np1 crd. np1 p-acp n1 vvg po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbds vvn.
2907 0 Gen. 28.20. The will of God is that we preferre heauenly things before earthly. Gen. 28.20. The will of God is that we prefer heavenly things before earthly. np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz cst pns12 vvb j n2 p-acp j.
2917 0 Chap. 32.10. And he hath heard his seruants, that haue thus prayed. Chap. 32.10. And he hath herd his Servants, that have thus prayed. np1 crd. cc pns31 vhz vvn po31 n2, cst vhb av vvn.
2920 0 1. King. 3.5. 1. King. 3.5. crd n1. crd.
2924 0 Verse 11. Verse 11. vvb crd
2933 0 Thus must we pray in this time of the plague, that all men may profit by it. Thus must we pray in this time of the plague, that all men may profit by it. av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn31.
2941 0 1. Cor. 11.30. 1. Cor. 11.30. crd np1 crd.
2946 0 Psalm. 103.8. Psalm. 103.8. np1. crd.
2947 0 Psalm. 130.3. Psalm. 130.3. np1. crd.
2950 0 Gen. 6.3. Gen. 6.3. np1 crd.
2955 0 Matth. 8.29. Matthew 8.29. np1 crd.
2962 0 1. Cor. 10.13. 1. Cor. 10.13. crd np1 crd.
2964 0 And that they may patiently beare it. And that they may patiently bear it. cc cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi pn31.
2970 0 And how farre for the remoouing of it. And how Far for the removing of it. cc c-crq av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31.
2979 0 If we submit our wils to Gods will, then all the Church prayeth for vs. If we submit our wills to God's will, then all the Church Prayeth for us cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n2 vmb, cs d dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12
2991 0 Many mens desires are so wicked, that they are not to be commended to God or men. Many men's Desires Are so wicked, that they Are not to be commended to God or men. d ng2 n2 vbr av j, cst pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 cc n2.
2997 0 Iam. 4.3. Iam. 4.3. np1 crd.
3378 0 Psal. 2.1. Psalm 2.1. np1 crd.
3021 0 Mat. 5.28. And of the voluptuous. Mathew 5.28. And of the voluptuous. np1 crd. cc pp-f dt j.
3025 0 2. Sam. 13.2. 2. Sam. 13.2. crd np1 crd.
3028 0 Psal. 112.10. Psalm 112.10. np1 crd.
3030 0 And of the proud and ambitious. And of the proud and ambitious. cc pp-f dt j cc j.
3033 0 2. Sam. 15.31. 2. Sam. 15.31. crd np1 crd.
3036 0 Psal. 140.8. These men haue no part in the prayer of others. Psalm 140.8. These men have no part in the prayer of Others. np1 crd. np1 n2 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn.
3043 0 Psal. 125.5. Psalm 125.5. np1 crd.
3048 0 Math. 6.20.21. Nor haue any vnlawfull desires. Math. 6.20.21. Nor have any unlawful Desires. np1 crd. ccx vhb d j n2.
3054 0 Psal. 4.6. Psalm 4.6. np1 crd.
3059 0 If we aske, and haue not, let vs examine, and correct our desires. 1. Pet. 3.9. If we ask, and have not, let us examine, and correct our Desires. 1. Pet. 3.9. cs pns12 vvb, cc vhb xx, vvb pno12 vvi, cc vvi po12 n2. crd np1 crd.
3071 0 Phil. 4.12. Philip 4.12. np1 crd.
3073 0 How we shold pray concerning this plague, if we will be heard. How we should pray Concerning this plague, if we will be herd. c-crq pns12 vmd vvi vvg d n1, cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn.
3076 0 2. Sam. 15.25. 2. Sam. 15.25. crd np1 crd.
3082 0 Heb. 11.17, 19. Hebrew 11.17, 19. np1 crd, crd
3090 0 The comfort of those that haue good desires: and the vexation of them that haue euill. The Comfort of those that have good Desires: and the vexation of them that have evil. dt n1 pp-f d cst vhb j n2: cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vhb j-jn.
3100 0 Psal. 21.2. Psalm 21.2. np1 crd.
3112 0 True ptayer is a desire of the heart. True ptayer is a desire of the heart. j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
3120 0 Though words be vsed, yet the desire of the hart is the chiefest. Though words be used, yet the desire of the heart is the chiefest. c-acp n2 vbb vvn, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt js-jn.
3127 0 Psal. 21.2. Psalm 21.2. np1 crd.
3133 0 Without which, words are not regarded. Without which, words Are not regarded. p-acp r-crq, n2 vbr xx vvn.
3144 0 Luk. 1.53. Luk. 1.53. np1 crd.
3153 0 1. Sam. 1.13. 1. Sam. 1.13. crd np1 crd.
3155 0 God heareth the desire of the heart, whē there are no wordes. God hears the desire of the heart, when there Are no words. np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbr dx n2.
3164 0 Nehem. 2.1. Nehemiah 2.1. np1 crd.
3165 0 Verse 4. Verse 4. n1 crd
3171 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
3176 0 Ephe. 6.18. Ephes 6.18. np1 crd.
3186 0 If we haue good desires, the want of fit wordes must not hinder vs from prayer. If we have good Desires, the want of fit words must not hinder us from prayer. cs pns12 vhb j n2, dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmb xx vvi pno12 p-acp n1.
3197 0 For God looketh to the heart. For God looks to the heart. p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1.
3203 0 Isai. 38.14. Isaiah 38.14. np1 crd.
3216 0 It seemeth that all kings may soone haue their desires, and so need not pray to God to fulfill them. It seems that all Kings may soon have their Desires, and so need not pray to God to fulfil them. pn31 vvz cst d n2 vmb av vhi po32 n2, cc av vvb xx vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32.
3226 0 2. Sam. 23.14. 2. Sam. 23.14. crd np1 crd.
3236 0 1. King. 21.4. 1. King. 21.4. crd n1. crd.
3237 0 Verse 7. Verse 7. n1 crd
3241 0 And so doe many worldlings thinke of themselues, and of others. And so do many worldlings think of themselves, and of Others. cc av vdb d n2 vvb pp-f px32, cc pp-f ng2-jn.
3246 0 Luke 12 16. Lycia 12 16. av crd crd
3251 0 Verse 20. Verse 20. n1 crd
3256 0 2. Sam. 23.18. 2. Sam. 23.18. crd np1 crd.
3260 0 But only God giueth to all men their desires. But only God gives to all men their Desires. p-acp j np1 vvz p-acp d n2 po32 n2.
3264 0 Psal. 135.6. Psalm 135.6. np1 crd.
3268 0 And this we must confesse in all things that we haue receiued. And this we must confess in all things that we have received. cc d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 cst pns12 vhb vvn.
3270 0 Deut. 8.17. Deuteronomy 8.17. np1 crd.
3277 0 Psal. 21.2. Psalm 21.2. np1 crd.
3285 0 Psal. 78.27. Psalm 78.27. np1 crd.
3289 0 Euen in our meat & drink, wherewith we are satisfied. Even in our meat & drink, wherewith we Are satisfied. av p-acp po12 n1 cc vvi, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn.
3296 0 Eccle. 4.8. Eccle. 4.8. np1 crd.
3299 0 chap. 2.24. chap. 2.24. n1 crd.
3302 0 Psal. 10.17. Psalm 10.17. np1 crd.
3305 0 And in taking away of this plague. And in taking away of this plague. cc p-acp vvg av pp-f d n1.
3308 0 We must shew this faith in praying to God to fulfill our desires. We must show this faith in praying to God to fulfil our Desires. pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2.
3311 0 Iames 4.2. James 4.2. np1 crd.
3326 0 And namely our desire to haue the plague taken away. And namely our desire to have the plague taken away. cc av po12 n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvn av.
3340 0 Prouer. 10.24. Prover 10.24. np1 crd.
3342 0 What we must doe, that God might fulfill all our desiers. What we must do, that God might fulfil all our Desires. r-crq pns12 vmb vdi, cst np1 vmd vvi d po12 n2.
3363 0 God can hinder men of their greatest desires. God can hinder men of their greatest Desires. np1 vmb vvi n2 pp-f po32 js n2.
3367 0 Psal. 112.10. Psalm 112.10. np1 crd.
3369 0 Hester. 3.6. 2 Sam 17.2. 1. King. 19.2. Exod. 5.7, 8. Esther. 3.6. 2 Same 17.2. 1. King. 19.2. Exod 5.7, 8. np1. crd. crd d crd. crd n1. crd. np1 crd, crd
3372 0 Act. 12.6. Act. 12.6. n1 crd.
3375 0 Verse 11. Verse 11. n1 crd
3389 0 1. King. 19.2. Gen. 4 23. 1. King. 19.2. Gen. 4 23. crd n1. crd. np1 crd crd
3392 0 Psal. 140.8. Psalm 140.8. np1 crd.
3396 0 Wee must praise God for all our desires that haue ben fulfilled. we must praise God for all our Desires that have been fulfilled. pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp d po12 n2 cst vhb vbn vvn.
3404 0 Psal. 21.2. Psalm 21.2. np1 crd.
3407 0 But most men faile greatly in this praise. But most men fail greatly in this praise. p-acp ds n2 vvb av-j p-acp d n1.
3409 0 Luke 17.12. Lycia 17.12. av crd.
3423 0 Psal. 107.3. Psalm 107.3. np1 crd.
3433 0 Verse 13. Verse 13. n1 crd
3435 0 Verse 21. Verse 21. n1 crd
3437 0 Verse 23. Verse 23. n1 crd
3443 0 So must we do when he shall giue vs our desires, in taking away the plague. So must we do when he shall give us our Desires, in taking away the plague. av vmb pns12 vdi c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno12 po12 n2, p-acp vvg av dt n1.
3446 0 Psal. 91.6. Psalm 91.6. np1 crd.
3459 0 Fulfill all thy purpose or counsell. Fulfil all thy purpose or counsel. vvb d po21 n1 cc n1.
3475 0 They aske of God good counsell, and the successe of the same. They ask of God good counsel, and the success of the same. pns32 vvb pp-f np1 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt d.
3483 0 1. Sam. 18.30. 1. Sam. 18.30. crd np1 crd.
3485 0 Jere. 9.23. Jere. 9.23. np1 crd.
3488 0 God onely establisheth and ouerthroweth mens counsels. God only Establisheth and Overthroweth men's Counsels. np1 av-j vvz cc vvz ng2 n2.
3492 0 2. Sam. 16.23. 2. Sam. 16.23. crd np1 crd.
3494 0 Chap. 17.14. Chap. 17.14. np1 crd.
3497 0 2. Chron. 10.4. 2. Chronicles 10.4. crd np1 crd.
3505 0 1. King. 11.31. 1. King. 11.31. crd n1. crd.
3511 0 When we haue taken the best counsell, we pray to God for the successe of it. When we have taken the best counsel, we pray to God for the success of it. c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt js n1, pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31.
3515 0 Hest. 3.6. Hest. 3.6. np1 crd.
3520 0 Chap. 5.14. Chap. 5.14. np1 crd.
3528 0 Chap. 4.8. Chap. 4.8. np1 crd.
3531 0 Chap. 8.11. Chap. 8.11. np1 crd.
3546 0 We ought to pray that God would blesse the consultations of the king and his counsellors. We ought to pray that God would bless the Consultations of the King and his counsellors. pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n2.
3557 0 Especially all consultations in the Parliament house. Especially all Consultations in the Parliament house. av-j d n2 p-acp dt n1 n1.
3564 0 And all our own counsels and purposes. And all our own Counsels and Purposes. cc d po12 d n2 cc n2.
3567 0 As in matter of mariage. As in matter of marriage. c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
3568 0 2. Chron. 18.1. Chap. 21.6. 2. Chronicles 18.1. Chap. 21.6. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
3573 0 Vers. 8. Vers. 8. np1 crd
3574 0 Otherwise they may fall out to a clean contrary end. Otherwise they may fallen out to a clean contrary end. av pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp dt j j-jn n1.
3576 0 Chap. 22.7. Chap. 22.7. np1 crd.
3580 0 But it fell out well in the marriage of Izaak. But it fell out well in the marriage of Isaac. p-acp pn31 vvd av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
3581 0 Gen. 24 7. Gen. 24 7. np1 crd crd
3582 0 Verse 42. Verse 42. n1 crd
3585 0 Verse 63. Verse 63. n1 crd
3587 0 So is it in all matters for the world. So is it in all matters for the world. av vbz pn31 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1.
3589 0 Psal. 127.2. Psalm 127.2. np1 crd.
3595 0 God can alter all mens purposes. Gen. 37.14. God can altar all men's Purposes. Gen. 37.14. np1 vmb vvi d ng2 n2. np1 crd.
3605 0 Chap. 48.5. Chap. 48.5. np1 crd.
3607 0 As when they purpose any iournie. As when they purpose any journey. p-acp c-crq pns32 vvb d n1.
3612 0 Rom. 1.10. Rom. 1.10. np1 crd.
3616 0 Act. 23.12. Act. 23.12. n1 crd.
3617 0 Let vs therefore submit all our purposes to the will of God. Let us Therefore submit all our Purposes to the will of God. vvb pno12 av vvi d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
3620 0 Rom. 1.13. Rom. 1.13. np1 crd.
3627 0 Else he can crosse and punish vs in them. Else he can cross and Punish us in them. av pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp pno32.
3630 0 Num. 23.7, 8. Num. 23.7, 8. np1 crd, crd
3635 0 Num. 31.8. Num. 31.8. np1 crd.
3645 0 How we shold profit, when we are disappointed of our purposes. How we should profit, when we Are disappointed of our Purposes. c-crq pns12 vmd vvi, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f po12 n2.
3651 0 And whē they be fulfilled. And when they be fulfilled. cc c-crq pns32 vbb vvn.
3664 0 The meaning of the fifth verse. The meaning of the fifth verse. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
3672 0 Iam 5.13. Iam 5.13. fw-la crd.
3685 0 The end of all our petitions should be the glory of God. The end of all our petitions should be the glory of God. dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f np1.
3691 0 Mat. 6.9. Mathew 6.9. np1 crd.
3693 0 Verse 13. Verse 13. n1 crd
3697 0 So did Hannah pray for a child. So did Hannah pray for a child. av vdd np1 vvb p-acp dt n1.
3699 0 1. Sam. 1.11. 1. Sam. 1.11. crd np1 crd.
3704 0 Chap. 2.18. Chap. 2.18. np1 crd.
3713 0 1. King. 3.6. 1. King. 3.6. crd n1. crd.
3715 0 And King Solomon for wisdome. And King Solomon for Wisdom. cc n1 np1 p-acp n1.
3725 0 And Elias both for fire from heauen. And Elias both for fire from heaven. cc np1 d p-acp n1 p-acp n1.
3726 0 1. King. 18.37. 1. King. 18.37. crd n1. crd.
3728 0 Vers. 42. And for raine. Vers. 42. And for rain. np1 crd cc p-acp n1.
3731 0 Iam. 5.17. Iam. 5.17. np1 crd.
3739 0 2. King. 1.10. 2. King. 1.10. crd n1. crd.
3743 0 Vers. 2. Vers. 2. np1 crd
3747 0 Luc. 9.54. Luke 9.54. np1 crd.
3755 0 Exod. 32.12. Exod 32.12. np1 crd.
3758 0 And Moses, that God would spare the Israelits for the glorie of his name. And Moses, that God would spare the Israelites for the glory of his name. cc np1, cst np1 vmd vvi dt np2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
3758 1 Num. 14.13. Num. 14.13. np1 crd.
3766 0 So ought we to pray for the remoouing of this plague. So ought we to pray for the removing of this plague. av vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1.
3775 0 Psal. 79 8. Psalm 79 8. np1 crd crd
3782 0 Psal. 10.1. Psalm 10.1. np1 crd.
3784 0 Psal. 115.1. Psalm 115.1. np1 crd.
3792 0 If we did pray in the zeale of Gods glory, we might obtaine great things. If we did pray in the zeal of God's glory, we might obtain great things. cs pns12 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns12 vmd vvi j n2.
3805 0 Psal. 119.17. As Dauid and Hezekiah did. Psalm 119.17. As David and Hezekiah did. np1 crd. p-acp np1 cc np1 vdd.
3808 0 Psal. 30.9. Psalm 30.9. np1 crd.
3815 0 Isai. 38.11. Isaiah 38.11. np1 crd.
3816 0 Vers. 18. Vers. 18. np1 crd
3823 0 We must examine our hearts, to what end we desire euery thing. We must examine our hearts, to what end we desire every thing. pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vvb d n1.
3827 0 Iob. 31.16. Act. 9.36. Job 31.16. Act. 9.36. zz crd. n1 crd.
3829 0 Hest. 5.1. Hest. 5.1. np1 crd.
3845 0 The fruit of all Gods benefits in vs, should be the prayse of his name. The fruit of all God's benefits in us, should be the praise of his name. dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2 p-acp pno12, vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
3858 0 Daniel 4.30. daniel 4.30. np1 crd.
3860 0 Psal. 103. Psal. 40 3. Psalm 103. Psalm 40 3. np1 crd np1 crd crd
3862 0 Psal. 51.15. Psalm 51.15. np1 crd.
3864 0 We should more specially praise God for those benefits, which we haue asked of him. We should more specially praise God for those benefits, which we have asked of him. pns12 vmd av-dc av-j vvi np1 p-acp d n2, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn pp-f pno31.
3869 0 Luke 17.17. Lycia 17.17. av crd.
3873 0 Psal. 107.8.15.21.31. Psalm 107.8.15.21.31. np1 crd.
3881 0 Let vs examin whether as Gods benefits encrease, so we set foorth his glory the more Let us examine whither as God's benefits increase, so we Set forth his glory the more vvb pno12 vvi cs p-acp npg1 n2 vvi, av pns12 vvb av po31 n1 dt av-dc
3889 0 Matth. 25.24. Matthew 25.24. np1 crd.
3897 0 They pray for this benefit, that they might reioice They pray for this benefit, that they might rejoice pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi
3911 0 Rom. 1.20. Rom. 1.20. np1 crd.
3915 0 God is willing to blesse his people, that they might reioice. God is willing to bless his people, that they might rejoice. np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi.
3923 0 As parents are willing to doe good to their children to that end. As Parents Are willing to do good to their children to that end. p-acp n2 vbr j pc-acp vdi j p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1.
3931 0 And we may pray God to helpe vs to that end. Iohn 16.21. And we may pray God to help us to that end. John 16.21. cc pns12 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1. np1 crd.
3936 0 Heb. 12.11. Hebrew 12.11. np1 crd.
3942 0 Psal. 97.11. Psalm 97.11. np1 crd.
3943 0 Psal. 126.5. Psalm 126.5. np1 crd.
3946 0 As when we are grieued for our sinnes: that by the forgiuenesse of them he mould make vs glad. 22. 1, 2. Psal. 32.3.4. Psal. 6.6.7. As when we Are grieved for our Sins: that by the forgiveness of them he mould make us glad. 22. 1, 2. Psalm 32.3.4. Psalm 6.6.7. p-acp c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n2: cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 pns31 n1 vvb pno12 j. crd crd, crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
3953 0 Psal. 4.6. Psalm 4.6. np1 crd.
3954 0 Psal. 51.1. Psalm 51.1. np1 crd.
3957 0 Vers. 8. Vers. 8. np1 crd
3959 0 Vers. 12. Vers. 12. np1 crd
3962 0 To this end we may pray, that God would remoue this plague. To this end we may pray, that God would remove this plague. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi d n1.
3972 0 Psa. 30.5. Psa. 30.5. np1 crd.
3974 0 Exod. 3.7. Exod 3.7. np1 crd.
3976 0 That our brethren in all places might reioyce. That our brothers in all places might rejoice. cst po12 n2 p-acp d n2 vmd vvi.
3981 0 Psal. 103.9. Psalm 103.9. np1 crd.
3983 0 Hest. 3.15. Chap. 4.3. Hest. 3.15. Chap. 4.3. np1 crd. np1 crd.
3986 0 Chap. 9.17. Chap. 9.17. np1 crd.
3998 0 We ought to reioyce in the common benefits of our time. We ought to rejoice in the Common benefits of our time. pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1.
4016 0 Psal. 137.2. Psalm 137.2. np1 crd.
4017 0 Psal. 126.1. Psalm 126.1. np1 crd.
4020 0 As that we are deliuered frō poperie. As that we Are Delivered from popery. p-acp cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1.
4027 0 1. Chron. 29.20. 1. Chronicles 29.20. crd np1 crd.
4031 0 And then wee haue one good prince to succeed another. And then we have one good Prince to succeed Another. cc av pns12 vhb crd j n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn.
4041 0 2. Chron. 7.10. 2. Chronicles 7.10. crd np1 crd.
4046 0 And that the Gospell is planted euery where. And that the Gospel is planted every where. cc d dt n1 vbz vvn d c-crq.
4500 0 Matth. 13.58. Marc. 6.5. Matthew 13.58. Marc. 6.5. np1 crd. np1 crd.
4059 0 In the time of sorrow most of al we ought to reioice in Gods benefits In the time of sorrow most of all we ought to rejoice in God's benefits p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-ds pp-f d pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2
4062 0 Psal 42.11. Psalm 42.11. np1 crd.
4066 0 So shall our sorrow be the more easily borne. So shall our sorrow be the more Easily born. av vmb po12 n1 vbi dt av-dc av-j vvn.
4068 0 Esra. 3.12. Ezra. 3.12. np1. crd.
4087 0 Few do truly reioyce in Gods benefits. Few do truly rejoice in God's benefits. d vdb av-j vvi p-acp npg1 n2.
4100 0 All priuat benefits are causes of ioy. All private benefits Are Causes of joy. d j n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1.
4106 0 In which respect the poorest hath great cause of ioy. In which respect the Poorest hath great cause of joy. p-acp r-crq n1 dt js vhz j n1 pp-f n1.
4110 0 2. King. 6.16. 2. King. 6.16. crd n1. crd.
4119 0 Psal. 84.10. Psalm 84.10. np1 crd.
4128 0 And in the middest of their wants they must thinke of Gods benefits, that they might reioice. And in the midst of their Wants they must think of God's benefits, that they might rejoice. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vmb vvi pp-f npg1 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi.
4131 0 Psal. 101.1. Psalm 101.1. np1 crd.
4141 0 Act. 16.23. Act. 16.23. n1 crd.
4149 0 Act. 14.17. Act. 14.17. n1 crd.
4154 0 What cause the rich haue to liue ioyfully and comfortably. What cause the rich have to live joyfully and comfortably. q-crq n1 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j.
4161 0 Eccle. 2.24. Eccle. 2.24. np1 crd.
4170 0 The prayse of God must be the fruit of our ioy. The praise of God must be the fruit of our joy. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1.
4179 0 2. Cor. 7.10. 2. Cor. 7.10. crd np1 crd.
4185 0 Iam. 5.13. Iam. 5.13. np1 crd.
4190 0 Ephe. 5.18. Ephes 5.18. np1 crd.
4192 0 And therein true ioy differeth from all worldly ioy. And therein true joy differeth from all worldly joy. cc av j n1 vvz p-acp d j n1.
4206 0 Thus all haue cause to praise God. Thus all have cause to praise God. av av-d vhb n1 pc-acp vvi np1.
4219 0 2 Chron. 20 25. 2 Chronicles 20 25. crd np1 crd crd
4220 0 The godly haue ended their greatest ioy with thāksgiuing. The godly have ended their greatest joy with thanksgiving. dt j vhb vvn po32 js n1 p-acp n1.
4240 0 So must we do, when God shall make vs glad by taking away this plague. So must we do, when God shall make us glad by taking away this plague. av vmb pns12 vdi, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno12 j p-acp vvg av d n1.
4247 0 1. Sam. 2.1. 1. Sam. 2.1. crd np1 crd.
4256 0 Luke 1.56. Lycia 1.56. av crd.
4262 0 Our ioy and Gods prayse should goe together. Our joy and God's praise should go together. po12 n1 cc ng1 n1 vmd vvi av.
4269 0 Prou. 26.19. Prou. 26.19. np1 crd.
4283 0 The welfare of the king is the peoples ••y. The welfare of the King is the peoples ••y. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt ng1 n1.
4289 0 Rom. 13.4. Rom. 13.4. np1 crd.
4292 0 1. Tim. 2.3. 1. Tim. 2.3. crd np1 crd.
4294 0 In this respect they ought to pray for his life. In this respect they ought to pray for his life. p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1.
4299 0 Judg. 21.25. Judges 21.25. np1 crd.
4317 0 1. King. 4.25. & 10.27. 1. King. 4.25. & 10.27. crd n1. crd. cc crd.
4322 0 For in the death of the prince there is great feare of alteration to the state. For in the death of the Prince there is great Fear of alteration to the state. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1.
4345 0 Dan. 4.9. What benefits we inioy vnder his Maiesties gouernment. Dan. 4.9. What benefits we enjoy under his Majesties government. np1 crd. q-crq n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po31 ng1 n1.
4361 0 Traytors are enemies to the common ioy. Traitors Are enemies to the Common joy. n2 vbr n2 p-acp dt j n1.
4362 0 2 Chron. 35.24 25. 2 Chronicles 35.24 25. crd np1 crd crd
4377 0 All inferiors should count the welfare of their superiors their own ioy. All inferiors should count the welfare of their superiors their own joy. d n2-jn vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-jn po32 d n1.
4379 0 Heb. 13.17. Hebrew 13.17. np1 crd.
4380 0 Matth. 26.31. Matthew 26.31. np1 crd.
4390 0 And their death or hurt, their sorrow. And their death or hurt, their sorrow. cc po32 n1 cc n1, po32 n1.
4391 0 Gen. 50.1. Vers. 11. Gen. 50.1. Vers. 11. np1 crd. np1 crd
4394 0 Heb 12.16. Hebrew 12.16. n1 crd.
4395 0 Gene. 27.41. Gene. 27.41. np1 crd.
4405 0 We ought to pray for the good of others, that we might reioyce therein. We ought to pray for the good of Others, that we might rejoice therein. pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, cst pns12 vmd vvi av.
4425 0 Philip. 2.25. Philip. 2.25. np1. crd.
4432 0 Few pray for their brethren with this affection. Few pray for their brothers with this affection. d vvb p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1.
4441 0 1. Cor. 12.25. 1. Cor. 12.25. crd np1 crd.
4446 0 Vers. 27. Vers. 27. np1 crd
4450 0 Wee should pray, that the plague might cease from our brethren, that we might reioyce. we should pray, that the plague might cease from our brothers, that we might rejoice. pns12 vmd vvi, cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd vvi.
4457 0 Psal. 126.2. Psalm 126.2. np1 crd.
4466 0 Phile. 20. Phile. 20. np1. crd
4473 0 The interpretation of the sixt verse. The Interpretation of the sixt verse. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
4486 0 1. Sam. 16.13. 1. Sam. 16.13. crd np1 crd.
4494 0 We must pray in faith, beleeuing that God will heare vs. We must pray in faith, believing that God will hear us pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvg cst np1 vmb vvi pno12
4498 0 Heb. 11.6. Hebrew 11.6. np1 crd.
4502 1 Without faith we can receiue nothing of God. Without faith we can receive nothing of God. p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi pix pp-f np1.
4508 0 Marc. 9.22. Marc. 9.22. np1 crd.
4518 0 By faith onely we enioy all Gods promises. By faith only we enjoy all God's promises. p-acp n1 av-j pns12 vvb d ng1 n2.
4524 0 Rom. 4.18. Rom. 4.18. np1 crd.
4525 0 Gene. 18.10. Heb. 11.11. Gene. 18.10. Hebrew 11.11. np1 crd. np1 crd.
4530 0 Matth. 1.21. Christ required faith of all that came vnto him. Matthew 1.21. christ required faith of all that Come unto him. np1 crd. np1 vvd n1 pp-f d cst vvd p-acp pno31.
4533 0 Matth. 8.5. Matthew 8.5. np1 crd.
4538 0 Matth. 9.29. Matthew 9.29. np1 crd.
4542 0 Verse. 20. Verse. 20. n1. crd
4547 0 Rom. 15.4. Rom. 15.4. np1 crd.
4548 0 We cā receiue nothing, vnlesse we aske it in faith. We can receive nothing, unless we ask it in faith. pns12 vmb vvi pix, cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1.
4553 0 Jam. 1.5. Jam. 1.5. np1 crd.
4569 0 Few pray in any assurance that God doth heare them: Few pray in any assurance that God does hear them: d vvb p-acp d n1 cst np1 vdz vvi pno32:
4578 0 Iam. 1.7. And so obtain nothing of God. Iam. 1.7. And so obtain nothing of God. np1 crd. cc av vvi pix pp-f np1.
4581 0 Matth 17.17. Matthew 17.17. av crd.
4590 0 Iam. 1.17. Iam. 1.17. np1 crd.
4591 0 Act. 16.14. Act. 16.14. n1 crd.
4592 0 Isai. 22.22. Isaiah 22.22. np1 crd.
4595 0 How this assurance of being heard, is wrought in vs. How this assurance of being herd, is wrought in us q-crq d n1 pp-f vbg vvn, vbz vvn p-acp pno12
4611 0 First by meditating vpon Gods promises. First by meditating upon God's promises. ord p-acp vvg p-acp npg1 n2.
4615 0 Gen. 32 9. Gen. 32 9. np1 crd crd
4625 0 Matth. 7.7. Matthew 7.7. np1 crd.
4627 0 Psal. 50.16. Psalm 50.16. np1 crd.
4630 0 Which are made vnto vs, and fulfilled in Christ. Which Are made unto us, and fulfilled in christ. r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno12, cc vvn p-acp np1.
4630 1 Iohn 16.22. John 16.22. np1 crd.
4630 2 2. Cor. 1.20. 2. Cor. 1.20. crd np1 crd.
4639 0 We must meditate vpon those promises specially, which doe concerne our present estate. We must meditate upon those promises specially, which do concern our present estate. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 av-j, r-crq vdb vvi po12 j n1.
4646 0 Gen. 32.9. Gen. 32.9. np1 crd.
4651 0 Ezek. 18.21. Ezekiel 18.21. np1 crd.
4652 0 Matth. 11.28. Matthew 11.28. np1 crd.
4659 0 As this state of ours in this visitation of the plague. As this state of ours in this Visitation of the plague. p-acp d n1 pp-f png12 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1.
4661 0 Jam. 5.14. Jam. 5.14. np1 crd.
4675 0 Hebr. 4.16. Hebrew 4.16. np1 crd.
4679 0 Experience of former times increaseth our assurance of being heard in prayer. Experience of former times increases our assurance of being herd in prayer. n1 pp-f j n2 vvz po12 n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp n1.
4687 0 Iames 1.5.17. James 1.5.17. np1 crd.
4688 0 Reasons of the same. Reasons of the same. n2 pp-f dt d.
4696 0 Hebr. 13.8. and 7.24. Hebrew 13.8. and 7.24. np1 crd. cc crd.
4699 0 Psal. 119 149. Psalm 119 149. np1 crd crd
4719 0 That we might haue this experience, we must vse prayers not seldome, but often. That we might have this experience, we must use Prayers not seldom, but often. cst pns12 vmd vhi d n1, pns12 vmb vvi n2 xx av, cc-acp av.
4731 0 Iam. 4.3. Isai 1.15. Iam. 4.3. Isaiah 1.15. np1 crd. np1 crd.
4734 0 Mich. 3.4. Zach. 7.13. Mich. 3.4. Zach 7.13. np1 crd. np1 crd.
4736 0 Phil. 4.6. Philip 4.6. np1 crd.
4744 0 And then wee must marke what followeth vpon our prayers. And then we must mark what follows upon our Prayers. cc av pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n2.
4745 0 Psal. 5.4. Psalm 5.4. np1 crd.
4758 0 For want of this we haue not that assurance from experience, that we might. For want of this we have not that assurance from experience, that we might. p-acp n1 pp-f d pns12 vhb xx d n1 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmd.
4766 0 Thus is it, when we haue any dealing with men. Thus is it, when we have any dealing with men. av vbz pn31, c-crq pns12 vhb d n-vvg p-acp n2.
4778 0 We must therfore keepe a register of Gods benefits. Psal. 103.1. We must Therefore keep a register of God's benefits. Psalm 103.1. pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. np1 crd.
4780 0 Psal. 34.6. Psalm 34.6. np1 crd.
4784 0 Psal. 38. Psalm 38. np1 crd
4792 0 And namely how God hath lessened the plague at our prayers. And namely how God hath lessened the plague At our Prayers. cc av c-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 n2.
4796 0 Now know I. Now know I. av vvb pns11.
4808 0 By continuing in prayer, our assurance of being heard, encreaseth. By Continuing in prayer, our assurance of being herd, increases. p-acp vvg p-acp n1, po12 n1 pp-f vbg vvn, vvz.
4817 0 As in all the parts of Gods seruice, the longer wee continue in thē, the more doth his spirit by them work in vs. As in all the parts of God's service, the longer we continue in them, the more does his Spirit by them work in us c-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, dt jc pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, dt av-dc vdz po31 n1 p-acp pno32 vvi p-acp pno12
4837 0 Thus Dauid beginning his prayer somewhat doubtfully; endeth with great assurance. Psal. 3.1. Thus David beginning his prayer somewhat doubtfully; Endeth with great assurance. Psalm 3.1. av np1 vvg po31 n1 av av-j; vvz p-acp j n1. np1 crd.
4841 0 Verse 3. Verse 3. n1 crd
4842 0 Verse 4. Verse 4. n1 crd
4845 0 Verse 5. Verse 5. n1 crd
4846 0 Verse 6. Verse 6. n1 crd
4862 0 And so the spirit of God in prayer helpeth the infirmities of the rest of his seruants. Hebr. 12.1. And so the Spirit of God in prayer Helpeth the infirmities of the rest of his Servants. Hebrew 12.1. cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. np1 crd.
4877 0 Dauid againe by continuing in feruent prayer, groweth in assurance of being heard. David again by Continuing in fervent prayer, grows in assurance of being herd. np1 av p-acp vvg p-acp j n1, vvz p-acp n1 pp-f vbg vvn.
4886 0 Psal. 6.1. Psalm 6.1. np1 crd.
4896 0 Vers. 8. Vers. 8. np1 crd
4905 0 And so may we do: for God giueth it by ordinarie meanes. And so may we do: for God gives it by ordinary means. cc av vmb pns12 vdi: c-acp np1 vvz pn31 p-acp j n2.
4919 0 A comparison to shew the truth of it. A comparison to show the truth of it. dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31.
4920 0 Rom. 15.30. Rom. 15.30. np1 crd.
4934 0 Another example of this, in the person of Dauid. another Exampl of this, in the person of David. j-jn n1 pp-f d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
4936 0 Psal. 17.1. Psalm 17.1. np1 crd.
4942 0 Vers. 6. Vers. 6. np1 crd
4950 0 A fourth example of it in Dauid. A fourth Exampl of it in David. dt ord n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1.
4953 0 Psal. 38.1. Psalm 38.1. np1 crd.
4960 0 Vers. 9. Vers. 9. np1 crd
4961 0 Vers. 15. Vers. 15. np1 crd
4962 0 Vers. 22. Vers. 22. np1 crd
4967 0 By this experience in another, we see what assurāce God may worke in vs, if we vse the same meanes. By this experience in Another, we see what assurance God may work in us, if we use the same means. p-acp d n1 p-acp j-jn, pns12 vvb r-crq n1 np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb dt d n2.
4975 0 Malach. 4.2. Malachi 4.2. np1 crd.
4978 0 The best seruants of God complaine that they haue no assurance that God heareth their prayer. The best Servants of God complain that they have no assurance that God hears their prayer. dt js n2 pp-f np1 vvi cst pns32 vhb dx n1 cst np1 vvz po32 n1.
4984 0 And a reason of the same. And a reason of the same. cc dt n1 pp-f dt d.
5001 0 Another reason of it. another reason of it. j-jn n1 pp-f pn31.
5008 0 Matth. 6.7. Matthew 6.7. np1 crd.
5027 0 How we may be assured that God will hear vs for others. How we may be assured that God will hear us for Others. c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n2-jn.
5037 0 As for the king. As for the King. c-acp p-acp dt n1.
5044 0 And for them that are visited with the plague. And for them that Are visited with the plague. cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1.
5053 0 Why the number is changed in these words of their prayer. Why the number is changed in these words of their prayer. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f po32 n1.
5066 0 When many pray together, one may haue assurance for all the rest, that God doth heare them. When many pray together, one may have assurance for all the rest, that God does hear them. c-crq d vvb av, pi vmb vhi n1 p-acp d dt n1, cst np1 vdz vvi pno32.
5077 0 2. Cor. 1.3. 2. Cor. 1.3. crd np1 crd.
5080 0 And so the feeble minded among them haue beene comforted. And so the feeble minded among them have been comforted. cc av dt j vvn p-acp pno32 vhb vbn vvn.
5085 0 In this respect it is a great benefit to resort to the common praiers of the Church. In this respect it is a great benefit to resort to the Common Prayers of the Church. p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1.
5087 0 Rom. 1.12. Rom. 1.12. np1 crd.
5088 0 Jam 5.14. Jam 5.14. fw-la crd.
5088 1 And in our need to haue good mē pray with vs. And in our need to have good men pray with us cc p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vhi j n2 vvb p-acp pno12
5095 0 And alwaies, most of all in any danger to be in the companie of the godly. And always, most of all in any danger to be in the company of the godly. cc av, ds pp-f d p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j.
5103 0 Act. 27.20. Act. 27.20. n1 crd.
5114 0 Verse 36. Verse 36. n1 crd
5120 0 Moses at the red sea by prayer was assured for all the rest, that God would helpe them. Moses At the read sea by prayer was assured for all the rest, that God would help them. np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 vbds vvn p-acp d dt n1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32.
5122 0 Exod. 14.10. Exod 14.10. np1 crd.
5128 0 Verse 13. Verse 13. n1 crd
5143 0 Elias by prayer obtained assurance of rain for all the rest in his time. Elias by prayer obtained assurance of rain for all the rest in his time. np1 p-acp n1 vvd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1.
5149 0 Iam. 5.18. Iam. 5.18. np1 crd.
5155 0 1. King. 18.41. 1. King. 18.41. crd n1. crd.
5158 0 The like may we attaine vnto in our measure. The like may we attain unto in our measure. dt av-j vmb pns12 vvi p-acp p-acp po12 n1.
5163 0 Iam. 5.17. Iam. 5.17. np1 crd.
5180 0 2. Chro. 32.1. 2. Chro 32.1. crd np1 crd.
5183 0 Verse 7. Hezekiah had assurance of Gods helpe for the comfort of all his people. Verse 7. Hezekiah had assurance of God's help for the Comfort of all his people. vvb crd np1 vhd n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1.
5193 0 And afterwards the Prophet had it for the comfort of the king. Verse 20. And afterwards the Prophet had it for the Comfort of the King. Verse 20. cc av dt n1 vhd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. n1 crd
5198 0 2. King. 19.1. 2. King. 19.1. crd n1. crd.
5199 0 Verse. 10. Verse. 10. n1. crd
5207 0 2. Chron. 20 2. Iehoshaphat praying for helpe against his enemies, one of the cōpany had assurance of it for all the rest. 2. Chronicles 20 2. Jehoshaphat praying for help against his enemies, one of the company had assurance of it for all the rest. crd np1 crd crd np1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, crd pp-f dt n1 vhd n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d dt n1.
5212 0 Verse 14. Verse 14. n1 crd
5221 0 Vers. 22. Vers. 22. np1 crd
5534 0 Matth. 9 29. Matthew 9 29. np1 crd crd
5227 0 In this respect we ought to make of the companie and presence of the godly. In this respect we ought to make of the company and presence of the godly. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j.
5236 0 His annointed, that is, Dauid, & why so called. His anointed, that is, David, & why so called. po31 vvd, cst vbz, np1, cc q-crq av vvn.
5246 0 1. Sam. 15. Chap. 16.1. 1. Sam. 15. Chap. 16.1. crd np1 crd np1 crd.
5251 0 Vers. 8. Vers. 8. np1 crd
5257 0 1. Sam. 24.7. 1. Sam. 24.7. crd np1 crd.
5259 0 Chap 26.9. Chap 26.9. n1 crd.
5260 0 He confirmeth his faith in Gods defence by the lawfulnesse of his calling. He confirmeth his faith in God's defence by the lawfulness of his calling. pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg.
5274 0 So may al lawfull princes. So may all lawful Princes. av vmb d j n2.
5284 0 In this respect we may with great hope pray for the life of our king. Prouerb. 28.2. In this respect we may with great hope pray for the life of our King. Proverb. 28.2. p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb p-acp j n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. n1. crd.
5288 0 1. King. 16.8. 1. King. 16.8. crd n1. crd.
5289 0 1. Tim. 2.1. 1. Tim. 2.1. crd np1 crd.
5299 0 Dauid in many troubles prayeth in hope of Gods defence, because he was his annointed. David in many Troubles Prayeth in hope of God's defence, Because he was his anointed. np1 p-acp d n2 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pns31 vbds po31 vvn.
5305 0 1. Sam. 26.20. 1. Sam. 26.20. crd np1 crd.
5306 0 Psal. 84.8. Psalm 84.8. np1 crd.
5317 0 Psal. 2.1. Psalm 2.1. np1 crd.
5320 0 Act. 4.27. Act. 4.27. n1 crd.
5323 0 Psal. 2.5. Psalm 2.5. np1 crd.
5331 0 Euery man may comfort himselfe in the lawfulnesse of his calling. Every man may Comfort himself in the lawfulness of his calling. d n1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg.
5338 0 And so did the Prophet Jeremie. And so did the Prophet Jeremiah. cc av vdd dt n1 np1.
5340 0 Ierem. 17.15. Jeremiah 17.15. np1 crd.
5343 0 Vers. 16. Vers. 16. np1 crd
5352 0 Exod. 4.20. Exod 4.20. np1 crd.
5355 0 And Moses the man of God. And Moses the man of God. cc np1 dt n1 pp-f np1.
5357 0 Verse. 22. Verse. 22. n1. crd
5361 0 So may all faithfull ministers of Gods word. So may all faithful Ministers of God's word. av vmb d j n2 pp-f npg1 n1.
5372 0 Exod. 6.1. Exod 6.1. np1 crd.
5376 0 Exod. 12.33. Exod 12.33. np1 crd.
5383 0 It is requisit therefore that euery one should be fully persuaded of the lawfulnesse of his calling. It is requisite Therefore that every one should be Fully persuaded of the lawfulness of his calling. pn31 vbz j av cst d crd vmd vbi av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg.
5387 0 Iudg. 6.37. Judges 6.37. np1 crd.
5398 0 Euen vnto the meanest calling as of being a seruant. Even unto the Meanest calling as of being a servant. av p-acp dt js vvg a-acp pp-f vbg dt n1.
5400 0 1. Cor. 7.17. 1. Cor. 7.17. crd np1 crd.
5405 0 Ephe. 6.6. Ephes 6.6. np1 crd.
5409 0 Vers. 8. Vers. 8. np1 crd
5414 0 And of being called to the state of marriage. And of being called to the state of marriage. cc pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
5424 0 In all actions of our life we ought to be persuaded, that God hath called vs vnto them. In all actions of our life we ought to be persuaded, that God hath called us unto them. p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pno32.
5440 0 Hester. 4.11. Esther. 4.11. np1. crd.
5440 1 Then may we haue bouldnesse in them though they be neuer so dangerous, Then may we have boldness in them though they be never so dangerous, av vmb pns12 vhb n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbb av-x av j,
5453 0 Verse. 16. Verse. 16. n1. crd
5458 0 Thus did Iaakob cōfort himselfe in a dangerous voyage whereunto God had called him. Thus did Jacob Comfort himself in a dangerous voyage whereunto God had called him. av vdd np1 vvb px31 p-acp dt j n1 c-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31.
5462 0 Gen 32.9. Gen 32.9. np1 crd.
5468 0 Chap. 31.3. Chap. 31.3. np1 crd.
5475 0 Chap. 32.24. Chap. 32.24. np1 crd.
5477 0 For God hath promised to defend vs in all our lawfull wayes. Psal. 91.10. For God hath promised to defend us in all our lawful ways. Psalm 91.10. p-acp np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d po12 j n2. np1 crd.
5487 0 The mightie helpe of Gods right hand. The mighty help of God's right hand. dt j n1 pp-f n2 j-jn n1.
5492 0 Psal. 44.3. Psalm 44.3. np1 crd.
5495 0 Exod. 15.6. Exod 15.6. np1 crd.
5498 0 They confirm their faith by the consideration of Gods omnipotent power. They confirm their faith by the consideration of God's omnipotent power. pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1.
5502 0 2. King. 6.15. 2. King. 6.15. crd n1. crd.
5505 0 The great power of God in bringing hard things to passe. The great power of God in bringing hard things to pass. dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi.
5508 0 Gen. 18.14. Gen. 18.14. np1 crd.
5510 0 Num. 11.23. Num. 11.23. np1 crd.
5510 1 Iob. 9.19. Job 9.19. zz crd.
5514 0 Luke 1.37. Chap. 18.27. Lycia 1.37. Chap. 18.27. av crd. np1 crd.
5517 0 Ioshu. 6.20. Joshua. 6.20. np1. crd.
5523 0 How by the consideration of it, we ought to strengthen our faith. How by the consideration of it, we ought to strengthen our faith. c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi po12 n1.
5528 0 2. Cor. 12.9. 2. Cor. 12.9. crd np1 crd.
5530 0 Rom. 4.18. Rom. 4.18. np1 crd.
5532 0 As the seruāts of God haue done. As the Servants of God have done. p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vdn.
5537 0 Jsai. 37.16. Isai. 37.16. np1. crd.
5546 0 2. Chron. 14 9. 2. Chronicles 14 9. crd np1 crd crd
5547 0 Considering Gods power, not so much in himselfe, as for their owne defence. Considering God's power, not so much in himself, as for their own defence. vvg npg1 n1, xx av av-d p-acp px31, c-acp p-acp po32 d n1.
5560 0 Few in trouble do rest vpon the power of God, so weake is their faith. Few in trouble do rest upon the power of God, so weak is their faith. d p-acp n1 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av j vbz po32 n1.
5573 0 Psal. 50.15. Psalm 50.15. np1 crd.
5576 0 Hebr. 11.1. Hebrew 11.1. np1 crd.
5583 0 The great power of God in raysing vp them that are sicke. The great power of God in raising up them that Are sick. dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 cst vbr j.
5586 0 Iob. 33.19. Job 33.19. zz crd.
5596 0 John. 11.39. John. 11.39. np1 crd.
5598 0 Phil. 3.21. Philip 3.21. np1 crd.
5601 0 Confirmed by dayly experience. Confirmed by daily experience. vvn p-acp j n1.
5602 0 Iob. 33.28. Job 33.28. zz crd.
5608 0 And in relieuing men in their pouertie. And in relieving men in their poverty. cc p-acp vvg n2 p-acp po32 n1.
5609 0 Chap. 42.10. Chap. 42.10. np1 crd.
5613 0 Iam. 5.11. Iam. 5.11. np1 crd.
5614 0 Which must make vs in all difficultie to depend vpon him. Which must make us in all difficulty to depend upon him. r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.