A sermon preached at St. Catherine Cree Church, upon Sunday the 29th of June, 1696 by Nicholas Brady ... ; published at the desire of the parishioners.

Brady, Nicholas, 1659-1726
Publisher: Printed for Rich Parker
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1696
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A29163 ESTC ID: R37129 STC ID: B4181
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Acts XX, 32; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ACTS XX. 32. And now Brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his Grace, which is able to build you up, ACTS XX. 32. And now Brothers, I commend you to God, and to the word of his Grace, which is able to built you up, n2 crd. crd cc av n2, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 and to give you an Inheritance among all them which are sanctified. and to give you an Inheritance among all them which Are sanctified. cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 THough it is not without a very senfible concern, that I appear before you upon the present occasion, that I find my self so near being separated from those, with whom I have convers'd in five years Ministry, THough it is not without a very senfible concern, that I appear before you upon the present occasion, that I find my self so near being separated from those, with whom I have conversed in five Years Ministry, cs pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt j j vvi, cst pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns11 vvb po11 n1 av av-j vbg vvn p-acp d, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp crd ng2 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and from whom I have receiv'd such obliging instances of affection, as shall ever be precious to my memory; and from whom I have received such obliging instances of affection, as shall ever be precious to my memory; cc p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn d j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, c-acp vmb av vbi j p-acp po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 yet since neither the respect I so justly owe you, nor the deference we pay to a prevailing custome, will suffer me to wave the melancholy task, of taking a solemn and publick leave. yet since neither the respect I so justly owe you, nor the deference we pay to a prevailing custom, will suffer me to wave the melancholy task, of taking a solemn and public leave. av c-acp dx dt n1 pns11 av av-j vvb pn22, ccx dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vmb vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, pp-f vvg dt j cc j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 I thought I could not more properly address to you, than in these words of the great Apostle of the Gentiles. I Thought I could not more properly address to you, than in these words of the great Apostle of the Gentiles. pns11 vvd pns11 vmd xx av-dc av-j vvi p-acp pn22, cs p-acp d n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 They are a part of his farewel Sermon, which he made to the Elders of Ephesus and Miletus, among whom he had gone preaching the Kingdom of God: They Are a part of his farewell Sermon, which he made to the Elders of Ephesus and Miletus, among whom he had gone preaching the Kingdom of God: pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f np1 cc np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 He foresaw that this would be their last meeting, and that they to whom he spake should see his face no more, and therefore thought himself obliged to transfer the care of them, to him who was best able to support and defend them; He foresaw that this would be their last meeting, and that they to whom he spoke should see his face no more, and Therefore Thought himself obliged to transfer the care of them, to him who was best able to support and defend them; pns31 vvd cst d vmd vbi po32 ord n1, cc d pns32 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd vmd vvi po31 n1 av-dx av-dc, cc av vvd px31 vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp pno31 r-crq vbds av-j j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 and to commit the guidance of them to that Gospel of his, which was both capable of establishing them in the truth, and to commit the guidance of them to that Gospel of his, which was both capable of establishing them in the truth, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, r-crq vbds d j pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and of intitling them to that reward which is the consequence of it: and of entitling them to that reward which is the consequence of it: cc pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 and now Brethren (says he) I commend you to God and to the word of his Grace, which is able to build you up, and now Brothers (Says he) I commend you to God and to the word of his Grace, which is able to built you up, cc av n2 (vvz pns31) pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 and to give you an inheritance, among all them which are sanctified. and to give you an inheritance, among all them which Are sanctified. cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1, p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 Blessed be God, the circumstances of our parting, are not so dismal as those of the Apostle and his friends; Blessed be God, the Circumstances of our parting, Are not so dismal as those of the Apostle and his Friends; vvn vbb np1, dt n2 pp-f po12 n-vvg, vbr xx av j c-acp d pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 instead of not seeing one anothers faces any more; instead of not seeing one another's faces any more; av pp-f xx vvg crd j-jn n2 d dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 I trust we shall have many happy opportunities, of keeping up a mutual correspondence and intimacy: I trust we shall have many happy opportunities, of keeping up a mutual correspondence and intimacy: pns11 vvb pns12 vmb vhi d j n2, pp-f vvg p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
15 However, since providence has thought fit to withdraw me, from the more immediate care of the spiritual concernments, I cannot better express my sollicitude for your welfare, I cannot consign you into better hands, However, since providence has Thought fit to withdraw me, from the more immediate care of the spiritual concernments, I cannot better express my solicitude for your welfare, I cannot consign you into better hands, c-acp, c-acp n1 vhz vvn j pc-acp vvi pno11, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt j n2, pns11 vmbx av-jc vvi po11 n1 p-acp po22 n1, pns11 vmbx vvi pn22 p-acp jc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
16 than by commending you to God for favour and protection, and to the word of his Grace for counsel and instruction. than by commending you to God for favour and protection, and to the word of his Grace for counsel and instruction. cs p-acp vvg pn22 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
17 And here I must entreat that you would not expect from me, a discourse that is methodical and artificial, that is the result usually of well compos'd thoughts, not the product of a mind under disturbance and perplexity: And Here I must entreat that you would not expect from me, a discourse that is methodical and artificial, that is the result usually of well composed thoughts, not the product of a mind under disturbance and perplexity: cc av pns11 vmb vvi cst pn22 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno11, dt n1 cst vbz j cc j, cst vbz dt n1 av-j pp-f av vvn n2, xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 I shall only take the words just as they lye before me, and expound them to you with all the plainness imaginable, and I shall only take the words just as they lie before me, and expound them to you with all the plainness imaginable, and pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n2 j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno11, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pn22 p-acp d dt n1 j, cc (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 First, my Brethren, I commend you to God. First, my Brothers, I commend you to God. ord, po11 n2, pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 Whatsoever dangers may at any time alarm you, whatsoever apprehensions or afflictions you may lye under, Whatsoever dangers may At any time alarm you, whatsoever apprehensions or afflictions you may lie under, r-crq n2 vmb p-acp d n1 n1 pn22, r-crq n2 cc n2 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
21 if you have but recourse to an all-sufficient Guardian, if you find your selves intitled to his favour and protection, you have then got such a refuge as will never fail you, if you have but recourse to an All-sufficient Guardian, if you find your selves entitled to his favour and protection, you have then god such a refuge as will never fail you, cs pn22 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pn22 vhb av vvn d dt n1 c-acp vmb av-x vvi pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 but will enable you in all difficulties to be more than conquerors. but will enable you in all difficulties to be more than conquerors. cc-acp vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi av-dc cs n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
23 Can any condition be supposed so miserable, wherein the eye of a father will not look upon you? can any estate be so wretchedly forlorn, wherein the bowels of a Redeemer will not yearn over you? can any circumstances be so deplorable, Can any condition be supposed so miserable, wherein the eye of a father will not look upon you? can any estate be so wretchedly forlorn, wherein the bowels of a Redeemer will not yearn over you? can any Circumstances be so deplorable, vmb d n1 vbi vvn av j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn22? vmb d n1 vbb av av-j vvn, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn22? vmb d n2 vbb av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
24 as to set bounds to a goodness which is infinite? can any of those friends whose assistance you may value, whose support and succour you may depend upon, produce such evidences of their kindness towards you, as to Set bounds to a Goodness which is infinite? can any of those Friends whose assistance you may valve, whose support and succour you may depend upon, produce such evidences of their kindness towards you, c-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j? vmb d pp-f d n2 rg-crq n1 pn22 vmb vvi, rg-crq n1 cc vvi pn22 vmb vvi p-acp, vvb d n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
25 or shew such strong credentials of an unalterable affection, as those which you have received from your almighty benefactors. or show such strong credentials of an unalterable affection, as those which you have received from your almighty benefactors. cc vvi d j n2-jn pp-f dt j n1, c-acp d r-crq pn22 vhb vvn p-acp po22 j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
26 Was it not he who drew you out of the dark womb of nothing? is it not in him that you live and move and have your being? has not his careful providence continually watched over you? are you not indebted for whatever you enjoy, to him that is the giver of every good and perfect gift? has not his goodness been exerted wonderfully in your behalf, Was it not he who drew you out of the dark womb of nothing? is it not in him that you live and move and have your being? has not his careful providence continually watched over you? Are you not indebted for whatever you enjoy, to him that is the giver of every good and perfect gift? has not his Goodness been exerted wonderfully in your behalf, vbds pn31 xx pns31 r-crq vvd pn22 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f pix? vbz pn31 xx p-acp pno31 cst pn22 vvb cc vvi cc vhi po22 n1? vhz xx po31 j n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn22? vbr pn22 xx vvn p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb, p-acp pno31 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n1? vhz xx po31 n1 vbn vvn av-j p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
27 and magnified its self by most remarkable mercies? does not he compassionate all your necessities, favourably accept of your imperfect performances kindly overlook your manifold infirmities, and magnified its self by most remarkable Mercies? does not he compassionate all your necessities, favourably accept of your imperfect performances kindly overlook your manifold infirmities, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp ds j n2? vdz xx pns31 j d po22 n2, av-j vvb pp-f po22 j n2 av-j vvb po22 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
28 and patiently bear with your grosser provocations? is he not willing to be reconciled whensoever you offend him? not ready to cast you off in anger, upon every the least transgression of your duty? but waiting for your submission with gentleness and long-suffering, and patiently bear with your grosser provocations? is he not willing to be reconciled whensoever you offend him? not ready to cast you off in anger, upon every the least Transgression of your duty? but waiting for your submission with gentleness and long-suffering, cc av-j vvi p-acp po22 jc n2? vbz pns31 xx j pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq pn22 vvb pno31? xx j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp d dt ds n1 pp-f po22 n1? cc-acp vvg p-acp po22 n1 p-acp n1 cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
29 and opening his arms wide to the returning penitent? and how then can you wish for a more affectionate Protector? to whose tenderness can I recommend you more justly than to his? but farther, have not his wisdom and his power been frequently exercised, in securing you against all the malice of your enemies, and opening his arms wide to the returning penitent? and how then can you wish for a more affectionate Protector? to whose tenderness can I recommend you more justly than to his? but farther, have not his Wisdom and his power been frequently exercised, in securing you against all the malice of your enemies, cc vvg po31 n2 av-j p-acp dt vvg n-jn? cc q-crq av vmb pn22 vvi p-acp dt av-dc j n1? p-acp rg-crq n1 vmb pns11 vvi pn22 av-dc av-j cs p-acp po31? p-acp jc, vhb xx po31 n1 cc po31 n1 vbn av-j vvn, p-acp vvg pn22 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
30 whether in private stratagems or open violences? is it not he that brings the counsel of the heathen to nought, whither in private stratagems or open violences? is it not he that brings the counsel of the heathen to nought, cs p-acp j n2 cc j n2? vbz pn31 xx pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn p-acp pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
31 and makes the devices of the people of none effect? is it not he that does whatsoever pleases him, in heaven and in earth, and makes the devices of the people of none Effect? is it not he that does whatsoever Pleases him, in heaven and in earth, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pi n1? vbz pn31 xx pns31 cst vdz r-crq vvz pno31, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
32 and in all deep places? Can any thing frustrate or disappoint his intentions, with whom all Wisdom is for ever? or pretend to oppose the irresistible force of him that is girded about with strength? Has he not many times unravelled all the secret designs, which your intriguing Adversaries had levelled against you; and in all deep places? Can any thing frustrate or disappoint his intentions, with whom all Wisdom is for ever? or pretend to oppose the irresistible force of him that is girded about with strength? Has he not many times unraveled all the secret designs, which your intriguing Adversaries had leveled against you; cc p-acp d j-jn n2? vmb d n1 vvi cc vvi po31 n2, p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz p-acp av? cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno31 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1? vhz pns31 xx d n2 vvn d dt j-jn n2, r-crq po22 j-vvg n2 vhd vvn p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
33 and turned the wisdom of their wise men into foolishness? Has he not often baffled and defeated all their boasted might, with his own right hand, and turned the Wisdom of their wise men into foolishness? Has he not often baffled and defeated all their boasted might, with his own right hand, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp n1? vhz pns31 xx av vvn cc vvn d po32 j-vvn n1, p-acp po31 d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
34 and with his outstretched arm? Has not he over-ruled the most unlikely events, and made all things work together to you for good? Either obviating all inconveniences by his wise dispensations, and with his outstretched arm? Has not he overruled the most unlikely events, and made all things work together to you for good? Either obviating all inconveniences by his wise dispensations, cc p-acp po31 j-vvn n1? vhz xx pns31 j dt av-ds j n2, cc vvd d n2 vvi av p-acp pn22 p-acp j? av-d j-vvg d n2 p-acp po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
35 or else overcoming them by his powerful assistance? And how then can you desire a more available Guardianship? To whose conduct can I resign you more securely than to His? Can the care of your safety be better consulted than by him, who is not only your best of friends, or Else overcoming them by his powerful assistance? And how then can you desire a more available Guardianship? To whose conduct can I resign you more securely than to His? Can the care of your safety be better consulted than by him, who is not only your best of Friends, cc av vvg pno32 p-acp po31 j n1? cc q-crq av vmb pn22 vvi dt av-dc j n1? p-acp rg-crq n1 vmb pns11 vvi pn22 av-dc av-j cs p-acp po31? vmb dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbb av-jc vvn cs p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz xx j po22 js pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
36 but the most fitly qualified for exercising that office? Can the summ of your concerns be more assuredly reposed, but the most fitly qualified for exercising that office? Can the sum of your concerns be more assuredly reposed, cc-acp dt av-ds av-j vvn p-acp vvg d n1? vmb dt n1 pp-f po22 vvz vbi dc av-vvn vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
37 than upon boundless Wisdom and unlimited Power? Such is the Protector to whose patronage I commend you, disposed by his Goodness, qualified by his Wisdom, than upon boundless Wisdom and unlimited Power? Such is the Protector to whose patronage I commend you, disposed by his goodness, qualified by his Wisdom, cs p-acp j n1 cc j n1? d vbz dt n1 p-acp rg-crq n1 pns11 vvb pn22, vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
38 and enabled by his Power, to support and sustain you under the greatest exigencies, and to give you a happy issue out of all your adversities. and enabled by his Power, to support and sustain you under the greatest exigencies, and to give you a happy issue out of all your adversities. cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22 p-acp dt js n2, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 dt j n1 av pp-f d po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
39 May then that God, whose mercy is over all his works, whose knowledge is unfathomable by humane Reason, May then that God, whose mercy is over all his works, whose knowledge is unfathomable by humane Reason, np1 av cst np1, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp d po31 n2, rg-crq n1 vbz j p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
40 and whose power delights to be glorified in our weakness be your merciful Saviour and mighty Deliverer; and whose power delights to be glorified in our weakness be your merciful Saviour and mighty Deliverer; cc rg-crq n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 vbi po22 j n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
41 may he be your firm support in all extremities, your constant refuge in all necessities, your certain comfort in all calamities; may he be your firm support in all extremities, your constant refuge in all necessities, your certain Comfort in all calamities; vmb pns31 vbi po22 j n1 p-acp d n2, po22 j n1 p-acp d n2, po22 j n1 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
42 and as he influenced you by his good Spirit, to those offices of love which I have received at your hands, and as he influenced you by his good Spirit, to those Offices of love which I have received At your hands, cc c-acp pns31 vvd pn22 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
43 so may he reward all the kindness you have shewn me seven fold into your own bosomes. so may he reward all the kindness you have shown me seven fold into your own bosoms. av vmb pns31 vvi d dt n1 pn22 vhb vvn pno11 crd n1 p-acp po22 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
44 This will God most assuredly perform; This will God most assuredly perform; d vmb np1 av-ds av-vvn vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
45 unless you render yourselves uncapable of the sweet refreshings of his goodness, by not paying a due obedience to his commands, unless you render yourselves uncapable of the sweet refreshings of his Goodness, by not paying a due Obedience to his commands, cs pn22 vvb px22 j pp-f dt j n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp xx vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
46 nor walking by the rule which he prescribes; and therefore, my brethren, I commend you 2dly, To the word of his Grace. nor walking by the Rule which he prescribes; and Therefore, my brothers, I commend you 2dly, To the word of his Grace. ccx vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz; cc av, po11 n2, pns11 vvb pn22 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
47 The Law (says the Apostle) was given by Moses, but Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ. The Law (Says the Apostle) was given by Moses, but Grace and Truth Come by jesus christ. dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vbds vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
48 The Gospel is a most comfortable conveyance of the divine love and favour to us; The Gospel is a most comfortable conveyance of the divine love and favour to us; dt n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
49 it is a Covenant made up of mercy and tenderness, free from all the burthensom hardships and uneasinesses, with which the legal dispensation was clogg'd and encumber'd: it is a Covenant made up of mercy and tenderness, free from all the burdensome hardships and Uneasinesses, with which the Legal Dispensation was clogged and encumbered: pn31 vbz dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, j p-acp d dt j n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn cc vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
50 In this God seems to have laid aside his absolute prerogative, and to consult at once the ease and the delight of his servants; In this God seems to have laid aside his absolute prerogative, and to consult At once the ease and the delight of his Servants; p-acp d np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn av po31 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp a-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
51 the bloody initiation of circumcision, is exchanged for the milder Sacrament of Baptism; the bloody initiation of circumcision, is exchanged for the milder Sacrament of Baptism; dt j n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
52 expensive Sacrifices are abolished, that prayers and praises may succeed them, and the dreadful menace, of draw not near lest I consume thee, is turned into the obliging invitation, of come unto me and I will give you rest. expensive Sacrifices Are abolished, that Prayers and praises may succeed them, and the dreadful menace, of draw not near lest I consume thee, is turned into the obliging invitation, of come unto me and I will give you rest. j n2 vbr vvn, cst n2 cc n2 vmb vvi pno32, cc dt j n1, pp-f vvb xx av-j cs pns11 vvb pno21, vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pp-f vvn p-acp pno11 cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
53 Well then may a message of such comfortable importance, deserve to be stiled the word of his Grace, since it exhibits to us the most gracious promises, it holds forth to us the most desireable rewards, it prescribes the most reasonable measures of obedience, Well then may a message of such comfortable importance, deserve to be styled the word of his Grace, since it exhibits to us the most gracious promises, it holds forth to us the most desirable rewards, it prescribes the most reasonable measures of Obedience, av av vmb dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 dt ds j n2, pn31 vvz av p-acp pno12 dt ds j n2, pn31 vvz dt av-ds j vvz pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
54 and the most easy methods of reconciliation. and the most easy methods of reconciliation. cc dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
55 By this we are allowed to recover our selves, when through humane frailty we at any time fall, to reinstate our selves in the favour of our God, By this we Are allowed to recover our selves, when through humane frailty we At any time fallen, to reinstate our selves in the favour of our God, p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-crq p-acp j n1 pns12 p-acp d n1 vvi, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
56 and regain our forfeited interest by a sincere repentance; and regain our forfeited Interest by a sincere Repentance; cc vvi po12 vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
57 by this we are adopted into his own family, and put on the character of his Favourites and Sons; by this we Are adopted into his own family, and put on the character of his Favourites and Sons; p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
58 by this we are admitted to a free access, to a kind of intimacy and familiarity with our God; by this we Are admitted to a free access, to a kind of intimacy and familiarity with our God; p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
59 by this we are made capable of celestial entertainments, and of tasting the powers of the world to come. by this we Are made capable of celestial entertainments, and of tasting the Powers of the world to come. p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn j pp-f j n2, cc pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
60 These are some of those inestimable priviledges, of that word of Gods Grace to which I commend you; These Are Some of those inestimable privileges, of that word of God's Grace to which I commend you; d vbr d pp-f d j n2, pp-f d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
61 and I cannot consign you over to any thing more valuable, but to what I have already, even to God himself. and I cannot consign you over to any thing more valuable, but to what I have already, even to God himself. cc pns11 vmbx vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp d n1 av-dc j, cc-acp p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb av, av p-acp np1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
62 I exhort you therefore to adhere carefully to those admirable rules which it lays down for your direction; I exhort you Therefore to adhere carefully to those admirable rules which it lays down for your direction; pns11 vvb pn22 av pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d j n2 r-crq pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
63 to attend heedfully to the lessons which it gives; to attend heedfully to the Lessons which it gives; pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 r-crq pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
64 to make that the standard of all your actions, and to let your whole conversation be agreeable to that model. to make that the standard of all your actions, and to let your Whole Conversation be agreeable to that model. pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po22 j-jn n1 vbb j p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
65 The excellency of the doctrines which it would establish, is enough to recommend it to any prudent considerer; The excellency of the doctrines which it would establish, is enough to recommend it to any prudent considerer; dt n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pn31 vmd vvi, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
66 what can more considerably exalt your nature, than that universal purity which it prescribes? what can more effectually preserve Society, what can more considerably exalt your nature, than that universal purity which it prescribes? what can more effectually preserve Society, q-crq vmb av-dc av-j vvi po22 n1, cs d j n1 r-crq pn31 vvz? q-crq vmb av-dc av-j vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
67 than that impartial Justice which it exacts? what can more secure your health and vigour, than that impartial justice which it exacts? what can more secure your health and vigour, cs d j n1 r-crq pn31 vvz? q-crq vmb av-dc vvi po22 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
68 than that strict temperance which it requires at your hands? what can more promote mutual amity and concord, than that strict temperance which it requires At your hands? what can more promote mutual amity and concord, cs d j n1 r-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po22 n2? q-crq vmb av-dc vvi j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
69 than that obliging benignity which it would infuse into your natures? Thus if you would but examine the Doctrines which it contains, you would find it to deserve your most serious observation. than that obliging benignity which it would infuse into your nature's? Thus if you would but examine the Doctrines which it contains, you would find it to deserve your most serious observation. cs d j-vvg n1 r-crq pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po22 n2? av cs pn22 vmd cc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq pn31 vvz, pn22 vmd vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi po22 av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
70 But if you farther reflect upon the person that delivered it, you will find fresh arguments for the fixing it in your esteem: But if you farther reflect upon the person that Delivered it, you will find fresh Arguments for the fixing it in your esteem: p-acp cs pn22 av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvd pn31, pn22 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt vvg pn31 p-acp po22 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
71 God who in times past spake to your fathers by the Prophets, hath in these later days spoken unto you by his Son; God who in times past spoke to your Father's by the prophets, hath in these later days spoken unto you by his Son; np1 r-crq p-acp n2 j vvd p-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n2, vhz p-acp d jc n2 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
72 who being the brightness of his glory, and the express Image of his person, deserves your attention to what he delivers, more than any other person of a less elevated quality. who being the brightness of his glory, and the express Image of his person, deserves your attention to what he delivers, more than any other person of a less elevated quality. r-crq vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz po22 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, av-dc cs d j-jn n1 pp-f dt av-dc vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
73 I say unto you, is his constant form of speaking, with which he ushers in his most weighty instructions; I say unto you, is his constant from of speaking, with which he ushers in his most weighty instructions; pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vbz po31 j n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 av-ds j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
74 and a due contemplation of the majesty of the Speaker, should make you attend to what he utters with a becoming reverence and respect. and a due contemplation of the majesty of the Speaker, should make you attend to what he utters with a becoming Reverence and respect. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi pn22 vvb p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
75 Again, the vast importance of the things imparted in it, should forcibly oblige you to value it as you ought: Again, the vast importance of the things imparted in it, should forcibly oblige you to valve it as you ought: av, dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp pn31, vmd av-j vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp pn22 vmd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
76 This explains to you the nature and the attributes of God, and shews you his way of dealing with the sons of men; This explains to you the nature and the attributes of God, and shows you his Way of dealing with the Sons of men; d vvz p-acp pn22 dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvz pn22 po31 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
77 this gives you a prospect into the invisible world, and makes you acquainted with that land of spirits; this gives you a prospect into the invisible world, and makes you acquainted with that land of spirits; d vvz pn22 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz pn22 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
78 it shews you by what methods God will dispence his unconceivable rewards or punishments; it shows you by what methods God will dispense his unconceivable rewards or punishments; pn31 vvz pn22 p-acp r-crq n2 np1 vmb vvi po31 j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
79 and gives you directions by which you may be enaabled to secure to your selves the former, and to avoid the latter: and gives you directions by which you may be enaabled to secure to your selves the former, and to avoid the latter: cc vvz pn22 n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 dt j, cc pc-acp vvi dt d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
80 the mighty moment therefore of the matters which it treats of, is sufficient to engage you to an awful attention; the mighty moment Therefore of the matters which it treats of, is sufficient to engage you to an awful attention; dt j n1 av pp-f dt n2 r-crq pn31 vvz pp-f, vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
81 but farther yet, the intimate concern which you your selves have in those sacred truths which the Gospel unfolds to you, should powerfully engage you to give heed to its directions: but farther yet, the intimate concern which you your selves have in those sacred truths which the Gospel unfolds to you, should powerfully engage you to give heed to its directions: cc-acp av-jc av, dt j vvi r-crq pn22 po22 n2 vhb p-acp d j n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22, vmd av-j vvi pn22 p-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
82 it contains no account of foreign news or idle transactions, to which you may either listen or turn a deaf ear, without any considerable consequences to your selves; it contains no account of foreign news or idle transactions, to which you may either listen or turn a deaf ear, without any considerable consequences to your selves; pn31 vvz dx n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n2, p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb av-d vvi cc vvi dt j n1, p-acp d j n2 p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
83 but rules for the management of your own lives and conversations; precepts which exact your own obedience; but rules for the management of your own lives and conversations; Precepts which exact your own Obedience; cc-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2 cc n2; n2 r-crq vvb po22 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
84 your own interest is at stake in every part of it; your own Interest is At stake in every part of it; po22 d n1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
85 and an eternal portion of happiness or misery will be your own lot, according as your application to the duties it enjoins, is more or less serious and considerate: and an Eternal portion of happiness or misery will be your own lot, according as your application to the duties it enjoins, is more or less serious and considerate: cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi po22 d n1, vvg p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pn31 vvz, vbz av-dc cc av-dc j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
86 The immediate dependance therefore which you have, upon that word of Grace to which I commend you, should abundantly perswade you to pay a due regard to it. The immediate dependence Therefore which you have, upon that word of Grace to which I commend you, should abundantly persuade you to pay a due regard to it. dt j n1 av r-crq pn22 vhb, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pn22, vmd av-j vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
87 These are some of those strong and considerable motives, which I hope will incline you to put a just value upon the maxims and instructions of Christianity. These Are Some of those strong and considerable motives, which I hope will incline you to put a just valve upon the maxims and instructions of Christianity. d vbr d pp-f d j cc j n2, r-crq pns11 vvb vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 12
88 Give me leave to instance in some peculiar duties in general, which I would recommend more particularly to your practice and performance; Give me leave to instance in Some peculiar duties in general, which I would recommend more particularly to your practice and performance; vvb pno11 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp j, r-crq pns11 vmd vvi av-dc av-j p-acp po22 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 12
89 and the first that I single out shall be Humility, because it is the necessary preparative for all other graces and perfections of the soul: and the First that I single out shall be Humility, Because it is the necessary preparative for all other graces and perfections of the soul: cc dt ord cst pns11 vvb av vmb vbb n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
90 Repress, I beseech you, all unnatural swellings of the mind, all extravagant opinions of your own self-sufficiency, copy the example of your Saviour and learn of him, for he was meek and lowly in heart: Repress, I beseech you, all unnatural swellings of the mind, all extravagant opinions of your own self-sufficiency, copy the Exampl of your Saviour and Learn of him, for he was meek and lowly in heart: vvb, pns11 vvb pn22, d j n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, d j n2 pp-f po22 d n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc vvb pp-f pno31, c-acp pns31 vbds j cc j p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
91 avoid that Pride which was a tempter even to the Devil himself; which changed that brightest created resemblance of the Deity, into a loathsom and detested Fiend: avoid that Pride which was a tempter even to the devil himself; which changed that Brightest created resemblance of the Deity, into a loathsome and detested Fiend: vvb d n1 r-crq vbds dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 px31; r-crq vvd cst av-jc vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
92 This it was that lost us Paradice, and exposed the whole race of miserable mankind to the heavy wrath of an offended God; This it was that lost us Paradise, and exposed the Whole raze of miserable mankind to the heavy wrath of an offended God; d pn31 vbds cst vvd pno12 n1, cc vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
93 but as by Pride the humane nature fell, so by Humility it rose again; but as by Pride the humane nature fell, so by Humility it rose again; cc-acp c-acp p-acp n1 dt j n1 vvd, av p-acp n1 pn31 vvd av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
94 and what was lost by the vanity of the first Adam, was regain'd by the condescension of the second. and what was lost by the vanity of the First Adam, was Regained by the condescension of the second. cc q-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
95 Let then this grace be your darling favourite, let it always be your bosom jewel, which tho here it may look meanly, Let then this grace be your darling favourite, let it always be your bosom jewel, which though Here it may look meanly, vvb av d n1 vbi po22 j-jn n1, vvb pn31 av vbi po22 n1 n1, r-crq av av pn31 vmb vvi av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
96 like a Diamond in the Ore, yet will shine hereafter with an amazing lustre, and be the brightest ornament of your immortal Diadem. like a Diamond in the Over, yet will shine hereafter with an amazing lustre, and be the Brightest ornament of your immortal Diadem. av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vmb vvi av p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc vbb dt js n1 pp-f po22 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 13
97 Another Grace in which I must entreat you to be conversant is Charity; I mean that part only of this comprehensive duty, which is employed in relieving the necessities of such as want. another Grace in which I must entreat you to be conversant is Charity; I mean that part only of this comprehensive duty, which is employed in relieving the necessities of such as want. j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi j vbz n1; pns11 vvb cst vvb av-j pp-f d j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
98 Forfeit not, I conjure you, that well deserv'd Commendation of being one of the most charitable Parishes within the City; Forfeit not, I conjure you, that well deserved Commendation of being one of the most charitable Parishes within the city; n-jn xx, pns11 vvb pn22, cst av vvd n1 pp-f vbg crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
99 keep up that Distinction above most others, which your large Contributions upon any signal occasion have given you by the confession of all Unprejudiced Observers. keep up that Distinction above most Others, which your large Contributions upon any signal occasion have given you by the Confessi of all Unprejudiced Observers. vvb a-acp d n1 p-acp ds n2-jn, r-crq po22 j n2 p-acp d n1 n1 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
100 This is a vertue so amiable in its self, that the pleasure which results from its performances, were enough to make any one enamour'd of it, This is a virtue so amiable in its self, that the pleasure which results from its performances, were enough to make any one enamoured of it, d vbz dt n1 av j p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n2, vbdr av-d pc-acp vvi d crd j-vvn pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
101 though no other reward were consequent upon it; though no other reward were consequent upon it; cs dx j-jn n1 vbdr j p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
102 and therefore it is hard to find a Man who has once been charitable, and ceased afterwards to be so: and Therefore it is hard to find a Man who has once been charitable, and ceased afterwards to be so: cc av pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vhz a-acp vbn j, cc vvd av pc-acp vbi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
103 the very satisfaction which arises from the action, being sufficient to retain him in the practice of it; the very satisfaction which arises from the actium, being sufficient to retain him in the practice of it; dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, vbg j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
104 and yet such is the goodness of Almighty God, that he has affixt rewards both temporal and eternal, to that which is so amply its own recompence: and yet such is the Goodness of Almighty God, that he has affixed rewards both temporal and Eternal, to that which is so amply its own recompense: cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn np1, cst pns31 vhz vvn n2 d j cc j, p-acp cst r-crq vbz av av-j po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
105 this will cover a multitude of your faults, and cast a veil over your numerous transgressions; this will cover a multitude of your Faults, and cast a veil over your numerous transgressions; d vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 14
106 this will give a value to all your other good deeds, which without charity are nothing worth: this will give a valve to all your other good Deeds, which without charity Are nothing worth: d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d po22 j-jn j n2, r-crq p-acp n1 vbr pix j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
107 this is that by which you must be tried and sentenced in the great and terrible day of the Lord, this is that by which you must be tried and sentenced in the great and terrible day of the Lord, d vbz d p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
108 and this is that only which will accompany you to heaven, and make up a part of your everlasting felicity. and this is that only which will accompany you to heaven, and make up a part of your everlasting felicity. cc d vbz d av-j r-crq vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1, cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
109 Let this then be your constant entertainment, let it be made your business, as it will be your delight, Let this then be your constant entertainment, let it be made your business, as it will be your delight, vvb d av vbb po22 j n1, vvb pn31 vbi vvn po22 n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
110 and it will liken you to the Angels, who still minister to our necessities, and resemble you to your Saviour, who went about doing good. A third duty to which I shall more especially exhort you, is Peace. Remove (I adjure you) all that bitterness of spirit which is wont to incline people to quarrels and animosities; and it will liken you to the Angels, who still minister to our necessities, and resemble you to your Saviour, who went about doing good. A third duty to which I shall more especially exhort you, is Peace. Remove (I adjure you) all that bitterness of Spirit which is wont to incline people to quarrels and animosities; cc pn31 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2, r-crq av n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1, r-crq vvd a-acp vdg j. dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av-dc av-j vvi pn22, vbz n1. vvb (pns11 vvb pn22) d cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
111 let all narrow distinctions be done away of Parties and of Factions, and converse together with brotherly affection, under the comprehensive characters of Men and Christians. let all narrow Distinctions be done away of Parties and of Factions, and converse together with brotherly affection, under the comprehensive characters of Men and Christians. vvb d j n2 vbb vdn av pp-f n2 cc pp-f n2, cc vvi av p-acp j n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
112 Bear with one anothers errors and infirmities, endeavour to overcome with meekness and affability, and never to exasperate with sowreness and reproaches: Bear with one another's errors and infirmities, endeavour to overcome with meekness and affability, and never to exasperate with sourness and Reproaches: n1 p-acp pi ng1-jn n2 cc n2, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av-x pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 15
113 This is an obliging temper of mind, which will make even your enemies to be at peace with you, and will shame them into kindness and condescension; This is an obliging temper of mind, which will make even your enemies to be At peace with you, and will shame them into kindness and condescension; d vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi av po22 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
114 if a Brother be overtaken in a fault, whether it be an error in judgment or in practice, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, if a Brother be overtaken in a fault, whither it be an error in judgement or in practice, restore such a one in the Spirit of meekness, cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, vvb d dt pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
115 and if it is possible as much as in you lies live peaceably with all men; and if it is possible as much as in you lies live peaceably with all men; cc cs pn31 vbz j p-acp d c-acp p-acp pn22 vvz vvb av-j p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
116 avoid all malicious invectives and back-bitings, all reflecting stories and ill-natur'd raillery; avoid all malicious invectives and backbitings, all reflecting stories and Ill-natured raillery; vvb d j n2 cc n2, d vvg n2 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
117 and endeavour by your favourablest and most charitable construction to make the best of one anothers failings; and endeavour by your favourablest and most charitable construction to make the best of one another's failings; cc vvb p-acp po22 js cc av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi dt js pp-f crd j-jn n2-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
118 so will you find by a happy experience, how good and pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity, and will have a title to those benefits which attend it, for there God has promised his blessing and life for evermore Let this then be at once your employment and your pleasure, so will you find by a happy experience, how good and pleasant a thing it is for brothers to dwell together in unity, and will have a title to those benefits which attend it, for there God has promised his blessing and life for evermore Let this then be At once your employment and your pleasure, av vmb pn22 vvi p-acp dt j n1, c-crq j cc j dt n1 pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1, cc vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb pn31, p-acp a-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 cc n1 c-acp av vvb d av vbb p-acp a-acp po22 n1 cc po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
119 and it will possess you of that precious Legacy which our dying Saviour left to his Disciples, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you; and it will possess you of that precious Legacy which our dying Saviour left to his Disciples, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you; cc pn31 vmb vvi pn22 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq po12 j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, po11 n1 pns11 vvb pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
120 and will also conduct you by the surest method to that peace of God which passeth all understanding. and will also conduct you by the Surest method to that peace of God which passes all understanding. cc vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp cst n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
121 A fourth duty which I think my self more particularly obliged to recommend to you, is Loyalty and Obedience to the present Government. A fourth duty which I think my self more particularly obliged to recommend to you, is Loyalty and obedience to the present Government. dt ord n1 r-crq pns11 vvb po11 n1 av-dc av-jn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
122 Give not way, I beseech you, to any little uneasinesses, which the present circumstances of affairs may lay upon some of you; Give not Way, I beseech you, to any little Uneasinesses, which the present Circumstances of affairs may lay upon Some of you; vvb xx n1, pns11 vvb pn22, p-acp d j n2, r-crq dt j n2 pp-f n2 vmb vvi p-acp d pp-f pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
123 do not murmur or repine at every disappointment cast not the blame of unavoidable miscarriages, upon those who are concerned in the management of affairs; do not murmur or repine At every disappointment cast not the blame of unavoidable miscarriages, upon those who Are concerned in the management of affairs; vdb xx vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
124 but contentedly resolve such unexpected occurrences into the over-ruling Providence of an All-wise God: but contentedly resolve such unexpected occurrences into the overruling Providence of an Alwise God: cc-acp n1 vvb d j n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
125 Let nothing tempt you to speak evil of dignities, or lavishly to censure the conduct of your Governors: Let nothing tempt you to speak evil of dignities, or lavishly to censure the conduct of your Governors: vvb pix vvi pn22 p-acp vvb j-jn pp-f n2, cc av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
126 be contented to think, that God can chuse for you as well as your selves, be contented to think, that God can choose for you as well as your selves, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 a-acp av c-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
127 and pay a chearful obedience to the King he has set over you, who consents to bear the burthen of a war in his person, which touches you only in your purses; and pay a cheerful Obedience to the King he has Set over you, who consents to bear the burden of a war in his person, which touches you only in your purses; cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvz pn22 av-j p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
128 contribute readily to the support of those Forces, which are well employed to keep the danger from your doors; contribute readily to the support of those Forces, which Are well employed to keep the danger from your doors; vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 17
129 and think not much to give some part of your fortune for the security of the rest, and your Religion into the bargain. and think not much to give Some part of your fortune for the security of the rest, and your Religion into the bargain. cc vvb xx av-d pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
130 Then will God give his blessing to you as the due reward of your submission to his Will, by whom Kings reign and Princes decree justice; Then will God give his blessing to you as the due reward of your submission to his Will, by whom Kings Reign and Princes Decree Justice; av vmb np1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq ng1 n1 cc ng1 n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
131 and he himself will not fail to acknowledge that respect, which is paid to his image and his substitute. and he himself will not fail to acknowledge that respect, which is paid to his image and his substitute. cc pns31 px31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
132 These then are some of those more useful duties, which whilst you I commend you to the word of God's grace, I have thought fitting out of that to recommend to your practice; These then Are Some of those more useful duties, which while you I commend you to the word of God's grace, I have Thought fitting out of that to recommend to your practice; np1 av vbr d pp-f d dc j n2, r-crq cs pn22 pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns11 vhb vvn vvg av pp-f d pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
133 and may that word of grace so thrive within your hearts, that it may take root downwards, and bring forth fruit upwards; and may that word of grace so thrive within your hearts, that it may take root downwards, and bring forth fruit upward; cc vmb cst n1 pp-f n1 av vvi p-acp po22 n2, cst pn31 vmb vvi n1 av, cc vvi av n1 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
134 may it sh•d abroad within your souls the more eminent graces and fruits of the spirit, such as Humility, Charity a peaceable disposition, may it sh•d abroad within your Souls the more eminent graces and fruits of the Spirit, such as Humility, Charity a peaceable disposition, vmb pn31 vvd av p-acp po22 n2 dt av-dc j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, d c-acp n1, n1 dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
135 and a hearty obedience to the Government which you live under; and a hearty Obedience to the Government which you live under; cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
136 that so the good seed which has been carefully sown which was planted and watered by my unworthy Ministry, may, by God's assistance; that so the good seed which has been carefully sown which was planted and watered by my unworthy Ministry, may, by God's assistance; cst av dt j n1 r-crq vhz vbn av-j vvn r-crq vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp po11 j n1, vmb, p-acp npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
137 have a suitable encrease; and may not lie dead or ineffectual in any amongst you, but produce; have a suitable increase; and may not lie dead or ineffectual in any among you, but produce; vhb dt j n1; cc vmb xx vvi j cc j p-acp d p-acp pn22, cc-acp vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 18
138 according to the several measures of his grace, in some a hund•d-fold, in some sixty fold, in some thirty fold. according to the several measures of his grace, in Some a hund•d-fold, in Some sixty fold, in Some thirty fold. vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d crd n1, p-acp d crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 19
139 This will commend you more successfully to God, than all my endeavours are capable without it, This will commend you more successfully to God, than all my endeavours Are capable without it, d n1 vvb pn22 av-dc av-j p-acp np1, cs d po11 n2 vbr j p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 19
140 and will both be able of itself to build you up here, and 〈 ◊ 〉 here after to give you an inheritance among all them 〈 ◊ 〉 are sanctified. and will both be able of itself to built you up Here, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Here After to give you an inheritance among all them 〈 ◊ 〉 Are sanctified. cc vmb d vbi j pp-f px31 pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp av, cc 〈 sy 〉 av c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp d pno32 〈 sy 〉 vbr j-vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 19
141 I shall briefly consider these two great advantages, which our due regard t• the word of Gods grace, is here said to be able to impart unto us, I shall briefly Consider these two great advantages, which our due regard t• the word of God's grace, is Here said to be able to impart unto us, pns11 vmb av-j vvi d crd j n2, r-crq po12 j-jn n1 n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 19
142 and then I shall make haste to a conclusion. And 1st. A due regard to the word of Gods grace, is able to build us up. and then I shall make haste to a conclusion. And 1st. A due regard to the word of God's grace, is able to built us up. cc av pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. cc ord. dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 19
143 This is a Metaphor taken from a House, and it gives us to understand thus much, that in order to our deserving the commendation, of being built up by the word of Gods grace, there are two necessary qualifications required, without which no edifice can be thought compleat; This is a Metaphor taken from a House, and it gives us to understand thus much, that in order to our deserving the commendation, of being built up by the word of God's grace, there Are two necessary qualifications required, without which no edifice can be Thought complete; d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d, cst p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg dt n1, pp-f vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, a-acp vbr crd j n2 vvn, p-acp r-crq dx n1 vmb vbi vvn j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 19
144 and those are a foundation and a superstructure: that which in a spiritual building answers to the former of these, is faith; and those Are a Foundation and a superstructure: that which in a spiritual building answers to the former of these, is faith; cc d vbr dt n1 cc dt n1: cst r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt j pp-f d, vbz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 19
145 and that which is agreeable to the latter, is a good life and conversation; for, to believe rightly, and to act accordingly, comprehends the whole duty of a Christian. and that which is agreeable to the latter, is a good life and Conversation; for, to believe rightly, and to act accordingly, comprehends the Whole duty of a Christian. cc cst r-crq vbz j p-acp dt d, vbz dt j n1 cc n1; p-acp, pc-acp vvi av-jn, cc pc-acp vvi av-vvg, vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 19
146 1st then, I say, in this spiritual building, there must be faith as a foundation. 1st then, I say, in this spiritual building, there must be faith as a Foundation. ord av, pns11 vvb, p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
147 God, who is a wise and skilful Master-builder, will not allow his House to be built upon the sand, but takes care to have it founded upon a rock; God, who is a wise and skilful Master-builder, will not allow his House to be built upon the sand, but Takes care to have it founded upon a rock; np1, r-crq vbz dt j cc j n1, vmb xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvz n1 p-acp vhb pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
148 as knowing that a failure in that principal part, can never be redressed by any thing done afterwards: as knowing that a failure in that principal part, can never be Redressed by any thing done afterwards: p-acp vvg cst dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp d n1 vdn av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
149 let the other parts be managed with never so much care, let them be beautified and adorned with never so much cost, let the other parts be managed with never so much care, let them be beautified and adorned with never so much cost, vvb dt j-jn n2 vbb vvn p-acp av-x av av-d n1, vvb pno32 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp av-x av av-d vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
150 yet cannot all this make amends for the first miscarriage; yet cannot all this make amends for the First miscarriage; av vmbx d d vvb n2 p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
151 it will be but a gayety of short standing, overwhelm'd by the violence of the first storm that shocks it: it will be but a gaiety of short standing, overwhelmed by the violence of the First storm that shocks it: pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n-vvg, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 cst n2 pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
152 Unless our faith be stedfast and unmoveable, unless it be settled beyond wavering and doubtfulness, it will never be able to sustain the weight of those good works which must be raived upon it: Unless our faith be steadfast and Unmovable, unless it be settled beyond wavering and doubtfulness, it will never be able to sustain the weight of those good works which must be raived upon it: cs po12 n1 vbb j cc j-u, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp vvg cc n1, pn31 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vmb vbi j-vvn p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
153 But the word of Gods grace, the Gospel of our Saviour, is able to fix our faith so firmly and unalterably, But the word of God's grace, the Gospel of our Saviour, is able to fix our faith so firmly and unalterably, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av av-j cc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
154 as that it shall be subject to no variableness, neither shadow of turning: as that it shall be Subject to no variableness, neither shadow of turning: c-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp dx n1, dx n1 pp-f vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
155 it carries with it such a power of conviction, and the divine authority shines through it so clearly, that whoever attends to it seriously and without prejudice, must needs be convinced by the demonstration of the spirit; it carries with it such a power of conviction, and the divine Authority shines through it so clearly, that whoever attends to it seriously and without prejudice, must needs be convinced by the demonstration of the Spirit; pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp pn31 av av-j, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 av-j cc p-acp n1, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 21
156 and therefore, my brethren, if any amongst you find their saith at any time to be tottering and unsteady, I commend you then especially to the word of Gods grace, apply your selves to it with the greatest assiduity; and Therefore, my brothers, if any among you find their Says At any time to be tottering and unsteady, I commend you then especially to the word of God's grace, apply your selves to it with the greatest assiduity; cc av, po11 n2, cs d p-acp pn22 vvb po32 vvz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvg cc j-u, pns11 vvb pn22 av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 21
157 and God, who is never wanting to those, who are not first neglectful of him and of themselves, will not fail to assist you with such a portion of his Spirit, and God, who is never wanting to those, who Are not First neglectful of him and of themselves, will not fail to assist you with such a portion of his Spirit, cc np1, r-crq vbz av-x vvg p-acp d, r-crq vbr xx ord j pp-f pno31 cc pp-f px32, vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 21
158 as will enable you to profit by that, and will make that able to build you up. as will enable you to profit by that, and will make that able to built you up. c-acp vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cc vmb vvi d j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 21
159 But as this spiritual building must in the first place have faith for its foundation, so must it But as this spiritual building must in the First place have faith for its Foundation, so must it cc-acp p-acp d j n1 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vhb n1 p-acp po31 n1, av vmb pn31 (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 21
160 2dly, Have a good life and conversation for the superstructure. 2dly, Have a good life and Conversation for the superstructure. av, vhb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
161 A foundation is but useless of it self, and only supposes the folly of the undertaker, A Foundation is but useless of it self, and only supposes the folly of the undertaker, dt n1 vbz p-acp j pp-f pn31 n1, cc av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
162 unless he proceeds to compleat the work, and finishes the upper stories for ornament and use; unless he proceeds to complete the work, and Finishes the upper stories for ornament and use; cs pns31 vvz p-acp j dt n1, cc vvz dt jc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
163 and thus faith also is dead and insignificant, and serves only to enhance the guilt of him that has it, and thus faith also is dead and insignificant, and serves only to enhance the guilt of him that has it, cc av n1 av vbz j cc j, cc vvz av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vhz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
164 unless it be made the ground-work of good actions, and has a happy influence upon the course of our whole life. unless it be made the groundwork of good actions, and has a happy influence upon the course of our Whole life. cs pn31 vbb vvn dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
165 Our Saviour tells us, that when any man begins to build a tower, he ought to compute whether he have sufficient to finish it; Our Saviour tells us, that when any man begins to built a tower, he ought to compute whither he have sufficient to finish it; po12 n1 vvz pno12, cst c-crq d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vhb j p-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
166 lest haply after he have laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him: lest haply After he have laid the Foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him: cs av c-acp pns31 vhb vvn dt n1, cc vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pn31, d cst vvb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
167 and it is upon this very occasion, that he speaks this significant parable, namely to expose the folly of those men who attempt to enter upon a course of piety, and it is upon this very occasion, that he speaks this significant parable, namely to expose the folly of those men who attempt to enter upon a course of piety, cc pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vvz d j n1, av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
168 and are not so far masters of their resolutions as to go through with it, and persevere in it to the end. and Are not so Far Masters of their resolutions as to go through with it, and persevere in it to the end. cc vbr xx av av-j n2 pp-f po32 n2 c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
169 These men perhaps are willing to give their assent to all the mysteries contained in the Gospel to confess the truth of whatever it affects, These men perhaps Are willing to give their assent to all the Mysteres contained in the Gospel to confess the truth of whatever it affects, np1 n2 av vbr j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp d dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
170 and not to call in question the equity of any of its doctrines; and not to call in question the equity of any of its doctrines; cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f d pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
171 and this they think is sufficient for them, without ever applying themselves to the practice of those duties, which it strictly requires of all believers; and this they think is sufficient for them, without ever applying themselves to the practice of those duties, which it strictly requires of all believers; cc d pns32 vvb vbz j p-acp pno32, p-acp av vvg px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq pn31 av-j vvz pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
172 they are contented indeed to be speculative Christians, but it is upon the condition that they may be practical Atheists; they Are contented indeed to be speculative Christians, but it is upon the condition that they may be practical Atheists; pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vbi j np1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmb vbi j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
173 but this deserves no better a character, than the knowing, of our Masters will without the doing it, but this deserves no better a character, than the knowing, of our Masters will without the doing it, cc-acp d vvz dx jc dt n1, cs dt vvg, pp-f po12 n2 vmb p-acp dt vdg pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 22
174 and we are assured that the consequence of that shall be many stripes. In vain then shall we plead, that we believe the Gospel; and we Are assured that the consequence of that shall be many stripes. In vain then shall we plead, that we believe the Gospel; cc pns12 vbr vvn cst dt n1 pp-f d vmb vbb d n2. p-acp j av vmb pns12 vvi, cst pns12 vvb dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
175 in vain shall we avow our selves to be professors of Christianity, unless our practice be answerable to our profession, in vain shall we avow our selves to be professors of Christianity, unless our practice be answerable to our profession, p-acp j vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f np1, cs po12 n1 vbi j p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
176 and our faith is manifested by our works; and our faith is manifested by our works; cc po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
177 our Saviour will declare that he knows us not, and will say to us, depart from me ye workers of iniquity: our Saviour will declare that he knows us not, and will say to us, depart from me you workers of iniquity: po12 n1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vvz pno12 xx, cc vmb vvi p-acp pno12, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
178 we may make our passionate addresses at the door, and with repeated exclamations cry, Lord, Lord, open unto us; we may make our passionate Addresses At the door, and with repeated exclamations cry, Lord, Lord, open unto us; pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp vvn n2 vvi, n1, n1, vvb p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
179 but we shall be turned away as the foolish Virgins were, because our Lamps have not been filled and trim'd. But the Gospel of Christ is such a light unto our steps, but we shall be turned away as the foolish Virgins were, Because our Lamps have not been filled and trimmed. But the Gospel of christ is such a Light unto our steps, p-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n2 vbdr, c-acp po12 n2 vhb xx vbn vvn cc vvn. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
180 and lantern to our paths, as if we attend to it with a becoming reverence, will direct our feet into the ways of godliness: and lantern to our paths, as if we attend to it with a becoming Reverence, will Direct our feet into the ways of godliness: cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
181 we shall there see, if we are not willfully blind, that the design of our Saviours coming into the world, was not barely to inform our understanding, we shall there see, if we Are not wilfully blind, that the Design of our Saviors coming into the world, was not barely to inform our understanding, pns12 vmb a-acp vvi, cs pns12 vbr xx av-j j, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vbds xx av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
182 but chiefly and most especially to regulate out practice; that his business was not to form a set of Disputants; but chiefly and most especially to regulate out practice; that his business was not to from a Set of Disputants; cc-acp av-jn cc ds av-j pc-acp vvi av n1; cst po31 n1 vbds xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 23
183 who should contest and wrangle about points of controversy, but to purifie to himself a peculiar people zealous of good works: who should contest and wrangle about points of controversy, but to purify to himself a peculiar people zealous of good works: r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt j n1 j pp-f j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 24
184 it will convince us that all the promises of the Gospel, all the gracious overtures which it exhibits, have this express condition annexed unto them, that we lead a pious and a godly life. it will convince us that all the promises of the Gospel, all the gracious overtures which it exhibits, have this express condition annexed unto them, that we led a pious and a godly life. pn31 vmb vvi pno12 d d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d dt j n2 r-crq pn31 vvz, vhb d j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cst pns12 vvb dt j cc dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 24
185 Whenever therefore, my Brethren, at any time you find your selves in danger to be misled by your lusts, into the commission of any gross enormity, I then especially commend you to the word of Gods grace; Whenever Therefore, my Brothers, At any time you find your selves in danger to be misled by your Lustiest, into the commission of any gross enormity, I then especially commend you to the word of God's grace; np1 av, po11 n2, p-acp d n1 pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pns11 av av-j vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 24
186 and advise you to betake your selves to that set of Sacred Oracles, which will give you such assistance as may baffle your temptations, and Advice you to betake your selves to that Set of Sacred Oracles, which will give you such assistance as may baffle your temptations, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 d n1 c-acp vmb vvi po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 24
187 and prove it self able to build you up. and prove it self able to built you up. cc vvi pn31 n1 j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 24
188 But there is, secondly, another advantage, which a due regard to the word of God's grace is here said to be able to impart unto you, it is able (says the Text) to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. But there is, secondly, Another advantage, which a due regard to the word of God's grace is Here said to be able to impart unto you, it is able (Says the Text) to give you an inheritance among all them which Are sanctified. p-acp pc-acp vbz, ord, j-jn n1, r-crq dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, pn31 vbz j (vvz dt n1) pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 24
189 And this is an advantage of so considerable a value, as is sufficient to engage you to a due regard, And this is an advantage of so considerable a valve, as is sufficient to engage you to a due regard, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
190 if the word of God's grace had nothing else to recommend it. if the word of God's grace had nothing Else to recommend it. cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vhd pix av pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
191 To have an inheritance among all them which are sanctified, and to share in that possession which is reserved for Gods Elect, what a noble priviledge ought this to be esteemed, To have an inheritance among all them which Are sanctified, and to share in that possession which is reserved for God's Elect, what a noble privilege ought this to be esteemed, pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq dt j n1 vmd d pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
192 and how zealously should you contend to qualifie your selves for it! and how zealously should you contend to qualify your selves for it! cc c-crq av-j vmd pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp pn31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
193 There are two things considerable in the description of it. 1. That it is said to be an inheritance: and 2. That it is such among all them which are sanctified. There Are two things considerable in the description of it. 1. That it is said to be an inheritance: and 2. That it is such among all them which Are sanctified. pc-acp vbr crd n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd cst pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1: cc crd cst pn31 vbz d p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
194 1. then, It is said to be an inheritance; and this shews you the certainty of that possession, the surest tenure is that of inheritance; 1. then, It is said to be an inheritance; and this shows you the certainty of that possession, the Surest tenure is that of inheritance; crd av, pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1; cc d vvz pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt js n1 vbz d pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
195 and especially amongst the Jews, it was looked upon as a thing sacred, and not to be alienated upon any occasion: and especially among the jews, it was looked upon as a thing sacred, and not to be alienated upon any occasion: cc av-j p-acp dt np2, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 j, cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
196 thus Naboth chose rather to expose himself to the King's anger, and to that unjust prosecution which cost him his life, thus Naboth chosen rather to expose himself to the King's anger, and to that unjust prosecution which cost him his life, av np1 vvd av-c pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc p-acp d j n1 r-crq vvd pno31 po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
197 than he would transgress against this solemn custom, by parting with the Vineyard which he desired; than he would transgress against this solemn custom, by parting with the Vineyard which he desired; cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
198 the Lord forbid it me (says he) that I should give thee the inheritance of my fathers. the Lord forbid it me (Says he) that I should give thee the inheritance of my Father's. dt n1 vvb pn31 pno11 (vvz pns31) d pns11 vmd vvi pno21 dt n1 pp-f po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
199 Yet this secure and unalterable title is that by which you are allowed to make your claim; Yet this secure and unalterable title is that by which you Are allowed to make your claim; av d j cc j n1 vbz d p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
200 and it is upon a due regard to the word of Gods grace, that the right we pretend to is grounded and established; and it is upon a due regard to the word of God's grace, that the right we pretend to is grounded and established; cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst dt j-jn pns12 vvb pc-acp vbz vvn cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
201 it is that which gives you the happy assurances of your being heirs of God, and co-heirs with Christ; it is that which gives you the happy assurances of your being Heirs of God, and coheirs with christ; pn31 vbz d r-crq vvz pn22 dt j n2 pp-f po22 vbg n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
202 from thence you gain that spirit of adoption, by which you cry Abba, Father; from thence you gain that Spirit of adoption, by which you cry Abba, Father; p-acp av pn22 vvb cst n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb np1, n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
203 and if you are led by the directions which that gives, you shall find your selves thereby made members of that general Assembly and Church of the first born, whose names are written and registered in heaven; and if you Are led by the directions which that gives, you shall find your selves thereby made members of that general Assembly and Church of the First born, whose names Are written and registered in heaven; cc cs pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq cst vvz, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 av vvn n2 pp-f d j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord vvn, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
204 and happily admitted to be common partakers of the glorious liberty of the children of God. and happily admitted to be Common partakers of the glorious liberty of the children of God. cc av-j vvn pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
205 But 2dly, This is an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Nothing that is unclean can gain any admittance into this most holy and immaculate fellowship; But 2dly, This is an inheritance among all them which Are sanctified. Nothing that is unclean can gain any admittance into this most holy and immaculate fellowship; p-acp j, d vbz dt n1 p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn. np1 cst vbz j vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d av-ds j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
206 purity of life is the only qualification by which you may be fitted for this blessed society: purity of life is the only qualification by which you may be fitted for this blessed society: n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
207 Those who would be looked upon as the brethren of Christ, must put on him, and wear his resemblance; Those who would be looked upon as the brothers of christ, must put on him, and wear his resemblance; d r-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
208 and whoever has his hope in him, must purify himself even as he is pure. This is what the word of God's grace, inculcates to you almost in every page: and whoever has his hope in him, must purify himself even as he is pure. This is what the word of God's grace, inculcates to you almost in every page: cc r-crq vhz po31 n1 p-acp pno31, vmb vvi px31 av c-acp pns31 vbz j. d vbz q-crq dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n2 p-acp pn22 av p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
209 he that will ascend into the hill of the Lord and abide in his holy place, must have clean hands and a pure heart; he that will ascend into the hill of the Lord and abide in his holy place, must have clean hands and a pure heart; pns31 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 j n1, vmb vhi j n2 cc dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
210 if you expect that God should be a father unto you, and that you should he his sons and daughters, you must come out from among the wicked and be separate, if you expect that God should be a father unto you, and that you should he his Sons and daughters, you must come out from among the wicked and be separate, cs pn22 vvb cst np1 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc cst pn22 vmd pns31 po31 n2 cc n2, pn22 vmb vvi av p-acp p-acp dt j cc vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 27
211 and not touch the unclean thing: and not touch the unclean thing: cc xx vvi dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 27
212 having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the sear of God. having Therefore these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the sear of God. vhg av d n2, av-jn vvn, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 27
213 Thus if you give a careful attention, to these and such other rules and instructions, which are every where contain'd in the word of Gods grace, you will find that sufficient to secure to you these advantages, you will find it able to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Thus if you give a careful attention, to these and such other rules and instructions, which Are every where contained in the word of God's grace, you will find that sufficient to secure to you these advantages, you will find it able to give you an inheritance among all them which Are sanctified. av cs pn22 vvb dt j n1, p-acp d cc d j-jn n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr d q-crq vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pn22 vmb vvi d j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 d n2, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 27
214 Thus in a confused and indigested manner (such as my present concern will give me leave to make use of) I have touch'd upon all the material observations, which the words of my Text have furnished me withal; Thus in a confused and indigested manner (such as my present concern will give me leave to make use of) I have touched upon all the material observations, which the words of my Text have furnished me withal; av p-acp dt j-vvn cc j n1 (d c-acp po11 n1 vvi vmb vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f) pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d dt j-jn n2, r-crq dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 vhb vvn pno11 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
215 and having all along applied them to your more particular use, I shall add nothing more to what I have said already. and having all along applied them to your more particular use, I shall add nothing more to what I have said already. cc vhg d p-acp vvd pno32 p-acp po22 av-dc j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pix av-dc p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
216 I shall only offer up, as I am in dispensably obliged, by all the ties of gratitude and duty, my most hearty prayers to Almighty God, that he would sanctify to you all what I have now been preaching, I shall only offer up, as I am in dispensably obliged, by all the ties of gratitude and duty, my most hearty Prayers to Almighty God, that he would sanctify to you all what I have now been preaching, pns11 vmb av-j vvi a-acp, c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp av-j vvn, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, po11 av-ds j n2 p-acp j-jn np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 d r-crq pns11 vhb av vbn vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 28
217 and what at any time heretofore I have delivered to you; and what At any time heretofore I have Delivered to you; cc r-crq p-acp d n1 av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 28
218 that so being defended by the protection of your God, and fully instructed by the word of his grace, you may be built up and established in your holy profession here, that so being defended by the protection of your God, and Fully instructed by the word of his grace, you may be built up and established in your holy profession Here, d av vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vmb vbb vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp po22 j n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 28
219 and have your inheritance hereafter among all them which are sanctified and have your inheritance hereafter among all them which Are sanctified cc vhb po22 n1 av p-acp d pno32 r-crq vbr vvn (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 28
220 Give me leave to conclude the whole with St Paul 's exhortation to his Corinthians: Finally, brethren, farewel be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, Give me leave to conclude the Whole with Saint Paul is exhortation to his Corinthians: Finally, brothers, farewell be perfect, be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in peace, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn p-acp zz np1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 np1: av-j, n2, n1 vbb j, vbb pp-f j n1, vbb pp-f crd n1, vvb p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28
221 and the God of love and peace shall be with you. and the God of love and peace shall be with you. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28
222 To him the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three persons but one God of love, be ascribed all honour, power, might, majesty and dominion, henceforth and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. To him the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three Persons but one God of love, be ascribed all honour, power, might, majesty and dominion, henceforth and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. p-acp pno31 dt n1, n1, cc j n1, crd n2 p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, vbb vvn d n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28

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