The necessity dignity and duty of Gospel ministers discoursed of before the University of Cambridge.

Hodges, Thomas, d. 1688
Publisher: Printed for William Rogers
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A44072 ESTC ID: R13341 STC ID: H2321
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew V, 13; Pastoral theology; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 MATT. 5.13. Ye are the salt of the Earth: MATT. 5.13. You Are the salt of the Earth: np1. crd. pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 0 Page 5
1 but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is henceforth good for nothing, but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is henceforth good for nothing, cc-acp cs dt n1 vhb vvn po31 n1, c-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn? pn31 vbz av j p-acp pix, (5) treatise (DIV1) 1 Page 5
2 but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 1 Page 5
3 THE Text is a part of Christ 's most excellent Sermon on the Mount (after he had spent a whole Night in Prayer) to his new elect Apostles; THE Text is a part of christ is most excellent Sermon on the Mount (After he had spent a Whole Night in Prayer) to his new elect Apostles; dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1) p-acp po31 j j-vvn n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
4 a kind of Ordination-Sermon, or else a Concio ad Clerum. The 14, 15 and 16 verses contain a peculiar admonition to his Apostles (as Interpreters generally conceive) both concerning their Doctrine, and their Life and Conversation; a kind of Ordination-Sermon, or Else a Concio ad Clerum. The 14, 15 and 16 Verses contain a peculiar admonition to his Apostles (as Interpreters generally conceive) both Concerning their Doctrine, and their Life and Conversation; dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt np1 fw-la fw-la. dt crd, crd cc crd n2 vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2 (c-acp n2 av-j vvb) d vvg po32 n1, cc po32 n1 cc n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
5 and this under three metaphors or similitudes, of Salt, of a City set on an Hill, and of Light. and this under three metaphors or Similitudes, of Salt, of a city Set on an Hill, and of Light. cc d p-acp crd n2 cc n2, pp-f n1, pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pp-f n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
6 They are Light, they must not be put under a Bushel, or in a dark Lanthorn; They Are Light, they must not be put under a Bushel, or in a dark Lantern; pns32 vbr j, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
7 they must shine, to whom? to all that are in the House; they must shine, to whom? to all that Are in the House; pns32 vmb vvi, p-acp ro-crq? p-acp d cst vbr p-acp dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
8 yea they must be burning and shining Lights, like John the Baptist, both by their preaching and living, that others hearing their good Doctrine, yea they must be burning and shining Lights, like John the Baptist, both by their preaching and living, that Others hearing their good Doctrine, uh pns32 vmb vbi vvg cc j-vvg n2, av-j np1 dt np1, d p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg, cst n2-jn vvg po32 j n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
9 and seeing their good Works, may glorifie their Father which is in Heaven. and seeing their good Works, may Glorify their Father which is in Heaven. cc vvg po32 j vvz, vmb vvi po32 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
10 Again, they are a City set on an Hill, very conspicuous, in omnium oculis, the eyes of the World are upon them; Again, they Are a city Set on an Hill, very conspicuous, in omnium oculis, the eyes of the World Are upon them; av, pns32 vbr dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, av j, p-acp fw-la fw-la, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp pno32; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
11 any erroneous Doctrine taught by them, or any miscarriage in practice in them, cannot be hid, any erroneous Doctrine taught by them, or any miscarriage in practice in them, cannot be hid, d j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, vmbx vbi vvn, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 5
12 but will prove very notorious and scandalous. Thirdly, they are Salt, and the Salt of the Earth; but will prove very notorious and scandalous. Thirdly, they Are Salt, and the Salt of the Earth; cc-acp vmb vvi av j cc j. ord, pns32 vbr n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
13 necessary, usefull and beneficial to the world as Salt is; but they must be savoury salt, not saltless salt; necessary, useful and beneficial to the world as Salt is; but they must be savoury salt, not saltless salt; j, j cc j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz; cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi j n1, xx j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
14 if so, first, they become altogether unprofitable and contemptible; if so, First, they become altogether unprofitable and contemptible; cs av, ord, pns32 vvb av j cc j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
15 secondly, they are good for nothing, must expect to lose their places and stations in the Church, to be cast out, secondly, they Are good for nothing, must expect to loose their places and stations in the Church, to be cast out, ord, pns32 vbr j p-acp pix, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn av, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
16 and to be exposed to scorn and contempt, to be made vile amongst the people, to be trodden under foot of men. and to be exposed to scorn and contempt, to be made vile among the people, to be trodden under foot of men. cc pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
17 Some I know (as Grotius and Dr. Hammond expound) extend this Scripture so far as to reach all Christians, some I know (as Grotius and Dr. Hammond expound) extend this Scripture so Far as to reach all Christians, d pns11 vvb (c-acp np1 cc n1 np1 vvb) vvb d n1 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi d np1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
18 because the Beatitudes are of general concernment, and because they think the twelve Apostles were not called and ordained till afterwards, Because the Beatitudes Are of general concernment, and Because they think the twelve Apostles were not called and ordained till afterwards, c-acp dt n2 vbr pp-f j n1, cc c-acp pns32 vvb dt crd n2 vbdr xx vvn cc vvn p-acp av, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
19 namely, till Chapter the 10th, but to the last it is answered, that in the Writings of the Evangelists, there be certain anticipations, that is, some things are set down after, which were done before, namely, till Chapter the 10th, but to the last it is answered, that in the Writings of the Evangelists, there be certain anticipations, that is, Some things Are Set down After, which were done before, av, c-acp n1 dt ord, cc-acp p-acp dt ord pn31 vbz vvn, cst p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vbi j n2, cst vbz, d n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp, r-crq vbdr vdn a-acp, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
20 and some things are set down before which were done after; and Some things Are Set down before which were done After; cc d n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp r-crq vbdr vdn p-acp; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
21 and so here the instruction of the Apostles for the office and work of the Ministry seems to be the main scope of this Sermon, and so Here the instruction of the Apostles for the office and work of the Ministry seems to be the main scope of this Sermon, cc av av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
22 and therefore they may be reasonably thought to be called or ordained before; and Therefore they may be reasonably Thought to be called or ordained before; cc av pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
23 as for the election of the Apostles, it is set down indeed afterwards in the tenth Chapter, as for the election of the Apostles, it is Set down indeed afterwards in the tenth Chapter, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pn31 vbz vvn a-acp av av p-acp dt ord n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
24 but 'tis by reason or upon occasion of the Evangelists recording then their commission to preach. but it's by reason or upon occasion of the Evangelists recording then their commission to preach. cc-acp pn31|vbz p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg av po32 n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
25 As to the other objection it may be answered, that though he preached in the audience of the people, As to the other objection it may be answered, that though he preached in the audience of the people, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
26 and that in this Sermon he did teach his Followers many things in general, yet our blessed Saviour herein did chiefly intend to instruct his twelve Apostles, whom he had newly chosen to be teachers of others. and that in this Sermon he did teach his Followers many things in general, yet our blessed Saviour herein did chiefly intend to instruct his twelve Apostles, whom he had newly chosen to be Teachers of Others. cc cst p-acp d n1 pns31 vdd vvi po31 n2 d n2 p-acp n1, av po12 j-vvn n1 av vdd av-jn vvi pc-acp vvi po31 crd n2, ro-crq pns31 vhd av-j vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n2-jn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 6
27 Thirdly, Ye, that is ye my Apostles and Ministers, ye are the salt of the earth, that is, of men that dwell on the earth, 'tis your part and duty to season them with the sound Doctrine ye have heard, Thirdly, You, that is you my Apostles and Ministers, you Are the salt of the earth, that is, of men that dwell on the earth, it's your part and duty to season them with the found Doctrine you have herd, ord, pn22, cst vbz pn22 po11 n2 cc n2, pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, pp-f n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz po22 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pn22 vhb vvn, (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
28 and with a conversation becoming the Gospel: that so they may be preserv'd from corruption and putrefaction. and with a Conversation becoming the Gospel: that so they may be preserved from corruption and putrefaction. cc p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1: cst av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
29 Ye are salt, not properly but by resemblance; yet not in regard of their Persons, but of their Ministry; You Are salt, not properly but by resemblance; yet not in regard of their Persons, but of their Ministry; pn22 vbr n1, xx av-j cc-acp p-acp n1; av xx p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc-acp pp-f po32 n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
30 hereby by this they were to make the corrupt natures, hearts, communications and conversations of men to become savoury, to season them for God. hereby by this they were to make the corrupt nature's, hearts, communications and conversations of men to become savoury, to season them for God. av p-acp d pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi j, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
31 And the Apostles are called the salt of the earth, that is, not of Judaea onely, but of the whole World. And the Apostles Are called the salt of the earth, that is, not of Judaea only, but of the Whole World. cc dt n2 vbr vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, xx pp-f np1 av-j, cc-acp pp-f dt j-jn n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
32 So our Saviour enlarged their Commission, Matt. 28.19. Go therefore and teach all nations; So our Saviour enlarged their Commission, Matt. 28.19. Go Therefore and teach all Nations; av po12 n1 vvd po32 n1, np1 crd. vvb av cc vvi d n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
33 now our Saviour amplifieth the former reason, whereby he moved his Apostles to fidelity and diligence in their Office and Ministry, by letting them know, that otherwise they would be but unsavoury salt, incurable or hardly curable, unprofitable and contemptible; now our Saviour amplifieth the former reason, whereby he moved his Apostles to Fidis and diligence in their Office and Ministry, by letting them know, that otherwise they would be but unsavoury salt, incurable or hardly curable, unprofitable and contemptible; av po12 n1 vvz dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pno32 vvi, cst av pns32 vmd vbi p-acp j n1, j cc av j, j cc j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
34 good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot. good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot. j p-acp pix, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
35 A proverbial speech to shew a thing of no worth or value, but that is scorn'd and despised greatly. A proverbial speech to show a thing of no worth or valve, but that is scorned and despised greatly. dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dx j cc n1, cc-acp cst vbz vvn cc vvn av-j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
36 I shall endeavour by God's assistence to shew I shall endeavour by God's assistance to show pns11 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi (5) treatise (DIV1) 2 Page 7
37 1. That Ministers are the salt of the earth, and that 'tis their duty to be savoury salt. 2. 'Tis possible some Ministers may prove unsavoury salt. 3. By what means this salt becomes unsavoury. 4. That this unsavoury salt is hardly curable. 5. That in this condition 'tis useless and unprofitable. 6. That unsavoury salt or bad Ministers, unfaithfull in their Office, are liable to ejection and contempt, 1. That Ministers Are the salt of the earth, and that it's their duty to be savoury salt. 2. It's possible Some Ministers may prove unsavoury salt. 3. By what means this salt becomes unsavoury. 4. That this unsavoury salt is hardly curable. 5. That in this condition it's useless and unprofitable. 6. That unsavoury salt or bad Ministers, unfaithful in their Office, Are liable to ejection and contempt, crd d n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst pn31|vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vbi j n1. crd pn31|vbz j d n2 vmb vvi j n1. crd p-acp q-crq vvz d n1 vvz j. crd cst d j n1 vbz av j. crd cst p-acp d n1 pn31|vbz j cc j. crd cst j n1 cc j n2, j p-acp po32 n1, vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 3 Page 7
38 or to be deprived and scorned, and to be troden under foot of men. 1. They are so, see the Text, see also Mark 9.50. and Luk. 14.34. Salt makes that which is insipid and unsavoury to relish, it gives it a good taste; or to be deprived and scorned, and to be trodden under foot of men. 1. They Are so, see the Text, see also Mark 9.50. and Luk. 14.34. Salt makes that which is insipid and unsavoury to relish, it gives it a good taste; cc pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. crd pns32 vbr av, vvb dt n1, vvb av vvb crd. cc np1 crd. n1 vvz cst r-crq vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi, pn31 vvz pn31 dt j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 3 Page 7
39 so the word of God which Ministers preach doth season them, and render them acceptable to God: so the word of God which Ministers preach does season them, and render them acceptable to God: av dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq n2 vvb vdz vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 j p-acp np1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 7
40 he will not spew them out of his mouth that believe and obey their word. Sal terrae dicuntur (saith one) quia totus orbis doctrinâ Apostolorum condiendus. he will not spew them out of his Mouth that believe and obey their word. Sal terrae dicuntur (Says one) quia totus Orbis doctrinâ Apostolorum condiendus. pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 av pp-f po31 n1 cst vvb cc vvi po32 n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la (vvz pi) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
41 A little salt seasons a great deal of Provision. A little salt seasons a great deal of Provision. dt j n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
42 So the Apostles (though a few in number) did season many Nations, Jews and Gentiles, Greeks and Romans, and others; So the Apostles (though a few in number) did season many nations, jews and Gentiles, Greeks and Romans, and Others; np1 dt n2 (cs dt d p-acp n1) vdd vvi d n2, np2 cc n2-j, np1 cc np1, cc n2-jn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
43 yea they prevailed by their preaching Ʋniversum hominum genus insipidum, Deóque ingratum quinimo abominabile, quippe quod ejecit ex ore suo, jam olim insulsam agens vitam, yea they prevailed by their preaching Ʋniversum hominum genus insipidum, Deóque Ungrateful quinimo abominabile, quip quod ejecit ex over Sue, jam Once insulsam agens vitam, uh pns32 vvd p-acp po32 vvg np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
44 & sapidum Deóque gratum ac jucundum reddere. & sapidum Deóque gratum ac jucundum reddere. cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
45 So Ludovicus Brugensis. 1. By the preaching of the Gospel to the world and their receiving of it, mens persons were made gratefull and acceptable and well pleasing to God, which else he would have loathed and abominated. So Louis Bruges. 1. By the preaching of the Gospel to the world and their receiving of it, men's Persons were made grateful and acceptable and well pleasing to God, which Else he would have loathed and abominated. av np1 np1. crd p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po32 vvg pp-f pn31, ng2 n2 vbdr vvn j cc j cc av vvg p-acp np1, r-crq av pns31 vmd vhi vvn cc vvn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
46 Hereby, saith one, Cibus Diaboli fit cibus Dei. Hereby, Says one, Cibus Diaboli fit cibus Dei. av, vvz pi, fw-la np1 vvn fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
47 2. Mens Services and Sacrifices which they performed, were seasoned to acceptation, by means of the Covenant of grace, revealed in the Gospel, that covenant of Salt: 2. Men's Services and Sacrifices which they performed, were seasoned to acceptation, by means of the Covenant of grace, revealed in the Gospel, that Covenant of Salt: crd ng2 n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vvd, vbdr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, cst n1 pp-f n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
48 else God would not have had that respect to them he had, for the sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, Else God would not have had that respect to them he had, for the Sacrifices of the wicked Are an abomination to the Lord, av np1 vmd xx vhi vhn d n1 p-acp pno32 pns31 vhd, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
49 and the reason is, because they want this salt: and the reason is, Because they want this salt: cc dt n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vvb d n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
50 for the Law saith, Every sacrifice must be seasoned or salted with salt, Levit. 2.12. 3. By the word of God mens actions are rendred more savoury to God and Man. Omnis vítoe pars (saith one) sine verbo, insulsa & insipida; for the Law Says, Every sacrifice must be seasoned or salted with salt, Levit. 2.12. 3. By the word of God men's actions Are rendered more savoury to God and Man. Omnis vítoe pars (Says one) sine verbo, insulsa & insipida; c-acp dt n1 vvz, d n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 ng2 n2 vbr vvn av-dc j p-acp np1 cc n1 fw-la n1 fw-la (vvz pi) fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la; (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
51 sicut ergo oblatio quoevis sale condienda, ita quoevis actio, verbo condienda. Salt its heat and acrimony doth resist putrefaction; sicut ergo oblatio quoevis sale condienda, ita quoevis actio, verbo condienda. Salt its heat and acrimony does resist putrefaction; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. n1 po31 n1 cc n1 vdz vvi n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 4 Page 8
52 and so the Apostles and Ministers, by preaching the word, by being instant in season and out of season, by reproving, rebuking, exhorting, do withstand the corruptions of men, their corrupt natures, corrupt principles, corrupt hearts, rotten communications, and corrupt and filthy conversations. and so the Apostles and Ministers, by preaching the word, by being instant in season and out of season, by reproving, rebuking, exhorting, do withstand the corruptions of men, their corrupt nature's, corrupt principles, corrupt hearts, rotten communications, and corrupt and filthy conversations. cc av dt n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp vbg j-jn p-acp n1 cc av pp-f n1, p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, po32 j n2, j n2, j n2, j-vvn n2, cc vvi cc j n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 8
53 The word of God preached (principally the Gospel) is a means to dry up, The word of God preached (principally the Gospel) is a means to dry up, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd (av-j dt n1) vbz dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
54 and staunch our fountain of Bloud, and natural Corruption, which else would stream from us continually. and staunch our fountain of Blood, and natural Corruption, which Else would stream from us continually. cc vvi po12 n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1, r-crq av vmd vvi p-acp pno12 av-j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
55 Yea the Word (especially the Gospel) is better than salt; for Sal ad diuturnitatem aliquam servat; ministerii vero sal, ad aeternitatem: Yea the Word (especially the Gospel) is better than salt; for Sal ad diuturnitatem aliquam Servant; Ministerii vero sal, ad aeternitatem: uh dt n1 (av-j dt n1) vbz jc cs n1; p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
56 Again, salt preserves fresh meat, which is already free from corruption, for a time: Again, salt preserves fresh meat, which is already free from corruption, for a time: av, n1 vvz j n1, r-crq vbz av j p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
57 but, Sal ministerii, homines, jam antè naturâ suâ faetidos, & Deo abominabiles, à foetore & putredine eximit. but, Sal Ministerii, homines, jam antè naturâ suâ faetidos, & God abominabiles, à foetore & putredine eximit. cc-acp, fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la, fw-fr fw-it cc n1 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
58 Further 'tis to be noted, that though the word resemble salt in the good qualities of salt, yet not in the bad. Further it's to be noted, that though the word resemble salt in the good qualities of salt, yet not in the bad. jc pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst cs dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, av xx p-acp dt j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
59 As for example. 1. Sow a Land with salt and it makes a fruitfull Land barren and unfruitfull, As for Exampl. 1. Sow a Land with salt and it makes a fruitful Land barren and unfruitful, p-acp p-acp n1. crd n1 dt n1 p-acp n1 cc pn31 vvz dt j n1 j cc j, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
60 but let the Church (God's field) be sowed with the word, and it becomes fruitfull; but let the Church (God's field) be sowed with the word, and it becomes fruitful; cc-acp vvb dt n1 (npg1 n1) vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vvz j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
61 some part of it to bring forth thirty, some sixty, some an hundred fold. 2. Salt must be used in measure and moderation: Some part of it to bring forth thirty, Some sixty, Some an hundred fold. 2. Salt must be used in measure and moderation: d n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi av crd, d crd, d dt crd n1. crd n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
62 too much salt makes meat neither savoury nor wholsome, but the Gospel admits of no nimium: Preach the word saith the Apostle to Timothy, be instant in season and out of season; too much salt makes meat neither savoury nor wholesome, but the Gospel admits of no Nimium: Preach the word Says the Apostle to Timothy, be instant in season and out of season; av d n1 vvz n1 dx n1 ccx j, cc-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dx n1: vvb dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, vbb j-jn p-acp n1 cc av pp-f n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
63 and divers of the Fathers of old, and so Bishop Hooker and Mr. Calvin of late, preached every day. 3. Salt makes drink unsavoury, Sal potum insuavem efficit: hence James 3.12. salt water is opposed to sweet: not so the word; and diverse of the Father's of old, and so Bishop Hooker and Mr. calvin of late, preached every day. 3. Salt makes drink unsavoury, Sal potum insuavem efficit: hence James 3.12. salt water is opposed to sweet: not so the word; cc j pp-f dt n2 pp-f j, cc av n1 np1 cc n1 np1 pp-f j, vvd d n1. crd n1 vvz n1 j, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: av np1 crd. n1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp j: xx av dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
64 Thy word is sweet unto my taste, saith David, yea sweeter than honey unto my lips. Thy word is sweet unto my taste, Says David, yea Sweeten than honey unto my lips. po21 n1 vbz j p-acp po11 n1, vvz np1, uh av-jc cs n1 p-acp po11 n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
65 Ministers by reason of the word they preach are the salt of the earth: Ministers by reason of the word they preach Are the salt of the earth: vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
66 Trahit ad personas, quod est Doctrinae, saith Calvin, non tam ad Personas, quàm ad munus, saith Gualter; to the Apostolical or Ministerial Function, teaching us, that 'tis the part and duty of the Ministers of the word, to season the Hearts of the Faithfull. Trahit ad personas, quod est Doctrine, Says calvin, non tam ad Personas, quàm ad munus, Says Gualter; to the Apostolical or Ministerial Function, teaching us, that it's the part and duty of the Ministers of the word, to season the Hearts of the Faithful. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1, vvz np1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1; p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvg pno12, cst pn31|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
67 And this brings us to the Duty of Ministers. And this brings us to the Duty of Ministers. cc d vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 9
68 Ye are the salt of the earth, ye ought to be the salt of the earth. You Are the salt of the earth, you ought to be the salt of the earth. pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
69 Estis, saith one, id est, esse debetis, ad hoc electi & ordinatià me estis Apostoli, ut sitis. Ye are, Says one, id est, esse debetis, ad hoc Elect & ordinatià me Ye are Apostles, ut sitis. np1, vvz pi, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 cc fw-fr pno11 fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
70 Ministers must be savoury salt, they must have salt in themselves, and thus must season others. Ministers must be savoury salt, they must have salt in themselves, and thus must season Others. n2 vmb vbi j n1, pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp px32, cc av vmb vvi n2-jn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
71 Salt it self is earth (saith Spanhem. ) but 'tis earth burnt and purged from its dregs. Salt it self is earth (Says Spanhem.) but it's earth burned and purged from its dregs. n1 pn31 n1 vbz n1 (vvz np1.) cc-acp pn31|vbz n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
72 Ipse sal terra est, sed terra expurgata à foecibus. Ipse sal terra est, sed terra expurgata à foecibus. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
73 So the Apostles and Ministers they are Earth but purified by the Spirit of God, which is as Fire: So the Apostles and Ministers they Are Earth but purified by the Spirit of God, which is as Fire: av dt n2 cc n2 pns32 vbr n1 cc-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
74 Ex se terra sunt, sed terra expurgata & excocta sacro igne & Domini Spiritu. Ex se terra sunt, sed terra expurgata & excocta Sacred Ignite & Domini Spiritu. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
75 1. There is requisite for a Minister sal gratiae; we come not into the world salted with this salt. 1. There is requisite for a Minister sal Gratiae; we come not into the world salted with this salt. crd pc-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 fw-la fw-la; pns12 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
76 Yea, Grande opus est insaliri, saith the Father, qui sale conditur, gratiâ plenus est; in communi proverbio salsus dicitur gratiosus, & à contrario, insulsus qui non habet gratiam. Yea, Grande opus est insaliri, Says the Father, qui sale conditur, gratiâ plenus est; in Communi Proverb salsus dicitur Gratiosus, & à contrario, insulsus qui non habet gratiam. uh, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz dt n1, fw-fr n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la; p-acp fw-la fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
77 He that hath Grace in his Heart can speak experimentally; He that hath Grace in his Heart can speak experimentally; pns31 cst vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi av-j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
78 can say, That which I have heard and seen declare I unto you, as 'tis 1 Joh. 3.3. and with David, This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him; can say, That which I have herd and seen declare I unto you, as it's 1 John 3.3. and with David, This poor man cried, and the Lord herd him; vmb vvi, cst r-crq pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn vvi pns11 p-acp pn22, c-acp pn31|vbz crd np1 crd. cc p-acp np1, d j n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvd pno31; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
79 and again, Come ye children hearken unto me, and I will teach you what he hath done for my soul. and again, Come you children harken unto me, and I will teach you what he hath done for my soul. cc av, vvb pn22 n2 vvb p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp po11 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
80 2. There is requisite for a Minister sal eruditionis; that he be seasoned with good Learning; 2. There is requisite for a Minister sal eruditionis; that he be seasoned with good Learning; crd pc-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 fw-la fw-la; cst pns31 vbb vvn p-acp j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
81 some measure of Natural parts, and some measure of acquired Learning is very requisite for a Minister: Some measure of Natural parts, and Some measure of acquired Learning is very requisite for a Minister: d n1 pp-f j n2, cc d n1 pp-f vvn n1 vbz av j p-acp dt n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
82 some knowledge men ought to have in the Tongues, especially the Original Tongues, wherein the Scriptures were written; Some knowledge men ought to have in the Tongues, especially the Original Tongues, wherein the Scriptures were written; d n1 n2 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp dt n2, av-j dt j-jn n2, c-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
83 else if they consult Interpreters onely, in some places (saith one) the half hath not been told them. Else if they consult Interpreters only, in Some places (Says one) the half hath not been told them. av cs pns32 vvb n2 av-j, p-acp d n2 (vvz pi) dt j-jn vhz xx vbn vvd pno32. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
84 The milk of the word is then most sincere, when drawn immediately from those full Breasts, the Hebrew and Greek Texts; The milk of the word is then most sincere, when drawn immediately from those full Breasts, the Hebrew and Greek Texts; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av av-ds j, c-crq vvn av-j p-acp d j n2, dt njp cc jp n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
85 whereas it becomes more dilute (saith one) by being filed through a Translation; whereas it becomes more dilute (Says one) by being filed through a translation; cs pn31 vvz av-dc j (vvz pi) p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
86 wherein part of the Cream sliding in the passage it loses somewhat of its delicious and genuine relish. wherein part of the Cream sliding in the passage it loses somewhat of its delicious and genuine relish. c-crq n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz av pp-f po31 j cc j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 10
87 This water of life being carried from its fountain, by derivation into other Tongues sometimes loseth of its high gust and generous Spirit. This water of life being carried from its fountain, by derivation into other Tongues sometime loses of its high gust and generous Spirit. d n1 pp-f n1 vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n2 av vvz pp-f po31 j n1 cc j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
88 And as the Tongues so are also the Arts, Logick, natural Philosophy, History, Chronology, Geography, Astronomy, &c. usefull for a Minister, And as the Tongues so Are also the Arts, Logic, natural Philosophy, History, Chronology, Geography, Astronomy, etc. useful for a Minister, cc c-acp dt n2 av vbr av dt n2, n1, j n1, n1, np1, np1, n1, av j p-acp dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
89 as is excellently shewed in a Treatise to that purpose by Mr. Reyner of Lincoln. 3. There's requisite for a Minister Sal Sapientiae, the Salt of Wisdom. as is excellently showed in a Treatise to that purpose by Mr. Reyner of Lincoln. 3. There's requisite for a Minister Sal Sapientiae, the Salt of Wisdom. c-acp vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 np1 pp-f np1. crd pc-acp|vbz j p-acp dt n1 fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
90 Sicut insulsum à cibo transfertur ad hominem; ita fatuum ab homine transfertur ad cibum: Sicut insulsum à Cibo transfertur ad hominem; ita fatuum ab homine transfertur ad Food: fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
91 sic à Martiali, betae insipidae, vocantur fatuae, an unwise or foolish man is insulsus or without Salt. sic à Martiali, betae insipidae, vocantur fatuae, an unwise or foolish man is insulsus or without Salt. fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, dt j cc j n1 vbz fw-fr cc p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
92 Apostoli sal terrae vocantur, quia homines & suâ sapientià docere debent, & suis moribus aedificare, so Maldonat. Ministers should be wise to divide the word of God aright, to give every one their portion in due season, Apostles sal terrae vocantur, quia homines & suâ sapientià docere debent, & suis moribus aedificare, so Maldonatus. Ministers should be wise to divide the word of God aright, to give every one their portion in due season, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, av j. n2 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av, pc-acp vvi d crd po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
93 as a Workman that needs not to be ashamed. Aaron 's Bells (saith one) must be wisely rung; as a Workman that needs not to be ashamed. Aaron is Bells' (Says one) must be wisely rung; c-acp dt n1 cst vvz xx pc-acp vbi j. np1 vbz n2 (vvz pi) vmb vbi av-j vvn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
94 sometimes in one tune, and sometimes in another as occasion serves. A Minister had need be wise to discern mens Tempers and Dispositions; sometime in one tune, and sometime in Another as occasion serves. A Minister had need be wise to discern men's Tempers and Dispositions; av p-acp crd n1, cc av p-acp j-jn c-acp n1 vvz. dt n1 vhd n1 vbi j pc-acp vvi ng2 n2 cc n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
95 to chuse the fittest seasons to deal with them, to treat of sutable Subjects, for variety of occasions and occurrences; to choose the Fittest seasons to deal with them, to Treat of suitable Subject's, for variety of occasions and occurrences; pc-acp vvi dt js n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pp-f j n2-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
96 to be able NONLATINALPHABET to speak upon the wheels, that his words may be like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver, Prov. 25.11. A wise Man will not send a Fool upon his Errand, and surely then a most wise God would have his Ambassadours seasoned with Salt, to be throughly furnished to every good word and work; to be able to speak upon the wheels, that his words may be like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver, Curae 25.11. A wise Man will not send a Fool upon his Errand, and surely then a most wise God would have his ambassadors seasoned with Salt, to be thoroughly furnished to every good word and work; pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, cst po31 n2 vmb vbi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. dt j n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j av dt av-ds j np1 vmd vhi po31 n2 vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
97 and to be wise unto the Salvation, even both of themselves and of them that hear them. and to be wise unto the Salvation, even both of themselves and of them that hear them. cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, av av-d pp-f px32 cc pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno32. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
98 And as Ministers must have Salt in themselves, so they must season others, and this may be done two ways, by their Doctrine and their Conversation, And as Ministers must have Salt in themselves, so they must season Others, and this may be done two ways, by their Doctrine and their Conversation, cc c-acp n2 vmb vhi n1 p-acp px32, av pns32 vmb vvi n2-jn, cc d vmb vbi vdn crd n2, p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 11
99 or by their Preaching and by their Practice. 1. They must be sure to preach always sound, savoury, wholsome Doctrine, they must always avoid all unsound, rotten or unsavoury Doctrine: or by their Preaching and by their Practice. 1. They must be sure to preach always found, savoury, wholesome Doctrine, they must always avoid all unsound, rotten or unsavoury Doctrine: cc p-acp po32 vvg cc p-acp po32 n1. crd pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av j, j, j n1, pns32 vmb av vvi d j, j-vvn cc j n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
100 especially they must preach Christ, he that is the Center, yea in a sense, the α and ω of the Scripture should be all in all in our Sermons. especially they must preach christ, he that is the Centre, yea in a sense, the α and ω of the Scripture should be all in all in our Sermons. av-j pns32 vmb vvi np1, pns31 cst vbz dt n1, uh p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi d p-acp d p-acp po12 n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
101 We should above all as desire to know nothing but Christ and him crucified, so preach nothing in comparison of Christ and him crucified. We should above all as desire to know nothing but christ and him Crucified, so preach nothing in comparison of christ and him Crucified. pns12 vmd p-acp d c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp np1 cc pno31 vvd, av vvb pix p-acp n1 pp-f np1 cc pno31 vvd. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
102 'Tis thought by the Salt required with every Sacrifice, both in the Tabernacle, in Solomon 's Temple, and in Ezekiel 's Temple; It's Thought by the Salt required with every Sacrifice, both in the Tabernacle, in Solomon is Temple, and in Ezekielem is Temple; pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 vbz n1, cc p-acp np1 vbz n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
103 and in Christ and by him it is, that God hath entered into a Covenant of Grace with Man, and in christ and by him it is, that God hath entered into a Covenant of Grace with Man, cc p-acp np1 cc p-acp pno31 pn31 vbz, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
104 and this Covenant is an everlasting Covenant, and so may be called a Covenant of Salt, with this Covenant let Ministers endeavour, and this Covenant is an everlasting Covenant, and so may be called a Covenant of Salt, with this Covenant let Ministers endeavour, cc d n1 vbz dt j n1, cc av vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1 vvb n2 vvi, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
105 as to season themselves, so to season their Sermons, and their Auditours. Again Ministers must not dawb and flatter, preach pleasing things, sow Pillows under Peoples Elbows, as to season themselves, so to season their Sermons, and their Auditors. Again Ministers must not dawb and flatter, preach pleasing things, sow Pillows under Peoples Elbows, c-acp pc-acp vvi px32, av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc po32 n2. av n2 vmb xx vvi cc vvi, vvb j-vvg n2, vvb n2 p-acp ng1 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
106 or throw Sugar upon them, when Salt is necessary. Their Sermons must have acrimony in them; or throw Sugar upon them, when Salt is necessary. Their Sermons must have acrimony in them; cc vvb n1 p-acp pno32, c-crq n1 vbz j. po32 n2 vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno32; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
107 what though it makes Mens wounds smart? It will keep them from rankling. what though it makes Men's wounds smart? It will keep them from rankling. r-crq cs pn31 vvz ng2 n2 j? pn31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp vvg. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
108 'Tis a sign of a weak and giddy Constitution of Soul, to desire to have our Soul-food powdered with Sugar, rather than with Salt. It's a Signen of a weak and giddy Constitution of Soul, to desire to have our Soul-food powdered with Sugar, rather than with Salt. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vhi po12 n1 vvn p-acp n1, av-c cs p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
109 God, of old, under the Law, required Salt in every Sacrifice, but yet he forbad Honey to be used in Sacrifices; God, of old, under the Law, required Salt in every Sacrifice, but yet he forbade Honey to be used in Sacrifices; np1, pp-f j, p-acp dt n1, vvd n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp av pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
110 and 'tis thought the reason was, because Honey doth ferment. and it's Thought the reason was, Because Honey does ferment. cc pn31|vbz vvn dt n1 vbds, c-acp n1 vdz n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
111 This may teach us not to preach Doctrines that are likely to puff up our selves or others, This may teach us not to preach Doctrines that Are likely to puff up our selves or Others, d vmb vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi n2 cst vbr j p-acp n1 a-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
112 but let our Sermons rather (when occasion serves) rebuke Sinners sharply, and let our Sermons be salted with sincerity. but let our Sermons rather (when occasion serves) rebuke Sinners sharply, and let our Sermons be salted with sincerity. cc-acp vvb po12 n2 av (c-crq n1 vvz) vvb n2 av-j, cc vvb po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
113 I find that the Apostle Paul his Spirit was stirred in him at Athens, Acts 17. When he saw the City wholly given to Idolatry. I find that the Apostle Paul his Spirit was stirred in him At Athens, Acts 17. When he saw the city wholly given to Idolatry. pns11 vvb cst dt n1 np1 po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, n2 crd c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 av-jn vvn p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 12
114 Ministers must be savoury Salt, they must season others, by a good Life and Conversation; Ministers must be savoury Salt, they must season Others, by a good Life and Conversation; np1 vmb vbi j n1, pns32 vmb vvi n2-jn, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
115 and this by their words and by their works. 1. Their Speech must be savoury, season'd with Salt, such as may minister Grace to their Hearers, and this by their words and by their works. 1. Their Speech must be savoury, seasoned with Salt, such as may minister Grace to their Hearers, cc d p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2. crd po32 n1 vmb vbi j, vvn p-acp n1, d c-acp vmb vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
116 and this too out of the Pulpit, viz. in their Converse and Communication with Men. and this too out of the Pulpit, viz. in their Converse and Communication with Men. cc d av av pp-f dt n1, n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
117 No filthy Communication, or rotten or unsavoury words must proceed out of their Mouths, their Throats must not be like an open Sepulchre, sending out Stench and Corruption. No filthy Communication, or rotten or unsavoury words must proceed out of their Mouths, their Throats must not be like an open Sepulchre, sending out Stench and Corruption. uh-dx j n1, cc vvn cc j n2 vmb vvi av pp-f po32 n2, po32 n2 vmb xx vbi av-j dt j n1, vvg av n1 cc n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
118 These Watchmen must especially set a watch at the Door of their Lips, lest they offend with their Tongue. These Watchmen must especially Set a watch At the Door of their Lips, lest they offend with their Tongue. np1 n2 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
119 The Priest's Lips should preserve knowledge, and there should always stand ready at the Door of their Lips, some good or savoury Speech, either a word of Instruction, The Priest's Lips should preserve knowledge, and there should always stand ready At the Door of their Lips, Some good or savoury Speech, either a word of Instruction, dt ng1 n2 vmd vvi n1, cc a-acp vmd av vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, d j cc j n1, d dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
120 or of admonition, or of reprehension. or of admonition, or of reprehension. cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
121 To this purpose, he had need to pray, that God would touch his Tongue with a Coal from the Altar, To this purpose, he had need to pray, that God would touch his Tongue with a Coal from the Altar, p-acp d n1, pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
122 and be with his Mouth (as sometimes with Moses ) that he may open his Lips, and be with his Mouth (as sometime with Moses) that he may open his Lips, cc vbb p-acp po31 n1 (c-acp av p-acp np1) cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
123 and shew forth his praise. 2. Ministers must season others by their good works, by works of Piety, Charity, Mercy; and show forth his praise. 2. Ministers must season Others by their good works, by works of Piety, Charity, Mercy; cc vvi av po31 n1. crd np1 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
124 as they must be lively in their preaching, so their Lives must be a Sermon. They must walk exemplarily before their Family, and before their Flock; as they must be lively in their preaching, so their Lives must be a Sermon. They must walk exemplarily before their Family, and before their Flock; c-acp pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp po32 vvg, av po32 n2 vmb vbi dt n1. pns32 vmb vvi av-j p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 vvb; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
125 labour they must, that they may say with the Apostle Paul to others, be ye Followers of us, labour they must, that they may say with the Apostle Paul to Others, be you Followers of us, n1 pns32 vmb, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp n2-jn, vbb pn22 n2 pp-f pno12, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
126 as we also are of Christ. 2. As good Ministers are like Salt in its primitive and pure Estate, as we also Are of christ. 2. As good Ministers Are like Salt in its primitive and pure Estate, c-acp pns12 av vbr pp-f np1. crd p-acp j n2 vbr av-j n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
127 so are bad Ministers like Salt too, but 'tis in its unsavoury and degenerate Estate. so Are bad Ministers like Salt too, but it's in its unsavoury and degenerate Estate. av vbr j n2 j n1 av, cc-acp pn31|vbz p-acp po31 j cc j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
128 Salt may lose its savour, and so Ministers if they be, if they prove, unfaithfull, they are but unsavoury salt. Salt may loose its savour, and so Ministers if they be, if they prove, unfaithful, they Are but unsavoury salt. n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc av n2 cs pns32 vbb, cs pns32 vvb, j, pns32 vbr p-acp j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
129 It was the Punishment of Lot 's Wife, for looking back to Sodom, that she was turn'd into a Pillar of Salt, It was the Punishment of Lot is Wife, for looking back to Sodom, that she was turned into a Pillar of Salt, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1, p-acp vvg av p-acp np1, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
130 and 'tis the Case and Condition of Ministers, who are called Angels in Scripture, if they leave their station, if they Apostatize; and it's the Case and Condition of Ministers, who Are called Angels in Scripture, if they leave their station, if they Apostatise; cc pn31|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr vvn n2 p-acp n1, cs pns32 vvb po32 n1, cs pns32 vvi; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 13
131 to be like unsavoury Salt, to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. to be like unsavoury Salt, to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. pc-acp vbi av-j j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
132 Yet as we reade of fallen Angels, and of Stars falling from Heaven, so there are Ministers, Angels of the Churches, Yet as we read of fallen Angels, and of Stars falling from Heaven, so there Are Ministers, Angels of the Churches, av c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f vvn n2, cc pp-f n2 vvg p-acp n1, av a-acp vbr n2, n2 pp-f dt n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
133 and that are sometimes compar'd to Stars, and in this our Saviour's Sermon, call'd the Light of the World; and that Are sometime compared to Stars, and in this our Saviour's Sermon, called the Light of the World; cc d vbr av vvn p-acp n2, cc p-acp d po12 ng1 n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
134 some Ministers there have been who have proved faln Angels, and falling Stars, who have neither the Ʋrim nor Thummim, neither purity of Doctrine, Some Ministers there have been who have proved fallen Angels, and falling Stars, who have neither the Ʋrim nor Thummim, neither purity of Doctrine, d n2 pc-acp vhi vbn r-crq vhb vvn j-vvn n2, cc vvg n2, r-crq vhb dx dt j ccx vvb, dx n1 pp-f n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
135 nor integrity of Life, but become unsavoury salt, altogether useless and unprofitable. nor integrity of Life, but become unsavoury salt, altogether useless and unprofitable. ccx n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb j n1, av j cc j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
136 We reade in Scripture of wicked Priests, Sons of Belial, Priests who made the people abhor the Sacrifices of the Lord; We read in Scripture of wicked Priests, Sons of Belial, Priests who made the people abhor the Sacrifices of the Lord; pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, n2 pp-f np1, n2 r-crq vvd dt n1 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
137 we reade of a Judas a Devil amongst the twelve Apostles of our Saviour, of false Teachers, we read of a Judas a devil among the twelve Apostles of our Saviour, of false Teachers, pns12 vvb pp-f dt np1 dt n1 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f po12 n1, pp-f j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
138 and false Apostles, and false Prophets. and false Apostles, and false prophets. cc j n2, cc j n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
139 St. Cyprian in his time complained, Non in Sacerdotibus Religio devota, non in Ministris fides integra, non in moribus Disciplina: Saint Cyprian in his time complained, Non in Sacerdotibus Religio devota, non in Ministris fides Whole, non in moribus Discipline: n1 jp p-acp po31 n1 vvd, pix p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la np1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
140 there was a great defection it seems as to their Religion, their Faith, their Works, their Manners; there was a great defection it seems as to their Religion, their Faith, their Works, their Manners; a-acp vbds dt j n1 pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 vvz, po32 n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
141 their silver was become dross, and their wine mixt with water. their silver was become dross, and their wine mixed with water. po32 n1 vbds vvn n1, cc po32 n1 vvn p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
142 The truth is, the true Prophets had no greater enemies than the false Prophets of old; The truth is, the true prophets had no greater enemies than the false prophets of old; dt n1 vbz, dt j n2 vhd dx jc n2 cs dt j n2 pp-f j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
143 Ahab 's Prophets opposed Micaiah; Hananiah, Jeremiah; Ahab is prophets opposed Micaiah; Hananiah, Jeremiah; np1 vbz ng1 j-vvn np1; np1, np1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
144 Amaziah Priest of Bethel the Prophet Amos, Am. Chap. 7. the Scribes and Pharisees and Priests our Blessed Saviour; Amaziah Priest of Bethel the Prophet Amos, Am. Chap. 7. the Scribes and Pharisees and Priests our Blessed Saviour; np1 n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 np1, np1 np1 crd dt n2 cc np2 cc n2 po12 j-vvn n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
145 the false Apostles the Apostle Paul; the Arians the Orthodox; the false Apostles the Apostle Paul; the Arians the Orthodox; dt j n2 dt n1 np1; dt n2 dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
146 and afterwards, none more cruel or greater Persecutors under the Papacy than their Bishops and Priests. and afterwards, none more cruel or greater Persecutors under the Papacy than their Bishops and Priests. cc av, pix av-dc j cc jc n2 p-acp dt n1 cs po32 n2 cc n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
147 Corruptio optimi est pessima, Men of the best Calling, if corrupted, prove the worst. But this truth, that salt may prove unsavoury, that there may be clouds without water, corruption Optimi est pessima, Men of the best Calling, if corrupted, prove the worst. But this truth, that salt may prove unsavoury, that there may be Clouds without water, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 pp-f dt js vvg, cs vvn, vvb dt js. p-acp d n1, cst n1 vmb vvi j, cst a-acp vmb vbi n2 p-acp n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
148 and wandring and falling Stars, false Teachers and bad Ministers, this hath more need of a lamentation that it is so, and wandering and falling Stars, false Teachers and bad Ministers, this hath more need of a lamentation that it is so, cc vvg cc vvg n2, j n2 cc j n2, d vhz dc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pn31 vbz av, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
149 than of any proof or confirmation that it may be so. than of any proof or confirmation that it may be so. cs pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst pn31 vmb vbi av. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 14
150 But if it be so, why is it thus? How is the Gold and Silver become dross? How comes this salt to be unsavoury? To this I answer, That salt is sometimes made of water taken out of the Sea, But if it be so, why is it thus? How is the Gold and Silver become dross? How comes this salt to be unsavoury? To this I answer, That salt is sometime made of water taken out of the Sea, p-acp cs pn31 vbb av, q-crq vbz pn31 av? q-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 vvn n1? q-crq vvz d n1 pc-acp vbi j? p-acp d pns11 vvb, cst n1 vbz av vvn pp-f n1 vvn av pp-f dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 15
151 and if you put it into the Sea again it loses its virtue. and if you put it into the Sea again it loses its virtue. cc cs pn22 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 av pn31 vvz po31 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 15
152 Ministers are called and taken out of the World, that troublesome Sea that always is casting out mire and dirt; Ministers Are called and taken out of the World, that troublesome Sea that always is casting out mire and dirt; ng1 vbr vvn cc vvn av pp-f dt n1, cst j n1 cst av vbz vvg av n1 cc n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 15
153 and if they trn thither again, if they desire and affect to live in trouble, in Law-suits, Quarrels and Brangles with their Neighbours, this renders them and their Ministry useless and unprofitable. and if they Turn thither again, if they desire and affect to live in trouble, in Lawsuits, Quarrels and Brangles with their Neighbours, this renders them and their Ministry useless and unprofitable. cc cs pns32 vvb av av, cs pns32 vvb cc vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n2, n2 cc vvz p-acp po32 n2, d vvz pno32 cc po32 n1 j cc j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 5 Page 15
154 Contentiousness marrs a Ministers good Savour. 2. Some Salt (or at least the matter of which it is made) is taken out of the Earth; Contentiousness mars a Ministers good Savour. 2. some Salt (or At least the matter of which it is made) is taken out of the Earth; n1 vvz dt n2 j n1. crd d n1 (cc p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz vvn) vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
155 and if it be laid into the Earth again, if buried in the Earth again, I suppose it will soon lose its savour: and if it be laid into the Earth again, if buried in the Earth again, I suppose it will soon loose its savour: cc cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 av, cs vvn p-acp dt n1 av, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb av vvi po31 n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
156 So Ministers are in respect of their Calling, call'd out of the Earth, to a spiritual, high and heavenly Calling, So Ministers Are in respect of their Calling, called out of the Earth, to a spiritual, high and heavenly Calling, av n2 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f po32 vvg, vvd av pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j, j cc j vvg, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
157 but if they fall back again to the love of the present world, of earth and earthly things, a thousand to one but they become unsavoury and unprofitable. Covetousness marrs a Minister's savour. but if they fallen back again to the love of the present world, of earth and earthly things, a thousand to one but they become unsavoury and unprofitable. Covetousness mars a Minister's savour. cc-acp cs pns32 vvb av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f n1 cc j n2, dt crd p-acp crd cc-acp pns32 vvb j cc j. n1 vvz dt ng1 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
158 'Tis farther observable that the corruption of salt is called an infatuation; Sal insipidus dicitur, NONLATINALPHABET, infatuari, to be infatuated or grown foolish. It's farther observable that the corruption of salt is called an infatuation; Sal insipidus dicitur,, infatuari, to be infatuated or grown foolish. pn31|vbz jc j cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn dt n1; fw-la fw-la fw-la,, n2, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
159 So in the Text and in Luke 14.34. hence foolish men are called insulsi, insipidi, as ye would say, men without salt, unseasonable, unsavoury persons. So in the Text and in Lycia 14.34. hence foolish men Are called insulsi, insipidi, as you would say, men without salt, unseasonable, unsavoury Persons. av p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp av crd. av j n2 vbr vvn n1, fw-la, c-acp pn22 vmd vvi, n2 p-acp n1, j, j n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
160 And if once Ministers that should be wise as the Angels of God, in some sense, become Solomon 's fools, given up to any habituated course of sin, especially to uncleanness, to commit folly, to be as one of the fools, no marvel then if they soon lose their savour, And if once Ministers that should be wise as the Angels of God, in Some sense, become Solomon is Fools, given up to any habituated course of since, especially to uncleanness, to commit folly, to be as one of the Fools, no marvel then if they soon loose their savour, cc cs a-acp vvz cst vmd vbi j c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1, vvb np1 vbz n2, vvn a-acp p-acp d vvn n1 pp-f n1, av-j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp crd pp-f dt n2, dx n1 av cs pns32 av vvi po32 n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
161 and are said to be infatuated; and Are said to be infatuated; cc vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
162 even are like to the unsavoury salt in the Text, and being so, are incurable or hardly curable, even Are like to the unsavoury salt in the Text, and being so, Are incurable or hardly curable, av vbr av-j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vbg av, vbr j cc av j, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 15
163 for as Solomon saith, Bray a fool in a mortar, yet will not his folly depart from him: for as Solomon Says, Bray a fool in a mortar, yet will not his folly depart from him: c-acp c-acp np1 vvz, vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vmb xx po31 n1 vvi p-acp pno31: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
164 and so I come to the fourth particular. Bad Ministers are hardly curable, Inemendabil•s penè conditio mali ministri: and so I come to the fourth particular. Bad Ministers Are hardly curable, Inemendabil•s penè Condition mali ministri: cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord j. j n2 vbr av j, vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
165 salis sapor, & solis splendor, in sese ita est, ut aliis communicetur, amissus non reparetur. The sight of the eye, if once totally lost, is irrecoverable without a miracle. Salis sapor, & solis splendour, in seize ita est, ut Others communicetur, amissus non reparetur. The sighed of the eye, if once totally lost, is irrecoverable without a miracle. fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la n1, p-acp vvi fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs a-acp av-j vvn, vbz j p-acp dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
166 If the Fountain be dried whence shall that be supplied? If the light that is in you be darkness how great is that darkness? If the heart once lose its vital heat there is no remedy: If the Fountain be dried whence shall that be supplied? If the Light that is in you be darkness how great is that darkness? If the heart once loose its vital heat there is no remedy: cs dt n1 vbb vvn q-crq vmb d vbi vvn? cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pn22 vbb n1 c-crq j vbz d n1? cs dt n1 a-acp vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
167 and so here, Non est salis sal, who shall teach the teachers? Non est Doctor Doctorum, saith one, & quis custodiet ipsos custodes? say we: and so Here, Non est Salis sal, who shall teach the Teachers? Non est Doctor Doctorum, Says one, & quis custodiet ipsos custodes? say we: cc av av, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, r-crq vmb vvi dt n2? fw-fr fw-fr n1 fw-la, vvz pi, cc fw-la n1 fw-la n2? vvb pns12: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
168 which made the Father cry out, Quis unquam vidit prolapsum Clericum agentem Poenitentiam? And so I come to the fifth particular I propounded to you, which made the Father cry out, Quis unquam vidit prolapsum Cleric agentem Poenitentiam? And so I come to the fifth particular I propounded to you, r-crq vvd dt n1 vvb av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la? cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord j pns11 vvd p-acp pn22, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
169 namely, That unsavoury salt is useless and unprofitable, and so are bad Ministers: if Money be broken the Goldsmiths can use it: namely, That unsavoury salt is useless and unprofitable, and so Are bad Ministers: if Money be broken the Goldsmiths can use it: av, cst j n1 vbz j cc j, cc av vbr j n2: cs n1 vbb vvn dt n2 vmb vvi pn31: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
170 corrupted and putrified flesh, although it is not man's meat, yet the Dogs will eat it: corrupted and Putrified Flesh, although it is not Man's meat, yet the Dogs will eat it: j-vvn cc j-vvn n1, cs pn31 vbz xx ng1 n1, av dt n2 vmb vvi pn31: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
171 old threed-bare Cloaths and Rags, though they are not fit to be worn, yet they are good to make Paper, old threadbare Clothes and Rags, though they Are not fit to be worn, yet they Are good to make Paper, j j n2 cc n2, cs pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi vvn, av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
172 or they are good for the Dunghil, and to fat the Land, and to make that fruitfull. or they Are good for the Dunghill, and to fat the Land, and to make that fruitful. cc pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi d j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
173 Wine that has lost its flavour, and generous Spirits, yet will make Vinegar. But bad Ministers for the most part are good for nothing; Wine that has lost its flavour, and generous Spirits, yet will make Vinegar. But bad Ministers for the most part Are good for nothing; n1 cst vhz vvn po31 n1, cc j n2, av vmb vvi n1. p-acp j n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vbr j p-acp pix; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
174 like the Vine the Prophet Ezekiel speaks of Chap. 15. If it bear not Grapes it is good for nothing but to be burnt, it is not like other Trees. like the Vine the Prophet Ezekielem speaks of Chap. 15. If it bear not Grapes it is good for nothing but to be burned, it is not like other Trees. av-j dt n1 dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f np1 crd cs pn31 vvb xx n2 pn31 vbz j p-acp pix cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, pn31 vbz xx av-j j-jn n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
175 Wicked Ministers are bad Ministers, are good for nothing. God will pluck out their right eyes, and dry up their right arms; Wicked Ministers Are bad Ministers, Are good for nothing. God will pluck out their right eyes, and dry up their right arms; j n2 vbr j n2, vbr j p-acp pix. np1 vmb vvi av po32 j-jn n2, cc vvb a-acp po32 j-jn n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
176 that is, he will bereave them of their former abilities: see Zechariah 11.17. he will blast their parts, and render them useless; that is, he will bereave them of their former abilities: see Zechariah 11.17. he will blast their parts, and render them useless; d vbz, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 pp-f po32 j n2: vvb np1 crd. pns31 vmb vvi po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
177 yea God and Man join to punish wicked Ministers: God casts them off, and Man casts them out: yea God and Man join to Punish wicked Ministers: God Cast them off, and Man Cast them out: uh np1 cc n1 vvb pc-acp vvi j n2: np1 vvz pno32 a-acp, cc n1 vvz pno32 av: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 16
178 As wicked Ministers are like salt in its corrupt estate, so is the portion of unsavoury salt their punishment; As wicked Ministers Are like salt in its corrupt estate, so is the portion of unsavoury salt their punishment; c-acp j n2 vbr av-j n1 p-acp po31 j n1, av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 po32 n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
179 unsavoury salt is to be cast out and trodden under foot; unsavoury salt is to be cast out and trodden under foot; j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av cc vvn p-acp n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
180 and so Inutilis minister loco movendus. No Loyterers must stay in God's Vineyard, there must be none but Labourers in his Harvest, the Lord of the Vineyard and of the Harvest will cast out the unprofitable servant, such must be cast out of the Church, and so Inutilis minister loco movendus. No Loiterers must stay in God's Vineyard, there must be none but Labourers in his Harvest, the Lord of the Vineyard and of the Harvest will cast out the unprofitable servant, such must be cast out of the Church, cc av fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. av-dx n2 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi av dt j n1, d vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
181 as we throw out unsavoury salt out of the Salt-cellar and out of the Salt-box. as we throw out unsavoury salt out of the Saltcellar and out of the Saltbox. c-acp pns12 vvb av j n1 av pp-f dt n1 cc av pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
182 God himself the Lawgiver, of his Church and of the World hath laid this burthen on Ministers, in the case of Eli 's Sons, 2 Sam. 2.30. Conform to this general rule King Solomon put out Abiathar from being High-Priest, and put Zadok in his place: God himself the Lawgiver, of his Church and of the World hath laid this burden on Ministers, in the case of Eli is Sons, 2 Sam. 2.30. Conform to this general Rule King Solomon put out Abiathar from being High-Priest, and put Zadok in his place: np1 px31 dt n1, pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n2, crd np1 crd. vvi p-acp d j n1 n1 np1 vvd av np1 p-acp vbg n1, cc vvd vvb p-acp po31 n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
183 And the pious and learned Spanhemius in his Examination of Salmero his Gloss upon this place saith plainly that evil Pastours, Teachers and Bishops, Non tantùm mereri abjectionem & contemptum, And the pious and learned Spanhemius in his Examination of Salmero his Gloss upon this place Says plainly that evil Pastors, Teachers and Bishops, Non tantùm mereri abjectionem & contemptum, cc dt j cc j np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vvz av-j d j-jn ng1, n2 cc n2, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
184 sed reverâ abjiciendos esse, nisi emendari possunt & corrigi. sed reverâ abjiciendos esse, nisi emendari possunt & corrigi. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
185 And we find in Cyprian the Deposition of Basilides, and the putting Sabinus in his place, Ep. 68. Yea the same Cyprian writes to Stephanus, that Martianus might be restrained from hurting the Church; And we find in Cyprian the Deposition of Basilides, and the putting Sabinus in his place, Epistle 68. Yea the same Cyprian writes to Stephanus, that Martianus might be restrained from hurting the Church; cc pns12 vvb p-acp jp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvg np1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd uh dt d jp vvz p-acp np1, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvg dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
186 Et alius in locum ejus substituatur, and that another might be substituted in his place, Ep. 67. and indeed, Et alius in locum His substituatur, and that Another might be substituted in his place, Epistle 67. and indeed, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc d n-jn vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd cc av, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
187 why should Wolves be suffered among Christ 's Flock, and in his Fold? So then cast out bad Ministers must be, why should Wolves be suffered among christ is Flock, and in his Fold? So then cast out bad Ministers must be, q-crq vmd n2 vbi vvn p-acp np1 vbz vvb, cc p-acp po31 vvb? av av vvd av j n2 vmb vbi, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
188 and that with scorn and contempt, the Prophet Malachi threatens, Mal. 2.3. that wicked Priests shall be taken away as dung, or with it. and that with scorn and contempt, the Prophet Malachi threatens, Malachi 2.3. that wicked Priests shall be taken away as dung, or with it. cc cst p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd. cst j n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp n1, cc p-acp pn31. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
189 They send out a stinking savour in the nostrils of God and Man. And whenas good Ministers are highly honoured by Men, by good Men, They send out a stinking savour in the nostrils of God and Man. And whenas good Ministers Are highly honoured by Men, by good Men, pns32 vvb av dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 cc cs j n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n2, p-acp j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 17
190 and sometimes by wicked Men, (wicked Herod honoured John Baptist ) wicked Ministers shall be cast out of the good opinions, and sometime by wicked Men, (wicked Herod honoured John Baptist) wicked Ministers shall be cast out of the good opinions, cc av p-acp j n2, (j np1 vvn np1 np1) j n2 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
191 and out of the affections of Men; and out of the affections of Men; cc av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
192 and they may expect to be cast out of their places and employments, and at last to be cast out with the unprofitable Servant into outer darkness. and they may expect to be cast out of their places and employments, and At last to be cast out with the unprofitable Servant into outer darkness. cc pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, cc p-acp ord pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
193 Hear a memorable saying of Cardinal Cajetan, who commenting on this Text, when the French Army sacked Rome, viz. May 6th 1527. writes thus, We the Prelats of Rome, do now find the truth of this by wofull experience, being become a scorn and prey, not to Infidels but Christians, by the most righteous judgment of God, Hear a memorable saying of Cardinal Cajetan, who commenting on this Text, when the French Army sacked Room, viz. May 6th 1527. writes thus, We the Prelates of Room, do now find the truth of this by woeful experience, being become a scorn and prey, not to Infidels but Christians, by the most righteous judgement of God, np1 dt j n-vvg pp-f n1 jp, r-crq vvg p-acp d n1, c-crq dt jp n1 j-vvn vvi, n1 vmb ord crd vvz av, pns12 dt n2 pp-f vvi, vdb av vvi dt n1 pp-f d p-acp j n1, vbg vvn dt n1 cc n1, xx p-acp n2 p-acp np1, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
194 because we, who by our places should have been the salt of the earth had lost our savour, Because we, who by our places should have been the salt of the earth had lost our savour, c-acp pns12, r-crq p-acp po12 n2 vmd vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhd vvn po12 n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
195 and were good for little else but looking after the outward Rites and Ceremonies of the Church. and were good for little Else but looking After the outward Rites and Ceremonies of the Church. cc vbdr j p-acp j av p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
196 Hence is it, that together with us, this whole City comes to be trodden under foot, Evanuimus, saith he, ac ad nihilum utiles, nisi ad externas ceremonias, externáque bona, &c. The truth is, Hence is it, that together with us, this Whole city comes to be trodden under foot, Evanuimus, Says he, ac ad nihilum utiles, nisi ad externas Ceremonies, externáque Bona, etc. The truth is, av vbz pn31, cst av p-acp pno12, d j-jn n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, fw-la, vvz pns31, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-it, fw-la fw-la, av dt n1 vbz, (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
197 as good Ministers are a good, a sweet savour unto God in them that perish, and in them that are saved; as good Ministers Are a good, a sweet savour unto God in them that perish, and in them that Are saved; c-acp j n2 vbr dt j, dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
198 so bad ones are unsavoury salt, and as vile as dung that sends forth a most noisome and stinking savour continually. so bad ones Are unsavoury salt, and as vile as dung that sends forth a most noisome and stinking savour continually. av j pi2 vbr j n1, cc p-acp j c-acp n1 cst vvz av dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n1 av-j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 6 Page 18
199 1. This may inform us of the great necessity and usefulness of the Ministry and of its continuance, 1. This may inform us of the great necessity and usefulness of the Ministry and of its Continuance, crd d vmb vvi pno12 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f po31 n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 7 Page 18
200 and consequently the necessity and usefulness of Universities, Colleges and Schools of Learning, the Nurseries of Preachers, and consequently the necessity and usefulness of Universities, Colleges and Schools of Learning, the Nurseries of Preachers, cc av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 7 Page 18
201 and of the Sons of the Prophets. They are the salt of the earth; and of the Sons of the prophets. They Are the salt of the earth; cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2. pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 7 Page 18
202 as long as men are subject and liable to corruption in Doctrine or Manners, so long will Gospel Preachers be necessary. as long as men Are Subject and liable to corruption in Doctrine or Manners, so long will Gospel Preachers be necessary. c-acp av-j c-acp n2 vbr j-jn cc j p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n2, av av-j vmb n1 n2 vbb j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 7 Page 18
203 Monopolies of salt are injurious to the weal of the Commonwealth, much more injurious are they, both to the Church and Commonwealth, who would wholly deprive us of the office of Ministers and Preachers of the word. Monopolies of salt Are injurious to the weal of the Commonwealth, much more injurious Are they, both to the Church and Commonwealth, who would wholly deprive us of the office of Ministers and Preachers of the word. n2 pp-f n1 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d av-dc j vbr pns32, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq vmd av-jn vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 7 Page 18
204 2. Hence we may learn the reason why good Ministers are so slighted in the world, they are salt, their Sermons are full of acrimony, they make mens wounds smart: 2. Hence we may Learn the reason why good Ministers Are so slighted in the world, they Are salt, their Sermons Are full of acrimony, they make men's wounds smart: crd av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 c-crq j n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr n1, po32 n2 vbr j pp-f n1, pns32 vvb ng2 n2 n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 8 Page 19
205 those words in the Text, saith Chemnitius, are brought as a reason of what went before, viz. why the world should persecute the Apostles, those words in the Text, Says Chemnitz, Are brought as a reason of what went before, viz. why the world should persecute the Apostles, d n2 p-acp dt n1, vvz np1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvd a-acp, n1 c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi dt n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 8 Page 19
206 because they were the salt of the earth; Because they were the salt of the earth; c-acp pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 8 Page 19
207 their work was to reprove sinners sharply, and sinners will usually hate and persecute him that reproveth in the Gate or in the Pulpit, those that dawb with untempered morter, those that sew Pillows under sinners Elbows, those that preach Placentia, pleasing things, those that skin over wounds shall be accepted and well entertained, their work was to reprove Sinners sharply, and Sinners will usually hate and persecute him that Reproveth in the Gate or in the Pulpit, those that dawb with untempered mortar, those that sew Pillows under Sinners Elbows, those that preach Placentia, pleasing things, those that skin over wounds shall be accepted and well entertained, po32 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi n2 av-j, cc n2 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, d cst vvb p-acp j n1, d cst vvb n2 p-acp n2 n2, d cst vvb np1, vvg n2, d cst n1 p-acp n2 vmb vbi vvn cc av vvd, (5) treatise (DIV1) 8 Page 19
208 but sinners love not those that will apply corrosives, that will apply salt to search their wounds and make them smart, but Sinners love not those that will apply corrosives, that will apply salt to search their wounds and make them smart, cc-acp n2 vvb xx d cst vmb vvi n2-jn, cst vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc vvi pno32 vvi, (5) treatise (DIV1) 8 Page 19
209 though this method and means most tend to the making a perfect and thorough Cure. though this method and means most tend to the making a perfect and thorough Cure. cs d n1 cc n2 av-ds vvb p-acp dt vvg dt j cc av-j vvb. (5) treatise (DIV1) 8 Page 19
210 3. Hence Ministers may learn their duty, they are salt, and they must have the properties of salt in their preaching. 3. Hence Ministers may Learn their duty, they Are salt, and they must have the properties of salt in their preaching. crd av n2 vmb vvi po32 n1, pns32 vbr n1, cc pns32 vmb vhi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 vvg. (5) treatise (DIV1) 9 Page 19
211 Now 'tis observed that the properties of salt applied to raw flesh or fresh wounds are principally three. Now it's observed that the properties of salt applied to raw Flesh or fresh wounds Are principally three. av pn31|vbz vvn cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n2 vbr av-j crd. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 19
212 First, Salt will bite and fret, being of nature hot and dry. Secondly, it makes it savoury unto our taste. First, Salt will bite and fret, being of nature hight and dry. Secondly, it makes it savoury unto our taste. ord, n1 vmb vvi cc vvi, vbg pp-f n1 j cc j. ord, pn31 vvz pn31 j p-acp po12 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 19
213 Thirdly, it preserveth meats from putrefaction, by drawing out of them superfluous moistness. Thirdly, it Preserveth Meats from putrefaction, by drawing out of them superfluous moistness. ord, pn31 vvz n2 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg av pp-f pno32 j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 19
214 So Ministers must apply the word of God to their Auditors, first, preaching the Law, thereby making them sensible of their sins, giving them no ease in them, So Ministers must apply the word of God to their Auditors, First, preaching the Law, thereby making them sensible of their Sins, giving them no ease in them, av n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, ord, vvg dt n1, av vvg pno32 j pp-f po32 n2, vvg pno32 dx n1 p-acp pno32, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 19
215 but making them cry out as they, Acts 2.37. but making them cry out as they, Acts 2.37. cc-acp vvg pno32 vvi av c-acp pns32, n2 crd. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 19
216 Men and brethren what shall we doe? secondly, Ministers must preach the Gospel to them, that men being sensible of their corruption, Men and brothers what shall we do? secondly, Ministers must preach the Gospel to them, that men being sensible of their corruption, n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb pns12 vdi? ord, n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst n2 vbg j pp-f po32 n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 19
217 like rottenness in their Souls, may by the spirit of God be seasoned with Grace, may be reconciled unto God, like rottenness in their Souls, may by the Spirit of God be seasoned with Grace, may be reconciled unto God, j n1 p-acp po32 n2, vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
218 and made savoury in his Nostrils. and made savoury in his Nostrils. cc vvd j p-acp po31 n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
219 Thirdly, both Law and Gospel must be dispensed by Ministers, that thereby sin and corruption may be daily more and more mortified and consumed in the hearts and lives of their hearers, Thirdly, both Law and Gospel must be dispensed by Ministers, that thereby since and corruption may be daily more and more mortified and consumed in the hearts and lives of their hearers, ord, d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, cst av n1 cc n1 vmb vbi av-j av-dc cc av-dc j-vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
220 even as superfluous humours are dried up by salt. even as superfluous humours Are dried up by salt. av c-acp j n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
221 And Ministers must endeavour to be seasoned themselves with the word that they may be the more able and fit to season others. And Ministers must endeavour to be seasoned themselves with the word that they may be the more able and fit to season Others. cc n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmb vbi dt av-dc j cc j pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
222 Fourthly, Hence the people may learn to suffer the word of reproof; Fourthly, Hence the people may Learn to suffer the word of reproof; ord, av dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
223 when we have a cut or wound in our flesh we put salt upon it, to hinder it from rankling and corruption, when we have a Cut or wound in our Flesh we put salt upon it, to hinder it from rankling and corruption, c-crq pns12 vhb dt n1 cc vvi p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vvd n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg cc n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
224 and shall we not patiently and quietly suffer the word of reproof from our Teachers, and shall we not patiently and quietly suffer the word of reproof from our Teachers, cc vmb pns12 xx av-j cc av-jn vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
225 though it make our Consciences smart again, because it tends to the health of our Souls? Fifthly, though it make our Consciences smart again, Because it tends to the health of our Souls? Fifthly, cs pn31 vvb po12 n2 vvi av, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2? ord, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
226 Hence we may learn all of us what we are by nature, we are like flesh subject to corruption, unsavoury flesh; Hence we may Learn all of us what we Are by nature, we Are like Flesh Subject to corruption, unsavoury Flesh; av pns12 vmb vvi d pp-f pno12 r-crq pns12 vbr p-acp n1, pns12 vbr av-j n1 j-jn p-acp n1, j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
227 yea we are like stinking carrion in God's Nostrils; yea we Are like stinking carrion in God's Nostrils; uh pns12 vbr av-j j-vvg n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
228 if there were no danger of corruption God would not be at cost, for the salt of the Ministry of his word, to prevent it, if there were no danger of corruption God would not be At cost, for the salt of the Ministry of his word, to prevent it, cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pp-f n1 np1 vmd xx vbi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
229 and to season us, that we may be a sweet savour unto him. and to season us, that we may be a sweet savour unto him. cc pc-acp vvi pno12, cst pns12 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
230 Here may be reproved unsavoury Ministers, they have the name of salt, but they want the property of salt; Here may be reproved unsavoury Ministers, they have the name of salt, but they want the property of salt; av vmb vbi vvn j n2, pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
231 they want their acrimony, they are not seasoned themselves, and how should they be likely to season others? There are four sorts of this unsavoury salt here to be reproved. they want their acrimony, they Are not seasoned themselves, and how should they be likely to season Others? There Are four sorts of this unsavoury salt Here to be reproved. pns32 vvb po32 n1, pns32 vbr xx vvn px32, cc q-crq vmd pns32 vbb j pc-acp vvi n2-jn? pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f d j n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 10 Page 20
232 1. Blind Watchmen, Seers that see not, Teachers that teach not, Shepherds that feed not their flock, Dogs that do not or cannot bark, Salt-cellars or Salt-boxes without salt, 1. Blind Watchmen, Seers that see not, Teachers that teach not, Shepherd's that feed not their flock, Dogs that do not or cannot bark, Salt-cellars or Salt-boxes without salt, crd j n2, n2 cst vvb xx, n2 cst vvb xx, n2 cst vvb xx po32 n1, n2 cst vdb xx cc vmbx vvi, n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 11 Page 20
233 or else salt without its saltness; such as have the name indeed of salt, but want the virtue of it. or Else salt without its saltness; such as have the name indeed of salt, but want the virtue of it. cc av n1 p-acp po31 n1; d c-acp vhb dt n1 av pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) treatise (DIV1) 11 Page 20
234 2. Heretical Teachers are unsavoury Salt and here to be reproved: 2. Heretical Teachers Are unsavoury Salt and Here to be reproved: crd j n2 vbr j n1 cc av pc-acp vbi vvn: (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
235 Haeretici, saith St. Austin, Cimicibus similes, vivi mordent, mortui foetent, they are like Gnats, that bite whilst alive, Haeretici, Says Saint Austin, Cimicibus similes, Vivi mordent, Deads foetent, they Are like Gnats, that bite while alive, fw-la, vvz n1 np1, fw-la n2, fw-la j, fw-la j, pns32 vbr j n2, cst vvb cs j, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
236 and stink when they are dead. Infatuantur Doctores, saith Maldonat in loc. Cum malè docent, aut malè aedificant. and stink when they Are dead. Infatuantur Doctors, Says Maldonatus in loc. Cum malè docent, Or malè edify. cc vvb c-crq pns32 vbr j. fw-la n2, vvz j p-acp fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
237 These especially are unsavoury salt or worse, who do not onely not season, but poyson their People, Qui pravo sapore inficiunt: 'tis a saying of Maldonat, Degeneres Doctores, haeretici, imprimis, are good for nothing, Nisi ut conculcentur, nisi ut crementur. These especially Are unsavoury salt or Worse, who do not only not season, but poison their People, Qui pravo Sapore inficiunt: it's a saying of Maldonatus, Degeneres Doctors, haeretici, imprimis, Are good for nothing, Nisi ut conculcentur, nisi ut crementur. d av-j vbr j n1 cc av-jc, q-crq vdb xx j xx n1, cc-acp vvi po32 n1, fw-fr n1 fw-la fw-la: pn31|vbz dt n-vvg pp-f j, fw-la n2, fw-la, fw-la, vbr j p-acp pix, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
238 Degenerate Doctours, Hereticks chiefly, are good for nothing, but to be trodden under foot, but to be burnt; Degenerate Doctors, Heretics chiefly, Are good for nothing, but to be trodden under foot, but to be burned; j n2, n2 av-jn, vbr j p-acp pix, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
239 but that they are in his sense to be salted with fire, because they are unsavoury, shall be no determination of mine; but that they Are in his sense to be salted with fire, Because they Are unsavoury, shall be no determination of mine; cc-acp cst pns32 vbr p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbr j, vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f png11; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
240 If a Protestant Minister should fall away to Popery, and become a Mass-Priest, and after return again to the Reformed Church, by true repentance, he may be thereupon readmitted to be a Teacher and Pastour amongst us, If a Protestant Minister should fallen away to Popery, and become a Mass priest, and After return again to the Reformed Church, by true Repentance, he may be thereupon readmitted to be a Teacher and Pastor among us, cs dt n1 n1 vmd vvi av p-acp n1, cc vvi dt n1, cc p-acp n1 av p-acp dt vvn n1, p-acp j n1, pns31 vmb vbi av vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
241 but such surely ought to be humbled for their Apostacy, and may do well to have before their Eyes, the Example of Ecebolius, who having often denyed the Faith, but such surely ought to be humbled for their Apostasy, and may do well to have before their Eyes, the Exampl of Ecebolius, who having often denied the Faith, cc-acp d av-j pi p-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, cc vmb vdi av pc-acp vhi p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhg av vvn dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
242 and after return'd to the truth, threw himself down at the Church Door, and cried out. and After returned to the truth, threw himself down At the Church Door, and cried out. cc a-acp vvd p-acp dt n1, vvd px31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vvd av. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
243 NONLATINALPHABET, kick me or tread upon me insensible Salt. 3. A third sort of unsavoury salt may be reckoned a Preacher that preaches onely general truths, , kick me or tread upon me insensible Salt. 3. A third sort of unsavoury salt may be reckoned a Preacher that Preaches only general truths, , vvb pno11 cc vvb p-acp pno11 j n1. crd dt ord n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 cst vvz av-j j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
244 but without application to his Hearers: the use is the Salt and the Soul too of a Sermon; but without application to his Hearers: the use is the Salt and the Soul too of a Sermon; cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2: dt n1 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 av pp-f dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
245 Generalia non pungunt. Such Preachers are like Fencers, that make a great flourish, but never strike to purpose; Generalia non pungunt. Such Preachers Are like Fencers, that make a great flourish, but never strike to purpose; np1 fw-fr fw-la. d n2 vbr j n2, cst vvb dt j n1, cc-acp av-x vvb p-acp n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
246 like those Trumpets that give an uncertain sound, and who then shall prepare himself to the Battel? 4. Here are to be reproved those that have Salt for others, like those Trumpets that give an uncertain found, and who then shall prepare himself to the Battle? 4. Here Are to be reproved those that have Salt for Others, av-j d n2 cst vvb dt j n1, cc r-crq av vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1? crd av vbr pc-acp vbi vvn d cst vhb n1 p-acp n2-jn, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 21
247 but have no Salt in themselves; or are unseasoned themselves, such as preach well, but live ill; but have no Salt in themselves; or Are unseasoned themselves, such as preach well, but live ill; cc-acp vhb dx n1 p-acp px32; cc vbr j px32, d c-acp vvb av, cc-acp vvb n-jn; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
248 whose unsavoury Conversation, makes that the word doth not season others, as it should, but becometh unfruitfull. whose unsavoury Conversation, makes that the word does not season Others, as it should, but Becometh unfruitful. rg-crq j n1, vvz cst dt n1 vdz xx vvi n2-jn, c-acp pn31 vmd, cc-acp vvz j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
249 Oh what will become of you unsavoury Salt! Expect you may, to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of Men. O what will become of you unsavoury Salt! Expect you may, to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of Men. uh q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pn22 j n1! vvb pn22 vmb, pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
250 Oh absurd and unreasonable Men, you have a holy Calling and lead an unholy Life: You call your selves spiritual Persons, and the Spiritualty, and yet live after the flesh; O absurd and unreasonable Men, you have a holy Calling and led an unholy Life: You call your selves spiritual Persons, and the Spiritualty, and yet live After the Flesh; uh j cc j n2, pn22 vhb dt j vvg cc vvb dt j n1: pn22 vvb po22 n2 j n2, cc dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
251 the Ministers of God, and yet are really the Servants of Sin. If there be not such a thing as Religion, the Ministers of God, and yet Are really the Servants of Sin. If there be not such a thing as Religion, dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 cs pc-acp vbb xx d dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
252 why do you preach it? if there be, why do you not live it? take heed, why do you preach it? if there be, why do you not live it? take heed, q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pn31? cs pc-acp vbi, q-crq vdb pn22 xx vvi pn31? vvb n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
253 lest while you preach to some others, your selves become not cast-aways; lest while you offer Heaven to others, you fall short of it your selves; lest while you preach to Some Others, your selves become not castaways; lest while you offer Heaven to Others, you fallen short of it your selves; cs cs pn22 vvb p-acp d n2-jn, po22 n2 vvb xx j; cs cs pn22 vvb n1 p-acp n2-jn, pn22 vvb j pp-f pn31 po22 n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
254 lest whilst you warn others to take heed of Hell, you your selves fall into it. lest while you warn Others to take heed of Hell, you your selves fallen into it. cs cs pn22 vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, pn22 po22 n2 vvb p-acp pn31. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
255 And so I come to the third sort of uses, and they are of exhortation, and that both to the Ministers, and to the People. And so I come to the third sort of uses, and they Are of exhortation, and that both to the Ministers, and to the People. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n2, cc pns32 vbr pp-f n1, cc cst d p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
256 And first to the Ministers, Are the Ministers salt? then labour to be like salt. And First to the Ministers, are the Ministers salt? then labour to be like salt. cc ord p-acp dt n2, vbr dt ng1 n1? av n1 pc-acp vbi j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 12 Page 22
257 1. Labour for the Whiteness and Purity of Salt, get pure Hearts, be of a pure Lip: 1. Labour for the Whiteness and Purity of Salt, get pure Hearts, be of a pure Lip: crd n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvb j n2, vbb pp-f dt j n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 13 Page 22
258 and sith ye are compared to Salt consider what manner of Persons ye ought to be, in all holy Conversation and Godliness. and sith you Are compared to Salt Consider what manner of Persons you ought to be, in all holy Conversation and Godliness. cc c-acp pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1 vvb r-crq n1 pp-f n2 pn22 vmd pc-acp vbi, p-acp d j n1 cc n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 13 Page 22
259 2. Labour for the acrimony of salt, be unto sinners a Reprover. Salt is more necessary than Sugar; 2. Labour for the acrimony of salt, be unto Sinners a Reprover. Salt is more necessary than Sugar; crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbb p-acp n2 dt n1. n1 vbz av-dc j cs n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 14 Page 22
260 sharp words, than sweet and pleasing words, to prevent the corruption of manners amongst your People. sharp words, than sweet and pleasing words, to prevent the corruption of manners among your People. j n2, cs j cc j-vvg n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po22 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 14 Page 22
261 3. When sinners are wounded for their sins, do ye stanch their bleeding wounds and keep them from rankling, do ye preach the Gospel to wounded Consciences. 3. When Sinners Are wounded for their Sins, do you staunch their bleeding wounds and keep them from rankling, do you preach the Gospel to wounded Consciences. crd c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, vdb pn22 vvi po32 j-vvg n2 cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvg, vdb pn22 vvi dt n1 p-acp j-vvn n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 15 Page 22
262 4. Be ye universal Antidotes and Preservatives against Corruption every way, against corrupt Doctrine and corrupt Affections, against corrupt Speeches and against all those Children that are corrupt. 4. Be you universal Antidotes and Preservatives against Corruption every Way, against corrupt Doctrine and corrupt Affections, against corrupt Speeches and against all those Children that Are corrupt. crd vbb pn22 j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 d n1, p-acp j n1 cc j n2, p-acp j n2 cc p-acp d d n2 cst vbr j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
263 Yea labour to have salt in your selves, that ye may be able to season others. Yea labour to have salt in your selves, that you may be able to season Others. uh n1 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
264 Labour for the Salt of Grace, that you may preach, out of your own hearts, from the Heart to the Heart, oh that you may not want that Grace, which you exhort others to get and grow in. Labour for the Salt of Grace, that you may preach, out of your own hearts, from the Heart to the Heart, o that you may not want that Grace, which you exhort Others to get and grow in. n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi, av pp-f po22 d n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, uh cst pn22 vmb xx vvi d n1, r-crq pn22 vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
265 You that perswade others to be gracious, be sure you be such your selves. You that persuade Others to be gracious, be sure you be such your selves. pn22 cst vvb ng2-jn pc-acp vbi j, vbb j pn22 vbb d po22 n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
266 Labour to feel the power of that Religion you preach to others, and then preach the power that you feel. Labour to feel the power of that Religion you preach to Others, and then preach the power that you feel. n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 pn22 vvb p-acp n2-jn, cc av vvb dt n1 cst pn22 vvb. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
267 Be able to say with the Apostles, that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have Fellowship with us. Be able to say with the Apostles, that which we have seen and herd declare we unto you, that you also may have Fellowship with us. vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, cst r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn vvb pns12 p-acp pn22, cst pn22 av vmb vhi n1 p-acp pno12. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
268 But if the Question be here, whether a Man cannot be a true Minister, and his preaching profitable to others, But if the Question be Here, whither a Man cannot be a true Minister, and his preaching profitable to Others, p-acp cs dt n1 vbb av, cs dt n1 vmbx vbi dt j n1, cc po31 vvg j p-acp n2-jn, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
269 except he have saving Grace himself? Our Answer must be, that saving Grace, is not absolutely necessary, to the being of a Minister: except he have Saving Grace himself? Our Answer must be, that Saving Grace, is not absolutely necessary, to the being of a Minister: c-acp pns31 vhn vvg n1 px31? po12 n1 vmb vbi, cst vvg n1, vbz xx av-j j, p-acp dt vbg pp-f dt n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
270 A Man may be a Minister, although he have not the real and saving work of Grace in his Heart. A Man may be a Minister, although he have not the real and Saving work of Grace in his Heart. dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1, cs pns31 vhb xx dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
271 Judas was an Apostle called and sent out by Christ, and (for ought we know) succesfull too in his Ministry: Judas was an Apostle called and sent out by christ, and (for ought we know) successful too in his Ministry: np1 vbds dt n1 vvn cc vvd av p-acp np1, cc (c-acp pi pns12 vvi) j av p-acp po31 n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
272 and yet he was a Cast-away. and yet he was a Castaway. cc av pns31 vbds dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
273 The Ministry, saith one, is Gratia gratis data, not Gratia gratum faciens. 'Tis appointed for the good of the Church, of the Body of Christ, The Ministry, Says one, is Gratia gratis data, not Gratia gratum Faciens. It's appointed for the good of the Church, of the Body of christ, dt n1, vvz pi, vbz np1 av fw-la, xx fw-la fw-la n1. pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
274 and not mostly or chiefly for his own good, that is the Preacher of it. and not mostly or chiefly for his own good, that is the Preacher of it. cc xx j cc av-jn p-acp po31 d j, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
275 And you that are private Christians ought to know, that the efficacy of the word and Sacraments, doth not depend upon the holiness or worthiness of the Minister, And you that Are private Christians ought to know, that the efficacy of the word and Sacraments, does not depend upon the holiness or worthiness of the Minister, cc pn22 cst vbr j np1 vmd p-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
276 but upon the Ordinance, and Institution and Blessing of Christ; the seed may grow that is sowed by a foul hand: but upon the Ordinance, and Institution and Blessing of christ; the seed may grow that is sowed by a foul hand: cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; dt n1 vmb vvi cst vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 23
277 The Physick may work well and do good, though perhaps the Physician lives contrary to his own Prescription and Rules of Physick. The Physic may work well and do good, though perhaps the physician lives contrary to his own Prescription and Rules of Physic. dt n1 vmb vvi av cc vdi j, cs av dt n1 vvz j-jn p-acp po31 d n1 cc n2 pp-f n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
278 And what though your Minister should have Jacob 's Voice and Esau 's Hands? or should be like a sile, that smooths other things, And what though your Minister should have Jacob is Voice and Esau is Hands? or should be like a sile, that smooths other things, cc q-crq cs po22 n1 vmd vhi np1 vbz n1 cc np1 vbz n2? cc vmd vbi av-j dt n1, cst vvz j-jn n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
279 and remains rough it self? the Law is not to be condemned, because some Professours of it are the Breakers of it, and are lawless themselves. and remains rough it self? the Law is not to be condemned, Because Some Professors of it Are the Breakers of it, and Are lawless themselves. cc vvz j pn31 n1? dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp d n2 pp-f pn31 vbr dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc vbr j px32. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
280 The letter it not the worse, because brought to you by the hands of a dishonest and wicked Carrier. The Letter it not the Worse, Because brought to you by the hands of a dishonest and wicked Carrier. dt n1 pn31 xx dt av-jc, c-acp vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
281 Our Saviour hath determined this case, Math. 23.23. The Scribes and Pharisees, (saith he) sit in Moses 's Seat; Our Saviour hath determined this case, Math. 23.23. The Scribes and Pharisees, (Says he) fit in Moses is Seat; po12 n1 vhz vvn d n1, np1 crd. dt n2 cc np2, (vvz pns31) vvb p-acp np1 vbz n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
282 all therefore, whatsoever they thus bid you observe, observe and do; but do not ye after their works, for they say and do not: all Therefore, whatsoever they thus bid you observe, observe and do; but do not you After their works, for they say and do not: d av, r-crq pns32 av vvb pn22 vvb, vvb cc vdb; cc-acp vdb xx pn22 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb cc vdb xx: (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
283 as long as they preached the Doctrine of Moses, they were to be heard and so far obeyed. as long as they preached the Doctrine of Moses, they were to be herd and so Far obeyed. c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn cc av av-j vvn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
284 'Tis true, it cannot be denied but that 'tis a Minister's Duty, to be good and gracious, righteous and really holy himself, aswell as to preach, It's true, it cannot be denied but that it's a Minister's Duty, to be good and gracious, righteous and really holy himself, aswell as to preach, pn31|vbz j, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp cst pn31|vbz dt ng1 n1, pc-acp vbi j cc j, j cc av-j j n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
285 and make others holy, and to turn others unto righteousness: and make Others holy, and to turn Others unto righteousness: cc vvi n2-jn j, cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
286 If Ministers be notoriously scandalous in their Conversation, it belongs to the Governours of the Church, to cast out such as are unsavoury Salt. If Ministers be notoriously scandalous in their Conversation, it belongs to the Governors of the Church, to cast out such as Are unsavoury Salt. cs n2 vbb av-j j p-acp po32 n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi av d c-acp vbr j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
287 Yet whilst such as these, who preach well and live ill, are in the Church, the People may hear them, Yet while such as these, who preach well and live ill, Are in the Church, the People may hear them, av cs d c-acp d, r-crq vvb av cc vvi j-jn, vbr p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
288 and profit too, by their Ministry. We must not tye God to the goodness of any Man's Person: and profit too, by their Ministry. We must not tie God to the Goodness of any Man's Person: cc n1 av, p-acp po32 n1. pns12 vmb xx vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
289 He is of infinite Power and Wisedom; he can write well with a bad Pen; and cut well with a blunt and bad Knife; He is of infinite Power and Wisdom; he can write well with a bad Pen; and Cut well with a blunt and bad Knife; pns31 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1; pns31 vmb vvi av p-acp dt j n1; cc vvb av p-acp dt j cc j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
290 and strike a strait stroke with a crooked Rule or Line; and strike a strait stroke with a crooked Rule or Line; cc vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
291 he that awakened Peter 's Conscience to repentance with the crowing of a Cock, can by the Trumpet of the Gospel, he that awakened Peter is Conscience to Repentance with the crowing of a Cock, can by the Trumpet of the Gospel, pns31 cst vvn np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
292 though blown or sounded by a bad Minister, awake them that sleep, yea that are dead in their sins and trespasses, make them stand up from the dead, though blown or sounded by a bad Minister, awake them that sleep, yea that Are dead in their Sins and Trespasses, make them stand up from the dead, cs vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno32 cst vvb, uh d vbr j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vvb pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp dt j, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 24
293 and Christ shall give them Life. and christ shall give them Life. cc np1 vmb vvi pno32 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
294 Labour for the Salt of Learning, for a competent knowledge, at least, in the Tongues, Arts and Sciences, in the Hebrew, Greek and Latin Tongues; Labour for the Salt of Learning, for a competent knowledge, At least, in the Tongues, Arts and Sciences, in the Hebrew, Greek and Latin Tongues; n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp ds, p-acp dt n2, n2 cc n2, p-acp dt njp, jp cc jp n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
295 the Languages are the Cabinets, wherein the Jewels of all Truths both divine and humane are laid up. the Languages Are the Cabinets, wherein the Jewels of all Truths both divine and humane Are laid up. dt n2 vbr dt n2, c-crq dt n2 pp-f d n2 d j-jn cc j vbr vvn a-acp. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
296 Skill in the Languages, is a Key that opens, and unlocks all these Cabinets, and lets a Man into the knowledge of them all; Skill in the Languages, is a Key that Opens, and unlocks all these Cabinets, and lets a Man into the knowledge of them all; n1 p-acp dt n2, vbz dt n1 cst vvz, cc vvz d d n2, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 d; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
297 And then as for Arts and Sciences, labour for some measure of these, of Logick, moral and natural Philosophy, Rhetorick, History, &c. What good is and may be had of these, a Reverend Authour of our own Mr. Reyner, hath excellently shewn, in a Treatise to this purpose, entituled, a Treatise of the necessity of humane Learning, for a Gospel Preacher. And then as for Arts and Sciences, labour for Some measure of these, of Logic, moral and natural Philosophy, Rhetoric, History, etc. What good is and may be had of these, a Reverend Author of our own Mr. Reyner, hath excellently shown, in a Treatise to this purpose, entitled, a Treatise of the necessity of humane Learning, for a Gospel Preacher. cc av c-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f d, pp-f n1, j cc j n1, n1, n1, av q-crq j vbz cc vmb vbi vhn pp-f d, dt n-jn n1 pp-f po12 d n1 np1, vhz av-j vvn, p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
298 These, these are good Handmaids to Divinity, though not lookt on as the Queen. 3. Labour for the Salt of Wisedom, that you may know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary; These, these Are good Handmaids to Divinity, though not looked on as the Queen. 3. Labour for the Salt of Wisdom, that you may know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary; np1, d vbr j n2 p-acp n1, cs xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 cst vbz j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
299 that you may be able to speak as a Gospel-Preacher ought to speak; that you may be able to speak as a Gospel preacher ought to speak; cst pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
300 as a Workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth as a good Steward, giving to every one of the Family his proper portion; as a Workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth as a good Steward, giving to every one of the Family his proper portion; c-acp dt n1 cst vvz xx pc-acp vbi j, av-jn vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp d crd pp-f dt n1 po31 j n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
301 as a wise Master-builder laying the Foundation aright, and building upon the Rock Christ; as a wise Master-builder laying the Foundation aright, and building upon the Rock christ; c-acp dt j n1 vvg dt n1 av, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 np1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
302 then rearing up an answerable Superstructure, viz. Gold, Silver, precious Stones, not wood, hay and stubble, then rearing up an answerable Superstructure, viz. Gold, Silver, precious Stones, not wood, hay and stubble, av vvg a-acp dt j n1, n1 n1, n1, j n2, xx n1, n1 cc n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
303 lest when the fiery Trial come, your works be burnt up, though you should be saved, lest when the fiery Trial come, your works be burned up, though you should be saved, cs c-crq dt j n1 vvn, po22 n2 vbb vvn a-acp, cs pn22 vmd vbi vvn, (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
304 but so as by Fire, but so as to be like a Brand pluckt out of the Fire. but so as by Fire, but so as to be like a Brand plucked out of the Fire. cc-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, cc-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1 vvd av pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
305 Be wise as Serpents, be wiser than the old Serpent, that ye may know and prevent or disappoint, his Wiles, Strategems, Methods and cunning Craftiness, whereby he lies in wait to deceive and beguile unwary Souls. Be wise as Serpents, be Wiser than the old Serpent, that you may know and prevent or disappoint, his Wiles, Stratagems, Methods and cunning Craftiness, whereby he lies in wait to deceive and beguile unwary Souls. vbb j c-acp n2, vbb jc cs dt j n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi cc vvi, po31 n2, n2, n2 cc j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi j-u n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 16 Page 25
306 2. Labour to season others also by your teaching, and by your Living. 2. Labour to season Others also by your teaching, and by your Living. crd n1 p-acp n1 n2-jn av p-acp po22 n-vvg, cc p-acp po22 n-vvg. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
307 Labour to imitate our great Lord, Master, Doctour and Bishop of our Souls, the Apostle and High-Priest of our Profession, Christ Jesus, of whom Cyprian, the Father, tells us, Dominus in verbis, Doctor & consummator in factis, docens quid fieret, & faciens quodcunque docuisset. Labour to imitate our great Lord, Master, Doctor and Bishop of our Souls, the Apostle and High-Priest of our Profession, christ jesus, of whom Cyprian, the Father, tells us, Dominus in verbis, Doctor & consummator in factis, Teaching quid fieret, & Faciens quodcunque docuisset. n1 pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, np1 np1, pp-f ro-crq jp, dt n1, vvz pno12, fw-la p-acp fw-la, n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc n1 fw-la fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
308 Preach and Practise, say and do both, that those that hear your good Sermons, and see your good Works, may be perswaded to go and do likewise; Preach and Practise, say and do both, that those that hear your good Sermons, and see your good Works, may be persuaded to go and do likewise; vvb cc vvi, vvb cc vdb av-d, cst d cst vvb po22 j n2, cc vvb po22 j vvz, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vdb av; (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
309 and so you and they may be blessed in the deed. and so you and they may be blessed in the deed. cc av pn22 cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
310 Be not like the Carpenters which builded Noah 's Ark, who were not wrought upon by Noah 's Preaching, Be not like the Carpenters which built Noah is Ark, who were not wrought upon by Noah is Preaching, vbb xx av-j dt n2 r-crq vvd np1 vbz n1, r-crq vbdr xx vvn p-acp p-acp np1 vbz vvg, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
311 nor by their own working about the Ark, and so at last were themselves drowned in the Flood. nor by their own working about the Ark, and so At last were themselves drowned in the Flood. ccx p-acp po32 d vvg p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp ord vbdr px32 vvn p-acp dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
312 Never dream, that your Names and Titles, or that your Places and Callings will save you, Never dream, that your Names and Titles, or that your Places and Callings will save you, av-x vvb, cst po22 n2 cc n2, cc cst po22 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi pn22, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
313 if you prove unsavoury salt, heretical, idle, profane, unfaithfull Ministers. if you prove unsavoury salt, heretical, idle, profane, unfaithful Ministers. cs pn22 vvb j n1, j, j, j, j n2. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
314 Consider how severely God punished Nadab and Abihu, the Sons of Aaron, though thought to be good Men, Consider how severely God punished Nadab and Abihu, the Sons of Aaron, though Thought to be good Men, np1 c-crq av-j np1 vvn np1 cc np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, cs vvd pc-acp vbi j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
315 for doing the Work of the Lord negligently, so offering strange Fire before the Lord, Lev. 10.1, 2. How remarkably he punished Hophni and Phinehaz the bad Sons of a good Father, for doing the Work of the Lord negligently, so offering strange Fire before the Lord, Lev. 10.1, 2. How remarkably he punished Hophni and Phinehas the bad Sons of a good Father, p-acp vdg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, av vvg j n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd, crd c-crq av-j pns31 vvd np1 cc np1 dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
316 and the Posterity of Eli afterwards for the wickedness of those Priests, and because Eli their Father the High-Priest restrained them not! See, 1 Sam. 2.30. and the Posterity of Eli afterwards for the wickedness of those Priests, and Because Eli their Father the High-Priest restrained them not! See, 1 Sam. 2.30. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc c-acp np1 po32 n1 dt n1 vvd pno32 xx! n1, crd np1 crd. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
317 Wherefore I said indeed, thy House and the House of thy Father should walk before me for ever, but now, the Lord saith; Wherefore I said indeed, thy House and the House of thy Father should walk before me for ever, but now, the Lord Says; c-crq pns11 vvd av, po21 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 c-acp av, cc-acp av, dt n1 vvz; (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
318 be it far from me, for them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. be it Far from me, for them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. vbb pn31 av-j p-acp pno11, p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno11, pns11 vmb vvi, cc pns32 cst vvb pno11 vmb vbi av-j vvn. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
319 Eli the Judge the High-Priest was descended from Ithamar, the second Son of Aaron the High-Priest; see, 1 Chron. 24.3. Eli the Judge the High-Priest was descended from Ithamar, the second Son of Aaron the High-Priest; see, 1 Chronicles 24.3. np1 dt n1 dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, dt ord n1 pp-f np1 dt n1; vvb, crd np1 crd. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 26
320 and therefore some think that the High-Priests of Eleazar 's Family, had some way provoked God by their wickedness, in former Judges times, and Therefore Some think that the High priests of Eleazar is Family, had Some Way provoked God by their wickedness, in former Judges times, cc av d vvb cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz n1, vhd d n1 vvn np1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp j n2 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
321 and that therefore God had removed the High-Priest-hood unto the House of Ithamar, of whom Eli was; and that Therefore God had removed the High-Priest-hood unto the House of Ithamar, of whom Eli was; cc cst av np1 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f ro-crq np1 vbds; (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
322 and now again because of the sins of Eli 's Sons, Hophni and Phinehaz, God threatens to remove the High-Priest-hood from Eli his house and family. and now again Because of the Sins of Eli is Sons, Hophni and Phinehas, God threatens to remove the High-Priest-hood from Eli his house and family. cc av av c-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz n2, np1 cc np1, np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 cc n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
323 And so we find that King Solomon deposed Abiathar from being High-Priest, who was of the Sons of Eli, and put Zadok in his room; And so we find that King Solomon deposed Abiathar from being High-Priest, who was of the Sons of Eli, and put Zadok in his room; cc av pns12 vvb d n1 np1 vvn np1 p-acp vbg n1, r-crq vbds pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi vvb p-acp po31 n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
324 That the word of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he spake concerning the House of Eli in Shiloh, 1 King. 2.27. Hophni and Phinehaz were slain with the sword of the Philistins in their Father's days; That the word of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he spoke Concerning the House of Eli in Shiloh, 1 King. 2.27. Hophni and Phinehas were slave with the sword of the philistines in their Father's days; cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, r-crq pns31 vvd vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, crd n1. crd. np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp po32 ng1 n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
325 Eli himself came also to a violent death: Eli himself Come also to a violent death: np1 px31 vvd av p-acp dt j n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
326 and afterwards in King Saul 's reign were slain fourscore and five Priests at one time, 'tis thought of the house and lineage of Eli. Oh consider this ye Priests that forget God, and afterwards in King Saul is Reign were slave fourscore and five Priests At one time, it's Thought of the house and lineage of Eli. O Consider this you Priests that forget God, cc av p-acp n1 np1 vbz vvi vbdr vvn crd cc crd n2 p-acp crd n1, pn31|vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 uh vvb d pn22 n2 cst vvb np1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
327 and by unsavouriness make the people to abhor the sacrifices of the Lord, lest he tear you in pieces, and by unsavoriness make the people to abhor the Sacrifices of the Lord, lest he tear you in Pieces, cc p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cs pns31 vvb pn22 p-acp n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
328 and there be none to deliver you. and there be none to deliver you. cc pc-acp vbi pix pc-acp vvi pn22. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
329 Ye Priests that are unsavoury may expect to be made a sacrifice, and to be salted with Fire. the Priests that Are unsavoury may expect to be made a sacrifice, and to be salted with Fire. dt n2 cst vbr j vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
330 Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees and Hypocrites, how shall ye escape the damnation of Hell? Remember and consider how King Josiah burnt the Idolatrous Priests bones on the Altar, Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees and Hypocrites, how shall you escape the damnation of Hell? remember and Consider how King Josiah burned the Idolatrous Priests bones on the Altar, n1 p-acp pn22 n2 cc np2 cc n2, q-crq vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1? np1 cc vvb c-crq n1 np1 vvd dt j ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
331 and how the King of Babylon rosted the adulterous Priests with fire. and how the King of Babylon roasted the adulterous Priests with fire. cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn dt j n2 p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 17 Page 27
332 And now, oh that Heads and Fellows of Colleges in the Universities would consider, that their Colleges are as so many Store-houses of Salt, And now, o that Heads and Fellows of Colleges in the Universities would Consider, that their Colleges Are as so many Storehouses of Salt, cc av, uh cst n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 vmd vvi, cst po32 n2 vbr a-acp av d n2 pp-f n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 27
333 and that to them belong the seasoning of Youth; the fitting of them for Church and State; and that to them belong the seasoning of Youth; the fitting of them for Church and State; cc cst p-acp pno32 vvi dt vvg pp-f n1; dt j-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 27
334 the whole Land comes to you for salt, as the Egyptians did to Joseph 's Granaries for Corn. the Whole Land comes to you for salt, as the egyptians did to Joseph is Granaries for Corn. dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, c-acp dt np1 vdd p-acp np1 vbz n2 p-acp n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 27
335 If the salt of Knowledge, of Grace, of Wisedom fail here, it may cause a famine worse than a famine of Bread, If the salt of Knowledge, of Grace, of Wisdom fail Here, it may cause a famine Worse than a famine of Bred, cs dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1 vvb av, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
336 even a famine of the word of the Lord. even a famine of the word of the Lord. av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
337 If ye become unsavoury, I cannot promise you, but that as the Societies of the Knights Templers of old, If you become unsavoury, I cannot promise you, but that as the Societies of the Knights Templars of old, cs pn22 vvb j, pns11 vmbx vvi pn22, cc-acp cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 n2 pp-f j, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
338 and the Religious Houses of Monks and Nuns, in King Henry the Eighth's days, were dissolved, ye may be one day cast out also. and the Religious Houses of Monks and Nuns, in King Henry the Eighth's days, were dissolved, you may be one day cast out also. cc dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp n1 np1 dt ng1 n2, vbdr vvn, pn22 vmb vbi crd n1 vvd av av. (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
339 Oh that the people of England may never have cause to come to the King and Parliament to complain, O that the people of England may never have cause to come to the King and Parliament to complain, uh cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vhi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
340 as the men of Jericho did to Elisha, 2 King. 2.19. as the men of Jericho did to Elisha, 2 King. 2.19. c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vdd p-acp np1, crd n1. crd. (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
341 saying, Behold, we pray thee the situation of this City is pleasant, but the water is naught, and the ground barren. saying, Behold, we pray thee the situation of this city is pleasant, but the water is nought, and the ground barren. vvg, vvb, pns12 vvb pno21 dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 vbz pix, cc dt n1 j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
342 These Colleges and Schools of Learning are well built, well situated, well endowed, fine pleasant seats, These Colleges and Schools of Learning Are well built, well situated, well endowed, fine pleasant seats, d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr av vvn, av vvn, av vvn, j j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
343 but the fountains of water which arise here, and should make glad the City of God are naught, but the fountains of water which arise Here, and should make glad the city of God Are nought, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb av, cc vmd vvi j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr pix, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
344 and the ground about barren and unfruitfull, brings forth little to the glory of God, or the benefit of the Church, or the Commonwealth. and the ground about barren and unfruitful, brings forth little to the glory of God, or the benefit of the Church, or the Commonwealth. cc dt n1 p-acp j cc j, vvz av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
345 If ever such complaint should be, and that justly, the least you can look for, Masters, Fathers and Brethren, is, that our Sovereign, advised by his great Council, should say, If ever such complaint should be, and that justly, the lest you can look for, Masters, Father's and Brothers, is, that our Sovereign, advised by his great Council, should say, cs av d n1 vmd vbi, cc cst av-j, dt cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp, n2, n2 cc n2, vbz, cst po12 n-jn, vvn p-acp po31 j n1, vmd vvi, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
346 as Elijah, Bring me hither a new Cruse, and put salt therein; as Elijah, Bring me hither a new Cruse, and put salt therein; c-acp np1, vvb pno11 av dt j n1, cc vvd n1 av; (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
347 call for new Heads and new Fellows, and such as have salt in them, of Learning, Grace, Prudence, call for new Heads and new Fellows, and such as have salt in them, of Learning, Grace, Prudence, vvb p-acp j n2 cc j n2, cc d c-acp vhb n1 p-acp pno32, pp-f n1, n1, n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
348 and put them into these springs, that so the waters may be healed, and there may be here and from henceforth no more dearth, or barren Land. and put them into these springs, that so the waters may be healed, and there may be Here and from henceforth no more dearth, or barren Land. cc vvd pno32 p-acp d n2, cst av dt n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vmb vbi av cc p-acp av dx dc n1, cc j n1 (5) treatise (DIV1) 18 Page 28
349 Lastly, here is an use of exhortation to the people. Are Ministers salt? then let them look on such as very usefull and necessary; Lastly, Here is an use of exhortation to the people. are Ministers salt? then let them look on such as very useful and necessary; ord, av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. vbr n2 n1? av vvb pno32 vvi p-acp d c-acp av j cc j; (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 28
350 they are as necessary as Stars in the Firmament, as Shepherds to a Flock, as Labourers in Harvest, as Salt at a Table. they Are as necessary as Stars in the Firmament, as Shepherd's to a Flock, as Labourers in Harvest, as Salt At a Table. pns32 vbr a-acp j c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2 p-acp dt vvb, c-acp n2 p-acp n1, c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 28
351 They are necessary to them that are called and uncalled. They Are necessary to them that Are called and uncalled. pns32 vbr j p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc j-vvn-u. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 28
352 For the first, the Scripture tells us Faith comes by hearing, and by hearing of the word of God; For the First, the Scripture tells us Faith comes by hearing, and by hearing of the word of God; p-acp dt ord, dt n1 vvz pno12 n1 vvz p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 28
353 but how shall they hear without a Preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? As for those that are called and justified, they also have need of, have use of the salt of the Ministry, of the salt of the Word, Nè denuò occupati putrefactione, recidant in corruptionem & putrefactionem: but how shall they hear without a Preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? As for those that Are called and justified, they also have need of, have use of the salt of the Ministry, of the salt of the Word, Nè denuò occupati putrefactione, recidant in corruptionem & putrefactionem: p-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1? cc q-crq vmb pns32 vvi c-acp pns32 vbb vvn? p-acp p-acp d cst vbr vvn cc vvn, pns32 av vhb n1 pp-f, vhb n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, j p-acp fw-la cc fw-la: (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
354 so Chemnitius: lest they fall away again to the curruption that is in the world through lust. 2. Be exhorted to prize them highly, so Chemnitz: lest they fallen away again to the corruption that is in the world through lust. 2. Be exhorted to prize them highly, av np1: cs pns32 vvb av av p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. crd vbb vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
355 and to purchase them what-e'er they cost, buy them and sell them not. and to purchase them whatever they cost, buy them and fell them not. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j pns32 vvd, vvb pno32 cc vvi pno32 xx. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
356 Pray God to make good his promise, that though he should feed you with the bread of adversity, prey God to make good his promise, that though he should feed you with the bred of adversity, n1 np1 pc-acp vvi j po31 n1, cst cs pns31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
357 and the water of affliction, yet he would not remove your Teachers any more into corners, and the water of affliction, yet he would not remove your Teachers any more into corners, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns31 vmd xx vvi po22 n2 d dc p-acp n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
358 but that your eyes may see your Teachers, God would not allow that the Priests of Israel should sell their Cities, but that your eyes may see your Teachers, God would not allow that the Priests of Israel should fell their Cities, cc-acp cst po22 n2 vmb vvi po22 n2, np1 vmd xx vvi cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vmd vvi po32 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
359 and Joseph would not buy for Pharaoh the Land of the Priests in Egypt, when he bought all the Land besides; and Joseph would not buy for Pharaoh the Land of the Priests in Egypt, when he bought all the Land beside; cc np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd d dt n1 a-acp; (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
360 do not punish and starve your Ministers; do not Punish and starve your Ministers; vdb xx vvi cc vvi po22 n2; (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
361 if you would have salt, let them not want bread. 3. Use them, sit at their feet, if you would have salt, let them not want bred. 3. Use them, fit At their feet, cs pn22 vmd vhi n1, vvb pno32 xx vvi n1. crd n1 pno32, vvb p-acp po32 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
362 and receive words from their lips, even the words of eternal life. and receive words from their lips, even the words of Eternal life. cc vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2, av dt n2 pp-f j n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
363 Say, and that heartily, whatever you speak unto us from the Lord that we will do: Say, and that heartily, whatever you speak unto us from the Lord that we will do: n1, cc cst av-j, r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmb vdi: (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
364 yea prize and use the holy Scriptures; let your speeches and discourses be seasoned with this salt; yea prize and use the holy Scriptures; let your Speeches and discourses be seasoned with this salt; uh n1 cc vvi dt j n2; vvb po22 n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp d n1; (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
365 and whilst you feed your Bodies, feed your Souls with the word of God, or discourse about it. and while you feed your Bodies, feed your Souls with the word of God, or discourse about it. cc cs pn22 vvb po22 n2, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 p-acp pn31. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
366 Polydore Virgil, De communi vita Sacerdotum, observes, that the Fathers brought in the reading of the Scriptures at Meals, (saith he) solae vobis fauces sumant cibum, Polydore Virgil, De Communi vita Sacerdotum, observes, that the Father's brought in the reading of the Scriptures At Meals, Nè (Says he) Solae vobis fauces sumant Food, np1 np1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz, cst dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 p-acp n2, fw-la (vvz pns31) fw-la fw-la n2 fw-fr fw-la, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
367 sed & aures esuriant verbum Dei, that their Ears might hunger after the word of God, sed & aures esuriant verbum Dei, that their Ears might hunger After the word of God, fw-la cc fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, cst po32 n2 vmd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
368 as well as their Palates to taste their bodily food. 4. Do what you can in your places, according to your abilities, to help others that want, to some of this salt, I mean to good Ministers, as well as their Palates to taste their bodily food. 4. Do what you can in your places, according to your abilities, to help Others that want, to Some of this salt, I mean to good Ministers, c-acp av c-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j n1. crd vdb r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp po22 n2, vvg p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi n2-jn cst vvb, p-acp d pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb p-acp j n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 29
369 and to the preaching of the word. and to the preaching of the word. cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
370 How holy and happy might we be if there were of this savoury salt in every Parish in England! and that every Minister might have a comfortable and honourable maintenance, How holy and happy might we be if there were of this savoury salt in every Parish in England! and that every Minister might have a comfortable and honourable maintenance, q-crq j cc j vmd pns12 vbi cs pc-acp vbdr pp-f d j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1! cc cst d n1 vmd vhi dt j cc j n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
371 and none have cause to complain of his poor Salary! if in every Candlestick there were burning and shining Lights! and none have cause to complain of his poor Salary! if in every Candlestick there were burning and shining Lights! cc pix vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 j n1! cs p-acp d n1 a-acp vbdr vvg cc j-vvg n2! (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
372 and that there were sufficient maintenance, or Oil for every Lamp amongst us! Are Ministers salt? then bear with them when they use acrimony in their preaching, and that there were sufficient maintenance, or Oil for every Lamp among us! are Ministers salt? then bear with them when they use acrimony in their preaching, cc cst a-acp vbdr j n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12! vbr n2 n1? av vvb p-acp pno32 c-crq pns32 vvb n1 p-acp po32 vvg, (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
373 when they reprove us sharply, and make our wounds smart. when they reprove us sharply, and make our wounds smart. c-crq pns32 vvb pno12 av-j, cc vvb po12 n2 j. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
374 As long as we are flesh and bloud and liable to corruption, the salt of reproof and admonition will be necessary, usefull and beneficial to us. As long as we Are Flesh and blood and liable to corruption, the salt of reproof and admonition will be necessary, useful and beneficial to us. p-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vbr n1 cc n1 cc j p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi j, j cc j p-acp pno12. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
375 Without the salt of the word, the Devil (that Beelzebub ) will fly-blow us, and breed in us such worms of Conscience that without Repentance will never dye. Without the salt of the word, the devil (that Beelzebub) will flyblow us, and breed in us such worms of Conscience that without Repentance will never die. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 (cst np1) n1 vvb pno12, cc vvi p-acp pno12 d n2 pp-f n1 cst p-acp n1 vmb av-x vvi. (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
376 Say and pray let a faithfull Minister salt me, or smite me with his reproof, it shall be a kindness, it shall be as an excellent Oil, that shall not break my Head. Say and pray let a faithful Minister salt me, or smite me with his reproof, it shall be a kindness, it shall be as an excellent Oil, that shall not break my Head. np1 cc vvb vvb dt j n1 vvb pno11, cc vvb pno11 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1, cst vmb xx vvi po11 n1 (5) treatise (DIV1) 19 Page 30
377 To conclude all, sith these words are understood by some, of Christians in general, and of others of Ministers, let us all, both Ministers and People, pray and endeavour to be the salt of the earth, to have salt in our selves, To conclude all, sith these words Are understood by Some, of Christians in general, and of Others of Ministers, let us all, both Ministers and People, pray and endeavour to be the salt of the earth, to have salt in our selves, pc-acp vvi d, c-acp d n2 vbr vvn p-acp d, pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc pp-f ng2-jn pp-f n2, vvb pno12 d, d n2 cc n1, vvb cc n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) treatise (DIV1) 20 Page 30
378 and to season others, these words (saith Chemnitius) Rectè accìpiuntur partim ut doctrina seu commonefactio, partim ut promissio: and to season Others, these words (Says Chemnitz) Rectè accìpiuntur Partim ut Doctrina seu commonefactio, Partim ut Promissio: cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn, d n2 (vvz np1) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (5) treatise (DIV1) 20 Page 30
379 partly as an admonition or doctrine, and partly as a promise: partly as an admonition or Doctrine, and partly as a promise: av p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc av c-acp dt n1: (5) treatise (DIV1) 20 Page 30
380 so, let us then put this promise in suit in the Court of Heaven by our earnest and fervent Prayers, that God would make us the salt of the earth, so, let us then put this promise in suit in the Court of Heaven by our earnest and fervent Prayers, that God would make us the salt of the earth, av, vvb pno12 av vvi d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc j n2, cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) treatise (DIV1) 20 Page 30
381 and savoury salt, that we may be good for something, and never be cast out of his Church here, and savoury salt, that we may be good for something, and never be cast out of his Church Here, cc j n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp pi, cc av-x vbi vvn av pp-f po31 n1 av, (5) treatise (DIV1) 20 Page 30
382 and kept out of his Kingdom, and cast into outer darkness hereafter. FINIS. and kept out of his Kingdom, and cast into outer darkness hereafter. FINIS. cc vvd av pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp j n1 av. fw-la. (5) treatise (DIV1) 20 Page 30

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