Ta ano the things above proved to be the most proper objects of the mind and affections, in a sermon preached before the University in Great St. Maries Church in Cambridge / by Robert Neville.

Neville, Robert, 1640 or 1-1694
Publisher: Printed by J R for Benjamin Billingsly
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1683
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A52864 ESTC ID: R25505 STC ID: N526
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Colossians III, 2; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preached before the UNIVERSITY At Great St. MARIES CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE. COLOS. 3.2. Set your Affections on things above, not on things on the Earth. A SERMON Preached before the UNIVERSITY At Great Saint MARY'S CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE. COLOS. 3.2. Set your Affections on things above, not on things on the Earth. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 npg1 n1 p-acp np1. np1. crd. vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2 a-acp, xx p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 IF we should put this Question to every one we meet in the Revolution of an Age, IF we should put this Question to every one we meet in the Revolution of an Age, cs pns12 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp d pi pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 and ask him what game he desired to spring; No doubt, he would answer Happiness. That is the mark, at which we level all our aimes: and ask him what game he desired to spring; No doubt, he would answer Happiness. That is the mark, At which we level all our aims: cc vvi pno31 r-crq n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi; dx n1, pns31 vmd vvi n1. cst vbz dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb d po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 But, such is our misfortune, that we look upon it through false Optics, through a false Glass; But, such is our misfortune, that we look upon it through false Optics, through a false Glass; cc-acp, d vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp j n2-jn, p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
4 which represents to us a Painted and Counterfeit, in the Habit and Attire of true Happiness. which represents to us a Painted and Counterfeit, in the Habit and Attire of true Happiness. r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 dt j-vvn cc n-jn, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 The soul of man (as the Philosopher truly affirms) is Res Cogitans, a thinking Being; The soul of man (as the Philosopher truly affirms) is Rest Cogitans, a thinking Being; dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp dt n1 av-j vvz) vbz np1 np1, dt vvg vbg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 it can as soon cease to be, as cease to think: But the misery is, that the thoughts thereof are not determin'd to a Right Object; it can as soon cease to be, as cease to think: But the misery is, that the thoughts thereof Are not determined to a Right Object; pn31 vmb a-acp av vvi pc-acp vbi, c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi: cc-acp dt n1 vbz, cst dt n2 av vbr xx vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 the bias of our Affections is turned towards the Earth: the bias of our Affections is turned towards the Earth: dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 and we are apt to say with St. Peter upon Mount Tabor, 'tis good for us to be here; and we Are apt to say with Saint Peter upon Mount Tabor, it's good for us to be Here; cc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1 p-acp n1 n1, pn31|vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 Here we Center, here we sit down; Here we Centre, Here we fit down; av pns12 n1, av pns12 vvb a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 whereas (if St. Paul may be believed) we are obliged to look higher than these so low and inferiour Concerns. whereas (if Saint Paul may be believed) we Are obliged to look higher than these so low and inferior Concerns. cs (cs n1 np1 vmb vbi vvn) pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi jc cs d av j cc j-jn vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 We must not, when we hunt after true Happiness, run like Hounds, with our Noses to the Earth, We must not, when we hunt After true Happiness, run like Hounds, with our Noses to the Earth, pns12 vmb xx, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n1, vvb av-j n2, p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 for the sent of true Happiness will never lye there; that (like the Ancilia at Rome ) descends from Heaven, from above: for the sent of true Happiness will never lie there; that (like the Ancilia At Room) descends from Heaven, from above: p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb av-x vvi a-acp; d (av-j dt np1 p-acp vvb) vvz p-acp n1, p-acp a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 that I may therefore (like some Mercurial Statue) point out to you the way to Happiness, I shall Address my self to you in these words of the Text, Set your Affections on things above, not on things on the Earth. that I may Therefore (like Some Mercurial Statue) point out to you the Way to Happiness, I shall Address my self to you in these words of the Text, Set your Affections on things above, not on things on the Earth. cst pns11 vmb av (av-j d j n1) vvb av p-acp pn22 dt n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2 a-acp, xx p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 In which words there are Three General Parts. In which words there Are Three General Parts. p-acp r-crq n2 a-acp vbr crd j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
15 First, An enquiry or search Commanded NONLATINALPHABET, Mind, look after, Set your Affections, your minds, upon. Secondly, Here are the Objects that deserve this search, this Enquiry, First, an enquiry or search Commanded, Mind, look After, Set your Affections, your minds, upon. Secondly, Here Are the Objects that deserve this search, this Enquiry, ord, dt n1 cc n1 vvd, n1, vvb a-acp, vvb po22 n2, po22 n2, p-acp. ord, av vbr dt n2 cst vvb d n1, d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 and they are NONLATINALPHABET, the things above. Thirdly, Here are some Objects of an inferiour nature, which we must overlook and disregard, and they Are, the things above. Thirdly, Here Are Some Objects of an inferior nature, which we must overlook and disregard, cc pns32 vbr, dt n2 a-acp. ord, av vbr d n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 and they are, the things on the Earth. and they Are, the things on the Earth. cc pns32 vbr, dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 1. Of the First, The Enquiry or Search, commanded, NONLATINALPHABET, mind, look after, for so the word signifies; thus Phil. 3.19. NONLATINALPHABET is to mind Earthly things: and Rom. 8.5. NONLATINALPHABET, to mind and look after the things of the Flesh. 1. Of the First, The Enquiry or Search, commanded,, mind, look After, for so the word signifies; thus Philip 3.19. is to mind Earthly things: and Rom. 8.5., to mind and look After the things of the Flesh. crd pp-f dt ord, dt n1 cc n1, vvd,, n1, vvb a-acp, c-acp av dt n1 vvz; av np1 crd. vbz p-acp n1 j n2: cc np1 crd., p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
19 There's no time for a Christian to be idle, or stand still in this Life, He must be alwayes travelling from knowledge to knowledge, There's no time for a Christian to be idle, or stand still in this Life, He must be always traveling from knowledge to knowledge, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vbi j, cc vvb av p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb vbi av vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
20 and by making new enquiries after, make new discoveries of his Duty. and by making new Enquiries After, make new discoveries of his Duty. cc p-acp vvg j n2 a-acp, vvb j n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
21 He must hunt all grounds, beat every Bush, to start and put up those Objects, that are worth the pursuing: He must hunt all grounds, beatrice every Bush, to start and put up those Objects, that Are worth the pursuing: pns31 vmb vvi d n2, vvb d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp d n2, cst vbr j dt vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 His thoughts must be always upon the Wing, but then they must not fly at every small game, His thoughts must be always upon the Wing, but then they must not fly At every small game, po31 n2 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 nor stoop to every mean Quarry; nor stoop to every mean Quarry; ccx vvi p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 they must take their flight upwards, they must soar high, to the things that are above: For saith the Text, NONLATINALPHABET; they must take their flight upward, they must soar high, to the things that Are above: For Says the Text,; pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 av-j, pns32 vmb vvi j, p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp: c-acp vvz dt n1,; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 Mind, Look after, set your Affections, your Minds, upon the things that are above. And this brings me to the second General Part in the Text, namely, Mind, Look After, Set your Affections, your Minds, upon the things that Are above. And this brings me to the second General Part in the Text, namely, n1, vvb a-acp, vvb po22 n2, po22 n2, p-acp dt n2 cst vbr a-acp. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 2. The Objects, that deserve this search, this Enquiry, and they are [ the things above. ] 2. The Objects, that deserve this search, this Enquiry, and they Are [ the things above. ] crd dt n2, cst vvb d n1, d n1, cc pns32 vbr [ dt n2 a-acp. ] (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
27 We are all naturally ambitious, and love to be exalted; We are all born Corahs, of an aspiring Nature; We Are all naturally ambitious, and love to be exalted; We Are all born Corahs, of an aspiring Nature; pns12 vbr d av-j j, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn; pns12 vbr d vvn npg1, pp-f dt j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
28 we have Perching and Towring thoughts; we have Perching and Towering thoughts; pns12 vhb vvg cc vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
29 and if we will but take the pains to steer and guide our thoughts to their proper Objects, to Heaven and Heavenly things; and if we will but take the pains to steer and guide our thoughts to their proper Objects, to Heaven and Heavenly things; cc cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp n1 cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
30 we may retain our Ambition, and aspire as high as we please. we may retain our Ambition, and aspire as high as we please. pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc vvi p-acp j c-acp pns12 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
31 Now NONLATINALPHABET may be comprized under these two Heads, (1.) The Persons, and (2.) The Joyes above. Now may be comprised under these two Heads, (1.) The Persons, and (2.) The Joys above. av vmb vbi vvd p-acp d crd n2, (crd) dt n2, cc (crd) dt n2 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
32 The Persons above are the Three Persons of the Blessed and Glorious Trinity. The very figure of the heart of man holds some proportion with the Blessed Trinity; The Persons above Are the Three Persons of the Blessed and Glorious Trinity. The very figure of the heart of man holds Some proportion with the Blessed Trinity; dt n2 a-acp vbr dt crd n2 pp-f dt j-vvn cc j np1. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz d n1 p-acp dt j-vvn np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
33 being (as some affirm) Triangular, and as it were, extending a Corner of it self to each of the Three Sacred Persons; being (as Some affirm) Triangular, and as it were, extending a Corner of it self to each of the Three Sacred Persons; vbg (c-acp d vvb) j, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp d pp-f dt crd j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
34 the Capacity thereof being aptest, and indeed only to be satisfied by the all-sufficiency of that Blessed Trinity. the Capacity thereof being aptest, and indeed only to be satisfied by the All-sufficiency of that Blessed Trinity. dt n1 av vbg js, cc av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j-vvn np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
35 As the heart is said to be Triangular, so the world is round; and therefore if the heart of man should contain the whole sublunary World within it, As the heart is said to be Triangular, so the world is round; and Therefore if the heart of man should contain the Whole sublunary World within it, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j, av dt n1 vbz j; cc av cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi dt j-jn j n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
36 yet as a Circle within a Triangle, cannot fill the Triangle so compleatly, but that there will be always left void spaces, in the Angles or Corners of it: yet as a Circle within a Triangle, cannot fill the Triangle so completely, but that there will be always left void spaces, in the Angles or Corners of it: av c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi dt n1 av av-j, cc-acp cst a-acp vmb vbi av vvn j n2, p-acp dt np2 cc n2 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
37 So it cannot be, that the Heart should be so filled or satisfied with this lower World; So it cannot be, that the Heart should be so filled or satisfied with this lower World; av pn31 vmbx vbi, cst dt n1 vmd vbi av vvn cc vvn p-acp d jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
38 but that always it will have some corners, for sorrows and troubles to lurk in; but that always it will have Some corners, for sorrows and Troubles to lurk in; cc-acp cst av pn31 vmb vhi d n2, c-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
39 whereas the Blessed Trinity fills all the Angles, and leaves no room for distractions, or discontents: whereas the Blessed Trinity fills all the Angles, and leaves no room for distractions, or discontents: cs dt j-vvn np1 vvz d dt np2, cc vvz dx n1 p-acp n2, cc n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
40 Let us then Unite our Affections in the Unity in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity, in the Three Persons, but one God; Let us then Unite our Affections in the Unity in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity, in the Three Persons, but one God; vvb pno12 av vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt crd n2, cc-acp crd np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
41 let God be the Object of our Minds and Affections, from whom the further they recede, the more remote they are from true Felicity: let God be the Object of our Minds and Affections, from whom the further they recede, the more remote they Are from true Felicity: vvb np1 vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, p-acp ro-crq dt jc pns32 vvb, dt av-dc j pns32 vbr p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
42 For so long as our minds and affections attempt to six upon any thing but God: For so long as our minds and affections attempt to six upon any thing but God: c-acp av j c-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp crd p-acp d n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
43 we 〈 ◊ 〉 but indeed anxiously endeavour to wring Happ•ness out of that, which will yield no more than a flinty Rock to all our pressing and forcing of it: we 〈 ◊ 〉 but indeed anxiously endeavour to wring Happ•ness out of that, which will yield no more than a flinty Rock to all our pressing and forcing of it: pns12 〈 sy 〉 cc-acp av av-j vvi pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f d, r-crq vmb vvi av-dx dc cs dt j n1 p-acp d po12 j-vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
44 the more we endeavour to force our affections to stay upon any finite thing, the more violently will they recoil upon us: the more we endeavour to force our affections to stay upon any finite thing, the more violently will they recoil upon us: dt av-dc pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, dt av-dc av-j vmb pns32 vvi p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
45 it is only a true sense and relish of God, that can tame and master that rage, of our unsatiable and restless appetites. it is only a true sense and relish of God, that can tame and master that rage, of our unsatiable and restless appetites. pn31 vbz av-j dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst vmb vvi cc vvi d n1, pp-f po12 j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
46 The mind of man affects a kind of Infinity in all its Objects; The mind of man affects a kind of Infinity in all its Objects; dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f crd p-acp d po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
47 the affections are always reaching after new pleasures, the desires are carryed forth after new Possessions; the affections Are always reaching After new pleasures, the Desires Are carried forth After new Possessions; dt n2 vbr av vvg p-acp j n2, dt n2 vbr vvn av p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
48 Phansy is perpetually entertaining the mind with new Idea's; The understanding is ever calling for a new Scene of Contemplations: Fancy is perpetually entertaining the mind with new Idea's; The understanding is ever calling for a new Scene of Contemplations: n1 vbz av-j vvg dt n1 p-acp j n2; dt n1 vbz av vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
49 from whence it appears, that the Soul cannot truly Compose and enjoy it self, but in Union with God, that infinite Ocean of all Perfections. from whence it appears, that the Soul cannot truly Compose and enjoy it self, but in union with God, that infinite Ocean of all Perfections. p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi cc vvi pn31 n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cst j n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
50 Macarius observes well in his 5th. Macarius observes well in his 5th. np1 vvz av p-acp po31 ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
51 Homily, that Christians are not distinguished from others, by Outward Modes and Fashions, by their external Forms and Molds, into which they are cast, Homily, that Christians Are not distinguished from Others, by Outward Modes and Fashions, by their external Forms and Molds, into which they Are cast, n1, cst np1 vbr xx vvn p-acp n2-jn, p-acp j np1 cc n2, p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
52 or by Professing a Body of Notions different from others in the World, but by the Peaceableness of their thoughts, and their love of God: or by Professing a Body of Notions different from Others in the World, but by the Peaceableness of their thoughts, and their love of God: cc p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n2 j p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
53 and that if we behold in their minds as in other mens, Ʋnsettled thoughts and reasonings, trembling and confusedness, we may conclude that they are still fast bound to earthly things, that they have not attained the end of their Christianity, and that if we behold in their minds as in other men's, Ʋnsettled thoughts and reasonings, trembling and confusedness, we may conclude that they Are still fast bound to earthly things, that they have not attained the end of their Christianity, cc cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp po32 n2 c-acp p-acp j-jn ng2, j n2 cc n2-vvg, vvg cc n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst pns32 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
54 and are far from that true Beatitude, which consists in the Union with God: and Are Far from that true Beatitude, which consists in the union with God: cc vbr av-j p-acp cst j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
55 Nay, to advance one step higher, could a man find himself withdrawn from all earthly and material things, and perfectly retired into himself; Nay, to advance one step higher, could a man find himself withdrawn from all earthly and material things, and perfectly retired into himself; uh-x, pc-acp vvi crd n1 av-jc, vmd dt n1 vvi px31 vvn p-acp d j cc j-jn n2, cc av-j vvn p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
56 were the whole world so quiet and calm about him, as not to offer to make the least attempt upon his composedness of mind; were the Whole world so quiet and Cam about him, as not to offer to make the least attempt upon his composedness of mind; vbdr dt j-jn n1 av j-jn cc j-jn p-acp pno31, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
57 might he be so well entertained at his own home, as to find no frowns, no sour looks, from his Conscience, might he be so well entertained At his own home, as to find no frowns, no sour looks, from his Conscience, vmd pns31 vbi av av vvn p-acp po31 d n1-an, c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n2, dx j n2, p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
58 nor Melancholly Vapours from his Spleen, nor any dreadful apprehensions from his Phansy, yet he would find something within him, that would discompose his designed rest, Tear him from himself, nor Melancholy Vapours from his Spleen, nor any dreadful apprehensions from his Fancy, yet he would find something within him, that would discompose his designed rest, Tear him from himself, ccx j-jn n2 p-acp po31 n1, ccx d j n2 p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vmd vvi pi p-acp pno31, cst vmd vvi po31 vvn n1, vvb pno31 p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
59 and toss him from his own Foundation, I mean the want of God. I come now to a short Application of this Particular. and toss him from his own Foundation, I mean the want of God. I come now to a short Application of this Particular. cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
60 Ought God to be the Chief Object of our minds and affections? how highly culpable then are the Prophane Atheists of our Age? who banish all thoughts of a Deity out of their mind, Ought God to be the Chief Object of our minds and affections? how highly culpable then Are the Profane Atheists of our Age? who banish all thoughts of a Deity out of their mind, vmd np1 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2? q-crq av-j j cs vbr dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1? q-crq vvb d n2 pp-f dt n1 av pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
61 and forbid Gods being named there, with the same rigour and severity, as that King formerly prohibited Death from being so much as named in his Court: and forbid God's being nam there, with the same rigour and severity, as that King formerly prohibited Death from being so much as nam in his Court: cc vvi npg1 vbg vvn a-acp, p-acp dt d n1 cc n1, c-acp cst n1 av-j vvn n1 p-acp vbg av av-d c-acp vvd p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
62 it being now the only Badge and Signature of a modern Wit, to be one of David 's fools, it being now the only Badge and Signature of a modern Wit, to be one of David is Fools, pn31 vbg av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi crd pp-f np1 vbz n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
63 and not only say in his heart, but make Proclamation, that there is no God: Thus these blasphemous wretches are not ashamed to Theater their Atheism; and not only say in his heart, but make Proclamation, that there is no God: Thus these blasphemous wretches Are not ashamed to Theater their Atheism; cc xx av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vvb n1, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1: av d j n2 vbr xx j p-acp n1 po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
64 and the speculative Atheist, who (if he had any Being at all) was till this present age, either under a disguise, and the speculative Atheist, who (if he had any Being At all) was till this present age, either under a disguise, cc dt j n1, r-crq (cs pns31 vhd d vbg p-acp d) vbds p-acp d j n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
65 or else behind the Hangings, is not now afraid to pull off his Masque, his Disguise, or Else behind the Hangings, is not now afraid to pull off his Masque, his Disguise, cc av p-acp dt n2-vvg, vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
66 and appear the man, that dares put Sarcasms upon God, and lampoon Religion upon the Publick Stage of the world. and appear the man, that dares put Sarcasms upon God, and lampoon Religion upon the Public Stage of the world. cc vvi dt n1, cst vvz vvi n2 p-acp np1, cc n1 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
67 Men are now Professors of Atheism, and have sat Doctors in the Chair, in the * Seat of the scornful, making a laughing stock of all things, that are sacred and Religious; Men Are now Professors of Atheism, and have sat Doctors in the Chair, in the * Seat of the scornful, making a laughing stock of all things, that Are sacred and Religious; n2 vbr av n2 pp-f n1, cc vhb vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt * n1 pp-f dt j, vvg dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d n2, cst vbr j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
68 they are so far from setting their minds upon God, that they will not pay him the small Tribute of one single thought; they Are so Far from setting their minds upon God, that they will not pay him the small Tribute of one single Thought; pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi pno31 dt j n1 pp-f crd j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
69 but resemble those lustful Idolaters St. Cyril of Jerusalem speaks of who deifi'd and worshipt the Sun, that they might the more freely indulge themselves in their lustful satisfactions all night; but resemble those lustful Idolaters Saint Cyril of Jerusalem speaks of who deified and worshipped the Sun, that they might the more freely indulge themselves in their lustful satisfactions all night; cc-acp vvb d j n2 n1 np1 pp-f np1 vvz pp-f r-crq vvn cc vvd dt n1, cst pns32 vmd dt av-dc av-j vvi px32 p-acp po32 j n2 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
70 for to have a God then would have disturbed their nocturnal pleasures, and they Worshipt the Moon, that they might not have a God by day; for to have a God then would have disturbed their nocturnal pleasures, and they Worshipped the Moon, that they might not have a God by day; c-acp pc-acp vhi dt n1 av vmd vhi vvn po32 j n2, cc pns32 vvd dt n1, cst pns32 vmd xx vhi dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
71 They care not for thinking of God at any time; they will neither consecrate the day, nor the night to him; They care not for thinking of God At any time; they will neither consecrate the day, nor the night to him; pns32 vvb xx p-acp vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d n1; pns32 vmb av-dx vvi dt n1, ccx dt n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
72 they look upon all the Comminations and Threatnings of God, but as the Passionate Rants of some weak person, who would terrifie where he cannot perswade, and Hector men out of their carnal satisfactions; they look upon all the Comminations and Threatenings of God, but as the Passionate Rants of Some weak person, who would terrify where he cannot persuade, and Hector men out of their carnal satisfactions; pns32 vvb p-acp d dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f np1, cc-acp c-acp dt j vvz pp-f d j n1, r-crq vmd vvi c-crq pns31 vmbx vvi, cc np1 n2 av pp-f po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
73 and they esteem all the promises of Eternal Life and Happiness, but as meer Romanza's, and therefore they regard and mind them not, and they esteem all the promises of Eternal Life and Happiness, but as mere Romanza's, and Therefore they regard and mind them not, cc pns32 vvb d dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, cc-acp c-acp j npg1, cc av pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32 xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
74 and this brings me to the Second Head, under which are contained the things above, on which we must set our affections, namely, and this brings me to the Second Head, under which Are contained the things above, on which we must Set our affections, namely, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq vbr vvn dt n2 a-acp, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
75 2. The Joyes above; such Joyes as * Eye hath not seen, Ear hath not heard, 2. The Joys above; such Joys as * Eye hath not seen, Ear hath not herd, crd dt n2 a-acp; d n2 c-acp * n1 vhz xx vvn, n1 vhz xx vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
76 neither have entred into the Heart of man: neither have entered into the Heart of man: dx vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
77 They are unconceivable, too great to be exprest, and great enough to challenge our best affections, They Are unconceivable, too great to be expressed, and great enough to challenge our best affections, pns32 vbr j, av j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc j av-d pc-acp vvi po12 js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
78 and that for these two reasons; and that for these two Reasons; cc cst p-acp d crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
79 First, Because they are lasting and permanent, Secondly, Because they are pure, and without any mixture, or allay of sorrow. First, Because they Are lasting and permanent, Secondly, Because they Are pure, and without any mixture, or allay of sorrow. ord, c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, ord, c-acp pns32 vbr j, cc p-acp d n1, cc vvi pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
80 1. Because they are lasting and permanent; They are such Joyes, as were made for the Soul, and the Soul for them; 1. Because they Are lasting and permanent; They Are such Joys, as were made for the Soul, and the Soul for them; crd c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j; pns32 vbr d n2, c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
81 for they are Infinite and Eternal, they never Dye: such as grow more verdant and fresh upon the injoyment; for they Are Infinite and Eternal, they never Die: such as grow more verdant and fresh upon the enjoyment; c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, pns32 av-x vvi: d c-acp vvi av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
82 they are always in their Spring, they have no Autumn, no Fall, no decay; they are embased with no bitter Farewels; they Are always in their Spring, they have no Autumn, no Fallen, no decay; they Are embased with no bitter Farewells; pns32 vbr av p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vhb dx n1, dx n1, dx n1; pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dx j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
83 When we are once Wedded to them, they will never be divorced from us; The Blessedness of Heaven is without end; When we Are once Wedded to them, they will never be divorced from us; The Blessedness of Heaven is without end; c-crq pns12 vbr a-acp vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno12; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
84 this makes Heaven to be Heaven indeed; this makes Heaven to be Heaven indeed; d vvz n1 pc-acp vbi n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
85 there is no satiety or weariness for the present, no sollicitude or care for the future: there is no satiety or weariness for the present, no solicitude or care for the future: pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j, dx n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
86 Were there a possibility, or the least suspition of losing that Happy State, it would cast an aspersion of bitterness upon all the Heavenly Joyes and Delights; Were there a possibility, or the least suspicion of losing that Happy State, it would cast an aspersion of bitterness upon all the Heavenly Joys and Delights; vbdr pc-acp dt n1, cc dt ds n1 pp-f vvg d j n1, pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
87 and the Saints of Heaven could not injoy one moments Rest or Repose; and the Saints of Heaven could not enjoy one moments Rest or Repose; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd xx vvi crd n2 vvb cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
88 but the more excellent their Happiness is, the more stinging would their fear be of parting with it: but the more excellent their Happiness is, the more stinging would their Fear be of parting with it: cc-acp dt av-dc j po32 n1 vbz, dt av-dc j-vvg vmd po32 n1 vbb pp-f vvg p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
89 Let there be never so many and great Ingredients of Felicity otherwise, if this of Duration be wanting, it answers not the desires of a man, Let there be never so many and great Ingredients of Felicity otherwise, if this of Duration be wanting, it answers not the Desires of a man, vvb pc-acp vbi av-x av d cc j n2 pp-f np1 av, cs d pp-f n1 vbb vvg, pn31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
90 and is very short and defective; for whenever it shall expire, it will be as if it had never been; and is very short and defective; for whenever it shall expire, it will be as if it had never been; cc vbz av j cc j; c-acp av pn31 vmb vvi, pn31 vmb vbi c-acp cs pn31 vhd av-x vbn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
91 nay, if any sense of things remain afterwards, it is a great aggravation of unhappiness, fuisse felicem, that a man hath out-lived his own Comforts; nay, if any sense of things remain afterwards, it is a great aggravation of unhappiness, Fuisse felicem, that a man hath outlived his own Comforts; uh-x, cs d n1 pp-f n2 vvb av, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, fw-la fw-la, cst dt n1 vhz vvn po31 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
92 and the comparing his present destitution with his former injoyments is really a torment to him. and the comparing his present destitution with his former enjoyments is really a torment to him. cc dt vvg po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j n2 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
93 And this is the very argument, upon which the Scripture slurs all the Glories of this World, that NONLATINALPHABET the Scene changes; All is but acting a part for a while, And this is the very argument, upon which the Scripture slurs all the Glories of this World, that the Scene changes; All is but acting a part for a while, cc d vbz dt j n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz d dt n2 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 vvz; d vbz cc-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
94 and shortly the Lights are put out, the Curtain drawn, and the Glory of the World makes its Exit: But the Inheritance reserved in Heaven, is immortal, undefiled, and fades not away; and shortly the Lights Are put out, the Curtain drawn, and the Glory of the World makes its Exit: But the Inheritance reserved in Heaven, is immortal, undefiled, and fades not away; cc av-j dt n2 vbr vvn av, dt n1 vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz po31 n1: p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, vbz j, j, cc vvz xx av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
95 And the Tenure of its possession is infinitely firm by the Divine Power, the true support of its Everlasting Duration: And the Tenure of its possession is infinitely firm by the Divine Power, the true support of its Everlasting Duration: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz av-j j p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
96 O most desirable State, where Blessedness and Eternity are inseparably united! Oh most desirable State, where Blessedness and Eternity Are inseparably united! uh av-ds j n1, c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr av-j vvn! (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
97 O joyful Harmony, when the full Chorus of Heaven shall sing, this God is our God forever! O joyful Harmony, when the full Chorus of Heaven shall sing, this God is our God forever! sy j n1, c-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, d np1 vbz po12 np1 av! (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
98 this redoubles their unspeakable joyes with infinite sweetness and security; this makes them true Joyes indeed: this redoubles their unspeakable Joys with infinite sweetness and security; this makes them true Joys indeed: d vvz po32 j n2 p-acp j n1 cc n1; d vvz pno32 j n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
99 For as if you take away fixedness and rest from the earth, and motion from the Sun, according to the Old Astronomy, you take away the nature and Essence from both; For as if you take away fixedness and rest from the earth, and motion from the Sun, according to the Old Astronomy, you take away the nature and Essence from both; c-acp c-acp cs pn22 vvb av n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vvb av dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
100 so if you take from that which is called Joy, its Duration, which it does principally consist in, you take away its Nature and Essence too saith Maximus Tyrius: and therefore those Celestial Joyes, which are so durable, are the most proper Objects of the mind and affections: so if you take from that which is called Joy, its Duration, which it does principally consist in, you take away its Nature and Essence too Says Maximus Tyrius: and Therefore those Celestial Joys, which Are so durable, Are the most proper Objects of the mind and affections: av cs pn22 vvb p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn n1, po31 n1, r-crq pn31 vdz av-jn vvi p-acp, pn22 vvb av po31 n1 cc n1 av vvz np1 np1: cc av d j n2, r-crq vbr av j, vbr dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
101 they will never satiate or weary; they will never satiate or weary; pns32 vmb av-x vvi cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
102 for they properly affect the spirit, and a spirit feels no weariness, as being privileg'd from the causes of it: for they properly affect the Spirit, and a Spirit feels no weariness, as being privileged from the Causes of it: c-acp pns32 av-j vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz dx n1, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
103 they are such joyes as grow and improve under our thoughts, and whilst they exercise, do also endear themselves to our minds, at the same time imploying and inflaming our Affections. they Are such Joys as grow and improve under our thoughts, and while they exercise, do also endear themselves to our minds, At the same time employing and Inflaming our Affections. pns32 vbr d n2 c-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc cs pns32 vvb, vdb av vvi px32 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt d n1 vvg cc vvg po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
104 2. We must set our affections on the Joyes above, because they are Pure, and without any mixture or allay of sorrow: 2. We must Set our affections on the Joys above, Because they Are Pure, and without any mixture or allay of sorrow: crd pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 a-acp, c-acp pns32 vbr j, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
105 they are High, Rational, Angelical Joyes; so bright and glorious, as that no Clouds of sorrow can be seen about them: they Are High, Rational, Angelical Joys; so bright and glorious, as that no Clouds of sorrow can be seen about them: pns32 vbr j, j, j n2; av j cc j, c-acp cst dx n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
106 Heaven is no Region of sorrow, no Climat for Melancholly: there is no gloomy night of sadness, but a perpetual day of joy; Heaven is no Region of sorrow, no Climate for Melancholy: there is no gloomy night of sadness, but a perpetual day of joy; n1 vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 p-acp j-jn: pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
107 when we shall be refresht with the Beatifical Presence of God, that pure Essence, that glorious irradiation, that dispells the mists of Hell; when we shall be refreshed with the Beatifical Presence of God, that pure Essence, that glorious irradiation, that dispels the mists of Hell; c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst j n1, cst j n1, cst vvz dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
108 the Clouds of Fear, Honour and Despair, and preserves the upper Region of the mind in a calm serenity. the Clouds of fear, Honour and Despair, and preserves the upper Region of the mind in a Cam serenity. dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, cc vvz dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
109 Let us then recollect our disperst, and hitherto ill placed Affections: Let us then recollect our dispersed, and hitherto ill placed Affections: vvb pno12 av vvb po12 vvn, cc av av-jn vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
110 let us call home our Roving and Vagrant thoughts, which Opinion and Custom have sadly distracted, let us call home our Roving and Vagrant thoughts, which Opinion and Custom have sadly distracted, vvb pno12 vvi av-an po12 j-vvg cc j-jn n2, r-crq n1 cc n1 vhb av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
111 and direct them to their Proper Objects, to Heaven, and the things ABOƲE: For why should we with so much dotage, fix our affections upon the deceitful looks of these temporal things? What is there that should tempt us to prefer a Wilderness before a Paradise? A Valley of Bacah, a Valley of tears, and Direct them to their Proper Objects, to Heaven, and the things ABOƲE: For why should we with so much dotage, fix our affections upon the deceitful looks of these temporal things? What is there that should tempt us to prefer a Wilderness before a Paradise? A Valley of bacah, a Valley of tears, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp n1, cc dt n2 j: c-acp q-crq vmd pns12 p-acp av d n1, vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n2? q-crq vbz a-acp cst vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1? dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
112 before a Hill of Joy and Happiness? A Hell of sorrow before a Heaven of Bliss? why should we (like Saul ) be looking after ASSES here below, before a Hill of Joy and Happiness? A Hell of sorrow before a Heaven of Bliss? why should we (like Saul) be looking After ASSES Here below, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vmd pns12 (av-j np1) vbb vvg p-acp n2 av a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
113 when we should seek for a Kingdom, the Kingdom of God. when we should seek for a Kingdom, the Kingdom of God. c-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
114 And this brings me to the third General Part in the Text, where we have the Objects of an inferiour nature, which we must overlook and disregard, And this brings me to the third General Part in the Text, where we have the Objects of an inferior nature, which we must overlook and disregard, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vhb dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
115 and they are, THE THINGS ON EARTH: our Affections must sit loose, and not be too fast bound to them. and they Are, THE THINGS ON EARTH: our Affections must fit lose, and not be too fast bound to them. cc pns32 vbr, dt n2 p-acp n1: po12 n2 vmb vvi j, cc xx vbi av av-j vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
116 3. In the antient Academical Philosophy it was much disputed, whether that Corporeal and Animal Life, which was always drawing down the soul into Earthly and Material things, was not more properly to be styled Death than Life; 3. In the ancient Academical Philosophy it was much disputed, whither that Corporeal and Animal Life, which was always drawing down the soul into Earthly and Material things, was not more properly to be styled Death than Life; crd p-acp dt j j n1 pn31 vbds av-d vvn, cs cst j cc n1 n1, r-crq vbds av vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp j cc j-jn n2, vbds xx av-dc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn n1 cs n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
117 what sence hereof the very Heathens had, may appear by the practice of the Pythagorean Philosophers, who were wont to set up empty Coffins in the places of those that had forsaken their school, what sense hereof the very heathens had, may appear by the practice of the Pythagorean Philosophers, who were wont to Set up empty Coffins in the places of those that had forsaken their school, r-crq n1 av dt j n2-jn vhd, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n2, r-crq vbdr j pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vhd vvn po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
118 and degenerated from their Precepts, which were to subdue the Carnal Appetite: and degenerated from their Precepts, which were to subdue the Carnal Appetite: cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
119 they looked upon such as Apostates from life it self, and dead to virtue and a good life: they looked upon such as Apostates from life it self, and dead to virtue and a good life: pns32 vvd p-acp d c-acp n2 p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cc j p-acp n1 cc dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
120 As those Nurses therefore that would wean their Children, rub their Nipples with Wormwood, and other bitter things: As those Nurse's Therefore that would wean their Children, rub their Nipples with Wormwood, and other bitter things: c-acp d n2 av cst vmd vvi po32 n2, vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc j-jn j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
121 So I shall rub the Nipples of this World, (which many worldlings suck with such delight) with Wormwood, So I shall rub the Nipples of this World, (which many worldlings suck with such delight) with Wormwood, av pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, (r-crq d n2 vvb p-acp d n1) p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
122 and endeavour to imbitter the tast of these Earthly things to your Palats, to wean you from them. and endeavour to embitter the taste of these Earthly things to your Palates, to wean you from them. cc vvi p-acp j dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
123 Isocrates compared the City of Athens to a Curtezan, with whom though few there were but would have to do, Isocra compared the city of Athens to a Courtesan, with whom though few there were but would have to do, npg1 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq cs d a-acp vbdr cc-acp vmd vhi pc-acp vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
124 yet none dared take her to Wife: yet none dared take her to Wife: av pix vvd vvi pno31 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
125 and to such a one I may compare this World, with whom though most men have to do, and to such a one I may compare this World, with whom though most men have to do, cc p-acp d dt pi pns11 vmb vvi d n1, p-acp ro-crq cs ds n2 vhb pc-acp vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
126 yet let none so set their Affections upon it, as to be marryed and espoused to it; yet let none so Set their Affections upon it, as to be married and espoused to it; av vvb pix av vvn po32 n2 p-acp pn31, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
127 and that for these following Reasons. (1.) Because all earthly things are fading and transitory; and that for these following Reasons. (1.) Because all earthly things Are fading and transitory; cc cst p-acp d j-vvg n2. (crd) p-acp d j n2 vbr vvg cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
128 Worldly enjoyments (like Bees) fly away, leaving more Sting than Honey behind them; Worldly enjoyments (like Bees) fly away, leaving more Sting than Honey behind them; j n2 (av-j n2) vvb av, vvg dc vvb cs n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
129 the delight of their possession is scarce great enough to recompense the trouble of parting with them. the delight of their possession is scarce great enough to recompense the trouble of parting with them. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz av-j j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
130 Historians tell us of a Floating Island in Scotland, and surely he would be no wise Pilot that casts Anchor there, Historians tell us of a Floating Island in Scotland, and surely he would be no wise Pilot that Cast Anchor there, np1 vvb pno12 pp-f dt vvg n1 p-acp np1, cc av-j pns31 vmd vbi dx j n1 cst vvz n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
131 least the Land should swim away with the Ship: lest the Land should swim away with the Ship: cs dt n1 vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
132 And so are they justly served, who Anchor upon this Floating World, which is acquainted with any thing better than consistency: And so Are they justly served, who Anchor upon this Floating World, which is acquainted with any thing better than consistency: cc av vbr pns32 av-j vvd, r-crq n1 p-acp d vvg n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1 av-jc cs n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
133 its Nature seems Emblem'd and Represented to us in its Figure, it is round, and accordingly in perpetual motion, its Nature seems Emblemed and Represented to us in its Figure, it is round, and accordingly in perpetual motion, pn31|vbz n1 vvz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz j, cc av-vvg p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
134 and turning from one side, and condition to another. For First, To begin with Riches, they are such winged injoyments; and turning from one side, and condition to Another. For First, To begin with Riches, they Are such winged enjoyments; cc vvg p-acp crd n1, cc n1 p-acp j-jn. p-acp ord, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, pns32 vbr d j-vvn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
135 as will soon fly from us. Riches certainly make themselves wings, they fly away as an Eagle towards Heaven: as will soon fly from us. Riches Certainly make themselves wings, they fly away as an Eagl towards Heaven: c-acp vmb av vvi p-acp pno12. n2 av-j vvi px32 n2, pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
136 It was not therefore without good reason, that the old Scythians painted the hands of Fortune with Wings, to shew that her Gifts come swift and suddenly, which if her Favourite be not quick and ready to take, he loses forever ▪ And it was one of the Mirabilia of the Stoics, that the moveables of Fortune are not to be reckoned as any part of our Wealth, It was not Therefore without good reason, that the old Scythians painted the hands of Fortune with Wings, to show that her Gifts come swift and suddenly, which if her Favourite be not quick and ready to take, he loses forever ▪ And it was one of the Mirabilia of the Stoics, that the movables of Fortune Are not to be reckoned as any part of our Wealth, pn31 vbds xx av p-acp j n1, cst dt j np1 vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi cst po31 n2 vvb j cc av-j, r-crq cs po31 n1 vbb xx j cc j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvz av ▪ cc pn31 vbds pi pp-f dt fw-la pp-f dt njp2, cst dt n2-j pp-f n1 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
137 nor put into the Inventory of those Goods, that are desirable, for the true Goods of a man say they, are immoveable and immutable, they can neither be plundred nor sequestred; nor put into the Inventory of those Goods, that Are desirable, for the true Goods of a man say they, Are immoveable and immutable, they can neither be plundered nor sequestered; ccx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2-j, cst vbr j, p-acp dt j n2-j pp-f dt n1 vvb pns32, vbr j cc j, pns32 vmb av-dx vbi vvn ccx vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
138 A mans true wealth is always imbarqut in the same bottom with himself, he can never lose it; A men true wealth is always imbarqut in the same bottom with himself, he can never loose it; dt ng1 j n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp px31, pns31 vmb av-x vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
139 but Riches, those winged and flitting gifts of Fortune, like great Empires, are as hard to be retained, but Riches, those winged and flitting Gifts of Fortune, like great Empires, Are as hard to be retained, cc-acp n2, d j-vvn cc j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, av-j j n2, vbr p-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
140 as gotten, they are always upon the Wing, in a posture of departing; as got, they Are always upon the Wing, in a posture of departing; c-acp vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
141 And therefore Cebes very appositely, in his TABLE, brings in Fortune standing upon a round stone, And Therefore Cebes very appositely, in his TABLE, brings in Fortune standing upon a round stone, cc av np1 av av-j, p-acp po31 n1, vvz p-acp n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
142 and describing her actions, tells us, that she often wanders about, and robs some of their Goods, that she may bestow them upon others, and describing her actions, tells us, that she often wanders about, and robs Some of their Goods, that she may bestow them upon Others, cc vvg po31 n2, vvz pno12, cst pns31 av vvz a-acp, cc vvz d pp-f po32 n2-j, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
143 and then takes them away again from those, to whom she but now gave them, and inconsiderately bequeaths them to others: and then Takes them away again from those, to whom she but now gave them, and inconsiderately Bequeathes them to Others: cc av vvz pno32 av av p-acp d, p-acp ro-crq pns31 p-acp av vvd pno32, cc av-j vvz pno32 pc-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
144 and interpreting the meaning of his making her stand upon a round stone, he thus delivers himself, That her gifts are not safe and sure, but unconstant and uncertain: and as Riches, so neither and interpreting the meaning of his making her stand upon a round stone, he thus delivers himself, That her Gifts Are not safe and sure, but unconstant and uncertain: and as Riches, so neither cc n-vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg pno31 vvi p-acp dt j n1, pns31 av vvz px31, cst po31 n2 vbr xx j cc j, cc-acp j cc j-u: cc c-acp n2, av av-dx (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
145 Secondly, is Honour, Worldly Honour (so fading and transitory it is) a proper Object for our Affections. Secondly, is Honour, Worldly Honour (so fading and transitory it is) a proper Object for our Affections. ord, vbz n1, j n1 (av vvg cc j pn31 vbz) dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
146 It is as frail as Life its Fellow Flower; it only makes a short flourish, and then fades and disappears. It is as frail as Life its Fellow Flower; it only makes a short flourish, and then fades and disappears. pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp n1 po31 n1 n1; pn31 j vvz dt j n1, cc av vvz cc vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
147 We should think the Moon much greater than all the other Stars, were it not that the shadow of the Earth, which some have made use of to measure it, makes the contrary to appear: We should think the Moon much greater than all the other Stars, were it not that the shadow of the Earth, which Some have made use of to measure it, makes the contrary to appear: pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 av-d jc cs d dt j-jn n2, vbdr pn31 xx cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq d vhb vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi pn31, vvz dt j-jn pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
148 and so we should be of opinion that these proud Dignities and Honours of the World, had much eminence and excellency, above all that is here below, were it not that they fall into shadows and Phantasms, which make the contrary evident and apparent to us. and so we should be of opinion that these proud Dignities and Honours of the World, had much eminence and excellency, above all that is Here below, were it not that they fallen into shadows and Phantasms, which make the contrary evident and apparent to us. cc av pns12 vmd vbi pp-f n1 cst d j n2 cc ng1 pp-f dt n1, vhd d n1 cc n1, p-acp d cst vbz av a-acp, vbdr pn31 xx cst pns32 vvb p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb dt j-jn j cc j p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
149 Greatness of Power and Honour lets men grow till their Fate is ripe, and then they fall down to the ground, Greatness of Power and Honour lets men grow till their Fate is ripe, and then they fallen down to the ground, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1 vbz j, cc av pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
150 and their Honour lies in the dust; and their Honour lies in the dust; cc po32 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
151 And this was the Fate of Sejanus (that great Favourite of the Court of Rome ) who, And this was the Fate of Sejanus (that great Favourite of the Court of Room) who, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 (cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb) q-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
152 as Thunder sometimes roars when the Air is most clear, beheld himself surprized with a storm, in the clearest serenity of Fortune; as Thunder sometime roars when the Air is most clear, beheld himself surprised with a storm, in the Clearest serenity of Fortune; c-acp n1 av vvz c-crq dt n1 vbz av-ds j, vvd px31 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
153 Fortune began to grow weary of waiting on him, because he went up the high Hill of preferment too fast; Fortune began to grow weary of waiting on him, Because he went up the high Hill of preferment too fast; n1 vvd pc-acp vvi j pp-f vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 av av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
154 and at length forsook his pride and insolency, as if she had raised him to no other end than to make him fall from such a height, that there should not be a creature found, that dared lend him an arm, and At length forsook his pride and insolency, as if she had raised him to no other end than to make him fallen from such a height, that there should not be a creature found, that dared lend him an arm, cc p-acp n1 vvd po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp av-dx j-jn n1 cs pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp d dt n1, cst a-acp vmd xx vbi dt n1 vvd, cst vvd vvi pno31 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
155 or offer a bosom to receive him. or offer a bosom to receive him. cc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
156 Great men, in Honour, are like Sun-dials, which when the Sun is gone, or hides his face, are scarce looked upon. Great men, in Honour, Are like Sun-dials, which when the Sun is gone, or hides his face, Are scarce looked upon. j n2, p-acp n1, vbr av-j n2, r-crq c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvz po31 n1, vbr av-j vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
157 He that was yesterday the Prince his Favourite, at whom the whole Court gazed, as at the appearance of some new Comet, may to day be set under the Horizon of Honour. He that was yesterday the Prince his Favourite, At whom the Whole Court gazed, as At the appearance of Some new Cometam, may to day be Set under the Horizon of Honour. pns31 cst vbds av-an dt n1 po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vmb p-acp n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
158 He who not long since wore the Honourable Title of Lord President of the Council, may on the sudden be devested and deplumed of that Honour, He who not long since wore the Honourable Title of Lord President of the Council, may on the sudden be devested and deplumed of that Honour, pns31 r-crq xx av-j a-acp vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb p-acp dt j vbi vvn cc j pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
159 and (that justly too) laid aside, as a pernicious Achitophel, as a mischievous and evil Counsellor. and (that justly too) laid aside, as a pernicious Ahithophel, as a mischievous and evil Counsellor. cc (cst av-j av) vvd av, c-acp dt j np1, p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
160 Great men who have the Sun of Prosperity shining in their faces, have ice oftentimes under their feet, their Station is slippery, and as Honour, so neither Great men who have the Sun of Prosperity shining in their faces, have ice oftentimes under their feet, their Station is slippery, and as Honour, so neither j n2 r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp po32 n2, vhb n1 av p-acp po32 n2, po32 n1 vbz j, cc p-acp n1, av av-dx (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 13
161 Thirdly, Hath Worldly Wisdom (so short-lived and fading it is) a Title to our Affections; Thirdly, Hath Worldly Wisdom (so short-lived and fading it is) a Title to our Affections; ord, vhz j n1 (av j cc vvg pn31 vbz) dt n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
162 The overmuch heat hinders Wisdom in Youth, too much coldness extinguishes it in Old Age; sometimes it never comes, but man passes from immaturity to rottenness; The overmuch heat hinders Wisdom in Youth, too much coldness extinguishes it in Old Age; sometime it never comes, but man passes from immaturity to rottenness; dt av n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, av d n1 vvz pn31 p-acp j n1; av pn31 av vvz, cc-acp n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
163 and when it does come, 'tis alwayes late, and lasts but a little, its Cradle becomes its Tomb. It is almost the only one among sublunary things, which doth not receive the proportion of Periods, a Beginning, a Being, an Encrease and Declining: and when it does come, it's always late, and lasts but a little, its Cradle becomes its Tomb. It is almost the only one among sublunary things, which does not receive the proportion of Periods, a Beginning, a Being, an Increase and Declining: cc c-crq pn31 vdz vvi, pn31|vbz av j, cc vvz p-acp dt j, po31 n1 vvz po31 n1 pn31 vbz av dt j pi p-acp j n2, r-crq vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1, pns31 vbg, dt n1 cc j-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
164 Or if we should be so civil and charitable to it, as to allow it a short continuance in Being, Or if we should be so civil and charitable to it, as to allow it a short Continuance in Being, cc cs pns12 vmd vbi av j cc j p-acp pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1 p-acp vbg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
165 yet we shall find, that the wisest men, though (like the Heavenly Bodies with the motion of the Primum Mobile ) they are moved for a while with the weight and power of wisdom, yet we shall find, that the Wisest men, though (like the Heavenly Bodies with the motion of the Primum Mobile) they Are moved for a while with the weight and power of Wisdom, av pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt js n2, cs (av-j dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt fw-la j) pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
166 yet they quickly have their Declinationes Proprias, some private motions and declinations of their own towards Folly; yet they quickly have their Declinationes Proprias, Some private motions and declinations of their own towards Folly; av pns32 av-j vhb po32 np1 np1, d j n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 d p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
167 to which their peculiar Genius, impressions from their Age, or their Education, do often very fatally betray them: to which their peculiar Genius, impressions from their Age, or their Education, do often very fatally betray them: p-acp r-crq po32 j n1, n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc po32 n1, vdb av av av-j vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
168 and the greatest Politicians, who thought that they had taken the true pulse of their Affairs, and the greatest Politicians, who Thought that they had taken the true pulse of their Affairs, cc dt js n2, r-crq vvd cst pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
169 and vainly flattered themselves, that they were as difficult to be traced in their plots and intrigues, and vainly flattered themselves, that they were as difficult to be traced in their plots and intrigues, cc av-j vvn px32, cst pns32 vbdr a-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
170 as the tracks of a Ship are to be discovered in the Sea, which as soon as it opens, shuts again; as the tracks of a Ship Are to be discovered in the Sea, which as soon as it Opens, shuts again; c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq c-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz, vvz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
171 they have oft times so weakly contrived and wove their designs, that every vulgar eye might see thorough the Web, and discover their Folly. they have oft times so weakly contrived and wove their designs, that every Vulgar eye might see through the Web, and discover their Folly. pns32 vhb av n2 av av-j vvn cc vvd po32 n2, cst d j n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
172 And this shall suffice for the First Reason, why we must not set our Affections on the things below, because they are fading and transitory. And this shall suffice for the First Reason, why we must not Set our Affections on the things below, Because they Are fading and transitory. cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq pns12 vmb xx vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 a-acp, c-acp pns32 vbr vvg cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
173 I come now to shew you secondly, that we must not set our Affections upon them, I come now to show you secondly, that we must not Set our Affections upon them, pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pn22 ord, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
174 because they are troublesome and vexatious: Because they Are troublesome and vexatious: c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
175 and this was wise Solomons Opinion of them, I have seen all the works that are done under the Sun, and this was wise Solomons Opinion of them, I have seen all the works that Are done under the Sun, cc d vbds j np1 n1 pp-f pno32, pns11 vhb vvn d dt n2 cst vbr vdn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
176 and behold all is vanity, and vexation of Spirit. and behold all is vanity, and vexation of Spirit. cc vvb d vbz n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
177 Ambition is perpetually anxious for a BLEW RIBBON, or or A WHITE STAFFE, and to have a croud of Clients sneaking many hours in its Anti-Chamber, which makes the ambitious man dwell in continual noise and inquietude; Ambition is perpetually anxious for a BLEW RIBBON, or or A WHITE STAFF, and to have a crowd of Clients sneaking many hours in its Anti-Chamber, which makes the ambitious man dwell in continual noise and inquietude; n1 vbz av-j j p-acp dt vvd n1, cc cc dt j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg d n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvz dt j n1 vvi p-acp j n1 cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
178 and at last become the Object of all their hatreds, who crouched like slaves to him, whenever he appeared, and At last become the Object of all their hatreds, who crouched like slaves to him, whenever he appeared, cc p-acp ord vvi dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2, r-crq vvd av-j n2 p-acp pno31, av pns31 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
179 so that the Chair of State, the seat of Honour is usually so full of sharp spikes, so that the Chair of State, the seat of Honour is usually so full of sharp spikes, av cst dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j av j pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
180 as to become uneasy to him that sits in it: as to become uneasy to him that sits in it: c-acp pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
181 Dost thou set thy Affections upon worldly wealth? if thou hast but time for observation, thou wilt find he image of trouble and vexation stamped upon it Dost thou Set thy Affections upon worldly wealth? if thou hast but time for observation, thou wilt find he image of trouble and vexation stamped upon it vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n2 p-acp j n1? cs pns21 vh2 cc-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pns31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31 (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
182 Riches have their Anxieties as well as Poverty, and the Rich man in the Gospel, whose Corn had outgrown his Barnes, cryed out, what shall I doe? with as much dissatisfaction, Riches have their Anxieties as well as Poverty, and the Rich man in the Gospel, whose Corn had outgrown his Barns, cried out, what shall I do? with as much dissatisfaction, n2 vhb po32 n2 c-acp av c-acp n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vhd vvn po31 n2, vvd av, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi? p-acp p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
183 as the poorest wretch ever did. as the Poorest wretch ever did. c-acp dt js n1 av vdd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
184 Riches (like Nuts) tear and wear out our souls cloaths, our bodies, in the gathering; Riches (like Nuts) tear and wear out our Souls clothes, our bodies, in the gathering; n2 (av-j n2) vvb cc vvi av po12 n2 n2, po12 n2, p-acp dt n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
185 they cannot reprieve us from Melancholly, nor bail and free us from troubles, because they are not our summum bonum, our Chief Good; they cannot reprieve us from Melancholy, nor bail and free us from Troubles, Because they Are not our summum bonum, our Chief Good; pns32 vmbx vvi pno12 p-acp n-jn, ccx n1 cc vvi pno12 p-acp n2, c-acp pns32 vbr xx po12 fw-la fw-la, po12 j-jn j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
186 and it is the Chief Good only, that gives the soul a full discharge from all troubles. and it is the Chief Good only, that gives the soul a full discharge from all Troubles. cc pn31 vbz dt j-jn j j, cst vvz dt n1 dt j n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
187 Riches are like salt and brinish water, they do not quench or satisfie, but provoke and encrease our thirst; Riches Are like salt and brinish water, they do not quench or satisfy, but provoke and increase our thirst; n2 vbr av-j n1 cc j n1, pns32 vdb xx vvi cc vvi, cc-acp vvb cc vvi po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
188 The Rich man enlargeth his desire as Hell, and is as Death, and cannot be satisfied: The Rich man enlarges his desire as Hell, and is as Death, and cannot be satisfied: dt j n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vbz p-acp n1, cc vmbx vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
189 Again, dost thou set thy Affections upon worldly pleasures? these also, though they may shew us a tempting face, Again, dost thou Set thy Affections upon worldly pleasures? these also, though they may show us a tempting face, av, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n2 p-acp j n2? d av, cs pns32 vmb vvi pno12 dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
190 yet are they big and pregnant with dreadful vexations: while they are expected, they torment us with delay; yet Are they big and pregnant with dreadful vexations: while they Are expected, they torment us with Delay; av vbr pns32 j cc j p-acp j n2: cs pns32 vbr vvn, pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
191 and when they are come, they abuse us with their vanity, they fail and lurch our expectation, and when they Are come, they abuse us with their vanity, they fail and lurch our expectation, cc c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
192 and vex us with their volatile and fugitive nature: and vex us with their volatile and fugitive nature: cc vvb pno12 p-acp po32 j cc j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
193 I have read of a statue of Venus, so artificially made, that as men came towards it, it seemed to smile, I have read of a statue of Venus, so artificially made, that as men Come towards it, it seemed to smile, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av av-j vvn, cst p-acp n2 vvd p-acp pn31, pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
194 but as they turned from it, it seemed to frown: but as they turned from it, it seemed to frown: cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp pn31, pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
195 Worldly pleasures are something like that statue of Venus, as they come towards us they smile upon us, they appear pleasant; Worldly pleasures Are something like that statue of Venus, as they come towards us they smile upon us, they appear pleasant; j n2 vbr pi j cst n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno12 pns32 vvi p-acp pno12, pns32 vvb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
196 but as we turn from them, or they from us, many times they frown, they look with another countenance. but as we turn from them, or they from us, many times they frown, they look with Another countenance. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, cc pns32 p-acp pno12, d n2 pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb p-acp j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
197 When the mind of man hath once drank deep of worldly pleasures, it becomes restless and unsatiable; When the mind of man hath once drank deep of worldly pleasures, it becomes restless and unsatiable; c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz a-acp vvd j-jn pp-f j n2, pn31 vvz j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
198 The Fable of Tantalus, who thirsted when he was up to the chin in water, is a lively Emblem of a person that thirsts after pleasure: The Fable of Tantalus, who thirsted when he was up to the chin in water, is a lively Emblem of a person that thirsts After pleasure: dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
199 For what is it else but a perpetual thirst of that man, which pleasure cannot satisfie? What else but the waters of exorbitant desires, which are always ebbing and flowing, For what is it Else but a perpetual thirst of that man, which pleasure cannot satisfy? What Else but the waters of exorbitant Desires, which Are always ebbing and flowing, c-acp r-crq vbz pn31 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq n1 vmbx vvi? q-crq av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, r-crq vbr av vvg cc vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
200 and seasoned with sad cares, fears and tumults? The mind which tasts divers pleasures, and seasoned with sad Cares, fears and tumults? The mind which tastes diverse pleasures, cc vvn p-acp j n2, n2 cc n2? dt n1 r-crq vvz j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
201 and the degrees of them, and finds a gust in them, yet not being satisfied in any one, (as 'tis impossible it should) stirs up the Appetite to vary and proceed; and the Degrees of them, and finds a gust in them, yet not being satisfied in any one, (as it's impossible it should) stirs up the Appetite to vary and proceed; cc dt n2 pp-f pno32, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, av xx vbg vvn p-acp d crd, (c-acp pn31|vbz j pn31 vmd) vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
202 that that contentment which single pleasures could not afford, diversified might make up; wretched Nature using that as an Attractive, which should repel and beat off; that that contentment which single pleasures could not afford, diversified might make up; wretched Nature using that as an Attractive, which should repel and beatrice off; cst d n1 r-crq j n2 vmd xx vvi, vvd vmd vvi a-acp; j n1 vvg cst c-acp dt j, r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
203 For who would caress and hug a Cloud? embrace that which does not, cannot satisfie? and desires where they are violent, For who would caress and hug a Cloud? embrace that which does not, cannot satisfy? and Desires where they Are violent, p-acp r-crq vmd n1 cc vvi dt n1? vvb d r-crq vdz xx, vmbx vvi? cc vvz c-crq pns32 vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
204 if they be not allayed by satisfaction, are but so much torment and agony. Were the Palat alwayes tyed to one dish, it would soon nauseate and loath it; if they be not allayed by satisfaction, Are but so much torment and agony. Were the Palate always tied to one dish, it would soon nauseate and loath it; cs pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp n1, vbr p-acp av d n1 cc n1. vbdr dt n1 av vvn p-acp crd n1, pn31 vmd av vvi cc vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
205 and so will our Affections be soon cloyed, if they always play the Epicures, and feed upon worldly pleasures. and so will our Affections be soon cloyed, if they always play the Epicureans, and feed upon worldly pleasures. cc av vmb po12 n2 vbb av vvn, cs pns32 av vvb dt n2, cc vvi p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
206 The most voluptuous and loose person breathing, could never yet satisfie the cravings of his soul with Corporeal pleasures, The most voluptuous and lose person breathing, could never yet satisfy the cravings of his soul with Corporeal pleasures, dt av-ds j cc j n1 vvg, vmd av-x av vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
207 though he might endeavour to perswade himself there were no better; though he might endeavour to persuade himself there were no better; cs pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi px31 a-acp vbdr av-dx av-jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
208 and if he were constrained to oppress his stomach, with the heavy loads of gluttonous meals; and if he were constrained to oppress his stomach, with the heavy loads of gluttonous meals; cc cs pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
209 and if after a long fatigue of eating and drinking, he were obliged to act over the same brutish Scene every day; and if After a long fatigue of eating and drinking, he were obliged to act over the same brutish Scene every day; cc cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d j n1 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
210 Were his Hawks, and his Hounds, his Curtezans, and his Ganymedes, to be his only companions; Were his Hawks, and his Hounds, his Courtezans, and his Ganymedes, to be his only Sodales; vbdr po31 n2, cc po31 n2, po31 n2, cc po31 np1, pc-acp vbi po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 16
211 He would soon find that after the seeming satisfaction of a few minutes, they would determine in loathing and unquietness; He would soon find that After the seeming satisfaction of a few minutes, they would determine in loathing and unquietness; pns31 vmd av vvi cst p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt d n2, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp vvg cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
212 and the poor slave would be glad to fly to the Mines, and the Gallies, for his recreation; and the poor slave would be glad to fly to the Mines, and the Galleys, for his recreation; cc dt j n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, cc dt n2, p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
213 and to Plow and Cart for a diversion from the misery, of a continual unintermitted pleasure. and to Blow and Cart for a diversion from the misery, of a continual unintermitted pleasure. cc p-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt j vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
214 Thirdly, We must not set our Affections on the things on earth, because they are incumbrances to us in our journey to Heaven. For Thirdly, We must not Set our Affections on the things on earth, Because they Are encumbrances to us in our journey to Heaven. For ord, pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1. p-acp (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 17
215 1. To begin with Knowledge, if it be not sanctified from above, it is a great incumbrance to trash and hinder us in our journey to Heaven: 1. To begin with Knowledge, if it be not sanctified from above, it is a great encumbrance to trash and hinder us in our journey to Heaven: crd p-acp vvi p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp a-acp, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
216 and our tasting too liberally of the TREE OF KNOWLEDGE may be an occasion of casting us, and our tasting too liberally of the TREE OF KNOWLEDGE may be an occasion of casting us, cc po12 n-vvg av av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f vvg pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
217 as it did Adam out of Paradise; as it did Adam out of Paradise; c-acp pn31 vdd np1 av pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 17
218 The Devil among all his stratagems to stop and retard men in their race to Heaven, hath found none so effectual as that, which Hippomenes used to stop and divert Atalanta; namely, to fling the Golden Apples of Knowledge in their way, to suffer men to stuff their heads with Knowledge; The devil among all his stratagems to stop and retard men in their raze to Heaven, hath found none so effectual as that, which Hippomenes used to stop and divert Atalanta; namely, to fling the Golden Apples of Knowledge in their Way, to suffer men to stuff their Heads with Knowledge; dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, vhz vvn pix av j c-acp d, r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1; av, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
219 He having learned by experience from himself, that all the bare knowledge in the world cannot bring a man to Heaven. He having learned by experience from himself, that all the bore knowledge in the world cannot bring a man to Heaven. pns31 vhg vvn p-acp n1 p-acp px31, cst d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
220 Let the Brains be never so swelled with knowledge, yea, even with the knowledge of Christ; Let the Brains be never so swelled with knowledge, yea, even with the knowledge of christ; vvb dt n2 vbb av-x av vvd p-acp n1, uh, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
221 be they so big, that they are ready to lye in, and travel of Christ, be they so big, that they Are ready to lie in, and travel of christ, vbi pns32 av j, cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
222 as Jove 's did of Minerva in the Poet, yet if the heart hath not joyned in the conception, it is but an Ae••al or Phantastical Birth, as Jove is did of Minerva in the Poet, yet if the heart hath not joined in the conception, it is but an Ae••al or Fantastical Birth, c-acp np1 vbz vdd pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, av cs dt n1 vhz xx vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
223 or indeed rather a Disease, or Tympany. A man may be very knowing, and very dissolute; or indeed rather a Disease, or Tympany. A man may be very knowing, and very dissolute; cc av av dt n1, cc n1. dt n1 vmb vbi av vvg, cc av j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
224 of a Towring Brain, and a Groveling soul; Rich in speculation but poor in practice. If the edge of our knowledge be not set by Piety, it will prove pernicious: of a Towering Brain, and a Groveling soul; Rich in speculation but poor in practice. If the edge of our knowledge be not Set by Piety, it will prove pernicious: pp-f dt vvg n1, cc dt vvg n1; j p-acp n1 p-acp j p-acp n1. cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vvi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
225 and therefore Seneca observes of the Philosophers of his Age, that their Goodness as soon as their Knowledge did flow. and Therefore Senecca observes of the Philosophers of his Age, that their goodness as soon as their Knowledge did flow. cc av np1 vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst po32 n1 c-acp av c-acp po32 n1 vdd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
226 And generally we find a great decay of zele with the growth of Notional Knowledge: the tall shady trees of Notional Knowledge spoil the Underwood of Zele in Religion. And generally we find a great decay of zeal with the growth of Notional Knowledge: the tall shady trees of Notional Knowledge spoil the Underwood of Zeal in Religion. cc av-j pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: dt j j n2 pp-f j n1 vvi dt np1 pp-f np1-n p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
227 Knowledge is pleasant, and Books are good company, and therefore if the Devil should bind men to ignorance, our gazing Speculators, Knowledge is pleasant, and Books Are good company, and Therefore if the devil should bind men to ignorance, our gazing Speculators, n1 vbz j, cc n2 vbr j n1, cc av cs dt n1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp n1, po12 j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
228 and brain Epicures, would never be his Disciples; and brain Epicureans, would never be his Disciples; cc n1 n2, vmd av-x vbi po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
229 He will therefore permit them to be as great Scholars as himself, so they will be as wicked and prophane too; and as Knowledge so, He will Therefore permit them to be as great Scholars as himself, so they will be as wicked and profane too; and as Knowledge so, pns31 vmb av vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi a-acp j n2 c-acp px31, av pns32 vmb vbi a-acp j cc j av; cc c-acp n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
230 2. Worldly Wealth is a great incumbrance to us in our journey to Heaven, and therefore no fit Object for our Affections. 2. Worldly Wealth is a great encumbrance to us in our journey to Heaven, and Therefore no fit Object for our Affections. crd j n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc av dx j n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
231 Riches have no influence upon the soul to make it better, but rather deboche and make it worse: Riches have no influence upon the soul to make it better, but rather deboche and make it Worse: n2 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jc, cc-acp av-c vvb cc vvi pn31 av-jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
232 from whence was that saying of Plato, (a) It is impossible to be exceeding good, and exceeding rich together. from whence was that saying of Plato, (a) It is impossible to be exceeding good, and exceeding rich together. p-acp q-crq vbds d n-vvg pp-f np1, (pns31) pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvg j, cc av-vvg j av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
233 The dominion of Riches and Phisitians, is one and the same, they meddle not but with the humours of the Body, they will confess they cure no souls: The dominion of Riches and Physicians, is one and the same, they meddle not but with the humours of the Body, they will confess they cure no Souls: dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, vbz crd cc dt d, pns32 vvb xx cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi pns32 vvb dx n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
234 take Riches at the best, they have but the goodness of an instrument to do good by, of which also they often fail; take Riches At the best, they have but the Goodness of an Instrument to do good by, of which also they often fail; vvb n2 p-acp dt js, pns32 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp, pp-f r-crq av pns32 av vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
235 they are not always instrumentally good: A great Mass of Wealth is a great temptation, a dangerous decoy; they Are not always instrumentally good: A great Mass of Wealth is a great temptation, a dangerous decoy; pns32 vbr xx av av-j j: dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1, dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
236 They that will be Rich fall into temptation, and a snare: They that will be Rich fallen into temptation, and a snare: pns32 cst vmb vbi j n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
237 Where these words they that will be Rich, are part of the Character of the Gnostics, who were a sort of Christians that made no other use of Religion, Where these words they that will be Rich, Are part of the Character of the Gnostics, who were a sort of Christians that made no other use of Religion, q-crq d n2 pns32 cst vmb vbi j, vbr n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbdr dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvd dx j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
238 than to promote their secular advantages, ver. 5. and whensoever it was not compatible with their worldly profit, they made no scruple to renounce their Christian Profession. than to promote their secular advantages, ver. 5. and whensoever it was not compatible with their worldly profit, they made not scruple to renounce their Christian Profession. cs pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, fw-la. crd cc q-crq pn31 vbds xx j p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvd xx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 np1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
239 A rich man sees so much of the Terrestrial Globe, that he can see nothing of the Celestial; A rich man sees so much of the Terrestrial Globe, that he can see nothing of the Celestial; dt j n1 vvz av d pp-f dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pix pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
240 that wholly takes up his mind, and engages his Affections; that wholly Takes up his mind, and engages his Affections; cst av-jn vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
241 Riches and Piety seldom dwell under the same roof, because of the infinite temptations which they present to us; Riches and Piety seldom dwell under the same roof, Because of the infinite temptations which they present to us; n2 cc n1 av vvi p-acp dt d n1, c-acp pp-f dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
242 by Ministring occasions of Lust, fewel for Revenge, instruments of pride, baits for Covetousness; by Ministering occasions of Lust, fuel for Revenge, Instruments of pride, baits for Covetousness; p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp n1, n2 pp-f n1, n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
243 it being usual for rich mens Soules to be Prisoners to their purses, and slaves to their wealth. it being usual for rich men's Souls to be Prisoners to their purses, and slaves to their wealth. pn31 vbg j p-acp j ng2 n2 pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 19
244 All the joyes and high tasts, that Riches can help us to, are not able to requite us, All the Joys and high tastes, that Riches can help us to, Are not able to requite us, d dt n2 cc j vvz, cst n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp, vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
245 for the damning sin of one Insolency, one Luxury, one Impiety; nor for the pains it will cost us, to resist those temptations; for the damning since of one Insolency, one Luxury, one Impiety; nor for the pains it will cost us, to resist those temptations; c-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f crd n1, crd n1, crd n1; ccx p-acp dt n2 pn31 vmb vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
246 much less to heal the wound of a wasted Conscience, that the Courting of wealth when 'tis shy and coy, does occasion. much less to heal the wound of a wasted Conscience, that the Courting of wealth when it's shy and coy, does occasion. av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cst dt vvg pp-f n1 c-crq pn31|vbz j cc j, vdz vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
247 The Covetous Worldling thinks Wealth a NONLATINALPHABET, An Ʋniversal Instrument, an Engine to work wonders with; and he borrows Solomons words Eccl. 10.19. Money answers all things; He thinks that Heaven it self may be purchased by it: The Covetous Worldling thinks Wealth a, an Ʋniversal Instrument, an Engine to work wonders with; and he borrows Solomons words Ecclesiastes 10.19. Money answers all things; He thinks that Heaven it self may be purchased by it: dt j n1 vvz n1 dt, dt j n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp; cc pns31 vvz np1 n2 np1 crd. n1 vvz d n2; pns31 vvz d n1 pn31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
248 Ay, but I fear, he'l find his wealth a great clog to him, when he climbs up thither. Ay, but I Fear, He'll find his wealth a great clog to him, when he climbs up thither. uh, cc-acp pns11 vvb, pns31|vmb vvi po31 n1 dt j n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
249 The Rich man in the Gospel was ready to ride Post to Heaven, provided he might carry his Riches behind him, The Rich man in the Gospel was ready to ride Post to Heaven, provided he might carry his Riches behind him, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, vvd pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
250 but when he was told that the ascent of so high a Hill as Heaven stands on, could not be climbed with so great a burden, he was easily inclined to put off his journey. but when he was told that the ascent of so high a Hill as Heaven Stands on, could not be climbed with so great a burden, he was Easily inclined to put off his journey. cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvn cst dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz a-acp, vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp av j dt n1, pns31 vbds av-j vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
251 But least I should be thought so great a Patron of that error of Pelagius, [ that 'tis unlawful to be rich under the Gospel ] as to perswade you to throw away your wealth, and embrace poverty; But least I should be Thought so great a Patron of that error of Pelagius, [ that it's unlawful to be rich under the Gospel ] as to persuade you to throw away your wealth, and embrace poverty; p-acp ds pns11 vmd vbi vvn av j dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, [ cst pn31|vbz j pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 ] c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av po22 n1, cc vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
252 It is necessary I should acquaint you, that Riches may be in your hands, though they must not dwell in your hearts; you must unglue your hearts, your affections from them: It is necessary I should acquaint you, that Riches may be in your hands, though they must not dwell in your hearts; you must unglue your hearts, your affections from them: pn31 vbz j pns11 vmd vvi pn22, cst n2 vmb vbi p-acp po22 n2, c-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp po22 n2; pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, po22 n2 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
253 St. Paul does not command Timothy to charge rich men to throw away their Riches, Saint Paul does not command Timothy to charge rich men to throw away their Riches, n1 np1 vdz xx vvi np1 pc-acp vvi j n2 pc-acp vvi av po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
254 but not to be proud of nor trust in them: I shall conclude this particular with those excellent words of Clemens Alexandrinus, The best wealth is Poverty of lusts and desires, but not to be proud of nor trust in them: I shall conclude this particular with those excellent words of Clemens Alexandrian, The best wealth is Poverty of Lustiest and Desires, cc-acp xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f ccx n1 p-acp pno32: pns11 vmb vvi d j p-acp d j n2 pp-f np1 np1, dt js n1 vbz n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
255 and it is the only true magnanimity, not to Pride our selves in wealth, but to contemn and despise it: and as Riches, so and it is the only true magnanimity, not to Pride our selves in wealth, but to contemn and despise it: and as Riches, so cc pn31 vbz dt j j n1, xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31: cc c-acp n2, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 20
256 3. Are worldly pleasures a great incumbrance to us in our journey to Heaven: 3. are worldly pleasures a great encumbrance to us in our journey to Heaven: crd vbr j n2 dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
257 It hath been observed in the first Ages of the Church, that luxurious and deboched persons, who floated in sensual pleasures, were of all others most hardly brought to believe the Christian Doctrine, containing in it the Resurrection of the Body, It hath been observed in the First Ages of the Church, that luxurious and deboched Persons, who floated in sensual pleasures, were of all Others most hardly brought to believe the Christian Doctrine, containing in it the Resurrection of the Body, pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cst j cc vvd n2, r-crq vvd p-acp j n2, vbdr pp-f d n2-jn av-ds av vvd pc-acp vvi dt njp n1, vvg p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
258 and the Immortality of the Soul; and the Immortality of the Soul; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
259 because their carnal joyes being gross and material, and contrary to what Christ hath taught of Eternal Life, of Spiritual Bodies, and of Bliss; Because their carnal Joys being gross and material, and contrary to what christ hath taught of Eternal Life, of Spiritual Bodies, and of Bliss; c-acp po32 j n2 vbg j cc j-jn, cc j-jn p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pp-f j n1, pp-f j n2, cc pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
260 their being so deeply engaged and immerst in them, fortified them pertinaciously against the impressions of this Heavenly Doctrine. their being so deeply engaged and immersed in them, fortified them pertinaciously against the impressions of this Heavenly Doctrine. po32 vbg av av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, vvd pno32 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
261 The heart is never more dull, and unfit for the severities, and Masculine heights of Religion, than when burdened with pleasures: Pleasures infatuate the mind; The heart is never more dull, and unfit for the severities, and Masculine heights of Religion, than when burdened with pleasures: Pleasures infatuate the mind; dt n1 vbz av-x av-dc j, cc j p-acp dt n2, cc j n2 pp-f n1, cs c-crq vvn p-acp n2: n2 j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
262 they clog the Soul in all its brave Essays; they quench the radiancy and vigour of the Spirit; they clog the Soul in all its brave Essays; they quench the radiancy and vigour of the Spirit; pns32 vvi dt n1 p-acp d po31 j n2; pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
263 Whoredom, wine, and new wine, take away the heart. Whoredom, wine, and new wine, take away the heart. n1, n1, cc j n1, vvb av dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
264 And the Apostle speaking of persons given to pleasure, tells us, That they are past feeling; And the Apostle speaking of Persons given to pleasure, tells us, That they Are passed feeling; cc dt n1 vvg pp-f n2 vvn p-acp n1, vvz pno12, cst pns32 vbr p-acp n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
265 If therefore you should by chance accept of any treat or entertainment from the world, be as quick and wary as the Dogs of Egypt, when they drink of the River Nilus, only lap and away; If Therefore you should by chance accept of any Treat or entertainment from the world, be as quick and wary as the Dogs of Egypt, when they drink of the River Nilus, only lap and away; cs av pn22 vmd p-acp n1 vvi pp-f d vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vbb a-acp j cc j c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f dt n1 np1, av-j n1 cc av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
266 and thus much for the third reason, why we must not set our affections on the things on earth, and thus much for the third reason, why we must not Set our affections on the things on earth, cc av av-d c-acp dt ord n1, c-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
267 because they are incumberances in our journey to Heaven. Because they Are encumbrances in our journey to Heaven. c-acp pns32 vbr n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 21
268 4. We must not set our Affections on the things of this world, because the world as well as the things thereof, is waning and declining: 4. We must not Set our Affections on the things of this world, Because the world as well as the things thereof, is waning and declining: crd pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n2 av, vbz vvg cc vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
269 The world pants with its last gasps, and dying Anhelations; The world pants with its last gasps, and dying Anhelations; dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 ord n2, cc j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
270 'tis now grown old and weary, and ready to sink under the burden of so many Ages; it's now grown old and weary, and ready to sink under the burden of so many Ages; pn31|vbz av vvn j cc j, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
271 these latter years, and decrepitness of time, are fraught with evils and calamities, as old Age is with diseases; these latter Years, and decrepitness of time, Are fraught with evils and calamities, as old Age is with diseases; d d n2, cc n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn p-acp n2-jn cc n2, c-acp j n1 vbz p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
272 and we have seen in these latter dayes, the Plagues of Pestilence, and War, Fire, Destruction and Terrors: and we have seen in these latter days, the Plagues of Pestilence, and War, Fire, Destruction and Terrors: cc pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d d n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, n1, n1 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
273 All these are as so many acute Fits and Convulsions of a dying world; and shall we then set our affections on a dying decaying world? All these Are as so many acute Fits and Convulsions of a dying world; and shall we then Set our affections on a dying decaying world? d d vbr p-acp av d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1; cc vmb pns12 av vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg j-vvg n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
274 5. We must not set our affections on the things on Earth, because they will be useless arid unserviceable to us at the hour of death. 5. We must not Set our affections on the things on Earth, Because they will be useless arid unserviceable to us At the hour of death. crd pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi j j j p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
275 When Death summons us, when the world, the flesh, the glories and pomps of life turn their backs, When Death summons us, when the world, the Flesh, the Glories and pomps of life turn their backs, c-crq n1 vvz pno12, c-crq dt n1, dt n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvb po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
276 and leave us, we shall then find how strangely we have been deluded by them; and leave us, we shall then find how strangely we have been deluded by them; cc vvb pno12, pns12 vmb av vvi c-crq av-j pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
277 how many of those, who have lived in a copious affluence of all things, and fared deliciously, how many of those, who have lived in a copious affluence of all things, and fared deliciously, c-crq d pp-f d, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, cc vvd av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
278 when their last hour came, would not rather wish they had missed all these enjoyments, that so they might have dyed in peace of Conscience? Charles the Fifth, the Prince of Parma, and several others, when their last hour Come, would not rather wish they had missed all these enjoyments, that so they might have died in peace of Conscience? Charles the Fifth, the Prince of Parma, and several Others, c-crq po32 ord n1 vvd, vmd xx av-c vvb pns32 vhd vvn d d n2, cst av pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1? np1 dt ord, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
279 though they lived in all pomp and state, yet at their death they desired to be buried in a poor Capuchin's Hood; though they lived in all pomp and state, yet At their death they desired to be buried in a poor Capuchin's Hood; cs pns32 vvd p-acp d n1 cc n1, av p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
280 intimating thereby 〈 ◊ 〉 desire of renouncing the world: intimating thereby 〈 ◊ 〉 desire of renouncing the world: vvg av 〈 sy 〉 vvb pp-f vvg dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
281 and though this act of theirs was a senseless piece of superstition, yet however we may learn this lesson from it; and though this act of theirs was a senseless piece of Superstition, yet however we may Learn this Lesson from it; cc cs d n1 pp-f png32 vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
282 that they found all their pomp and glory to signifie nothing, when Death gave them a summons into the other world. that they found all their pomp and glory to signify nothing, when Death gave them a summons into the other world. cst pns32 vvd d po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pix, c-crq n1 vvd pno32 dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
283 Here men toil, and beat their brains, tire their Spirits, and rack their Consciences; Here men toil, and beatrice their brains, tire their Spirits, and rack their Consciences; av n2 vvb, cc vvi po32 n2, vvb po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
284 and when they have done all, like Silk-worms, they dye in their work, and God takes them away before they can roast what they got in Hunting; and when they have done all, like Silkworms, they die in their work, and God Takes them away before they can roast what they god in Hunting; cc c-crq pns32 vhb vdn d, av-j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1, cc np1 vvz pno32 av p-acp pns32 vmb vvi r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
285 before they can truly in joy what they have newly purchased. before they can truly in joy what they have newly purchased. a-acp pns32 vmb av-j p-acp n1 r-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 22
286 When a fit of sickness throws us upon our deathbed, when our Sinews crack, our Veins shrink, When a fit of sickness throws us upon our deathbed, when our Sinews Crac, our veins shrink, c-crq dt j pp-f n1 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1, c-crq po12 n2 vvi, po12 n2 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
287 and our Eyestrings break, when (by the solution of the vital congruity) our Souls are bating to be gone, and our Eyestrings break, when (by the solution of the vital congruity) our Souls Are bating to be gone, cc po12 n2 vvi, c-crq (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1) po12 n2 vbr vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
288 and take their last leave and farewel of our bodies, what then will these sublunary injoyments avail us? Can we then borrow those wings which our Riches have to fly from us, to fly with to Heaven, can we then ascend thither by the Climax of our Worldly Honours? Can all our Worldly Wisdom and Policy qualifie us to be admitted, and take their last leave and farewell of our bodies, what then will these sublunary enjoyments avail us? Can we then borrow those wings which our Riches have to fly from us, to fly with to Heaven, can we then ascend thither by the Climax of our Worldly Honours? Can all our Worldly Wisdom and Policy qualify us to be admitted, cc vvi po32 ord n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq av vmb d j n2 vvb pno12? vmb pns12 av vvb d n2 r-crq po12 n2 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n1, vmb pns12 av vvb av p-acp dt np1 pp-f po12 j ng1? vmb d po12 j n1 cc n1 vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
289 and sworn, of the King of Heavens Privy Council? no, no, let us therefore seek first and primarily, The Kingdom of God, and the Righteousness thereof, and sworn, of the King of Heavens Privy Council? no, no, let us Therefore seek First and primarily, The Kingdom of God, and the Righteousness thereof, cc vvn, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 j n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pno12 av vvi ord cc av-j, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
290 and all these things shall be added unto us. and all these things shall be added unto us. cc d d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
291 Let me now put an end both to your love of Earthly things, and to this Discourse with these words of the Text, Set your Affections on things above; Let me now put an end both to your love of Earthly things, and to this Discourse with these words of the Text, Set your Affections on things above; vvb pno11 av vvi dt n1 av-d p-acp po22 n1 pp-f j n2, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
292 which God grant we may all do, for his Dear Son Jesus Christ his sake, to whom with the Father, which God grant we may all do, for his Dear Son jesus christ his sake, to whom with the Father, r-crq np1 vvb pns12 vmb d vdb, c-acp po31 j-jn n1 np1 np1 po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
293 and the Holy Spirit, be all Honour, Glory and Praise. FINIS. and the Holy Spirit, be all Honour, Glory and Praise. FINIS. cc dt j n1, vbb d n1, n1 cc n1. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22

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