A sermon preached before the King on Easter-Day, 1684 by Francis Lord Bishop of Rochester ...

Turner, Francis, 1638?-1700
Publisher: Printed by J Macock for R Royston
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1684
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A63882 ESTC ID: R38918 STC ID: T3283
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Hosea VI, 2-3; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Hosea VI. 2, 3. Hosea VI. 2, 3. np1 crd. crd, crd (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 After two days will He revive us, in the third day He will raise us up, After two days will He revive us, in the third day He will raise us up, p-acp crd n2 vmb pns31 vvi pno12, p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 and we shall live in his sight. Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: and we shall live in his sighed. Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1. av vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 his going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain; his going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain; po31 vvg av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 as the latter and former rain unto the earth. as the latter and former rain unto the earth. c-acp dt d cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 SUCH an August and Solemn Assembly as this, how well does it suit with those Glorious, Titles the Ancient Fathers bestow upon Easter-Day, the Feast of Feasts, the Solemnity of Solemnities, the Queen or Empress of all the Churches Festivals! SUCH an August and Solemn Assembly as this, how well does it suit with those Glorious, Titles the Ancient Father's bestow upon Easter-Day, the Feast of Feasts, the Solemnity of Solemnities, the Queen or Empress of all the Churches Festivals! d dt np1 cc j n1 c-acp d, c-crq av vdz pn31 vvi p-acp d j, n2 dt j n2 vvb p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n2 n2! (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
6 And well may the Christian Church be allowed to pay the highest observance and greatest reverence to the memory of his Resurrection, Whom God hath raised up to be a Prince, And well may the Christian Church be allowed to pay the highest observance and greatest Reverence to the memory of his Resurrection, Whom God hath raised up to be a Prince, cc av vmb dt njp n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi dt js n1 cc js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, ro-crq np1 vhz vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
7 and a Saviour, (as St. Peter styles Him) to be our God, and our Lord (as Saint Thomas calls him); and a Saviour, (as Saint Peter styles Him) to be our God, and our Lord (as Saint Thomas calls him); cc dt n1, (c-acp n1 np1 vvz pno31) pc-acp vbi po12 n1, cc po12 n1 (c-acp n1 np1 vvz pno31); (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
8 when even the Gentile World, whom ever they took upon them to worship as a God, their natural Religion dictated to them this, That Feasts in Honour of Him should be observed. when even the Gentile World, whom ever they took upon them to worship as a God, their natural Religion dictated to them this, That Feasts in Honour of Him should be observed. q-crq av dt j n1, ro-crq av pns32 vvd p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np1, po32 j n1 vvn p-acp pno32 d, cst n2 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 vmd vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
9 The Roman Emperour Tiberius (as Eusebius relates) upon that amazing Story he received from his Lieutenant Pontius Pilate, concerning our Saviours Death and Resurrection, was very desirous to have Deified our Lord Christ: The Roman Emperor Tiberius (as Eusebius relates) upon that amazing Story he received from his Lieutenant Pontius Pilate, Concerning our Saviors Death and Resurrection, was very desirous to have Deified our Lord christ: dt njp n1 npg1 (c-acp np1 vvz) p-acp d j-vvg n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 np1 np1, vvg po12 ng1 n1 cc n1, vbds av j pc-acp vhi vvn po12 n1 np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
10 But by the special Providence of God, the Senate found a pretence to cross that Design of Tiberius; for Christ would never be beholding to the Secular Heathen Powers to advance his Divinity, which was to astonish the World into its belief by a quite contrary method, of suffering their Persecutions, and dying for it. But by the special Providence of God, the Senate found a pretence to cross that Design of Tiberius; for christ would never be beholding to the Secular Heathen Powers to advance his Divinity, which was to astonish the World into its belief by a quite contrary method, of suffering their Persecutions, and dying for it. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f np1; p-acp np1 vmd av-x vbi vvg p-acp dt j j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt av j-jn n1, pp-f vvg po32 n2, cc vvg p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
11 But since all the Triumphs of Christ, that were the consequence of his Death and Passion, began from his Resurrection, (Because he was obedient unto death, But since all the Triumphos of christ, that were the consequence of his Death and Passion, began from his Resurrection, (Because he was obedient unto death, cc-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vvd p-acp po31 n1, (c-acp pns31 vbds j p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
12 even the death upon the Cross, therefore God also hath highly exalted him; again, God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ; even the death upon the Cross, Therefore God also hath highly exalted him; again, God hath made that same jesus, whom you have Crucified, both Lord and christ; av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av np1 av vhz av-j vvn pno31; av, np1 vhz vvn d d np1, ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, d n1 cc np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 which implies, that Christ was made more The Christ, that is, more The Anointed Son of God, by his being the first-begotten from the dead this Day;) then we must needs allow this Day a preference to all others in our Christian Calendar: which Implies, that christ was made more The christ, that is, more The Anointed Son of God, by his being the Firstbegotten from the dead this Day;) then we must needs allow this Day a preference to all Others in our Christian Calendar: r-crq vvz, cst np1 vbds vvn dc dt np1, cst vbz, dc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 vbg dt j p-acp dt j d n1;) av pns12 vmb av vvi d n1 dt n1 p-acp d n2-jn p-acp po12 np1 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
14 This is foretold, As the Day of his Power, when the people should offer him free-will Offerings with an holy worship; This is foretold, As the Day of his Power, when the people should offer him freewill Offerings with an holy worship; d vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi pno31 n1 n2 p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
15 when he was first enabled to declare, All power is given unto me in Heaven and earth; when he was First enabled to declare, All power is given unto me in Heaven and earth; c-crq pns31 vbds ord vvn pc-acp vvi, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
16 This is the Day which Christ has call'd properly His, Father Abraham desired to see my Day, This is the Day which christ has called properly His, Father Abraham desired to see my Day, d vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn av-j po31, n1 np1 vvd pc-acp vvi po11 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
17 and he saw it, and was glad to see it, then when he received, Isaac from the dead in a Figure, a Type of Christ. and he saw it, and was glad to see it, then when he received, Isaac from the dead in a Figure, a Type of christ. cc pns31 vvd pn31, cc vbds j pc-acp vvi pn31, av c-crq pns31 vvn, np1 p-acp dt j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
18 This is the Day which the Lord hath made: I could alledge a great consent of the Antients interpreting that Passage of the Psalmist, as Prophetical of Easter-Day; This is the Day which the Lord hath made: I could allege a great consent of the Ancients interpreting that Passage of the Psalmist, as Prophetical of Easter-Day; d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn: pns11 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2-j n-vvg cst n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp j pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
19 a Festival that we hear of in as old a Record, and as venerable a Piece of Antiquity, a Festival that we hear of in as old a Record, and as venerable a Piece of Antiquity, dt n1 cst pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp a-acp j dt n1, cc p-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
20 as is the Story of Polycarp, St. John 's Disciple; as is the Story of Polycarp, Saint John is Disciple; c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j, n1 np1 vbz n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
21 a Festival, which Constantine, the first Great Christian Emperour, commanded by a special Edict to be observed; a Festival, which Constantine, the First Great Christian Emperor, commanded by a special Edict to be observed; dt n1, r-crq np1, dt ord j np1 n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
22 which Socrates our Ecclesiastical Historian assures us, that in his time no Hereticks had impudence enough to disparage, which Socrates our Ecclesiastical Historian assures us, that in his time no Heretics had impudence enough to disparage, r-crq np1 po12 j n1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp po31 n1 dx n2 vhd n1 av-d pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
23 nay, that all of them kept it. nay, that all of them kept it. uh-x, cst d pp-f pno32 vvd pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
24 Now methinks 'tis exceeding strange, that so many of our Schismaticks should have so much zeal as they pretend to have for the Weekly Festival, Now methinks it's exceeding strange, that so many of our Schismatics should have so much zeal as they pretend to have for the Weekly Festival, av vvz pn31|vbz j-vvg j, cst av d pp-f po12 n1 vmd vhi av d n1 c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
25 and none for the Annual Commemoration of our Blessed Lords Resurrection; and none for the Annual Commemoration of our Blessed lords Resurrection; cc pix p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n2 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
26 that the Lords Day being confessedly derived from this Day, every Sunday but as a shadow of Easter: that the lords Day being confessedly derived from this Day, every Sunday but as a shadow of Easter: cst dt n2 n1 vbg av-vvn vvn p-acp d n1, d np1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
27 Yet some almost Judaizing in the Doctrine of the Sabbath, should refuse to join with the rest of the Christian World in honouring of this Day, whence the other one and fifty Days in the Year had all their beginning, and borrow all their Glory. Yet Some almost Judaizing in the Doctrine of the Sabbath, should refuse to join with the rest of the Christian World in honouring of this Day, whence the other one and fifty Days in the Year had all their beginning, and borrow all their Glory. av d av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp vvg pp-f d n1, c-crq dt j-jn crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt n1 vhd d po32 n1, cc vvi d po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
28 But as for you that come hither on the score of Devotion, I may address my self to you, But as for you that come hither on the score of Devotion, I may address my self to you, cc-acp c-acp p-acp pn22 cst vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
29 as the Angel began to those that had the honour to hear the first welcome News of this Day, Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, that was crucified; He is risen. as the Angel began to those that had the honour to hear the First welcome News of this Day, You seek jesus of Nazareth, that was Crucified; He is risen. c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp d cst vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt ord j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, pn22 vvb np1 pp-f np1, cst vbds vvn; pns31 vbz vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
30 The Christian Saints of old, when they met upon Easter-Morning, the one accosted the other with this Salutation, Christ is risen; the Custom still continues in the Greek Churches, to which the other joyfully echoes and replies, Yes, Christ is risen: The Christian Saints of old, when they met upon Easter-Morning, the one accosted the other with this Salutation, christ is risen; the Custom still continues in the Greek Churches, to which the other joyfully echoes and replies, Yes, christ is risen: dt njp n2 pp-f j, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1, dt pi vvd dt j-jn p-acp d n1, np1 vbz vvn; dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt jp n2, p-acp r-crq dt n-jn av-j n2 cc n2, uh, np1 vbz vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
31 But I will not say with the Angel, Ye seek Jesus, He is not here; But I will not say with the Angel, You seek jesus, He is not Here; cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb np1, pns31 vbz xx av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
32 Indeed he was no longer there in his Monument, but he is here in the Blessed Sacrament, which shall be in the worthy Receivers as, Seeds of the Resurrection, ('tis Irenaeus 's expression) to make our vile Bodies like his glorious Body; Indeed he was no longer there in his Monument, but he is Here in the Blessed Sacrament, which shall be in the worthy Receivers as, Seeds of the Resurrection, (it's Irnaeus is expression) to make our vile Bodies like his glorious Body; av pns31 vbds av-dx av-jc a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz av p-acp dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp dt j n2 a-acp, n2 pp-f dt n1, (pn31|vbz np1 vbz n1) pc-acp vvi po12 j n2 av-j po31 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
33 and he is here in the Text, as I shall clearly shew, though it were but an obscure Prophecy to the Jews, and he is Here in the Text, as I shall clearly show, though it were but an Obscure Prophecy to the jews, cc pns31 vbz av p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns11 vmb av-j vvi, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt np2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
34 as every Prophecy is a Mystery till it be fulfilled; yet now 'tis turn'd into the plain Story of this time; as every Prophecy is a Mystery till it be fulfilled; yet now it's turned into the plain Story of this time; c-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbb vvn; av av pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
35 to us Christians 'tis a demonstration, if it pleases Christ to open our hearts, as he did those of the two Disciples that went to Emmaus, when he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures, to us Christians it's a demonstration, if it Pleases christ to open our hearts, as he did those of the two Disciples that went to Emmaus, when he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures, p-acp pno12 njpg2 pn31|vbz dt n1, cs pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, c-acp pns31 vdd d pp-f dt crd n2 cst vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
36 and all the Prophets, the things concerning himself, That Christ ought to have suffered those things, and all the prophets, the things Concerning himself, That christ ought to have suffered those things, cc d dt n2, dt n2 vvg px31, cst np1 vmd p-acp vhb vvn d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
37 and to enter into his Glory: and to enter into his Glory: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
38 for unless he open our eyes, as he did theirs while he opened the Scriptures to them, we may be but as they were, slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have spoken. for unless he open our eyes, as he did theirs while he opened the Scriptures to them, we may be but as they were, slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken. c-acp cs pns31 j po12 n2, c-acp pns31 vdd png32 cs pns31 vvd dt n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vbi cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbdr, j pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d cst dt n2 vhb vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
39 Saint Paul, who tells some parts of this Story concerning the Resurrection more punctually than even the Gospels have done, tells us, that Christ rose the third Day, according to the Scriptures. Saint Paul, who tells Some parts of this Story Concerning the Resurrection more punctually than even the Gospels have done, tells us, that christ rose the third Day, according to the Scriptures. n1 np1, r-crq vvz d n2 pp-f d n1 vvg dt n1 av-dc av-j cs av dt ng1 vhb vdn, vvz pno12, cst np1 vvd dt ord n1, vvg p-acp dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
40 The Resurrection is the only Article of our Creed that has the circumstance of time particularly annexed to it; The Resurrection is the only Article of our Creed that has the circumstance of time particularly annexed to it; dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
41 and this he says was according to the Scriptures, that Christ rose the third Day: and this he Says was according to the Scriptures, that christ rose the third Day: cc d pns31 vvz vbds vvg p-acp dt n2, cst np1 vvd dt ord n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
42 Which are those Scriptures then? For he must needs mean those in the Old Testament; Which Are those Scriptures then? For he must needs mean those in the Old Testament; r-crq vbr d n2 av? p-acp pns31 vmb av vvi d p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
43 and which are those? None more plain than this place of Hosea; which therefore I have chosen to discourse upon, and which Are those? None more plain than this place of Hosea; which Therefore I have chosen to discourse upon, cc q-crq vbr d? pix av-dc j cs d n1 pp-f np1; r-crq av pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
44 though it be not so commonly observed, and though it be left for an exercise of our Christian Industry, which should be much employ'd in searching the Scriptures, for this is a Text not quoted in any place of the New Testament: though it be not so commonly observed, and though it be left for an exercise of our Christian Industry, which should be much employed in searching the Scriptures, for this is a Text not quoted in any place of the New Testament: cs pn31 vbb xx av av-j vvn, cc cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1, r-crq vmd vbi d vvd p-acp vvg dt n2, p-acp d vbz dt n1 xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
45 Yet I shall not deny, but this Prophecy might also signifie that reviving or restoring of Gods people from their woful Captivity, in which they were, Yet I shall not deny, but this Prophecy might also signify that reviving or restoring of God's people from their woeful Captivity, in which they were, av pns11 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp d n1 vmd av vvi cst vvg cc vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
46 as it were, dead men and dry bones, (as the Prophet Ezekiel calls them;) Recovering their Liberty was like receiving new life, as it were, dead men and dry bones, (as the Prophet Ezekielem calls them;) Recovering their Liberty was like receiving new life, c-acp pn31 vbdr, j n2 cc j n2, (c-acp dt n1 np1 vvz pno32;) vvg po32 n1 vbds av-j vvg j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
47 after those two days, or two calamitous times, first of the Assyrian Captivity, then of the Babylonian; After those two days, or two calamitous times, First of the assyrian Captivity, then of the Babylonian; c-acp d crd n2, cc crd j n2, ord pp-f dt jp n1, av pp-f dt jp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
48 and then a third glorious Day broke out joyful and happy to them, upon the Victories and Triumphs of the Great Cyrus, (whom the Prophet Isaiah calls by his Name some Ages before he was born, Who hath said unto Cyrus, Thou art my Shepherd); and then a third glorious Day broke out joyful and happy to them, upon the Victories and Triumphos of the Great Cyrus, (whom the Prophet Isaiah calls by his Name Some Ages before he was born, Who hath said unto Cyrus, Thou art my Shepherd); cc av dt ord j n1 vvd av j cc j p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j np1, (r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 d n2 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp np1, pns21 vb2r po11 n1); (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
49 accordingly Cyrus took order for gathering the scattered sheep of Israel, for raising them up from a kind of Civil Death, from Slavery to Freedom, from Banishment to resettle them in their own Country. accordingly Cyrus took order for gathering the scattered sheep of Israel, for raising them up from a kind of Civil Death, from Slavery to Freedom, from Banishment to resettle them in their own Country. av-vvg npg1 vvd n1 p-acp vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
50 But allowing this Interpretation of the Text in its first literal meaning, it does not follow but a higher sense should be put upon the words; But allowing this Interpretation of the Text in its First literal meaning, it does not follow but a higher sense should be put upon the words; p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 ord j n1, pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt jc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
51 the Fathers and learned Antients contend with one voice, that Christ is here, that his plenteous Redemption, his gracious releasing us from the Death of sin, his raising us to the Life of Grace, of Righteousness and of Glory, were prefigured and typified by that restauration and temporal deliverance of the Jews: the Father's and learned Ancients contend with one voice, that christ is Here, that his plenteous Redemption, his gracious releasing us from the Death of since, his raising us to the Life of Grace, of Righteousness and of Glory, were prefigured and typified by that restauration and temporal deliverance of the jews: dt n2 cc j n2-j vvb p-acp crd n1, cst np1 vbz av, cst po31 j n1, po31 j n-vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 n-vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, vbdr vvd cc vvn p-acp d n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt np2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
52 'Tis Christ, whose going forth from the bosome of the Father into the World, is said in my Text to be prepared as the Morning, prepared of God by his ever-fixt and never-failing Decree; It's christ, whose going forth from the bosom of the Father into the World, is said in my Text to be prepared as the Morning, prepared of God by his ever-fixt and never-failing decree; pn31|vbz np1, rg-crq vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
53 by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, the very Days of Christ's Incarnation, his Birth, by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, the very Days of Christ's Incarnation, his Birth, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
54 and his Resurrection, were appointed set-days, as certain to come, as they were surely expected by those that waited for the consolation of Israel, who should no more be disappointed in their expectation, and his Resurrection, were appointed Set-days, as certain to come, as they were surely expected by those that waited for the consolation of Israel, who should no more be disappointed in their expectation, cc po31 n1, vbdr vvn n2, c-acp j pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns32 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp d cst vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmd av-dx av-dc vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
55 than those that lookt for the constant returns of the Morning-light; than those that looked for the constant returns of the Morning light; cs d cst vvd p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
56 and this Day of his was to be as the Morning, as the Dayspring from on high, to dispel the darkness by the presence of his Light; and this Day of his was to be as the Morning, as the Dayspring from on high, to dispel the darkness by the presence of his Light; cc d n1 pp-f png31 vbds pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp j, p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
57 to disperse the Fumes, that from ignorance and sin, with its mortal effects, had so long clouded the minds of men; to disperse the Fumes, that from ignorance and since, with its Mortal effects, had so long clouded the minds of men; pc-acp vvi dt n2, cst p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 j-jn n2, vhd av av-j vvn dt n2 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
58 to dilate and spread over all the World the influence of his heavenly Doctrine, both of Grace and Glory: to dilate and spread over all the World the influence of his heavenly Doctrine, both of Grace and Glory: pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
59 and as he is likened to the Light, so he is also set forth in my Text by that other great Blessing from Heaven upon Earth, the Rain, And he shall come unto us as the Rain; and as he is likened to the Light, so he is also Set forth in my Text by that other great Blessing from Heaven upon Earth, the Rain, And he shall come unto us as the Rain; cc c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vbz av vvn av p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d j-jn j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
60 so says the Psalmist, He shall come down like the Rain into a Fleece of Wool, so gentle, so Says the Psalmist, He shall come down like the Rain into a Fleece of Wool, so gentle, av vvz dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
61 so refreshing, and so fructifying, even as the drops that water the earth; an Emblem of Christ that Isaiah delights to use, Drop down ye heavens from above, so refreshing, and so fructifying, even as the drops that water the earth; an Emblem of christ that Isaiah delights to use, Drop down the heavens from above, av vvg, cc av j-vvg, av p-acp dt n2 cst n1 dt n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, vvb a-acp dt n2 p-acp a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
62 and let the skies pour down righteousness. and let the skies pour down righteousness. cc vvb dt n2 vvb a-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
63 But there is something more implied in his Coming unto us as the latter and former rain unto the earth: But there is something more implied in his Coming unto us as the latter and former rain unto the earth: p-acp pc-acp vbz pi dc vvn p-acp po31 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp dt d cc j n1 p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
64 For in that part of the Earth, the Holy Land, that flow'd with milk and honey, it was one of their Blessings, that these Rains came at settimes and seasons, not so uncertainly as in these Parts of the World; For in that part of the Earth, the Holy Land, that flowed with milk and honey, it was one of their Blessings, that these Rains Come At settimes and seasons, not so uncertainly as in these Parts of the World; p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1, cst vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vbds pi pp-f po32 n2, cst d n2 vvd p-acp av cc n2, xx av av-j c-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
65 but the former rain about the time of sowing their Seed, the latter rain about this very time, in the Spring: but the former rain about the time of sowing their Seed, the latter rain about this very time, in the Spring: cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 n1, dt d n1 p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
66 And if Christ be there compared to that former Autumnal, and this latter Easter Rain, 'tis easie from our own thoughts to draw out the parallel, That He came like the former Rain at his holy Nativity, And if christ be there compared to that former Autumnal, and this latter Easter Rain, it's easy from our own thoughts to draw out the parallel, That He Come like the former Rain At his holy Nativity, cc cs np1 vbb a-acp vvn p-acp d j j, cc d d n1 n1, pn31|vbz j p-acp po12 d n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n1, cst pns31 vvd av-j dt j n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
67 and like the latter Rain at his new Birth, for so His Resurrection is called and thus compared, and like the latter Rain At his new Birth, for so His Resurrection is called and thus compared, cc av-j dt d n1 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp av po31 n1 vbz vvn cc av vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
68 as well as His Eternal Generation, The Dew of thy Birth is as the Womb of the Morning. as well as His Eternal Generation, The Due of thy Birth is as the Womb of the Morning. c-acp av c-acp po31 j n1, dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
69 The Words being thus explain'd, I may prosecute the Design of them either of these two ways, The Words being thus explained, I may prosecute the Design of them either of these two ways, dt n2 vbg av vvn, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 d pp-f d crd n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
70 as there are two methods of handling any Article of the Christian Faith: as there Are two methods of handling any Article of the Christian Faith: c-acp pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f vvg d n1 pp-f dt njp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
71 for Example, this of the Resurrection may be treated of, either, first, in an Historical way, considering the Matter of Fact it self that makes up the Article; for Exampl, this of the Resurrection may be treated of, either, First, in an Historical Way, considering the Matter of Fact it self that makes up the Article; p-acp n1, d pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f, av-d, ord, p-acp dt j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1 cst vvz a-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
72 so in my Text this Matter of Fact is supposed, that Christ revived after two days, so in my Text this Matter of Fact is supposed, that christ revived After two days, av p-acp po11 n1 d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, cst np1 vvd p-acp crd n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
73 or was rais'd up again the third day. or was raised up again the third day. cc vbds vvn a-acp av dt ord n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
74 Secondly, The Article may be enquired into, as it is a Mystery of Faith, or as it contains the Effects, the consequence of these great things that Christ either acted or suffered for us, Secondly, The Article may be inquired into, as it is a Mystery of Faith, or as it contains the Effects, the consequence of these great things that christ either acted or suffered for us, ord, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc c-acp pn31 vvz dt n2, dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst np1 av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
75 so the power of his Resurrection (as St. Paul calls it) is also set down in these words, He shall revive us, He shall raise us up again, so the power of his Resurrection (as Saint Paul calls it) is also Set down in these words, He shall revive us, He shall raise us up again, av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (c-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31) vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, pns31 vmb vvi pno12, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
76 and we shall live in his sight: and we shall live in his sighed: cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
77 He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt d cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
78 But thirdly, Here is an Obligation upon our parts, or a Condition imposed upon us: if we mean to reap advantage from this revealed Doctrine of Christ's Resurrection and ours; But Thirdly, Here is an Obligation upon our parts, or a Condition imposed upon us: if we mean to reap advantage from this revealed Doctrine of Christ's Resurrection and ours; p-acp ord, av vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12: cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d vvd n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc png12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
79 then must these Principles be pursued extremely home, and we must go on throughout the whole course of our lives to practise accordingly, Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord. then must these Principles be pursued extremely home, and we must go on throughout the Whole course of our lives to practise accordingly, Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord. av vmb d n2 vbb vvn av-jn n1-an, cc pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av-vvg, av vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
80 First then I shall consider the Matter of Fact that makes up the Article of Faith, First then I shall Consider the Matter of Fact that makes up the Article of Faith, ord cs pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
81 as it is contained in this glorious Prophecy, and in some others like it. For the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy, says St. John the Apostle; as it is contained in this glorious Prophecy, and in Some Others like it. For the testimony of jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy, Says Saint John the Apostle; c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp d n2-jn vvb pn31. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz n1 np1 dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
82 and it was a great and just Appeal that the Prophet Isaiah made against Idols, and it was a great and just Appeal that the Prophet Isaiah made against Idols, cc pn31 vbds dt j cc j n1 cst dt n1 np1 vvn p-acp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
83 and their false Prophets, Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are Gods. Now if ever things to come were plainly and distinctly shewed long before, these so important Transactions relating to our Saviours Passion and Resurrection were written as with a Sun-Beam, were translated out of Hebrew into Greek by the Command of a Heathen Prince, and their false prophets, Show the things that Are to come hereafter, that we may know that you Are God's Now if ever things to come were plainly and distinctly showed long before, these so important Transactions relating to our Saviors Passion and Resurrection were written as with a Sun-Beam, were translated out of Hebrew into Greek by the Command of a Heathen Prince, cc po32 j n2, vvb dt n2 cst vbr pc-acp vvi av, cst pns12 vmb vvi cst pn22 vbr n2 av cs av n2 pc-acp vvi vbdr av-j cc av-j vvd av-j a-acp, d av j n2 vvg p-acp po12 ng1 n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn av pp-f njp p-acp njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
84 but by Gods special Providence, some Ages before their Completion; but by God's special Providence, Some Ages before their Completion; cc-acp p-acp npg1 j n1, d n2 p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
85 Whose voice could it be, if not his that was before David, who spake it in his behalf, They pierced my hands and my feet? Who was so pierced, Whose voice could it be, if not his that was before David, who spoke it in his behalf, They pierced my hands and my feet? Who was so pierced, rg-crq n1 vmd pn31 vbi, cs xx po31 cst vbds p-acp np1, r-crq vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vvn po11 n2 cc po11 n2? r-crq vbds av vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
86 but he, with the Nails on his Cross? I may tell all my Bones, as it follows there: but he, with the Nails on his Cross? I may tell all my Bones, as it follows there: cc-acp pns31, p-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 n1? pns11 vmb vvi d po11 n2, c-acp pn31 vvz a-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
87 Could there be a more proper description of that Distortion he suffered during his Extension upon the cursed Tree? 'Tis as narally painted out in Isai. 25. another of the four Evangelists, (as I may call the four Great Prophets) of the Old Testament And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, Could there be a more proper description of that Distortion he suffered during his Extension upon the cursed Tree? It's as narally painted out in Isaiah 25. Another of the four Evangelists, (as I may call the four Great prophets) of the Old Testament And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, vmd pc-acp vbi dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1? pn31|vbz p-acp av-j vvn av p-acp np1 crd n-jn pp-f dt crd n2, (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt crd j n2) pp-f dt j n1 cc pns31 vmb vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
88 as he that swimmeth, spreadeth forth his hands to swim; as he that swimmeth, spreadeth forth his hands to swim; c-acp pns31 cst vvz, vvz av po31 n2 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
89 that the very Price should be set down beforehand, the goodly price at which they valu'd him, and what they should do with it, Buy the Field of Bloud; that the very Price should be Set down beforehand, the goodly price At which they valued him, and what they should do with it, Buy the Field of Blood; cst dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn a-acp av, dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd pno31, cc r-crq pns32 vmd vdi p-acp pn31, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
90 then that every circumstance of his Death should be so punctually foretold, the very words they should contemptuously speak in the midst of his Passion, He trusted in God that he would deliver him; then that every circumstance of his Death should be so punctually foretold, the very words they should contemptuously speak in the midst of his Passion, He trusted in God that he would deliver him; av cst d n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vbi av av-j vvn, dt j n2 pns32 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
91 let him deliver him, if he will have him. let him deliver him, if he will have him. vvb pno31 vvi pno31, cs pns31 vmb vhi pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
92 The words stood a long time before, where they stand now, in the 22th Psalm, the Passion-Psalm; The words stood a long time before, where they stand now, in the 22th Psalm, the Passion-Psalm; dt n2 vvd dt j n1 a-acp, c-crq pns32 vvb av, p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
93 there you may also find the Souldiers parting his Garments among them, and casting lots for his seemless Coat: there you may also find the Soldiers parting his Garments among them, and casting lots for his seemless Coat: a-acp pn22 vmb av vvi dt n2 vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno32, cc vvg n2 p-acp po31 j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
94 It looks more like a History than a Prophecy; It looks more like a History than a Prophecy; pn31 vvz av-dc av-j dt n1 cs dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
95 yet Greece from the Septuagint attests the words, as well as does Judaea from the Original. yet Greece from the septuagint attests the words, as well as does Judaea from the Original. av np1 p-acp dt vvb vvz dt n2, c-acp av c-acp vdz np1 p-acp dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
96 That there should be darkness over the earth, and the Sun should not give its light; That there should be darkness over the earth, and the Sun should not give its Light; d a-acp vmd vbi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
97 they had warning of it, Amos 8. 9. And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that I will cause the Sun to go down at Noon, they had warning of it, Amos 8. 9. And it shall come to pass in that day, Says the Lord God, that I will cause the Sun to go down At Noon, pns32 vhd n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd crd cc pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, vvz dt n1 np1, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
98 and I will darken the earth in the clear day. Why, there were many Eclipses, say the Jews: and I will darken the earth in the clear day. Why, there were many Eclipses, say the jews: cc pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1. q-crq, pc-acp vbdr d n2, vvb dt np2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
99 Not one, by their good favour, when the Moon was at Full, as it was always when they kept their Passover; Not one, by their good favour, when the Moon was At Full, as it was always when they kept their Passover; xx pi, p-acp po32 j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp j, c-acp pn31 vbds av c-crq pns32 vvd po32 np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
100 and yet this prodigious Darkness is witnessed by several Heathen Writers of undoubted credit. and yet this prodigious Darkness is witnessed by several Heathen Writers of undoubted credit. cc av d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp j j-jn n2 pp-f j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
101 For the time when all this should come to pass, that Messiah the Prince should be cut off, For the time when all this should come to pass, that Messiah the Prince should be Cut off, p-acp dt n1 c-crq d d vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst np1 dt n1 vmd vbi vvn a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
102 and to make an end of transgression, 'tis so exactly set down in the Prophecy of Weeks in Daniel, that I may call that Prophecy a persect Gospel. and to make an end of Transgression, it's so exactly Set down in the Prophecy of Weeks in daniel, that I may call that Prophecy a persect Gospel. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz av av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1, cst pns11 vmb vvi d n1 dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
103 The very time of Lent, of fasting and mourning for our sins, is expresly predetermined (as I may say) in the Prophecy of Zechariah, chap. 12. ver. 10, 11. applied by the Apostle directly to the passion of our Lord, They shall look upon him whom they have pierced, The very time of Lent, of fasting and mourning for our Sins, is expressly predetermined (as I may say) in the Prophecy of Zechariah, chap. 12. ver. 10, 11. applied by the Apostle directly to the passion of our Lord, They shall look upon him whom they have pierced, dt j n1 pp-f np1, pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp po12 n2, vbz av-j vvn (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi) p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd fw-la. crd, crd vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns32 vhb vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
104 and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only Son, and shall be in bitterness for him, and they shall mourn for him, as one Mourneth for his only Son, and shall be in bitterness for him, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp pi vvz p-acp po31 j n1, cc vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
105 as one that is in bitterness for his first-born: as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn: c-acp pi cst vbz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
106 In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo: In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo: p-acp d n1 vmb a-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
107 But that mourning in Jerusalem certainly was for that excellent King Josiah, an undoubted Type of Christ; But that mourning in Jerusalem Certainly was for that excellent King Josiah, an undoubted Type of christ; p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 av-j vbds p-acp d j n1 np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
108 And since it is here foretold, that the Church of Christ, the true Jerusalem, should so mourn for Christ as the Jews did for Josiah, it follows forcibly, That as the mourning for Josiah was an annual or yearly Solemnity; And since it is Here foretold, that the Church of christ, the true Jerusalem, should so mourn for christ as the jews did for Josiah, it follows forcibly, That as the mourning for Josiah was an annual or yearly Solemnity; cc c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j np1, vmd av vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt np2 vdd p-acp np1, pn31 vvz av-j, cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vbds dt j cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
109 so ours for Christ must be: and so is our Good-Friday, and indeed the whole Great Week, as 'tis usually styl'd, so ours for christ must be: and so is our Good friday, and indeed the Whole Great Week, as it's usually styled, av png12 c-acp np1 vmb vbi: cc av vbz po12 np1, cc av dt j-jn j n1, c-acp pn31|vbz av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
110 before this Capital Feast in memory of his Resurrection. before this Capital Feast in memory of his Resurrection. p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
111 As for his Resurrection it self, what Prediction more plain and clear than the Text in the 16th Psalm, on which St. Teter made his Sermon, Acts 2. on which St. Paul preach'd, Acts 13. Therefore my heart [ Christs heart ] was glad, and my glory rejoyced; As for his Resurrection it self, what Prediction more plain and clear than the Text in the 16th Psalm, on which Saint Teter made his Sermon, Acts 2. on which Saint Paul preached, Acts 13. Therefore my heart [ Christ heart ] was glad, and my glory rejoiced; c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pn31 n1, r-crq n1 av-dc j cc j cs dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvd po31 n1, n2 crd p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvn, n2 crd av po11 n1 [ npg1 n1 ] vbds j, cc po11 n1 vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
112 my flesh also shall rest in hope: my Flesh also shall rest in hope: po11 n1 av vmb vvi p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
113 for why? Thou shalt not leave my soul in Hell, neither shalt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. for why? Thou shalt not leave my soul in Hell, neither shalt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. p-acp q-crq? pns21 vm2 xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1, av-dx vm2 pns21 vvi po21 j pi pc-acp vvi n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
114 Whoever can but say his Creed, may in that Verse find most of the prime Articles of the Christian Faith, the Death and Burial of Christ, his Descending into Hell, his rising again from the Dead; Whoever can but say his Creed, may in that Verse find most of the prime Articles of the Christian Faith, the Death and Burial of christ, his Descending into Hell, his rising again from the Dead; r-crq vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1, vmb p-acp d n1 vvi ds pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt njp n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, po31 vvg p-acp n1, po31 vvg av p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
115 to which if my Text be added, After two days he will revive us, in the third day he will raise us up; to which if my Text be added, After two days he will revive us, in the third day he will raise us up; p-acp r-crq cs po11 n1 vbi vvn, p-acp crd n2 pns31 vmb vvi pno12, p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
116 then what is wanting in this Confession, that we ought to believe as Fundamental in the Dectrine of the Resurrection? Some indeed think themselves most learned when they can shew these Prophecies literally fulfill'd in the Types of Christ, as this in David himself. Be it so; then what is wanting in this Confessi, that we ought to believe as Fundamental in the Doctrine of the Resurrection? some indeed think themselves most learned when they can show these Prophecies literally fulfilled in the Types of christ, as this in David himself. Be it so; av q-crq vbz vvg p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? d av vvb px32 av-ds j c-crq pns32 vmb vvi d n2 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp d p-acp np1 px31. vbb pn31 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
117 but yet says the Apostle, David saw corruption; implying strongly, that it was applicable to David in so poor and so low a sense, it could hardly be so applied, that even according to the Letter (as we say) it was more truly, but yet Says the Apostle, David saw corruption; implying strongly, that it was applicable to David in so poor and so low a sense, it could hardly be so applied, that even according to the letter (as we say) it was more truly, cc-acp av vvz dt n1, np1 vvd n1; vvg av-j, cst pn31 vbds j p-acp np1 p-acp av j cc av j dt n1, pn31 vmd av vbi av vvn, cst av vvg p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb) pn31 vbds av-dc av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
118 as well as more gloriously accomplish'd in Christ the Son of David. To tell you the worst thought that can arise in an unbelieving heart: as well as more gloriously accomplished in christ the Son of David. To tell you the worst Thought that can arise in an unbelieving heart: c-acp av c-acp av-dc av-j vvd p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1. pc-acp vvi pn22 dt js n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
119 It has been thought by some, or said at least, That some Enthusiastick Spirits writ these strange things, we call the Prophecies of the Old Testament; It has been Thought by Some, or said At least, That Some Enthusiastic Spirits writ these strange things, we call the Prophecies of the Old Testament; pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d, cc vvd p-acp ds, cst d j n2 vvd d j n2, pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
120 and then some others, either as much transported with devout Phancies, or else far engaged in design, to set up a new Divinity, have adapted those Characters, and then Some Others, either as much transported with devout Fancies, or Else Far engaged in Design, to Set up a new Divinity, have adapted those Characters, cc cs d n2-jn, av-d c-acp av-d vvn p-acp j n2, cc av av-j vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, vhb vvn d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
121 and alluded from these seeming Predictions to such and such Passages in the Life and Death of Christ; and alluded from these seeming Predictions to such and such Passages in the Life and Death of christ; cc vvd p-acp d j-vvg n2 p-acp d cc d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
122 which Passages either they really credited in pious ignorance, or cunningly pretended to do so: which Passages either they really credited in pious ignorance, or cunningly pretended to do so: r-crq n2 av-d pns32 av-j vvn p-acp j n1, cc av-jn vvd pc-acp vdi av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
123 But if we consider how undeniably prov'd are these Matters of Fact in the Story of Christ, that answer to those Prophecies, But if we Consider how undeniably proved Are these Matters of Fact in the Story of christ, that answer to those Prophecies, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb c-crq av-j vvn vbr d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvb p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
124 then I hope all is firm, then the Foundation of God is sure. then I hope all is firm, then the Foundation of God is sure. cs pns11 vvb d vbz j, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
125 Now 'tis too short an expression to say we have the same assurance of the truth of these things in the Life of Christ, Now it's too short an expression to say we have the same assurance of the truth of these things in the Life of christ, av pn31|vbz av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns12 vhb dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
126 as of any thing in the Life of Alexander the Great, whose Victories and Monarchy were foretold, as of any thing in the Life of Alexander the Great, whose Victories and Monarchy were foretold, c-acp pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j, rg-crq n2 cc n1 vbdr vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
127 and show'd him in the Prophecy of Daniel; had we none but Quintus Curtius, and the other Heathen Writers of the Greek Story, we had reason enough to believe there was such a Conqueror as Alexander, because indifferent persons have recorded it, such as liv'd so near his time, they could not be deceived, and showed him in the Prophecy of daniel; had we none but Quintus Curtius, and the other Heathen Writers of the Greek Story, we had reason enough to believe there was such a Conqueror as Alexander, Because indifferent Persons have recorded it, such as lived so near his time, they could not be deceived, cc vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; vhd pns12 pix cc-acp np1 np1, cc dt j-jn j-jn n2 pp-f dt jp n1, pns12 vhd n1 av-d pc-acp vvi a-acp vbds d dt n1 c-acp np1, c-acp j n2 vhb vvn pn31, d c-acp vvd av av-j po31 n1, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
128 nor could they have any interest to deceive us; nor could they have any Interest to deceive us; ccx vmd pns32 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
129 this may create a Humane Faith, that 'tis morally impossible such a Matter of Fact should be false: this may create a Humane Faith, that it's morally impossible such a Matter of Fact should be false: d vmb vvi dt j n1, cst pn31|vbz av-j j d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
130 But we have more reason by far to give credit to things attested by such persons as are mightily concerned and engaged by their Party to gainsay them. But we have more reason by Far to give credit to things attested by such Persons as Are mightily concerned and engaged by their Party to gainsay them. cc-acp pns12 vhb dc n1 p-acp av-j p-acp vvb n1 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
131 Now 'tis the peculiar strength of the Christian Faith, that two Parties which hate it most, I mean the Jews and the Heathens, do very strongly support it, Now it's the peculiar strength of the Christian Faith, that two Parties which hate it most, I mean the jews and the heathens, do very strongly support it, av pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, cst crd n2 r-crq vvb pn31 av-ds, pns11 vvb dt np2 cc dt n2-jn, vdb av av-j vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
132 and prove it against their Wills: and prove it against their Wills: cc vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
133 For the Jews confess and contend that such Prophecies as these were left them, nay the most learned Jewish Doctors, Ancient and Modern, interpret most of these Prophecies to concern their Messiah, whom they expected to come, For the jews confess and contend that such Prophecies as these were left them, nay the most learned Jewish Doctors, Ancient and Modern, interpret most of these Prophecies to concern their Messiah, whom they expected to come, c-acp dt np2 vvi cc vvi cst d n2 c-acp d vbdr vvn pno32, uh-x dt av-ds j jp n2, j cc j, vvb av-ds pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 np1, ro-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
134 and to suffer many things, though not Death. and to suffer many things, though not Death. cc pc-acp vvi d n2, cs xx n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
135 But then our other Adversaries, the Heathens, Celsus and Julian, and the rest, cannot but acknowledge many of Christ's Miracles, But then our other Adversaries, the heathens, Celsus and Julian, and the rest, cannot but acknowledge many of Christ's Miracles, p-acp av po12 j-jn n2, dt n2-jn, np1 cc np1, cc dt n1, vmbx p-acp vvi d pp-f npg1 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
136 though most unreasonably they impute them to his skill in some forbidden Arts: And for those Miracles which they are loth to confess; though most unreasonably they impute them to his skill in Some forbidden Arts: And for those Miracles which they Are loath to confess; cs av-ds av-j pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j-vvn n2: cc p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
137 yet they dare not deny, but his Followers dy'd to attest, not only their constancy to such a belief, (for so have Jews and Heathens done) but to attest such Matters of Fact as they had seen with their eyes, yet they Dare not deny, but his Followers died to attest, not only their constancy to such a belief, (for so have jews and heathens done) but to attest such Matters of Fact as they had seen with their eyes, av pns32 vvb xx vvi, cc-acp po31 n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, xx av-j po32 n1 p-acp d dt n1, (c-acp av vhi np2 cc n2-jn vdi) cc-acp pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
138 as well as such Matters of Faith once delivered to the Saints; as well as such Matters of Faith once Delivered to the Saints; c-acp av c-acp d n2 pp-f n1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
139 and such Evidence as this, impossible not to be true, must be allow'd as sufficient to found a Divine Faith, upon which the Church is built, as upon a Rock, and the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against it. and such Evidence as this, impossible not to be true, must be allowed as sufficient to found a Divine Faith, upon which the Church is built, as upon a Rock, and the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against it. cc d n1 c-acp d, j xx pc-acp vbi j, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
140 For, first, I suppose that if Christ wrought such Miracles, and rose from the Dead, and gave his Apostles like power to raise the Dead; For, First, I suppose that if christ wrought such Miracles, and rose from the Dead, and gave his Apostles like power to raise the Dead; p-acp, ord, pns11 vvb cst cs np1 vvd d n2, cc vvd p-acp dt j, cc vvd po31 n2 av-j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
141 then all that believe a God and his Providence, must admit the whole Christian Faith. then all that believe a God and his Providence, must admit the Whole Christian Faith. av d cst vvb dt n1 cc po31 n1, vmb vvi dt j-jn njp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
142 For Miracles, and especially raising the Dead, are the Great Seals which God keeps in his own hands, to set to his Truth when he sees occasion. For Miracles, and especially raising the Dead, Are the Great Seals which God keeps in his own hands, to Set to his Truth when he sees occasion. p-acp n2, cc av-j vvg dt j, vbr dt j n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 d n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
143 If the Devil himself were able to raise the Dead, why has he never done so, once at least, If the devil himself were able to raise the Dead, why has he never done so, once At least, cs dt n1 px31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt j, q-crq vhz pns31 av vdn av, a-acp p-acp ds, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
144 after the Executioner has done his Office dextrously upon some one of his faithful Servants? He has had above 1600. Years to try, After the Executioner has done his Office dextrously upon Some one of his faithful Servants? He has had above 1600. years to try, p-acp dt n1 vhz vdn po31 n1 av-j p-acp d crd pp-f po31 j n2? pns31 vhz vhn p-acp crd n2 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
145 but could never shake Christianity, as he might have done by raising the Dead; so as the act might have born the Test of a fair and full Examination. but could never shake Christianity, as he might have done by raising the Dead; so as the act might have born the Test of a fair and full Examination. cc-acp vmd av-x vvi np1, c-acp pns31 vmd vhi vdn p-acp vvg dt j; av c-acp dt n1 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
146 Secondly, Then I suppose it possible for men of common sense to be infallibly sure of some notable and very remarkable Matter of Fact, which they all believe, Secondly, Then I suppose it possible for men of Common sense to be infallibly sure of Some notable and very remarkable Matter of Fact, which they all believe, ord, cs pns11 vvb pn31 j p-acp n2 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j j pp-f d j cc j j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 d vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
147 and think that they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and their hands handle at the same time. and think that they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and their hands handle At the same time. cc vvb cst pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 n2 vvi p-acp dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
148 For if we cannot be sure of so much as this comes to, then we may all be dead men, For if we cannot be sure of so much as this comes to, then we may all be dead men, p-acp cs pns12 vmbx vbi j pp-f av av-d c-acp d vvz p-acp, cs pns12 vmb d vbi j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
149 or no men, but beasts, for any thing we can discern: or no men, but beasts, for any thing we can discern: cc dx n2, cc-acp n2, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
150 But if we can be certain of thus much, then we must allow it as possible for those who pretended to have seen Christ raised from the Dead, to be as infallibly certain that they were not mistaken. But if we can be certain of thus much, then we must allow it as possible for those who pretended to have seen christ raised from the Dead, to be as infallibly certain that they were not mistaken. cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vbi j pp-f av av-d, cs pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j c-acp d r-crq vvd pc-acp vhi vvn np1 vvn p-acp dt j, pc-acp vbi c-acp av-j j cst pns32 vbdr xx vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
151 Thirdly, I suppose it very possible for some Matter of Fact that was not seen with ones own eyes, (suppose it be done in the next room) to be so undeniably witnessed, Thirdly, I suppose it very possible for Some Matter of Fact that was not seen with ones own eyes, (suppose it be done in the next room) to be so undeniably witnessed, ord, pns11 vvb pn31 av j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbds xx vvn p-acp pi2 d n2, (vvb pn31 vbi vdn p-acp dt ord n1) pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
152 as shall abundantly supply the want of ocular demonstration. as shall abundantly supply the want of ocular demonstration. c-acp vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
153 Lastly, I assume, That if we can be sure of any Matter of Fact which we did not see with our own eyes, Lastly, I assume, That if we can be sure of any Matter of Fact which we did not see with our own eyes, ord, pns11 vvb, cst cs pns12 vmb vbi j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vdd xx vvi p-acp po12 d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
154 then we may be infinitely surer of the wonderful Works of Christ, and especially of his Glorious Resurrection; then we may be infinitely Surer of the wondered Works of christ, and especially of his Glorious Resurrection; cs pns12 vmb vbi av-j jc pp-f dt j vvz pp-f np1, cc av-j pp-f po31 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
155 That Christ was openly crucified, or nailed to a Cross before a multitude of Enemies; That after exquisite pains, he gave up the Ghost; That christ was openly Crucified, or nailed to a Cross before a multitude of Enemies; That After exquisite pains, he gave up the Ghost; cst np1 vbds av-j vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; cst p-acp j n2, pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
156 Then to make all sure, That he was thrust into the vital parts, that the water gush'd out of his side; Then to make all sure, That he was thrust into the vital parts, that the water gushed out of his side; av pc-acp vvi d j, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n2, cst dt n1 vvd av pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
157 without which Cooler he must needs have been parch'd to death, if he had not undergone many deaths before: without which Cooler he must needs have been parched to death, if he had not undergone many death's before: p-acp r-crq jc pns31 vmb av vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1, cs pns31 vhd xx vvn d n2 a-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
158 that the Apostle St. John, who saw this, with many others bare record; That their record is true; That the Enemies of Christianity knew it to be so uncontroulably true (as to the point of this Dying) that scarce any Jew or Heathen has ever been so impudent as to deny the certainty of his Death; that the Apostle Saint John, who saw this, with many Others bore record; That their record is true; That the Enemies of Christianity knew it to be so uncontrollably true (as to the point of this Dying) that scarce any Jew or Heathen has ever been so impudent as to deny the certainty of his Death; cst dt n1 n1 np1, r-crq vvd d, p-acp d n2-jn j n1; cst po32 n1 vbz j; cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi av av-j j (c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvg) cst av-j d np1 cc j-jn vhz av vbn av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
159 That this extraordinary Person, so publickly executed, was closed and sealed up in a Sepulchre, That this extraordinary Person, so publicly executed, was closed and sealed up in a Sepulchre, cst d j n1, av av-j vvn, vbds vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
160 and his Body guarded by Orders thus strictly issued forth, Ye have a Watch, go make it as sure as you can; and his Body guarded by Order thus strictly issued forth, You have a Watch, go make it as sure as you can; cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp n1 av av-j vvn av, pn22 vhb dt n1, vvb vvi pn31 p-acp j c-acp pn22 vmb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
161 That after three days he appeared alive again in the same Body; That After three days he appeared alive again in the same Body; cst p-acp crd n2 pns31 vvd j av p-acp dt d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
162 That he appeared several times, in divers places, to many Spectators at once, to above five hundred Persons; That he appeared several times, in diverse places, to many Spectators At once, to above five hundred Persons; cst pns31 vvd j n2, p-acp j n2, p-acp d n2 p-acp a-acp, p-acp p-acp crd crd n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
163 That he had threatned his Foes beforehand, that he would unbar the Gates of Death, let them do what they could to debar or hinder him; That he had threatened his Foes beforehand, that he would unbar the Gates of Death, let them do what they could to debar or hinder him; cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 av, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb pno32 vdb r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
164 for it was their own Deposition before Pontius Pilate himself, Sir, we remember that this Deceiver said while he lived, The third day I will rise again: for it was their own Deposition before Pontius Pilate himself, Sir, we Remember that this Deceiver said while he lived, The third day I will rise again: c-acp pn31 vbds po32 d n1 p-acp np1 np1 px31, n1, pns12 vvb cst d n1 vvd cs pns31 vvd, dt ord n1 pns11 vmb vvi av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
165 That he provok'd some that believed not for joy, and some that obstinately disbelieved, to feel his Pulse, to handle and see the print of the nails, and to thrust their hands into his side, till the most incredulous man assented whether he would or no; That he provoked Some that believed not for joy, and Some that obstinately disbelieved, to feel his Pulse, to handle and see the print of the nails, and to thrust their hands into his side, till the most incredulous man assented whither he would or no; cst pns31 vvd d cst vvd xx p-acp n1, cc d cst av-j j, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 vvd cs pns31 vmd cc uh-dx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
166 These Matters of Fact were immediately proclaim'd and preach'd to all the World, by such Eye-Witnesses every where, These Matters of Fact were immediately proclaimed and preached to all the World, by such Eye-Witnesses every where, d n2 pp-f n1 vbdr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d n2 d c-crq, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
167 as not only were ready to seal it with their bloud, That this Testimony of theirs was true; as not only were ready to seal it with their blood, That this Testimony of theirs was true; c-acp xx av-j vbdr j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n1, cst d n1 pp-f png32 vbds j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
168 but God also set to his Seal, That many of those who were ready thus to lay down their lives, but God also Set to his Seal, That many of those who were ready thus to lay down their lives, cc-acp np1 av vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst d pp-f d r-crq vbdr j av pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
169 and who took it upon their deaths, that they saw Christ raised from the Dead, should themselves be enabled to work undeniable Miracles, and who took it upon their death's, that they saw christ raised from the Dead, should themselves be enabled to work undeniable Miracles, cc r-crq vvd pn31 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vvd np1 vvd p-acp dt j, vmd px32 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
170 and even to raise the Dead. No wonder then if the Gospel spread so fast: and even to raise the Dead. No wonder then if the Gospel spread so fast: cc av pc-acp vvi dt j. dx n1 av cs dt n1 vvb av av-j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
171 For if a man of God (how contemptible soever) should revive but one Malefactor after he had been openly put to death, it would not be many Months e're the whole World would have an account of it. For if a man of God (how contemptible soever) should revive but one Malefactor After he had been openly put to death, it would not be many Months ever the Whole World would have an account of it. c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-crq j av) vmd vvi p-acp crd n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vbn av-j vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vmd xx vbi d n2 av dt j-jn n1 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
172 But then their working of Miracles, as a demonstration that their Witness was most true, who affirmed they had seen Christ risen, comes to be as unquestionably asserted by many other Eye-Witnesses, But then their working of Miracles, as a demonstration that their Witness was most true, who affirmed they had seen christ risen, comes to be as unquestionably asserted by many other Eye-Witnesses, cc-acp cs po32 n-vvg pp-f n2, c-acp dt n1 cst po32 n1 vbds av-ds j, r-crq vvd pns32 vhd vvn np1 vvn, vvz pc-acp vbi c-acp av-j vvn p-acp d j-jn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
173 and by so many others that had it from the mouths of these, they made up a Noble Army of Martyrs, who lov'd not their lives in comparison of this Truth which they advanc'd by their deaths, viz. That they had seen the Apostles or Apostolical men confirming the Word, by Signs following. and by so many Others that had it from the mouths of these, they made up a Noble Army of Martyrs, who loved not their lives in comparison of this Truth which they advanced by their death's, viz. That they had seen the Apostles or Apostolical men confirming the Word, by Signs following. cc p-acp av d n2-jn cst vhd pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, pns32 vvd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvd xx po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2, n1 cst pns32 vhd vvn dt n2 cc j n2 vvg dt n1, p-acp n2 vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
174 And lastly, That there were such a Glorious Company of Martyrs, such as endured a thousand indignities, (and, And lastly, That there were such a Glorious Company of Martyrs, such as endured a thousand indignities, (and, cc ord, cst a-acp vbdr d dt j n1 pp-f n2, d c-acp vvd dt crd n2, (cc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
175 as it were, died often) with this Testimony of Jesus in their mouths, this Testimony (I say) of the Martyrs is confess'd and acknowledged by all the adverse Parties; as it were, died often) with this Testimony of jesus in their mouths, this Testimony (I say) of the Martyrs is confessed and acknowledged by all the adverse Parties; c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvd av) p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, d n1 (pns11 vvb) pp-f dt n2 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d dt j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
176 no Jew, no Pagan, no Persecutor of Christianity, no Atheist, no Devil, had ever the hardiness to deny what themselves had inflicted, not Jew, no Pagan, no Persecutor of Christianity, no Atheist, no devil, had ever the hardiness to deny what themselves had inflicted, xx np1, dx j-jn, dx n1 pp-f np1, dx n1, dx n1, vhd av dt n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq px32 vhn vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
177 and for what these men had suffered. and for what these men had suffered. cc p-acp r-crq d n2 vhd vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
178 And all this put together were enough, one would think, to secure the Doctrine of the Resurrection, And all this put together were enough, one would think, to secure the Doctrine of the Resurrection, cc d d vvd av vbdr d, pi vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
179 and by consequence the Christian Faith. No, It is said, That one man may possibly deceive, or be deceived: and by consequence the Christian Faith. No, It is said, That one man may possibly deceive, or be deceived: cc p-acp n1 dt njp n1. uh-dx, pn31 vbz vvn, cst pi n1 vmb av-j vvi, cc vbi vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
180 If one, then two, then three, then thirty, then thirty thousand, then all the whole Company of Martyrs. If one, then two, then three, then thirty, then thirty thousand, then all the Whole Company of Martyrs. cs pi, cs crd, cs crd, cs crd, cs crd crd, cs d dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
181 Truly 'tis extremely hard to conceive, that in things so gross and palpable, and of highest consequence, any one man of common sence could be impos'd upon, much less deceitfully impose on others, Truly it's extremely heard to conceive, that in things so gross and palpable, and of highest consequence, any one man of Common sense could be imposed upon, much less deceitfully impose on Others, np1 pn31|vbz av-jn vvn pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp n2 av j cc j, cc pp-f js n1, d crd n1 pp-f j n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, av-d av-dc av-j vvi p-acp n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
182 and those that were dearest to him, where he could have no imaginable interest to do so, and those that were dearest to him, where he could have no imaginable Interest to do so, cc d cst vbdr n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi dx j n1 pc-acp vdi av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
183 as it was in this Case of the Primitive martyr'd Christians. as it was in this Case of the Primitive martyred Christians. c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
184 But what if humane Nature might admit of this highest depravation of sence and reason in one single Example? What if an Heap of Corn being poured out at randome on a large Threshing-Floor, it may happen after many tryals that some of the Grains may fall into some regular Figure; But what if humane Nature might admit of this highest depravation of sense and reason in one single Exampl? What if an Heap of Corn being poured out At random on a large threshing-floor, it may happen After many trials that Some of the Grains may fallen into Some regular Figure; cc-acp q-crq cs j n1 vmd vvi pp-f d js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp crd j n1? q-crq cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg vvn av p-acp av-an p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 cst d pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp d j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
185 would it follow thence that this whole World of Beauty and Order could have been composed by a casual motion of Atoms? What if a Printers Characters being thrown together at all adventures, it may come to pass after ten hundred thousand essays, that such of the Letters may accidentally meet as may make up the two or three first words of my Text; would it follow thence that this Whole World of Beauty and Order could have been composed by a casual motion of Atoms? What if a Printers Characters being thrown together At all adventures, it may come to pass After ten hundred thousand essays, that such of the Letters may accidentally meet as may make up the two or three First words of my Text; vmd pn31 vvi av cst d j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2? q-crq cs dt n2 n2 vbg vvn av p-acp d n2, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp crd crd crd n2, cst d pp-f dt n2 vmb av-j vvi a-acp vmb vvi a-acp dt crd cc crd ord n2 pp-f po11 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
186 yet could it enter into the heart of man to think it possible for them so to be joined by mere chance, yet could it enter into the heart of man to think it possible for them so to be joined by mere chance, av vmd pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp pno32 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
187 as to make up all this Divine Prophecy of Hosea? or (to put the Case yet higher) to make up all the Sacred Volumes of the Old and New Testament? To cut the matter short: as to make up all this Divine Prophecy of Hosea? or (to put the Case yet higher) to make up all the Sacred Volumes of the Old and New Testament? To Cut the matter short: c-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp d d j-jn n1 pp-f np1? cc (pc-acp vvi dt n1 av av-jc) pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1? p-acp vvi dt n1 j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
188 Can Chance produce effects as wise as any, God can produce? But if all reason abhors the Atheist's wild supposition, That such blind Causes, Can Chance produce effects as wise as any, God can produce? But if all reason abhors the Atheist's wild supposition, That such blind Causes, vmb n1 vvi n2 p-acp j c-acp d, np1 vmb vvi? p-acp cs d n1 vvz dt ng1 j n1, cst d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
189 as an Heap of Corn, or a Printers Letters, that have no greater tendency one way than another, should produce effects so extravagantly wise by Chance only; as an Heap of Corn, or a Printers Letters, that have no greater tendency one Way than Another, should produce effects so extravagantly wise by Chance only; c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 n2, cst vhb dx jc n1 pi n1 cs j-jn, vmd vvi n2 av av-j j p-acp n1 av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
190 then if we follow the Grain of the same Argument, and pursue it home, it runs more clearly, then if we follow the Grain of the same Argument, and pursue it home, it runs more clearly, av cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, cc vvb pn31 av-an, pn31 vvz av-dc av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
191 and ends in a more infallible Conclusion, against the Deists (as they love to style themselves) or the Disbelievers of the Resurrection and Christianity, than against the Atheists. and ends in a more infallible Conclusion, against the Deists (as they love to style themselves) or the Disbelievers of the Resurrection and Christianity, than against the Atheists. cc vvz p-acp dt av-dc j n1, p-acp dt n2 (c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1 px32) cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cs p-acp dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
192 For that a World of knowing and rational Beings, or Men, at least, of common sense, that have a natural appetite, For that a World of knowing and rational Beings, or Men, At least, of Common sense, that have a natural appetite, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f vvg cc j n2, cc n2, p-acp ds, pp-f j n1, cst vhb dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
193 an inseparable inclination to their own happiness, (which those inanimate things have not) that all of them could act so extreme unnaturally in an Affair that concerned all their good in this life, an inseparable inclination to their own happiness, (which those inanimate things have not) that all of them could act so extreme unnaturally in an Affair that concerned all their good in this life, dt j n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (r-crq d j n2 vhb xx) cst d pp-f pno32 vmd vvi av j-jn av-j p-acp dt n1 cst vvd d po32 j p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
194 as well as in the next, as all of them wilfully to deceive the Children of their own Bowels; as well as in the next, as all of them wilfully to deceive the Children of their own Bowels; c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt ord, c-acp d pp-f pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
195 or all of them to be so senselesly negligent, as to suffer themselves to be perpetually abused, or all of them to be so senselessly negligent, as to suffer themselves to be perpetually abused, cc d pp-f pno32 pc-acp vbi av av-j j, c-acp pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
196 when they needed but open their eyes to discover the imposture, if there had been any in these Matters of Fact: when they needed but open their eyes to discover the imposture, if there had been any in these Matters of Fact: c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp j po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pc-acp vhd vbn d p-acp d n2 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
197 this is utterly impossible to conceive, and is really beyond the reach of all imagination. this is utterly impossible to conceive, and is really beyond the reach of all imagination. d vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi, cc vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
198 If it be possible (I say but if still) if it be possible for any very considering man to debauch his Reason into a real disbelief of the Resurrection, If it be possible (I say but if still) if it be possible for any very considering man to debauch his Reason into a real disbelief of the Resurrection, cs pn31 vbb j (pns11 vvb p-acp cs av) cs pn31 vbb j p-acp d av vvg n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
199 and of those things which are most surely believed among us, and upon many infallible Proofs (as St. Luke declares) that man can have no reason in the world to conclude there is any thing real: and of those things which Are most surely believed among us, and upon many infallible Proofs (as Saint Lycia declares) that man can have no reason in the world to conclude there is any thing real: cc pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr av-ds av-j vvn p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d j n2 (c-acp n1 av vvz) cst n1 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp vbz d n1 j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
200 nay, all the reason he has left will rather oblige him to sit down under a wild suspicion that his Life is a waking Dream, that the Heaven and the Earth and all things else about him, are but false representations made by some hidden accursed power that is always deluding his fancy, nay, all the reason he has left will rather oblige him to fit down under a wild suspicion that his Life is a waking Dream, that the Heaven and the Earth and all things Else about him, Are but false representations made by Some hidden accursed power that is always deluding his fancy, uh-x, d dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn n1 av-c vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1 cst po31 n1 vbz dt vvg n1, cst dt n1 cc dt n1 cc d n2 av p-acp pno31, vbr cc-acp j n2 vvd p-acp d j-vvn j-vvn n1 cst vbz av vvg po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
201 and that there is nothing in the World but the Devil and himself fit Companions for one another. and that there is nothing in the World but the devil and himself fit Sodales for one Another. cc cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc px31 j n2 p-acp crd j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
202 And having thus discours'd Historically of the Matter of Fact which the Prophet delivers in the Text, I shall now proceed to consider but very briefly of the Mystery of Faith, the consequence or effect of these great things that Christ either did or suffered for us; And having thus discoursed Historically of the Matter of Fact which the Prophet delivers in the Text, I shall now proceed to Consider but very briefly of the Mystery of Faith, the consequence or Effect of these great things that christ either did or suffered for us; cc vhg av vvn av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp av av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2 cst np1 d vdd cc vvd p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
203 so the power of his Resurrection (as St. Paul calls it) is also set down in these words, He shall revive us. He shall raise us up again, so the power of his Resurrection (as Saint Paul calls it) is also Set down in these words, He shall revive us. He shall raise us up again, av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (c-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31) vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, pns31 vmb vvi pno12. pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
204 and we shall live in his sight; and we shall live in his sighed; cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
205 He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt d cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
206 This Similitude is taken from a thing that is most common, that is, Rain; and yet this Philosophical, This Similitude is taken from a thing that is most Common, that is, Rain; and yet this Philosophical, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av-ds j, cst vbz, vvb; cc av d j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
207 or at least this Experimental Age will allow me thus much, That the richest Notes, or At least this Experimental Age will allow me thus much, That the Richest Notes, cc p-acp ds d j n1 vmb vvi pno11 av av-d, cst dt js n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
208 and the most undoubted Conclusions, in the Book of Nature, are such as we draw from the most vulgar, and the most undoubted Conclusions, in the Book of Nature, Are such as we draw from the most Vulgar, cc dt av-ds j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr d c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt av-ds j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
209 and therefore the most constant Observations. and Therefore the most constant Observations. cc av dt av-ds j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
210 Therefore of all the Similitudes upon which the Divine Prophecies and Parables in the Old and New Testament are turn'd and form'd, there are no Comparisons so frequently used as these, between the products of Nature, and the growth of Grace; Therefore of all the Similitudes upon which the Divine Prophecies and Parables in the Old and New Testament Are turned and formed, there Are no Comparisons so frequently used as these, between the products of Nature, and the growth of Grace; av pp-f d dt n2 p-acp r-crq dt j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1 vbr vvn cc vvn, pc-acp vbr dx n2 av av-j vvn p-acp d, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
211 between the Fruits of the Earth, and the encrease of heavenly Vertue and Glory in the humane Soul and Body: between the Fruits of the Earth, and the increase of heavenly Virtue and Glory in the humane Soul and Body: p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
212 no temporal Blessings are so often promis'd, or so constantly perform'd, to put us in mind of the Spiritual, no temporal Blessings Are so often promised, or so constantly performed, to put us in mind of the Spiritual, dx j n2 vbr av av vvn, cc av av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
213 as the sending of the former and the latter rain, the shining of the Sun on the just and on the unjust; as the sending of the former and the latter rain, the shining of the Sun on the just and on the unjust; c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j cc dt d n1, dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j cc a-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
214 the watering the earth, and blessing it, and making it very plenteous. The Church is every where represented as God's Husbandry, as God's Vineyard; the watering the earth, and blessing it, and making it very plenteous. The Church is every where represented as God's Husbandry, as God's Vineyard; dt vvg dt n1, cc vvg pn31, cc vvg pn31 av j. dt n1 vbz d c-crq vvn p-acp npg1 n1, c-acp npg1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
215 and Christ himself is by himself resembled to a Corn of Wheat that fell into the Ground, and dy'd; and christ himself is by himself resembled to a Corn of Wheat that fell into the Ground, and died; cc np1 px31 vbz p-acp px31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
216 as if he had said, The Corn of Wheat, this my Body; as if he had said, The Corn of Wheat, this my Body; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1, d po11 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
217 the Corn of Wheat which falls into the ground, and dies, this is my Body, which is given and broken for you. the Corn of Wheat which falls into the ground, and die, this is my Body, which is given and broken for you. dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz, d vbz po11 n1, r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
218 To the same intent and purpose 'tis observable, that the Ceremony of waving the Sheaf of the first-fruit of the Harvest, on the next day after the Feast of the Passoever, was appointed in the Law of Moses, as a significant Type of the Resurrection, To the same intent and purpose it's observable, that the Ceremony of waving the Sheaf of the first-fruit of the Harvest, on the next day After the Feast of the Passover, was appointed in the Law of Moses, as a significant Type of the Resurrection, p-acp dt d n1 cc n1 pn31|vbz j, cst dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
219 or of Christ's reviving and raising our mortal Bodies as His Sheaves with him; or of Christ's reviving and raising our Mortal Bodies as His Sheaves with him; cc pp-f npg1 vvg cc vvg po12 j-jn n2 c-acp po31 n2 p-acp pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
220 and 'tis yet more observable, that God's peculiar Providence over-ruling the blind Jews to defer their Feast until Saturday, that year when our Saviour suffered, order'd it so, that they wav'd the Sheaf exactly on the first Easter-morning when Christ arose. and it's yet more observable, that God's peculiar Providence overruling the blind jews to defer their Feast until Saturday, that year when our Saviour suffered, ordered it so, that they waved the Sheaf exactly on the First Easter-morning when christ arose. cc pn31|vbz av dc j, cst npg1 j n1 j dt j np2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 c-acp np1, cst n1 c-crq po12 n1 vvn, vvn pn31 av, cst pns32 vvd dt n1 av-j p-acp dt ord n1 c-crq np1 vvd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
221 But these effects on our Bodies are not the only or the greatest effects of Christ's Resurrection; But these effects on our Bodies Are not the only or the greatest effects of Christ's Resurrection; p-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n2 vbr xx dt j cc dt js n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
222 the Power and Wisdom of God in it is greater still, in comparison of this Wisdom the Apostle counted all things no better than dung; the Power and Wisdom of God in it is greater still, in comparison of this Wisdom the Apostle counted all things no better than dung; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 vbz jc av, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 dt n1 vvn d n2 dx jc cs n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
223 good only, as that is, to manure the Ground, to prepare it for that good Seed, good only, as that is, to manure the Ground, to prepare it for that good Seed, j av-j, c-acp d vbz, pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
224 and for this blessed Rain that should come upon it; and for this blessed Rain that should come upon it; cc p-acp d j-vvn n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
225 that was all that all the knowledge of the World was good for to those who knew not Christ: that was all that all the knowledge of the World was good for to those who knew not christ: cst vbds d cst d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds j c-acp p-acp d r-crq vvd xx np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
226 But of what consequence now to our Souls, as well as our Bodies, is the Knowledge and Belief of this prime Fundamental Article? The summ of all this, But of what consequence now to our Souls, as well as our Bodies, is the Knowledge and Belief of this prime Fundamental Article? The sum of all this, cc-acp pp-f q-crq n1 av p-acp po12 n2, c-acp av c-acp po12 n2, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j-jn j n1? dt n1 pp-f d d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
227 Because Christ did and suffered all this for us, therefore did God his Father give him by the Holy Spirit a power to raise up himself first, Because christ did and suffered all this for us, Therefore did God his Father give him by the Holy Spirit a power to raise up himself First, c-acp np1 vdd cc vvd d d p-acp pno12, av vdd np1 po31 n1 vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp px31 ord, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
228 and then all that are his, with all manner of Resurrections both of Soul and Body, from all manner of Deaths to which they were obnoxious. and then all that Are his, with all manner of Resurrections both of Soul and Body, from all manner of Death's to which they were obnoxious. cc av d cst vbr png31, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
229 Therefore the Scripture in some places uses the word NONLATINALPHABET, that is, his full and intire Resurrectim; Therefore the Scripture in Some places uses the word, that is, his full and entire Resurrectim; av dt n1 p-acp d n2 vvz dt n1, cst vbz, po31 j cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
230 the whole 6th of the Romans, and most of the 5th, is upon the force of his Passion and his Resurrection, where 'tis made the Idaeal Cause, the very similitude and pattern of our Resurrection, the Whole 6th of the Roman, and most of the 5th, is upon the force of his Passion and his Resurrection, where it's made the Idaeal Cause, the very similitude and pattern of our Resurrection, dt j-jn ord pp-f dt njp2, cc ds pp-f dt ord, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc po31 n1, c-crq pn31|vbz vvn dt j n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
231 and, more than so, a vital influence is supposed to be derived from him upon us, to assimilate or make us like him, and, more than so, a vital influence is supposed to be derived from him upon us, to assimilate or make us like him, cc, av-dc cs av, dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 vvi pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
232 as well in our Souls as our Bodies; as well in our Souls as our Bodies; c-acp av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
233 that as we have been planted together in the likeness of his Death, we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection: that as we have been planted together in the likeness of his Death, we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection: d c-acp pns12 vhb vbn vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
234 For this implanting, viz. in our Baptism, supposes a drawing of Vertue from Christ, and is secur'd on his part to our lives end, there is imply'd not only our Obligation, For this implanting, viz. in our Baptism, supposes a drawing of Virtue from christ, and is secured on his part to our lives end, there is implied not only our Obligation, p-acp d n-vvg, n1 p-acp po12 n1, vvz dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvi, pc-acp vbz vvn xx av-j po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
235 but our Ability, by the power he gives us, that we also should walk as he did after this day forty days together in newness of life; supposing that none can raise their hearts from the World, but our Ability, by the power he gives us, that we also should walk as he did After this day forty days together in newness of life; supposing that none can raise their hearts from the World, cc-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns12 av vmd vvi c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp d n1 crd n2 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1; vvg cst pi vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
236 and be thus renewed, but by thinking on these things. And this falls in with my third and last Part, the Obligation upon our parts, and be thus renewed, but by thinking on these things. And this falls in with my third and last Part, the Obligation upon our parts, cc vbb av vvn, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp d n2. cc d vvz p-acp p-acp po11 ord cc ord n1, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
237 or the Condition imposed upon us, if we mean to reap advantage from this revealed Doctrine of Christ's Resurrection and ours; or the Condition imposed upon us, if we mean to reap advantage from this revealed Doctrine of Christ's Resurrection and ours; cc dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d vvd n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc png12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
238 then must these Principles be pursued extreamly home, and we must go on throughout the whole course of our lives to practise accordingly, Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord? For in the very next words to those of my Text, the Prophet takes up this lamentation, O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? For your goodness is as a morning cloud, then must these Principles be pursued extremely home, and we must go on throughout the Whole course of our lives to practise accordingly, Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord? For in the very next words to those of my Text, the Prophet Takes up this lamentation, Oh Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? For your Goodness is as a morning cloud, av vmb d n2 vbb vvn av-jn n1-an, cc pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av-vvg, av vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1? c-acp p-acp dt av ord n2 p-acp d pp-f po11 n1, dt n1 vvz a-acp d n1, uh np1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdb p-acp pno21? sy np1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi p-acp pno21? p-acp po22 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
239 and as the early dew it goeth away. and as the early due it Goes away. cc p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vvz av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
240 It seems that these men whom the Prophet had to do with, were men of good intentions; It seems that these men whom the Prophet had to do with, were men of good intentions; pn31 vvz cst d n2 r-crq dt n1 vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp, vbdr n2 pp-f j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
241 but so they say, Hell it self is full of good intentions, that is, 'tis full of those that one time or other intended to do well: but so they say, Hell it self is full of good intentions, that is, it's full of those that one time or other intended to do well: cc-acp av pns32 vvb, n1 pn31 n1 vbz j pp-f j n2, cst vbz, pn31|vbz j pp-f d cst pi n1 cc n-jn vvd pc-acp vdi av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
242 but here was their great mistake, they thought the great work was done as soon as it was but intended. Alas! but Here was their great mistake, they Thought the great work was done as soon as it was but intended. Alas! cc-acp av vbds po32 j n1, pns32 vvd dt j n1 vbds vdn p-acp av c-acp pn31 vbds cc-acp vvd. np1! (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
243 we are apt to take every faint endeavour and every feeble attempt for overcoming the World. But then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord; we Are apt to take every faint endeavour and every feeble attempt for overcoming the World. But then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord; pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc d j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1. p-acp av vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
244 that is, if we proceed in taking just pains with our selves, till we love what we know, or else we know nothing yet as we ought to know; that is, if we proceed in taking just pains with our selves, till we love what we know, or Else we know nothing yet as we ought to know; cst vbz, cs pns12 vvb p-acp vvg j n2 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb r-crq pns12 vvb, cc av pns12 vvb pix av a-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
245 He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is love; He that loves not, Knoweth not God; for God is love; pns31 cst vvz xx, vvz xx np1; p-acp np1 vbz n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
246 That Jesus Christ came into the World to save Sinners, this is not only a faithful saying, but avowed with good reason by the Apostle to be worthy of all men to be received; That jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners, this is not only a faithful saying, but avowed with good reason by the Apostle to be worthy of all men to be received; cst np1 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2, d vbz xx av-j dt j n-vvg, p-acp vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
247 but every thing in Nature is received according to the capacity and figure of the worthy or unworthy Receiver. Our Christian Philosophy! 'tis a most noble speculation! but every thing in Nature is received according to the capacity and figure of the worthy or unworthy Receiver. Our Christian Philosophy! it's a most noble speculation! p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. np1 njp n1! pn31|vbz dt av-ds j n1! (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
248 Angels delight to pry into it! Angels delight to pry into it! ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31! (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
249 Unbelievers themselves will acknowledge in their sober moods, that our main Body of Divinity is a piece of magnificent Wit, admirably refin'd, and strongly knit together: Unbelievers themselves will acknowledge in their Sobrium moods, that our main Body of Divinity is a piece of magnificent Wit, admirably refined, and strongly knit together: n2 px32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j n2, cst po12 j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, av-j j-vvn, cc av-j vvn av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
250 But because they want a soul for it, to ponder and contemplate these great and amazing Truths, till they come to practise as they ought; But Because they want a soul for it, to ponder and contemplate these great and amazing Truths, till they come to practise as they ought; cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j cc j-vvg n2, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vmd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
251 therefore the men love darkness rather than light, not that Religion has any blind sides in it, for God is light, and in him is no darkness at all, but because their deeds are evil, and every one that doth evil hates the light. Therefore the men love darkness rather than Light, not that Religion has any blind sides in it, for God is Light, and in him is no darkness At all, but Because their Deeds Are evil, and every one that does evil hates the Light. av dt n2 vvb n1 av-c cs vvi, xx d n1 vhz d j n2 p-acp pn31, p-acp np1 vbz j, cc p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1 p-acp d, p-acp p-acp po32 n2 vbr j-jn, cc d pi cst vdz n-jn vvz dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
252 One of themselves, a great one, has confess'd the only reason why men have so little controverted or contradicted the Principles of some other Sciences, by which we build Houses or measure Fields, 'tis because (says he) these Principles do not cross our Appetites: One of themselves, a great one, has confessed the only reason why men have so little controverted or contradicted the Principles of Some other Sciences, by which we built Houses or measure Fields, it's Because (Says he) these Principles do not cross our Appetites: crd pp-f px32, dt j pi, vhz vvn dt j n1 q-crq n2 vhb av av-j vvn cc vvd dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb n2 cc n1 n2, pn31|vbz c-acp (vvz pns31) d n2 vdb xx vvi po12 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
253 Be that famous Proposition in Euclid true or false, for which Pythagoras offered an hundred Oxen in thanks to Heaven for helping him to find and demonstrate it, they need not sacrifice one vile affection for it; Be that famous Proposition in Euclid true or false, for which Pythagoras offered an hundred Oxen in thanks to Heaven for helping him to find and demonstrate it, they need not sacrifice one vile affection for it; vbb d j n1 p-acp np1 j cc j, p-acp r-crq npg1 vvd dt crd n2 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 p-acp vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, pns32 vvb xx vvi crd j n1 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
254 and yet even those Principles that are as plain as two and two is four, have been gainsaid: and yet even those Principles that Are as plain as two and two is four, have been gainsaid: cc av av d n2 cst vbr a-acp j c-acp crd cc crd vbz crd, vhb vbn vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
255 But then it was for some interest; But then it was for Some Interest; cc-acp cs pn31 vbds p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
256 it was in hopes of founding a speculative Atheism (for the sake of a practical one you may be sure; it was in hope's of founding a speculative Atheism (for the sake of a practical one you may be sure; pn31 vbds p-acp n2 pp-f vvg dt j n1 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j pi pn22 vmb vbi j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
257 of founding it, I say) more strongly upon Scepticism, to the utter contempt of humane Nature; of founding it, I say) more strongly upon Scepticism, to the utter contempt of humane Nature; pp-f vvg pn31, pns11 vvb) av-dc av-j p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
258 baffling all sense and reason, granting just nothing for fear of allowing some truth, lest then some Notions of good and evil should have follow'd upon it. baffling all sense and reason, granting just nothing for Fear of allowing Some truth, lest then Some Notions of good and evil should have followed upon it. vvg d n1 cc n1, vvg av pix p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d n1, cs av d n2 pp-f j cc n-jn vmd vhi vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
259 But to shew 'tis the inordination of mens affections that causes the evil heart of unbelief to depart from the living God, instead of following on to know the Lord: But to show it's the inordination of men's affections that Causes the evil heart of unbelief to depart from the living God, instead of following on to know the Lord: p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2 cst n2 dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg np1, av pp-f vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
260 What was it else but the old leven of the Pharisees and of the Sadduces, that converted Christs Manna into Gall? that turned the very Bread that came down from Heaven into that which perish'd with them? For when the people saw him multiply the Loaves, they were ready to follow him for those; What was it Else but the old leven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees, that converted Christ Manna into Gall? that turned the very Bred that Come down from Heaven into that which perished with them? For when the people saw him multiply the Loaves, they were ready to follow him for those; r-crq vbds pn31 av p-acp dt j zz pp-f dt np2 cc pp-f dt np2, cst vvd npg1 n1 p-acp n1? cst vvd dt j n1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vvd p-acp pno32? c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvd pno31 vvi dt n2, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
261 not only to satisfie their hunger, but their ambition: not only to satisfy their hunger, but their ambition: xx av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc-acp po32 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
262 for presently they apprehended he that was able to make such extemporary provision for a multitude, had it in his power to maintain and defray an Army upon easie terms. for presently they apprehended he that was able to make such extemporary provision for a multitude, had it in his power to maintain and defray an Army upon easy terms. p-acp av-j pns32 vvd pns31 cst vbds j pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1, vhd pn31 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
263 Whereupon 'tis very observable in the next Chapter, after the relation of this Miracle, they would have taken him by force to make him King; Whereupon it's very observable in the next Chapter, After the Relation of this Miracle, they would have taken him by force to make him King; c-crq pn31|vbz av j p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
264 intending him, no question, for their General against the Romans that oppress'd them; intending him, no question, for their General against the Roman that oppressed them; vvg pno31, dx n1, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt njp2 cst vvn pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
265 so that he was fain to avoid their irresistible importunities of accepting a Crown, by retiring up into a Mountain with his Disciples: so that he was fain to avoid their irresistible importunities of accepting a Crown, by retiring up into a Mountain with his Disciples: av cst pns31 vbds av-j pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 pp-f vvg dt n1, p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
266 But when they saw him resolv'd to be a man of retirement, when they saw him bent upon it, not to serve turns and their politick Ends, not to head their rebellious designs against their Roman Masters, But when they saw him resolved to be a man of retirement, when they saw him bent upon it, not to serve turns and their politic Ends, not to head their rebellious designs against their Roman Masters, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvd pno31 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vvd pno31 vvd p-acp pn31, xx pc-acp vvi n2 cc po32 j n2, xx p-acp n1 po32 j n2 p-acp po32 np1 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
267 nor to cherish their aspiring thoughts for Universal Monarchy; nor to cherish their aspiring thoughts for Universal Monarchy; ccx pc-acp vvi po32 j-vvg n2 p-acp j-u n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
268 then say we not well, That thou art a Samaritan, and hast a Devil? But after all the dirt and contempt they had thrown upon him; then say we not well, That thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? But After all the dirt and contempt they had thrown upon him; av vvb pns12 xx av, cst pns21 vb2r dt np1, cc vvb dt n1? cc-acp p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
269 yet if at any time they took a fancy from some powerful action of his, that he was breaking out in a blaze of State and Splendor, straight they began again to worship him as the rising Sun, yet if At any time they took a fancy from Some powerful actium of his, that he was breaking out in a blaze of State and Splendour, straight they began again to worship him as the rising Sun, av cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, cst pns31 vbds vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pns32 vvd av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
270 then they resounded Hosannabs, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord; then they resounded Hosannabs, Blessed be the King that comes in the name of the Lord; cs pns32 vvd npg1, vvn vbb dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
271 then He was the Son of David, and Messiah the Prince, the Heir of the Crown, then He was the Son of David, and Messiah the Prince, the Heir of the Crown, cs pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
272 while they had any hopes and expectations that the Kingdom of God (as they call'd it) should immediately appear. But then again when they found themselves disappointed by his repeated Declarations, That his Kingdom was not of this World, they soon return'd to their old pass, We have no King but Caesar, He that maketh himself a King (when they would have made him so) speaketh against Caesar: Nay, to instance in better men; while they had any hope's and Expectations that the Kingdom of God (as they called it) should immediately appear. But then again when they found themselves disappointed by his repeated Declarations, That his Kingdom was not of this World, they soon returned to their old pass, We have no King but Caesar, He that makes himself a King (when they would have made him so) speaks against Caesar: Nay, to instance in better men; cs pns32 vhd d n2 cc n2 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp pns32 vvd pn31) vmd av-j vvi. p-acp av av c-crq pns32 vvd px32 vvn p-acp po31 vvn n2, cst po31 n1 vbds xx pp-f d n1, pns32 av vvd p-acp po32 j n1, pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp np1, pns31 cst vvz px31 dt n1 (c-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno31 av) vvz p-acp np1: uh, p-acp n1 p-acp jc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
273 His own Disciples themselves, till the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon them had subdued their affections, they were but men of like affections with us, their passions clouded their reason, they had some venial doubtings and failings too, they deserv'd sometimes to be censured by their Great Master and ours for men of but little faith. But all their want of affiance proceeded not from want of evidence in the thing it self, That which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have lookt upon, His own Disciples themselves, till the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon them had subdued their affections, they were but men of like affections with us, their passion clouded their reason, they had Some venial doubtings and failings too, they deserved sometime to be censured by their Great Master and ours for men of but little faith. But all their want of affiance proceeded not from want of evidence in the thing it self, That which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, po31 d n2 px32, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32 vhd vvn po32 n2, pns32 vbdr cc-acp n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp pno12, po32 n2 vvn po32 n1, pns32 vhd d j n2 cc n2-vvg av, pns32 vvd av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 j n1 cc png12 p-acp n2 pp-f p-acp j n1. p-acp d po32 n1 pp-f n1 vvd xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cst r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
274 and our hands have handled of the Word of Life, that which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you: and our hands have handled of the Word of Life, that which we have seen and herd, declare we unto you: cc po12 n2 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn, vvb pns12 p-acp pn22: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
275 Did these good men want Proofs of the Resurrection? It was proved to all their senses, Did these good men want Proofs of the Resurrection? It was proved to all their Senses, vdd d j n2 vvb n2 pp-f dt n1? pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
276 and yet some doubted; because they did not see him in a triumphal Chariot: and yet Some doubted; Because they did not see him in a triumphal Chariot: cc av d vvd; c-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
277 for to the last hour of his stay upon Earth, and immediately before his ascension into Heaven, they never lost that ambition, which made them say, Wilt thou at this time restore again the Kingdom unto Israel? But the former Contest among themselves which of them should be the greatest, had like to have made St. Peter himself no Christian; for to the last hour of his stay upon Earth, and immediately before his Ascension into Heaven, they never lost that ambition, which made them say, Wilt thou At this time restore again the Kingdom unto Israel? But the former Contest among themselves which of them should be the greatest, had like to have made Saint Peter himself no Christian; c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, pns32 av-x vvd d n1, r-crq vvd pno32 vvi, vm2 pns21 p-acp d n1 vvi av dt n1 p-acp np1? p-acp dt j vvi p-acp px32 q-crq pp-f pno32 vmd vbi dt js, vhd av-j pc-acp vhi vvn n1 np1 px31 av-dx njp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
278 as those that call themselves the Successors of St. Peter have almost turn'd the Christian World upside down with the same unhappy Contest about Supremacy, as those that call themselves the Successors of Saint Peter have almost turned the Christian World upside down with the same unhappy Contest about Supremacy, c-acp d cst vvb px32 dt n2 pp-f n1 np1 vhb av vvn dt njp n1 av a-acp p-acp dt d j vvi p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
279 so early begun in the Church, they forget what a sharp rebuke it brought upon St. Peter, Get thee behind me Satan; so early begun in the Church, they forget what a sharp rebuke it brought upon Saint Peter, Get thee behind me Satan; av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vvd p-acp n1 np1, vvb pno21 p-acp pno11 np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
280 for he tempted our Saviour, as did the Devil before him, to think of the Kingdoms of this World, for he tempted our Saviour, as did the devil before him, to think of the Kingdoms of this World, c-acp pns31 vvd po12 n1, c-acp vdd dt n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
281 and the Glories of them, rather than speak of suffering at Jerusalem; for which his Master gave him fair warning to look to himself, and the Glories of them, rather than speak of suffering At Jerusalem; for which his Master gave him fair warning to look to himself, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32, av-c cs vvi pp-f vvg p-acp np1; p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vvd pno31 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
282 and his own deceitful heart, For thou savourest not the things of God, but those that are of men. and his own deceitful heart, For thou savourest not the things of God, but those that Are of men. cc po31 d j n1, c-acp pns21 vv2 xx dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp d cst vbr pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
283 'Tis still the scandal they take at the Doctrine of the Cross of Christ, or rather at the Duty of taking up the Cross themselves, that hinders the whole Jewish Nation, which knows so much of these Prophecies, from following on to know the Lord. It's still the scandal they take At the Doctrine of the Cross of christ, or rather At the Duty of taking up the Cross themselves, that hinders the Whole Jewish nation, which knows so much of these Prophecies, from following on to know the Lord. pn31|vbz av dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j pp-f np1, cc av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg a-acp dt j px32, cst vvz dt j-jn jp n1, r-crq vvz av d pp-f d n2, p-acp vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
284 But it was on the other side a very remarkable Proof, that they who do his will shall know of his Doctrine, that when the Pharisees, with their overweening pride and ambition, stood out against all conviction that Christ himself could afford them, But it was on the other side a very remarkable Proof, that they who do his will shall know of his Doctrine, that when the Pharisees, with their overweening pride and ambition, stood out against all conviction that christ himself could afford them, p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt j j n1, cst pns32 r-crq vdb po31 n1 vmb vvi pp-f po31 n1, cst c-crq dt np2, p-acp po32 j-vvg n1 cc n1, vvd av p-acp d n1 cst np1 px31 vmd vvi pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
285 when the Sadduces deny'd the Immortality of the Soul, because they rather wish'd the Immortality of the Body and its fleshly Lusts; when the Sadducees denied the Immortality of the Soul, Because they rather wished the Immortality of the Body and its fleshly Lustiest; c-crq dt np2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 av-c vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
286 the Essenes, another Sect among the Jews, whom we do not find any where reprehended by our Saviour; the Essenes, Another Sect among the jews, whom we do not find any where reprehended by our Saviour; dt npg1, j-jn n1 p-acp dt np2, ro-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi d c-crq vvn p-acp po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
287 for they were honest and humble men of heart, they liv'd much within themselves, and had little to do with the World; for they were honest and humble men of heart, they lived much within themselves, and had little to do with the World; c-acp pns32 vbdr j cc j n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd av-d p-acp px32, cc vhd av-j pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
288 these flock'd apace into the Church, (as the Church-Histories inform us) and, for receiving the good Seed, these proved the best Ground in all the Land of Promise. these flocked apace into the Church, (as the Church-histories inform us) and, for receiving the good Seed, these proved the best Ground in all the Land of Promise. d vvd av p-acp dt n1, (c-acp dt n2 vvb pno12) cc, p-acp vvg dt j n1, d vvd dt js n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
289 The Sower, that is, the Preacher, could he be sure he were enter'd upon such Ground, he might afford to do as Moses was bidden to do, The Sour, that is, the Preacher, could he be sure he were entered upon such Ground, he might afford to do as Moses was bidden to do, dt j, cst vbz, dt n1, vmd pns31 vbi j pns31 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vdi c-acp np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vdi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
290 and put off his shoes from his feet in reverence to it; and put off his shoes from his feet in Reverence to it; cc vvn a-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
291 Who is there that would not willingly go barefoot all the days of his life, on condition the place whereon he took his standing were always such holy Ground? But how shall we become such? My Answer is still the same, Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord; Who is there that would not willingly go barefoot all the days of his life, on condition the place whereon he took his standing were always such holy Ground? But how shall we become such? My Answer is still the same, Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord; q-crq vbz a-acp cst vmd xx av-j vvi j d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 j-vvg vbdr av d j n1? p-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d? po11 n1 vbz av dt d, av vmb pns12 vvi, cs pns12 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
292 and our Saviour himself has told us, That the good ground are they which in an honest and good heart, having heard the Word, keep it, and our Saviour himself has told us, That the good ground Are they which in an honest and good heart, having herd the Word, keep it, cc po12 n1 px31 vhz vvn pno12, cst dt j n1 vbr pns32 r-crq p-acp dt j cc j n1, vhg vvn dt n1, vvb pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
293 and bring forth fruit with patience. Which that we may all do, I shall conclude with the Apostle's excellent Prayer: and bring forth fruit with patience. Which that we may all do, I shall conclude with the Apostle's excellent Prayer: cc vvi av n1 p-acp n1. r-crq d pns12 vmb d vdb, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
294 Now the God of peace, who did bring again from the dead the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Testament, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. Now the God of peace, who did bring again from the dead the Lord jesus christ, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Testament, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. av dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vdd vvi av p-acp dt j dt n1 np1 np1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vdi po31 n1, vvg p-acp pno12 d r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1 p-acp av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2

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