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RELIGION THE Best Choice. LUK. 10.41, 42. 41. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.
RELIGION THE Best Choice. LUK. 10.41, 42. 41. And jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.
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42. But one thing is needful; And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.42. But one thing is needful; And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
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THe question is Solomons, and he perhaps might ask out of experience; for few men, if any, had more;
THe question is Solomons, and he perhaps might ask out of experience; for few men, if any, had more;
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Who can finde a vertuous woman? His meaning is not but such an one may be found, Who can find a virtuous woman? His meaning is not but such an one may be found,
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but that there is difficulty in it; and when found, then her price is far above Rubies;
but that there is difficulty in it; and when found, then her price is Far above Rubies;
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two of which pearls yet we here meet with under one and the same roof, Martha and Mary.
two of which Pearls yet we Here meet with under one and the same roof, Martha and Marry.
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A pair of Sisters both from the same womb, but not of the same temper; the one NONLATINALPHABET, a stirring good Huswife, a quality very commendable in the eyes of men;
A pair of Sisters both from the same womb, but not of the same temper; the one, a stirring good Huswife, a quality very commendable in the eyes of men;
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the other NONLATINALPHABET, now a devout, Votary, a vertue more acceptable in the eye of God;
the other, now a devout, Votary, a virtue more acceptable in the eye of God;
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the one neither sparing care nor cost, ut pasceret Dominum, that she might feed her Lord;
the one neither sparing care nor cost, ut pasceret Dominum, that she might feed her Lord;
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the other laying hold of the occasion ut pasceretur à Domino, that she might be fed by her Lord;
the other laying hold of the occasion ut pasceretur à Domino, that she might be fed by her Lord;
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the one setting her fingers to prepare and dish out the meat; the other prepared, and lending her ear to receive and feed on Christs words.
the one setting her fingers to prepare and dish out the meat; the other prepared, and lending her ear to receive and feed on Christ words.
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This Martha takes ill, and in some discontent complains, not of her Sister alone, but by the by on Christ that suffered it;
This Martha Takes ill, and in Some discontent complains, not of her Sister alone, but by the by on christ that suffered it;
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Master dost thou not care? No care at all good Master, that my Sister is Otiosa, sits here,Master dost thou not care? No care At all good Master, that my Sister is Otiosa, sits Here,
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and takes her ease at thy feet, while I am Negotiosa, cumbred about much serving? out of meer pitty bid her help me;
and Takes her ease At thy feet, while I am Negotiosa, cumbered about much serving? out of mere pity bid her help me;
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she may lend her ear to the Sermon at another time.
she may lend her ear to the Sermon At Another time.
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Our Saviour being willing to cool this sudden heat, and compose the difference, as an Advocate, enters a plea or an apology for Mary: The sum whereof is, that 1. What she did was needful. 2. That her choise was Good. 3. That what she chose would remain.
Our Saviour being willing to cool this sudden heat, and compose the difference, as an Advocate, enters a plea or an apology for Marry: The sum whereof is, that 1. What she did was needful. 2. That her choice was Good. 3. That what she chosen would remain.
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And how full this Plea is, will more evidently appear by the NONLATINALPHABET, or opposition, by which the answer is illustrated and amplified;
And how full this Plea is, will more evidently appear by the, or opposition, by which the answer is illustrated and amplified;
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the advantage still resting on Maries side. 1. Martha had many things to do; Mary but one. 2. Martha's many things brought upon her many cares, many troubles; Maries one rest and ease:
the advantage still resting on Mary's side. 1. Martha had many things to do; Marry but one. 2. Martha's many things brought upon her many Cares, many Troubles; Mary's one rest and ease:
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she sate at Christs-feet; a position of those who are at rest. 3. Martha's many but occasional;she sat At Christs-feet; a position of those who Are At rest. 3. Martha's many but occasional;
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Maries necessary both for her, and her Sister. One thing is needful. 4. Martha's many, in time and place, both convenient and useful;Mary's necessary both for her, and her Sister. One thing is needful. 4. Martha's many, in time and place, both convenient and useful;
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but Maries one, positively and absolutely good: A good part. 5. Martha's many, transitory, that would perish and quickly fade;
but Mary's one, positively and absolutely good: A good part. 5. Martha's many, transitory, that would perish and quickly fade;
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but Maries of a lasting nature, and eternal continuance. A part that shall never be taken away from her.
but Mary's of a lasting nature, and Eternal Continuance. A part that shall never be taken away from her.
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You perceive by this time the sum and occasion of these words. The Lessons to be learned hence are these.
You perceive by this time the sum and occasion of these words. The Lessons to be learned hence Are these.
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First, That things well done may be ill taken.
First, That things well done may be ill taken.
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Even Maries sitting at Christs feet, and hearing his words is subject to a bad construction.
Even Mary's sitting At Christ feet, and hearing his words is Subject to a bad construction.
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Secondly, That when this falls out, we be not discouraged but leave it to Christ to make the answer. Excusatur Maria, sedebat secura.
Secondly, That when this falls out, we be not discouraged but leave it to christ to make the answer. Excusatur Maria, Sedebat Secure.
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Thirdly, In that this answer of our Saviours stands upon two feet, Laus & vituperium; is partly a reprehension, partly a commendation: Thirdly, In that this answer of our Saviors Stands upon two feet, Laus & vituperium; is partly a reprehension, partly a commendation:
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It may teach us, That in Christians possible it is to meet what is worthy of praise, what of dispraise.
It may teach us, That in Christians possible it is to meet what is worthy of praise, what of dispraise.
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1. To be sollicitous, to be troubled, to be troubled about many things, is a fault and deserves a check.
1. To be solicitous, to be troubled, to be troubled about many things, is a fault and deserves a check.
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2. To make choice of that one, good, necessary, enduring substance [ Religion I mean ] is true wisdom, and very commendable.
2. To make choice of that one, good, necessary, enduring substance [ Religion I mean ] is true Wisdom, and very commendable.
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But before I enter upon the words, necessary it is that we cast our eyes back upon Maries fact, or supposed fault;
But before I enter upon the words, necessary it is that we cast our eyes back upon Mary's fact, or supposed fault;
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for such Martha conceived it to be; The complaint was That she sate at Christs feet, and heard his words, Vers. 39. The Fathers with one consent have presented Mary to us as a type of a contemplative Christian;
for such Martha conceived it to be; The complaint was That she sat At Christ feet, and herd his words, Vers. 39. The Father's with one consent have presented Marry to us as a type of a contemplative Christian;
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in whom they require two especial qualities, Humility, and an Even Soul; to both which yet there must precede Auris perforata, the bored and open Ear, prepared to be attentive, what God shall say concerning us.
in whom they require two especial qualities, Humility, and an Even Soul; to both which yet there must precede Auris perforata, the bored and open Ear, prepared to be attentive, what God shall say Concerning us.
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These three we find conjoyn'd in Mary, an humble Spirit, a quiet Mind, and an open Ear ready to learn her lesson from Christs mouth:
These three we find conjoined in Marry, an humble Spirit, a quiet Mind, and an open Ear ready to Learn her Lesson from Christ Mouth:
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Her Seat was an argument of her even composed spirit; for we say, Sit down and rest:
Her Seat was an argument of her even composed Spirit; for we say, Fit down and rest:
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The place she took, his feet, of her humility:
The place she took, his feet, of her humility:
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The loan and bend of her ear, of her obedient attention, with which she drunk in those mellifluous words that dropt from his lips.
The loan and bend of her ear, of her obedient attention, with which she drunk in those mellifluous words that dropped from his lips.
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And yet this devout Soul could not escape the envy, murmur, nor censure of her Sister:
And yet this devout Soul could not escape the envy, murmur, nor censure of her Sister:
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A complaint we finde put up here against her. Quicquid est pulchrum sequitur Momus.
A complaint we find put up Here against her. Quicquid est Pulchrum sequitur Momus.
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'Tis the fate of the choicest beauties to be, though chaste, suspected, and of the delicatest blossoms to be nipt by an unkind frost:
It's the fate of the Choicest beauty's to be, though chaste, suspected, and of the delicatest blossoms to be nipped by an unkind frost:
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And this is the hap that befals the most conscientious of Gods Servants, to have their best deeds blasted with some unkinde breath;
And this is the hap that befalls the most conscientious of God's Servants, to have their best Deeds blasted with Some unkind breath;
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and their honest intentions traduced by some sinister construction.
and their honest intentions traduced by Some sinister construction.
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Be the thing never so good in it self, or done never to so good an e•d,
Be the thing never so good in it self, or done never to so good an e•d,
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yet ill-will will fasten a rusty tooth in it, that it may rankle at least into a scar or deformity.
yet ill-will will fasten a rusty tooth in it, that it may rankle At least into a scar or deformity.
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Charon in Lucian was conducted by Mercury to a place whence he might see all the world at once,Charon in Lucian was conducted by Mercury to a place whence he might see all the world At once,
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and being asked by the god what he had observed, he wittily answered, That the Cities of the world seemed to him like so many Bee-hives,
and being asked by the god what he had observed, he wittily answered, That the Cities of the world seemed to him like so many Beehives,
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and the People as so many Bees, of which every one had his weapon, and that they did nothing but quarrel and sting one another. and the People as so many Bees, of which every one had his weapon, and that they did nothing but quarrel and sting one Another.
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Of which sting, not any one feels the point and venome more, than the best of men:
Of which sting, not any one feels the point and venom more, than the best of men:
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Grand offences slide by unobserved, while that which is commendable in heaven, is planet-struck on earth.
Grand offences slide by unobserved, while that which is commendable in heaven, is planet-struck on earth.
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Who could conceive that any man could be so envious, as to pick a quarrel with a brother for serving his God? and yet this was the ground of the hatred that Cain bore to innocent Abel, That fire fell from heaven to consume the Sacrifice;
Who could conceive that any man could be so envious, as to pick a quarrel with a brother for serving his God? and yet this was the ground of the hatred that Cain boar to innocent Abel, That fire fell from heaven to consume the Sacrifice;
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that thereby God testified his acceptance of it;
that thereby God testified his acceptance of it;
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that Cain 's offering was rejected was no fault of Abels, it lay not in his power either to endear his own,
that Cain is offering was rejected was no fault of Abel's, it lay not in his power either to endear his own,
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or to bring dis-esteem to his brothers gift;
or to bring disesteem to his Brother's gift;
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and yet the flame of anger that arose from hence was so great that, it could be quenched with no other stream than that of blood, the blood of a brother, the blood of a pious, innocent brother.
and yet the flame of anger that arose from hence was so great that, it could be quenched with no other stream than that of blood, the blood of a brother, the blood of a pious, innocent brother.
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The Courtiers at Babylon were angry with Daniel; resolved they were either to remove or destroy him;
The Courtiers At Babylon were angry with daniel; resolved they were either to remove or destroy him;
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this put them to pry into his actions;
this put them to pry into his actions;
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but so faithful they found him in what he was intrusted, that it was not possible for ill-will it self to pick occasion or fault against him:
but so faithful they found him in what he was Entrusted, that it was not possible for ill-will it self to pick occasion or fault against him:
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Rather than fail of an accusation, his piety and devotion shall be brought against him;
Rather than fail of an accusation, his piety and devotion shall be brought against him;
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crime enough it shall prove to cast him into the Lions den, that he makes his petition to God three times a day.
crime enough it shall prove to cast him into the Lions den, that he makes his petition to God three times a day.
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Dead flies cause the oyntment of the Apothecary to send forth a stinking savour; and male-content apprehensions will fly-blow the sweetest graces and performances.
Dead flies cause the ointment of the Apothecary to send forth a stinking savour; and malcontent apprehensions will flyblow the Sweetest graces and performances.
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And of this, no one of Gods devoted had more lamentable experience than this poor woman:
And of this, no one of God's devoted had more lamentable experience than this poor woman:
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At three several times she shews three several vertues, and for these three she is three times repined at.
At three several times she shows three several Virtues, and for these three she is three times repined At.
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1. At Simons house, she testifies her repentance with a flood of salt tears, and the Pharisee did what he could to disgrace her.
1. At Simons house, she Testifies her Repentance with a flood of salt tears, and the Pharisee did what he could to disgrace her.
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2. Not long before our Saviours death she shews her love and bountiful heart, brings her box of Spicknard, breaks it and anoints Christ's head;
2. Not long before our Saviors death she shows her love and bountiful heart, brings her box of Spicknard, breaks it and anoints Christ's head;
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yet some there were that disdained, grudged at it, and molested her; To what purpose is this waste? saith Judas.
yet Some there were that disdained, grudged At it, and molested her; To what purpose is this waste? Says Judas.
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3. In this place she manifests her devotion by sitting at Christs feet, and hearing him preach;
3. In this place she manifests her devotion by sitting At Christ feet, and hearing him preach;
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and Martha her own sister brings a complaint against her. Poor soul! nothing that she can do can give content;
and Martha her own sister brings a complaint against her. Poor soul! nothing that she can do can give content;
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nor her tears, not her love, nor her box, nor her thanks, nor her bounty, nor her devotion can please all;
nor her tears, not her love, nor her box, nor her thanks, nor her bounty, nor her devotion can please all;
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something is still awry in their conce•t, or as it should not be.
something is still awry in their conce•t, or as it should not be.
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A foul disheartning this, and enough to cool any good and pious duty in her and in us too, were it not that our way lyes to heaven through honor and dishonor; were it not by good report and bad report we are necessitated to enter thither.
A foul disheartening this, and enough to cool any good and pious duty in her and in us too, were it not that our Way lies to heaven through honour and dishonour; were it not by good report and bad report we Are necessitated to enter thither.
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In a word, were it not that we had an Advocate to speak for us; the self-same that Mary had.
In a word, were it not that we had an Advocate to speak for us; the selfsame that Marry had.
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Be it a Pharisee, be it a Judas, be it a Sister that will repine and traduce what's well;
Be it a Pharisee, be it a Judas, be it a Sister that will repine and traduce what's well;
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yet we serve a good Lord that will justifie and answer for us.
yet we serve a good Lord that will justify and answer for us.
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So he did for her here, and so he will do for her and his hereafter. Jesus answered and said. Behold Maries prerogative:
So he did for her Here, and so he will do for her and his hereafter. jesus answered and said. Behold Mary's prerogative:
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The straitlaced Pharisee grumbles at her; Christs own Disciples molest her; now her own sister Martha steps up with a complaint against her.
The straitlaced Pharisee grumbles At her; Christ own Disciples molest her; now her own sister Martha steps up with a complaint against her.
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Ʋbi { que } Maria tacet, & pro ea loquitur Christus; Mary is at all silent, but Christ speaks for her: Ʋbi { que } Maria tacet, & Pro ea loquitur Christus; Marry is At all silent, but christ speaks for her:
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He was Invocatus, invited for a guest, but he becomes Advocatus, an Advocate to plead for her against her querulous Sister.
He was Invocatus, invited for a guest, but he becomes Advocatus, an Advocate to plead for her against her querulous Sister.
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The elder appeals to him as to a Judge, at ex judice fit advocatus; Of a Judge he becomes an Advocate, and enters a plea for the younger.
The elder appeals to him as to a Judge, At ex judice fit Advocatus; Of a Judge he becomes an Advocate, and enters a plea for the younger.
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By this he give an essay what he would be for all his at the great Tribunal;
By this he give an essay what he would be for all his At the great Tribunal;
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appear, intercede, and speak for us, when we think not of it.
appear, intercede, and speak for us, when we think not of it.
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Does any man sin, and yet with Mary grieve, and mourn, and weep for that sin? the comfort is, he hath an Advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous, one at the right hand of God to make intercession: Does any man since, and yet with Marry grieve, and mourn, and weep for that since? the Comfort is, he hath an Advocate, jesus christ the righteous, one At the right hand of God to make Intercession:
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And when the case is not so good, that it for it self can be justified, upon our repentance and reliance on him, he will blot out the imperfection and guilt with his own blood.
And when the case is not so good, that it for it self can be justified, upon our Repentance and reliance on him, he will blot out the imperfection and guilt with his own blood.
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This is the answer our Advocate will make for us in a tolerable case.
This is the answer our Advocate will make for us in a tolerable case.
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But when the action is good and justifiable, such as Maries was, never let the venome of an ill tongue discourage any;
But when the actium is good and justifiable, such as Mary's was, never let the venom of an ill tongue discourage any;
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in such a case take no thought what to answer; in such a case take no Thought what to answer;
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for an Advocate we have in the presence of that great Judge of quick and dead,
for an Advocate we have in the presence of that great Judge of quick and dead,
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and our cause can take no harm; he that here answered for Mary, will then answer for you, hold you your peace.
and our cause can take no harm; he that Here answered for Marry, will then answer for you, hold you your peace.
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And so I come to the answer he made, and first in relation to Martha, or as it was NONLATINALPHABET, a Reprehension. Martha, Martha thou art troubled.
And so I come to the answer he made, and First in Relation to Martha, or as it was, a Reprehension. Martha, Martha thou art troubled.
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Quid autem putamus nos reprehensum ministerium Marthae? Shall we think that our Lord found fault with Martha's service? as if the care of her house, Quid autem putamus nos reprehensum ministerium Martha? Shall we think that our Lord found fault with Martha's service? as if the care of her house,
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or her diligence for his and his followers kinde entertainment had been ill taken by him? Grant but that,
or her diligence for his and his followers kind entertainment had been ill taken by him? Grant but that,
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and then let Solomons good Huswife let her wool and her flax alone; never let her set her hands to the spindle, nor her singers to the distaff:
and then let Solomons good Huswife let her wool and her flax alone; never let her Set her hands to the spindle, nor her singers to the distaff:
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Let her keep her bed, and give a portion to her maids who will. Neither let any care be taken what hospitality be kept, who wants bread, who clothes.
Let her keep her Bed, and give a portion to her maids who will. Neither let any care be taken what hospitality be kept, who Wants bred, who clothes.
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Vacant opera misericordiae, uni instetur scientiae; Farewel then all works of mercy, and let men only hear Sermons. Vacant opera Mercy, uni instetur scientiae; Farewell then all works of mercy, and let men only hear Sermons.
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In this case then, we must have our eyes in our bead, and separate the precious from the vile; In this case then, we must have our eyes in our bead, and separate the precious from the vile;
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a difference there must be betwixt that which was commendable in Martha, and what to be disliked.
a difference there must be betwixt that which was commendable in Martha, and what to be disliked.
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It was not her Good-housewifery our Saviour dislikes, nor yet her kinde heart. Our Saviour saith not Martha, Mar•ha, thou hast chosen the evil part:
It was not her Good-housewifery our Saviour dislikes, nor yet her kind heart. Our Saviour Says not Martha, Mar•ha, thou hast chosen the evil part:
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But that which displeaseth him was,
But that which displeaseth him was,
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1. That whereas there is One thing more needful than all the rest, she by setting her minde on Multa, many things, was too cold in the pursuit of that One.
1. That whereas there is One thing more needful than all the rest, she by setting her mind on Multa, many things, was too cold in the pursuit of that One.
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2. Then that whereas she might have been contented with less, she was over-careful, even to distraction in the provision of more.
2. Then that whereas she might have been contented with less, she was overcareful, even to distraction in the provision of more.
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Her judgement in preferring earthly food before heavenly; and her care and distraction about that was ill taken.
Her judgement in preferring earthly food before heavenly; and her care and distraction about that was ill taken.
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Two things we are to learn from hence. First, The one commanded, and to be supposed in the Text;
Two things we Are to Learn from hence. First, The one commanded, and to be supposed in the Text;
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viz. diligence in the works of our vocation; for this is well enough compatible with Religion;viz. diligence in the works of our vocation; for this is well enough compatible with Religion;
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nay very often commanded and practised in Scripture by the religions. Gods command is, in the sweat of thy brows thou shalt eat thy bread;
nay very often commanded and practised in Scripture by the Religions. God's command is, in the sweat of thy brows thou shalt eat thy bred;
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the Apostles command is, Let him labor and work with his hands. All the Saints of God in one way or other have been laborers; the Apostles command is, Let him labour and work with his hands. All the Saints of God in one Way or other have been laborers;
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not one drone is to be found among them: Bodies we have, and these bodies call for food and raiment;
not one drone is to be found among them: Bodies we have, and these bodies call for food and raiment;
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when we put off these, we may put off our toil and care; till then necessaeria est Marthae NONLATINALPHABET, Martha's part is necessary, and must be acted.
when we put off these, we may put off our toil and care; till then necessaeria est Martha, Martha's part is necessary, and must be acted.
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Secondly, But the other is forbidden, and here disliked; it is NONLATINALPHABET, it is NONLATINALPHABET, anxiety, perturbation, distraction of the minde. This our Saviour prohibits before, NONLATINALPHABET;
Secondly, But the other is forbidden, and Here disliked; it is, it is, anxiety, perturbation, distraction of the mind. This our Saviour prohibits before,;
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take no thought, divide not your minde about it, and here condemns in Martha, as one of a dubious and divided soul;take no Thought, divide not your mind about it, and Here condemns in Martha, as one of a dubious and divided soul;
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Martha, Martha, NONLATINALPHABET, Thou may'st be thoughtful, and art troubled. Indicatur turbidae opera sollicitudo; the sollicitude of a troublesom work is here intimated; and I add, interdicitur, interdicted:
Martha, Martha,, Thou Mayest be thoughtful, and art troubled. Indicatur turbidae opera sollicitudo; the solicitude of a troublesome work is Here intimated; and I add, interdicitur, interdicted:
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It was the burden that God laid upon man, In the sweat of thy brows, not in the pain and labor of thy heart, thou shalt eat thy bread.
It was the burden that God laid upon man, In the sweat of thy brows, not in the pain and labour of thy heart, thou shalt eat thy bred.
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It is then an unwise part, I could say worse of it, to make the burden heavier than God hath made it. This was Martha's fault;
It is then an unwise part, I could say Worse of it, to make the burden Heavier than God hath made it. This was Martha's fault;
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about she went, and many things she found to do;
about she went, and many things she found to do;
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and was it any wonder then she should be troubled? for tolle unum & turba est;
and was it any wonder then she should be troubled? for Take Unum & turba est;
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upon the remove from one thing there will be trouble;
upon the remove from one thing there will be trouble;
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the soul, NONLATINALPHABET, will be in a thoughtful suspence, hanging as it were betwixt two, as not knowing to which to lean.
the soul,, will be in a thoughtful suspense, hanging as it were betwixt two, as not knowing to which to lean.
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Pythagoras set an infamous mark upon Two, because it divides and parts from One. Pythagoras Set an infamous mark upon Two, Because it divides and parts from One.
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For where unity is not preserved, there a multitude begins, and still the further, the more division;
For where unity is not preserved, there a multitude begins, and still the further, the more division;
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and the more division, the more distraction. The minde while fixed on one object, is but One;
and the more division, the more distraction. The mind while fixed on one Object, is but One;
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when it is presented with many, multiplies, as do the objects, and not resolving on which to settle, cannot properly be said to retain unity with it self.
when it is presented with many, multiplies, as do the objects, and not resolving on which to settle, cannot properly be said to retain unity with it self.
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Hence it is that such a pendulous person becomes like Plinyes Amphysbaena, a worm with two heads, one at one end of the body,
Hence it is that such a pendulous person becomes like Plinyes Amphysbaena, a worm with two Heads, one At one end of the body,
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and the other at the other, one of which tugging this way, and the other that, both contend so long till they rend the poor creature asunder.
and the other At the other, one of which tugging this Way, and the other that, both contend so long till they rend the poor creature asunder.
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Maries choyce of One thing made her but One woman, whereas Martha was divided:Mary's choice of One thing made her but One woman, whereas Martha was divided:
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our Saviour doubles her name, ingeminates Martha, Martha, as if she had been no more One but two creatures.
our Saviour doubles her name, ingeminates Martha, Martha, as if she had been no more One but two creatures.
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It pleaseth the Father of gifts to bestow upon us many things, many endowments against nakedness,
It Pleases the Father of Gifts to bestow upon us many things, many endowments against nakedness,
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and many ornaments for comliness, many nourishments to fill us, and many dainties to de ight us,
and many Ornament for comeliness, many nourishments to fill us, and many dainties to the ight us,
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and these may be received, and used, so they be not longed for as the Israelit•s Quails, nor pursued with anxiety and trouble.
and these may be received, and used, so they be not longed for as the Israelit•s Quails, nor pursued with anxiety and trouble.
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A Grace doth well for these, but not a Prayer; and if nor a prayer, than surely not vexation, not distraction.
A Grace does well for these, but not a Prayer; and if nor a prayer, than surely not vexation, not distraction.
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When God opens his bowels, and gives with a liberal and plentiful hand, receive this plurality of good things and be thankful.
When God Opens his bowels, and gives with a liberal and plentiful hand, receive this plurality of good things and be thankful.
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The rich man in the Gospel boasted of the one, but left out the other; he gloried of his plurima bona, many goods, but he forgot his thanks;
The rich man in the Gospel boasted of the one, but left out the other; he gloried of his Many Bona, many goods, but he forgotten his thanks;
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that was one of his faults.
that was one of his Faults.
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The receit of many good things with thanks I am not against, but against the prayer clearly;
The receipt of many good things with thanks I am not against, but against the prayer clearly;
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for we may ask only that which we have a promise to receive;
for we may ask only that which we have a promise to receive;
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and Gods promise extends no farther than to provide for every servant of his, food and raiment, that is, a competency of necessaries for this life.
and God's promise extends no farther than to provide for every servant of his, food and raiment, that is, a competency of necessaries for this life.
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Christ's command also is our warrant to pray for thus much, and no more; Give us this day our daily bread; Christ's command also is our warrant to pray for thus much, and no more; Give us this day our daily bred;
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that is, day by day those things which are necessary for the remainder of our life.
that is, day by day those things which Are necessary for the remainder of our life.
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I hope by this time I shall not need to say much to disswade the trouble; I hope by this time I shall not need to say much to dissuade the trouble;
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for certainly let it be confessed the petition for these is unlawful, and then the disquiet and anxiety can never be justified;
for Certainly let it be confessed the petition for these is unlawful, and then the disquiet and anxiety can never be justified;
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if men may not sue to heaven for them, they never may with distraction of soul pursue them, never vex their hearts, NONLATINALPHABET, about Multa.
if men may not sue to heaven for them, they never may with distraction of soul pursue them, never vex their hearts,, about Multa.
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A good Christian should remember, that he is but a pilgrim, a stranger, a sojourner on the earth; A good Christian should Remember, that he is but a pilgrim, a stranger, a sojourner on the earth;
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Genus, sedem, spem, patriam in coelis habere. Now travellers do not use to trouble themselves with more than needs;Genus, sedem, spem, Patriam in Coelis habere. Now travellers do not use to trouble themselves with more than needs;
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In his journey the passenger sees many a fair field loaden with bol'd and heavy ears;
In his journey the Passenger sees many a fair field loaded with boled and heavy ears;
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many a green meadow mantled with fragrant flowers, many a stately building towring up to heaven;
many a green meadow mantled with fragrant flowers, many a stately building towering up to heaven;
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but because he is out of his Country, these he covets not, they retard him not,
but Because he is out of his Country, these he covets not, they retard him not,
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nor yet trouble him in his journey; on he passes, and praises what he saw, but he is not sick of them.
nor yet trouble him in his journey; on he passes, and praises what he saw, but he is not sick of them.
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Such ought to be the affection we carry to every thing we meet with by the way;
Such ought to be the affection we carry to every thing we meet with by the Way;
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to praise the gift, and bless the giver, may be done with a single heart;
to praise the gift, and bless the giver, may be done with a single heart;
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but upon the doubling we shall create a trouble to our selves, and bring an impediment to our journey, and to our end.
but upon the doubling we shall create a trouble to our selves, and bring an impediment to our journey, and to our end.
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'Twas not then without reason, that our Saviour gave us that strict caveat, NONLATINALPHABET, take no thought, NONLATINALPHABET, live not in a careful suspense. 'Twas not then without reason, that our Saviour gave us that strict caveat,, take no Thought,, live not in a careful suspense.
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For he knew what was in man, and that they were too prone to this piece of infidelity;
For he knew what was in man, and that they were too prove to this piece of infidelity;
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whereas if they would but relie upon his word, they should have little cause of this heart-eating trouble.
whereas if they would but rely upon his word, they should have little cause of this heart-eating trouble.
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Above us, the Fowls of the air may teach us this part of confidence, for he feeds the young ravens that call upon him; Above us, the Fowls of the air may teach us this part of confidence, for he feeds the young Ravens that call upon him;
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under our feet the Lillies may confirm us, for he clothes those flowers, that nor labor nor spin; under our feet the Lilies may confirm us, for he clothes those flowers, that nor labour nor spin;
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he beautifully arrays the one, and in necessity, upon their call, gives food to the other, and shall he not much more cloth and feed you, O ye of little faith?
he beautifully arrays the one, and in necessity, upon their call, gives food to the other, and shall he not much more cloth and feed you, Oh you of little faith?
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What's to be done then? Quae illius sunt curate, ille curabit quae vestra;
What's to be done then? Quae Illius sunt curate, Isle curabit Quae Vestra;
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Have a care to do your duty to him, and never doubt but he will take care of you.
Have a care to do your duty to him, and never doubt but he will take care of you.
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Seek the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all other things NONLATINALPHABET, shall be cast in over and above to you. Seek the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all other things, shall be cast in over and above to you.
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Diligent prayer, honest labour, just acquisition, wary thrift, and merciful expence are the means that he allows, and requires;
Diligent prayer, honest labour, just acquisition, wary thrift, and merciful expense Are the means that he allows, and requires;
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and his promise to feed and clothe us is annexed to these: This is the order of his Kingdom, this the way of his righteousness;
and his promise to feed and cloth us is annexed to these: This is the order of his Kingdom, this the Way of his righteousness;
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as oft as we step out of this, we shall be sure to meet with trouble and vexation of spirit.
as oft as we step out of this, we shall be sure to meet with trouble and vexation of Spirit.
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Disdain then to divide thy soul, which in its own nature is indivisible, betwixt the dirty god of this world, and the God of heaven.
Disdain then to divide thy soul, which in its own nature is indivisible, betwixt the dirty god of this world, and the God of heaven.
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Trouble not thy self in the pursuit of that a moth can eat, a worm corrupt, a theif can steal:
Trouble not thy self in the pursuit of that a moth can eat, a worm corrupt, a thief can steal:
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Ne multus sis, pine not after that which is of a fickle temper, every day watching an opportunity to steal away;Ne Multus sis, pine not After that which is of a fickle temper, every day watching an opportunity to steal away;
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like to a bird upon the wing, it will be gone, or like a stream posting by a meadow side, labitu• & labetur, which no man can stay. And now, O man!
like to a bird upon the wing, it will be gone, or like a stream posting by a meadow side, labitu• & labetur, which no man can stay. And now, Oh man!
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I shall shew thee what is good; It is Maries part, that Good part, that one thing necessary;
I shall show thee what is good; It is Mary's part, that Good part, that one thing necessary;
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that which will never fail nor vanish. Many things will distract, fix on this One; many things that trouble may be well spared;
that which will never fail nor vanish. Many things will distract, fix on this One; many things that trouble may be well spared;
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this may not, it is needful. Goods you are pleased to call those many;
this may not, it is needful. Goods you Are pleased to call those many;
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this whether you call it so or not, yet it is a Good part. This good lastly you shall be sure to finde in it, that when these Multa fail, this One good thing will accompany you into everlasting habitations. Vers. 42. NONLATINALPHABET; Of one thing there is need. Vulg. Lat. Unum est necessarium. Beza. Atqui uno opus est.
this whither you call it so or not, yet it is a Good part. This good lastly you shall be sure to find in it, that when these Multa fail, this One good thing will accompany you into everlasting habitations. Vers. 42.; Of one thing there is need. Vulgar Lat. Unum est Necessary. Beza. Atqui Uno opus est.
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Tremel. Ʋnum est autem quod requiritur. Engl. Tr. But one thing is needful. Hitherto my labor hath been to remove all impediments, as it were the rubbish: Now I begin to build.Tremel. Ʋnum est autem quod requiritur. England Tr But one thing is needful. Hitherto my labour hath been to remove all impediments, as it were the rubbish: Now I begin to built.
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And in the foundation I shall lay that one thing that cannot be spared, because it is Necessary, requisite, needful, and of special use;
And in the Foundation I shall lay that one thing that cannot be spared, Because it is Necessary, requisite, needful, and of special use;
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without it the building can never stand.
without it the building can never stand.
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It was a wise question the Lawyer proposed to our Saviour above, vers. 25. What shall I do to inherit e•ernal life? that ought to be our aim;
It was a wise question the Lawyer proposed to our Saviour above, vers. 25. What shall I do to inherit e•ernal life? that ought to be our aim;
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for every one must needs love himself so well, that he would fain live for ever, and live happily for ever.
for every one must needs love himself so well, that he would fain live for ever, and live happily for ever.
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To attain this One thing, it is needful, that he serve God;
To attain this One thing, it is needful, that he serve God;
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And therefore as Beza notes on these words, raeclara sententia; a worthy Apothegm, by which we are warned that we destine and direct all the duties and parts of our life to that end, that we serve God, this being the whole man. And Therefore as Beza notes on these words, raeclara sententia; a worthy Apothegm, by which we Are warned that we destine and Direct all the duties and parts of our life to that end, that we serve God, this being the Whole man.
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For these necessarily follow and infer each oth•r; God, Man, Religion; a Father, a Son, Reverence and honor;
For these necessarily follow and infer each oth•r; God, Man, Religion; a Father, a Son, reverence and honour;
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a Lord, a Servant, and Service; a Giver, a Receiver, and Thankfulness; a Creditor, a Debtor, and an obligation:
a Lord, a Servant, and Service; a Giver, a Receiver, and Thankfulness; a Creditor, a Debtor, and an obligation:
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Whence it may be well collected, that the first Divines were expert Logicians;
Whence it may be well collected, that the First Divines were expert Logicians;
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For when as a man mounts to God, as it were with two wings, by his Understanding and his Will;
For when as a man mounts to God, as it were with two wings, by his Understanding and his Will;
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so soon as the Understanding assents and concludes that there is a God, that he is a Father, a Lord, a great Benefactor, a Creditor;
so soon as the Understanding assents and concludes that there is a God, that he is a Father, a Lord, a great Benefactor, a Creditor;
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the Will strait infers, that he is to be worshipped, reverenced, served, observed, praised, thanked, and that we are obliged and bound to all this.
the Will strait infers, that he is to be worshipped, reverenced, served, observed, praised, thanked, and that we Are obliged and bound to all this.
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But all this being done, because defective and imperfect, yet is not able to conjoyn and reconcile man unto God, without wh•ch happiness and salvation cannot be obtained:
But all this being done, Because defective and imperfect, yet is not able to conjoin and reconcile man unto God, without wh•ch happiness and salvation cannot be obtained:
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A way then must be found out by which God must be satisfied as well as served; pacified as well as worshipped.
A Way then must be found out by which God must be satisfied as well as served; pacified as well as worshipped.
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'Tis but in va n to look for this in Sacrifices, Purgations, Ceremonies or Prayers: For what doth the effusion of the blood of a beast offered in sacrifice intimate,
It's but in va n to look for this in Sacrifices, Purgations, Ceremonies or Prayers: For what does the effusion of the blood of a beast offered in sacrifice intimate,
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but that thou hadst deserved to die, and be slain, as was that beast? what those purgations,
but that thou Hadst deserved to die, and be slave, as was that beast? what those purgations,
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but that thou art polluted, and needest a laver? what those ceremonies, but God is displeased,
but that thou art polluted, and Needest a laver? what those ceremonies, but God is displeased,
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and must be propitiated? what those confessions, but than thou art a sinner, and deserv'st the sentence of death? That alone which can do this, be able to satisfie and pacifie, must be some greater price, some higher payment;
and must be propitiated? what those confessions, but than thou art a sinner, and deservest the sentence of death? That alone which can do this, be able to satisfy and pacify, must be Some greater price, Some higher payment;
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that ransom alone, which is set forth to us in the Gospel;
that ransom alone, which is Set forth to us in the Gospel;
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of which the prerogative is, That it is the power of God to Salvation, to every one that believes, to the J w first, and also to the Greek.
of which the prerogative is, That it is the power of God to Salvation, to every one that believes, to the J w First, and also to the Greek.
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This is that needful principle that must be known, and known it ca not be till it be taught;
This is that needful principle that must be known, and known it circa not be till it be taught;
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and being taught, it must be heard; and when heard, believed and obeyed, in all which the power of Religion doth consist.
and being taught, it must be herd; and when herd, believed and obeyed, in all which the power of Religion does consist.
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For in a word, that is true Religion, and alone deserves the name of Religion, which hath God for the s•ope, his Word for the rule of Divine Worship,
For in a word, that is true Religion, and alone deserves the name of Religion, which hath God for the s•ope, his Word for the Rule of Divine Worship,
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and shews a way and a means whereby God being pacified, satisfied and reconciled to sinful man, may bestow upon him salvation, and eternal happiness.
and shows a Way and a means whereby God being pacified, satisfied and reconciled to sinful man, may bestow upon him salvation, and Eternal happiness.
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That then which Mary sate at Christs feet to learn, was Religion;
That then which Marry sat At Christ feet to Learn, was Religion;
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to which that I may win your affection, I will shew you 1. That it is but One. 2. That it is necessary. 3. That it is no seeming, but a positive Good;
to which that I may win your affection, I will show you 1. That it is but One. 2. That it is necessary. 3. That it is no seeming, but a positive Good;
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A good part. 4. That it is not as Martha's multa, many things are, a transitory utensile, but lasting, everlasting;A good part. 4. That it is not as Martha's Multa, many things Are, a transitory utensile, but lasting, everlasting;
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It never shall be taken away. It never shall be taken away.
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I dare say I shall not need to use any other arguments to quicken your election;
I Dare say I shall not need to use any other Arguments to quicken your election;
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hoping that all other things being undervalued, you will (if you have chose ill already) with Mary make a new choice,
hoping that all other things being undervalved, you will (if you have chosen ill already) with Marry make a new choice,
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and resolve upon these grounds never to chuse again.
and resolve upon these grounds never to choose again.
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1. Religion is but One. That which first commends Christian Religion is the Unity; for so indeed it is in it self but One;1. Religion is but One. That which First commends Christian Religion is the Unity; for so indeed it is in it self but One;
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it was taught by One and the same God; it proposes One and the same Christ;
it was taught by One and the same God; it proposes One and the same christ;
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It is inspired by One and the same Spirit; It unites all the parts under One and the same Head;
It is inspired by One and the same Spirit; It unites all the parts under One and the same Head;
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it conveys all Promises under One and the same Seals; the Duties that it enjoyns are the self same;
it conveys all Promises under One and the same Seals; the Duties that it enjoins Are the self same;
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the Articles agreed upon for belief the very same;
the Articles agreed upon for belief the very same;
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the Petitions all men are to present must be framed by One and the same pattern;
the Petitions all men Are to present must be framed by One and the same pattern;
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the hope of our calling One and the same;
the hope of our calling One and the same;
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And is it then possible that the Religion should be other than One, that hath so many bands of Unity?
And is it then possible that the Religion should be other than One, that hath so many bans of Unity?
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The divisions that are about it, proceed from the hot brains of the Religious, or Irreligious rather,
The divisions that Are about it, proceed from the hight brains of the Religious, or Irreligious rather,
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while every one will bring his single stone, and grow cholerick, if it be not put into the foundation, which God never intended should come there.
while every one will bring his single stone, and grow choleric, if it be not put into the Foundation, which God never intended should come there.
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But let men hug their own conceits as they please, it must be granted, that for the substance of Religion, there is but una, sola, immobilis, irreformabilis regula, to which no man may add, from which no man may diminish;
But let men hug their own conceits as they please, it must be granted, that for the substance of Religion, there is but una, sola, immobilis, irreformabilis regula, to which no man may add, from which no man may diminish;
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and in respect of these Catholique and necessary verities Christian Religion is but One.
and in respect of these Catholic and necessary verities Christian Religion is but One.
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Tell me no more of variety of Liturgies, Rites, Ceremonies, so they be few, decent, orderly, and tend to edification;
Tell me no more of variety of Liturgies, Rites, Ceremonies, so they be few, decent, orderly, and tend to edification;
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I can admit them in different Churches, and yet no more confess the foundation to be changed,
I can admit them in different Churches, and yet no more confess the Foundation to be changed,
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then I should acknowledge that to be a new Fabrick in whose several rooms I should behold variety of ornaments or hangings.
then I should acknowledge that to be a new Fabric in whose several rooms I should behold variety of Ornament or hangings.
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Never instance in infinite Conclusions, some more plainly, some more obscurely hid in the bosom, and rationally deduced from the first principles;
Never instance in infinite Conclusions, Some more plainly, Some more obscurely hid in the bosom, and rationally deduced from the First principles;
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for how true, or like truth soever they are, yet they come in the catalogue of Superstructures, not Foundations.
for how true, or like truth soever they Are, yet they come in the catalogue of Superstructures, not Foundations.
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He that knows them not may be saved without them. Of which nature are the most controversies, which subtile heads dispute with so much heat, and little charity.
He that knows them not may be saved without them. Of which nature Are the most controversies, which subtle Heads dispute with so much heat, and little charity.
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Could men be brought to be of a meek and quiet spirit, the disquisitions of these might be of great use.
Could men be brought to be of a meek and quiet Spirit, the disquisitions of these might be of great use.
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But while Zealots prosecute their own interests with so much eagerness, that they cry out as those Souldiers in Polybius, NONLATINALPHABET, to the fire with him, to hell with him that will not assent to their deductions, the unity is as much as lies in them rent asunder.
But while Zealots prosecute their own interests with so much eagerness, that they cry out as those Soldiers in Polybius,, to the fire with him, to hell with him that will not assent to their deductions, the unity is as much as lies in them rend asunder.
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He mistakes that imputes this to the Religion we profess;
He mistakes that imputes this to the Religion we profess;
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it must be charged upon the education, the pride, the self-love, or self-ends of the professors.
it must be charged upon the education, the pride, the Self-love, or self-ends of the professors.
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I excuse it not, but acknowledge, that vitia erunt, donec homines, that men are men, over-passionate, I excuse it not, but acknowledge, that Vices erunt, donec homines, that men Are men, overpassionate,
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and in love with their own fancies more than truth: This is evident in other Arts, and it will be so among Divines.
and in love with their own fancies more than truth: This is evident in other Arts, and it will be so among Divines.
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All other Artists have their civil Wars; Logicians their debates, Physitians their controversies, Lawyers their Moot-cases;
All other Artists have their civil Wars; Logicians their debates, Physicians their controversies, Lawyers their Moot-cases;
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and can it be imagined there should be all peace among Divines, in whose professions there is as many questions as mysteries, and those not few?
and can it be imagined there should be all peace among Divines, in whose professions there is as many questions as Mysteres, and those not few?
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Among those divided Sciolists no man will say, that their Art or Profession is not One (though they contend) neither is it rational they should so say,
Among those divided Sciolists no man will say, that their Art or Profession is not One (though they contend) neither is it rational they should so say,
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since Ʋnitas scientiae dependet ab unitate objecti & finis. The unity of any science is denominated from the unity of the object and end;
since Ʋnitas scientiae dependet ab unitate Object & finis. The unity of any science is denominated from the unity of the Object and end;
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so long then as the Professours admit of the same indubitate Maxims, and aim at the same end, be the contentions what they will, the science is acknowledg'd for one and the same.
so long then as the Professors admit of the same indubitate Maxims, and aim At the same end, be the contentions what they will, the science is acknowledged for one and the same.
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Let the same indulgence be granted to Divinity, and the contentions in it, and about it, will never present it with a double face;
Let the same indulgence be granted to Divinity, and the contentions in it, and about it, will never present it with a double face;
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— Facies non omnibus una, Nec diversa tamen, qualem decet esse sororum.
— Fancies non omnibus una, Nec diversa tamen, qualem Deceit esse Sisters.
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Confess'd it must be, that in the secondary and obscure points, there are too many dissensions, Confessed it must be, that in the secondary and Obscure points, there Are too many dissensions,
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and too bitter among learned men;
and too bitter among learned men;
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who yet because they maintaine one and the same rule of Faith once given to the Saints, contend for that Form of wholesome words,
who yet Because they maintain one and the same Rule of Faith once given to the Saints, contend for that From of wholesome words,
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and the Principles of the Oracles of God, and all aime the •t same end, the investigation of Truth:
and the Principles of the Oracles of God, and all aim the •t same end, the investigation of Truth:
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Even in this distraction the Religion which they profess, may be said to be the same.
Even in this distraction the Religion which they profess, may be said to be the same.
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What hath been said, may serve to several good purposes.
What hath been said, may serve to several good Purposes.
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1. To remove that offence which most take at the dissentions in Religion, and by the Contenders Quarrels take occasion to dis-esteem the Truth.
1. To remove that offence which most take At the dissensions in Religion, and by the Contenders Quarrels take occasion to disesteem the Truth.
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Vellem fieri Christianus, sed nescio cui parti adhaream, a Christian I would faine be, but I cannot tell to what part to adhere, men are divided into so many Factions. Vellem fieri Christian, sed nescio cui parti adhaream, a Christian I would feign be, but I cannot tell to what part to adhere, men Are divided into so many Factions.
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It falls not so out in other Professions; why then in this? The Lawyers contend, and yet the Law is honour'd;
It falls not so out in other Professions; why then in this? The Lawyers contend, and yet the Law is honoured;
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Physicians differ in opinion, and yet Physique is in request; Though then Divines are at odds, yet let not Religion fare the worse.
Physicians differ in opinion, and yet Physique is in request; Though then Divines Are At odds, yet let not Religion fare the Worse.
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Honour the mother, howsoever the children be ungracious, and quarrelsome.
Honour the mother, howsoever the children be ungracious, and quarrelsome.
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2. And in the midst of these disputes adhere to those Truths which all Christians hold.
2. And in the midst of these disputes adhere to those Truths which all Christians hold.
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For there is one Old safe way, whereof all Christians are agreed in this world of Cavils.
For there is one Old safe Way, whereof all Christians Are agreed in this world of Cavils.
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A way that lies faire enough, and is plaine enough to heaven;
A Way that lies fair enough, and is plain enough to heaven;
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and there needed nor so much complaint, were not men more desirous to walk in Mazes of their own, than in this one Way.
and there needed nor so much complaint, were not men more desirous to walk in Mazes of their own, than in this one Way.
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3. What doubts may happen about those things which lie by the way side; wisdome it were that every one would not be too busie about them;
3. What doubts may happen about those things which lie by the Way side; Wisdom it were that every one would not be too busy about them;
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or at least so busie as to make a rent in the Church for them.
or At least so busy as to make a rend in the Church for them.
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For Schisme and separation may cast away that soul, whom simple ignorance and errour shall not.
For Schism and separation may cast away that soul, whom simple ignorance and error shall not.
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Two Doctors of Physique sate at a Table together, and a third man at the same board, who wanted their learning,
Two Doctors of Physique sat At a Table together, and a third man At the same board, who wanted their learning,
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but had a better stomach than either to his meat. The one of these was a Gallenist, the other a Paracelsian, of different opinions both;
but had a better stomach than either to his meat. The one of these was a Gallenist, the other a Paracelsian, of different opinions both;
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and as it falls out, in the midst of dinner they fall to Argument.
and as it falls out, in the midst of dinner they fallen to Argument.
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The Gallenist speaks highly and eagerly for his simples, the Paracelsian for his Spirits, and opposed whatsoever was said, more out of spleen,
The Gallenist speaks highly and eagerly for his simples, the Paracelsian for his Spirits, and opposed whatsoever was said, more out of spleen,
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and a humour of contention, than that the truth was on his side. At last from arguing, these two sticklers fall to rayling, to fretting, to open defiance.
and a humour of contention, than that the truth was on his side. At last from arguing, these two sticklers fallen to railing, to fretting, to open defiance.
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Choler so increased in the one, and melancholy in the other, and the blood so inflamed in both, that the digestion being hindered, they were both taken away desperately sick.
Choler so increased in the one, and melancholy in the other, and the blood so inflamed in both, that the digestion being hindered, they were both taken away desperately sick.
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But the poor honest Ignaro, that sate by all this while, who understood not the cause,
But the poor honest Ignaro, that sat by all this while, who understood not the cause,
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though he heard the Quarrel, fell heartily to his meat, while they fell by the ears;
though he herd the Quarrel, fell heartily to his meat, while they fell by the ears;
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at last he arose, gave God thanks, digested it well, and in the strength of that meat, went on to his honest labour,
At last he arose, gave God thanks, digested it well, and in the strength of that meat, went on to his honest labour,
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and at evening receiv'd his wages. Thus it fares with the Rabbins in Divinity, and the simple honest Christian.
and At evening received his wages. Thus it fares with the Rabbis in Divinity, and the simple honest Christian.
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They may disputs themselves sick, and so lose the benefit of the sweet and sincere milk of the Word;
They may disputes themselves sick, and so loose the benefit of the sweet and sincere milk of the Word;
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while the meek and quiet soul, that knows as much as needs only, may sit and feed, while the meek and quiet soul, that knows as much as needs only, may fit and feed,
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and bless God for his wholesome meat, and by it be nourished up to eternal life.
and bless God for his wholesome meat, and by it be nourished up to Eternal life.
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4. Lastly, It were to be wished, that men were not so, not to set up Altar against Altar, Faith against Faith, one kinde of service against another.
4. Lastly, It were to be wished, that men were not so, not to Set up Altar against Altar, Faith against Faith, one kind of service against Another.
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Charity may compound, at least tolerate unnecessary differences.
Charity may compound, At least tolerate unnecessary differences.
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It savors not of a Gospel-spirit, to fasten the name of Anti-Christian and Superstition on that they like not,
It savours not of a Gospel-spirit, to fasten the name of Antichristian and Superstition on that they like not,
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and presently to unsaint that man who is not of their judgement. Unity well beseems those who serve the Prince of Peace.
and presently to unsaint that man who is not of their judgement. Unity well beseems those who serve the Prince of Peace.
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Hearty reverence, and devout adoration are for holy Mysteries; much wrangling and prating never was, nor will be the Character of a devout soul.
Hearty Reverence, and devout adoration Are for holy Mysteres; much wrangling and prating never was, nor will be the Character of a devout soul.
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It is not the cunning pate, but the honest heart that God accepts.
It is not the cunning pate, but the honest heart that God accepts.
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God had not such a Servant in the earth as Job; and he was Vir simplex, a plaine man;
God had not such a Servant in the earth as Job; and he was Vir simplex, a plain man;
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one sine plicis, without any folds, any windings, or doublings, or Sophisms. All Arts have their Arcana, secrets; Religion its Mysteria, mysteries;
one sine plicis, without any folds, any windings, or doublings, or Sophisms. All Arts have their Arcana, secrets; Religion its Mysteries, Mysteres;
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and it is not the over-curious search of these will bring you to heaven.
and it is not the overcurious search of these will bring you to heaven.
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In a word, I will shew you a plaine way, a brief way, and a safe way.
In a word, I will show you a plain Way, a brief Way, and a safe Way.
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The belief of what is delivered in the Apostles Creed: The practice of what God requires in the Decalogue:
The belief of what is Delivered in the Apostles Creed: The practice of what God requires in the Decalogue:
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and the commencing your Petitions and prayers in and after that forme that Christ hath caught, is the easie and ready path that leads to heaven.
and the commencing your Petitions and Prayers in and After that Form that christ hath caught, is the easy and ready path that leads to heaven.
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Let then your study be to know this Rule, let your endeavour be to walk aright in this path, keep this one way, minde this same thing, and you shall be happy.
Let then your study be to know this Rule, let your endeavour be to walk aright in this path, keep this one Way, mind this same thing, and you shall be happy.
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And if any man, in the Conclusions deduced from these, be otherwise minded, let him propose his Scruples, sedatè, in a milde,
And if any man, in the Conclusions deduced from these, be otherwise minded, let him propose his Scruples, sedatè, in a mild,
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and an humble way, and never trouble the Church. Witty men may pretend the pursuit of Truth so long as they please;
and an humble Way, and never trouble the Church. Witty men may pretend the pursuit of Truth so long as they please;
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but I shall never believe any man to do this sincerely, who is not of a meek and a quiet spirit;
but I shall never believe any man to do this sincerely, who is not of a meek and a quiet Spirit;
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for hostis est veritatis, quisquis non est amicus unitatis, he is an enemy to Truth, who is not a friend of unity.
for hostis est veritatis, quisquis non est Amicus unitatis, he is an enemy to Truth, who is not a friend of unity.
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Christ in the Canticles, professeth that he received a wound from his Spouse, but it was from a single and united eye, from a twisted or united lock, or wreath.
christ in the Canticles, Professes that he received a wound from his Spouse, but it was from a single and united eye, from a twisted or united lock, or wreathe.
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Thou hast ravished, or taken away, or wounded my heart, my Sister, my Spouse;
Thou hast ravished, or taken away, or wounded my heart, my Sister, my Spouse;
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thou hast ravished my heart with one of thy eyes, with one chaine of thy neck. thou hast ravished my heart with one of thy eyes, with one chain of thy neck.
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These eyes, these chaines, these wreaths, are the operations of a Christian soul, and they wound not, they ravish not till they be united, till they knit together in Charity, which is the Bond of perfection.
These eyes, these chains, these wreaths, Are the operations of a Christian soul, and they wound not, they ravish not till they be united, till they knit together in Charity, which is the Bound of perfection.
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Faith indeed wounds and ravisheth the heart of Christ, but it is that faith that works by love.
Faith indeed wounds and ravisheth the heart of christ, but it is that faith that works by love.
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Hope wounds also, but it must go hand in hand with Charity. Devotion and prayer draws his eye, but never till it be united with goodwill.
Hope wounds also, but it must go hand in hand with Charity. Devotion and prayer draws his eye, but never till it be united with goodwill.
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Obedience rapit ad se, take away his bowels and heart, but it must be then the obedience of Love.
obedience rapit ad se, take away his bowels and heart, but it must be then the Obedience of Love.
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Love it is that does all, makes all one; two eyes, one eye; many single haires, one lock;
Love it is that does all, makes all one; two eyes, one eye; many single hairs, one lock;
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which if you remove, nor Faith, nor Knowledge, nor, Hope, nor Devotion, nor Obedience, nor any other eminent Vertue, will ever ravish the heart of your heavenly Spouse.
which if you remove, nor Faith, nor Knowledge, nor, Hope, nor Devotion, nor obedience, nor any other eminent Virtue, will ever ravish the heart of your heavenly Spouse.
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Charity it is that will unite you to God, and God to you. Charity it is that of many will make one;
Charity it is that will unite you to God, and God to you. Charity it is that of many will make one;
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Make men to be of one mind in an house, of one minde in a Church, cause men to serve God with one heart, and one soul; which is the property of that Religion which I have hitherto shew'd you to be but One.
Make men to be of one mind in an house, of one mind in a Church, cause men to serve God with one heart, and one soul; which is the property of that Religion which I have hitherto showed you to be but One.
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Next I am to prove, that this one thing is Necessary; for that's the Attribute of our Saviours Proposition.
Next I am to prove, that this one thing is Necessary; for that's the Attribute of our Saviors Proposition.
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2. One thing is Needful: or as the Vulgar, Necessary; as Tremel. Requisite. To tell some that Maries part was that good part;2. One thing is Needful: or as the vulgar, Necessary; as Tremel. Requisite. To tell Some that Mary's part was that good part;
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or others, that it is a lasting part, such as will hold out, when other things will part with us, will prove but weak Arguments.
or Others, that it is a lasting part, such as will hold out, when other things will part with us, will prove but weak Arguments.
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For some are so wicked, that they regard not what is good; and others so worldly, that they are all for the present.
For Some Are so wicked, that they regard not what is good; and Others so worldly, that they Are all for the present.
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If it appeare then that this is requisite, needful, necessary;
If it appear then that this is requisite, needful, necessary;
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that without it, nec esse potest, that without it a man cannot be what he should be, what he desires to be, viz. Happy;
that without it, nec esse potest, that without it a man cannot be what he should be, what he Desires to be, viz. Happy;
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then I dare say there cannot be a more powerful reason to perswade.
then I Dare say there cannot be a more powerful reason to persuade.
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Now a thing is sa•d to be necessary two wayes. 1. Ad esse rei. 2. Ad operari. Either to the being and constitution of a thing,
Now a thing is sa•d to be necessary two ways. 1. Ad esse rei. 2. Ad operari. Either to the being and constitution of a thing,
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or else to its actions and operations.
or Else to its actions and operations.
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1. An essence or being every mam hath, esse naturae, for he is a rational creature;
1. an essence or being every mam hath, esse naturae, for he is a rational creature;
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and I say not that Religion is necessary to make him a man;
and I say not that Religion is necessary to make him a man;
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for how many men are there, who are not, nor will be perswaded to be Religious? who yet do participate of reason, and have a humane being.
for how many men Are there, who Are not, nor will be persuaded to be Religious? who yet do participate of reason, and have a humane being.
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A man then may be a man without it.
A man then may be a man without it.
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2. But there is another Esse, or being, an esse gratiae, a being that proceedeth from grace, that raiseth a man to a higher pitch, restores him to that Image in which he was at first created; makes him partaker of the divine Nature, walking here below as a kinde of mortal God.
2. But there is Another Esse, or being, an esse Gratiae, a being that Proceedeth from grace, that Raiseth a man to a higher pitch, restores him to that Image in which he was At First created; makes him partaker of the divine Nature, walking Here below as a kind of Mortal God.
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Now to give a man such an Essence, Religion is necessary; yea, and this part of Religion, which Mary here chose and practised.
Now to give a man such an Essence, Religion is necessary; yea, and this part of Religion, which Marry Here chosen and practised.
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Every thing before it have a being, must have a Procreant cause.
Every thing before it have a being, must have a Procreant cause.
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In this, the Seed and Original of our being is the Word; to heare which, Mary sate at Christs feet, whose place now the Pastour supplies;
In this, the Seed and Original of our being is the Word; to hear which, Marry sat At Christ feet, whose place now the Pastor supplies;
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I have begotten you through the Gospel. I have begotten you through the Gospel.
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And after any thing is brought forth, it must be brought up to, and have nourishment;
And After any thing is brought forth, it must be brought up to, and have nourishment;
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the Word of God is this also; Milk to the babe, meat to the strong men.
the Word of God is this also; Milk to the babe, meat to the strong men.
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Farther yet, both children and men have need of Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, Instruction.
Farther yet, both children and men have need of Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, Instruction.
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The most gracious soul, at one time or other, will stand in need of one or more of these; The most gracious soul, At one time or other, will stand in need of one or more of these;
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and to this, this one thing is requisite, for it makes the man of God perfect.
and to this, this one thing is requisite, for it makes the man of God perfect.
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Denied then it cannot be, but the Principles of Religion are necessary to make and constitute a man of grace, and of God.
Denied then it cannot be, but the Principles of Religion Are necessary to make and constitute a man of grace, and of God.
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2. I come in the next place to his actions and operations, these must be consonant to his being.
2. I come in the next place to his actions and operations, these must be consonant to his being.
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For such as any thing is in its being, such also it will shew it self by working;
For such as any thing is in its being, such also it will show it self by working;
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The Sun will shew it self to be the Fountain of light, by illuminating, and a Tree to be of this or that kinde by the fruit.
The Sun will show it self to be the Fountain of Light, by illuminating, and a Tree to be of this or that kind by the fruit.
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Actions are required of the Religious, for they must be doers; fruits, for to that end they were emplanted in the Vine;
Actions Are required of the Religious, for they must be doers; fruits, for to that end they were emplanted in the Vine;
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now no action can be compleat, no fruit good for the object, for the end, for the cause, for all requisite conditions, except Religion conducts it;
now no actium can be complete, no fruit good for the Object, for the end, for the cause, for all requisite conditions, except Religion conducts it;
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and therefore the Rules of Religion are necessary ad operari also.
and Therefore the Rules of Religion Are necessary ad operari also.
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By Adams fall, this rule of our Actions, was very much obscured in the soul and faculties.
By Adams fallen, this Rule of our Actions, was very much obscured in the soul and faculties.
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Men did what they could to null it. It was against their lusts, and therefore they threw it aside.
Men did what they could to null it. It was against their Lustiest, and Therefore they threw it aside.
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Then came also a super-seminator, that enemy, that sowed his Tares in the heart;
Then Come also a super-seminator, that enemy, that sowed his Tares in the heart;
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The rankest of which was, Bonum est quod prodest, That alone is good, which is profitable;
The rankest of which was, Bonum est quod profits, That alone is good, which is profitable;
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and what is profitable, is good. Therefore God was pleased to write it fair again;
and what is profitable, is good. Therefore God was pleased to write it fair again;
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not in two Tables of stone, as on Mount Sinai, but in the fleshly Tables of the heart, that they depart not from him.
not in two Tables of stone, as on Mount Sinai, but in the fleshly Tables of the heart, that they depart not from him.
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This will direct us in all goodness, to all we are to do, to God, to man, to our selves. 1. To God, that we live piously, adore him reverently, constantly, sincerely. 2. To man, that we carry our selves justly, charitably.
This will Direct us in all Goodness, to all we Are to do, to God, to man, to our selves. 1. To God, that we live piously, adore him reverently, constantly, sincerely. 2. To man, that we carry our selves justly, charitably.
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Fac, quod potes, is the counsel of Machiavel. Fac, quod vis pati, Do as thou wouldst be done to, is the rule of Truth. 3. To our selves, soberly. Fac, quod potes, is the counsel of Machiavel. Fac, quod vis pati, Do as thou Wouldst be done to, is the Rule of Truth. 3. To our selves, soberly.
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Our sensual part will cast no Bridle upon our lust.
Our sensual part will cast no Bridle upon our lust.
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Ask nature, and it whispers, Ede, bibe, lude, Soul, take thy ease, eat, drinks, and be merry.
Ask nature, and it whispers, Ede, Bible, lude, Soul, take thy ease, eat, drinks, and be merry.
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Take God for thy Counsellour, and he will set a restraint upon all excess. Reason we have common with Angels, sense with Beasts;
Take God for thy Counselor, and he will Set a restraint upon all excess. Reason we have Common with Angels, sense with Beasts;
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Religion will teach us, ut quod deterius subjiciatur meliori, The worst part be subject to the better;
Religion will teach us, ut quod Deterius subjiciatur meliori, The worst part be Subject to the better;
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that reason be subject to God, sense to reason.
that reason be Subject to God, sense to reason.
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If then we intend that our actions adorne our profession, necessary it is that we be skilful in this one Rule,
If then we intend that our actions adorn our profession, necessary it is that we be skilful in this one Rule,
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since this must direct the understanding to know every duty perfectly; the judgement to discern betwixt good and evil exactly;
since this must Direct the understanding to know every duty perfectly; the judgement to discern betwixt good and evil exactly;
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the memory to retain what is taught firmly; the will to choose the better, and leave the worst freely;
the memory to retain what is taught firmly; the will to choose the better, and leave the worst freely;
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and the affections to love what God loves, and hate what he hates ardently.
and the affections to love what God loves, and hate what he hates ardently.
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It is to no end (saith the Wise man) to make many books, and 'tis to no end to use many words; will you hear the Conclusion of the whole matter, that necessary point we must all drive at? To feare God, It is to no end (Says the Wise man) to make many books, and it's to no end to use many words; will you hear the Conclusion of the Whole matter, that necessary point we must all drive At? To Fear God,
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and keep his Commandments, is the whole man.
and keep his commandments, is the Whole man.
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His whole being of grace consists in this, and his operations that necessarily follow this his being demonstrate this.
His Whole being of grace consists in this, and his operations that necessarily follow this his being demonstrate this.
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Vain and empty man may imagine, that he is born as free as a wild Asses Colt; i. e. Vain and empty man may imagine, that he is born as free as a wild Asses Colt; i. e.
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bound to no Master, subject to no Yoke, but like a Wilde Colt the Foale of an Asse in the desert, that was never brought to hand.
bound to no Master, Subject to no Yoke, but like a Wild Colt the Foal of an Ass in the desert, that was never brought to hand.
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But let such a man or beast rather consult with the Book of God, and he shall finde this Universal Affirmative, that our Lord hath made all things for himself;
But let such a man or beast rather consult with the Book of God, and he shall find this Universal Affirmative, that our Lord hath made all things for himself;
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and if all, then man likewise. Necessity then is laid upon man to serve his Maker;
and if all, then man likewise. Necessity then is laid upon man to serve his Maker;
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it is necessarium, it is Ʋnum Necessarium, necessary it is, that one necessary Point; from which will follow this Conclusion.
it is Necessary, it is Ʋnum necessary, necessary it is, that one necessary Point; from which will follow this Conclusion.
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That since this is NONLATINALPHABET a necessary work; what tends not to this, is NONLATINALPHABET a matter by the by in comparison of this.
That since this is a necessary work; what tends not to this, is a matter by the by in comparison of this.
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Our maine business that we came for into the world, is to serve our Maker, and to save a soul;
Our main business that we Come for into the world, is to serve our Maker, and to save a soul;
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what conduceth to this end, would be our mark to shoot at, our scope to aim at:
what conduceth to this end, would be our mark to shoot At, our scope to aim At:
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To all other things, as Riches, Poverty, Health, Sickness, Honour, Dishonour, such an indifferent affection would be borne, that we esteem not our selves happy with them, nor yet unhappy without them;
To all other things, as Riches, Poverty, Health, Sickness, Honour, Dishonour, such an indifferent affection would be born, that we esteem not our selves happy with them, nor yet unhappy without them;
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that with a thankful heart we receive them if bestowed by God;
that with a thankful heart we receive them if bestowed by God;
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and if it be his pleasure to detaine or take them from us, we murmure, we repine not,
and if it be his pleasure to detain or take them from us, we murmur, we repine not,
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because not any of these come within the Compasse of this One Necessary.
Because not any of these come within the Compass of this One Necessary.
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Now if this shall seem to any man rather a speculative, than a sad Truth, let him go to the Couch of a sick Worldling,
Now if this shall seem to any man rather a speculative, than a sad Truth, let him go to the Couch of a sick Worldling,
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or prophane person, and ask him then, what he judgeth to be of the greatest necessity? God,
or profane person, and ask him then, what he Judgeth to be of the greatest necessity? God,
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or his gold? God or his belly? Could a man behold and feel the secret throbs, the sad accusations, the fearful remembrances of such a heart at that instant? no doubt, he should finde him of another judgement and Opinion,
or his gold? God or his belly? Could a man behold and feel the secret throbs, the sad accusations, the fearful remembrances of such a heart At that instant? no doubt, he should find him of Another judgement and Opinion,
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than he was in the ruff and heat of his jollity.
than he was in the ruff and heat of his jollity.
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Doubtless he would avow, that the remembrance of one houre laid out upon this necessary Point, did bring him at that instant more solid comfort,
Doubtless he would avow, that the remembrance of one hour laid out upon this necessary Point, did bring him At that instant more solid Comfort,
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than all the toyle and pleasure he took in these transitory things. Now, deare Brethren, give me leave I beseech you to bespeak you:
than all the toil and pleasure he took in these transitory things. Now, deer Brothers, give me leave I beseech you to bespeak you:
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I that am your Servant for God, you who profess your selves Servants to God:
I that am your Servant for God, you who profess your selves Servants to God:
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Use I entreat you, this experiment to your commodity, use it to your instruction, use it for a warning.
Use I entreat you, this experiment to your commodity, use it to your instruction, use it for a warning.
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That which thy Neighbour is now, thou must be ere long, a dying, a dead man.
That which thy Neighbour is now, thou must be ere long, a dying, a dead man.
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And of all follies, it is the greatest, not to fly dangers by the examples of others:
And of all follies, it is the greatest, not to fly dangers by the Examples of Others:
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The difference betwixt a wise man and a fool being this, that the one foresees a mischief,
The difference betwixt a wise man and a fool being this, that the one foresees a mischief,
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and prevents it while there is time; the other would do it when it is too late.
and prevents it while there is time; the other would do it when it is too late.
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If thou couldst but now feel the state and case wherein thy poor heart shall be at the last gasp,
If thou Couldst but now feel the state and case wherein thy poor heart shall be At the last gasp,
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for neglecting the study of this Necessary, and pursuing that which then will not profit, thou woaldst take from thy meat, thy sleep, thy other occasions, to study this one Necessary indeed.
for neglecting the study of this Necessary, and pursuing that which then will not profit, thou woaldst take from thy meat, thy sleep, thy other occasions, to study this one Necessary indeed.
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It is the opinion of a great Divine of sound judgement, that the souls of Gods Saints in the houre of their departure, are suffered to feel the touch and sting of bodily death, which is fully known to none but God who ordained it,
It is the opinion of a great Divine of found judgement, that the Souls of God's Saints in the hour of their departure, Are suffered to feel the touch and sting of bodily death, which is Fully known to none but God who ordained it,
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or to her self that feels it;
or to her self that feels it;
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though this Agony of death be shortned or succour'd, as it pleaseth God in his mercy to dispose to every man.
though this Agony of death be shortened or succored, as it Pleases God in his mercy to dispose to every man.
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There is then more reason in that prayer which our Mother the Church hath taught us,
There is then more reason in that prayer which our Mother the Church hath taught us,
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than at first sight appeares, That God would deliver us in the houre of death, and in the day of judgement.
than At First sighed appears, That God would deliver us in the hour of death, and in the day of judgement.
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Of which terrour he that would take a full view, let him go into the Garden,
Of which terror he that would take a full view, let him go into the Garden,
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and behold our Saviour in his Agony, when his soul was NONLATINALPHABET besieged with sorrow; when he did sweat those clots and strings of blood roping down unto the ground.
and behold our Saviour in his Agony, when his soul was besieged with sorrow; when he did sweat those clots and strings of blood roping down unto the ground.
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He then saw God upon the Throne armed with wrath and indignation against the sinnes of ill the world.
He then saw God upon the Throne armed with wrath and Indignation against the Sins of ill the world.
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Then he saw, but felt not what the damned must feel, the fire of hell kindled to torment them who are hardned in their sinnes,
Then he saw, but felt not what the damned must feel, the fire of hell kindled to torment them who Are hardened in their Sins,
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and dye without Repentance in their wickedness. This wrung from him those drops, that blood, that fear, that prayer.
and die without Repentance in their wickedness. This wrung from him those drops, that blood, that Fear, that prayer.
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Now if this day may prove a day of heaviness, one houre, one minute at least of that houre of darkness,
Now if this day may prove a day of heaviness, one hour, one minute At least of that hour of darkness,
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even to those who all their lives have thought of this One thing, and studied this Needful Point:
even to those who all their lives have Thought of this One thing, and studied this Needful Point:
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what is like to be to them, who because of Multa, many distractions, had no leisure to think of it;
what is like to be to them, who Because of Multa, many distractions, had no leisure to think of it;
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and for impertinent matters, have set by this Necessary, that have chang'd the first into the last, and put the last first!
and for impertinent matters, have Set by this Necessary, that have changed the First into the last, and put the last First!
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I cannot without horrour conceive of the horrour of that soul; I cannot without discomfort call to minde the discomforts of that houre.
I cannot without horror conceive of the horror of that soul; I cannot without discomfort call to mind the discomforts of that hour.
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Doleful it is, to consider in what bitterness, in what amazement, in what (I want words to express my thoughts) in what, in what astonishment that last divorce of this long wedded couple, the masculine soul,
Doleful it is, to Consider in what bitterness, in what amazement, in what (I want words to express my thoughts) in what, in what astonishment that last divorce of this long wedded couple, the masculine soul,
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and the weaker body w•ll be then made.
and the Weaker body w•ll be then made.
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True it is, that the godly ought not to be disheartned by that King of fear,
True it is, that the godly ought not to be disheartened by that King of Fear,
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since it is their good God who wounds and heales; their Jesus that kills and quickens;
since it is their good God who wounds and heals; their jesus that kills and quickens;
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their Redeemer that brings to the Gates of Hell, and brings back againe. But yet they should consider the bitterness of death, which is the sting of sinne,
their Redeemer that brings to the Gates of Hell, and brings back again. But yet they should Consider the bitterness of death, which is the sting of sin,
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and how justly they have deserved to be pierced and wounded with it;
and how justly they have deserved to be pierced and wounded with it;
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and so with a Religious feare, and most earnest prayer, beg of God assistance and defence against the terrour of Death, before they approach their end.
and so with a Religious Fear, and most earnest prayer, beg of God assistance and defence against the terror of Death, before they approach their end.
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No man ever breath'd out his soul without bitterness;
No man ever breathed out his soul without bitterness;
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but he with the most, who hath not all his life long had a careful eye,
but he with the most, who hath not all his life long had a careful eye,
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and a solicitous heart about this On Necessary.
and a solicitous heart about this On Necessary.
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Would it were in my power to perswade men to grow wise, and foresee these things, that they would cast about, quid fiet in novissimo, what they shall do in the end thereof? In all other actions little is undertaken;
Would it were in my power to persuade men to grow wise, and foresee these things, that they would cast about, quid fiet in novissimo, what they shall do in the end thereof? In all other actions little is undertaken;
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but it is proposed, What will be the end thereof? What will come of it? why not here also? What? so wise in all other things,
but it is proposed, What will be the end thereof? What will come of it? why not Here also? What? so wise in all other things,
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and so unwise in this? If your end be heaven, why glue ye your hearts to the earth? if you seek to please God,
and so unwise in this? If your end be heaven, why glue you your hearts to the earth? if you seek to please God,
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why are you yet Servants of men? nay, of Ʋenus, of Bacchus, of Mammon? if one necessary Point be to be studied,
why Are you yet Servants of men? nay, of Ʋenus, of Bacchus, of Mammon? if one necessary Point be to be studied,
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why study you all points else, and neglect that? This is to lay out money, and not for bread;
why study you all points Else, and neglect that? This is to lay out money, and not for bred;
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this is to feed upon Husks, when you might feed on the flowre of Wheat. this is to feed upon Husks, when you might feed on the flower of Wheat.
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But if ever the scales shall fall from your eyes, as they did from the Prodigals, ye will confess that all these NONLATINALPHABET, are but NONLATINALPHABET light chaffe in the winde, that will be blow'd from the face of the earth.
But if ever the scales shall fallen from your eyes, as they did from the Prodigals, you will confess that all these, Are but Light chaff in the wind, that will be blowed from the face of the earth.
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This will be the Harvest of such light stuffe;
This will be the Harvest of such Light stuff;
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for he that hath the Fanne in his hand, will purge his floore, and burn up the chaffe.
for he that hath the Fan in his hand, will purge his floor, and burn up the chaff.
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Now if the Fan move you not, then think upon the Scale.
Now if the Fan move you not, then think upon the Scale.
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For the Prophet puts a balance, and weights into Gods hand, and teacheth us, that all Nations are as the dust of the balance.
For the Prophet puts a balance, and weights into God's hand, and Teaches us, that all nations Are as the dust of the balance.
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An examination there will be in a very nice and delicate manner, such as is of gold in the balance of the Goldsmith, with whom, not any counterfeit mettal can pass, an examination there will be in a very Nicaenae and delicate manner, such as is of gold in the balance of the Goldsmith, with whom, not any counterfeit metal can pass,
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nor any piece that is too light;
nor any piece that is too Light;
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and when all our plots, our designes, our acts come to Gods balance, nothing will be current,
and when all our plots, our designs, our acts come to God's balance, nothing will be current,
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but what is circled with this One Necessary;
but what is circled with this One Necessary;
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our service of our God, our sincere heart in the performance of these Religious duties, our sitting at Christs feet,
our service of our God, our sincere heart in the performance of these Religious duties, our sitting At Christ feet,
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and hearing his Word, our practice of what we heard; thus much, and thus much alone will pass;
and hearing his Word, our practice of what we herd; thus much, and thus much alone will pass;
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and if any thing in this be found, as much will be found to be light and embased;
and if any thing in this be found, as much will be found to be Light and embased;
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our Saviour will cast in his own All-sufficient merit to supply the defect. For he who accepted and commended this very Woman, because she did what she could,
our Saviour will cast in his own All-sufficient merit to supply the defect. For he who accepted and commended this very Woman, Because she did what she could,
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if he finde the like endeavour in us, hath also given us a Supersedeas that our heart be not troubled, nor that any other trouble us about it.
if he find the like endeavour in us, hath also given us a Supersedeas that our heart be not troubled, nor that any other trouble us about it.
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But for all the rest, God, not man numbers it. Tekel, it is found too light. Pharez. away with it;
But for all the rest, God, not man numbers it. Tekel, it is found too Light. Perez. away with it;
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out of the balance it must; God will never approve it, because it is more than needs.
out of the balance it must; God will never approve it, Because it is more than needs.
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Were the Jewish Phylacteries, or the Frontlets now in use, I could wish these three words written on your foreheads, Were the Jewish Phylacteries, or the Frontlets now in use, I could wish these three words written on your foreheads,
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or as Bracelets wreathed about your wrists:
or as Bracelets wreathed about your wrists:
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But since those are in disuse, you have yet a Tablet, in which you may engrave them;
But since those Are in disuse, you have yet a Tablet, in which you may engrave them;
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I mean the Tablet of your hearts; especially these two, Mene, Tekel, that import the numbering and weighing of all men do.
I mean the Tablet of your hearts; especially these two, Mene, Tekel, that import the numbering and weighing of all men do.
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This would make every careless soul fall to reckoning and accompt with themselves, what would hereafter pass, what would not pass, what was to be accompted for on the by, what on the main, what superfluous, what absolutely necessary, what first, what last, what would be taken,
This would make every careless soul fallen to reckoning and account with themselves, what would hereafter pass, what would not pass, what was to be accounted for on the by, what on the main, what superfluous, what absolutely necessary, what First, what last, what would be taken,
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and what would never be receiv'd. Those things which will not be receiv'd then, are not Martha's multa, many dishes; nor Dives multa, many goods; nor Epicures multa, many delights;
and what would never be received. Those things which will not be received then, Are not Martha's Multa, many Dishes; nor Dives Multa, many goods; nor Epicureans Multa, many delights;
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nor the Politicians multa, many plots; nor the active mans multa, many businesses; nor the Hypocrites multa, many long prayers;
nor the Politicians Multa, many plots; nor the active men Multa, many businesses; nor the Hypocrites Multa, many long Prayers;
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nor the Itinerants multa, many Sermons; nor the worldlings multa, many cares; nor the Souldiers multa, many Victories.
nor the Itinerants Multa, many Sermons; nor the worldlings Multa, many Cares; nor the Soldiers Multa, many Victories.
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This Maries unum, her sincere devotion, her sincere Religion, her sole service, her intent attention;
This Mary's Unum, her sincere devotion, her sincere Religion, her sole service, her intent attention;
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in a word, her one heart, her one soul, her sole heart, her sole soul, universally and constantly united to her God.
in a word, her one heart, her one soul, her sole heart, her sole soul, universally and constantly united to her God.
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This is that One, that necessary thing, that good part, which never shall be taken from her.
This is that One, that necessary thing, that good part, which never shall be taken from her.
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LUKE 10.42. NONLATINALPHABET. But Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from Her.LYCIA 10.42.. But Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from Her.
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NƲlla est hic comparatio, for here is no comparative, nor superlative, as many Interpreters dream; and therefore read it thus, Mary hath chosen the better part. NƲlla est hic Comparison, for Here is no comparative, nor superlative, as many Interpreters dream; and Therefore read it thus, Marry hath chosen the better part.
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Mary hath chosen the best part. Sed tantum pronunciat Christus Mariam in sancto & utili studio occupari, unde abstrahi non debeat;
Mary hath chosen the best part. said Tantum pronunciat Christus Mary in sancto & utili study occupari, unde abstrahi non debeat;
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But Christs judgement is, That Mary was busied about a holy and profitable matter, from which she ought not to be drawn.
But Christ judgement is, That Marry was busied about a holy and profitable matter, from which she ought not to be drawn.
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I am this day to bring you into a Family, to which I could wish every Christian house were like;
I am this day to bring you into a Family, to which I could wish every Christian house were like;
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for in this, so many chief persons, so many patterns of piety, and Religion. Three we finde, Martha, Mary, with their good Brother Lazarus; not the begger that lay at the Rich mans Gate,
for in this, so many chief Persons, so many patterns of piety, and Religion. Three we find, Martha, Marry, with their good Brother Lazarus; not the beggar that lay At the Rich men Gate,
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but Lazarus the friend of Christ, who slept in his grave, and with a loud voice was awak'd, and raised, and came forth.
but Lazarus the friend of christ, who slept in his grave, and with a loud voice was awaked, and raised, and Come forth.
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And every one of these proposed in their kinde for imitation. Martha the Housewife busied at her work;
And every one of these proposed in their kind for imitation. Martha the Housewife busied At her work;
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Mary the devout, at Christs feet hearing a Sermon;Marry the devout, At Christ feet hearing a Sermon;
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Lazarus the type of an obdurate accustomed sinner, for many dayes dead and buried, and stinking in trespasses;Lazarus the type of an obdurate accustomed sinner, for many days dead and buried, and stinking in Trespasses;
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but now by a loud, powerful, and mighty voice of Christ raised, and therefore acting the part of a Convert, a living Christian;
but now by a loud, powerful, and mighty voice of christ raised, and Therefore acting the part of a Convert, a living Christian;
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who being raised from the death and grave of sinne, intends to live unto God. Now happy is that house which is stored with such Inhabitants;
who being raised from the death and grave of sin, intends to live unto God. Now happy is that house which is stored with such Inhabitants;
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for there, nor God, nor man is forgotten; no, nor yet that duty which is due to both. Not God;
for there, nor God, nor man is forgotten; no, nor yet that duty which is due to both. Not God;
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for Mary the devout piè & sublimit•r sentiet de Deo, will think highly and reverently of her God. Not man;
for Marry the devout piè & sublimit•r sentiet de God, will think highly and reverently of her God. Not man;
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for Martha the hospitable benignè & misericorditèr de proximo, will charitably provide food and entertainment for those that want;
for Martha the hospitable benign & misericorditèr de proximo, will charitably provide food and entertainment for those that want;
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and Lazarus with his Doves eyes, humilit•r & miserabiliter de seipso, pejus de peccato, will think humbly of himself, worse of sin that paid him his wages,
and Lazarus with his Dove eyes, humilit•r & miserabiliter de Seipso, Worse de Peccato, will think humbly of himself, Worse of since that paid him his wages,
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and laid him up in his grave.
and laid him up in his grave.
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It were to be wish'd that the vertues of these three were united, and that we might finde in every Christian, Martha's Charity,
It were to be wished that the Virtues of these three were united, and that we might find in every Christian, Martha's Charity,
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and Maries Devotion, and Lazarus 's Resurrection; but these seldome meet;
and Mary's Devotion, and Lazarus is Resurrection; but these seldom meet;
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for where there is Martha's care, or rather trouble, Maries Devotion will be cooled, if not absent,
for where there is Martha's care, or rather trouble, Mary's Devotion will be cooled, if not absent,
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and Lazarus 's life will smell too strong of the grave;
and Lazarus is life will smell too strong of the grave;
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the returne from thence, will not be as it ought like Christs, who left the linnen clothes, and the Napkin about his head, the whole furniture of death behind him;
the return from thence, will not be as it ought like Christ, who left the linen clothes, and the Napkin about his head, the Whole furniture of death behind him;
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but too too like Lazarus 's, who came forth bound hand and foot with grave-clothes, and his face bound with a Napkin;
but too too like Lazarus is, who Come forth bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face bound with a Napkin;
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in plainer words, where there is anxiety, and great distraction, this Resurrection to a new life will be hindered, bound up, clouded, vayled, that it cannot go on nimbly.
in plainer words, where there is anxiety, and great distraction, this Resurrection to a new life will be hindered, bound up, clouded, veiled, that it cannot go on nimbly.
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The sole way to set it at liberty, and chearfully active, is to make Maries choice which our Saviour here commends,
The sole Way to Set it At liberty, and cheerfully active, is to make Mary's choice which our Saviour Here commends,
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and from his mouth I commend to you.
and from his Mouth I commend to you.
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Put it to the world, and there will be a plea put in for Martha; but let Christ be judge,
Put it to the world, and there will be a plea put in for Martha; but let christ be judge,
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and Maries choice will be preferr'd. Martha's Election was an errour, but error salutaris, a beneficial mistake;
and Mary's choice will be preferred. Martha's Election was an error, but error Salutaris, a beneficial mistake;
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for, It may rid the world of an errour ever after; but the choice of Mary was salutaris electio, a wise choice, safe, and heal•hful;
for, It may rid the world of an error ever After; but the choice of Marry was Salutaris Electio, a wise choice, safe, and heal•hful;
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for it may teach all posterity what to choose; not many things, but One; not one superfluous matter, but one necessary;
for it may teach all posterity what to choose; not many things, but One; not one superfluous matter, but one necessary;
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not that which may seem to be, and is not, but that which is truly, positively, and really good;
not that which may seem to be, and is not, but that which is truly, positively, and really good;
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Lastly, not that which is of a flitting, transitory, and vaine nature, but such as will be lasting,
Lastly, not that which is of a flitting, transitory, and vain nature, but such as will be lasting,
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and everlasting shall not be taken away from us.
and everlasting shall not be taken away from us.
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The Subject I told you of this Text, is Religion, which is here commended to us under Maries choice,
The Subject I told you of this Text, is Religion, which is Here commended to us under Mary's choice,
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for four eminent qualities. 1. For the Unity of it. It is but one;
for four eminent qualities. 1. For the Unity of it. It is but one;
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there is but this one way to make men truly happy. 2. For the necessity of it. It is a needful point;
there is but this one Way to make men truly happy. 2. For the necessity of it. It is a needful point;
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no man can be a Servant of God, or save a soul without it. 3. For the perfection.
no man can be a Servant of God, or save a soul without it. 3. For the perfection.
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It is without controversie, and beyond all dispute, A good part, the good part. 4. For the perpetuity.
It is without controversy, and beyond all dispute, A good part, the good part. 4. For the perpetuity.
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The fruit gathered from it is immortal; It will never be taken away. Two of these excellencies I have spoke of before;
The fruit gathered from it is immortal; It will never be taken away. Two of these excellencies I have spoke of before;
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now I am to prosecute the other two, and to declare, That this part is a good part,
now I am to prosecute the other two, and to declare, That this part is a good part,
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and everlasting, which will justifie the more Maries discretion that she chose it; for what she did, was not done at all adventure;
and everlasting, which will justify the more Mary's discretion that she chosen it; for what she did, was not done At all adventure;
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but upon mature deliberation she chose.
but upon mature deliberation she chosen.
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1. Mary NONLATINALPHABET, Mary hath chosen. She chose it, and she chose it NONLATINALPHABET out of, from among other things;1. Marry, Marry hath chosen. She chosen it, and she chosen it out of, from among other things;
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as a man should choose a pearle out of a heap of rubbish, or any one thing that he likes, out of a shop of commodities.
as a man should choose a pearl out of a heap of rubbish, or any one thing that he likes, out of a shop of commodities.
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Election cannot be made, but where more things are proposed;
Election cannot be made, but where more things Are proposed;
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upon which the soul of man deliberates, and within holds, as it were a counsel, what to admit, what to reject, what to choose, what to refuse;
upon which the soul of man deliberates, and within holds, as it were a counsel, what to admit, what to reject, what to choose, what to refuse;
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and he is no wise man that fastens on any thing, before he hath well weigh'd the Arguments that may perswade, or disswade him;
and he is no wise man that fastens on any thing, before he hath well weighed the Arguments that may persuade, or dissuade him;
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especially in Religion, the matter here in question, the choice of which is the point of the greatest moment.
especially in Religion, the matter Here in question, the choice of which is the point of the greatest moment.
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Methinks, I behold here on one hand, the seven Devils cast out of her by our Saviour, pleading hard with her, pressing most alluring Arguments to flatter her into her old way of lust and pleasure; Methinks, I behold Here on one hand, the seven Devils cast out of her by our Saviour, pleading hard with her, pressing most alluring Arguments to flatter her into her old Way of lust and pleasure;
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What she so courted for her beauty, and admired by so many Lovers, marre her face with a floud of teares,
What she so courted for her beauty, and admired by so many Lovers, mar her face with a flood of tears,
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and stoop her lips to kiss the feet of any, of whose kisses, youth and love would be ambitious!
and stoop her lips to kiss the feet of any, of whose Kisses, youth and love would be ambitious!
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What so neglective of her self, to make her haire a Towel, which in curles did allure,
What so neglective of her self, to make her hair a Towel, which in curls did allure,
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and perfum'd w•th odours please so many Lovers!
and perfumed w•th odours please so many Lovers!
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But on the other side, Religion presenting unto her the strict austerities of Christianity, the frequent fastings, the daily prayers, the subduing of lusts, the mortifying of the body, the taming of the flesh,
But on the other side, Religion presenting unto her the strict austerities of Christianity, the frequent Fastings, the daily Prayers, the subduing of Lustiest, the mortifying of the body, the taming of the Flesh,
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and giving it a black eye;
and giving it a black eye;
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In a word, all those duties of piety, and charity, which could not be performed without much trouble to the flesh, that I name not that self-denial,
In a word, all those duties of piety, and charity, which could not be performed without much trouble to the Flesh, that I name not that self-denial,
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and Cross, that all must take up, who willl sit at Christs feet and hear his words!
and Cross, that all must take up, who willl fit At Christ feet and hear his words!
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And yet Mary sits still, and is immoveable. Pleasure sings to a deaf woman; Religion prevailes;
And yet Marry sits still, and is immoveable. Pleasure sings to a deaf woman; Religion prevails;
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she chooses that which would save a soul, before that which delights; that which would never faile, when all her pleasures and Lovers would forsake her.
she chooses that which would save a soul, before that which delights; that which would never fail, when all her pleasures and Lovers would forsake her.
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And to say truth, a Religious life is alwayes best when chosen.
And to say truth, a Religious life is always best when chosen.
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He whom occasion, or education, or custome, or fashion, or the conversation of others moves to be Religious, is seldome really such;
He whom occasion, or education, or custom, or fashion, or the Conversation of Others moves to be Religious, is seldom really such;
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intus & in cute, he is not a Jew within; his devotions are formal, his service hypocritical;intus & in cute, he is not a Jew within; his devotions Are formal, his service hypocritical;
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he approacheth God with the lips, but his heart is far off.
he Approaches God with the lips, but his heart is Far off.
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Whereas he that sits down, deliberates, and enters a consultation, debating the matter betwixt him and his own soul, upon what grounds he will be Religious;
Whereas he that sits down, deliberates, and enters a consultation, debating the matter betwixt him and his own soul, upon what grounds he will be Religious;
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and findeth these grounds to prevaile upon his understanding, is like to make a good choice,
and finds these grounds to prevail upon his understanding, is like to make a good choice,
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and do his Duty truly, heartily, sincerely. Of the end of Religion there is no doubt, there needs no consultation about that;
and do his Duty truly, heartily, sincerely. Of the end of Religion there is no doubt, there needs no consultation about that;
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for every man would be happy, and live for ever; Naturally our will is carried to that.
for every man would be happy, and live for ever; Naturally our will is carried to that.
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The whole deliberation will be about the meanes by which we shall attaine this end, which is Maries part, Repentance toward God, hearing his Word, obeying what we hear, and faith in Jesus Christ;
The Whole deliberation will be about the means by which we shall attain this end, which is Mary's part, Repentance towards God, hearing his Word, obeying what we hear, and faith in jesus christ;
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for these being averse to flesh and blood, and not known to all, the debate is about the practice of these.
for these being averse to Flesh and blood, and not known to all, the debate is about the practice of these.
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Now he who after a sad and serious disquisition, rejecting all other vanities, and by-wayes, shall make his choice of these, is the sole wise man,
Now he who After a sad and serious disquisition, rejecting all other vanities, and byways, shall make his choice of these, is the sole wise man,
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and like to prove the good Christian;
and like to prove the good Christian;
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which will be easily confess'd, when I shall have opened at full unto you, in what respects Christian Religion is the same.
which will be Easily confessed, when I shall have opened At full unto you, in what respects Christian Religion is the same.
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2. NONLATINALPHABET, That good part. Bonum, if we consult Aristotle, is that quod cui { que } conveniens est; 2., That good part. Bonum, if we consult Aristotle, is that quod cui { que } conveniens est;
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and since that there is not any thing so convenient unto man as Religion, Religion must be the chief good; and since that there is not any thing so convenient unto man as Religion, Religion must be the chief good;
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understanding by good, that which doth most conduce to attain the chief end, which all things aime at, felicity.
understanding by good, that which does most conduce to attain the chief end, which all things aim At, felicity.
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Nothing can be so convenient to man, as that which teacheth him to know God, to joyn him to God, to give God all honour and glory,
Nothing can be so convenient to man, as that which Teaches him to know God, to join him to God, to give God all honour and glory,
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and to live honestly, justly, peaceably among men;
and to live honestly, justly, peaceably among men;
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all which being the Dictates of Religion, confess'd it must be to be the Good part.
all which being the Dictates of Religion, confessed it must be to be the Good part.
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First, By Religion it is that we come to know God; thus the wise have defin'd it, NONLATINALPHABET.
First, By Religion it is that we come to know God; thus the wise have defined it,.
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Piety is the knowledge of God. The whole world, as saith Saint John, lies in darkness;
Piety is the knowledge of God. The Whole world, as Says Saint John, lies in darkness;
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and if any light came to them by the Book of Nature, by it they might know that he is, not what he is; and if any Light Come to them by the Book of Nature, by it they might know that he is, not what he is;
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that to be worshipped, not how to be worshipped.
that to be worshipped, not how to be worshipped.
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To the question proposed, What God was, the wisest of them was fain to take a longer day,
To the question proposed, What God was, the Wisest of them was fain to take a longer day,
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and to profess that he disputed the most wisely of God, that said no more than NONLATINALPHABET, That he is. What beyond this they knew, they were beholding to Revelation.
and to profess that he disputed the most wisely of God, that said no more than, That he is. What beyond this they knew, they were beholding to Revelation.
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For that Rule of Justin Martyr is undeniable, with which he often in that Book presseth the Grecians, NONLATINALPHABET;
For that Rule of Justin Martyr is undeniable, with which he often in that Book Presseth the Greeks,;
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i. e. 'Tis not possible for them who had not before learned so great and Divine things from those that knew them, either themselves to know them, or rightly to teach others;i. e. It's not possible for them who had not before learned so great and Divine things from those that knew them, either themselves to know them, or rightly to teach Others;
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whatsoever it was then that the Chaldees, Egyptians, or Greeks, knew or taught aright of God, that they received from Moses, and the Prophets,
whatsoever it was then that the Chaldees, egyptians, or Greeks, knew or taught aright of God, that they received from Moses, and the prophets,
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and stole it out of their Writings, though that the Theft should not appeare, they disguised it under other notions, and fictions;
and stole it out of their Writings, though that the Theft should not appear, they disguised it under other notions, and fictions;
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to the truth of Religion then they were beholding for what they knew or taught truly of God. to the truth of Religion then they were beholding for what they knew or taught truly of God.
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Veritas à quocun { que } dicituri, à spir•tu sancto profecta est, Truth by whomsoever it is said,Veritas à quocun { que } dicituri, à spir•tu sancto profecta est, Truth by whomsoever it is said,
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yet it proceeds from the Holy Ghost. Secondly, But this is not all that Religion doth for us;
yet it proceeds from the Holy Ghost. Secondly, But this is not all that Religion does for us;
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for after it hath acquainted us with God, it joynes us close, and re-unites us to God.
for After it hath acquainted us with God, it joins us close, and reunites us to God.
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Religionis nomen à vinculo pietatis deducitur, It hath its name à Religo, to binde. It bindes us in a Bond of piety;Religion Nome à Vinculo pietatis deducitur, It hath its name à Religion, to bind. It binds us in a Bound of piety;
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and to acknowledge that we are not at liberty, but bound and oblig'd to performe what we have undertaken.
and to acknowledge that we Are not At liberty, but bound and obliged to perform what we have undertaken.
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The very forme of the Indenture, is thus drawn, I will say to them, Thou art my people;
The very Form of the Indenture, is thus drawn, I will say to them, Thou art my people;
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and they shall say, Thou art my God; 'tis a mutual contract on his, on our part;and they shall say, Thou art my God; it's a mutual contract on his, on our part;
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it had its rise indeed from love; He lov'd first, and therefore we are but to love againe.
it had its rise indeed from love; He loved First, and Therefore we Are but to love again.
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In him it was free, in us it is duty;
In him it was free, in us it is duty;
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and that which sets the measure of this love (if it have any) and prescribes the Offices of this love, is Religion;
and that which sets the measure of this love (if it have any) and prescribes the Offices of this love, is Religion;
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we never can of these make due payment, till we are Religiously united to him.
we never can of these make due payment, till we Are Religiously united to him.
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Thirdly, And from this loving union there flows another admirable effect, which is an inward observance,
Thirdly, And from this loving Union there flows Another admirable Effect, which is an inward observance,
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and an outward adoration of that Entity, which a man esteems to be of so high and Divine a Nature.
and an outward adoration of that Entity, which a man esteems to be of so high and Divine a Nature.
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His study is to exalt God to the highest degree, and to abase himself to the lowest;
His study is to exalt God to the highest degree, and to abase himself to the lowest;
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so did the Father of the faithful in his Petition for Sodome, He acknowledgeth God to be his Lord, himself dust and ashes.
so did the Father of the faithful in his Petition for Sodom, He acknowledgeth God to be his Lord, himself dust and Ashes.
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Such is the force of this Divine vertue, it makes a devout soul dedicate himself wholly to God;
Such is the force of this Divine virtue, it makes a devout soul dedicate himself wholly to God;
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his body to be Gods Temple, his soul the Altar, his affections the offerings, his spirit his Image, the best expence of his time to serve, to extoll, to imitate, to implore his God.
his body to be God's Temple, his soul the Altar, his affections the offerings, his Spirit his Image, the best expense of his time to serve, to extol, to imitate, to implore his God.
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Religion prayes, Religion fasts, Religion adores, Religion it is that gives thanks, Religion that gives reverence to his holy Name, to holy dayes, to holy places;
Religion prays, Religion fasts, Religion adores, Religion it is that gives thanks, Religion that gives Reverence to his holy Name, to holy days, to holy places;
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by this only it is that we yield obedience to what we should, confess, are sad,
by this only it is that we yield Obedience to what we should, confess, Are sad,
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and ask pardon for what we cannot do.
and ask pardon for what we cannot do.
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Go now and say, but with what face I know not, that Religion is not a good part, which teacheth so much good.
Go now and say, but with what face I know not, that Religion is not a good part, which Teaches so much good.
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If to know God, if to be united to God, if to exalt and glorifie God,
If to know God, if to be united to God, if to exalt and Glorify God,
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if to adore, obey, worship, serve him, have any goodness in it, then certainly that must be good which teacheth the Rule and Practice of all these.
if to adore, obey, worship, serve him, have any Goodness in it, then Certainly that must be good which Teaches the Rule and Practice of all these.
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2. Religion good for the Societies of men. But I come now to men;2. Religion good for the Societies of men. But I come now to men;
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and if we shall prize and esteem that duty which man owes to man, and the performance of it as wonderfully conducing to the conservation of Humane Societies, Religion must be confess'd to be a Good part.
and if we shall prize and esteem that duty which man owes to man, and the performance of it as wonderfully conducing to the conservation of Humane Societies, Religion must be confessed to be a Good part.
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It is no peculiar conceit, but a matter of sound consequence, that all just and charitable duties, are by so much the kindlier performed, by how much the men are more Religious from whom they proceed.
It is no peculiar conceit, but a matter of found consequence, that all just and charitable duties, Are by so much the kindlier performed, by how much the men Are more Religious from whom they proceed.
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No act of Justice is so genuinely executed, as where the feare of God is the first moving cause, his glory the end;
No act of justice is so genuinely executed, as where the Fear of God is the First moving cause, his glory the end;
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and the Rule by which Justitiaries proceed, his Word and Will, and not some sinister respect,
and the Rule by which Justiciaries proceed, his Word and Will, and not Some sinister respect,
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or crooked line of their own.
or crooked line of their own.
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For if those who fill the seats of Justice, follow it only as a Trade, with unquenchable and unconscionable thirst of gain, being not fully perswaded in heart, that justice is Gods own work,
For if those who fill the seats of justice, follow it only as a Trade, with unquenchable and unconscionable thirst of gain, being not Fully persuaded in heart, that Justice is God's own work,
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and themselves only Agents about it;
and themselves only Agents about it;
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that which was ordain'd for the common good, will be made the very Rod and Scourge to torment poor innocents,
that which was ordained for the Common good, will be made the very Rod and Scourge to torment poor Innocents,
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and a cause of a common misery.
and a cause of a Common misery.
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Those who extoll the Golden age, acquaint us with many admirable effects, as that men at that time, of their own accord;
Those who extol the Golden age, acquaint us with many admirable effects, as that men At that time, of their own accord;
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without any Law, kept their Word, their faith with men, that they lov'd what was right, and hated what was wrong;
without any Law, kept their Word, their faith with men, that they loved what was right, and hated what was wrong;
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that not feare of revenge or punishment, but meer love of vertue and equity was a barre against all oppressions.
that not Fear of revenge or punishment, but mere love of virtue and equity was a bar against all oppressions.
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And how came this about? The gods, say their Poets, did as yet dwell and converse with men;
And how Come this about? The God's, say their Poets, did as yet dwell and converse with men;
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they had those, though feigned Deityes for their Tutors, for their Directors, for their Guardians;
they had those, though feigned Deities for their Tutors, for their Directors, for their Guardians;
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and they were so Religiously aw'd by their presence, that they had no thought to attempt any unjust act;
and they were so Religiously awed by their presence, that they had no Thought to attempt any unjust act;
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but upon their retirement to Heaven, then — Fugere pudor, verumque, fidesque. And justice and all fled together. Ʋltima caelestûm terras Astraea reliquit.
but upon their retirement to Heaven, then — Fugere pudor, verumque, fidesque. And Justice and all fled together. Ʋltima caelestûm terras Astraea reliquit.
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The truth I confesse is disguised in a fiction; but the Moral is, That where God is, there will be good;
The truth I confess is disguised in a fiction; but the Moral is, That where God is, there will be good;
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and where good is, 'tis the work of a Religious feare.
and where good is, it's the work of a Religious Fear.
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To go one step further, let the god be never so strange and false, yet in the Religion of that god, some principles are true, from which have sprung notable effects for the benefit of mankinde.
To go one step further, let the god be never so strange and false, yet in the Religion of that god, Some principles Are true, from which have sprung notable effects for the benefit of mankind.
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Not a man among the Heathen, who had or hath a stock, a stone, a clout, a Fetisso for his god,
Not a man among the Heathen, who had or hath a stock, a stone, a clout, a Fetisso for his god,
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but will yield you this Principle, that breach of Oaths is detestable to their Deity;
but will yield you this Principle, that breach of Oaths is detestable to their Deity;
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and that such as should be wilfully guilty of that hateful crime, alwayes were to be pursued with Divine Vengeance.
and that such as should be wilfully guilty of that hateful crime, always were to be pursued with Divine Vengeance.
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It was their errour to attribute so great power to their Puppets and false gods; yet the right conceit they had, That to perjury, and injustice, vengeance belongs;
It was their error to attribute so great power to their Puppets and false God's; yet the right conceit they had, That to perjury, and injustice, vengeance belongs;
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made, and doth yet make them so punctual in their Contracts which they make with men.
made, and does yet make them so punctual in their Contracts which they make with men.
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I verily believe, that those specious vertues, their milde severity, their severe but exact justice, their chastity, sobriety, valour, their integrity and honest simplicity which we read of, admire,
I verily believe, that those specious Virtues, their mild severity, their severe but exact Justice, their chastity, sobriety, valour, their integrity and honest simplicity which we read of, admire,
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and commend in the Heathen, were no other than the fruits of true Religion; some Axioms and Principles whereof, were by God rooted and imprinted in their hearts;
and commend in the Heathen, were no other than the fruits of true Religion; Some Axioms and Principles whereof, were by God rooted and imprinted in their hearts;
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for they were but NONLATINALPHABET, Thieves of other mens goods;
for they were but, Thieves of other men's goods;
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having borrowed, or if you will, pilfer'd from Gods Truth, whatsoever they published and practised as true.
having borrowed, or if you will, pilfered from God's Truth, whatsoever they published and practised as true.
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These Maxims common to them with us, tyed the hands from violence, the tongue from blasphemy, the eyes from beholding vanity, the heart from impure conceptions, the head from Treasonable plots,
These Maxims Common to them with us, tied the hands from violence, the tongue from blasphemy, the eyes from beholding vanity, the heart from impure conceptions, the head from Treasonable plots,
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and the feet from running to vile excess; upon all these Religion laid a strait, but an awful Yoke;
and the feet from running to vile excess; upon all these Religion laid a strait, but an awful Yoke;
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which, who so cast off, were even by themselves branded and reckon'd among the irreligious. But if it be said, that these effects being common to all Religions;
which, who so cast off, were even by themselves branded and reckoned among the irreligious. But if it be said, that these effects being Common to all Religions;
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to the false, as well as the true;
to the false, as well as the true;
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therefore the goodness even of those is this way set forth, as well as of the Religion we profess: I would have it remembred,
Therefore the Goodness even of those is this Way Set forth, as well as of the Religion we profess: I would have it remembered,
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First, That these effects proceeded, as I said before, from those common Truths and Maxims, in which the falsest Religion in the world doth communicate with the true;
First, That these effects proceeded, as I said before, from those Common Truths and Maxims, in which the falsest Religion in the world does communicate with the true;
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viz. That there is a God; that this God is to be honoured; that this God hates cruelty and injustice;viz. That there is a God; that this God is to be honoured; that this God hates cruelty and injustice;
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that this God hath NONLATINALPHABET a revengeful eye; that he is a holy God, and doth detest unholy actions and persons.
that this God hath a revengeful eye; that he is a holy God, and does detest unholy actions and Persons.
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To the truth of Religion the effects may be attributed, though they that do them are not of a true Religion.
To the truth of Religion the effects may be attributed, though they that do them Are not of a true Religion.
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Secondly, That howsoever this their Religion, be it what it will be, may teach them some Truths, and dictate some good things;
Secondly, That howsoever this their Religion, be it what it will be, may teach them Some Truths, and dictate Some good things;
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yet it is not in all things absolute, in all things good, as is the Christian Religion;
yet it is not in all things absolute, in all things good, as is the Christian Religion;
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and therefore not that good parr which our Saviour here commends in Maries choice.
and Therefore not that good parr which our Saviour Here commends in Mary's choice.
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It will not then be amiss next to examine, how farre that Religion we professe is NONLATINALPHABET, that good part, and excells all other Religions that ever were yet in the world.
It will not then be amiss next to examine, how Far that Religion we profess is, that good part, and excels all other Religions that ever were yet in the world.
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3. That Christian Religion is that good part. Every Religion beares in her very dictates the Image of the Authour.3. That Christian Religion is that good part. Every Religion bears in her very dictates the Image of the Author.
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Nature never invented, or imposed any that did not favour her; nor the Spirit of God any, that did not oppose Nature.
Nature never invented, or imposed any that did not favour her; nor the Spirit of God any, that did not oppose Nature.
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Let then this be the Lydian stone to make the trial;
Let then this be the Lydian stone to make the trial;
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that which will distinguish Christian Religion from the rest, and give it a preheminence above the rest; we need no other.
that which will distinguish Christian Religion from the rest, and give it a pre-eminence above the rest; we need no other.
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What Religion doth plainly content nature, let that be false;
What Religion does plainly content nature, let that be false;
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what gives more sincere glory to God, and destroyes the works of the flesh, let that be true and good.
what gives more sincere glory to God, and Destroys the works of the Flesh, let that be true and good.
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Now look over all the Rules of Christian Religion, and shew me but one that gives liberty to the flesh, to our carnal appetite;
Now look over all the Rules of Christian Religion, and show me but one that gives liberty to the Flesh, to our carnal appetite;
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what one doth not breath forth the greatest holiness, purity, piety, charity, that can be expected? Among the Heathens, their very gods were contentious, and had their Warres;
what one does not breath forth the greatest holiness, purity, piety, charity, that can be expected? Among the heathens, their very God's were contentious, and had their Wars;
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wanton and lustful, and had their Ganymedes, their Europae's; Gluttons, and had their Feasts.
wanton and lustful, and had their Ganymedes, their Europae's; Gluttons, and had their Feasts.
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A goodly Religion certainly where the Authours were so vitious, and whose set forms of service were compos'd of nought else but brutish obscenity!
A goodly Religion Certainly where the Authors were so vicious, and whose Set forms of service were composed of nought Else but brutish obscenity!
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But I pass by these, as not to be named to chast eares.
But I pass by these, as not to be nam to chaste ears.
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What should I say, that that very Religion which God gave unto the Jews had imperfection in it? The Apostle speaks it plainly, that it was disannull'd for the unprofitableness and weakness thereof.
What should I say, that that very Religion which God gave unto the jews had imperfection in it? The Apostle speaks it plainly, that it was Disannulled for the unprofitableness and weakness thereof.
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A shadow it was of good things to come, and it made nothing perfect.
A shadow it was of good things to come, and it made nothing perfect.
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At best but a School-master to lead to Christ, in comparison of whose Sacrifice, all the Mosaical Ceremonies were but weak and beggarly rudiments. And therefore God tells the Jews by his Prophet, That I gave them Statutes which were not good;
At best but a Schoolmaster to led to christ, in comparison of whose Sacrifice, all the Mosaical Ceremonies were but weak and beggarly rudiments. And Therefore God tells the jews by his Prophet, That I gave them Statutes which were not good;
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not good sufficiently, because they never could by them obtain the end;
not good sufficiently, Because they never could by them obtain the end;
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for those Sacrifices which they offered yeare by yeare continually, could not make the comers thereunto perfect. for those Sacrifices which they offered year by year continually, could not make the comers thereunto perfect.
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Thus it was in the Rites, thus in the Ceremonies;
Thus it was in the Rites, thus in the Ceremonies;
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and for the Moral part of it, in one point an indulgence they had, or took at least,
and for the Moral part of it, in one point an indulgence they had, or took At least,
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for the hardness of their hearts, Moses admitted a Bill of divorce. And in the Commands of the second Table, they gave an indulgence to themselves to hate, they took liberty to be angry, to slaunder,
for the hardness of their hearts, Moses admitted a Bill of divorce. And in the Commands of the second Table, they gave an indulgence to themselves to hate, they took liberty to be angry, to slander,
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though they might not kill. A wanton eye was thought no crime; or an adulterous heart esteemed no fault.
though they might not kill. A wanton eye was Thought no crime; or an adulterous heart esteemed no fault.
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With others they jested, and so that they kept from perjury, to sweare by the Temple, was nothing with them. With Others they jested, and so that they kept from perjury, to swear by the Temple, was nothing with them.
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'Tis not their practice I speak of, 'tis of their Doctrines;
It's not their practice I speak of, it's of their Doctrines;
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these were the Commandments of men currant among them, and these they had been taught from the Ancients.
these were the commandments of men currant among them, and these they had been taught from the Ancients.
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Our Saviour was faine in a full Sermon to confute all their Glosses, and hypocritical pretences,
Our Saviour was feign in a full Sermon to confute all their Glosses, and hypocritical pretences,
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for their breach of the Moral Law.
for their breach of the Moral Law.
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There is but one more which stands out in competition with the Christian Religion, and this is that of the Impostor Mahomet; and he that should read his Alcoran, would conceive he hoped rather to meet with beasts than men.
There is but one more which Stands out in competition with the Christian Religion, and this is that of the Impostor Mahomet; and he that should read his Alcorani, would conceive he hoped rather to meet with beasts than men.
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To say nothing of his disguised Stories of the Patriarchs, stoln by him out of Moses, but chang'd into lyes, and old Wives Tale;
To say nothing of his disguised Stories of the Patriarchs, stolen by him out of Moses, but changed into lies, and old Wives Tale;
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who can Relate the stories of Angel Adriels death, Seraphuels Trumpet, Gabriels Bridge, Herroth and Marroths hanging, the Moons descent into his sleeve, the Angels Hammer, the Litter,
who can Relate the stories of Angel Adriels death, Seraphuels Trumpet, Gabriel's Bridge, Herroth and Marroths hanging, the Moons descent into his sleeve, the Angels Hammer, the Litter,
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and much of the same Bran without laughter! Besides these ridiculous Fables, how doth he sooth up nature;
and much of the same Bran without laughter! Beside these ridiculous Fables, how does he sooth up nature;
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A man would think he heard Epicurus rather reading a flattering Lecture of pleasure, than a grave Law-giver;
A man would think he herd Epicurus rather reading a flattering Lecture of pleasure, than a grave Lawgiver;
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for his Ordinances are encouragements to licence baits of pleasure; his heaven somewhat like the Millenaries, a Paradise of Amorous Ladies;
for his Ordinances Are encouragements to licence baits of pleasure; his heaven somewhat like the Millennials, a Paradise of Amoros Ladies;
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by him revenge is encourag'd, multitude of Wives tolerated, theft allowed.
by him revenge is encouraged, multitude of Wives tolerated, theft allowed.
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Reason it self being the impress of God in man, hath light enough to perswade that this Religion cannot be good, whose Laws are wicked and licentious,
Reason it self being the Impress of God in man, hath Light enough to persuade that this Religion cannot be good, whose Laws Are wicked and licentious,
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and credit bolster'd up by lyes, fables, and impostures. On the contrary, by Christian Religion we curb Nature;
and credit bolstered up by lies, fables, and Impostors. On the contrary, by Christian Religion we curb Nature;
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we restraine, we discourage, we threaten her;
we restrain, we discourage, we threaten her;
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teaching not to rest in outward actions of piety, or dispensations of men, but to strive unto sincerity, without which we may expect no part in Christ, no salvation, no future life, no help in our prayers, in Sacraments, in any Christian duties.
teaching not to rest in outward actions of piety, or dispensations of men, but to strive unto sincerity, without which we may expect no part in christ, no salvation, no future life, no help in our Prayers, in Sacraments, in any Christian duties.
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Call upon men we do to set the heart to work in all Devotions, without which the lips are but bablers;
Call upon men we do to Set the heart to work in all Devotions, without which the lips Are but babblers;
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to set the hand to work in all good actions, without which the heart is but an hypocrite.
to Set the hand to work in all good actions, without which the heart is but an hypocrite.
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Our Law is an undefiled Law, and converts the soule. With us it is a sufficient matter of accusation, not only to be wicked,
Our Law is an undefiled Law, and converts the soul. With us it is a sufficient matter of accusation, not only to be wicked,
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but to carry a heart, and a desire to be such.
but to carry a heart, and a desire to be such.
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For we prohibit the very purpose as well as the Act and the Deed. Chastity is so farre exacted by this good Law, that it puts a Covenant upon the wanton eye, and a restraint upon the adulterous heart.
For we prohibit the very purpose as well as the Act and the Deed. Chastity is so Far exacted by this good Law, that it puts a Covenant upon the wanton eye, and a restraint upon the adulterous heart.
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Perjury with us is held for so vast a sinne, that forbid we are by a solemne sanction, not to sweare. Sweare not at all;
Perjury with us is held for so vast a sin, that forbid we Are by a solemn sanction, not to swear. Swear not At all;
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by us even the appearance of evil is to be avoided. To speak ill, to do ill, to think ill, to plot ill, are alike forbidden; by us even the appearance of evil is to be avoided. To speak ill, to do ill, to think ill, to plot ill, Are alike forbidden;
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all iniquity be it never so close or secret, must by our Law be forborne.
all iniquity be it never so close or secret, must by our Law be forborn.
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Read but the fifth Chapter of Saint Matthews Gospel, with our Masters Comment upon Moses Law,
Read but the fifth Chapter of Saint Matthews Gospel, with our Masters Comment upon Moses Law,
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and there you shall see the perfection and goodness of our Christian profession.
and there you shall see the perfection and Goodness of our Christian profession.
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Now let me appeale to your own soul, and unto the judgement of the whole world,
Now let me appeal to your own soul, and unto the judgement of the Whole world,
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whether that Religion must not be good, whose rules are so good, whose commands so holy? Whether it be possible, that should receive its rise and being from flesh and blood, which keeps under, opposes, destroyes flesh and blood? That certainly, which is so opposite and contrary to mens affections,
whither that Religion must not be good, whose rules Are so good, whose commands so holy? Whither it be possible, that should receive its rise and being from Flesh and blood, which keeps under, opposes, Destroys Flesh and blood? That Certainly, which is so opposite and contrary to men's affections,
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so cross to their mindes, must be from heaven;
so cross to their minds, must be from heaven;
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that which commands men to be holy as God is holy, must needs be from a holy God,
that which commands men to be holy as God is holy, must needs be from a holy God,
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and consequently it must be good;
and consequently it must be good;
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for every good gift comes from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning. for every good gift comes from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning.
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Could I finde the least favour given to our will and natural corruption in it, I should suspect that the Authour of it consulted with flesh and blood;
Could I find the least favour given to our will and natural corruption in it, I should suspect that the Author of it consulted with Flesh and blood;
vmd pns11 vvi dt ds n1 vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc j n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmd vvi d dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1;
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as those we see do, that break, or countenance their breaches by some or other Clause they finde written in it;
as those we see do, that break, or countenance their Breaches by Some or other Clause they find written in it;
c-acp d pns12 vvb vdb, cst vvb, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp d cc j-jn n1 pns32 vvb vvn p-acp pn31;
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forc'd they are NONLATINALPHABET to wrest the place, and set it on the Rack as it were,
forced they Are to wrest the place, and Set it on the Rack as it were,
vvn pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr,
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and torture it, before it can be got to confess and countenance what they would have it.
and torture it, before it can be god to confess and countenance what they would have it.
cc vvi pn31, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq pns32 vmd vhi pn31.
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But when I cannot finde here the least indulgence or dispensation granted to the least sin, no, not to the appearance of evil, convicted I am,
But when I cannot find Here the least indulgence or Dispensation granted to the least since, no, not to the appearance of evil, convicted I am,
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and so must any man that carries not about him an obstinate soul, that this is alone the good part;
and so must any man that carries not about him an obstinate soul, that this is alone the good part;
cc av vmb d n1 cst vvz xx p-acp pno31 dt j n1, cst d vbz av-j dt j n1;
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or since some will so have it, the best part;
or since Some will so have it, the best part;
cc c-acp d vmb av vhi pn31, dt js n1;
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nor Heathenish civilities, nor Jewish Ceremonies, nor Turkish Libertinisme may be named in the same day with it.
nor Heathenish civilities, nor Jewish Ceremonies, nor Turkish Libertinism may be nam in the same day with it.
ccx j n2, ccx jp n2, ccx jp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp pn31.
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Honesty then and piety we have to plead for us; justice and charity, Arguments of sufficient weight to get the good-will of a vertuous soul.
Honesty then and piety we have to plead for us; Justice and charity, Arguments of sufficient weight to get the goodwill of a virtuous soul.
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But that which most works upon the hearts of most men, is Ʋtile, profit. Nil nisi quod prodest charum est.
But that which most works upon the hearts of most men, is Ʋtile, profit. Nil nisi quod profits charum est.
p-acp cst r-crq av-ds vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f ds n2, vbz j, n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la.
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What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? say those prophane men in Job. Cui bono? What profit will it bring us? how shall we be the better for it? is that powerful reason that draws men all the world over. What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? say those profane men in Job. Cui Bono? What profit will it bring us? how shall we be the better for it? is that powerful reason that draws men all the world over.
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Might it then be discern'd which way this which is so magnified for a good part, might be profitable for us,
Might it then be discerned which Way this which is so magnified for a good part, might be profitable for us,
vmd pn31 av vbi vvn r-crq n1 d r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmd vbi j p-acp pno12,
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then without doubt it would be desired, and make men good indeed.
then without doubt it would be desired, and make men good indeed.
av p-acp n1 pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cc vvi n2 j av.
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Even thus farre our Saviour to winne our affection, hath condescended also, assuring us that it is so beneficial, that it will be of an eternal use.
Even thus Far our Saviour to win our affection, hath condescended also, assuring us that it is so beneficial, that it will be of an Eternal use.
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Non auf•retur. It shall never be taken away. All things under the Sun, are stigmatiz'd with the name of Vanity.Non auf•retur. It shall never be taken away. All things under the Sun, Are stigmatized with the name of Vanity.
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Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, saith one, than whom never any one had more experience; Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, Says one, than whom never any one had more experience;
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and at what rate soever we esteem them, yet we esteem them the less, because we are sure they will not last.
and At what rate soever we esteem them, yet we esteem them the less, Because we Are sure they will not last.
cc p-acp r-crq n1 av pns12 vvb pno32, av pns12 vvb pno32 dt av-dc, c-acp pns12 vbr j pns32 vmb xx vvi.
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In this one thing it is, that Religion and Religious duties hath the priority, that they will not leave us,
In this one thing it is, that Religion and Religious duties hath the priority, that they will not leave us,
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nor forsake us, pernoctantur, perigrinantur, rusticantur, commoriuntur, consepeliuntur, resurgunt, at night they lay us sweetly to sleep, in our way they accompany us, in the Country they attend on us,
nor forsake us, pernoctantur, perigrinantur, rusticantur, commoriuntur, consepeliuntur, resurgunt, At night they lay us sweetly to sleep, in our Way they accompany us, in the Country they attend on us,
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when we expire, they go to the grave with us, and at our calling up, they will rise and appear,
when we expire, they go to the grave with us, and At our calling up, they will rise and appear,
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and speak a good word for us. Blessed are they that dye in the Lord, for their works follow them;
and speak a good word for us. Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, for their works follow them;
cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12. vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 n2 vvi pno32;
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this only might win our good-will. There is not any one thing in Religion, that is subject to decay.
this only might win our goodwill. There is not any one thing in Religion, that is Subject to decay.
d av-j vmd vvi po12 n1. pc-acp vbz xx d crd n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz j-jn p-acp n1.
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Not our God, for he is eternal, not changeable in himself, not changeable to us;
Not our God, for he is Eternal, not changeable in himself, not changeable to us;
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whom he once loves, he loves to the end, and will be present with those he loves, for ever; whom he once loves, he loves to the end, and will be present with those he loves, for ever;
r-crq pns31 a-acp vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vmb vbi j p-acp d pns31 vvz, c-acp av;
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for this he hath given us his Word, I will be with you to the end of the world.
for this he hath given us his Word, I will be with you to the end of the world.
p-acp d pns31 vhz vvn pno12 po31 n1, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
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His name is Immanuel, God with us. Not his Law neither, for that is immutable; it is the everlasting Gospel; after which we may not look for another;
His name is Immanuel, God with us. Not his Law neither, for that is immutable; it is the everlasting Gospel; After which we may not look for Another;
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that which shall not be taken from the Church, till the Church be taken out of the World.
that which shall not be taken from the Church, till the Church be taken out of the World.
cst r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1.
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Not his Spirit that informes the Church, for that he hath passed his promise, I will send you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.
Not his Spirit that informs the Church, for that he hath passed his promise, I will send you Another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.
xx po31 n1 cst vvz dt n1, p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 j-jn n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp av.
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This Gospel it is that proposeth meat to us that perisheth not, bread of life that decayes not, fountaines of living water that will spring for ever.
This Gospel it is that Proposeth meat to us that Perishes not, bred of life that decays not, fountains of living water that will spring for ever.
d n1 pn31 vbz cst vvz n1 p-acp pno12 d vvz xx, n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz xx, n2 pp-f j-vvg n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp av.
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This Gospel it is that enjoyns duties as I said, that will not desert us; draws from us teares, which God will put into his bottle;
This Gospel it is that enjoins duties as I said, that will not desert us; draws from us tears, which God will put into his Bottle;
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teacheth us to give Almes, that God will record in his Book;
Teaches us to give Alms, that God will record in his Book;
vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi n2, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1;
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do such works which will go along with us to the Throne of God, and never leave us, till they behold a Crown upon our heads.
do such works which will go along with us to the Throne of God, and never leave us, till they behold a Crown upon our Heads.
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Nothing you can name besides, will be so fast a friend, stay, attend, abide, and follow you.
Nothing you can name beside, will be so fast a friend, stay, attend, abide, and follow you.
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And in that our Saviour fastens non auferetur, to this one good part;
And in that our Saviour fastens non auferetur, to this one good part;
cc p-acp d po12 n1 vvz fw-fr fw-la, p-acp d crd j n1;
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evident it is, he puts a difference betwixt this and all other petty goods of the world;
evident it is, he puts a difference betwixt this and all other Petty goods of the world;
j pn31 vbz, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d cc d j-jn j n2-j pp-f dt n1;
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intimating to us, there be other things of a flitting disposition; though not this, yet those Transitory.
intimating to us, there be other things of a flitting disposition; though not this, yet those Transitory.
vvg p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi j-jn n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1; cs xx d, av d j.
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And so they are like the Nest of Swallows, made up of a little dirt and a few straws, which in a frosty Winter drop down of themselves.
And so they Are like the Nest of Swallows, made up of a little dirt and a few straws, which in a frosty Winter drop down of themselves.
cc av pns32 vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f n2, vvd a-acp pp-f dt j n1 cc dt d n2, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vvb a-acp pp-f px32.
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That which is sown to the flesh, is lost in corruption; that which is spent on the belly, passeth into the draught; That which is sown to the Flesh, is lost in corruption; that which is spent on the belly, passes into the draught;
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that which is laid on the back, falls to rags; a decay there is upon all these.
that which is laid on the back, falls to rags; a decay there is upon all these.
cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp n2; dt n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp d d.
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Let then our estimation be according;
Let then our estimation be according;
vvb av po12 n1 vbb vvg;
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terrae damnemus, quod habemus à terra, let us leave to the earth, what we have from the earth,terrae damnemus, quod habemus à terra, let us leave to the earth, what we have from the earth,
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and begin to withdraw our love from that, which will so basely withdraw from us.
and begin to withdraw our love from that, which will so basely withdraw from us.
cc vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d, r-crq vmb av av-j vvi p-acp pno12.
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Can we suspect only a man, whom we have made choice of to be our friend, into whose bosome we pour our secrets, with whom we love to spend our hearts? have we I say, the least suspicion that this man would prove a Judas, kiss,
Can we suspect only a man, whom we have made choice of to be our friend, into whose bosom we pour our secrets, with whom we love to spend our hearts? have we I say, the least suspicion that this man would prove a Judas, kiss,
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and kill, and stand afar off in the day of trouble? our affection will cool and abate wonderfully to him;
and kill, and stand afar off in the day of trouble? our affection will cool and abate wonderfully to him;
cc vvi, cc vvb av a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? po12 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi av-j p-acp pno31;
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but upon experiment, that actually he proves a Traytour, apt we are to take up Davids complaint;
but upon experiment, that actually he Proves a Traitor, apt we Are to take up Davids complaint;
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This my companion, my guide, my own familiar bosome friend, this was the man that forsook me. This my Companion, my guide, my own familiar bosom friend, this was the man that forsook me.
d po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 d j-jn n1 n1, d vbds dt n1 cst vvd pno11.
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It is beyond suspicion, certain we are, that the wedge of Gold in which we have put our confidence, all those pleasures which we have endeared in our bosome, our ambitious thoughts with which we have taken sweet counsel,
It is beyond suspicion, certain we Are, that the wedge of Gold in which we have put our confidence, all those pleasures which we have endeared in our bosom, our ambitious thoughts with which we have taken sweet counsel,
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even those whom we have loved so dearly, that we have prophanely brought them with us into the house of God,
even those whom we have loved so dearly, that we have profanely brought them with us into the house of God,
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and walkt with them there as friends, even a•l these will betray us first; and then leave us, when we are ready to leave the World.
and walked with them there as Friends, even a•l these will betray us First; and then leave us, when we Are ready to leave the World.
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They will be then taken away;
They will be then taken away;
pns32 vmb vbi av vvn av;
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and if they come in sight at the last gasp, they will be such miserable comforters,
and if they come in sighed At the last gasp, they will be such miserable Comforters,
cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord n1, pns32 vmb vbi d j n2,
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as the surviving Canaanites were to Israel, Scourges in our sides, and thornes in our eyes.
as the surviving Canaanites were to Israel, Scourges in our sides, and thorns in our eyes.
c-acp dt j-vvg np2 vbdr p-acp np1, vvz p-acp po12 n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n2.
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Thus much we all know, and this consideration very much abates the heat of our affection to all these. Thus much we all know, and this consideration very much abates the heat of our affection to all these.
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At that day the memory of a well-led life, a conscience established by faith, the remembrance that we have sate at Christs feet,
At that day the memory of a well-led life, a conscience established by faith, the remembrance that we have sat At Christ feet,
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and heard him Preach, an honest endeavour to remember what we heard, and a love and practice of those good lessons, will be the best and surest friends that will stick by us.
and herd him Preach, an honest endeavour to Remember what we herd, and a love and practice of those good Lessons, will be the best and Surest Friends that will stick by us.
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It is the commendation of Mary, that she made her Election this way.
It is the commendation of Marry, that she made her Election this Way.
pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f uh, cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 d n1.
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Expositours unanimously have made this good woman the pattern of a contemplative man, who bendes his thoughts to meditate on heaven,
Expositors unanimously have made this good woman the pattern of a contemplative man, who bends his thoughts to meditate on heaven,
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and consider the earth after upon good grounds to make his choice.
and Consider the earth After upon good grounds to make his choice.
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Is it thy purpose then to choose aright? call for Mary, bid her come and help thee.
Is it thy purpose then to choose aright? call for Marry, bid her come and help thee.
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For he that considers not well, chooses but ill;
For he that considers not well, chooses but ill;
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whereas he that puts every circumstance into the Scale, and weighs all, is not like to be deceiv'd.
whereas he that puts every circumstance into the Scale, and weighs all, is not like to be deceived.
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Solomons good woman considered the field, and bought it; she consider'd before she purchased; Solomons good woman considered the field, and bought it; she considered before she purchased;
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for where there is buying, and no consideration, the bargain is not like to be advantageous.
for where there is buying, and no consideration, the bargain is not like to be advantageous.
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Mundus est personatus, all the World acts but a Comedy; and it is not within, what it is without;World est personatus, all the World acts but a Comedy; and it is not within, what it is without;
np1 fw-la fw-la, d dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; cc pn31 vbz xx a-acp, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp;
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693
it sets forth honour, pleasure, riches, in the best attire, and instructs them to act their part so plausibly, as may best please.
it sets forth honour, pleasure, riches, in the best attire, and instructs them to act their part so plausibly, as may best please.
pn31 vvz av n1, n1, n2, p-acp dt js n1, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 av av-j, c-acp vmb av-js vvi.
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694
Before then thou be enamour'd of any of these, pull off the Vizard, and behold what they are within.
Before then thou be enamoured of any of these, pull off the Vizard, and behold what they Are within.
p-acp cs pns21 vbi j-vvn pp-f d pp-f d, vvb a-acp dt n1, cc vvb r-crq pns32 vbr a-acp.
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695
Non hominibus solum, sed etiam rebus demenda est persona, & reddenda facies sun; not from men only, but from things the personated outside is to be taken off, Non hominibus solum, sed etiam rebus demenda est persona, & reddenda fancies sun; not from men only, but from things the personated outside is to be taken off,
fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la n2 n1; xx p-acp n2 av-j, p-acp p-acp n2 dt vvn av-an vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp,
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696
and every thing made to appeare in its true natural shape and face:
and every thing made to appear in its true natural shape and face:
cc d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j j n1 cc n1:
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697
Consider then before you choose, and then you will make no more choice of those I but now named,
Consider then before you choose, and then you will make no more choice of those I but now nam,
vvb av p-acp pn22 vvb, cc cs pn22 vmb vvi av-dx dc n1 pp-f d pns11 p-acp av vvn,
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698
for what they show, than you would do of a Horse for his glistering caparisons.
for what they show, than you would do of a Horse for his glistering caparisons.
p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, cs pn22 vmd vdi pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n2.
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699
And know withal, that when you have made a bad choice, and selected these, you have chosen that which will not make you happy.
And know withal, that when you have made a bad choice, and selected these, you have chosen that which will not make you happy.
cc vvb av, cst c-crq pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1, cc vvn d, pn22 vhb vvn d r-crq vmb xx vvi pn22 j.
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700
It was the judgement of the wise, that all the things which they in their Philosoph• call'd Bona, were not to be truly stiled good things,
It was the judgement of the wise, that all the things which they in their Philosoph• called Bona, were not to be truly styled good things,
pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst d dt n2 r-crq pns32 p-acp po32 np1 vvd fw-la, vbdr xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn j n2,
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701
or such as would make their happy man, because they were placed upon Fortunes Wheele;
or such as would make their happy man, Because they were placed upon Fortune's Wheel;
cc d c-acp vmd vvi po32 j n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp ng1 n1;
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702
Eripi, surripi possent, a man could have no hold-fast of them, nor call them Sua his own;Eripi, surripi possent, a man could have no holdfast of them, nor call them Sua his own;
fw-la, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vmd vhi dx n1 pp-f pno32, ccx vvi pno32 fw-la po31 d;
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703
if they stay'd with him to day, they would steale away, or might be stoln away to morrow.
if they stayed with him to day, they would steal away, or might be stolen away to morrow.
cs pns32 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, pns32 vmd vvi av, cc vmd vbi vvn av p-acp n1.
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704
They were but like a fire among Thornes, that blazeth and crackles, and presently goes out.
They were but like a fire among Thorns, that blazeth and crackles, and presently Goes out.
pns32 vbdr cc-acp av-j dt n1 p-acp n2, cst vvz cc n2, cc av-j vvz av.
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705
It must be in their opinion the constellation of vertues, that would make their happy man;
It must be in their opinion the constellation of Virtues, that would make their happy man;
pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vmd vvi po32 j n1;
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706
because nor the force of fire, nor the waves of the sea, nor disfavour of Princes,
Because nor the force of fire, nor the waves of the sea, nor disfavour of Princes,
c-acp ccx dt n1 pp-f n1, ccx dt n2 pp-f dt n1, ccx n1 pp-f n2,
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707
nor rage of Tyrants, nor Sword, nor Age, nor Sickness, no nor Death it self could take their vertues, nor good deeds from them.
nor rage of Tyrants, nor Sword, nor Age, nor Sickness, no nor Death it self could take their Virtues, nor good Deeds from them.
ccx n1 pp-f n2, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, uh-dx ccx n1 pn31 n1 vmd vvi po32 n2, ccx j n2 p-acp pno32.
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708
You see whatsoever was subject to inconstancy, they thought too weak to be the foundation of felicity;
You see whatsoever was Subject to inconstancy, they Thought too weak to be the Foundation of felicity;
pn22 vvb r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp n1, pns32 vvd av j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1;
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709
and that those things were especially to be pursued which were constant. Their accompt they made upon non auferentur, that they could not be taken away.
and that those things were especially to be pursued which were constant. Their account they made upon non auferentur, that they could not be taken away.
cc cst d n2 vbdr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq vbdr j. po32 n1 pns32 vvd p-acp fw-fr fw-la, cst pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn av.
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710
This made them so resolutely honest. And yet for this, they wanted much of the security that we have;
This made them so resolutely honest. And yet for this, they wanted much of the security that we have;
np1 vvd pno32 av av-j j. cc av p-acp d, pns32 vvd d pp-f dt n1 cst pns12 vhb;
(11) section (DIV2)
151
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711
they had but a dimm light to view it by; we have the light over and above of the Scriptures;
they had but a dim Light to view it by; we have the Light over and above of the Scriptures;
pns32 vhd cc-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp; pns12 vhb dt n1 a-acp cc a-acp pp-f dt n2;
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712
they had nothing but the Testimony purè & elegantur actae aetatis of an honest life; which how good soever, yet is subject to defects; they had nothing but the Testimony purè & elegantur actae aetatis of an honest life; which how good soever, yet is Subject to defects;
pns32 vhd pix cc-acp dt n1 n1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la pp-f dt j n1; r-crq c-crq j av, av vbz j-jn p-acp n2;
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713
we have a promise from God, and a pardon annexed to the promise for what would make us unworthy of it;
we have a promise from God, and a pardon annexed to the promise for what would make us unworthy of it;
pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq vmd vvi pno12 j pp-f pn31;
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714
they had before them for patterns of vertue, meer natural men, gloriae animalia; we have the Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, assisted with extraordinary grace.
they had before them for patterns of virtue, mere natural men, Glory animalia; we have the prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, assisted with extraordinary grace.
pns32 vhd p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, j j n2, fw-la fw-la; pns12 vhb dt n2, n2, n2, vvn p-acp j n1.
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715
Now if those men were so affected with what was permanent;
Now if those men were so affected with what was permanent;
av cs d n2 vbdr av vvn p-acp r-crq vbds j;
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716
and if the consideration of the alteration of all things below, and the meditation of the unchangeableness of what they thought the sole good, were to them that saw so little,
and if the consideration of the alteration of all things below, and the meditation of the unchangeableness of what they Thought the sole good, were to them that saw so little,
cc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 a-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvd dt j j, vbdr p-acp pno32 cst vvd av j,
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717
and so darkly, so powerful a motive to make a good choice;
and so darkly, so powerful a motive to make a good choice;
cc av av-j, av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1;
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718
what should this be to us, who are compassed with a Cloud of Witnesses, have the Word, have the Oath, have the Promise, have the Son of God, have the Seal of the Spirit, that our labour of love shall not be forgotten, that our sincere,
what should this be to us, who Are compassed with a Cloud of Witnesses, have the Word, have the Oath, have the Promise, have the Son of God, have the Seal of the Spirit, that our labour of love shall not be forgotten, that our sincere,
q-crq vmd d vbi p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vhb dt n1, vhb dt n1, vhb dt n1, vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst po12 n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, cst po12 j,
(11) section (DIV2)
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719
though weak service of God, shall never be taken away!
though weak service of God, shall never be taken away!
cs j n1 pp-f np1, vmb av-x vbi vvn av!
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720
The CONCLƲSION.
The CONCLƲSION.
dt n1.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
153
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721
Quid in hoc mundo fratres agimus, aut quid d• hoc mundo? Oh my Brethren, what is it we do in this Word, Quid in hoc mundo Brothers agimus, Or quid d• hoc mundo? O my Brothers, what is it we do in this Word,
fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la? uh po11 n2, r-crq vbz pn31 pns12 vdi p-acp d n1,
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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722
or what concerning it? about it we are not to do much, except to undervalue it;
or what Concerning it? about it we Are not to do much, except to undervalue it;
cc q-crq vvg pn31? p-acp pn31 pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vdi d, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
154
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723
solicitous and careful we may not be about it, except it be to shake it off.
solicitous and careful we may not be about it, except it be to shake it off.
j cc j pns12 vmb xx vbi p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vbb pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 24
724
Our bodies are but the Prisons of our souls;
Our bodies Are but the Prisons of our Souls;
po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 24
725
and since we expect a delivery, why is it that we are so much in love with our fetters and shackles? Suppose these were of the Gold of Ophir, yet they be fetters still;
and since we expect a delivery, why is it that we Are so much in love with our fetters and shackles? Suppose these were of the Gold of Ophir, yet they be fetters still;
cc c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1, q-crq vbz pn31 cst pns12 vbr av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2? vvb d vbdr pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns32 vbb n2 av;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
154
Page 24
726
and therefore let us not so much esteem their price, as weigh their incumbrance;
and Therefore let us not so much esteem their price, as weigh their encumbrance;
cc av vvb pno12 xx av av-d vvi po32 n1, c-acp vvb po32 n1;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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727
though they cannot, yet this the trouble must certainly be removed, our work must be no more than needs must to meddle with the World. Agendum tamen aliquid in mundo.
though they cannot, yet this the trouble must Certainly be removed, our work must be no more than needs must to meddle with the World. Agendum tamen Aliquid in mundo.
cs pns32 vmbx, av d dt n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn, po12 n1 vmb vbi dx av-dc cs av vmb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. fw-la fw-la j p-acp fw-la.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 24
728
And yet while we are in the World, we must not be idle; for man was borne to labour;
And yet while we Are in the World, we must not be idle; for man was born to labour;
cc av cs pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb xx vbi j; p-acp n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
155
Page 24
729
even Adam in Paradise had somewhat to do. God loves no loyterer;
even Adam in Paradise had somewhat to do. God loves no loiterer;
av np1 p-acp n1 vhd av pc-acp vdi. np1 vvz dx n1;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 24
730
neither let it displease you to learne your work, and take your Task from a Woman. Set Mary before you;
neither let it displease you to Learn your work, and take your Task from a Woman. Set Marry before you;
av-dx vvb pn31 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n1, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. j-vvn vvi p-acp pn22;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
155
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731
and what you have seen her do before you, do you likewise. First, Agenda est poenitentia, you must be penitents, that's your first and chief work.
and what you have seen her do before you, do you likewise. First, Agenda est Penitence, you must be penitents, that's your First and chief work.
cc r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pno31 vdi p-acp pn22, vdb pn22 av. ord, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn22 vmb vbi n2-jn, cst|vbz po22 ord cc j-jn n1.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
155
Page 24
732
For ever since our father Adam eat sowre grapes, the teeth of all us his children have been set on edge, for which we are to be sorrowful men; For ever since our father Adam eat sour grapes, the teeth of all us his children have been Set on edge, for which we Are to be sorrowful men;
p-acp av c-acp po12 n1 np1 vvi j n2, dt n2 pp-f d pno12 po31 n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j n2;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
156
Page 24
733
being borne to no one work more than to repentance.
being born to no one work more than to Repentance.
vbg vvn p-acp dx crd n1 av-dc cs p-acp n1.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
156
Page 24
734
Mary may be our pattern for this, that took up her seat at Christs feet, turn'd her eyes into water, and her haire into a Towel to wash and wipe him, that by his blood was to wash and wipe off her spots. Marry may be our pattern for this, that took up her seat At Christ feet, turned her eyes into water, and her hair into a Towel to wash and wipe him, that by his blood was to wash and wipe off her spots.
uh vmb vbi po12 n1 p-acp d, cst vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, vvd po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, cst p-acp po31 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp po31 n2.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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735
This was her first choice, and by it she gain'd an absolution;
This was her First choice, and by it she gained an absolution;
d vbds po31 ord n1, cc p-acp pn31 pns31 vvd dt n1;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
156
Page 24
736
and if we choose this way to win Christs love, we shall be dismissed as she was;
and if we choose this Way to win Christ love, we shall be dismissed as she was;
cc cs pns12 vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn c-acp pns31 vbds;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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737
Multa remissa peccata, quia dilexit multum, Many s•ns were forgiven her, for she loved much. Secondly, And it seems she liked her first choice well; Multa Remission Peccata, quia dilexit multum, Many s•ns were forgiven her, for she loved much. Secondly, And it seems she liked her First choice well;
fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, d n2 vbdr vvn pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd av-d. ord, cc pn31 vvz pns31 vvd po31 ord n1 av;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
156
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738
for when she chose again, she chose the same place, the feet. There first she sate to repent, here now to learn.
for when she chosen again, she chosen the same place, the feet. There First she sat to Repent, Here now to Learn.
p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd av, pns31 vvd dt d n1, dt n2. a-acp ord pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, av av pc-acp vvi.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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739
The first words she heard, were so comfortable, that she thought nothing but honey could drop from those lips.
The First words she herd, were so comfortable, that she Thought nothing but honey could drop from those lips.
dt ord n2 pns31 vvd, vbdr av j, cst pns31 vvd pix cc-acp n1 vmd vvi p-acp d n2.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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740
No Task she knew could be heavy, that love imposed; and therefore she was resolved to listen what burden he would lay upon her;
No Task she knew could be heavy, that love imposed; and Therefore she was resolved to listen what burden he would lay upon her;
dx n1 pns31 vvd vmd vbi j, cst n1 vvn; cc av pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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741
being unburdened of her sinne, she found her neck ready for any Yoke.
being unburdened of her sin, she found her neck ready for any Yoke.
vbg vvn pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 j p-acp d n1.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 24
742
The place she made choice of, shews she did submit to be a Scholar, and prepared to do what she was bidden.
The place she made choice of, shows she did submit to be a Scholar, and prepared to do what she was bidden.
dt n1 pns31 vvd n1 pp-f, vvz pns31 vdd vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc vvd pc-acp vdi r-crq pns31 vbds vvn.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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743
And let this be our second choice, let us all get us to our Saviours feet, hear him,
And let this be our second choice, let us all get us to our Saviors feet, hear him,
cc vvb d vbb po12 ord n1, vvb pno12 d vvi pno12 p-acp po12 ng1 n2, vvb pno31,
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 25
744
and learn of him, as Mary did, and suffer all other things slip by us in comparison of than which will never fail;
and Learn of him, as Marry did, and suffer all other things slip by us in comparison of than which will never fail;
cc vvi pp-f pno31, c-acp uh vdd, cc vvi d j-jn n2 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f zz r-crq vmb av-x vvi;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
158
Page 25
745
it is a necessary point, we cannot be without it; 'tis a good part, for it will make us good; and 'tis a lasting part;
it is a necessary point, we cannot be without it; it's a good part, for it will make us good; and it's a lasting part;
pn31 vbz dt j n1, pns12 vmbx vbi p-acp pn31; pn31|vbz dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno12 j; cc pn31|vbz dt j-vvg n1;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 25
746
the praise of it, and the prize or reward of it shall never be taken away from us.
the praise of it, and the prize or reward of it shall never be taken away from us.
dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn av p-acp pno12.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
158
Page 25
747
While then we have day before us, let us work; work and sweat for that meat which perisheth not;
While then we have day before us, let us work; work and sweat for that meat which Perishes not;
cs av pns12 vhb n1 p-acp pno12, vvb pno12 vvi; n1 cc vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz xx;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
159
Page 25
748
while we are in Gods Vineyard, let us labour; labour for that immortal penny, for which our Master hath hired us;
while we Are in God's Vineyard, let us labour; labour for that immortal penny, for which our Master hath hired us;
cs pns12 vbr p-acp npg1 n1, vvb pno12 vvi; vvb p-acp d j n1, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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749
while we are in the field (the field is the World) dig, dig and delve for that hidden treasure, that the wise labourer having found, sold all, and bought it. while we Are in the field (the field is the World) dig, dig and delve for that hidden treasure, that the wise labourer having found, sold all, and bought it.
cs pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 (dt n1 vbz dt n1) vvb, vvb cc vvi p-acp d vvn n1, cst dt j n1 vhg vvn, vvd d, cc vvd pn31.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 25
750
For what we work for else, and sweat for else, and labour for else, and dig for else,
For what we work for Else, and sweat for Else, and labour for Else, and dig for Else,
p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp av, cc vvi p-acp av, cc n1 p-acp av, cc vvi p-acp av,
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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751
and Trade for else, and purchase else, is nor vera, nor nostra; is not true, nor truly ours.
and Trade for Else, and purchase Else, is nor vera, nor nostra; is not true, nor truly ours.
cc n1 c-acp av, cc vvi av, vbz ccx fw-la, ccx fw-la; vbz xx j, ccx av-j png12.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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752
Not true good, for it will prove like Jobs Winter brook, full of water in Winter when it raines day by day, and there is no want;
Not true good, for it will prove like Jobs Winter brook, full of water in Winter when it reins day by day, and there is no want;
xx j j, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi av-j n2 vvi np1-n, j pp-f n1 p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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753
but in the greatest drought when the earth chops and gapes for raine, not a drop in it;
but in the greatest drought when the earth chops and gapes for rain, not a drop in it;
cc-acp p-acp dt js n1 c-crq dt n1 n2 cc vvz p-acp n1, xx dt n1 p-acp pn31;
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
159
Page 25
754
neither can we call these properly our own, because we cannot carry them along with us; Si vestra, tollite vobiscum.
neither can we call these properly our own, Because we cannot carry them along with us; Si Vestra, Take away vobiscum.
dx vmb pns12 vvi d av-j po12 d, c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp pno12; fw-mi fw-es, fw-la fw-la.
(12) conclusion (DIV2)
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755
Prove them to be yours, and take them in Gods Name along with you; such property as we have, we cannot hold it long;
Prove them to be yours, and take them in God's Name along with you; such property as we have, we cannot hold it long;
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if as long as life, which is not alwayes, yet not for ever.
if as long as life, which is not always, yet not for ever.
cs p-acp j c-acp n1, r-crq vbz xx av, av xx p-acp av.
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We commonly distinguish of life, and divide it into this present, and that which is to come;
We commonly distinguish of life, and divide it into this present, and that which is to come;
pns12 av-j vvi pp-f n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp d j, cc cst r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi;
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and this we call temporal, the other eternal; in respect of Nature thus I know it is;
and this we call temporal, the other Eternal; in respect of Nature thus I know it is;
cc d pns12 vvb j, dt j-jn j; p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av pns11 vvb pn31 vbz;
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but if we will look upon Grace, there is but one life; this and that the same;
but if we will look upon Grace, there is but one life; this and that the same;
cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1; d cc d dt d;
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and that no other than the continuance of this. Ʋita haec una & eadem quoad essentiam, quae à suo principio permanet in aeternum;
and that no other than the Continuance of this. Ʋita haec una & Same quoad essentiam, Quae à Sue principio permanent in aeternum;
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this life of grace is but one and the same in essence, proceeding from such a principle that doth continue for ever;
this life of grace is but one and the same in essence, proceeding from such a principle that does continue for ever;
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to wit, the powerful operation of the holy Spirit, which raiseth and quickens every member of Christs mystical Body in this life,
to wit, the powerful operation of the holy Spirit, which Raiseth and quickens every member of Christ mystical Body in this life,
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and will quicken it in that other eternally. When we go out of this Valley of teares, we begin not then to live, but we live more perfectly;
and will quicken it in that other eternally. When we go out of this Valley of tears, we begin not then to live, but we live more perfectly;
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what we did here in much weakness and deficiency, that there we shall do to the heighth;
what we did Here in much weakness and deficiency, that there we shall do to the height;
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what here we possess but in part, there we shall enjoy in the whole; our vertues that had here their abatements and degrees, shall there be consummate;
what Here we possess but in part, there we shall enjoy in the Whole; our Virtues that had Here their abatements and Degrees, shall there be consummate;
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and the evidences of this our new life, which are the actions proceeding from those vertues full of imperfection below, shall above be made absolute;
and the evidences of this our new life, which Are the actions proceeding from those Virtues full of imperfection below, shall above be made absolute;
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this is that Saint Paul teacheth.
this is that Saint Paul Teaches.
d vbz d n1 np1 vvz.
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Now we see through a Glass, NONLATINALPHABET, darkly in a Riddle, the picture of a face for a face;
Now we see through a Glass,, darkly in a Riddle, the picture of a face for a face;
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but then we shall see the face it self, face to face; now I know in part,
but then we shall see the face it self, face to face; now I know in part,
cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pn31 n1, n1 p-acp n1; av pns11 vvb p-acp n1,
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but then shall I know even as I am known; yet however this dark sight is a sight;
but then shall I know even as I am known; yet however this dark sighed is a sighed;
cc-acp av vmb pns11 vvi av c-acp pns11 vbm vvn; av c-acp d j n1 vbz dt n1;
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and this partial knowledge, is knowledge which is not extinct when we go from hence, for it abideth;
and this partial knowledge, is knowledge which is not extinct when we go from hence, for it Abideth;
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Now abideth Faith, Hope, and Charity; and what abideth, though never so much bettered, yet is in some sence the same it was before that alteration; Now Abideth Faith, Hope, and Charity; and what Abideth, though never so much bettered, yet is in Some sense the same it was before that alteration;
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for a change of any quality in degrees, never alters the species.
for a change of any quality in Degrees, never alters the species.
p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n2, av-x vvz dt n2.
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Our faith that admits of degrees here, our love that riseth and falls into more or less here, our hope and confidence that hath its Lucida intervalla, swoonings and recoveries here;
Our faith that admits of Degrees Here, our love that Riseth and falls into more or less Here, our hope and confidence that hath its Lucida intervalla, swoonings and Recoveries Here;
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our choice that is inconsistent, weak, cold, and remiss here, together with all the Christian acts that flow from these, will be,
our choice that is inconsistent, weak, cold, and remiss Here, together with all the Christian acts that flow from these, will be,
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and remain the selfsame, though strong, fervent, absolute, and constant. Whence St. J•hn calls it Vita manens, a life that abideth;
and remain the selfsame, though strong, fervent, absolute, and constant. Whence Saint J•hn calls it Vita manens, a life that Abideth;
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and denies it of any malicious man (the like may be said of every irregenerate person) and we know that no such hath eternal life abiding in him.
and Denies it of any malicious man (the like may be said of every irregenerate person) and we know that no such hath Eternal life abiding in him.
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It is of this world the Apostle speaks; It is of this world the Apostle speaks;
pn31 vbz pp-f d n1 dt n1 vvz;
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for in that other there's no place for hatred, or malice, nor murder to be committed;
for in that other there's no place for hatred, or malice, nor murder to be committed;
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in this then that eternal life begins, which is to abide in heaven;
in this then that Eternal life begins, which is to abide in heaven;
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there we shall continue to manifest the same acts of the same life we lead here, though far more perfectly.
there we shall continue to manifest the same acts of the same life we led Here, though Far more perfectly.
a-acp pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt d n2 pp-f dt d n1 pns12 vvb av, cs av-j av-dc av-j.
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It is an errour then with which many men are seduced, that no man enters into eternal life before he dyes;
It is an error then with which many men Are seduced, that no man enters into Eternal life before he dies;
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for whilst he lives among men in the Church Militant, he must set his foot upon the Borders of it.
for while he lives among men in the Church Militant, he must Set his foot upon the Borders of it.
c-acp cs pns31 vvz p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 j, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31.
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He must live the life of grace, that intends to live the life of glory;
He must live the life of grace, that intends to live the life of glory;
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which two differ only in this, that this is a gracious, but that a gracious and glorious life.
which two differ only in this, that this is a gracious, but that a gracious and glorious life.
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Grace is a necessary ingredient in both, but heightned to that pitch, that it is perfect and perpetual.
Grace is a necessary ingredient in both, but heightened to that pitch, that it is perfect and perpetual.
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To shut up all then, remember this Truth, that you must carry somewhat out of this World with you when you go hence;
To shut up all then, Remember this Truth, that you must carry somewhat out of this World with you when you go hence;
pc-acp vvi a-acp d av, vvb d n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi av av pp-f d n1 p-acp pn22 c-crq pn22 vvb av;
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somewhat that will not leave you.
somewhat that will not leave you.
av cst vmb xx vvi pn22.
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It is the life of grace which you must begin here, if you hope to be perfect there;
It is the life of grace which you must begin Here, if you hope to be perfect there;
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study to be gracious, or you can have little confidence to be glorious.
study to be gracious, or you can have little confidence to be glorious.
vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc pn22 vmb vhi j n1 pc-acp vbi j.
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So saith St. John, Whosoever hath this hope, that is, to be like God, and see him as he is, NONLATINALPHABET, purificat, castificat, sanctificat, purifieth himself, So Says Saint John, Whosoever hath this hope, that is, to be like God, and see him as he is,, purificat, castificat, sanctificat, Purifieth himself,
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and purgeth out the baser dross; labours to have a chast soul;
and Purgeth out the baser dross; labours to have a chaste soul;
cc vvz av dt jc n1; n2 pc-acp vhi dt j n1;
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though he cannot be perfectly holy, yet he is upon the Work of Sanctification, and doing somewhat about it to perfect it day by day.
though he cannot be perfectly holy, yet he is upon the Work of Sanctification, and doing somewhat about it to perfect it day by day.
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There is not any thing in the world but hath its beginning; sentences begin from words, words from letters, harvest from corne, corne from seeds;
There is not any thing in the world but hath its beginning; sentences begin from words, words from letters, harvest from corn, corn from seeds;
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in this life it is that this seed is sown, in that other is the Harvest;
in this life it is that this seed is sown, in that other is the Harvest;
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in this is the labour, in that the wages;
in this is the labour, in that the wages;
p-acp d vbz dt n1, p-acp d dt n2;
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and this Harvest and these Wages, are the penny of immortality, which is circular and round, and hath no end;
and this Harvest and these Wages, Are the penny of immortality, which is circular and round, and hath no end;
cc d n1 cc d n2, vbr dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz j-jn cc av-j, cc vhz dx n1;
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time shall not end it, not any casualty or enemy dispossess us of it.
time shall not end it, not any casualty or enemy dispossess us of it.
n1 vmb xx vvi pn31, xx d n1 cc n1 vvb pno12 pp-f pn31.
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Our Saviour makes this promise for our encouragement to Mary, that this necessary work in her hand, this good part should never be taken away from Her.
Our Saviour makes this promise for our encouragement to Marry, that this necessary work in her hand, this good part should never be taken away from Her.
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Never from her, nor never from any that are of her minde. When multa, many things;
Never from her, nor never from any that Are of her mind. When Multa, many things;
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nay, omnia, all things of the world shall faile, vanish, and be taken away from us, or we from them,
nay, omnia, all things of the world shall fail, vanish, and be taken away from us, or we from them,
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and in the close as Jobs friends, prove miserable comforters; this one necessary will stay behind, this good part will continue by us;
and in the close as Jobs Friends, prove miserable Comforters; this one necessary will stay behind, this good part will continue by us;
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and like Naomi to Ruth, prove a fast friend; and like Naomi to Ruth, prove a fast friend;
cc j np1 p-acp n1, vvb dt j n1;
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not leave us, nor forsake us, till it hath brought our souls, and caused them to be receiv'd into everlasting habitations.
not leave us, nor forsake us, till it hath brought our Souls, and caused them to be received into everlasting habitations.
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HEB. 3.12, 13. 12. Take heed, brethren, lest th•r• •e in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.HEBREW. 3.12, 13. 12. Take heed, brothers, lest th•r• •e in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
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13. But Exhort one another dayly, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardned through the deceitfulness of sin.13. But Exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since.
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THE advice is good, that Gods Embassadours make choice to insist on that part of their message as may be most profitable to them to whom they are sent, THE Advice is good, that God's ambassadors make choice to insist on that part of their message as may be most profitable to them to whom they Are sent,
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and make deepest impressions on their hearts;
and make Deepest impressions on their hearts;
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because it is very uncertain whether they shall ever have opportunity to speak againe, or the people life to hear them.
Because it is very uncertain whither they shall ever have opportunity to speak again, or the people life to hear them.
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This hath alwayes moved me to select such portions of holy Writ, and open them before you,
This hath always moved me to select such portions of holy Writ, and open them before you,
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as might be of special use;
as might be of special use;
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neither perish in the eare, nor yet scatter in the ayr, but warme you to the heart;
neither perish in the ear, nor yet scatter in the air, but warm you to the heart;
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as well knowing the uncertainty, whether we shall ever meet againe in this place, I to speak, or you to heare.
as well knowing the uncertainty, whither we shall ever meet again in this place, I to speak, or you to hear.
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And for this I have a president, the Authour of this Epistle, that makes choice of an old fit Text out of the 95. Psalm,
And for this I have a president, the Author of this Epistle, that makes choice of an old fit Text out of the 95. Psalm,
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and allots no longer time than the present to heare it. Hodie si vocem, To day if you will hear his voice;
and allots no longer time than the present to hear it. Hodie si vocem, To day if you will hear his voice;
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and repeats it, and dwells upon it, and applyes it four several times as a circumstance never to be forgotten.
and repeats it, and dwells upon it, and Applies it four several times as a circumstance never to be forgotten.
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But this was not the sole reason that drew my eyes to these words.
But this was not the sole reason that drew my eyes to these words.
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In my former Medications I commended unto you Religion, to which there is not such an enemy as Infidelity, such a friend as Faith;
In my former Medications I commended unto you Religion, to which there is not such an enemy as Infidelity, such a friend as Faith;
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the first discouraging and retarding, the other inciting and giving life to all Christian duties.
the First discouraging and retarding, the other inciting and giving life to all Christian duties.
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I thought I could not more powerfully give you a Caveat of the danger of the one,
I Thought I could not more powerfully give you a Caveat of the danger of the one,
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and move you to hold fast the other, than by renewing this counsel of our Apostle, Take heed, Brethren, lest, &c. The substance of his Sermon, is, that Christ and his Gospel is most diligently to be heard. 1. Heard before the Prophets, Fathers, Angels, because he is in Nature and Office far superiour to them. 2. Heard before Moses, because in his Ministry much beyond him:
and move you to hold fast the other, than by renewing this counsel of our Apostle, Take heed, Brothers, lest, etc. The substance of his Sermon, is, that christ and his Gospel is most diligently to be herd. 1. Herd before the prophets, Father's, Angels, Because he is in Nature and Office Far superior to them. 2. Herd before Moses, Because in his Ministry much beyond him:
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Moses being but the Servant in the House, he the Lord of the House. 3. And for the circumstance of time, heard presently, without delay, to day; because there may be no more dayes of hearing. Moses being but the Servant in the House, he the Lord of the House. 3. And for the circumstance of time, herd presently, without Delay, to day; Because there may be no more days of hearing.
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And that all this may come the warmer to their and our hearts, he proposeth the dayes of old,
And that all this may come the warmer to their and our hearts, he Proposeth the days of old,
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how God had dealt with their fore-fathers upon their Exodus out of Egypt, and how they had dealt with him.
how God had dealt with their Forefathers upon their Exodus out of Egypt, and how they had dealt with him.
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God gave them a Law, and a day to heare it; a day of forty yeares long in the Wilderness;
God gave them a Law, and a day to hear it; a day of forty Years long in the Wilderness;
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but they and their fathers were gynhedlaeth gyndin, a stubborne and rebellious Generation; a people much like your gyndin stiff ground with a stubborn heart;
but they and their Father's were gynhedlaeth gyndin, a stubborn and rebellious Generation; a people much like your gyndin stiff ground with a stubborn heart;
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as unfit to receive any motions of Gods Spirit, as an unturn'd fallow is for seed.
as unfit to receive any motions of God's Spirit, as an unturned fallow is for seed.
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And because by Moses meekness, nor by Gods immediate voice they would not be broken up, that Generation God broke off;
And Because by Moses meekness, nor by God's immediate voice they would not be broken up, that Generation God broke off;
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their carkasses fell in the Wilderness, which fearful example the Apostle here proposeth, and inforceth upon them by an Argument drawn à minori ad majus, from the less to the greater. their carcases fell in the Wilderness, which fearful Exampl the Apostle Here Proposeth, and enforceth upon them by an Argument drawn à minori ad Majus, from the less to the greater.
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If they fell who would not heare Moses, much more you who will not heare Christ;
If they fell who would not hear Moses, much more you who will not hear christ;
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if they perished who would not obey the Law, much more you who will not be obedient to the Gospel;
if they perished who would not obey the Law, much more you who will not be obedient to the Gospel;
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if they were destroyed who would not believe the Servant, much more you who will not accept of the Lord himself;
if they were destroyed who would not believe the Servant, much more you who will not accept of the Lord himself;
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and therefore my Brethren Take heed, &c. In the first of these Verses, the Apostle stands as it were upon his Watch,
and Therefore my Brothers Take heed, etc. In the First of these Verses, the Apostle Stands as it were upon his Watch,
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and gives warning, Cavete. In the second, he calls up the City to make Head against the Enemy, Exhort one another. In the first he discovers who this great Enemy is;
and gives warning, Beware. In the second, he calls up the city to make Head against the Enemy, Exhort one Another. In the First he discovers who this great Enemy is;
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In the second he shews how he may be prevented, and defeated.
In the second he shows how he may be prevented, and defeated.
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1. The General that leads in all sin upon us, is Ʋnbelief. The Caution is punctually against that:
1. The General that leads in all since upon us, is Ʋnbelief. The Caution is punctually against that:
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About which the Apostle discovers 1. The Original. The naughtiness of our nature. Evil. 2. The Seat. The heart. 3. The purpose. To make us Apostates.
About which the Apostle discovers 1. The Original. The naughtiness of our nature. Evil. 2. The Seat. The heart. 3. The purpose. To make us Apostates.
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To depart. 4. And that from no less Master than the living God. To such an Enemy no man must give place; no not for an hour;To depart. 4. And that from no less Master than the living God. To such an Enemy no man must give place; no not for an hour;
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for to that end the Apostles Caution extends 1. To all times. NONLATINALPHABET, a word omitted in the Translation.
for to that end the Apostles Caution extends 1. To all times., a word omitted in the translation.
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Take heed, lest at any time. 2. To all persons. Not in any of you. Take heed, lest At any time. 2. To all Persons. Not in any of you.
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The Enemy is apparent, Ʋnbelief. But after good take-heed the readiest munition against him is exhortation.
The Enemy is apparent, Ʋnbelief. But After good Take heed the Readiest munition against him is exhortation.
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Good admonition, and continual instruction is the most effectual means to defeat unbelief.
Good admonition, and continual instruction is the most effectual means to defeat unbelief.
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About which the Apostle exhorts, 1. That we do exhort, or call upon. 2. That it be done in Charity, mutually, Exhort one another. 3. Seasonably, continually, dayly, or day after day. 4. Speedily, without delay or tergiversation.
About which the Apostle exhorts, 1. That we do exhort, or call upon. 2. That it be done in Charity, mutually, Exhort one Another. 3. Seasonably, continually, daily, or day After day. 4. Speedily, without Delay or tergiversation.
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It may not be put off till to morrow, but done it must be, while it is called to day.
It may not be put off till to morrow, but done it must be, while it is called to day.
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For if it be either omitted, or delay'd, the consequence may be dangerous; no less than a dry, hard heart;
For if it be either omitted, or delayed, the consequence may be dangerous; no less than a dry, hard heart;
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the heart may be hardned by sin, by the deceitfulness of sin. Two Ne's, two Adverbs of forbidding we meet with in these two verses,
the heart may be hardened by since, by the deceitfulness of since. Two Ne's, two Adverbs of forbidding we meet with in these two Verses,
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and they both give us reasons; one of the Caution, the other of the Exhortation.
and they both give us Reasons; one of the Caution, the other of the Exhortation.
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The first not attended, and the last omitted or deferr'd, may produce a lamentable effect. 1. Attend not to the Caution,
The First not attended, and the last omitted or deferred, may produce a lamentable Effect. 1. Attend not to the Caution,
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and there may follow Apostacy from the living God; and therefore Cavete Ne, &c. 2. Omit or defer the Exhortation,
and there may follow Apostasy from the living God; and Therefore Beware Ne, etc. 2. Omit or defer the Exhortation,
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and there may follow hardness of heart; and therefore exhort, Ne, lest any of you be hardned, &c.
and there may follow hardness of heart; and Therefore exhort, Ne, lest any of you be hardened, etc.
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Here then is good Christian counsel given, and that it may be the better taken, the Apostle ushers it in with a word of love, Brethren.
Here then is good Christian counsel given, and that it may be the better taken, the Apostle ushers it in with a word of love, Brothers.
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1. Brethren.
1. Brothers.
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Had Saint Paul by this appellation intended to bring to their memory, only his alliance and neerness of blood with the Hebrews, as one descended of the same stock with them, it had been a powerful motive to gain attention;
Had Saint Paul by this appellation intended to bring to their memory, only his alliance and nearness of blood with the Hebrews, as one descended of the same stock with them, it had been a powerful motive to gain attention;
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for such was his heaviness, and continual sorrow for these his Brethren, his kinsmen in the flesh, that he could wish himself accursed from Christ, conditionally they might be ingraffed.
for such was his heaviness, and continual sorrow for these his Brothers, his kinsmen in the Flesh, that he could wish himself accursed from christ, conditionally they might be Ingrafted.
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But evident it is that many of these Hebrews to whom he writes, were of a more noble Brother-hood;
But evident it is that many of these Hebrews to whom he writes, were of a more noble Brotherhood;
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that Brother-hood which Saint Peter gives in charge to love. that Brotherhood which Saint Peter gives in charge to love.
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By this name then as a cunning Oratour, he doth captare benevolentiam, insinuate into their good-will.
By this name then as a cunning Orator, he does Capture benevolentiam, insinuate into their goodwill.
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For this being granted, as indeed it must, that all Christians (ever since Christ himself was not ashamed to call them Brethren) are of the same house and Brother-hood:
For this being granted, as indeed it must, that all Christians (ever since christ himself was not ashamed to call them Brothers) Are of the same house and Brotherhood:
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Paul a Brother to them, they Brethren to him; it cannot be conceived that he will be the Authour of evil counsel; Paul a Brother to them, they Brothers to him; it cannot be conceived that he will be the Author of evil counsel;
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it were not the part of a Brother to seduce, to teach them what should do them hurt.
it were not the part of a Brother to seduce, to teach them what should do them hurt.
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NONLATINALPHABET. He that breaths from the same spirit is compassionate, and compassion ariseth from bowels of pity,
. He that breathes from the same Spirit is compassionate, and compassion arises from bowels of pity,
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and bowels of pity may be believ'd to give good counsel.
and bowels of pity may be believed to give good counsel.
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They are truly affected that are Brethren, will wish no more hurt, nor give worse advice to a Brother than to themselves.
They Are truly affected that Are Brothers, will wish no more hurt, nor give Worse Advice to a Brother than to themselves.
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Dives would not do it in hell; that damn'd ghost had a care of such; a suit he made that they might not come into that place of torment. Dives would not do it in hell; that damned ghost had a care of such; a suit he made that they might not come into that place of torment.
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They then certainly have less charity than those accursed spirits, that wish so ill to their Brethren, that counsel so ill against their Brethren.
They then Certainly have less charity than those accursed spirits, that wish so ill to their Brothers, that counsel so ill against their Brothers.
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All we that speak in the spirit of meekness, dare not be suspected for such ill counsellours.
All we that speak in the Spirit of meekness, Dare not be suspected for such ill counsellors.
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We know that we are not so much Brethren in the flesh, as Brethren in the Lord;
We know that we Are not so much Brothers in the Flesh, as Brothers in the Lord;
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we have the same God for our Father, the same Church for our Mother, the same Christ for our Elder Brother, the same Spirit for our Informer.
we have the same God for our Father, the same Church for our Mother, the same christ for our Elder Brother, the same Spirit for our Informer.
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We are begotten of the same immortal seed, washed in the same Laver, joyn'd by the sinews of the same faith, nourished by the same Milk.
We Are begotten of the same immortal seed, washed in the same Laver, joined by the sinews of the same faith, nourished by the same Milk.
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All these bonds then of Brotherly love, in which we are united, enforceth us to stand upon our Watch;
All these bonds then of Brotherly love, in which we Are united, enforceth us to stand upon our Watch;
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and as from some high Pharos, at the approach of any danger, to lift up our voice as a Trumpet, and cry to our Brethren.
and as from Some high Pharos, At the approach of any danger, to lift up our voice as a Trumpet, and cry to our Brothers.
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2. NONLATINALPHABET, Look about you, Beware, Take heed.2., Look about you, Beware, Take heed.
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Now what and if we should cry nothing else in your eares, make up all our Sermons of Cavete's, were it any more than needs? for we walk in the midst of snares;
Now what and if we should cry nothing Else in your ears, make up all our Sermons of Cavete's, were it any more than needs? for we walk in the midst of snares;
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not only near them, but in the very midst of them; within, without, on the left, on the right hand they are;
not only near them, but in the very midst of them; within, without, on the left, on the right hand they Are;
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and would not then a Caveat do always well? No question, it were a wise and a pious meditation thus for a man to discourse with his own soul in the morning;
and would not then a Caveat do always well? No question, it were a wise and a pious meditation thus for a man to discourse with his own soul in the morning;
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This day I am to enter into the World, and snares are set for me in every place;
This day I am to enter into the World, and snares Are Set for me in every place;
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be it that I be not very cautelous, no help for me but I must be taken.
be it that I be not very cautelous, no help for me but I must be taken.
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Suppose I am going to prayer, my heart will be ready to suggest some idle thought;
Suppose I am going to prayer, my heart will be ready to suggest Some idle Thought;
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whence our Saviour puts in his Caveat for that, Take heed how ye pray.
whence our Saviour puts in his Caveat for that, Take heed how you pray.
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Be it that I am ready to do some charitable deed, some thought of vain-glory may marre it; Be it that I am ready to do Some charitable deed, Some Thought of vainglory may mar it;
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whence Christ puts in a Caveat for that too, Take heed that you do not your almes before men.
whence christ puts in a Caveat for that too, Take heed that you do not your alms before men.
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The like may be said of every good work; the best may be marr'd for want of good take heed.
The like may be said of every good work; the best may be marred for want of good take heed.
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And if it be thus with the good, how much more caution is to be used about the bad? Those be vitious and dangerous in their own nature, not in circumstance only.
And if it be thus with the good, how much more caution is to be used about the bad? Those be vicious and dangerous in their own nature, not in circumstance only.
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Take special heed, when you are tempted to any of them; for lust when it hath conceived, brings forth sinne;
Take special heed, when you Are tempted to any of them; for lust when it hath conceived, brings forth sin;
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and sinne when it is finished, brings forth death. and sin when it is finished, brings forth death.
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There is no duty then so necessary for us to press as that which hath Cavete annexed unto it.
There is no duty then so necessary for us to press as that which hath Beware annexed unto it.
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For our eyes can never be quick enough for our heart;
For our eyes can never be quick enough for our heart;
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a deceitful piece it is, and will put a fallacy upon us if we look not to it;
a deceitful piece it is, and will put a fallacy upon us if we look not to it;
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and in no one thing sooner than about our Faith;
and in no one thing sooner than about our Faith;
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perswading us either not to believe at all, or else to believe what, and as we list;
persuading us either not to believe At all, or Else to believe what, and as we list;
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so much as shall be consonant to sense and reason, and no more. The advice then that the Apostle here gives, is Brotherly.
so much as shall be consonant to sense and reason, and no more. The Advice then that the Apostle Here gives, is Brotherly.
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3. Take heed that there be not in any of you a heart of unbelief. We need not go farre to search into the nature of this sin;3. Take heed that there be not in any of you a heart of unbelief. We need not go Far to search into the nature of this since;
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for the Apostle hath in this place lively set it forth before our eyes, by the seat, the cause, the effect;
for the Apostle hath in this place lively Set it forth before our eyes, by the seat, the cause, the Effect;
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the seat where it rests, is the heart; the cause, the naughty malignant quality of the heart; the effect, Apostacy, revolt, separation;
the seat where it rests, is the heart; the cause, the naughty malignant quality of the heart; the Effect, Apostasy, revolt, separation;
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it withdraws from the living God.
it withdraws from the living God.
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For whereas Divine Revelations, Gods comfortable promises, his fearful judgements, obedience to his Commandments, are the object of our faith;
For whereas Divine Revelations, God's comfortable promises, his fearful Judgments, Obedience to his commandments, Are the Object of our faith;
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unbelief seated in the heart, labours to perswade that these are neither good, nor true, nor necessary.
unbelief seated in the heart, labours to persuade that these Are neither good, nor true, nor necessary.
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Not good, for they oppose our appetite; not true, for they contradict our reason; not necessary, for we can well live, nay live more contentedly without them;
Not good, for they oppose our appetite; not true, for they contradict our reason; not necessary, for we can well live, nay live more contentedly without them;
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and being not true, we need not believe them; and being not good, nor necessary, we need not obey them.
and being not true, we need not believe them; and being not good, nor necessary, we need not obey them.
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This is that which God so much complains of by his Prophet, I have written unto them the wonderful things of my Law,
This is that which God so much complains of by his Prophet, I have written unto them the wondered things of my Law,
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and they accounted them a strange thing; and they accounted them a strange thing;
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strange to their judgements, for they did not prize them, nor esteem them, but lay them by, as some refuse stuff;
strange to their Judgments, for they did not prize them, nor esteem them, but lay them by, as Some refuse stuff;
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strange to their thoughts, for they did not minde them, not meditate on them;
strange to their thoughts, for they did not mind them, not meditate on them;
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strange to their affections, they loved them not, they liked them not, could finde no taste, no relish at all in them;
strange to their affections, they loved them not, they liked them not, could find no taste, no relish At all in them;
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strange to their practice, for they cast them behind their back, and scorn'd to live after them;
strange to their practice, for they cast them behind their back, and scorned to live After them;
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and all this practical Atheism arose from an incredulous heart.
and all this practical Atheism arose from an incredulous heart.
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Our Saviour makes it evident, when he breaks thus pathetically upon his Disciples, or the multitude rather, O faithless, and perverse generation! faithless first, and perverse after;
Our Saviour makes it evident, when he breaks thus pathetically upon his Disciples, or the multitude rather, Oh faithless, and perverse generation! faithless First, and perverse After;
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intimating that the untoward perverseness of their wills proceeded from their weakness of faith; perverse they had never been, had they not been faithless.
intimating that the untoward perverseness of their wills proceeded from their weakness of faith; perverse they had never been, had they not been faithless.
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For infidelity is the great grandame of all mischief; it multiplies sinnes, and encreaseth these accursed Brats from generation to generation;
For infidelity is the great Grandmother of all mischief; it multiplies Sins, and increases these accursed Brats from generation to generation;
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to me it seems very like the Indian figtree, or arbor de raes, which growing out of the ground with many boughs, yields certain gummy strings of the colour of gold;
to me it seems very like the Indian Fig tree, or arbour de raes, which growing out of the ground with many boughs, yields certain gummy strings of the colour of gold;
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these roping down to the earth, do there take root, and make as it were new trees, or a wood of Trees;
these roping down to the earth, doe there take root, and make as it were new trees, or a wood of Trees;
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from the first stock there spring so many plants by a perpetual succession, that they cover by this means the best part sometimes of a mile.
from the First stock there spring so many plants by a perpetual succession, that they cover by this means the best part sometime of a mile.
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This is a lively embleme of infidelity; for where it roots, it shoots, and every sin is a branch of it;
This is a lively emblem of infidelity; for where it roots, it shoots, and every since is a branch of it;
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and these so chain'd and linked together, that they cover a whole Country.
and these so chained and linked together, that they cover a Whole Country.
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There is not a wickedness to be named, that one way or other hath not its rise and dependence from this root;
There is not a wickedness to be nam, that one Way or other hath not its rise and dependence from this root;
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the overflowing of sin is from hence;
the overflowing of since is from hence;
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so that notwithstanding the specious Titles of Christians, Believers, Professours, a man may yet propose the Prophets Question, Who hath believed our report? Our Saviour allows us to judge of the Tree by the fruits;
so that notwithstanding the specious Titles of Christians, Believers, Professors, a man may yet propose the prophets Question, Who hath believed our report? Our Saviour allows us to judge of the Tree by the fruits;
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and the fruits I am sure, Proclaime that there is in most Christians, an unbelieving heart.
and the fruits I am sure, Proclaim that there is in most Christians, an unbelieving heart.
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First, The presence of Gods eye is not believed to be at our thoughts, over our actions.
First, The presence of God's eye is not believed to be At our thoughts, over our actions.
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For we are ashamed to do many things in the eyes of men, that we colour not to plot and act in the eye of God;
For we Are ashamed to do many things in the eyes of men, that we colour not to plot and act in the eye of God;
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did we believe that God were by, we would stand in awe; at least not be audacious to sin.
did we believe that God were by, we would stand in awe; At least not be audacious to sin.
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The Psalmist tells us of men that encourage themselves in mischief, and lay snares;
The Psalmist tells us of men that encourage themselves in mischief, and lay snares;
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and upon what ground but this, That God was not in their thoughts? Tush, say they,
and upon what ground but this, That God was not in their thoughts? Tush, say they,
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how should God know? is there knowledge in the Most High? This is the first-born of infidelity.how should God know? is there knowledge in the Most High? This is the firstborn of infidelity.
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Secondly, Neither do most men believe the particular providence of God; a general Father perhaps confess him they may;
Secondly, Neither do most men believe the particular providence of God; a general Father perhaps confess him they may;
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but no kinde Father to provide for them; and therefore they will provide for themselves. In their wants they trust to their wits;
but no kind Father to provide for them; and Therefore they will provide for themselves. In their Wants they trust to their wits;
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in their distresses, to some arme of flesh; in their Distresses, to Some arm of Flesh;
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in their sickness, some run to the Witch at Endor, or the god of Ekron. God is forsaken upon the least occasion,
in their sickness, Some run to the Witch At Endor, or the god of Ekron. God is forsaken upon the least occasion,
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or least trusted, though he hath promised never to forsake those that trust to him; and this is another childe of infidelity.
or least trusted, though he hath promised never to forsake those that trust to him; and this is Another child of infidelity.
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Thirdly, Again, many call him Lord, Lord, but believe not so;
Thirdly, Again, many call him Lord, Lord, but believe not so;
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for why should men conceive and call him Lord, and do so little that he bids them? The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his sons, are performed;
for why should men conceive and call him Lord, and do so little that he bids them? The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his Sons, Are performed;
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but I, saith the Lord, have spoken, Do this, and yet there is no more heed given to my Commands, than to dreames;but I, Says the Lord, have spoken, Do this, and yet there is no more heed given to my Commands, than to dreams;
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as little account made of what I say, as if my injunctions were not given in earnest, I meant not what I said,
as little account made of what I say, as if my injunctions were not given in earnest, I meant not what I said,
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nor intended to call for an account of what I commanded. This is Infidelities impudent and graceless son.
nor intended to call for an account of what I commanded. This is Infidelities impudent and graceless son.
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For could this bold disobedience be found in any professour of Religion, did he believe that his Lord is a great and a jealous God? of Authority to command, of power to punish?
For could this bold disobedience be found in any professor of Religion, did he believe that his Lord is a great and a jealous God? of authority to command, of power to Punish?
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Fourthly, Farther yet believed it is by some, that there be other expiations of sin than by effusion of blood;
Fourthly, Farther yet believed it is by Some, that there be other expiations of since than by effusion of blood;
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and upon it there be that erre in the prime Article. and upon it there be that err in the prime Article.
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For an example of holy life, they will admit the life of the Son of God;
For an Exampl of holy life, they will admit the life of the Son of God;
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and his death for a pattern of patience, but not for a satisfaction, not for a ransome.
and his death for a pattern of patience, but not for a satisfaction, not for a ransom.
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The goodness or God, they tell us, may make amends to his justice, the blood of his Son was not requisite:
The Goodness or God, they tell us, may make amends to his Justice, the blood of his Son was not requisite:
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Whereas the Scripture in plaine terms informs us, That when Christ suffered, there was a Demonstration of his justice,
Whereas the Scripture in plain terms informs us, That when christ suffered, there was a Demonstration of his Justice,
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and a full Declaration of his anger, that he made his soul an offering for sin;
and a full Declaration of his anger, that he made his soul an offering for since;
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with which God was so well-pleased, that he did accept this his precious blood, NONLATINALPHABET, for a sufficient price; and NONLATINALPHABET, a price in exchange for the sinnes of the world.
with which God was so well-pleased, that he did accept this his precious blood,, for a sufficient price; and, a price in exchange for the Sins of the world.
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Fifthly, But this, as it is not believed by some, so it is not regarded by others;
Fifthly, But this, as it is not believed by Some, so it is not regarded by Others;
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for many tread under foot the Sonne of God, crucifying by their prophane life him afresh;
for many tread under foot the Son of God, crucifying by their profane life him afresh;
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who beare their heads so high, as if Christ had never bowed his head, and given up his soul upon the cross for them.
who bear their Heads so high, as if christ had never bowed his head, and given up his soul upon the cross for them.
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And these are two twins of infidelity, of a later birth; for the innocent and Orthodox Christians of the Primitive Church knew them not;
And these Are two twins of infidelity, of a later birth; for the innocent and Orthodox Christians of the Primitive Church knew them not;
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whereof the first believes not his Doctrine, and the last seem to dis-believe his Death.
whereof the First believes not his Doctrine, and the last seem to disbelieve his Death.
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Sixthly, As for heaven and the glory thereof, they are entertain'd as the musique of a pleasant song;
Sixthly, As for heaven and the glory thereof, they Are entertained as the music of a pleasant song;
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much commended they are for the aire, and for that vouchsafed the hearing, and yet in a trice as little remembred of the one, as of the other.
much commended they Are for the air, and for that vouchsafed the hearing, and yet in a trice as little remembered of the one, as of the other.
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Whereas were men fully perswaded that an inheritance in heaven were a reality, a Crown, a Kingdome, there would be more suit made for it;
Whereas were men Fully persuaded that an inheritance in heaven were a reality, a Crown, a Kingdom, there would be more suit made for it;
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they would, that they would NONLATINALPHABET, set aside earthly things, and set themselves to seek the things above.
they would, that they would, Set aside earthly things, and Set themselves to seek the things above.
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This supine carelesness is the sixth issue of an incredulous heart. Seventhly, Lastly, The terrours of the Lord, are no terrours to many;
This supine carelessness is the sixth issue of an incredulous heart. Seventhly, Lastly, The terrors of the Lord, Are no terrors to many;
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nor the Angels Trumpet, nor the last judgement, nor the ensuing torments; nor the Angels Trumpet, nor the last judgement, nor the ensuing torments;
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for were men fully convinc'd of the wrath and vengeance of that day, the darkness, the gloominess, the fearful and final sentence,
for were men Fully convinced of the wrath and vengeance of that day, the darkness, the gloominess, the fearful and final sentence,
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and that the paines of hell were such as indeed they are, they would tremble with Foelix when they heard a discourse of the last judgement;
and that the pains of hell were such as indeed they Are, they would tremble with Felix when they herd a discourse of the last judgement;
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they would break off their sins by repentance, and judge thems•lves that they be not judged.
they would break off their Sins by Repentance, and judge thems•lves that they be not judged.
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And this security is the seventh birth of an unbelieving soul.
And this security is the seventh birth of an unbelieving soul.
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To collect all, since the presence of God, nor yet his providence, since the Commands of the Almighty,
To collect all, since the presence of God, nor yet his providence, since the Commands of the Almighty,
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nor yet his only Sons Sacrifice, since the joyes of heaven, nor the sorrows of hell can have a sufficient influence to better mens lives;
nor yet his only Sons Sacrifice, since the Joys of heaven, nor the sorrows of hell can have a sufficient influence to better men's lives;
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Evident it is, that all are not Israel, that are of Israel;
Evident it is, that all Are not Israel, that Are of Israel;
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that such as dwell among us, are not of us; in plaine English, that among Christians there be Infidels; that such as dwell among us, Are not of us; in plain English, that among Christians there be Infidels;
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and therefore there is yet use of the Apostles Caution, Take heed that ther• be not in any of you an evil heart of unbelief.
and Therefore there is yet use of the Apostles Caution, Take heed that ther• be not in any of you an evil heart of unbelief.
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The seeds, with the former-mentioned fruits of Infidelity, in some degree or other, at one time or other, are in most men;
The seeds, with the former-mentioned fruits of Infidelity, in Some degree or other, At one time or other, Are in most men;
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take heed then even of these; but however beware of this core of unbelief.
take heed then even of these; but however beware of this core of unbelief.
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4. A heart of Unbelief. A heart.4. A heart of Unbelief. A heart.
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By the heart of man in the Scriptures, is comprehended the understanding, the will, the affections;
By the heart of man in the Scriptures, is comprehended the understanding, the will, the affections;
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blindness then and ignorance in the understanding, wilfulness, obstinacy, and perverseness in the will;
blindness then and ignorance in the understanding, wilfulness, obstinacy, and perverseness in the will;
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No sence, nor love, nor delight, nor content of what God hath done for our Redemption, make up this incredulous heart,
No sense, nor love, nor delight, nor content of what God hath done for our Redemption, make up this incredulous heart,
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or to speak in the Hebraisme, this heart of unbelief, a heart inform'd, full fraught, delighted with it, set upon it.
or to speak in the Hebraism, this heart of unbelief, a heart informed, full fraught, delighted with it, Set upon it.
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To help all this, God hath given man sufficient means, would he make use of them.
To help all this, God hath given man sufficient means, would he make use of them.
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His Word to be a Lanthorne, an eye-salve to remove ignorance and darkness from the minde; His Word to be a Lanthorn, an eyesalve to remove ignorance and darkness from the mind;
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and the act is called illumination, or the opening of the •y•s; his Spirit to be the Comforter and Counsellour; a fire, and a winde;
and the act is called illumination, or the opening of the •y•s; his Spirit to be the Comforter and Counselor; a fire, and a wind;
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a winde to beat down the stubbornness and perverseness; and a fire to melt out the malice and pride of our wills;
a wind to beatrice down the stubbornness and perverseness; and a fire to melt out the malice and pride of our wills;
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and this is call'd the opening of the heart.
and this is called the opening of the heart.
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Lastly, his grace he hath bestow'd upon us to remove our coldness, and disorderly affections of honour, riches, pleasures,
Lastly, his grace he hath bestowed upon us to remove our coldness, and disorderly affections of honour, riches, pleasures,
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and other sensualities, and to beget in us a pious love, delight, and good-will to himself,
and other Sensualities, and to beget in us a pious love, delight, and goodwill to himself,
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and Religion, and with joy and great content to apply the sweet promises of the Gospel unto our selves.
and Religion, and with joy and great content to apply the sweet promises of the Gospel unto our selves.
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Now when men will have no care to know the things that belong to their peace, nor yet assent to them after they are made known, but rather oppose them;
Now when men will have no care to know the things that belong to their peace, nor yet assent to them After they Are made known, but rather oppose them;
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nor yet bear any affection or love to them, nor care to apply them, but rather slight and contemn them;
nor yet bear any affection or love to them, nor care to apply them, but rather slight and contemn them;
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guilty they are, and carry about with them this same heart of unbelief;
guilty they Are, and carry about with them this same heart of unbelief;
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of which the Apostle gives his Caveat, Ne sit, that it be not in any Professor.
of which the Apostle gives his Caveat, Ne fit, that it be not in any Professor.
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The Caution is directed against three sorts of men. 1. Against those that know not. 2. Against those that know and assent not. 3. Against those that know and assent to,
The Caution is directed against three sorts of men. 1. Against those that know not. 2. Against those that know and assent not. 3. Against those that know and assent to,
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yet apply not to themselves the sweet promises of the Gospel. 1. First then of those that know not;
yet apply not to themselves the sweet promises of the Gospel. 1. First then of those that know not;
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and beware of that kinde of incredulous Heart. A Latitude there is in the apprehension of the object of faith;
and beware of that kind of incredulous Heart. A Latitude there is in the apprehension of the Object of faith;
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and to set a bound to this, and strictly to define just how far you must know in every particular,
and to Set a bound to this, and strictly to define just how Far you must know in every particular,
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or incur damnation, is no work for my shallow capacity.
or incur damnation, is no work for my shallow capacity.
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I can easily admit the school distinction of explicita & implicita fides, in a good sense,
I can Easily admit the school distinction of explicita & implicita fides, in a good sense,
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and yet neither plead for the Colliers faith, nor maintain that ignorance is the Mother of Devotion.
and yet neither plead for the Colliers faith, nor maintain that ignorance is the Mother of Devotion.
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By fides explicita, we mean a cleare, distinct, and particular faith or belief of any Point or Article of Christian Religion.
By fides explicita, we mean a clear, distinct, and particular faith or belief of any Point or Article of Christian Religion.
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By fides implicita, a more dark, secret, or hidden belief implied, and as it were wrapped up in the belief of another more general Article. As for example;
By fides implicita, a more dark, secret, or hidden belief implied, and as it were wrapped up in the belief of Another more general Article. As for Exampl;
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in the Article of Christs Incarnation, we do believe clearly and distinctly, not only that Christ the Son of God was made flesh for us,
in the Article of Christ Incarnation, we do believe clearly and distinctly, not only that christ the Son of God was made Flesh for us,
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but further, that in particular there were in him two Natures, but one person; two distinct wills;
but further, that in particular there were in him two Nature's, but one person; two distinct wills;
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the humane Nature passible, the Divine impassible.
the humane Nature passable, the Divine impassable.
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But yet some other men are not bound to know these and other particulars so distinctly as Schollars;
But yet Some other men Are not bound to know these and other particulars so distinctly as Scholars;
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it sufficeth that they know them by an implyed faith.
it Suffices that they know them by an employed faith.
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The Article they must know and believe distinctly, viz. That the Son of God was incarnate for mans Redemption;
The Article they must know and believe distinctly, viz. That the Son of God was incarnate for men Redemption;
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but the consequences of it no farther than their capacities or education, time, station can reach to.
but the consequences of it no farther than their capacities or education, time, station can reach to.
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God forbid that we should tye up every unlearned man to that measure of knowledge which is requisite in the Priest and greatest Clarks;
God forbid that we should tie up every unlearned man to that measure of knowledge which is requisite in the Priest and greatest Clark's;
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who, be they never so learned, must believe also many mysteries in the Scripture, which they are not able to explain with an implicite faith, or else God help them.
who, be they never so learned, must believe also many Mysteres in the Scripture, which they Are not able to explain with an implicit faith, or Else God help them.
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1. This I know, that to whomsoever God hath given more, more of him shall be required; 1. This I know, that to whomsoever God hath given more, more of him shall be required;
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as well in belief as obedience;
as well in belief as Obedience;
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and therefore many things may be necessary for a knowing mans salvation, which are not so necessary for a poor simple soul.
and Therefore many things may be necessary for a knowing men salvation, which Are not so necessary for a poor simple soul.
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2. This again is most certain, that the peremptory establishing of many points (which are remote deductions from the first agreed on principle) to be believ'd as matters of faith necessary to salvation, hath lost the peace and unity of the Church,
2. This again is most certain, that the peremptory establishing of many points (which Are remote deductions from the First agreed on principle) to be believed as matters of faith necessary to salvation, hath lost the peace and unity of the Church,
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as is evident by the Trent Articles.
as is evident by the Trent Articles.
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3. And the Learned and Judicious have been very sober and charitable in their judgements to weaker capacities, whatsoever zealous Gnosticks press to the contrary.
3. And the Learned and Judicious have been very Sobrium and charitable in their Judgments to Weaker capacities, whatsoever zealous Gnostics press to the contrary.
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A false conceit is crept into the minds of men, to imagine that the points of Religion that be manifest, are but some petty points; scarce worth the learning;
A false conceit is crept into the minds of men, to imagine that the points of Religion that be manifest, Are but Some Petty points; scarce worth the learning;
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Those to be great, and none to those that have subtile disputes about them.
Those to be great, and none to those that have subtle disputes about them.
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Whereas Christ Epitomizes the whole Law of obedience into these two great Commands, the love of God, and the love of our Neighbour.
Whereas christ Epitomizes the Whole Law of Obedience into these two great Commands, the love of God, and the love of our Neighbour.
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And the Apostle the whole Law of belief to these two principles; 1. He that cometh to God, must believe that he is. And the Apostle the Whole Law of belief to these two principles; 1. He that comes to God, must believe that he is.
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2. That he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
2. That he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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Which our Saviour hath, though as briefly, yet more fully expressed, This is life eternal to know thee to be the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
Which our Saviour hath, though as briefly, yet more Fully expressed, This is life Eternal to know thee to be the only true God, and jesus christ whom thou hast sent.
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Thomas Aquinas had reason to say, Articuli fidei sunt sicuti principia per se nota, The Articles of our Creed, are as it were, principles known of themselves; Thomas Aquinas had reason to say, Articuli fidei sunt As principia per se nota, The Articles of our Creed, Are as it were, principles known of themselves;
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a way without Controversie that lies fair enough, and plaine enough, were men peaceable;
a Way without Controversy that lies fair enough, and plain enough, were men peaceable;
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and NONLATINALPHABET, that hath made those things plaine that are necessary, and those again not necessary not plain.
and, that hath made those things plain that Are necessary, and those again not necessary not plain.
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In one word, I am of Hilaries opinion;
In one word, I am of Hilaries opinion;
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in absoluto & facili est nobis aeternitas, Eternal life is proposed in an absolute but easie summe;in absoluto & Facili est nobis aeternitas, Eternal life is proposed in an absolute but easy sum;
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he means in respect of knowledge;
he means in respect of knowledge;
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that to know the Trinity in Unity, and Unity in Trinity as set out in the Creed;
that to know the Trinity in Unity, and Unity in Trinity as Set out in the Creed;
cst pc-acp vvi dt np1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 c-acp vvn av p-acp dt n1;
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God to be the Creatour, Christ to be the Redeemer, with the whole story of the Redemption of mankind, as it is there expressed;
God to be the Creator, christ to be the Redeemer, with the Whole story of the Redemption of mankind, as it is there expressed;
np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz a-acp vvn;
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the Holy Ghost to be the Lord and giver of life, who spake by the Prophets;
the Holy Ghost to be the Lord and giver of life, who spoke by the prophets;
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that God hath his Church, his people, to whom there belongs Remission, Resurrection, life eternal, is a sufficient knowledge of salvation for simple men.
that God hath his Church, his people, to whom there belongs Remission, Resurrection, life Eternal, is a sufficient knowledge of salvation for simple men.
cst np1 vhz po31 n1, po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vvz n1, n1, n1 j, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2.
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Cedat curiositas fidei, cedat gloria saluti; Cedat curiositas fidei, Cedat gloria Saluti;
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certè aut non obstrepant, aut quiescant adversus regulam, Nihil ultra scire, omnia scire est, &c. Let curiosity of searching yield to faith and believing; certè Or non obstrepant, Or quiescant Adversus regulam, Nihil ultra Scire, omnia Scire est, etc. Let curiosity of searching yield to faith and believing;
fw-la fw-la fw-fr j, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, av vvb n1 pp-f vvg vvi p-acp n1 cc vvg;
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let the vain-glory of disputing, give place to the study of our salvation;
let the vainglory of disputing, give place to the study of our salvation;
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and at leastwise let them not brabble at all, or let them be silent against this rule of faith;
and At leastwise let them not brabble At all, or let them be silent against this Rule of faith;
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for to know nothing beyond this, is to know all things. Turbam non intelligendi vivacitas, sed credendi simplicitas tutissimam facit.
for to know nothing beyond this, is to know all things. Turbam non intelligendi vivacitas, sed credendi simplicitas tutissimam facit.
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The vulgar sort of Christians are made most sure of their salvation, not by the vivacity or quickness of their understanding,
The Vulgar sort of Christians Are made most sure of their salvation, not by the vivacity or quickness of their understanding,
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but by the simplicity of believing.
but by the simplicity of believing.
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But in what degrees this knowledge must be had (the gifts of God are so various,
But in what Degrees this knowledge must be had (the Gifts of God Are so various,
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and the persons that receive these gifts of so several capacities) that for my part, I hold it impossible for the ablest pen to express.
and the Persons that receive these Gifts of so several capacities) that for my part, I hold it impossible for the Ablest pen to express.
cc dt n2 cst vvb d n2 pp-f av j n2) cst p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvb pn31 j p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi.
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Beware then about these absolute necessary foundations of faith and obedience, of wilful ignorance.
Beware then about these absolute necessary foundations of faith and Obedience, of wilful ignorance.
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The Apostles Caveat is against that, that is a great part of the heart of unbelief;
The Apostles Caveat is against that, that is a great part of the heart of unbelief;
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and Ne sit, that it may not be in any of the Hebrews, he instructs them in this Epistle about the Nature. Person, Office, Priest-hood, and Sacrifice of Christ.
and Ne fit, that it may not be in any of the Hebrews, he instructs them in this Epistle about the Nature. Person, Office, Priesthood, and Sacrifice of christ.
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These no man may be ignorant of, as neither of the other Articles as far as his capacity reacheth.
These no man may be ignorant of, as neither of the other Articles as Far as his capacity reaches.
d dx n1 vmb vbi j pp-f, c-acp dx pp-f dt j-jn n2 c-acp av-j c-acp po31 n1 vvz.
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As for what is above it, I no way doubt but there shall be an indulgence granted;
As for what is above it, I no Way doubt but there shall be an indulgence granted;
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Thou shalt be accepted not according to that thou hast not, nor couldst not have, but according to that thou hast.
Thou shalt be accepted not according to that thou hast not, nor Couldst not have, but according to that thou hast.
pns21 vm2 vbi vvn xx vvg p-acp cst pns21 vh2 xx, ccx vmd2 xx vhi, p-acp vvg p-acp cst pns21 vh2.
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The dying Ideots short prayer, was without doubt heard by him that inspired it, Lord require no more than thou hast given.
The dying Idiots short prayer, was without doubt herd by him that inspired it, Lord require no more than thou hast given.
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2. Against those that know and assent not. This is the case of simple, honest, ignorant people.2. Against those that know and assent not. This is the case of simple, honest, ignorant people.
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A•d yet if these (as some are very rigid, and fix upon this people accursed, because they know not the Law in as nigh a degree as themselves) must be reckon'd among Infidels;
A•d yet if these (as Some Are very rigid, and fix upon this people accursed, Because they know not the Law in as High a degree as themselves) must be reckoned among Infidels;
np1 av cs d (c-acp d vbr av j, cc vvi p-acp d n1 vvn, c-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n1 p-acp c-acp av-j dt n1 p-acp px32) vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2;
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sure I am that there are another sort, that much more worthily deserve the name. These are Sciolists, that know much, but assent to nothing.
sure I am that there Are Another sort, that much more worthily deserve the name. These Are Sciolists, that know much, but assent to nothing.
av-j pns11 vbm d a-acp vbr j-jn n1, cst d dc av-j vvi dt n1. d vbr n2, cst vvb d, cc-acp n1 p-acp pix.
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Men who NONLATINALPHABET, calling reason to counsel, and not God, agree to, and approve so much of Religion as shall seem probable unto them, Men who, calling reason to counsel, and not God, agree to, and approve so much of Religion as shall seem probable unto them,
np1 r-crq, vvg n1 p-acp n1, cc xx np1, vvb p-acp, cc vvi av d pp-f n1 c-acp vmb vvi j p-acp pno32,
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for the near affinity it hath with reason.
for the near affinity it hath with reason.
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But these men must know, that the height and sublimity of many mysteries in Divinity is such, that they are to be believed and assented to meerly upon Gods Revelation,
But these men must know, that the height and sublimity of many Mysteres in Divinity is such, that they Are to be believed and assented to merely upon God's Revelation,
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since they do surpass the poor capacity and reason of man;
since they do surpass the poor capacity and reason of man;
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such as are the Creation of the World of nothing, the mystery of the Trinity, the Incarnation of the Son of God, his birth of a Virgin,
such as Are the Creation of the World of nothing, the mystery of the Trinity, the Incarnation of the Son of God, his birth of a Virgae,
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and the Resurrection of our bodies.
and the Resurrection of our bodies.
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These, humane reason cannot reach to, though they be not contrary to it, but above it;
These, humane reason cannot reach to, though they be not contrary to it, but above it;
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To these then we must assent, and not discourse; believe, though we have no other evidence than Gods bare word for them.
To these then we must assent, and not discourse; believe, though we have no other evidence than God's bore word for them.
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For laus fidei est, si quod creditur, non videtur; For laus fidei est, si quod creditur, non videtur;
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the praise of faith stands in this, that the thing be not seen which is believed.
the praise of faith Stands in this, that the thing be not seen which is believed.
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For fides de re evidenti concepta, fides dici non potest, faith conceiv'd of an evident matter, cannot be call'd faith.
For fides de re evidenti concepta, fides dici non potest, faith conceived of an evident matter, cannot be called faith.
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Out of this I infer, that every one ought to come, and intreat of these high mysteries that immediately belong to faith and belief, with great reverence, respect, modesty, and submission;
Out of this I infer, that every one ought to come, and entreat of these high Mysteres that immediately belong to faith and belief, with great Reverence, respect, modesty, and submission;
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not condemning that which his sense and reason cannot fathome, nor making the depth of his own capacity, the rule and measure of his belief.
not condemning that which his sense and reason cannot fathom, nor making the depth of his own capacity, the Rule and measure of his belief.
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Be it that our reason and sense resist and rise against it;
Be it that our reason and sense resist and rise against it;
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yet Saint Paul requires that we captivate our understanding, or bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. yet Saint Paul requires that we captivate our understanding, or bring into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ.
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But what then? is there no place for reason in matters of faith? may there not from thence be fetch't motives to gaine our assent? Yes certainly,
But what then? is there no place for reason in matters of faith? may there not from thence be fetched motives to gain our assent? Yes Certainly,
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for besides those above-named mysteries, there are other Articles of our faith, which are both believ'd,
for beside those abovenamed Mysteres, there Are other Articles of our faith, which Are both believed,
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and taken up upon sound reason, because they may be demonstrated, as that there is a God, that he is but One, that he by his providence governs the World;
and taken up upon found reason, Because they may be demonstrated, as that there is a God, that he is but One, that he by his providence governs the World;
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that he hath ordain'd rewards for the good, and punishments to the bad;
that he hath ordained rewards for the good, and punishments to the bad;
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so that he shall be not only no Christian, but no man that assents not to these:
so that he shall be not only no Christian, but no man that assents not to these:
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And for these we have a double light; one of reason, the other of Revelation;
And for these we have a double Light; one of reason, the other of Revelation;
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yet so as to perswade the conclusion, we farre prefer the Medium of Revelation, before that drawn from reason;
yet so as to persuade the conclusion, we Far prefer the Medium of Revelation, before that drawn from reason;
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concluding rather as a Divine, than a Philosopher. And yet for all this, we may use many other Arguments to gaine assent.
concluding rather as a Divine, than a Philosopher. And yet for all this, we may use many other Arguments to gain assent.
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For it being supposed, which in reason must be granted, that God created man for happiness;
For it being supposed, which in reason must be granted, that God created man for happiness;
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and happy be could never be without the true knowledge of him; and this knowledge could not be had without Revelation;
and happy be could never be without the true knowledge of him; and this knowledge could not be had without Revelation;
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and this Revelation is extant in no Book but the Scripture;
and this Revelation is extant in no Book but the Scripture;
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it will necessarily follow, that the Scripture is the Word of God deliver'd to the Prophets;
it will necessarily follow, that the Scripture is the Word of God Delivered to the prophets;
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and consequently, whatsoever is in the Old Testament, is to be believ'd;
and consequently, whatsoever is in the Old Testament, is to be believed;
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which being granted, it is not hard to prove and demonstrate the Truth of Christian Religion against either Jew or Gentile.
which being granted, it is not hard to prove and demonstrate the Truth of Christian Religion against either Jew or Gentile.
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For God, who hath delivered to us the Truth, and requires at our hands reasonable service, or an obedience founded upon reason, hath left unto us many proofs and Arguments of perswasion and inducement, call'd argumenta credibilitatis, reasons of credibility;
For God, who hath Delivered to us the Truth, and requires At our hands reasonable service, or an Obedience founded upon reason, hath left unto us many proofs and Arguments of persuasion and inducement, called Argumenta credibilitatis, Reasons of credibility;
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which being laid together, and well pondered, may justly move any indifferent prudent man to yield h•s assent thereunto,
which being laid together, and well pondered, may justly move any indifferent prudent man to yield h•s assent thereunto,
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and to rest fully satisfied in the Truth; and to render them unexcusable that will not believe the same;
and to rest Fully satisfied in the Truth; and to render them unexcusable that will not believe the same;
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such are the constant Test•mony of men of all Ages; such Are the constant Test•mony of men of all Ages;
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These men of a holy and a godly life, far surpassing the founders of any other Religions;
These men of a holy and a godly life, Far surpassing the founders of any other Religions;
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and of that integrity, that they spared not themselves, nor their friends, but impartially related their own,
and of that integrity, that they spared not themselves, nor their Friends, but impartially related their own,
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and others faults, as well as their vertues;
and Others Faults, as well as their Virtues;
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and some of these altogether i• iterate, never train'd up in Schoole, and yet shew the depth of wisdome.
and Some of these altogether i• iterate, never trained up in School, and yet show the depth of Wisdom.
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The matter they deliver is heavenly, the Harmony sweet, their words full of Majesty; they perswade not by reasons, as Oratours, but command in the Name of the Lord, and require credit;
The matter they deliver is heavenly, the Harmony sweet, their words full of Majesty; they persuade not by Reasons, as Orators, but command in the Name of the Lord, and require credit;
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their end and scope is Gods glory, and the salvation of the soul; to which they propose a good and Religious life to be the sole way.
their end and scope is God's glory, and the salvation of the soul; to which they propose a good and Religious life to be the sole Way.
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What should I say, that the hatred that the devil and all his Instruments have borne to this Religion, their endeavour to the utter extinguishment of it!
What should I say, that the hatred that the Devil and all his Instruments have born to this Religion, their endeavour to the utter extinguishment of it!
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Gods goodness yet in its preservation, the miracles by which he confirmed it, the foretelling so punctually,
God's Goodness yet in its preservation, the Miracles by which he confirmed it, the foretelling so punctually,
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and fulfilling all things about it, are Arguments more than humane to gain our assent, and to keep us from this heart of unbelief;
and fulfilling all things about it, Are Arguments more than humane to gain our assent, and to keep us from this heart of unbelief;
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whether passive or active (for so the Hebrew Genetive Case of the Substantive sometimes signifies) from the passive, that it take no root in us, much less that it be active, pragmatical,
whither passive or active (for so the Hebrew Genitive Case of the Substantive sometime signifies) from the passive, that it take no root in us, much less that it be active, pragmatical,
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and working, raise in us a spirit of contradiction against so approved a Truth.
and working, raise in us a Spirit of contradiction against so approved a Truth.
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And to give countenance to these Arguments of credibility, we have the example of Saint Peter; who the better to prevaile with those to whom he Writ,
And to give countenance to these Arguments of credibility, we have the Exampl of Saint Peter; who the better to prevail with those to whom he Writ,
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first assures them that he was not induced by vain fables, but that he had strong motives for the same;
First assures them that he was not induced by vain fables, but that he had strong motives for the same;
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as First, That he and the rest of the Apostles had conversed with Christ, and were all eye-witnesses of his doings.
as First, That he and the rest of the Apostles had conversed with christ, and were all Eyewitnesses of his doings.
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Secondly, That a voice from Heaven, the Bath-Col, at his Masters Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, was by him heard, which did assure him that Christ was the Son of God, and to be heard.
Secondly, That a voice from Heaven, the Bath-col, At his Masters Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, was by him herd, which did assure him that christ was the Son of God, and to be herd.
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Thirdly, That this was consonant to the predictions of the old Prophets, who had foretold the Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection, of the Sonne of God;
Thirdly, That this was consonant to the predictions of the old prophets, who had foretold the Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection, of the Son of God;
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to which they should do well to take heed, as a Light that shines in a dark place.
to which they should do well to take heed, as a Light that shines in a dark place.
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And the wise and Learned Fathers of the Church, treading in the steps of this great Apostle, have produced and set forth to the world, very many Arguments of perswasion and credibility for the Truth of Christian Religion, to gain mens love to it,
And the wise and Learned Father's of the Church, treading in the steps of this great Apostle, have produced and Set forth to the world, very many Arguments of persuasion and credibility for the Truth of Christian Religion, to gain men's love to it,
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as may be seen in their Books and Apologies they made in defence of it.
as may be seen in their Books and Apologies they made in defence of it.
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These well weighed, with the absurdities of all other Religions set forth by them, do make our faith more credible,
These well weighed, with the absurdities of all other Religions Set forth by them, do make our faith more credible,
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and are sufficient to make any wise, discreet man to believe the same, though they do not inforce him.
and Are sufficient to make any wise, discreet man to believe the same, though they do not enforce him.
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The Use that I shall make of this Discourse, is that to which the Apostle directs this Caveat, That we keep our heart from unbelief;
The Use that I shall make of this Discourse, is that to which the Apostle directs this Caveat, That we keep our heart from unbelief;
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that we assent to, and never contradict those high and sublime mysteries of our faith; which could never have been known, had they not been revealed;
that we assent to, and never contradict those high and sublime Mysteres of our faith; which could never have been known, had they not been revealed;
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and therefore must be believ'd, though our own reason arrive not to penetrate the same;
and Therefore must be believed, though our own reason arrive not to penetrate the same;
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About these, submission, humility, reverence becomes a Christian, and not a consultation with flesh and blood.
About these, submission, humility, Reverence becomes a Christian, and not a consultation with Flesh and blood.
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For whosoever once openeth his eares to let in the Syrene Charms of humane reasons against the mysterious Articles of his faith, he is in danger either to lose his assurance and faith, For whosoever once Openeth his ears to let in the Syrene Charms of humane Reasons against the mysterious Articles of his faith, he is in danger either to loose his assurance and faith,
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or else the peace, comfort, and tranquillity of his minde; and to cast open a wide gap to the Devil and all his Instruments; as well Infidels, as Hereticks;
or Else the peace, Comfort, and tranquillity of his mind; and to cast open a wide gap to the devil and all his Instruments; as well Infidels, as Heretics;
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to make an inrode upon, and to trouble his conscience. Th•s hath been the way of Infidels;
to make an inroad upon, and to trouble his conscience. Th•s hath been the Way of Infidels;
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they alwayes objected against the Trinity, Christs Incarnation, the Resurrection, the unreasonableness thereof; whence Julian with his Sophists was thus wont to twit the Christians;
they always objected against the Trinity, Christ Incarnation, the Resurrection, the unreasonableness thereof; whence Julian with his Sophists was thus wont to twit the Christians;
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among you NONLATINALPHABET, you sing to us no other Song but Believe, Believe only you inculcate, but give us no other reason. among you, you sing to us no other Song but Believe, Believe only you inculcate, but give us no other reason.
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This was the course of those Patriarchs, of Hereticks: And this is the course of Hereticks themselves. This was the course of those Patriarchs, of Heretics: And this is the course of Heretics themselves.
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The Arrians were wont to deceive many by this Legerdemain;
The Arians were wont to deceive many by this Legerdemain;
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draw forth they would their handkerchiefs, which being square, ask the people they would, Whether three corners thereof could be one or no? and thereupon infer deceitfully, No more could three persons be one God. draw forth they would their handkerchiefs, which being square, ask the people they would, Whither three corners thereof could be one or no? and thereupon infer deceitfully, No more could three Persons be one God.
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And from the same shop are fetched all the fallacies of the Antitrinitarians, Jews, and Turks, against this mystery.
And from the same shop Are fetched all the fallacies of the Antitrinitarians, jews, and Turks, against this mystery.
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Upon this anvil also are forged the disputes of the Sadduces, and such as deny the Resurrection of the flesh.
Upon this anvil also Are forged the disputes of the Sadducees, and such as deny the Resurrection of the Flesh.
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It seems impossible unto them, that dead bones should live;
It seems impossible unto them, that dead bones should live;
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that that which the Wormes, Time, Corruption hath devour'd, shall be collected, and again covered with a fresh skinne;
that that which the Worms, Time, Corruption hath devoured, shall be collected, and again covered with a fresh skin;
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but not so to the Prophet who tells us, That the Spirit of the Lord should quicken those bones;
but not so to the Prophet who tells us, That the Spirit of the Lord should quicken those bones;
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nor yet to the Apostle who informs us, That this should be done by that mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself; nor yet to the Apostle who informs us, That this should be done by that mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself;
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and therefore asks the Jews before Agrippa, Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? And of the like bran are those specious sophisms of the Anabaptists against Poedobaptism; and Therefore asks the jews before Agrippa, Why should it be Thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? And of the like bran Are those specious sophisms of the Anabaptists against Pedobaptism;
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for is it reasonable, say they, that such as can neither repent nor believe, should be baptized? but I ask, Hath not God out of mercy taken them into the Covenant,
for is it reasonable, say they, that such as can neither Repent nor believe, should be baptised? but I ask, Hath not God out of mercy taken them into the Covenant,
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and what art thou that deniest them the seal? I could be infinite in this Argument.
and what art thou that deniest them the seal? I could be infinite in this Argument.
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The Familists denial of a local Hell, and blowing up the fire in a mans conscience; The Brownists scorne of absolution;
The Familists denial of a local Hell, and blowing up the fire in a men conscience; The Brownists scorn of absolution;
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Socinus his blasphemies, and sleighting of Ordination;Socinus his Blasphemies, and Slighting of Ordination;
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and the Independent collecting Churches, and committing the power of the keys to Vulgar hands, have received growth and countenance from this root,
and the Independent collecting Churches, and committing the power of the keys to vulgar hands, have received growth and countenance from this root,
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while reason must be heard to babble against Gods Order; and Scripture, except taken in their own sense, must be silent.
while reason must be herd to babble against God's Order; and Scripture, except taken in their own sense, must be silent.
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In a word, Popular Arguments have done the mischief, and set the Church in a light flame.
In a word, Popular Arguments have done the mischief, and Set the Church in a Light flame.
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The audience given to reason (not that which is truly enlightened, but that which is darkned and partial) being the high way to all infidelity, Atheism, mis-belief, and Schism.
The audience given to reason (not that which is truly enlightened, but that which is darkened and partial) being the high Way to all infidelity, Atheism, misbelief, and Schism.
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Beware then how you give eare too much to humane reason in the great Mysteries and Secrets of Religion, lest there be in you a Heart of Ʋnbelief.
Beware then how you give ear too much to humane reason in the great Mysteres and Secrets of Religion, lest there be in you a Heart of Ʋnbelief.
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2. But an assent once given to the Word of God, and in that sense too,
2. But an assent once given to the Word of God, and in that sense too,
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as the Catholick Church (I mean not Rome ) hath universally, unanimously, and constantly interpreted it;
as the Catholic Church (I mean not Room) hath universally, unanimously, and constantly interpreted it;
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since that God hath left us such store and variety of Arguments of credibility, every man according to his Talent and station, ought to be diligent and careful to seek out and use the same,
since that God hath left us such store and variety of Arguments of credibility, every man according to his Talon and station, ought to be diligent and careful to seek out and use the same,
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and not suffer himself to be over-borne by a sort of cavilling and quarrelsome people, without looking out,
and not suffer himself to be overborne by a sort of caviling and quarrelsome people, without looking out,
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and looking into his evidences he hath for the same:
and looking into his evidences he hath for the same:
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This is as supine a negligence, as if a man were sued at Law for a Mannor to which he hath a good Title,
This is as supine a negligence, as if a man were sued At Law for a Manor to which he hath a good Title,
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and having in his Custody good store of Writings that would set forth his just Title, should suffer himself to be cast and overthrown in his suit for a little laziness,
and having in his Custody good store of Writings that would Set forth his just Title, should suffer himself to be cast and overthrown in his suit for a little laziness,
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because he would not look over and view those Deeds which would clearly set forth his Interest.
Because he would not look over and view those deeds which would clearly Set forth his Interest.
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Let us then painfully and diligently search out, and well consider all those motives, all those perswasive reasons, all those inducements, which the Fathers of the Church have left us to gaine our assent to the verity of Christian Religion;
Let us then painfully and diligently search out, and well Consider all those motives, all those persuasive Reasons, all those inducements, which the Father's of the Church have left us to gain our assent to the verity of Christian Religion;
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and doubtless they will keep us from this bane of an incredulous heart. We shall not be men of unstable mindes, alwayes learning, but never setled.
and doubtless they will keep us from this bane of an incredulous heart. We shall not be men of unstable minds, always learning, but never settled.
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We shall not be men of imaginations, Quod volumus sanctum, making that holy which we please,
We shall not be men of Imaginations, Quod volumus sanctum, making that holy which we please,
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and unholy that we like not. We shall not be superficial;
and unholy that we like not. We shall not be superficial;
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all for the Rine and Husk, but nothing for the substance, Lastly, we shall not be obstinate, stubborne,
all for the Rind and Husk, but nothing for the substance, Lastly, we shall not be obstinate, stubborn,
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and perverse, but easily yield our assent, and readily submit our understanding and will to the mysteries and depths of faith;
and perverse, but Easily yield our assent, and readily submit our understanding and will to the Mysteres and depths of faith;
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and so be far from this same heart of unbelief, of which the Apostle gives us warning.
and so be Far from this same heart of unbelief, of which the Apostle gives us warning.
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3. Against those that know and assent, but affect not, nor apply the promises of the Gospel.3. Against those that know and assent, but affect not, nor apply the promises of the Gospel.
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Seen you have in faith, that knowledge is necessary, and therefore you must take heed of affected ignorance.
Seen you have in faith, that knowledge is necessary, and Therefore you must take heed of affected ignorance.
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Then that assent is necessary, and therefore you must take heed also of obstinate and wilfull opposition. One thing is yet behinde, which is indeed the Key to open and let you in to the fruition of all that faith proposes to you, which is a pious and purged affection,
Then that assent is necessary, and Therefore you must take heed also of obstinate and wilful opposition. One thing is yet behind, which is indeed the Key to open and let you in to the fruition of all that faith proposes to you, which is a pious and purged affection,
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and after an application of what the Gospel promiseth to a believer, without which you will be but miserable and uncomfortable Christians.
and After an application of what the Gospel promises to a believer, without which you will be but miserable and uncomfortable Christians.
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1. For first, if your affections be not cleansed, all the Arguments of credibility in the world will no more work a man from Infidelity,
1. For First, if your affections be not cleansed, all the Arguments of credibility in the world will no more work a man from Infidelity,
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than the perswasions of John wrought with Herod; nor Saint Pauls conference with Foelix. And the cause is, that however the understanding enlightens,
than the persuasions of John wrought with Herod; nor Saint Paul's conference with Felix. And the cause is, that however the understanding enlightens,
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and reason it were that the will should follow that light, yet the predominancy of the affections is so powerful, that they carry the matter;
and reason it were that the will should follow that Light, yet the predominancy of the affections is so powerful, that they carry the matter;
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As a man is affected, or dis-affected, so goes our judgement and understanding also. — Ʋideo meliora, proboque, Deteriora sequor.
As a man is affected, or disaffected, so Goes our judgement and understanding also. — Ʋideo Meliora, proboque, Deteriora sequor.
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I see the best, saith the understanding;
I see the best, Says the understanding;
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I approve it, saith the will, but I follow the worst upon the verdict of the affections.
I approve it, Says the will, but I follow the worst upon the verdict of the affections.
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When the affections are not rightly moved, there will be no true choice made, nor of faith, nor any other good.
When the affections Are not rightly moved, there will be no true choice made, nor of faith, nor any other good.
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This is that which our Saviour asks the Jews, How can ye believe, seeing ye seek glory one of another? Their affections were ambitious,
This is that which our Saviour asks the jews, How can you believe, seeing you seek glory one of Another? Their affections were ambitious,
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and that was an impediment to their faith so long as they were transported with vain-glory;
and that was an impediment to their faith so long as they were transported with vainglory;
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nor his Sermons, nor his Miracles, nor Johns mourning, nor his piping, could free their hearts from unbelief.
nor his Sermons, nor his Miracles, nor Johns mourning, nor his piping, could free their hearts from unbelief.
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So that where this pious affection is not, no love of, nor no delight in the Truth,
So that where this pious affection is not, no love of, nor no delight in the Truth,
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or at least where it is not in some degree purged from the love of our selves, the love of honour, riches,
or At least where it is not in Some degree purged from the love of our selves, the love of honour, riches,
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and other sensualities, that it remaineth with some indifferency of desire to know and follow the Truth, there can be no good hoped for.
and other Sensualities, that it remains with Some indifferency of desire to know and follow the Truth, there can be no good hoped for.
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It behoves then every man that intends to cast away this heart of unbelief, to dispossess himself of his passions, which raise in him sinister prejudices against the Truth; (of which these Hebrews were very guilty) and that he place himself in such an indifferency and evenness of minde, that he may be able to look upon,
It behoves then every man that intends to cast away this heart of unbelief, to dispossess himself of his passion, which raise in him sinister prejudices against the Truth; (of which these Hebrews were very guilty) and that he place himself in such an indifferency and evenness of mind, that he may be able to look upon,
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and discerne the Truth with an unpassionate eye when presented to him.
and discern the Truth with an unpassionate eye when presented to him.
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2. Lastly, After we do affect the Truth, necessary it is also that we apply it to our own souls;
2. Lastly, After we do affect the Truth, necessary it is also that we apply it to our own Souls;
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for Application is the very life of faith; the sole water that can revive a fainting spirit, Jonathans honey, Hagars well.
for Application is the very life of faith; the sole water that can revive a fainting Spirit, Jonathans honey, Hagars well.
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And faithful people have been studious to keep this water by them, and stored up in their bosomes; And faithful people have been studious to keep this water by them, and stored up in their bosoms;
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it was their care to be fully perswaded, that there was no mercy, no grace, no promise, no favour, no pardon, which belong'd not to them.
it was their care to be Fully persuaded, that there was no mercy, no grace, no promise, no favour, no pardon, which belonged not to them.
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They were not contented with the Word of God, that like Maries Alabaster box, contain'd sweet oyntment or precious spikenard, except they brake it, and shared it among them.
They were not contented with the Word of God, that like Mary's Alabaster box, contained sweet ointment or precious spikenard, except they brake it, and shared it among them.
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David takes his share, God is my Rock and my Salvation. Job claims his part, I know that my Redeemer liveth. David Takes his share, God is my Rock and my Salvation. Job claims his part, I know that my Redeemer lives.
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Mary will have hers, My spirit rejoyceth in God my Saviour. Thomas his, My Lord, and my God. Mary will have hers, My Spirit Rejoiceth in God my Saviour. Thomas his, My Lord, and my God.
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To dye for the world, was a benefit at large; enough there were to share of that, and St. Paul ne're the better;
To die for the world, was a benefit At large; enough there were to share of that, and Saint Paul never the better;
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and therefore he brings his Lord home and layes him in his bosome. Christ saved me, and gave himself for me, dyed for me.
and Therefore he brings his Lord home and lays him in his bosom. christ saved me, and gave himself for me, died for me.
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And this is usually call'd particular faith, which respects not so much the object, as is an infused habit into man.
And this is usually called particular faith, which respects not so much the Object, as is an infused habit into man.
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It is not the faith which we believe, as that faith by which we believe.
It is not the faith which we believe, as that faith by which we believe.
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A quality then it is, and therefore as all other qualities it must admit of degrees.
A quality then it is, and Therefore as all other qualities it must admit of Degrees.
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So that in respect of the Subject or person in whom it is, it is more or less;
So that in respect of the Subject or person in whom it is, it is more or less;
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for there is a strong faith, and a weak faith.
for there is a strong faith, and a weak faith.
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A strong faith there is, such as was in Abraham, who stagger'd not in the promise through unbelief.
A strong faith there is, such as was in Abraham, who staggered not in the promise through unbelief.
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Such was in the woman of Canaan, to whom our Saviour gives this Testimony, O woman, great is thy faith! Such was in the woman of Canaan, to whom our Saviour gives this Testimony, Oh woman, great is thy faith!
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And there is a weak faith; faith like unto a grain of mustard seed; such was in the Disciples, O ye of little faith!
And there is a weak faith; faith like unto a grain of mustard seed; such was in the Disciples, Oh you of little faith!
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and they pray for an encrease of it, Lord increase our faith. And yet this little faith is of the same nature with the great.
and they pray for an increase of it, Lord increase our faith. And yet this little faith is of the same nature with the great.
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For magis & minus nos variant speciem, more or less do never alter the nature of any thing;
For magis & minus nos variant Specimen, more or less do never altar the nature of any thing;
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The same then I say it is; and though it have not the same comfort, yet it hath the same promise.
The same then I say it is; and though it have not the same Comfort, yet it hath the same promise.
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Give eare to those comfortable words of our Saviour, Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Give ear to those comfortable words of our Saviour, Blessed Are they which hunger and thirst After righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
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Though men are unreasonable, yet God requires nothing but reason. Though men Are unreasonable, yet God requires nothing but reason.
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They will not be pleased without a down weight, but God is contented if the scale be turn'd.
They will not be pleased without a down weight, but God is contented if the scale be turned.
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They pretend that heavenly things cannot be seen but by a midday light, but God will be satisfied if we receive any degree of light, which makes us leave the works of darkness,
They pretend that heavenly things cannot be seen but by a midday Light, but God will be satisfied if we receive any degree of Light, which makes us leave the works of darkness,
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and walk as Children of the light.
and walk as Children of the Light.
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He will accept of the weakest and lowest degree of faith, if it be living and effectual to obedience. He will accept of the Weakest and lowest degree of faith, if it be living and effectual to Obedience.
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For he it is that will not quench the smoaking flax, nor break the bruised reed.
For he it is that will not quench the smoking flax, nor break the Bruised reed.
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He did not reject the prayer of that distressed man, that cryed to him, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief;
He did not reject the prayer of that distressed man, that cried to him, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief;
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And commands us by St. Pauls mouth, to receive them that are weak in faith, by which he declares that he receives them. And commands us by Saint Paul's Mouth, to receive them that Are weak in faith, by which he declares that he receives them.
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Now according to the degree of faith, such is the apprehension; and as a man apprehends, so he applies.
Now according to the degree of faith, such is the apprehension; and as a man apprehends, so he Applies.
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Where the apprehension is stronger, there the Application is stronger; and where it is weaker, that is weaker also;
Where the apprehension is Stronger, there the Application is Stronger; and where it is Weaker, that is Weaker also;
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To some, God gives the spirit of confirmation and obsignation, as in those I now named;
To Some, God gives the Spirit of confirmation and obsignation, as in those I now nam;
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as in particular to St. Paul, who could say with comfort, I have sought a good fight, I have kept the faith;
as in particular to Saint Paul, who could say with Comfort, I have sought a good fight, I have kept the faith;
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henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of righteousnesse, &c. and happy are they, thrice happy, that have this assurance;henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, etc. and happy Are they, thrice happy, that have this assurance;
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which if another man cannot say with the same confidence, it will not presently be want of faith in him,
which if Another man cannot say with the same confidence, it will not presently be want of faith in him,
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as long as this want proceeds not from any distrust of the Truth of Gods promise,
as long as this want proceeds not from any distrust of the Truth of God's promise,
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but a• humble feare, and conceit of his own Repentance, that it is too sight and short.
but a• humble Fear, and conceit of his own Repentance, that it is too sighed and short.
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Thus it fares with such a man, as with him who is fallen into a deep river, and carried down the streame;
Thus it fares with such a man, as with him who is fallen into a deep river, and carried down the stream;
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by the way he spyes and layes hold on some bough that hangs over the water;
by the Way he spies and lays hold on Some bough that hangs over the water;
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this he catcheth at, clings to with all his might; and seeing no other succour but that, ventures his life upon it.
this he Catches At, clings to with all his might; and seeing no other succour but that, ventures his life upon it.
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This man so soon as he was fastned to the bough, was in a safe condition;
This man so soon as he was fastened to the bough, was in a safe condition;
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though terrent jam nubila mentem, all feares and terrours are not out of his minde, untill he comes to himself, and sees himself out of danger;
though terrent jam nubila mentem, all fears and terrors Are not out of his mind, until he comes to himself, and sees himself out of danger;
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Then he is sure he is safe, but he was safe before he was sure. Just so it is with a believer;
Then he is sure he is safe, but he was safe before he was sure. Just so it is with a believer;
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Faith is but the espying of Christ as that bough, the only meanes to save a life,
Faith is but the espying of christ as that bough, the only means to save a life,
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and the reaching out the heart as the man his hand, to lay hold on him;
and the reaching out the heart as the man his hand, to lay hold on him;
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it informes the soul, God hath ordain'd his Sonne to be his Saviour.
it informs the soul, God hath ordained his Son to be his Saviour.
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So soon as the soul with joy apprehends this, God imputes the righteousness of his Son unto it,
So soon as the soul with joy apprehends this, God imputes the righteousness of his Son unto it,
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and it is actually justified in the Court of Heaven, though it is not presently quieted in the Court of conscience;
and it is actually justified in the Court of Heaven, though it is not presently quieted in the Court of conscience;
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that may be afterwards done by degrees, in some sooner, in some later as God pleaseth.
that may be afterwards done by Degrees, in Some sooner, in Some later as God Pleases.
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For I doubt not but the Spirit of God being implored by devout and humble prayer,
For I doubt not but the Spirit of God being implored by devout and humble prayer,
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and sincere obedience, may and will by degrees advance his Servants higher, and give them the certainty of adherence beyond their certainty of evidence;
and sincere Obedience, may and will by Degrees advance his Servants higher, and give them the certainty of adherence beyond their certainty of evidence;
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but what he gives as a reward to believers, is one thing; and what he requires as a duty, is another;
but what he gives as a reward to believers, is one thing; and what he requires as a duty, is Another;
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and what he will accept out of grace and favour, is a Third. The duty he expects is this;
and what he will accept out of grace and favour, is a Third. The duty he expects is this;
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First, A confident perswasion, that if I faile not on my part, Christ will not faile on his; First, A confident persuasion, that if I fail not on my part, christ will not fail on his;
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if I do repent and believe, no power in heaven, earth, or hell, shall deprive me of any part of his promise.
if I do Repent and believe, no power in heaven, earth, or hell, shall deprive me of any part of his promise.
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Secondly, That I set my self seriously to perform the condition upon which this promise is made.
Secondly, That I Set my self seriously to perform the condition upon which this promise is made.
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Thirdly, To examine my heart how farre I have perform'd the condition;
Thirdly, To examine my heart how Far I have performed the condition;
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and upon evidence of conscience given of the performance, conclude, that I am one of those to whom the promise belongs, if I persevere and continue.
and upon evidence of conscience given of the performance, conclude, that I am one of those to whom the promise belongs, if I persevere and continue.
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But there being very much uncertainty whether I judge rightly of my self, the conclusion drawn from thence, can be no stronger than the evidence of my conscience;
But there being very much uncertainty whither I judge rightly of my self, the conclusion drawn from thence, can be no Stronger than the evidence of my conscience;
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and then I shall apply Christ with no more assurance and comfort to me, than the degrees of faith and repentance are in me;
and then I shall apply christ with no more assurance and Comfort to me, than the Degrees of faith and Repentance Are in me;
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weakly if weak, and strongly if strong; yet comfortably in both; because as I said, Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
weakly if weak, and strongly if strong; yet comfortably in both; Because as I said, Blessed Are they who hunger and thirst After righteousness.
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This have I spoken, or collected rather out of three Learned Divines, that they who are of a feeble heart,
This have I spoken, or collected rather out of three Learned Divines, that they who Are of a feeble heart,
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and of a weak faith, may receive comfort;
and of a weak faith, may receive Comfort;
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Too too often they are dejected, when they read those severe words written by men of great credit, that every man is bound to be certain of his Salvation without doubt,
Too too often they Are dejected, when they read those severe words written by men of great credit, that every man is bound to be certain of his Salvation without doubt,
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and to believe it as certainly as an Article of his Creed. Take this position rigidly, and it cannot be true;
and to believe it as Certainly as an Article of his Creed. Take this position rigidly, and it cannot be true;
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for those we believe upon Gods Revelation, whereas the other can have no other evidence than the Ce tificate of our own soul;
for those we believe upon God's Revelation, whereas the other can have no other evidence than the Ce tificate of our own soul;
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that Testimony is Divine, this but Humane, and therefore not of equal strength with the other.
that Testimony is Divine, this but Humane, and Therefore not of equal strength with the other.
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If it be said, that this weakness is supplied by the work of Gods Spirit in the conscience;
If it be said, that this weakness is supplied by the work of God's Spirit in the conscience;
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I answer, that this work is not in all the faithful alike; and therefore all have not, nor are bound to have the same assurance.
I answer, that this work is not in all the faithful alike; and Therefore all have not, nor Are bound to have the same assurance.
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He must needs have more, who hath received a greater measure of the Spirit; and he less, to whom the Spirit is given in a lesser degree.
He must needs have more, who hath received a greater measure of the Spirit; and he less, to whom the Spirit is given in a lesser degree.
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Oh the happy condition of that soul, to whom the Spirit hath sounded and sealed those gracious words, Thy sinnes are forgiven thee!
O the happy condition of that soul, to whom the Spirit hath sounded and sealed those gracious words, Thy Sins Are forgiven thee!
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But let not him despaire neither, who upon the view of his imperfect faith, and imperfect repentance doth doubt,
But let not him despair neither, who upon the view of his imperfect faith, and imperfect Repentance does doubt,
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whether the promises of pardon and salvation belong to him; for all doubting doth not exclude faith, nor all despaire hope;
whither the promises of pardon and salvation belong to him; for all doubting does not exclude faith, nor all despair hope;
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if that doubt, or not hope, (rather than despaire) be grounded in a false judgement of his own repentance and sincerity, suggesting to him that he is no penitent,
if that doubt, or not hope, (rather than despair) be grounded in a false judgement of his own Repentance and sincerity, suggesting to him that he is no penitent,
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when he is, no believer, when he is, this will not be the sin of despair, which commonly makes men run on in wickedness, and take desperate courses;
when he is, no believer, when he is, this will not be the since of despair, which commonly makes men run on in wickedness, and take desperate courses;
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nor yet the sin of infidelity, which properly makes a man apostatize, and draws him to dis-believe the opposite to what he believ'd before.
nor yet the since of infidelity, which properly makes a man apostatise, and draws him to disbelieve the opposite to what he believed before.
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For fides non excludit omnem dubitationem, sed dubitationem vincentem & trahent•m ad oppositum credibilis;
For fides non excludit omnem dubitationem, sed dubitationem vincentem & trahent•m ad oppositum credibilis;
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Faith excludes not all doubting, but that doubting which prevails, and conquers, and draws the will to choose the contrary to that to which he gave credit; Faith excludes not all doubting, but that doubting which prevails, and conquers, and draws the will to choose the contrary to that to which he gave credit;
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as for example, the world for God, a false Religion for the true, Moses or Mahom•t for Christ.
as for Exampl, the world for God, a false Religion for the true, Moses or Mahom•t for christ.
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Faith then may yet dwell with doubting, and hope with a holy despair, when these proceed from an humble soul conscious of its own wants, unworthiness,
Faith then may yet dwell with doubting, and hope with a holy despair, when these proceed from an humble soul conscious of its own Wants, unworthiness,
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and imperfections, and not from this evil heart of unbelief which draws from the living God.
and imperfections, and not from this evil heart of unbelief which draws from the living God.
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One Question I shall yet demand of this disconsolate soul, Whether when he doubts, he would not doubt? whether when he despairs, he would not despair? to which if he shall answer his heart is against both,
One Question I shall yet demand of this disconsolate soul, Whither when he doubts, he would not doubt? whither when he despairs, he would not despair? to which if he shall answer his heart is against both,
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then I dare assure him, that he neither wants faith nor hope, for he desires both;
then I Dare assure him, that he neither Wants faith nor hope, for he Desires both;
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and these desires are accepted of God, and make him a happy man.
and these Desires Are accepted of God, and make him a happy man.
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Here again I shall ingeminate to him, that never too often repeated, and that never to be forgotten promise of our Saviour, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness.
Here again I shall ingeminate to him, that never too often repeated, and that never to be forgotten promise of our Saviour, Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness.
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Which verse containing the most comfortable promise that ever was made to a poor dejected, but penitent and believing Sinner, I shall first Explaine, then apply to my purpose. Which verse containing the most comfortable promise that ever was made to a poor dejected, but penitent and believing Sinner, I shall First Explain, then apply to my purpose.
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By righteousness we are to understand, 1. That which is inherent. 2. Then that which is imputed.
By righteousness we Are to understand, 1. That which is inherent. 2. Then that which is imputed.
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The inherent is imperfect, proportionable to our estate, consisting in true sanctification and holiness, enabling a man to mortifie his sinnes and lusts, and to bring forth the fruits of repentance, and to beautifie his soul with the vertues of Faith, Hope, and Charity;
The inherent is imperfect, proportionable to our estate, consisting in true sanctification and holiness, enabling a man to mortify his Sins and Lustiest, and to bring forth the fruits of Repentance, and to beautify his soul with the Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity;
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so that there be none truly NONLATINALPHABET, but they who are NONLATINALPHABET, none unbelievers but the disobedient. And happy is the soul that hungers and Thirsts after this righteousness.
so that there be none truly, but they who Are, none unbelievers but the disobedient. And happy is the soul that hunger's and Thirsts After this righteousness.
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But because this righteousness in what degree soever is unperfect, necessary it is, that we hunger and Thirst after another, which is the righteousness of Christ arising out of his obedience, whereby he fulfilled the Law,
But Because this righteousness in what degree soever is unperfect, necessary it is, that we hunger and Thirst After Another, which is the righteousness of christ arising out of his Obedience, whereby he fulfilled the Law,
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and satisfied the punishment in his life, and in his death for us;
and satisfied the punishment in his life, and in his death for us;
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which obedience both merited the Remission of our sinnes, and effectually wrought the righteousness of the Law,
which Obedience both merited the Remission of our Sins, and effectually wrought the righteousness of the Law,
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and acceptation of our persons in Christ. For the deriving whereof to us, two things must be done;
and acceptation of our Persons in christ. For the deriving whereof to us, two things must be done;
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one on Gods behalf, the other on ours.
one on God's behalf, the other on ours.
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That which God doth, is call'd Imputation; That which we do, is call'd Believing in Christ, and so receiving that which God offereth.
That which God does, is called Imputation; That which we do, is called Believing in christ, and so receiving that which God Offereth.
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And happy is that soule to whom this Righteousness is imputed. And now behold in this promise the tender mercies of our good God.
And happy is that soul to whom this Righteousness is imputed. And now behold in this promise the tender Mercies of our good God.
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The comfort is, that the promise is made to those who hunger and Thirst for this righteousness, and not to those that have it.
The Comfort is, that the promise is made to those who hunger and Thirst for this righteousness, and not to those that have it.
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That the Possessours of it are a blessed people, is without question;
That the Possessors of it Are a blessed people, is without question;
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but that those should be blessed also who unfainedly desire it, is a wonderful condescension and indulgence,
but that those should be blessed also who unfeignedly desire it, is a wondered condescension and indulgence,
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and the greatest stay to a fainting soul, that possibly can be.
and the greatest stay to a fainting soul, that possibly can be.
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For how many are there whose faith is so weak, that they cannot perswade themselves of Gods good-will toward them, that their sins for Christs sake shall be forgiven, that God is reconciled to them,
For how many Are there whose faith is so weak, that they cannot persuade themselves of God's goodwill towards them, that their Sins for Christ sake shall be forgiven, that God is reconciled to them,
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and will save them? How many again, that finding themselves fall short of that righteousness,
and will save them? How many again, that finding themselves fallen short of that righteousness,
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and holiness, mortification, Repentance and purity, which the Gospel exacts, are ready even to give up the ghost!
and holiness, mortification, Repentance and purity, which the Gospel exacts, Are ready even to give up the ghost!
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Now that which only can revive the spirit, and give assurance to such a gasping soul, is, That Christ hath promised blessedness to our desires;
Now that which only can revive the Spirit, and give assurance to such a gasping soul, is, That christ hath promised blessedness to our Desires;
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desires like to that of a hungry and Thirsty man, which will best teach us how these desires must be qualified.
Desires like to that of a hungry and Thirsty man, which will best teach us how these Desires must be qualified.
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1. They must be eager, earnest, impatient, unsatiable, serious; for such is our appetite to meat and drink when we are hungry and Thirsty.
1. They must be eager, earnest, impatient, unsatiable, serious; for such is our appetite to meat and drink when we Are hungry and Thirsty.
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True desires then are no faint desires, but affectionate, proceeding of a real sense of what we want,
True Desires then Are no faint Desires, but affectionate, proceeding of a real sense of what we want,
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and without the obtaining of which it will not be satisfied. 2. They must be laborious and painful, content to undergo any paines to be satisfied.
and without the obtaining of which it will not be satisfied. 2. They must be laborious and painful, content to undergo any pains to be satisfied.
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For Hunger and Thirst, we say, will break stone walls, make a man feed upon his own flesh rather than starve.
For Hunger and Thirst, we say, will break stone walls, make a man feed upon his own Flesh rather than starve.
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True desires then are no lazy or idle desires, but will be up and doing;
True Desires then Are no lazy or idle Desires, but will be up and doing;
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not only wish to dye the death of the righteous, but labour to live the life of the righteous. not only wish to die the death of the righteous, but labour to live the life of the righteous.
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The formal man finds it an easie matter to believe; Satan troubles him not, his heart smites him not.
The formal man finds it an easy matter to believe; Satan Troubles him not, his heart smites him not.
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But the true believer is often in a conflict; without fightings, within feares;
But the true believer is often in a conflict; without fightings, within fears;
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without Satan assaults him, pleading his faith as naught, and within his flesh opposes and feares him, that Satan sayes true.
without Satan assaults him, pleading his faith as nought, and within his Flesh opposes and fears him, that Satan Says true.
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Whence Saint Paul calls it, NONLATINALPHABET, the difficult work of faith. 3. They must be constant desires;
Whence Saint Paul calls it,, the difficult work of faith. 3. They must be constant Desires;
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last and continue, though they have their intervals, fits, and swoonings; as Thirst half quenched, and Hunger half slaked, they alwayes return.
last and continue, though they have their intervals, fits, and swoonings; as Thirst half quenched, and Hunger half slaked, they always return.
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Nunquam expletur, nec satiatur hujus cu•iditatis sitis, The Thirst of this righteousness is never fill'd, nor satisfi'd;Never expletur, nec satiatur hujus cu•iditatis sitis, The Thirst of this righteousness is never filled, nor satisfied;
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though he have never so much of it to day, yet he longs for more of it to morrow;
though he have never so much of it to day, yet he longs for more of it to morrow;
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and therefore constantly and dayly cryes to heaven, Give, Give, ever more good Father give me of this water;
and Therefore constantly and daily cries to heaven, Give, Give, ever more good Father give me of this water;
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of this bread that came down from heaven. Earnestness, painfulness, and constancy, are the true Ingredients of these desires; of this bred that Come down from heaven. Earnestness, painfulness, and constancy, Are the true Ingredients of these Desires;
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earnestness excludes formality, labour laziness, and constancy instability and levity. These give Title to men of all the merciful promises of God.
earnestness excludes formality, labour laziness, and constancy instability and levity. These give Title to men of all the merciful promises of God.
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The desire of Reconciliation to God in Christ so qualified, is Reconciliation it self. The desire of faith with those conditions, is faith it self.
The desire of Reconciliation to God in christ so qualified, is Reconciliation it self. The desire of faith with those conditions, is faith it self.
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The desire of repentance, repentance it self. Not so in the Nature of the thing; for I know well, that the desire is one thing, and the thing desired another:
The desire of Repentance, Repentance it self. Not so in the Nature of the thing; for I know well, that the desire is one thing, and the thing desired Another:
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But so it is in Gods acceptation, otherwise he had never said, Blessed are those that hunger and thirst;
But so it is in God's acceptation, otherwise he had never said, Blessed Are those that hunger and thirst;
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and past his word, I will give to him that thirsts, to drink of the water of life freely.
and passed his word, I will give to him that thirsts, to drink of the water of life freely.
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And thus much I shall now demonstrate unto you, and that by the chief kinde of demonstration, the NONLATINALPHABET, from the cause to the effect.
And thus much I shall now demonstrate unto you, and that by the chief kind of demonstration, the, from the cause to the Effect.
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For from whence come these desires? whence this hunger and Thirst to be reconciled to God? from the flesh,
For from whence come these Desires? whence this hunger and Thirst to be reconciled to God? from the Flesh,
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or from the Spirit? From the flesh they can never come; for the desires of the flesh are enmity to God;
or from the Spirit? From the Flesh they can never come; for the Desires of the Flesh Are enmity to God;
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The flesh lusteth against the Spirit; riseth, opposeth, and labours to continue the Quarrel betwixt God and man.The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit; Riseth, Opposeth, and labours to continue the Quarrel betwixt God and man.
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It must then surely proceed from the Spirit of God that dwells in us, which lusteth against the flesh,
It must then surely proceed from the Spirit of God that dwells in us, which Lusteth against the Flesh,
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and moves us to Thirst for that justice which we feel we want.
and moves us to Thirst for that Justice which we feel we want.
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These holy desires then being the motions of the Holy Ghost within us, are sure Testimonies of our faith,
These holy Desires then being the motions of the Holy Ghost within us, Are sure Testimonies of our faith,
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though they be small and weak;
though they be small and weak;
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For as a woman that feeles the motion of a childe within her womb, though it be scarce sensible,
For as a woman that feels the motion of a child within her womb, though it be scarce sensible,
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yet assures her self that she hath conceiv'd.
yet assures her self that she hath conceived.
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So if we have these motions, these desires, these holy affections so qualified as I but now mentioned, we need not doubt but we have receiv'd a portion of Gods Spirit;
So if we have these motions, these Desires, these holy affections so qualified as I but now mentioned, we need not doubt but we have received a portion of God's Spirit;
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and consequently, that we belong to him;
and consequently, that we belong to him;
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for hereby we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he hath given us. for hereby we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he hath given us.
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To knit up this Point, the Summe is, That every true believer is bound to lay hold on Christ by the hand of a particular faith;
To knit up this Point, the Sum is, That every true believer is bound to lay hold on christ by the hand of a particular faith;
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that this hand in all is not of equal strength, that it may hold fast when it feels not;
that this hand in all is not of equal strength, that it may hold fast when it feels not;
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and that God hath promised blessedness to those who seriously, eagerly, laboriously, and constantly keep their hold-fast, wrastle with him all night, and will not let him go without a Blessing. This is the comfort of a dejected, gasping, and Thirsty soul.
and that God hath promised blessedness to those who seriously, eagerly, laboriously, and constantly keep their holdfast, wrestle with him all night, and will not let him go without a Blessing. This is the Comfort of a dejected, gasping, and Thirsty soul.
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But two sorts of men are like to receive discomfort from it. 1. The careless. 2. The over-bold.
But two sorts of men Are like to receive discomfort from it. 1. The careless. 2. The overbold.
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First, A careless sort of men there are, that think it enough to know there is a God,
First, A careless sort of men there Are, that think it enough to know there is a God,
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and that by his Son he Redeemed the World, in which they exceed not, nay come short of Satan.
and that by his Son he Redeemed the World, in which they exceed not, nay come short of Satan.
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But to be assured how far God is their God, and to have a Seal for their particular pardon, they trouble not themselves.
But to be assured how Far God is their God, and to have a Seal for their particular pardon, they trouble not themselves.
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No pains is taken for this assurance, this Third Act of faith, without which they can have no comfort in Christ.
No pains is taken for this assurance, this Third Act of faith, without which they can have no Comfort in christ.
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The leaves of the Tree might have vertue to heale the Nations; The b•lm of Gilead a soveraign medicine to cure all running ulcers; The leaves of the Tree might have virtue to heal the nations; The b•lm of Gilead a sovereign medicine to cure all running ulcers;
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The pool of Bethesda effectual for all aches; The pool of Bethesda effectual for all aches;
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and yet who can doubt, but there be many who were then sick in Israel, and bruised throughout the world? The fault must not be laid upon the Tree, the Balm, or the Water.
and yet who can doubt, but there be many who were then sick in Israel, and Bruised throughout the world? The fault must not be laid upon the Tree, the Balm, or the Water.
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Many among the Nations would none of the leaves, and divers a stubborn Israelite undervalued the balsome and the water;
Many among the nations would none of the leaves, and diverse a stubborn Israelite undervalved the balsome and the water;
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and so deservedly they were sick and sore still. Thus it is in this case; With God there is plenteous Redemption;
and so deservedly they were sick and soar still. Thus it is in this case; With God there is plenteous Redemption;
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merit enough in the blood of Christ to save more than have, or shall live; and yet there is many a sore, many a sinner nor cured by him;
merit enough in the blood of christ to save more than have, or shall live; and yet there is many a soar, many a sinner nor cured by him;
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and the reason is, because the fountain of his blood is not taken, nor the balsome of his passion applied,
and the reason is, Because the fountain of his blood is not taken, nor the balsome of his passion applied,
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and laid to the festred ulcers, and running sores of mens soules.
and laid to the festered ulcers, and running sores of men's Souls.
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Take heed then, you that be at ease in Zion, be not wanting to your selves in this part of belief.
Take heed then, you that be At ease in Zion, be not wanting to your selves in this part of belief.
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For this application can alone cure you, and must be your comfortable Certificate in your way to heaven; For this application can alone cure you, and must be your comfortable Certificate in your Way to heaven;
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without which you shall dye without hope, and can promise to your selves no more benefit by Christ, than can an Infidel.
without which you shall die without hope, and can promise to your selves no more benefit by christ, than can an Infidel.
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Secondly, And on the other side, take heed of presumption too, for there is a great errour committed that way:
Secondly, And on the other side, take heed of presumption too, for there is a great error committed that Way:
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An errour that leads more to hell, than the other;
an error that leads more to hell, than the other;
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for too too many there are, that apply Christ in their own conceits, when the Truth is nor so, nor so.
for too too many there Are, that apply christ in their own conceits, when the Truth is nor so, nor so.
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They salute Christ, when be re-salutes them not;
They salute christ, when be resalutes them not;
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and take acquaintance of him, when he will not know them Eo die. A day will come, and take acquaintance of him, when he will not know them Eo die. A day will come,
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when a multitude of people will tell him to his face, that they gloried in his Name, were his best Servants,
when a multitude of people will tell him to his face, that they gloried in his Name, were his best Servants,
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and zealous Saints waited upon him, fought for him, prophesied, and went up and down, and Preached a multitude of Sermons in his Name, propagated the Gospel, and did wonders,
and zealous Saints waited upon him, fought for him, prophesied, and went up and down, and Preached a multitude of Sermons in his Name, propagated the Gospel, and did wonders,
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and thereupon challenge a kindnesse from him;
and thereupon challenge a kindness from him;
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whom yet he will discharge with a Nescio vos, Depart from me, for I know you not. whom yet he will discharge with a Nescio vos, Depart from me, for I know you not.
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Their application, by the scorne put upon it, appears to be but a fancy swimming in their braine;
Their application, by the scorn put upon it, appears to be but a fancy swimming in their brain;
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like the eating of bread, or drinking of Wine in a dream.
like the eating of bred, or drinking of Wine in a dream.
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And that no man be hereafter deluded with it, give me leave to set down some certain Characters, by which it may be known, And that no man be hereafter deluded with it, give me leave to Set down Some certain Characters, by which it may be known,
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whether the application of Christ be true or presumptuous. First, He that applyes Christ truly, falls in love with Christ;
whither the application of christ be true or presumptuous. First, He that Applies christ truly, falls in love with christ;
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he seeks him not for the Loaves and Fishes, nor labours to erect Christs Kingdom, that he may set up his own,
he seeks him not for the Loaves and Fish, nor labours to erect Christ Kingdom, that he may Set up his own,
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but he loves him for himself, and follows him for that vertue that is in him.
but he loves him for himself, and follows him for that virtue that is in him.
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His Saviours lips drop like an honey-comb, and his desire is to hang upon them. And he loves whatsoever is his;
His Saviors lips drop like an honeycomb, and his desire is to hang upon them. And he loves whatsoever is his;
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his Servants, his Wayes, his Works, but his Word above all things;
his Servants, his Ways, his Works, but his Word above all things;
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This he makes his light to see by, his counsel to learne by, his Law to live by, his Glass to look into, and mend what is amiss. His Faith works by love.
This he makes his Light to see by, his counsel to Learn by, his Law to live by, his Glass to look into, and mend what is amiss. His Faith works by love.
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Secondly, And out of this love there ariseth a desire of Reconciliation before any thing in the world. Secondly, And out of this love there arises a desire of Reconciliation before any thing in the world.
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Too often he knows, he hath given Christ occasion to fall out with him; and therefore he is never at rest, till he hath recovered his good-will again.
Too often he knows, he hath given christ occasion to fallen out with him; and Therefore he is never At rest, till he hath recovered his goodwill again.
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The frownes of his Beloved break his heart, and therefore he hungers and thirsts after peace.
The frowns of his beloved break his heart, and Therefore he hunger's and thirsts After peace.
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The chased Hart desires not so much the water brooks, as his soul pants to be in favour with his God. The chased Heart Desires not so much the water brooks, as his soul pants to be in favour with his God.
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Upon any falling out, He, or rather the Spirit that helps his infirmities, intercedes with sighs and groanes within him,
Upon any falling out, He, or rather the Spirit that helps his infirmities, intercedes with sighs and groans within him,
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and with him seriously and constantly, till God say unto his soul, The Lord hath put away thy sin.
and with him seriously and constantly, till God say unto his soul, The Lord hath put away thy since.
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This is not the desire of a half Christian, who much regards not the justice of the Almighty, nor much feares his anger. This is not the desire of a half Christian, who much regards not the Justice of the Almighty, nor much fears his anger.
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Salvation he would fain have, and will often beg, but Reconciliation comes not heartily, nor constantly into his Petition.
Salvation he would fain have, and will often beg, but Reconciliation comes not heartily, nor constantly into his Petition.
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Thirdly, This is his love, these his desires; and next I shall present you with his Humility.
Thirdly, This is his love, these his Desires; and next I shall present you with his Humility.
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The faith of presumptuous men is windy, and NONLATINALPHABET, puffs up; abundance of Revelation makes them mad, and lean to their own wisdome. The faith of presumptuous men is windy, and, puffs up; abundance of Revelation makes them mad, and lean to their own Wisdom.
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The Pharisee that was knowledge all over, was at God, I thank thee I am not like other men, nor as this Publican.
The Pharisee that was knowledge all over, was At God, I thank thee I am not like other men, nor as this Publican.
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And at the applause of the multitude, they boast of their own feathers, pick, and proine, And At the applause of the multitude, they boast of their own Feathers, pick, and prune,
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and oyle, and spread them, as if their knowledge alone would mount them to heaven. Whereas the true believer is alwayes an humble man;
and oil, and spread them, as if their knowledge alone would mount them to heaven. Whereas the true believer is always an humble man;
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sees and abhorres himself in dust and ashes; cryes to God, Ne intres, Enter not into judgement with thy servant; sees and abhors himself in dust and Ashes; cries to God, Ne intres, Enter not into judgement with thy servant;
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and that if God take him to Task, that it be not in his fury, and heavy displeasure;
and that if God take him to Task, that it be not in his fury, and heavy displeasure;
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for it is by a Psalme of mercy he hopes to be saved;
for it is by a Psalm of mercy he hope's to be saved;
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and therefore knocks his breast with the Publican, and cryes, Lord be m•rciful to me a sinner.
and Therefore knocks his breast with the Publican, and cries, Lord be m•rciful to me a sinner.
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His faith presents unto him what he is, and what God is; what he hath deserved from God, and what God hath deserved from him;
His faith presents unto him what he is, and what God is; what he hath deserved from God, and what God hath deserved from him;
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and at every word he speaks out of the dust; Dignus, & non dignus.
and At every word he speaks out of the dust; Dignus, & non Dignus.
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Thou, O Lord, art worthy to receive glory, and honour, and power, but I a creature most unworthy to give it. Thou, Oh Lord, art worthy to receive glory, and honour, and power, but I a creature most unworthy to give it.
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Thou a most worthy Father, but I unworthy to be call'd thy son.
Thou a most worthy Father, but I unworthy to be called thy son.
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This is the language of a true poor believing heart, that at every word speaks humility and supplications.
This is the language of a true poor believing heart, that At every word speaks humility and supplications.
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Fourthly, And yet he is not so farre dejected out of the sense of his baseness and unworthiness, that he growes desperare.
Fourthly, And yet he is not so Far dejected out of the sense of his baseness and unworthiness, that he grows desperare.
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Believe he will even above sense, and beyond reason.
Believe he will even above sense, and beyond reason.
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So it was with David, The sorrows of death compassed me, and the paines of hell gat hold upon me; I found trouble and sorrow.
So it was with David, The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell got hold upon me; I found trouble and sorrow.
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Then call'd I upon the Name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Then called I upon the Name of the Lord; Oh Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
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So it was with Job, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.
So it was with Job, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.
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So with Jonah, I am cast out of the sight of thy eyes, yet will I look toward thy holy Temple.
So with Jonah, I am cast out of the sighed of thy eyes, yet will I look towards thy holy Temple.
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But above all in the woman of Canaan; small comfort (God wot) she had; But above all in the woman of Canaan; small Comfort (God wot) she had;
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at the first Christ gave her ne're a word, the Disciples would have her sent away;
At the First christ gave her never a word, the Disciples would have her sent away;
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Christ told her he was not sent to her;
christ told her he was not sent to her;
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that it was not fit to take bread prepared for children, and cast it to Dogs; that it was not fit to take bred prepared for children, and cast it to Dogs;
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but she picks advantage out of that reproachful name, replying, That Dogs might lick up the lost crummes;
but she picks advantage out of that reproachful name, replying, That Dogs might lick up the lost crumbs;
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and why not she be fed with some crummes of mercy, though no better than a Dog? Thus have Gods Servants kept their hold;
and why not she be fed with Some crumbs of mercy, though no better than a Dog? Thus have God's Servants kept their hold;
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and in the greatest sorrows, against hope believed in hope, giving glory to God.
and in the greatest sorrows, against hope believed in hope, giving glory to God.
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Fifthly, Lastly, When God is pleased to look up again, and shew the light of his countenance,
Fifthly, Lastly, When God is pleased to look up again, and show the Light of his countenance,
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and give that acclamation to their faith, that he did to the Woman of Canaan, Great is thy faith: Be it as thou desirest:
and give that acclamation to their faith, that he did to the Woman of Canaan, Great is thy faith: Be it as thou Desirest:
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The soul takes more joy, delight, content in this, than all the delights of the world. The soul Takes more joy, delight, content in this, than all the delights of the world.
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Then NONLATINALPHABET, the promises are bid welcome, kiss'd, and embraced in both armes. Farre more joy than when the Corne, and Wine, and Oyle is encreased; and no marvaile;
Then, the promises Are bid welcome, kissed, and embraced in both arms. far more joy than when the Corn, and Wine, and Oil is increased; and no marvel;
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for as Tertullian hath it, Quid est jucundius, quam Dei patris cum p•cca•ore Reconciliatio? What content can be greater to the soul,
for as Tertullian hath it, Quid est jucundius, quam Dei patris cum p•cca•ore Reconciliation? What content can be greater to the soul,
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than the Reconciliation of God the Father with a sinner?
than the Reconciliation of God the Father with a sinner?
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CONCLƲSIO.
CONCLƲSIO.
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By what I have spoken, you may discerne whether this Caveat will reach to you or no.
By what I have spoken, you may discern whither this Caveat will reach to you or no.
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It is the desire of my heart, there may be no need of it;
It is the desire of my heart, there may be no need of it;
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that among so many, there may not be found one faithless man, no malignant Infidel among you.
that among so many, there may not be found one faithless man, no malignant Infidel among you.
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But if your heart accuse you, God is greater than your heart, and knows all things; But if your heart accuse you, God is greater than your heart, and knows all things;
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it will be wisdom to have an eye to the Caution. 1. Against Ignorance, especially affected;
it will be Wisdom to have an eye to the Caution. 1. Against Ignorance, especially affected;
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that you be not blind in the necessary points of Religion.
that you be not blind in the necessary points of Religion.
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2. Then against Obstinacy and Wilfulness; that you malicously shut not your eyes, and wilfully with-draw not your assent from the Truth of God, from his mercy and judgement.
2. Then against Obstinacy and Wilfulness; that you malicously shut not your eyes, and wilfully withdraw not your assent from the Truth of God, from his mercy and judgement.
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3. Lastly, That you make use of your knowledge, fall in love with the Will of God revealed in his Word, delight in it, and affect it sincerely:
3. Lastly, That you make use of your knowledge, fallen in love with the Will of God revealed in his Word, delight in it, and affect it sincerely:
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and also apply to your own souls the benefits of Christs passion, and the promises of the Gospel.
and also apply to your own Souls the benefits of Christ passion, and the promises of the Gospel.
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This if you do, you shall finde, that as with the heart you shall believe unto righteousness, so with the mouth confession will be made unto salvation. This if you do, you shall find, that as with the heart you shall believe unto righteousness, so with the Mouth Confessi will be made unto salvation.
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That faith in the heart will draw from you a confession with the tongue, a profession in your life.
That faith in the heart will draw from you a Confessi with the tongue, a profession in your life.
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And your life being every way answerable to your Christian Confession, will have a blessed end, and a happy reward.
And your life being every Way answerable to your Christian Confessi, will have a blessed end, and a happy reward.
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Your dayes shall set in peace, upon which shall follow that peace which passeth all understanding, that which God hath prepared for those that love and trust to him.
Your days shall Set in peace, upon which shall follow that peace which passes all understanding, that which God hath prepared for those that love and trust to him.
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HEB. 3.12. 12. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.HEBREW. 3.12. 12. Take heed, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
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AS those skilful Bezaliels and Aholiabs, that work in gold, have not only a care of the Ingots and massy pieces, AS those skilful Bezaliels and Aholiabs, that work in gold, have not only a care of the Ingots and massy Pieces,
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but even of the rayes and filings of that precious mettal, that nothing be lost:
but even of the rays and filings of that precious metal, that nothing be lost:
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So also it behoves them who are to work about the Word of God, (which is more precious than gold, yea than much fine gold) to take care not only while they are at work upon the main and substantial parts of the Text, that they be well set and cut;
So also it behoves them who Are to work about the Word of God, (which is more precious than gold, yea than much fine gold) to take care not only while they Are At work upon the main and substantial parts of the Text, that they be well Set and Cut;
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but even for the circumstantial also, that they be preserv'd.
but even for the circumstantial also, that they be preserved.
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These, as the fragments and broken pieces are to be gathered up, that there be no loss, no waste committed at all.
These, as the fragments and broken Pieces Are to be gathered up, that there be no loss, no waste committed At all.
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The last day I dealt about the main point Infidelity, and the Caveat about it; Now I am to speak of
The last day I dealt about the main point Infidelity, and the Caveat about it; Now I am to speak of
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1. The place where it takes up its residence. The heart. 2. The Original whence it proceeds. The naughtiness of it.
1. The place where it Takes up its residence. The heart. 2. The Original whence it proceeds. The naughtiness of it.
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3. The effect or danger of it; it makes Apostates; causeth a departure from the living God.
3. The Effect or danger of it; it makes Apostates; Causes a departure from the living God.
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4. The persons that are in the only danger to be with-drawn.
4. The Persons that Are in the only danger to be withdrawn.
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You that are enlightned, you that have tasted of the good Word of God, and given up your Names to Christ.
You that Are enlightened, you that have tasted of the good Word of God, and given up your Names to christ.
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Therefore take you heed that there be not in any of you this Heart. Therefore take you heed that there be not in any of you this Heart.
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1. A Heart of Ʋnbelief. By the heart, you are not to understand the matter and substance of it.1. A Heart of Ʋnbelief. By the heart, you Are not to understand the matter and substance of it.
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Th•s were to have a gross; and a fat heart; but the whole soul of man, and the parts and faculties of it. Th•s were to have a gross; and a fat heart; but the Whole soul of man, and the parts and faculties of it.
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Take it for the inferiour, take it in the superiour, it is, NONLATINALPHABET, the close shop of vertue or mischief;
Take it for the inferior, take it in the superior, it is,, the close shop of virtue or mischief;
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where God accepts, or rejects every work, as it is wrought within.
where God accepts, or rejects every work, as it is wrought within.
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It is no offence to me, when I heare or read those pleasing Elogies of the soul of man, that it is the Image of the living God, a celestial ray, a taste of the Divinity, to which God hath given wit to search all, will to choose good, affections to love, joy, feare, hope, hate, grieve;
It is no offence to me, when I hear or read those pleasing Eulogies of the soul of man, that it is the Image of the living God, a celestial ray, a taste of the Divinity, to which God hath given wit to search all, will to choose good, affections to love, joy, Fear, hope, hate, grieve;
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and reason to sit at the sterne, to move, to guide, to moderate, to measure all.
and reason to fit At the stern, to move, to guide, to moderate, to measure all.
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In a word, there is no miracle on earth more wonderful than man; in man nothing more wonderful than his Spirit.
In a word, there is no miracle on earth more wondered than man; in man nothing more wondered than his Spirit.
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These are all plausible and pleasing words, and often rung into our ears;
These Are all plausible and pleasing words, and often rung into our ears;
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apt they are too, and they have transported some to think better of themselves than they ought;
apt they Are too, and they have transported Some to think better of themselves than they ought;
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and to think as the fool, there is no God besides man. Cast your eye then off from the beauty of it, and enquire what is hid,
and to think as the fool, there is no God beside man. Cast your eye then off from the beauty of it, and inquire what is hid,
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and finde you shall, that for all these Elogies, it is both to it self,
and find you shall, that for all these Eulogies, it is both to it self,
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and the man a most dangerous and pernicious instrument, the leven that sowres the whole Lump, the Colloquintida that brings death into the Pot, a tedious and importunate Parasite;
and the man a most dangerous and pernicious Instrument, the leven that sours the Whole Lump, the Colloquintida that brings death into the Pot, a tedious and importunate Parasite;
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and which, as a Juggler who playes at fast and loose, under the colour of some flye and pleasing motion, forgeth, inventeth,
and which, as a Juggler who plays At fast and lose, under the colour of Some fly and pleasing motion, forgeth, inventeth,
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and produceth all the mischief in the World. For the Truth is, did not the heart set all awork, there would be none.
and Produceth all the mischief in the World. For the Truth is, did not the heart Set all awork, there would be none.
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For the heart is truly the Murderer, the heart is the Adulterer, the heart is the Thief, the heart is the Infidel.
For the heart is truly the Murderer, the heart is the Adulterer, the heart is the Thief, the heart is the Infidel.
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'Tis too long to tell you what the Heart is;
It's too long to tell you what the Heart is;
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and should I do it, I must call it by all the wicked names, by which sinners are reproached in the world.
and should I do it, I must call it by all the wicked names, by which Sinners Are reproached in the world.
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We usually cast the blame upon others;
We usually cast the blame upon Others;
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as upon the evil spirit, The Serpent beguiled me; we accuse the woman, The woman deceiv'd me: We blame the Apple, 'tis a pleasing fruit to the eye, sweet to the taste.
as upon the evil Spirit, The Serpent beguiled me; we accuse the woman, The woman deceived me: We blame the Apple, it's a pleasing fruit to the eye, sweet to the taste.
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Alas, all these are but external solicitors; allure they may, compel they cannot. A Delilah there lies in the bosome, NONLATINALPHABET, a bosome enemy worse than all;
Alas, all these Are but external solicitors; allure they may, compel they cannot. A Delilah there lies in the bosom,, a bosom enemy Worse than all;
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by her, Satan works, and takes his advantage to undo us. Satan is without, and if we resist him he will flye:
by her, Satan works, and Takes his advantage to undo us. Satan is without, and if we resist him he will fly:
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But our heart is within, it stayes with us still, importunately presses, waits all times, catches all opportunities,
But our heart is within, it stays with us still, importunately presses, waits all times, Catches all opportunities,
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and if great heed be not taken, it will deceive and kill.
and if great heed be not taken, it will deceive and kill.
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Please our selves (we may) as Jehu did with an hypocritical Question, Is thy heart upright as mine is upright? when it is most false, Please our selves (we may) as Jehu did with an hypocritical Question, Is thy heart upright as mine is upright? when it is most false,
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and deserves the Epithite the Apostle bestows upon an evil heart, in which he sets down the Root, whence this sin of unbelief and all other sins have their Original.
and deserves the Epithet the Apostle bestows upon an evil heart, in which he sets down the Root, whence this since of unbelief and all other Sins have their Original.
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viz. The naughtiness of the heart. Of which next. viz. The naughtiness of the heart. Of which next.
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2. An Evil Heart. The words in Scripture used for Naughtiness and Wickedness are commonly two, NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET;2. an Evil Heart. The words in Scripture used for Naughtiness and Wickedness Are commonly two, and;
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and the first NONLATINALPHABET, properly signifies a loose, licentious lewdness lightly perfected by lust.
and the First, properly signifies a lose, licentious Lewdness lightly perfected by lust.
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The other NONLATINALPHABET, an unquiet working wickedness, that will take paines to do a shrewd turn, being commonly the effect of malice.
The other, an unquiet working wickedness, that will take pains to do a shrewd turn, being commonly the Effect of malice.
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This last the Apostle makes choice of here, that however faith in the heart be in this life but weak, for we know but in part;
This last the Apostle makes choice of Here, that however faith in the heart be in this life but weak, for we know but in part;
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yet there should not be in us a busie disposition to disturb, much less a malicious working brain, to invent Arguments by which we may dispute against the Truth.
yet there should not be in us a busy disposition to disturb, much less a malicious working brain, to invent Arguments by which we may dispute against the Truth.
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An advice if at any time, needful for the age in which we live, where he is counted the most zealous Saint,
an Advice if At any time, needful for the age in which we live, where he is counted the most zealous Saint,
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and sincerest believer, who can with the fairest colour, overlay the foulest errour, though so varnish'd for no other end,
and Sincerest believer, who can with the Fairest colour, overlay the Foulest error, though so varnished for no other end,
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but to shake and overturne the most Ancient and established foundations.
but to shake and overturn the most Ancient and established foundations.
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Sceptiques shall I call these in Religion? rather such as the Apostles foretold, Spirits of errour, Seducers, Deceivers, Jugglers, Authours of divers Sects. Skeptics shall I call these in Religion? rather such as the Apostles foretold, Spirits of error, Seducers, Deceivers, Jugglers, Authors of diverse Sects.
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Men of nature contentious, and unquiet, doating about Questions and strife of words.
Men of nature contentious, and unquiet, doting about Questions and strife of words.
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And to countenance this, there is not one of them who carries not a Bible under his arme;
And to countenance this, there is not one of them who carries not a bible under his arm;
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and to make his matter good, will, as did the Devil, urge Scriptum est, It is written;
and to make his matter good, will, as did the devil, urge Scriptum est, It is written;
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is it not written, search the Scriptures, seek and ye shall finde? To seek and search is allow'd,
is it not written, search the Scriptures, seek and you shall find? To seek and search is allowed,
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so it be done with discretion. Now that it be discreetly done, these three things are to be observ'd; Res, tempus, modus.
so it be done with discretion. Now that it be discreetly done, these three things Are to be observed; Rest, Tempus, modus.
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In the thing we must know what to search for. About the time, when we are to search.
In the thing we must know what to search for. About the time, when we Are to search.
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And for the manner, how farre. The Summe of that Learned Fathers Discourse, is, That when we have attain'd the grounds,
And for the manner, how Far. The Sum of that Learned Father's Discourse, is, That when we have attained the grounds,
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and are firmly built upon that foundation, of which Christ is the chief Corner-stone, being united by the holy Ghost;
and Are firmly built upon that Foundation, of which christ is the chief Cornerstone, being united by the holy Ghost;
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and after repaired and strengthened by the vertue of the Sacrament, that men content themselves, and seek curiously, contentiously, maliciously no farther.
and After repaired and strengthened by the virtue of the Sacrament, that men content themselves, and seek curiously, contentiously, maliciously not farther.
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Nobis curiositate opus non est post Christum, nec inquisitione post Evangelium; We need not curiosity after Christ, nor inquisition after the Gospel.Nobis Curiosity opus non est post Christ, nec inquisition post Evangelium; We need not curiosity After christ, nor inquisition After the Gospel.
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To do other, is the practice of Athens, not Hierusalem; and what hath the wrangling Schoole to do with the Church? Our instructions and examples must be fetcht not from the Stoa of Socrates, but from Solomons Porch, whose direction is, Seek the Lord in simplicity of heart.
To do other, is the practice of Athens, not Jerusalem; and what hath the wrangling School to do with the Church? Our instructions and Examples must be fetched not from the Stoa of Socrates, but from Solomons Porch, whose direction is, Seek the Lord in simplicity of heart.
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Read the Scriptures, but with sobriety.
Read the Scriptures, but with sobriety.
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If any man upon presumption of his own wit, his own parts, either of Nature or Art,
If any man upon presumption of his own wit, his own parts, either of Nature or Art,
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or (which is at this day pretended) Inspiration, or Revelation, seek farther than stands with the Rule of faith and peace of the Church:
or (which is At this day pretended) Inspiration, or Revelation, seek farther than Stands with the Rule of faith and peace of the Church:
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besides that this betrayes an evil heart, he shall be sure to cast himself into a Labyrinth, out of which it will not be easie to get.
beside that this betrays an evil heart, he shall be sure to cast himself into a Labyrinth, out of which it will not be easy to get.
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Cum credimus, nihil desideramus ultra credere, when we once know our Creed, and believe it, we do not desire to search farther what to believe. Cum Credimus, nihil desideramus ultra Believe, when we once know our Creed, and believe it, we do not desire to search farther what to believe.
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For let a licentious liberty be granted to that, and then Mr. Calvin will tell you what's like to come of it.
For let a licentious liberty be granted to that, and then Mr. calvin will tell you what's like to come of it.
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Quanta um rixarum semen, & futura est confusio, si prout cui { que } libitum est mutare liceat quae ad communem statum pertinent! Quanta um rixarum semen, & futura est Confusion, si prout cui { que } libitum est mutare liceat Quae ad communem Statum pertinent!
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what seeds of Quarrels are sown, and how great will be the confusion, if, as every one list, he may change that which by grave and due consideration is established for the common state of the Church!
what seeds of Quarrels Are sown, and how great will be the confusion, if, as every one list, he may change that which by grave and due consideration is established for the Common state of the Church!
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What is agreed on will never please all;
What is agreed on will never please all;
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and therefore, saith he, There will never be an end of wrangling, if matters may be left indifferent to be determined by every mans private discretion.
and Therefore, Says he, There will never be an end of wrangling, if matters may be left indifferent to be determined by every men private discretion.
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It is then a certain Argument of this naughtiness of heart, and a plaine Note of Infidelity,
It is then a certain Argument of this naughtiness of heart, and a plain Note of Infidelity,
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when men move every stone of the foundation. The use that I shall make of it, is,
when men move every stone of the Foundation. The use that I shall make of it, is,
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First, That we look to the heart, that this busie and malignant Infidelity lurk not there;
First, That we look to the heart, that this busy and malignant Infidelity lurk not there;
ord, cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst d j cc j n1 vvb xx a-acp;
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that howsoever there may thoughts arise within, that would entice to this sinne, yet that they be repress'd, smother'd so soon as born.
that howsoever there may thoughts arise within, that would entice to this sin, yet that they be repressed, smothered so soon as born.
cst c-acp pc-acp vmb n2 vvi a-acp, cst vmd vvi p-acp d n1, av cst pns32 vbb vvn, vvn av av c-acp vvn.
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It is too much that they arise, for it discovers that the heart is evil;
It is too much that they arise, for it discovers that the heart is evil;
pn31 vbz av av-d cst pns32 vvb, c-acp pn31 vvz cst dt n1 vbz j-jn;
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but if we cast a loving eye to them, nurse them up, and please our selves in them, it may bring us to that sinne out of measure sinful, Apostacy and hardness of heart, that heavy judgement about which the Apostle gives us the Caveat.
but if we cast a loving eye to them, nurse them up, and please our selves in them, it may bring us to that sin out of measure sinful, Apostasy and hardness of heart, that heavy judgement about which the Apostle gives us the Caveat.
cc-acp cs pns12 vvd dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 a-acp, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 av pp-f n1 j, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 dt n1.
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That which Erasmus confess'd of himself about the reading of the Schoolmen, is as true in all contentions of Religion;
That which Erasmus confessed of himself about the reading of the Schoolmen, is as true in all contentions of Religion;
d r-crq np1 vvn pp-f px31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2, vbz a-acp j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1;
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I finde that by the reading of them, I am a little acuter, but no way the better; I find that by the reading of them, I am a little acuter, but no Way the better;
pns11 vvb cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32, pns11 vbm dt j n1, cc-acp dx n1 dt jc;
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the subtiler disputant, not the better Christian; for when I come from them, my devotion is cooled;
the subtler disputant, not the better Christian; for when I come from them, my devotion is cooled;
dt jc n1, xx dt j njp; p-acp c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno32, po11 n1 vbz vvn;
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& frigidus affectus sum erga veram virtutem, sed irritatior ad contentionem, I am frozen to true vertue, but piping hot to contention.& Cold affectus sum Erga Veram virtutem, sed irritatior ad contentionem, I am frozen to true virtue, but piping hight to contention.
cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp j n1, cc-acp vvg j p-acp n1.
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And the Learned Dr. White the Elder, in his Preface to his Orthodox, among evils of contention in Religion, hath observed these four.
And the Learned Dr. White the Elder, in his Preface to his Orthodox, among evils of contention in Religion, hath observed these four.
cc dt j n1 j-jn dt n-jn, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n2-jn pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vhz vvn d crd.
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First, That Religion and Faith, which of all other things ought to be most indubitate and certain,
First, That Religion and Faith, which of all other things ought to be most indubitate and certain,
ord, cst n1 cc n1, r-crq pp-f d j-jn n2 vmd pc-acp vbi av-ds j cc j,
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whiles it is questioned, beginneth to be doubted of: and discord in Religion nourisheth certain seeds of Atheism.
while it is questioned, begins to be doubted of: and discord in Religion Nourishes certain seeds of Atheism.
cs pn31 vbz vvn, vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f: cc n1 p-acp n1 vvz j n2 pp-f n1.
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Secondly, As plants which are often removed, cannot take root and prosper;
Secondly, As plants which Are often removed, cannot take root and prosper;
ord, p-acp n2 r-crq vbr av vvn, vmbx vvi n1 cc vvi;
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so points of Faith and Piety being removed out of their old standing, or bended this and that way, begin to lose their reverence and stability in the souls of men.
so points of Faith and Piety being removed out of their old standing, or bent this and that Way, begin to loose their Reverence and stability in the Souls of men.
av n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbg vvn av pp-f po32 j n-vvg, cc vvd d cc d n1, vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2.
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Thirdly, As in building, so in contention, one Opponent gain-saying another, plucketh down, what (by a common labour and consent) ought to be builded up.
Thirdly, As in building, so in contention, one Opponent gainsaying Another, plucketh down, what (by a Common labour and consent) ought to be built up.
ord, c-acp p-acp n1, av p-acp n1, crd n1 j n-jn, vvz a-acp, r-crq (p-acp dt j n1 cc n1) vmd p-acp vbi vvn a-acp.
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Fourthly, Lastly, As it is impossible to follow guides, whose backs are each to other, and their faces look a contrary way;
Fourthly, Lastly, As it is impossible to follow guides, whose backs Are each to other, and their faces look a contrary Way;
ord, ord, c-acp pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n2, rg-crq n2 vbr d p-acp n-jn, cc po32 n2 vvb dt j-jn n1;
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so Gods people, whose right it is to be led by their spiritual guides in one beaten path of faith and godliness, beholding their leaders call them a contrary way, are with peril of their salvation distracted, not knowing which way to take.
so God's people, whose right it is to be led by their spiritual guides in one beaten path of faith and godliness, beholding their leaders call them a contrary Way, Are with peril of their salvation distracted, not knowing which Way to take.
av ng1 n1, rg-crq n-jn pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp crd j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg po32 n2 vvb pno32 dt j-jn n1, vbr p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvn, xx vvg r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi.
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Secondly, Hence we may learn not to please out selves with Atheistical thoughts, as if no eye saw them.
Secondly, Hence we may Learn not to please out selves with Atheistical thoughts, as if no eye saw them.
ord, av pns12 vmb vvi xx pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp j n2, c-acp cs dx n1 vvd pno32.
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For be it that we may smooth them over to men, yet God can see what is within.
For be it that we may smooth them over to men, yet God can see what is within.
p-acp vbi pn31 cst pns12 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n2, av np1 vmb vvi r-crq vbz a-acp.
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Though the Put-cases of the Church, do move their doubts as cunningly as Julian the Apostate, NONLATINALPHABET, under a pretence forsooth to whet their wits,
Though the Put-cases of the Church, do move their doubts as cunningly as Julian the Apostate,, under a pretence forsooth to whet their wits,
cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi po32 n2 c-acp av-jn c-acp np1 dt n1,, p-acp dt n1 uh pc-acp vvi po32 n2,
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and tell us what may be said; yet God who searcheth the heart, knows that it is out of an evil intent;
and tell us what may be said; yet God who Searches the heart, knows that it is out of an evil intent;
cc vvb pno12 r-crq vmb vbi vvn; av np1 q-crq vvz dt n1, vvz cst pn31 vbz av pp-f dt j-jn n1;
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that it is NONLATINALPHABET, a practice against the Truth, proceeding from the spirit of contradiction; for did they search the Truth indeed, it would be in love.
that it is, a practice against the Truth, proceeding from the Spirit of contradiction; for did they search the Truth indeed, it would be in love.
cst pn31 vbz, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; c-acp vdd pns32 vvi dt n1 av, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp n1.
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This practice though it come no farther than the heart, is yet open to his eye;
This practice though it come no farther than the heart, is yet open to his eye;
d n1 c-acp pn31 vvb dx jc cs dt n1, vbz av j p-acp po31 n1;
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for Caro & Spiritus Dei res, Flesh and Spirit are both from God; the flesh from his hand, the soul from his breath;
for Caro & Spiritus Dei Rest, Flesh and Spirit Are both from God; the Flesh from his hand, the soul from his breath;
p-acp np1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 cc n1 vbr av-d p-acp np1; dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1;
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both are the works and goods of the same Lord; and therefore both, if both offend, equally offensive to the same Lord.
both Are the works and goods of the same Lord; and Therefore both, if both offend, equally offensive to the same Lord.
d vbr dt n2 cc n2-j pp-f dt d n1; cc av av-d, cs d vvb, av-jn j p-acp dt d n1.
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When you come to plead with God, 'tis a great vanity to plead Ʋolui, I confess I intended it,
When you come to plead with God, it's a great vanity to plead Ʋolui, I confess I intended it,
c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1, pns11 vvb pns11 vvd pn31,
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but non feai, I never did it: for a thought passeth for an act before him;
but non feai, I never did it: for a Thought passes for an act before him;
cc-acp fw-fr fw-fr, pns11 av-x vdd pn31: c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31;
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and the very desires, plots, intentions, are so many breaches of his Law. They may want many degrees of weight and haynousness in respect of man;
and the very Desires, plots, intentions, Are so many Breaches of his Law. They may want many Degrees of weight and haynousness in respect of man;
cc dt j n2, n2, n2, vbr av d n2 pp-f po31 n1. pns32 vmb vvi d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1;
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for till man is hurt actually by them, to man they cannot be grievous:
for till man is hurt actually by them, to man they cannot be grievous:
c-acp p-acp n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 pns32 vmbx vbi j:
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But as these thoughts are entertain'd, and harbour'd, and cherished within, to him they are as malicious, as if brought to act;
But as these thoughts Are entertained, and Harboured, and cherished within, to him they Are as malicious, as if brought to act;
cc-acp c-acp d n2 vbr vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd a-acp, p-acp pno31 pns32 vbr a-acp j, c-acp cs vvn p-acp n1;
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and he will punish the soul no less for the plot, than the body for the act.
and he will Punish the soul no less for the plot, than the body for the act.
cc pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 av-dx dc p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
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For God is neither dissimulator nec praevaricator suae perspicaciae, he will neither hide nor palliate what he sees;
For God is neither dissimulator nec praevaricator suae perspicaciae, he will neither hide nor palliate what he sees;
p-acp np1 vbz dx n1 fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, pns31 vmb av-dx vvi ccx vvi r-crq pns31 vvz;
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he knows the will is the principal in the sinne, and therefore the soul (of which this is a faculty) must needs be so much the more liable to the punishment, by how much it is more guilty of the fact.
he knows the will is the principal in the sin, and Therefore the soul (of which this is a faculty) must needs be so much the more liable to the punishment, by how much it is more guilty of the fact.
pns31 vvz dt n1 vbz dt j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc av dt n1 (pp-f r-crq d vbz dt n1) vmb av vbi av av-d dt av-dc j p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-crq av-d pn31 vbz av-dc j pp-f dt n1.
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This I have premised, that we take heed to free our selves from this malignity of the heart in this sin,
This I have premised, that we take heed to free our selves from this malignity of the heart in this since,
d pns11 vhb vvn, cst pns12 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1,
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and every other as well as the body; That since there is a common Law to both, and a common guilt of both,
and every other as well as the body; That since there is a Common Law to both, and a Common guilt of both,
cc d n-jn c-acp av c-acp dt n1; cst c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d, cc dt j n1 pp-f d,
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and a common beholder and Judge of both, and a common Trial for both, and a common paine for both, that both be aw'd by it.
and a Common beholder and Judge of both, and a Common Trial for both, and a Common pain for both, that both be awed by it.
cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d, cc dt j n1 p-acp d, cc dt j n1 p-acp d, cst d vbb vvn p-acp pn31.
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But especially the heart, because from that, as the Fountaine, flowes all the mischief.
But especially the heart, Because from that, as the Fountain, flows all the mischief.
p-acp av-j dt n1, c-acp p-acp d, c-acp dt n1, vvz d dt n1.
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It is good advice then that the Spirit of God so often gives, That we keep the heart, and cleanse it. First, That we keep it;
It is good Advice then that the Spirit of God so often gives, That we keep the heart, and cleanse it. First, That we keep it;
pn31 vbz j n1 av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 av av vvz, cst pns12 vvb dt n1, cc vvi pn31. ord, cst pns12 vvb pn31;
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so counsels the wise Solomon, Keep thy heart with all diligence.
so Counsels the wise Solomon, Keep thy heart with all diligence.
av vvz dt j np1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1.
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Set the Word of God upon it to look to it, ne effluat; for as oft as it breaks over that bank, it puts all in hazard and danger. Set the Word of God upon it to look to it, ne effluat; for as oft as it breaks over that bank, it puts all in hazard and danger.
vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, ccx fw-la; p-acp c-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz d p-acp n1 cc n1.
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Set the Law to hammer it, and break it, and bruise it, that it may be a broken and a contrite heart,
Set the Law to hammer it, and break it, and bruise it, that it may be a broken and a contrite heart,
j-vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31, cst pn31 vmb vbi dt j-vvn cc dt j n1,
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and so a fit Sacrifice to God.
and so a fit Sacrifice to God.
cc av dt j n1 p-acp np1.
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Set the Gospel upon it to melt and soften it, that of a stony and stubborne, it may become a trembling, a submissive, a tender, a fleshy heart, a fit Vessel to receive the Oyl of mercy.
Set the Gospel upon it to melt and soften it, that of a stony and stubborn, it may become a trembling, a submissive, a tender, a fleshy heart, a fit Vessel to receive the Oil of mercy.
j-vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, cst pp-f dt j cc j, pn31 vmb vvi dt j-vvg, dt j, dt j, dt j n1, dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1.
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Set Repentance to work upon it, Confession to acknowledge what's amiss, deprecation to ask pardon for what's amiss, sorrow for what is past, care for the time to come, that it may be a new reformed heart, mortified and dead to sin, Set Repentance to work upon it, Confessi to acknowledge what's amiss, deprecation to ask pardon for what's amiss, sorrow for what is past, care for the time to come, that it may be a new reformed heart, mortified and dead to since,
vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, n1 pc-acp vvi q-crq|vbz av, n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp q-crq|vbz av, n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j, vvb p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vmb vbi dt j vvn n1, vvn cc j p-acp n1,
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but quickned and alive to grace. Secondly, But notwithstanding all our care, it is not possible to keep it without filth;
but quickened and alive to grace. Secondly, But notwithstanding all our care, it is not possible to keep it without filth;
cc-acp vvd cc j pc-acp vvi. ord, cc-acp p-acp d po12 n1, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1;
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necessary it is that we cleanse it often. It is Prophetical counsel, O Hierusalem, wash thy heart!
necessary it is that we cleanse it often. It is Prophetical counsel, Oh Jerusalem, wash thy heart!
j pn31 vbz cst pns12 vvb pn31 av. pn31 vbz j n1, uh np1, vvb po21 n1!
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It is Apostolical counsel also, Purifie your hearts you double-mind•d. If you purifie your braine, 'tis well;
It is Apostolical counsel also, Purify your hearts you double-mind•d. If you purify your brain, it's well;
pn31 vbz j n1 av, vvb po22 n2 pn22 j. cs pn22 vvb po22 n1, pn31|vbz av;
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for the head is full of mischief and fancies; never more than now; and well it is that they be swept out;
for the head is full of mischief and fancies; never more than now; and well it is that they be swept out;
p-acp dt n1 vbz j pp-f n1 cc n2; av-x av-dc cs av; cc av pn31 vbz d pns32 vbb vvn av;
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for such notions become not the mindes of well-meaning Christians. If you cleanse the hands 'tis well;
for such notions become not the minds of well-meaning Christians. If you cleanse the hands it's well;
p-acp d n2 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f j np1. cs pn22 vvb dt n2 pn31|vbz av;
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I mean the outward man from impure acts: For actual wickedness dishonours our holy profession.
I mean the outward man from impure acts: For actual wickedness dishonours our holy profession.
pns11 vvb dt j n1 p-acp j n2: c-acp j n1 vvz po12 j n1.
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Would we wash our mouths too, 'twere not amiss, for they are very foul with Oaths, blasphemies and slaunders.
Would we wash our mouths too, 'twere not amiss, for they Are very foul with Oaths, Blasphemies and slanders.
vmd pns12 vvi po12 n2 av, pn31|vbdr xx av, c-acp pns32 vbr av j p-acp n2, n2 cc n2.
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But let no man think when he hath brought his thoughts to some other order,
But let no man think when he hath brought his thoughts to Some other order,
cc-acp vvb dx n1 vvb c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp d j-jn n1,
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or his outward man to some civil conformity, that he is cleane enough, and washed sufficiently.
or his outward man to Some civil conformity, that he is clean enough, and washed sufficiently.
cc po31 j n1 p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vbz j av-d, cc vvd av-j.
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For the altering of the braine may be but vertigo capitis; and the clensing of the hand,
For the altering of the brain may be but vertigo capitis; and the cleansing of the hand,
p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 fw-la; cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1,
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as the Pharisaical washings of Pots, and Cups, and other Brazen Vessels, condemned by our Saviour.
as the Pharisaical washings of Pots, and Cups, and other Brazen Vessels, condemned by our Saviour.
c-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f n2, cc n2, cc j-jn j n2, vvn p-acp po12 n1.
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A washing away there must be, not only of certain notions in our braines, but of the affections of the heart.
A washing away there must be, not only of certain notions in our brains, but of the affections of the heart.
dt n-vvg av pc-acp vmb vbi, xx av-j pp-f j n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1.
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And an alteration, not in the face for shame, or in the feet for feare,
And an alteration, not in the face for shame, or in the feet for Fear,
cc dt n1, xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1,
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or in the hand for fashion, but in the heart, arising out of the pollution that dwells in it,
or in the hand for fashion, but in the heart, arising out of the pollution that dwells in it,
cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg av pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31,
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and a conscience of the naughtiness we know by it. For if we carry a heart about us, set upon evil;
and a conscience of the naughtiness we know by it. For if we carry a heart about us, Set upon evil;
cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. c-acp cs pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp n-jn;
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deceive others for a time we may, but shall at last be deceived our selves. Others we deceive carrying the name of Christians, but hearts of Infidels: and deceiv'd we shall be;
deceive Others for a time we may, but shall At last be deceived our selves. Others we deceive carrying the name of Christians, but hearts of Infidels: and deceived we shall be;
vvb n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb, cc-acp vmb p-acp ord vbi vvn po12 n2. ng2-jn pns12 vvb vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n2 pp-f n2: cc vvd pns12 vmb vbi;
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for when we expect the wages of Servants, we shall receive the portion of Hypocrites.
for when we expect the wages of Servants, we shall receive the portion of Hypocrites.
p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f n2, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2.
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Let what faire shew soever be made, this unsound heart, as water kept in Caverns of the earth by force, will break out and overflow all at last, Let what fair show soever be made, this unsound heart, as water kept in Caverns of the earth by force, will break out and overflow all At last,
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and carry you away from the Living God.
and carry you away from the Living God.
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Which that it fall not out, Saint Paul here gives his Caveat, Take heed, lest in any of you there be an evil heart.
Which that it fallen not out, Saint Paul Here gives his Caveat, Take heed, lest in any of you there be an evil heart.
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3. NONLATINALPHABET, That you Depart, Revolt, Apostatize not, that you fall not off. This is the labour of Infidelity, this the intent;3., That you Depart, Revolt, Apostatise not, that you fallen not off. This is the labour of Infidelity, this the intent;
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to this purpose the whole battery is raised to make the heart revolt from, and forsake God.
to this purpose the Whole battery is raised to make the heart revolt from, and forsake God.
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Now so many wayes as we may be said to draw near and cleave to God,
Now so many ways as we may be said to draw near and cleave to God,
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so many wayes we may be said to disjoyne and go from him. The first way that a man approacheth God, and adheres to him, is Faith; and the other is Love:
so many ways we may be said to disjoin and go from him. The First Way that a man Approaches God, and adheres to him, is Faith; and the other is Love:
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For by Faith he believes that God is, and what he is; a wise, good, true, just, merciful Deity;
For by Faith he believes that God is, and what he is; a wise, good, true, just, merciful Deity;
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and upon this contemplation he falls in love with him, and unites to him as near as he can,
and upon this contemplation he falls in love with him, and unites to him as near as he can,
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and desires to do his will;
and Desires to do his will;
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because he is confident, that that God who is so wise, good, true, and just, will never set down any erroneous Law,
Because he is confident, that that God who is so wise, good, true, and just, will never Set down any erroneous Law,
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nor command any foolish, naughty, or unjust action:
nor command any foolish, naughty, or unjust actium:
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and who is so merciful, will forgive, remit, and blot out his failings and imperfect services.
and who is so merciful, will forgive, remit, and blot out his failings and imperfect services.
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By these two affections, Faith and Love, which continue us to God, easie it will be to know who are Apostates.
By these two affections, Faith and Love, which continue us to God, easy it will be to know who Are Apostates.
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First, They which obstinately refuse the Faith being Revealed and proposed to them, are, though not so properly, in this rank;
First, They which obstinately refuse the Faith being Revealed and proposed to them, Are, though not so properly, in this rank;
ord, pns32 r-crq av-j vvb dt n1 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, vbr, cs xx av av-j, p-acp d n1;
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for these NONLATINALPHABET keep and stand off:
for these keep and stand off:
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In this number are to be mustered the stiff-necked Jews, the incredulous Turks, and other Infidels;
In this number Are to be mustered the Stiffnecked jews, the incredulous Turks, and other Infidels;
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for whose Conversion we are bound to pray, and for whose Obstinacy to have great sorrow in our heart.
for whose Conversion we Are bound to pray, and for whose Obstinacy to have great sorrow in our heart.
p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pc-acp vhi j n1 p-acp po12 n1.
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Secondly, But those properly are to be branded with this name, Who having been once enlightned,
Secondly, But those properly Are to be branded with this name, Who having been once enlightened,
ord, cc-acp d av-j vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq vhg vbn a-acp vvn,
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and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
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and tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the World to come, yet fall away, and tread under foot the Son of God,
and tasted the good Word of God, and the Powers of the World to come, yet fallen away, and tread under foot the Son of God,
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and count the blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified, an unholy thing, and do despight to the Spirit of grace. and count the blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified, an unholy thing, and do despite to the Spirit of grace.
cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, dt j n1, cc vdb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
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A mans life is a warfarre upon the earth; Christ is the General, and leads the Army;
A men life is a warfarre upon the earth; christ is the General, and leads the Army;
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and all that have given up their names to Christ, are his Souldiers, and bound to fight under his banner.
and all that have given up their names to christ, Are his Soldiers, and bound to fight under his banner.
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From the Camp then this word is borrowed;
From the Camp then this word is borrowed;
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and those that run away from their Captain and Colours, are of those Renegado's and Fugitives.
and those that run away from their Captain and Colours, Are of those Renegado's and Fugitives.
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This is done two manner of wayes; either in whole, or in part. 1. They are guilty of this Apostacy in the highest Decree, who totally renounce, deny, and fall from Christ;
This is done two manner of ways; either in Whole, or in part. 1. They Are guilty of this Apostasy in the highest decree, who totally renounce, deny, and fallen from christ;
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of whom the Apostle spoke in the former Chapters; and of which especially, as I conceive here;
of whom the Apostle spoke in the former Chapters; and of which especially, as I conceive Here;
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For as the Jews were the first Converts, so were they the first Apostates. Many tribulations those Jews who receiv'd the Faith, sustain'd of their own Countrymen the Jews;
For as the jews were the First Converts, so were they the First Apostates. Many tribulations those jews who received the Faith, sustained of their own Countrymen the jews;
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There never being such a Jew to a Christian Jew, as a natural and apostate Jew.
There never being such a Jew to a Christian Jew, as a natural and apostate Jew.
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Those persecutions then of the obstinate incredulous Jews their Countrymen, was one great tentation to them.
Those persecutions then of the obstinate incredulous jews their Countrymen, was one great tentation to them.
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And another tentation was the perswasions they brought unto them out of Scriptures, to cleave unto the Law,
And Another tentation was the persuasions they brought unto them out of Scriptures, to cleave unto the Law,
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and not to believe in Jesus the dead man.
and not to believe in jesus the dead man.
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Besides there were many among them, who though they did not totally renounce Christ, yet did teach them to Judaize, to receive the whole Mosaical Law,
Beside there were many among them, who though they did not totally renounce christ, yet did teach them to Judaize, to receive the Whole Mosaical Law,
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as well as the Gospel, bringing them back again to that Yoke, which they had been taught to cast off.
as well as the Gospel, bringing them back again to that Yoke, which they had been taught to cast off.
c-acp av c-acp dt n1, vvg pno32 av av p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vhd vbn vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp.
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This was to begin in the Spirit, and to end in the flesh. This was to evacuate Christ, and to fall from grace.
This was to begin in the Spirit, and to end in the Flesh. This was to evacuate christ, and to fallen from grace.
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And to this end the Apostle here gives them this Caveat, That neither persecutions, nor perswasions should so far prevaile with them, that they depart from the living God. And to this end the Apostle Here gives them this Caveat, That neither persecutions, nor persuasions should so Far prevail with them, that they depart from the living God.
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For in parting from Christ, they must depart from the living God, since he was the Lord of life, nay life it self;
For in parting from christ, they must depart from the living God, since he was the Lord of life, nay life it self;
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I an the way, the truth, and the life. Which the Disciples acknowledg'd; I nias the Way, the truth, and the life. Which the Disciples acknowledged;
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for Christ proposing the question, What? will you also go away? Quo? Whither shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.
for christ proposing the question, What? will you also go away? Quo? Whither shall we go? Thou hast the words of Eternal life.
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Totally then to renounce our Christian profession, as Demas and Julian the Apostate did;
Totally then to renounce our Christian profession, as Demas and Julian the Apostate did;
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or to Judaize, as did many at Rome and Galatia, is to depart from the living God.
or to Judaize, as did many At Room and Galatia, is to depart from the living God.
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2. This is that sin out of measure sinful, and not many are guilty of it;
2. This is that since out of measure sinful, and not many Are guilty of it;
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but there is another kind of it, from which I cannot free very many who carry the Name of Christ.
but there is Another kind of it, from which I cannot free very many who carry the Name of christ.
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Arrius that denies the Deity of our Saviour; and Socinus that denies the ransome of his blood;Arius that Denies the Deity of our Saviour; and Socinus that Denies the ransom of his blood;
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In a word, all Hereticks that obstinately take from the verity, and all Scismaticks that rend and teare the unity of the Catholick Church, are in part revolters,
In a word, all Heretics that obstinately take from the verity, and all Schismatics that rend and tear the unity of the Catholic Church, Are in part revolters,
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and making shipwrack of a good conscience, do depart from the faith.
and making shipwreck of a good conscience, do depart from the faith.
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2. The guilt of this sin, though it be frequently and quickly fastned, yet it is hard to finde any man almost that will own it.
2. The guilt of this since, though it be frequently and quickly fastened, yet it is hard to find any man almost that will own it.
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For the veryest Heretick 〈 ◊ 〉 tell you he is an Orthodox Christian, and contends for the faith;
For the veriest Heretic 〈 ◊ 〉 tell you he is an Orthodox Christian, and contends for the faith;
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and •he unquietest Scismatick, that he is of a peaceable spirit, and desires to set up Christs Kingdome;
and •he unquietest Schismatic, that he is of a peaceable Spirit, and Desires to Set up Christ Kingdom;
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It would draw me too farre from my purpose, to convict them both at this time.
It would draw me too Far from my purpose, to convict them both At this time.
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I shall therefore bring before you another kinde, of which there will be no dispute; because Saint Paul in expresse wordsavers, that they are reprobate concerning the faith.
I shall Therefore bring before you Another kind, of which there will be no dispute; Because Saint Paul in express wordsavers, that they Are Reprobate Concerning the faith.
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He sets them out so to the life, and in such colours, that it is no hard matter to know them, together with the time they are to appeare.
He sets them out so to the life, and in such colours, that it is no hard matter to know them, together with the time they Are to appear.
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In the last dayes, saith he, perillous times shall come; for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traytours, heady, high-minded, having a forme of godliness, In the last days, Says he, perilous times shall come; for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, Truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded, having a Form of godliness,
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but denying the power thereof, &c. Whose description may be fuller read in St. Peter, and St. Jude; and to whom it belongs, is evident by the Declaration, extant for a day of Humiliation and Fasting, March 20. 1653. Whosoever then they are, Qui magis vultum, quam ingenium bonum habent, are all for the face, little for the heart; but denying the power thereof, etc. Whose description may be fuller read in Saint Peter, and Saint U^de; and to whom it belongs, is evident by the Declaration, extant for a day of Humiliation and Fasting, March 20. 1653. Whosoever then they Are, Qui magis vultum, quam ingenium bonum habent, Are all for the face, little for the heart;
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who in words confess Christ, in deeds deny him; who in profession are Christians, in their actions Heathens;
who in words confess christ, in Deeds deny him; who in profession Are Christians, in their actions heathens;
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these men have denyed the faith, and are practical Atheists; these men have denied the faith, and Are practical Atheists;
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for they want true love, which is the forme, the very life and soul of faith.
for they want true love, which is the Form, the very life and soul of faith.
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They are not wrong'd when we charge them with that revolt, with which God charg'd the Jews, They have forsaken me the fountain of living water,
They Are not wronged when we charge them with that revolt, with which God charged the jews, They have forsaken me the fountain of living water,
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and digg'd to themselves cisterns that will hold no water. Take heed therefore of Infidelity; and dug to themselves cisterns that will hold no water. Take heed Therefore of Infidelity;
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for if you be guilty of this sin, there is neither true faith, nor true love in you.
for if you be guilty of this since, there is neither true faith, nor true love in you.
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As this sin more or less increaseth, and seizeth the heart, so more or less we depart from the living God.
As this since more or less increases, and seizes the heart, so more or less we depart from the living God.
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For the less you believe God, the less you will regard him; the less you regard, the less you will love him;
For the less you believe God, the less you will regard him; the less you regard, the less you will love him;
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the less you love, the less you will trust him; the less you trust, the less you will obey him;
the less you love, the less you will trust him; the less you trust, the less you will obey him;
dt av-dc pn22 vvb, dt av-dc pn22 vmb vvi pno31; dt av-dc pn22 vvb, dt av-dc pn22 vmb vvi pno31;
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and the less you obey, the further still you depart from God.
and the less you obey, the further still you depart from God.
cc dt av-dc pn22 vvb, dt jc av pn22 vvb p-acp np1.
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Be it then a man be not guilty of an universal Apostacy, by which he doth obstinately and maliciously resist the holy Ghost, tread under foot the Son of God,
Be it then a man be not guilty of an universal Apostasy, by which he does obstinately and maliciously resist the holy Ghost, tread under foot the Son of God,
vbb pn31 av dt n1 vbb xx j pp-f dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz av-j cc av-j vvi dt j n1, vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f np1,
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and count the blood by which he was sanctified, an unholy thing. and count the blood by which he was sanctified, an unholy thing.
cc vvb dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn, dt j n1.
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Yet so farre as he doth set himself to dis-esteem, or wilfully contradict any Article of the faith;
Yet so Far as he does Set himself to disesteem, or wilfully contradict any Article of the faith;
av av av-j c-acp pns31 vdz vvi px31 p-acp n1, cc av-j vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1;
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yea, or come short of the Sincerity and Truth of the Gospel in his life and practice,
yea, or come short of the Sincerity and Truth of the Gospel in his life and practice,
uh, cc vvb j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1,
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so farre he may be said to have renounced the Faith, and departed from the living God.
so Far he may be said to have renounced the Faith, and departed from the living God.
av av-j pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvd dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt j-vvg np1.
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It is by God laid to the charge of the Church of Ephesus, that she had left her first love;
It is by God laid to the charge of the Church of Ephesus, that she had left her First love;
pn31 vbz p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vhd vvn po31 ord n1;
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and yet it appeares that the revolt was not Total. and yet it appears that the revolt was not Total.
cc av pn31 vvz cst dt n1 vbds xx j.
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That which Christ had against her, was, a decay, a cooling, a defect in her affection.
That which christ had against her, was, a decay, a cooling, a defect in her affection.
d r-crq np1 vhd p-acp pno31, vbds, dt n1, dt j-vvg, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1.
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Her love was not so earnest, so constant, so hot as it was at first.
Her love was not so earnest, so constant, so hight as it was At First.
po31 n1 vbds xx av j, av j, av j c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp ord.
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The very cooling in Religious duties that brings a man to stagger in the faith, is interpretative, a revolt from God.
The very cooling in Religious duties that brings a man to stagger in the faith, is interpretative, a revolt from God.
dt j n-vvg p-acp j n2 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, vbz j, dt n1 p-acp np1.
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To this the Devil labours to bring men; first he tempts to doubt, then to dispute;
To this the devil labours to bring men; First he tempts to doubt, then to dispute;
p-acp d dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n2; ord pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cs pc-acp vvi;
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well knowing that doubts and disputes may possibly forme the understanding to a new-belief.
well knowing that doubts and disputes may possibly Form the understanding to a new-belief.
av vvg d n2 cc vvz vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
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Like Anaxagoras, that meerly at first inventing Arguments that the snow was not white, intending only to oppose Sophists, at last came to think so indeed.
Like Anaxagoras, that merely At First inventing Arguments that the snow was not white, intending only to oppose Sophists, At last Come to think so indeed.
j np1, cst av-j p-acp ord vvg n2 cst dt n1 vbds xx j-jn, vvg av-j pc-acp vvi n2, p-acp ord vvd pc-acp vvi av av.
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In the like manner, when a man sets his wits awork to discredit principles, by little and little thoughts steale upon him that they are false indeed,
In the like manner, when a man sets his wits awork to discredit principles, by little and little thoughts steal upon him that they Are false indeed,
p-acp dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n2 av pc-acp vvi n2, p-acp j cc j n2 vvi p-acp pno31 cst pns32 vbr j av,
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and bring him to the next step to Apostatize and Revolt from the living God.
and bring him to the next step to Apostatise and Revolt from the living God.
cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp dt j-vvg np1.
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4. Living God.4. Living God.
crd vvg np1.
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It seems to me these two words, Deus & vivens, are as the Angel in Balaams way, set as two impediments in the way of every Apostate.
It seems to me these two words, Deus & Living, Are as the Angel in Balaams Way, Set as two impediments in the Way of every Apostate.
pn31 vvz p-acp pno11 d crd n2, fw-la cc vvz, vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vvn p-acp crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1.
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'Tis from God we go, and will any start from him? 'Tis from the living God we depart, and will any man in his right minde go from the living to the dead? From God it is;
It's from God we go, and will any start from him? It's from the living God we depart, and will any man in his right mind go from the living to the dead? From God it is;
pn31|vbz p-acp np1 pns12 vvb, cc vmb d vvi p-acp pno31? pn31|vbz p-acp dt j-vvg np1 pns12 vvb, cc vmb d n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvi p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp dt j? p-acp np1 pn31 vbz;
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and when I named him unto you, 'tis all one as if I had name all Truth, all Goodness, all perfections.
and when I nam him unto you, it's all one as if I had name all Truth, all goodness, all perfections.
cc c-crq pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp pn22, pn31|vbz d pi c-acp cs pns11 vhd n1 d n1, d n1, d n2.
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Let God be true, and all men lyars, and all the Idols, and vain imaginations of men lyes. Let God be true, and all men liars, and all the Idols, and vain Imaginations of men lies.
vvb np1 vbi j, cc d n2 n2, cc d dt n2, cc j n2 pp-f n2 vvz.
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There is none good but God only; for all the imaginations of mans heart, and his practices also are evil continually: There is none good but God only; for all the Imaginations of men heart, and his practices also Are evil continually:
pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp np1 av-j; p-acp d dt n2 pp-f ng1 n1, cc po31 n2 av vbr j-jn av-j:
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And will any rational man wilfully depart from Truth, maliciously forsake goodness? There is nothing excellent that may not be found in him;
And will any rational man wilfully depart from Truth, maliciously forsake Goodness? There is nothing excellent that may not be found in him;
cc vmb d j n1 av-j vvi p-acp n1, av-j vvb n1? pc-acp vbz pix j cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31;
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no good thing that comes not from him. no good thing that comes not from him.
dx j n1 cst vvz xx p-acp pno31.
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Even those very things which the estimation of men hath made precious, and for which you have a heart to forsake him, came from him:
Even those very things which the estimation of men hath made precious, and for which you have a heart to forsake him, Come from him:
j d j n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz vvn j, cc p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, vvd p-acp pno31:
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Any thing that you would faine cleave to, is but a beam of his Sun, a stream from that fountaine.
Any thing that you would feign cleave to, is but a beam of his Sun, a stream from that fountain.
d n1 cst pn22 vmd av-j vvi p-acp, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp d n1.
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Take these as love tokens from him, and love him the more affectionately for them, he is well pleased you enjoy them still.
Take these as love tokens from him, and love him the more affectionately for them, he is well pleased you enjoy them still.
vvb d c-acp vvb n2 p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno31 dt av-dc av-j p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz av vvn pn22 vvi pno32 av.
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But if upon the detention of these you begin to repine and murmur, and shake him off:
But if upon the detention of these you begin to repine and murmur, and shake him off:
p-acp cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc vvi pno31 a-acp:
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or if upon the having of these, you relye upon them, trust to them, sacrificing to your own wit,
or if upon the having of these, you rely upon them, trust to them, sacrificing to your own wit,
cc cs p-acp dt vhg pp-f d, pn22 vvi p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp po22 d n1,
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or your own net, Infidelity hath brought forth, and is deliver'd of this Monster Apostacy; from God you go, and which is farther to be thought on, the Living God. The LIƲING.
or your own net, Infidelity hath brought forth, and is Delivered of this Monster Apostasy; from God you go, and which is farther to be Thought on, the Living God. The LIƲING.
cc po22 d n1, n1 vhz vvn av, cc vbz vvn pp-f d n1 n1; p-acp np1 pn22 vvb, cc r-crq vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, dt j-vvg np1. dt n1.
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This is the true property of God;
This is the true property of God;
d vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1;
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So proper to him, that it is primo in the first sense proper to nothing else.
So proper to him, that it is primo in the First sense proper to nothing Else.
av j p-acp pno31, cst pn31 vbz fw-la p-acp dt ord n1 j p-acp pix av.
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Other things have life, but it is by Deed of Gift from his Bounty. In him we and all creatures live;
Other things have life, but it is by Deed of Gift from his Bounty. In him we and all creatures live;
av-jn n2 vhb n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. p-acp pno31 pns12 cc d n2 vvb;
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in him we and all Christians live; In him we live, and move, and have our being; in him we and all Christians live; In him we live, and move, and have our being;
p-acp pno31 zz cc d np1 vvi; p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb, cc vvi, cc vhb po12 n1;
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our being of Nature, our being of Grace.
our being of Nature, our being of Grace.
po12 vbg pp-f n1, po12 n1 pp-f n1.
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He takes away our breath; the breath of his sanctifying Spirit, and the breath of our natural life, and we dye instantly.
He Takes away our breath; the breath of his sanctifying Spirit, and the breath of our natural life, and we die instantly.
pns31 vvz av po12 vvi; dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc pns12 vvb av-jn.
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There being no more certaine Attribute to set forth his Being (for he must live,
There being no more certain Attribute to Set forth his Being (for he must live,
a-acp vbg av-dx av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 vbg (c-acp pns31 vmb vvi,
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before he can be Omnipotent, just, merciful, good, &c.) he bound the Jews to swear by this Solemn Form, The Lord liveth.
before he can be Omnipotent, just, merciful, good, etc.) he bound the jews to swear by this Solemn From, The Lord lives.
c-acp pns31 vmb vbi j, j, j, j, av) pns31 vvd dt np2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, dt n1 vvz.
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All other things which men call Gods, and adore as Gods (for there be Gods many,
All other things which men call God's, and adore as God's (for there be God's many,
d j-jn n2 r-crq n2 vvb n2, cc vvi p-acp n2 (c-acp pc-acp vbi n2 d,
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and Lords many) yet are but dead gods.
and lords many) yet Are but dead God's.
cc n2 av-d) av vbr cc-acp j n2.
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The Idol, the World, your imaginations, your belly, your money, savour all of the earth and mortality;
The Idol, the World, your Imaginations, your belly, your money, savour all of the earth and mortality;
dt n1, dt n1, po22 n2, po22 n1, po22 n1, vvb d pp-f dt n1 cc n1;
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there is no true life in them, not hold of them. As for your gold, the Thief steals it, the Rust eats it;
there is no true life in them, not hold of them. As for your gold, the Thief steals it, the Rust eats it;
pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp pno32, xx vvi pp-f pno32. p-acp p-acp po22 n1, dt n1 vvz pn31, dt n1 vvz pn31;
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for your Idol, the Weather rots it, the Birds defile it;
for your Idol, the Weather rots it, the Birds defile it;
p-acp po22 n1, dt n1 vvz pn31, dt n2 vvb pn31;
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all the Religion of your own braine is but Wood, Hay, Stubble, the fire will burn it up.
all the Religion of your own brain is but Wood, Hay, Stubble, the fire will burn it up.
d dt n1 pp-f po22 d n1 vbz p-acp n1, uh, n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp.
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Meats are for the belly, and belly for meats; but this living God will consume it and them. Meats Are for the belly, and belly for Meats; but this living God will consume it and them.
n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp n2; cc-acp d j-vvg np1 vmb vvi pn31 cc pno32.
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And for the world, it is but a decaying, fading world; the fash•on of it every day passeth away.
And for the world, it is but a decaying, fading world; the fash•on of it every day passes away.
cc p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1; dt n1 pp-f pn31 d n1 vvz av.
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These which by men are set up for Deities, yet are no living Gods. 'Tis your God alone that hath life in himself, nay who is life it self;
These which by men Are Set up for Deities, yet Are no living God's It's your God alone that hath life in himself, nay who is life it self;
d r-crq p-acp n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n2, av vbr dx j-vvg n2 pn31|vbz po22 n1 av-j cst vhz n1 p-acp px31, uh-x q-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1;
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and whatsoever hath life, hath it (as I said) from him. By his gift it is that we live the life of nature;
and whatsoever hath life, hath it (as I said) from him. By his gift it is that we live the life of nature;
cc r-crq vhz n1, vhz pn31 (c-acp pns11 vvd) p-acp pno31. p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vbz cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1;
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by his spirit that we live the life of grace; and by his free-grace it is that we hope to live the life of glory.
by his Spirit that we live the life of grace; and by his Free grace it is that we hope to live the life of glory.
p-acp po31 n1 cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; cc p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vbz cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1.
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As you love your life then, this or that other, take heed you depart not from the Authour, giver, and finisher of it.
As you love your life then, this or that other, take heed you depart not from the Author, giver, and finisher of it.
p-acp pn22 vvb po22 n1 av, d cc d n-jn, vvb n1 pn22 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31.
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And to whom, or to what will you go? are not words of eternal life with him? Leave him once, And to whom, or to what will you go? Are not words of Eternal life with him? Leave him once,
cc p-acp ro-crq, cc p-acp r-crq vmb pn22 vvi? vbr xx n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31? n1 pno31 a-acp,
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and what is it that you can go to see or seek? A Reede shaken with the winde? A Reede indeed, a hollow, empty, weak and vaine thing.
and what is it that you can go to see or seek? A Reed shaken with the wind? A Reed indeed, a hollow, empty, weak and vain thing.
cc r-crq vbz pn31 cst pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi? dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? dt n1 av, dt j-jn, j, j cc j n1.
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To nothing more like than a Reede is whatsoever you can lean to, in the emptinesse, in the weaknesse,
To nothing more like than a Reed is whatsoever you can lean to, in the emptiness, in the weakness,
p-acp pix av-dc j cs dt n1 vbz c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1,
(23) section (DIV2)
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yea, and perhaps in the paine it may put you to, breaking even then, when you put your selves upon it,
yea, and perhaps in the pain it may put you to, breaking even then, when you put your selves upon it,
uh, cc av p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp, vvg av av, c-crq pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31,
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and leaving behinde a splint in the hand, rather a wound in the heart.
and leaving behind a splint in the hand, rather a wound in the heart.
cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-c dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
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And that I may pose you with a question, leave this living God, and quo ibitis? whither will you go? Nay, whither shall you not go? Into what mazes of errour shall you not fall? Unto what vaine imaginations,
And that I may pose you with a question, leave this living God, and quo ibitis? whither will you go? Nay, whither shall you not go? Into what mazes of error shall you not fallen? Unto what vain Imaginations,
cc cst pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1, vvb d j-vvg np1, cc fw-la fw-la? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi? uh-x, q-crq vmb pn22 xx vvi? p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f n1 vmb pn22 xx vvi? p-acp r-crq j n2,
(23) section (DIV2)
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and monstrous opinions shall you not be brought? For God being forsaken, what can a man overtake but lies, sinne, darknesse, death, wrath, fire, hell, condemnation for ever and ever? To shut up this point then,
and monstrous opinions shall you not be brought? For God being forsaken, what can a man overtake but lies, sin, darkness, death, wrath, fire, hell, condemnation for ever and ever? To shut up this point then,
cc j n2 vmb pn22 xx vbi vvn? p-acp np1 vbg vvn, q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 p-acp av cc av? p-acp vvn a-acp d n1 av,
(23) section (DIV2)
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since infidelity layes siege to the heart, makes an evil heart, withdraws the heart from God, from the living God, Take heed lest it be
since infidelity lays siege to the heart, makes an evil heart, withdraws the heart from God, from the living God, Take heed lest it be
c-acp n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz dt j-jn n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-vvg np1, vvb n1 cs pn31 vbb
(23) section (DIV2)
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5. In any of you. Personarum adjectio habet emphasin. The addition of the persons is very emphatical.5. In any of you. Personarum adjectio habet emphasin. The addition of the Persons is very emphatical.
crd p-acp d pp-f pn22. fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz av j.
(24) section (DIV2)
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And it is a circumstance of great moment, in regard of the relation that was betwixt the persons and God now. And it is a circumstance of great moment, in regard of the Relation that was betwixt the Persons and God now.
cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds p-acp dt n2 cc np1 av.
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For as the Masters of Rhetorique have taught us, relationes sunt minimae entitatis, sed maximae efficaciae, Relations however they be things of the least entity,
For as the Masters of Rhetoric have taught us, relationes sunt minimae entitatis, sed maximae efficaciae, Relations however they be things of the least entity,
p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vhb vvn pno12, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 c-acp pns32 vbb n2 pp-f dt ds n1,
(24) section (DIV2)
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yet they are of great force in the aggravation of any sinne. So it is here.
yet they Are of great force in the aggravation of any sin. So it is Here.
av pns32 vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. av pn31 vbz av.
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That any should disbeleeve, distrust, or fall from the living God, is a very foul over-sight;
That any should Disbelieve, distrust, or fallen from the living God, is a very foul oversight;
cst d vmd j, n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j-vvg np1, vbz dt av j n1;
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but it is more to be charged upon you, and leaves a heavier guilt upon you, than many others: and that for these reasons.
but it is more to be charged upon you, and leaves a Heavier guilt upon you, than many Others: and that for these Reasons.
cc-acp pn31 vbz av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22, cc vvz dt jc n1 p-acp pn22, cs d n2-jn: cc cst p-acp d n2.
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1. You have had more means and helps to beleeve; you have had the Law, and the Prophets.
1. You have had more means and helps to believe; you have had the Law, and the prophets.
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You have heard Moses speaking in the Law, Christ in the Gospel. You have herd Moses speaking in the Law, christ in the Gospel.
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Tolle & lege, take up and read, whether all you read were not confirmed by miracles from heaven: Take & lege, take up and read, whither all you read were not confirmed by Miracles from heaven:
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By miracles done in the name of Christ after he was crucified, dead, buried, or rather in the name of Christ risen,
By Miracles done in the name of christ After he was Crucified, dead, buried, or rather in the name of christ risen,
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and ascended, which shews evidently that he is alive, that he is God, otherwise his name could not be virtual.
and ascended, which shows evidently that he is alive, that he is God, otherwise his name could not be virtual.
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Thus much you have been taught, thus much you know, and therefore let there not be in any of you this unbelieving heart.
Thus much you have been taught, thus much you know, and Therefore let there not be in any of you this unbelieving heart.
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For the more light God hath given to any one, and the more means to beget faith, the greater is his sinne,
For the more Light God hath given to any one, and the more means to beget faith, the greater is his sin,
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if he be an Infidel, greatest if he revolt.
if he be an Infidel, greatest if he revolt.
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2. To you he comes by the secret motions of his holy Spirit, knocking at the door, as desirous of admittance.
2. To you he comes by the secret motions of his holy Spirit, knocking At the door, as desirous of admittance.
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It labours to raise within you good meditations, good inclinations and desires, in the mind, will, affections.
It labours to raise within you good meditations, good inclinations and Desires, in the mind, will, affections.
pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 j n2, j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1, n1, n2.
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Of this work David was sensible, when he did acknowledge, My reins chasten me in the night season;
Of this work David was sensible, when he did acknowledge, My reins chasten me in the night season;
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When he was alone on his Couch, many a pious thought he had, many a good intention;
When he was alone on his Couch, many a pious Thought he had, many a good intention;
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and the fountain whence they all came was his reins, that is, the faculties of his soul sanctified and guided by the Spirit of God, that put him in mind of his duty. But this is not all;
and the fountain whence they all Come was his reins, that is, the faculties of his soul sanctified and guided by the Spirit of God, that put him in mind of his duty. But this is not all;
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it labours to hinder and suppresse the bad motions of the flesh;
it labours to hinder and suppress the bad motions of the Flesh;
pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1;
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as well knowing that where way is given to the bad, there will be cold entertainment for the good.
as well knowing that where Way is given to the bad, there will be cold entertainment for the good.
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How often (I appeal to your own souls) when a man is going a wrong way, doth he hear a voice from within as it were from heaven calling unto him, that is not the way, this is the way, walk in it. How often (I appeal to your own Souls) when a man is going a wrong Way, does he hear a voice from within as it were from heaven calling unto him, that is not the Way, this is the Way, walk in it.
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And when we have left the right way, then comes upon us Singultus cordis, as Abigail excellently calls it,
And when we have left the right Way, then comes upon us Singultus Cordis, as Abigail excellently calls it,
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an offence of heart, an upbraiding, a throbbing;
an offence of heart, an upbraiding, a throbbing;
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or as Solomon, a wound and gall of spirit, or a sting and pricking of conscience,
or as Solomon, a wound and Gall of Spirit, or a sting and pricking of conscience,
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as Esay, that will not suffer us to go on quietly.
as Isaiah, that will not suffer us to go on quietly.
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Whence proceeds this disturbance I pray you? Why are we not let alone to be as bad as we desire? Is it not that the Spirit of God is chiding and checking us within,
Whence proceeds this disturbance I pray you? Why Are we not let alone to be as bad as we desire? Is it not that the Spirit of God is chiding and checking us within,
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and striving against the rebellious desires of our flesh?
and striving against the rebellious Desires of our Flesh?
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3. Besides, to you he hath spoken in the works of his providence, in mercies, in judgements, in blessings, in crosses:
3. Beside, to you he hath spoken in the works of his providence, in Mercies, in Judgments, in blessings, in Crosses:
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He promised to Abraham, that in his seed all the Nations of the earth should be blessed, and he hath done it.
He promised to Abraham, that in his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed, and he hath done it.
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He threatned the Jews, his own people, that they should be broken off through unbelief, and he hath done it:
He threatened the jews, his own people, that they should be broken off through unbelief, and he hath done it:
pns31 vvd dt np2, po31 d n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc pns31 vhz vdn pn31:
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that the heathen should be planted in, and he hath done that too. That those that honour, him should be honoured; that the heathen should be planted in, and he hath done that too. That those that honour, him should be honoured;
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1672
that despise him, should be despised. that despise him, should be despised.
cst vvb pno31, vmd vbi vvn.
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Go through the Prophesies, and finde one favour he promised, or one plague he hath threatned, which he hath not made good,
Go through the prophecies, and find one favour he promised, or one plague he hath threatened, which he hath not made good,
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and then distrust him, or believe him no more:
and then distrust him, or believe him no more:
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But if this be not to be found, and this you must confesse is not to be found,
But if this be not to be found, and this you must confess is not to be found,
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then Ne sit in vobis, let not there be in you, in any of you, who have had these helps, these meanes, this light, those miracles, such checks of the Spirit,
then Ne fit in vobis, let not there be in you, in any of you, who have had these helps, these means, this Light, those Miracles, such Checks of the Spirit,
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so many mercies, so many crosses, let there not be I say in any of you an evil heart of unbelief.
so many Mercies, so many Crosses, let there not be I say in any of you an evil heart of unbelief.
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Men account those places happiest where the Word of God is preached, and where the plentifullest means to beget faith is offered;
Men account those places Happiest where the Word of God is preached, and where the plentifullest means to beget faith is offered;
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and so it is indeed if a right use be made of it, and faith begotten and strengthned by it:
and so it is indeed if a right use be made of it, and faith begotten and strengthened by it:
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But if men remain incredulous and disobedient, the Gospel will become the savour of death unto death. But if men remain incredulous and disobedient, the Gospel will become the savour of death unto death.
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You have heard of the wo of Corazin, and that other of Bethsaida, and sure I am you have read the Text often in which there is mention made of many stripes.
You have herd of the woe of Chorazin, and that other of Bethsaida, and sure I am you have read the Text often in which there is mention made of many stripes.
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The wo pronounced against both those Cities, was because they were not sensible of the many works and mighty done in them.
The woe pronounced against both those Cities, was Because they were not sensible of the many works and mighty done in them.
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And those many stripes, because they knew much, and did little.
And those many stripes, Because they knew much, and did little.
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Live not then as if those Woes had never fallen from our Saviours lips, nor yet those stripes had nere been threatned.
Live not then as if those Woes had never fallen from our Saviors lips, nor yet those stripes had never been threatened.
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These Texts concern you neere, and the lesson they teach is Ne sit, be not Infidels.
These Texts concern you near, and the Lesson they teach is Ne sit, be not Infidels.
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Are you better than they? They perished, because Christ preached and they beleeved not, and were no better.
are you better than they? They perished, Because christ preached and they believed not, and were not better.
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He, that bad servant, because he knew his Masters will and did it not:
He, that bad servant, Because he knew his Masters will and did it not:
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and I know not how it can go better with you, with you that know, that have been taught,
and I know not how it can go better with you, with you that know, that have been taught,
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if you beleeve not, assent not, apply not.
if you believe not, assent not, apply not.
cs pn22 vvb xx, vvi xx, vvb xx.
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And perhaps for the present you begin to think of it, and are resolved to do it hereafter;
And perhaps for the present you begin to think of it, and Are resolved to do it hereafter;
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And why not now? why not at this instant? Liberty there is not given you by the Apostle, no not for a minute;
And why not now? why not At this instant? Liberty there is not given you by the Apostle, no not for a minute;
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his advice is to do it presently.
his Advice is to do it presently.
po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vdi pn31 av-j.
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1693
6. NONLATINALPHABET, Beware lest at any time. God gives no dispensation to sinne, no time to incredulity;6., Beware lest At any time. God gives no Dispensation to sin, no time to incredulity;
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the Caveat is peremptory and negative, and therefore must binde ad semper, to all instants of time.
the Caveat is peremptory and negative, and Therefore must bind ad semper, to all instants of time.
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And that you be perswaded at no time to give way to it, I pray consider, that that hour, that minute this is done, you come into great danger.
And that you be persuaded At no time to give Way to it, I pray Consider, that that hour, that minute this is done, you come into great danger.
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For he that beleeveth not, hath the wrath of God abiding on him. Next as your persons, so all your actions civil or religious, are stained and spotted, For he that Believeth not, hath the wrath of God abiding on him. Next as your Persons, so all your actions civil or religious, Are stained and spotted,
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because they proceed not from a conscience purged by faith; and what proceeds not from faith is sinne.
Because they proceed not from a conscience purged by faith; and what proceeds not from faith is sin.
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I know you would be all saved, but so long as you carry about you this malignant incredulous heart, Christ can do you no good;
I know you would be all saved, but so long as you carry about you this malignant incredulous heart, christ can do you no good;
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and without him how can you go to heaven?
and without him how can you go to heaven?
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Whilest he was on earth, the want of faith in his Countreymen did so binde up his hands, that he could not do any mighty works among them.
Whilst he was on earth, the want of faith in his Countrymen did so bind up his hands, that he could not do any mighty works among them.
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(25) subsection (DIV2)
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To make a sick man whole by miracle, two things are necessary, & fides ejus qui curandus, To make a sick man Whole by miracle, two things Are necessary, & fides His qui curandus,
pc-acp vvi dt j n1 j-jn p-acp n1, crd n2 vbr j, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la,
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& potentia ejus qui curare debeat: & potentia His qui curare debeat:
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both the saith of him who is to be cured, and the power of him who is to cure;
both the Says of him who is to be cured, and the power of him who is to cure;
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1704
the later as the cause, the first as the disposition in the subject; power in God, faith in the sick;
the later as the cause, the First as the disposition in the Subject; power in God, faith in the sick;
dt jc p-acp dt n1, dt ord p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn; n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp dt j;
(25) subsection (DIV2)
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whence we often read these solemn Acclamations from Christ to those that came to him for help, O woman, great is thy faith: Thy faith hath saved thee:
whence we often read these solemn Acclamations from christ to those that Come to him for help, Oh woman, great is thy faith: Thy faith hath saved thee:
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1706
Be it to thee according to thy faith, &c. Be it to thee according to thy faith, etc.
vbb pn31 p-acp pno21 vvg p-acp po21 n1, av
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1707
But what? was the Arme of the Lord shortned, or his power turned to weakness? No such matter. Two senses are given of these words He could not.
But what? was the Arm of the Lord shortened, or his power turned to weakness? No such matter. Two Senses Are given of these words He could not.
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The first is, That he would not; as we usually say, I cannot drink Wine, I cannot abide it;
The First is, That he would not; as we usually say, I cannot drink Wine, I cannot abide it;
dt ord vbz, cst pns31 vmd xx; c-acp pns12 av-j vvb, pns11 vmbx vvi n1, pns11 vmbx vvi pn31;
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that is, I have no minde to drink Wine, I will not abide it; and that is said to be impossible, from which the will abhorres.
that is, I have no mind to drink Wine, I will not abide it; and that is said to be impossible, from which the will abhors.
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The other Interpretation is, That cannot is often used for non est congruum or consentaneum, that which is not congruous or fit to be done;
The other Interpretation is, That cannot is often used for non est congruum or Consentaneum, that which is not congruous or fit to be done;
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as, Can the children of the Marriage Chamber fast? that is, is it fit they should fast? and in this sense it may well be taken here;
as, Can the children of the Marriage Chamber fast? that is, is it fit they should fast? and in this sense it may well be taken Here;
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for was it fit for him to work miracles, and do good to them that asked in scorne, Is not this the Carpenters Sonne? are not his Brethren with us? whence hath he this great Wisdome? Take it either way;
for was it fit for him to work Miracles, and do good to them that asked in scorn, Is not this the Carpenters Son? Are not his Brothers with us? whence hath he this great Wisdom? Take it either Way;
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either that he would not, or it was not fit for him to do it; sure I am the better they were not for Christ, because of their unbelief.
either that he would not, or it was not fit for him to do it; sure I am the better they were not for christ, Because of their unbelief.
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And there is great reason for it, in that no sinne more dishonours God than Infidelity;
And there is great reason for it, in that no sin more dishonours God than Infidelity;
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For in effect, it makes God to be no God, Christ to be no Christ, his Word a lye, his Promises untruths,
For in Effect, it makes God to be no God, christ to be no christ, his Word a lie, his Promises untruths,
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and his Threats brutum fulmen, a crack of Thunder, that may fright and feare, but scatter and never hurt.
and his Treats Brutum fulmen, a Crac of Thunder, that may fright and Fear, but scatter and never hurt.
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Do you then beare any go•d-will to the honour of God? will you uphold his Truth, his Mercies? Nay, do you beare any good-will unto your selves? would you be glad your works should please him? your whole service be a sweet smelling sacrifice to him? Then take heed NONLATINALPHABET, that at no time there enter into you this evil heart of unbelief;
Do you then bear any go•d-will to the honour of God? will you uphold his Truth, his mercies? Nay, do you bear any goodwill unto your selves? would you be glad your works should please him? your Whole service be a sweet smelling sacrifice to him? Then take heed, that At no time there enter into you this evil heart of unbelief;
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for at that time you are not capable of favour from him.
for At that time you Are not capable of favour from him.
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I know it is not in your power alwayes to suppress doubts that may arise in your hearts (for faith is weak in many,
I know it is not in your power always to suppress doubts that may arise in your hearts (for faith is weak in many,
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and yet it may be a sound faith, that is but like a graine of mustard seed ) yet it is in your power to come to Christ, and pray him, Lord encrease our faith. Yet it is in your power (for I speak now to regenerate persons) to call for, and use the means God hath ordain'd to remove those doubts. Sunt verba, & voces:
and yet it may be a found faith, that is but like a grain of mustard seed) yet it is in your power to come to christ, and pray him, Lord increase our faith. Yet it is in your power (for I speak now to regenerate Persons) to call for, and use the means God hath ordained to remove those doubts. Sunt verba, & voces:
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God hath left in his Church meanes to beget, meanes to stirre up, meanes to strengthen your faith.
God hath left in his Church means to beget, means to stir up, means to strengthen your faith.
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There is his Word, there are his Sacraments, there are his Ministers to whom is committed the word of Reconciliation;
There is his Word, there Are his Sacraments, there Are his Ministers to whom is committed the word of Reconciliation;
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hear diligently the one, and receive reverently the other, and God will give the encrease. It lies upon you to call for these medicinable and corroborating Cordials. hear diligently the one, and receive reverently the other, and God will give the increase. It lies upon you to call for these medicinable and corroborating Cordials.
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By Application of these, by Gods blessing, you shall go from strength to strength, from faith to faith, from a less to a greater, from a weaker to a stronger degree, till you appear before God in Zion.
By Application of these, by God's blessing, you shall go from strength to strength, from faith to faith, from a less to a greater, from a Weaker to a Stronger degree, till you appear before God in Zion.
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HEB. 3.13. HEBREW. 3.13.
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But Exhort one another dayly, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardned through the deceitfulness of sin.
But Exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since.
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IT is the part of a wise man not only to discover a danger, but to shew the means to prevent it.
IT is the part of a wise man not only to discover a danger, but to show the means to prevent it.
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Which Rule our Apostle here follows;
Which Rule our Apostle Here follows;
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for having in the former verse given notice of the great enemy of the soul, Infidelity, and the follower of it, Apostacy, in this he acquaints the Hebrews and us, which way they and we may be secured from the mischief.
for having in the former verse given notice of the great enemy of the soul, Infidelity, and the follower of it, Apostasy, in this he acquaints the Hebrews and us, which Way they and we may be secured from the mischief.
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The present Armour against both, and that which here follows is Exhortation; and therefore he first exhorts 1. That we Exhort, or call upon. 2. That it be done in charity, NONLATINALPHABET, One another. 3. Seasonably, continually, dayly, day by day. 4. Speedily, without delay.
The present Armour against both, and that which Here follows is Exhortation; and Therefore he First exhorts 1. That we Exhort, or call upon. 2. That it be done in charity,, One Another. 3. Seasonably, continually, daily, day by day. 4. Speedily, without Delay.
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While it is called to day. 5. The reason drawn from the danger. If omitted or delayed, the heart may be hardned by the deceitfulness of sin. While it is called to day. 5. The reason drawn from the danger. If omitted or delayed, the heart may be hardened by the deceitfulness of since.
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1. NONLATINALPHABET. Exhort.
1.. Exhort.
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It was a mistake in a great Clerk to teach Animam oblivionis non esse capacem, That the soul of man was not capable of oblivion;
It was a mistake in a great Clerk to teach Animam Oblivion non esse capacem, That the soul of man was not capable of oblivion;
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for I hope to make it evident, that there is not such another forgetful creature as man. for I hope to make it evident, that there is not such Another forgetful creature as man.
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For he needs a Remembrancer to put him in minde what he was, what he is, and what he may be.
For he needs a Remembrancer to put him in mind what he was, what he is, and what he may be.
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That he was a creature framed by God, the sole creature after his Image. A creature transformed by sinne to the image of the devil;
That he was a creature framed by God, the sole creature After his Image. A creature transformed by sin to the image of the Devil;
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that he may be happy or unhappy as he believes, or dis-believes, obeyes or disobeyes his Maker.
that he may be happy or unhappy as he believes, or disbelieves, obeys or disobeys his Maker.
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Thus much hath God recorded in his Book with the point of a Diamond; but men have not eyes to read it;
Thus much hath God recorded in his Book with the point of a Diamond; but men have not eyes to read it;
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or if read, not to heed it;
or if read, not to heed it;
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or if heeded for the present, yet as a shadow before night it is behinde, past, forgotten;
or if heeded for the present, yet as a shadow before night it is behind, past, forgotten;
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call'd upon men must be, and call'd upon often; and therefore the Apostle calls upon us to call upon them. Exhortation is of excellent use;
called upon men must be, and called upon often; and Therefore the Apostle calls upon us to call upon them. Exhortation is of excellent use;
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for by it we may be rooted in faith and obedience;
for by it we may be rooted in faith and Obedience;
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And it seems in the Primitive Church it was so necessary, that some were to attend about it.
And it seems in the Primitive Church it was so necessary, that Some were to attend about it.
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He that Exhorts, let him wait upon Exhortation. And a service it is that no man need to be ashamed of.
He that Exhorts, let him wait upon Exhortation. And a service it is that no man need to be ashamed of.
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For in the execution he doth the Office of the Third Person in the Trinity, who takes his name from it.
For in the execution he does the Office of the Third Person in the Trinity, who Takes his name from it.
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For he is stiled NONLATINALPHABET, from the comfort some say, others from the counsel he gives; indeed from both.
For he is styled, from the Comfort Some say, Others from the counsel he gives; indeed from both.
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If we be of a faint heart, he is NONLATINALPHABET by to recover us; if we doubt, he is NONLATINALPHABET by to resolve us;
If we be of a faint heart, he is by to recover us; if we doubt, he is by to resolve us;
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if we be perplexed, ready he is to advise, to guide us.
if we be perplexed, ready he is to Advice, to guide us.
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He is the Spirit of comfort, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of counsel to raise, to direct, to exhort us. He is the Spirit of Comfort, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of counsel to raise, to Direct, to exhort us.
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From this Paraclete then learn NONLATINALPHABET to call upon, comfort, and counsel. Learn to do the duty from him, and from him learn to do it aright;
From this Paraclete then Learn to call upon, Comfort, and counsel. Learn to do the duty from him, and from him Learn to do it aright;
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for there is great art to be used about it.
for there is great art to be used about it.
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All men are not of one disposition, and therefore all exhortations are not to be framed one way.
All men Are not of one disposition, and Therefore all exhortations Are not to be framed one Way.
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Respect must be had to the Persons, the matter, the manner, if we ever mean to exhort to purpose.
Respect must be had to the Persons, the matter, the manner, if we ever mean to exhort to purpose.
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1. some are yet scare in the way, and these are to be shew'd their danger,
1. Some Are yet scare in the Way, and these Are to be showed their danger,
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and exhorted in time to look about them. Others are in the way, but stand all the day idle;
and exhorted in time to look about them. Others Are in the Way, but stand all the day idle;
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these must be exhorted to work, and to take notice, that none shall have the penny but those who labour.
these must be exhorted to work, and to take notice, that none shall have the penny but those who labour.
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A Third sort are, and go in the way, but it is too slow a pace.
A Third sort Are, and go in the Way, but it is too slow a pace.
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Sunt tepidi, Their obedience is without devotion, their prayers without intention, their reading without edification; these must be exhorted to grow more zealous. Sunt Tepidi, Their Obedience is without devotion, their Prayers without intention, their reading without edification; these must be exhorted to grow more zealous.
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A fourth sort there are yet who are Trepidi of a fearful heart, that eat, that pray, that sing with us.
A fourth sort there Are yet who Are Trepid of a fearful heart, that eat, that pray, that sing with us.
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But at the prosperity of the wicked their treadings had well nigh slipt.
But At the Prosperity of the wicked their treadings had well High slipped.
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So•ii sunt tribulationis, consolationis non item, Companions they are of our Tribulation, but not of our Consolation.So•ii sunt tribulationis, consolationis non item, Sodales they Are of our Tribulation, but not of our Consolation.
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And these feeble knees must be strengthened, and exhorted not to despair; for in due time they shall reap, if they faint not.
And these feeble knees must be strengthened, and exhorted not to despair; for in due time they shall reap, if they faint not.
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You see then Dulce est sapere in loco, it is good to shew wisdome in an opportune time and place;
You see then Dulce est Sapere in loco, it is good to show Wisdom in an opportune time and place;
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A word spoken in due season, is like Apples of gold in pictures of silver, which cannot be done without respect had to the person; NONLATINALPHABET stands well with the Text; A word spoken in due season, is like Apples of gold in pictures of silver, which cannot be done without respect had to the person; Stands well with the Text;
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and it is no ill doctrine, that he who means to do good by his Exhortation, preach the Gospel in season.
and it is no ill Doctrine, that he who means to do good by his Exhortation, preach the Gospel in season.
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Whatsoever some speak of time-servers, a man may well serve God in serving the time. Whatsoever Some speak of time-servers, a man may well serve God in serving the time.
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2. And respect being had to the persons, next let him look to the matter of his Exhortation, that it be sound and wholesome doctrine, which the Apostle calls NONLATINALPHABET, the instruction or information of the Lord.
2. And respect being had to the Persons, next let him look to the matter of his Exhortation, that it be found and wholesome Doctrine, which the Apostle calls, the instruction or information of the Lord.
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This is likened to a building, and then the exhorter must needs be a builder.
This is likened to a building, and then the exhorter must needs be a builder.
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In a building which we mean shall stand, necessary it is that there be a foundation, which must be deep digg'd, and foundly laid;
In a building which we mean shall stand, necessary it is that there be a Foundation, which must be deep dug, and fondly laid;
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if upon a Rock, the better, the Fabrick being likely to continue the longer;
if upon a Rock, the better, the Fabric being likely to continue the longer;
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but if laid shallow, and in the sand, the winde and the raine beat upon that house,
but if laid shallow, and in the sand, the wind and the rain beatrice upon that house,
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and down it falls, and great is the fall thereof. At this day we live to see many breaches, many ruines in Religion; and down it falls, and great is the fallen thereof. At this day we live to see many Breaches, many ruins in Religion;
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and these cracks and flaws, these dilapidations have proceeded from no other cause, save from the folly and deceitful dealing of the Exhorters.
and these cracks and flaws, these dilapidations have proceeded from no other cause, save from the folly and deceitful dealing of the Exhorters.
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The foundation by them was never honestly laid, and no marvail then if their work is of so tottering a disposition.
The Foundation by them was never honestly laid, and no marvel then if their work is of so tottering a disposition.
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To day a Papist, to morrow an Anabaptist, the next day a Brownist, the fourth an Enthusiast;
To day a Papist, to morrow an Anabaptist, the next day a Brownist, the fourth an Enthusiast;
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sometimes a Presbyter, and shortly after an Independent, and at last a Neuter, or an Atheist.
sometime a Presbyter, and shortly After an Independent, and At last a Neuter, or an Atheist.
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I dare say't, and I know what I speak, let a maine part of the giddy-headed multitude be examined upon the fundamental points, viz. Repentance from dead works,
I Dare say't, and I know what I speak, let a main part of the giddy-headed multitude be examined upon the fundamental points, viz. Repentance from dead works,
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and faith toward God, and they who stand high in their own conceit, will be found no less ignorant than that people who in the Saints judgement know not the Law, and are accursed. and faith towards God, and they who stand high in their own conceit, will be found no less ignorant than that people who in the Saints judgement know not the Law, and Are accursed.
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This can be imputed to nothing else, but that they who have taken upon them to be chief Exhorters and Master-workmen, have shaped their work according to the fashion of the time, neglecting wholly to lay the foundation truly and soundly. This can be imputed to nothing Else, but that they who have taken upon them to be chief Exhorters and Master workmen, have shaped their work according to the fashion of the time, neglecting wholly to lay the Foundation truly and soundly.
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But in the beginning it was not so. Theophilus, Apollos, Timothy were all Catechized. But in the beginning it was not so. Theophilus, Apollos, Timothy were all Catechized.
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And the Churches of Galatia, Carthage, Hippo, Alexandria, had respectively in them Pantenus, Clemens, Origen, Dionysius, Augustine, Optatus set a part to that Office.
And the Churches of Galatia, Carthage, Hippo, Alexandria, had respectively in them Pantenus, Clemens, Origen, Dionysius, Augustine, Optatus Set a part to that Office.
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The Christians had this way of Exhortation in great reputation from the beginning, and the Jewes before them.
The Christians had this Way of Exhortation in great reputation from the beginning, and the Jews before them.
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Traine up a childe in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Traine up, saith the Text;Train up a child in the Way that he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Train up, Says the Text;
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1784
Catechise, saith the margent, according to the natural force of the Hebrew word Chanach, that signifies to enter or initiate.Catechise, Says the margin, according to the natural force of the Hebrew word Chanach, that signifies to enter or initiate.
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1785
And Sepher Chinnuch, the Book of Institutions;
And book Chinnuch, the Book of Institutions;
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i. e. a Catechism, is a Book well known among the Jewes in every place where they are known.i. e. a Catechism, is a Book well known among the Jews in every place where they Are known.
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1787
Were babes in Christ carefully fed with such milk as this, that is fit (I had almost said only for the tender age) they would grow to be perfecter and sounder men in Religion,
Were babes in christ carefully fed with such milk as this, that is fit (I had almost said only for the tender age) they would grow to be perfecter and sounder men in Religion,
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1788
and never prove such deformed, such misshapen, such diseased creatures as now they do.
and never prove such deformed, such misshapen, such diseased creatures as now they do.
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1789
'Tis not my meaning that men inclose and circumscribe their thoughts in Catechistical rudiments, but before they soare higher, I would have them skilfull in these first.
It's not my meaning that men enclose and circumscribe their thoughts in Catechistical rudiments, but before they soar higher, I would have them skilful in these First.
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1790
The Apostle puts upon us this progress, Learn the principles of the doctrine of Christ, and go on to perfection. The Apostle puts upon us this progress, Learn the principles of the Doctrine of christ, and go on to perfection.
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Not to leave at them, but not to leave them out; that we endeavour to encrease in knowledge, but first make sure of the foundation.
Not to leave At them, but not to leave them out; that we endeavour to increase in knowledge, but First make sure of the Foundation.
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For let the superstructures be what they will, this is sound and wholesome. Sound in it self;
For let the superstructures be what they will, this is found and wholesome. Found in it self;
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for other foundation can no man lay; and very wholesome if well digested; for other Foundation can no man lay; and very wholesome if well digested;
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for it will breed good blood, which will repaire, fortifie, and preserve the vital spirits of Religion;
for it will breed good blood, which will repair, fortify, and preserve the vital spirits of Religion;
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and those are good and wise servants, discreet exhorters, which from this begin to divide the Word of God.
and those Are good and wise Servants, discreet exhorters, which from this begin to divide the Word of God.
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3. To go a step farther, when an eye hath been had to the matter of the Exhortation,
3. To go a step farther, when an eye hath been had to the matter of the Exhortation,
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1797
and a regard to the persons, heed must be taken to the manner or method we proceed by;
and a regard to the Persons, heed must be taken to the manner or method we proceed by;
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it must not have its rise either from deceit, or uncleanness, or guile; the Apostle renounceth it;
it must not have its rise either from deceit, or uncleanness, or guile; the Apostle Renounceth it;
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Our Exhortation was not of deceit, not of uncleanness, not of guile. But as we are allow'd of God to be put in trust with the Gospel, even so we speak.
Our Exhortation was not of deceit, not of uncleanness, not of guile. But as we Are allowed of God to be put in trust with the Gospel, even so we speak.
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NONLATINALPHABET, Deceit is to be referr'd to the substance of the Exhortation, NONLATINALPHABET uncleanness to the affection of the heart,
, Deceit is to be referred to the substance of the Exhortation, uncleanness to the affection of the heart,
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but NONLATINALPHABET Guile to the juggling about it.
but Guile to the juggling about it.
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God likes not that his Exhorters be Planets or wandering starres in the Orb of the Church;
God likes not that his Exhorters be Planets or wandering Stars in the Orb of the Church;
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their influences are too Saturnine, too Martial, too Mercurial, and if fame be not a lyar, Ʋenereal. And this must not be neither, not NONLATINALPHABET, that is uncleanness.
their influences Are too Saturnine, too Martial, too Mercurial, and if fame be not a liar, Ʋenereal. And this must not be neither, not, that is uncleanness.
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There were a generation of Nicolaitans, whose impurity was hateful to our Saviours soul:
There were a generation of Nicolaitans, whose impurity was hateful to our Saviors soul:
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And if there be any of that posterity alive, who exhort that all things be common, let them perish with their Exhortation.
And if there be any of that posterity alive, who exhort that all things be Common, let them perish with their Exhortation.
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But as for guile, it ought not once to be named by a professor of Truth;
But as for guile, it ought not once to be nam by a professor of Truth;
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It is too Serpentine and devilish to speak Roses, and instill poyson. All Exhorters are but Trustees of the Gospel;
It is too Serpentine and devilish to speak Roses, and instill poison. All Exhorters Are but Trustees of the Gospel;
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and they truly discharge their trust, when they exhort sincerely, NONLATINALPHABET, without error; holily, NONLATINALPHABET, without impurity; plainly, NONLATINALPHABET, without guile or Legerdemaine;
and they truly discharge their trust, when they exhort sincerely,, without error; holily,, without impurity; plainly,, without guile or Legerdemain;
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having neither Demetrius 's end, nor Sauls desire.
having neither Demetrius is end, nor Saul's desire.
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Now you may conceive that all this while the duty of Exhortation belongs not to you;
Now you may conceive that all this while the duty of Exhortation belongs not to you;
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and therefore too apt you are to lay the whole burden on our shoulders.
and Therefore too apt you Are to lay the Whole burden on our shoulders.
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But I pray weigh the next word, and then it will appear, that respect being had to your several relations, you are call'd to this work also;
But I pray weigh the next word, and then it will appear, that respect being had to your several relations, you Are called to this work also;
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else why doth the Apostle command
Else why does the Apostle command
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1814
2. Exhort NONLATINALPHABET. Schol. graec. NONLATINALPHABET vosin vicem. One another.2. Exhort. Schol. Greek. vosin vicem. One Another.
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To us of the Clergy no question it is that this duty ex officio by Office belongs.
To us of the Clergy no question it is that this duty ex Officio by Office belongs.
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For Debtors we are to the Greeks and Barbarians, to the wise and unwise. And to us it is spoken in the person of Timothy, Give attendance to exhortation.
For Debtors we Are to the Greeks and Barbarians, to the wise and unwise. And to us it is spoken in the person of Timothy, Give attendance to exhortation.
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But you may not so far engage us, as to discharge your selves. Ex charitate, even you of the Laity are debtors also;
But you may not so Far engage us, as to discharge your selves. Ex charitate, even you of the Laity Are debtors also;
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as God hath advanced you to the dignity of a Father, a Master, or any way made you a Superiour, bound you are (if enabled) to pay to your children, to your servants, to your brethren exhortation.
as God hath advanced you to the dignity of a Father, a Master, or any Way made you a Superior, bound you Are (if enabled) to pay to your children, to your Servants, to your brothers exhortation.
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That this be done within the walls of your own families, is required by the Law of charity;
That this be done within the walls of your own families, is required by the Law of charity;
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1820
but that any private man without a calling step into a Pulpit and do it publickly, is more than can be defended.
but that any private man without a calling step into a Pulpit and do it publicly, is more than can be defended.
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Such Texts as these, Edifie one another, admonish one another, exhort one another, &c. are I know by Socinus, and our gifted men produced to give countenance to it;
Such Texts as these, Edify one Another, admonish one Another, exhort one Another, etc. Are I know by Socinus, and our gifted men produced to give countenance to it;
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But it is to wrest the Scripture, and fetch blood from it. Certain it is that the Commission to preach was given in other words.
But it is to wrest the Scripture, and fetch blood from it. Certain it is that the Commission to preach was given in other words.
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In Saint Matthew it is NONLATINALPHABET, make Disciples, and Baptize; and then none to preach, but they who might administer the Sacrament:
In Saint Matthew it is, make Disciples, and Baptise; and then none to preach, but they who might administer the Sacrament:
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1824
In Saint Mark it is NONLATINALPHABET, Go and proclaime the Gospel; and NONLATINALPHABET were alwayes Officers and publick persons;
In Saint Mark it is, Go and proclaim the Gospel; and were always Officers and public Persons;
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1825
and these words I hope import somewhat more than building, edifying, admonishing, exhorting.
and these words I hope import somewhat more than building, edifying, admonishing, exhorting.
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1826
What is it then? are we against these charitable acts in private, against the instructions of peaceable, humble gifted men? No, we call for them,
What is it then? Are we against these charitable acts in private, against the instructions of peaceable, humble gifted men? No, we call for them,
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and wish that all the Lords people were in this sense Prophets, able and ready to instruct their families.
and wish that all the lords people were in this sense prophets, able and ready to instruct their families.
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1828
That which we dislike, is, that charity is become uncharitable, and turn'd out of office; those who had the Commission, under pretence of gifts, silenced those who were truly gifted.
That which we dislike, is, that charity is become uncharitable, and turned out of office; those who had the Commission, under pretence of Gifts, silenced those who were truly gifted.
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That the Swallows have out-babbled the Swans, and brought the world into a belief that their chatterings are to be heard as the sole and most powerful exhortations:
That the Swallows have out-babbled the Swans, and brought the world into a belief that their chatterings Are to be herd as the sole and most powerful exhortations:
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When being compared with the weight, worth, and authority of a learned Ministers paines, they will seeme but as a churle upon a gentleman,
When being compared with the weight, worth, and Authority of a learned Ministers pains, they will seem but as a churl upon a gentleman,
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as tedious and nauseating as small beer and water after men have drank well of the best wine;
as tedious and nauseating as small beer and water After men have drank well of the best wine;
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Or as the scraps of poor Countrey fare, after men have been filled with the marrow of fat things. Or as the scraps of poor Country fare, After men have been filled with the marrow of fat things.
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To close this point, and to return:
To close this point, and to return:
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1834
We finde no cause why these two may not be lawfully joyned together in a Christian and a comfortable union;
We find no cause why these two may not be lawfully joined together in a Christian and a comfortable Union;
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1835
the publique gifts of Ministers in a publique way of divine authority, and private gifts of the faithful in a way of private Christian charity. the public Gifts of Ministers in a public Way of divine Authority, and private Gifts of the faithful in a Way of private Christian charity.
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1836
We ex officio, by our office and place publiquely, you out of duty and charity must call upon and exhort one another.
We ex Officio, by our office and place publicly, you out of duty and charity must call upon and exhort one Another.
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(28) section (DIV2)
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1837
3. NONLATINALPHABET. Every day dayly. That is, with a willing minde, so often as opportunity and occasion doth require.3.. Every day daily. That is, with a willing mind, so often as opportunity and occasion does require.
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1838
For this is of the number of affirmative precepts, such as are Pray without ceasing, Give thanks to God alwayes, Rejoyce in the Lord alwayes, and many the like, which may not be expounded litterally, For this is of the number of affirmative Precepts, such as Are Pray without ceasing, Give thanks to God always, Rejoice in the Lord always, and many the like, which may not be expounded literally,
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1839
as if they did bind a man ad semper, to every instant and minute of time;
as if they did bind a man ad semper, to every instant and minute of time;
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1840
for so actually to performe them, would prove impossible; for should a man always pray, he should have no time to exhort;
for so actually to perform them, would prove impossible; for should a man always pray, he should have no time to exhort;
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1841
nothing but exhort and pray, no time to labour, and so one duty would interrupt another.
nothing but exhort and pray, no time to labour, and so one duty would interrupt Another.
pix cc-acp vvi cc vvb, dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc av crd n1 vmd vvi j-jn.
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1842
These then and the like forms of speech, and the commands laid upon us by them, binde the conscience only habitually;
These then and the like forms of speech, and the commands laid upon us by them, bind the conscience only habitually;
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1843
that all negligence and satiety laid aside, we have a ready disposition of minde and will, to pray, to give thanks, to rejoyce, to exhort at all hours and seasons,
that all negligence and satiety laid aside, we have a ready disposition of mind and will, to pray, to give thanks, to rejoice, to exhort At all hours and seasons,
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1844
so farre forth as we shall be called upon. To omit the other duties, I shall insist upon this only:
so Far forth as we shall be called upon. To omit the other duties, I shall insist upon this only:
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1845
And that you exhort one another the more readily without intermission, I shall quicken you with these four reasons.
And that you exhort one Another the more readily without intermission, I shall quicken you with these four Reasons.
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1. Food for the soul is as necessary as nourishment for the body.
1. Food for the soul is as necessary as nourishment for the body.
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1847
Thus much the Oratour could teach us, Non solum subveniendum corpori, sed menti & animo multo magis, &c. We may not only cherish and feed the body,
Thus much the Orator could teach us, Non solum subveniendum corpori, sed menti & animo Much magis, etc. We may not only cherish and feed the body,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1848
but the mind and understanding much more;
but the mind and understanding much more;
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1849
for this is like a Lamp, into which if you instil not oyle, it will go out.
for this is like a Lamp, into which if you instil not oil, it will go out.
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1850
His oyle was Moral precepts, ours is a more pure, sublime, and heavenly material.
His oil was Moral Precepts, ours is a more pure, sublime, and heavenly material.
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1851
'Tis the bread that came down from thence, 'tis the milk that God hath provided for Babes, the meat allotted for strong men and Travellers.
It's the bred that Come down from thence, it's the milk that God hath provided for Babes, the meat allotted for strong men and Travellers.
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1852
He, the Heathen knew they could not spare theirs; and we Christians must not think to live without ours. He, the Heathen knew they could not spare theirs; and we Christians must not think to live without ours.
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1853
As that Tabernacle of our body (for such it is, and so esteeme it) will quickly down,
As that Tabernacle of our body (for such it is, and so esteem it) will quickly down,
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1854
if it be not staid up with the staffe of bread:
if it be not stayed up with the staff of bred:
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1855
So also your better part which sojourns in this Tabernacle, will starve and die except it have a daily supply of spiritual food. So also your better part which sojourns in this Tabernacle, will starve and die except it have a daily supply of spiritual food.
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1856
I appeal to your own breasts; how quick, how lively, how couragious have you been to a duty after an exhortation!
I appeal to your own breasts; how quick, how lively, how courageous have you been to a duty After an exhortation!
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1857
how resolute to withstand a temptation after a sad admonition, what Votaries I had almost said against it.
how resolute to withstand a temptation After a sad admonition, what Votaries I had almost said against it.
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1858
Methinks I have seene those that are mighty to pour in strong drink, after the Wo denounced,
Methinks I have seen those that Are mighty to pour in strong drink, After the Woe denounced,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1859
and an exhortation to sobriety, either to forbear their riot, or to decline the house and company, or at least not to frequent it,
and an exhortation to sobriety, either to forbear their riot, or to decline the house and company, or At least not to frequent it,
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1860
or if drawn sometimes aside, yet to sit there unwillingly, to drink unpleasantly;
or if drawn sometime aside, yet to fit there unwillingly, to drink unpleasantly;
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1861
the remembrance of the exhortation giving a check to every glasse, and taking off the former accustomed delight.
the remembrance of the exhortation giving a check to every glass, and taking off the former accustomed delight.
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1862
I see that Solomons words will prove true; The words of the wise are as goads and nails.
I see that Solomons words will prove true; The words of the wise Are as goads and nails.
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1863
Goads to quicken a slow beast to work, and nails to fasten him, that he fall not from his work; Goads to quicken a slow beast to work, and nails to fasten him, that he fallen not from his work;
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1864
and all exhorters, whether by Office, or out of charity, are the Masters of the Congregation that handle them,
and all exhorters, whither by Office, or out of charity, Are the Masters of the Congregation that handle them,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1865
and drive them home, to the utter removal and exclusion of an impudent hard heart.
and drive them home, to the utter removal and exclusion of an impudent hard heart.
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1866
2. For in that lies the danger (from which I draw my second reason) For neglect this duty,
2. For in that lies the danger (from which I draw my second reason) For neglect this duty,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1867
and your heart of flesh may be turned into an heart of stone; (and what that is,
and your heart of Flesh may be turned into an heart of stone; (and what that is,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1868
and the danger of it, I shall by and by open unto you) against which fearful judgement daily exhortation is a soveraign Antidote. Nusquam scouritas, brethren;
and the danger of it, I shall by and by open unto you) against which fearful judgement daily exhortation is a sovereign Antidote. Nusquam scouritas, brothers;
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1869
we walk in a dangerous way. The Angels could not be secure in heaven:
we walk in a dangerous Way. The Angels could not be secure in heaven:
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1870
Not Adam in Paradise, and shall we now expect to be secure on earth? Every day our feet may slip,
Not Adam in Paradise, and shall we now expect to be secure on earth? Every day our feet may slip,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1871
and therefore we ought to take heed every day, lest we catch a fall. Be it we were, which few of us are, burning and shining Lamps;
and Therefore we ought to take heed every day, lest we catch a fallen. Be it we were, which few of us Are, burning and shining Lamps;
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1872
yet know we must, that we are sub Dio, not in domo, we are abroad in the open are,
yet know we must, that we Are sub Dio, not in domo, we Are abroad in the open Are,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1873
and then it behoves us with both hands to keep in the light, not to trust over-much to the aire,
and then it behoves us with both hands to keep in the Light, not to trust overmuch to the air,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1874
though it seeme never so still and quiet.
though it seem never so still and quiet.
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1875
Were it that we were in that house which we all hope for in heaven, eternal, not made with hands, where no enemy comes, whence no friend departs, there were no occasion either of fear or counsel.
Were it that we were in that house which we all hope for in heaven, Eternal, not made with hands, where no enemy comes, whence no friend departs, there were no occasion either of Fear or counsel.
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1876
But we live, as I said, sub Dio, and that little light we have is exposed to the fury of three most impetuous winds;
But we live, as I said, sub Dio, and that little Light we have is exposed to the fury of three most impetuous winds;
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1877
The Divel which blusters about us, for he walks and seeks whom he may devour. The World that without assaults us;
The devil which blusters about us, for he walks and seeks whom he may devour. The World that without assaults us;
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1878
and the Fl•sh that sets upon us within;
and the Fl•sh that sets upon us within;
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1879
that I say not how we are subject to wasting, to fainting, to weaknesse, to a secret decay of our selves, had we no other enemy.
that I say not how we Are Subject to wasting, to fainting, to weakness, to a secret decay of our selves, had we no other enemy.
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1880
Therefore with both hands, with that of our own, with that of our neighbours, let care be taken that this light be kept in.
Therefore with both hands, with that of our own, with that of our neighbours, let care be taken that this Light be kept in.
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1881
My soul, saith David, is in my hand; As a canndle carried betwixt both hands, possible to be extinguished: My soul, Says David, is in my hand; As a canndle carried betwixt both hands, possible to be extinguished:
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1882
And yet as a candle betwixt two hands to be looked to, preserv'd, covered with all possible diligence.
And yet as a candle betwixt two hands to be looked to, preserved, covered with all possible diligence.
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1883
And every day this lesson would be ingeminated and said over, that every man hath a soul, a soul in danger, a soul in danger to be-stiffned and hardned;
And every day this Lesson would be ingeminated and said over, that every man hath a soul, a soul in danger, a soul in danger to be-stiffned and hardened;
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1884
and when stiffned and hardned, that it can receive no impression of the Spirit; and he that hath not that impresse, belongs not to God.
and when stiffened and hardened, that it can receive no impression of the Spirit; and he that hath not that Impress, belongs not to God.
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1885
All which inconveniences by assiduous and dayly exhortation may be prevented.
All which inconveniences by assiduous and daily exhortation may be prevented.
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1886
3. Adde to this, that possibly he that exhorts another may be much the better for it;
3. Add to this, that possibly he that exhorts Another may be much the better for it;
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1887
I speak not of the reward we shall have at the hands of God (though I know it shall be very great, farre beyond the merit of so slight a work) but his knowledge by this will be much improved, I speak not of the reward we shall have At the hands of God (though I know it shall be very great, Far beyond the merit of so slight a work) but his knowledge by this will be much improved,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1888
and his deadnesse to a duty quickned. Qui docet indoctos, licet indoctissimus esset, Ipse brevi reliquis doctior esse queat.
and his deadness to a duty quickened. Qui docet indoctos, licet indoctissimus esset, Ipse brevi reliquis doctior esse queat.
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1889
No way so easie, to attain perfection in any Art as instruction of the ignorant. One Flint struck against another grows hot and sparkles,
No Way so easy, to attain perfection in any Art as instruction of the ignorant. One Flint struck against Another grows hight and sparkles,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1890
and a dull Knife whetted by another becomes sharper:
and a dull Knife whetted by Another becomes sharper:
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1891
The way then to be perfect scholars, is acuendo haec, to rehearse, and by rehearsing to sharpen,
The Way then to be perfect Scholars, is acuendo haec, to rehearse, and by rehearsing to sharpen,
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1892
and whet the doctrine of Christ one upon another.
and whet the Doctrine of christ one upon Another.
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1893
While you exhort others, you shall teach and exhort your selves, and day by day become the more learned,
While you exhort Others, you shall teach and exhort your selves, and day by day become the more learned,
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(29) section (DIV2)
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1894
as by you day by day another man learns.
as by you day by day Another man learns.
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1895
These reasons I have added ex super abundanti, over and above, to quicken you to this duty.
These Reasons I have added ex super abundanti, over and above, to quicken you to this duty.
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1896
But yet there be three more, of more validity, than any thing that I can say,
But yet there be three more, of more validity, than any thing that I can say,
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1897
because they are the reasons of the Text. The first drawn from the Opportunity and Time that God hath given to do it.
Because they Are the Reasons of the Text. The First drawn from the Opportunity and Time that God hath given to do it.
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1898
The second from the danger, if not done. The third from the cunning and slynesse of sinne.
The second from the danger, if not done. The third from the cunning and slyness of sin.
dt ord p-acp dt n1, cs xx vdn. dt ord p-acp dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f n1.
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1899
First, Do it, exhort, NONLATINALPHABET, build up, encourage, set right one another; because God hath given you a day, and but a day to do it.
First, Do it, exhort,, built up, encourage, Set right one Another; Because God hath given you a day, and but a day to do it.
ord, vdb pn31, vvb,, vvb a-acp, vvi, vvn j-jn pi j-jn; c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22 dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31.
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1900
Secondly, If not done, there is great danger in it, for the heart will grow hard; and to NONLATINALPHABET. Secondly, If not done, there is great danger in it, for the heart will grow hard; and to.
ord, cs xx vdn, pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi av-j; cc p-acp.
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1901
What is hard and dry, will hardly yield, and becomes inflexible by him that Exhorts 3. Sinne is a notable Sophister, and is apt to put a fallacy upon us; A deceitfulness is in it.
What is hard and dry, will hardly yield, and becomes inflexible by him that Exhorts 3. Sin is a notable Sophister, and is apt to put a fallacy upon us; A deceitfulness is in it.
q-crq vbz j cc j, vmb av vvi, cc vvz j p-acp pno31 cst vvz crd n1 vbz dt j n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12; dt n1 vbz p-acp pn31.
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1902
If then you mean not to answer for your neglect of time, or if you tremble at the fore-tunner of hell, a hard heart,
If then you mean not to answer for your neglect of time, or if you tremble At the fore-tunner of hell, a hard heart,
cs av pn22 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1 pp-f n1, cc cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f n1, dt j n1,
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1903
or mean not to expose your selves to be seduced by the Sophisms of sinne, see that you call upon one another dayly;
or mean not to expose your selves to be seduced by the Sophisms of sin, see that you call upon one Another daily;
cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb cst pn22 vvb p-acp crd j-jn j;
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1904
delay it not, but set about it, and do it first.
Delay it not, but Set about it, and do it First.
vvb pn31 xx, cc-acp vvd p-acp pn31, cc vdb pn31 ord.
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1905
4. Whilst it is called to day. And this intimates that it will not alwayes be call'd so.4. While it is called to day. And this intimates that it will not always be called so.
crd cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1. cc d vvz cst pn31 vmb xx av vbi vvn av.
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1906
It is not with the Tides of Gods grace, as it is with the Tides of water which flow at a set hour,
It is not with the Tides of God's grace, as it is with the Tides of water which flow At a Set hour,
pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1,
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1907
so that he which overslips the Tide to day, may take it to morrow. No, no, it is full sea-mark to day;
so that he which overslips the Tide to day, may take it to morrow. No, no, it is full seamark to day;
av cst pns31 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1. uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp n1;
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1908
take advantage then of this day;
take advantage then of this day;
vvb n1 av pp-f d n1;
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1909
for if lost, or overslipt, there is no promise made, nor assurance given, that the like grace shall be offered againe.
for if lost, or overslipped, there is no promise made, nor assurance given, that the like grace shall be offered again.
c-acp cs vvn, cc vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvd, ccx n1 vvn, cst dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn av.
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1910
Wherefore the Apostle four several times presseth this circumstance, as if none were more helpful to this work of our salvation;
Wherefore the Apostle four several times Presseth this circumstance, as if none were more helpful to this work of our salvation;
c-crq dt n1 crd j n2 vvz d n1, c-acp cs pi vbdr av-dc j p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1;
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1911
none more dangerous, if not laid hold on. Est dies nostra• & est dies Domini. God hath reserved one day to himself, and he hath bestow'd another day upon us.
none more dangerous, if not laid hold on. Est dies nostra• & est dies Domini. God hath reserved one day to himself, and he hath bestowed Another day upon us.
pix av-dc j, cs xx vvn vvi a-acp. fw-la fw-la n1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 vhz vvn crd n1 p-acp px31, cc pns31 vhz vvn j-jn n1 p-acp pno12.
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1912
Our day is of the same length with our lives;
Our day is of the same length with our lives;
po12 n1 vbz pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po12 n2;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1913
It was to the old World 120. years, to the Israelites 40. years, to the Ninivites 40. dayes.
It was to the old World 120. Years, to the Israelites 40. Years, to the Ninevites 40. days.
pn31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 crd n2, p-acp dt np1 crd n2, p-acp dt np1 crd n2.
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1914
But the first were disobedient, and the second provoked him;
But the First were disobedient, and the second provoked him;
p-acp dt ord vbdr j, cc dt ord vvd pno31;
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1915
and the first perished by water, and the carkasses of the other perished in the Wilderness.
and the First perished by water, and the carcases of the other perished in the Wilderness.
cc dt ord vvd p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn vvn p-acp dt n1.
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1916
The third only were spared, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and made use of the day while it was so called;
The third only were spared, Because they repented At the preaching of Jonah, and made use of the day while it was so called;
dt ord av-j vbdr vvn, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, cc vvd n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pn31 vbds av vvn;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1917
And this may set us to work while it is to day; for the night will come when no man can work. And this may Set us to work while it is to day; for the night will come when no man can work.
cc d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi cs pn31 vbz p-acp n1; p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dx n1 vmb vvi.
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1918
For euit dies Domini; for upon the setting of our day, there will succeed another, that will be none of ours.
For euit dies Domini; for upon the setting of our day, there will succeed Another, that will be none of ours.
p-acp vvb fw-la fw-la; p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vmb vvi j-jn, cst vmb vbi pix pp-f png12.
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1919
That will be Gods day, in which he will have all the doings;
That will be God's day, in which he will have all the doings;
cst vmb vbi npg1 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vhi d dt n2-vdg;
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1920
and as we have dealt with him in our day, so will he deale with us in his.
and as we have dealt with him in our day, so will he deal with us in his.
cc c-acp pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 n1, av vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31.
(30) section (DIV2)
347
Page 60
1921
These who have heard him speak now, shall be heard then;
These who have herd him speak now, shall be herd then;
np1 r-crq vhb vvn pno31 vvi av, vmb vbi vvn av;
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1922
but to those who in this their day, have with the deaf Adder stopped their cares, he will,
but to those who in this their day, have with the deaf Adder stopped their Cares, he will,
cc-acp p-acp d r-crq p-acp d po32 n1, vhb p-acp dt j n1 vvd po32 n2, pns31 vmb,
(30) section (DIV2)
347
Page 60
1923
though they call, give no pleasing answer.
though they call, give no pleasing answer.
cs pns32 vvb, vvb dx j-vvg n1.
(30) section (DIV2)
347
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1924
Suppose Noah, Daniel, and Job; Noah before the flood, Job before the Law, or Daniel, and Moses and Samuel under the Levitical priest-hood;
Suppose Noah, daniel, and Job; Noah before the flood, Job before the Law, or daniel, and Moses and Samuel under the Levitical priesthood;
vvb np1, np1, cc n1; np1 p-acp dt n1, n1 p-acp dt n1, cc np1, cc np1 cc np1 p-acp dt j n1;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1925
yea, though all the Saints in heaven should present their suit, yet by their righteousness they should only deliver their own souls.
yea, though all the Saints in heaven should present their suit, yet by their righteousness they should only deliver their own Souls.
uh, cs d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmd vvi po32 n1, av p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vmd av-j vvi po32 d n2.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1926
There is but one fountaine opened for sinne and uncleanness, and it was opened to the living, not to the dead.
There is but one fountain opened for sin and uncleanness, and it was opened to the living, not to the dead.
pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j-vvg, xx p-acp dt j.
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1927
He then that lives, if he will be clean must wash in it. And the sooner the better;
He then that lives, if he will be clean must wash in it. And the sooner the better;
pns31 av d n2, cs pns31 vmb vbi j vmb vvi p-acp pn31. cc dt av-c dt jc;
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1928
for though that no time be amiss, but at what time soever we repent, that is the acceptable time, that the day of salvation;
for though that no time be amiss, but At what time soever we Repent, that is the acceptable time, that the day of salvation;
c-acp cs cst dx n1 vbb av, cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1 av pns12 vvb, cst vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1;
(30) section (DIV2)
348
Page 60
1929
yet God that hath promised pardon at all times to Penitents, hath not promised grace to repent at all times.
yet God that hath promised pardon At all times to Penitents, hath not promised grace to Repent At all times.
av np1 cst vhz vvn n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n2-jn, vhz xx vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2.
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1930
A day beyond this day he hath no where allotted;A day beyond this day he hath no where allotted;
dt n1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz dx n1 vvn;
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1931
which shews, that as for all things under the Sun, so for this great and weighty business, there is not only NONLATINALPHABET,
which shows, that as for all things under the Sun, so for this great and weighty business, there is not only,
r-crq vvz, cst c-acp p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp d j cc j n1, pc-acp vbz xx av-j,
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1932
but NONLATINALPHABET, a nick of time, a season and opportunity given, which if taken with the five wise Virgins, we may enter with the Bridegroom to that great Supper;
but, a neck of time, a season and opportunity given, which if taken with the five wise Virgins, we may enter with the Bridegroom to that great Supper;
cc-acp, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 vvn, r-crq cs vvn p-acp dt crd j n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1933
but if slighted and neglected, we shall be shut out of doors for ever.
but if slighted and neglected, we shall be shut out of doors for ever.
cc-acp cs vvn cc vvn, pns12 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f n2 c-acp av.
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Page 60
1934
'Twill be but in vaine to bounce, and knock, and cry, Land, Lord, open to us;
It'll be but in vain to bounce, and knock, and cry, Land, Lord, open to us;
pn31|vmb vbi cc-acp p-acp j pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, n1, n1, vvb p-acp pno12;
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 60
1935
for the door is fast, and a voice heard from within, an uncomfortable voice, Depart, I know you not. Profecto, ad hoc tonitru, Certainly, he who is not affrighted at this Thunder, hath with Nabal a heart dead within him, cold as a stone.
for the door is fast, and a voice herd from within, an uncomfortable voice, Depart, I know you not. Profecto, ad hoc Tonitru, Certainly, he who is not affrighted At this Thunder, hath with Nabal a heart dead within him, cold as a stone.
p-acp dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp a-acp, dt j n1, vvb, pns11 vvb pn22 xx. fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-fr, av-j, pns31 r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp d n1, vhz p-acp np1 dt n1 j p-acp pno31, j-jn c-acp dt n1.
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1936
Time and opportunity doth very much facilitate whatsoever is difficult. It hath its Articulos, its Articles, and as it were joynts;
Time and opportunity does very much facilitate whatsoever is difficult. It hath its Articulos, its Articles, and as it were Joints;
n1 cc n1 vdz av av-d vvi r-crq vbz j. pn31 vhz po31 fw-la, po31 n2, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n2;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1937
if you hit upon them, the work is done with much case; but if mistaken, much labour may be bestowed to little purpose.
if you hit upon them, the work is done with much case; but if mistaken, much labour may be bestowed to little purpose.
cs pn22 vvd p-acp pno32, dt n1 vbz vdn p-acp d n1; cc-acp cs vvn, d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1938
In their season the principles of Arts may be learned, which being let slip, known it is by lamentable experience, they will not be obtained;
In their season the principles of Arts may be learned, which being let slip, known it is by lamentable experience, they will not be obtained;
p-acp po32 n1 dt n2 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn, r-crq vbg vvn n1, vvn pn31 vbz p-acp j n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1939
or if ever, yet not so perfectly, not with ease. Therefore this circumstance hath with wise men ever carried the force of an Argument.
or if ever, yet not so perfectly, not with ease. Therefore this circumstance hath with wise men ever carried the force of an Argument.
cc cs av, av xx av av-j, xx p-acp n1. av d n1 vhz p-acp j n2 av vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 61
1940
Saint Peter, Job, Saint Paul, who not have serv'd themselves of it? and David prayes to God to be taught this first point in Arithmetick, O teach me to number my dayes.
Saint Peter, Job, Saint Paul, who not have served themselves of it? and David prays to God to be taught this First point in Arithmetic, Oh teach me to number my days.
n1 np1, np1, n1 np1, r-crq xx vhi vvn px32 pp-f pn31? cc np1 vvz p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn d ord n1 p-acp n1, uh vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi po11 n2.
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1941
Now that what I perswade about it, may come the warmer to your hearts, weigh the several reasons that may move you to make use of this your day. First, It is but short;
Now that what I persuade about it, may come the warmer to your hearts, weigh the several Reasons that may move you to make use of this your day. First, It is but short;
av cst r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pn31, vmb vvi dt jc p-acp po22 n2, vvb dt j n2 cst vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d po22 n1. ord, pn31 vbz p-acp j;
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1942
which is Saint Pauls reason, This I say, because the day is short.
which is Saint Paul's reason, This I say, Because the day is short.
r-crq vbz n1 npg1 n1, d pns11 vvb, c-acp dt n1 vbz j.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1943
Those who have but a little light to bring them to bed, husband it as thriftily as they may;
Those who have but a little Light to bring them to Bed, husband it as thriftily as they may;
d r-crq vhb p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, n1 pn31 a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmb;
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1944
and since we have but (as I may so say) a candles end of life to lay us in our beds of dust, we ought to be thrifty of it.
and since we have but (as I may so say) a Candles end of life to lay us in our Beds of dust, we ought to be thrifty of it.
cc c-acp pns12 vhb cc-acp (c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi) dt ng1 n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi j pp-f pn31.
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1945
Your time, you may see here and elsewhere, is not measur'd out to you by ages, by years, by months, by dayes,
Your time, you may see Here and elsewhere, is not measured out to you by ages, by Years, by months, by days,
po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi av cc av, vbz xx j-vvn av p-acp pn22 p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2,
(30) section (DIV2)
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1946
but by a single day, which at the longest is of no great continuance.
but by a single day, which At the longest is of no great Continuance.
cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, r-crq p-acp dt js vbz pp-f dx j n1.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1947
Secondly, But grant that we presume it long, yet it is of a fluent nature, alwayes in motion, wasting, and consuming still;
Secondly, But grant that we presume it long, yet it is of a fluent nature, always in motion, wasting, and consuming still;
ord, cc-acp vvb cst pns12 vvb pn31 av-j, av pn31 vbz pp-f dt j n1, av p-acp n1, vvg, cc vvg av;
(30) section (DIV2)
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Page 61
1948
the more spent, the less behinde.
the more spent, the less behind.
dt av-dc vvn, dt av-dc p-acp.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1949
It is like oyle in the Lamp, or Wine in the Vessel, that dayly grows less and worse.
It is like oil in the Lamp, or Wine in the Vessel, that daily grows less and Worse.
pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst av-j vvz dc cc av-jc.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1950
This houre then omitted, is an houre lost; and this day neglected, is a day irrecoverable;
This hour then omitted, is an hour lost; and this day neglected, is a day irrecoverable;
d n1 av vvn, vbz dt n1 vvn; cc d n1 vvn, vbz dt n1 j;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1951
so much at least thou art cast behind in this great Work.
so much At least thou art cast behind in this great Work.
av av-d p-acp ds pns21 vb2r vvn a-acp p-acp d j n1.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1952
Thirdly, Yea, and which is farther to be thought on also, this may be the last day for ought thou knowest.
Thirdly, Yea, and which is farther to be Thought on also, this may be the last day for ought thou Knowest.
ord, uh, cc r-crq vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av, d vmb vbi dt ord n1 p-acp pi pns21 vv2.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1953
God may call for thy soul this night. The Sun knows his houre to set, and the Moon her time of going down;
God may call for thy soul this night. The Sun knows his hour to Set, and the Moon her time of going down;
np1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1 d n1. dt n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 po31 n1 pp-f vvg a-acp;
(30) section (DIV2)
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1954
but man knows not when his Lamp of life will go out;
but man knows not when his Lamp of life will go out;
p-acp n1 vvz xx c-crq po31 n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi av;
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1955
for death doth not arrest men, and lay them up in the prison of their grave according to their seniority, age, and standing.
for death does not arrest men, and lay them up in the prison of their grave according to their seniority, age, and standing.
p-acp n1 vdz xx vvi n2, cc vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvg p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc vvg.
(30) section (DIV2)
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1956
A young Josiah dyes, as well as an old Methuselah. When you see bubbles dancing upon the face of the stream, you behold men, of which some swell higher, some are less, but all after they have fetcht a few frisks and turnes, fall flat into a sheet of water,
A young Josiah dies, as well as an old Methuselah. When you see bubbles dancing upon the face of the stream, you behold men, of which Some swell higher, Some Are less, but all After they have fetched a few frisks and turns, fallen flat into a sheet of water,
dt j np1 vvz, c-acp av c-acp dt j np1. c-crq pn22 vvb n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vvb n2, pp-f r-crq d vvb jc, d vbr av-dc, p-acp d c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt d n2 cc n2, vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
(30) section (DIV2)
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1957
and those into a sheet for the earth.
and those into a sheet for the earth.
cc d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
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1958
Fourthly, What should I say, that grant a longer day be given, and a man deferr'd till the Almond Tree do flourish,
Fourthly, What should I say, that grant a longer day be given, and a man deferred till the Almond Tree do flourish,
ord, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi, cst vvb dt jc n1 vbi vvn, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 vdb vvi,
(30) section (DIV2)
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1959
yet it will be nor wisdome, nor gratitude to deferre the Exhortation, or not to lend an ear to it, or obey it till then. First, No wisdome;
yet it will be nor Wisdom, nor gratitude to defer the Exhortation, or not to lend an ear to it, or obey it till then. First, No Wisdom;
av pn31 vmb vbi ccx n1, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvi pn31 p-acp av. ord, dx n1;
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1960
for what man that is in his right minde travelling on the way, and having store of lusty and able beasts, would let them all go empty, for what man that is in his right mind traveling on the Way, and having store of lusty and able beasts, would let them all go empty,
p-acp r-crq n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vhg n1 pp-f j cc j n2, vmd vvi pno32 d vvi j,
(30) section (DIV2)
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and lay all his pack and whole carriage upon some poor, leane, and infirme Jade that is scarce able to carry himself, much less the Pack, the Load that is cast upon him? And surely no less unreasonable is that man, who passing away over idly the able and lusty dayes of his youth, packs all the labour and travel for his soul upon his impotent old age, whose infirmities are so many and so troublesome, that they weary him of themselves,
and lay all his pack and Whole carriage upon Some poor, lean, and infirm Jade that is scarce able to carry himself, much less the Pack, the Load that is cast upon him? And surely no less unreasonable is that man, who passing away over idly the able and lusty days of his youth, packs all the labour and travel for his soul upon his impotent old age, whose infirmities Are so many and so troublesome, that they weary him of themselves,
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though you reckon not the weight of this burden.
though you reckon not the weight of this burden.
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Secondly, But to let this pass, what ingratitude and injustice is this to our good God, who hath lent us our time, to set out the least, the last, the worst part of our life unto his service? For it is but the dregs in the bottome when the Wine is drawn out,
Secondly, But to let this pass, what ingratitude and injustice is this to our good God, who hath lent us our time, to Set out the least, the last, the worst part of our life unto his service? For it is but the dregs in the bottom when the Wine is drawn out,
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and the amurca and snuff in the Lamp, the oyl being spent: and who can tell, being brought, whether God will accept it?
and the amurca and snuff in the Lamp, the oil being spent: and who can tell, being brought, whither God will accept it?
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Sure I am that he is accursed by God, that having whole and sound Cattle in his flock, doth yet offer unto him the lame and halt;
Sure I am that he is accursed by God, that having Whole and found Cattle in his flock, does yet offer unto him the lame and halt;
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and may not men fear who have so many sound dayes of youth and strength,
and may not men Fear who have so many found days of youth and strength,
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yet presume to bring him their rotten and limping old age? No man in the old Law, was to have two measures in his house;
yet presume to bring him their rotten and limping old age? No man in the old Law, was to have two measures in his house;
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a greater for his friend, a less for other men: And yet thou art not ashamed to use two measures for thy life; a greater for his friend, a less for other men: And yet thou art not ashamed to use two measures for thy life;
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a less for thy God, a greater for those thou esteemest thy friends. To him thou allottest a little, short, niggardly pittance of thy old age;
a less for thy God, a greater for those thou esteemest thy Friends. To him thou allottest a little, short, niggardly pittance of thy old age;
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but to thy own lusts and pleasures on whom thou hast cast thy love, the greatest, the fairest, the fullest measure that can be;
but to thy own Lustiest and pleasures on whom thou hast cast thy love, the greatest, the Fairest, the Fullest measure that can be;
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a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. Oh unequal dealing! O extreame ingratitude! a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. O unequal dealing! Oh extreme ingratitude!
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What reason is there that God should be thus used at our hands? what equity? that having spent in the service of lust the flower of youth, thou dish out to him thy old diseased bones? that his enemies have the best,
What reason is there that God should be thus used At our hands? what equity? that having spent in the service of lust the flower of youth, thou dish out to him thy old diseased bones? that his enemies have the best,
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and he the leavings? they the Wine, and he the dregs? as if a man had learn'd his Lesson of the Traveller in the Apologue, that eat up all the Kernels and Almonds,
and he the leavings? they the Wine, and he the dregs? as if a man had learned his lesson of the Traveller in the Apologue, that eat up all the Kernels and Almonds,
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and presented the rines and shells to his God.
and presented the rines and shells to his God.
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Dost thou not remember that in his Sacrifice his portion was the fat? the best part? follow then the counsel of the holy Ghost given by Solomon, Remember thy Creatour in the dayes of thy youth, Dost thou not Remember that in his Sacrifice his portion was the fat? the best part? follow then the counsel of the holy Ghost given by Solomon, remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth,
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before the evil days come, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; and if those evil dayes please not thee, presume not they will please him. before the evil days come, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; and if those evil days please not thee, presume not they will please him.
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You have heard the Apostles first reason, why you should be active in this Duty;
You have herd the Apostles First reason, why you should be active in this Duty;
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and why also they who are exhorted, should take their day and do their work in it.
and why also they who Are exhorted, should take their day and do their work in it.
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Now it follows that we consider the second, which is drawn ab eventu, from a dangerous consequence that may follow upon it. Do it
Now it follows that we Consider the second, which is drawn ab eventu, from a dangerous consequence that may follow upon it. Do it
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5. Lest your heart be hardned, NONLATINALPHABET, lest it be dryed; for the root is NONLATINALPHABET, that signifies NONLATINALPHABET, Hesych. to dry, and wither up.5. Lest your heart be hardened,, lest it be dried; for the root is, that signifies, Hesych. to dry, and wither up.
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Dryness is a quality in any body, wrought either by heat or cold; for by heat the internal moysture is call'd forth, as in dryed wood;
Dryness is a quality in any body, wrought either by heat or cold; for by heat the internal moisture is called forth, as in dried wood;
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and by cold it is congealed and embodyed, as in stones and mettals;
and by cold it is congealed and embodied, as in stones and metals;
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upon which there follows a stiffness, stubbornness, and hardness in the subject, so that it will not easily receive any impression.
upon which there follows a stiffness, stubbornness, and hardness in the Subject, so that it will not Easily receive any impression.
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Such a quality there is in the heart of man, and proceeds from both; sometimes from abundance of heat, sometimes again from an excess of cold.
Such a quality there is in the heart of man, and proceeds from both; sometime from abundance of heat, sometime again from an excess of cold.
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The Jewes were a zealous people;
The Jews were a zealous people;
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zealous of the Law of their fathers, zealous for the Law of Moses, and this hear of zeal was so great, that it stiffned their necks and their hearts so much, that the Truth of the Gospel could make no impression upon them, say the Prophets, say Christ, say the Apostles what they could, they still remained blinde, obstinate, stiff, stubborn, as good mollifie a stone.
zealous of the Law of their Father's, zealous for the Law of Moses, and this hear of zeal was so great, that it stiffened their necks and their hearts so much, that the Truth of the Gospel could make no impression upon them, say the prophets, say christ, say the Apostles what they could, they still remained blind, obstinate, stiff, stubborn, as good mollify a stone.
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And this is yet to be seen in many zealots, upon whom this unkind heat of a presumptuous spirit hath wrought so much, that it hath stiffned them in their own opinions;
And this is yet to be seen in many zealots, upon whom this unkind heat of a presumptuous Spirit hath wrought so much, that it hath stiffened them in their own opinions;
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so stubborne they are against manifest Truth;
so stubborn they Are against manifest Truth;
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that rather than they will be recall'd, they will be of any Sect, Neuters, any thing, nothing, all things that may serve their turne.
that rather than they will be Recalled, they will be of any Sect, Neuters, any thing, nothing, all things that may serve their turn.
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Through this heat of zeale their hardness becomes unspeakable, unpregnable.
Through this heat of zeal their hardness becomes unspeakable, unpregnable.
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But sometimes again this hardness is wrought through abundance of cold, too much earthliness, which so cools and freezeth all motions of the spirit, that the heart is no way softened by them.
But sometime again this hardness is wrought through abundance of cold, too much earthliness, which so cools and freezeth all motions of the Spirit, that the heart is no Way softened by them.
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Achans wedge of gold, Shechem and Hamors substance, Demetrius silver shrines of Diana; in a word, pleasure, profit, ambition, bring such a coldness and stiffness upon the heart, that it is resolved not to yield, never to relent. Achans wedge of gold, Shechem and Hamors substance, Demetrius silver shrines of Diana; in a word, pleasure, profit, ambition, bring such a coldness and stiffness upon the heart, that it is resolved not to yield, never to relent.
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Now out of these excessive fits of heat and cold, ariseth that cauterized conscience the Apostle speaks of, which makes it past feeling;
Now out of these excessive fits of heat and cold, arises that cauterized conscience the Apostle speaks of, which makes it passed feeling;
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which is peculiar first to Hereticks, such as give eare to seducing spirits, and doctrines of Devils, that speak lyes in hypocrisie. which is peculiar First to Heretics, such as give ear to seducing spirits, and doctrines of Devils, that speak lies in hypocrisy.
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Then to obstinate and notorious Malefactours, who by custome of sinning extinguish the light of nature;
Then to obstinate and notorious Malefactors, who by custom of sinning extinguish the Light of nature;
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that call good evil, and evil good, being men of a reprobate minde.
that call good evil, and evil good, being men of a Reprobate mind.
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Lastly, to men who sinne habitually, that sell themselves to work wickednesse, and glory in doing mischief.
Lastly, to men who sin habitually, that fell themselves to work wickedness, and glory in doing mischief.
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And how heavie this judgement is, will manifestly appear, if we shall take a view of these three. 1. The Time when it is inflicted. 2. The Agents in it. 3. And the persons upon whom it is brought.
And how heavy this judgement is, will manifestly appear, if we shall take a view of these three. 1. The Time when it is inflicted. 2. The Agents in it. 3. And the Persons upon whom it is brought.
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1. A time there is for the heart to be melted, softned, mollified:
1. A time there is for the heart to be melted, softened, mollified:
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It is called to Day in this place, when God offers a pardon, and useth all means to make men capable of it;
It is called to Day in this place, when God offers a pardon, and uses all means to make men capable of it;
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he sues to us by the ministry of the Word, that it might be accepted.
he sues to us by the Ministry of the Word, that it might be accepted.
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And this his request he seconds with intreaties, expostulations, lamentations, commiserations, and all other strains of Rhetorique, that are apt to move affections,
And this his request he seconds with entreaties, expostulations, lamentations, commiserations, and all other strains of Rhetoric, that Are apt to move affections,
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and prevail with men to draw them nearer unto him.
and prevail with men to draw them nearer unto him.
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But all these offers of Grace becoming uneffectual, he takes a sharper course, calls for his rod and s•i•es, visits with scourges,
But all these offers of Grace becoming uneffectual, he Takes a sharper course, calls for his rod and s•i•es, visits with scourges,
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and wounds, that so either per manum plectentem, or amplectentem, by his embraces or blows, by his love or severity, his mercy or his justice, he might make the heart to yield.
and wounds, that so either per manum plectentem, or amplectentem, by his embraces or blows, by his love or severity, his mercy or his Justice, he might make the heart to yield.
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At last finding that he hath to deale with a stone, that he speaks to a stone, beats upon a stone, which no hand is able to make sensible, he gives over calling, expecting, waiting, striving, smiting,
At last finding that he hath to deal with a stone, that he speaks to a stone, beats upon a stone, which no hand is able to make sensible, he gives over calling, expecting, waiting, striving, smiting,
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and leaves the heart as he found it, hard, stubborne, rebellious, obstinate, and contumacious.
and leaves the heart as he found it, hard, stubborn, rebellious, obstinate, and contumacious.
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And then the man fills up the measure of his iniquities, upon which destruction infallibly follows, Josh. 11.20. God hardens Pharaohs heart. And then the man fills up the measure of his iniquities, upon which destruction infallibly follows, Josh. 11.20. God hardens Pharaohs heart.
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But when was it? not till a fair intreaty to let his people go, not till the plague of Froggs,
But when was it? not till a fair entreaty to let his people go, not till the plague of Frogs,
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and swarms of Flyes, nor annoyance of Lice, nor Murrain of the Cattle were able to soften him.
and swarms of Flies, nor annoyance of Lice, nor Murrain of the Cattle were able to soften him.
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Upon this God sends another plague, that of boyles and blaines, and then 'tis said,
Upon this God sends Another plague, that of boils and blains, and then it's said,
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and not before, in a new stile, the Lord hardned the heart of Pharaoh, as upon one that was ripe for destruction, and one upon whom he would pour all his plagues.
and not before, in a new style, the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, as upon one that was ripe for destruction, and one upon whom he would pour all his plagues.
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True it is that we read, chap. 4.21. by way of prediction or Decree, I will harden Pharaohs heart;
True it is that we read, chap. 4.21. by Way of prediction or decree, I will harden Pharaohs heart;
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but that was not yet done; and again in our Translation, chap. 7.13.
but that was not yet done; and again in our translation, chap. 7.13.
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He hardned Pharaohs heart, but that is a mistake, for the words do not bear that in the Hebrew,He hardened Pharaohs heart, but that is a mistake, for the words do not bear that in the Hebrew,
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but thus, Pharaohs heart waxed strong, or hard, or was hardned; it is passively, not actively to be understood.
but thus, Pharaohs heart waxed strong, or hard, or was hardened; it is passively, not actively to be understood.
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Gods time of hardning was not yet come; Then he did it, and not till then, when nor a fair and mild request,
God's time of hardening was not yet come; Then he did it, and not till then, when nor a fair and mild request,
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nor four or five sharper blows could soften him.
nor four or five sharper blows could soften him.
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The like is to be observed of Sihon King of the Amorites, of those Nations that God destroyed utterly. Of the ten Tribes;
The like is to be observed of Sihon King of the amorites, of those nations that God destroyed utterly. Of the ten Tribes;
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Of Zedekiah that hardned his heart, and stifned his neck from turning to the Lord God of Israel. And of the whole Nation of the Jews, who were broken off, rejected, and at this day dispersed. Of Zedekiah that hardened his heart, and stifned his neck from turning to the Lord God of Israel. And of the Whole nation of the jews, who were broken off, rejected, and At this day dispersed.
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The precedent of their ruine was an obduration and stubbornnesse; and this fell not upon them, till all means that might soften them were slighted, and would not be heard.
The precedent of their ruin was an obduration and stubbornness; and this fell not upon them, till all means that might soften them were slighted, and would not be herd.
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The time then that makes men ripe for this judgement, and the consequent of it, may be one strong retentive to keep men from it.
The time then that makes men ripe for this judgement, and the consequent of it, may be one strong retentive to keep men from it.
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Exhort, that you be not hardned.
Exhort, that you be not hardened.
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2. But if the time when it is inflicted, move you not, then next look upon the Agents about it.
2. But if the time when it is inflicted, move you not, then next look upon the Agents about it.
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First, I shall name a just God. For whom he will h• hardneth. And when I called him just, I made an Apology for this his Agency;
First, I shall name a just God. For whom he will h• Hardeneth. And when I called him just, I made an Apology for this his Agency;
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for he hardneth no mans heart, before the man himself hath first hardned it.
for he Hardeneth no men heart, before the man himself hath First hardened it.
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Some precedent iniquity there is, which might procure God in his justice and anger to deny his mercy,
some precedent iniquity there is, which might procure God in his Justice and anger to deny his mercy,
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or take away the mollifying grace of his Spirit.
or take away the mollifying grace of his Spirit.
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God often punisheth sinne with sinne, and makes the future iniquity to be the revenge of the former.
God often Punisheth sin with sin, and makes the future iniquity to be the revenge of the former.
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It is easie to collect this out of Saint Pauls words, Wherefore God gave them up to beleeve a lye,
It is easy to collect this out of Saint Paul's words, Wherefore God gave them up to believe a lie,
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because they changed the Truth of God into a lye. It was NONLATINALPHABET, a just recompence of their former errour. Because they changed the Truth of God into a lie. It was, a just recompense of their former error.
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Hardnesse of heart is not only a punishment, but a sin, and as a sinne it hath disorder, obliquity, deformity in it,
Hardness of heart is not only a punishment, but a since, and as a sin it hath disorder, obliquity, deformity in it,
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and so God cannot be the proper cause of it;
and so God cannot be the proper cause of it;
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but look upon it as it is a just recompence of some foregoing wickednesse, and then it is certainly true that the justice of heaven hath a very great hand in it.
but look upon it as it is a just recompense of Some foregoing wickedness, and then it is Certainly true that the Justice of heaven hath a very great hand in it.
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Farther yet, this obduration, when attributed to God, is no work of his properly, nor act of infusion,
Farther yet, this obduration, when attributed to God, is no work of his properly, nor act of infusion,
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or positive production, for he puts no hardnesse into the heart, no malice into the affections:
or positive production, for he puts no hardness into the heart, no malice into the affections:
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But his approaches of mercy being slighted, he withdraws, affords his grace no longer, which should mollifie the heart,
But his Approaches of mercy being slighted, he withdraws, affords his grace no longer, which should mollify the heart,
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and then the heart returnes to its own hardness and malice; no otherwise than wax, which stiffness so soon as the heat of the fire, hand,
and then the heart returns to its own hardness and malice; no otherwise than wax, which stiffness so soon as the heat of the fire, hand,
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or sun, that did soften it, is removed from it. For that I may give you a clearer light in this matter, the immediate, nearest,
or sun, that did soften it, is removed from it. For that I may give you a clearer Light in this matter, the immediate, nearest,
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and truest cause of this hardness, is man himself.
and Truest cause of this hardness, is man himself.
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In whose heart there is a double malignity, Innata, & adaucta, Born with him, and encreasing upon him.
In whose heart there is a double malignity, Innata, & adaucta, Born with him, and increasing upon him.
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The first is innate, some call it natural, and God promiseth to remove it from all the Vessells of mercy, I will take away their heart of stone,
The First is innate, Some call it natural, and God promises to remove it from all the Vessels of mercy, I will take away their heart of stone,
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and give them a heart of flesh. and give them a heart of Flesh.
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Before then a man be born againe this stony heart was in him, otherwise it could not be taken away.
Before then a man be born again this stony heart was in him, otherwise it could not be taken away.
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The other is humane and voluntary, when a man wilfully grows stubborne, and perverse, and will not by the still voice of mercy,
The other is humane and voluntary, when a man wilfully grows stubborn, and perverse, and will not by the still voice of mercy,
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nor thunder of judgement, be drawn to yield or submit.
nor thunder of judgement, be drawn to yield or submit.
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Now the Agents that encrease and heighten it, is first by accident, the Admonition, Exhortation, Commination of any man of God, sent to mollifie such a soule.
Now the Agents that increase and heighten it, is First by accident, the Admonition, Exhortation, Commination of any man of God, sent to mollify such a soul.
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Go (saith God to his Prophet) and blind their eyes. That which should have been for their wealth, through their own default is an occasion of falling; Go (Says God to his Prophet) and blind their eyes. That which should have been for their wealth, through their own default is an occasion of falling;
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the Gospel ordain'd for life, the savour of death unto death. Then the Devil takes his advantage; the Gospel ordained for life, the savour of death unto death. Then the devil Takes his advantage;
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and as he findes the heart enclined, works to the greater hardening of it. The Devil put into the heart of Judas to betray him.
and as he finds the heart inclined, works to the greater hardening of it. The devil put into the heart of Judas to betray him.
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And because he knows there is no readier instrument for such a purpose than a false Prophet, therefore he makes choice of him to be his under Agent.
And Because he knows there is no Readier Instrument for such a purpose than a false Prophet, Therefore he makes choice of him to be his under Agent.
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I will go, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his Prophets; I will go, and be a lying Spirit in the Mouth of all his prophets;
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and this lye was so efficacious, that it deceiv'd Ahab, hardned him to go up against Ramoth-Gilead, to his destruction. and this lie was so efficacious, that it deceived Ahab, hardened him to go up against Ramoth-Gilead, to his destruction.
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This the devil himself thought was a way that could not faile. Lastly, Sinne is an Agent also in this work;
This the Devil himself Thought was a Way that could not fail. Lastly, Sin is an Agent also in this work;
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or to speak more properly with our Apostle, the deceitfulnesse, the delusion, the cunning, the Sophistry of it:
or to speak more properly with our Apostle, the deceitfulness, the delusion, the cunning, the Sophistry of it:
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Of which more by and by. Lay all this together. That God hardens in anger and justice, his grace being withdrawn.
Of which more by and by. Lay all this together. That God hardens in anger and Justice, his grace being withdrawn.
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That the heart is suffered to returne ad ingenium, to that natural disposition of a stone.
That the heart is suffered to return ad ingenium, to that natural disposition of a stone.
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That the Ministry of the Word rejected encreaseth it; That the Devil and the false Prophet are great Agents in it;
That the Ministry of the Word rejected increases it; That the devil and the false Prophet Are great Agents in it;
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That sinne is the Sophist that perswades unto it:
That sin is the Sophist that persuades unto it:
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And then consider whether all meanes be not to be used, NONLATINALPHABET, lest the heart be hardened.
And then Consider whither all means be not to be used,, lest the heart be hardened.
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3. Especially if you shall lay to heart the consequence, That it is a certain Fore-runner of perdition.
3. Especially if you shall lay to heart the consequence, That it is a certain Forerunner of perdition.
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For in whom doth it rest? who are the proper subject of it, but the children of disobedience? In these there is NONLATINALPHABET, they are past feeling;
For in whom does it rest? who Are the proper Subject of it, but the children of disobedience? In these there is, they Are passed feeling;
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they are like men in a phrensie, that being in a miserable case, yet smile and laugh, they Are like men in a frenzy, that being in a miserable case, yet smile and laugh,
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and think all other men distracted, and themselves well.
and think all other men distracted, and themselves well.
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In them there is a conscience seared as with a hot Iron, a mark t••t will not out, a callum upon which nothing will grow.
In them there is a conscience seared as with a hight Iron, a mark t••t will not out, a callum upon which nothing will grow.
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Whereas it is a property of Gods children to have a tender heart, a soft heart, a melting heart; My heart, saith David, in the midst of my body, is even like melting wax; Whereas it is a property of God's children to have a tender heart, a soft heart, a melting heart; My heart, Says David, in the midst of my body, is even like melting wax;
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if pricked they will bleed, if smitten they will relent, if heated and chafed, they will yield and soften;
if pricked they will bleed, if smitten they will relent, if heated and chafed, they will yield and soften;
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They will easily be wrought first to attrition, then to contrition. With these cauterized men it is otherwise, their heart is a hard and impenitent heart:
They will Easily be wrought First to attrition, then to contrition. With these cauterized men it is otherwise, their heart is a hard and impenitent heart:
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strike upon them with the hammer of the Law, as good beat upon a Rock; they are not malleable:
strike upon them with the hammer of the Law, as good beatrice upon a Rock; they Are not malleable:
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Go about to melt them with the fire of the Gospel, they soften not. Mourn or pipe, all's one, they will nor dance, nor weep.
Go about to melt them with the fire of the Gospel, they soften not. Mourn or pipe, all's one, they will nor dance, nor weep.
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Pharaoh in Egypt, Sihon destined to destruction, the Jewes ordained to captivity, after to be cast off, Nebuchadnezzar to be turn'd among beasts, Judas the sonne of perdition, with many other ominous names registred in the Book of God, are presented to posterity as so many stigmatized persons, all branded with this stiff neck, impudent forehead, proud and hard heart, Pharaoh in Egypt, Sihon destined to destruction, the Jews ordained to captivity, After to be cast off, Nebuchadnezzar to be turned among beasts, Judas the son of perdition, with many other ominous names registered in the Book of God, Are presented to posterity as so many stigmatized Persons, all branded with this stiff neck, impudent forehead, proud and hard heart,
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and obstinate soul, that we read and tremble, tremble and take heed that we come not into the rol of these sonnes of Belial, lest we perish in their gainsaying.
and obstinate soul, that we read and tremble, tremble and take heed that we come not into the rol of these Sons of Belial, lest we perish in their gainsaying.
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Even charity that is kinde, and judgeth the best cannot be so blinde, as of these not to suspect the worst. Even charity that is kind, and Judgeth the best cannot be so blind, as of these not to suspect the worst.
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Look upon these then, and learne to heare God, his voice, his Word, his Spirit, his Ministers, whose labour it is to melt, to mollifie you, to form your stony heart into a heart of wax, capable of such impressions as must be sealed upon you,
Look upon these then, and Learn to hear God, his voice, his Word, his Spirit, his Ministers, whose labour it is to melt, to mollify you, to from your stony heart into a heart of wax, capable of such impressions as must be sealed upon you,
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if ever you intend to enter into his rest.
if ever you intend to enter into his rest.
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There remains a rest for the people of God, and you shall not read of one that dyed with an obstinate and hard heart ever entered into it:
There remains a rest for the people of God, and you shall not read of one that died with an obstinate and hard heart ever entered into it:
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No more than these stubborn Israelites (whom the Apostle hath here proposed for a terrour) into the Land of Canaan. No more than these stubborn Israelites (whom the Apostle hath Here proposed for a terror) into the Land of Canaan.
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Wherefore as the holy Ghost saith before, To day if you will heare his voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation, as in the day of temptation in the Wilderness.
Wherefore as the holy Ghost Says before, To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation, as in the day of temptation in the Wilderness.
c-crq c-acp dt j n1 vvz a-acp, p-acp n1 cs pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1, vvb xx po22 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1.
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For this is to grieve the Spirit, by whom you must be sealed (if ever) to the day of Redemption.
For this is to grieve the Spirit, by whom you must be sealed (if ever) to the day of Redemption.
p-acp d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn (cs av) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
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This is to quench the fire of the Spirit, which alone can melt out your dross.
This is to quench the fire of the Spirit, which alone can melt out your dross.
d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi av po22 n1.
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This is to do despite to the Spirit of grace, when he is about to change your heart.
This is to do despite to the Spirit of grace, when he is about to change your heart.
d vbz pc-acp vdi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n1.
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And upon this grievance given to him, and this quench cast upon him, and this despite done him, he will be gone,
And upon this grievance given to him, and this quench cast upon him, and this despite done him, he will be gone,
cc p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc d vvb vvn p-acp pno31, cc d n1 vdn pno31, pns31 vmb vbi vvn,
(31) section (DIV2)
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and then you left in a sad condition.
and then you left in a sad condition.
cc cs pn22 vvd p-acp dt j n1.
(31) section (DIV2)
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For then God will harden, the Devil will harden, the Gospel will harden, and sinne will harden your heart;
For then God will harden, the devil will harden, the Gospel will harden, and sin will harden your heart;
p-acp av np1 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi, cc n1 vmb vvi po22 n1;
(31) section (DIV2)
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God out of justice and revenge, the Devil out of malice, the Gospel by accident for your unbelief,
God out of Justice and revenge, the devil out of malice, the Gospel by accident for your unbelief,
np1 av pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 av pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n1,
(31) section (DIV2)
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and Sinne by collusion and cunning.
and Sin by collusion and cunning.
cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n-jn.
(31) section (DIV2)
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To which pitch when an obdurate sinner is come, he is set upon the brink of hell;
To which pitch when an obdurate sinner is come, he is Set upon the brink of hell;
p-acp r-crq n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1;
(31) section (DIV2)
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and if he be saved out of the flame, it must be by as strange a preservation,
and if he be saved out of the flame, it must be by as strange a preservation,
cc cs pns31 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp c-acp j dt n1,
(31) section (DIV2)
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as Lot was saved from the fire of Sodome, when the Angel took him, and his wife, and his daughters by the hand (the Lord being merciful unto him) and deliver'd him from that fire and brimstone.
as Lot was saved from the fire of Sodom, when the Angel took him, and his wife, and his daughters by the hand (the Lord being merciful unto him) and Delivered him from that fire and brimstone.
c-acp n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 vvd pno31, cc po31 n1, cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 (dt n1 vbg j p-acp pno31) cc vvd pno31 p-acp d n1 cc n1.
(31) section (DIV2)
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But because among these Agents, the Apostle here singles out one as a chief actor in it,
But Because among these Agents, the Apostle Here singles out one as a chief actor in it,
p-acp c-acp p-acp d n2, dt n1 av vvz av crd p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31,
(31) section (DIV2)
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and withal acquaints us with the way by which it works, to wit, not by force and power,
and withal acquaints us with the Way by which it works, to wit, not by force and power,
cc av vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, pc-acp vvi, xx p-acp n1 cc n1,
(31) section (DIV2)
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but by Art and slye practices, I shall in the last place speak a word of those,
but by Art and sly practices, I shall in the last place speak a word of those,
cc-acp p-acp n1 cc j n2, pns11 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f d,
(31) section (DIV2)
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and give you warning about them, that you be not taken by the fallacy. I exhort then that you be not hardned
and give you warning about them, that you be not taken by the fallacy. I exhort then that you be not hardened
cc vvb pn22 n1 p-acp pno32, cst pn22 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvb av cst pn22 vbb xx vvn
(31) section (DIV2)
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6. By the deceitfulness of sinne.6. By the deceitfulness of sin.
crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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For let the matter be throughly examined, and appeare it will, that there is not one sinne in which we are taken,
For let the matter be thoroughly examined, and appear it will, that there is not one sin in which we Are taken,
p-acp vvi dt n1 vbb av-j vvn, cc vvi pn31 vmb, cst pc-acp vbz xx crd n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn,
(32) section (DIV2)
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but by some cheat or other; so true and ingenuous is that confession of Saint Paul, Sinne hath deceived me;
but by Some cheat or other; so true and ingenuous is that Confessi of Saint Paul, Sin hath deceived me;
cc-acp p-acp d n1 cc n-jn; av j cc j vbz d n1 pp-f n1 np1, n1 vhz vvn pno11;
(32) section (DIV2)
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for it hath both escam & hamum, the bait that appears, and the hook that is conceal'd;
for it hath both escam & hamum, the bait that appears, and the hook that is concealed;
p-acp pn31 vhz d vvd cc fw-la, dt n1 cst vvz, cc dt n1 cst vbz vvn;
(32) section (DIV2)
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bread that in one hand it shews, and a stone that it hides in the other;
bred that in one hand it shows, and a stone that it hides in the other;
n1 cst p-acp crd n1 pn31 vvz, cc dt n1 cst pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn;
(32) section (DIV2)
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and under the specious colour of some good, it allures us to bite so greedily, till we are taken by it, hardned, and ruin'd.
and under the specious colour of Some good, it allures us to bite so greedily, till we Are taken by it, hardened, and ruined.
cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j, pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-j, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, vvn, cc vvn.
(32) section (DIV2)
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An instance or two will make all plaine. Such a practice there was upon our first Parents;
an instance or two will make all plain. Such a practice there was upon our First Parents;
dt n1 cc crd vmb vvi d n1. d dt n1 a-acp vbds p-acp po12 ord n2;
(32) section (DIV2)
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the forbidden fruit was presented first as profitable, good for food; then as pleasant, a desire to the eye;
the forbidden fruit was presented First as profitable, good for food; then as pleasant, a desire to the eye;
dt j-vvn n1 vbds vvn ord p-acp j, j p-acp n1; av p-acp j, dt n1 p-acp dt n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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after a means to knowledge, a Tree to be desired to make one wise;
After a means to knowledge, a Tree to be desired to make one wise;
p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi crd j;
(32) section (DIV2)
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and lastly, a ready way to preferment, Let them take and eat, and they should be like gods:
and lastly, a ready Way to preferment, Let them take and eat, and they should be like God's:
cc ord, dt j n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno32 vvi cc vvi, cc pns32 vmd vbi j n2:
(32) section (DIV2)
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here was the bait, in all this the deceit.
Here was the bait, in all this the deceit.
av vbds dt n1, p-acp d d dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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Not the least syllable all this while of the Hook that was conceal'd, till the cunning Angler had catch'd his prey,
Not the least syllable all this while of the Hook that was concealed, till the cunning Angler had catched his prey,
xx dt ds n1 d d n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbds vvn, c-acp dt j-jn n1 vhd vvn po31 n1,
(32) section (DIV2)
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then they confess'd that they were both couzened. The woman deceived me, saith the man; The Serpent deceived and beguiled me, saith the woman;
then they confessed that they were both cozened. The woman deceived me, Says the man; The Serpent deceived and beguiled me, Says the woman;
cs pns32 vvd cst pns32 vbdr d vvn. dt n1 vvd pno11, vvz dt n1; dt n1 vvn cc vvn pno11, vvz dt n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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both too too late acknowledged the Parologism that was put upon them.
both too too late acknowledged the Parologism that was put upon them.
d av av av-j vvn dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno32.
(32) section (DIV2)
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And is it not so in love and dalliance? The fallacy here is the lips of the Harlot that drop like an honey-comb, and her words sweet as Roses:
And is it not so in love and dalliance? The fallacy Here is the lips of the Harlot that drop like an honeycomb, and her words sweet as Roses:
cc vbz pn31 xx av p-acp n1 cc n1? dt n1 av vbz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvb av-j dt n1, cc po31 n2 j c-acp n2:
(32) section (DIV2)
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she hath forsooth peace offerings, she hath perfum'd her bed with myrrh, Aloes, Cinamon, and upon this impudently makes the motion, Come let us take our fill of love.
she hath forsooth peace offerings, she hath perfumed her Bed with myrrh, Aloes, Cinnamon, and upon this impudently makes the motion, Come let us take our fill of love.
pns31 vhz uh n1 n2, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1, n2, n1, cc p-acp d av-j vvz dt n1, vvb vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 pp-f n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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The bait appeares, but this is only Deceptio auris, as the other was Deceptio visus, faire words drunk in by the eare, The bait appears, but this is only Deceptio Auris, as the other was Deceptio visus, fair words drunk in by the ear,
dt n1 vvz, cc-acp d vbz j fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n-jn vbds fw-la fw-la, j n2 vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1,
(32) section (DIV2)
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as the Apple was the bait to the eye, but both please and kill. In that death climb'd up the windows, in this it comes in by the door.
as the Apple was the bait to the eye, but both please and kill. In that death climbed up the windows, in this it comes in by the door.
c-acp dt n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp d vvb cc vvi. p-acp d n1 vvd a-acp dt n2, p-acp d pn31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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For the Harlots house is the way of hell, and leads on to the Chambers of death.
For the Harlots house is the Way of hell, and leads on to the Chambers of death.
p-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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The Sacrilegious person is in the number of devourers;
The Sacrilegious person is in the number of devourers;
dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2;
(32) section (DIV2)
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his Throat is an open Sepulchre, and he is alwayes gaping after glebe-lands, Church revenues, Tithes,
his Throat is an open Sepulchre, and he is always gaping After glebe-lands, Church revenues, Tithes,
po31 n1 vbz dt j n1, cc pns31 vbz av vvg p-acp n2, n1 n2, n2,
(32) section (DIV2)
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and Offerings, or whatsoever the piety and bounty of devout souls hath dedicated and set apart to uphold the service of God, and encourage learning;
and Offerings, or whatsoever the piety and bounty of devout Souls hath dedicated and Set apart to uphold the service of God, and encourage learning;
cc n2, cc r-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 vhz vvn cc vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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All this he can glut down as easily as a man can swallow his spittle;
All this he can glut down as Easily as a man can swallow his spittle;
d d pns31 vmb vvi a-acp c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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and at every bit that he gets down, he cryes panis Christi, panis dulcis, no bread so sweet as that taken from Christs Table, no meat to that which is taken from the Altar. Populus me devovet;
and At every bit that he gets down, he cries Paris Christ, Paris dulcis, no bred so sweet as that taken from Christ Table, no meat to that which is taken from the Altar. Populus me devovet;
cc p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vvz a-acp, pns31 vvz n1 np1, n1 fw-la, dx n1 av j c-acp d vvn p-acp npg1 n1, dx n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. fw-la pno11 vvi;
(32) section (DIV2)
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— Plaudo domi, quoties nummos contemplor in arca.
— Plaudo At Home, How often Nummos contemplor in arca.
— fw-la fw-la, n2 fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la.
(32) section (DIV2)
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But with this bait he devours the hook too, or else Solomon was mistaken, who affirmes, That it is a snare to a man to devoure that which is holy.
But with this bait he devours the hook too, or Else Solomon was mistaken, who affirms, That it is a snare to a man to devour that which is holy.
cc-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 av, cc av np1 vbds vvn, r-crq vvz, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz j.
(32) section (DIV2)
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For that will happen to him, which befell the Eagle that stole a part of the Sacrifice from the Altar;
For that will happen to him, which befell the Eagl that stole a part of the Sacrifice from the Altar;
p-acp d vmb vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd dt n1 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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a secret coal will be carried along with it, that will devoure the devourer, and consume his Nest and young birds together.
a secret coal will be carried along with it, that will devour the devourer, and consume his Nest and young Birds together.
dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pn31, cst vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi po31 n1 cc j n2 av.
(32) section (DIV2)
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It were an endless labour to present you all the deceits of sinne;
It were an endless labour to present you all the Deceits of sin;
pn31 vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 d dt n2 pp-f n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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I shall only acquaint you with one juggle more, and produce the jugglers that by it delude, and so end.
I shall only acquaint you with one juggle more, and produce the jugglers that by it delude, and so end.
pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp crd vvi av-dc, cc vvi dt n2 cst p-acp pn31 vvi, cc av n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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And I rather pitch upon this, because it was in great use when the Apostle wrote,
And I rather pitch upon this, Because it was in great use when the Apostle wrote,
cc pns11 av-c vvb p-acp d, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp j n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd,
(32) section (DIV2)
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and many by it drawn to harden their hearts against the Gospel.
and many by it drawn to harden their hearts against the Gospel.
cc d p-acp pn31 vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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Then there were false Brethren NONLATINALPHABET, unawares brought in; or as Jude hath it, NONLATINALPHABET, unawares crept in; privily creeping, (a trick learned of the old Serpent who crept into Paradise) creeping into houses, and leading captive silly women.
Then there were false Brothers, unawares brought in; or as U^de hath it,, unawares crept in; privily creeping, (a trick learned of the old Serpent who crept into Paradise) creeping into houses, and leading captive silly women.
cs pc-acp vbdr j n2, av-j vvn p-acp; cc p-acp np1 vhz pn31,, av-j vvn p-acp; av-j vvg, (dt n1 j pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vvd p-acp n1) vvg p-acp n2, cc vvg j-jn j n2.
(32) section (DIV2)
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Now the way they take them is by a slight, by cunning craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
Now the Way they take them is by a slight, by cunning craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
av dt n1 pns32 vvb pno32 vbz p-acp dt j, p-acp j-jn n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi.
(32) section (DIV2)
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The beguiled are here a sort of silly people;
The beguiled Are Here a sort of silly people;
dt vvn vbr av dt n1 pp-f j n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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in age perhaps men and women, but in understanding meer children, NONLATINALPHABET, they who can say little, or little to the purpose.
in age perhaps men and women, but in understanding mere children,, they who can say little, or little to the purpose.
p-acp n1 av n2 cc n2, cc-acp p-acp vvg j n2,, pns32 r-crq vmb vvi j, cc j p-acp dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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These are NONLATINALPHABET, as ships at Sea tost to and fro; NONLATINALPHABET, as reeds at Land shaken hither and thither, and carried about;
These Are, as ships At Sea tossed to and from;, as reeds At Land shaken hither and thither, and carried about;
d vbr, c-acp n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp cc av;, c-acp n2 p-acp n1 vvn av cc av, cc vvd a-acp;
(32) section (DIV2)
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and that which driveth them, and tosseth them, is every winde of doctrine:
and that which drives them, and tosses them, is every wind of Doctrine:
cc cst r-crq vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32, vbz d n1 pp-f n1:
(32) section (DIV2)
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This as the winde riseth from the womb of the earth, puffs, and blows, and blusters,
This as the wind Riseth from the womb of the earth, puffs, and blows, and blusters,
d c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz, cc n2, cc n2,
(32) section (DIV2)
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and throws all down before it, ariseth on a sudden and gives no warning, and shifts as the winde every point of the compass.
and throws all down before it, arises on a sudden and gives no warning, and shifts as the wind every point of the compass.
cc vvz d a-acp p-acp pn31, vvz p-acp dt j cc vvz dx n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 d n1 pp-f dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
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Yet with this winde these silly people are tost to and fro, and carried about. But they which carry them, are meer cheaters, as appears by their artifice;
Yet with this wind these silly people Are tossed to and from, and carried about. But they which carry them, Are mere cheaters, as appears by their artifice;
av p-acp d n1 d j n1 vbr vvn p-acp cc av, cc vvd a-acp. p-acp pns32 r-crq vvb pno32, vbr j n2, c-acp vvz p-acp po32 n1;
(32) section (DIV2)
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for as our Apostle teacheth, they use First, NONLATINALPHABET, a slight, as men at Dice. They are men of skill and Art, they have high men and low men;
for as our Apostle Teaches, they use First,, a slight, as men At Dice. They Are men of skill and Art, they have high men and low men;
c-acp c-acp po12 n1 vvz, pns32 vvb ord,, dt j, c-acp n2 p-acp n1. pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vhb j n2 cc j n2;
(32) section (DIV2)
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and false Dice, and bard Dice, and slight of hand, and all to deceive and over-reach.
and false Dice, and barred Dice, and slight of hand, and all to deceive and overreach.
cc j n2, cc vvd n2, cc j pp-f n1, cc d pc-acp vvi cc vvi.
(32) section (DIV2)
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Cunning Gamesters they are, and there is not any thing setled in our Church, which they have not endeavoured to cog us out of.
Cunning Gamesters they Are, and there is not any thing settled in our Church, which they have not endeavoured to cog us out of.
np1 n2 pns32 vbr, cc pc-acp vbz xx d n1 vvn p-acp po12 n1, r-crq pns32 vhb xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f.
(32) section (DIV2)
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The Socinians and new Arrians out of our faith: The Antinomians of our repentance from dead works:
The socinians and new Arians out of our faith: The Antinomians of our Repentance from dead works:
dt njp2 cc j n2-jn av pp-f po12 n1: dt njp2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j n2:
(32) section (DIV2)
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The Libertines from our holy life and good deeds: The Anabaptists from our Orders and Sacraments:
The Libertines from our holy life and good Deeds: The Anabaptists from our Order and Sacraments:
dt n2 p-acp po12 j n1 cc j n2: dt np1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n2:
(32) section (DIV2)
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The Brownists from our Liturgy and D•scipline: The Independents from our Government: The Shakers and Enthusiasts from our devotions and prayers:
The Brownists from our Liturgy and D•scipline: The Independents from our Government: The Shakers and Enthusiasts from our devotions and Prayers:
dt n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1: dt n2-jn p-acp po12 n1: dt n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2:
(32) section (DIV2)
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Such is their NONLATINALPHABET, their slight, their Art, their cogging.
Such is their, their slight, their Art, their cogging.
d vbz po32, po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 j-vvg.
(32) section (DIV2)
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Secondly, Which that it may take the better effect, they become NONLATINALPHABET, subtle Merchants, that know how to make use of the Foxes Taile when the Lions skinne can do no good;
Secondly, Which that it may take the better Effect, they become, subtle Merchant's, that know how to make use of the Foxes Tail when the Lions skin can do no good;
ord, r-crq cst pn31 vmb vvi dt jc n1, pns32 vvb, j n2, cst vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 c-crq dt ng1 n1 vmb vdi dx j;
(32) section (DIV2)
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and againe to roare as Lions, when they need not speak like Foxes. This the Apostle intimates also, saying, That they use not only NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET also;
and again to roar as Lions, when they need not speak like Foxes. This the Apostle intimates also, saying, That they use not only, but also;
cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vvb xx vvi av-j n2. np1 dt n1 vvz av, vvg, cst pns32 vvb xx av-j, cc-acp av;
(32) section (DIV2)
380
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and this of larger signification than the former, whatsoever the Greek Scholiast thinks;
and this of larger signification than the former, whatsoever the Greek Scholiast thinks;
cc d pp-f jc n1 cs dt j, r-crq dt jp n1 vvz;
(32) section (DIV2)
380
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for be it that NONLATINALPHABET is NONLATINALPHABET, all cogging and false play is a craft, yet there is other craftiness besides that at Dice.
for be it that is, all cogging and false play is a craft, yet there is other craftiness beside that At Dice.
c-acp vbi pn31 cst vbz, d j-vvg cc j n1 vbz dt n1, av pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 p-acp d p-acp n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
380
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For NONLATINALPHABET, as Aristotle describes, is one who is ready to undertake any course, good or bad, a crafty, subtle, witty,
For, as Aristotle describes, is one who is ready to undertake any course, good or bad, a crafty, subtle, witty,
p-acp, c-acp np1 vvz, vbz pi r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1, j cc j, dt j, j, j,
(32) section (DIV2)
381
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and inconstant man, who as Tertullian elegantly describes the Peacock, is multicolor, & discolor, & versicolor, nunquam ipsa, semper alia, et si semper ipsa, quando alia, toties denique mutanda, quoties movenda:
and inconstant man, who as Tertullian elegantly describes the Peacock, is multicolor, & discolor, & versicolor, Never ipsa, semper Alias, et si semper ipsa, quando Alias, Twice denique mutanda, How often movenda:
cc j n1, r-crq p-acp np1 av-j vvz dt n1, vbz n1, cc n1, cc n1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, n2 fw-la fw-la, n2 fw-la:
(32) section (DIV2)
381
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So these creeping Brethren have two faces, and two hearts, they are many colours, and different colours,
So these creeping Brothers have two faces, and two hearts, they Are many colours, and different colours,
av d j-vvg n2 vhi crd n2, cc crd n2, pns32 vbr d n2, cc j n2,
(32) section (DIV2)
381
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2149
and changeable colours, never the same, alwayes altering; and yet when altered, still the self-same; they move and change, and change as often as they move.
and changeable colours, never the same, always altering; and yet when altered, still the selfsame; they move and change, and change as often as they move.
cc j n2, av-x dt d, av vvg; cc av c-crq vvn, av dt j; pns32 vvb cc vvi, cc vvi c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvb.
(32) section (DIV2)
381
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2150
He that will draw their picture and the cunning they use, may take a view of what Mr. H•oker hath transcribed out of Guy de Bree's story of the Anabaptists of his time.
He that will draw their picture and the cunning they use, may take a view of what Mr. H•oker hath transcribed out of Guy the Bree's story of the Anabaptists of his time.
pns31 cst vmb vvi po32 n1 cc dt n-jn pns32 vvb, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vhz vvn av pp-f zz dt ng1 n1 pp-f dt np1 pp-f po31 n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
381
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2151
Thirdly, Now both these, whether NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET, cogging or craft, tends to the same ends, it is to deceive;
Thirdly, Now both these, whither or, cogging or craft, tends to the same ends, it is to deceive;
ord, av d d, cs cc, j-vvg cc n1, vvz p-acp dt d n2, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi;
(32) section (DIV2)
382
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and that you may know they are no bunglers at their work, they have a Method to do it by;
and that you may know they Are no bunglers At their work, they have a Method to do it by;
cc cst pn22 vmb vvi pns32 vbr dx n2 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp;
(32) section (DIV2)
382
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the Apostle names it NONLATINALPHABET I cannot well render it;
the Apostle names it I cannot well render it;
dt n1 vvz pn31 pns11 vmbx av vvi pn31;
(32) section (DIV2)
382
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you may call it an illusion, a studied fallacy, a back or by-way invented by these Sophisters to steale upon, and seduce honest Passengers. And their Method is this,
you may call it an illusion, a studied fallacy, a back or byway invented by these Sophisters to steal upon, and seduce honest Passengers. And their Method is this,
pn22 vmb vvi pn31 dt n1, dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vvi j n2. cc po32 n1 vbz d,
(32) section (DIV2)
382
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2155
Their grand Maxime is, That the Scripture is in such sort to be the Rule of our Actions, that what we do being not directed by it is sinne,
Their grand Maxim is, That the Scripture is in such sort to be the Rule of our Actions, that what we do being not directed by it is sin,
po32 j n1 vbz, cst dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst r-crq pns12 vdb vbg xx vvn p-acp pn31 vbz n1,
(32) section (DIV2)
383
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2156
though it be to the taking up of a rush or a straw. Then, that all Philosophy and Humane learning is of a dangerous consequence in Divinity.
though it be to the taking up of a rush or a straw. Then, that all Philosophy and Humane learning is of a dangerous consequence in Divinity.
cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1. av, cst d n1 cc j n1 vbz pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
383
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2157
Thirdly, That in the worship and service of God nothing may be retain'd, but what was in use in the Apostles dayes.
Thirdly, That in the worship and service of God nothing may be retained, but what was in use in the Apostles days.
ord, cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pix vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp q-crq vbds p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 n2.
(32) section (DIV2)
383
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2158
Lastly, Those few and innocent Rites which we plead for now, are Popish, Anti-Christian, Scandalous. This is the method which these Impostours proceed by;
Lastly, Those few and innocent Rites which we plead for now, Are Popish, Antichristian, Scandalous. This is the method which these Impostors proceed by;
ord, d d cc j-jn n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp av, vbr j, j, j. d vbz dt n1 r-crq d n2 vvb p-acp;
(32) section (DIV2)
383
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2159
and when they meet with weak understandings, they prove very powerful to deceive; yea, and to harden the heart also in the deceit.
and when they meet with weak understandings, they prove very powerful to deceive; yea, and to harden the heart also in the deceit.
cc c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j n2, pns32 vvb av j pc-acp vvi; uh, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
383
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2160
What Samuel said of Rebellion, is as true of Heresie and Schism, it is as the sinne of Witchcraft.
What Samuel said of Rebellion, is as true of Heresy and Schism, it is as the sin of Witchcraft.
q-crq np1 vvd pp-f n1, vbz a-acp j pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2161
For they who are foolishly bewitched with it, as were the Galatians, have thus much of the Witch, to persist and continue. For they who Are foolishly bewitched with it, as were the Galatians, have thus much of the Witch, to persist and continue.
c-acp pns32 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp vbdr dt np1, vhb av d pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi.
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2162
Seldome you heare of a Witch reclaim'd, and a very rare thing it is for an Heretick to return to the Truth, Seldom you hear of a Witch reclaimed, and a very rare thing it is for an Heretic to return to the Truth,
av pn22 vvb pp-f dt n1 vvn, cc dt j j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1,
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2163
or a Schismatick to the peace of the Church.
or a Schismatic to the peace of the Church.
cc dt n-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2164
'Tis our ordinary Proverb of one whom reason cannot disswade from such or such a sinne, That he is bewitched. The Inchanters know that a young Serpent may be dealt with,
It's our ordinary Proverb of one whom reason cannot dissuade from such or such a sin, That he is bewitched. The Enchanters know that a young Serpent may be dealt with,
pn31|vbz po12 j n1 pp-f pi ro-crq n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d cc d dt n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn. dt ng1 vvb d dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp,
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2165
but if he once become Chobber Chobberim, an old Adder, he will not be charmed,
but if he once become Chobber Chobberim, an old Adder, he will not be charmed,
cc-acp cs pns31 a-acp vvn n1 n1, dt j n1, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn,
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2166
then he claps his Taile to one eare, and the other to the earth, and charme the Charmer never so wisely, yet he is not moved:
then he claps his Tail to one ear, and the other to the earth, and charm the Charmer never so wisely, yet he is not moved:
cs pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp crd n1, cc dt n-jn p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 av-x av av-j, av pns31 vbz xx vvn:
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2167
And thus it happens to a man that is bewitched by these Impostours, Charme him with the clearest evidence of Reason or Scripture, you sing to a deaf man.
And thus it happens to a man that is bewitched by these Impostors, Charm him with the Clearest evidence of Reason or Scripture, you sing to a deaf man.
cc av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n2, n1 pno31 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n1.
(32) section (DIV2)
384
Page 68
2168
The flesh stops one eare, and the earth the other, and he will not heare.
The Flesh stops one ear, and the earth the other, and he will not hear.
dt n1 vvz crd n1, cc dt n1 dt j-jn, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi.
(32) section (DIV2)
384
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2169
CONCLƲSIO.
CONCLƲSIO.
np1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
384
Page 68
2170
I doubt not but you are ready to prevent my inference, that since I have discover'd the snare, you are resolved to be so wise as not to be taken in it.
I doubt not but you Are ready to prevent my Inference, that since I have discovered the snare, you Are resolved to be so wise as not to be taken in it.
pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cst c-acp pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av j c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
385
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2171
Surely in vaine is the Net spread in the sight of any Bird. Surely in vain is the Net spread in the sighed of any Bird.
av-j p-acp j vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
385
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2172
The Net you see, the Foulers you behold, and I shall say you are like Ephraim, Every one of you a silly Dove without a heart, if yet you shall suffer it to be spread over you.
The Net you see, the Fowlers you behold, and I shall say you Are like Ephraim, Every one of you a silly Dove without a heart, if yet you shall suffer it to be spread over you.
dt n1 pn22 vvb, dt n2 pn22 vvb, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 vbr j np1, d crd pp-f pn22 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs av pn22 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
385
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2173
Why are you call'd Christians, if you yet do the works of unbelievers? why do you boast of the Spirit,
Why Are you called Christians, if you yet do the works of unbelievers? why do you boast of the Spirit,
q-crq vbr pn22 vvn np1, cs pn22 av vdb dt n2 pp-f n2? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pp-f dt n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
386
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2174
when yet you are deceiv'd by the frauds of the flesh? To what purpose are our dayly Exhortations, should you yet be hardned by the deceitfulness of sinne? It were to no purpose that we stretch forth our hands all day long, should you yet prove a rebellious and gainsaying people. Is there any of you desires to heap up wrath against the day of wrath? then let him make love to this impenitent and hard heart.
when yet you Are deceived by the frauds of the Flesh? To what purpose Are our daily Exhortations, should you yet be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin? It were to no purpose that we stretch forth our hands all day long, should you yet prove a rebellious and gainsaying people. Is there any of you Desires to heap up wrath against the day of wrath? then let him make love to this impenitent and hard heart.
c-crq av pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? p-acp r-crq n1 vbr po12 j n2, vmd pn22 av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vbdr p-acp dx n1 cst pns12 vvb av po12 n2 d n1 av-j, vmd pn22 av vvi dt j cc vvg n1. vbz a-acp d pp-f pn22 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? av vvb pno31 vvi n1 p-acp d j cc j n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
386
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2175
Any that resolves to make it yet harder? then let him listen to the Charmes, to the Elenchs, to the baits of sinne.
Any that resolves to make it yet harder? then let him listen to the Charms, to the Elenchs, to the baits of sin.
d cst vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 av jc? av vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
386
Page 68
2176
A wedge of gold, a goodly Babylonish Garment, the accursed thing, an Herodias, a Vineyard, all the glory of the world, a cup of Fornication, some new fancy,
A wedge of gold, a goodly Babylonish Garment, the accursed thing, an Herodias, a Vineyard, all the glory of the world, a cup of Fornication, Some new fancy,
dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j np1 n1, dt j-vvn n1, dt np1, dt n1, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, d j n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
386
Page 68
2177
or dream, or imagination, it hath to present you withal to winne your affection.
or dream, or imagination, it hath to present you withal to win your affection.
cc n1, cc n1, pn31 vhz pc-acp vvi pn22 av pc-acp vvi po22 n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
386
Page 68
2178
Like it and choose, choose and love, love and take, take and harden, harden and go on, go on and die.
Like it and choose, choose and love, love and take, take and harden, harden and go on, go on and die.
j pn31 cc vvi, vvb cc vvi, n1 cc vvi, vvb cc vvi, vvb cc vvi p-acp, vvb a-acp cc vvi.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
386
Page 68
2179
Think not but I could make and place down pillows under your e•bows, as well as any Balaam, and suffer sinne to deceive you as cunningly,
Think not but I could make and place down pillows under your e•bows, as well as any balaam, and suffer sin to deceive you as cunningly,
vvb xx cc-acp pns11 vmd vvi cc n1 a-acp n2 p-acp po22 n2, c-acp av c-acp d np1, cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 c-acp av-jn,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
387
Page 68
2180
and harden your hearts as powerfully, as ever it did the heart of Judas. Sed cogit me Paulus iste, But this Paul compells me to speak;
and harden your hearts as powerfully, as ever it did the heart of Judas. Said cogit me Paulus iste, But this Paul compels me to speak;
cc vvb po22 n2 c-acp av-j, c-acp av pn31 vdd dt n1 pp-f np1. j-vvn fw-la pno11 np1 fw-la, p-acp d np1 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
387
Page 68
2181
he bids Exhort, and I must exhort;
he bids Exhort, and I must exhort;
pns31 vvz vvi, cc pns11 vmb vvi;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
387
Page 68
2182
he commands to Warne, and warne I do, That by unbelief you depart not from the living God, that by the deceitfulness of sinne your heart be not hardned.
he commands to Warn, and warn I do, That by unbelief you depart not from the living God, that by the deceitfulness of sin your heart be not hardened.
pns31 vvz p-acp vvb, cc vvb pns11 vdb, cst p-acp n1 pn22 vvb xx p-acp dt j-vvg np1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 po22 n1 vbb xx vvn.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
387
Page 68
2183
And if this warning will not prevaile, and these Exhortations can do no good, send you I must to the Judgement Seat of God, with this inscription on your forehead, We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed;
And if this warning will not prevail, and these Exhortations can do no good, send you I must to the Judgement Seat of God, with this inscription on your forehead, We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed;
cc cs d n1 vmb xx vvi, cc d n2 vmb vdi dx j, vvb pn22 pns11 vmb p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 p-acp po22 n1, pns12 vmd vhi vvn np1, cc-acp pns31 vbz xx vvn;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
387
Page 68
2184
forsake her, and let us go every one into his own Countrey; for her judgement reacheth unto Heaven, and is lifted up unto the skies. forsake her, and let us go every one into his own Country; for her judgement reaches unto Heaven, and is lifted up unto the skies.
vvb pno31, cc vvb pno12 vvi d pi p-acp po31 d n1; p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
387
Page 68
2185
This fallacy then of sinne is beyond that of the School;
This fallacy then of sin is beyond that of the School;
d n1 av pp-f n1 vbz p-acp d pp-f dt n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 68
2186
for by that a man is mocked and deluded only, and made appeare to be a weak man,
for by that a man is mocked and deluded only, and made appear to be a weak man,
c-acp p-acp d dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn av-j, cc vvd vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 68
2187
but by this there is much harme done; This is a bitter deceit, it mocks and kills, jeers and undoes at once.
but by this there is much harm done; This is a bitter deceit, it mocks and kills, jeers and undoes At once.
cc-acp p-acp d pc-acp vbz d n1 vdn; d vbz dt j n1, pn31 vvz cc vvz, n2 cc vvz p-acp a-acp.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 68
2188
Sarcasms and Ironies serve for wit and sport;Sarcasms and Ironies serve for wit and sport;
n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 68
2189
but in this there is Joabs and Abners play, in the end bitterness will be found in earnest. but in this there is Joabs and Abners play, in the end bitterness will be found in earnest.
cc-acp p-acp d pc-acp vbz npg1 cc n2 vvi, p-acp dt n1 n1 vmb vbb vvn p-acp n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2190
Sinne approacheth with a fleering and glozing smile;
Sin Approaches with a fleering and glozing smile;
n1 vvz p-acp dt j-vvg cc j-vvg n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2191
and that it may allure you to consent, promiseth great happiness and felicity, when yet it ends in sorrow and repentance.
and that it may allure you to consent, promises great happiness and felicity, when yet it ends in sorrow and Repentance.
cc cst pn31 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi, vvz j n1 cc n1, c-crq av pn31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2192
What profit are you like to have of those things, of which one day you will be ashamed? What profit, What profit Are you like to have of those things, of which one day you will be ashamed? What profit,
r-crq n1 vbr pn22 j pc-acp vhi pp-f d n2, pp-f r-crq crd n1 pn22 vmb vbi j? q-crq n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2193
except to buy repentance at too deare a Rate.
except to buy Repentance At too deer a Rate.
c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp av j-jn dt vvb.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2194
What profit had Achan of his golden Wedge? what Dives of his purple, fine linnen,
What profit had achan of his golden Wedge? what Dives of his purple, fine linen,
q-crq n1 vhd np1 pp-f po31 j n1? q-crq vvz pp-f po31 j-jn, j n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2195
or sumptuous feast? what profit? or rather not what disprofit? when stones flew about the eares of that Sacrilegious wretch,
or sumptuous feast? what profit? or rather not what disprofit? when stones flew about the ears of that Sacrilegious wretch,
cc j n1? q-crq n1? cc av-c xx r-crq n1? c-crq n2 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2196
and fire of hell flam'd about the head of that Epicure and Glutton;
and fire of hell flamed about the head of that Epicure and Glutton;
cc n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2197
were you ever present at the sighs, the sobs, the groans of burdened and oppressed soules, summoned,
were you ever present At the sighs, the sobs, the groans of burdened and oppressed Souls, summoned,
vbdr pn22 av j p-acp dt n2, dt n2, dt n2 pp-f j-vvn cc j-vvn n2, vvn,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2198
as they judge by death, to answer at Gods Tribunal!
as they judge by death, to answer At God's Tribunal!
c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1!
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2199
The men were before (as you now are) full of youth, full of courage, full of valour, that durst have entertain'd any sin;
The men were before (as you now Are) full of youth, full of courage, full of valour, that durst have entertained any since;
dt n2 vbdr a-acp (c-acp pn22 av vbr) j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, j pp-f n1, cst vvd vhi vvn d n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2200
but then the strangest object of pity, of discomfort, of weakness, that ever eye beheld.
but then the strangest Object of pity, of discomfort, of weakness, that ever eye beheld.
cc-acp cs dt js n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cst av n1 vvd.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
Page 69
2201
Then they confess their errour, then they acknowledge they were deceiv'd, and might they be respited, they would never be taken by sin as easily as fishes with a bait, professing that whatsoever was presented, was indeed NONLATINALPHABET, a deceitful temptation,
Then they confess their error, then they acknowledge they were deceived, and might they be respited, they would never be taken by since as Easily as Fish with a bait, professing that whatsoever was presented, was indeed, a deceitful temptation,
cs pns32 vvb po32 n1, cs pns32 vvb pns32 vbdr vvn, cc vmd pns32 vbi vvd, pns32 vmd av-x vbi vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av-j c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg d r-crq vbds vvn, vbds av, dt j n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
388
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and not NONLATINALPHABET, truly and properly pleasure.
and not, truly and properly pleasure.
cc xx, av-j cc av-j vvi.
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Methinks, by this time, I perceive your bowels begin to yern within you, and your hearts to melt like wax;
Methinks, by this time, I perceive your bowels begin to yern within you, and your hearts to melt like wax;
vvz, p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb po22 n2 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, cc po22 n2 pc-acp vvi av-j vvi;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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that you are ashamed to have been deceived, and resolv'd that you will never be againe hardned by any fallacy sin can invent.
that you Are ashamed to have been deceived, and resolved that you will never be again hardened by any fallacy since can invent.
cst pn22 vbr j pc-acp vhi vbn vvn, cc vvd cst pn22 vmb av-x vbi av vvn p-acp d n1 n1 vmb vvi.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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For your comfort, then to a pricked, tender, bleeding soul, I dare promise the grace of Repentance;
For your Comfort, then to a pricked, tender, bleeding soul, I Dare promise the grace of Repentance;
p-acp po22 n1, av p-acp dt vvn, j, j-vvg n1, pns11 vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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but to the hard and impenitent I cannot.
but to the hard and impenitent I cannot.
cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j pns11 vmbx.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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To those I have warrant to Proclaime it alone, to whom Christ was sent, and those were the poor, the broken-hearted, the captives, the blinde, the bruised; there is not one stubborne person among them.
To those I have warrant to Proclaim it alone, to whom christ was sent, and those were the poor, the brokenhearted, the captives, the blind, the Bruised; there is not one stubborn person among them.
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(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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Take it for a Rule, If Christ heale the broken-hearted, then broken-hearted they must be before he can heale them;
Take it for a Rule, If christ heal the brokenhearted, then brokenhearted they must be before he can heal them;
vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, cs np1 vvb dt j, av j pns32 vmb vbi c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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what is your heart whole? as hard as the neither Mill-stone? then are you not for his care.
what is your heart Whole? as hard as the neither Millstone? then Are you not for his care.
q-crq vbz po22 n1 j-jn? c-acp av-j c-acp dt d n1? av vbr pn22 xx p-acp po31 n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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In all Christs dispensatory, there is not a medicine for such a heart, no balm in Gilead for such a sore.
In all Christ dispensatory, there is not a medicine for such a heart, no balm in Gilead for such a soar.
p-acp d npg1 j, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, dx n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d dt j.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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The Rabbins truly teach us, That the heart may be broken from sin, and for sinne.
The Rabbis truly teach us, That the heart may be broken from since, and for sin.
dt n2 av-j vvb pno12, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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From sinne comes all afflictions and crosses, which give the heart a mighty blow, but this is no kindly hammer.
From sin comes all afflictions and Crosses, which give the heart a mighty blow, but this is no kindly hammer.
p-acp n1 vvz d n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb dt n1 dt j n1, cc-acp d vbz dx j n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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Pharaohs heart was broken with Ten plagues, but I know not how it did congeale againe,Pharaohs heart was broken with Ten plagues, but I know not how it did congeal again,
np1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp crd n2, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vdd vvi av,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and was as hard if not harder than ever before.
and was as hard if not harder than ever before.
cc vbds a-acp j cs xx jc cs av a-acp.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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Then the heart is truly broken, when it is batter'd to pieces for sinne, when it beholds sinne with all its proportions and flatteries,
Then the heart is truly broken, when it is battered to Pieces for sin, when it beholds sin with all its proportions and flatteries,
av dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vvz n1 p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and hates it, because it is odious to God, offensive to his Majesty, a dishonour unto his Holinesse,
and hates it, Because it is odious to God, offensive to his Majesty, a dishonour unto his Holiness,
cc vvz pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp np1, j p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and so great a provocation of his anger, that no lesse Sacrifice could appease his Wrath,
and so great a provocation of his anger, that no less Sacrifice could appease his Wrath,
cc av j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst av-dx dc n1 vmd vvi po31 n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and Reconcile us to him, than the Blood of his Deare Sonne poured out upon the accursed Tree.
and Reconcile us to him, than the Blood of his Dear Son poured out upon the accursed Tree.
cc vvi pno12 p-acp pno31, cs dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 vvd av p-acp dt j-vvn n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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2219
This, this thought alone is able to melt the stonyest heart, that stubbornely and wilfully it should go on to provoke so merciful a Father,
This, this Thought alone is able to melt the stonyest heart, that stubbornly and wilfully it should go on to provoke so merciful a Father,
np1, d vvd av-j vbz j pc-acp vvi dt vv2 n1, cst av-j cc av-j pn31 vmd vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi av j dt n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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so kinde a Redeemer, and so present a Comforter: That by no exhortations or admonitions, it should be won from the deceits of sin.
so kind a Redeemer, and so present a Comforter: That by no exhortations or admonitions, it should be wone from the Deceits of since.
av j dt n1, cc av j dt n1: cst p-acp dx n2 cc n2, pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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Remember this houre, I have told you of it, and lay it to heart;
remember this hour, I have told you of it, and lay it to heart;
vvb d n1, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 pp-f pn31, cc vvd pn31 p-acp n1;
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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it may perhaps turne back your heads, and in time break you off from presumptuous Wickednesse.
it may perhaps turn back your Heads, and in time break you off from presumptuous Wickedness.
pn31 vmb av vvi av po22 n2, cc p-acp n1 vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp j n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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That's my aime, that's my desire, that you may once at last break with your lusts.
That's my aim, that's my desire, that you may once At last break with your Lustiest.
d|vbz po11 vvi, d|vbz po11 n1, cst pn22 vmb a-acp p-acp ord vvi p-acp po22 n2.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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2224
And the Lord so mollifie and soften your hearts, that the hammer of his Law may in time barter you,
And the Lord so mollify and soften your hearts, that the hammer of his Law may in time barter you,
cc dt n1 av vvi cc vvi po22 n2, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pn22,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and the fire of his Gospel may so melt you, that you tremble at his Justice and Judgements,
and the fire of his Gospel may so melt you, that you tremble At his justice and Judgments,
cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb av vvi pn22, cst pn22 vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc n2,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and believe and embrace his mercies and promises.
and believe and embrace his Mercies and promises.
cc vvi cc vvi po31 n2 cc n2.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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Both together may work in you a serious and true contrition for your former hardnesse and unbelief,
Both together may work in you a serious and true contrition for your former hardness and unbelief,
av-d av vmb vvi p-acp pn22 dt j cc j n1 p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1,
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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and a Resolution to hearken to every Exhortation and call of grace for the future. This will make us both happy.
and a Resolution to harken to every Exhortation and call of grace for the future. This will make us both happy.
cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn. d vmb vvi pno12 d j.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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Me for teaching you this Lesson, and me and you for practicing it.
Me for teaching you this lesson, and me and you for practicing it.
pno11 p-acp vvg pn22 d n1, cc pno11 cc pn22 p-acp vvg pn31.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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For for hearkening to his voice here, you shall heare a joyful voice there, Come ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdome prepared for you from the beginning of the World.
For for Harkening to his voice Here, you shall hear a joyful voice there, Come you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the World.
p-acp p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 av, pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 a-acp, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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These following Sermons are fitted to expound the Articles of the Creed; especially that they may be practical, and have an influence upon a Christian life.
These following Sermons Are fitted to expound the Articles of the Creed; especially that they may be practical, and have an influence upon a Christian life.
d vvg n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1; av-j d pns32 vmb vbi j, cc vhb dt n1 p-acp dt njp n1.
(33) conclusion (DIV2)
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